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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA agenda 110915ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT CASE A -2 -15 Meeting Date: November 9, 2015 Agenda Item No. A -2 -15 I SUBJECT: CASE A -2 -15: Class B Special Use Permit Proposing Development of a 21.98 acre parcel for a Camp /Retreat Center between Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958) and Millikan Road (SR 1959). DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes ATTACHMENTS: 1. Property Vicinity Map (page 10) 2. Application Package (pages 11 -36) 3. Notification Materials (pages 37 -66) 4. Staff Comments (pages 67 -79) 5. Special Use Permit Findings of Fact (pages 80 -86) UNDER SEPARATE COVER a. NCGS 153A -340 (b) (pages 87 -90) b. NCGS 106 -581.1 (page 91) c. NC Department of Agriculture Brochure on Agritourism Activities. (pages 92 -116) d. 11 x 17 copy of site plan. INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick R. Mallett, Planner II (919) 245 -2577 Michael D. Harvey, Planner III (919) 245 -2597 Craig Benedict, Director (919) 245 -2575 PURPOSE: To hold a quasi-judicial public hearing, receive sworn testimony and evidence, and take action on a Class B Special Use Permit (hereafter `SUP') application proposing the development of a camp /retreat center in accordance with the provisions of: 2.7 Special Uses, 5.2.2 Table of Permitted Uses, • 5.3.2 Application of Use Standards — Special Uses, and • 5.7.4 Camp /Retreat Center of the Unified Development Ordinance (hereafter 'U DO'). BACKGROUND: The basic facts concerning the current application are as follows: Applicants) /Owner(s): Kara and Chris Brewer Southeast Property Group, LLC 82 Jordan Hills Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517 2 Consultants(s): Tim Smith, PE Phil Post & Associates 401 Providence Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27514 Location: Southeast of the intersection of Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958) and Millikan Road (SR 1959) in the Bingham Township of Orange County. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a map of the parcel. Parcel Information: a. PIN: 9729 -50 -7168. b. Size of parcel: 21.987 acres. c. Zoning of parcel: Agricultural Residential (AR). d. Township: Bingham. e. Future Land Use Map Designation: Agricultural Residential. f. Growth Management- System Designation: Rural Designated. g. Existing Conditions /Physical Features: The property is largely wooded with a mix of native hardwood and evergreen trees. The property has relatively slight topography throughout. There is a portion of an off -site connected water body (pond) in the south east corner of the property next to the properties Millikan Road frontage. There are no existing structures on the property. The owner has obtained a USDA Farm number and has indicated that the property will also serve as a flower farm. h. Roads: Public access for proposed development would be via a private drive off of Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958). A second service access drive (for staff and emergency services) is proposed via Millikan Road (SR 1959). i. Water and Sewer Service: The property is not located within a primary utility service area. Any development on the property would be served via private septic and well systems. Surrounding Land Uses: a. NORTH: Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958); Single- family residences, undeveloped property, and agricultural operation(s) on lots greater than 10 acres in area zoned AR. b. SOUTH: Millikan Road (SR 1959); Single- family residences, undeveloped property, and agricultural operation(s) on lots ranging from 2 acres to greater than 10 acres in area, all zoned AR. I c. EAST: The intersection of Morrow Mill and Millikan Road(s); Single- family residences, undeveloped property, and agricultural operation(s) on lots ranging from 2 acres to greater than 10 acres in area zoned AR. d. WEST: Single- family residences on lots greater than 10 acres zoned AR. Proposal: As detailed within Attachment 2, the applicant proposes to develop /operate a camp /retreat center, specifically The Barn of Chapel Hill Event Center, on a 21.9 acre parcel of property, further identified utilizing Orange County parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9729 -50- 7168, within the Bingham Township. The applicant wishes provide a special events center supporting the holding of weddings, corporate retreats, and other similar activities. Events will be held within a 4,200 square foot 19th century barn, being relocated from Marcey New York, with accommodations for approximately 250 seats. The project will include parking and other related infrastructure to support the anticipated events. Primary access to the proposed facility shall be through a driveway with direct access onto Morrow Mill Road. The applicant is also proposing a secondary driveway off of Millikan Road intended for use in support of delivery/vendor vehicles and emergency vehicular ingress /egress. ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: A "Retreat Center" is defined within Article 10 Definitions of the UDO as: A new or existing facility operated by a corporation or association of persons or churches for social and recreational purposes. A retreat center may be owned by a profit or not - for - profit corporation. A "Camp" is defined within Article 10 Definitions of the UDO as: A recreation use which may include locations for tents, cabins, or other recreational sleeping structures, but would not include mobile homes or recreation vehicles. A camp may be owned by a profit or not -for profit corporation. Section 5.1.2 Table of Permitted Uses of the LIDO combines a camp and retreat center into the same land use category, which is a permitted use of property within the AR general use zoning districts subject to the issuance of a SUP. Standards governing the development of a camp /retreat, as detailed in Section 5.7.4 of the LIDO, are as follows: Standards for Class B Special Use Permit: (1) Submittal Requirements In addition to the information required by Section 2.7, the following shall be submitted as part of the application: (a) A site plan prepared in accordance with Section 2.5, also showing the following (existing or proposed): (i) Buildings, E (ii) Campsites, (iii) Storage areas, (iv) Fencing and gates, (v) Outdoor recreation areas (vi) Access road(s) to the site, as well as on site roads, with an indication of type of proposed surface. STAFF COMMENT: A site plan has been submitted providing required detail. Please note the applicant has also included a detailed narrative within Attachment 2 providing additional information on the nature of the operation. (b) A description of the type of facility planned, the size, capacity, and use of proposed buildings; a signed statement from the owners or operators that there shall be no activity allowed that will have adverse effects on adjacent property. The statement shall also include a complete list of all recreational activities that will take place on the site. STAFF COMMENT: Provided within Attachment 2 as well as on the submitted site plan. (c) A phasing plan, when necessary, indicating the area to be developed in each phase with time periods for construction of each phase. This may be indicated on the site plan. STAFF COMMENT: Required information provided on the site plan with additional detail contained within Attachment 2. (2) Standards of Evaluation (a) Unless public sewer is proposed to be extended, the adequacy for the method of sewage disposal will be determined by the lot size and soil suitability. Appropriate letters from the Orange County Environmental Health Department, local jurisdictions and /or the State Division of Environmental Management shall be submitted to indicate preliminary approval. STAFF COMMENT: Required information provided within Attachment 2 and Attachment 4. (b) The site plan shall show the distances to the nearest residential structures. STAFF COMMENT: Please refer to the attached site plan. (c) The landscape plan shall show how the facilities will be screened from the adjacent properties. A minimum 30 foot Type 8 buffer, as indicated in Section 6.8 shall be observed around the perimeter of the property. STAFF COMMENT: Required information provided on submitted site plan. (d) If private recreational facilities are proposed, the improvements must meet the site improvement requirements in Section 7.11 of this Ordinance. The site plan for recreational facilities shall be reviewed by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Director. STAFF COMMENT: According to the submitted application and site plan private recreational facilities are not proposed. This requirement is not applicable. (e) Off street parking requirements shall be provided in accordance with Section 6.9 of this Ordinance. STAFF COMMENT: The site plan contains required information. STAFF COMMENT(S): 1. There has been a heightened level of concern focused on the property being considered a farm. Staff has informed several local residents the property meets the provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 153A -340 (b) for being classified as a farm. This section of the NCGS reads as follows: (b) (1) These regulations may affect property used for bona fide farm purposes only as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection. This subsection does not limit regulation under this Part with respect to