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Proposed Access and Transportation Network Improvements <br />The project is proposing main access to the site to be provided via a 25-ft. wide paved driveway <br />connecting to NC 57. In addition, the project is proposing a secondary access north of the proposed 11.22- <br />acre parcel, in order to meet NC Fire Code regulations. Per NCDOT, the secondary access shall meet its <br />minimum design guidelines and include a 25-ft. wide paved driveway connecting to NC 57. Prior to <br />performing work in the NCDOT right of way, the applicant will need to obtain an approved NCDOT <br />driveway permit. <br />Based on the application and total number of trips to be generated, a TIA was not required, per Section <br />6.18.2 of the UDO. No roadway capacity improvements are warranted or required, per NCDOT guidelines. <br /> <br />Summary of Transportation Information <br />Existing Roadway Characteristics <br />Affected Roadway NC Highway 57 <br />Type of Roadway Major Collector <br />Current Roadway Capacity 10,000 <br />Latest Traffic Volume Estimated 2,100 <br />Traffic Generation <br />Number of Trips Expected to be Generated by <br />Proposed Project <br />66 Total Daily <br />33 Total AM Peak <br />30 Total PM Peak <br /> <br />Proposed Utilities <br />Water and wastewater services will be provided via a private well and septic system that meet Orange <br />County Environmental Health standards. <br /> <br />Erosion Control/Stormwater Regulations <br />The applicant has indicated the project will conform to existing stormwater management (Section 6.14) and <br />erosion and sedimentation control (Section 6.15) regulations of the UDO. See Attachment 5. (Subject: <br />Summary of Findings Regarding Conformance with Orange County Unified Development Ordinance <br />(UDO) for Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management). <br /> <br />Land Use Buffers/Setbacks <br />North 30 ft. building setbacks, 10 ft. landscape buffer <br />South 30 ft. building setback, 10 ft. landscape buffer <br />East 40 ft. building setback, 20 ft. landscape buffer <br />West 30 ft. building setback, 10 ft. landscape buffer <br /> Applicant-offered Condition: Offsite easement area along the perimeter of the site shall provide additional <br />landscaping and screening. <br /> <br />Environmental Assessment (EA) <br />The applicant has provided an Environmental Assessment (EA) application and supporting materials with <br />their submittal, as required in Section 6.16 of the UDO. These materials have been shared with various <br />State agencies via the NC Department of Administration’s State Clearinghouse. Planning and DEAPR <br />144