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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-19-2016 - 6-g - Amendment Outline Forms and Schedules – Hillsborough Area Economic Development District 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 19, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 6-g SUBJECT: Amendment Outline Forms and Schedules — Hillsborough Area Economic Development District DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: (919) 1. Amendment Outline Form — Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 245-2575 Hillsborough/Orange County Joint Land Perdita Holtz, Planner III, 245-2578 Use Plan Amendments Tom Altieri, Planner III, 245-2579 2. Amendment Outline Form — UDO Text Steve Brantley, Economic Development Modifications to Regulations Pertaining to Director, 245-2326 the Hillsborough Economic Development District 3. Amendment Outline Form - Rezoning of Parcels in the Hillsborough Economic Development District, South of Interstate 40 in the Vicinity of Old Highway 86 PURPOSE: To consider and approve process components and schedules for upcoming government-initiated amendments to the Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan, the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and the Orange County Zoning Atlas. BACKGROUND: Three related amendments are being proposed to further Board of County Commissioners' goals to promote economic sustainability through planning policies and orderly growth. These related, but separate, items pertain to the Hillsborough Economic Development District, particularly the portion of the district located south of Interstate 40 in the vicinity of Old Highway 86. The three amendments affect the Hillsborough Economic Development District, particularly the area south of Interstate 40 in the vicinity of Old Highway 86 where the County is currently working on plans to invest approximately $1.5 million to extend water and sewer infrastructure. The amendments strengthen the economic development potential by targeting jobs and tax base building land use and reducing residential potential. The amendments are being coordinated with Town of Hillsborough staff and Town Board action is necessary for the proposed amendments to the Joint Land Use Plan. The Town's and County's processes for this amendment would run concurrently. These items are planned for the September 12, 2016 Quarterly Public Hearing. 2 1. Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan (a.k.a. Joint Land Use Plan) Amendment The Amendment Outline Form in Attachment 1 provides additional information about this proposed amendment. This amendment would consist of map changes to up to five parcels to be determined through further discussion and coordination with Town staff. Staff agreement on the specific number of parcels involved and proposed future land uses will be reached by the end of April. 2. UDO Text Modifications to Regulations Pertaining to the Hillsborough Economic Development District The Amendment Outline Form in Attachment 2 provides additional information about this proposed amendment. This amendment would consist of text changes to the UDO to modify some development standards and types of permitted uses within the Hillsborough EDD. 3. Rezoning of Parcels in the Hillsborough Economic Development District, South of Interstate 40 in the Vicinity of Old Highway 86 The Amendment Outline Form in Attachment 3 provides a map of potential properties to be rezoned and additional information about this proposed amendment to the County's Zoning Atlas. The intention is to rezone this area to zoning districts that allow for a broader range of uses and higher intensities. Public Information Meeting Planned Planning staff is suggesting a public information meeting, likely to be held during the last half of July, which would cover all three related items. Notice about the public information meeting would be mailed to affected property owners and to property owners within 1,000 feet of the affected area. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for mailed notifications and the required legal advertisement will be paid from FY2016-17 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no 3 group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the attached Amendment Outline forms and direct staff to proceed accordingly. Attachment 1 4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) AMENDMENT OUTLINE Other-2016-01 Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan Amendments, South of Interstate 40 in the Vicinity of Old Highway 86 A. AMENDMENT TYPE Map Amendments n Future Land Use Map: From: To: n Zoning Map: From: To: M Other: Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land Use Plan (a.k.a. Joint Land Use Plan) Amendments - This amendment would consist of map changes to up to five parcels to be determined through further discussion and coordination with Town staff. Staff agreement on the specific number of parcels involved and proposed future land uses will be reached by the end of April. Text Amendments n Comprehensive Plan Text: Section(s): n UDO Text: fUDO General Text Changes fUDO Development Standards fUDO Development Approval Processes Section(s): n Other: B. RATIONALE 1 5 1. Purpose/Mission In order to better promote economic development opportunities in the Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD) and help preserve planned sewer capacities for non-single-family residential uses, the Planning Director is suggesting consideration of Joint Land Use Plan map changes south of Interstate 40 in the vicinity of Old Highway 86. Related zoning amendments are also being proposed as a separate action. 2. Analysis The Joint Land Use Plan was adopted by the Town and County Boards in 2013. The County is currently working on plans to invest in extending water and sewer infrastructure to the south side of Interstate 40. Future land use classifications, assigned by the Joint Land Use Plan, in this area include: Suburban Office Complex, Neighborhood Mixed Use, and Mixed Residential Neighborhood. This amendment would consist of map changes to up to five parcels to be determined through further discussion and coordination with Town staff. Staff agreement on the specific number of parcels involved and proposed future land uses will be reached by the end of April. 