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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 06-03-2003 - 10-a-1SUBJECT: H ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 3, 2003 h Courtesy Review DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Meadowview a. Report b. ' Location Map and Site Plan 2. Corbinton Commons a. Report b. Location Map and Site Plan Action Agenda Item No. I jb -a -J- PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592 Carla Thames, ext. 2603 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732 -8181 Chapel Hill 968 -4501 Durham 688 -7331 Mebane (336)227 -2031 PURPOSE: To hear a brief report on two residential developments proposals within the Town of Hillsborough's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). BACKGROUND: The Town of Hillsborough and Orange County have developed a joint courtesy review agreement with a few amendments over the last year. Both of these proposals are within Hillsborough's ETJ and have requested annexation. Planning staff's comments address a variety of planning issues and the attached reports highlight those comments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact at this time. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report, offer comment for inclusion into a transmittal to the Town of Hillsborough, or forward a letter to the Mayor to request a joint meeting. ORANGE COUNTY/TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH COURTESY REVIEW REPORT PROJECT: VILLAGES AT MEADOWVIEW A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1) Jurisdiction Hillsborough 2) Annexation Applicant has indicated their desire to be annexed into the Town limits Proposed and Hillsborough staff is currently preparing a financial analysis of the proposal. Whether within Hillsborough or Orange County, the transportation impacts need to be addressed by improvements and dedications. 3) Applicant: Tri -Star Development 4) Description of Rezoning /Special Use Permit request from Tri -Star Development to rezone Proposal: 33.52 acres on the northwest corner of Orange Grove Road and Eno Mountain Road from R -20 to Mixed Residential Special Use. A small portion of the property is located on the northeast comer of Orange Grove Road and Eno Mountain Road to Mixed Residential Special Use. District requires submittal of development plan along with this rezoning. Proposed plan shows 48 condos, 30 patio homes, 192 apartments, an assisted living facility, a community center and related services. 5) Location Northwest corner of Orange Grove Road and Eno Mountain Road. 6) Current R -20 7) Proposed Zoning: Mixed Residential Special Use Zoning: 8) Total Acreage 33.52 acres 3 K_l 1361fL1 in 13 • lei 4 *' 1) Approval By Hillsborough Town Board with recommendation from Town Planning Board 2) Summary of Public Hearings are held to discuss the merits of the application and, Process before the Board votes to approve, deny or approve with conditions, public comments are heard. C. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES 1) Access Access to the site is from Eno Mountain Road and Orange Grove Road. Right and left hand turn lanes are only proposed at the Orange Grove Road entrance, See comments under C6. 2) Connectivity Issues Project is not designed in such a way as to provide future connectivity to any future or existing developments. A frontage road area should be reserved near Virginia Cates Road to provide a future intersection opposite Heritage Hills Town homes since Virginia Cates Road has a difficult access point so close to the bridge overpass. 3) Pedestrian /Bike Pedestrian paths are located throughout the proposal, primarily at the Improvements perimeter of the site 4) Traffic Impact Study: Yes 5) Public Transportation Applicant proposes to use private transportation for this development Opportunities in lieu of public transportation. Provisions should be made for residents to have access to public transportation through a bus stop area. 6) Comments a) Based upon initial courtesy review comment OC staff provided earlier in the processing of this application, sidewalks have been included along Orange Grove Road. Sidewalks should also be along Eno Mountain Road. b) Right -of -way dedication and improvements to achieve ultimate width o Orange Grove Road, and Eno Mountain Road consistent with the Oran e Grove Road Study is recommended which also includes bikelanes. c) Dedication or reservation of the proposed Mayo Street/Eno Mountain Road future realignment. This is an excellent opportunity to address an existing poor traffic circulation pattern and provide for one intersection that would . be appropriate for the installation of a traffic light. This would provide an alternative north /south route to alleviate existing congestion along Churton Street (NC 86). d) If realignment dedication of Eno Mountain /Mayo Street is not offered, then intersection improvements at Orange Grove Road /Eno Mouuntai Road are necessary. Traffic study shows an overcapacity situation to e exacerbated by this project. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 1) Open Space Proposed Yes 2) Acreage 828,816 sq. ft. 3) Analysis /Comments Open space will provide on -site private recreational opportunities for tt residents and exceed the minimum open space required by the Town (145,997 sq. ft). The applicant also proposes a variety of private recreation for the residents including hobby /crafts, exercise programs,) etc. 4) Water Features (check all that apply) Wetlands Streams Floodplain Ponds X Neuse River Basin Yes 5) Storm Water Stormwatederosion control plans to be approved by the Orange I Management Plan County Soil and Erosion Control Division. Erosion Control staff has'. had the opportunity to review these plans. 