the use of farm property for nonfarm purposes. (2) Except as provided in G. S. 106 -743.4 for farms that are subject to a conservation agreement under G.S. 106- 743.2, bona fide farm purposes include the production and activities relating or incidental to the production of crops, grains, fruits, vegetables, ornamental and flowering plants, dairy, livestock, poultry, and all other forms of agriculture, as defined in G.S. 106 - 581.1. For purposes of this subdivision, "when performed on the farm" in G.S. 106 - 581.1(6) shall include the farm within the jurisdiction of the county and any other farm owned or leased to or from others by the bona fide farm operator, no matter where located. For purposes of this subdivision, the production of a nonfarm product that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes as a "Goodness Grows in North Carolina" product that is produced on a farm subject to a conservation agreement under G.S. 106 -743.2 is a bona fide farm purpose. For purposes of determining whether a property is being used for bona fide farm purposes, any of the following shall constitute sufficient evidence that the property is being used for bona fide farm purposes: a. A farm sales tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Revenue. b. A copy of the property tax listing showing that the property is eligible for participation in the present use value program pursuant to G. S. 105- 277.3. c. A copy of the farm owner's or operator's Schedule F from the owner's or operator's most recent federal income tax return. d. A forest management plan. M e. A Farm Identification Number issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. (3) The definitions set out in G.S. 106 -802 apply to this subdivision. A county may adopt zoning regulations governing swine farms served by animal waste management systems having a design capacity of 600,000 pounds steady state live weight (SSLM or greater provided that the zoning regulations may not have the effect of excluding swine farms served by an animal waste management system having a design capacity of 600,000 pounds SSLW or greater from the entire zoning jurisdiction. The terms 'agriculture', 'agricultural', and `farming' are currently defined within NCGS 106 -581.1 as follows: (1) The cultivation of soil for production and harvesting of crops, including but not limited to fruits, vegetables, sod, flowers and ornamental plants. (2) The planting and production of trees and timber. (3) Dairying and the raising, management, care, and training of livestock, including horses, bees, poultry, and other animals for individual and public use, consumption, and marketing. (4) Aquaculture as defined in G. S. 106 -758. (5) The operation, management, conservation, improvement, and maintenance of a farm and the structures and buildings on the farm, including building and structure repair, replacement, expansion, and construction incident to the farming operation. (6) When performed on the farm, "agriculture ", "agricultural'; and "farming" also include the marketing and selling of agricultural products, agritourism, the storage and use of materials for agricultural purposes, packing, treating, processing, sorting, storage, and other activities performed to add value to crops, livestock, and agricultural items produced on the farm, and similar activities incident to the operation of a farm. (1991, c. 81, s. 1; 2005 -390, s. 18; 2006 -255, s. 6.) State law prohibits local land use regulation of farming activities, including what is referred to as `agritourism'. Staff has informed several local residents the applicant can, indeed, make an argument the proposal represents the establishment of an agritourism activity consistent with recognized practices established by the NC Department of Agriculture in accordance with State law. Wedding venues, in fact, are specifically listed as a recognized agritourism activity by the State. It should be noted when staff first met with the applicant we determined the project would require the issuance of a SUP. It was during this meeting the applicant informed staff the property was in farm status but she believed it was prudent to go through the permit review process in order to ensure local concerns could be addressed. It is true, however, the applicant has the legal ability to develop an agritourist activity, including but not limited to a wedding /retreat venue, on the property as it is recognized as a farm in accordance with State law. This `fact' has frustrated several local residents. STAFF COMMENT: According to Section 5.2.1 Table of Permitted Uses of the UDO a camp /retreat center is a permitted use of property in the AR zoning district subject to the issuance of the SUP. The farm `status' of the property is completely separate and irrelevant and has no bearing on this permit process or on the applicant being allowed to pursue a SUP proposing the development of the land use. b. The use was out of character for the area in question, c. The use would negatively impact property values, d. The permit process is irrelevant given the farm status of the property and local property owners are bring `forced' to spend money to fight the permit. STAFF COMMENT. Staff understands the frustration. From our standpoint we required the applicant, who consented, to go through the SUP process as no agricultural activity currently exists on the property. Unfortunately, our previous comments still apply, namely there is an argument to be made this can be an agritourist activity on a flower farm exempt from local permitting requirements. Staff has taken the liberty of attaching, under separate cover, a brochure produced by the NC Department of Agriculture outlining acceptable agritourism activities. e. The proposed use will generate significant noise disrupting local residents use /enjoyment of their property and impact the operation of nearby agricultural operations, f. Concern was expressed over the potential for event attendees leaving the property in an inebriated state thereby creating a traffic /safety hazard, g. Local residents expressed concern over the glare that would be produced from proposed outdoor parking lot lights as denoted on the site plan. Several adjacent property owners further indicated glare created by vehicle headlights entering and leaving the facility would impact them as well, h. The development of the proposed retreat center would impact their wells either from a pollution /runoff standpoint or that the land use would draw too much ground water to serve attendees impacting the viability of their existing wells, i. Local residents expressed concern over the lack of sufficient infrastructure (i.e. water sources) in the area to address an emergency on the property (i.e. a structural fire), j. Residents expressed frustration over the property being classified as a `farm', k. Several residents expressed concern that the SUP process placed an undue financial burden on them, specifically requiring they secure expert testimony to `fight' the proposed event center. I. One adjacent owner expressed concern regarding the impact of the potential septic system to contaminate her pond water, which is used to water her farm animals. Staff should hasten to add this is not a County regulation or initiative and is not something we have the legal authority to change, interpret, or modify. Any action to do so will need to occur with the NC General Assembly and concerns need to be directed to the appropriate State elected officials. 2. Attachment 4 contains staff's evaluation of the proposals compliance with the various standards detailed within these sections. While no major concerns have been expressed, staff is recommending the imposition specific conditions of approval to ensure the project's compliance with the provisions of the UDO in the event the Board determines the application can be approved. 3. As detailed within Attachment 5 staff has determined the application is consistent with established submittal requirements and there is sufficient documentation demonstrating compliance with established development standards. As you are aware staff does not make a formal recommendation on the approval of the application or on the applicant's compliance with the general standards detailed within Section 5.3.2 (a) (2), specifically: (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; (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); and (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, 4. There are several goals /policies detailed within the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan addressing the development of camp /retreat centers in the County including: a. Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. b. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on -site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. c. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. 5. Staff has received numerous comments from local property owners expressing concerns over the project including: a. Several local residents have challenged the validity of the property being a farm and have expressed concern that due to its status as same the applicant is being allowed to go through the SUP process. Ilt 6. Local residents were notified of the required neighborhood information meeting and the public hearing consistent with the requirements of the UDO. Please refer to Attachment 3 for additional information. 