HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH ORD-1996-026 Proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment Z-4-96 requested by Charles W. Davis and James L. Davis UJ
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 26. 1996
Action Agenda
Item #-C 1b
SUBJECT: Z-4-96 Charles W. Davis and James L. Davis
DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: x Yes No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes—x—No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Eddie Kirk
Extension 2582
Application
Vicinity Map
Staff Findings TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Certificate of Mailing Hillsborough 732-8181
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
Chapel Hill 967-9251
PURPOSE: To receive citizen comment on a proposed Zoning Atlas amendment in
Hillsborough Township requested by Charles W. Davis and James L. Davis.
BACKGROUND: The property proposed to be rezoned is approximately 105 acres out of a 107.57
acre tract. It is located on the east side of Old NC 86 and is bounded by Cates
Creek and the Town of Hillsborough Zoning Jurisdiction to the northwest and the
I-40/NC 86 Economic Development District to the south.
The 105 acres is currently zoned Rural Residential (R-1). The applicant proposes
to rezone the property to Residential-3 (R-3). The remaining 2.57 acres of the
tract is located in the Town of Hillsborough's zoning jurisdiction.
The parcel is undeveloped and the surrounding property is mostly undeveloped.
The southeast comer of the property abuts section 3 of Stagecoach Run
subdivision which at the present time contains 5 houses. The northwest property
line abuts the Town of Hillsborough's Planning Jurisdiction where the property is
zoned Economic Development District. The Town has approved The Old Mill
commercial subdivision in this area.
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The Town engineer has indicated that water and sewer capacity is available to
serve this area, however, extensive off-site improvements/extensions will be
required of the developer when a development is proposed.
The Zoning Ordinance lists criteria which are normally used to determine the
application of Residential-3 zoning. The purpose of an R3 district is to provide
locations for low and moderate intensity residential development and supporting
recreational, community service and educational uses in areas where urban
services are available or are to be provided as part of the development process.
The property is located in an area designated as Twenty Year Transition in the
Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Article 20.3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's
recommendation be presented to the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of
an application. The 30-day period may be extended up to 60 days with the written
consent of the applicant. The public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation
of the Zoning Officer's recommendation.
Zoning Officer Recommendation
The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application and all supporting
documentation, and has found that the proposed rezoning would be consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Provided the Planning Board and the County
Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval
of the request.
No decision on the application is made by either the Planning Board or Board of
Commissioners at the public hearing. Instead,the Planning Board has 60 days
within which to prepare and submit a recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners. Failure of the Planning Board to submit a recommendation
within the required time shall be considered a favorable recommendation, without
conditions.
Administration Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment be
referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned no sooner
than October 1, 1996.
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 7417
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT
Date :
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The undersigned do hereby make application to change the Zoning Atlas
Orange County as hereinafter requested .
1 . The property is located on the side of S . R . W40
( Street/Road ] between -- a
It is known as Lot ( ) � Block
Orange County Tax Map 45' — 711_S_6re�/of—Township . It has a fronts
of t SO feat and a dep h feet , and cantai :
square feet or Jdlrac res .
2 . It is desired and requested that the foregoing property bra rezone
from ' 2 — ( to '2— 3
3 .- The -folLowing information has been - attached . .in.. support of tt'
application for changing the Zoning Atlas required on at
applications) .
aa. A fuLLy dimensioned map at a scats of not Lass then one (1) inch
aqusls one—hundred (10a) feat nor more than one (1) inch aquala
twenty' (201 feat" showing'-the Land which is proposed to be
rezoned.
•b. A Legal description of the Land proposed to be rezoned.
le. A statement of Justification addressing one or more of the
foLLowing:
(1) The alleged error in the Zoning Ordinance, if any, which
would be corrected by the proposed amendment with a datslted
ezplanstion of such error in the Zoning Atlas and dotal Led
reasons how the proposed amendment will correct the error.
(2) The changed- or changing conditions, if any, in the area or
in the County generetly, onion asks the proposed amendment
reasonably necessary to the promotion of the public heaLth,
safety and goneraL welfare.
0(3) The manner in which the proposed amendment wilt carry out
the infant and purpose of the adopted Land Use PLan. or part
thereof.
0(4) ALL other circumstances, factors and reasons which the
applicant offers in support of the proposed amendment
including, but not limited to, documentation from service
agencies (a.g. tire, police. rescue and ut.iLition- sganai•841- -- - ---
assuring services provision capability to the development.
d. A list of eLL individuate, firma or corporations owning property
adjoining or within five hundred (500) feat of the property
sought for rezoning is attached. The List is current as of
(Octal
I certify that' aLL information f rnishad in this application is accurate
to the b-ost of my nowLedge .
