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5 o Landscape plans are required to detail how vegetation will be cared for. • Landscaping: o District 1 has to maintain a 100 ft. buffer along western and southern property lines, o A 50 ft. buffer is proposed for Old NC Highway 86 — STAFF COMMENT— thinning will be allowed with a requirement for replanting. o Major Transportation Corridor(MTC) Overlay preserved along the Interstate (i.e. 100 ft. buffer) — STAFF COMMENT— thinning and breaks in this vegetation has been requested to allow for utility, stormwater, and parking development. After conferring with the Director, staff believes the request is reasonable as there is a replanting requirement associated with this provision. o Interior buffers proposed for parking lots, in front of buildings, etc. • Standards proposed for building architecture (i.e. materials buildings can be constructed of) including: Hardi-plank, Brick/Stucco, Concrete, etc. • Transportation: o Project shall comply with Section 6.10 Roadway Improvements and Multi- modal Transportation of the UDO. o External roadway improvements shall be constructed in accordance with NC Department of Transportation requirements. o Internal roads will be public roads. o Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will be developed. o Four(4) bus pullouts/transit shelters shall be constructed. • Land Uses: o District 1 includes manufacturing and research land uses (i.e. computers/electronics, pharmaceutical, metal products, furniture, food/beverage manufacturing, research facilities, etc.) o District 2 includes commercial/service uses (i.e. retail, professional offices, restaurants, recreational land uses, heath services such as doctors'offices, hotel/motel, motor vehicle service station—gas station, etc.) • Signage: o Architectural Landmark— Providing the visual identifier for the development. The primary location will take advantage of the topography to give visual guidance for motorist along the interstate. This would appear to be more of an architectural feature than a sign. — STAFF COMMENT: Staff and Planning Board have requested an example. Proposal calls for 50 ft. tall structure with approximately 400 sq.ft. of sign area. o Entry Portal Marker—providing the name of the development and identifying the names of major tenants. These signs are primarily intended for location at the main entrances to the project. — STAFF COMMENT: Staff and Planning Board have requested an example. Proposal calls for 8 signs with 300 sq.ft. of sign area. Staff Comments: • The application deemed complete. • Proposal appears consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan. • Applicant provided a basic environmental assessment as part of this submittal. Staff has reviewed and determined there ought to be no significant environmental impact(s) from this project.