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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-11-2007-7bORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 11, 2007 Agenda Item No. ~" , SUBJECT• Comprehensive Plan Update -Staff/Consultant Report DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) ~~ ATTACHMENT(S) (Under Separate Cover) 1) Adopted Comprehensive Plan Update INFORMATION CONTACT: Process Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning 2) Comprehensive Plan Update Timetable Supervisor, 245-2579 3) Draft Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents PURPOSE: To receive a brief presentation from staff and Roger Waldon, Clarion Associates, on the status of the Comprehensive Plan Update and provide an opportunity for the Board of County Commissioners to ask questions and provide feedback. BACKGROUND: Origin: At its August 21, 2007 meeting; the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) amended the process and timetable for updating the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate Clarion Associates' contractual Scope of Services. Attachments 1 and 2 are provided as background information and for convenience. Who's Involved: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), multiple county advisory boards and departments, Clarion Associates, as well as the general public. Status: The Comprehensive Plan Update is on schedule and there are no problems for the BOCC to address at this time. The County "kicked-ofP' Phase II of the Update Process in October of this year, which is intended to conclude in August 2008. Specifically, the County is at Phase II, Step 4, "Staff and Consultant Check-in Point with BOCC" of the Update Process (See Attachment 1). Full Report: Planning Board - At the December 5, 2007 Planning Board Meeting, the Board reviewed a draft meeting plan for the January 28th Comprehensive Plan Update -Public Input Session and a process for the Planning Board and Planning Staff to follow to respond to draft language for the Comprehensive Plan Update. 2 Element Lead AdvisorL Boards (FLAB) - ELABs completed their first round of meetings with Clarion Associates to hear and review draft gap analyses and tables of contents for their respective Elements. Clarion has made revisions in response to FLAB input and the resulting draft Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents is provided as Attachment 3. Website - htt~:://www.co.orange.nc.us/plannin /cLcompre cpupdate.asp Numerous items have been added to the Comprehensive Plan Update website. A few examples include: Materials from the October 16th Joint Advisory Boards Meeting to "kick-off' Phase II, notice of the January 28th Public Input Session, and draft materials presented by Clarion Associates to Advisory Boards. The website continues to be a great source of information, which the public is encouraged to use. What's Next: Public Input - In response to recent public requests, the following meeting has been scheduled to provide an additional opportunity for the public to provide input on the Comprehensive Plan Update before a draft is compiled and presented to County advisory boards for review, comment and revision: "Comprehensive Plan Update -Public Input Session" January 28, 2008, 7:00 PM Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill In addition to the meeting above, public input meetings will be held in April 2008. Specific dates, times and locations will be forthcoming early next year. BOCC -Planning Staff and consultant will. provide the next report to the BOCC in early-. March 2008. In April 2008, the BOCC will consider the approval of the Legal Ad for the May 19, 2008 Quarterly Public Hearing to present the draft Comprehensive Plan Update. Planning_Board - In January, the Planning Board may be discussing any guidance it wishes to provide staff and Clarion Associates on drafting objectives for the Land Use; Services and Facilities, Housing and Transportation Elements. Element Lead Advisory Boards (FLAB) -FLAB members will be invited to attend the January 28th Public Input Session to hear comments from the public. The next round of FLAB meetings with Clarion Associates will take place in March 2008. At these meetings, Clarion Associates will present the draft Comprehensive Plan Update to Advisory Boards for review and feedback. Advisory Boards will have March and April to complete their pre-public hearing review. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this presentation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board hear the presentation, ask questions, and provide feedback as may be appropriate. 3 Attachment 1 Orange County Comprehensive Plan Update Process -Phase II As Amended by Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on August 21, 2007 Phase ll, Remaining Elements Developed: 1) Consultant Reconnaissance/Data Collection (July-Sept.'07) a) Interview Element Managers and collect documents for synthesizing. b) Identify any gaps in data or information and develop detailed draft table of contents for each Element. c) Discuss and identify the specific roles and responsibilities of the consultant and Element Manager(s) for the creation of each respective Plan element. This will include an understanding of how the consultant will partner with the Element Manager(s) to prepare each respective draft Element. 2) Planning Board, Planning Staff, Meeting Facilitator, and Consultant Conduct Joint Advisory Boards Meeting to "Kick-off" Phase II by Reviewing Advisory Board Roles and Work Products to be Completed during this Phase (Oct. '07) 3) Consultant Meetings with Element Lead Advisory Boards (Max. of 7-meetings, Oct.-Nov. '07) The Consultant will: a) Present a detailed draft Table of Contents for each Board's respective Element. b) As a partner with Element Managers, convey gaps and recommendations for filling them. c) Prepare a memorandum summarizing feedback provided by each Board and revise draft Tables of Contents as directed by Element Manager(s), taking advisory board feedback into consideration. d) Convey ELABs preferences for filling gaps to Project Management Team. 4) Staff and Consultant Check-in Point with BOCC (Dec. '07) 5) Consultant Meetings with Planning Board to provide updates, particularly on the Elements in which the Board does not play a lead role (Max. of 3-meetings, Oct.-Nov. '07) 6) Consultant Formats/Assembles and Drafts Comprehensive Plan with Element Managers (Completed by end of Feb. '08) a) Work with Element Managers to draft the Comprehensive Plan, including all Elements. The drafting of the Elements, including objectives to reach the adopted Goals, are prepared by the Consultant, or by the Element Manager and staff with assistance from the Consultant, working from adopted BOCC Principles, County Profile Element and Goals, detailed tables of contents (presented and revised during Step 3), previously identified studies and reports, and Element Lead Advisory Board discussions. b) Consultant delivers copies of the Draft Comprehensive Plan to Element Managers for delivery to Element Lead Advisory Boards, supporting staff, and Contributing Departments for their review. 4 c) Within respective areas of expertise, Contributing Departments review pertinent sections of draft text for accuracy. 7) With Element Managers, Consultant Presents Draft Comprehensive Plan to Element Lead Advisory Boards and makes revisions (Max. of 7-meetings, completed by mid-April 2008) a) Advisory Boards will provide for appropriate public access and awareness using Comprehensive Plan website. b) Each advisory board may review staff and advisory board reports and other pertinent documents such as Shaping Orange County's Future Report and Rural Character Study. 8) Element Lead Advisory Boards and Planning Board Reviews Draft Plan in Preparation for Public Information Sessions (March-April '08) a) Element Managers, Planning Staff Liaisons, Planning Board Liaisons, and Element Lead Advisory Boards highlight and summarize any inconsistencies between and/or among Elements and forwards to Planning Board. b) Planning Board accepts and reviews ideas from Element Managers, Planning Staff Liaisons, and Element Lead Advisory Boards on reconciliation of any inconsistencies identified during the preceding step. Any minor inconsistencies that can be reconciled to the satisfaction of the Element Lead Advisory Board are addressed. c) Staff and consultant check-in point with BOCC (early-March '08) 9) Planning Board --With Assistance from other Lead Advisory Boards -- Conducts Public Information Meeting(s) (April '08) -Planning Board drafts agenda with input from other Lead Advisory Boards. 