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000096 Collins noted that DOT had traditionally relied on local government to set down conditions to address traffic impacts. Walters inquired if the Commercial Industrial Activity Node surrounding the I-85 NC 86 interchange covered this property. Collins responded yes. It is clear in the LUP that this area is suitable for commercial and/or industrial development. Planning Staff felt that a Planned Development would give the County more control. Frank Pearson, Planning Board member, inquired if this property was in the MTC corridor and Collins responded yes. Pearson asked if the district provisions could not address the concern. Collins noted that the only thing that could be addressed through the MTC requirements was the provision for 1001 buffer adjacent to I- 85. The landscaping and screening requirement would apply to any commercial/industrial activity of this type. Collins noted a letter had been received in opposition from Bob Perera, adjacent property owner. Horace Johnson, Water Commissioner for the Town of Hillsborough, asked to clear up misconceptions on water and sewer for this project. He noted that he would personally endorse this project for the economic benefits and the increase in the tax base for the Town of Hillsborough. The Town has a checklist of 14 steps to go through in installing lines. Water pressure is good in this area and available less than 1000 feet from the project. Also, less than one mile away is a force main which can hook onto the waste treatment system. If there are situations that need correcting, the developer takes care of all of these to be able to connect to the system. The water pressure in this area is much greater than in any other part of Hillsborough. He noted there were pressure problems north of town and at present there is a moratorium in that area. Gordon asked if the Town can confer with the County and reach an agreement on a stronger letter about the availability of water and sewer service. Mr. Johnson referred again to the checklist and Gordon asked if it would be possible to get an idea how well the developer could meet the checklist. The water superintendent and Mr. Johnson go over the checklist with the developer and after he has met all the conditions, plans are sent to the State for approval before approval by the Town Board. Mr. Johnson noted that the Town Board fully endorses this project. George Horton, applicant, stated that he is a developer of residential property and that he moved to Hillsborough from New Jersey in June 1984. He has been working with Sylvia Price and all of the people involved and wants to develop this unique property in a way so that as much as possible will be preserved. He is aware of the traffic problem and has hired Rimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. of Raleigh to do a traffic analysis and report of potential traffic problems. At the present time, it is not known just what the market is and flexibility is needed to present to potential customers building designs to fit their needs. He continued that he felt the only way the site could be developed is through a rezoning. He sees extreme difficulties in trying to adhere to a Planned Development. The development would be a multiple of buildings. He also is aware that sewer service could be a problem, but sewer lines could not be brought to the site until Horton is sure he has a project. The traffic problems would vary due to the types of industry locating in the project. Mr. Horton expressed desire to have quality development, preserving as much of the site as possible.