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STAFF COMMENT – SUBDIVISION TYPES: The proposal is in accordance with the anticipated densities for properties located within the Agricultural Residential land use category as defined within the adopted Comprehensive Plan as well as the Rural Designated areas as denoted on the Growth Management Systems Map. The size of the parcels is consistent for projects served by public water and sewer. It should be noted that in absence of such services, reduction of minimum lot sizes below one acre would be prohibited. The applicant has indicated he wishes to pursue the flexible development option for this project and has not submitted a conventional option, which has the support of staff. ROADS: The proposal involves the creation of a single public road to service the project, constructed to applicable NC Department of Transportation (DOT) and Town of Hillsborough roadway standards. The applicant intends to turn this road over for maintenance to the appropriate entity once development is completed. Specifically, the plan calls for: • A roadway, approximately 612 linear feet in length, terminating in a cul-de-sac. • The construction of the proposed roadway will not involve stream crossing. STAFF COMMENT - ROADS: Staff has determined that the proposed roadway construction and layout is consistent with the requirements of the UDO. It also avoids impacting environmentally sensitive areas (e.g. wetlands and streams). In reviewing the matter with Mr. D’Angelo Jones of NC DOT and Ms. Margaret Hauth of the Town of Hillsborough, staff has been informed that they have no concerns over the proposed roadway development, or its proposed public street access to Stroud’s Creek Road. If desired by the Orange County School System and NCDOT, the developer has proposed the construction of a 5’ wide sidewalk along the right-of-way of Stroud’s Creek Road. The sidewalk would be located within or alongside the right-of-way of the new residential street connection to the second access drive for Pathways Elementary School. UTILITIES: The applicant is proposing to serve the project with public water and sewer provided by the Town of Hillsborough. The applicant has indicated that where allowed and feasible electrical utility services for the residential homes will be located below ground. STAFF COMMENT - UTILITIES: The Town of Hillsborough has already approved (and provided a utility agreement) to serve the property with public water (4” domestic line and 8-12” fire line) and a 8” sanitary sewer line. Please refer to an e-mail from Mr. Kenny Keel, Town of Hillsborough, contained within Attachment 3 for additional information. STORMWATER DRAINAGE: Drainage will be engineered according to Best Management Practices (BMP) at the time of permit application for construction. The property is subject to recently adopted stormwater management guidelines limiting total nitrogen runoff of 2.2 pounds per acre annually and 0.33 pounds per acres annually for total phosphorus. 12