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Applicant (s) : 7 .
Address :
Phone :_ /g'— xt�g2
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REZONING REQUEST CHECKLIST cc
OWNER'S NAME ( � � S_L. / � I/ ADDRESS �� �O 10/ _�% . +����Y' / �. (., • L ��
Current zoning K-1 T� Total number of acres 11v Current land use
Type of rezoping requested Proposed land usets /Zj�yr /��
Tax map # 7 e�J Block #__C'? Number of lots Proposed Water Supply: Public_k----,, Community
Individual Proposed Sewage Treatment: Public_�Community Individualiseptic tank
Access onto state road 04" " Average daily traffic count on the state road Describe existing
critical areas: Flood prone areas
Streams C,4 %Erj Coe
,--& Other sensitive areas
Describe land uses in: General Area
Adjacent parcels of land L 7) 22
Poorly drained areas
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Davis Property
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Description of property to be rezoned (being only that portion of the.subject
property that lies outside Hillsborough zoning jurisdiction):
From NCGS Monument "Grill", N-844.4, 474.45, E-1,975,401.90, S 30 06 12 E -
4592.38' to a concrete monument Control Corner; then N 80 54 25 E- 500.93';_
then S 25 24 30 W - 548.58' to a point on the eastern bank of Cates Creek; then
with the eastern bank of the creek approximately 677' until its intersection with an
unnamed creek; then S 52 31 52 W - 551 69' to the eastern bank of Cates Creek;
then with the eastern bank of Cates Creek until intersected by the southern
boundary of the 150' wide access to the property from Old NC 86 (SR 1009); then
S 82 01 40 W - 250', then S 33 35 19 E - 310.75'; then S 16 19 12 E - 722.18', then
S 88 20 54 E - 1151.38'; then N 01 39 06 E - 248.16; then S 88 20 54 E - 365.85;
the S o1 39 06 W - 278.86'; then N 88 26 58 W - 305.13'; then N 03 57 08 E -
150.68'; then N 88 26 31 W - 374.81'; then S 02 33 30 W - 714.43'; then S 35 40 26
E - 523.21'; then S 24 31 05 E - 1560.44' back to the place of beginning.
Any land located between Cates Creek and the Davis property line is exempted and
is not included in the above description, Cates Creek being the southern boundary
of the Hillsborough jurisdiction.
OWNERS :
Charles W. Davis, Jr.
James Lanier Davis
SCALE I " = 2001
0 200 400 600 800
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Statements of justification:
(1) There is no error in the present zoning.
(2) Changes in the area surrounding this site has made it more practical for
this parcel in the"Transition" designation which allows for the extension
of municipal services and also additional density to compliment the Orange
County Land Use Plan as well as the planned Economic Development Com-
mission Plan for the entire area north of I-40, South of 1-85, east of Highway
#86 and west of the Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road.
It is recognized by all health departments that over the period of years the
municipal services prove more beneficial then septic systems to the public
health and the communities well being.
(3) As shown on the enclosed Orange County Land Use map this parcel of land
adjoins commercial development immediately to the north and the Economic
Development Commission zoning immediately to the west. This request fits
in appropriately with the plans for this entire area.
(4) Before the development of this site, the owners will be presenting two plans
as required by the Orange County Planning Department. One will be using
the guidelines as described in the newly approved Flexible Plan. These guide
lines require an allocation of various types of Open Space. The guidelines .
understand that to commit land for recreation and open space it is necessary
to have smaller lots and higher density on the balance of the land. The most
practical way to accomplish this is through the use of municipal services.
Due to the proximity to Hillsborough and the non-rural character of this site
it appears.ideal for transitional or suburban planning that allows for homes
that may be priced within reach of the average family.
Directly across Highway#86 one finds the Flint Ridge Apartments,just
north of the apartments a convenience store and gas station that adjoins the
McDonalds. Across from Mac Donaldson the same Highway is County
owned that adjoins another convenient store gas station, that -
adjoins the commercial property that is presently being developed by Roger
Dale Stephens and that adjoins the subject site.
( See documentation from service agencies assuring capabilities of providers).
