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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 1987
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 24, 1987 at 7: 30 in the Courtroom of the old Post Office,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chair Moses Carey, Commissioners Stephen
Halkiotis, John Hartwell, and Don Willhoit. Chair Shirley E. Marshall
arrived at 7 :55.
ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill.
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County
Managers Albert Kittrell and William T. Laws, Director of Finance Gordon
Baker, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Anne Black, Clerk to the Board
Beverly A. Blythe, Planner Gene Bell, Planning Director Marvin Collins,
Planner Emily Crudup, Sergeant Joe Dickey, Coordinator of Community
Housing and Development Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Public
Works Director Wilbur McAdoo, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Planner Don
Powell, and Major Don Truelove.
A. BOARD COMMENTS
1. Commissioner Halkiotis stated that the Livestock Committee met and
made specific assignments to the members of the Committee. A survey of
the livestock producers in the northern end of the County will be
conducted. At this particular time, the Committee decided that the best
option for continuation of the livestock market would not be for the
County to get involved in any kind of financial commitment but to perhaps
study the feasibility of a joint public/private venture which, if
received favorably, would stimulate the private sector to continue the
market.
2 . Commissioner Don Willhoit asked that an update be given by EMS
Director Bobby Baker on the status of hazard planning at the next Board
meeting.
3 . Commissioner Carey moved item F6 - Vehicle Replacements to be
considered first on the decision portion of the agenda and added as the
the second item the Hillsborough annexation presentation.
4 . An executive session for discussion of a property matter was added
to the end of the agenda.
5. A list of priority items for the upcoming budget was distributed by
Commissioner Carey for consideration. The list is an attachment to these
minutes.
B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Commissioner Carey indicated that those citizens who have indicated a
desire to speak to an item will be recognized at the time that item is
discussed.
C. MINUTES - NONE
PUBLIC CHARGE
Commissioner Carey read the Public Charge as approved by the Board and
as stated in the rules and regulations of the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DECISION
1. EFLAND SANITARY SEWER BOND ORDER (A copy of this order is on
pages &A of the official minute book)
Commissioner Carey announced that this is the hour and the date fixed
by the Board of Commissioners for the public hearing upon the o3444
entitled "ORDER AUTHORIZING $200, 000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS" and that the
Board of Commissioners would immediately hear anyone who might wish to be
heard on the question of the validity of said order or the advisability of
issuing said bonds.
Barbara Page asked how the bonds would be repaid. Thompson explained
that the $200, 000 is a loan amount that is being secured from FmHA. The
debt service on the loan will be paid by the customers of the sewer system
as part of their monthly service charge. The purpose of the bond is to
provide collateral for the repayment of the loan should the user fees not
be sufficient.
Commissioner Carey asked the Clerk if she had received any written
statements and she stated no.
WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Thereupon, upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis and carried, the "ORDER AUTHORIZING $200, 000
SANITARY SEWER BONDS" was passed on second reading.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Commissioner Carey directed the Clerk to publish said order, together
with the appended statement as required by The Local Government Bond Act,
as amended, once in The News of Orange and The Durham Morning Herald .
2 . HOUSE NUMBERING ORDINANCE
3 . ASSIGNMENT OF HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERS
Marvin Collins made the presentation. He explained the purpose of
the Public Hearing is to receive public comments on (1) the House
Numbering Ordinance and (2) the proposed house/building numbers to be
assigned in rural routes 5 and 8.
Collins stated that because of the growth in the County, many
rural box numbers have had to be changed several times. In January 1987
an agreement was reached between the County Manager and the Chapel Hill
Postmaster whereby a joint project was undertaken to begin the conversion
of rural box numbers to assigned house numbers.
The Ordinance accomplishes two things:
(1) Assigns house/building numbers, and
(2) Provides a mechanism by which emergency vehicles will be able
to identify where a person lives.
Collins stated that once the numbers are assigned they will be
permanent and will not need to be changed again. The Ordinance identifies
a means by which the numbers will be displayed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Roger Barr indicated his address has changed several times with
the assurance that the change would be final and permanent. He stated
that he received a letter indicating the proposed change had already been
made and scheduled to begin tomorrow. He hopes that this will be the last
time his address is changed.
Marvin Collins explained that in the assignment of house numbers,
50 foot increments will be used going down each road within the rural
route and each increments will be numbered. With this small interval
between numbers very little change will ever need to be made to
accommodate additional numbers. He stated the notice received about the
change was to have been delivered after the changes were approved by the
Board. He indicated that when numbers are assigned, particular attention
will be given to any problem with road names.
James Nobblett stated he supports what is proposed. He suggested
that Old 86 be named the Old Hillsborough Road. This would reduce the
confusion caused by having an old and new 86.
Charles Moser , resident of Oak Hill Road, complained about
receiving the letter from the post office indicating the change to be
effective tomorrow. In principal he agreed with a uniform system for
assigning house numbers. He stated that the intersection of Sunrise and
Oak Hill Road is very dangerous and asked for information about a proposed
road that may be built connecting the loop with something else and stated
that the land was sold in violation of the covenants on the property. This
question was referred to the County Manager for investigation and
response.
Jack Penswater resident of Sunrise Road, explained that he is
under General Telephone and under Duke Power in Durham. In addition to
assigning house numbers, the County needs to become more efficient with
their communication system. He asked if his new address would be Chapel
Hill and if so he wants the convenience of their phone and power systems.
Ms. Shelby Hewett , opposed the assignment of house numbers. She
stated that those who live in the rural areas of Orange County have
located their homes away from the main road. House numbers will not be
seen from the road. She stated that she wants to keep the individuality
of the rural area. The road she lives on was changed from Ferguson to
Twin Oaks. Marvin Collins indicated there was some confusion as to which
direction her house faced and that her address can be changed back to
Ferguson Road.
Marvin Collins asked that, because of the concerns voiced at this
meeting, the Commissioners not take any action on this item but to let
the Planning Staff work out the problems on Oakhill Drive and Ferguson
Road and any other problems that have been identified.
Mr. Delois McDaniel , referred to the letter notifying him of his
change of address. The letter indicated the house numbers were already
approved before the public hearing was held. Because he owns a small
business, it will cost him between $700 and $1, 000 to change all of his
literature. He expressed dissatisfaction with the process and asked that
the Board do something to help the citizens who own small businesses and
who will incur a loss because of the change in address. He stated there is
nothing wrong with the rural routes and asked that nothing be changed.
Commissioner Willhoit clarified that the post office can change rural
route designations and can change box numbers without the approval of the
Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners have the authority to
set street numbers. The County is attempting to adopt street numbers so
that in the future it will not be necessary for the post office to change
the rural route designations again. The post office can be requested to
forward mail for a longer period than one year if necessary.
Thomas Grobleski , Chapel Hill Postmaster apologized for the letter
being sent out prematurely. He stated that this is not something the
postal service is trying to force on people. He explained that they are
trying to establish something that is going to be continuous and help
everyone. By establishing house numbers for the rural area, the mail will
be processed without regard to rural routes. He assured everyone that
mail will not be returned knowingly if the postal service can deliver. He
is there to provide service -- not a disservice. He stated
provisions have been made to deliver mail at the old address and the new
address indefinitely.
Commissioner Halkiotis asked that the Postmaster meet with the
Planning Staff to work out the problem areas that have been identified.
Chair Marshall assured the citizens in the audience that if there are
specific problems, they will be addressed by the Board.
Commissioner Hartwell questioned the statement made by the Postmaster
that there will be four new rural routes as of Saturday. The Postmaster
indicated that these people will receive a new address change on Saturday
and again when house numbers are assigned. Commissioner Hartwell asked if
these changes could wait until April and the Postmaster indicated they
could.
WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS
1. RESOLUTION HONORING ROBERT TENNANT
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to adopt and present to Robert Tennant a resolution of
appreciation. The resolution is printed below:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
ROBERT S. TENNANT
WHEREAS, in March of 1978, Robert S. Tennant became District
Conservationist and Department Head for the Soil and Water Conservation
Service; and
WHEREAS, for the past nine years he has provided valuable assistance to
farmers in advising them on technical matters pertaining to the planning
and application of the best management conservation practices that should
be installed. Such practices have saved for future generations millions
of tons of top soil that otherwise would have been eroded; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant has served on the Agricultural Task Force to
help identify measures preserve farmland, and on the Water Resources Task
Force to help develop local strategies affecting surface water of the
County; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant acting under authority of the District Board of
Supervisors, has earned through hard work and dedication the respect and
appreciation of government officials, peers, coworkers, and citizens of
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant has determined that it is now time for him to
retire and channel his efforts toward new endeavors,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners declares Robert S. Tennant to have been a good steward,
leader and member of Orange County Government and the District Soil
Conservation Service.
