HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-14-1999 - 4ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 14, 1999
Action Agenda
Item No. 4
SUBJECT: Update on Mebane/Orange County Planning Coordination
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
See attached
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane (336)227-2031
PURPOSE: To receive a report on the progress of discussions with Mebane regarding joint
planning and annexation issues.
BACKGROUND: Recent annexations by Mebane have raised concerns by adjacent
unincorporated communities such as Hebron that there is need for more communication and
coordination concerning land use/zoning decisions. The Hebron community began an
incorporation process. to protect their lifestyle but rule changes at the state level made the prospect
difficult.
The goal of interlocal cooperation could be achieved through joint planning so administrative staff
have begun a dialogue on the various elements of planning.. The meeting dates are noted on the
attachment.
.FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: receive the report; provide
direction regarding priorities in the elements of joint planning; and suggest potential agenda topics
for any meeting with Mebane.
CITY OF MEBANE/ORANGE COUNTY
Intergovernmental Coordination Issues
Orange County administration has begun a dialogue with the City of Mebane concerning
issues of mutual interest. There have been a few meetings as noted below. At this point
planning staffs are developing a comprehensive list of joint planning issues and a draft of
a prioritization schedule to outline a sequence of future events.
The ideas listed under Section II 'Elements of Joint Planning' have been generated by
Craig Benedict, Planning Director and will serve as a basis of future discussion but are
not intended to be on all-inclusive list at this juncture.
Sections III and IV note the creation of a Blue Ribbon Growth Management commission.
Craig Benedict has offered his experience in growth management systems to assist in the
research and findings of the commission. He has offered his name through the North
Carolina Association of County and Mr. Aycock, Executive Director after discussion
with the County Manager.-
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The scenario posed in Section IV could help in issues similar to the Mebane/Hebron
annexation/incorporation situation and Hillsborough annexations.
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Intergovernmental Coordination Issues
I. Correspondence and meetings
A. Draft "Resolution of Agreement Regarding Satellite Annexations" (not acted upon)
B. Draft "Resolution of Intent to Pursue Elements of Joint Planning" (not acted upon)
C. 4/19/99... Orange County Letter to Mebane
D. 4/20/99... Mebane Letter to Orange County
E. 4/21/99... John Link to BOCC re: Mebane Meetings
F. 4/30/99; 4/29/99... Orange County Letter to Mebane/Hebron Area
G. 6/14/99... "Resolution of Agreement Regarding Satellite Annexations" (revised by
Mebane)
H. 7/20/99... Manager's and Planning Director's meeting to discuss framework of future
cooperative planning (No attachment)
I. 8/4/99... Planning Director's meeting regarding subdivision/building information
exchange (No attachment)
J. 8/18/99... Planning Director's meeting to discuss joint planning prioritization system
(No attachment)
K. 9/1/99... Planning Director's meeting to discuss Annexation/Urban Growth
Boundaries and Water and Sewer Areas (No attachment)
5/28/99... Manager Memo re: "Mebane Resolutions on Joint Planning"
II. Elements of Joint Planning to be Pursued
A. Annexation
Satellite annexations by the City would not be effectuated unless there was
an approval by the County or a joint planning agreement between the
parties was in effect regarding this issue.
2. Contiguous annexations by the city within the. County portion of the ETJ
would include a notice provision and a finding of land use compatibility
pursuant to a jointly adopted land use plan.
B. Water and Sewer Service Plans
1. The collaboration of both parties on water and sewer infrastructure plans
would provide a basis of the density and intensity of future land use plans.
2. The Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) would address the projected
boundaries of the service area, the schematic location of existing and
proposed utility lines and a capital improvement program funding and
schedule.
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C. Economic Development Programs
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1. An economic development district is noted on the County land use plan
within the four quadrants of the intersection of Buckhorn Road and I-85lI-
40. The JPA could address the following issues:
a. Economic Development District Design Guidelines
b. Compatibility of residential and non-residential uses and rural
transition areas
c. Joint marketing of the area
d. Economic Development Incentives
D. Transportation Planning
1. Transportation plans and initiatives in the City-County area are part of a
regional program of traffic control and enhancement.
