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Agenda - 04-10-2006 - 9b
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 10, 2006 Action Agenda - -- Item No. _ 1� SUBJECT: SUP- A -1 -06: Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County Class A Special Use Permit DEPARTMENT: Planning Department PUBLIC HEARING (YIN) YES ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Resolution of Approval of SUP 3, Findings for Special Use Permit (Exhibit A) 4, Application 5. Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Developer Analysis sent to State) 6. Feb.1, 2006 PB minutes 7, April 5, 2006 Draft PB minutes 8, Orange County School Board review request letter. 9. Smart Growth Principles Checklist 10. Staff Recommendation as to Environmental Assessment Finding of No Significant Impact 11, Certificate of Mailing of Public Notice 12, Plats showing public right -of -way 13. State Comments on Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact 14. Orange County School Board letter removing Phase 2 from application. INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, Director, (919) 245- 2592 Robert Davis, Planner III (919) 245- 2580 Eddie Kirk, Planner Il, (919) 245 -2582 SEPARATE ENCLOSURES: Site Plan (Revised 2/28/2006), Landscape Plan, Existing Conditions Plan, Resource Management Plan, Lighting Plan and Biological Inventory Continued from Quarterly Public Hearing on February 27, 2006. PURPOSE: To close the Public Hearing, hear recommendations and then make a decision regarding the Class A Special Use Permit application for the Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County. BACKGROUND: The Planning Board, at its February 1, 2006 meeting, recommended approval of the Partnership Academy Alternative School Class A Special Use Permit based on the original application subject to the 10 conditions, At its April 5, 2006 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Partnership Academy Alternative School Class A Special Use Permit based on the revised application subject to 12 conditions, modifying condition 5 to reflect the removal of Phase 2 from consideration, and adding condition 11 and 12, as set forth in the attached Resolution of Approval. I� nnrnr, wI nir.;; .h, y„u iv. I),I I, p, 1. 111 L1 i. 1 n_ury do:: On February 27, 2006 the Board of County Commissioners held a Public Hearing on the proposed Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County Comments focused on improvements planned for a later phase of the project: 1. The applicant offered to withdraw from consideration improvements planned as a later project phase (Phase 2) to be located in the southeast quadrant of the applicant's property. New site plans have been submitted with these improvements deleted. 2. Research indicates Storey Lane is a public road. Upon confirmation of public road status, Planning Staff will recommend conveyance to Orange County of property necessary for right -of -way, in case — with future development of the applicant's property — right -of -way becomes necessary to connect with the Graystone Lane stubout in the Stoney Creek Subdivision, 3. The Board of County Commissioners made a finding that the Partnership Academy Alternative School is a public necessity making it unnecessary, when the application is returned for Board action, for there to be a finding that the use must maintain or enhance the value of contiguous properties. The Public Hearing was continued to March 21, 2006, to receive additional information and to make all evidence submitted part of the record. On March 21, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (1) continued, held open, and adjourned the Public Hearing until the Board of Commissioner's meeting on April 10, 2006 to receive additional information and to make all evidence submitted part of the record; and (2) referred the application back to the Planning Board for a recommendation to come back to the Board of County Commissioners on April 10, 2006. The Planning Board, at its April 5, 2006 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Partnership Academy Alternative School Special Use Permit based on the amended application subject to the 12 conditions in the attached Resolution of Approval.. Procedure: The Zoning Ordinance requires that the Planning Staff make a recommendation on all Class A Special Use Permit applications. The Board of Commissioners holds a Quasi- Judicial Public Hearing. After receiving the Staff recommendation the Planning Board makes its own recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Applicants: Corley Redfoot and Zack, Inc. Agent for: Orange County Schools P. O. Box 2386 Chapel Hill, NC Telephone: 919.401.8586 Location: Northeast intersection of NC Highway 86 and Storey Lane directly north of Stanback Middle School. Township: Chapel Hill Proposal: The proposal will include a new classroom and office building of approximately 3,600 square feet, with a future building expansion area of 2,900 square feet. A total of 50 students and five staff members are anticipated to occupy the building until it is expanded. A total of 100 (.' I)ICll i ucnI..mJ Sabi , m I) - i i 1 1 11 students and proportionately more than five staff members will occupy the building when it is expanded. Current Conditions Zoning: Rural Residential (R1) Watershed: Not in a designated protected watershed. Total Tract Size: 20.8 acres (owned by Orange County Board of Education) SUP Acreage (Requested): 20.8 acres Current Land Use: Existing after school /community relations building in an old house is located on the site Surroundinq Land Uses: Stanback Middle School to the south, Stoney Creek subdivision to the east, predominately undeveloped land to the north, and a church to the west on the opposite side of NC 86. Traffic Impact: The existing road network can adequately handle the anticipated number of trips generated by the alternative school (100 or fewer trips per day). The capacity of NC 86 in this area is between 12,500 (for level of service D) to 14,000 (for level of service E), while the annual average daily traffic (AADT) estimated in 2004 is 8,300 north of the intersection of NC 86 and New Hope Church Road. This project does not require a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) because the anticipated trip generation is less than 800 trips per day and no other road capacity or safety issues have been identified. The North Carolina Department of Transportation District Engineer indicates that the existing turn lanes on NC 86 to the entrance street for A.L. Stanback Middle School should provide acceptable storage for the anticipated traffic generated by the site. The NCDOT District Engineer notes that parking and turning maneuvers should be prohibited along the shared driveway stem (Storey Lane) within 100 feet of NC 86. The site plan shows the (western) driveway access for traffic exiting the alternative school site aligning with the driveway entrance to A.L. Stanback Middle School, approximately 180 feet from NC 86. There is a common driveway entrance to the proposed school building and the existing school /community relations building farther east. The two access points allow one -way traffic operations from east to west through the school site. Appropriate signage should be installed to direct traffic exiting from the community relations building to yield to incoming traffic to the school. Bicycle racks shall be installed at the alternative school and the school /community relations building. The site plan indicates a paved walkway around the school with access to the drive. The plan also consider pedestrian access on the overall site plan. Water /Sewer. Water and sewer services are planned to be provided by the Town of Hillsborough. Orange County Schools will design, construct and pay for connecting to the water and sewer lines; no extensions are needed to serve the school. Once constructed, the lines and pump station will be dedicated to Hillsborough for maintenance purposes The school will pay all fees associated with their water and sewer service to Hillsborough in accordance with Hillsborough's water and sewer connection policies. Impervious Surface Requirements: The property is located in the unprotected portion of the Lower Eno Watershed and is not subject to impervious surface requirements, other than those imposed by the submitted site plan. Environmental Assessment: An Environmental Assessment (EA) and recommended Finding of No Significant Impact ( FONSI) for this project was prepared by Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. (dated January 2006). The Staff has forwarded the developer's EA and FONSI determination to the State Clearinghouse for comment. The State review period closed on February 20, 2006. Staff received two comments from the State, one from NCDENR and one from the Department of Cultural Resources (see attached). Neither agency indicated any issues with the proposal. The applicant's FONSI concludes that the project would result in no significant environmental impact Based on its review of a revised site plan (dated 1/23/06) staff concurs with the conclusion. [An earlier 12/20/05 site plan showed land- disturbing activities adjacent to a stream, and within the required stream buffer. The current site plan relocates all land disturbing activities outside of the stream buffer, as was recommended by staff.] Smart Growth Principles: The proposed school follows smart growth principles in numerous ways, see attached list of smart growth principles adhered to. Fire. Police and Rescue: See Findings Development Process Schedule and Action Articles 8.4.3 and 8.4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance require that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Board. Zoning Officer's Recommendation The Zoning Officer has not received information that would establish grounds for making a negative recommendation on the general standards. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application, the site plan and all supporting documentation and has found that the application does comply with the specific standards and required regulations concerning the Special Use Permit. Provided the BOCC finds in the affirmative on the general standards, the Zoning Officer recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for the Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County subject to the conditions in the attached Resolution of Approval. Information /Issues at Planning Board Meeting on February 1, 2006 (Comments made by Planning Board) 1. This is an exciting thing happening. It's been in the works for 10+ years and the school district needs it. 2. This is to help make sure that children don't fall through the cracks, and it is close to another school so they don't feel alienated. 3. When will the cultural resources report be available? • Mike Hammersley with Corley, Redfoot & Zack indicated it would be available before the Public Hearing. (Comments were received back from the State Clearinghouse and there was no comment from the Department of Cultural Resources). 5 4. There are no State natural areas within a mile of the site. Is there a County natural area or historic site nearby? • There is a natural area of County significance about one mile south of the school site located on Orange County owned land known as Blackwood Farm (a future park site). The natural area is 18 acres in size and known as New Hope Church Road Basic Forest. Blackwood Farm also includes an historic farmstead with a house that dates back to 1828. 5. What is the timeline between Phase I and Phase 2? Mike Hammersley indicated probably 3 -5 years. SECTION 8.2.1 BOCC TO MAKE A FINDING OF PUBLIC NECESSITY: The ordinance requires: a) _ .evidence that it meets general and specific conditions. _ ; and b) three general findings: 1) ...health safety and general welfare.. ; 2) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property); 3) The location, character of use. will be in harmony with surroundings.. In regard to Item 2) above in the February 27, 2006 Public Hearing the BOCC made a finding that the alternative school is a public necessity which exempts the applicant from the evidentiary requirement that the use must maintain or enhance the value of contiguous properties. Information /Issues at Public Hearing on February 27, 2006 1. Concerns raised about proximity of proposed recreation facilities in Phase 2 to neighboring properties with regard to noise, lights, drainage and not enough wooded buffering. Phase 2 has been withdrawn by the applicant. 2. No funding at this time for proposed Phase 2. Phase 2 has been withdrawn by the applicant. 3. There will be no intermingling of Alternative students and Stanback students. This was indicated by a school board representative in the public hearing. This issue does not pertain to the application for approval of the Special Use. 4. Could be 100 students at the Alternative School if the site is extended to full development. The site was designed to accommodate this many students when the future addition is made to the building. 5. Clearer definition of types of students that will be attending the School. Representatives from the school board indicated it will be the same students and types of students that go to the school now operated in town. This issue does not pertain to the application for approval of the Special Use. 6. The State has Erosion Control responsibility for the site. Orange County Erosion Control Officers will periodically monitor the construction site and inform state officials if the situation warrents. 7. BOCC made a finding that the School is a public necessity. This makes it unnecessary for there to be a finding that the use must maintain or enhance the value of contiguous properties. 8 Timing of Environmental Assessment and FONSI for Phase 2. Phase 2 has been withdrawn by the applicant. 9. What is the process, will Phase 2 have to come back for approval at a later time? It was pointed out that if Phase 2 is removed from this application then the applicant may, in the future, submit a new application for consideration of Phase 2 by the Board of Commissioners. If Phase 2 is considered in the future, it would have to be resubmitted for approval at that time. 10. The applicant offered to withdraw Phase 2 from the formal request for a Special Use Permit. 