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166 <br /> PM for 49 units. While this does not meet the threshold for the preparation of a TIA (traffic <br /> impact analysis) for the County, if this project were being developed in town we would <br /> require both the intersection of NC57 & NC 86N and NC HWY 70 & NC 86N be studied under <br /> the requirement: "staff or NCDOT identify potential negative impacts to nearby intersections <br /> with high crash rates, significant turning movement delays, or level of service concerns." <br /> These intersections both have poor levels of service at peak operation. The Town would <br /> encourage that the Orange County Planning Board and BOCC ask the developer to study how <br /> these additional trips per day will further add delays to already failing intersections and make <br /> any suggestions for improvements with rational nexus to the size of the development. <br /> Forestar Response: We have exceeded the County's requirements for study of this small <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Water & Sewer Service <br /> 5. The plans indicate that septic will be provided on-site via septic tanks and drain fields, <br /> however no drain fields are shown on the subdivision plan. Where are the drain fields <br /> proposed to be located? On the individual lots themselves? <br /> Forestar Response: Drain fields will be located on the individual lots. <br /> A. These lots are only .5 acres, has Environmental Health or the developer confirmed that <br /> such a small lot can support a house, septic tank, and drain field area in such a small space? <br /> Forestar Response: We have confirmed with our engineer that a 20,000 sf lot can support a <br /> house, septic tank, and associated drain fields. <br /> B. Is there sufficient distance/spacing from lots 35 & 36 drain fields to the proposed <br /> 'Community Well' location? <br /> Forestar Response: DEQ and Orange County Environmental Health have confirmed that we <br /> meet the required 100' radius from the community well location. <br /> 6. If this project is approved by the BOCC, the Town may be able to provide water only service to <br /> this development due to the low density, without annexation, if the developer desires. This <br /> comment is informational in nature and is not an offer to serve. <br /> Forestar Response: We appreciate the opportunity to have Hillsborough water available. <br /> We will reserve easements on the subject property to allow for a future connection to <br /> water if needed. <br />