THEREFORE, on behalf of the citizens of Orange County, it expresses to
Robert S. Tennant its sincere appreciation and gratitude for his years of
service and contributions to Orange County and the Soil and Water
Conservation Service, and wishes to him happiness and good health in the
future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be presented to Robert S.
Tennnt and a copy of the resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
regular meeting of the 24th day of March, 1987 .
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
2 . CLEAN SWEEP PROCLAMATION
Blair Pollock, Chair of the Solid Waste Task Force, indicated that
emphasis will be placed on the fact that litter is actually a resource for
recycling. Lorraine Parker, Chair of the Recreation and Parks Advisory
Council voiced support for "Clean Sweep Month" and the plan as summarized
by Mary Ann Black, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to proclaim April as "CLEAN SWEEP MONTH" in Orange
County. The proclamation is stated below:
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Governor's office has designated April for a
statewide litter cleanup campaign on North Carolina highways; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners recognizes the benefits
derived to the County when the highways and streets in the County are
litter free; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners recognizes the negative impact on
visitors and citizens when litter is permitted to accumulate; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners wishes to encourage and endorse the
concept of this campaign called "CLEAN SWEEP: "
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE APRIL AS "CLEAN SWEEP MONTH" IN ORANGE
COUNTY.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners encourages all
citizens of Orange County to participate in Clean Sweep activities in
their neighborhoods.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board:
1. CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ORANGE COUNTY MASTER RECREATION
AND PARK PLAN (see addendum on. last page of these minutes)
To award a contract to Woolpert Consultants to assist with
portions of the development of the Master Recreation and Park Plan at a
cost of $11,500 and authorize the Chair to sign following approval of the
legal forms by the County Attorney.
2 . HILLSBOROUGH AGREEMENT ADDENDUM FOR LAND RECORDS INFORMATION
ACCESS AGREEMENT
To approve the Land Records Information Access Agreement with the
Town of Hillsborough which will provide the Hillsborough Town Staff and
the public access to the Land Records Information System from the
Hillsborough Town Hall.
3 . CAROLINA CABLE CHANGING ORGANIZATION (SECOND READING)
To approve the second reading of the transfer of ownership of
Carolina Cable from Prime Venture I, Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners
L.P. The resolution approving the transfer is stated below:
RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APPROVING TRANSFER OF
PRIME VENTURE 'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
TO
PRIME CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County by an ordinance
effective February 24, 1981, granted to Village Cable of Orange County,
Inc. ("Village Cable") a franchise to operate a cable television system in
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners by Resolution of July 7, 86
approved transfer of the Village Cable Delaware Corporation and managing
general partner of Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. ("Prime L.P. ") , a
Delaware limited partnership; and
WHEREAS, Prime Venture has requested permission from the Board of
Commissioners to transfer its rights under the franchise to Prime L.P. ;
and
WHEREAS, Prime L.P. agrees to accept the terms and obligations of the
franchise as transferred;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that:
1. Upon signed acceptance of this Resolution by Prime L.P. , all
rights and obligations of Prime Venture in the cable television franchise
ordinance and franchise cited above are transferred to Prime L.P.
2 . All other provisions of the franchise ordinance and franchise
shall remain in effect.
Approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners at regular
meeting of the Board held on the 24th day of March, 1987 .
4. TRANSPORTATION BOARD OPERATIONAL BY-LAWS (complete narrative is
in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk' s office)
To approve the Transportation Advisory Board Operational By-Laws
as developed by the Transportation Board.
5. AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE TITLE III-B APPLICATION
To authorize the submission of the Title III-B Older Americans Act
(social services/senior center) application to Triangle J. Council of
Governments by the County Manager, effective July 1, 1987 through June 30,
1988 for federal and state funds in the amount of $104,414 . This is a
yearly continuation application covering specified services which are a
part of the Department on Aging's current budget.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve items 1, 2 , 3 , 4, and 5 of the consent agenda.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
11A. SHERIFF VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS FOR 1987-88
Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass made the presentation. He recommended
to the Board the implementation of the single driver vehicle for the
Orange County Sheriff's Department. The plan will save orange County
$105, 020 within the next five years. The plan will pay out and recoup the
initial investment in three years. The plan will allow the Sheriff's
Department flexibility in the use of personnel and reduce vehicle cost and
maintenance. Patrol cars would be assigned in areas throughout the
County giving visibility, deterring crime and increasing the officers
identity with the neighborhood in which he lives. If approved, the plan
would monitored closely to provide the highest productivity and cost
effectiveness in Orange county.
In response to a question from Chair Marshall, Pendergrass
explained that if 21 vehicles were purchased this year, next year the
number would be 19 and the third year 15.
Sheriff Pendergrass explained the procedure followed in changing
shifts and the time lost in maintaining the automobiles. He noted that if
the 15 vehicles and the necessary equipment for each car were purchased
this year without turning any cars in, the plan could be implemented this
year. It would be necessary to purchase 19 cars next year and 15 each the
next two years. In two years an escrow amount would be available from the
ABC fund that may be used to purchase two cars.
The Board members endorsed the recommendation indicating the
County would have better coverage and visibility, manpower costs would be
saved, the moral of the officers would be increased and in the long run
the plan would save maoney. After further discussion, it was decided that
the program should be phased in over a period of time.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the concept of single driver vehicles.
County Manager Kenneth Thompson noted that in the short run the
recommendation would cause problems because the high mileage cars would be
kept one more year causing additional maintenance and workload at the
garage. However, in the long run the plan would save money.
Sheriff Pendergrass pointed out that with single driver cars the
maintenance cost will be lower.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
It was the consensus of the Board to authorize the purchase of 15
new vehicles and to delay the determination of whether or not the old
vehicles will be sold at auction until after the budget is approved.
11A. ANNEXATION - HILLSBOROUGH
Mayor of Hillsborough Frank Sheffield explained that Hillsborough
is seeking legislation on this annexation because of the way the law is
written for towns of less than 5, 000 in population. Sixty percent of the
area to be annexed must be in 5 acre lots or more. The reason for the
annexation is to bring into Hillsborough all those fully developed areas.
Phase I annexation is to broaden the tax base for Hillsborough. Phase II
would bring into Hillsborough those fully developed areas because people
in those areas have requested to be annexed to the Town. People in the
extraterritorial areas are now paying a higher water rate than those
people located within the city limits of Hillsborough. The Town would
like to annex those areas listed in Phase I this year because they can
provide the services to that area. Next year Phase II would be annexed. A
public hearing was held with a minimum of opposition voiced. He asked
that the Board of Commissioners support the proposal. The intention of
the annexation is to provide a full range of municipal services to an area
that is urbanized.
Mayor Sheffield in response to a concern expressed by Chair
Marshall explained that in reference to the rural fire department that the
Town would do whatever is required as outlined in the General Statutes. He
explained that the majority of Hillsborough water and sewer customers live
outside the city boundaries and that in his opinion the Town has been
dependent upon these revenues to supplement the Town's revenues.
Commissioner Willhoit indicated that because the annexation will
not benefit the County that the stand of the Board of Commissioners should
be not to oppose the annexation.
Chair Marshall pointed out that the policy of the State of North
Carolina is that those areas which are at municipal density should be
municipal and the County's function is to support that policy if the Town
can provide the services that are necessary.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
pis
Carey to approve an endorsement that the Board of Commissioners has�i
objections to the Hillsborough annexation plans as proposed by Mayor
Sheffield.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
1. POPULATIONLEMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES FOR THE DURHAM, CHAPEL HILL.
CARRBORO (DCHC) THOROUGHFARE PLANNING AREA
The presentation was made by Planner Gene Bell. The report was
prepared for the DCHC area by the planning and/or transportation staffs of
the respective jurisdictions. It provided population/employment estimates
for the years 1985, 2000 and 2010. NCDOT has asked that the planning
boards and governing boards of the various DCHC jurisdictions review the
estimates prior to their being used as input to a computer deficiency
analysis model.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the report as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
2 . WORKSHOP - TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Planning Director Marvin Collins noted that the Board expressed an
interest in the concept of development rights and its application in the
County from the standpoint of agricultural preservation and protection of
environmentally sensitive areas and perhaps historic preservation. There
has also been an interest in combining real estate transfer tax or impact
fees for the purpose of protecting the Rural Buffer area.
He explained that representatives from other jurisdictions who
have had first hand experience dealing with transferable development
rights would be invited to attend and make presentations. After the
workshop, legislation could be requested which would authorize the County
to proceed with implementation.
Chair Marshall noted that because enabling legislation had to be
in Raleigh by April 15, this legislation could not be developed in time to
be effective this year.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve a Planning Board workshop on transfer of development
rights to be held in late April or early May.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
3 . J & J PROPERTIES - PRELIMINARY
Planner Greg Szymik presented for approval the preliminary plan
for the J & J Properties which is located on an existing private road off
Pleasant Green Road in Eno Township. One 5.5 acre lot is proposed out of
a 17.5 acre tract. The property is zoned R-1 and is located in the Rural
Residential area designated in the Land use Plan. The Planning Board
recommended approval with three conditions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the Preliminary Plat with three conditions as stated
below:
1. Indicate tax map, block and lot number on the plan.
2 . Indicate the control corner.
