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18 <br /> Finally, all stormwater inlets in the fueling areas will be equipped with oil/water separator systems <br /> which will prevent incidental fuel spills at the pump from entering the stormwater system. Buc- <br /> ee's personnel also monitor and manually clean incidental fuel spills at the pump. <br /> IV. Efland Station is committed to water conservation and waste reduction. <br /> Efland Station will utilize low-flow fixtures throughout the development in an effort to conserve <br /> water. Stormwater from the Buc-ee's building roof will be used for irrigation on site. The planned <br /> car wash has been eliminated because of water use concerns. <br /> Efland Station has committed to the standards and guidelines of Orange County Solid Waste <br /> Management. These guidelines provide for the separate treatment of solid wastes, recyclable <br /> materials (including corrugated cardboard) and food wastes. <br /> V. Providing jobs and services within Efland reduces carbon emissions created by <br /> commuting long distances to work and other service uses. <br /> Efland is home to few businesses today. Efland Station will create an opportunity for Efland <br /> residents to work, shop and eat in close proximity to their homes, thereby, reducing carbon <br /> emissions associated with commuting to these necessary activities. In addition, drive-thru <br /> restaurants are prohibited, thus eliminating a common source of vehicle idling. <br /> VI. Efland Station is in accordance with Orange County's Comprehensive Plan, <br /> including commitment to the three spheres of sustainable growth. <br /> The Orange County 2030 Comprehensive plan identifies three spheres of sustainable growth: <br /> social, economic and environmental. Please see the graphic from Section 1.3 of the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan below. <br /> FIGURE 1.1:THE THREE SPHERES <br /> OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH <br /> 1 <br /> soc41 Ec000mlc <br /> Often termed the"triple bottom line,"sustainable <br /> growth can be achieved in Orange County by <br /> balancing environmental,social,and economic <br /> factors when setting County policies and <br />