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Neighboring Property Owners:
Roger Dale Stephens
P. O. Box 397 Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Hugh and Carolyn Moren _
1202 Hollandia Park Circle
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
John Bratton
P. O. Box 190, Knightdale, N. C. 27545
Wayne T. Bullock
809 Fletcher Road, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Robert D. Stone
727 Fletcher Road, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Richard P. Robinson
P. O. Box 113, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Stephen K. Riddle
814 Fletcher Road, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Rune Simeonsson
808 Fletcher, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Samuel B. Nesbit
800 Nesbit, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Robert H. Haynie
726 Fletcher Road, Hillsborough, N. C.
Robert E.Lloyd-
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610 Churton St.,Hillsborou- h -N. C.
Tony Zinn
2819 Fargo, Hillsborough. N. C. 27278
Frank Vandeventer
2818 Fargo, Hillsborough, N. C. 211278
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Leonora Rogers
P. O. Box 266 Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
William Remington
3443 Gray Moss Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 27278 -
Masoud Kavari
P. O. Box 16369
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Frank Mayes
P. O. Box 776, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
John Williams
2704 Fargo, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Deon Lategan
2620 Fargo, Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
Martin M. Brown
2623 Fargo, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
James Rae Freeland
P. O. Box Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
306F REVERE ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PLANNING BOARD
FROM: ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
DATE: AUGUST 26, 1996
SUBJECT: Z-4-96 CHARLES W. DAVIS AND JAMES L. DAVIS, ZONING ATLAS
CHANGE REQUEST FROM R1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO R3
RESIDENTIAL-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANTS: Charles W. Davis
James L. Davis
718 Graham St.
Raleigh,NC 27605
LOCATION: East side of Old NC 86 bounded by Cates Creek to the northwest and the
I40/NC 86 Economic Development District to the south
LOT SIZE: 105 acres proposed to be rezoned
EXISTING LAND USE: Wooded
SURROUNDING LAND USE:
NORTH-. Undeveloped land zoned R-1
EAST- Undeveloped land zoned R-1
SOUTH- Section 3, Stagecoach Run zoned R-1 and undeveloped land zoned
Economic Development District
WEST- Town of Hillsborough Zoning Jurisdiction with property zoned Economic
Development District
MEMORANDUM-Davis
August 26, 19%
Page 2
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION:
Twenty Year Transition
ZONING: The property is currently zoned Residential-1.
The intent of the Residential-3 (R-3) District is provided in Article 4.2.4 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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The purpose of the low and medium intensity Residential (R-2, R-3, R-4) Districts is to provide
locations for low and moderate intensity residential development and supporting recreational,
community service and educational uses in areas where urban services are available or are to be
provided as part of the development process.
Application Criteria
This district will usually be applied where the following conditions exist:
1. Designated by the adopted Comprehensive Plan as a Transition Area,which can reasonably
be expected to be annexed by a municipality in the ensuing 10-20 years.
2. Water and sewer lines should exist at the site or be assured of installation as part of the
development process.
3. Vehicular access must consist of direct access to a street classified as either arterial or
collector as designated by the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The following is a list of permitted uses in R-3:
H 1 a Larger Day Care.Home
H2 Single-family Dwelling
H3 Two-family Dwelling
H4 Multi-family Dwelling
H5 Mobile Home
H6 Family Care Home
H 12a Temporary Mobile Home
Accessory Uses
P2 Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
P4 Bus Passenger Shelter
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MEMORANDUM-Davis
August 26, 1996
Page 3
P7 Church
P10 Governmental Protective Services
P14 Parks,Public and Non-profit
P19 Schools: Elementary, Middle and Secondary
P24 Governmental Facilities and Office Buildings
P25 Water and Sanitary Sewer Pumping Stations
S35 Recreational Facilities (Profit/Non-profit): Golf Club and Golf Club Countryclub
The following use is allowed with a Class A Special Use Permit:
P16 Public Utility Stations and Substations, Switching Stations, Telephone Exchanges,
Water and Sewage Treatment Plants
The following uses are allowed with a Class B Special Use Permit:
Hl Day Care Facility, other than Large Day Care Home
H7 Group Care Facility
H12 Temporary Mobile Home (Custodial Care)
P3 Portable Buildings
P6 Cemetery
P8 Community Center
P17 Radio and Television Transmitting and Receiving Towers and Elevated Water Storage
Tanks
P22 Transmission Lines
S34 Recreational Facilities (Non-Profit)
FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PERTAINING TO
APPLICATION: Z -4 -96 CHARLES W. DAVIS AND JAMES L. DAVIS
BASED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMITTED, THE PLANNING BOARD
RECOMMENDS THAT THERE IS EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
FA lwly."Z NMI !1A 632 X11-9 9
The application must comply
with all requirements
specified in Article 20 -
Amendments. Those
requirements include:
20.3.2 a) Map showing affected
property at scale of not less than
V =100" nor more than 1 " =20'
20.3.2 b) Legal description of
property.