3 . Indicate the acreage of the lot so as to include the area
within the right-of-way.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
4 . DATHENE TERRACE - PRELIMINARY
r
Greg Szymik indicated the property is located in the Town of
Hillsborough on Dathene Drive. Three lots are proposed out of a 1. 24
acre tract. The property is zoned R-10 by the Hillsborough Zoning
Ordinance. He stated that the tract is severely limited by a branch that
runs through the middle of the tract and by poor soil conditions. The
site has poor infiltration and absorption conditions. The Stormwater
Management Plan has been denied by the Orange County Erosion Control
Officer. The Planning Board recommended denial.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to deny the Preliminary Plan for Dathene Terrace
because a satisfactory Stormwater Management Plan, as required by the
Subdivision Regulations, was not developed and approved.
After further discussion and input from Fritz Brunson,
representing the developer, Commissioner Willhoit withdrew his motion and
Commissioner Carey withdrew his second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to refer this Preliminary Plan back to the Planning
Board for further consideration.
NO VOTE WAS TAKEN.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to deny the Preliminary Plan as recommended by the
Planning Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
5. ESODERRICK SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY PLAN
Greg Szymik presented for approval the Preliminary Plan for
Esoderrick Subdivision located in Cedar Grove Township on the northeast
side of Quiet Acres Drive. Two lots are proposed out of 10. 49 acres. The
Land Use Plan designates this area as Rural Residential. The Planning
Board recommended approval.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the Preliminary Plat.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
6. ELM GROVE - PRELIMINARY
Greg Szymik presented for approval the Preliminary Plan for Elm
Grove. The property is located in Chapel Hill Township on the north side
of New Hope Church Road (SR 1723) . Five lots are proposed out of 10. 53
acres. An Orange County "class B" private road will be constructed and
will provide access to all subdivision lots. The property is zoned RB
(Rural Buffer) and the Land Use Plan designation is RB. The Planning
Board recommended approval with three conditions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by
Commissioner Carey to approve the Preliminary Plat with three conditions
as stated below:
1. Provide a notation on the plat restricting access of lots
1 and 5 to the private road;
2 . Indicate the property owner at the western boundary line;
and
3 . Payment in lieu of dedication ($693) to Orange County.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
7 . REZONING REQUEST - W.E. & RUBY S BLACKWOOD (Z-1-87)
Marvin Collins presented for approval a proposed amendment to
the Zoning Atlas. This request was presented at the Public Hearing hel�c
on February 23, 1987. The property is located on the north side of NC 54
opposite the intersection of White Cross Road (SR 1952) and consists of 2
acres. The present zoning is AR. The requested zoning is to LC-1. The
Planning Board recommended approval. The Planning Department would
enforce the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, limiting traffic
generation to acceptable levels by-way-of restrictions on building size
and/or use.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the rezoning request with the condition that the
operator of the business cooperate with the Orange Grove Volunteer Fire
Company in pre-planning how a fire would be handled on the premises and
in sharing with the Department the nature and location of any hazardous
materials.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
8 . PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - ARTICLE 11.7
NONCONFORMING LOTS
Marvin Collins made the presentation. Article 11.7 of the
Zoning Ordinance requires that. nonconforming lots of record, in the same
ownership and with continuous frontage, be combined to create conforming
lots. Approval of the amendment would allow the construction of single-
family detached dwellings and customary accessory structures on
nonconforming lots of record. The amendment would apply in all zoned
townships. The Planning Board recommended approval.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to approve the proposed amendment as follows:
11.7 Nonconforming Lots
11. 7. 1 Use of Nonconforming Lots for One-Family Detached
Dwellings
A one-family detached dwelling and customary accessory
structures may be erected, occupied and used on a
separate nonconforming lot of record in accord with
other requirements applying in the zoning district.
11.7. 2 Rules Concerning Combination of Contiguous
Nonconforming Lots in Same Ownership and With
Continuous Frontage: Exception
(This article would be deleted in its entirety)
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - ARTICLE 7 . 20 PD-MHP MOBILE
HOME PARK DISTRICT
Marvin Collins made the presentation. A public hearing was
held on proposed amendments to Article 7 .20 on February 23 , 1987 . The
proposed revisions apply only to new mobile home parks. The amendments
would allow more flexibility in the design of mobile home parks while
addressing public health and safety concerns. The Planning Board
recommended approval. The amendments to Article 7. 20 include the
following amendments. The entire text is an attachment to these minutes
as pages qUF_- 9LY
(1) The mobile home space requirement is reduced from 10,000
to 5, 000 square feet. The reduced standard is based on
the model ordinance of the N.C. Manufactured Housing
Association.
Zoning district lot size requirements are employed to
control density rather than enforcing a minimum standard
of 10, 000 square feet. Further density control would be
determined by method of sewage disposal and water supply,
and Health Department standards applicable to each.
(Article 7 .20. 4 J. )
(2) Requirements for patios and decks have been deleted.
Mobile home entrances vary by type of unit. Each time a
mobile home is replaced, patios and decks would have to be
shifted. (Article 7 . 20.4B)
(3) Specific setback distances from mobile home space
boundaries have been deleted. Instead, spacing
requirements between units have been used to allow
owner/operators more flexibility in placement of units on
lots. The minimum spacing required between individual
units is 20 feet. A 22-foot set-back requirement is
mandated between a mobile home and the street on which the
space fronts. (Art. 7. 20.4C)
(4) Mobile homes are required to provide solid foundation
enclosure or skirting within 90 days of placement on a
space. The type of skirting must be uniform throughout
the park. (Article 7 . 20. 4D)
(5) Access to entrances must be provided in compliance with
the N.C. State Building Code. (Article 7 . 20. 4D)
(6) Streets must be at least 18 feet in width and located in
at least a 40 foot right-of-way. Streets must be hard
surfaced, and cul-de-sacs must not exceed 800 feet in
length. (Article 7. 20. 4E)
(7) Traffic control signs must be placed in appropriate
locations in the park, and an approved unit numbering
system for the park provided to emergency services
personnel. Mobile homes must have appropriate numbers
located thereon and in conformance with the approved
numbering system. (article 7. 20.4F)
(8) Grounds and buildings must be maintained free of noxious
weeds, abandoned appliances, automobiles and other similar
nuisances. (article 7. 20.4G)
(9) Recreation areas are to be provided in accordance with the
Subdivision Regulations and applicable provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance. (article 7. 20.4H)
(10) Landscaping and screening is limited to a 100 foot buffer
requirement and screening around trash containers
(dumpsters) . (Article 7 .20.4I)
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Chair
Marshall to approve the proposed amendments to Article 7.20 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Discussion ensued on the requirement in the Ordinance that
skirting must be uniform throughout the park.
Collins noted that this provision provides some uniformity of
design in one aspect of the park and was suggested by the mobile home
park owners.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
10. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
(The complete narrative is attached to these minutes on pages Y40 . )
Planner Greg Szymik presented for approval proposed amendments
to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. On August 25, 1986, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency published final rules revisicy
National Flood Insurance Program criteria. The criteria became effective
October 1, 1986 and require, as a condition of continued validity, that
communities revise their floodplain management regulations to make them
consistent with this criteria within six months of the effective date.
The proposed revisions provide for changes in the definition of mobile
homes and start of construction, flood proofing of mechanical and utility
equipment, the use of openings in enclosures beneath a structure's lowest
floor, the use of available flood data, and certification of floor
elevations. The Planning Board recommended approval.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendments to the Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance as presented and recommended by the Planning Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
11. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT - SECTION IV-B-8
LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS (The complete narrative is
attached to these minutes on pages ?6,5 . )
Marvin Collins presented for approval proposed amendments to
Section IV-B-8 of the Subdivision Regulations which contains standards
for the installation of plant materials in building setback areas and on
parcels designated for recreation/open space use. A public hearing was
held on these revisions on February 23, 1987. The Planning Board
recommended approval of the proposed amendments subject to a text change
(Section IV-B-8-c-1) as recommended by the County Attorney.
Motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendments as recommended by the
Planning Board and the wording for Section IV-B-8-c-1 as provided by the
County Attorney in Attachment 1.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
12 . PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION POLICY - ORANGE COUNTY
Marvin Collins presented for information purposes a draft water
and sewer policy for Orange County.
A desire was expressed by the Board to adopt a water and sewer
policy and the funding sources that would be necessary.
Geoffrey Gledhill suggested that any water and sewer policy be
an amendment to the policy made on September 13 , 1984 in connection with
the Efland Sewer Line extension.