10) Staff and Consultant Check-in Point with BOCC for Legal-Ad Approval (April ~'08) 11) Planning Board Develops Recommendations on Reconciliation of Any Remaining Inconsistencies between and/or among Elements and Forwards to BOCC, Element Lead Advisory Boards, and Consultant (April-May '08) 12) 2"d Public Hearing and Plan Adoption a) BOCC holds public hearing (May '08). b) BOCC may convey any required changes, including reconciliation of any remaining inconsistencies, to Element Managers, Lead Advisory Boards, and Consultant for incorporation into their respective sections of the draft text. c) Planning Board provides recommendations to BOCC on entire Comprehensive Plan. d) BOCC may also invite additional county advisory boards to provide recommendations on their respective Element. e) Staff makes final revisions to Comprehensive Plan as directed by BOCC. f) BOCC adopts Comprehensive Plan. END OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The following are to occur after completion of Comprehensive Plan Update: Implementation: Implementation, evaluation, and update consistent with process/guidelines included in adopted Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan Update Timetable Attachment 2 As Amended by Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on August 21, 2007 ~4:~ Process 2 00 6 20 07 20 08 200 9 Task o n d j f m a m j j a s o n d j f m a m j j a s o n d j f Phase 7 1. Adoption of Process X 2. Contract with Consultant X ("Meeting Facilitator") 3. Planning Board Framework and X X X X X X Guidelines 4. Joint Board Mtg. X 5. Planning Board Evaluation and Appraisal X X of 1981 Plan 6. Contract with Consultant X X X X X X ("Synthesizer") 7. Preparation of County X X X X X X Profile Element 8. Joint Board Mtg. X 9. Preparation of Goals X X 10 Joint Board Mtg. X 11 Approval of legal Ad for X Public Hearing 12 X Outreach -Open House 13 Outreach -Countywide X Mtg. 14 Qtr. Public Hearing- Evaluation & Appraisal X of 1981 Plan, Goals, and County Profile Element 15 Advisory Board(s) X Recommendation(s) 16 BOCC Adoption X -- --------------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- Phase 2 17 Joint Board Mtg. X 18 Consultant Data X X X Collection 19 Consultant Meets With X X Advisory Boards 20 Formating/Assembling X X X Comprehensive Plan 21 Advisory Boards Receive Draft X Comprehensive Plan 22 Consultant Meets With X Advisory Boards _ 23 Advisory Boards Review X X Draft 24 X Consultant Revises Draft Comprehensive Plan Update Timetable Attachment 2 As Amended by Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on August 21, 2007 Process 200 6 20 07 20 08 _ 200 9 Task o n d j f m a m j j a s o n d j f m a m j j a s o n d j f 25 Outreach _ X 26 Planning Board develops recommendations on any reconciliation X 27 Approval of Legal Ad for Public Hearing X 28 Expanded Advertisement X 29 Qtr. Public Hearing X 30 Advisory Board(s) Recommendation(s) X X 31 BOCC Adoption X 32 Qtr. Public Hearing to Adopt Regulatory Policies and Programs X Ora~Co-u,~y co-n~~e~v~we~~law ~I'~brle ~~ C®~.~nts Chapter 1.Introduction ..............................................................................................................1 Chapter 2. Planning Principles .. ..................... ........ ...........................2 Chapter 3. County Profile (Data) Element ..... .......: .... .................................. 3 Chapter 4. Economic Development Element :.~... ......... ..:.. ...:.............................. 8 Chapter 5.' Housing Element... ..:..... .......... .......'.... .....................................1 1 Chapter 6. Land°Use Element,. ...... ........ ...... ..... ........: ................................14 Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural•Systerms Element ...... ......... ...:..... ..................17 Chapter 8. Recreation and Parks<Elemenf ........ ..... .. ..... ..........................24 -: Chapter 9. Services (Util~ties)~and Community Facilities_Element ......................28 .Chapter 1 O, Transportation Element ......... ..:................ ......... ...:.................. ,...:....36 Chapter 1 1. Administration and Implementation Gu'idetines ...............................39 Chapter 12. Monitoring' Procedures ........ ........ .......::........................ ....................40 Chapter 13. Appendices ................. .. .... ... .............................................41 `.~,... C•.~ O Chapter 1. Introduction p v ~~~!'~[st~A• 1.1. User's Guide (Summary Statement of Plan) ^ Description of Plan as policy base and direction for County. Provides description of the County. Description of how the Plan will be used and description of next steps. Overview of the Plan contents -principles, goals, objectives, data evaluation, needs assessment, etc. 1.2. What is the Orange County Comprehensive Plan? ^ Description of the Comprehensive Plan, its purpose, how it was developed, adoption process, and process for implementation. 1.3. Authorization and State Guidelines ^ Description of legal authority for County to develop plan and standards for plan development. 1.4. Orange County Planning History and Context ^ Summary of County planning history and context taken from 1981 Plan and supplemental summary of planning efforts from 1990s- current. ^ Description of extensive data gathering efforts, development of sustainable indicators, and recommendations for implementation. Description of what was adopted and implemented. 1.5. Governance Structure ^ Explanation of County's general governance structure: Board of County Commissioners, Advisory Boards, County Manager, and Departments. 1.6. Plan Process and Citizen Participation ^ Description of Plan Update process: process timetable, identification of participating entities and their roles, summary of citizen participation opportunities. 1.7. Where to Look for Related Information ^ List of reports, studies, and other related documents and sources of information that form the base for the Comprehensive Plan; and information for acquiring these documents. Documents also referenced within each applicable Plan Element. Oravi,~eiCv~wv~y Caw~rehkvt~-we.~~T,a.-~~ ©R,4FT 77-21-07 1 d~ ~ ~Y~ .~ Chapter 2: Board of Counfy Commissioners' a Planning Principles '~-~ ~~°~' C~~p~~ 2. ~~~c~~y 2.1. Summary ^ Explanation of the principles guiding the Comprehensive Plan process. Description of process for Board of County Commissioners' adoption of principles. 2.2. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services ^ Description of principle. 2.3. Sustainable Growth and Development ^ Description of principle. 2.4. Encouraging Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resources While Promoting Both Air Quality Protection and the Development of an Effective Transportation System ^ Description of principle. 2.5. Natural Area Resource Preservation ^ Description of principle. 2.6. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern ^ Description of principle. 2.7. Water Resources Preservation ^ Description of principle. 2.8. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity ^ Description of principle. 2.9. Preservation of Community Character ^ Description of principle. OYa.vi.~~i Ccruvti#.y Cc>-wt~v'e~~tNPi ~~i DRAFT 7 7-27-07 2 ChapteY 3: County PYa file {Data) Element ``'F c v ~~ir .a.. 3.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Statement that this chapter focuses on data only, and forms a base for discussions of goals, objectives, and policies in subsequent chapters. ^ Statement that Chapter 3 offers data highlights; references are made to the Appendix for full detailed information. ^ Summary description of key population, housing, employment/economy, environment, and transportation findings. 3.2. Purpose ^ Purpose discussion as provided in County Profile Element. 3.3. Goal County Profile Overarching Goal: A RELIABLE SOURCE OF BASIC COUNTY DATA AND INFORMATION THAT IS UPDATED REGULARLY, ACCESSIBLE, USEFUL, AND RELEVANT TO ALL OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. 