11. Timing of Planning Board recommendation. At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 21, 2006, the application was referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation. Information/Issues.at Planning Board Meeting on April 5, 2006 (Comments made by Planning Board) Comments and questions of the Planning Board members focused primarily on the addition of condition number 11 (sidewalks) and condition number 12 (right -of -way), A copy of the draft minutes of the April 5, 2006 meeting of the Planning Board is attached to this Agenda. The Planning Board, at its April 5, 2006 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Partnership Academy Alternative School Special Use Permit based on the amended application subject to the 12 conditions in the attached Resolution of Approval. • •g Based on the application, and evidence presented at the Public Hearing, Administration concurs with the Planning Board's recommendation, and recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached Resolution of Approval, including the recommended findings, and approve the Partnership Academy Alternative School Class A Special Use Permit application, as revised to remove Phase 2 from consideration, and subject to the conditions stated in the attached Resolution of Approval including, without limitation, the addition of condition number 11 (sidewalks), condition number 12 (right -of -way) and revised condition number 5 (deleting the second sentence referencing a sidewalk connection to Phase 2). k U,,amion.mI,I Sr1i(n_ I I, ht afi.,ui m U. l i. 1 1t i N Feet Partnership Academy 0 400 800 Alternative School for Orange County Omngc COUnry Phnnin9 and , moons De utlment GIS 143p Prepa¢d 7�' Erian Carson January 24, 2006 # RESOLUTION g OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, CLASS A FOR PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY Date: April 10, 2006 Applicant/Owner: Orange County Board of Education The Orange County Board of County Commissioners hereby makes the findings recommended by the Planning Board, which findings are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and approves an application submitted by Orange County for a Special Use Permit, Class A for a Alternative School and the site plan drawings, January 23, 2006, including #C0.1, #C1.0; #C1.1 ( "revised 2/28/06 "), #C2.0, # C2 ,1, #C3.0, #C4.0, #C4.1, C5,0; #L1.0, E1.0, #A1.0, #RMP1.0 ( "revised 2/28/06), (hereafter collectively as the "plan" or "plans ") applicable to the following property and subject to the following enumerated conditions: Property located along the north side of East Storey Lane and being further identified in the Orange County Land Records Office by all of Parcel Identification Number 9872 -79- 0397 containing 20.8 acres more or less. The property is identified by the following legal description: Being all of a certain tract of land described in General Warranty Deed DB 2801 PG 509 (Orange County Registry). The purpose of the General Warranty Deed was to combine or merge the following two tracts or parcels of land into one single tract or parcel of land for all purposes. FORMERLY PIN # 9872 -69 -8411 BEGINNING at an iron stake in the property line on the east side of N.C. Highway No. 86, at the southwest corner of Lot No. 2, as shown on the plat hereinafter referred to, and running thence along and with the south line of Lot No, 2 South 870 30' East 958 feet to a rock and pointers, the southeast corner of Lot No. 2; thence South 4° 37' West 574 feet to an iron stake in the property line on the north side of Storey Lane; thence South 870 56' West 861 feet to an iron stake, the point of intersection of the property line on the north side of Storey Lane with the property line on the east side of N.C. Highway No. 86; thence along and with the property line on east side of N.C. Highway No. 86 North 40 40' West 642 feet to the stake, the place and point of BEGINNING, containing 12.66 acres, more or less, and being Lot No. 3, Section No. 3, as shown on the plat of the property of SHEPHERD D. STOREY and known as ACRES OF NEW HOPE by Robert A. Jones, Registered Surveyor, of December 23, 1958, which said plat is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Orange County in Plat Book 8 at Page 20 to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. FORMERLY PIN # 9872 -79 -4394 CADocuments and Sellings \sborhanian \Desktop \Special Use Permit Resolution doc ri BEGINNING at a stake located in the southwest corner of the property of Dr. R.E. Cushman as shown on plat hereinafter referred to and thence from said point and place of BEGINNING along with the southern line of Dr. R.E. Cushman south 870 0' 17" east 513,87 feet to a stake; thence continuing with said Cushman south 820 17' 20" east 127.65 feet to a stake; thence south 10 27' 53" west 505.65 feet to a stake thence along the northern line of Tract 1 as shown on plat hereinafter referred to south 870 56' 0" west 673.27 feet to a stake; thence north 20 1' 15" east 574.10 feet to place and point of beginning, containing 8.192 acres more or less, and being all of parcel "B" as shown on "PLAT OF THE PROPERTY SHEPHERD D. STOREY and wife, FLORENCE S. STOREY ", ACCORDING to plat and survey thereof by Norman A., Beaver, Registered Land Surveyor dated October 22, 1977, recorded in Orange County Registry in Plat Book 27, Page 126, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the same. 1 Sewer and water lines shall be extended at the time of site development in accordance with Town of Hillsborough standards. 2. All water and sewer easements, if required, shall be shown on a plat and recorded prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 3. Proposed drives and parking shall be installed and maintained as shown on the site plan. 4 All NCDOT construction requirements shall be met. An encroachment agreement is required for proposed utility work within the NC 86 Right -of -way. 5, Sidewalks shall be constructed and maintained as indicated on the approved site plan. 6, Two access points on the north side of E. Storey Lane shall be permitted. Signage shall be installed to direct the one -way traffic as indicated on the site plan. 7 Lighting and landscaping plans shall be approved prior to issuance of any building permits. Installation in accordance with approved plans shall be complete prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 8. Curb and gutter is required for all parking and drive areas 9, If any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then this Special Use Permit shall be void in it's entirety and of no effect. 10.This Special Use Permit shall automatically expire within twelve (12) months of the date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction has not commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of the time limit is approved by the Board of County Commissioners as provided by Section 8 4.11 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance CADocuments and Settings \sborhanian \Desktop \Special Use Permit Resolution doe (0 11, A five feet wide sidewalk located three feet behind the curb and gutter on Storey Lane shall be constructed from the easternmost entrance to the school west to the eastern right -of -way of NC 86. 12. Contemporaneously with the recording of the Special Use permit, the Orange County Board of Education shall survey, dedicate and convey to Orange County by deed, on a deed form approved by the Orange County attorney, sufficient additional right -of -way on the north side of Storey Lane to allow for the future alignment of the northern right -of -way line of Storey Lane to the northern right -of -way line of Graystone Lane in the Stoney Creek Subdivision. No interconnectivity or improvements to Storey Lane have been proposed and none are authorized herein. If, in the future, the Orange County Board of Education submits an application for the approval of a subsequent phase of the property, the Orange County Board of Commissioners will then give additional consideration to traffic and safety issues of Storey Lane, interconnectivity and possible improvements thereon. This Special Use Permit, Class A shall become effective upon approval. 2006. Upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the day of I, Donna S. Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on 2006 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of said Board. 2006. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of Clerk to the Board of Commissioners CADocuments and Settings \sborhanian \Desktop \Special Use Permit Resolution doc EXHIBIT A 11 RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PERTAINING TO PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: SUP -A -1 -06 Special Use Permits must comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Article 8, Article 8.2.1 b) requires written findings certifying compliance with the following: (1) Specific regulations governing individual Special Uses as set forth in Article 8.8. These regulations are divided into two (2) sections which include: (a) Application components; and (b) Specific standards for Special Uses (Article 8.2 4, and 8.8.30) Listed below are the Orange County Planning Boards recommended findings regarding the application in question. The findings have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board in its deliberations, Planning Staff concurs with the Planning Boards recommended findings. ARTICLE8 6 AND 8 8 APPLICATION COMPONENTS 1 "Yes" indicates compliance "No" indicates non compliance) PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS Ordinance Requirements 8.6 - -The application for x_,Yes _No A complete application on Yes _No approval of a Special Use shall appropriate forms has been be submitted on forms submitted. provided by the Zoning Officer. Such forms shall be prepared so that when completed a full and accurate description of the proposed use, including its location, appearance, and operational characteristics disclosed. Additionally, the forms shall, when completed by the applicant, disclose the name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the property involved, and all relevant information needed to show compliance with the general and specific standards governing the Special Use which is the subject of the application. 8.8 a) - Twenty -six (26) copies _x _Yes _No Twenty -six (26) copies of the Yes _No of the site plan prepared by a site plan, prepared by Corley registered N.C. land surveyor, Redfoot Zack, Inc. Architects architect, or engineer and have been submitted containing information listed in containing the information Article 14.2.2 of the Orange listed in Article 14.2.2 of the County Zoning Ordinance. Orange County Zoning Ordinance. 8.8 b) - Bevations of all _x_—Yes _No Bevations are shown on the Yes _No proposed structures to be plans. used in the development GICuRent Planning Division\®DIEWiternative SchoolWitemative School- FindingwfFact•BOCC.doc ARTICLE 8 6 AND 8.8 - APPLICATION COMPONENTS (continued) ("Yes" indicates compliance; "No" indicates non - compliance) PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS �a BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS 8.8 c) -For Class A Special _x—Yes —No Twenty -six (26) copies of an Yes _No Uses twenty -six (26) copies of Environmental Assessment the Environmental Assessment have been submitted. and /or Environmental Impact Statement, if required by the Orange County Environmental Impact Ordinance, 8.8 d) -A fee, asset by the _x —Yes _No The application fee has been Yes ____No Board of County paid. Commissioners. 8.8 e) - Method of disposal of _x —Yes __No Trees, limbs, stumps and Yes —No trees, limbs, stumps and construction debris created construction debris associated from land clearing will be with the permitted activity, chipped and utilized for which shall be by some mulch throughout the site method other than open and on other school sites. burning GACurrent Panning DivisioME)DIMlemative SchooKAltemative School- FlndingsofFact -BOCC. doe Z Ordinance Requirements In addition to the information required in 8.2, 8.6 and 8.8, the following information shall be submitted as part of the application: a. Twenty -six copies of the site plan prepared in accordance with Article XIV (Section 141 et seq.) of the Zoning Ordinance and with the following additional information shown on the plan: 1. Total student capacity of school as designed 2. Total number of employees at time of greatest shift 3. Number and dimensions of designated parking spaces for schoolbuses 4. Number of designated parking spaces for employees 5. Number of visitor parking spaces 6. Number of student parking spaces 7. Location of student drop off points with stacking spaces identified PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS x Yes _No x Yes _No x Yes _No Yes _No x N/A _x _Yes No _L _Yes No _Yes _No x N/A X Yes _No EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS Twenty -six (26) copies of the site plan prepared in accordance with Article XIV (Section 14.'1 et seq.) of the Zoning Ordinance by Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. Architects have been submitted. Total student capacity is 100 students when fully built out The total number of employees is 5. No school buses are parked at this site. 5 parking spaces are indicated for employees. 14 car spaces are indicated for visitors. No student parking at this site. Drop -off is provided on the site plan at the front entrance to the school. /3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS —Yes ,_No Yes _No Yes __---No Yes _No —Yes No Yes _No Yes ._No _Yes _._No GACurrent Planning Divlsion\t)DIE\Alternative SchoolWltemative School- FindingsofFact- BOCC.doc 3 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS Ordinance Reauirements jq BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS 8. Location of all proposed _Yes �No No athletic facilities are —Yes _No and future athletic fields and proposed, structures a. Total number of seats _Yes _____No No seats for spectators are _Yes �No for spectators x N/A proposed. b. Location of concession __----No No concession stands _Yes ---..No stands, if any anticipated _Yes x N/A proposed. 9. Proposed public roadway _Yes No No public roadway _Yes _No improvements x_N /A improvements are needed. 10. Existing and proposed x Yes _,—No Town of Hillsborough will _Yes _No infrastructure improvements provide water and sewer. (water and sewer) Services will be provided but no extensions are needed at this time (see Town of Hillsborough letter). G: \Current Planning Division \EDDIMternative SchoolWiemative School- FndingsofFact- SOCCdoc [] Ordinance Requirements b. Twenty -six copies of Landscape Plans showing the locations of existing vegetation, areas proposed for preservation as well as plants and materials for proposed planting areas. c. Twenty -six copies of photometric plans in accordance with the Section 6.31, entitled Outdoor Lighting Standards. d. Estimated water usage for structures, landscaping and athletic fields, e. A Traffic Impact Study as required by Article 13 of the zoning ordinance. U A Biological Inventory shall be prepared in accordance with Section 8.8.29.1 B (b). g. A Resources Management Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the criteria contained in the Resources Management Plan definition in the Definitions Article of the Zoning Ordinance. _. � :OMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS x Yes _No x Yes __No x Yes _No x Yes No x Yes No x Yes _No Twenty -six copies of the landscape plan are provided. Twenty -six copies of the lighting plan are provided. 1375 GPD of water usage is anticipated for the building. No traffic study is needed due to low volume of traffic for this facility. The engineers letter indicates less than 100 trips/day. A biological inventory was submitted at the Planning Board meeting. A Resources Management Plan has been prepared and submitted in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, 15 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS Yes .___..No Yes _No —Yes —No _Yes No _Yes No _Yes _No GACuvent Planning Division \®DIMtemative Schooi\Altemative School- FindingsofFact.BOCC.doc 5 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS Standards of Evaluation 2. If located within a zoning district other than an EDD, the applicant must meet the Standards of Evaluation as follows: EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS /6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS a. The project meets all x Yes _No Site plans have been _Yes _No applicable design standards provided meeting zoning and other requirements of the requirements. Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations. b. The project meets all _Yes _No service provision criteria as set forth below: 1. Fire – identifies the x Yes No Hillsborough /Orange Rural —Yes _No primary and secondary Fire Department.