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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 17, 1998
Action Agenda
Item # 9- e„
SUBJECT: SUP -3 -98 Orange Regional Landfill (Modification)
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _x—No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes _x —No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eddie Kirk
Application Extension: 2582
Vicinity Map
Staff Memorandum TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Findings of Fact Hillsborough 732 -8181
8 -24 -98 Public Hearing Minutes (Draft) Durham 688 -7331
10 -13 -98 Planning Board Minutes (Draft) Mebane 227 -2031
Chapel Hill 967 -9251
PURPOSE: To consider a modification to a Class A Special Use Permit for an addition to the
Orange Regional Landfill.
BACKGROUND: The Orange Regional Landfill is located on the north and south sides of Eubanks
Road (SR 1727) north of Chapel Hill. The subject property (Tax Map Number
7.18..27D) contains 12.76 acres and is located immediately west of the existing
landfill on the north side of Eubanks Road. It is zoned Rural Buffer and
designated Rural Buffer on the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan. The existing
landfill is in the Chapel Hill Transition Area on the Joint Planning Area Land Use
Plan.
The applicants are requesting a modification to a Class A Special Use Permit
issued on the above referenced property on May 5, 1997. The Special Use Permit
included the construction of a 4000 square foot vehicle maintenance building, the
processing of yard waste and storm debris on an ongoing basis, and the processing
of recyclable materials which included white appliances, tires and scrap metal.
The proposed modification will add an area to be used for recycling glass and
metal cans. The expansion includes: a. A 7,500 square foot concrete slab, b. Two
open sheds (600 square feet and 900 square feet), and c. 44,000 square feet of
additional vehicular surface.
Currently access to the site is provided through the existing landfill. There is no
direct access to Eubanks Road.
A 100 -foot buffer is provided around the perimeter of the site, except along the
eastern border, next to the existing landfill. A condition of approval was added to
the original Special Use Permit to insure that all vegetation within the 100 foot
buffer will remain undisturbed.
The hours of operation of the site are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday. Gayle Wilson, Director of Solid
Waste Management for Chapel Hill, has indicated the proposed additional area is
needed for recyclables at the landfill and would not involve any landfilling
activity. The existing landfill will be used through the year 2004 or 2005 and will
be monitored for 30 years afterwards. The recycling facility may be utilized
during this 30 year period.
August 24, 1998 Public Hearing Comments
Gayle Wilson, Director of Solid Waste Management for Chapel Hill, spoke in
favor of the proposal.
Ms. Inna Deng, a local property owner, spoke in opposition indicating the landfill
presented a fire hazard.
On October 13, 1998 the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of
the Special Use Permit Modification per the attached findings with the following
conditions:
All vegetation within the 100 foot buffer shall remain undisturbed. The 100
foot buffer need not be provided along the property line next to the existing
landfill.
Yard Waste, mulch and recyclables shall be kept in the designated area as
indicated on the June 8, 1998, revised site plan. Land within this designated
area not in use shall be seeded, repaired and maintained.
The maximum amount of recyclables for white appliances, tires and scrap
metal stored on the site at any one time shall not exceed 12 tons of white
appliances, 500 tires and 6 roll -offs for storage of scrap metal.
4. The expansion, as indicated on the June 8, 1998, revision of the original site
plan for this special use, shall be limited to an area to be used for recycling
glass and metal cans consisting of a 7,500 square foot concrete slab, two open
sheds (600 square feet and 900 square feet), and 44,000 square feet of
additional vehicular graveled surface.
The Special Use Permit will automatically expire within 12 months from the
date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction has not
commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of this time
limit is approved by the Board of County Commissioners as provided in
8.4.11 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance.
6. If any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then
this Special Use Permit shall be void in its entirety and of no effect.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends the County Commissioners close the Public
Hearing and approve the Class A Special Use Permit Modification per the
Planning Board recommendation.
