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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2011-024 Ordinance Amending Zoning Atlas – Efland AreaOrdinance #: ~~ ~(- ~~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ATLAS ~-y~-~a~ '~~ WHEREAS, Orange County initiated an amendment to the Orange County Zoning Atlas, as established in Section 1.2 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), to rezone 112.35 acres of undeveloped real property located north of Interstates 85/40, east of Mt. Willing Road, south of the railroad right-of--way, and west of the US 70 Connector from Rural Residential One (R=1) and Agricultural Residential (AR) to Office/Institutional (O/I), and WHEREAS, the parcels are identified as follows: Parcel Identification Number PIN Acres 9854-07-4304. 6.1 9854-16-1576 90.73 9854-36-1253 2.02 9854-05-1970 4.58 9854-46-6706 (partial) 8.92 of 206.38 acre arcel and WHEREAS, the requirements of .Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) have been deemed complete, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 1.1.5 and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds that the rezoning will carry out the intent and purpose of the adopted Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan and the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan or part thereof including, but not limited to, the following: a. The Land Use Element, Map. b. Principle 7: Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity. c. Economic Development (EDP Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and enhances high-quality employment opportunities for County residents. d. Objective ED-2.5: Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses. e. Objective ED-2.9: Consider industrial sites in Agricultural-Residential areas along the U.S. 70/I-85 highway and rail corridor. f. 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. g. Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity /high density residential and non-residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed Internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. h. Objective LU-3.6,: Establish consistency between the Land Use Plan and the 1Nater and Sewer Management Planning and Boundary Agreement and Map. i. Objective LU-3.9: Create new zoning district(s) which allow for a mixing of commercial and residential uses, a mixing of housing types, and creates a more pedestrian friendly development pattern. New districts should be applied in areas where public services exist or are planned for in the future, in areas that promote higher intensity and high density uses on the Land Use Plan map. and WHEREAS, the Board has found the proposed zoning atlas amendment to be reasonably necessary to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Orange County Zoning Atlas is hereby amended to rezone 112.35 acres of undeveloped land described above to Office/Institutional (O/I). BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances and that this ordinance is effective upon/~i~ts adoption. Upon motion of Commissioner (Y[ C ~~ seconded by Commissioner the foregoing ordinance was adopted this ~_ day of ~_, 2011. I, Donna S. Baker, CI rk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on ~ [ , 2011 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this ~~ day of ,nom , 2011. ®~~~ i7 ~ - sa ~~ . ~~~~`,~. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners o,~ -~~~ - a ~ ~ G ~~l-.2'd f~ 'y ~. e. Zoninq Atlas Amendment - Efland Area The Board received the Planning Board's recommendation, considered closing the public hearing, and making a decision on a County-initiated rezoning of 112.35 acres of undeveloped land in the Efland area. Craig Benedict made this presentation. He pointed out this area on a map. This was also heard at the May 23`d QPH. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend this to the Board of County Commissioners. There were some comments about the review of a small piece of property that looked like it was an access ramp. NCDOT does not have a problem incorporating this into the zoning map amendment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Gordon said that she had a concern about a text amendment and zoning amendment at the same public hearing and the same meeting to approve both of these. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Gordon. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to receive the Planning Board's recommendation of approval and adopt the ordinance (Ordinance 2011-024) contained in Attachment 3, which approves the rezoning and which is incorporated by reference. VOTE: Ayes, 6, No, 1(Commissioner Gordon) Commissioner Jacobs asked how many acres were moved into categories capable of being used for Economic Development. Craig Benedict said that with land use changes, it is approximately 500 acres. He said that this is the first time since 1994 that the government has rezoned an area for economic development purposes. Commissioner Jacobs said that this is a significant breakthrough. Chair Pelissier said that she hopes the press takes note of this. 8. Reaular Apenda a. Approve the FY2011-16 Oranqe Countv Capital Investment Plan The Board considered approving the FY2011-16 Orange County Capital Investment Plan. Michael Talbert said that this is the approval of the FY 2011-16 Capital Investment Plan. Attachment 1 lists the recommended projects. The actual approval of the budget has been put in the resolution that the Board will consider later in the agenda. This is a five-year plan and the only commitments are in year one. There are two changes from the work session on June 14tn The 112 North Churton Street project has been deleted for $152,000 and $75,000 was added back for the loan pool reserves for economic development. This change subtracts out $77,000 from the plan in year 1. The total five-year plan is now $121,937,077. Also, there are changes recommended in regard to the project in year 2 for the Northern Human Services Facility. They will be working on a plan with the community to come back to the Board in August to schedule a public meeting. The current tenant will be given notice. The final CIP approved tonight will be put on the County's website and will be published as part of the annual budget document. A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the FY2011-16 Orange County Capital Investment Plan.