13 . SUBMISSION OF SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TARGET AREA SELECTION
Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes requested
authorization to submit a Small. Cities Community Development Block Grant
application for 1987. The maximum amount an applicant can request is
$600, 000. Two public hearings must be held and in order for the County
to apply, all 1982 and 1983 grants must be completed and all funds
expended by May 12, 1987.
Fikes gave an update on the two projects and the items that need to
be completed before the May 12 deadline.
Chair Marshall stressed the importance of meeting the requirements
in order to submit the grant application. Fikes assured her that
everything would be completed in time to make application.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to authorize the submission of a Small Cities CDBG application
to NRCD for the Rencher Street Area, and to adopt the following
resolution authorizing the filing of the CDBG application:
Resolution of the Orange County Board of Commissioners authorizing the
filing of Community Development Block Grant application.
It is hereby resolved:
That the Orange County Board of Commissioners authorize the filing of
Orange County' s Fiscal Year 1987 Community Development Block Grant
Application, including all understandings and assurances contained within
the application.
That an application will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development on or before May 19, 1987.
The amount requested is $600, 000.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
14 . REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX - PUBLIC HEARING DATE
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Hartwell to set a public hearing for April 6 to receive
comments on the real estate transfer tax.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
15. SENATE BILL 2 RESOLUTION
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the following resolution and authorize
the Chair to sign:
WHEREAS, Orange County is eligible to receive $242, 450 in Senate Bill 2
funds over a two year period for sewer projects; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners committed to construct
a sewer collection system in the Efland-Cheeks area of the County by a
resolution adopted on November 20, 1984 ; and
WHEREAS, it has been the intent of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners to finance a portion of this sewer collection system with
Senate Bill 2 sewer funds since these funds became available; and
WHEREAS, it was the intent of the Orange County Board of Commissioners to
adopt a resolution allocating Senate Bill 2 funds to this project by
December 31, 1986 but was not able to do so due to the lack of bids
pertaining to the project; and
WHEREAS, an amended project ordinance for this sewer collection system
was adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on February 2,
1987 appropriating $203,850 in Senate Bill 2 funds for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that in the interests of the health of the citizens and for
the good of the environment of the County, the Board does hereby formally
allocate Senate Bill 2 sewer funds in the amount of $203 , 850 to the
Efland Sewer Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby requests that the State of North Carolina encumber $203, 850 of
Senate Bill 2 sewer funds for the use of Orange County, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that
the Board understands that Senate Bill 2 funds must be matched equally
with local funds for the project indicated.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1987.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
H. APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments were made by the Board:
ANIMAL CONTROL TASK FORCE
Anne Gross
Riley Wilson
Sim Efland
Dean Deter
Pat Sanford
R. D. Smith
Lt. Ben Callahan
Dr. E. W. Van Stee
Donald Ingraham
Kenneth Maynard
Harvey Carnes
Willard Ward
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
Carl Walters
Frances L. Shetley
Robert Nutter
Larry Rogers
CARRBORO PLANNING BOARD
Toy Cheek (one year term)
AMENDMENT TO ITEM FI - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MASTER RECREATION AND PARK
PLAN
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell that the foregoing approval be contingent upon the approval of a
budget amendment which will provide sufficient funding to cover the
contract.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to go into executive session to discuss a property matter.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to go back into regular session.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit that the Board decline the offer made by the Lake Orange, Inc.
and authorize the Chair to sign a letter refusing the offer.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held
on April 7, 1987, 7: 30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Courthouse,
Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Shirley E. Marshall, Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Orange County is eligible to receive $242,450 in Senate Bill 2
funds over a two year period for sewer projects; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners committed to construct a
sewer collection system in the Efland-Cheeks area of the County by
a resolution adopted on November 20, 1984; and
WHEREAS, it has been the intent of the Orange County Board of Commissioners
to finance a portion of this sewer collection system with Senate - --
Bill 2 sewer funds since these funds became available; and
WHEREAS, it was the intent of the Orange County Board of Commissioners to
adopt a resolution allocating Senate Bill 2' funds to this project
by December 31, 1986 but was not able to do so due to the lack of
bids pertaining to the project; and
WHEREAS_, an amended project ordinance for this sewer collection system was
adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on February 2, 1987
appropriating $203,850 in Senate Bill 2 funds for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that in the interests of the health of the citizens
and for the good of the environment of the County, the Board does
hereby formally allocate- Senate Bill 2 sewer funds in the amount of
$203,850 to the Efland Sewer Project; + and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby requests that the State of North Carolina encumber $203,850
of Senate Bill 2 sewer funds for the use of Orange County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that the Board understands that Senate Bill 2 funds must be matched
equally with local funds for the project indicated.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1987.
Shirley E. M shall, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Beverly Blyth , Clerk
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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The Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Carolina, met in regular session in the District Courtroom
of the Old Chapel Hill Post Office in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina, the regular place of meeting, at 7: 30 P.M. on March 24,
1987.
Present: Vice Chair Moses Carey, presiding, and
Commissioners Halkiotis, Hartwell and Willhoit.
Absent: Chair Shirley Marshall.
The Chairman announced that this was the hour and day
fixed by the Board of Commissioners for the public hearing upon
the order entitled: "ORDER AUTHORIZING $200,000 SANITARY SEWER
BONDS" and that the Board of Commissioners would immediately hear
anyone who might wish to be heard on the question of the validity
of said order or the advisability of issuing said bonds.
No one appeared, either in person or by attorney, to be
heard on the question of the validity of said order or the
advisability of issuing said bonds except Barbara Paige, residing
at Hillsborough, who appeared in person and asked when will the
bonds be repaid? The Orange County Manager explained that the
bonds will be repaid principally from revenues collected from the
operation of the Efland Sewer System. The foregoing statement
was duly considered by the Board of Commissioners. The Clerk to
the Board of Commissioners then announced that no written
statement relating to said question had been received.
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person wishes to be heard, either orally or in writing.
If the contrary is true, one or more of the following
clauses may be added after the last sentence on the
preceding page:
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who appeared in
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except Esq. , who
stated that he represented
residing at
who wished to
state
except a statement signed by per-
sons, which statement was read and ordered
spread upon the minutes, and is as
follows: (If any written statement is
filed it should be inserted in full in the
minutes at this point, including names of
signers, if such insertion is
practicable) .
All of the foregoing statements were duly considered by
the Board of Commissioners.
[In any event, remove this page from the proceedings prior
to their certification. ]
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Thereupon, upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit
seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis and carried, the order
introduced and passed on first reading on February 2 , 1987
entitled: "ORDER AUTHORIZING $200, 000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS" was
read a second time and placed upon its final passage. The vote
upon the final passage of said order was:
Ayes: Commissioners Carey, Halkiotis, Hartwell
and Willhoit
Noes: None
The Chairman then announced that the order entitled:
"ORDER AUTHORIZING $200, 000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS" had been
adopted.
The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners was thereupon
directed to publish said order, together with the appended
statement as required by The Local Government Bond Act, as
amended, once in The News of Orange and The Durham Morning
Herald.
I, Beverly Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of
said Board at a-meeting held on March 24, 1987 as relates in any
way to the adoption of an order authorizing bonds of said County
and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Book No. 21 of
the minutes of said Board, beginning at page and ending at
page
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I DO HEREBY- FURTHER CERTIFY that the attached schedule
of regular meetings of said Board of Commissioners has been on
file in my office pursuant to G.S. §143-318. 12 as of a date not
less than seven days before said meeting.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of said County,
this 25thday of March 1987.
Clerk to pflii Board of Wmmissioners
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 7 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
PD-MHP PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
Revised: 1-13-87
1-19-87
7.20 PD=MHP PLANNED DEMEL.OPMENT-MOBTLZ ROM PARK DISTRICT
The following regulations and requirements apply to
PD-MHP Planned Development-Mobile Home Park Districts.
7 .20.1 PD-MHP District, Definition And Intent
PD-MHP districts may be established , in accordance with
the general procedures and requirements set forth in
Sections 7.4 through 7.9 and with intensities and in
locations in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the
Zoning Atlas, and the standards set forth herein.
The purpose of the this district is to provide for the
development of properly located and planned facilities
for mobile home parks. Adequate housing is fundamental
to the welfare of county residents; however,
conventional housing is not consistently affordable to,
nor appropriate for, all members of the general public.
Where properly regulated and located, mobile home parks
address the public need for alternative housing and
achieve a satisfactory. relationship to adjoining and
nearby property.
The district shall be located in such a manner as to be
compatible with the character of existing development of
surrounding properties, - thus insuring the continued
conservation of building values and encouraging the most
appropriate use of land in the county. Therefore, when
evaluating an application for this district, emphasis
shall be given to the location of the proposed mobile
home district, the relationship of the site and site
development plan to adjoining property► and the
development itself.