(See responders and the attached letters from Orange source(s) of water. County Emergency identification of water Management and Town of source through a water Hillsborough,) 2. Police –identifies the x Yes —__No Sheriff' s Department _Yes _No primary and secondary x Yes _No Town of Hillsborough will _Yes —No responders. provide sewer and has 3. Rescue Services – x Yes _. -_No Orange County Emergency _Yes _No identifies the primary and Management secondary responders 4. Water Supply -- x Yes _No Town of Hillsborough will _Yes _No identification of public or provide water and has private utility source and indicated capacity is capacity of water supply or available, identification of water source through a water resource study. 5. Wastewater Treatment x Yes _No Town of Hillsborough will _Yes —No Methods – provider and provide sewer and has capacity of wastewater indicated capacity is treatment source. available. 6. Solid Waste – as x Yes No Utilize the existing facility at —Yes —_No specified in 2.h of this Stanback Middle School. section GACurrent Planning DivisioMEDDIRAlternative SchoolkAltemative School- FindingsofFact- BOCC..doc 6 Standards of Evaluation c. Habitats shall be identified and evaluated in the Biological Inventory and are subject to the following: 1. An undisturbed buffer is required around the boundary of habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species as shown on the biological inventory. Buffer width shall be determined by site evaluation in consultation with the applicant's biologist and County staff; 2. Habitat enhancements as described in the biological inventory shall be made for a broad range of species to help mitigate the loss of wildlife habitat during construction. Examples include preserving, planting, and maintaining a variety of native vegetation (also dead trees and snags); installing structures conducive for nesting such as bird houses or bat boxes designed and located for various species; or creating wetlands; PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS /7 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS x Yes __No Large undisturbed buffers are —Yes _-No provided around the construction site. The biological inventory suggests that there are no rare, threatened or endangered species. x Yes No Construction is limited to 1A _Yes _No acre at the site and leaves undisturbed 19A acres for wildlife. G:\Current Poanning DivisloMEDDIMternative SchoolWltemative School- FlndingsofFact -BOCC. doc Standards of Evaluation 3. Conservation easements or other acceptable means such as dedication to a public agency, conservancy or a similar agency are required to protect wetlands and other habitats while insuring properiong -term maintenance; and 4. Provide barriers or fencing, and signage at the edge of habitat buffers to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access. Limited access may be allowed if proposed in a sensitive manner for environmental education purposes. d. Landscaping and Buffers 1, Protection of Existing Vegetation a. Existing vegetation shall be preserved as indicated on the approved landscape plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 12.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS x Yes —No Trigon Engineering has indicated there are no areas characteristic of wetlands. A 50 foot undisturbed buffer is provided from the designated stream as required in the Zoning Ordinance. __x __Yes —No There is limited access to the site from existing Storey Lane. No other access into the natural areas. Trigon' s report suggests that the forest area on the site is relatively common in the State. x Yes �No Landscape plan and grading plans show the limits of disturbance for the project. All other existing vegetation is preserved. Protective measures are provided for in accordance to Article 12.2, G: \Current Planning Division \EDDIEWIternative SchootWitemative School- FindingsofFact- BOCC.doc a BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS Yes —Yes Yes No PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS 19 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS b. Tree protection x Yes —No Tree protection fencing will —Yes —No measures shall be installed be provided along the edge and maintained between all of all land clearing. The areas of disturbance and County will review the fence trees to be retained as location prior to site clearing. shown on the approved landscape plan. A detail of --x _Yes —No Drought tolerant species are _Yes „_No the tree protection barrier provided. proposed shall be included as part of the landscape plan submitted with the application; c. Corridors connecting x Yes __No A 50' stream buffer will be _Yes No habitats identified in the provided. Large corridors for biological inventory shall be wildlife movement are preserved along streams, available at the north and buffers, or other wooded east side of the proposed areas, if destroyed during project. construction, such connections shall be restored using appropriate plant materials; d. Trees and stumps x Yes —No Mulch shall be generated and _Yes _No Geared for roads and spread on the site, building construction shall either be used for timber purposes or shredded for landscape mulch, composted, buried or otherwise disposed of BUT NOT BURNED. 2. Berms, fences and x Yes �No Berms, fences and Yes _No landscaping walls may be landscaping walls are not used with plant materials for proposed for this project. screening, provided such features are designed and located in harmony with other site features and functions. 3. To minimize visual impact x Yes �No Trees and plantings are _Yes _No by blending architecture into consistent with existing area. the surrounding landscape, Foundation plantings will be foundation plantings are planted at all freestanding required at all freestanding entrance signs. entrance signs. 4. Use of xeriscaping --x _Yes —No Drought tolerant species are _Yes „_No principles. provided. WCurrent Planning DlvisiWEDDIBAlternative SchoolkAlternative School- FlndingsofFact-BOCC.doc e. Stormwater Management 1. No net increase in peak flow leaving the site from the predevelopment conditions for the 10 year, 24 -hour storm; 2. The stormwater management system must respect existing drainage patterns. Runoff shall be directed away from erosion -prone slopes. 3. Energy dissipaters shall be used where runoff is concentrated and discharged, for example, at downspouts from rooftops and storm drains at parking areas. Runoff shall not be discharged directly into surface water, or other environmentally sensitive areas; 4. Concentrated stormwater, conveyed by ditches, channels, pipes, swales or other conveyance systems must be dispersed and diffuse flow reestablished prior to discharge into a stream buffer; 5. Nitrogen load contribution must be held to 3.6 Ibs per acre per year. f. Drainage 1. All drainage structures will be installed and maintained according to the approved Stormw ater Management Plan. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS x Yes �No This condition is met with a bio- retention area as designed on the Erosion Control Plan. x Yes _No The design is consistent with all state Best Management Practices. x Yes _No Level spreaders are used and the bio - retention basin to insure no concentrated runoff. x Yes _No Use of the level spreader and no work near stream buffer. __x _Yes —No The nitrogen load will be 2.07 Ibs per acre per year. x Yes ____No A grading and storm drainage plan were submitted and must be adhered to a0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS _Yes _No _Yes _No Yes _No —Yes _No _Yes —No _Yes __--.No GACumnt Ranning Division \®DIMtemative SchooPAllemative School- Flndingwffact -BOCC. doc 10 Ordinance Requirements 2. School projects that include retention /detention ponds shall comply with the requirements in Section 6.23.4, Operation and Maintenance of Structural Best Management Practices. g. Grading and Erosion Control 1. Plans for grading and erosion control shall comply with standards contained in the Orange County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and Manual and, if applicable, The North Carolina Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program rules; 2. Construction shall be phased to minimize disturbance and sedimentation; 3, Sediment control measures shall be properly installed to filter sediment from runoff during construction and maintained until grading is complete and a permanent vegetative cover has been established and all slopes stabilized; and 4. Permanent landscaping, groundcover, mulch, etc. shall be installed as soon as practical after construction activities for each phase are completed. • o o• x Yes x Yes x Yes x Yes —No EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS The school will maintain the bio- retention basin area. A permit will be issued by NCDENR, land quality, prior to the start of work. An erosion control plan with sequence is part of the Erosion Control Permit. Sediment control measures will be installed as indicated on the Erosion Control Plan. x Yes —No Landscaping and groundcover will be installed in accordance with the sequence in the Erosion Control Permit. al BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS —Yes Yes _Yes —No _Yes _No Yes No G: \Cumnt Planning DlvisioMEDDIBAlternative SchooMitemative School- FlndingsofFact,80CC. doe 11 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS Ordinance Requirements In. Solid Waste Management M BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS A solid waste management x Yes _No The Resources Management —Yes �No plan, submitted as part of Plan indicates recycling and the Resources Management trash will be combined with Plan, shall include the the existing facility at method(s) of disposal and Stanback Middle School, recycling of construction debris. I. Irrigation 1. Irrigation systems for _Yes _No No irrigation proposed, —Yes _No the school project are x N/A designed and can be operated according to a water conservation plan described in the Resources Management Plan submitted with the application; 2. The Resources Yes _No No irrigation proposed. _Yes _No Management Plan shall x N/A identify the source(s) of water to be used for irrigation, the volume available for that purpose, and expected consumption rates, The system design and plan for operation will be evaluated based on efficiency; and 3. Water recycled from _Yes __No No irrigation proposed. Yes No stormwater retention ponds x N/A or treated wastewater effluent may be used for irrigation where it is a legally permitted alternative. GACurrent Planning Divislonl®DIMtemative SchooRAltemative School- FndingsofFact- BOCC.doc 12 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS Ordinance Requirements j. Habitat Maintenance 7. Habitats identified in the x Yes —No Most of the property will biological inventory and remain undisturbed. habitats created through Development is not mitigation shall be anticipated to significantly maintained in accordance alter the diversity of species with the Resources or habitat. Management Plan and /or a conservation easement agreement; and 2. Maintenance of habitats x Yes —No Stream buffers will remain shall be minimal, consisting wooded and undisturbed. primarily of maintaining buffers and enhancements, removal of exotic (non- native) plant species, and keeping drainage ways functioning properly. k. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (Reserved) I Public Road Access Access to the school project shall be via existing public roads and shall conform to and be in compliance with any public road access management plan adopted by Orange County. Mr Maintenance of Improvements All site improvements such as roads, utilities (including irrigation and drainage structures), habitat enhancements, recreational amenities, signage, landscaping, open space, etc. will be maintained in function and appearance. Maintenance specifications, if any, for on -going site management (including provisions for handling of storm debris in open space areas) shall be submitted as part of the Resources Management Plan as defined in Definitions (Article 22). x Yes —No Access is provided from Storey Lane, an existing public road that serves A, L. Stanback Middle School. x Yes —No The school system will maintain all site improvements. c23 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS —Yes Yes Yes Yes No No GACurrent Planning DivisloMEDDIMtemative SchooMitemative School- FindingsofFact•BOCC doe 13 BOARD RECOMMENDED • o o• FINDINGS • SUPPORT Ordinance Requirements 3. The following additional specific standards shall be met for all elementary, middle and secondary schools: e,?q BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS a, The minimum lot size x Yes _No The site plan indicates a lot _Yes No shall be, with respect to size of 20.8 acres more or non - charter public schools, less. This lot size would meet as required by the School School Construction Construction Standards Standards for a 100 student adopted from time to time capacity Alternative school. by Orange County Board of Safe vehicular and pedestrian County Commissioners, the circulation is provided. Orange County Board of Education and the Chapel Hill- Canboro Board of Education. With respect to all schools the lot size shall be adequate to accommodate all activities. The proposed methods to Not required due to low _Yes No handle the maximum volume of traffic generation, number of participants and A traffic impact study is patrons for any single required where traffic event shall be provided generated exceeds 800 while also adhering to safe trips/day. The traffic vehicular and pedestrian generated will be under 100 circulation. trips/day as indicated in the b. Negative visual impacts x Yes —No The area along N.C. 86 will _Yes _No shall be minimized along remain completely wooded, any major roadway. Plantings are proposed along Negative visual impacts Storey Lane to minimize include, but are not limited visual impacts. to, loading /unloading areas, delivery areas, air handling units (roof top and other), parking areas for machinery, and storage buildings. Appropriate screening methods shall be used to enhance the aesthetic value of a project. c. Transportation x Yes _ No Not required due to low _Yes No improvements as deemed volume of traffic generation, necessary by the Traffic A traffic impact study is Impact Study. required where traffic generated exceeds 800 trips/day. The traffic generated will be under 100 trips/day as indicated in the 12/08/05 engineers letter. GACunent Flanning Division\®DIMternalive SchooMilemative School•RndingsofFact- BOCC.doe 14 Ordinance Requirements d. The site shall be designed to take advantage of multiple shared use opportunities, which may include a Park and Ride facility for public transportation. e. There shall be a minimum of two access points to the site. Access points shall separate student drop -off areas and visitor parking from bus traffic. If school buses are used, then at least one access shall be limited to school employee and bus use during normal school hours. All access points shall be located to provide maximum visibility and safety. No driveway shall be permitted in a location that will hinder or congest traffic movement on a public street. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED FINDINGS x Yes No EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO SUPPORT FINDINGS Adjacent to the middle school and all its parking. x Yes —No An access drive is provided with two access points to the site. All traffic movements are on site and off the existing Storey Lane. During normal school hours the access road to the school will be limited to school buses and school employees. a5 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS Yes Yes No G: \Current Planning DivisionTMIMtemative SchoolWllemative School- FlndingsofFact -BOCC. doc 15 ARTICLE 8 - SPECIFIC STANDARDS a4 (" Yes" indicates compliance: " No" indicates non - compliance) PLANNING BOARD BOARD OF RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS FINDINGS Ordinance Requirements Article 8,2A requires the applicant to address the follow ing: a) Method and adequacy of —Yes; __No Town of Hillsborough water Yes _No provision for sewage _x and sewer. Solid waste to disposal facilities, solid be disposed at Stanback waste and water service. Middle School. b) Method and adequacy of x Yes _No Fire protection will be Yes —No police, fire and rescue provided by the squad protection. Hillsborough /Orange Rural Fire Department, rescue service by the Orange County Emergency Management, and police protection by the Orange County Sheriff' s Department. c) Method and adequacy of _x —Yes _No Access directly off Storey —yes —No vehicle access to the site Land and only limited traffic and traffic conditions generated by the new around the site, facility. G: \Cumnt Planning Division \EDDiE\Altemative SchooKAttemative School- FindingsofFact>BOCC..doc 1 ARTICLE 8.2.1 & 8.2.2 - APPLICATION COMPONENTS (GENERAL CONDITIONS) (" Will" indicates compliance: " Will Not' indicates non - compliance) Ordinance Requirements In accordance with Article 8.2.1 and 82.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also consider the following general conditions before the application for a Special Use can be approved: Article 8.2.1 & 8.2.2 1. The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted. Article 8.2.1 2. The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property). Article 8.2.1 3. The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDED EVIDENCE SUBMITTED FINDINGS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS X BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDINGS x Will Will Not Based on evidence presented _Will Will Not at the hearing. _Will Will Not Public schools are public Will Will Not necessities, and this is a public school.. x Will Will Not Based on evidence presented Is _ Is Not at the hearing. G:\Current Planning Divislon \®DIMternative Schooi\Altemative SchoobRndingwfFac4BOCC.doc 17 1 1 CORLEY REDFOOT ZACK ING A RCHI rECTS • ENGINEERS • PLANNERS PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1008 Storey Lane Hillsborough, NC SPECIAL USE PERMIT NARRATIVE: W01 March 8, 2006 The Special Use Permit is for the construction of a 6,500 SF- building and associated sitework on this 20.8 -acre property. Initially, a new classroom and office building of approximately 3,600 SF will be constructed, along with related sitework. The SUP would also include a future expansion of the building of 2,900 SF. The initial construction includes a 3,600 -SF building and 19 parking spaces, with a dropoff area and associated sidewalks. Access to the building will be provided off of Storey Lane. The existing driveway connection on Storey Lane will be relocated temporarily in order to facilitate the new construction, but this relocation will not impede access to the existing School/ Community Relations Center at 1010 Storey Lane. The 3,600 -SF school building will consist of two classrooms, restrooms, and office space. A total of 50 students and five staff members are anticipated to occupy the building initially. The school is needed for use by the opening of the 2006 -2007 school year. Construction of a 2,900 -SF addition is anticipated within the next three to five years. After completion of this two - classroom addition, the school could accommodate up to 100 students, PO Box 2368 • Chapel Hill, NC 27515 -2368 • (919) 942 -8586 Telephone • (919) 929 -4802 Fax (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT - INK. ONLY) APPLICATION FOR CLASS A SPECIAL, IONS PERMIT ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMM IS DATE- 01 I Z°_ -1 —° (- Sop Ob APPLICATION NUMBER: T�07— — request a Class A Special Use permit as provided fo in Orange County Zox� ng Ordinance for N !�P` pport of this request! The following information is provided in su A. PROPERTY INFORMATION: 1p 1p �45'� 8/88 8 g of the tt rJ � Township_ Street Address or Location: y _Lottsl Orange County Tax Map_- __- Block' 2u J square fee Zoning District(s): square fe, Lot/Parcel Size: .. l Gross Floor Area: 2 00o square f� Number of Existing Buildings :_._____ --- Gross Floor Area: Gyp Zndividu Number of Proposed Buildings:_ _ �_ ss ltsb04o,) to Community Individu; Public (specify) C�_ f + S w au5� _Community_ Water Supply:_____X-- X public (Sp _ - - -. -- Wastewater Disposal: _ _ _ - -- Fire DostricVR' Nr di �� �� t x�%i�t 5 School District: Drri r Flood Prone Ar General Land Uses in Area: k� Std am /Drainage ay o - -- klistoric s Critical Areas O Watershed (Specify) rJ Other (Explain) B. SITE PLAN INFORMATION' registered North Carolina Twenty-six (26) copies of a Site Plan, prepared y a h contain the re surveyor or engineer, are provided as required by Article 8,8 and whic following information: North point, scale, and date. T— Extent of area to be developed. within or adjacent to / Locations and widths of all easements and rights-of-way Elie site, J Location of all existing and proposed structures on the site. Location of all areas on the site subject to flood hazard or inundation as shown on flood maps or soils maps. direction of flow, the site, based on mean sea Location of all water courses on including Existing topography at a contour interval of five (5) feet V/ level datum. screening, gates, parking, service, and storage ✓ Existing and proposed fencing, areas. Access to site, including sight distances on all roads used for access. (PLEASE COMPLETE R,EVI~RSE SIDE) 51/19/2006 13:45 91yb4v3uuc C. or HER SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: / osed to be used in the development. one (1) copy Elevations of all structures prop applicable Orange County Tax Map, Two (2) full -size copies of the app end the with the property in question clearly marked. Itcant(s), The names and addresses of the property owner(s) and/or app names and addresses are all persons owning properly within five hundred (SOD) Feet of the property in question. Ordinance. Application fee as set by the. County Board of Commissioners.. -CO Traffic impact study as required by Article 13 of the Zoning —�— Additional information regarding the proposed Special use as required by k° Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Narrative (or letters from appropriate vision of sewrage disposal facilities, solid ` 1.. Method and adequacy of p 1 waste disposal, and water service. Where public sewer is not available, a letter from the Orange County Health Department e suitability of the existing and /or proposed certifying th wastewater treatment Sys teolicer � fire, and rescue squad protection. 2. Method and adequacy of p 3. Method and adequacy of vehicular access to the sire and traffic conditions around the site. the applicant(s), hereby certify that the foregoing application and supporting �roc��umentatian is complete and accurate. I understand that it shall be my (our) tans, and the like to support the request for approval of the responsibility to present evidence to the Board of Commissioners the form of testimony, exhibits, documents, models, p � / Class A Special use Permit. n SIGMA RATE Ilcaut(s), NOTE. f title include o the a aboye letter from the owner(s)s e f not in signifyingapP approval of the request. .***•• a• a. a.......*** W** t***. w *.II........ae.......•.....•.a 4 *a 4I♦** * *•. a...* ** FEES: Amount S � 20 Date Paid: I2' /'-2- / o'5' Receipt # ___._.— ►1 CWI GLENN D. CORLEY, AIA President, CEQ KENNETH R REDFODT, AIA Vice President MARK ZACK, AIA Vice President MICHAEL L. HAMMERSLEY, PE Principal LAURENCE W, BUNCH, AIA Associate ANDREW R. CRUICKSHANK, AIA Associate CHARLENE E. HANLEY, AIA Associate DAVID M.. TAYLOR, AIA Associate HARRY M. JENSEN Associate KENNETH E. SMITH Associate PO Box 2368 Chapel Hill, NC 27515 -2368 222 Cloister Court Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2212 1 1965-2005 CORLEY REDFOOT ZACK E� ARCHITECTS ^ ENGINEERS December 8, 2005 Orange County Planning Department P. O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 ATTN: Mr. Robert Davis RE: Alternative School Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC Orange County Schools Project #0508 Dear Mr., Davis: P I. A N N E R S I am writing to request an exception to the Special Use Permit requirement for a traffic study on the Alternative School project. The traffic generated at the site will be minimal since there will be a limited number of employees and students. It is anticipated that, at this time, the full capacity for the facility wild be four administrators and 50 students., The traffic generated would be under 100 trips a day. The proximity of this school to the existing middle school further reduces the number of trips for administrators or parents who may have appointments at both locations. Access to the site is from Storey Lane, which is a private drive located within the School property; therefore, there is no direct impact on the public right -of -way (NC 86). Due to the small size of the facility, and its limited impact on the public right-of- Due we request that an exception be made to the need to provide a traffic study. Please call me if you need additional information at Sincerely, L. cc: Kenneth E. Redfoot, AIA George McFarley, Jr. (919) 401 -8586 Telephone (919) 493 -7306 Fax www.corleyredfootza ck. corn Town of 11111S ty !r. .,.�.auDh January 23, 2006 Re-, Partnership Academy Alternative School Orange County Schools Water /Sewer Utilities Availability Mr. Eddie Kirk ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPT. PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Eddie: The Town of Hillsborough's water and sewer system has sufficient capacity to serve the proposed Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County Schools at 1008 Storey Lane off NC 86 South in Hillsborough. Water and sewer facilities currently exist adjacent to the site I am currently reviewing the construction plans, but I do not anticipate any significant comments. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at kenny.kee!@W!Lshorouphnc.org hillsborouehnc.org or (919) 732 -1270 ext 75. Thanks! Sincer , Kenneth P, Keel, PE Town Engineer/Utilities Director cc: Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.., PO Box 2368, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Russell Lloyd, Utilities Inspector File 101 East Orange Street - P.O. Box 42 919- 732 -1270 - 9 - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Fax 919- 644 -2390 3a 33 From: "G. N. Edwards" <cnedwards @dot state.nc.us> To: Eddie Kirk <ekirk @co,orange.ncMs> Date: 01/20/2006 10:16:26 AM Subject: Re: Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County We have reviewed the plan for the proposed subject and have the following comments: Access to the proposed site is via the existing middle school entrance to NC 86. The existing turn lanes on NC 86 should provide acceptable storage for the anticipated traffic generated by this site. Parking and turning manuevers should be prohibitted along the shared srequired for this ts site, 100' of NC 86. No NCDOT driveway p however an encroachment agreement is required for proposed utility est oork within the NC 86 R/W. Feel free to contact me if you have any q u GC: Nanette Fogleman <nfogleman @dot.state.nc.us> OF January 20, 2006 To: Eddie Kirk Planning Department From: Mike Tapp e *f Deputy /Fire Marshal RE: Fire / EMS Coverage Partnership Acadmey Alternative School for Orange County 1008 Store Lane Hillsborough, NC Orange County Emergency Management Division of EMS, will provide EMS coverage for the referenced site. Orange County Emergency Management is located at 1914 New Hope Church Road, in Chapel Hill; the Director is .Jack Ball. The Hillsborough /Orange Rural Fire Department provides fire coverage to the JeffrG be is the site. Chief of the Hillsbor Hillsborough. o gh /O range Rural F re Department Please contact us if additional assistance is needed. the County Emergency Management Orange P,O., Box 8181 Hillsborough North Carolina Z7Z78 Emergency Medical Services 9 -1 -1 Communications 24 Hour Warning Point °n °'r °'e° Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials 919- 732 -8161 ` 919- 644 -3030 919-969-2050 919- 933 -2600 Administrative fax Fax Machine e 919- 968 -4066 919- 967 -9026 January 20, 2006 To: Eddie Kirk Planning Department From: Mike Tapp e *f Deputy /Fire Marshal RE: Fire / EMS Coverage Partnership Acadmey Alternative School for Orange County 1008 Store Lane Hillsborough, NC Orange County Emergency Management Division of EMS, will provide EMS coverage for the referenced site. Orange County Emergency Management is located at 1914 New Hope Church Road, in Chapel Hill; the Director is .Jack Ball. The Hillsborough /Orange Rural Fire Department provides fire coverage to the JeffrG be is the site. Chief of the Hillsbor Hillsborough. o gh /O range Rural F re Department Please contact us if additional assistance is needed. the 01/25/2006 12:25 P.O. Box 8181 144 east Margaret Lane Hillsborough,NC 27278 919 732 - 81811844^3050 919 - 732 -6403 ORANGE CU SHEK11-r Office of the Orange County Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Sheriff e�enl AF Or 4 v a JANUARY 25, 2006 To: EDDIE KIRK Planning Orange County Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 From: Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass Re: Special use Permit Site Address: ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL HIGHWAY 86 SOUTH Chapel Hill Township Location: NORTH SIDE OF STOREY LANE NORTH OF STANBACK MIDDLE SCHOOL Special Use Application: T Ma 2 Lots: 3 35 ax p The Orange County Sharrfrs Office has been asked if we could provide services to the property indicated above. in this area, The buildinS, I renovation or addiUonai Ron in served by the services tinge County dShenffs Office without additional personnel and equipment A building hoods site Resource Deputy will be on duty during school hours. Should further information be needed please contact our office., Sincer li dy Pender ss Sheriff Orange County Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Partnership Academy Alternative School Orange County Schools Hillsborough, North Carolina Prepared by: Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. January, 2006 Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. Partnership Academy Alternative School TABLE OF CONTENTS A. PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION January, 2006 37 0 B. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT 4 C. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS 2 D, EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT AREA 4 - 6 1, Topography 2, Soils 3. Land Use 4, Wetlands 5. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands 6. Public lands and Scenic, Recreational and State Natural Areas 7. Areas of Archaeological or Historical Value 8. Air Quality 9, Noise Levels 10, Water Resources (Surface Water and Groundwater) 11. Forest Resources 12. Shellfish or Fish and their Habitats 13. Wildlife and Natural Vegetation E., PREDICTED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF PROJECT 6 - 7 1. Topography 2, Soils 3. Land Use 4., Wetlands 5. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands 6, Public Lands, Scenic and Recreational Areas 7.. Areas of Archaeological or Historical Value 8, Air Quality 9, Noise Levels 10, Water Resources (Surface Water and Groundwater) 11. Forest Resources 12.. Shellfish or Fish and their Habitats, 13, Wildlife and Natural Vegetation 14. Introduction of Toxic Substances F. MITIGATIVE MEASURES 7 -8 1. Water Resources 8 G. REFERENCES H. STATE AND FEDERAL PERMITS REQUIRED 8 h CONCLUSIONS STATEMENT 8 Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. January, 2006 �� Partnership Academy Alternative School EXHIBITS Exhibit #l: Overall Site Plan Exhibit #2: Existing Conditions Plan Exhibit #3: Enlarged Site Plan Exhibit #4: Grading and Storm Drainage Plan Exhibit #5: Exhibit #5: Site Location Map 3 Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. Partnership Academy Alternative School A. Proposed Project Description: lanuary,2006 The Orange County Board of Education has identified the need for a new classroom building on the property adjacent to Stanback Middle School.. The proposed Partnership Academy building and the site plan are shown on the attached Overall Site Plan (see ExIdbit #1). The new Partnership Academy Alternative School will be located on the 20.8 -acre parcel directly north of Stanback Middle School and its access driveway, Storey Lane (see Exhibit #2, Existing Conditions Plan). The new building will contain approximately 3,500 SF, with two classrooms and associated restroom facilities and administrative staff office areas. The building is located just north of Storey Lane and will have a looped driveway off Storey Lane, which accesses the building from the East and exits to the West. A paved parking lot and dropoff area are located directly in front of the building (see Exhibit #3, Enlarged Site Plan). B. Purpose and Need for Proposed Project: The new Alternative School will replace a set of leased trailers presently located near downtown Hillsborough. The new building will combine the functions of these trailers into a single building containing two classrooms and support staff.. The building will be located in a campus setting, adjacent to the existing Stanback Middle School; thereby allowing the Orange County Schools to consolidate services such as, refuse collection, janitorial and maintenance services, etc., and will offer overflow parking for the two facilities. C. Alternative Analysis: The continued use of the offsite trailers to accommodate this school program is not feasible due to the expiration of the existing lease agreement for the trailers and their site. Construction of the new facility will consolidate the program into one building adjacent to an existing campus. The new building will provide the space for the classrooms and administrative areas and thus encapsulate the entire program into one updated facility. The new building and the existing middle school will create a campus setting for the community program. This campus allows consolidation of services for the Schools system. The Alternate School program provides a method to teach children who have been expelled from the traditional schools, offering them the means to complete their education. D, Existing Environmental Characteristics of Project Area: Topography: The site is located within the Piedmont Physiographic and Geologic Province of North Carolina.. According to site surveys of this area, the site has an elevation of 600' mean sea level, with the general slope of the site varying from 5% to 15 %. The site slopes to the North to a low point along a tributary to Stony Creek. Stony Creek is a tributary of the Eno river.. Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc Partnership Academy Altemative School January, 2006 tic) 2. Soil: According to the United States Department of Ag1iculture Soil Conservation Services Soil Report of Orange County North Carolina the predominant soil at the site consists of GeC and GeB Georgeville silt loam. This soil material is generally well drained and moderately permeable. Additional soil borings were taken by Trigon Engineering Consultants on December 20, 2005. The soil type is mostly sandy clays, as determined in accordance with the unified soil classification system, ASTM D -2488, 3, Land Use: The existing use of this land is generally undeveloped hardwood forest. The zoning of this area is R -1 (Residential). The proposed use of this land is consistent with the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. 4. Wetlands: A Wetlands Survey was performed by Trigon Engineering Consultants. (See the attached report dated December 23, 2005) 5.. Prime or Unique griculture Lands: A No prime or unique agricultural lands are located at the site. This site is an undeveloped hardwood forest. 6. Public Lands Scenic and Recreational Areas: The proposed site is not formally designated as park land, scenic, recreational or state natural areas. Areas of Archaeolotiical or Historical Value: Review of the North Carolina Office of Historic Preservation data confirms that no known properties of architectural, historical or archeological significance will be affected by this project. 8. Air Quality: Currently, there are no sources of emissions or odors associated with this site other than the traffic movements to and from the existing surface parking lots and adjacent highways. 9. Noise Levels: Existing noise levels at the site are typical of the suburban background conditions.. There are no significant sources of noise on this site or in the immediate vicinity. 10. Water Resources (Surface and Groundwater): Stormwater runs into the existing storm drainage system through the stream channel along the west and north sides of the parcel. This sub -basin system drains to Stony Creek. Groundwater was still not evident at the 25' boring termination, indicating that it is found deeper than 25'. Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc January, 2006 41 Partnership Academy Alternative School 11, Forest Resources: A hardwood forest is located at the new building site. Existing trees designated to remain will be protected during construction by the tree protection fencing which will be installed prior to any site clearing. 12. Shellfish or Fish and Their Habitats: There is a tributary of Stony Creek which runs from the west to the north side of the property. No new work wil be done in the stream area. 13. Wildlife and Natural Vegetation: This site was reviewed for according to the endan gered plant and animal species lists as provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.. No endangered species were found. Existing wildlife consists of the deer, squirrels and other species typically seen in a hardwood forest. Typical avian species are also present in the forested area. E. Predicted Environmental Effects of Project: Topogjrjphy: The topography of the site will be reworked in the building and parking lot areas only during the project development.. The new slopes around the parking lots and buildings will not exceed 5 %. The site will be leveled for the building pad and parking area, and then an embankment will be created to meet existing grades at the north and east sides of the existing forest. 2. Soils: Soils that are disturbed or moved during the grading operations will be primarily used in backfilling within the site. The construction process will not contaminate the soils. 3. Land Use The new Partnership Academy Alternative School will be located adjacent to Storey Lane and the construction will only disturb 1.4 acres of the 20,8 -acre site. The project is consistent with the Orange County Zoning Ordinance and with land usage in the area. 4. Wetlands: No work will take place within the jurisdiction of any Wetland areas, as determined on the site by the December 23, 2005, report by Trigon Engineering Consultants, Inc.. 5. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands: This project will not impact any prime farmland. 6. Public Lands Scenic and Recreational Areas: There will be no impacts on public lands or State scenic, recreational or natural areas. 7. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value: There will be no adverse effect on historic properties or archaeological resources that are either eligible for or included on the National Register of Historic Places, January, 2006 Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.. Partnership Academy Alternative School 140Q 8, Air Quality: The project will generate small quantities of fugitive dust and emissions from the construction equipment. These minor and transitory sources are expected to have no impact on offsite air quality. Open burning is not permitted. 9. Noise Levels: The primary sources of noise in the project's vicinity are suburban highway noises and the sounds from the adjacent middle school, The project will not substantially increase noise levels on adjacent property. Noise levels at the project's boundaries are minimized by the large undisturbed natural buffers to the Northeast and West of the property,. 10. Water es: Although there are no water resources within the new sitework, construction activities may indirectly impact water resources located downstream, Impacts to the tributary to Stony Creek will be minimized by utilizing Best Management Practices for protection of surface water and erosion control features shown on the construction plan. Strict erosion and sedimintation controls must be maintained during construction of the project. Permanent construction impacts include reduced infiltration and increased runoff as a result of additional areas of impervious surface, as well as soil compaction from construction activities. The use of engineered post - construction Best Management Practices and landscaping will minimize this permanent impact, Best Management Practices used on this project include bioretention areas, grass swales and level spreaders, etc.. (see Exhibit #4). 11. Forest_ Resouuces: Forest resources will not be significantly impacted by this project due to the limited area of disturbance, i.e., only 1..4 acres out of the 20.8 acre site. 12. Shellfish or Fish and Their HaUitats: Shellfish or fish habitats 'will not be impacted directly. 13, Wildlife Natural Vegetation: There will be no effects on federally protected, threatened or endangered species, or on federal species of concern. 14. Introduction of Toxic Substances: No toxic substances will be introduced by the construction activities on the project. F. Mitigative Measures: 1. Water During construction of the facili ties, minor silt runoff is anticipated; however, e runoff will construction mitigated through the use of an approved Sediment Erosion Control Plan.. Both the quality and quantity of post - construction stormwater runoff resulting 7 Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc- January, 2006 !� Partnership Academy Alternative School from additional impervious surface area will be mitigated through the use of stormwater control devices, such as, bioretention areas, infiltration areas, underground storage, and inlet controls. G. References: Natural Heritage Program List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina 2004 Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Animal Species of North Carolina 2004 Subsurface Explorations Report by Trigon Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated December 20, 2005. United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Services, "Soil Survey of Orange County, North Carolina ", June, 1977, Wetlands Survey by Trigon Engineering Consultants, lnc., dated December 23, 2005. H. State and Federal Permits Required: An NCDENR Erosion Control Permit is required prior to beginning grading activities. No work shall take place at the site until an erosion control plan has been approved. I, Conclusion Statement: After preparation and review of this Environmental Assessment, it is anticipated that the responsible state agency will conclude that there is a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).. EXHIBITS (Attached) Exhibit #I: Overall Site Plan Exhibit #2: Existing Conditions Plan Exhibit #3: Enlarged Site Plan Exhibit #4: Grading and Storm Drainage Plan Exhibit #5: Site Location Map o50iifonsi 1.1 yi -d nl d 0 .1 or i 4-° °H ox 7 1 1r This is part Ot the Environmental Assessment K O r i it L---- . : It I PAM 0 : ERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNAnVE pl SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY CORLEY REDFDoT ZACK - yG F: 5: I Pill e Environmental This is part of the Assessment r y11 S tom.. 4 Si '�- r �z r fir. 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I - rl, ,C• '1�rr C. :' ft. f '.. !r- i r e r 1, I \ �' , fil RoP °„ I' /'i r r->t.; =: •1% APPROVED BYj'-�� � SOURCE: 1968 (Photorevised 1981) USGS SCALE: DATE: V j Topographic Map, Hillsborough Quadrangle 1,, = 2,000' 1222105 1010 Storey Lane Orange County, North Carolina Trigon Project No. 042 -05 -204 TRIGON FIGURE Trigon Engineering Consultants, no Site Location Map 1 313 Gallimom Dairy Road Grcelssboro,NorthCarolina 27409 P.O. Box 18846 ^ Zip 27419 -8846 ° 313 hanirnore vau y December 23, 2005 Mr, Mike Hammersly Corley Redfoot Zack P.O, Box 2368 Chapel hill, North Carolina 27515 Reference, Wetlands Survey 1010 Storey Lane Orange County, North Carolina Trigon Project No. 042 -05 -204 REDFDOT lACIC INC. 27 pr- r.Fit�Fn Dear Mr. Hammersly: sultants, Inc. (Trigon) is pleased to provide this report of the survey for wetlands Trigon Engineering Con at the referenced site.. This report summarizes our field methods, observations, and conclusions BACKGROUND unty North Carolina The 20..g acre site is located north f Store (Figure o�m edbazdwood and coniferous s woodlands A small (Figure ha The Property Primarily flowing into a pond at the northern property stream channel crosses the western portion of the property g boundary. Figure 2 is a site survey drawing which shows the location of the pond and stream as well as site, Figure 3 is a satellite image showing the general site the property limits and topography at the conditions, WETLANDS The site was visited boundariebeTha meth dology u doto dentifylareas suspected of having conditions within the property the suspected areas to observe existing vegetation, soil to support wetlands included walking P characteristics, and hydrology. Wetlands are defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Environmental Protection Agency as "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence of as vegetation typically adapted for life in sat soils, d so�illdCOVdtlands' hydrology f indica area tors ors tmust be present, wetlands, hydrophytic vegetation, by Than: You for our success. y0oo"` *Corley fled, Nord C Engineers Wetland auger soil borings were performed to observe soil and hydrology at multiple Identification of wetlands was based on the 1987 Corps of ng limits Hand aug ithin the property limits- No areas characteristic of wetlands were observed w Deeentbar 23, 2005 :.ter No_ 042 -05 -204 Delineation Manual. locations at the site. STP � AMS Portion of Eased on our observations at the site, an intermittent drainage feature is located in the western p the property. e 2 It is our opinion that the unnamed The stream channel originates at a stormwater pipe under NC 86 at the western property' boundary and flows to the northeast across the site (Figure )• tributary to Richland Creek would be considered jurisdictional "Waters of the United States" regulated These programs regulate the discharge of dredged or fill under Section Richland and Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Section 404 is administered by the USAC " and ensure State Water Quality Standards are maintained- United 401 is administered U the DWQ. placing fill material into "Waters of the United States, pacts may include such activities as the stream Any impacts to the stream may require Permitting- s or re- routing or piping within the stream banks, temporary or permanent streazn crossing channel. It is our recommendation that representatives of DWQ and LISACE be contacted to review the existing conditions affect he site,, In or of thesite anddrifnottin initiated the infancy of the Project the the results c permitting process could delay construction: yo CLOSURE this Phase of Trigon Engineering Consultants, Inc- appreciates the opportunity to er in service during P your project. Please contact Chris Hay if you have any questions concerning the content of this letter, Sincerely, TRIGON ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. 