PLANNING
STAFF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
_X —Yes No A boundary survey has been submitted.
The Planning Staff found the scale of
the map at 1 " =200' was more
appropriate given the size of the tract.
_x Yes No Description provided with application.
PLANNING
BOARD
FINDINGS
Yes No
Yes No
O
20.3.2 c) Explanation of alleged
error, if any, to be corrected
by proposed amendment.
20.3.2 d) Changed conditions, if any,
which make amendment reasonably
necessary to promote public health,
safety and general welfare.
PLANNING
STAFF
RECOMMENDED
FINDINGS
—x—Yes No
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
The applicant is not indicating an
alleged error.
—x —Yes No The applicant has indicated that
changes in the area surrounding
this site have made it more
practical for this parcel in the
20 year transition designation
to be rezoned to complement the
Orange County Comprehensive
Plan as well as the planned
Economic Development Commission
Plan for this area. This area also
allows for the extension of water and
sewer.
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PLANNING
BOARD
FINL)MS
Yes No
Yes No
ARTICLE 20 - SPECIFIC STAN12ARDS FOR EVALUATIONIREZONING(conti
PLANNING
STAFF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
20.3.2 e) Manner in which proposed _x—Yes No The property is located in a 20 -year
amendment will carry out purpose
and intent of adopted Comprehensive
Plan.
Transition Area. This designation in
the Comprehensive Plan indicates that
the area is in the process of changing
from rural to urban. It is suitable
for urban type densities and should be
provided with public utilities and
services within the second 10 -year phase
of the Plan. Water and sewer service can be
extended to the site.
PLANNING
BOARD
FINDINGS
Yes No
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PLANNING
STAFF
RECOMMENDED
FINDINGS
Article 4.2 identifies the criteria
which will normally be used to
determine the application of a
zoning district designation. The
applicant has applied for a
Residential -4 designation.
The criteria for that district
are set forth in Article 4.2.8
as follows:
(a) Designated by the adopted _x—Yes
Comprehensive Plan as a
Transition Area, which can
reasonably be expected to be
annexed by a municipality in
the ensuing 10 -20 years.
(b) Water and sewer lines _x—Yes
should exist at site or
be assured of installation
as part of the development
process.
No
PLANNING
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BOARD
TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDi CIS
The property is located in an area Yes
designated Twenty Year Transition.
No The applicant indicates that water
and sewer lines can be extended to
the site.
No
Yes No
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ARTICLE 4 - DISTRICT STATEMENTS OF INTENT AND APPLICATION CRITERIA (Continued)
PLANNING
STAFF
RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDIN
(c) Vehicular access must —x—Yes No The property will have direct access to
consist of direct access
to a street classified as
either arterial or collector
as designated by the adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
Old NC 86 which is classified as a
collector in the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING
BOARD
FINDINGS
Yes
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LINDY PENDERGRASS 144 E. Margaret Lane
Sheriff of Orange County Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
Office Phone: Hillsborough (919) 644-3050
Chapel Hill (919) 942-6300
Fax (919) 732-6403
To: Eddie Kirk
Orange County Planning Department
From: Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass
Re: Davis Brothers Land Sub-Division
Site # Old 86 South
Back of the NC Department of Corrections
Orange County
Date: June 26, 1996
The Orange County Sheriffs Department has been asked if
we would be able to provide services to the property indicated
above.
we presently provide 24 hour patrol and response to calls for
service in the area of the:_.proposed-- sub-division. Providing service
to this location and citizens will "aot•' effect.. patrol `workload.
No increase in personnel or .equipmeat. is expected:
Should any further in be needed please feel free to
cont� our ofrYce.
Sheriff Lea y Penderg a s -
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ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
P.O. BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH
NORTH CAROLINA
27278
9-1-1 Communications Emergency Medical Services
24 Hour Warning Point Fire Marshal
932-8161 • 933-2600 Communication Center
Disaster Response.
24-Hour Fax Machine Hazardous Materials
967-9026 June 27, 1996 644-3030 • 968.2050
Administrative Fax Machine
968.4066
To: Arthur Cogswell, F.A.I.A.
