HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2013-096 Resolution Approving Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Access Management Plan RES-2013-096
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(EDD) ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Because of its proximity to 1-85, US 70, the interchange, and the
NCRR/Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway, the future of the EDD for urban
growth was originally defined by the 1981 Orange County Land Use Plan,
and reinforced by the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan (adopted
November 18, 2008), and by economic development land use and zoning
amendments in 1994 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, The adopted Transportation Goals of the Orange County 2030
Comprehensive Plan supports integrated land use planning and
transportation planning that serves existing development supporting future
development, and which is consistent with the County's land use plans,
including provisions for preserving the natural environment and community
character; and
WHEREAS, Orange County adopted the EDD Area Small Area Plan (June 24, 2008),
which includes a recommendation for the preparation of an access
management program for US 70 and Old NC Hwy 10 to provide better
transportation systems and capacities as development proceeds in the
area; and
WHERAS, Access management provides an important means of maintaining mobility,
capacity and traffic safety as properties are developed over time for
nonresidential land uses; and
WHEREAS, Formally adopted transportation plans are necessary to procure federal
and state funding for projects, enhance collaboration with regional
transportation organizations, and to require developer action consistent
with the plan; and
WHEREAS, The Draft Eno EDD Access Management Plan was heard at the
September 9, 2013 Quarterly Public Hearing; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Planning Board and OUTBoard has reviewed the
Draft Eno EDD Access Management Plan and unanimously
recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, The Eno EDD Access Management Plan will further carry out the intent
and purpose of the Eno EDD Area Small Area Plan, and is consistent with
the goals and objectives of the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that the attached document titled "Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Access
Management Plan" is hereby approved:
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The Orange County Board of Commissioners further directs the Planning Department
staff to research the following protection options for Old NC Hwy 10 and report back:
• Previous protections pursued for St. Mary's Road;
• Secondary view shed regulations;
• Scenic corridor overlay regulations;
• Scenic byway regulations;
• Scenic conservation easements;
• Discuss with NCDOT the need for a signage plan to provide improved signage
with the goal of limiting truck traffic on Old NC Hwy 10;
• Review methodologies for informing truck drivers of the low overpass heights
along Old NC Hwy 10;
• Discuss with NCDOT the speed limit along Old NC Hwy 10 through the study
area, and the possibility of it being reduced.
Adopted by Orange County:
This the l ( day of
Barry Jaco , C 'r
Orange C B r Commissioners
Donna Baker o
Clerk to the Orange County Board of 52
Commissioners 17
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