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<br />be built. The southeast end of the site has an elevation change <br />of approximately 25-ft. (about 4 acres) and the northwest <br />corner (location of home) has an area of approximately 3.5 <br />acres that could be developed. <br />Positive Attributes: The site is large enough to provide reasonable buffers; located on US <br />70 and within 1/5 mile of the other potential site; would provide relief <br />for Eubanks Road neighborhoods; excellent access to I-85; willing <br />seller <br />Negative Attributes: Site is located about 15.2 miles from downtown Chapel Hill; Chapel <br />Hill, Carrboro and Orange County collection vehicles would have a <br />longer haul distance and incur additional hauling cost; <br />access required from Hwy. 70 as Old NC 10 has bridge <br />constraint; being remote from other County solid waste operations <br />would require additional staffing, equipment and infrastructure costs; <br />probably can not be permitted and constructed within landfill closing <br />timeframe <br />Neighborhood: Businesses (restaurant, ABC store, hotel etc.) are located in the <br />immediate area on US-70. There is a subdivision located to the west of <br />the property and single-family residences located around the site. <br />Approximately 31 homes located within 1,000 feet of subject property. <br />