Arthur R. Cogswell, Architect and Planner
From: Nick Waters, Director .p
Re: Water and Sewer Exctensicns ..wb-
Hillsboroogh Asse_mWage-@-t=40!85--
Tax oeference#s 4.45..2 and 4.45.3
Hillsborough,,NC `
Fire!ERAS Coverage -
Orange Counti Emergency Maffag meht"Divitidrf of'EM4 will provide
EMS coverage for thek referenced site: cadge Carnty Emergency Management
is located at 1914 New' Hope Church Aaads irt,Cb`apel Hill; the DrYector'is Nick
Waters. I
The Orange RLral Fire Department•provides fi to the referenced recover
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site. They are located on South Churton Street in Hillsborough. Jimmy Summey
is the Chief at Hillsborough Fire,Departnerct.
Please contactus_if additioKal-assisWnce-isrieeded.
"yam..• ....F`x�
the
Town 037
of June 27, 1996
Iflills h
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Mr. Arthur R. Cogswell
113 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill,NC 27516
Re: Davis and Parrish Properties
Dear Arthur:
Pursuant to your faxed request of June 26th,the Town's Water and Sewer service area
encompasses the Davis and Parrish properties. Treatment capacity Is available to serve this area,
however, extensive ot;fsite improvements/extensions will be required to be installed by the
Developer in order for these services to be provided. The type and configuration of the
extensions required will be determined once some specifics are known regarding the development
(site plan). Attached is a copy of the Towns fee schedule for water and sewer services. These
fees must be paid and the off-site improvements completed prior to service being available.
Please call with any questions.
Sincere!
c
Thomas E. Hartye, PE
Town Engineer/UtilIties Director
101 EaBt Orange Street P.O. Box 429 * Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
919-732-2104 Faac: 919-854-2990
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MEMORANDUM
To: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planner II -
From: Margaret A. Hauth, Planning Director ( --
Date: August 15, 1996
RE: Davis rezoning request
Thank you for contacting me regarding the rezoning request of the Davis family. A
portion of this property is within the Town's planning jurisdiction and zoned EDD-
Primary I. We would anticipate joint review of any development of this tract that
makes use of the portion within the Town's jurisdiction. The Town's primary concern
with this tract is it's access to Old NC 86 and how that connection relates to
existing driveways/roads.
The request to convert to R-3 zoning is not inconsistent with any Town interests.
You have a copy of the letter from the Town Engineer stating that water and sewer can
be available to the site. The buffers required by the EDD and R-3 zoning should
adequately protect both land uses.
101 East Orange Street • P.O. Box 429 • Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
306F REVERE ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
ZONING ORDINANCE VARIANCE
ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA
I, Eddie Kirk, Zoning Officer, Orange County,North Carolina,DO HEREBY CERTIFY that on
or about August 9, 1996, I mailed, by certified mail, postage prepaid, a Notice of the Public
Hearing to be held on the Charles W Davis and James L Davis request for rezoning of
approximately 105 acres in Hillsborough Township from Rural Residential (R-1) to Residential-
, to each property owner as required by Article 20 Section 20.6.3 of the Orange County Zoning
Ordinance.
The notice mailed specified the date, time,place and subject of the Public Hearing on the zoning
classification change. '
WITNESS my hand, this the M day of August, 1996.
EDDIE KIRK
ZONING OFFICER
John McCormick, the property owner who requested this change, owns six lots on Gains Chapel Road.
He stated that it is a hardship to require 40 foot setbacks for this property. He is trying to build affordable housing in
the Efland area and has devised a house plan that would fit the lots. These setbacks would make it impossible to
build the number of units which he has planned. He stated that current setbacks for one acre lots are unreasonable.
He has already built three homes and has building permits for 3 more units. He asked that this area be zoned to
densities similar to those for in-town development.
in the area. Renee Price, Planning Board member, asked if there were other similar requests from property owners
Mr. McCormick indicated that he had not actually heard similar complaints but he was
assuming that he was not the only property owner facing this difficulty. He stated that he is building 1200 square foot
homes which are listing for$98,400. He mentioned Lloyd Road which is a gravel road that runs parallel to Gaines. It
is 20 feet wide and has been in existence for 20 years. He did not feel that he had a responsibility to improve this
road. He said that if he did combine lots in order to meet current zoning requirements, he would have to combine
three lots to build one home.
Mary Willis mentioned that there are other residents who have non-conforming lots, however
there are no other homeowners who have building permits or homes in progress.