6) Impervious Proposed 43.2% 7) Impervious Allowed 50% E. UTILITY PROVISIONS 1) Water: Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public water to project 2) Sanitary System Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public sewer to project F. PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISIONS 1) School District: Although this is located within the Orange School District, the intended use as a retirement community is expected to generate little, if any, growth in the student population. 2) Fire District: Orange Rural 3) Police Protection" Orange County will provide police protection until this property is annexed. 4) EMS: Emergency services provided by Orange County. I 4 5) Social, Health and Aging Services: Orange County 6) Recreation and Parks: Orange County G. LAND USE ISSUES 1) Surrounding Land Uses Mix of single and multi - family housing and vacant land. 2) Economic Development Potential No 3) Comments: Consideration should be given to provide a percentage of low- income units for the citizens of Hillsborough and Orange County Joint Meeting Requested: Yes No (Determination of Board of County Commissioners) VILLAGES AT MEADOWVI 5 VICINITY MAP Parcels Major Roads Text TownshipText Townships 0 County Text City Text W N S les -VI-E-EAGE A7-,VEADOlVTIE-W ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY , I PRELIMINARY FOR FERWTTING ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION SUBJECT TO CHANGE cwlac 9CAES jII p4c ORANGE COUNTY/TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH COURTESY REVIEW REPORT PROJECT: CORBINTON COMMONS A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1) Jurisdiction Hillsborough ETJ 2) Annexation Applicant has indicated their desire to be annexed into the Town Proposed: limits and Hillsborough staff is currently preparing a financial analysis of the proposal. 3) Applicant EYC Investments, LLC 4) Description of Rezoning /Special Use Permit request from EYC Companies to rezone Proposal 40.13 acres on south side US 70E from R -20 to Mixed Residential Special Use. District requires submittal of development plan along with this rezoning. Proposed plan shows 70 detached single family lots, 3§ townhomes, 144 limited care apartment units, a 72 bed assisted care facility and related service and recreation buildings. 5) Location Southeast corner of Corbin Street and US Hwy 70 6) Current Zoning R -20 7) Proposed Zoning Mixed Residential Special Use 8) Total Acreage 40.13 acres B. APPROVAL PROCESS 1) Approval By Hillsborough Town Board with recommendation from Town Planning Board 2) Summary of Public Hearings are held to discuss the merits of the application and, Process before the Board votes to approve, deny or approve with conditions, public comments are heard. C. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES 1) Access There will be two entrances from Hwy 70 into the project. Applicant is required to construct right and left turn lanes for both entrances. Traffic lights are not being required. 2) Connectivity Issues Access to site is from Hwy 70, with stub -out to Corbin Street. Ideally, this stub -out would be constructed to allow connectivity with Corbin Street without requiring all traffic to be routed onto US Hwy 70. 3) Pedestrian /Bike Pedestrian paths are located throughout the proposal, primarily at the Improvements perimeter of the site. 4) Traffic Impact Study None Proposed. A traffic impact study should be conducted. 5) Public Transportation Applicant proposes to use their own transportation for this Opportunities development in lieu of public transportation. Provisions should be made for residents to have access to public transportation. 8 6) Comments a) Bonding /funding for future sidewalks along Hwy 70 would be appropriate. b) Dedication along Hwy 70 to allow for required right -of -way width in accordance with DOT standards. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 1) Open Space Proposed Yes 2) Acreage 11.0 (27 %) 3) Analysis /Comments Open space will provide on -site private recreational opportunities for the residents and exceed the minimum open space required by the Town (10 %). Recreational provisions include extensive walking trails and community gardening. The facility is also proposing various athletic and educational /hobby programs for the residents. 4) Water Features (check all that apply) Wetlands X Streams X Floodplain Ponds Neuse River Basin Yes 5) Storm Water Stormwater /erosion control plans to be approved by the Orange Management Plan County Soil and Erosion Control Division. Erosion Control staff has had the opportunity to review these plans. Impervious Proposed: 31 % Impervious Allowed: 50% E. UTILITY PROVISIONS 1) Water: Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public water to project 2) Sanitary System Public Town of Hillsborough is providing public sewer to project F. PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISIONS 1) School District: Orange County School District. However, giving the nature of this development as a senior citizen /retirement community, limited student generation is anticipated, if any. 2) Fire District: Orange Rural 3) Police Protection: Until such time that this property is annexed into the town limits, police protected shall be provided by Orange County Sheriff's Department. 4) EMS Services Orange County 5) Social, Health and Aging Services: Orange County 6) Recreation & Parks: Orange County G. LAND USE ISSUES 1) Surrounding Land Uses Residential with some commercial north of the site along Hwy 70 2) Economic Development Potential: No 3) Comments: Consideration should be given to provide a percentage of low- income units for the citizens of Hillsborough and Orange County H. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS There will be financial burdens placed upon the County with regards to providing public services for this project as outlined in Section F, above. These impacts will be incurred regardless of annexation request being approved by the Town of Hillsborough. Joint Meeting Requested Yes No 01 ink4 mi I Ll I KOJ Ll KIKOI M I M 10 U Sg ................... J. . . . ........... r. W-4 MRIM Mem W .............. ................... J. . . . ........... r. W-4 MRIM Mem W