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6 <br /> The Fire Marshal has recently identified a need for an adequate water feature for fire <br /> suppression purposes to serve residences both within and adjacent to the project. The specific <br /> volume of the feature as well as water flow rate capacity is still being discussed by the applicant <br /> and Emergency Services staff. <br /> The applicant has proposed to construct a pond to allow for the collection/storage of water for <br /> this purpose. At the writing of this abstract the capacity of the pond was still being discussed by <br /> the Fire Marshal and the project engineer. <br /> STAFF COMMENT— WATER ACCESS: Staff is working with the project engineer and the <br /> Fire Marshal to ensure that some form of adequate access, volume and flow is achieved. A <br /> recommended condition contained within the resolution of approval for this project calls for <br /> the final approval of the aforementioned water feature prior to the commencement of land <br /> disturbing activities. Please refer to Attachment 8 for additional information. <br /> Staff Generated Correspondence: Attachment 3 contains the various comments for this <br /> project as of the date of abstract preparation. <br /> JPA Review: In accordance with the Joint Planning Area Agreement, this project was sent to <br /> the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro for review and comment on September 13, 2013 and <br /> again March 21, 2014. As of this date staff has not received any comments. <br /> Analysis: As required under Section 2.15.2 (E) of the UDO, the Planning Director is required <br /> to: `prepare and submit a recommendation' on the concept plan to the Planning Board for <br /> consideration. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: <br /> 1. The Preliminary Plat application has been deemed complete in accordance with the <br /> requirements of Section 2.2 and 2.15.2 of the UDO. <br /> 2. Staff has determined that the property is of sufficient size to support the proposed <br /> subdivision. <br /> 3. The proposal appears consistent with the various goals outlined within the <br /> Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: <br /> a. Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and <br /> designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities <br /> sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy <br /> consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> b. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br /> conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and <br /> community character. <br /> c. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program <br /> and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes <br /> land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. <br /> 4. Staff has determined that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the provisions and <br /> goals of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan and Joint Planning Agreement. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Attachment 4 provides a financial impact for the project, as a whole, on <br /> County services. Staff has determined the project would not require augmentation of County <br />