Samuel English, an Efland resident, felt that it was a mistake to zone any of this area to R-5. R-1 is a
designation meant for a city, not an area like Efland. This community is not ready for this type of development. There
is not enough water and sewer available for current residents. Allowing this change in the zoning would mean that
homes would be built too close to each other. He asked that the Board of County Commissioners not approve this
request.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther, to refer this item to the
Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than October 1, 1996
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
(b) Z-6-96 - Charles Davis
This item was presented by Eddie Kirk to receive citizen comment on a proposed Zoning Atlas
amendment in Hillsborough Township. The property proposed to be rezoned is located on the east side of Old NC 86
and is bounded by Cates Creek and the Town of Hillsborough Zoning Jurisdiction to the northwest and the 1-40/NC 86
Economic Development District to the south. The 105 acres which is in Orange County's jurisdiction is currently zoned
Rural Residential (R-1). The applicant proposes to rezone the property to Residential-3 (R-3).
COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - None
COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD - None
COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM CITIZENS
Judy Brown, a resident of Stage Coach Run, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment changes for
certain lots which she felt were actually a part of Stage Coach Run and could not be changed without permission from
the Home Owners Association.
Mary Willis explained that there was originally a part of Stage Coach Run which did extend into the area
mentioned by Ms. Brown. However, that area was recombined, eliminated from Stage Coach Run and put back into
one tract.
Geof Gledhill mentioned that private restrictive covenants do not restrict the County from rezoning. However,
the residents do not have to allow the denser development in their community. The original covenants can be enforced
by the Home Owners Association regardless of the zoning.
Dean Lategan, a resident of Stage Coach Run, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment change as
they would effect Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Section A and Lot 1 in Section B. He stated that those lots are actually a part of
Stage Coach Run. He did not believe that Mr. Davis has the right to exclude any lots from the subdivision without
permission from the Homeowners Association. The Association is willing to take this matter to court if necessary. They
are opposed to rezoning the lots which were originally a part of Stage Coach Run. They do not have an opinion on the
other lots.
Geof Gledhill mentioned that if the lots are a part of the subdivision, the restrictions apply unless changed by
the Homeowners Association.
Arthur Cogswell, the project planner, stated that the density of development for these lots is not an issue for
them. They have not formulated plan at this time, however, they intend to work with the community. They will be in
communication when they do develop a plan.
Mr. Charles Davis stated that the lots in question were originally sold to Center Point and were reclaimed by
him when Center Point went bankrupt. He did not want to take them back but did not have a choice. The lots were
eliminated from Center Points plan in the 1980s. The County Tax Maps do not show these lots as a part of Stage
Coach Run. He also mentioned that the lots are not subdivided and are, in fact, one tract.
Mary Willis stated that there was originally an area that extended to where those lots were platted. However, a
large area was recombined and put back into one tract.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to refer this item to the
Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than October 1, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
2. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
(a) Efland Setback Overlay District
1) Article 4.2.26 District Statements of Intent and Application Criteria
2) Article 6.24 Efland Setback Overlay District
This item was presented by Mary Willis to consider the creation of a new Overlay
Zoning District which would allow lesser setbacks than generally required in the underlying zoning district, and to apply
the new Overlay district to Ten and Twenty-Year Transition Areas in the Efland Area. These proposed overlays would
allow setbacks of 20 feet from road right-of-way and 8 feet from side and rear property lines, with provisions for zero-
lotline development in the interior of a subdivision. The proposed setbacks are comparable to the setbacks currently
allowed in the R-5 zoning districts.
This item was presented along with Item 1.a.
The motion was made in item La above as restated below.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther, to refer this item to the
Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than October 1, 1996
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
(b) Temporary Events
1) Article 8.8.14 Special Uses(Temporary Events)
2) Article 6.16.17 Additional Requirements for Certain Permitted Uses
3) Article 4.2 Permitted Use Table
4) Article 22 Article 22 Definitions
This item was presented by Mary Willis to consider a citizen request to create a new
use category called"Temporary Events"which would be allowed in residential districts with approval of a Special Use
Permit. Examples of this kind of use are commercial craft shows, carnivals, festivals, concerts, medical or veterinary
clinics, and outdoor social events hosted by a business such as a restaurant or caterer. Temporary events such as
those described above would not be considered a principal use when they take place at a site normally associated with
the activity.
COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
Commissioner Gordon asked which residential districts were included in this request.
Mary Willis indicated that all districts up to R-13. She indicated that this was being proposed for a Special Use
Permit so that issues such as parking availability could be looked at for each request. Also, there would be a Public
Hearing required for each request.