7. Review of SUP applications are carried out in a quasi-judicial format meaning that decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well as the review of the competent material and substantial evidence submitted into evidence during the public hearing. 8. The applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the projects compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the specific manner in which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. 9. As previously indicated the Board of Adjustment shall render a decision only on the sworn testimony of all parties and on the competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the hearing relating to the approval or denial of the application. 10. Per Section 2.25.4 of the UDO every decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be subject to review at the request of any aggrieved party by the Superior Court by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. Appeals have to be submitted with the Superior Court within 30 days of the availability of notice of decision as detailed within 2.12.5 of the UDO. 11. If approved, staff is recommending the imposition of several conditions as detailed within Attachment 5. 12. Please note if this project is approved by the Board, this approval does not exempt the applicant from securing all applicable permits authorizing land disturbing activities to commence including, but not limited to: • An Erosion Control /Stormwater permit, • A permit from the Orange County Health Department approving a proposed septic system /well for the project, • A Building permit including review and approval of the plans by the County Fire Marshal, • A Solid Waste Management permit, • A Zoning Compliance Permit, • Etc. All the approval of the SUP does is indicate the proposed land use is permitted to be developed. If the applicant cannot secure required permits authorizing the physical development of the project, as detailed herein, the SUP may expire. Vicinity Map IAttachment 1 Barn of Chapel Hill 10 Class B SUP TYPE -- USGS Stream D Parcels --- USGS Stream ---- Soils Survey Stream [I :',, , j Zoning ', Stream Buffer 65ft R Water Bodv 1 Inch = 300 feet 4 0 75 160 APPLICANT IlYFORMATION: Date: 18 15 Applicant: Kara Brewer Phone: Address: 82 Jordan Hills Drive Cell Phone: 919 - 357 -2118 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Email: lcmbrewer@gmail.com Agent: Philip Post & Assoc. Inc. Phone: 919 -929 -1173 Address: 401 Providence Rd. #200 Cell Phone: 919 -615 -6491 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 E -mail: tsmith@ppaengineering.com Address of subject property: None Assigned Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9729507168 Lot Size: 21.987 acres Zoning Designation: AR Watershed (Overlay: Haw_ River Unprotected Other Overlay Zoning Districts: None Request (include detailed description of proposed land use): This Class "B" special Use permit request is for the construction of an event center barn and associated parking that would accommodate up to 250 people. The barn structure is a 19th century barn that is being relocated from Marcy, New YorX and will be transformed for use on this site with additional square footage added for bathrooms, a loft and veranda. The proposed facility will be 4,200 square feet and will also include the required parking (150 spaces), lighting, landscaping and a main entrance access drive from Morrow Mill Road. A second service drive will be located into the property from Millikan Road. For additional information regarding the proposed use see the attached project summary for "The Barn of el hill ". 12 SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Per Section 2,7.3 of the unified Development Ordinance (UDO), all Class A Special Use Permit applications are required to submit the (ollowingt 1) 10 copies of a site plan prepared by a registered North Carolina land surveyor, landscape architect, architect, or engineer containing all required information detailed within Section 2,5 of the UDO. This site plan will also need to contain all relevant information demonstrating that the proposed special use compliance with all general and specific standards governing the proposed special use as detailed within Articles) 5 and 6 of the UDO. 2) A detailed narrative outlining the proposed land use including operational requirements, the location of facility, appearance, etc., 3) Documentation establishing compliance with Section 53.2 Inclusive of the UDO. 4) The names and addresses of the owners involved with the project, 5) A list of properly owners within 500 feet of the subject parcel and the name and address of each property owner, as currently listed In the Orange County tax records, 6) Elevations of all structures proposed to be used in the development, 7) 10 copies of the Environmental Assessment and /or Environmental Impact Statement If required by Section 6.16 of the UDO, 8) Statement outlining the anticipated development schedule for the completion of the project, ** NOTE: It should be remembered that the review of all special use permit applications /modifications are carried out in a quasi -Judicial format meaning that decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. Further the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the projects compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the Unified Development Ordinance. ** I (we), the undersigned, have been made aware of the process for the review and action associated with a Class B Special Use Permit application and understand that only completed applications, containing all information required by the Orange County UDO shall be reviewed and acted upon by the County, I (we) understand that it shall be my (our) responsibility to present evidence to the County in the form of sworn testimony, exhibits, documents, models, plans, and the Glee support the request for approval of the Class B Special Use Permit. Further I (we) understand that any assistance I (we) may receive from County staff in preparing this application in no way guarantees a favorable recommendation by staff on the merits of this proposal nor does it guarantee an approval of the request by the County. Applicant scant 11 . M 13 W4 J-V1F bAptj or C,AAAV-E-L Project Name Applicant F(AIL-Ir Poste Address I pot'l LAI -re- --EEO 6-OAMC 2154- Phone II -7_3 Owner _L/VARA 0I.V%,-A CLII:� 13 Address �A�-I �HILA�--P�FQVG� -- 4�5 4APeL OILL- P I c ?--f!51,7 Phone Location of Property 1' �o�M �IUL �ROA�0 ErT Date accepted/rejected Summary Comments: C'. GENERAL SXTE XWPOMMTXON COMFLUTED BY APPLICANT, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PLANVI To BE DEPARnWINT AS D A. zoning and use of adjacent property. Forth - _ South —A K East West �R BP dabopog a q lowest highest elevation general direction of slope _. Estimate % of property with 15 D. r)oes the property contain any of the following Inventory Natural or Cultural Resources? (As identified in the "Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historical, Recreational, Biological, and Geological Significance in the Unincorporated Portions of Orange County" or the "Inventory of Natural Areas anM Wildlife Habitats of Orange County, North Carolina".) Xft-9 Mo For each "yes" answer above-, please indicate location on site plan and complete the following, with the assistance of the Orange County Environmental Planner. Also complete Attachment A. (1) Type of resource inventory reference no. or page M•. on of Resource (2) Type of resource inventory reference no. or page Description of resource (Attach additional sheets if needed) W- NAM TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT A. PROUECT DESCRIPTXON 6. Estimated area to be graded for roads 0 7. Road Type: Public Private Class A Class B Class C Total road length (e>! o L-r — 8. Hours of operation for commercial or industrial I use 17 o Does the project involve the mining of earth products? 00 If so, how many cubic feet of material are expected to be excavated? - Will any material be stored onsite? volume? Where will disposal of the material take place? How will materials be transported to the disposal site? 3. 4. 