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36 <br /> ■ Mr. Hefner reviewed his plans for individual well and septic systems contained on <br /> each lot. He also explained the hydro-geological composition of the area, the fact <br /> that the area's water is served by fractured granite water deposits, and that it is <br /> unlikely that the wells associated with this development would draw from the same <br /> water source(s). <br /> 7. Environmentally Sensitive Areas. <br /> • Residents asked questions protecting the stream buffers, wetlands and the pond. <br /> • Orange County Staff reviewed the jurisdictional stream buffer requirements and the <br /> fact that a Surface Water Identification (SWID) was performed and determined that <br /> the existing pond was and drainage way form the dam was not jurisdictional. They <br /> also pointed out that disturbing any jurisdictional wetlands greater than 1 acre on the <br /> entire site would be subject to permitting and/or mitigate with the County and U.S. <br /> Army Corps of Engineers. <br /> • Mr. Hefner reviewed his plans to preserve the pond, but rework it into a viable <br /> amenity and storm water feature. He also indicated that he would have the site <br /> evaluated for any jurisdictional wetlands. <br /> 8. Lighting. <br /> • Residents asked about the design and intensity of the street lighting. <br /> • Orange County Staff cited county's required lighting ordinance, which restricts light <br /> spillover, glare and intensity. <br /> • Mr. Hefner indicated that the projects restrictive covenants would likely prohibit free <br /> standing lights of that the street lighting fixtures installed along the public streets. <br /> Staff concluded the meeting with a summary of the next steps in the process. The meeting <br /> was adjourned at approximately 1:45PM. <br />