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54 <br /> There was lengthy discussion amongst the Board and Mr.Vilaro on septic and well permitting. <br /> An unknown individual asked if there was an opportunity for this project to tie into public water from the Town of <br /> Hillsborough. Pat Mallet indicated the property was not in a designated public utility service area, which meant there <br /> was no opportunity for the project to be served by public utilities. <br /> Patricia Catto indicated she had the same concerns about stormwater runoff and well contamination as previous <br /> speakers and further expressed disappointment in the notification process for this project. Ms. Catto indicated <br /> property owners need to be kept notified whenever a development is proposed in the Town of Hillsborough so they <br /> can have a voice in the process. <br /> Michael Harvey indicated the County had the most rigorous notification requirements in the region, well exceeding <br /> State requirements. Mr. Harvey reminded the Board a neighborhood information meeting was held for this project, <br /> with property owners within 1,000 feet of the parcel being notified of the date and time of the meeting via letters sent <br /> first class mail. Staff posted signs on the property advertising the neighborhood meeting 10 days prior to the event. <br /> Michael Harvey said the agenda for this meeting was advertised in 2 local newspapers and additional notice was <br /> sent to adjacent property owners of the meeting date and time via first class mail. Information on the project was <br /> also posted on the County website with a detailed explanation of what the project entailed. Staff also posted signs on <br /> the property advertising the date and time of this meeting where the Concept Plan was to be reviewed. Mr. Harvey <br /> said he could not address Ms. Catto's concerns about other projects in the Town of Hillsborough as the County did <br /> not manage the Town's planning program and suggested she make contact with the Town to address her issues. <br /> Michael Harvey asked Ms. Catto where she lived. Ms. Catto responded she lived approximately 5 miles away from <br /> the proposed subdivision. Mr. Harvey reiterated the notification requirements as contained within the UDO and <br /> indicated Ms. Catto was not notified of meetings via first class mail due to the location of her residence but that the <br /> County takes additional steps with the posting of signs, advertisement of meetings in 2 newspapers, and posting <br /> project updates on the County website for the interested to obtain proper notice of projects and meeting dates. <br /> There was additional discussion on meeting notification and on County standards well exceeding State minimum <br /> requirements. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous <br />