9M «. IFP Will the » « «j>zt involve .! a . - «® application <y® <mi §,» treatment x#tvatm ©° ,, is # septic " -° »�! <:, «. » »k which has 2 « < : §. septic y/. system «. per . >.: .A . more than :,�< gallons : #- �. . .... � ap :! « :»y � 2.w � : z ¥ +�. Does the activity involve Sludge dis»osal? W Q -���� if yes, where is the source of the sludge? Ice gpd d. Water used for cooling, beating, etc. , in association with production or manufacturing % reused % consumed % discharged (describe: % other 100 % e. Describe source of water ATTACHMENT A (2) a. Impact on Resource from Proposed Development b. Proposed Mitigation General Soils Evaluation for On -site Sewage Treatment & Disposal Pin 9729507168, 7372 Morrow Mill Road, Bingham Township, Orange County, NC April 22, 2015 Symbol Depth Description Total area -` >26" Conventional 40,249 sq. f 24 -26" LPP 76,979 sq. f Soil Conditions 18 -24" Pretreat LPP, Anaerobic drip 82,428 sq. f e = Expansive clay /' 13 -18" Aerobic pretreat drip 170,443 sq. f w = Wetness 1 <13" Surface 231,713 sq. f + = May be deeper f�� *no wetness, good stnicture r a ® J ® Survey line GIS property line GIS parcels Setbacks 2 ft contour A/ 10 ft contour 20 ft contour 100 ft contour Tree line 0 Found corner A/ Pond -e enlarged at right Intended far preliminary planning only. Areas will require government approval. Some adjustments may be necessary at that time due to soil variability and topographic irregularities. Not survey accurate. W, Boring Position 1�4Boring Numbers Soil Condition Boring Depths .32 All .19 ";" roper 5 "e fir" 2818 Old NC Hwy 10 Chapel Hill, NC, 27514 919- 932 -8514 cliandlersoil@eartblinli.net 041 RM12 PHILIP POST &ASSOCIMES A Division of Pennoni THE BARN OF CHAPEL HILL CLASS-"B" SPECIAL USE PERMIT 501302EXOI June 16, 2015 Public Health, Safety & Welfare. The proposed "Barn of Chapel Hill" event center, is proposed to be established on a ±22 acre piece of property-located off of Morrow Mill Road in the southwest corner of Orange County. This facility, located in the center of the property will have no negative impacts on the health, safety or welfare of the public, and as described in the detailed narrative for the facility, will promote an enhanced vision for the surrounding community. Impact on Prooertv Values: The proposed facility (a restored 19th century barn from Marcy, New York) will be reassembled and constructed by Heritage Restorations. Their craftsmanship and work is of the highest quality and the structure on this property will be an enhancement to the surrounding neighborhood and property values. The site design of the facility will also leave large areas of wooded open space adjacent to the surrounding properties. This will serve to further protect and enhance property value,. In Harmony vithArew. The location of the proposed facility is in a rural setting, and the construction and restoration of a barn will be very much in harmony with the area. The surrounding area is interspersed with farmland and residential properties, and the addition this facility will fit in very well with that character. The access drives will be gravel, just as most others in the area, and will support that rural character. Water, Sewer & Waste Disposal: The event center facilit), will be served with water by it typical drilled well and with sewer disposal by means of a conventional gravity septic system and tank. These facilities will he permitted through Orange County Environmental Health just as any other residential construction, The solid waste disposal and recycling will be by private collection. While 401 Providence, Rd, Suito 200 , ('hapd lull, W, 27514 - Phone: 919.929.11 T:3 , Fax: 919.49:3.66 43 m"y,pennonixom I W INAW-31-1— PHILIP POST A Division of Pennon[ 501302EXOI recycling pickup is available from Orange County Solid Waste, the distance from the facility to the pickup at Morrow Mill Road will be bard to manage for this type of use. Ade 4u a y- of E=Mency Services: ces. g— The location of the site is in the jurisdiction of Orange County Fire and Rescue and the Orange County Sheriffs department. The adequacy of these services is more than sufficient for this site and use, and one of the fire stations is located just four (4) miles away. YCPWQU�IaAcc�es- The main vehicular access to the facility is from an entrance drive off Morrow Mill Road, with a second service access from MiLlikan Road. Both of the access drives connect to the parking area of the facility and provide connectivity through the site for alternate ingress/egress in the event of an emergency. There will always be a safe way to enter or exit the property should one of the drives become inaccessible. As stated in the vision and business description for the project, it is the intent of the facility to not only be used for retreats and wedding type events, but also for other educational events and conferences that will be a benefit to the community and it's residents. 1,41 a - 0 Owner's Statement: "There shall be no activity allowed that will have adverse effects on adjacent property." Owner: Kara Brewer 10/28/2015 Date- 101 Novidenco Rd, soite 200 - Chapol Hill, NC 21514 - I'llone: 19 (9.929A173 ^ Fax: 919.49 3.6548 wwwpennonixom I 23 fig 06- 501302EX02 PHILIP POST A Division of Pennoni THE BARN OF CHAPEL HILL CLASS - "II" SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROPOSED CONDITIONS OFFERRE D BY THE APPLICANT 1. Events will be required to end at 11 p.m., with all food and drink service and music ending at that time. The building will remain open following that time as needed for cleanup and break down of equipment and furnishings. 2. No amplified outdoor music except for wedding ceremonies and no outdoor amplified music at all after 8 p.m. 3. Proper liquor/alcohol licenses shall be in place for all events If alcohol Is being served. The Barn of Chapel Hill will work with clients to appropriately plan for the use of free and/or discounted shuttle/car service during events. 4. Pursuant to North Carolina law, there shall be no firecrackers, fireworks that Spin on the ground, roman candies, bottle rockets, or any aerial fireworks allowed on the property. 'Ile 0-!2 10/28/2015 Owner: Kara Brewer Date: 401 Pfoyidoiv o 141, Suite 200, (Iiapol I fill, NG 27614 - 1`11 tone: 919.9291173 . Fax 919.49165,18 Www.pennoni.com I El 1, .. �r ,. f Project Management: Kara Brewer; Owner and Operations /Marketing Manager Greg Godsey, Heritage Restorations; Architect Tim Smith, Philip Post and Associates; Land Development and Planning 25 I. Vision and Business Description We propose to relocate and rebuild a historic 19th - century barn and transform it into a sophisticated special events and retreat center, called the Barn of Chapel Hill. Our vision is to launch and position the Barn of Chapel Hill as a premier event facility for retreats, weddings and other special events in Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Currently, the barn is located in Marcy, New York. Built in early 1860, it features beautiful, heavy hemlock timbers and large rafters. In fall of 2015, the barn will be relocated to Chapel Hill and rebuilt; the original timbers and rafters will be kept intact, while additional square footage will be added for bathrooms, a loft, and a veranda. Once completed, the main building will be 4200 square feet, designed to accommodate up to 250 people. The barn will be a multi -use facility, rented primarily for retreats, weddings and other social and community -based events. Every attempt will be made to make the barn as environmentally - friendly as possible, from the building materials used during construction to designated areas for recycling and composting when events are in progress. Additionally, a portion of the rental fees for each event will be donated to NC GreenPower to offset each event's carbon footprint. No in -house catering will be provided, but a food staging area will be available for approved, licensed caterers to store and reheat food. Our primary goal is to rent the facility on the weekends for retreats and weddings, with smaller events (including farm -to -fork dinners, private parties, educational events, conferences, and other University and corporate events) taking place during the week. The target date for completion of construction is May 2016, which will allow time to fully market the property for the Fall 2o16 and Summer /Fall 2017 wedding seasons. Landscaping will be on- going, with the hope that initial plantings can begin in the early spring of 2016. The barn will be located on 22 acres of land on Morrow Mill Road in Chapel Hill. Pending the approval of a special use permit, construction will begin in November 2015. 0106 I1. Facility The special events and retreat center will be a modern, upscale barn that can be used for a variety of purposes. Below are a few exterior and interior renderings from the architect: M The floorplan allows for the maximum use of space. The main area of the barn (3,200 sf) can comfortably seat 200 guests while also leaving room for a dance floor and stage: The kitchen, bathrooms, and loft area are located in the back, and adds approximately 1,000 square feet of space. A large veranda provides additional outdoor seating. W III. Flower Farm The property on Morrow Mill Road is 22 acres of wooded, gently rolling land. An application for the property to be designated as a flower farm was approved by FSA in May 2015. Planting flowers will not only enhance the scenery, but will provide local, fresh -cut blooms for weddings and other events. Prime growing season is April- October. Actual plantings may vary, but below is a list of seasonal flowers by month: Month Flowers April Bachelor Buttons, Tulips, Narcissus May Dianthus, Bachelor Buttons, Lilac, Ranunculus, Viburnum, Columbine, Lupine, Snapdragon, Dutch Iris, Delphinium, Peonies, Larkspur June Echinacea, Queen Anne's Lace, or Ammi, Zinnia, Sunflowers, Snapdragons, Dianthus or Sweet William, Rudbeckia or Black Eyed Susan July Dianthus, Rudbeckia, Amaranth, Celosia, Millet, Zinnia, Dahlias, Gomphrena, Gladiolus August Sunflowers, Dahlia, Celosia, Gomphrena, Ageratum, Broom Corn, Millet, Ammi, Dahlia September Sunflowers, Dahlia, Celosia, Gomphrena, Ageratum, Broom Corn, Millet, Ammi, Dahlia October (depends on Sunflowers, Dahlia, Celosia, Gomphrena, Ageratum, Broom Corn, Millet, Ammi, frost) Dahlia In addition to the flowers listed above, we are hoping to plant lavender. Several lavender varieties grow well in our area (Zone 7). Once established, lavender is very drought tolerant, as well as deer and rabbit resistant. Using the varieties listed below, we will have lavender blooms from Memorial Day through July. e Lauandula angustifolia - Dutch and Hidcote. Hidcote has dark purple, fat flowers that begin to bloom around Memorial Day. Grows 18" — 24" tall and wide. M e Lauandula x intermedia —Grosso and Provence. Grosso has medium purple blooms that