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82 <br /> is required by NCDEQ. During construction the erosion control measures will be carefully <br /> inspected and monitored by Orange County, the design engineer and the contractor. All <br /> Erosion Control devices are designed for the 25-year storm event and will provide good <br /> protection for minimizing any impacts to the water quality of the surrounding streams <br /> within this Lower Eno Watershed. Sediment runoff is the primary pollutant of our <br /> surrounding streams (including farming operations) and once the subdivision streets are <br /> constructed and all adjacent slopes fully stabilized with vegetation, sediment runoff will be <br /> very minimal. Following stabilization of the site, the permanent Stormwater Control <br /> Measures will provide continued protection for the surrounding streams, with control of the <br /> runoff rate, volume and water quality. <br /> 4. Is there any potential for Hillsborough water and/or sewer? <br /> Staff Response: Staff has contacted the Town of Hillsborough regarding the potential for <br /> municipal water/sewer services. The Town indicated that the area is not in their primary <br /> utility service area and there are no immediate or long-term plans to serve this area with <br /> municipal water or sewer. <br /> Applicant Response: The project site is currently not within the service area for public <br /> water and sewer from the Town of Hillsborough. We have also investigated the potential <br /> for the Town of Hillsborough to extend their current water and sewer systems to this area <br /> and were given the same response as noted by staff. The Town has no short or long-term <br /> Capital Improvement Programs to serve this area with water and sewer. As such, the project <br /> is designed to install private well and septic systems on each lot. <br /> 5. What is the potential impact to surrounding natural habitats and environmentally <br /> sensitive areas? <br /> Staff Response: Staff has submitted this project to the NC State Clearinghouse, which did <br /> not reveal any threatened habitats, wildlife corridors or brownfield sites in the area. Per <br /> Section 7.12 of the UDO, Flexible Development subdivisions are required to preserve on-site <br /> environmentally sensitive areas such and streams and steep slopes. The plan is also <br /> required to preserve Primary and Secondary Common Open Space in a manner that <br /> preserves habitats and sensitive areas. With this proposal the subdivision is surrounded by <br /> Open Space held in ownership and/or easement by the HOA. <br /> Applicant Response: As noted by staff, the project is designed under the Flexible <br /> Development option of the UDO and preserves as much Open Space as possible. (33% of <br /> the site) There are two regulated streams that cross the property and these streams are <br /> preserved with an 80-ft. wide buffer on either side of the stream bank. (160-ft. total <br /> minimum width) There will be no direct impact to any surrounding natural habitats or <br /> environmentally sensitive areas (ie. Woodlands, grasslands, streams, etc.) and following <br /> completion of the project the buffer areas and Open Space will continue to provide a <br /> habitat for native species of this area. <br /> 6. What is the potential impact to Traffic along US Highway 70? <br /> 3 <br />