7.20.2 Aea Beauirements JDX Establishment ml District
The minimum area of any site to be developed as a mobile
home park shall be ten (10) contiguous acres and the
maximum area shall be twenty-five (25) contiguous acres,
including rights-of-way and utility easements. (See
definition of "mobile home park" in Article 22 of this
Ordinance.)
7.20.3 Permitted Principal Oses And Structures
Permitted principal uses and structures, as well as
accessory uses and structures, within the mobile home
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park district are listed below.
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1 A. Mobile homest as defined in Article 22 of this `
Ordinance.
A. Caretaker's or manager's home or office.
C. Service buildings and areas necessary to provide
washing and drying machines for domestic laundry,
sanitation, rest rooms, storage, vending machines,
and other similar services provided by the facility
for the use and convenience of the mobile home park
tenants.
D. Recreation buildings/facilities and areas
serving only the mobile home park in which they are
located.
E. Customary accessary buildings and facilities
necessary for operation of the mobile home park in
which they are located.
F. Storage buildings for individual mobile home spaces
and intended for the exclusive use of the occupants
of the mobile home space.
G. Fencedr communal storage areas provided by the
park operator for boatst campers, and other accessory
vehicles belonging to park residents.
H. Sales of mobile homes to be located within the
district are permitted only for mobile homes which
are already located on approved and established
mobile home spaces.
7.20.4 Development Standards f,_QZ Mobilg Home Parks
It is the intent of these standards to provide for mobile
home _ parks which are aesthetically pleasing and provide
an overall healthy environment for the residents of such
parks. The design of mobile home parks shall respect the
physical qualities of the land, including areas of steep
topography, floodplains, and unique natural areas, and
the preservation of existing wooded areas to serve
recreation, open space, and scenic purposes. Mobile home
park designs shall clearly reflect the needs of intended
park residents and shall provide services and facilities
accordingly.
A. Mobile Rome Space Requirements
1. A mobile home park shall be divided into mobile
home spaces, with each mobile home space having
an area of at least five thousand (5,000) square
feet and a minimum width of at least fifty (50)
feet; provided, howeverf that the Orange County
Health Department may increase the minimum area
requirement for the park and/or individual spaces
where necessary to be consistent with groundwater
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resources and/or the limitations of sewage
disposal systems. In any event, the mobile home -0-1
space shall be of sufficient size to meet '"'
separation requirements based on the anticipated
size and character of the mobile home and any
additions or accessory buildings to be placed on
the space.
2. The location of mobile home spaces on the
ground shall be approximately the same as those
shown on approved plans.
3. Only one (1) mobile home and its customary
accessory buildings may be erected on any mobile
home space at one time.
B. EDbj a Home stand Rpauir-em-entn
Each mobile home must be placed on a permanent stand
which meets the specifications listed below.
I. The location of each mobile home stand must
be at an elevationt distance and angle in
relation to the adjacent access drive or street
such that placement and removal of the mobile
home is practical by means of customary moving
equipment.
2. The surface of each mobile home stand and the
area around it shall be graded where necessary to -
provide proper drainage and prevent the
accumulation of water.
3. Each mobile home stand shall have a solid
base surface consisting of at least three (3)
inches of compacted fill dirt, crusher run or
Chapel Hill gravel► or paved slab, and it shall
comply with those standards specified in the
mate S2f North Carol_i na Regulations f U Mohi l,' l e
Homes Aad Modular a ___u_s_ina. Prior to installation
of the base surface, all top soil shall be
removed from the _ area to be occupied by the
mobile home stand.
C. 59m ation ReaLirements
The following separation requirements shall pertain
to every mobile home, single or double-wide, within a
mobile home park.
1. Each mobile home shall be located at
least twenty (20) feet from another mobile home
and/or building within the mobile home park,
except small storage buildings located on the
same mobile home space and intended for use by
the occupants of that space.
All attached structures► including storage
buildings, carports and covered porches, but
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excluding open decks and porches, will be
considered part of a mobile home for purposes of
1 v determining separation requirements.
2. Each mobile home shall be located at
least twenty-two (22) feet from the right-of-way
line of an access drive or street providing
access to the space on which the mobile home is
located.
3. A detached structure located on an individual
mobile home space and intended for the use of the
occupants of the space shall be located at least
five (5) feet from any mobile home or other
building.
D. ?na all-ati on DI individual Mobile Homes
1. Each mobile home shall be set up and
installed in accordance with standards specified
in the Sate Af North Carolina Resula�ti ,n_, Lgr,
Mobile Homes Aad Modular Housing.
2. The owner/operator of a mobile home park
shall designate a uniform type of solid
foundation enclosure or skirting fully enclosing
the crawl space beneath each mobile home in the
mobile home park. Foundation enclosures or
skirting must be installed in accordance with
applicable standards of the North Carolina State
Buildina Code and, in any event, within ninety
(90) days of placement of a mobile home on a
mobile home space.
3. Access shall be provided to all
entrances of a mobile home by-way-of steps
(including handrails) installed in accordance
with the standards of the Forth Carolina State
Bui_ld�inq 5Dd&. where the residents of a mobile
home choose to install decks adjacent to
entrances, the mobile home will be required to
have steps and handrails which meet the standards
of the North Carolina State Bu, 1 din Code until
the decks are completed.
E.Vehi_cular Accesn
1. Each mobile home space shall abut upon an
improved access drive or street which shall have
unobstructed access to a public thoroughfare.
2. No mobile home space shall have direct vehicular
access to a street or thoroughfare other than
those located within the mobile home park.
3. The street layout within the mobile home park
should be appropriately related to the
topography, locations of abutting land uses,
drainage patterns, street function and t
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natural features of the site. The Of streets should minimize over-allnlengthyoof 961
streets and provide for the safe, continuous flow
of traffic within the mobile home park.
4• All streets within a mobile home park shall
be located within a forty (40) foot right-of-way,
and the travelway for all streets shall be
least eighteen (I8) at
feet in width and must
satisfy the drainage
Orange County's Erar specified in
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constructed with paved, all-weather surfaces
consisting of four (4) inches of base material
(crusher run) and one and one-half (1-1/2) inches
Of I-2 asphalt or tar
treatment consisting a minimum nof gravel
treatment
of base material (crusher run) covered with
alternating layers of tar and pea-size gravel.
5. Every street within a mobile home park shall
have a maintained six (6) foot wide shoulder
running parallel and adjacent to each side of the
paved street surface.s, The shoulder section may
low-growing vegetative ground cover or grass rights-of-way. y
6• Cul-de-sacs or deadend streets are permitted
within mobile home parks; rovided, how , the
maximum length of a cul-de- sacs shallebereight
hundred (800) feet. Cul-de-sacs shall have a
paved turnaround radius of forty-five (45) feet
with a right-of-way radius
feet. of fifty-five (55)
7• Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect
as nearly as possible at right angles, and no
street intersection shall
street at an angle less than sixtyintersect
(60) degrees.
turning radius at street intersections shall
not be less than thirty (30) feet.
intersections are to be avoided, but Owhere
permittedr they shall be separated by a minimum
distance of two hundred (200) feet between street
center lines.
Where streets servin
intersect with a g a mobile home park
State-maintained street, the
intersection design shall
standards of the North Carolina fDepartment the
Transportation specified in �ubc ;v; sou
1'I.tIIl,ID1lIl1 LQILS � ZLA d r d a,
8• Each mobile home space shall have
Off-street parking facilities
vehicles. Each parking space must obe atwoleast
nine (9) feet in width and eighteen (18) feet in
depth and must be located entirely on the mobile
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home space. Required off-street parking spaces
;1 must be surfaced with at least four (4) inches of
compacted crushed stone or an allweather paved
surface.
F. Jdent i f,,•a i nn &fans/Stif t PP, Num1___e r i,=
To prevent distractions to passing motorists and
adjacent property owners, yet permit ease of
identification and access for . emergency services
personnel► identification, directional and street
signs within mobile home parks are regulated as
follows:
1. There shall be no more than one (1)
double-faced sign per park -entrance announcing
the name of the mobile home park. Such signs
shall be limited to sixteen (16) square feet in
area and the top of such signs shall be no higher
than ten (10) feet above ground level. In
addition to the name of the mobile home park►
such signs shall identify the name of the park
owner/manager and his or her phone number.
All such signs shall be located on private
property and shall be erected so that no part of
said signs intrudes into the sight preservation
triangle required by Article 9.2 of this
Ordinance. Such signs may be illuminated,
provided that indirect, nonflashing lighting is
used, and provided that each sign is constructed
in a manner so as to prevent a direct view of the
light source from any public or private street
right-of-way or adjoining residential property.