open in mid -June, growing 24 " -30" tall and wide. Provence has pale purple flowers that open in early June and grows 36" tall and wide. e Lauandula stoechas — Spanish lavender. The florets are notable with "Rabbit Ears" which are actually sterile bracts. It has a spicy scent, is long lasting, and grows 24" tall and round. Form: FSA-156EZ USDA United States Department of Agriculture Program Year: 2015 Form Service Agency Date May 6, 2015 See Page 2 for non-discriminatoly statements. Abbreviated 156 Farm Record State : NORTH CAROLINA Farm Number : 3963 County: ORANGE Operator Name KARA BREWER Farms Associated with Operator: 37-135-3963 CRP contract numbers Number Of Farmland Cropland DCP Cropland WBP WRP CRP GRP Sugarcane FarmStatus Tracts State Conservation Other Conservation Effective DCP Cropland Double Cropped MPL FAVMR History 11 Acre Election EWP DCP Ag. Related Activity , State : NORTH CAROLINA Farm Number 3963 Trou County: ^ � ORANGE Tract Number ' 11234 cry 0 ption BIA Unit Range Number � HELGtatua HEL field un tract.Conservation system being actively applied Weiland Status Weiland determinations not complete VVLVh|oUono � Owners SOUTHEAST PROPERTY GROUP LLO Other Producers � Cropland DCP Cropland WBP CRP GRP Sugarcane State Conservation Effective DCP Cropland Double Cropped Activity conservation NOTES | Pageiof2 31 Orange County So Hold Waste Management Plan The Town of Chapel Hill's development ordinance requires all development applications to provide a detailed solid waste management plan, including a recycling plan and a plan for management of construction debris. The following forms must be completed to fulfill this requirement. This form must be completed and approved to satisfy the requirement of a plan for management of construction debris for the Town of Chapel Hill's Development Ordinance. Please complete all information in its entirety. Assistance in completing this form is available from the Orange County Solid Waste Staff at (919) 968-2800 x163. Project Name COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION BELOW (Incomplete contact information will delay plan review and approval.) U11101111111Y* "411YA Project Location _.s..sid"fA4xu-1aw.A4i1tRo Project Owner Kara Bxtwff Contact Person Address --82-Joi-dan - --- ---- ..-.....Chap-el-M,,N-C,--27.5--t7 Telephone C9-W 3.57--IL18— Fax/Mobile CNon _,._-, RiL / (9 U) -357 --2-1L8.----- Design Firm .-Phi1ipL-Post..-&-Aswzhtes,, Rennoni Contact Person .__TiD1Sn1ifl-1 ............. -_ _ ----- -- Address 401 Providence Road Suite 200 —C ha l bill, NC-27-51.4-- -- ... ........ - -------- Telephone (91.91 929 _. - _.1.173_._.._...._.____.__ Fax/Mobile (9M A93-- 6548 (M—) 616 - 6491 Date 32 Page 2 of 7 1. Site Preparation WagIgsAlandclearing, a moption, aeconnEggjM During site preparation for a project the amount of waste destined for a construction waste landfill or an inert debris landfill should be minimized or diverted for reuse or recycling. Many materials can be reused, recycled, or salvaged, provided that materials are kept separate. This approach may also reduce overall project waste disposal costs. Regulated Recyclable Materials (clean wood waste, scrap metal and corrugated cardboard) -r ff-ene ated in orange County inug berec recycled. During demolition activities, metal and wood are often not "reasonably possible to separate" or doing so may present health and safety concerns (asbestos, lead paint, etc.). In these cases only, are regulated materials not required to be separated for recycling. Consider whether the following materials will be generated on this project, in any almfi% and indicate the management method(s). Rm illillilillpil 16 Page 3 of 7 33 � h r No structure(s) will be removed (proceed to Construction Waste section) Structure(s) must be removed. Please describe (include square footage for each structure): ` •" Mc• .•• • :« 511 M. .•G•M ♦ • •,. • �+ - :. : 1 • .. .�i st 1 �� • . w „ Could the structure(s) be moved from the site? YES T Don't 1 Has tfie sale or donation of the structures been considered? Please explain: YES NO How will the structure be removed otherwise? What is the timetable on removal of the structure(s)? Are there salvageable materials • •• floors, fixtu' molding, be removed for prior to demolition? If Yes, Please list (use ,r separate sheet if necessary): YES NO Don't 1 Have, or been offered for or donation? NO 33 Page 4 of 7 01 2, Construction Wastes During the construction phase there are multiple options for recycling building materials. Regulated, Recvclable Materials (clean wood waste scrap metal and corr ugated cardboard l venerated in Oran a Cougty._must be recycled. Although other materials are notrequired to be recycled, you are highly encouraged to do so. One of the best methods of recycling is to separate the materials on the jobsite. You may also combine materials for delivery to a certified recycling facility. Specifying waste reduction/recycling practices on a project will assure better performance, Rqqy ed Mqgt an �Mjq ►ate producer -Used on or off site: Describe use: Construction and demolition debris la� �iC&#_F_ Landclearing and inert debris landfill Other (specify): Page 5 of 7 X I No other wastes will be Please specify other wastes that will be produced and how thev will be managed: Plastics (including vinyl and shrink - wrap): Carpet and padding: Shingles: Fixtures (sinks, tubs, lighting, etc): Other (specify): Other (specify): Other (specify): 35 Segregated for on -site recycling collection Used on site as agricultural supplement X Disposed in an approved landfill Certified Commingled Recycling Facility Other (specify): X I No other wastes will be Please specify other wastes that will be produced and how thev will be managed: Plastics (including vinyl and shrink - wrap): Carpet and padding: Shingles: Fixtures (sinks, tubs, lighting, etc): Other (specify): Other (specify): Other (specify): 35 36 Page 6 of 7 0 Recycri n ft r Occ ta�an�y Depending on the eventual use of the structure, different waste materials will be produced and available for recycling. Recyclable materials must be separated into categories based on collection methods. PLANNING REgUIREMEN'TS: * Indicate location of all bulk waste containers for refuse and recycling. Plan must show location of all containers, even if using existing refuse /recycling enclosures. Standard detailsinotes for any of the following are available from Orange County Solid Waste Management (919- 968 -2788 x107 or x109). ® All refuselrecycling containers are required to be on concrete pads. Provide a detailed and scaled plan of all bulk waste containers areas that show: each container labeled, required screening, lighting, overhead clearances, bollards, and concrete pad. ® Indicate whether refuse/recycling area will be gated. if so doors /gates will need retainers to be latched open for refuselrecycling collection. ® Ensure adequate collection vehicle access routes to all containers for deposit and collection. Turning radius templates are available from Orange County Solid Waste Management. Sharing of exterior recycling locations Is acceptable if a joint access /shared -use agreement is filed and the deeds of all properties amended. g „/, / r, f /, rrr, r / ,G. ....r.. ! ,/. r .r . / /,. /,. /i is , / r r //, /r r/ , / / i. /,/ �r� r r�/ ,, /,/ ,, t, / !r it //r DJi // iii. % /,,r 1 "r i %/, / /.r a,,rr;,, . r, /r ✓ir, r }l / c f h foiiowi�i cQ lecf�orl me�hads; C ieck,alllfhaE ap,plY� , be>`$er��Vb. rL �irrr„ rsrn���� /ira,ll /r�"!iinrlr,Gi,rrr��, co�� , ✓r�llarf,ri� /,l.a <,rn1,l.,r a,¢ ieirri/, ilciai/ foa /i�liia�n,ii�ar.r,iii�%in,,,/ Exterior individual or cooperative -use bulk waste container site. May be suitable for apartment nmmnlexas. restaurants. olaces of worship, educational facility, office building, retaillofflce /restaurant binations_J X Cardboard dum ster Cardboard compactor X Recycling carts for glass, cans, plastic bottles, newspaper, magazines, office paper (co -min led Cooking grease rendering container required for any commercial kitchen facility) Food waste collection container (If qualify based on volume; contact OCSW staff for details of program) Standard "curbside" recycling collection. May be suitable for single - family developments ana suoaivisions, IAttachment 3 37 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Administration 131 W. Margaret Lane (919) 245-2575 Suite 201 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) ORANGE C"01_J1'1,JT"'( P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov N01-111-1 (,A.ROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 August 12, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: You are receiving this letter because you are listed as an owner of property within 500 feet of a 21.98 acre parcel of property between Morrow Mill Road (SR1958) and Millikan Road (SR 1959) in the Bingham Township of Orange County proposed to be developed as a event/retreat center. The property, further identified by Orange County Property Identification Number (PIN) 9729-607168, is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR). Please refer to the attached vicinity map for additional detail. The applicant is requesting a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the development of a barn styled structure and other on-site facilities to support an event center. The applicant envisions that this development would support weddings and other special events on the property. The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses classifies such activity as a "Camp Retreat Center," which is a permitted use in AR zoning districts subject to the review and approval of the a Class B SUP by the Orange County Board of Adjustment. LIDO Section 2.7 also requires that a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) be held prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting and notices sent to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property be notified. This meeting is to allow for property owners to review and discuss the proposal with the applicant and/or their agents, as well as obtain an understanding of the SUP review and approval process and requirements. The NIM for this case will be held on August 27, 2015. See below for the location and additional details. The Board of Adjustment Public Hearing to decide the Class B SUP request will be held on October 12, 2015, Additional notices shall be sent informing you of the date/location/time of that Public Hearing. The review of all SUP applications are carried out in a quasi-judicial format meaning that decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. Quasi-judicial hearings, and decisions, require a 'fair trial standard' including accepting only competent, material and substantial evidence. Public comments in the form of sworn W testimony meeting evidentiary standards can be accepted. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent 'competent, material, and substantial evidence'. While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal counsel to represent your interests at the hearing. Further, the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the projects compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the specific manner in which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. Staff has included a Special Use Permit fact sheet to provide additional understanding of the process. Planning staff will provide additional information on the review of SUP applications at the NIM meeting. The NIM has been scheduled as follows: Date: August 27, 2015 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Lower Level — Conference Room Number 4 West Campus Office Building (W.C.O.B.) 131 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 A map has been attached denoting the location of the West Campus Office Building. If you require additional assistance, please contact a Department staff member at (919) 245-25775. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Patrick Planner 11 CC: File; Michael D. 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Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov NOItTf I C,A R�01JNA Hillsborough, NO 27278 91�6 41 :1`1 �Y. i I "19m, i Ili NO,, 10 1111 �ffl ■ BARN OF CHAPEL HILL OVERVIEW: Applicantlowner: Kara and Chris Brewer/ Southeast Property Group LLC Location: between Morrow Mill Road (SR1958) and Millikan Road (SR 1959) PIN: 9729-50-7168 Legal Description: PB 96 PG 192 Zoning: Agricultural residential (AR) Overlay Districts: Haw River Unprotected Watershed Utilities: Private individual Well and Septic Systems Total Acreage: 21.99 acres Access: Public vehicular access proposed via Morrow Mill Road. Staff and emergency access via Millikan Road The applicant is seeking a Class B SUP from the Orange County Board of Adjustment (BOA) to allow for the development of a barn styled structure and other on-site facilities to support an event center. The applicant envisions that this development would support weddings and other special events on the property. The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses classifies such activity as a "Camp Retreat Center," which is a permitted use in AR zoning districts subject to the review and approval of the a Class B SUP by the Orange County Board of Adjustment. LIDO Section 2.7 also requires that a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) be held prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting and notices sent to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property be notified. This meeting is to allow for property owners to review and discuss the proposal with the applicant and/or their agents, as well as obtain an understanding of the SUP review and approval process and requirements. The NIM for this case was held on August 27, 2015. Approximately 36 adjacent property owners and area residents attended the meeting. NIM Highlights: Orange County Planning staff presented the attendees with an overview of the: M • Special Use Permit Process; • Application and supporting documents; • Site and surrounding area; • Environmental and development constraints; • Zoning and land use requirements; and • Tentative schedule for the Class B SUP process. Mrs. Kara Brewer, the owner and applicant for the request introduced herself, her vision and background and plans for the property. She also gave an overview of elements that would limit the potential impact on adjacent properties and the surrounding community. For example, she indicated that outdoor activities for events would be limited to daylight hours. She indicated that she had elected to go through the SUP process voluntarily rather than submit the project as a permitted agritourism activity on a Bona Fide Farm, which would not require an SUP. The project consultant, Tim Smith, PE with Phil Post & Associates presented the site plans, site and design considerations and analysis for the project. He also gave an overview of how the project would comply with the standards required by the UDO and how the development would occur. Attendees then asked questions and expressed concerns the following categories: 1. Vehicular Access, Traffic and Safety. ® Residents expressed concerns about the potential for traffic congestion on Morrow Mill Road and Millikan Roads. They also expressed concerns over public safety and whether the wedding events would expose the area to an increase in reckless and /or drunk driving caused by alcohol consumed by event participants. They also noted that the volumes would ruin the rural character of the area. Orange County Planning Staff outlined that the proposed project does not exceed the threshold(s) to require a full Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). The applicant has evaluated potential trip generations, the carrying capacity of the roads and asked the Orange County Sherriff's Department to review their incident reports and records related to other events centers in Orange County. Note: The Sherriff Departments review and analysis concluded that none of the existing venues have had a significant history of public safety issues. The applicant and her consultant indicated that traffic would be accommodated via the NCDOT maintained road network and that public access would be directed to Morrow Mill Road. They also noted that the events would traditionally be held in non -peak hour times and mostly on weeks. The applicant also expressed her desire to ensure that events were- conducted in a safe manner. She also noted that alcohol consumption is a potential liability for any event center and that it would be regulated, monitored and part of any event rental agreements. 2. Rural Character and Property Values. • Residents argued that and event center is not in keeping with the area's distinct rural character and that a "Party Barn" is not a farm and that the level of intensity of the special events would radically change the dynamics of their rural pastoral countryside. They also indicated concerns that the development would lower their property values. • Staff noted that these are elements considered "Findings of fact" that the applicant is required to enter substantial, competent and material evidence toward during this SUP process. 45 The applicant and consultant indicated that the vision for the development was center on special events in a rural setting. The applicant also offered that she had spent the better part of 2 years developing a business plan, locating an appropriate barn to refurbish, establishing a flower farm, finding a site appropriate to accommodate the vision and business plan, and providing a development that was respectful of adjacent residents and the surrounding area. They also indicated that an appraisal and of analysis is part of this request and that these documents will be entered into the record. 3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas. ■ Residents asked questions regarding the protection of environmentally sensitive areas both on and off -site. Adjacent residents also questioned that the proposed septic area could potentially contaminate their farm pond, which is a water source for their farm animals. Orange County Staff reviewed the environmental constraints imposed by the UDO. They also noted that the projects would also require Soil & Erosion Control and Environmental Health Permits. ■ The applicant and consultant noted that this is the beginning of the process, and that location for the barn and its supporting facilities was chosen to avoid impact on sensitive features and avoid potential damage to adjacent properties. 