06, , Christopher W. Hay, E.1� Environmental Manager CWWCDN:mes Attachments s; 104201Erojectsl2005104205204U [ 4205204 do' TRIGON ENCc aNC SUL7AMS. TNC page 2 ® ® CORLEY REDFOOT ZACK INC A R C H I T E C T S • E N G I N E E R S • P L A N N E R 5 December 20, 2005 PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1008 Storey Lane Hillsborough, NC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN A, Protection of natural resources, i.e., habitat maintenance, existing vegetation and mitigation of environmentally sensitive areas: 1. The project is adjacent to existing Storey Lane and therefore utilizes the existing Storey Lane roadway to provide access to the site. This siting eliminates the need for additional access roads. The location of the proposed site is along the southwestern edge of the property on existing road frontage (NC 86 an d Storey Lane), allowing the remaining 18.5 acres to remain intact. Disturbance of the site is limited to areas already developed along the roadways. The remaining unbroken tract of land creates a large area for animal habitat and protects sensitive areas, such as, the drainage way, intermittent stream which flows under NC 86 and through the site.. B Ownership and maintenance of open spaces: 1, All open spaces on the site will be owned by Oran ge County. Landscaped buffers and stream buffers are available throughout the site. C. Solid Waste Plan Stormwater Management Plans: 1. Stormwater management will be provided by the installation of a bioretention area on the northwest comer of the proposed construction site.. This water treatment facility will treat runoff from the building and parking lot areas. A grass -lined Swale is provided around the buildings and parking areas to further treat runoff prior to its release through a level spreader or the bioretention area. Erosion control is provided by a sediment basin and skimmer at the location of the future bioretention area and silt ditches and fences which direct esult in removal of 85% tof the total suspended solids as Management quired by the State ofrNorth ill Carolina. 2. The Solid Waste Management Plan at this facility will incorporate the trash and recycling facilities on the Stanback Middle School site, which is located south of the project on Storey Lane. Stanback's existing trash dumpster and recycling carts will be available for waste and recycling items generated by the Alternative School, D. Handling of land - clearing debris: 1. The construction of the school will include the requirement for chipping and grinding of the land - clearing debris and utilizing it as mulch around the project and its adjacent site Michael . Hanunersley, PE 0508 -rmp PO Box 2368 • Chapel Hill, NC 27515 -2368 • (919) 942 -8586 Telephone • (919) 929 -4802 Fax DRAFT I MINUTES 5a 2 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 3 FEBRUARY 1, 2006 4 REGULAR MEETING J 6 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Bryan, Chapel Hill Representative (Chair); Theodore (Ted) W. Triebel (Vice - 7 Chair), Little River Representative; Craufurd Goodwin, Hillsborough Rgpresentafrve; Michelle 8 Kempinski, Cedar Grove Township at Large; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township At Large; Renee Price - 9 Saunders, Hillsborough Township at Large; Brian Dobyns, Cheeks Township Representative; Bernadette 10 Pelissier, Bingham Township; Jeffrey Schmitt, Cedar (Hove Township 11 12 MEMBERS ABSENT: Sandra .Johnson Quinn, Eno Township 13 14 STAFF PRESENT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; Tom Alfieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor; 15 Robert Davis, Current Planning Supervisor; Sherri Ingersoll, Administrative Assistant II; Glenn Bowles, 16 Planner 11, Eddie Kirk, Planner 11 17 18 Other Attendees: George McFarley, Asst. Superintendent, Orange County Schools; Michael 19 Hammersley, Corley, Redfoot and Zack; Ken Redfoot, Corley, Redfoot and Zack; lean Corbett, Citizen; 20 Christopher Tadevieh, Citizen; Barry Corbett, Citizen 21 22 AGENDA ITEM #1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 23 24 AGENDA ITEM #2: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 25 a. Next Regular Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 26 2006 27 b., Planning calendar for February and March 2006 28 c. Joint Public Hearing on February 27 regarding the Land Ilse Element 29 30 AGENDA ITEM 0: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 31 32 Bernadatte Pelissier: While this is not an actual addition to the agenda, I would like to see if we could 33 have an update or report on the USGS report, which I haven't seen and would appreciate getting a copy, 34 on recharge rates. I know that recharge rates vary a lot from place to place in the County, and was 35 wondering how this might affect the Land Use Plan update, Should something else should be considered 36 in areas where the recharge rates may be lower? Water resources are very much driving this update any 37 way, and I don't feel that I have a complete understanding if we should be looking at something else. 38 39 Jay Bryan: I think all of us share that feeling, and appreciate your bringing it up at this time. Ted and I 40 had some discussions with Staff about putting an item on this agenda to follow up on our discussion from 41 last month's report, and Craig has a handout to give us this evening. Is it the desire of the Board to have 42 that item brought back for the next agenda? I don't recall how we left it last meeting, but we asked Staff 43 to follow up on questions we posed about the information we received. 44 45 Ted Triebel: I believe that we left it that we would be appreciative and amenable to Don Cox coming 46 back at some time, and would like to know the outcomes of the task force recommendations from Staff.. 47 48 Renee Price- Saunders: Can we get some information with regards to the water thresholds, and legislation 49 ideas as to what can be done to use water resources as a criteria for evaluating subdivisions? 50 51 Jay Bryan: Are there any other thoughts as to what information we would like? DRAFT 15:3 Renee Price- Saunders: There was no meeting, but there is an issue, which may be coming before the 53 154 Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board. This deals with a renovation of a historic building that needs 155 to go through a lengthy review process because the building is sitting within the setback area, and a 156 variance would be needed to complete the work. 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 Jay Bryan: Do you want the Planning Board to review this issue? It sounds like an important issue for us to help resolve favorably to preserve historic buildings. Renee Price- Saunders: Dave Stancil (ERCD) was at the meeting, and he may be discussing this with Craig.. Robert Davis: We have been discussing an issue on St. Mary's Road, but will talk with Dave to get an update,. c. Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan Task Force Brian Dobyns: There was no meeting, but the next meeting is scheduled for Feb, 28 at the Ruritan Club.. Craig Benedict: The draft report will be going committee at the next meeting.. The report will community outreach meeting in mid - March. d. TDR Task Force Renee: The next meeting is next week out prior to the meeting, so it can be reviewed by the then be presented to the BOCC in early March, and a Jay Bryan: Does this Task Force have full membership? Renee Price- Saunders: Yes, but we need involvement from Cbapel Hill and Carrboro. Craig Benedict: There has been interest from both areas.. Renee Price - Saunders: The Task Force would like their representatives present before any recommendations can be made. Jay Bryan: Thank you all for serving on these various committees and task forces. AGENDA ITEM #7: PRESENTATION COUNTY, CLASS SP N ECIAL USE EMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR Presenter: Eddie Kirk, Planner H Eddie Kirk: You may want to refer to the biological inventory, which was just passed out prior to the meeting, The proposal is for an Alternative School in Orange County on a 20.8 acre tract, directly across from Stanback Middle School on NC 86 and Storey Lane. The proposal's Phase 1 is for a school building, including classrooms and office space. There are 19 parking spaces shown, with a school capacity for 50 children. Phase 2 will include tennis courts and a softball field, which are across from the fields at Stanback. The proposal is for the school year opening in 2006 -07. The packet includes a small version of the site plan. The Planning Board tonight is to hear the staff recommendations and make their recommendations to the BOCC. The resolution of approval is on p. 24 -25. Staff requests recommendation to the BOCC for the item to be heard at the upcoming Public Hearing. (read findings) Renee Price - Saunders: The tennis courts, will they be shared facilities? DRAFT i! 204 Eddie Kirk: Yes. 205 206 Renee Price - Saunders: Where will the students be coming from, and what will be their ages? 207 not from 208 George McFarley: The students who would attend the school come from all over the County, 209 one particular area, They will be middle and high school age. 210 211 Renee Price - Saunders: What would be the criteria? 212 213 George McFarley: We are required by law to have an alternative setting for students (the traditional 214 classroom may not be ideally suited) such as suspended students, 215 216 Renee Price - Saunders: Regarding the traffic impact, in the future, with Walmart and Home Depot traffic 217 getting worse, you may want to consider the increased traffic. Also, on the last page of the resolution, the 218 date needs to be corrected from 2004. 219 220 Ted Triebel: I'd like to make a point of order, Did the BOCC designate tonight as the date for us to make 221 a recommendation? 222 223 Eddie Kirk: My understanding is that the item will be going to Public Hearing on February 27, . 224 225 Ted Triebel: Were we directed to make the recommendation tonight? My understanding from the Zoning 226 Ordinance, Section 8.4,6, the Planning Board should have direction from the BOCC, or have three 227 meetings to decide.. I don't see that we have been asked for direction from the BOCC, 228 229 Robert Davis: That portion of the Zoning Ordinance pertains to procedures regarding. rezoning issues, 230 generally. In those cases, it goes to Public Hearing first, then back to the Planning Board for 231 recommendation, so there is time for consideration. With this situation, the Public Hearing is already set, 232 and will be the first opportunity for the BOCC to hear the issue, so they haven't had an opportunity to 23:3 direct the Planning Board, 234 235 Craig Benedict: On February 9, the BOCC will add this to the Public Hearing agenda, therefore, in order 236 for your recommendation to occur, it would have to occur before the legal ad is approved. So, indirectly, 237 they have added this to the Public Hearing agenda, prompting action from the Planning Board now. 238 239 Ted Triebel: With regard to condition #1 — sewer and water line extensions. On page 2, it states that no 240 extensions are needed, 241 242 Eddie Kirk: The water and sewer lines are in place, but the service lines need to be pulled over to the 243 actual site. 244 245 Ted Triebel: Regarding the number of parking places, there are no student parking places shown. Will 246 the students use the Stanback parking spaces? 247 248 George McFarley: No, all students attending the alternative school will be transported by bus, 249 250 Renee Price-Saunders: Then, why do you need 19 spaces? 251 252 Ted Triebel: Additional spaces are probably needed for visitors and staff. Also, on page 11, the 253 estimated water usage appears to be for Phase 1, and does not include the expansion. If additional 254 students are added, more water will be used. DRAFT 255 256 Michael Hammersley: The estimates ar'e based on the number of bathrooms, which will not be increased. 257 The larger number has been assumed for usage. The additional phase would be multi - purpose space.. 258 259 Ted Triebel: On page 16, regarding nitrogen levels. What does that mean? 260 261 Eddie Kirk: That can be better answered by the engineer. 262 263 Ted Triebel: Page. 20 shows `elementary, middle and high school' usage, but George has said that only 264 middle school and high school students will be served,. 265 266 Jay Bryan: Any other questions? 267 268 Sam Lasris: Given the large number of available space in Orange County, can this facility be placed in an 269 already constructed space, given the small size? 270 271 George McFarley: Right now we are using a portable unit off Tryon Street, and are required by June 272 2006 to relinquish this facility back to the County, so we needed to locate another location. The school 273 district has had numerous public hearings since 2003 to address this issue, and looked at numerous 274 facilities, but the locations were rejected. The school district had purchased this property a number of 275 years ago, so we identified this as the best location. 276 277 Ted Triebel: I went to a couple of the hearings, and I'm excited about his happening. It's been in the 278 works for 10+ years, and the school district needs it.. 279 280 Renee Price - Saunders: I'd like to echo that, as this is to help to see that our children don't fall through the 281 cracks, and it is close to another school so they do don't feel alienated 282 283 Michelle Kempinski: In the biological inventory, it shows that the cultural resources report is expected 284 and available within a few weeks.. When will this be. available? 285 286 Mike Hammersley: We expect it to be available before the Public Hearing. We appreciate the 287 opportunity to bring this project to you tonight. As stated before, the Special Use Permit is a two phase 288 project for development on the 20.8 acre tract.. Currently, there is one facility on the property, which is a 289 Community Relations Building, which was a small house that had been converted. At the present time, 290 the need is for the alternative school, which is Phase 1. The existing building's driveway can be shared 291 with the new school. We are trying to provide the facility as close to Storey Lane as possible, and reduce 292 the amount of impervious surface. We have defined buffer lines, and minimize the effect on the forestry. 293 The letter from the Cultural Resources report will be coming shortly. We've done a lot of work on the 294 site to protect it as much as possible. With regard to the nitrogen loading, there is a stormwater 295 management requirement for the County. Our level is significantly below the maximum number. We 296 only have about 1,84 acres of impervious surface, including the existing facilities. The total disturbance 297 in Phase 1 is 1.2 acres. 