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10 <br /> F. Existing Conditions/Physical Features: Varying topography with significant wooded <br /> areas and water features (i.e. ponds, streams, and floodplain). <br /> G. Roads: Project proposes 2 access points off of Service Road (south of Interstate 40) <br /> and Davis Road (south of PIN 9862-99- 8894). Both of these roads are maintained by <br /> the NC Department of Transportation. <br /> H. Water and Sewer: Utility lines, to be maintained by the Town of Hillsborough, will be <br /> extended under Interstate 40 to serve the project. <br /> Surrounding Land Uses: <br /> • NORTH: Interstate 40; agricultural operation and single-family residential property <br /> zoned Economic Development Hillsborough Limited Office (EDH-2) and Rural <br /> Residential (R-1) approximately 110 acres in area. <br /> • SOUTH: Davis Road; Hillsborough United Methodist Church; Undeveloped property; <br /> Single-family residential property zoned Rural Residential (R-1) ranging in size from 2 to <br /> 12 acres. <br /> • EAST: Single-family residential and undeveloped property zoned Economic <br /> Development Hillsborough Limited Office (EDH-2) ranging in size from 1 to 12 acres; Old <br /> NC Highway 86. <br /> • WEST: Single-family residential and undeveloped property zoned Rural Residential (R- <br /> 1) ranging in size from 1-'/2 to 50 acres. <br /> MPD Conditional Zoning (CZ) Process: Involves approval of a rezoning petition and a master <br /> development plan allowing for the development of a specific land use categories. Applications <br /> are processed in a legislative manner (i.e. does not require sworn testimony or evidence) and <br /> decisions are based on the BOCC's determination that the project is consistent with the purpose <br /> and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> As this is a MPD-CZ proposal, a formal site plan is not required to be submitted as part of the <br /> rezoning approval. Applicants are required to produce a master concept plan consistent with the <br /> provisions of Section 6.7 of the UDO. <br /> The application package was posted to Planning's website on or about June 19, 2020 and can <br /> be accessed at: https://www.orangecountVnc.gov/1722/Current-Interest-Projects. <br /> Development Process, Schedule, and Action: The typical cadence for the review of a CZ <br /> application is: <br /> • First Action — Planning staff schedules a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). <br /> Staff Comment— DONE. This meeting was held in an on-line format on July 15, <br /> 2020. Notes from this meeting are contained within Attachment 7. <br /> • Second Action —The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting and <br /> makes a recommendation to the BOCC. <br /> Staff Comment - DONE. The Planning Board began review of the project at its <br /> regular August 5, 2020 meeting, which was adjourned to a special meeting on <br /> August 19, 2020 to allow for continued discussion. Excerpts of minutes from both <br /> meetings are contained in Attachment 8. <br /> • Third Action —The BOCC receives the Planning Board recommendation and makes a <br /> decision at an advertised public hearing. <br /> Staff Comment— Being held on September 15, 2020. <br /> NOTE: As the public hearing is being held remotely, there is a 24-hour waiting <br /> period required before the BOCC can make a decision, per State legislation. The <br /> purpose of the 24-hour waiting period is to allow for submission of written <br />