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.., <br />226 The applicant indicated support for the condition, which was unanimously <br />227 recommended by the Planning Board. <br />228 13. The Board reviewed the applicant's proposal, as contained in the narrative, <br />229 concerning water capture and reuse. The Board agreed with the self- imposed <br />230 condition proposed by the applicant. <br />231 14. The Board reviewed the imposition of a condition limiting the percentage of retail <br />232 operation(s) allowed in District 2. The condition was intended to address Town <br />233 of Hillsborough concerns over potential impacts of retail development within <br />234 Settlers Point on existing re- development efforts within the Town. The Town has <br />235 suggested /requested a limit of allowable retail in District 2 to 8% or 20,000 sq.ft. <br />236 The applicant recommended the imposition of a condition relating to a limit on <br />237 retail in District 2 as follows: `Retail — limited to 30% of the allowable floor area of <br />238 the District (i.e. District 2) not to exceed 78,540 sq.ft. of total cumulative floor <br />239 area'. <br />240 The Board indicated that while they have sympathy for the Town's concerns this <br />241 area was designated to be an economic development zone and was anticipated <br />242 by the County to develop at an `urban' level. <br />243 An 8% limit on retail operations would not be prudent given the County's overall <br />244 interest in allowing for services in this area to satisfy local resident and interstate <br />245 travelers needs. <br />246 The Board indicated they believed the 8% limit recommended by the Town was <br />247 inconsistent with the provisions of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan adopted by <br />248 the County and the Town for the area in question. <br />249 The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed condition <br />250 limiting retail to 30% of allowable floor area in District 2 as suggested by the <br />251 applicant and recommended by the staff. <br />252 15. There was general discussion on a recommended condition limiting the hours of <br />253 operation for uses developed within Settlers Point. <br />254 The applicant's response to this condition was as follows: At this time the <br />255 developer would like to remain flexible with the potential hours of operation and <br />256 address this possible condition during the Site Plan approval process. An operational <br />257 restriction of this type during the early stage of approvals would infringe on the <br />258 marketing potential for the project. <br />259 The Board expressed concern such a condition could overlay restrict <br />260 development opportunities in the project and voted unanimously to reject the <br />261 imposition of such a condition. <br />262 16. A Planning Board member recommended a condition requiring the reservation of <br />263 1 % of required parking spaces, exclusive of any hotel development, within District 2 <br />264 to support vehicle charging stations for electric cars. <br />265 Several concerns were expressed, namely: <br />266 a. There was no need for the condition and the free market should dictate the <br />267 development of vehicle charging stations within this project, <br />