3.4. Historic and Current Data 3.4.1. Regional Overview/Geography ^ Discussion and map of regional context. ^ Discussion and map of Orange County and basic statistics (land area, current population). ^ Discussion and map of seven townships and their extra- territorial jurisdictions. 3.4.2. Population ^ Highlights of population trends ^ County Population Historic population growth for County (1940-2005). Metropolitan Statistical Area, 5-Year Growth Trends (2000-2005). o~a~co-wvu`y co-vv~Yehe~~law ©RAFT 77-27-07 3 Chapter 3: County Profile (Data) Element o '~•" c.~.•.• ^ Municipalities/Townships Population Historic population growth, County and municipalities (1980-2005). Comparative population growth trends, cities within Triangle region (1980-2005). Historic population growth trends, County and townships (1980-2005). ^ County population by race, age, and gender. County population by race (2000). County by age (1980-2005). County by age and gender (2005). 3.4.3. Housing ^ Highlights of housing trends ^ Housing Attributes Housing attributes by municipality and County (2000). Family household makeup by township (2000). ^ Housing Value Trends County median house value trends (1970-2000). Average regional housing sales price trends by county (1995-2005). County housing sales price distribution (2000-2005). County and municipality sales price distribution (2005). County house tax values (2005). County permitted residential construction (2005). ^ Housing Affordability Availability of housing in County by median income (August 26, 2005). County apartment growth, vacancy rates, and average rents (1996-2005). County apartment unit mix in large complex developments (2005). County availability of three-bedroom apartments by median income. OYG~~i CO-u.ttity CO-wt~v'e~U?.v1.~UV~i ~la~vt~ DRAFT 19-29-07 4 ~,~•.u ` c•`,. . Chapter 3: County Profile (Data) Element a u ~'? ~cs•P•++ 3.4.4. Employment and Economy ^ Highlights of employment and economy trends ^ Income Comparisons Comparison of U.S., North Carolina, and Orange County median family incomes (1996-2005). Regional income comparisons (1970-2000). ^ Educational Attainment Comparison of educational attainment for municipalities, Orange County, state, and U.S. ^ Private Sector Employment Trends County job trends (1996-2005). County employment sectors by type (2005). County employment by industry (3`d quarter, 2006). ^ Employment Wages County total annual wages paid (2°d quarter, 2005). Comparison of average weekly wages by county and state (3`d quarter, 2006). ^ Agricultural Employment Trends County agriculture trends (1959-2002). Agricultural census by county and state (2002). Agricultural income in millions (1997-2005). ^ Unemployment Trends Comparison of state/county unemployment rates (1996-2005). ^ Development Trends Residential and non-residential permitted building value (1996-2005). County commercial occupancy permits (2005). 3.4.5. Environment ^ Highlights of environmental trends ^ Pollution and Emissions o~,cy ccrn~re.?~x~~wv~~law DR,4FT 11-27-07 S ,,. ,, , Chapter 3: County Prafile (Data) Element ``'* v County trends in point source air pollution (1993- 2002). Number of ozone exceedance days (1995-2003). County estimated and projected emissions by source (2000-2017). ^ Ground and Surface Water Distribution of total ground and surface water demand (2000). Average and maximum daily water demand per year by provider (1992-2003) County average daily water usage (1985-2000). County well characteristics and usage Selected ground-water recharge duration characteristics and mean recharge in County (1996) Miles of perennial streams in County (2003/2006). ^ Wastewater Wastewater spills in County (1998-2003). Pollution discharged from Mason Farm wastewater treatment plan (1970/2004). ^ Solid Waste and Recycling Type of solid waste in County landfill by percent (FY 2005-2006). Tonnage of solid waste in County landfill by type (FY 2004-2005 and FY 2005-2006). County recycling programs, by percent (FY 2005-2006). Tonnage recycled by type (FY 2004-2005 and FY 2005- 2006). 3.4.6. Transportation ^ Highlights of transportation trends ^ Roadways NC-DOT roadways maintained (1980-2005). County lane miles (1985-2003). ^ Commuting Trends Means of transportation to work (1990/2000). 4v'aiCcTU.vtty Cc?vY~r~e~-~?.v~t'~vPi~lavt~ DRAFT 19-29-07 6 a • r., Chapter 3: County Pro file (Data) Element °`'~ '"` v q ~'~I .Cs~.°~~ Daily vehicle miles traveled (1990-2015). County-to-county worker flow (2000). Average commute times in minutes (2000). Commute to County by worker residence (1980-2000). Commute out of County by worker employment (1980- 2000). ^ Accidents Registered vehicles and traffic accidents (1980-2005). Bicycle crashes (1997-2004). Pedestrian crashes (1997-2004). 3.5. Population Projections ^ Description of methodologies ^ Comparison of population projections for County (2000-2030) ^ Age Cohort Projections County population trends and projections by age cohort (2000-2030). County population trends and projections by age cohort as percent of population (2000-2030). County population projections for children under 18 (1980- 2030). Children 18 and under as a percent of total population (1980-2030). County population projections for persons 65 and older (1980-2030). Children 18 and under as a percent of total population (1980-2030). 3.6. Maps (Note: Full Collection of Maps Included in Appendix) ^ Orange County Map ^ Watersheds and River Basins ^ Development Constraints ^ Cultural Resources ^ Planning jurisdictions o~c~~ca-u,+~y ca~~-e~-~w~~ta,~, oRaFr ~~-2~-07 T FP • C.1 Chapter 4: Economic Development Element °`' '' II 4.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Summary of County's local economy -early agrarian economy through to university and development of small town economic centers. ^ Description of County economic development efforts: Five-Year Strategic Plan, Report on State of Local Economy. ^ Key Issues (Preliminary): Approaches to economic development for County, Carolina North and other opportunities, and coordinating provision of services for future development. ^ Areas of opportunity as identified by a Future Clusters Competitiveness Task Force/Research Triangle Regional Partnership regional economic study (2001). 4.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding future economic development efforts in County, and the County's role in guiding and directing these efforts. 4.3. Historic Data, Current Data and Evaluation of Trends ^ Private Sector Employment Trends County job trends (1996-2005). County employment sectors by type (2005). County employment by industry (3~d quarter, 2006). Top Ten Employers in County ^ Retail Sales County Retail Sales Gross Collections (FY 1997-2005) Gross Collections by Category (FY2004-2006) Percentage of County Retail Sales by Area (FY2006) ^ Agricultural Employment Trends o~a~u~ co~.ty co-m~-~~~%v~ ~1,cwv ~RaFr ~ ~-29-0~ 8 Chapter 4: Economic ,Development Element ``'~ a u ~••t .d..o~~ County agriculture trends (1959-2002). Agricultural census by county and state (2002). Agricultural income in millions (1997-2005). Income Change for Major Agricultural Products (1996-2005) ^ Wages County total annual wages paid (2°d quarter, 2005). Comparison of average weekly wages by county and state (3rd quarter, 2006). ^ Unemployment Trends Comparison of state/county unemployment rates (1996- 2005). ^ County Development and Tax Value Tax Base, Total Assessed Value in County (1997-2006) Total Non-Residential Tax Base by Locality (2006) Percent of Non-Residential Tax Base by Locality (2006) Residential and non-residential permitted building value (1996-2005). Balance of Residential and Non-Residential Construction (FY1997-FY2006) County commercial occupancy permits (2005). 4.4. Needs Assessment 4.5. Goals Economic Development Overarching Goal: VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT THAT CONTRIBUTES TO BOTH PROPERTY AND SALES TAX REVENUES, AND ENHANCES HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS. Economic Development Goal 1: Public-private sector partnerships that create a stronger business climate. Economic Development Goal 2: Infrastructure that supports desired development. Economic Development Goal 3: Effective systems to train and support residents and those who work in Orange County. Economic Development Goal 4: Partnerships that ensure the county remains a great place in which to live and work. o~a~cawvity co~~-e~,~e~~~ ©RAFT 19-29-07 9 .'