2. The JPA would address the following issues:
a. Regional representation on transportation committees on the
I85/I40 corridor
b. Transportation nodes for Park and Ride lots
c. Appropriate location of high traffic generation uses
d. State road planning and interconnectivity in the subregion
E. Natural Resource Preservation
1. .Natural resources are intrinsic to the environment that supports the high
quality of living standards expected in the City and County.
2. The JPA would address:
a. Watershed preservation
b. Conservation Areas
F. Public Services
1. The provision of public services can be greatly impacted by growth and
development. Sharing information, projecting needs, and gauging the
.impacts upon services will assist in providing cost and efficient and timely
services by both City and County governments to residents and
businesses.
a. .Schools
b. Police, Fire and EMS
c. Parks and Recreation
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G. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) 5
The TDR concept is employed to shift residential density or non-
residential intensity away from areas with environmental constraints or
where rural chazacter preservation is sought to TDR receiving areas where
adequate. infrastructure is available to land relatively unconstrained by
natural resources.
2. The 'Buckhorn' Economic Development District (EDD) maybe an
appropriate azea to act as a TDR receiving azea and further planning
should be considered towards an implementation program.
H. Development Process Coordination
A flow chart of development processing including generalized review and
action timeframes and what types of prof ects would undergo what level of
review should be developed.
2. Afterwhich a process implementation program would be approved. A
joint development review team maybe considered.
I. JPA and Amendment Implementation Timeframe
1. The Resolution of Intent and its issue sections may not be approved in one
comprehensive JPA, although both parties will pursue the concept in good
faith.
2. The basic JPA should be approved within 90 days of the last signature to
the Resolution of Intent. Certain specific JPA aspects should be approved
within 180 days of the last signature.
3. A process of JPA amendments will also be included in the JPA.
III. Blue Ribbon Growth Management/Smart Growth Commission
The Blue Ribbon Growth Management/Smart Growth Commission strengthens the
ability of county governments to .coordinate and develop growth plans to manage growth
in a region in a comprehensive manner.
A. Promote efficient infrastructure provision;
B. Preserve natural and cultural resources;
C. Foster economic development;
D. Ensure compatible land-use patterns;
E. Develop walkable communities; and
F. Enhance the quality of life for the citizens of North Cazolina.
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IV. Impact of Potential NC Growth Management Legislation on County-Municipal
Jurisdiction Planning
The intent of the study commission and the recommendations forthcoming is to create a
planning framework that addresses regional cooperation and land use consistency
between various jurisdictions. Environment and transportation issues are primary
regional effects. Annexation and comprehensive land use compatibility affect the
boundaries between local governments.
Under some hypothetical legislation, a pattern of future land use would be set by the
county with the input from nearby municipalities. These new ETJ areas would be jointly
planned and be the 'pool' of future annexations into unincorporated areas of the county
Even after annexation the previous land use pattern would be the dominant pattern until
an amendment, if any, was requested showing a proposed change that met a series of
compatibility requirements.
Growth management and 'smart growth initiatives focus a great amount of review on
regional issues as well as the urban growth boundaries (i.e. county-city interface).
Legislation that promotes cooperative planning can become a major facilitator to
enhanced communication between local governments and the corresponding planned
progress goal. of the area.
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RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT
REGARDING SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS
The Resolution of Agreement is entered into the day of , 1999, by and
between the City of Mebane (City) and Orange County (County).
WHEREAS, The City of Mebane is located primarily within Alamance County but
does have the eastern portion of its jurisdiction and extra-territorial
jurisdiction (ETn within Orange- County; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge. that joint
planning and communication aze important facets of quality
development and effective government; and
WHEREAS, Satellite annexations within Orange County by the City of Mebane are
a concern of the Board of County Commissioners and their residents;
and
WHEREAS, The passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens of
the City and County. '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned parties do agree to
the following element of joint planning and interest.
Section L Satellite Annexation
Satellite annexations by the City will not be effectuated unless there is
written approval by Orange County.
