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76 <br /> Tony Blake said that the streamlining is clear. He wants to make sure that the people affected by the project have <br /> been listened to. <br /> Michael Harvey said that the applicant's gone to great lengths to alleviate concerns, as has Staff, by making <br /> conditions of approval that address concerns. Mr. Harvey said that unfortunately, nothing is perfect. However, the <br /> application represents a reasonable move forward in this area of the County, and as Staff continues to address <br /> external roadway improvements, ancillary agencies will have more ability to compel some modifications of roadways <br /> that may impact certain components of projects. <br /> Lydia Wegman acknowledged Paul Guthrie to speak. <br /> Paul Guthrie asked a couple of questions: Has there been a formal analysis on the capacity with potential increases <br /> for water and sewer?And to what level? <br /> Michael Harvey said that he will let the applicant answer that question. <br /> Paul Guthrie asked-Who is going to pay for the expansion of the facilities if Hillsborough takes on the responsibility? <br /> Will the water supply be from Hillsborough? <br /> Michael Harvey said that was not a question he could answer. <br /> Paul Guthrie asked about a transmission line about a block-and-a-half from the site. Have there been discussions <br /> with the power company about this line? <br /> Michael Harvey replied that no, there have not because no site plan has been submitted yet. While Staff knows there <br /> is service availability, it is currently unclear which use will be reviewed for approval first. It is incumbent upon the <br /> developer to make improvements on utilities for the good of the project, just like any developer in Orange County <br /> when it comes to utility upgrades. As site plans come-in, the Town of Hillsborough will decide if they can handle <br /> capacity,and if they cannot, the use cannot be approved. <br /> Paul Guthrie asked if the developer will pay for additional costs associated with this. <br /> Michael Harvey responded that if a developer wants utility upgrades for a project, they will have to pay for it. He <br /> cannot comment for the Town of Hillsborough. <br /> Paul Guthrie noted that there has been an interesting dialogue going on with Hillsborough on this project, as he read <br /> in the materials provided. <br /> Michael Harvey agreed and said that most of that dialogue is on District 3. Ms. Hauth's letter voicing concern over the <br /> Town serving a residential project this far south, outside the Town's corporate limits, is included in the materials given <br /> to the Board.These are the issues to discuss further. <br /> Paul Guthrie said that Hillsborough will have to weigh capacity of water needs/use based on what gets built on the <br /> site. <br /> Michael Harvey replied that applicants have to provide information for site plan review to figure out these very issues. <br /> Craig Benedict said that in regards to water capacity for District 1, the agreement that the County has with <br /> Hillsborough does have a certain allocation — 108,000 gallons/day. This is part of the agreement in that area. Any <br /> uses that come forward will have to spread-out over the 148 acres or so to accommodate the capacity. For other <br /> issues outside of District 1, District 2, and possibly District 3, there will have to be an independent agreement <br /> between Hillsborough and the developer to negotiate water and sewer consumption. The County is involved with the <br />