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6) Comments a) Based upon initial courtesy review comment OC staff provided earlier in <br />the processing of this application, sidewalks have been included along <br />Orange Grove Road. <br />b) Right-of-way dedication to achieve ultimate width of Orange Grove <br />Road, consistent with the Orange Grove Road Study is recommended. <br />c) Dedication or reservation of the proposed Mayo Street/Eno Mountain <br />Road future realignment. This is an excellent opportunity to address an <br />existing poor traffic circulation pattern and provide for one intersection <br />that would be appropriate for the installation of a traffic light. This <br />would provide an alternative north/south route to alleviate existing <br />congestion along Churton Street (NC 86). <br />D. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES <br />1) Open Space Proposed Yes 2) Acreage 828,816 sq. ft. <br />3) Analysis/Comments Open space will provide on-site private recreational opportunities for the <br />residents and exceed the minimum open space required by the Town <br />(145,997 sq. ft). The applicant also proposes a variety of private <br />recreation for the residents including hobby/crafts, exercise programs, <br />etc. <br />4) Water Features (check all that apply) <br />Wetlands Streams Floodplain <br />Ponds X <br />Neuse River Basin Yes <br />5) Storm Water Stormwater/erosion control plans to be approved by the Orange <br />Management Plan County Soil and Erosion Control Division. Erosion Control staff has <br />had the opportunity to review these plans. <br />6) Impervious Proposed 43.2% 7) Impervious Allowed 50% <br />E. UTILITY PROVISIONS <br />1) Water: <br />Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public water to project <br />2) Sanitary System <br />Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public sewer to project <br />F. PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISIONS <br />1) School District: Although this is located within the Orange School District, the <br />intended use as a retirement community is expected to generate little, <br />if any, growth in the student population. <br />2) Fire District: Orange Rural <br />3) Police Protection" Orange County will provide police protection until this property is annexed. <br />4) EMS: Emergency services provided by Orange County. <br />5) Social, Health and Aging Services: Orange County <br />6) Recreation and Parks: Orange County <br />G. LAND USE ISSUES <br />1) Surrounding Land Uses Mix of single and multi-family housing and vacant land. <br />2) Economic Development Potential No <br />3) Comments: Consideration should be given to provide a percentage of low-income units for <br />the citizens of Hillsborough and Orange County <br />5 <br />Joint Meeting Requested: Yes No <br />