Process
Section 2. A resolution from the City regazding a satellite annexation request, will
be forwarded to the County for action by the County. Commissioners
:within 60 days. An approval or denial will be in the form of a County
resolution and a certified copy will. be sent to the City within 5 days of
.County action.
Section 3. Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of Agreement shall be the date
whereby both signatures are finally affixed.
Attested to by the undersigned:
Alice M. Gordon, Chair Glendel Stephenson, Mayor
Orange County Board of Commissioners City of Mebane
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RESOLUTION OF INTENT
TO PURSUE
ELEMENTS OF JOINT PLANNING
WHEREAS, Planning and development that occurs within Orange County has
an effect on various public services; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge that
joint planning and communication are important facets of quality
' development and effective government; and
WHEREAS, Joint planning and analysis are becoming increasingly. important in
Orange County because the impacts of growth can negatively.
,affect the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, .This resolution of intent is a prerequisite document to a joint
planning agreement and sets forth our mutual effort to understand
and address each other's interests and challenges in a constructive
and coherent process; and
WHEREAS, The City Manager and County Manager and their respective
Planning Directors are instructed to work towards developing an
agreement on which elements would be incorporated in a future
Joint Planning Agreement. The timeframe suggested herein to
identify specific element topics is 90 days.
WHEREAS, The passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens
of the City and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned parties do attest to,
in good faith, the following elements of joint planning, cooperation
and interest which may include the following:
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Various Elements
1. Contiguous/Satellite Annexations
2. Water and Sewer Service Plans
3. Economic Development
4. Transportation Planning
5. Natural Resource Preservation
6. Public Services
7. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
8. Development Process Coordination
9. Cooperative Planning Agreement (CPA) and (CPA)
Amendment Implementation
a). Cooperative Planning Area (CPA)
b)..Transition Areas
e). Non-urban
10. Land Use Planning
a). Rural Character Preservation
b). Impact Fee Participation
c). Data Sharing; (Socio- Economic,,Construction etc.)
Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of Intent shall be the date whereby both signatures
are finally affixed.
Attested to by the undersigned:
Alice M. Gordon, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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Glendel Stephenson, Mayor
City of Mebane
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April 1999
Mayor Glendel Stephenson
City Manager Robert Wilson
RE: Annexation/IncorporationIssues
Dear Mayor Stephenson:
Dear Robert Wilson:.
We have common interests; to promote the orderly development of lands while
preserving those with historical or environmental character. The Hebron incorporation
request has brought to light the many. sensitive issues concerning annexation and
incorporation. We believe the issues surrounding growth and annexation into
unincorporated areas can be resolved through joint planning.
A joint planning agreement would foster enhanced cooperation, coordination and analysis
regarding the annexation reserve areas and their transition into the jurisdiction of a town.
Land use compatibility and the impact of growth on public service provision and
facilities is of pazamount importance because it literally and figuratively taxes the quality
of life of county and town residents.
We have noted below some options that can address the needs of town, county and
citizens and lead to quality comprehensive planning.
TOWN/COUNTY JOINT PLANNING OF
ANNEXATION AREAS
1. A Joint Planning Agreement is signed between the town and county for a specific
planning azea where annexation is anticipated.
A. Urban Transition Area
1. Higher Density Residential
2. Non-Residential Primary
B. Rural Transition Area
1. Lower Density Residential 2-5 du/ac
2. Community Scale Non-Residential
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2. Transition Area can be extended if one of two scenarios occur:
A. Town accepts land use plan of county until town develops a land use plan
B. Town has developed a land use plan within the Transition Area with public
hearing process to permit input from the county and affected
citizens/businesses.
3. Voluntary Annexations
A. Within ETJ - Zoning that is in effect or requested to be consistent with the
land use plan.
B. Outside ETJ -Zoning must be consistent with land use plan of county for a
period of two years at which time a land use plan developed through a joint.
planning agreement wold go into effect for the area between the town limits
and an area 1000' around the voluntary annexation.
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4. Involuntary-Annexations
Must be within ETJ and in accordance with an agreed upon joint land use plan.
5. State Legislative Action "
Additional rules would be promulgated concerning annexation that would be
directed to promote orderly. and consistent growth patterns with that of the county.
