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Eric Peterson said the Town has been doing a water capacity analysis for almost two decades, which is basically a water budget that is updated every few years, or when a new development is approved. He said the Town knows this is an important issue. b) 1-40/Old 86 Economic Development District Area Plans and Timing of Possible Utilities Expansion COUNTY Staff: Craig Benedict; TOWN Staff: Margaret Hauth Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning and Engineering Director, reviewed the following information: The Town's Future Land Use Plan envisions the undeveloped property near the interchange to be developed with public utilities and predominately non-residential (see Attachment 1-b — Hillsborough Future Land Use Plan Map). Orange County (OC) has included in its current year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) water and sewer utility improvements in the northwest and southwest quadrant of Old NC 86 and 1-40. This area includes over 200 acres and is designated suburban office and mixed use on the OC/Town of Hillsborough (TOH)joint land use plan and economic development land use on the County plan. This area is not within TOH Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Since Article 46 economic development monies are being used, future projects should be non-residential and tax-base/job building. OC and TOH engineering staff have discussed conceptual alignments and capacity needs. As a prerequisite to this project, OC and TOH would enter into a utility service agreement that sets forth the conditions and responsibilities of the jurisdictions. OC has similar agreements with Mebane and Durham. The project scope will be to bring a 12" gravity sewer under the interstate from the northwest to southwest quadrant with a `trunk' line that could provide service to the majority of the southern interchange area. Joint party review design would start this spring with construction possibly later in the year depending on interstate crossing permits and easement acquisition. Management and planning/engineering staff will work together to craft an agreement and process through the boards. Margaret Hauth said the map is a snapshot of the Town's land use map and is consistent with the interlocal agreements with the County. Commissioner Pelissier referred to the far southeast quadrant, noting it is currently designated residential development, and asked if Hillsborough would pay for the extension of water to this area, as the County cannot use Article 46 funds for extension of residential water lines. Margaret Hauth said the designation of this area is up for discussion, but noted it does have limited access. Craig Benedict said the land use plan will be reviewed, and amended as necessary, to make sure that it is meeting the most viable target for this intersection. Eric Peterson said the developer would be responsible for bringing water and sewer to a new development in the area mentioned by Commissioner Pelissier. He said there is a Town of Hillsborough water main running down Old 86.