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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND
PLANING BOARD
QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 23, 2011
Action Agenda
Item Na C.
SU CT: 2030 Comprehensive Flan Map Amendment CP -2011-01). Area A
DEPARTMENT; Planning nnin and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: Y1 lies
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. BOCC Approved Amendment Outline Craig Benedict, Director 245 -2675
CP -201 1 - Tom Alfieri, Planner 111 245 -2579
2. Current /Proposed Lard Use Element Map
3. Notification Materials
PURPOSE: To held a public hearing are a County initiated amendment to the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map affecting 423 -acres bounded by Ben Wilson Rd.,
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Bowman Rd., west Ten Rd., and lnterst tes 85/40, which is also adjacent to the City of
Mebane.
BACKGROUND: The form in Attachment ent 1 contains additional information and analysis
regarding this County initiated Land Use Element Map amendment CP -2011- 1 (Area "A"
located in the u khorn- Mebane Utility Study Area. The maps in Attachment 2 show the
location of the parcels, the current classifications and the extent of the proposed Commercial
Industrial Transition Activity Node. No project is proposed at this time.
One of the fundamental planning tools used to achieve the stated goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element is the design and application of a Lard Use Plan and
Map. The Land Use Flan and Map reflect Orange County's vision for future land uses and is
implemented primarily through the application of zoning. Rezoning onin in this area is not proposed
at this time but could occur in the future through developer or County initiated amendments,
which would also require public hearing.
Notification Procedural Requirements
In accordance with Section 2.3.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance, the public hearing for
this item was advertised consistent with the requirements of the Ordinance. Legal ads were
placed in two newspapers of general circulation in the County for two 2 successive weeks;
notices were mailed to affected property owners and property owners ers within 500 -feet of affected
properties; and a total of 12 signs were posted in strategic areas of the affected area.
Attachment 3 includes the following:
o Affected property owner notification letter 33 property owners)
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Notification postcards 5.5" x 8.5") for property Dinners within 500 -feet of affected
properties individual owners)
The proof of the notification signs (sign is 24" tall x 32" wide, mounted on a wire "H"
frame)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: See Section C.3 of Attachment 1
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Board:
I . Receive the proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map,
2. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on
the proposed amendments.
3. Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation returned
to h County Board of Commissioners in time for the June 21, 2011 BOCC regular
meeting.
4. Adjourn the public hearing until June 21, 2011 in order to receive and accept the
Tannin Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments.
Attachment 1 319
LAND USE AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)
AMENDMENT OUTLINE
CP 201101
A, AMENDMENT TOPIC— VARIOUS CATEGORIES
1. Land Use and/or Zoning (Map and /or Text)
1ta Land Use Text
1.b Land Use Map Principal Amendment 1 -Acres
From: Agricultural i esiden ial. (AR)
To: Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity., Rode.(See Map --Area A I
1. Zoning Text
1.d Zoning Map From
2. LIDO Development ent Standards
3. LIDO Development Approval Processes
1. UDO Minor Text Changes
RATIONALE
0 Purpose/Mission
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In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.3 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments of the Unified Development ordinance, the Planning
Director has initiated an amendment to the Land Use Element Map
located within Chapter 5: Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose of the amendment is to implement recommendation
included in the County's adopted Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan} which
will prepare area near the Bu i horn Economic Development District
(EDD) for public water and surer infrastructure and economic
development. This amendment is consistent with the water and Serer
Management, ent, Planning and Boundary Agreement. WASMP A
The proposed Land Use Element Map amendment is approximately 423_
acres. The area hounded by Ben Wilson Rd., Bowman fed., west Ten
Rd., and Inter t tes 86/40 which is also adjacent to the City of Mebane.
Comprehensive Plan Linkage i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives
Principle : Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity
Economic Development (ELF) Overarchinq Goal: Viable and sustainable
economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax
revenues, and enhances high- quality employment ment opportunities for
County residents.
'e iv --2.5: Identify lands suitable to om m d to the exp nsion
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and growth of commercial and industrial uses.
Objective ED-2.9: consider industrial sites in Agricultural-Residential
areas along the U.S. 70/1-85 highway and rail corridor,
Objective ED -2.10: Extend public water and sewer into all three
Economic Development Districts.
Land. Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location,
pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of county
services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of orange County's
population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan
element goals and objectives.
Objective L -3.5: Encourage energy and water use in an efficient
manner by 'industries and encourage energy efficient industries to locate
or expand in the county in Rural Industrial, Commercial/Industrial, and
Economic Development elopment Nodes.
Objective L -3. : Establish consistency between the Land Use Plan and
the Water and Sewer Management ement Planning and Boundary Agreement
and Map.