6. Town boundary is temporarily fixed.
Let's continue our discussions and come to a resolution about joint planning so we can
notify interested parties of our jointly shared goals and the direction to achieve said goals.
The State Legislature may assist us in come manner.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues and begin a process that will
augment communication and bolster cooperation. We are anxious to meet, so pYease
contact our offices for a meeting at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Alice Gordon, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners
John M. Link, Jr., Orange County Manager
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discussions, and possible written ~~, between the. City of Mebane and Orange
County. You refer directly to the Hebron community incorporation request that has
• apparently initiated your letter aad suggestions. We have had an opportunity to read
Senate Bill DRSA591-LB125(3.23) sponsored by Senator Kinn~ird that would restrict
the City of Mebane from any annexation action m Cheeks Township of Orange County .
for a period of five years (until Tune 30, 2004), and ties the act d~ectly to " a joint
planning agreement with Orange County ..:', to be evidenced by adoption of ordinances
covering such an agreement. As has been expressed to you, John Link and Senator
Kinnaird, the .City of Mebane would not react favorably to such legislation: we feel such
action would be vY an insult to the City and cerCainly would not encourage a
quickened.. it~provement m our working/conversational relationship.
A quick final word about the proposed legislation and then I will speak to the possibility
of a joint planning activity. Since the action of the Mebane City Council to annex two
areas of Orange County through satellite annexation seems to have been the catalyst for
this legislation, we would propose that Mebane will not enter iffio any additional satellite
annexations affecting Orange County without the written consent of the Orange County
Coaunissioners. I believe the Council will approve this action; this would be mach better
for our. future relationship than some type of legislative action "aimed at" the City of
Mebane. Let's .not destroy the xlationship that has ah-eady begun to improve through
the several discussions we have enjoyed over thepast months.
~~ joiirt pig: the City of Mebane would welcome any opportunity to begin
discussions about some agreements with Orange County ... as soon as we can arrange
mutually satisfactory dates. Would you like to begin those discussions prior to budget
planning? Probably not. I suspect both bodies will. be involved with budgeting from very
soon well into June. However, perhaps we can set an initial meeting to get our thoughts
in order prior to our budget studies, and then continue them after our budgets are
completed and m place. I would invite you to have John Link and Robert Wilson work
out that date.
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From statements offered by John in our conversation on Apra 19~', the indication is that
.Putting together a joint planning agreement would take some time and perhaps several
meetings. It is my personal opinion that legislative action descnbed above wz1l be
countexproductive Yo -the successful initiation and successful delivery of a joint planning
agreement that both Orange County and the. City of Mebane can be proud of and. feel
good about. Your points were well made and understood concerning the problems faced
by any county when an adjoining city took action contrary to the county Comprehensive
Land Plan. We respect your position: We sincerely ask that you respect our position,
and that you consider the potential adverse effects should the above legislative action
become law as we move Orange County and the -City of Mebane into a more harmonious
relationship.. .
I thank you for the two most recent meetings we have e~oyed together.. I trust we wdl
move. very quickly to expand our conversations to inchide the matters of this letter.
Thank you for your courtesies as you presented yourthoughts. We look forward to your
early respon§e.. '•
Cordially, ,
Glendel Stephenson
Mayor
Cc: Administration and Counc~
-City of Mebane
. Senator Ellie Kinnaird
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MEMORAND~JM
TO: Orange County Board of Commissioners
FROM: John M. Link, Jr., County Manager
DATE: Apri121,1999
RE: Report on Meeting with Mebane Officials
• I wanted to provide a brief report on the meeting that Chair Gordon and I had with
the Mayor, Manager and two Councilmen of a City of Mebane, on Monday, April 19.
The representatives of Mebane expressed co and.anger about the prospect of a
' Legislative Moratorium on Annexation by a within Orange .The source of • ' '
.their concern focused the' „ eing "single ~ .~ ~ "from the o r ~ Orange ' • • :. ~ ~ .
County: They belie th ues of azound the ..
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The Chair also 'ssi~oners
.with greater freq .~ ~ e citizens
felt that the BOCC is t~~ ~~ ~'"~ s urtlier, the
. point was made that satellite annexations, such' as the one close to Hebron, were most
aggravating to citizens living in the affected area since the existing land. use plan was
changed by government officials for whom they could not vote. •
As discussion proceeded, there were expressions by all of us indicating a deeper
understanding of the issues faced by the other party. Mebane officials indicated a
willingness to pursue the concept of joint planning with Orange County. With. regard to a
moratorium, Mebane officials agreed to look at the proposed legislation; and there were
expressions made that a moratorium only on satellite annexations and only. until joint
planning was in place may be more acceptable than their understanding of the present
drafted legislation.
Discussion was concluded with the agreement that Mebane would respond to the
County letter within a week.
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Alice M. Cordon, Chair
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Vice Chair
Margaret W. Brown .
Moses Carey, Jr.
Barry Jacobs
Orange County Commissioners
P. O. Box 8181-
200 SCameron Street
Hillsborough,, NC 27278
MEMORANDUM -
TO: Interested Citizens
FROM: Alice M. Gordon, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT: Joint Planning with Mebane
DATE: April 30, 1999.
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.The attached letter to Lynne Holtkamp.outlines the steps that .
Orange County is taking with respect to joint planning with the City of Mebane.
An identical letter was sent to James Randy Kinley, who also spoke at a recent
County Commissioners meeting about a proposal for incorporation of Hebron
and related land use considerations.
We are sending you a copy of this letter because we are aware of
your interest concerning. land use issues in your area. If you would like more
information on this general topic or you know anyone else who would like to
receive .information, please contact Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the County
Commissioners at 732-8181, ext. 2130.
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Orange County- Commissioners
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Hillsborough, N.C. 27278
Alice M. Gordon, Ckab .
. Stephen A. Aa/klotLr, Vlce Chair
Margara W. Bsawn
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Ms. Lynne Holtlcamp
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Dear Ms. Holtkamp:
Knowing of your concerns as expressed in the past regarding a satellite annexation by Mebane in the
vicinity of the Hebron Community, the Commissioners wanted you to be aware of productive outcomes
in recent. discussions with the City of Mebane. Based on these discussions, the City of Mebane and
Orange County are in the process of committing to a joint Resolution of Intent to Pursue Joint Planning
to be signed within the next thirty days. This resolution would articulate principles of joint planning to
be followed by both jurisdictions.
A point of agreement that we believe is of great interest to you is the stated intent by the City of Mebane
that it does not plan to enter into any additional satellite annexations affecting Orange County without
written consent of the Orange County Commissioners. Other elements that could be included in the joint
planning process are:
• a process for contiguous annexations, to be discussed
• collaboration on water and sewer extension plans
• collaboration on efforts within the Economic Development District (EDD) iq the I-85/I-40
Buckhorn area
• protection of natural resources including watershed preservation
• coordination of transportation initiatives, particularly related to the I-40/I-85 Corridor
• shared information as to the impacts of development in areas of mutual interest, to include
impacts of service requirements; i.e. fire, law enforcement, schools, recreation, and so forth.
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We are encouraged by the discussions with Mebane officials and believe that it is in our mutual interest
to pursue this course of action. We appreciate your expression of concern and we trust that this proposal
will help us all plan for the future in a collaborative and productive manner. Thank you for your
continued interest in this matter.
sincerely,
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The Honorable Glendel Stephenson
IVlayor, City of Mebane
106 I? Washington Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Dear Mayor Stephenson:
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We appreciatayour Apri1201etter responding to the desirability of joint planning between the
City of Mebane and Orange County.
We agree with your perspective that a successful outcome for joint planning requires our mutual
effort to understand and address each other's interests and challenges in a constructive; cohesive
process. Consistent with that perspective, we are advising the Orange County legislative
delegation that the Orange County Board of Commissioners would respectfully request that any
local legislation placing a moratorium oa annexation by Mebane into Orange County be
withdrawn. Rather, we would propose that we mutually pursue the adoption of a joint planning
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We are very appreciative of your willingness to pursue joint planning and can stateright now that
we would lOce to accept the proposal in your Apri1201etter that Mebane will not enter into aay
.additional satellite annexations affecting Osage County without the written consent of the
Orange County Commissioners. You indicated that it was your belief that your Council would
approve this action, and we believe-such an action would be mutually beneficial.
