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PROPOSAL <br /> • Construction of 34 residences on approximately 22 acres of the 112 acre property, <br /> — Walkable design with limited traffic access points. Parking of private vehicles will <br /> not be allowed near proposed houses. <br /> — Access road around residences designed for emergency vehicle access (i.e. fire, <br /> EMS, etc.). <br /> • Maintaining of existing farm (i.e. crop and animal pasture) operations maintained by <br /> community residents, <br /> • Preservation of existing forest and woodlands along eastern property line. <br /> • A common house/shared community facility shall be built, <br /> • Applicant proposing a 100 foot residential building setback around perimeter of property <br /> as well as a Type A 20 ft. wide land use buffer, <br /> • Central septic system proposed to support project(take up approximately 5.5 acres of <br /> property), <br /> • 6 inch water line shall supply water, <br /> — Water line maintained by Orange Alamance Water System via an existing 6 inch <br /> line in Frazier Road. <br /> — Hydrants are also proposed in an around the residential area of the project. <br /> Site Plan - Rendering <br /> SITE PLAN — Residential Area <br /> SITE PLAN — Septic Area <br /> SITE PLAN — Housing Types <br /> STAFF COMMENTS <br /> • Proposal is consistent with existing Land Use Category designation and the MPD-CZ <br /> zoning district, <br /> • Proposed density of 1 dwelling unit for every 3 acres of land exceeds current allowances <br /> (i.e. 1 unit for every 40,000 sq. ft.), <br /> • Project is consistent with existing development trends in the area, <br /> • Staff is encouraged about the total amount of open space/farm area preserved as part of <br /> the project. <br /> • Additional information is necessary on the proposed water line to verify it will be <br /> adequate for development as well as for use during emergencies (i.e. house fire). <br /> — Staff has been informed by the Efland Volunteer Fire Department they have <br /> equipment to address pressure problems and believe the proposed water line is <br /> adequate. <br /> • Stormwater and erosion control permits will have to be issued for the project, if approved <br /> by BOCC. <br /> • Staff has requested additional landscape plans denoting planting of foliage in and <br /> around the proposed houses. <br /> • Staff has informed the applicant the solar array denoted on the site plan can only be <br /> viewed for illustrative purposes. Development of said facility will have to comply with <br /> Class B Special Use Permit process detailed within UDO. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br />