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(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT - IN1; ONL`f) S;cg
APPLICATION FOR CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COKNUSSIONERS
DATE: G i Z9 / ?R
APPLICATION NUN1BER: XV-
I (We) request a Class A Special Use Permit as provided for in Article 8 of the
Orange County Zoning Ordinance for RECL{CL /Ua CLASS A -a 4-167Wc c.v,.,s
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The following information is provided in support of this request
A. PROPERTY INFORIMATION:
Street Address or Location: 1 S iy F tj 8A ukS R D.
Orange County Tax Map 1$ Block Lot(s) --2-7.D Towasaio
Zoning District(s): 1R B- 7-0 / &JT PL A N u l,u G 0 /Si,Q i c T
Lot /Parcel Size: 1 2. 7j6 acres or
square feet
Number of Existing Buildings: I Gross Floor Area: '-/oo o
square feet
Number of Proposed Buildings: Gross Floor Area:
square feet
Water Supply: t=xrrr, we-t- Public (Specify) Community
v Individual
Wastewater Disposal: sfP7 -►c Public (Specify) Community
E Individual
School District: C_t+04oE 4 N < « Fire District: Ajaw
E40 PE
General Land Uses in Area: Rug.A� LAA441L
Critical Areas: — Stream /Drainageway —
Flood Prone Area
�. r.- 40FRR c"e PEAR Watershed (Specify) —
Historic Site
Other (Explain)
B. SITE PLAN INFORINIATION:
Twenty -six (26) copies of a Site Plan, prepared by a registered North Carolina
surveyor or engineer, are provided as required by Article 8.8 and which coataia the
following information:
✓ North point, scale, and date.
Extent of area to be developed.
v Locations and widths of &If easements and rights -of -way within or adac:nt to
the site.
v Lacatioa of all existiaz and proposed structures on the site.
Location of all areas on the site - subject to flood hazard or inundation as shown
on flood =alas or soils mans.
too Location of all water causes oa the site, iacladinz direction of flow.
L- E.isting topography at a caetour interval of five (S) feet based as mess sel
level datum.
E: :sting and proposed felting, screening, gates, parking, service, an:
areas. ,.
✓ Acc:ss to site, including sight distances on all roads used for access.
(PLEASE COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE)
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C. OTHER SUB1tITTAL INFORMATION:
y Elevations of all structures proposed to be used in the development.
Two (2) full -size copies of the applicable Orange County Tax Map. one (1) coot/
with the property in question clearly marked.
The names and addresses of tae property owae:(s) and /or appiicaac(s), and cae
names and addresses are all persons owning property within five hundred
(500) feet of the property in question.
Application fee as set by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
/V/,4 Traffic impact study as required by Article 13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
&A Additional information regarding the proposed Special Use as required by
Article '8 of the Zoaiag Ordinance.
c/ Narrative (or letters from appropriate agencies) indicating.
1. Method and adequacy of provision of sewage disposal facilities, solid
waste disposal, and water service. Where public sewer is not
available, a letter from the Orange County Health Department
certifying the suitability of the existing and /or proposed
wastewater treatment system for the property.
2. Method and adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection.
3. Method and adequacy of vehicular access to the site and traffic
conditions around the site.
I (We), the applicant(s), hereby certify that the foregoing application and supporting
documentation. is complete and accurate. I understand that it shall be my (our)
responsibility to present evidence to the Board of Commissioners the form of testimony,
exhibits, documents, models, plans, and the like to support the request for approval of the
Class A Special Use Permit.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE(
6 / Z9 J
DATE
NOTE: If title to the above mentioned property Is not in the name of the applicant(s),
please include a letter from the owner(s) signifying approval of the request-
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FEES: Amount S ssD.�d Dace Paid: 7 /�_ /9'? Receipt 4 ���5
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Orange Regional Landfill .
A partnership of Town of Carrboro,Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County Orange Community Recycling
A program of the Orange Regional Landfill
August 14, 1998
Mr. Eddie Kirk
Orange County Planning Department
306 -F Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Re: Class A Special Use Permit Application - Recycling Facility- Johnson Tract.