We would 1~7ce to propose that the next steps in our joint planning process, consistent with our
recent coaespondence should be as follows:.
1. That the Mayor. and Councal of the City of Mebane and the Orange County Board of
Commissioners would sign a Resolution of Intent to Pursue Joint Planning that would
articulate the principles of joint planning to be followed by both jurisdictions.
(a) As' examples, this resolution could include the following elements:
• a process for satellite annexations as indicated above:
• a process for contiguous annexations, to be discussed;
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• collaboration on water and sewer extension plans;
• collaboration on efforts within the Economic Development District (EDD) in the I
85II-40 Buckhorn area;
• protection of natural resources including watershed presezvation;
• coordination of transportation initiatives, particularly related to the I-40/I-85
Coaidor,
• shared information as to the impacts of development in areas of mutual interest, to
include impacts of service requirements: i.e. file, law enforcement,. schools,
recreation, and so forth.
These elements certainly are not intended to be as inclusive list and we would encourage
_. .. your suggestions for additional elements to be included. ~ .
(b) We would suggest asking our respective managers to collaborate to develop a final
Resolution of Intent to Pursue Joint Planning that outlines the elements of joint planning
to be pursued, and that both boards officially approve the resolution within.the next 30
days.
2. That after the resolution is signed, the respective managers and staffs would develop a
specific time table and methodology to address the elements in a systematic manner.
W e are looking forward to working with Mebane oa joint planning. We sincerely believe the
process will strengthen our working relationship in addressing matters important'ta our citizens.
Sincerely,
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Alice M. Gordon
Chair
Attachments: Letter from Chair Gordon to Mebane Mayor Stephenson dated 4/19/'99
Letter from Mebane Mayor Stephenson to Chair Gordon dated 4CZ0l99
cc: Mebane Town Council"
Orange County Commissioners
_ Senator Eleanor Kinnaird
Senator Howard Lee
Representative Joe Hackney
Representative Verla Insko
John Link, Orange County Manager
Robert Nilson, Mebane City Manager ~ _
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RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT
REGARDING SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS
The Resolution of Agreement is entered into the 14 day of "5~,, ~~-- ,
1999, by and between the City of Mebane (City) and Orange County (County).
WHEREAS, the City of Mebane is located primarily within Alamance County but
does have the eastern portion of its jurisdiction and extra.-territorial jurisdiction (ETn
.within Orahge County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge that
joint planning and communication aze important facets of quality development and
.effective government; and
WI~REAS, satellite annexations within Orange County by the City of Mebane
aze a concern of the Board of County Commissioners and their residents; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens of
the City and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned parties do
agree to the following element of joint planning and interest.
Section 1. Satellite Annexation
The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined that
.under certain narrowly defined circumstances, cities in North
Carolina may exercise the power of annexation as to satellite azeas
not located contiguous to a City's primary corporate limits.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed or interpreted to limit
the ability of the City of Mebane to exercise these powers granted
to cities by the Legislature... Recognizing. that Orange .County
currently exercises zoning control throughout the County in azeas
not regulated by cities, the City of Mebane acknowledges- that
legitimate interests of Orange County require that the County have
an input in the decision making process when Mebane considers
satellite annexations within Orange County.
Section 2.Process
Upon receipt of a request .for satellite annexation, the City will
forward such :request to the County prior to taking any action on
said request. The City will not take further action on said request
until the County has had an opportunity to review -the proposed
satellite annexation and forward its comments with respect to same
to the City. If no comments aze received within sixty (60) days,
the City may proceed without .further consulting with the County.
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The City will take the comments of the County into consideration
when exercising its legislative functions with respect to a request.
for satellite annexation.
Section 3. Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of .Agreement shall be the
date whereby both si~atures are finally affixed and it shall remain
in full force and effect until modified or terminated by either party.
Attested to by the undersigned:
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Alice M. Gordon, Chair G endel Stephens ,Mayor
Orange County Board of Commissioners City of Mebane
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ORANGE COUNTY
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Orange County Boazd of Commissioners
FROM: John Link, County Manager
DATE: May 28, 1999
RE: Periodic Updates on Significant Topics
I have several updates for you as summarized below and in the enclosed attachments:
L Mebane Resolutions on Joint Planning Resolution
2.
The Solid Waste Alternative Financing Committee met a number of times earlier this fiscal yeaz to consider
options to generate additional revenue to support the new facilities and programs that will be necessary to meet
our solid waste reduction goals. One idea that has been suggested is a set of service districts in -which ad
valorem taxes could be levied at different rates as necessary to support the specific level of solid waste services
that might be provided in those individual districts:
The materials at Attachment 2 were provided to the Chapel Hill Town Council as an analysis of the feasibility
of solid waste service districts. We aze passing this along now, as it seems that with the County's pending
assumption of solid waste management responsibility, it is unlikely that the Alternative Financing Committee
will meet again and likely that the Boazd of Commissioners will make the ultimate decisions on solid waste
financing mechanisms.
AREA CODE (919) 732.8181 • 968-4501 • 688-7331 • 227-2031 • FAX (919)644-3004
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RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT
REGARDING SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS
The Resolution of Agreement is entered into the day of , 1999, by and
between the City of Mebane (City) and Orange County (County).
WHEREAS, The City of Mebane is located primarily within Alamance County but
does have the eastern portion of its jurisdiction and extra-temtorial
jurisdiction (ETA within Orange County; and
WI~REAS, The City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge that joint
planning and communication are important facets of quality
development and effective government; and
WHEREAS, Satellite annexations within Orange County by the City of Mebane aze
a concern of the Board of County Commissioners and their residents;
and
WHEREAS, The passage of this: resolution is in the best interests of the citizens of
the City and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned parties do agree to
the following element of joint planning and interest.
Section 1. Satellite Annexation
Satellite annexations by the City will not be effectuated unless there is
written approval by Orange County.
Process
Section 2. A resolution from the City regazding a satellite-annexation request will
be forwarded to the County for action by the County Commissioners
within 60 days. An approval or denial will be in the form of a County
resolution and a certified copy will be sent to the City within 5 days of
.County action.
Section 3. Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of Agreement shall be the date
whereby both signatures are finally affixed.
Attested to by the undersigned: -
Alice M. Gordon, Chair Glendel Stephenson, Mayor
Orange. County Boazd of Commissioners City of Mebane
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RESOLUTION OF INTENT
TO PURSUE
ELEMENTS OF JOINT PLANNING
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WHEREAS, Planning and development that occurs within Orange County has
an effect on various public services; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mebane .and Orange County herein acknowledge that
joint planning and communication are important facets of quality
development and effective government; and
WHEREAS, Joint planning and analysis-are becoming increasingly important in
Orange County because the impacts of growth can negatively
affect the quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS,. - This resolution of intent is a prerequisite document to a joint
planning agreement-and sets forth our mutual effort to understand
and address each other's interests and challenges in a constructive
and coherent process; and
WHEREAS, The City Manager and County Manager and their respective
Planning Directors are instructed to work towards developing an
agreement on which elements. would be incorporated in a future
Joint Planning Agreement. The timeframe suggested herein to
identify specific element topics is 90 days.
WHEREAS, The passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens
of the City and County. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned parties do attest to,
in good faith, the following elements of joint planning, cooperation
and interest which may include the following:
Various Elements
1. Contiguous Annexation 6. Public Services
2. Water and Sewer Service Plans 7. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
3. Economic Development 8. Development Process Coordination
4. Transportation Planning 9. Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) and JPA
5. Natural Resource Preservation Amendment Implementation Timeframe
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Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of Intent shall be the date whereby both signatures
are finally affixed.
Attested to by the undersigned:
Euice M. c Tordon, Chair Glendel Stephenson, Mayor
Orange County Board of Commissioners City of Mebane
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