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through conservation easmneMS(i.e. traasfcr ofmim from famdsad is saturated) in order to 5 keep overall density ofthe watershed in the county consistent with comprehensive plan goals. It is suggested that such casements be purchased from lend in Hillsborough's Upper Eno watershed. The county will assist in this matter. Landscaping and architecture need to be upgraded. ROAD ACCESS I concept plan does not show access to flange Grove Road. Would access to the site be through the existing Colonial Estates Aparlmcvts? This access if used should only be secondary for emergencies. Would improvements be made to Cares Famr Road ifthat is to be the main entrance point to the complex? Ifso. the appenc late traffic pattern is not shown. IfnoSwhere will the new road be concocted? Greater devil on the access to Orange Grove Road is necessary. WATEMEWER Recognizing the new development in the area,a comprefteensive water and sewer system is imetwary in properly serve existing and new development in the afro for both Hillslearough and Orange Comfy residents. In thins of potable water and fire suppression, there is concern that e water line upgrade is necessary to provide ample water pressure to residents of the complex and how the increased usage and demand affsts water pressure. 'Iles is not addressed in the developer's proposal. SOUND Because of in proximity to [named gs, a sound study should be conducted to determine noise levels at the proposed locations of the apartment buildings closestW the highway. ECONOMIC BENEFITS Certain assumptions made by the developer seem to overstate the financial benefits of this projectmtbe Town of FlillsbemugR Reforms to the memo Scotto Eric Peterson dated Camber 29,2000: • Assuming that all income not withheld as income taxes is "disposable into nt is not realistic. Other necessary payments sucb as property taxes will reduce this figure. • The developer assumes that all °disposable income" will be spent within the community oFlhe Town of Ilillsbnmugb_ This assumption is extremely qucsdomble, especially rxsidwing the current status of retail options in Hillsborough. • Ancillary benefits are implied as thou that will occur due to costs vie heal purchases of materials and the hiring of local labor. The validity of this revenue is dependent upon whether or not the developer decides to use locally produced or sold materials and/or local contractors. If this is not the case, then this figure is overestimated. The burden on county services is also not evaluated. these services include, but are not limited to, EMS, schools, health and social services.