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Approved 11/01/2017 7 Kim Piracci asked what Michael Harvey meant at the beginning of his presentation when he told the Board that this was the last time they would see this project. Michael Harvey replied the Board would be approving the zoning district. Site plans are going to be reviewed by Staff, subject to permitted uses in the UDO. What he meant was that the Board will not see site plans for this project, unless the concept of the school moves forward. He did note that the school would need a Class A Special Use Permit and that application would go through the Board. Tony Blake asked if Staff had received much public comment on this application. Were people concerned? Michael Harvey responded the NIM notes that go over concerns and other comments are included Attachment 5 in the packet. Mr. Harvey said that people were concerned about traffic impacts, congestion and congestion management. There is a TIA outlining what external traffic improvements will be required to accommodate the project. There was also some concern that this project could even be served by water-sewer. Staff made the aforementioned conditions regarding this concern. Additionally, there were concerns expressed about the intensity of District 3. There is also buzz in this project because of the economic development interest it brings to the County. Neighbors at the NIMs also expressed concerns about noise and air pollution. There are regulatory standards of which the applicant is aware that will hopefully address these concerns. Tony Blake said that he did not get the impression that the public would have more time to comment on this if the Board approves it tonight. Michael Harvey said that the public always gets the opportunity to comment on any development project that goes through Orange County, even if the project is permitted by right; and they get to comment tonight and at the BOCC public hearing. However, they cannot influence the outcome. Staff is reviewing and taking action on permitted land uses, most of which could already be developed in this area. From Staff’s standpoint, the benefit of the project going through the master plan process is that it gives a comprehensive approach of developing roadway standards and addressing buffer issues, purposeful utility management in coordination with Hillsborough. The master plan process helps establish a zoning district that addresses some of the applicant’s needs, the Planning Department’s needs, and economic development needs in the County. There could still be limitations that impact this project, just like any project. Tony Blake said that the streamlining is clear. He wants to make sure that the people affected by the project have been listened to. Michael Harvey said that the applicant’s gone to great lengths to alleviate concerns, as has Staff, by making conditions of approval that address concerns. Mr. Harvey said that unfortunately, nothing is perfect. However, the application represents a reasonable move forward in this area of the County, and as Staff continues to address external roadway improvements, ancillary agencies will have more ability to compel some modifications of roadways that may impact certain components of projects. Lydia Wegman acknowledged Paul Guthrie to speak. Paul Guthrie asked a couple of questions: Has there been a formal analysis on the capacity with potential increases for water and sewer? And to what level? Michael Harvey said that he will let the applicant answer that question. Paul Guthrie asked - Who is going to pay for the expansion of the facilities if Hillsborough takes on the responsibility? Will the water supply be from Hillsborough? Michael Harvey said that was not a question he could answer. 17