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. Objective ED-2.1: Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water and sewer. (See also Land Use Objective LU-1.1 and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-5.) Objective ED-2.5: Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses in the County. Objective ED-2.7: Select industrial sites in Economic Development Areas based on present and planned supporting systems, such as public water and sewer, access to adequate highway, rail, or public transportation infrastructures, and minimize detrimental environmental or negative social outcomes. (See also Water and Wastewater Objective WW-15.) Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding 2 6 areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. (See also Economic Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-2.) Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. 4. New Statutes and Rules N/A C. PROCESS 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed April 19, 2016 b. Quarterly Public Hearing September 12, 2016 c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints August 2, 2016 — Planning Board Meeting for Recommendation (BOCC receives agenda) d. Other 2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County ordinance requirements. Additionally, Planning staff is suggesting a public information meeting, to be held during the last half of July, which would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the Joint Land Use Plan, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). a. Planning Board Review: August 2, 2016 - Recommendation b. Advisory Boards: Economic Development Advisory Board c. Local Government Review: Staff will be working jointly with the Town of Hillsborough's staff on the three related items. July 21, 2016 — Town of Hillsborough Public Hearing 3 7 August 18, 2016 — Town Planning Board Recommendation September 12, 2016 —Town Board of Commissioners Action d. Notice Requirements Consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County requirements. e. Outreach: 1 General Public: Staff is suggesting a public information meeting that would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the Joint Land Use Plan, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). Notices regarding the meeting will be mailed to affected and adjacent (1,000-foot boundary) property owners. ❑ Small Area Plan Workgroup: n Other: 3. FISCAL IMPACT Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of county services. Costs for the mailings and required legal advertisement will be paid from FY2016-17 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS Staff is proposing to amend future land uses to allow for a broader range of uses and higher intensities so that the County can better promote this area to economic development prospects and help preserve planned sewer capacities for non-single- family residential uses. E. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE To be completed. Staff is seeking authorization to proceed in coordination with Town of Hillsborough Planning staff to identify the specifics. Primary Staff Contact: Tom Altieri and Craig Benedict Planning & Inspections Department 919-245-2575 taltieri @orangecountync.gov or cbenedict @orangecountync.gov 4 Attachment 2 8 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) AMENDMENT OUTLINE UDO /Zoning-2016-02 Text Modifications to Regulations Pertaining to the Hillsborough Economic Development District A. AMENDMENT TYPE Map Amendments n Future Land Use Map: From: To: n Zoning Map: From: To: n Other: Text Amendments n Comprehensive Plan Text: Section(s): n UDO Text: NUDO General Text Changes LUDO Development Standards MUDO Development Approval Processes Section(s): Various Sections in Articles 3 and 5. Additional Articles could be affected as additional staff analysis commences on this proposal. n Other: B. RATIONALE 1. Purpose/Mission In order to better promote economic development opportunities in the Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD), the Planning Director is suggesting consideration of UDO text amendments to modify some development standards and 1 9 types of permitted uses. 2. Analysis Some text modifications to existing standards that regulate development in the Hillsborough EDD would aid the County in promoting economic development opportunities within the EDD. Plans for County investment in water and sewer infrastructure to parcels south of Interstate 40 and in the vicinity of Old Highway 86 are underway and these UDO text amendments would focus on this geographic area. Additional analysis will be available as the amendment process proceeds. 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. Objective ED-2.1: Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water and sewer. (See also Land Use Objective LU-1.1 and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-5.) Objective ED-2.5: Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses in the County. Objective ED-2.7: Select industrial sites in Economic Development Areas based on present and planned supporting systems, such as public water and sewer, access to adequate highway, rail, or public transportation infrastructures, and minimize detrimental environmental or negative social outcomes. (See also Water and Wastewater Objective WW-15.) Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. (See also Economic Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-2.) Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. 2 10 4. New Statutes and Rules N/A C. PROCESS 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed April 19, 2016 b. Quarterly Public Hearing September 12, 2016 c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints July 6, 2016 — Planning Board ORC (Ordinance Review Committee) (BOCC receives agenda) August 2, 2016 — Planning Board Meeting for Recommendation (BOCC receives agenda) d. Other 2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County ordinance requirements. Additionally, Planning staff is suggesting a public information meeting, to be held during the last half of July, which would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the joint plan with the Town of Hillsborough, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). a. Planning Board Review: July 6, 2016 — Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) August 2, 2016 - Recommendation b. Advisory Boards: Economic Development Advisory Board c. Local Government Review: Staff will be working jointly with the Town of