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5 <br /> 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 /> 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 66 Total Daily <br /> Proposed Project 33 Total AM Peak <br /> 30 Total PM Peak <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 /> 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: Summary of <br /> Findings Regarding Conformance with Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Erosion <br /> and Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management. <br /> Land Use Buffers/Setbacks <br /> North 30 ft. building setback, 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 /> 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 /> 6 <br />