Dear Mr. Kirk:
In accordance with your request for additional application information, we offer the
following:
In support of 8.2.1 of Article 8- Special Uses
• 8.2.1.b)(1)- The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and
general well welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according
to the plan as submitted;
The application indicates that the recycling area will provide a much needed on -site
service. It will help insure the proper operation of the landfill by increasing the
amount of recycled materials removed from the landfill. It will also help the
County meet the adopted waste reduction goals of 45 percent by 2001 and 61
percent by 2006.
8.2.1.b)(2)- The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property
(unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or
enhance the value of contiguous property);
The application indicates the on -site recycling area will improve the operating
efficiency of the existing recycling system and the existing landfill and is therefore a
public necessity.
• 8.2. 1. b)(3)- The location and character of the use, if developed according to the
plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use
is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied
306 N. Columbia St. � Chapel Hill, NC 27516 -2113 � Administration (919) 968 -2885 � Recycling (919) 968 -2788 � FAX (919) 932 -2900
in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners;
The location is contiguous to the existing landfill and is in harmony with that use.
The previous Special Use Permit for the vehicle maintenance building approved the
site for storage of recycled materials.
Please call the undersigned at 919- 932 -2989 if you have any questions or additional
information is needed.
Sincerely,
Mic ael I Meagher, P.E.
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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 9
306F REVERE ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27278
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF
DATE: AUGUST 12,1998
SUBJECT: SUP -3 -98 CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION
ORANGE REGIONAL LANDFILL
1514 EUBANKS ROAD
APPLICANT: Orange Regional Landfill
Gayle Wilson
Chapel Hill Director of Solid Waste Management
1514 Eubanks Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
STATUS OF APPLICANT: Owner
REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of a "Class A" Special Use Permit Modification under
Section 8.7.3 and Section 8.8.2 (Landfills) of the Orange County
Zoning Ordinance
PURPOSE: To add an area to be used for recycling glass and metal cans. The expansion
includes a 7500 square foot concrete slab, two (2) open sheds, and 44,400 square
feet of additional vehicular surface.
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
NORTH- Duke Forest zoned RB.
SOUTH- Eubanks Road and wooded land zoned RB.
EAST- Orange Regional Landfill.
WEST- Young 6 to 7 year wooded growth on land zoned RB.
LAND USE PLAN: The Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan designates the area as Rural ~
Buffer.
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FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
PERTAINING TO Orange Regional Landfill
APPLICATION: Gayle Wilson - Chapel Hill Director of Solid Waste Management
Special Uses must comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Article 8. Article 8.2.1 b) requires written
findings certifying compliance with the following:
(1) Specific regulations governing individual Special Uses as set forth in Article 8.8. These regulations are
divided into two (2) section which include:
(a) Application components; and
(b) Specific standards for Special Uses (Article 8.2.4, Article 8.8.2.1 and 8.8.2.2).
(2) Other requirements as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, including the provisions of Article 5
(Dimensional Requirements) and Article 6 (Application of Dimensional Requirements).
Listed below are the findings of the Orange County Planning Board regarding the application in question. The findings
have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board of Commissioners in its deliberations.
ARTICLE 8.6 AND 8.8 - APPLICATION COMPONENTS
( "Yes" indicates
compliance: "No" indicates Non
- compliance)
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BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
8.6 - Application submitted on forms
_x—Yes No
A complete application on
Yes No
providing full and accurate description
appropriate forms has been
of proposed use, including location,
submitted.
appearance and operational
characteristics.
8.8 a) - Twenty Six (26) copies of
_x—Yes No
Twenty Six (26) copies of the
Yes No
the site plan prepared by a registered
site plan, prepared by
land surveyor, architect, or engineer.
Michael Hining Archtitects
have been submitted.
8.8 b) - Elevations of all proposed
_x _Yes No
Elevations are shown on
Yes No
structures to be used in the development.
the plans. The two
sheds are the only
structures proposed.
8.8 c) - A fee, as set by the Board
No
The application fee has been
Yes No
of County Commissioners.
_x—Yes
paid.
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ARTICLE 5 - DIMENSIONAI REQUIREMENTS ( "Yes" indicates compliance "No" indicates Non-compliance)
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FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
rdin
Article 5 lists standards for minimum
lot size, lot width, front, side and
rear setbacks, maximum building height
and lot coverage, and development
intensity.
The applicant has applied for a
Special use Permit on property zoned
RB. The standards for the RB district
are set forth in Article 5.1 .2 and
are as follows:
a► Minimum lot area per dwelling
unit 87,120 sq. ft.
b) Minimum lot width -
130 feet
c) Required front setback -
40 ft.
d► Required side and rear
setbacks - 20 ft.
e) Maximum building height -
25 ft.
Compliance with lot coverage and
development intensity standards
is addressed in Article 6.
_x—Yes
No
There are 12.76 acres
Yes
No
in the tract.
_x—Yes
No
715 feet is indicated
Yes
No
on the site plan.
_x—Yes
No
The proposed sheds
Yes
No
are approximately
340 feet from the road
right -of -way.
_x—Yes
No
The sheds are
Yes
No
approximately 219 ft.
from the closest property
line.
_x—Yes
No
Building height does not
Yes
No
exceed maximum allowed
ARTICLE 6 - APPLICATION OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
( "Yes" indicates compliance• "No" indicates Non - compliance)
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RECOMMENDED
FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
Article 6 lists specific standards
which apply to various types of
development applications.
Article 6.12 contains those
development intensity standards
which apply to group developments
controlled by the Land Use Intensity
(LUI) system.
a) Minimum gross land area -
N/A
b) Maximum gross land area -
N/A
c) Maximum floor ratio -
.088
d) Required minimum open space
ratio - .84
Required minimum open space -
480,214.8 sq. ft.
e) Required minimum pedestrian/
landscape ratio - .21
Required minimum pedestrian/
landscape space - 120,053.7
sq. ft.
Note: See Appendix A for "Definitions ".
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
N/A
N/A
_x—Yes No Maximum permitted by
ordinance is 50,308.2
sq. ft. Applicant's plans
indicate floor area of
4,000 sq. ft.
_x—Yes No Applicant's plans indicate
566,934 sq. ft. of
open space.
_x—Yes No Applicant's plans indicate
195,833 sq. ft. of pedestrian/
landscape space.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
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ARTICLE 8.2.4 - SPECIFIC STANDARDS /ALL SPECIAL USES ("Yes" indicates compliance; 'No' indicates
Non - compliance)
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FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
Article 8.2.4 requires the applicant
to address the following:
a) Method and adequacy of provision _x—Yes No The proposed modification Yes No
for sewage disposal facilities, will not affect the existing
solid waste and water service. well and septic system.
b) Method and adequacy of police,
_x—Yes No Fire protection will be provided Yes No
fire and rescue squad protection.
by the New Hope Volunteer Fire
Department, rescue service by
the Orange County Emergency
Management, and police protection
by the Orange County Sheriff's
Department.
c) Method and adequacy of vehicle
_x—Yes No The property does not have Yes No
access to the site and traffic
direct access onto Eubanks
conditions around the site.
Road. Access to the site is
through the existing landfill.
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ARTICLE 8.2.2 - LANDFILLS (Class A Special Use) ( "Yes" indicates compliances "No" indicates Non - compliance)
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RECOMMENDED
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
FINDINGS
Ordinance Reauirements
8.8.2.1 Additional Information
a)
1) Typical cross sections showing
Yes
No
Landfilling is not proposed
Yes
No
extent of overburden, extent
_x_N /A
for this site.
N/A
of fill and water table
elevation, based on mean sea
level datum;
2) Proposed handling and storage
Yes
No
Landfilling is not proposed
Yes
No
areas for overburden, by- products
/A
for this site.
N/A
and fill materials;
_x_N
3) Proposed fencing, screening and
No
Screening, parking and service
Yes
No
gates, parking, service and other
_x—Yes
areas are indicated.
areas;
4) Any areas proposed for ponding; and
_x—Yes
No
There are no areas proposed
Yes
No
for ponding.
5) Access roads to the site, as well as
_x—Yes
No
The two access dirt roads from
Yes
No
on -site roads, with indication of
the landfill to the site are
surface treatment to limit dust,
indicated.
and sight distances on all roads
used for access to the site.
b)
1) The date of commencement of
No
The operations will begin with
Yes
No
operations and their expected
_x—Yes
approval of the SUP and
duration.
continue until landfill is closed.
2) Proposed hours and days of operation.
_x—Yes
No
Days and hours of operation are
Yes
No
indicted on the site plan.
3) Complete description of operation,
_x _Yes
No
A complete description of the
Yes
No
including source of materials, method
proposed operation has been
of compaction, type of sealing
submitted. There is no
proposed, types and number of
landfilling on the proposed site.
equipment to be used.
4) Any phasing of operations and
_x—Yes
No
No phasing is proposed.
Yes
No
relationship among phases.
5) A Rehabilitation Plan shall be
Yes
No
Landfilling is not proposed
Yes
No
submitted.
_x _N/A
for the site.
N/A
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RECOMMENDED
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
FINDINGS
8.8.2.2 Standards of Evaluation
The following standards shall be
used in evaluating an application
for a permit to conduct a sanitary fill:
a) All operations associated with the
fill shall conform to the following
performance standards:
1) Direct illumination resulting from the
_x _Yes No
The site plan indicated there
Yes No
operation shall not fall upon any land
will not be direct illumination
not covered by the application.
off -site.
2) Equivalent sound levels at the
No
The site plan indicates sound
Yes No
boundaries of the fill site shall not
_x—Yes
levels will be complied with.
exceed the following standards:
between 7:OOam and 7:OOpm 68 dBA
between 7:OOpm and 7:OOam 58 dBA
3► Vibration levels at the boundaries of
Yes No
Vibration levels are not applicable
Yes No
the fill site shall not exceed the
/A
since landfilling is not proposed.
N/A
following standards:
_x_N
steady state 1.0 inches /second
impact 2.0 inches /second
b) The Rehabilitation Plan shall be
Yes No
A Rehabilitation Plan is not
Yes No
referred to the Orange County Soil
/A
proposed.
N/A
and Water Conservation District
_x_N
for review and recommendation,
in particular regarding the landscape
material specified, the planting and
maintenance proposed to ensure
continuous growth and development,
and the acceptability of the proposals
for the handling of lakes, ponds, etc.
c) The permanent roads, defined as
_x—Yes No
The site plan indicates the
Yes No
those to be used in excess of one
access roads will be 6" ABC
year, within the fill site shall be
stone. A fill site is not
surfaced with a dust free material,
proposed.
such as soil cement, bituminous
concrete or Portland Cement concrete.
d) Roads other than permanent roads
_x—Yes No
The site plan indicates
Yes No
shall be treated with dust inhibitors,
the access roads will be
to be specified in the Operations
6" ABC stone.
Plan, which will reduce to a minimum
the generation of dust from the road
surfaces as a result of wind or
vehicular action. Propertly operated
water wagons are an acceptable means
dust inhibition.
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FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
e) Where the proposed fill shall take Yes No A fill is not proposed.
place within 300 feet of a dwelling, _x_N /A
school, church, hospital, commercial
or industrial building, public building,
or public land, a security fence at
least six feet high shall be installed.
f) The Operations Plan and the _x—Yes
Rehabilitation Plan shall be coordinated
so that the amount of disturbed land
is kept to the absolute minimum
consonant with good practices and
so that rehabilitation proceeds in
concert with filling.
No The site plan indicates the
amount of area to be disturbed.
The storage area for yard waste,
mulch and recylables will be
seeded and repaired as required
during operation.
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BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
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Ordinance Requirements
In accordance with Article 8.2.1
and 8.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance,
the Board of Adjustment shall also
consider the following general
conditions before the application
for Special Use shall be approved:
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
( "Is Not ")
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Article 8.2.1 & 8.2.2
The use will maintain or promote XWill_Will Not
the public health, safety and
general welfare, if located
where proposed and developed and
operated according to the plan
as submitted.
Article 8.2.1
The use will maintain or enhance
the value of contiguous property
(unless the use is a public
necessity, in which case the use
need not maintain or enhance the
value of contiguous property).
XWill Will Not
The application indicates —Will—Will Not
this proposal will provide
a much needed on -site service.
It will help ensure the proper
operation of the landfill by
increasing the amount of recycled
materials removed from the landfill.
The tract will also provide a
public service for processing
yard waste, storm debris and
storing recyclable materials.
The application indicates —Will—Will Not
the proposed facility will
improve the operating efficiency
of the existing landfill and is
therefore a public necessity.
Article 8.21
The location and character of
the use, if developed according
to the plan submitted, will
be in harmony with the area in
which it is to be located and
the use is in compliance with the
general plan for the physical
development of the County as
embodied in these regulations or
in the Comprehensive Plan, or
portion thereof, adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners.
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FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
XIs Is Not The application indicates Is Is Not
the property is contiguous to
the existing landfill and is
in harmony with that use.
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DRAFT 8 -24 -98 Public Hearing Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to
refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of
Commissioners at their November 4, 1998 meeting.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
County Manager Link commented that property owners will be contacted as to the
deadline for receiving written information.
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C. SUP-3-98 Orange Regional Landfill (Modification of SUP -3 -97
This item was presented to receive citizen comment on a modification to
a Class A Special Use Permit for an addition to the Orange Regional Landfill. the Orange
Regional Landfill is located on the north and south sides of Eubanks Road north of
Chapel Hill. it is zoned Rural Buffer and designated Rural Buffer on the Joint Planning
Area Land Use Plan. The existing landfi;�n� areeC�ues6 dl aTransition
modification to a Class AJoint
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Special Use Permit issued on the above referenced property on May 5, 1997. The
Special Use Permit included the construction of a 4000 square foot vehicle maintenance
building, the processing of yard waste and storm debris on an ongoing basis, and the
processing of recyclable materials which included white appliances, tires and scrap
metal. The proposed modification will add an area to be used for recycling glass and
metal cans. Currently access to the site is provided through the existing landfill. There is
no direct access to Eubanks Road. A 100 foot buffer is provided around the perimeter of
the site, except along the eastern border, next to the existing landfill. A condition of
approval was added to the original Special Use Permit to insure that all vegetation within
the 100 foot buffer will remain undisturbed.
QUESTIONS ANgM COMMENTS FROM THE SOARD OF COMMISSIONERS None.
U UTIONS AtiploR MMENTS F THE PLANNING BOARD:
In response to a question, Mr. Kirk indicated that metal cans and glass will be
added to the conditions of the original Special Use Permit.
Gayle Wilson, Director Of Solid Waste Management, indicated that the reasons for
the request is that a savings of $300,000 would result from this additional recycling in the
urban and rural areas. However, it would require this additional space for sorting the
materials.
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Ms. Inna Deng, a local property owner, spoke in opposition to this proposal. She
felt that the landfill presented a fire hazard.
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner
Carey, to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to
the Board of Commissioners no sooner than November 4, 1998.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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10/13/98 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Katz continued that he felt it was up to NexTel and BellSouth to provide
towers that will meet both their needs and not affect surrounding properties.
MOTION: McAdams moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Strayhorn.
VOTE: 4 in favor.
3 opposed (Katz, Price, Selkirk).
MOTION: Price moved for denial of the Special Use Permit. Seconded by Katz.
VOTE: 5 in favor.
2 opposed (McAdams, Strayhorn).
c. SUP -3 -98 Orange Regional Landfill (Modification)
Presentation by Eddie Kirk.
This item is to consider a modification to a Class A Special Use Permit for
an addition to the Orange Regional Landfill.
The Orange Regional Landfill is located on the north and south sides of
Eubanks Road (SR 1727) north of Chapel Hill. The subject property (Tax
Map Number 7.18..27D) contains 12.76 acres and is located immediately
west of the existing landfill on the north side of Eubanks Road. It is zoned
Rural Buffer and designated Rural Buffer on the Joint Planning Area Land
Use Plan. The existing landfill is in the Chapel Hill Transition Area on the
Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan.
The applicants are requesting a modification to a Class A Special Use
Permit issued on the above referenced property on May 5, 1997. The
Special Use Permit included the construction of a 4000 square foot vehicle
maintenance building, the processing of yard waste and storm debris on an
ongoing basis, and the processing of recyclable materials which included
white appliances, tires and scrap metal.
The proposed modification will add an area to be used for recycling glass
and metal cans. The expansion includes: a. A 7,500 square foot concrete
slab, b. Two open sheds (600 square feet and 900 square feet), and c.
44,000 square feet of additional vehicular surface.
Currently access to the site is provided through the existing landfill. There
is no direct access to Eubanks Road.
A 100 -foot buffer is provided around the perimeter of the site, except along
the eastern border, next to the existing landfill. A condition of approval
was added to the original Special Use Permit to insure that all vegetation
within the 100 -foot buffer will remain undisturbed.
The hours of operation of the site are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday. Gayle Wilson,
Director of Solid Waste Management for Chapel Hill, has indicated the
proposed additional area is needed for recyclables at the landfill and would
not involve any landfilling activity. The existing landfill will be used
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through the year 2004 or 2005 and will be monitored for 30 years
afterwards. The recycling facility may be utilized during this 30 year
period.
Gayle Wilson, Director of Solid Waste Management for Chapel Hill, spoke
in favor of the proposal.
Ms. Inna Deng, a local property owner, spoke in opposition indicating the
landfill presented a fire hazard.
The Planning Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit
Modification per the findings (attached to these minutes on pages )
and five conditions:
1. All vegetation within the 100 foot buffer shall remain undisturbed. A
waiver of the 100 foot buffer shall be provided along the property line
next to the existing landfill.
2. Yard waste, mulch and recyclables shall be kept in the designated area
as indicated on the June 8, 1998 revised site plan. Land within this
designated area not in use shall be seeded, repaired and maintained.
3. The maximum amount of recyclables for white appliances, tires and
scrap metal stored on the site at any one time shall not exceed 12 tons
of white appliances, 500 tires and 6 roll -offs for storage of scrap metal.
4. The expansion, as indicated on the revised June 8, 1998 site plan, shall
be limited to an area to be used for recycling glass and metal consisting
of a 7,500 square foot concrete slab, two open sheds (600 square feet
and 900 square feet), and 44,000 square feet of additional vehicular
graveled surface.
5. If any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or
void, then this Special Use Permit shall be void in its entirety and of no
effect.
Article 8.6 and 8.8 - Application Components
MOTION: Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by Price.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Article 5 - Dimensional Requirements
MOTION: Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Article 6 - Application of Dimensional Requirements
MOTION: Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Article 8.2.4 - Specific Standards /All Special Uses
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MOTION: Selkirk moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
McAdams.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
Ordinance Requirements
8.8.2.1 Additional Information
MOTION:
Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by Price.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
8.8.2.2 Standards of Evaluation
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MOTION:
Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
8.8.2.2 Standards of Evaluation
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MOTION:
McAdams moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
Article 8.2.1 & 8.2.2 Application Components
8.2.1 & 8.2.2 (1)
MOTION:
Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
8.2.1 (2)
MOTION:
Searles moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by
Selkirk.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
8.2.1 (3)
MOTION:
Selkirk moved agreement with Planning Staff findings. Seconded by Price.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
MOTION:
Searles moved approval of the Modification to the Special Use Permit for
the Orange Regional Landfill per the findings and conditions as
recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Selkirk.
VOTE:
Unanimous.
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