Objective LU-3 T : Develop a process for implementing small area plan
recommendations through the revision of County policies and
regulations.
New Statutes and Rules
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PROCESS
C.1 Y111 E ME /MIL T NE DEADLI ES (Sec Attached)
a. Setting of a Quarterly Public Bearing date
May 2, 2011
b. BOCC updates /checkpoints
April 12, 2011 work Session; May 3.,2011 legal ad approval; May 17,
2011 -- BOCC approval to proceed
C.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Mission/Scope Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and
Orange County ordinance reguirements
Midpoint {Rough Draft)
Final Draft
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. Planning Board Regrew
June 1, 2011
b. Advisory Board Input
. Local Government Invitation
d. Outreach
d.1 General Public
Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and 0 r r�
County ordinance requirements
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d.2 Other
March 7, 2011 Property Owners Meeting
d. 3 Sm ll Area Plan Workgroup
C.3 FISCAL IMPACT
Expenditures for this project have been paid using Departmental funds
budgeted for the specific activity. Expenditures include:
Legal Ad: $287 This item's portion of legal ad expense)
o Signs: $384
Notification letters and postcards (postage and supplies): $53
Existing Pl nning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget
accomplished the work required to process this amendment.
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D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS
This amendment will provide consistency among the County's Land Use Element Map, water
and Sewer Management Planning and Boundary Agreement, and water and sewer engineering
design that is currently taking place for potential future service within the amendment area.
Rezoning for economic development purposes cannot occur in this area unless a Land Use
Element Map amendment is pr•o ed.
This amendment wound also be consistent with proposed Burlington Graham MPO roadway
plans and a future l-- interchange on Mattress Factory Road. Orange County will also bring
for h trrans ortation p larn a me nd m ents to reflect area de elopnien tentia1.
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As required under Section 2.3.9 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance, the
Planning Director is required to: "cause are analysis to be made of the application arid, based upon
that analysis, prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of
County Commissioners. In analyzing this proposal, the following information is offered:
1. Staff has been authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to pursue small area plan
implementation with a focus on economic development priorities. This proposed Land Use
Element Map amendment conforms to the intent of the adopted Efland-Mebane Small ►r
Plan which recommends this area for anon- residential and mixed use development and is
consistent with economic development and land use objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The request for the amendment has been deemed complete in accordance with the
requirements of Section 2.3.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
3. The properties subject to this amendment are currently located within the Agricultural
Residential land use category as denoted on the Land Use Element flap of the
Comprehensive Plan and proposed for Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Node
classification.
4. This mend nt is consistent with the Water and Sever Management, Planning and
Boundary Agreement WASM A .
5. Engineering design for public water and sewer service is currently taking place to serve the
amendment area.
SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
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May 6, 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2030 Comprehensive Plan — Land Use Element Map Amendment
Area "A" Peftining to Economic Development
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to notify you of an upcoming public hearing pertaining to proposed 2030
Comprehensive Flan Land Use Element Map change that affects your property. This
notification is occurring in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.3 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments of the Unified Development en Ordinance.
The purpose of the amendment is to implement a recommendation included in the
County's adopted l nd- Mebane Small Area Plan,. which was a community and elected
official effort. This planning will prepare an area near the Buckhorn Economic
Development District E for future public water and sewer infrastructure and
economic development.
The proposed Lund Use Element Map amendment expands the Commercial-Industrial
Transition Activity Made land use category to n approximately 423 -acre area currently
classified as Agricultural Residential and bounded by Ben Wilson Ind., Bowman Rd.,
West e'en Rd., and lnterst es 85140 (See Map). This land use category could allow
mix of office, retail, light industrial, and limited residential.
Your property, or a portion thereof, is proposed to be included in the expanded
Commercial - Industrial Transition Activity Node land use category. This action, if
approved by the Board of County Commissioners, would create future rezoning
potential from a low - density residential district to non-residential and higher density
residential districts. This action does not affect the present use of your property and its
zoning.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will bold ar Joint
Public Hearing on the proposed changes on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7:80 p.m. at
the Department of Social Services located at 113 Mayo Street (Hillsborough Croons
Shopping Center) in Hillsborough, ugh, N rth Carolina. Interested persons are invited to
address the boards with their comments regarding the proposed amendments at this
.Joint Public Hearing.
Maps and other information regarding the proposed amendments can be viewed at the
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following website after Monday, May 9, 2011;
httr)://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/SpeciaIProiects.asp
If you cannot attend the Joint Public Hearing and the website does not answer your
questions about the proposed amendments, you may call (9'19) 245 =2575 during regular
business hours and you will be directed to a staff person who can assist you.
Sincerely,
Craig N. Benedict, AICP
Planning Director
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