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The applicant will be required to submit additional detail, with respect to the anticipated stormwater management plan, as part of the Preliminary Plat application package for review and comment. Open Space: The plan denotes the maintenance of a 30-foot natural buffer along Erwin Road and Whitfield Road as well as the preservation of existing vegetation around the perimeter of the project as part of the proposed open space plan. Existing streams shall be buffered in accordance with County stream buffer regulations. The applicant is also proposing a 100-foot building setback along the perimeter of the project. The total area reserved as common open space is approximately 21.21 acres (44% of the site). This open space is a mixture of Primary Open Space (e.g. jurisdictional streams and steep slopes); and Secondary Open Space (e.g. landscaped entry areas, amenities, perimeter areas and the pond). The proposed open space is composed of fields and forested areas with existing, mature, vegetation and trees with an approximate height of between 50 to 80 feet. All 19 lots are adjacent and have access to some portion of an open space area. STAFF COMMENT – OPEN SPACE: Staff has determined the proposed open space and land use buffers meet the requirements of the UDO. Land Use Buffer: As previously indicated the concept plan indicates there will be a 30-foot Type B land use buffer along Erwin Road and Whitfield Road. The buffers are comprised of existing, dense, vegetation composed of existing, mature, shrubs and trees with an approximate height of between 50 to 70 feet. STAFF COMMENT – LAND USE BUFFER: Section 6.8.6 (D) of the UDO requires that this project maintain a thirty (30) foot land use buffer separating the project from adjacent roadways. Staff has determined the proposed open space and land use buffers meet the requirements of the UDO. Staff Generated Correspondence: Attachment 4 contains staff comments for this project as of the date of abstract preparation. Public Notification: Section 2.15.2 (D) of the UDO requires that each property owner within 500 feet be notified by regular mail of the Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). Staff mailed out letters on March 20, 2015 to the property owners within 500 feet of the property concerning the April 7, 2015 NIM. Please refer to Attachment 3 for additional information on the NIM. JPA Review: In accordance with the Joint Planning Area Agreement, this project was sent to the Town of Chapel Hill for review and comment on April 20, 2015. To date, Staff has not received any comments. Analysis: As required under Section 2.15.2 (E) of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: ‘prepare and submit a recommendation’ on the concept plan to the Planning Board for consideration. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: 1. The application has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.2 and 2.15.2 of the UDO. 9