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Roads: The proposal involves the creation of two new public roads to service the project, each will be constructed to NC Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The applicant has also proposed the construction of right (west bound) and left (eastbound) turn lanes at the proposed entrance on US Highway 70 East. The applicant has also reserved 5 feet of area for potential right- of-way along the frontage of US Highway 70 East in order to better plan for and accommodate other future NCDOT improvements not associated with this project. STAFF COMMENT - ROADS:Staff has determined that the proposed roadway construction and layout is consistent with the requirements of the UDO. Staff and NCDOT have also determined that the access to US Highway 70 East and the properties to the north are sufficient for public/private and emergency services. Utilities – Water and Sewer: The applicant is proposing to serve the project with individual wells and for septic systems developed on each lot. The Concept Plan denotes anticipated areas for septic sites. The applicant has also conducted more detailed well and septic analysis and submitted documents as part of their application. STAFF COMMENT - UTILITIES:Orange County Environmental Health has indicated they do not foresee problems with the proposed layout with respect to finding suitable soils to support septic field development or locations for individual wells. Final approval of proposed lot layouts for wells and septic typically occurs at the Preliminary Plat application review stage of the subdivision process. Stormwater Drainage: Overall drainage will be engineered according to applicable standards at the time of permit application for construction. The property is subject to adopted erosion control and stormwater management guidelines. The Concept Plan currently anticipates improving drainage using mostly Common Open Space Areas. STAFF COMMENT - STORMWATER:Orange County Erosion Control does not anticipate any issues with the proposed Concept Plan. Staff notes, however, that the applicant will be required to submit additional details, with respect to the anticipated stormwater management plan, as part of the Preliminary Plat application package for review and comment. Open Space: The total area reserved as Common Open Space is approximately 15.45 acres (36.8% of the site) further broken down as follows: x Primary Common Open Space: The Concept Plan denotes approximately 6.43 acres shall be preserved. These areas include identified streams and required buffers maintained in accordance with applicable regulations. These areas will be held in ownership and/or easement(s) and will be maintained by the subdivision’s homeowners association. x Secondary Common Open Space: The Concept Plan denotes approximately 6.99 acres in secondary open space. This area is primarily wooded and is either adjacent to identified Primary Common Open Space areas or located along the perimeter of the subdivision. Secondary areas shall be utilized to support resident access to Primary open space areas, potential recreation sites, drainage and stormwater control features, and a mail kiosk. Single-family lots around the perimeter of the subdivision without proximity to identified buffers or Primary or Secondary Common Open Space will provide a 20 foot wide Open Space access easement to be held and maintained by the HOA. These areas connect all the Common Open Space areas in the subdivision. 28