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143 <br /> Forestar Answer: The planned hydrological study will provide insight into the viability of <br /> a community well. Town of Hillsborough water is located nearby. The Town has indicated <br /> that they may be receptive to extending water to this community. <br /> e) Question: In the event that a well of a surrounding homeowner is impacted by this <br /> development, what recourse will the homeowner have? <br /> Forestar Answer: Town of Hillsborough water is located nearby. The Town has indicated <br /> that they may be receptive to extending water to this community, if an issue arises. <br /> 3. Questions to the Developer based on storm water management and septic systems: <br /> a) Question: What stormwater runoff controls will be implemented to prevent drainage or <br /> erosion onto adjacent agricultural land? <br /> Forestar Answer: During permitting, both DEQ and Orange County have strict <br /> regulations concerning stormwater runoff controls. It is part of the approval processes. <br /> It should be mentioned that our impervious surfaces are minimal for this project as <br /> there will be ribbon pavement and ditch sections. Additionally, we plan to incorporate <br /> natural stormwater control measures that treat stormwater as approved by DEQ and <br /> mimic natural absorptions. <br /> b) Question: Will the development use individual or shared septic systems, and how will <br /> their maintenance be monitored over time to protect groundwater and soil quality? <br /> Forestar Answer: There will be individual septic systems (per lot). Homeowners will be <br /> required to comply with DEQ and Orange County regulations just like existing <br /> homeowners with septic systems. <br /> 4. Questions to the Developer based on land use compatibility: <br /> a) Question: Will there be buffer zones or vegetative barriers between this development <br /> and agricultural properties to mitigate noise, odor, and pesticide drift issues? <br /> Forestar Answer: Setbacks and associated buffers are required by Orange County around <br /> the perimeter of the site. The setbacks and buffers shown on our plans currently exceed <br /> Orange County requirements. <br /> b) Question: Will homebuyers be required to sign disclosures acknowledging proximity to <br /> working farmland under the Right to Farm Act? Note: This can potentially protect <br /> farmers from nuisance lawsuits because the homebuyers admit to purchasing land near <br /> farmland. <br /> Forestar Answer: This is not typically done. If required, it would be handled by the <br /> homebuilder at time of the residential closing. <br /> 5. Question to the Developer based on long-term zoning and precedent: <br /> 173039592.1 <br /> 173140083.1 <br />