~ r. ChapteY 4: Economic Development Element ``'w ''° II 4 4.6. Objectives 4.7. Links to Other Elements ^ Links to Housing Element ^ Links to Land Use Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Element ^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element ^ Links to Services and Community Facilities Element ^ Links to Transportation Element 4.8. Other Key Documents ^ State of the Local Economy Report by Economic Development Commission (2007) ^ Economic Development Commission Strategic Plan, 2005-2010 (2005) ^ Staying on Top: Winning the fob Wars of the Future. A Competitiveness Plan for the Research Triangle Region. (2004) 4.9. Intergovernmental Coordination ^ Collaborative process for determining appropriate types of development for the County. ^ Coordination of recruitment efforts with local Chambers of Commerce and the Research Triangle Regional Partnership. ^ Coordination with municipalities to assure availability of land for economic development. ^ Coordination of provision of public services for future development. o-~a~~ cry c~~-~~~~, ~t~,~, DR,4FT 9 9-21-07 z o Chapter 5: Housing Element C~t~ 5 0 ~ ~ , 5.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ General description of existing housing in County -predominantly single-family, denser developments built in recent years. ^ Mission of Housing and Community Development Department. ^ Housing planning efforts: 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, 2005-2010 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan, Orange County Comprehensive Housing Strategy. ^ Key Issues: provision of affordable housing, workforce housing, repair and rehabilitation of existing dwelling units, location/pattern/density of new units, and homelessness. 5.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: describing County's role in guiding and directing development of housing, and providing policy direction on future housing development and the provision of affordable housing. 5.3. Historic Data, Current Data and Evaluation of Trends ^ Highlights of housing trends ^ Housing Attributes Housing attributes by County (2000). Housing attributes by municipality and County (2000). ^ Housing Value Trends County median house value trends (1970-2000). County housing sales price distribution (2000-2005). County and municipality sales price distribution (2005). County house tax values (2005). ^ Housing Affordability Availability of housing in County by median income (August 26, 2005). O v'a~Vl.~i CdiLVLty Ccrvv~Ye,~.c~i~ver ~~avt~ DRAFT 11-21-07 11 ~~ ~ ~~~'. Chapter 5: Housing Element °~', a u County apartment growth, vacancy rates, and average rents (1996-2005). Availability of large-sized apartments by median income. ^ New Residential Permits in County (FY1997-2006) ^ Residential Permits by Type (FY1997-FY2006) ^ Number of mobile home parks and units (2007). 5.4. Needs Assessment 5.5. Goals Housing Overarching Goal: OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CITIZENS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO RENT OR PURCHASE SAFE, DECENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Housing Goal 1: A wide range of types and densities of quality housing affordable to all in all parts of the County. Housing Goal 2: Housing that is useable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or circumstance. Housing Goal 3: The preservation, repair, and replacement of existing housing supply. Housing Goal 4: Development ordinances and incentives that promote inclusionary practices and housing options for all income levels. 5.6. Objectives 5.7. Affordable Housing ^ Definition of affordable housing. ^ Expected housing need for future populations. ^ Housing indexes for County and municipalities. ^ Priority needs as identified in 2005-2010 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan. 5.8. ~inlcs to Other Elements ^ Links to Economic Development Element ^ Links to Land Use Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Elements ^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element ^ Links to Services and Community Facilities Element Ov'awu~QiCo-wvity Ccrvv~v'e~~%w~ilvPi~lcwv DRAFT 11-21-07 12 a~ ~ G~ Chapter 5: .~1'ousing Element °`'~ ''' e ^ Links to Transportation Element 5.9. Other Key Documents ^ Comprehensive Housing Strategy (2006) ^ Orange County Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan, 2005-2010 (2005) ^ 10-Year Plan on Homelessness(2007) ^ Analysis of Housing Assistance Options for Displaced Residents in Hillsborough (2007) ^ Master Aging Plan (2007) 5.10. Intergovernmental Coordination ^ Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough Planning and Community Development staffs and Advisory Boards. ^ Chapel Hill Housing Departments. ^ UNC Facility Planning. ^ Coordination with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough elected Boards regarding support for nonprofit housing developers. ^ Municipal Inspections Departments. ova co-wv~ty co--~v~e`G~iN~ flaw oRaFr ~ ~-21-07 13 Chapter 6: Land Use Element ChaptP,~' 6. Lar~cc~Z~~i~I~nes2t 6.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Description of Land Use Planning jurisdictions in Orange County. ^ Planning efforts: 1981 Comprehensive Plan, joint Planning Agreement, Rural Character Study, Shaping Orange County's Future, Orange County/Town of Hillsborough Urban Transition Area Task Force Report, Hillsborough Strategic Growth Plan, Stoney Creek Basin Small Area Plan, Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan, and the NC Highway 57 Speedway Area Small Area Plan. ^ Key Issues: land use for areas outside the joint Planning Area agreement, Economic Development Districts, reconciling future land use map and water/sewer agreement map, rural community activity nodes. 6.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding future land use planning and zoning decisions in the unincorporated portions of the County and the joint planning areas. 6.3. Historic Data, Current Data and Evaluation of Trends ^ Assessment of information included in County Profile Element. ^ Acres of Farmland Harvested Cropland, 1967-1996 ^ joint Planning Area Maps (1987) ^ Acreage of farmland and farmland converted to urban/rural development (1997). ^ Hillsborough Area Strategic Growth Plan Map (2007) ^ Key development activity and trends (1987-2004) 6.4. Needs Assessment 6.5. Future Land Use Plan ^ Description of purpose of Future Land Use Plan ^ Description of the County's currently official Future Land Use Map O-~aNU,~ co-cavity co,~iv-e;~~rn~w~ Law o~aFr ~ ~-2~1-0~ .~ 4 a ~ q` Chapter 6: Land Use Element °,'- '° . u ~ `rt .c... ^ Future Land Use Map Classifications 6.6. Goals Land Use Overarching Goal: COORDINATION OF THE AMOUNT, LOCATION, PATTERN AND DESIGNATION OF FUTURE LAND USES, WITH AVAILABILITY OF COUNTY SERVICES AND FACILITIES SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ORANGE COUNTY'S POPULATION AND ECONOMY CONSISTENT WITH OTHER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality o f li fe. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. Land Use Goal 5: Life, health, and property safe from natural hazards. Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. 6.7. Dl~,jectlVeS 6.8. Links to Other Elements ^ Links to Economic Development Element ^ Links to Housing Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Element ^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element ^ Links to Services and Community Facilities Element ^ Links to Transportation Element 6.9. Other Key ®ocuments ^ 1981 Land Use Element (1981) ^ Planning Board Evaluation of 1981 Plan (2007) Ov'cuu~iCcruvu~y Co-m~v~e~.~vei~~a~vv ©RAFT 11-21-07 15 ~" ~~~'. Chapter 6: Land Use Element °`'* . u •~yy! ,GaJd~ ^ Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan (1986) ^ Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan (2006) ^ Transfer of Development Rights Report (2006) ^ Hazard Mitigation Plan (2004) ^ Shaping Orange County's Future (2003) ^ Rural Character Study Committee Reports (Phase 1 and 2, 1990) ^ Rural Character Study Conceptual Guidelines for Rural Orange (1993) ^ 2006 Hillsborough Strategic Growth Plan (2006) ^ NC Highway 57 Speedway Area Small Area Plan (2007) 6.10. Intergovernmental Coordination ^ Joint Planning Area and Courtesy Review Agreements ^ Durham and Hillsborough Courtesy Review Agreements ^ Urban Services Area Agreements ^ Future Annexation Agreements Ov~c~su~Cc~rw~.ty cavv~v~e~~;~e~~'lcwv DR4FT 11-2a-07 16 Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element `~' . 