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<br /> Mr. Hefner reviewed his plans for individual well and septic systems contained on <br />each lot. He also explained the hydro-geological composition of the area, the fact <br />that the area’s water is served by fractured granite water deposits, and that it is <br />unlikely that the wells associated with this development would draw from the same <br />water source(s). <br /> <br />7. Environmentally Sensitive Areas. <br /> Residents asked questions protecting the stream buffers, wetlands and the pond. <br /> <br /> Orange County Staff reviewed the jurisdictional stream buffer requirements and the <br />fact that a Surface Water Identification (SWID) was performed and determined that <br />the existing pond was and drainage way form the dam was not jurisdictional. They <br />also pointed out that disturbing any jurisdictional wetlands greater than 1 acre on the <br />entire site would be subject to permitting and/or mitigate with the County and U.S. <br />Army Corps of Engineers. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hefner reviewed his plans to preserve the pond, but rework it into a viable <br />amenity and storm water feature. He also indicated that he would have the site <br />evaluated for any jurisdictional wetlands. <br /> <br />8. Lighting. <br /> Residents asked about the design and intensity of the street lighting. <br /> <br /> Orange County Staff cited county’s required lighting ordinance, which restricts light <br />spillover, glare and intensity. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hefner indicated that the projects restrictive covenants would likely prohibit free <br />standing lights of that the street lighting fixtures installed along the public streets. <br /> <br /> <br />Staff concluded the meeting with a summary of the next steps in the process. The meeting <br />was adjourned at approximately 1:45PM. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />24