HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-21-1998 - 9aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 21, 1998
Action Agenda
Item #_1__0_L_
SUBJECT: PD -2 -98 State Employees Credit Union
DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: _x—Yes No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes _x—No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Application
Vicinity Map
Staff Memorandum
Findings of Fact
Additional Information
2 -23 -98 Public Hearing Minutes (Draft)
4 -1 -98 Planning Board Minutes (Draft)
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eddie Kirk
Extension: 2582
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732 -8181
Durham 688 -7331
Mebane 227 -2031
Chapel Hill 967 -9251
PURPOSE: To consider a Planned Development and Class A Special Use Permit for the State
Employees Credit Union.
BACKGROUND: The property is located on the southwest corner of Old Chapel Hill- Hillsborough
Road and Oakdale Drive in Hillsborough Township. It contains the two corner
lots which total 2.07 acres in size. The property is in the Economic Development
Zoning District as well as the property immediately south and the lot immediately
west.
The applicants are requesting a Planned Development- Economic Development
(PD -ED) zoning designation and a Class A Special Use Permit to construct a
4,837 square foot building.
The Orange County Economic Development Districts Design Manual requires site
plan approval by the Orange County Planning Staff when a use is permitted in the
Economic Development Zoning District. However, when the proposed design
does not meet all of the criteria specified in the Design Manual a Planned
Development and Special Use Permit must be obtained. The State Employees
Credit Union is a permitted use in this district. The proposed design meets all of
the requirements specified in the Design Manual except the requirement for a
buffer around the perimeter of the property.
The Design Manual requires a 100 foot buffer around the north, south and west
sides of the property and a 25 foot setback from Old Chapel Hill- Hillsborough
Road. A buffer is not required next to Old Chapel Hill- Hillsborough Road since
property on the east side of the road is commercial and zoned Economic
Development District. The buffer could not be met due to the lot size therefore
the applicants are requesting a waiver of this requirement. The site plan indicates
a proposed buffer of 59 feet next to Oakdale Drive, 52 feet 7 inches next to Old
Chapel Hill- Hillsborough Road, 40 feet next to the western property line and 24
feet 1 inch next to the southern property line.
Traffic concerns have been reviewed by Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc.
(applicant's traffic consultants), NCDOT and Slade McCalip, the Orange County
Transportation Planner. Two letters from NCDOT are included in the proposed
conditions of approval. Slade has indicated that the staff will recommend that the
Orange County Transportation Priorities List submitted annually to NCDOT
include a left turn lane and signal phasing for the northbound traffic from Oakdale
Drive onto Old Chapel Hill- Hillsborough Road.
The Town of Hillsborough has indicated that water is available to the site. The
applicant proposes to extend sewer to the site. Sewer lines currently end just
south of Flint Ridge Apartments on Old Chapel Hill- Hillsborough Road. Sewer is
proposed to be extended from this location. Requirements to extend sewer to the
site are specified in an April 21, 1997 letter from the Hillsborough Town Engineer
to Obrien/Atkins.
Commissioner Halkiotis asked about a drive- through and received information
that an ATM and drive - through are proposed.
Commissioner Gordon received information about surrounding land uses.
Commissioner Brown asked about informing people about water and sewer in the
Economic Development District. It was indicated that the Planning Staff always
recommends water and sewer in the Economic Development District but it is not
required.
Jay Smith and Steve Russ with O'Brien/Atkins, Jack Alphin of Alphin Realty and
Robin Lewis, Manager of the local Credit Union spoke in favor of the proposal.
On April 1, 1998 the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the
Planned Development and Class A Special Use Permit Application per the
attached findings with the following conditions:
1. Sewer lines shall be installed at the time of site development.
2. Parking, landscaping and buffers shall be installed and maintained as shown
on the February 6, 1998 site plan. Additional buffer requirements in the
Economic Development District Design Manual shall be waived.
3. Sidewalks shall be constructed and maintained by the State Employees Credit
Union until the property is annexed by the Town of Hillsborough.
4. NCDOT requirements as specified in their April 17, 1997 letter and
September 16, 1997 letter shall be complied with.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends the County Commissioners close the Public
Hearing and approve the Planned Development and Class A Special Use Permit
per the Planning Board recommendation.
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APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT
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TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The undersigned do hereby make application to change the Zoning At Las
Orange County as hereinafter requested.
1. The property is Located on the li _side of S R.# lam`
[ SL Street /Road) between S.R.# 0 11j 1
S.R.# 12?_. It is known as Lot[s] ZZ-1- 22,, BLock - �
Orange County Tax Map 4 —- {i�is4,vnu1, Township. It has a front
of - 3oo -b feet and a depth of m.o
square feet or Z.o'7 --— feet, end canto
q acres.
2. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezor
from mo to ' M= e7:>
3.. The •..foLL,owing information has been - attached ..in_ support of
application for changing the Zoning Atlas ['' — required on
applications).
•a. A fully dimensioned map at a scale of not Less than one (1) inch
equals one — hundred (i00) feat nor more then one (1) inch equals.
— twant'y" t201 Yset--showiw•g••-the land -which is proposed to be
rezoned.
•b. A local description of the land proposed to be rezoned.
'c. A statement of Justification addressing one or oars of the
following:
(1) The alleged error in the Zoning Ordinance, if any, which
would be corrected by the proposed amendment with a detalled
explanation of such error in the Zoning Atlas and detailed
reasons how the proposed amendment will correct the error.
(2) The changed or changing conditions, if any, to the area or
In the County 9snerslly, which make the proposed amendment
reasonably necessary to the promotion of the publie health,
safety and general watfors.
'(3) The manner in which the proposed amendment w1tL carry out
the intent and purpose of the adopted Land Use Plan or part
thereof.
e(`) ALL other eireumstaneas, foe:ors and reasons which the
applicant off are in support of the proposed amendment
including, but not Limited to, documentation from service
agencies (e.g, firs, pollee, rescue and utilities agencies)
assuring services provision capabitisy to the development.
d. A •List of aLl individuals, firms or corporations owning property
adjoining or within five hundred (3001 test of the property
sough: for rezoning is attached. The List Is current as of
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TO: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planning Department
FROM: Steven C. Russ, O'Brien/Atkins '.5 Z
RE: State Employee's Credit.Union- Oakdale Road at Old Hwy. 86
Orange County Zoning Ordinance Compliance
DATE: February 6, 1998
Article 4 2.19 Economic Development (ED.) District
1. The district is located adjacent to Old Hwy 86, a major arterial road.
2. The district is located outside the Chapel Hill- Carrboro Rural Buffer area.
3. The district is not located within the critical area of a designated water supply watershed.
4. Water service is available to the site. See Exhibit A. The applicant will extend sanitary
sewer to the site. The Town of Hillsborough has verbally acknowledged that it has the
capacity to support the credit union. See Exhibit B.
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1. The proposed use will have access to Old Hwy. 86, a major arterial road.
2. The applicant will extend sanitary sewer to the site and will submit engineering plans for .
the Town for review and approval. The Town of Hillsborough has verbally acknowledged
that it has the capacity to support the credit union. See Exhibit B.
3. The site's physical character and relationship to the surrounding areas will be enhanced
and will be free from hazards to persons and the environment by it's design and
implementation.
Article 213.2 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Requirements
a. Fully dimensioned map @a 1" 20'. See Site Plans.
Legal description of land. See Exhibit D (two sheets).
b. N/A - No error alleged.
C. Reduction of the 100' perimeter buffer is required to fit the building and parking on the
site. This variances requires a Class A Special Use Permit. This proposed amendment is
necessary to provide the citizens of Hillsborough with safe ingress / egress to the project
site as well as provide a vital banking service to the community. Increased landscaping in
the buffers have been added to enhance off -site views.
d. The proposed use meets goals six and nine of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan.
Goal Six encourages the promotion of economic development which
emphasizes employment, meeting local needs while preserving the character of
communities and protecting the natural environment. The proposed use will provide
employment opportunities and meet the needs of the local community by providing a
state of the art banking facility. The character of the community will be preserved by the
residential scale and style of architecture. The preservation of existing trees and intense
installation
of new landscaping will enhance the community appearance. The natural environment is
protected through the use of BMP's, Best Management Practices, to handle storm water
runoff and impurities.
Goal Nine encourages the provision of water and sewer lines in those areas
which can be practically and efficiently served by these facilities. The applicant plans
to extend sanitary sewer service to the project site which is located in the Economic
Development District, a district created to encourage commercial development. By
extending the sewer, the applicant provides provisions for the County to practically and
efficiently serve this area.
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Ms. Liz King
Obrien Atkins
P.O. Box 12037
RTP, NC 27709
Dear Ms. King:
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April 21, 1997
After reviewing your Preliminary Site & Utility Layout I offer the following:
Water is available to the site. The required Capital Facilities Fee for water service
is S 6,000.00. Installation of the water service line, 1 -1/2" meters and RPZ
backflow preventer shall be performed by a licensed underground contractor per
Town standards. I have attached a copy of the Towns' standard details for their
inclusion. Please note that RPZ's must be installed above ground or have a
positive drainage to atmosphere.
Sewer is not currently available to the site. Plans shall be submitted showing the
required extension necessary to tie -into proposed sewer line for Tony Laws.
These plans must also be permitted by the State. The Oakdale crossing must either
be ductile iron or be steel encased. The required Capital Facilities Fee for sewer
service is $6,000.00. An encroachment agreement from NCDOT will be required
and the extension must be installed by a licensed underground contractor.
Please call with any questions.
Sincerely
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Town Engineer / Utilities Director
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TO: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planning Department
FROM: Steven C. Russ, O'Brien/Atkins 4�'
RE: State Employee's Credit Union- Oakdale Road at Old Hwy. 86
Statement of Sanitary Sewer Capacity
DATE: February 9, 1998
Jim Blaine, SECU president, and I had separate phone conversations this
morning with Thomas Hartye, Town of Hillsborough Engineer and Utilities
Director, in which Mr. Hartye verbally assured us that Hillsborough has the
sanitary sewer system capacity to support the Credit Union. He also says that the
second paragraph of his April 21, 1997 letter to Liz King acknowledges that
Hillsborough has sewer capacity available for the project.
Jim Blaine and myself will submit engineered drawings of the sewer
extension to the Town of Hillsborough for review and approval. We are eager to
take the necessary steps to extend sewer to the project site.
Sincerely,
Steven C. Russ
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Jim Blaine, SECU President
Jay Smith, O'Brien Atkins
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BEGINNING it a stake which is located do the{vtsterri margin of:the'60' right
of War of Old Chapel Hill - Rillsbonorgh Rd.! S.1. 1009 and which polnt is the
_ _.northeast dorner of the property now or fora¢rly chimed by•Robert L gams and
June J. R06 *3 shown in Book 180, at Page 5601 Orange Coudtp Registry; running
thence South 75' 38' 01" West 300,00 feet told Stake; runviag thence North 16. 24'
00" Kest 9g.47 .feet to a point; runrins thenda Hotth 75' 38' OL" 8aat 1101.34 feet
to a staket;,� running thence north l4' IV 08" 1916t 16.•75 feet, td a item %; tannins
North 75' i0' 12" East 58.29 feet to a stake;] fftning thence :!forth. �7a• 29'. 58" East
2.5.82 feet to a: •take; running thence North 754 11' 23" East 10'9.96` feet to a strike;
running thence Morth 73' 17' 23" Easc 4.69 felt to the vest.eiu margin of the 60'
right of vin of Old Chapel Hill - Rillsborou8Vd. S.K. L009,•: rpnnir l thence *tank
said Aargit Seuch 14' 241 00" East 98.47 feet�vto the paint add- olacit of; BSGIHtiIBC
according to that survey by ESP Assorfates, PEA. dated 22 January 1997 tnd•entitled
Recombination Survey fat State Emplovens' Credit Union. rhis. pteperty is also that
property cdriveyed to the Grantors in need book 451, at Page 1266, Bock 253; at Page
140, and Book 244, at Page 628, Orange county; Als istry.
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BEGINNING at a stake which is located is the scuthaestern intersection of
the 60' right of way of Oakdale Goad and Old Chapel Hill:- Hillsbgrough Road
S.R. 1009; running chance a.loag the western margin Of .said Old Chapel Hill -
Rfllsborough Road South 14' 24' 00" East 285,42'feet•to: k stake; zk= thence
South 75';17'•23" West 4.69 feet to a point; running. thence South;73`=17' 23" pest
109.94 feat to a point; running thence South 78: 29' 581" West •25.82 Feet to a point;
running the=% South 75' 40' 12" pest 58.29 fact to a stake; running thenca*South
14° 34' 08" East 16.75 feet to a stake;; running. thence South 75.8' Oi" West 10I.34
feet to a;point located in the eastern margin of the property *now ;or formerly
owned by Clifford Cooper Isaacs and Brenda R. Isaacs as,shown•in teed Book 263. at Pagi
1081, Orange County Registry; running thence along. said; margin North 14• 24' 00"
West 201.53 feet to a stake located in the southern margin of saJA right of way
of Oakdale; running thence along said margin North 75' 38' 01" Eaait 300.00 feet to
the point and place of BEGMING accord4ng to that survey by ESP Associated, P.A.
dated 22 Tanu.& 1997 .an4 entitled Recombination Survey for State �Baamplo; ear'
Credit Union. This property is the same parcel conveyed to the Gttor in Deed
Book 251,'at Page 1158, Orange County Registry.
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COMPREHENSIVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DATE 3/31/97
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State
Employees'
Credit Union
LOCATION:
Corner
of Oakdale
Road and Old Chapel Hill /Hillsborough Road
DESCRIBE PROPOSED USE: Drive-Up Banking Facility with drive -up
OWNER/DEVELOPER: State Employees' Credit Union
ADDRESS: 1000 Wade Avenue PHONE # 919 - 839 -5000
AGENT/CONTACT: O' Brien /Atkins - Liz King
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 12037 PHONE # 919 - 941 -9000
A. SUMMARY INFORIMATION:
Orange County Tax Map: 44 Block: B Lot(s): 22/23 TWI). 4
Primary or Secondary Development Area o-J eIZL.�
Total acreage: 2.07 Phases: i
Adjacent zoning and land uses: EDD
Water Supply: Public �_ Provider); Community; or Individual
Sewage disposal: Public ( Provider); Community; of Individual
Fire District: V
B. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS • .
Y_ Ten (10 copies site plan (see below for specifications)
—,X plan application form,
*_ Application fee s $495
x Currenr0mage County Tax Map with property identified
Legal documents establishing entities responsible for maintenance of common areas/facilities - -_
N/A Three copies Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement, if required
Site Analysis
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A_ Grading and Erosion Control Plan
X Stormwater Management Plan
X_ Landscape Plan by registered Landscape Architect
K_ Lighting Plan showing #, size, placement, appearance, and coverage patterns of all fixtures
X Sian Plan showing #, size, placement, and appearance of all signs
NIA Hazardous Materials Management Plan (Material Safety Data Sheet and Tier Two Form)
Solid Waste Management Plan
e_ Projected water consumption rates with documented data
Approval by utility providers (resolution or agreements)
X Calculations for Site Volume Ratio including Building Volume, Impervious Surface, Floor Area, and
Landscape Volume (see sample calculation sheet following Application Form)
NIA FCC permit, if required for electrical disturbance
NIA Air Quality permit, or notice from EMC that permit not required
X Minimum of two drawings of sections through the entire site showing existing and proposed grades and
the relationship of buildings and site features'
X Trip generation estimate with Traffic - Impact analysis for 300+ trips per day
Architectural Submittal Requirements:
X Building Construction Plans
X Elevation of each facade of principal structures, and one elevation per accessory structure
Documentation of existing character of the surrounding area and statement of how the proposal
improves on or incorporates surrounding neighborhood qualities
K Schedule of exterior materials and finishes
Site Plan specifications:
All site plans must be prepared by a registered engineer, landscape architect, architect, or land surveyor. See
Article 14 of the Zoning Ordinance for exceptions.
X Scale adequate to show required detail
Y _ Boundary of the lot(s) to be developed labeled with bearings and distances
_x Name, address, and phone number of applicant and property owner
X Name of project, vicinity map, north arrow, scale, tax map reference number, date of plan preparation
and revision dates
X Adjacent right -of -way, widths, road names and numbers
X Site Volume Ratio, Building Volume, Landscape Volume
X _ Maximum and proposed impervious surface
NIA Streams, ponds, drainage swales, stream corridors (buffers), swamps, floodplain and floodway
boundaries . .
X Land use buffers, front, side and rear building setbacks
X Existing and proposed contour lines at 5-foot intervals, 2-foot intervalsacceptable
• Existing and proposed buildings and suvctures labeled according to floor area, building height and
function, finished floor elevation
•_ Vehicular use area including streets, driveways, parking and loading areas
X_ Overhead and underground utilities with accompanying casements including storm drainage facilities
r Solid waste collection and recycling facilities ,
X Free - standing and wall mounted signs as per Sign Plan
X Light fixtures as per Lighting Plan
_ X Berms, retaining walls, tree wells, or rip rap as part of the grading plan
N/A Phase lines and numbers if the development is to be phased
Staging area for storage of construction materials, equipment, and vehicles
Temporary construction trailer /office if proposed
NOTE: Additional information may be required based on the site location and the type of use proposed.
I, the applicant, hereby certify that the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
Applicant's signature
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APPLICATION FOR CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DATE: 3 1_,j(_197
APPLICATION NUMBER: PD- 2 - 98
I (We) request a Class A Special Use Permit as provided for in Article 8. 8.23 of t
Orange%County Zoning Ordinance for a State Employees Credit Union .
The following iaformationis provided in support of this request:
A. PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Street Address or Location: rnrner of Old Highway 86 & Oakdale Road
Orange County Tax Map 44 —Block —8 Lots) 22/23 Township 4
Zoning District(s): Fnn
Lot /Parcel Size: - ? -n7 acres or square f
Number of Existing Buildings: Gross Floor Area: square f
Number of Proposed Buildings: 1 Gross FIoor Area: 4837 square i
_ Water Supply: X Public_(Specify) Communitx IndividL
Wastewater Disposal:_ ' x Public (Specify) Community Individu
School District: _ Fire District:
General'Land Uses-1a Area: Residential. Commercial, Office
Critical Areas: Stream /Drainageway Flood Prone Are
Watershed (Specify) Historic Si
Other (Explain)
B. SITE PLAN INFORMATION:
Ten (10) copies of a Site Plan, prepared by a registered North Carolina surveyor or
engineer, are provided as required by Article 8.8 and which contain the following
information:
_ X _ North point, scale, and date.
x Extent of area to be developed.
x _ Locations- and widths of all easements and rights -of -way within or adjacent to
the site.
y of all existing and proposed structures on the site.
N_ Location of all areas on the site subject to flood hazard or inundation as shown.
on flood maps or soils maps.
._NNX Location of all water courses on the site, including direction of flow. - --
_X , Existing topography at a contour interval of five (S) Feet based on mean sea
level datum. -
.Existing and proposed fencing, screening, gate; parking, service, iad sioragc--=_ -= -- - `-
areas _
_X Access to site, including sight distances on all roads used for access. -
(PLEASE CO&(PLETE REVERSE SIDE)
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Y Elevations of all; structures proposed to be used in the development.
Y Two (2) full -size copies of the applicable Orange County Tax Map, one (1) copy
with the property in question clearly marked.
—_ x The names and addresses of the property owners) and /or agglicant(s), and the
names and addresses are all persons owning property within live hundred
(500) feet of the property in question.
___X __, Application fee as set by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
__._Z'__, 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 Zoning Ordinance.
1 _ 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 andlor proposed
wastewater treatment system for the property.
X 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.
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NOTE: If title the above mentioned. property is not in the name of'the applicant(s),
please include a letter from the owners) signifying approval of the request.
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FEES: Amount S is - Date Paid: 97 Receipt 0 za7
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08rienAtkins
April 23, 1997
Orange County Planning Department
306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27273
Attn: Eddie Kirk
RE: Architectural Submittal Requirements:
(Documentation of existing character)
The site of approximately 2 acres on the corner of Old Hillsborough (Highway 86) and
Oakdale Road consists of two residential homes in a single family residential neighborhood.
The site is bordered on 3 sides by single family homes, two of which have EDD zoning. This
area is quickly developing with a variety of uses. Directly across Highway 86 is a Citco
Station/convenience store. Adjacent to that facility is the Highway Department/Storage
Area. On the Citco Stations opposite side, less than a block away, is a new office park.
The proposed facility will be an improvement on the existing site which is somewhat
cluttered with a lot of buildings and structures. The proposed use will be fitting for the area
in that it will provide much needed expansion of the State Employees' Credit Union in
Hillsborough, as well as providing handicap accessibility for banking. The architecture on
the building is appropriate for a residential area in that it resembles a residential structure.
The exterior materials and finishes are neutral in color and the landscape materials blend well
with existing material in the area. We have been able to retain a strip of existing mature
vegetation to enhance the site as well. Finally, we believe this facility will be a great asset to
the Town of Hillsborough and hope we have the opportunity to see it thru completion.
Sincerely,
O'BRIEN /ATKINS ASSOCIATES, PA
Liz King .
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October 1, 1997
Mr. Eddie Kirk
Planner II
Orange County Planning Department
306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
RE: State Employees' Credit Union - Hillsborough, NC
Special Use Permit
Dear Mr. Kirk:
The proposed State Employees' Credit Union on Highway 86 and Oakdale Drive will allow
for safe banking practices in the area. Adequate lighting and proper circulation will allow for
the safety and general welfare of the public to be maintained. There will be sufficient parking
and handicap spaces provided to allow the disabled to bank as well.
Enhancement of the value of contiguous property will be made available as growth continues
in the economic development district. Employment in this area may promote the need to
purchase gasoline and other goods from local merchants.
This site conforms to the standard set forth by Orange County and the State of North
Carolina and is an appropriate and fitting use for this location.
Sincerely,
O'BRIEN /ATKINS ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Liz ' g
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Traffic Impact Analysis
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State Employee's Credit Union
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Prepared for:
OBrien/Atl ins Associates, PA
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Prepared by:
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 33068
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636 -3063
(919) 677 -2000
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1.0 Executive Summary
The proposed State Employee's Credit Union development is to be located on a 2.07 -acre
site in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Old NC 36 and Oakdale Road in
Hillsborough, North Carolina. The a;ea is currently zoned Economic Development. The
proposed development consists of a 4,837 square foot (SF) bank with drive - through and
future expansion plans to total 6,075 SF. As currently envisioned, the proposed
development will be completed (built -out) in 1998.
The Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) has been accomplished to determine the future impact
of the development on the adjacent roadway network. The following is a summary of the
TIA findings.
■ Access into the development will consist of one driveway along Old NC 86 and one
j driveway along Oakdale Road. Both driveways are proposed to have full movement
t access.
■ The signalized intersection of Old NC 86 and Oakdale Road is currently operating
acceptably and will continue to operate at an acceptable Level -of- Service (LOS) during
1998 with no roadway improvements.
■ The site driveway on Old NC 36 is projected to operate acceptably in 1998 during the
PM peak -hour with existing signal timing and phasing.
• The proposed location of the driveway on Old INC 86 will not interfere with operation
of the signalized intersection. It is recommended that the driveway line up with the
existing driveway across the street to avoid left -turn conflicts. If the driveway is not
able to line up with the existing drive, other measures regarding the driveway will be
discussed with Orange County and with NCDOT.
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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
306F REVERE ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
MEMORANDUM
TO: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF
DATE: FEBRUARY 9,1998
SUBJECT: PD -2 -98 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION
APPLICANT: State Employees Credit Union
James C. Blaine
1000 Wade Avenue
P. O. Box 27665
Raleigh, NC 27611 -7665
STATUS OF APPLICANT: President
REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning from an Economic Development District to a Planned
Development - Economic Development (PD -ED) Zoning
designation and approval of a "Class A" Special Use Permit under
Section 8.8.23 (Planned Developments) of the Orange County
Zoning Ordinance
PURPOSE: To construct a 4,837 square foot State Employees Credit Union
EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING:
NORTH - Oakdale Drive.
SOUTH- Single Family Residence zoned EDD.
EAST- Old Chapel 101- Hillsborough Road
WEST- Single Family Residences zoned EDD.
LAND USE PLAN: The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan designates the area as
Economic Development District.
FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF
PERTAINING TO State Employees Credit Union
APPLICATION: James C. Blaine - President of State Employees Credit Union
Planned developments must comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Article 8 for Special Uses as well as
those set forth in Article 7 for Planned Developments. 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) sections which include:
(a) Application components; and
(b) Specific standards for Planned Developments (Article 8.8.23 refers to Article 7 standards) and Special
Uses (Article 8.2.4 and 6.29.2).
(2) Other requirements as set forth in the Economic Development Districts Design Manual
Listed below are the findings of the Orange County Planning Department regarding the application in question. The findings
have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board of Adjustment in its deliberations.
ARTICLE 8.6 AND 8.8 - APPLICATION COMPONENTS
( "Yes" indicates
compliance: "No" indicates Non-compliance)
PLANNING
BOARD
BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED
FINDINGS
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
COMMISSIONERS
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
No
Twenty Six (26) copies of the
Yes No
the site plan prepared by a registered
_x—Yes
site plan, prepared by
land surveyor, architect, or engineer.
Obrien Atkins Architects
have been submitted.
8.8 b) - Elevations of all proposed
No
Elevations are shown on
Yes No
structures to be used in the development.
_x _Yes
the plans. The State
Employees Credit Union
building is the only building
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.
ARTICLE 8.8.23 SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
Article 8.8.23 indicates that the application shall comply with the applicable sections of Article 7 - Planned Developments
ARTICLE 7 - SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
( "Yes" indicates compliance: "No" indicates Non - compliance)
Ordinance Requirements
Article 7.4 indicates the application
must first comply with all requirements
specified in Article 20 - Amendments.
Those requirements include:
20.3.2 a) Map showing affected
property at scale of not less
than 1 " =100' nor more than 1 " =20'
* 20.3.2 b) Legal description of
property
20.3.2 c) Explanation of alleged
error, if any, to be corrected
by proposed amendment
20.3.2 d) Changed conditions, if
any, which make amendment
reasonably necessary to promote
public health, safety and
general welfare
* 20.3.2 e) Manner in which
proposed amendment will carry
out purpose and intent of
adopted Comprehensive Plan
PLANNING
BOARD
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
x_Yes No Site plan provided at a scale
of 1 "=20'.
x Yes No
_Yes No
N/A
_Yes No
N/A
A legal description was
provided.
N/A - No error alleged.
N/A - The property is zoned
Economic Development
District. A Planned Development
Special Use Permit is required
since buffer requirements can't
be met.
x_Yes No The application indicates _
that Goal Six of the
Comprehensive Plan encourages
the promotion of economic
development which emphasizes
employment, meeting local needs
while preserving the character of
communities and protecting the
natural environment. Goal Nine also
encourages the provision of water
and sewer lines.
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
Yes No
Yes No
_Yes No
N/A
_Yes No
N/A
Yes No
ARTICLE 7 - SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (Continued
ance-Reouiremen
Article 4.2 identifies the criteria
which will normally be used to
determine the application of a
zoning district designation. The
applicant has applied for a
Planned Development - Economic
Development designation. The
criteria for the Economic Development
district are set forth in Article 4.2.19
and are as follows:
a) The district is located adjacent
to a Federal Interstate Highway
or a major arterial road.
b) The district is located outside of
the Chapel Hill - Carrboro Rural
Buffer area as designated in the
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
c) The district shall not be located
within the critical area of a
designated water supply watershed.
PLANNING
BOARD BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDING,
_x—Yes
_x —Yes
_x —Yes
d) Urban services, such as water and _x—Yes
sewer mains, are desirable, but
not required if acceptable alternatives
are available.
No
The district is located adjacent
Yes
No
to the Old Chapel Hill -
Hillsborough Road, a major
arterial road.
No
The district is located outside
Yes
No
of the Chapel Hill - Carrboro
Rural Buffer.
No
The district is not located in the
Yes
No
critical area of a water supply
watershed.
No
Water is available at the site.
Yes
No
Sewer will be extended to the site.
_1
ARTICLE 7 - SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (Continued)
and
So located with respect to police, _x—Yes No Letters regarding adequate Yes No
fire and rescue services, and service provision have been
schools and parks so as to have received from the Sheriffs
access in the same manner as Department, and fire and
permitted under the existing zoning. rescue services.
7.4.3 Site suitable for _x—Yes No The site is not located in a flood Yes No
development within hazard from hazard or poorly drained area.
flooding, erosion, and soil
subsidence of slipping.
PLANNING
BOARD
BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
Article 7.4 then indicates the
application must comply with
certain specific requirements
common to all Planned Developments.
These include:
7.4.1 So located with respect to
_x—Yes No
Access is provided via
Yes No
major streets and mass transit
Oakdale Drive and to Old
facilities and designed so as not
Chapel Hill- Hillsborough
to create traffic on minor streets
Road. No minor residential
in residential districts.
streets will be affected by this
project as proposed.
7.4.2 So located with respect to
_x—Yes No
The proposed development will
Yes No
water, sewer and storm drainage
have access to public water,
facilities that enlargement or
water, sewer will be extended
extension will not result in
to the site by the developer;
higher net public cost or earlier
therefore, no higher net public
incursion of public cost.
cost will result.
and
So located with respect to police, _x—Yes No Letters regarding adequate Yes No
fire and rescue services, and service provision have been
schools and parks so as to have received from the Sheriffs
access in the same manner as Department, and fire and
permitted under the existing zoning. rescue services.
7.4.3 Site suitable for _x—Yes No The site is not located in a flood Yes No
development within hazard from hazard or poorly drained area.
flooding, erosion, and soil
subsidence of slipping.
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ARTICLE 6 29 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ED) DISTRICTS ( "Yes" indicates
compliance; "No" indicates Non - compliance)
PLANNING
BOARD BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
6.29.2 Design Review Process
1. Building elevation drawings
for each proposed structure.
2. A minimum of two (2)
drawings of sections through
the site illustrating existing
and proposed grade, as well
as the relationship of different
site features.
6.29.3 Design Standards in the
Economic Development
District Design Manual
2.3 Land Use Intensity
a. Required minimum site
volume ratio 1.0.
2.4 Environmental Factors relating
to development.
3.1 Architectural Design.
3.2 Landscape Design.
_x—Yes No Building elevation drawings Yes No
were submitted with the site
plan.
_x—Yes No Existing and proposed grades, Yes No
as well as the relationship
of site features are indicated
on the site plan.
_x—Yes No Applicants plans indicate a 2.15 Yes No
site volume ratio.
_x—Yes No Applicants plans indicate that Yes No
noise, vibration, air pollution,
Solid Waste, and other
environmental factors have been
or will be taken care of in the
construction process. The Town
of Hillsborough has indicated that
water is available to the site,
sewer will be extended to the
site.
_x—Yes No Applicants plans indicate that Yes No
architectural design concepts
have been met including building
setbacks and height.
_x—Yes No A landscape plan has been Yes No
submitted meeting all landscape
design criteria except Land Use
Buffers. The Ordinance requires
a 100 foot buffer around the
north, west and south side of
the property which the applicant
is requesting a waiver on.
PLANNING
BOARD BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
3.3 Circulation & Parking. _x—Yes No The submitted site plan takes Yes No
into consideration vehicular
and pedestrian access and
circulation. The Plan follows
recommendations from NCDOT
and the Orange County
Transportation planner.
3.4 Service & Storage. _x—Yes No The site plan does not indicate Yes No
any exterior storage or service
areas.
3.5 Signs & Lighting. _x—Yes No The site plan indicates the Yes No
location of all signs and
lighting fixtures.
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ARTICLE 8.2.4 - SPECIFIC STANDARDSIALL
SPECIAL USES ("Yes"
indicates compliance "No indicates
Non - compliance)
PLANNING
BOARD
BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS
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
Applicant indicates water Yes No
for sewage disposal facilities,
will be supplied by Hillsborough
solid waste and water service.
and sewer will be extended to the
site. This has been added as a
condition of approval.
b) Method and adequacy of police,
_x—Yes No
Fire protection will be provided Yes No
fire and rescue squad protection.
by the Hillsborough 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 will have Yes No
access to the site and traffic
direct access onto Oakdale
conditions around the site.
Drive and Old Chapel Hill -
Hillsborough Road. A traffic
impact analysis has been
submitted and reviewed.
Changes have been made to
the site plan to meet NCDOT
and the Orange County
Transportation Planner's
recommendations.
ARTICLE 8.2 ' 1 & 8.2.2 - APPLICATION r-OMPONENTS ("Will" indicates complianra; "Will Not" 04i_01
\ • 1 • ll
PLANNING
BOARD BOARD OF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS
Ordinance Requirements
In accordance with Article 8.2.1
and 8.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance,
the Planning Board and Board of
Commissioners shall also consider
the following general conditions
before the application for Special
Use shall be approved:
Article 8.2.1 & 8.2.2
The use will maintain or promote xWill_Will Not Based on evidence presented —Will—Will Not
the public health, safety and at the hearing to show
general welfare, if located compliance with specific
where proposed and developed and standards in the Ordinance
operated according to the plan and agency letters submitted with
as submitted. the application.
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).
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.
xWill Will Not
Based on evidence
presented at the hearing
to show compliance with
specific standards in the
Ordinance and a letter from a
certified real estate broker.
XIs Is Not Based on evidence presented
at the hearing to show
compliance with specific
standards in the Ordinance
and the narrative and application
materials submitted.
Will Will Not
_Is _Is Not
my m We REAL ESTATE
Mi:MORANDUM
300 West ffa(yett Street • Raleigh. NOW) Carolina 27601 • 919.839.2112 • fox. 919.831,647.5
TO: ` Mr. Eddie Kirk Fax: 919- 644 -3002
FROM: W. 3. Alphin
DATE: December 17, 1997
RE: Statc Employees' Credit Union Site
Old NC 86 /Oakdale Road
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING TIIIS COVER PAGE: 1
HARD COPY TO FOLLOW: YES NO X
NIESSAGES/REMARKS:
Mr. Kirk, I am a commercial real estate broker and I am familiar with your jurisdiction as 1
have a restaurant client for whom I have done site identification work for in the
Hillsborough market. However, I have not represented State Employees' Credit Union in
their acquisition of the referenced site.
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you with my professional opinion
regarding the impact of the proposed facility on the area. The State Employees' Credit
Union will, at minimum, maintain the area and I have no doubt that it would significantly
enhance the ambiance and values of adjacent and area properties. They design and
construct attractive facilities which will be an asset to the community. Further, they employ
staff who will be an asset to the community.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Thank you.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TAANSPORTATION
GdVEANpR
JAMES B. moR JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GAR"NID B. GARRETT jR P. 0. Box 766 SECRFrA FLY
Graham, North Carolina 27253 -0766
April 17, 1997
ORANGE COUNTY
Eddie Kirk, Planner
Orange County Planning Department
306F Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: State Employee's Credit Union - Hillsborough, NC
Dear Mr. Kirk:
Please be advised that I agree with the Traffic Impact Analysis for the above subject which
consists of the following:
I . Developer dedicates an additional five feet of right -of -way along Oakdale Road.
2. Developer dedicates additional right -of -way to create a 50 -foot right -of -way from the center
line of Old NC 86 to the property line.
3. Developer dedicates a 35 -foot by 35 -foot triangle at the intersection of the two rights -of -way.
4. Recommend that Credit Union driveway be shifted approximately 115 feet to the south to
line up with other driveway as indicated in analysis if a full movement drive is desired.
5. If shift is not feasible with the proposed site plan, it will become a restrictive drive and other
measures will need to be discussed with Orange County and with NCDOT.
Do not hesitate to call Michael S. Venable, Assistant District Engineer, at 910 -570 -6833 if you
require further information.
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cc: J. W. Watkins, P.E.
Sincerely,
T. J. Dyer
DISTRICT ENGIIYEM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPA.NSPORTATION
��L�IES B. HUNT JR.
GOvEF,NOR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRET )R.
P. 0. BOX 766 SECRETARY
Graham, North Carolina 27253 -0766
16 September 1997
ORANGE COUNTY
Eddie Kirk
Orange County Planning Department
306E Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919 732 -8181 ERT 2580
SUBJECT: Final Plan Review: State Employees Credit Union
(Hillsborough)
Dear Mr. Kirk:
This office has completed its review of the subject's proposed
final plans for compliance with current Department of Transportation
minimum construction standards. We wish to advise that the final
Plans received at this office on 12 September 1997 are under standby
status awaiting revisions. Pursuant to any approval, this office
will require the owner /developer to meet the following requirements
before starting any construction.
I. Prior to any construction of any new access or alteration of any
existing access within the right of way, the developer /owner is
required to secure a permit with this office. It is the
responsibility of the owner /developer to obtain a permit.
2. During the construction, it is the responsibility of the
owner /developer to provide verification certifying that the
roadway surface, drainage, and seeding satisfies the approved
design outside the State's right of way.
3. When working within the State's right of way, the
owner /developer will contact the Graham District Office before
each of the following phases: (A) Drainage, (B) Grading, (C)
Placement of base, (D) Paving, and (E) Seeding. Failure to
notify this office before each phase of construction may justify
a verification certified and signed by a professional engineer.
5. Any area within the State's right of way and /or easements
disturbed during the construction and/or-maintenance shall be
repaired to the satisfaction of the District Engineer or his
representative.
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6. Before planting any landscape within the right of way, the
encroaching party shall submit an application for a planting
permit to this office. The permit must be approved prior to
installing any plants.
7. The owner /developer shall adhere to all the attached
requirements and /or the notes marked on the submitted plans to
include :
A. Traffic movements need to be delineated in driveways
B. An encroachment agreement needs to be submitted for the
sidewalk that is within the right of way.
C. Yard Inlet #8 is• not an approved junction box for DOT R/W
D. Storm drainage table should include Drainage Areas and
Discharges (025)
E. 10' x 70' Site Distance triangles need to be at edge of
R/W
F. Right of Way needs to be dedicated not reserved
If you have any questions, feel free to call me or Mr. Michael
Venable at (910) 570 -6833.
Sincerely,
T. J. Dyer
DISTRICT ENGINEER
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cc: J. W. Watkins, P.E. Division Engineer
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inerm or Orange County Hillsborough, North Carolina, 11-,7i
Office Phone: Hillsborough 732 -2431
Chapel Hill 942 -6300
Residence Phone: 929 -5535
To: Eddie Kirk
Orange County Planning Department
From: Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass
Date: March 17, 1997
Re: Commercial Credit Building
Proposed Site: Old Chapel Hill Road and Oakdale Drive
Orange County
Type of Building: Banking Institution
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has been asked if
we would be able to provide services to the property indicated
above.
We presently provide 24 hour patrol and response to calls for
service in the area of the proposed facility. Providing money
escorts or criminal investigation services could possibly require
some additional manhours to serve the business. However, no increase
in personnel or equipment however is expected.
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cc: Elizabeth J. Ring
ObrienlAtkins Associates, PA
Post Office Box 12037
Research Triangle Park, KC 27709
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F.O. Box 8181
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April 22, 1997
O'Brien / Atkins, Attys.
P O Box 12037
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Attn: Liz King
RE: Fire / EMS Coverage
Churton Street @ Oakdale Drive
Hillsborough, NC
Emergency Xtedical Services
Fire ,Marshal
Hazardous Ntaterials
644 -3030 968 -2050
Orange County Emergency Management Division of EMS, will provide
EMS coverage for the referenced site. Orange County Emergency Management
is located at 1914 New Hope Church Road, in Chapel Hill; the Director is Nick
Waters.
The Hillsborough Fire Department provides fire coverage to the
referenced site. They are located on 203 S Churton Street, Hillsborough.
Jeff Cabe is the Chief of the Hillsborough Fire Department.
Please contact us if additional assistance is needed.
Cordially,
Mke Tapp
Fire Marshal
NOTEE Reflects conveW address, and replaces letter of coverage from 03/18/97.
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1 In response to a question, the County Attomey indicated that for profit child care facilities would
2 be covered and non - profit would be covered only if the County Commissioners decided that they were
3 covered.
4
5 Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the 36% employee turnover rate for child care workers.. He
6 asked if exit interviews had been done? Ms. Russell indicated that poor wages was the main reasons for
7 the high turnover.
8
9 Bill Strom indicated that he was speaking on his own behalf, not as a member of the Economic
10 Development Commission. He stated that this was initially received by the EDC members with some
11 oontroversy. However, the Economic Development Commission came to see this as a logical and healthy
12 step to take. wages are the cornerstone of the economy. He encouraged the Commissioners to move
13 forward with this Ordinance. He mentioned that he was in favor of the Ordinance as it is written, however,
14 he would like to see it bed to the Economic Development fast tract component. He would also like to see
15 the threshold on service contracts lowered.
16
17 Alex Zaffron, Economic Development Commission member and Carrboro Board of Alderman,
18 Indicated that he strongly supported the passage of this Ordinance. He feels that one of the most difficult
19 challenges is to close the gap between the cost of living and the ability of bpi citizens to work and live in
20 this community.
21
22 Frhzfe Ross, an Orange County citizen spoke in support of this Ordinance. She mentioned that
23 the cost of low wages In the child care field is high turnover of employees and the quality of child care is
25 greatly impacted by the high turnover, rate.
26 Mr. Ed ", an Orange County atizen, spoke in support of this Ordinance. He mentioned that he
27 was employed for $7.50 an hour and that It was practically impossible to balance even an extremely
28 conservative budget on that wage.
29
30 There being no further comments the Public Hearing was dosed. The Ordinance will be
31 reviewed by staff for possible revision. The revised Ordinance wig be retumed to the Board of
32 e.
Commknioners as soon as possibl
1034 Z ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT
. 35 W PO -2-9a State Employees Credit Union
36 The following citizens and staff were swom in so that they could speak to this
37 item: Planner Eddie Kirk State of North Carolina Credit Union employee Robin Lewis, O'Brian/Atkins
38 Assoaates, Inc, employees Jay Smith and Steve Russ, and Jack Alphin of Alphin Realty. This item was
39 presented by Planner Eddie lark for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on a Planned Development
40 and Class A Special Use Permit for the State Employees Credit Union. The property is located on the
41 southwest comer of Old Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road and Oakdale Drive in Hillsborough Township. It
42 contains the two owner bb which total 2.07 acres in size. This property Is In the Economic Development
43 Zoning District as well as the property inmtedtately south and the lot immediately west. The State
44 Employees Credit Union is a permitted use in this district The proposed design meets all of the
45 requirements specified in the Design Manual exctpt the requirement for a buffer around the perimeter of
46 the property. The buffer could not be met due to the lot size. therefore the applicants are requesting a
47 waiver of this requirement The site plan indicates a proposed buffet of 59 feet nerd to Oakdale Drive, 52
48 R 7 inches next to Old Chapel H&Hftborough Road, 40 feet next to the western property line and 24 feet
49 1 Inch next to the southem property fine. He indicated that in order to conform to this particular site, the
50 parking has been moved tD the rear of the proposed building. He indicated that staff has recommended
51 four conditions Of eplxoval to the plan in the event that the Board of Commissioners approve this request.
52
553 QUESTIONS ANWOR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD Of COMMISSIONERS
55 Corm+iesioner Handofds asked for ehrrficatlon regarding whether or not there Is a drive through.
56 Mr. Kok in dialled that Uwe was an ATM and a drive through.
57
09b In response to a question by Commissioner Gordon, Eddie Kirk reviewed the surrounding uses
�J which include a CITGO station, several residences which are located in the Economic Development
3 Districts to the south and west. To the North is a residence in the Town of Hillsborough's jurisdiction.
4 He also indicated that the sewer connection would either be at Flint Ridge or at the prison facility.
5
6 Commissioner Brown asked if there was a process in place whereby residents of the Economic
7 Development District would be informed of the issues surrounding water and/or sewer services. Mr. Kirk
9 replied that the Planning staff always recommends water d sewer but it is not required.
10 QUESTIONS AND /OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD - None.
11
12 QUESTIONS AND /OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
13
14 Jay Smith, with O'Brien/- Atkins Associates, Inc., indicated that this plan was first submitted in
15 March of 1997 and they feel that this latest plan is the best possible use of this site. They have worked
16 with Orange County Transportation Planner Slade McCalip to design the best circulation plan. The sewer
17 lines have been moved in this latest design so that parking could be moved to the back of the building.
18 Also, they have left the large trees and increased the buffers as much as possible. He also mentioned
19 that this branch building will increase the tax base by 1 million dollars. They have made many changes
20 but they cannot adhere to the 100 foot buffer requirement.
21
22 Steve Russ, with O'Brien/Atkins, indicated that he was available to answer any questions. He
23 mentioned that Slade McCafip felt that aligning with the CITGO Station would help with the traffic flow.
24
25 Jack Alphin, of Alphin Realty, mentioned that he does not have a vested interest in this facility. He
26 was asked to submit an opinion on behalf of the State Employees Credit Union. He referred to his letter
27 dated December 17, 1997 a copy of which is located in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. He
28 indicated that the Credit Union facility would at the very least maintain the area and would most likely
29 enhance the ambiance and values of adjacent and area properties.
30
31 Robin Lewis, Manager of Credit Union, indicated that she would be happy to answer any
32 questions. She agreed that the current plan appears to be the best use of the site. The staff of the Credit
33 Union are committed to providing a needed service to the citizens of Northem Orange County. In
34 response to a question, she mentioned that they rarely require a Sheriffs Deputy to provide an escort
35 while Credit Union employees transfer money.
36
37 A letter from James C. Blaine, President, State Employees Credit Union. was distributed and Is
38 included heroin by reference. He stated that the Credit Union has made attempts to address each
39 concern that was mentioned in his earlier discussion with John link His comments in their entirety are in
40 the permit tt agenda file in the Cleric's office
41
42 A mofiar was made by Chairwoman Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiods, to rotor this
43 item to the Planning Board tier a reconimmhendatkm to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner
44 than April T. 1998
45 VOTE. UNANIMOUS
46
47 3. ZONING ORDINANCE 'PEST AMENDMENT
48 (a) Floor Area For Existing Non - residential Uses in Residential Districts Article 5. 11.2
49 - Schedule tar Non - residential Development
5O This item was presented by Orange County Planner Emily Cameron for the purpose
51 of receiving adzes commer>t on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to increase the
52 wa dm m Aoa am allowed exleting dal uses permitted in the AR. RB, R- 1.4.2.44 and R-4
53 zoning dtsaicts She stsUed that k+stlaldonal uses such as schools. govemrnent budding$. and places of
54 waWtip are permROed in al residential zoning district with sits plan approval by the PWh*+9 Department.
55 In 1989 the Zoning Ordt mnm was a. to increase the floor area allowed for non-resfdentfai uses in
56 residential dairiiQs (RB. AR. R-11 a R-2) ft+orn 5.8 percent to 8.8 pemcent WA on !loot area. which migM
57 pn m*mk any sIgrW M Allure additions to " ose buildings. The proposed 011W dmem would amcrease the
4 ?;- Fl3nn1r9 ,, �ir''A;,nu.r _ ;Oraf -.,
AGENDA ITEM #9: MATTERS HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING 2/23/98
a. ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT
(1) PD -2 -98 State Employees Credit Union
Presentation by Eddie Kirk.
This item is to consider a Planned Development and Class A Special Use
Permit for the State Employees Credit Union.
The property is located on the southwest corner of Old Chapel Hill -
Hillsborough Road and Oakdale Drive in Hillsborough Township. It
contains the two corner lots which total 2.07 acres in size. The property is
in the Economic Development Zoning District as well as the property
immediately south and the lot immediately west.
The applicants are requesting a Planned Development- Economic
Development (PD -ED) zoning designation and a Class A Special Use
Permit to construct a 4,837 square foot building.
The Orange County Economic Development Districts Design Manual
requires site plan approval by the Orange County Planning Staff when a use
is permitted in the Economic Development Zoning District. However,
when the proposed design does not meet all of the criteria specified in the
Design Manual a Planned Development and Special Use Permit must be
obtained. The State Employees Credit Union is a permitted use in this
district. The proposed design meets all of the requirements specified in the
Design Manual except the requirement for a buffer around the perimeter of
the property.
Kirk noted changes in the design that include: parking has been moved
to the rear of the building, increased plantings on the south side next to
the drive -thru as well as on the corner at the intersection. The plan also
proposes the extension of public water and sewer.
The Planning Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development and
Class A Special Use Permit Application per the findings (an attachment to
these minutes on pages ) and four conditions:
1. Sewer lines shall be installed at the time of site development.
2. Parking, landscaping and buffers shall be installed and maintained as
shown on the February 6, 1998 site plan. Additional buffer
requirements in the Economic Development District Design Manual
shall be waived.
3. Sidewalks shall be constructed and maintained by the State Employees
Credit Union until the property is annexed by the Town of
Hillsborough.
4. NCDOT requirements shall be complied with as specified in their April
17, 1997 and September 16, 1997 letters (attachments to these minutes
on pages ).
41
Searles asked about the front entrance and Kirk responded that even though
parking has been moved to the rear, the front entrance to the building will
remain.
Katz asked for clarification regarding the rezoning and Special Use Permit
request. Kirk responded that Staff had discovered that from the beginnning,
this should have been a Planned Development Special Use Permit.
McAdams asked about the change in the number of employees. Robin
Lewis, Manager of the Hillsborough Credit Union Office, responded that
the expected increase in business and the drive through window would
require the hiring of two additional full -time employees.
Searles expressed concern that an increase in the number of staff had not
been proposed previously. Ms. Lewis stated that she felt the concern with
the number of employees was related to the use of a septic system. Since
public water and sewer is to be extended to the site, she felt that this is no
longer an issue. Further discussion indicated that there would be an
increase in the number of parttime employees. Total number of employees
would be ten full -time employees and 4 part-time employees.
The Planning Board reviewed the findings of fact (attached to these minutes
on pages ) and were in agreement with the fmdings as made by the
Planning Staff.
MOTION: Searles moved approval per the findings and conditions as proposed by the
Planning Staff. Seconded by Price.
VOTE: Unanimous.