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a.From our standpoint the architectural landmark feature would only <br />advertise ‘Settlers Point’ as a project and not have customer <br />signage. We envisioned this, based on the narrative, to be a <br />structure (i.e. bell tower, etc.) with letter advertising the <br />project. Please note per the narrative and previous staff comment <br />signage would have to be internally illuminated with no external light <br />source or the full cabinet face being illuminated (i.e. words/letter <br />illuminated only). <br />(Response: We proposed to incorporate our signage exactly as noted in your <br />comment. We proposed to have a landmark feature sign only out near the I- <br />40 interchange access to advertise the development name only and then a <br />portal sign at the entrance to the development off Old NC86. Lighting of the <br />signage would be internal letter lighting only as noted per staff comment. <br />Sample renderings of these signs are included with this submittal.) <br /> <br />8.Anticipated timeframe to complete a comprehensive tree survey. <br />(Response: We anticipate our comprehensive tree survey to be completed at <br />the time of the Site Plan application submittal to Orange County, following <br />approval of the project by the Orange County Board of County <br />Commissioners.) <br /> <br />9.Response (if any you wish to offer) with respect to the possible elimination <br />of a School, Elementary, Secondary, Middle as an allowable land use within <br />the project. There was consensus that the use be eliminated. Future <br />development/additional of new parcels may allow for continued discussion <br />on viability of use being included. <br />(Response: At this time the developer agrees with the consensus to <br />eliminate the referenced school use within the project, but that it be kept as <br />an item for consideration in the future as the project is developed and <br />expanded.) <br /> <br />10.Response to suggested conditions on limiting the number of outdoor light <br />fixtures left on after normal business hours. <br />(Response: We agree with the suggested condition to limit the number of <br />outdoor lighting fixtures left on after normal business hours, with the <br />understanding that we must follow the appropriate industry guideline <br />117