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015 <br /> McLennan's Farm <br /> Subdivision <br /> Page 2 <br /> Utilities <br /> The project is not located in OWASA's present service area, and. <br /> . since it is in the University Lake protected watershed there are <br /> no current plans for extension of lines. Therefore, water and <br /> sewer service will be handled on site. Wastewater disposal will <br /> be handled by a low pressure system which collects wastewater at <br /> each lot and conveys it to a central community-owned nitrification <br /> field. This system is explained in further detail in the attached <br /> report by Craig Morgan, PE, our wastewater consultant. Domestic <br /> water will come from private individual wells installed by the lot <br /> purchasers. Since this area of the County does not have a good <br /> record of high flow wells, a community system is not deemed <br /> economically feasible. Electrical service will be supplied by <br /> Duke Power and will be underground along the road right-of-ways. <br /> Telephone and cable television lines will also be installed <br /> underground. A twelve foot easement is provided on either side of <br /> both roads for utilities. <br /> Storm Water <br /> Management <br /> Since the site is characterized by center slopes in the 2 to 10 <br /> percent range, we feel that stormwater will run slowly enough <br /> across land surfaces to provide infiltration for water quality <br /> purposes. Storm drainage from the new roads will be conveyed with <br /> shallow swales on the high side to numerous culverts located at <br /> natural drainways. Water flowing from the culverts will be <br /> dissipated with rip rap aprons and allowed to flow overland <br /> through areas of existing dense bermuda grass and woods, finally <br /> entering the existing natural streams. Detailed calculations of <br /> infiltration rates, swale and culvert design and outlet control <br /> will be provided with the submittal of final plans. Erosion <br /> control devices will be installed during construction operations <br /> in accordance with Orange County requirements. A detailed erosion <br /> control plan will be submitted along with final plans. <br /> Recreation/Open Space <br /> A tract of land 4.22 acres in size has been set aside for use as <br /> both a nitrification field and improved open space. This .tract is <br /> about 70% open field and 30% woods. A jogging trail will be <br /> installed to connect with Mclennan's Farm Road and loop through <br /> the open space. Numerous exercise stations and picnic tables will <br />