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~~ <br />CONDITION lYIlVLTEEN -TRANSPORTATION -EXTERNAL IlVIPROVEMENTS (Formerly <br />listed under Section 3-1 of Staff recommended conditions -June 3, 2008 SOCC abstract - <br />Attachment 3A) <br />19. In addition to any and all applicable local or State requirements, the following specific standards <br />shall govern external transportation improvements for this project: <br />a. ' External roadway improvements shall be constructed in accordance with a phased <br />construction/development plan in accordance with NC DOT requirements and guidelines, <br />the approved Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), the approved Master Plan, and the standards <br />outlined herein, <br />As previously indicated, BRA shall post a bond andlor Letter(s) of Credit for alI required <br />external roadway improvements prior to the approval of any site plan or the issuance of a <br />Building/Zoning Compliance Permit authorizing any and all development within the <br />BVPD-ED project. <br />b Required roadway improvements shall be accommodated within existing road rights-of- <br />way. If additional right-of-way is required, the developer shall secure the necessary land <br />via purchase agreements with affected property owners in accordance with NC DOT right- <br />of-way acquisition process, <br />c. The proposed roadway expansion of the existing bridge over Interstate 85 to accommodate <br />five (5) lanes of traffic, as detailed within the TIA, shall be designed to accommodate <br />bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks running both north and south, <br />a. The proposed widening of Buckhorn Road to accommodate four (4) lanes of traffic, shall <br />be designed to accommodate bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks running both north and <br />south, <br />b. The developer shall widen Buckhorn Road along the southbound lane, from the intersection <br />of West Ten Road, to create a merge lane for all southbound traffic as required by the <br />approved TIA, <br />c. A bicycle lane provided along the eastern portion of West Ten Road running along property <br />line of the development, (Clarify location) <br />d. All street signals shall be erected utilizing metal poles, <br />e. The County, the City of Mebane, and NC DOT shall approve all metal utility poles <br />allowing for the erection of street signals, both internal and external, prior to installation, <br />f. The developer shall identify and develop segregated entrances and exists for pedestrian and <br />construction vehicular traffic during the development of the project to avoid conflict. <br />These entrances shall be reviewed and approved by the Orange County Planning <br />Department prior to the commencement of earth disturbing activities, <br />g. The developer shall install sidewalks along the perimeter of the property allowing for <br />additional pedestrian access to the site, <br />h. The proposed two (2) additional left and right turn entrances/exits proposed for Buckhorn <br />Road shall be installed but shall not be opened until construction begins on projects within <br />District Two or Three as required by the approved TIA, <br />i. The developer shall construct two (2) proposed bus pullouts at transit stops along Buckhorn <br />Road concurrent with road improvements to Buckhorn Road to include a transit shelter at <br />each stop, <br />