Hillsborough's staff on the three related items. d. Notice Requirements Consistent with NC State Statutes — legal ad prior to public hearing 3 11 e. Outreach: General Public: Staff is suggesting a public information meeting that would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the joint plan with the Town of Hillsborough, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). Notices regarding the meeting will be mailed to affected and adjacent (1,000-foot boundary) property owners. n Small Area Plan Workgroup: ❑ Other: 3. FISCAL IMPACT Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of county services. Costs for the mailing and required legal advertisement will be paid from FY2016-17 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS Staff is proposing to modify existing regulations that apply to the Hillsborough EDD so that the County can better promote the EDD, particularly the portion of the EDD south of 1-40 in the vicinity of Old Highway 86, for economic development purposes. E. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE Will be developed if the BOCC approves commencement of work on this topic. Primary Staff Contact: Perdita Holtz and Craig Benedict Planning & Inspections Department 919-245-2575 pholtz @orangecountync.gov or cbenedict @orangecountync.gov 4 Attachment 3 12 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) AMENDMENT OUTLINE UDO /Zoning-2016-04 Rezoning of Parcels in the Hillsborough Economic Development District, South of Interstate 40 in the Vicinity of Old Highway 86 A. AMENDMENT TYPE Map Amendments n Future Land Use Map: From: To: n Zoning Map: From: EDH-2 (Economic Development Hillsborough Limited Office) and EDH-3 (Economic Development Hillsborough Limited Office With Residential) To: EDH-3, 4, and/or 5 (modified names to be determined as part of a related UDO text amendment) n Other: Text Amendments n Comprehensive Plan Text: Section(s): n UDO Text: fUDO General Text Changes fUDO Development Standards fUDO Development Approval Processes Section(s): n Other: B. RATIONALE 1. Purpose/Mission In order to better promote economic development opportunities in the Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD), the Planning Director is suggesting 1 13 consideration of rezoning parcels in the EDD south of Interstate 40 in the vicinity of Old Highway 86. Related text amendments to the UDO are also being proposed as a separate action. 2. Analysis The Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD) has been designated as an EDD since the mid-1990s. The County is currently working on plans to invest in extending water and sewer infrastructure to the south side of Interstate 40. The parcels in this area are currently zoned EDH-2 and EDH-3 (see map at the end of this form) and the County could better promote this area to economic development prospects if the area were pre-zoned to districts that allow for a broader range of uses and higher intensities. 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. Objective ED-2.1: Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water and sewer. (See also Land Use Objective LU-1.1 and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-5.) Objective ED-2.5: Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses in the County. Objective ED-2.7: Select industrial sites in Economic Development Areas based on present and planned supporting systems, such as public water and sewer, access to adequate highway, rail, or public transportation infrastructures, and minimize detrimental environmental or negative social outcomes. (See also Water and Wastewater Objective WW-15.) Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. (See also Economic Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-2.) 2 14 Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. 4. New Statutes and Rules N/A C. PROCESS 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed April 19, 2016 b. Quarterly Public Hearing September 12, 2016 c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints August 2, 2016 — Planning Board Meeting for Recommendation (BOCC receives agenda) d. Other 2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County ordinance requirements. Additionally, Planning staff is suggesting a public information meeting, to be held during the last half of July, which would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the joint plan with the Town of Hillsborough, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). a. Planning Board Review: August 2, 2016 - Recommendation b. Advisory Boards: Economic Development Advisory Board c. Local Government Review: Staff will be working jointly with the Town of Hillsborough's staff on the three related items. d. Notice Requirements Consistent with NC State Statutes and Orange County Requirements — legal ad prior to public hearing, signs posted in affected area, mailed notifications to 3 15 affected property owners and property owners within 1,000 feet of the affected property. e. Outreach: General Public: Staff is suggesting a public information meeting that would cover all three related potential items (modifications to the joint plan with the Town of Hillsborough, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). Notices regarding the meeting will be mailed to affected and adjacent (1,000-foot boundary) property owners. ❑ Small Area Plan Workgroup: n Other: 3. FISCAL IMPACT Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of county services. Costs for the mailings and required legal advertisement will be paid from FY2016-17 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS Staff is proposing to pre-zone properties within the Hillsborough EDD to revised zoning districts (separate but related item) that allow for a broader range of uses and higher intensities so that the County can better promote this area to economic development prospects. E. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE The map following this form shows the parcels proposed for rezoning. The exact proposed zoning districts will be determined if the BOCC approves commencement of work on this topic and as work progresses on related UDO text amendments. Primary Staff Contact: Perdita Holtz and Craig Benedict Planning & Inspections Department 919-245-2575 pholtz @orangecountync.gov or cbenedict @orangecountync.gov 4 16 5 Possible Hillsborough EDD Rezoning 17 , ' ' HA-,,„„),. \�' O \ O Q.. 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