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74 <br /> Tony Blake asked for confirmation that this project is located within the County and not in Hillsborough. Is the fire <br /> department Orange Rural for this area? He wants to make sure that the local fire department is also included in the <br /> review. <br /> Michael Harvey replied that yes, it is in the County but will be in the Town's jurisdiction at some point. <br /> Buddy Hartley noted that the local fire department is#316. <br /> Michael Harvey said that the local fire department can be added to the advisory group on these topics. He believes <br /> that Hillsborough will provide mutual aid, especially with the extension of water-sewer.As structures go over a certain <br /> height, there will be a sprinkler requirement. <br /> Tony Blake said that he wants to ensure that the local department responsible for fire protection is involved in the <br /> process. <br /> Michael Harvey said that he can accommodate that. He continued with his presentation and discussed the extensive <br /> signage provisions. He said that he has heard concerns from Board members and from attendees at the NIM about <br /> the architectural landmark as the visual identifier for the development. Staff has shared these concerns with the <br /> applicant. The applicant described the development's visual identifier as more of an architectural feature than a sign. <br /> Waterstone has the big architectural feature as well. Staff is suggesting that the applicant provide visual examples of <br /> the feature. As described, the sign will be subject to UDO guidelines that govern design for an entry portal marker. <br /> Staff did not have any major concerns with signage; they just want to ensure that the signage does not exceed <br /> square footage requirements, despite this being a high intensity project. <br /> Tony Blake said that a project such as this may want a sign visible from the interstate. This issue is better addressed <br /> sooner than later. <br /> Michael Harvey responded that there are not going to be many opportunities for a McDonald's to come to this site <br /> and have the 60—70 foot sign. The applicable signage requirements from the UDO still apply. <br /> Tony Blake replied that he had brought-up form-based code for this reason. <br /> Michael Harvey said that master planning,at its heart and soul, gives a developer the opportunity to propose different <br /> standards to try and address peculiarities of a specific project, and it is up to the BOCC to determine if there is <br /> sufficient justification. Mr. Harvey explained that with this project, the Staff and the applicant have been working on <br /> how to best apply design standards, landscaping, and signage innovatively and reasonably while following the UDO. <br /> There is some flexibility in this project, like with the MTO buffer, that still upholds the County's vision of preservation <br /> of the view-shed along the interstate as best as possible. Mr. Harvey said that Staff is satisfied that the application is <br /> complete and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He reiterated that Staff and the developer agreed that <br /> environmental assessments would be part of all site plan reviews, though it is too soon for a formal Environmental <br /> Impact Assessment (EIA) as the layout of the property has not yet been determined. The development is consistent <br /> with other existing and anticipated development in this area, and Staff believes that that the land uses are compatible <br /> and consistent with what is already allowed in the economic development districts. Mr. Harvey said that the Town of <br /> Hillsborough has provided the County Planning Department with its courtesy review comments and expressed some <br /> concern about District 3. District 3 was originally proposed as residential, specifically senior housing. Future Land <br /> Use Map amendments cannot be updated until the Water and Sewer Boundary Agreement (WASMPBA) and other <br /> related documentation is modified to allow for this are to be considered as Transition Area. Per the emails that Mr. <br /> Harvey sent to Board members, the Town of Hillsborough and County elected officials are interested in meeting to <br /> discuss this further; Margaret Hauth, Hillsborough's Planning Director and County Planning Staff are working to <br /> facilitate this meeting. As discussed previously, District 3 will not be considered at this time due to its current land <br /> use designation. The Board's options are to recommend tabling the entire application until the Water and Sewer <br /> Boundary Agreement (WASMPBA) and Future Land Use Map are modified (Staff is not recommending this option); <br /> recommend approval of District 1 and 2 for this project as they would be consistent with current and anticipating <br />