'h•„ ~...,..•. Cha fitece~ 7. Natir~aLcr~cLCuaT~ 7.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Mission of Environment and Resource Conservation Department. ^ Description of past planning and data collection efforts: Report on Sustainability Indicators, Lands Legacy Program for Orange County, State of the Environment Reports, State of Open Space Reports, Wildlife Value Reports, Shaping Orange County's Future, Historic Preservation Element, Triangle GreenPrint Open Space Assessment, Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats, Rural Character Study (Phase 1 and 2). ^ Summary of component elements: agriculture; air and energy resources; cultural resources; natural areas, wildlife habitat, and prime forests; and water resources. 7.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding the protection and utilization of the county's natural and cultural systems. 7.3. Goals Natural and Cultural Systems Overarching Goal: A sustainable balance and appreciation of natural, cultural and agricultural resources. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable use of non-polluting renewable energy resources, and efficient use of non-renewable energy resources, and clean air. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 2: Economic viability of agriculture, forestry and horticulture and their respective lands. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 3: Infrastructure and support systems for local and regional agriculture. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 4: Preservation of historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources, and their associated landscapes. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 5: Awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural history and heritage of Orange County and its residents. Ov~av~~CtriwLty cv-v,~t~-~e,!~~ive~~~,Crw ~RaFr ~~-2~-a7 17 u~tp . Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element ~`•~ '' a u Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 6: Sustainable quality and quantity of ground and surface water resources. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 7: A balanced and healthy diversity of native plant and animal populations. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 8: Networks of protected natural, cultural and agricultural lands. 7.4. Component Elements 7.4. r. A_gricultcaYe ^ Description of historical origins of county as an agricultural community. ^ Description of farmland loss to urban and rural development over recent decades. ^ Description of planning efforts that have identified protection of farmland as critical community-wide goal - 1981 Comprehensive Plan, point Planning Land Use Plan, Shaping Orange County's Future, Rural Character Studies, New Consensus for Farmland. 7.4.1.1. Historic Data, Current Data; and Evaluation of Trends ^ Acres of Farmland Harvested Cropland, 1967-1996 ^ Acreage of farmland and farmland converted to urban/rural development (1997). ^ Acreage of land in Use Value Program (1993-2004) ^ Land with Voluntary Agricultural Districts or Agricultural Conservation Easements 7.4.1.2. Needs Assessment 7.4.1.3. Objectives ~.4.z. Air And Energy Resources ^ Description of importance of air quality, and linkages between air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. ^ Description of air quality monitoring by NC Division of Air Quality and nine monitors in Triangle region. o~-a~~ co-rw~ty co-vv~-~eG~i~ve~ ~~. DRAFT 97-27-07 Z 8 Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element °`' P ~ `~t .Clt. ^ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated Orange County and seven neighboring communities as non- attainment areas. ^ BOCC actions: directing County employees to begin Ozone Air Quality Action Plan, investigate low emission and fuel- efficient vehicles, and examine purchase of alternative fuel vehicles as an option for County fleet emissions reduction. ^ Summary of planning efforts: Report on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Options, 2004 State of the Environment Report. 7.4.2.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Trends in Ozone Standard Exceedances in the Triangle MSA (1997-2003). ^ Statistics on County's nitrogen oxide emissions. ^ Trends in Point Source Air Pollutants, 1993-2002. ^ Means of Transportation to Work in Orange County and NC (1990/2000). ^ Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fuel Use in Local Municipalities (2000-2003). ^ Number of Registered Hybrid Vehicles in Orange County, 2003. 7.4.2.2. Needs Assessment 7.4.2.3. Objectives 7,4,3. C6l~t6lYG7I ResOllf CG'S ^ Description of current links to. Orange County's past - cultural landscape, archeological sites, historic resources. ^ Planning Efforts: 1996 Historic Preservation Element. ^ Description of Certified Local Government status. 7.4.3.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Number of designated National Register sites and Orange County Landmarks. Ov'a~~iCdttvtty Co-tv~Y'eh,e-vt.~i~ver~luvv DRAFT 11-21-07 ,~ 9 si. rry Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element °`'w '"" Q 11 ~'~i .Cs.d`~• 7.4.3.2. Needs Assessment 7.4.3.3. Objectives x.4.4. NattarAl AreAS: Wildlife HcrbitAt, and PriErre Forests ^ Brief summary of biological resources in County. ^ Planning efforts to inventory and protect key resources: 2004 State of the Environment Report, 2004 Update of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Inventory, Triangle GreenPrint, 2002 State of Open Space Report, Orange County Lands Legacy Program, Shaping Orange County's Future, Inventories of private and publicly owned conservation lands, New Hope Corridor Open Space Master Plan, Landscape with Wildlife Reports 7.4.4.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Discussion and statistics on prime forestland, wildlife habitat and other natural areas lost to development in recent decades. ^ Map of identified Natural Areas affected by development ^ Acres and percent of Protected Land in County (2004). ^ Acres and percent of protected natural areas/natural heritage sites (2004). ^ Map of change in prime forests 1988 and 2003. ^ Status of wildlife habitat in County: species of concern, threatened, or endangered. 7.4.4.2. Needs Assessment 7.4.4.3. Objectives 7.4,5. WGIteY ReSOUrCeS ^ Integrated Water Management (surface and ground water inter-relationships) ^ Description of watersheds, water supply watersheds, Sustainable Planning Areas (SPAS), and ground and surface water supplies. Ov'a~eiCcrttt~tty Co-w~v'e,G~~i~v2i~lu~ty DRAFT 11-21-07 20 . ~ sr.. G~+,I. Chapter 7: Natural and Cultural Systems Element ``'~ A K ~~~! Cn• ^ Key Issues: Water quantity -- need for conservation during drought conditions, and in general; Water quality - key concerns and susceptibility to contamination. ^ County first to adopt watershed protection zoning in 1981 -- County's development standards in 10 water supply watersheds meet and often exceed state standards.. ^ Watershed Planning Efforts and Studies: University Lake, Little River and Lake Michie, and Cane Creek, Upper Eno watersheds, Ground Water Recharge reports by U.S. Geological Survey, and Report of the Water Resources Committee (2001). 7.4.5.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Selected Groundwater Recharge Duration Characteristics and Mean Recharge in 12 Basins and Sub-Basins (1996) ^ Total Miles of Perennial Streams in Orange County (2003/2006) ^ Listed Streams in County (2006) ^ Biotic Tests Rated "Good or Excellent" (1987-2003) ^ Registered Stream Protection Programs (2004) ^ Approved 401 Wetland Impacts (1996-2003) ^ Impacted Wetlands (1996-2003) ^ USGS/Orange County Groundwater Studies of 1996 and 2001 Ov~aNL~Pi Co~r.~y Ccrn~v~~h.e~i~ver ~iaw DRAFT 77-27-07 Z Z s~' q~ Chapter 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element °`'~ ''" v u . 