2. Traffic control signs (stop, yield, speed
limitr children playing signs) meeting the
standards of the Uniform T a fi Q on of klAnD.1
shall be placed throughout the mobile home park
where necessary. Cut-de-sacs shall have deadend
street signs erected at the entrance to such
streets.
3. All streets shall be identified by names
approved by the Orange County Planning
Department. Street signs shall be constructed to
Orange County standards and must be installed
outside the right-of-way at all intersections.
The approved streets and names shall be used to
assign mobile home space identification numbers.
4. Each applicant must submit to the
Planning Department a mobile home ;pace
numbering/location system for the park based on
the equal interval house numbering system
employed by Orange County. Upon approval of the
mobile home park, the applicant must submit an
approved copy of the space numbering/location
system to the emergency services/fire protection
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5. Each mobile home space shall have a permanent
site number sign. The number shall composed of
reflective materials or contrasting colorsr shall
be at least six (6) inches or greater in -height,
and shall be affixed to the mobile home at a
point six (6) feet or more above ground level.
The number shall be affixed to the mobile home
when the unit is placed on the space and shall
match that number assigned to the space on the
approved space numbering/location system plan.
G. Ground., pjld Builds!nU
1. The grounds of a mobile home park
shall be maintained free of litter, debris and
trash, including but not - limited to abandoned
appliances, automobiles, building materials or
similar materials.
2. Grounds► buildings and storage areas
within the mobile home park shall be maintained
to prevent the growth of ragweed, poison ivy,
Poison oak and other noxious weeds.
3. Each mobile home park shall be provided
with a clustered mail delivery system which is in
compliance with the appropriate postal service
guidelines. Consultation must be made with the
appropriate agency for provision of this system.
Access to the mail delivery facility must be so
designed to allow three to four cars to stop at
the mail delivery facility without conflict from
passing vehicles.
4. All garbage and refuse for individual
mobile homes in each park shall be stored in
suitable waterproof and rodentproof receptacles
which shall be kept covered with tightly fitting -
lids. A central collection system must be
provided within the park either through a private
collection system for individual mobile homes or
through the use of bulk containers (dumpsters) .
Where the latter are used, there must be at least
one (1) four (4) cubic yard bulk container for
each sixteen (16) mobile homes which shall be
emptied weekly. For mobile home parks with less
than sixteen (16) homes, one (1) container is
required. Bulk containers shall be front-loading
wherever practicable. A side-loading container
may be ' allowed where the provision of a
front-loading container is not feasible and the
property is accessible to a regular route of a
side-loading refuse collection vehicle.
Where bulk containers are provided, a six (6)
inch reinforced concrete pad shall be provided to
set the set container and also support the front
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� •��, The pad shall be ten (10) feet in width and
twenty (20) feet in length with at least ten (10)
feet of the pad accessible for the truck to drive
onto in front of the dumpster container for
front-loading pickup. If side-loading containers
are used► the pad may be twelve (12) feet in
width and eight (8) feet deep with no projection
for the truck wheels.
5. Each applicant shall submit to the
Orange County Planning Department tenancy rules
and regulations governing the operation of the
mobile home park.
,. Erosion And Stormwater Sony trol Reguirements
In order to control erosion► all disturbed land areas
shall be protected by a vegetative ground cover as
defined in the Orange County Erosion And
Sedimentation Control Ordinance. The mobile home
park must be designed and graded in such a manner as
to provide for the adequate runoff of stormwater.
Storm drains must be provided with sufficient inlets
located at points of surface water accumulation to
adequately intersect surface flow. All other
requirements of the , AU Erosion AI& sedimentation
Control ordinance shall also be applicable.
Protected water supply watershed standards may also
be applicable.
i'.. Recreation Areas. rand racilities
Adequate and suitable recreation areas shall be
provided to meet the anticipated needs of the
residents of the mobile home park. The characterr
shape and location of recreational space shall be
suitable for active recreational purposes, taking
into account topographyr convenient access by
residents, drainage, size and proposed improvements.
Recreation areas and facilities shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of Articles 5 and 6.12
of this Ordinance► and Section IV-B-7-b of the Orange
County Subdivision Regulations.
J . LandscapinoAnd Screening
In order to eliminate visual distractions to passing
motorists, reduce levels of noise, dust and glare,
preserve the character of existing neighborhoods,
mobile home parks shall be screened on all sides of
the mobile home park from adjacent highways and from
existing, adjoininge conventional residential
developments or existing mobile home parks.
Consideration shall be given to topography,
vegetationr site design and land uses in the
evaluation of the extent of required screening.
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of the zoning district. The disturbance of land
within the one hundred (100) foot buffer is
prohibited. Existing vegetation within the one
hundred (100) foot buffer must be retained.
Additional plantings may be required upon site
inspection to satisfy Class "A" screening
requirements along the perimeter of the site. (See
Article 12 of this Ordinance. ) If there is no
existing vegetation, planting will be required within
the one hundred (100) foot buffer to satisfy Class
"A" screening requirements.
In addition to the requirements above► mobile home
spaces must be set back from a public street
right-of-way a distance which is consistent with the
front yard setback requirement of the zoning district
in which the mobile park is located. The disturbance
of land and existing vegetation within the setback
area is prohibited. Likewise► plantings may be
required where no vegetation exists or is of such a
sparse nature that an on-site inspection indicates
the need for additional plantings. Where requiredt
plantings must meet the standards for a Class "A"
screen.
If bulk refuse containers (dumpsters) are provided in
the nobile home park, such containers must be
screened through the installation of a six (6) foot
high stockade fence so as to provide a continuous
screening barrier. In lieu of a stockade fencer a
six (6) foot high evergreen hedge or shrub may be
provided to provide the required screen. A hedge of
at least three (3) feet in height may be installed
initially. provided it will reach six (6) feet within
a two-year period. (See Article 12 of this Ordinance
for plantings requirements. )
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Utilities
In every mobile home park, all utility installations
shall comply with applicable building and health
codes of Orange County and the State of north
Carolinar and the requirements of the North Carolina
utilities Commission.
1. An adequate, safe and potable water supply
shall be provided for the mobile home park. The
source of the water supply shall either be
through a municipal or public water system with
the mobile home park connecting to the water
system, or when such system is not available, the
mobile home park must be serviced by a supply
approved by the North Carolina Department of
Human Resources or the Orange County Health
Department as required by law.
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96N 2. An adequate and safe 'sewage disposal system
shall be provided in the mobile home park.
L,31 Collection systems, sewage treatment facilities
or individual septic tank systems shall be
approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management or the Orange County
Health Department as required by law.
3. Street lighting shall be provided
throughout the mobile home park with street
lights located at each street intersection.
Where the distance between street intersections
exceeds five hundred (500) feetr additional
street lights may be required.
4. All utility systems shall be located
underground► and easements necessary for water,
sewer, gas, electrical, cable TV, stormwater and
other utility systems shall be shown on the
. mobile home park plans.
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96o
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO
NATIONAL FJOCO INSURANCE PROGRAM:
FLOOD°LAIN N;ANAtG'EMIENTnC:�ITERTA t�RI.t^.[H BECUriE
EPFiCTTV:. C)N1 OC`T+OI3EFi 1 � 1 �liE►
For §60.3 (c) , (d ) , and (e ) communities:
f (c) i .e . , FIA Adm1_nlstra4.or has provleed a notice• of fllnal
flood eleva-�,ions for one o,, more special floorl 3iazzrd areas ors
the community 's FIRM and, if appropriate, has devign --:Lec3 other
special flood hazard areas wit'iollt f"006 e e`."at ons on tYie
community 's F'IFi1 , but has not "'3dent.i�..;r_cd a rE`�,'u-t atory f l oGCjlCc�i
Or roast%:i hmgh ha% ._rd area] ;
_,.. C (d) i .e. , FTA Adm;ni strator has prC�"Idev a r,o .ice of
final base flood elevations wit'tJln Zones ;-_nd/or I•E on
the comL1nunrty 's F-T_IMI , if a3 )p!-0,j iiv c, hc � r
,� and cic:s F.,r-,,e� .+
zones , AH zones, A9' zones , aric A %ones can t:,e €:ommi.ni.yts
F,TRYY, and has , pro yr=red da-L from 14?;: i:ii `.`fie C^omr..i aril ty
nesi gnate its regulatory f�00011 its'
FIA Administrator h -n prov'.t'°cZ a not"Lce of final
base flood e°lew<,tions within Zones J.!. _: 0 �Lnd/ate 1.E or, t -,e
commun-'t- ' s I'IRr and, if a��propriate, '.:acs ue yF;natc_dj :s.?' s-ones,
AO zones , A 99 zones , and :, :odes on t` e7 and
has idenl't.�'ied on the c.c,%st a1 hazard
eas by designating, Zones
T tUfSCtUreC? Home F{E'ViSiOI'.s . The final wt:le L't� c1e :{ -ni r'C n t
,� - i•� r:: t"j�t '7��T
�^ev�.s�ons ;;o ;. .-. c_ _te.�.�r,. �, �� i�pt.
