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agenda abstract. 221 222 David Blankfard asked, to be sure he understood, that at the last meeting, the applicant was asking for clearance of 223 the buffer and now they are proposing less. 224 225 Michael Harvey answered that the applicant is now proposing to abide by the 50 percent clearance rule and where 226 they are creating visual breaks, they are proposing to re-landscape with low-lying foliage. He said the applicant would 227 explain that tonight. 228 229 David Blankford checked that the applicant wasn’t required to replant low-lying foliage in those visual breaks. 230 231 Michael Harvey answered that he is technically correct. 232 233 A member asked a clarifying question about the amount of clearing proposed. 234 235 Michael Harvey answered the applicant is proposing to clear 1,100 feet. They are going to do additional clearing 236 breaks and then re-vegetate them but not to the height of the current trees. Staff has determined that this would be 237 consistent with provisions of Section 6.6.4 (A) as it currently reads. 238 239 Paul Guthrie asked is there a long-term commitment for the low-lying foliage to be maintained. 240 241 Michael Harvey answered affirmatively. 242 243 Michael Harvey said regarding signage, the applicant has provided the required renderings. Regarding land use and 244 schools (elementary, middle and high schools), the applicant has determined it is best at this time to eliminate this as 245 a land use. So, the applicant has proposed a modification to the application to eliminate this as a land use. To add it 246 back would take an amendment process that would be reviewed by the Planning Board and go to a public hearing. 247 248 Michael Harvey reviewed the language proposed for the condition that stipulates that water systems and water 249 pressure shall comply with all applicable Town of Hillsborough utility, building and fire code standards based on the 250 proposed land use. That is language that the staff and applicant are agreeable to. When asked, he clarified that the 251 standards at the time of the proposal would apply. 252 253 Paul Guthrie asked about sewer capacity for this project. 254 255 Michael Harvey said as this project is developed, a developer might find there is not adequate capacity and be 256 unable to move forward until accommodation is made. 257 258 Craig Benedict said Orange County designed the sewer running under the interstate because it is an economic 259 development district. There is enough capacity. Large water and sewer users are not proposed for that area. He 260 indicated the plan for sewer development south of Interstate 40 on a map. 261 262 Paul Guthrie asked if it would require a pumping station. 263 264 Craig Benedict answered no, the plan is for it to flow by gravity. The plan is to avoid a lift station if possible. 265 266 When there were no further questions about the utility condition, Michael Harvey reviewed that the requested tree 267 survey could not be ready for this process. After reviewing the minutes, it was determined that the county 268 commissioner who had requested that had not intended to request a tree survey be complete before the application 269 was approved but rather to help determine which trees should remain as the site is developed. Regarding limiting the 270 number of outdoor lighting fixtures, the applicant is willing to work with the county on that but wants to make sure 271 there is adequate lighting for security purposes. A condition will be implemented that says that outdoor lighting 272 fixtures can be extinguished after hours consistent with applicable safety features. Regarding the discussion and 273 consensus (but no vote) on the allowance of 30 percent retail (Page 231), a formal recommendation will be 274 requested this evening. Regarding hours of operation, staff concurs with the applicant that to market the site, the 275 10