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Approved 11/01/2017 5 Paul Guthrie replied that he asked the question because he suspects that NCDOT can do expansion within the proposed plan MPD-CZ without a problem, but some of the ramps may require more property. Michael Harvey said in response that the TIAs will help with the integration of these plans over time. The developer can only be consistent with NCDOT comment, and Mr. Edwards with NCDOT has not indicated anything about a large-scale exit ramp reconfiguration yet. Paul Guthrie said that he had seen a map of long-term expansion. Michael Harvey replied that it is a good idea to keep the interstate expansion in mind. Mr. Harvey redirected the discussion to land uses. In District 1, an abbreviated list of land uses includes computer and electronic manufacturing, pharmaceutical research manufacturing, metal production manufacturing, furniture man, food and beverage bottling manufacturing, research facilities, etc. In District 2, commercial services could include retail, professional office, restaurant, recreational land use, health services, hotel and motels, and gas stations. The applicant asked if an elementary-secondary level school could be allowed as part of this project. Staff does not have an objection to the use, just to the use of it by right. The development of a school would be required to go through the Special Use Permit process, just as any proposed school would have to go through. Tony Blake asked if the plan provides for fire services and the like. Michael Harvey responded that it does and that government services (inclusive of protective services) are permitted in every district. Tony Blake said that he knows that they are permitted, but does the development plan take into account the additional resources needed? Building height would affect the fire department. Michael Harvey said that the Orange County Fire Marshal serves on the Planning Department’s advisory committee and will be reviewing all site plans . With respect to Mr. Blake’s question, he noted that there is a condition that requires the County Fire Marshal and the Town of Hillsborough’s Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Utility Director of the Town of Hillsborough, to approve road layout at construction, location of fire lanes, location of fire hydrants and location of proposed standpipes. There will also have to be float tests required. Tony Blake asked for confirmation that this project is located within the County and not in Hillsborough. Is the fire department Orange Rural for this area? He wants to make sure that the local fire department is also included in the review. Michael Harvey replied that yes, it is in the County but will be in the Town’s jurisdiction at some point. Buddy Hartley noted that the local fire department is #316. Michael Harvey said that the local fire department can be added to the advisory group on these topics. He believes that Hillsborough will provide mutual aid, especially with the extension of water-sewer. As structures go over a certain height, there will be a sprinkler requirement. Tony Blake said that he wants to ensure that the local department responsible for fire protection is involved in the process. Michael Harvey said that he can accommodate that. He continued with his presentation and discussed the extensive signage provisions. He said that he has heard concerns from Board members and from attendees at the NIM about the architectural landmark as the visual identifier for the development. Staff has shared these concerns with the applicant. The applicant described the development’s visual identifier as more of an architectural feature than a sign. Waterstone has the big architectural feature as well. Staff is suggesting that the applicant provide visual examples of 15