4. Lighting. ■ Residents expressed concerns about light pollution, glare and an impact on the adjacent properties. They also noted that cars coming and going at night would produce repeated light patterns into their properties as people came and went from the facility. ■ Orange County Staff noted the UDO lighting regulations, which limit site lighting and require "cut off' fixtures that eliminate glare. Staff also noted that landscaping, topography, distance and topographic features may lessen the potential for light impacts from cars and/or site lighting fixtures. The consultant and applicant reviewed the lighting plans and the intent to keep outside lighting to a minimum. They also expressed a willingness to meet with adjacent residents across from both driveways to determine if additional measures could be provided (e.g. re- aligning the driveways slights and /or installing a landscaped median). 5. Noise. ■ Residents expressed concerns about excessive noise from events, especially music and outdoor events with speakers. They noted the quiet rural character of the area, which is an asset they consider a major part of why they live in the area. They also noted recent issues with other event centers where excessive and sustained fireworks have been a source of complaints. ■ Orange County Staff noted the County's sound ordinance which limits excessive noise and is intended to keep things quieter at night. Staff also noted that the SUP process allows for voluntary conditions which could limit outdoor activity, music speakers etc. Note: the applicant has since submitted a" number of voluntary conditions including provisions regarding noise and prohibiting fireworks. M • The consultant and applicant indicated that the vision is to host most of the special events in doors without door activity limited to reasonable daylight hours (e.g. for portions of a ceremony). 6. Trespass and Rowdy Behavior. • Residents expressed concerns the events such as weddings attract a party atmosphere and large younger crowds that may get out of hand. They speculated that attendees will be prone to trespass, damage adjacent property and litter the adjacent properties as well as the road network(s). ® Orange County Staff noted that such concerns, while valid are not particularly under the purview of planning, zoning, land use and /or the ODO. There are, however, other state and local laws which prohibit such activity. The applicant noted that these are items of concern for any owner and to be taken seriously, if anything to protect her investment. She gave an overview of the planned terms of rental agreements and deposits. She also noted that the target market and pricing is at a level that would tend to limit the potential for excessive behavior. She also noted that staff members will be present during events and if need be other security measures would be put into place. Staff concluded the meeting with a summary of the next steps in the process. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9PM. r Amjr jvg OAR" Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director 131 W. Margaret Lane . Suite 201 P. 0. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Administration (919) 245-2675 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) www.orangecountync-gov ORANGE COUNTY NORTH C,NROLINA M October 21, 2015 NOTICE • BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (BOA) PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CLASS B SPECIAL US a E PERMIT APPLICATION ii 11, -1 49 4,9,N-OF-GHAREL+ffl_L--' h V-1AWMA, . — To Whom It May Concern: You are receiving this letter because you are listed as a property owner within 500 feet of a 21.98 acre parcel of property between Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958) and Milllikan Road (SR 1959) in the Bingham Township of Orange County. The property, further identified by Orange County Property Identification Number (PIN) 9729-507168, is zoned Agricultural Rosidential (AR). Please refer to the attached vicinity map for additional detail. The applicant is requesting a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the development of a barn-styled structure and other on-site facilities to support an event/retreat center. The applicant envisions that this development would support weddings and other special events on the property. The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses classifies such activity as a "Camp Retreat Center," which is a permitted use in AR zoning districts subject to the review and approval of the a Class B SUP by the Orange County Board of Adjustment (BOA). . LIDO Section 2.7 requires that the Orange County Board of Adjustment hold a Public Hearing to consider the case and render a decision on the request. This Public Hearing is a quasi-judicial process, where the BOA is responsible for rendering a decision and acts much like a panel of judges. The BOA hears factual evidence and sworn testimony presented at an evidentiary hearing, and makes findings of fact supported by competent, substantial and material evidence that has been entered into the record. The BOA Public Hearing to decide the Class B SUP request will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Orange County West Campus Office Building located at 131 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The review of all SUP applications are carried out in a quasi-judicial format meaning that decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well .• WLLOJ as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the Public Hearing. Quasi-judicial Hearings, and decisions, require a 'fair trial standard,' which accepts accepting only competent, material, and substantial evidence. Public comments in the form of sworn testimony meeting evidentiary standards can be accepted. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent 'competent, material, and substantial evidence'. While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal counsel to represent your interests at the hearing. Further, the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the projects compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the specific manner in which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. Staff has included a Special Use Permit Fact Sheet to provide additional understanding of the process. The Public Hearing has been scheduled as follows: Date: November 9, 2015 Start Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level — Conference Room Number 4 West Campus Office Building (W.C.O.B.) 131 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 If you require additional assistance, please contact a Planning Department staff member. at (919) 245 -2575. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ytvw✓ PAt6ole Y. Mahe Patrick R. Mallett Planner II CC: File; Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor Enclosures: Vicinity Map for the Public Hearing (building /parking); Vicinity Map of the Subject Property Overall Site Plan for the Barn of Chapel Hill Special Use Permit Fact Sheet I L 49 Vicii�itv Map - West Campus Office Building (131 W. Margaret ane) Vicinity Map Barn of Chapel Hill Class B SUP 6711 51 ENGWEERS RENDEREp PLAN I H 1L 'p T P LANNER- S OS. RVYON S 7 = SO�IA TES � IC B M OF HILL T 911191 p CLASS Up IOTA mi 11M I OVERALL SITE, UTILITY & EROSION CONTROL PLAN OMMM THE BARN OF CHAPEL HILL ClAss "Er — SUP .. fl N PHILIP POST PLANNERS SURVEY'R5 -67ASSOC-IATES 53 The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide a breakdown of Orange County's Special Use Permit submittal and review process. The information contained herein provides an explanation on the nature of the permit proceedings, the presentation of evidence, burden of proof, what constitutes testimony and who can present evidence, and your rights with respect to challenging a decision to either approve or reject a SUP application. 1. What is a Special Use Permit? A Special Use Permit (SUP) is a permit allowing for the establishment of certain uses, in certain districts, that are considered worthy of additional scrutiny in their proposed location. Such uses typically require special review for design, location, and impact on surrounding properties. Orange County has 2 different categories of SUP, specifically: i. Class A reviewed and acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), with a recommendation from the Planning Board, and ii. Class B reviewed and acted upon by the Orange County Board of Adjustment. 2. What is considered a 'Special Use'? A SUP is required for those specific land uses 'identified within the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Table of Permitted Uses contained within Section 5.2. These uses are identified in the UDO's Table of Permitted Uses with an 'A" for Class A SUP and a. `B' for a Class B SUP. Some uses may be permissible in certain districts without restriction (referred to as 44uses by right"), but require the SUP in districts where their impact calls for special consideration. Applicants are entitled to be granted a SUP if they can show that specific standards would be met. 3. When are such applications reviewed? - Review of a SUP application occurs during a previously scheduled and advertised public hearings held by either the BOCC or the Board of Adjustment. The review of an application is a carried out in a quasi-judicial process. The typical cadence associated with the review of a SUP is broken down in Section 2.7 of the UDO and can be summarized using the following flow chart: F. 4. What floes quaasi jaaalicMI process ineaan? Quasi-judicial decisions arise in a variety of local government settings. During a quasi-judicial hearing, the Board (i.e. BOCC or Board of Adjustment) responsible for rendering a decision acts much like a panel of judges. The Board hears factual evidence and sworn testimony presented at the public hearing and then makes a determination on whether the permit can be issued based on the competent, substantial, and material evidence presented. Put differently a quasi-judicial decision is one that requires the board hearing the matter to find facts and make decisions by applying those facts to the standards in the Unified Development Ordinance, 5. Who may speak or present evidence at the public hearing? Both individual applicants and those individuals supporting, or opposed to, the application are encouraged to attend. Individuals may represent themselves or be represented by an attorney and they may have expert witnesses testify for them. The cost for attorneys or expert witnesses is borne by the individual seeking counsel or expert testimony, not the County. The County will not pay for, or reimburse, expenses incurred by an individual in their quest to support or oppose a SUP application. While not required by State or County regulations, all parties with an interest in a SUP application are strongly advised to have an attorney represent them. Engineers, architects, real estate agents, planners and other non - attorneys may only appear as expert witnesses; they may not represent an applicant or those opposed to an application. Only those with standing may speak or present evidence. 