298 299 Brian Dobyns' Is Phase 2 the limit of what will be allowed on the site? 300 301 Mike Hammersley: Under this Special Use Permit, yes. 302 303 Brian Dobyns: Is there potential for additional buildings or future use of this property? 304 DRAFT ` 305 Mike Hammersley: There are no additional plans at this time We're not sure what the future will bring.. 306 There's been no identification of additional uses,. 307 308 Brian Dobyns: With regard to the sediment pond, is there any long term maintenance? 309 310 Mike Hammersley: The sediment pond is temporary during construction, and will be converted into the 311 bio- retention pond area, and the maintenance requirements will be done by the school system. 312 313 Brian Dobyns: The biological inventory - the vascular plants; will they be reevaluated at the next phase, 314 since this is not the season for those types of plants. 315 316 Mike Hammersley: Yes. 317 318 Brian Dobyns: There are no State natural areas within a mile of the site. I thought that there is County 319 site nearby. 320 321 Mike Hammersley: We'll look into that.. 322 323 Sam Lasris: What's the timeline between phase 1 and phase 2? 324 325 Mike Hammersley: Right now, we are trying to get phase 1 done by this fall.. Phase 2 does not have an 326 actual schedule, but will be within the next 3 -5 years. 327 328 Sam Lasris: Are recreational activities a part of the curriculum? How will they fulfill that? 329 330 George McFarley: They will be transported off site to various locations that are County or school owned, 331 332 Craufurd Goodwin: Why is the cleared area so large? 333 334 Mike Hammersley: It reflects the grading requirements to make the area flattened out due to the :335 topography. They will be lawn areas that will be reseeded, and plants and shrubs planted, 336 337 Renee Price - Saunders: The extension —when will that happen? 3:38 339 Mike Hammersley: Probably not for 3-5 years. 340 341 Renee Price- Saunders: Is the extension to accommodate more students or provide more facilities? 342 343 George McFarley: The facility will be adequate to house the current need for students. The expansion 344 would help house 75 -100 students. 345 346 Renee Price- Saunders: Will any of the area be used for recreation? 347 348 George McFarley: Right now, Stanback's cross country team has a track across the property, which can 349 be used by students. Other types of activities will also be necessary. We met with much public resistance 350 to house the school on existing school property. 351 352 Jay Bryan: With regard to the biological inventory, if we decide to keep the findings as `draft', will that 353 prevent it from going to public hearing? 354 7 DRAFT �y 355 Eddie Kirk: It would still go to Public Hearing, If you find there are problems with the inventory, you 356 can note that in your recommendation. 357 358 Tay Bryan: Corley, Redfoot and Zack has stated that the impacts on Stoney Creek would be minimized 359 due to Best Management Practices. Does the County have a set of Best Management Practices? 360 361 Craig Benedict: The sedimentation and erosion control division does have a variety of practices that are 362 recommended. These will be monitored during the construction phase. 363 364 Craufard Goodwin: The nearest historic resources are shown to be in Hillsborough or Chapel Hill, 365 Blackwood Farm, which the State purchased, is quite near, Is that not a historic resource? 366 367 Robert Davis: We can check on that before the Public Hearing.. 368 369 Renee Price - Saunders: In the future, can you show the resolution as "draft"? This will help avoid 370 confusion by the public, 371 372 Craig Benedict: Yes, 373 374 Jay Bryan: We, as a Board, need to vote on the findings first, then the recommendations. Is there a 375 motion? 376 377 MOTION by Ted Triebel to accept the findings on page 23, Exhibit A, for the Special Use Permit. 378 379 Robert Davis: As it is written, there is a negative finding on the biological inventory. 380 381 Ted Triebel: Please change that to "yes" on letter f on p. I l.. 382 383 Seconded by Renee Price - Saunders.. 384 385 Renee Price - Saunders: On p. 15, item 2, fences are shown on the plan but not discussed. 386 387 Mike Hammersley: Those fences are temporary silt or clearing -limit fences. They are not permanent.. 388 389 VOTE: Unanimous 390 391 .lay Bryan: Regarding the staff recommendations for the Special Use Permit conditions, Is there a motion? 392 393 Renee Price - Saunders: The spelling of `Story' is incorrect. 394 395 MOTION by Ted Triebel to recommend to BOCC for approval subject to the questions discussed.. 396 Seconded by Renee Price- Saunders. 397 VOTE: Unanimous 398 399 AGENDA ITEM #8: CONSIDERATION OF TAE ORCHARD SUBDMSION CONCEPT PLAN 400 Presenter: Glenn Bowles, Planner R 401 402 Jay Bryan: Thanks, Glenn, for summarizing the changes. 403 404 Glenn Bowles: This item was tabled last month, so that the applicant could make some adjustments to the 405 plan. Now, the development is 61,5 acres.. The Tanaka tract is not included in the plan, and the other :1 Excerpt from Draft Minutes April 5, 2006 #9 Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County lClass A Special Use Permit] .Jay Bryan: We have reviewed this plan twice before, Eddie Kirk. This is a handout, which is a letter from the Orange County Schools regarding deleting Phase 2. There was concern addressed at the Public Hearing about the impact of Phase 2 on the Stoney Creek subdivision. Judith Wegner: If possible, I would like to abstain from any vote on this matter, since I am new to the Board and was not present at the previous meetings or Public Hearing when this was discussed. Jay Bryan: I'll check the Rules of Procedure to see if this is allowable. Eddie Kirk New site plans were submitted for the Alternative School. There were three main areas of comment addressed at the Public Hearing, focusing on improvements planned for a later phase. The letter addresses the first concern. Storey Lane is a public road, and since there is a stub out on Graystone Lane in the Stoney Creek subdivision, this could connect in the future with the stub -out on this property. Lastly, the BOCC determined that the school is a public necessity. The agenda item went back to the BOCC on March 21, and they decided to keep the Public Hearing open until April 10 to get more information and hear the Planning Board's recommendation. The BOCC has referred it back to the Planning Board for its formal recommendation at this time. Staff s recommendation is found on page 6 of your abstract. It includes the same recommendations, except the last sentence on #5 has been deleted since there is no Phase 2 at this time. There are also two new conditions, #11 and #12, which were added from the Public Hearing. #11 provides for a sidewalk from the school to NC 86- #12 requires that the school system survey, dedicate and convey on the deed sufficient additional right -of -way for future realignment of Storey Lane with Stoney Creek, and if realignment is required in a future phase, it will be reviewed at that time. Brian Dobyns: Why is a sidewalk to NC 86 being suggested? Eddie Kirk: It world provide walking access to NC 86 if needed. .Judith Wegner: Isn't that a risk for the kids? Eddie Kirk It gives an alternative to walking on Storey Lane. Sandra Quinn: Doesn't that encourage people to drop off their kids at NC 86? Sam Last is: What we heard previously was that all kids would be bussed to this school. It was a requirement. No one will be driving their kids to this school S Brian Dobyns: But, why to 86? It is more dangerous than the road along Storey Lane Michelle Kempinski: I have a question about phasing Is the proposed building expansion included in Phase I or Phase 2? Eddie Kirk. It's included in Phase 1. Michelle Kempinski: So, Phase 2 will be an entirely new application? Eddie Kirk Yes Renee Price - Saunders: What is the motivation to have the stub -out at the end? Eddie Kirk: It is recommended for future intereonnectivity, emergency and Phase 2, Renee Price - Saunders: If intereonnectivity is desired, why didn't the middle school request it when it was built? Eddie Kirk: On page 67 and 68, you can see that the expanded right-of-way is shown on both of the recorded plats, and was previously included on the middle school property. This just provides for the possible future expansion of the right -of -way on the north side of Storey Lane in case there is a Phase 2. .Jay Bryan: Based on the Rules of Procedure, Judith can't abstain from voting. Mike Hammersley: Conditions #11 and #12 were asked of us. We have no more comments. Sally Logan: Will there be another public hearing for Phase 2? Stoney Creek residents will want to voice great opposition to the extension the road. .Jay Bryan: Yes, it is our understanding that this will happen with Phase 2.. Brian Dobyns: Are there plans for a bikeway along 86? That would make more sense for the sidewalk. Craig Benedict: Yes, since the area is in the Urban Transition Area, one will eventually be installed, Sam Lasris: Is 86 scheduled to be widened soon? Craig Benedict: Not in this section of 86 There is proposed widening along 86 between US 10 and US 70 Business. Renee Price- Saunders: Wasn't this area included in the bike plan? 60 Craig Benedict: Yes, it was included in the master bike plan. Sam Lasris: Are the bike improvements anticipated in the short run? Craig Benedict: There may be some additional shoulders created with re- paving. Robert Davis: Since it is anticipated that Waterstone will connect between Old NC 86 and new 86, we're uncertain what impact that will have on the roads, and may prompt some additional widening, MOTION to accept Staffs recommendations by Craufurd Goodwin. Seconded by Brian Dobyns. Renee Price - Saunders: Do we have to re- approve each individual condition? Robert Davis: If there are no changes that are desired to your previous recommendations, you don't have to repeat what you've previously reapproved. A friendly amendment may be desired for clarity. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION to accept Staff's recommendations, and reaffirm the previous recommendations by Craufurd Goodwin. Seconded by Brian Dobyns. VOTE: Aye: 10; Nay 0. 0 Orange County Schools 200 East King Street 4�. Hillsborough, NC 27278 George McFarley, Jr., Ed.D. Associate Superintendent for Support Services February 14, 2006 Orange County Planning Department P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 ATTN: Mr. Robert Davis RE: Partnership Academy for Orange County Schools Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW Dear Mr. Davis: (919) 132 -8120 Fax george.mcfarley @ orange.kl2.nc.us The purpose of this letter is to request that the above - referenced project receive an expedited review for its Special Use Permit application, The need for this expedited status comes from the fact that the Partnership Academy is currently housed in a leased modular building at a remote downtown location. The completion of this project by the start of the 2006 -2007 school year will give the Partnership Academy a permanent home adjacent to other school facilities, Please call me if you have any questions or need further information.. Sincerely, George McFarley, Jr, E ORANGE COUNTY SMART GROWTH ATTRIBUTES FOR USE WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (UNADOPTED) PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Water Reuse Water is provided by the Town of Hillsborough. It is not known at this time whether water will be reused for the building or the recreation fields. Solar Lighting and Heating Design characteristics of the school including possibilities of Solar lighting and heating will be considered with orientation and design. Environmental Protection Tree protection fencing will be provided along the edge of all land clearing to provide protection for existing vegetation. Undisturbed 50 -foot stream buffers are provided for on the site plan. The Environmental Assessment submitted by Corley, Redfoot and Zack, Inc. recommends a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The applicant's FONSI concludes that the project would result in no significant environmental impact. Xeriscaping Drought tolerant species of plant materials such as Red Maples and Wax Myrtles are proposed for landscaping. Recreation and Open Space Minimal disturbance of the site is proposed. Construction is limited to 1.4 acres of the 20.8 -acre site for Phase 1. Future disturbance for the tennis courts and softball field will disturb another 2.5 acres. TRANSPORTATION • Pedestrian Friendly and Connectivity Sidewalks will be provided along the front of the school and out to NC 86, • Public Transit (Park - and -Ride Lots) School buses will provide transportation for the students. A park- and -ride lot is not proposed at this time. • Bicycle Plan A bicycle plan is not proposed since all students will be bused to and from the site. • Internal Traffic Capture Internal access and circulation is from Storey Lane which leads out to NC 86. • Reduced and Shared Parking Students will be bused to the site encouraging reduced and shared parking with Stanback Middle School. A total of 19 spaces are proposed for parking with future parking indicated if needed. G rCampmhensive PI'emmMa D OGHIF2000 PoL^lic Iicanng;dFco 27 ^ PHJ' arinerghlp. 4llSrhoo�6inariGr: r;:IhPrincipla;PUrtrcrshipA65ch doc 63 Innovative Transportation and Traffic Systems (Transportation Demand Management) All students will be bused to and from the site thereby reducing the number of vehicles using highway facilities. Access Management Access Management is proposed by providing one -way traffic movement through the parking area creating a smooth traffic flow. No direct access to major roadway corridors is proposed, COMMUNICATION Stakeholder Involvement Numerous public hearings and meetings have been held to decide the location and to receive feedback from the community. Public /Private Partnerships The school is a public project undertaken by the Orange County School Board. LAND USE Community Use /Events Classrooms will be large enough to provide meeting rooms when school is out. Parking can also be used by the public for activities at this school or at Stanback Middle School. Joint Use /Mixed Use Coordinating the location of similar uses allows for the sharing of necessary facilities. In this case both schools can share existing, and proposed future, facilities without having to incur additional expense to develop them. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses The proposed school is compatible with the adjacent Stanback Middle School to the south. BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN • Value Engineering The building has been designed to allow for internal renovations without heavy maintenance costs or requiring the applicant to incur major construction costs associated with a renovation project. • Low Maintenance /Life Cycle The design of the building reduces the overall maintenance needs of the facility. • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) The overall layout of the proposed facility reduces the potential for crime in that parking facilities are located in front of the building and under proposed outdoor parking lot and security lighting which maximizes natural visibility.. No Light Pollution Lighting shall include full cutoff fixtures and foot- candle measurements at the property line will not exceed o,5 foot candles, G\Campmhens:ve Plemm11g 131rAGENF2006 Public Hcadngs;Peb ?7 QPH\ Par`. nersh�pAll5 [h�icP,Sm�riGrue:IhPrirr_'pl s!'arfnarshipAliSch doc • Recycling and Recycled Products (07 Recycling facilities will be shared with Stanback Middle School. Stormwater and bio- retention are considered through Erosion Control measures. • Compact Design The building has been designed to provide minimal site disturbance and concentrate the amount of impervious surface into a small area of the property. • Shared Facilities Shared facilities such as parking and athletic facilities have been considered. • Parking Lot Design The parking lot has been designed to provide one way traffic flow and be compatible with the existing traffic pattern at Stanback Middle School to the south. CONSTRUCTION • Low Impact Design Low impact design is provided by minimal disturbance of the 20.8 -acre tract. • Erosion and Sediment Control (Stormwater, Bio- retention) Stormwater and bio- retention are considered through erosion control measures on the site, • Use and Reuse of Existing Infrastructure The school will be using existing water and sewer lines already extended to the Stanback Middle School and Storey lane which is an existing road also serving Stanback Middle School. >4.omprohcns!ce i''iannmp IiiadiFlJE'2G[IG Public I lcaings+R=b 27 QPH\ Pa! 9neq; Irip /4llSckmoGSinart0 «'�_Ihf'rirn9, h>SPSrtnYStiiI:N.9ch doC ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT V5 Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Current Planning 306F Revere Road (919) 245 -2575 P O Box 8181 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) �° Hillsborough, www.co.orange.nc.us ° (6 " North Carolina, 27278 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT BIPACT Partnership Academy Alternative School Hillsborough, NC On January 4, 2006 Planning Staff forwarded the applicant's Application for Environmental Assessment and Site Plan to the State Clearinghouse for review by the various State Clearinghouse agencies. Included in the application was a recommended Finding of No Significant Impact by Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc., the applicant's consultant. The State 30 -day review period ended on February 20, 2006. Only two agencies returned comments —DEHNR and Department of Cultural Resources. Neither agency recommended any changes to the project proposal. Based on the applicant's application and adherence to a minimal disturbance on the site, staff' makes a Finding of No Significant Impact. ORARGE COUNTY PLANNING &INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT(�� Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director C ° °np °P Dr Current Planning (919) 245 -2575 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) www.co.orange.nc.us ° "b 306F Revere Road P OBox 8181 Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, CLASS A ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA I, Robert P, Davis, Zoning Officer, Orange County, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have mailed, or have had mailed, by certified mail, postage prepaid, a Notice of the Public Hearing to be held on the request for a Special Use Permit, Class A under Article 8 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance for Schools: Elementary Middle & Secondary (i.e. Partnership Academy Alternative School) to each property owner, as listed on the Tax Records filed with the application, as required by Article 2, Section 3.3.4 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. The mailed notice specified the date, time, place and subject of the Public Hearing. WITNESS my hand, this 10th day of February 2006. Robert P. Davis, AICP Current Planning Supervisor ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director ceynlP e/ O Current Planning 306F Revere Road (919) 245 -2575 Q P O Box 8181 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) Hillsborough, www.co.orange.nc.us North Carolina, 27278 NOTICE Planning Board Meeting on Partnership Academy Alternative School This is to inform you that the Orange County Board of Commissioners in their March 21, 2006 meeting referred the Partnership Academy Alternative School to the Orange County Planning Board for a recommendation. The next meeting of the Orange County Planning Board will be on April S, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning and Agricultural Center Food Lab located at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough. The Planning Board will forward their recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who are scheduled to meet on April 10, 2006. 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Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Mr, Davis: Re: SCH File # 06 -E -0000 -0220; EA; Proposal for construction of a new, public Partnership Academy Alternative School; the site is south of Hillsborough on the east side of NC 86, north of & adjacent to the existing Stanback Middle School The above referenced environmental information has been reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this letter are comments made by Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources ( DEHNR) in the course of this review. It has been suggested by DEHNR that its concerns be adequately addressed in the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) document. Best regards. Sincerely, Ms, Chrys Baggett Environmental Policy Act Coordinator Attachments cc: Region J Mailing Address: Telephone: (919)807 -2425 Location Address: 1301 Mail Service Center Fax (919)733 -9571 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699 -1301 State Courier #5 1-01 -00 Raleigh, North Carolina e -mail Chrys Baggett ©ncmad net An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer North Carolina Michael F, Easley, Governor MEMORANDUM f � 200 �q °fro TO: Chrys Baggett State Clearinghouses FROM: Melba McGee yt� Environmental Review Coordinator 73 Natural Resources William G Ross Jr., Secretary The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed its review. Our regional office within the geographic area of the proposed projects has identified permits that may be required prior to project construction. For more information, the project applicant should notify the respective regional office marked on the back of the attached permit form.. Thank you for the opportunity to review. Attachments 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1601 Phone: 919 - 733 -4984 \ FAX: 919 - 715 -30601 Internet: www.enr.state.nc us /ENRI An Equal opportunity / Affirmative Aclion Employer - 50 °/ Recycled 1 10 % Post Consumer Paper NoorthCarolina Natura!!ff i State of North ACarolina Reviewing Office: s (NCDENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Project NumbeF!'0" -0 2,Z0Due Date: INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS After review of this project it has been determined that the DENR permit(s) and /or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of this form. All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office.. PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS Normal Process Time (Statutory Time Limit) L] Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of construction 30 days facilities, sewer system extensions & sewer systems contracts. On -site inspection Post - application technical conference usual, (90 days) not discharging into state surface waters. 0 NPDES- permit to discharge into surface water and /or Application 180 days before begin activity. On -site inspection preapplication permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to construct wastewater treatment 90 -120 days discharging into state surface waters. facility- granted after NPDES Reply time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue N/A) of NPDES permit - whichever is later 0 Water Use Permit Preappiication technical conference usually necessary 30 days (N/A) Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued prior to the 7 days installation of a well (15 days) LJ Dredge and Fill Permit Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property owner. 55 days y On -site inspection Preapplication conference usual. Filling may require Easement (90 days) to Fill from N C. Department of Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit ll Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement facilities and /or Emission Sources as per 15 A NCAC N/A 60 days (2Q.0100, 2Q 0300.2H 0600) vi Any open burning associated with subject proposal ' must be 1n compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D.1900 Demolition or renovations of structures containing asbestos material must be in compliance with 60 days 15 A NCAC 2D.1110 (a) (1) which requires notification N/A (9D days) and removal prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group 919- 733 -0820. L] Complex Source Permit required under 15 A NCAC 2D.0800 The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Section) at least 30 20 days days before beginning activity A fee of $40 for the first acre or any part of an acre (30 days) Ll The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referenced Loral Ordinance. 30 days Mining Permit On -site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with DENR. Bond amount varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any are mined greater than 30 days one acre must be permitted. The appropriate bond must be received before (60 days) the permit can be issued, North Carolina Burning permit On -site inspection by NC Division of Forest Resources if permit exceeds 4 days 1 day (N /A) Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit -22 counties On -site inspection by N. C. Division of Forest Resources required *if more than five i day in coastal N C..with organic soils acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections should be requested (N /A) at least ten days before actual burn is planned' Oil Refining Facilities N/A 9D -120 days (N /A) Q Dam Safety Permit If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction, Applicant must hire N qualified engineer to: prepare plans, inspect construction, certify construction is according to DENR approved plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program.and a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers.. 30 days An inspection of site is necessary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum (60 days) fee of S200,00 must accompany the application -. An additional processing fee based on a percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion. REGIONAL OFFICES Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below. ❑ Asheville Regional Office 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, N.C. 28801 (828) 251 -6208 ❑ Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street Mooresville, N,C.28115 (704) 663 -1699 ❑ Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 (910) 395 -3900 ❑ Fayetteville Regional Office aleigh Regional Office 0 Winston -Salem Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 3800 Barrett Drive, P.O. Box 27687 585 Waughtown Street Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Raleigh,N,C27611 Winston - Salem, N.C. 27107 (910) 486 -1541 (919) 571 -4700 (336) 771 -4600 ❑ Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, N.C, 27889 (252) 946 -6481 PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS "Normal Process Time (Statutory Time Limit) Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well File surety bond of $5,000 with DENR running to State of N C. conditional that any 10 days well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be plugged according (N /A) to DENR rules and regulations Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with DENR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit. Application 10 days by letter No standard application form. (N /A) 0 State Lakes Construction Permit Application fees based on structure size is charged. Must include descriptions 15 - 20 days & drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian property (N /A) Ll 401 Water Quality Certification N/A 55 days (130 days) 0 CAMA Permit for MAJOR development $250.00 fee must accompany application 60 days (130 days) LI CAMA Permit for MINOR development $50.00 fee must accompany application 22 days (25 days) Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area If any monument needs to be moved or destroyed, please notify: N C. Geodetic Survey, Box 27687 Raleigh, N C 27611 Abandonment of any wells, if required must be in accordance with Title 15A. Subchapter 2C0100. Notification of the proper regional office is requested if °orphan' underground storage tanks (LISTS) are discovered during any excavation operation.. Ll Compliance with ISA NCAC 2H 1000 (Coastal Stormwater Rules) is required. 45 days (N /A) Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority) rvTP P P n {W `V 2,� REGIONAL OFFICES Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below. ❑ Asheville Regional Office 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, N.C. 28801 (828) 251 -6208 ❑ Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street Mooresville, N,C.28115 (704) 663 -1699 ❑ Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 (910) 395 -3900 ❑ Fayetteville Regional Office aleigh Regional Office 0 Winston -Salem Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 3800 Barrett Drive, P.O. Box 27687 585 Waughtown Street Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Raleigh,N,C27611 Winston - Salem, N.C. 27107 (910) 486 -1541 (919) 571 -4700 (336) 771 -4600 ❑ Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, N.C, 27889 (252) 946 -6481 NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TMTVRMnVRPWW..NTAL REVIEW MS RENEE GLEDHILL - EARLEY CLEARINGHOUSE COORD DEPT OF CUL RESOURCES ARCHIVES - HISTORY BLDG - MSC 4617 RALEIGH NC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION CC &PS - DEM, NFIP DENR. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DEPT OF COMM COLLEGES DEPT OF CUL RESOURCES DEPT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION TRIANGLE J COG PROJECT INFORMATION APPLICANT: Orange County Planning Department TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act ERD: Environmental Assessment I JAN STATE NUMBER: 52 DATE RECEIVED: 01/10/2006 AGENCY RESPONSE: 02/15/2006 REVIEW CLOSED: 02/20/2006 ll FrF� C'6' JF 01115 I N(" y4M �1Dil6 Ila-71 acs DESC: Proposal for construction of a new, public Partnership Academy Alternative School; the site is south of Hillsborough on the east side of NC 86, north of & adjacent to the existing Stanback Middle School The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -1301. If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at (919)807 -2425. AS A RESULT OF OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: ,�\2 1 2'- � S� IIY I NO COMMENT,1� �q COMPS ATTACHED 1?00, SIGNED BY: J DATE: RECEIVE[) JAN 2 4 2006 WAN I lkW696,r"Ul- D ECL._ Orange County Schools 4 _ I.061 200 East King Street �? Hillsborough, NC 27278 George McFarley, Jr., Ed.D. (919) 732 -8126 Associate Superintendent for Support Services (919) 732 -8120 Fax george.mcfarley@orange.kl2.ne.us March 30, 2006 Orange County Planning Department P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 ATTN: Mr'. Craig Benedict RE: Partnership Academy for Orange County Schools Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC Dear Mr. Benedict: The purpose of this letter is to inform your agency that Orange County Schools has removed the proposed tennis courts and softball field from the ongoing Special Use Permit process associated with the Partnership Academy,. Please call me if you have any questions or need further information. Sincerely, George y J�Jr. Cc: Corley Redfoot Zack