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2 <br /> Due to the length of time required to complete the <br /> alternative systems study, the McLennan's Farm request <br /> was inadvertently left off the June 21 Commissioners <br /> agenda. Since the public hearing was not continued to <br /> a date certain, the McLennan's Farm application <br /> expired. <br /> A new application was presented at the May 22 public <br /> hearing. However, the only new evidence submitted was <br /> information which clarified the ownership, operation, <br /> and maintenance of the proposed wastewater disposal <br /> system. The layout and design of the proposed <br /> residential planned development remained the same. <br /> The public hearing was continued to the June 28 Board <br /> of Commissioners meeting to allow time for the <br /> Planning Staff and the County Engineer to meet with <br /> the applicant and obtain additional information on the <br /> adequacy of the proposed system for wastewater <br /> disposal. At the meeting, the County Engineer stated <br /> that he was satisfied that his concerns had been <br /> addressed following meetings with the applicant and <br /> through the conditions of approval included with the <br /> Planning Staff's recommendation. <br /> A memorandum from the Health Department regarding soil <br /> evaluations was also submitted at the hearing on June <br /> 28. A request had been made to the Division of Health <br /> Services for a copy of the soils report made by DHS <br /> Staff after visiting the McLennan's Farm site. Since <br /> the sewage disposal system will not be reviewed or <br /> permitted by DHS, the Health Department will have <br /> their own soil scientist submit a soils report. This <br /> report will be distributed at the meeting. <br /> The public hearing was continued to the August 1 <br /> Commissioners meeting to receive the Planning Board's <br /> recommendation and additional soils information. <br /> On July 17, the Planning Board recommended approval of <br /> McLennan's Farm with 36 conditions. <br /> 1. The grantee of this Special Use Permit shall post <br /> with Orange County, in a form acceptable to the <br /> County Attorney, a bond or letter of credit in an <br /> amount equal to the cost of all improvements plus <br /> ten percent (10%) . The amount shall be determined <br /> on the basis of fully executed construction <br /> contracts or certification by a registered <br /> engineer employed by the grantee of this Special <br /> Use Permit. As improvements are completed a <br /> corresponding amount of money may be released from <br /> the security instruments or the security <br /> instruments may be re-negotiated based on the "yet <br /> to do" portion of the improvements. <br /> 2. The plans and specifications for the design and <br />