'al~~a .Cn• 7.4.5.2. Needs Assessment 7.4.5.3. Objectives 7.5. Links to Other Elements 7.5.1. Links to Economic Development Element 7.5.2. Links to Housing Element 7.5.3. Links to Land Use Element 7.5.4. Links to Recreation and Parks Element 7.5.5. Links to Services and Community Facilities Element 7.5.6. Links to Transportation Element 7.6. Other Key Documents ^ Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Reduction Action Plan (2007) ^ Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats for Orange County (2005) ^ State of the Environment Report (2004) ^ Environmental Responsibility in County Government (Adopted 2005) ^ State of Open Space (2002) ^ State of the Environment Report (2002) ^ U.S.G.S. Water Resources Investigations Report (2002) ^ Triangle GreenPrint Regional Open Space Assessment (2002) ^ Report of the Water Resources Committee (2001) ^ U.S.G.S. Water Resources Investigations Report (2001) ^ Alternative Fuel Vehicle Options Report (2000) ^ A Report on Sustainability Indicators for Orange County (2000) ^ A Lands Legacy Program for Orange County (2000) ^ New Directions for Orange County: A Companion Document to the Shaping Orange County's Future Report (2000) ^ 15t Annual State of the Environment Report (2000) Ov'a~,~eiCO-wvt~y CO-w~~'e~Pi~~xvt~ DRAFT 77-27-07 ZZ ChapteY 7. Natural and Cultural Systems Element °`'w~ ~~°' a u ~'4n cn•0~~~ ^ Measuring Sustainability: An Evaluation of the Shaping Orange County Future Indicators (1999) ^ U.S.G.S. Water Resources Investigations Report (1996) ^ New Hope Corridor Open Space Master Plan (1991) ^ Reports of the Rural Character Study Committee -Phase 1: Rural Buffer, and Phase 2: Rural Orange (1990) ^ A Landscape with Wildlife for Orange County Reports (Part 1 and 2) 7.7. Intergovernmental Coordination 7.7.1. Agriculture ^ Coordination with Towns on agricultural support enterprises within ,Joint Planning Area (Rural Buffer). 7.7.2. Air and Energy ^ Countywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Action Plan -local and coordinated actions. 7.7.3.. Cultural Resources ^ Coordination between municipal and County historic districts to address gaps in the Towns' Extraterritorial.Jurisdictions. 7.7.4. Natural Areas ^ Potential linkage of Town and County open space networks (New Hope Preserve, Hollow Rock Area, New Hope Rustic Woodland Trail). 7.7.5. Water Resources ^ Watershed Initiative -partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill, and OWASA. ^ Description of Ground Water Center and Groundwater Guardian programs. ^ Regional .Jordan Lake watershed initiatives. o-~c~~ Cau.~,ty CcTv~~'e~,v~%ver ~tavv ©R,4FT ~ 7-27-07 Z 3 a' C.~ Chapter 8: Recreation and Parks Element ` °`'' '° a u 8.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Summary of Recreation and Parks Department mission. ^ Countywide Recreation and Park Planning efforts: Composite Countywide Plan for Parks and Trails, County Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan, Potential ,Joint Capital Funding for Parks, Organizational Structures for Park Coordination, Report of the Master Recreation and Parks Work Group, Master Recreation and Parks Plan, database of county-wide park facilities, Orange County Recreation Map. ^ Park Specific Planning Efforts by County: Fairview Public Campus Master Plan, Efland-Cheeks Park Concept Plan Phase 2, Twin Creeks Master Plan, New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan, West Ten Soccer Center Master Plan, Northern Community Park Master Plan. ^ Planning Efforts by Towns: Town of Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Carrboro Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Master Plan Update, Lake Michael Park Planning in Mebane, Chapel Hill Greenways Comprehensive Master Plan, Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Master Plan. ^ Summary of (low impact and active) recreation and public access park facilities in County - community parks, district parks, greenways, and swimming pools. ^ Key issues: Intergovernmental coordination of park ownership, funding, and management; shared use of school and recreation/park facilities; role of private development in providing facilities; emerging recreation and park needs; and balancing and managing protection of natural areas with low-impact recreation. 8.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding the efficient and equitable provision of recreation and park facilities in the County. Ov'ctvt,~-erCclttvtty CO-t~v'e~~~i~ver~l~tw ©R,4FT 19-29-07 Z~F ..,~.. . Chapter 8: RecreatTOn and Parks Element °,'w ''` a u aye css',''. 8.3. Historic Data, Current Data and Evaluation of Trends ^ Summary of recreation and park facilities in the County, including parks not owned by County such as Duke Forest, State Parks, and OWASA properties, and public access to these privately-owned properties. ^ Recreation and park usage. ^ Sources of funding for Recreation and Park development: CIPs, General Obligation Bonds, Installment Purchase Financing, Grants, Pay-As-You-Go, School/Park Reserve Fund, Acquisitions via Development, Impact Fees, Lands Legacy Program. 8.4. Needs Assessment 8.5. Goals Recreation and Parks OVerarching GOai: REGIONALLY COORDINATED PARK FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EXERCISE FOR ALL ClT1ZENS OF ORANGE COUNTY, AND THAT PRESERVE IMPORTANT CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Recreation and Parks Goal 1: Adequate parks and recreational facilities for all citizens within the County, regardless of age, sex, race or disability. Recreation and Parks Goal 2: A partnership among regional recreational providers and facility owners/managers, including the appropriate co- location and sharing of school facilities, that meets the County's recreation needs. Recreation and Parks Goal 3: Recreational facilities available for the public use in a manner that is multi-generational and accessible to all County citizens at both the Countywide and community level. Recreation and Parks Goal 4: Healthy lifestyles, quality of life and community building through the provision of a variety of affordable recreational facilities and choice of leisure activities, while responding to the changing needs and interests o f County residents. Recreation and Parks Goal 5: Park and recreational facilities that are environmentally-responsible, and where cultural and natural resources and open space within these sites are protected. O v~a CduvLty CO-n2py'~~v2i ~lat~t~ ©RAFT 71-21-07 2 5 Chapter 8. Recreation and Parks Element °`'~ a v ~~~~ taa 8.6. Objectives 8.7. Links to Other Elements ^ Links to Economic Development Element ^ Links to Housing Element ^ Links to Land Use Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Element ^ Links to Services and Facilities Element ^ Links to Transportation Element 8.8. Other Key Documents ^ Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2007) ^ Carrboro Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Master Plan Update (2006) ^ Chapel Hill Greenways Plan (2006) ^ Composite Countywide Plan for Parks and Trails -Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Mebane, and Orange County (2006) ^ Fairview Public Campus Master Plan Committee Recommendations (2006) ^ Concept Plan Review Committee Recommendations for the Efland- Cheeks Park, Phase 2 (2003) ^ Report of the Master Plan Work group on the Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus (2003) ^ Northern Community Park Master Plan and Committee Report ^ West Ten Soccer Center Master Plan ^ Twin Creeks Park Master Plan ^ Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Plan (2002) ^ A New Era for Parks - Organizational Structures for Parks Coordination (2001) ^ Report on Potential Joint Capital Funding for Parks (2000) ^ Report of the Joint Master Recreation and Parks Work Group (, 2000) ^ Recreation Dedication/Payment In-Lieu Report (1995) ^ Master Recreation and Parks Plan (1988) Ov'awu~iCo~uv~~y Co-t~v~e~u~r'~ver~lavt~ DRAFT 77-21-07 26 a,. ,, . Chapter 8: Recreation and Parks Element °`'F a° v u '4, a .o ~~~~. ^ Draft New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee Report 8.9. Intergovernmental Coordination ^ County Coordination for Provision of Parks ^ Intergovernmental Parks Work Group ^ Agreements on use policies for jointly-funded facilities ^ Memoranda of Agreement for Providing Coordinated Site and Facility Planning. o~a~cd-may co~~-~~,~w~~~,~, oRaFr„-2~-a~ 27 C ~ws~. ty~.. Chapter 9: Services (Utilities) and u Community Facilities Element .