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22 <br />will attempt to preserve as many of those trees as possible, but it is inevitable that some will be <br />removed in the course of road construction. <br />New plantings of deciduous and evergreen materials ranging in size from small /medium shrubs to large <br />shrubs and understory trees to large shade trees will replace and augment existing vegetation in a 20' ft. <br />wide buffer area along the northern side of the entrance road. Native and non - invasive adapted plant <br />species will be used. <br />A landscape buffer will continue along the northern boundary as the entrance road transitions to an <br />unpaved gravel road, with particular attention to the areas closest to the two homes at the end of Faye <br />Street which abut the subject site. Both homes are on wooded lots, and neither is currently visible from <br />the site. <br />Parking, Loading and Circulation <br />Access to the property will be via a private Class A road connecting to Frazier Road on the western end. <br />The master plan indicates a paved entrance road approximately 650 ft. long which terminates in a loop <br />of sufficient radius to accommodate emergency vehicles and delivery trucks. From that point, there are <br />two separate roads: a paved pedestrian and emergency access lane through the middle of the <br />residential area, and a gravel road running roughly parallel to the pedestrian lane along the northern <br />boundary, then continuing east to the farmstead. <br />Small parking areas are distributed along the western and northern edges of the village proper with a <br />total of 60 parking spaces for residents and their guests. Some of the parking areas may be covered. <br />Residents walk to their homes on surfaced and lighted pathways. One or two electric carts will be <br />provided for those with temporary or permanent conditions which would make walking difficult. Hand <br />carts will also be available for heavy or bulky items. <br />It should be noted that the founders of Hart's Mill worked with Village Habitat Design to develop the <br />initial site plan concepts and schematic design. The issues of circulation and parking have been discussed <br />extensively by the members and have been informed by the expertise of Village Habitat. So while the <br />parking and circulation layout may be unconventional, they are the result of a lengthy and carefully <br />considered process. <br />Water Supply <br />The Orange - Alamance Water System has approved water service to the community from its line on <br />Frazier Rd. An approval letter is included as an addendum. Water supply may be supplemented by a <br />community well for farm or other non - domestic water uses. <br />Hart's Mill has a goal of reducing water demand by at least 50% compared to conventional residential <br />neighborhoods. Developments similar to Hart's Mill have achieved as much as 70% demand reductions. <br />In addition to requiring that all plumbing fixtures meet or exceed EPA Water Sense standards, <br />conservation practices will be actively promoted. Landscape design strategies will be utilized to reduce <br />irrigation needs, and rainwater catchment will provide supplemental non - potable water. <br />121 II-°Ilart's MHhI MPD CZ ReqUest <br />