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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-01-2008-4jORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 1, 2008 Action Age da, Item No. - ~~~- SUBJECT: Legal Advertisement for Quarterly Public Hearing -May 19, 2008 DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Proposed Legal Advertisement INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 245- 2592 Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor 245-2579 PURPOSE: To consider the legal advertisement for items to be presented at the Board of County Commissioners/Planning Board Quarterly Public Hearing scheduled for May 19, 2008. BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners reviews proposals to be considered at public hearing for consistency with general County policy and presentation format. The following items are proposed for consideration at the May 19, 2008 Quarterly Public Hearing. A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Eno Small Area Plan: An appointed citizen Task Force has been working with Orange County Staff to develop a Small Area Plan for the Eno EDD (Economic Development District) Area since June 2006. The draft of the plan is now complete and contains Recommendations in the following topic areas: • Water and Sewer • Land Use and Zoning • Transportation • Housing • Parks, Recreation and Open Space • Communications • Intergovernmentallssues • Other Recommendations, including: o Potential Strategic Growth and Rural Conservation (SCRC Program) o Plan Updates o Implementation 2 The draft Eno EDD Area Srnall Area Plan is available on the Orange County Panning Department website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/index.htm. Purpose: To receive public comment on the data, assumptions, and recommendations contained in the Draft Eno EDD Area Small Area Plan and receive direction from the Board of Commissioners as to subsequent steps. 2. SUP-A-2-08 Farm Montessori School: REVIEW of a Class A Special Use Permit (hereafter `SUP) application proposing the development of a private, Montessori, school facility at 711 Terry Road (SR 1573) (TMBL 5.10..22 /PIN 0806-76-4683). The property in question is located within the ENO Township, is approximately fourteen and a half (14 '/) acres in area, and is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR) Lower Eno Protected Watershed Overlay. The applicant, Montessori Farm School, is seeking a SUP in accordance with the provisions of Article Eight (8) and Section 8.8.30 to develop a private school based on the Montessori curriculum. The applicant intends to develop their school with a major emphasis on providing a farm/agricultural and science emphasis including: a. Farm and crop production, b. Animal care, c. Recycling, composting, and water conservation activities/projects. Purpose: To receive public comment on the Farm Montessori School Class A Special Use Permit 3. Comprehensive Plan Update Phase II: The Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that includes analysis of existing and predicted conditions and provides guidance for future legal and policy decisions, as determined by Orange County. The updated Plan will serve to guide development and the preservation of resources within the unincorporated areas of the County, by addressing a multitude of issues. The adopted Plan also serves as the statutory basis for many of Orange County's land use regulations as well as the application of zoning districts, as zoning must be in accordance with a comprehensive plan. On October 3, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a process for updating the County's Comprehensive Plan in two phases as follows: Phase I, to include the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and County Profile Element; and Phase II, to include the remaining seven (7) Elements of the updated Comprehensive Plan. Phase I was completed by the County in September 2007 and Phase II was initiated immediately thereafter. During October 2007-April 2008, a Planning Consultant, County staff and the following County advisory boards have worked together to develop the draft Comprehensive Plan: Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the Environment, Economic Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation Board, Planning Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. The Comprehensive Plan includes the following eight Elements: 1) County Profile; 2) Economic Development; 3) Housing; 4) Land Use; 5) Natural and Cultural Systems; 6) Parks and Recreation; 7) Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities; and 8) Transportation. Recommendations are also provided in the draft Comprehensive Plan that address the administration, implementation, and monitoring of the Plan that will need to take place following its adoption. In addition to numerous citizen comprised County advisory board meetings, during Phase II of the update process, the County conducted public input meetings on January 28tH April 3~d, April 9th and April 23~d. The draft Comprehensive Plan is available on the Orange County Planning Department website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/compre_cpupdate.asp. Purpose: To receive public comment on the updated Comprehensive Plan in its entirety and receive direction from the Board of Commissioners as to subsequent steps. 4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment: REVIEW of a proposed ordinance amendment to Article Six (6) Section 6.20.1 Large Ground Absorption System (3,000 gallons per day) and Package Treatment Plants Prohibited in AR Districts and Rural Buffer Districts clarifying the type of projects that are required to obtain a Special Use Permit or Planned Development approval for a proposed ground absorption system that has a design capacity over 3,000 gallons per day of sanitary sewage disposal. Purpose: To receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Sign Ordinance: REVIEW of a proposed ordinance amendment(s) seeking to establish specific criteria governing the size, location, and number of permitted signs that can be located within: a. Parks, Public and Non-Profit (P14); b. Recreational Facilities, Non-Profit (S34); c. Recreational Facilities, Golf Course (S35); and d. Recreational Facilities, Profit (36) land uses per Article 4.3 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. Purpose: To receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Changes may be made in the advertised proposals that reflect debate, objections and discussion at the hearing. Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the request is made to the Director of Planning at least 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing by calling the appropriate number listed below. The full text of the changes may be obtained after May 12, 2008 from the Planning Department. Also, the text may be obtained at the County website www.co.orange.nc.us at the Meeting Agendas link prior to the meeting. 