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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2013-014 Ordinance amending UDO Text: Revise Section 1.6.5 – (Planning Board) Rules of Procedure Ordinance ORD-2013-014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners adopted a General Advisory Board Policy document in February 2012 and a Planning Board Policies and Procedures document in November 2012, and Whereas, a review of Section 1.6.5 [Planning Board] Rules of Procedure of the Unified Development Ordinance concluded that the section should be amended to ensure consistency with the documents adopted in 2012, and Whereas, the requirements of Section 2.8 of the Unified Development Ordinance have been deemed complete, and Whereas, .the County has found the proposed text amendments to be reasonably necessary to ensure consistency between regulations and policies, and Whereas, the County has held the required public hearing and has found the proposed text amendment is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Unified Development Ordinance of Orange County is hereby amended as depicted on the attached page. Be it further ordained that this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances and that this ordinance is effective upon its adoption. Upon motion of, Commissioner seconded by Commissioner (�4/ L✓' , A the foregoing ordinance was adopted this —day of IV 2013. 1, Donna S. Baker, Clerk 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 I q 1 2013 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the said Board. ITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of 2013. iz 52 Clerk to the Board o Commissioners e ��th Cato Article 1: Administration Section 1.6: Planning Board (E) Advise the Board of County Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of means for carrying out plans; (F) Exercise such functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board of Commissioners may direct; (G) Perform other related duties that the Board of County Commissioners may direct; (H) Approve and recommend for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners a Comprehensive Plan for the development of the county, as well as amendments thereto; and (1) The Planning Board,working with the Planning Director, shall from time to time, at intervals of not more than five years, examine the provisions of this Ordinance and the location of Zoning District boundary lines and shall submit a report to the Board of County Commissioners recommending changes and amendments, if any, which are desirable in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare, mindful of the intent expressed in Subsection 1.1.5. 1.6.4 Staffing (A) The Planning Director, under the direction of the County Manager or his/her designee, shall serve as the professional staff to the Planning Board and shall be primarily responsible for completing any work product necessary to assist the Board in carrying out its duties. (B) The Board of County Commissioners must approve all work assignments or projects requested by the Planning Board outside of work product associated with this Ordinance prior to the commencement of work. 1.6.5 Rules of Procedure The Planning BeaFd shall adopt FWles of pFeGedwFe fGF the Genduet of its affaiFS. The FUIes shall GrdonanGe, the FUles adopted by the Planning BeaFd shall provide faF: (A) one yeaF, with eligibility fe.-• ele..hion (C) Establishment of a quewm, ..h'nh shall he a aJe 7 r'F. of the appOiRted h t II (D) Establishment of a monthly, at a Fninimum, date and time feF a FegWlaF Meeting. (E) The Planning Board shall conduct of its affairs in accordance with the "Orange County Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy"and the "Planning Board Policies and Procedures". 1.6.6 Notification of Meetings All meetings shall be open to the public. The Planning Director shall cause notices to be given as required under: (A) Article 33-C, Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes; (B) 143-318.11 of the North Carolina General Statutes; and (C) Article 2 of this Ordinance. Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 1-12 The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property tax values for eight (8) taxpayers with a total of fourteen (14) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. d. Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion The Board approved two (2) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for two (2) bills for the 2012 tax year. e. Refund of Overpayment of Tax/Revenue Stamps The Board approved a refund of overpayment of tax/revenue stamps. f. Bid Award— Road Tractor for Recycling/Solid Waste The Board awarded a bid to Piedmont Peterbilt of Greensboro, North Carolina for a Road Tractor for Orange County Solid Waste at a delivered cost of$107,648. g_ Changes in BOCC Regular Meetina Schedule for 2013 The Board approved two changes in the County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for 2013 as follows: 1) Moved the May 14, 2013 BOCC work session FROM Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough TO Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, at 7:00pm 2) Moved the November 12, 2013 BOCC Work Session (7:00pm) FROM Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill TO Link Government Services Center, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough. h. Safe Routes to School Action Plan Overview and Proposed Schedule for Initial Adoption Steps The Board authorized staff to proceed with initial Safe Routes to School (SRTS)Action Plan adoption steps according to the Amendment form for the SRTS Action Plan. L Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation The Board approved a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign. 6. Public Hearings a. Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Text: Revise Section 1.6.5 — (Plannina Board) Rules of Procedure - Public Hearing Closure and Action (No Additional Comments Accepted) The Board received the Planning Board's recommendation, closed the public hearing, and made a decision on Planning Director initiated text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)to revise Section 1.6.5— (Planning Board) Rules of Procedure, to be consistent with current County processes and procedures. Perdita Holtz summarized the amendment and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon seconded by Commissioner Rich to receive the Planning Board's recommendation, close the public hearing and adopt the ordinance contained in Attachment 2 which authorizes the text amendments. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 7. Regular Agenda a. Rogers Road Community Center Schematic Design Review The Board considered