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27 <br /> ii. Be mindful some may not agree with your characterization of the <br /> current location of the overhead power lines as being `obtrusive'. <br /> Some may argue they are only `obtrusive' to you and that your <br /> proposed relocation plan will only transfer the problem to 'others'; <br /> iii. The narrative uses the term `acceptable levels of service'. Be <br /> mindful that there will be some property owners within the <br /> notification area who would argue the proposed traffic impacts of <br /> the project are not acceptable to them; <br /> iv. Staff is not clear on what is meant by the statement `remove <br /> duplicative ramp activity on 1-40185 between Hwy 70 and Mt. <br /> Willing Road'. <br /> D. The narrative on page 7 provides a synopsis of beneficial impacts with the <br /> development of 'Phase 1' of the Project (i.e. the Buc-ee's Travel center). <br /> There is, however, no overview of the project as a whole. Staff is concerned <br /> a lack of analysis/explanation of the anticipated benefits of the Project as a <br /> whole will become a focal point of criticism. <br /> E. Page 9 of the narrative uses the term `vacant' to describe property to the <br /> south of the Project. <br /> As a general observation, staff has seen previous projects criticized for using <br /> the term `vacant' with residents arguing there is nothing inherently wrong <br /> with property that is undeveloped. <br /> Staff suggests you consider revising language within the document to <br /> indicate property without land uses/developments be referred to as <br /> `undeveloped' rather than 'vacant'. <br /> F. Page 10 of the narrative, under Section 1-5 (B) contains the following <br /> language: <br /> `Therefore, there will be instances where modifications will be <br /> allowed without requiring administrative review under the UDO ...' <br /> Staff believes what you are trying to articulate is that certain modifications to <br /> the Project will not require 'BOCC review/approval'. Technically, the Project <br /> is always under `administrative review' by staff consistent with the <br /> provision(s) of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). <br /> Staff does not want someone to argue your narrative is inconsistent with the <br /> UDO. <br /> G. Consistent with Section 1-5 (C) of the Narrative, staff understands you are <br /> requesting `vested rights' for the Project. This request, however, may not be <br /> necessarily required. <br /> What this proposal represents is, ultimately, the adoption of a new zoning <br /> district governing development of approximately 104 acres of property. <br /> There will be development requirements, conditions, and a list of permitted <br /> land uses for this new district. If approved, the new zoning district is not <br /> subject to being extinguished without formal County action to rezone the <br /> property consistent with Section 2.8 of the UDO. <br /> 5 <br />