4 Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306E Revere Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call 245-2575 or 245-2585 and you will be directed, to a staff member who will answer your questions. PUBLISH: News of Orange May 7, 2008 May 14, 2008 Chapel Hill Herald May 7, 2008 May 14, 2008 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than advertising costs, which are included in the FY 2007-08 Budget, there are no direct financial impacts associated with the approval of this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends APPROVAL of the proposed May 19, 2008 Quarterly Public Hearing legal advertisement. ATTACHMENT 1 NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ~~ ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS --~ ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD A joint public hearing will be held in the Judge F. Gordon Battle Superior Courtroom of the New Orange County Courthouse, 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:30 PM for the purpose of giving all interested citizens an opportunity to speak for or against the following items: A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Eno Small Area Plan: An appointed citizen Task Force has been working with Orange County Staff to develop a Small Area Plan for the Eno EDD (Economic Development District) Area since June 2006. The draft of the plan is now complete and contains Recommendations in the following topic areas: • Water and Sewer • Land Use and Zoning • Transportation • Housing • Parks, Recreation and Open Space • Communications • Intergovernmentallssues • Other Recommendations, including: o Potential Strategic Growth and Rural Conservation (SCRC Program) o Plan Updates o Implementation The draft Eno EDD Area Small Area Plan is available on the Orange County Panning Department website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/index.htm. Purpose: To receive public comment on the data, assumptions, and recommendations contained in the Draft Eno EDD Area Small Area Plan and receive direction from the Board of Commissioners as to subsequent steps. 2. SUP-A-2-08 Farm Montessori School: REVIEW of a Class A Special Use Permit (hereafter `SUP) application proposing the development of a private, Montessori, school facility at 711 Terry Road (SR 1573) (TMBL 5.10..22 /PIN 0806-76-4683). The property in question is located within the ENO Township, is approximately fourteen and a half (14'/2) acres in area, and is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR) Lower Eno Protected Watershed Overlay. The applicant, Montessori Farm School, is seeking a SUP in accordance with the provisions of Article Eight (8) and Section 8.8.30 to develop a private school based on the Montessori curriculum. The applicant intends to develop their school with a major emphasis on providing a farm/agricultural and science emphasis including: a. Farm and crop production, b. Animal care, ATTACHMENT 1 c. Recycling, composting, and water conservation activities/projects. Purpose: To receive public comment on the Farm Montessori School Class A Special Use Permit 3. Comprehensive Plan Update Phase II: The Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that includes analysis of existing and predicted conditions and provides guidance for future legal and policy decisions, as determined by Orange County. The updated Plan will serve to guide development and the preservation of resources within the unincorporated areas of the County, by addressing a multitude of issues. The adopted Plan also serves as the statutory basis for many of Orange County's land use regulations as well as the application of zoning districts, as zoning must be in accordance with a comprehensive plan. On October 3, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a process for updating the County's Comprehensive Plan in two phases as follows: Phase I, to include the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and County Profile Element; and Phase II, to include the remaining seven (7) Elements of the updated Comprehensive Plan. Phase I was completed by the County in September 2007 and Phase II was initiated immediately thereafter. During October 2007-April 2008, a Planning Consultant, County staff and the following County advisory boards have worked together to develop the draft Comprehensive Plan: Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the Environment, Economic Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation Board, Planning Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. The Comprehensive Plan includes the following eight Elements: 1) County Profile; 2) Economic Development; 3) Housing; 4) Land Use; 5) Natural and Cultural Systems; 6) Parks and Recreation; 7) Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities; and 8) Transportation. Recommendations are also provided in the draft Comprehensive Plan that address the administration, implementation, and monitoring of the Plan that will need to take place following its adoption. In addition to numerous citizen comprised County advisory board meetings, during Phase II of the update process, the County conducted public input meetings on January 28t", April 3rd, April 9t" and April 23rd. The draft Comprehensive Plan is available on the Orange County Planning Department website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/compre_cpupdate.asp. Purpose: To receive public comment on the updated Comprehensive Plan in its entirety and receive direction from the Board of Commissioners as to subsequent steps. 4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment: REVIEW of a proposed ordinance amendment to Article Six (6) Section 6.20.1 Large Ground Absorption System (3,000 gallons per day) and Package Treatment Plants Prohibited in AR Districts ATTACHMENT 1 C~ and Rural Buffer Districts clarifying the type of projects that are required to obtain a Special Use Permit or Planned Development approval for a proposed ground absorption system that has a design capacity over 3,000 gallons per day of sanitary sewage disposal. Pur ose: To receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Sign Ordinance: REVIEW of a proposed ordinance amendment(s) seeking to establish specific criteria governing the size, location, and number of permitted signs that can be located within: a. Parks, Public and Non-Profit (P14); b. Recreational Facilities, Non-Profit (S34); c. Recreational Facilities, Golf Course (S35); and d. Recreational Facilities, Profit (36) land uses per Article 4.3 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. Purpose: To receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Changes may be made in the advertised proposals that reflect debate, objections and discussion at the hearing. Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the request is made to the Director of Planning at least 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing by calling the appropriate number listed below. The full text of the changes may be obtained after May 12, 2008 from the Planning Department. Also, the text may be obtained at the County website www.co.orange.nc.us at the Meeting Agendas link prior to the meeting. Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306E Revere Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call 245-2575 or 245-2585 and you will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions. PUBLISH: News of Orange Chapel Hill Herald May 7, 2008 May 7, 2008 May 14, 2008 May 14, 2008