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113 <br /> identified areas where foliage needs to be removed and possible grading work done to <br /> address the matter. 11 lots will also not generate sufficient traffic levels to add tremendously <br /> to the problem. <br /> Comment: Any time you develop in this area you potentially create water quality issues for <br /> New Hope Creek and Old Field Creek. <br /> Answer. (Tom Heffner) I understand and share your concern which is why we are voluntarily <br /> limiting impervious surface area on the proposed lots to approximately 14% of the lot area and <br /> preserving 11 acres as dedicated open space. There will also be universal stormwater control <br /> efforts taken to address runoff and water quality issues. <br /> (EarthCentric — Engineer for the project) A stormwater permit will be required for this project <br /> and our goal is to do a unified management plan. Existing runoff issues are primarily <br /> associated with the Interstate. We intend to do our part in address runoff issues. The <br /> stormwater permit shall be issued by Orange County Erosion Control. <br /> Staff: It needs to be remembered this area is not located in a critical or protected watershed <br /> overlay district. As a result there are no impervious surface limits imposed as part of our land <br /> development program. Mr. Heffner is holding himself to a higher development standard by <br /> imposing impervious surface limits on the proposed lots. <br /> Question: What is the ultimate difference between the conventional and flexible plan? <br /> Answer. (Staff) The conventional plan does not require reservation or protection of open <br /> space areas while the flexible plan requires 33% of the property area be left as undisturbed <br /> open space in perpetuity. As the developer has indicated he will be pushing for the approval <br /> of the flexible plan by the Planning Board. The developer is also proposing, on the flexible <br /> plan, pedestrian access areas to open space referred to a `POSA" in the County Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. <br /> Question: Who will maintain or control the open space? <br /> Answer. (Tom Heffner) That is still being reviewed. Ultimately the choice is between the local <br /> homeowners association or we dedicate the space to a local conservation group. In that <br /> instance we would look at the Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) who owns an adjacent parcel <br /> to `assume control' over the open space. <br /> Question: Will there be trial access onto TLC or Duke Forrest property? <br /> Answer. (Tom Heffner) That is still being reviewed. We have shown a POSA connecting to <br /> TLC property to the east. They would have to approve the connection. It is not our intention to <br /> establish a public staging area for non-neighborhood residents to park vehicles and access <br /> trails. <br /> Question: Why are the lots 2 acres in area? <br /> Answer. (Staff) County development regulations require lots located within the Rural Buffer <br /> general use zoning district to be 2 acres in area. <br /> Question: How big will the houses be? <br /> Answer: (Tom Heffner) Anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. <br />