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9 Commissioner Rich asked if there is any other example in Orange County where a developer has had to work directly with the utility to get an agreement. Michael Harvey said in the Buckhorn area, Ashwick subdivision, Durham Economic Development District (EDD). Commissioner Rich said she those are all projects on which the County is working. She said she is asking for examples where the Developer actually has to work directly with the Town. Craig Benedict said Mebane and Durham have agreed to provide service to uses consistent with the coordinated plan. He said in Hillsborough the only agreement is on the SW quadrant. He said a larger zone has not been identified, with which Hillsborough has been in agreement. He said in the other two districts, there is a utilities service map, and both Mebane and Durham have agreed to serve and maintain water and sewer utilities if the projects come forward. Chair Dorosin said asked to be shown where the access road is on the map, which Michael Harvey provided. Chair Dorosin asked what would happen, if there were future interest in developing District 3. He asked if this would have to start from scratch. Michael Harvey said the Applicant would bring it back, conduct another neighborhood meeting, and another public hearing. Chair Dorosin asked if such a proposal would be subject to a whole new set of conditions and review. Michael Harvey said that is correct, and none of the conditions contained in attachment 11 deal with District III. Chair Dorosin said for the purposes of this discussion, it is as though District III is severed. Michael Harvey said yes. A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner McKee to open the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Tom Stevens said he is here with the perspective of the Board of the Town of Hillsborough, who adopted a vision and comprehensive plan as a guide for development about ten years ago. He said this plan has developed with input of citizens and County government, and recognizes increasing development pressure, and the constraints due to water and sewer. He said the plan can be summarized as avoiding sprawl in to the countryside; by making the best use of road infrastructure; and steering development towards live/work/play communities between the Eno River and Interstate 40. He said there are three important themes that continue to run through the development plan: • Retaining 40% commercial tax base • Emphasizing a built environment that is town-like • Emphasizing high levels of connectivity He said his desire tonight is to show how that plan reflects on this project. He said the Town fully supports the commercial development of the EDD; the Town is opposed to any residential development in this area; and the type of commercial use in the EDD matters, and how it gets approved matters. He said much of what is proposed in this application is in agreement with the Town's coordinated area plan, but there are some significant parts that are not. He said the plan calls for employment uses on the west side of Old 86, and mixed use and suburban office on the east side. He said in Hillsborough's definitions, the opportunity for retail is limited and somewhat small. He said District I is completely consistent with the Town's coordinated area plan, but District II contains some items that are inconsistent with this plan. He said the retail component is much larger than the Town would envision, and the Town is concerned that the quick and easy green space for an extended amount of retail could damage the overall retail viability of other areas of Hillsborough.