~ -. ~... C ,~ ~ . , ~~ 9.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Summary of services provided by County and corresponding departments: water/sewer, erosion control/stormwater management, solid waste management, law enforcement, fire/EMS, library, education, social services, mental health, courts. Identification of services/facilities included within element. ^ Discuss services and facilities included within this element, and those not included, and why. 9.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding the efficient and equitable provision of services throughout the County, including coordination with towns and private service providers. 9.3. Goals Services and Community Facilities Overarching Goal: GROWTH CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE COUNTY SERVICES AND FACILITIES WHILE MANAGING THE IMPACTS UPON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EFFECTIVELY PROTECTING THE COUNTY'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. Services and Community Facilities Goal 1: Efficient provisions of public water and sewer service systems which abide by the current water and sewer services boundary agreements or future agreements to be negotiated among the county and public and private service providers and the land use plan. Services and Community Facilities Goal 2: Adequate, safe, and healthy groundwater withdrawal and wastewater disposal systems with minimal impacts upon water and land resources. Services and Community Facilities Goal 3: High quality educational facilities that support our diverse and growing population and present opportunities for life-long learning. O~'a~iCdt,~.~~.ty Cc~vvl,~aYe~u~,.~i~vPi~I,~x.~'v DRAFT 11-21-07 28 «• ~.. Chapter 9: Services (Utilities) anti ``~~ '"' Community Facilities Element Services and Community Facilities Goal 4: High quality library facilities that support our diverse and growing population and present opportunities for life-long learning. Services and Community Facilities Goal 5: Efficient and effective drainage, stormwater, floodplain management, and erosion control systems. Services and Community Facilities Goal 6: Less solid waste per capita with cost effective and environmentally responsible disposal and management. Services and Community Facilities Goal 7: Efficient and effective public safety including; police, fire and emergency services. 9.4. Component Elements 9.4. a1. VVAtet" aid WastewAte~ ^ Descriptions of water/sewer providers (OWASA, Hillsborough, Orange-Alamance, Graham-Mebane), their service areas, reservoir locations, number of customers served, along with volume and capacity data. ^ Description of Water-Sewer Boundary Agreement. ^ Existence of enterprise funds for county financed infrastructure. ^ Fiscal structure for operating and capital costs. ^ Description of private wastewater treatment providers and private septic system usage. 9.4.1.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Assessment of information included in County Profile Element. ^ Distribution of Total Water Demand (2000). ^ Water Demand (1985-2000) ^ Water Usage (1985-2000) ^ Percent Change in Demand (1985-2000). ^ Public Water Supply Safe Yield, by provider (1992-2003) ^ Average and Maximum Daily Demand Per Year, by provider (1992-2003) o ~a co-~y c~~-ex~,~e~ ~~ ©RAFT 9 9-21-07 2 9 a r.,•. Chapter 9: Services (Utilities) and °`'~ Community Facilities Element ^ "Closed Out" Groundwater Contamination Incidents (1986- 2004) ^ Ground Contamination Incidents (1986-2004) ^ Total Volume of Wastewater Spills, 1998-2003 9.4.1.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.1.3. Objectives 9.4.2. EPOS%Oi1 Cohtrol And StoY~nwater ManaAernent ^ Purpose of erosion control department: enforces erosion control ordinance, stormwater ordinance, administers Neuse Buffer rules, reviews erosion control .plans, issues plan approvals and permits, inspects permitted sites, surface water identification, and investigates complaints and unauthorized land disturbances. Description ofDescription of county-wide jurisdiction (including areas in Durham), but excluding Chapel Hill and its ETj. ^ Statutory authority to regulate land disturbance and authority to enforce Neuse River Basin rules in County. ^ Requirements for land-disturbing projects within or outside of protected watersheds, and waivers/exemptions. ^ Permitting and fee collection. 9.4.2.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Assessment of information .included in County Profile Element. ^ Permitted/graded acreage by planning jurisdiction ~uly- September 2007) ^ Inspections conducted duly-September 2007). 9.4.2.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.2.3. Objectives 9.4.3. Solid Waste / Recycling ^ Description of Orange County Solid Waste Management Department's services, facilities, and programs. d ra.vi.~~i Co-wv-~y Ccrn~Ye.Yu~i~vei ~~tw DRaFT 7 7-2 ~-07 3 0 Chapter 9: Services (Utilities) and °`'w a u Community Facilities Etement a c... `'~ ^ Description of Orange County Landfill and provision for future landfill demands. ^ Description of transfer station operations. ^ Descriptions of solid waste/recycling providers and their services, service areas, locations of facilities, and tenure of service agreements. 9.4.3.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Assessment of information included in County Profile Element. ^ County waste reduction - 45% since 1992. First county in state to achieve goal. 9.4.3.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.3.3. Objectives 9.4.4. LGirW Eh f0f''Cef~'feftt ^ Description of County Fire and EMS services. ^ Statistics on employees (staff, voluntary, administration) ^ .Statistics on facilities and equipment. 9.4.4.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends 9.4.4.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.4.3. Objectives 9.4.5. F%Ye Uf'lGlt Ef~'leYgef'ICy SeYV%C2S ^ Description of County Fire and EMS services. ^ Statistics on employees (staff, voluntary, administration). ^ Statistics on facilities and equipment. 9.4.5.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Statistics on County Fire and EMS calls. 9.4.5.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.5.3. Objectives Ov'a~u~c~i C0-wt~ty Co-t~2~v'e~~~.t~i~v2i ~lGwti DRAFT 9 4-27-07 3 .Z Chapter 9; SeYViees (Utilities) and u u Community Facilities Element ;~ 9.4.6. Library Services ^ Charge/Mission of Public Library System. ^ Summary of Hyconeechee Regional Library System, Orange County Library System, and branches. Include Description of locations and general service statistics. ^ Description of future system plans: Description of the expanded County campus to include a two-story public library facility. Considering establishing a Heritage Center within the space of the current Central Library. Other considerations, per the 2004 study. May include combining current library facilities in Carrboro into one central library and development of a library to serve the Efland-Cheeks Township. ^ Description of BOCC assigned Library Services Task Force to review past work of Task Force related to southwest regional branch library combining the collections, staff, and services presently located at McDougle Middle School, and the Century Center Cybrary. Task Force work is ongoing. ^ Description of County support for the Chapel Hill Public Library and plans for expansion. 9.4.6.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Orange County Library Resources Compared to State Averages and Standards, 2002-2003 9.4.6.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.6.3. Objectives 9.4.7. Education ^ Descriptions of two school districts and summary achievement statistics. ^ Summary of recent planning efforts of school districts, including identification of parcels identified or acquired for future school facilities development. ^ Summary of Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) for schools and Certificate of Adequate Public Schools. ^ Summary of financing options and School Impact Fee ^ Summary of facility-sharing arrangements for recreation programs and community use. OYCtvt.~~iCv-ut~tty Ccrrvt~v~ehea~i~vPi~tavv DR,nFT 11-21-07 3z s~. ~~. Chapter 9. Services (Utilities) and °`'~ v u Community Facilities Element ^ Summary of school districts consolidation discussions. 