(prev-, ously mob=le home-, ) . 1 ;t'O'.2I'' Cc►niniurLt tz �E-2'T3 1 - };E
placemen , o.'' I manu`'actured homes" in sr�ecic.l ! 1r,:�:I ► .z.ard
areas , make the following changec ` _
(a) De`'i^;tion Or /'manufaCtUT'C:C; 170Trie_" You Sh+:rr:I 'r£'3: Zane• �.
defin'z:1on o" "T^obile homt:" �.n your c rclinarAc:e e
de_` fn ti on Of 11manufactured IC)Trli-' IT-- �jQ.i Of' taw- s ;T"tAl
;.�4 t
rule. Note that the defy .. �c,n o� :��.�,..fac�..u:�E-�: ?�._•r:�
roc odes nark tra_le: _. , i; . c.
si.m''.lar ve icles placed on a .e fc•n ^^ca-::.vr y"a, rv�
consecutive da;•s . YOU' do T-ac>:: '.ZL tter
Provision in your de`.'inJ.tion is you c_ar, deL:.r.strate that
there is a rtii`E or Zo^cil law or reE.Lr.1ation blh c,• -j would
preclude permanent pyace;;tentyy of thens e ve:,icic::. on a site
o». a 1'+'', Y p, ^ e rO ,:. .:1G.n 160 �1G�T:
a i,r a.l_:,v r L a L e n l+ l+ e s U t+t .
(b) Definition of '"manuf Ca.cturea norie ray-k or fiubd"I l_sforn.`.
' ou should delete de"in: tor.:: o`' 11ome
park or mob'l-le home subcIlIvAsion"" ic. _n O'X'1s`,-
ing mobile }tome park or mc).Dll e hollit?
home park or mobile home nnc 1'ncw
home Dark or mobile home subcliv; -,1On. " Yoii -hou''d add the
de."Inition or I'manufaCtUre hone park or stubd:!v1s_OZ1 -n.
the final rule to your ordinance.
96P
.
(c) Requirements on placement of' manufactured homes. RFIp
criteria no longer allow you to grandfather existing
"mobile home parks . To make this change, replace your
current ordinance provisions on placement of mobile homes
in mobile home parks or subdivision and can individually
owned lots with the following or its equivalent:
All manufactured homes to' be placed or substantially
improved within Zones A'-30, AH, and AE . shall be
elevated on a permanent foundation such that the
lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above
the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to
an adequately anchored foundation system -in accordance
with the provisions of (cite the manufactured horse
anchoring provisions of your ordinance) .
(d) Removal of prohibition on the placement -of manufactured
homes in floodways. If floodways have been des=,g hated in
your community, there will be a provision in your ordin-
ance that prohibits the placement of manufactured homes in
those floodways . You may delete this prov4'sion at your
option. Manufactured homes to be placed in floodways
would have to meet the same standards as conventional
housing and other development (e.g . their placement would
be prohibited unless it could be demonstrated that there-
would be no increase in base flood eleva ions in the
community) .
NIR (e) Removal of the prohibition on the placement of
manufactured homes in coastal high hazard areas (zones V,
VE, and VI-30) . If V-zones have been designated in your
community, there will be a provision in your ordinance
which prohibits the placement of manufactured homes in
those V-zones. You may delete this provision from your
ordinance at your option. Manufactured IYomes to be laced
in V-zones would have to meet the same standards as 'conven-
tional housing (e.g. meet the provisions at S60.3(e) (3),
(4) , (5) and (6) of NFIP criteria) .
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3.
2. Mechanical and Utility Equipment. You must have a provision
in your ordinance that specifically requir+ss mechanical and
utility equipment to be elevated above the base flood elevation
or designed so as to prevent water from ent-er .ng or accumulat-
ing within the equipment components . [see -It 6.1.3(a) (iv)I - You
may meet this requirement by demonstrating that your current
ordinance already contains such a provision or by incorporating
the following or its equivalent into your ordinance_
Electrical, heating, 'ventilation, plumbing,
and air-conditioning equipment and other
service facilities shall be desi rued -and/or
located so as to prevent water_ fr-o:n entering
or accumulating within the er-gupornents during -
conditions of flooding.
3 . Definition of Start of Construction. The final rule modifies
the definition of "start of construction" to eliminate incon-
sistencies in treatment between pile and- calumn structures and
other types of foundations and to incorporate the 'manufactured
home" revisions . You must replace your definition, 'start of
construction," with the definition in the. final rule.
4 . Use of 0 enin s in Enclosures Below a Structure' s Lowest Floor.
The final rule adds a provision which requires that fully
enclosed 'areas below the base flood elevation be designed to
allow for the automatic entry and exit of. floodwaters to
equalize hydrostatic flood forces [see ftEO-3(c) (5)1 • You can
comply with this requirement by prohibiting the enclosure Of
areas below the base flood elevation or by incorporating the
following provision or its equivalent i.nt<> your ordinance:
For all new construction and sub!Htantial improve-
ments, fully enclosed areas below the 7.owest floor
that are subject to flooding shall be design:ed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces
on exterior walls by allowirsg fc4r the entry and
exit of floodwaters. Designs for- meeting this
requirement must either be certified by a
registered professional engineer. or architect or
must meet or exceed the followirsg minimum crit.er=a:
A minimum of two openings having a total net area of
not less than one square inch fcxr every square foot
of enclosed area subject do flooding shall be pro-
vided. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher
than one foot above grade. Openings may be equipped
with screens, louvers, or other coverings or devices
provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit
of floodwaters .
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4 .
5. Use of Available Flood Data. The final rule revises the
requirement at §60 .3(b) (4 ) that communities obtain, review, and
reasonably utilize base flood data available from any source to
regulate construction in Zone A. If your community has flood
hazard areas which are designated as 2one'A or could annex such
areas, you must revise your ordinance to include the fo?1.0wing
or its equivalent:
The (local administrator) shall obtain, review
and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation
and floodway data available from a Federal,
State, or other source, as criteria for
requiring that new .construction, substantial
improvements; or other development in 2 one. A _
(reference provisions of your ordinance which
meet 960 .3(c) (2) , (3) , (5) and (6) and (d ) (3)j .
Note that available base flood data include data submitted with
subdivision proposals and other proposed developmen't-s greater than
50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is less , including manufactured home
parks and subdivisions (see §60.3(b) (3) 1 .
6. Elevation Certification. Current NFIP criteria require that
communities obtain and maintain on file the elevation of the
lowest floor (including basement) of new and substantially
improved structures in all special flood hazard areas. The
final rule removes this requirement in Zone A except in those
instances where base flood elevation data from other sources are
utilized (e.g. , as provided for in §60. 3(b) (41 of NFIP criter-
ia] . You may modify your ordinance accordingly.. Please be
aware that substantially lower flood insurance rates are
available for individuals that construct to these other available
base flood elevations and submit elevation certificates as part
of their flood insurance applications . You must continue to
obtain lowest floor elevations in all special flood hazard
areas other than Zone A.
7. Functionally Dependent Uses - The final rule adds a special
provision regarding the issuance of variances for functionally
dependent uses. You are not required to make this change and
should do so only if your community has navigable waterways
and has encountered difficulties in applying NF31", criteria to
these uses. To make this change, add the definition of 'func-
tionally dependent use" in the final . rule to the definitions
sections of your ordinance. Also add the variance provision at
§60. 6(a) (7 ) of the final -rule to the variance vz-ov is ions in your
ordinance.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
INANCE: Subdivision Regulations 96s
.-RENCE: IV-B-8-c Landscaping Standards
IV-B-8-c-1 Required Landscaping
IV-B-8-e Recommended Standards for Installation
and Maintenance
�IN F AMENDMENT: _X_Staff_X-.Planning Board_X_BOCC_Public
Other:
�F PRIORITY RECOTiliENDATION:_x High_Middle_Low
Comment:
CTED PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 23t 1987
"OSE OF AMENDMENT: To revise Section IV-B-8-c-1 of the
Subdivision Regulations and related
sections to address concerns regarding the
number, location and cost of plants to be
installed in new subdivisions.
-CTS/ISSUES: On December It 1986, the Board of Commissioners,
acting upon a recommendation of the Planning
Board, placed a moratorium on enforcement of
Section IV-B-8-c-1 of the Subdivision
Regulations, pending further study of the
standards. Concerns had been expressed by land
owners and developers about the high cost of
complying with the regulations, particularly as
related to side and rear yard setback areas.
Clarification of application of the standards
was also desired as related to the location of
plant materials within setback areas.
