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<br /> <br />5.4 Is the proposed RTLP project site located in a protected watershed? ........................................... 15 <br />5.5 What floodplain and stream protection standards will the proposed RTLP project be required to <br />meet? ................................................................................................................................................ 15 <br />5.6 Will the proposed RTLP project have to comply with County floodplain management and <br />floodplain buffer requirements? ........................................................................................................ 15 <br />5.7 What erosion control and stormwater standards are being proposed for the RTLP project? ........ 15 <br />5.8 Does Orange County have any regulations pertaining to air pollution? ......................................... 16 <br />5.9 Was an Environmental Assessment completed for this the proposed RTLP MPD-CZ? If so, what <br />were the preliminary findings? .......................................................................................................... 16 <br />6. Performance Standards (i.e. noise, lighting, landscaping) ....................................................16 <br />6.1 Does Orange County regulate noise? ........................................................................................... 16 <br />6.2 Does Orange County regulate noise resulting from traffic, specifically commercial trucks? .......... 16 <br />6.3 Does Orange County regulate outdoor lighting?........................................................................... 17 <br />6.4 Will the proposed RTLP project be required to provide landscaping and buffering? ..................... 17 <br />7. Utility Infrastructure .............................................................................................................17 <br />7.1 Is there adequate infrastructure (i.e. public water and sewer) available for the proposed RTLP <br />project? ............................................................................................................................................. 17 <br />7.2 How much water and sewer is planned for the project and is there adequate capacity? .............. 18 <br />8. Economic Benefits ................................................................................................................20 <br />8.1 What is the proposed economic value of Research Triangle Logistics Park?.................................. 20 <br />8.2 What are the types of jobs and salaries that could occur at this location? .................................... 20 <br />8.3 Can established business parks located in the City of Mebane/Alamance County provide a real - <br />world example of potential tenants and any positive economic impact they generate for their <br />community? ...................................................................................................................................... 20 <br />8.4 Are there examples of other distribution and fulfilment center projects that have recently moved <br />to the region, and which represent potential future tenants for the RTLP? ........................................ 21 <br />8.5 What are examples of Orange County’s recent economic development projects? ........................ 22 <br />8.6 Who are the major taxpayers supporting Orange County’s property tax base and why is <br />commercial development important? ................................................................................................ 23 <br />8.7 What has the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact been on Orange County’s economy? ........................ 23 <br />8.8 What official Orange County actions have occurred to promote development of the Hillsborough <br />Economic Development District? ....................................................................................................... 24 <br />8.9 What is Orange County’s priority and direction concerning the importance of balanced economic <br />development? ................................................................................................................................... 24 <br />8.10 What Economic Development groups have endorsed the Research Triangle Logistics Park?....... 24 <br />8.11 What is the commuting pattern of Orange County’s residents with respect to employment <br />opportunities and how does that relate to the Research Triangle Logistics Park as an employment <br />center? .............................................................................................................................................. 24 <br />8.12 What is the current tax value and annual revenue to the County on the sites currently under <br />option by RTLP? (Information provided by the Orange County Tax Office) ......................................... 25 <br />8.13 What is an estimate of the potential revenue stream to the County if RTLP’s proposed $150 <br />million investment was built? (Information provided by the Orange County Tax Office) ..................... 25 <br /> <br />548