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111 <br /> has required removal of 1-40 Westbound Exit 160, eliminating the closely <br /> spaced, high-speed freeway weaving maneuvers. The resulting operations <br /> along the service road and movements onto the 1-40 Entrance ramp will <br /> be improved due to slower speeds and metering of traffic by upstream <br /> signal and stop controlled intersections, thereby improving safety. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: <br /> D. What traffic improvements are proposed on Ben Johnson, Mt. Willing, and the <br /> Interstate access ramp (i.e. traffic lights, stop signs, restricted turn lanes, etc.)? <br /> APPLICANT: Please see the attached Exhibit B, which details planned <br /> roadway improvements consistent with NCDOT recommendations. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: <br /> E. Mt. Willing Road is very congested. Existing traffic existing/accessing the <br /> Interstate, even without this project, creates huge backups during morning and <br /> evening rush hour periods along the roadways. This includes backups along <br /> Forrest Avenue. This project will only exacerbate the problem. How will the <br /> applicant rectify this issue? <br /> APPLICANT: Significant roadway and traffic signal improvements are <br /> proposed at the interchange ramps and site access along Mt. Willing <br /> Road. Site traffic will have minimal impact north of the Mt. Willing site <br /> entrance and does not necessitate additional roadway improvements <br /> outside of those already proposed. Please see the attached Exhibit B <br /> referencing roadway improvements which are consistent with NCDOT <br /> recommendations. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: <br /> F. Isn't this property in a Critical Watershed? <br /> APPLICANT: No, the property is not within a critical watershed area. The <br /> development will meet stormwater and erosion control requirements <br /> outlined by the Orange County development ordinance and the state of <br /> North Carolina. Our open space is concentrated in an area where <br /> environmentally sensitive features exist. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: The subject parcels are not located within a critical <br /> watershed area as defined by the State of North Carolina. <br /> The parcels are located within the Upper Eno Protected Watershed <br /> Protection Overlay district. Consistent with applicable watershed <br /> management standards, development on these properties are required to <br /> abide by: <br /> • Established impervious surface (i.e. asphalt, concrete, <br /> gravel, structures, etc.) limit of 70%. This will require the <br /> installation of stormwater control measures throughout the <br /> project consistent with the UDO; <br /> • Erosion Control permitting standards as detailed in Section <br /> 6.15 of the UDO; <br />