9.4.7.1. Historic Data, Current Data, and Evaluation of Trends ^ Current enrollment figures, by school district ^ Enrollment and capacity analysis, by school district (and by school) 9.4.7.2. Needs Assessment 9.4.7.3. Objectives 9.5. Links to Other Elements ^ Links to Economic Development Element ^ Links to Housing Element ^ Links to Land Use Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Facilities Element ^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element ^ Links to Transportation Element 9.6. Other Key Documents 9.6.1. Soil Erosion Control and Stormwater Management ^ Town of ~ Hillsborough's NPDES Phase 2 Stormwater Program (2007) ^ Orange County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance (2006) ^ Utility Service Agreement between Mebane and .Orange County (2004) ^ Orange County-Hillsborough NPDES Permit Interlocal Agreement (2005) ^ Procedures for Erosion and Sedimentation Control Enforcement in the Town of Chapel Hill ^ Hillsborough Soil Sedimentation Ordinance 9.6.2. Solid Waste and Recycling ^ Solid Waste Advisory Board Goals for Plan (2007) ^ Solid Waste Management Report (1998) ora~.~,co-~.ty ca~~e~,~Pi~taw ©RaFr „-2~-07 33 Chapter 9: Services (Utilities) anti °`'' P Community Facilities Element ~ v 9.6.3. Water and Wastewater ^ Mebane Water and Sewer Agreement (2004) ^ County Water and Sewer Policy (1991) 9.6.4. Library ^ Long-Range Library Facility Planning (2004) 9.6.5. Education ^ Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance ^ Facilities plans for Orange County .Schools and Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools. ^ Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance 9.7. Intergovernmental Coordination 9.7.1. Water and Wastewater ^ Description of Water-Sewer Boundary Agreement. ^ County's involvement in provision of infrastructure (agreements with providers to extend infrastructure, funding infrastructure improvements in unincorporated areas, requiring developers installing infrastructure to comply with standards of local water/sewer providers). 9.7.2. Erosion Control and Stormwater Management ^ Monitoring of public sector developments within State's jurisdiction for erosion/sedimentation control through voluntary agreements with County (e.g., Carrboro High School). ^ Inter-local agreement with Hillsborough to implement National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Permit/Program. ^ Agreement to administer, enforce, and inspect Chapel Hill's Soil and Erosion Control ordinance. 9.7.3. Solid Waste ^ Summary of relevant inter-local agreements for solid waste and recycling services. o--awe, co~u~y ca~r~e,%~~ ~~avv oRaFr ~ ~-2 ~-07 3 4 ChapteY 9: Services (Utilities) anti "~ II L Community Facilities Element 9.7.4. Law Enforcement ^ Summary of mutual-aid agreements. 9.7.5. Fire/Emergency Services ^ Summary of mutual-aid agreements. 9.7.6. Library ^ Agreements with Hyconeechee Regional Library System. ^ Acknowledgement of Chapel Hill Public Library as a significant partner in, and primary service provider of, library services to southeastern Orange County. 9.7.7. Education ^ Agreements for shared-use of school facilities. ^ Memoranda of Agreement for Providing Coordinated Site and Facility Planning. OYU~vt,~iCcT-U.vt~y Co-vv~v~e,~r.~,vv~~~ve~~7,c~.vt~ DRAFT 11-21-07 35 chapter 10: Transportation Element .Fay ca e u Chc~te~v' 10. T,~a~r~or~at~o~v~l~~,e~t 10.1. Summary ^ Overview ^ Transportation context: NC-DOT management of public roads in county outside municipalities, Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization and Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization transportation planning. ^ Planning efforts: DCHC-MPO FY2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program, DCHC-M PO 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan, joint MPO Special Transit Advisory Commission, Bicycle Route Mapping and Signing Project, 1999 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Economic .Development District Transportation Committee, and Master Aging Plan. ^ Key Issues: Shared responsibilities for transportation planning, lack of project funding, multi-modal transportation to key points of interest, transit, bike lanes, commuter rail station in Hillsborough, Carolina North transportation impacts and needs, and energy consumption. 10.2. Purpose ^ Description of element purpose: provide direction and guidance regarding the efficient and equitable provision of transportation services throughout the County, including coordination with towns and regional transportation planning organizations. 10.3. ,Historic Data, Current Data and Evaluation of Trends ^ Description of County road network (2000) ^ Road System Assessment (2000) ^ Total State Maintained Road Lane Miles (1985-2003) ^ Estimated Orange County Bicycle Commuters (1999) ^ Assessment of County Bicycle Routes and Improvements (1998) ^ Means of Transportation to Work in Orange County and NC (1990/2000). ^ Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fuel Use in Local Municipalities (2000- 2003). Ov'G[.vu~ei COtt,Yt~y Cvvv~Yel1.P.vt~%ver ~lavt~ DRAFT 19-21-07 3 6 ehapteY 1 Q: Transportation Element °`'~ . v ^ Number of Registered Hybrid Vehicles in Orange County, 2003. ^ Summary of rail and air transportation. 10.4. Needs Assessment 10.5. Goals Transportation Overarching Goal: AN EFF1ClENT AND BALANCED SYSTEM THAT COMBINES MULTIPLE MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED MODES OF TR;4NSPORTATION. Transportation Goal 1: An efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation system that supports the environment and public health. Transportation Goal 2: A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, available, and accessible to all users. Transportation Goal 3: A multi-modal transportation system that serves existing development, supports future development, and preserves community character consistent with the county's land use plans. Transportation Goal 4: A regionally-integrated, multi-modal transportation planning process. 10.6. Objectives 10.7. Links to Other Elements ^ Links to Economic Development ^ Links to Housing Element ^ Links to Land Use Element ^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Element ^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element ^ Links to Services and Community Facilities Element 10.8. Other Key Documents ^ DCHC-MPO 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan ^ Orange County Transportation Improvement Program ^ Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (1999) ^ Orange Grove Road Access Management Plan ^ Transportation Recommendations from Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan ov~av~eco-u~,ty co-~re~~~vve~~~a~w DRAFT 19-27-07 3T .,. ,,. . Chapter 1 D: Transportation Element °`'~ ° P 4 ~~~i .CSt~ ~~~ 10.9. Intergovernmental Coordination ^ Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization ^ Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization ^ Triangle Transit Authority, including new Special Transit Advisory Board Committee ^ Chapel Hill Transit o~co-w,~y co~-~~~,~~~~. o~-Fr „-2~-07 38 c`'F~" rte`'... ChapteY l1: AdministYation crud Implementation a u Guidelines «. ~... 1 1.1. Development of Policy/Standards and Implementation Strategies 1 1.2. Recommended Process for Prioritization of Implementation Strategies 1 1.3. Summary of Existing Implementation Tools 11.4. Adoption o-~a~ ca-wv~y co-r~rel~,e~vv~ ~~, o~Fr ~ ~-2~-0~ 3 9 Chapter Z2: Monitoring Procedures o v 12.1. Summary 12.2. Review 12.3. Evaluation 12.4. Amendment o~-~~cy c~~~;~~~t~. ©RAFT 11-21-07 ~+o • ~~~~ 0~~~ Chapter l3: Appendices II v Cd'wz~itP.v' Y 3. ~lpbe~~dice.~- 13.1. Data (County Profile) ^ Geographic Context ^ Population ^ Housing ^ Employment and Economy ^ Environment ^ Transportation ^ Population Projections ^ Maps 13.2. Economic Development 13.3. Housing ^ List of current mobile home parks. 13.4. Land Use 13.5. Natural and Cultural Systems ^ Open Space Preservation Land Purchases in County (2000-2006) 13.6. Recreation and Parks ^ List of existing recreation and park facilities, including acreage and amenities for entire County (including towns). 13.7. Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities 13.8. Transportation OY'ah't~t~iCO-tM~t~,y CO~tN~v'P,~.s~1%i~VPi~~x~t~ DRAFT 99-27-07 ~,~.