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