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044 <br /> 10 <br /> this be the concern instead of traffic. Collins noted that <br /> te only thing that could be addressed through the MTC <br /> requirement was the provision for 100' buffer adjacent to I- <br /> 85. The Landscaping and screening requirement would apply <br /> to any commercial/industrial actrivity of this type. <br /> Collins noted a letter had been recieved in opposition from <br /> Bob Perera, adjacent property owner. <br /> Horace Johnson, Supervisor of water and sewer extension for <br /> Town of Hillsborough, asked to clear up misconception on <br /> water and sewer for this project. <br /> He noted that he personally would endorse this project for <br /> he economic benefits and the increase tax base of Town of <br /> Hillsborough. Town has a checklist of 14 steps to go <br /> through in installing lines. Water pressure is good in this <br /> area and in less than 1000 feet, project could hook onto <br /> water system. <br /> Also less than one mile force main can hook into waste <br /> treatment system. If there are situations that need <br /> correcting, the developer takes care of all of these to be <br /> able to connect to the system. The water pressure in this <br /> area is much greater than in any other part of billsborough. <br /> He noted there were pressure problems north of town and at <br /> prsent there is a moratorium in that area. <br /> Gordon asked if the Town can confer with the County and <br /> reach an agreement on a stronger letter about the <br /> availability of water and sewer service. <br /> Mr. Johnson referred again to the checklist and Gordon asked <br /> if it would be possible to get an idea how well the <br /> developer could meet the checklist. The water <br /> • superintendent and Mr. Johnson go over the checklist- with <br /> • the developer and after he has met all the conditions, plans <br /> are sent for State approval and then approval of Town Board. <br /> Mr. Johnson noted that the Town Board fully endorses this <br /> project. <br /> George Horton, applicant, stated that he is a developer of <br /> residential property and that he moved to Hillsborough from <br /> New Jersey in June 1984. - He has been working with Sylvia <br /> Price and all of the people involved and wants to develop <br /> thi unique property in a way that as much as possible will <br /> be preserved. He is aware of the traffic problem and has <br /> hired Kimberly Horne of Raleigh to do a traffic analysis and <br /> report of potential traffic problems. At the present time, <br /> i is not known just what the market is and flexibility is <br /> • needed to go out and present to potential customer and <br /> • design buildings to fit their needs. He continued that he <br />