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6 The Planning Staff recommends denial given potential traffic impacts and demands on public water and sewer facilities. Collins reviewed the criteria for rezoning as required by the Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the finding of the Planning Staff was that the applicant has not complied with the criteria in that water and sewer mains are not presently available to serve the site. A letter from the Town of Hillsborough has been received stating that the Town is willing to permit the owner to connect to the Town water system providing all necessary requirements are met. County Attorney, Geoffrey Gledhill, indicated to the Planning Department that such a letter does not assure the connection to the Town of Hillsborough water and sewer system in that it is not approved on the part of the Town of Hillsborough. He also stated that the Ordinance specifies that the area zoned 0-I shall not exceed 5 acres. Applicant is requesting 26.65 acres be zoned 0-I. The criteria for I-1 has been met. Walker inquired of the reasoning for a Planned Development since traffic _£ and water/sewer problems would still exist. Collins responded that Planned Development would require a Special Use Permit and under the special use process, the planning staff, Planning Board and Commissioners could address the adverse impacts of excess traffic generation, needed thoroughfare improvements and assurance that water and sewer lines are adequate to serve the property. Walker asked if this condition could be added. Collins responded that conditions could not be added to a general rezoning. Collins noted that the County would lose all control over the area if the property were zoned now. Collins noted that DOT had traditionally relied on local government to set down conditions to address traffic impacts. Walters inquired if the Commercial Industrial Activity Node surrounding the 1-85 NC 86 interchange covered this property. Collins responded yes. It is clear in the LUP that this area is suitable for commercial and/or industrial development. Planning Staff felt that a Planned Development would give the County more control. Frank Pearson, Planning Board member, inquired if this property was in the MTC corridor and Collins responded yes. Pearson asked if the district provisions could not address the concern. Collins noted that the only thing that could be addressed through the MTC requirements was the provision for 1001 buffer adjacent to I- 85. The landscaping and screening apply to any commercial/industrial activity of this type. requirement would Collins noted a letter had been received in opposition from Bob Perera, adjacent property owner. Horace Johnson, Water Commissioner for the Town of Hillsborough, asked to clear up misconceptions on water and sewer for this project. He noted that he would personally endorse this project for the economic benefits and the increase in z the tax base for the Town of Hillsborough. The Town has a checklist of 14 steps to go through in installing lines. Water pressure is good in this area and available less than 1000 feet from the project. Also, less than one mile away is a force main which can hook onto the waste treatment system. If there are situations that need correcting, developer takes care of all of these to be able to connect to the system. The water pressure in this area is much greater than in any other Hillsborough. He noted there were y part of present there is a moratorium in that area. problems north of town and at are . Gordon asked a if the Town can confer with the County and reach an agreement on a stronger letter about the availability of water and sewer service. Mr. Johnson referred again to the checklist and Gordon asked if it would be possible to get an idea how well the developer could meet the checklist. The water superintendent and Mr. Johnson go over the checklist with the