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26 <br /> the Planning Department office at 131 West Margaret Lane in downtown Hillsborough, by 9:00 <br /> a.m. September 24, 2020. <br /> No written comments were received at the Planning Department office by the deadline. All <br /> comments sent to ocbocc@orangecountync.gov on this proposal are viewable at: <br /> https:Hgroups.google.com/g/ocbocc. <br /> Proposal: The applicant is proposing to rezone the 3 identified parcels to a new MPD-CZ district <br /> allowing for the development of a new master planned project, referred to as the Research <br /> Triangle Logistics Park (RTLP) summarized as follows: <br /> 1. Construction of approximately 2,400,000 sq.ft. of building area supporting non- <br /> residential development and preserve 41 acres (25%) of land as open space. <br /> 2. Permitted land uses within the new MPD-CZ district would include: a. Health <br /> technology, <br /> b. Information sciences and engineering, <br /> c. Advanced and light manufacturing, <br /> d. Scientific research and laboratories, <br /> e. Logistics/supply operations, <br /> f. Warehousing and supply chain fulfillment services. <br /> The applicant has also provided a list of land uses that would be strictly <br /> prohibited within the new district; <br /> 3. Vehicular access would be through Service Road, running parallel with Interstate 40, <br /> and Davis Road; <br /> 4. Buildings would observe a 6 story height limit consistent with County regulations. <br /> Accessory structures (i.e. water tower, telecommunication tower, etc.) may be higher. <br /> 5. The applicant is proposing imposition of development and design standards (i.e. <br /> architectural design, signage, internal and external setback limits, height limits, <br /> landscaping/buffer standards, outdoor lighting standards, erosion control/stormwater, <br /> etc.) governing overall development of the project if the MPD-CZ district is approved by <br /> the County. <br /> During the public hearing several concern(s) were expressed over the project, summarized as <br /> follows: <br /> a. Proposed development is too intensive for the 161 acres of land (i.e. over 2,400,00 <br /> sq.ft. of building area cannot be accommodated on the 3 parcels); <br /> b. Proposed land uses are not in harmony with surrounding property; <br /> c. The applicant has not provided sufficient details on proposed land uses. Local <br /> residents have expressed concern(s) they will not have a voice is recommending denial <br /> of specific tenants; <br /> d. Action on the application will result in illegal spot zoning subjecting the County to a <br /> court challenge. Specifically the parcel along Davis Road is within the Rural Residential <br /> land use category, as defined in the County's Comprehensive Plan, and was never <br /> intended to support high intensity economic development projects; <br /> e. The request is inconsistent with various goals and policies of the adopted 2020 <br /> Comprehensive Plan including but not limited to: <br />