TING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS: The existing provisions of
Section IV-B-8-c are as follows:
IV-B-8-c LAn� dscapj to arils
"Where a subdivision is proposed either on land
which has been previously cleared, -or trees have
been approved for removal under one or more of
the exceptions listed in Article IV-B-8-b-2
above, new trees shall be planted in accordance
with the provisions of this Article. "
The existing provisions of Section IV-B-8-c-1
are as follows:
TV-B-8-c-1 Fieo lred Landsca,�*i'
"As a requirement of subdivision approval, the
subdivider shall plant sufficient trees so that
there is at least one (1) tree for every
thirty-five (35) feet of frontage along both
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96T sides of all proposed streets in the
,, � subdivision. In addition, there shall be at
_L%5`i least one (1) tree for every one thousand
(1,000) square feet of land area designed for
required recreation or open space area, and side
and rear yard setback areas as required by this
Ordinance or the Orange County Zoning Ordinance.
Approved open play fields► building sites and
other similar recreational facilities are
exempted from landscaping -requirements.
Trees to be planted in required recreation
and/or side and rear yard areas shall be spaced
thirty-five (35) feet on center. Trees to be
planted in required buffers areas shall be
installed in accordance with the provisions of
Article IV-B-8-c-1 of this Ordinance. "
Existing provisions of Section IV-B-8-e are as
follows:
"At installation► trees should not be less than
ten (10) feet in height, and shrubs should not
be less than twenty-four (24) inches in height.
In any event, plant material required for the
purpose of this Article should be of such
initial size to reach the required height within
two (2) growing seasons after installation.
Installation and construction practices should
be utilized which preserve and replace existing
topsoil. "
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: Revised wording for Section IV-B-8-c
is as follows:
IV-B-8-c-1 L a n d SDApj= Standards
"Where a subdivision is proposed either on
unforested land or trees have been approved for
removal under one of the exceptions listed in
Section IV-B-8-b-2 above► new trees. shall be
planted in accordance with the provisions of
this Section. "
Revised wording for Section IV-B-8-c-1 is as
follows:
IV-B-8-c-1 EDZILUad Landscaping
"As a requirement of subdivision approval, the
subdivider shall plant trees along the frontage
of -both sides of all existing and proposed
streets in the subdivision. In calculating the
number of trees required per lot frontage► tree
types have been assigned a value in linear feet
based on the average mature canopy spread. The
values are forty (40) feet for large. deciduous
trees and twenty-five (25) feet for small trees.
Each lotr including approved recreation/open
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space areas, must have at least one (1) large
i tree per street frontage (value of 40 feet) . 96u
The number of trees to be planted on the i 5z;
remaining frontage (total frontage less value
for one large tree) is determined by dividing
the remaining frontage by the value(s) assigned
to tree types selected for planting by the
subdivider.
For example, the number of trees required on a
lot having a frontage of 130 feet would be
calculated as follows:
TOTAL LOT FRONTAGE 130 feet
LESS! VALUE/REOUTRED LAR , =<_ gQ J&et
EQUALS: REMAINING LOT FRONTAGE 90 feet
Q&H.nn 11: UL SMALL TRPrq
90 feet divided by 25 feet (value
for small tree) - 3.6 or 4 trees.
Required number of trees = 4 small
trees + 1 required large tree.
Mini 12: ZU T,. R , . TBFS
90 feet divided by 40 feet (value
for large tree) = 2.3 or 2 trees.
Required number of trees = 3 large
trees (1 required + 2 optional) .
1. -
Optinn 11: COME TNATTON/LARGE' AM SM- jj, mgrrF-�;
90 feet - 40 feet (1 large tree) _
55 feet.
55 Feet divided by 25 feet = 2.2 or
2 small trees.
Required number of trees = 2 large
trees (1 required + 1 optional) + 2
small trees.
Upon installation, trees shall be spaced at
least fifteen (15) feet apart,- but preferably no
greater than the spread of the canopy normally
achieved by the tree species upon maturity.
Street trees shall be planted within the
required front yard setback area. Selection and
location of trees shall consider existing and
future site conditions including, but not
limited to, overhead and/or underground utility
lines, vehicular access drives, the location and
extent of existing vegetation, and , soil
suitability. Selection of tree types shall be
made from the list of acceptable plant mate r(i is
96V provided in Appendix C.
In addition to street treest there shall be at
least one (1) tree for _ every one thousand
U F 000) square feet of land area located in
required recreation or open space arear and side
and rear yard setback areas as required by this
Ordinance or the Orange County Zoning
Ordinance. (See sketch below. ) Approved play
fieldst building sites and other similar
recreational facilities * are exempted from
landscaping requirements. In unzoned townships,
a forty (40) foot front yard setback shall be
provided adjacent to the street right-of-way for
the installation of new trees. A twenty (20)
foot setback shall be provided along side and
rear property lines for the same purpose.
STREET RI6RT—OF-WAY
FRONT YARD 40'
SIDE SIDE
YARDo oP YARD 90' ISO'
1000' 01
REAR\\YARD 2�'
e ! 1
zoo +4--- 604 20,
100'
SIDE YARD AREA - 20' t 90' - 1800 SQ.FT.
x 2 SIDE YARDS
7600 SQ.FT
REAR YARD AREA - 20' s 100' - 2000 SQ.FT.
TOTAL-SIDE/NEAR YARDS - 3600 SQ.FT.
DIVIDED RT:1 TREE/1000 SQ.FT. - 5.6 OR 6 TREES
Trees to be planted within recreation and open
space areasr and side and rear yard setback
areas shall be installed to reflect the natural
growth patterns of materials selected. Tree
species shall be spaced in a manner which
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permits full spread of the canopy upon maturity
and shall be selected from the list of 96w -
acceptable plant materials in Appendix C.
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When buffers: as. required by Section IV-B-8-d,
or . approved utility and drainage easements
overlap or cross setback or recreation and open
space areas, those areas shall be exempted from
computing the number of required plant material
to be installed. Existing vegetation may be
used to meet the requirements of this Section,
provided, however• use of such vegetation will
be determined by site inspection by Planning
Department personnel. "
The proposed amendment to Section IV-B-8-e is as
follows:
"At installation# trees should not be less than
six (6) to eight (8) feet feet in height with a
caliper of three-fourth (3/4) to one and
one-fourth (1-1/4) inches. Shrubs should not be
less than eighteen (18) inches in height after
installation. Installation and construction
practices should be utilized which preserve and
replace existing topsoil. "
The above change in tree/shrub size is
recommended to reduce the cost for landscaping.
Standards for the number of trees to be planted
in side and rear yard setbacks and recreation
areas have not been reduced to achieve this
goal. Flexibility in the location of and number
of trees is also permitted. Furthermore,
provisions requiring that landscaping reach a
certain height within two (2) growing seasons
have been removed, since growing rates from
plant species to species vary so much. The
focus of the provisions- should be to encourage
healthy plants at installation and proper
maintenance.
ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE: January 20, 1987
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW:
BOCC REVIEW:
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96X a. Section IV-B-8 Landscaping and Buffer Reauireiaents
Presentation by Marvin Collins.
On December 6, 1986, the Board of Commissioners suspended
enforcement of Section IV-B-8-c-1 of the Subdivision
-- -- Regulations, pending further study of standards requiring
- - - installation of plant materials in building setback areas
and on parcels designated for recreation/open space use.
Concern had been expressed by land owners and developers
about the high - cost of complying with the standards.
Clarification of application was also required.
The Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee has been
working with a developer, forester and landscape arch-
itect in reviewing the design standards. The proposed
revisions represent changes to Section IV-B-8 as appli-
cable to new subdivisions.
Approval of the amendment would allow more flexibility in
installation of required plant materials. Street
frontages are required to have a canopy comprised of a+-
__.. least one (1) large tree per lot, with addition
landscaping comprised of large and/or small trees.
Side/rear yards as well as recreation/open space areas
are still required to have one (1) tree per 1, 000 sq. ft.
area, but trees may be grouped and large and small trees
may be installed. Coupled with reductions in required
plant sizes, the new standards result in lower instal-
lation costs.
Emphasis is given to installation of healthy plants and
proper maintenance rather than plants reaching designated
heights within specified time periods. Furthermore,
areas in which buffers are required or ut ility/drainage
easements provided are excluded from compliance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to refer to
the Planning Board
items 3a, 3b, 4 and 5 for a recommendation to be received
at the regular Board meeting on April 6, 1987.
Unanimous.
6.. FLOOD DAMAGE P XVEIIT'SON 0RDINANCE Al,=MENTS
{-Complete narrative is an attachment to these minutes)
On August 25, 1986, the Federal Emergency Management Agency w
MM) . published final rules revising National Flood Insurance
Program (NFSP) criteria. - The criteria became effective October
1, 1986 and require, as a continued validity, that communities
revise their floodplain management regulations to make them
consistent with NFIP criteria within six months of the effectivel.
date. -
Crange County's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance must be
revised to bring it into compliance no later than April 1, 1987.