6. What acre the responsibilities of tl :e applicant? The applicant bears the ultimate responsibility for producing and submitting competent, substantial, and material evidence for the body reviewing the application to conclude the proposal complies with applicable County regulations. If they fail to submit evidence demonstrating compliance, the request is denied. If, however, the applicant proves they comply, and there is insufficient evidence submitted to the board hearing the case demonstrating they do not comply, the applicant is entitled to have the application approved. 7. What standards must be met by the applicant? All applicants must show compliance with the General Standards for all SUPS, as detailed within Section 5.3.2 of the UD0, and any specific development standards associated within the proposed use. The General Standards, as contained in Section 5.3.2, read as follows: (a) 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, (b) 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); and (c) 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 55 subject. In this case it would not be considered as `competent' evidence and would be inadmissible. ii. Substantial evidence: evidence that which a `reasonable mind' would regard as sufficiently supporting a specific result. Would this persuade the average person to make a certain conclusion? Does it do more than speculate? iii. Material evidence: evidence that is relevant to the issue being considered. For example if a board is reviewing an application for a kennel (i.e. a place where dogs /cats are housed and cared for a period of time) an individual who is opposed may submit documentation denoting noise complaints from other kennels throughout Orange County. This could be construed as `material evidence'. Documentation denoting animals have died in kennels throughout the county and, as a result, this specific application should be denied is not relevant to the case at hand as it has no specific relationship to what is being proposed. This would be deemed immaterial evidence and would not be admissible. As a general rule, anyone with knowledgeable information (i.e. relevant) to the case may provide factual information, but only experts may provide opinion testimony. Even expert testimony must be competent (i.e. the expert has qualifications relevant to the issue) and material before the decision - malting board can rely on it. Hearsay evidence is testimony that the witness does not know of his or her own personal knowledge, including that which someone else told the witness and the use or introduction of signed petitions and letters. The board may only hear testimony that focuses on the applicable standards and criteria established in the UDO. Unless they are a qualified expert, witnesses are not competent to testify about the impact of a proposed land use on the value of nearby property, the danger to public *safety resulting from increases in traffic or other matters that require special training or expertise like the level of noise that will be generated. 13. Can conditions be imposed on a SUP? Generally, the board hearing the application may attach conditions to the approval of an SUP as it relates to compliance with applicable standards. For example, a condition may require the applicant to increase the size of a required setback or land use buffer in order to ensure the project complies with that specific standard as detailed within the UDO. The Board cannot impose conditions addressing an issue not related to an existing standard such as establishing hours of operation, color of buildings, etc. Conditions cannot require the applicant to take action with regard to a piece of property that is not a part of the application being considered, and conditions cannot require the alteration of a special use permit previously issued to a third party. 14. Is there a record of the proceedings? Complete records must be kept of the hearings. Detailed minutes must be kept noting the identity of witnesses and giving a complete summary of their testimony. Any exhibits presented are retained by the board and become a part of the file on that case. An audio recording of the hearing is also made. 15. Honv are p'arfles notified of the decision? The board rendering a decision on the application is required to matte a formal decision on the application (Le. approve or deny) in writing and shall be based on the determination of facts and their application to the specific standards for the particular use and the general standards contained in the m 2.7.1 Gene (A) (8) (C) M Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits /o, Any use or development designated by applicable zoning district regulations contained within Article 5 as a special use, or as allowed only pursuant to a special use permit (either Class A or Class 13), may be established in that .district only after the use or development Is authorized by a validly issued and recorded special use permit. This section sets forth required review and approval procedures for submittal, review, and approval of applications for special use permit. A special use permit authorizes its holder to use or develop a particular parcel of land In a particular way, as specified by the terms and conditions of the special use permit. A special use permit imposes on its holder the responsibility of ensuring that the authorized.use or development continues to comply with the terms and conditions of approval. (E) Issuance of a4special use permit does not relieve the holder of the special use permit of the additional responsibility of obtaining a building permit or any other permit or approval required by any other applicable law. 2.7.2 Review and Approval Flow Chart The review and approval process for Special Use Permits is shown in the procedure's flowchart. 2.7.3 Application Requirements (A) Applications for a Special Use shall be submitted on forms provided by the Planning Department in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Ordinance. (S) Applications shall include: (1) A full and accurate description of the proposed use, including its location, appearance, and operational characteristics. (2) The name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the property Involved. Special Use Perrhit Class B SUP Glass A SUP scheduled for scheduled for review by review by Board of BOCC / Adjustment at Planning Board a public at a quarterly hearing public hearing � /iii 6 1 r r ifa rP ✓' Board of Adjustments /j,r holds public hearing Ina ' quasi - judicial format and lr , fiyi iii ri ii a /�c r renders a decision an application �iiml ✓ /rr r O i Planning Board recommendation sent to County Commissioners for decision (3) Relevant information needed to show compliance with the general and specific standards governing the Special Use (See Articles 5 and 6). Orange County, North Carolina — Unified pevelopment Ordinance Page 2 -16 57 Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits (4) For Class A Special Uses 26 copies of the site plan, and for Class B Special Uses 10 copies of the site plan, prepared by a registered North Carolina land surveyor, landscape architect, architect, or engineer, which shall contain the information listed in Section 2.5. (S) If the application involves a Preliminary Subdivision Plat, 26 copies of the Plat prepared in accordance with Section 7.14 shall be provided. (6) A list of all parcels located within 500 feet of the subject parcel and the name and address of each property owner, as currently listed in the Orange County tax records. (7) Elevations of all structures proposed to be used in the development. (8) For Class A Special Uses 26 copies and for Class B Special Uses 10 copies of the Environmental Assessment and /or Environmental Impact Statement, if required by Section 6.16. (9) Method of disposal of trees, limbs, stumps and construction debris associated with the permitted activity, which shall be by some method other than open burning. (10) Statement from the applicant indicating the anticipated development schedule for the build -out of the project. (11) Statement from the applicant in justification of any request for vesting for a period of more than two years (five years maximum). 2.7.4 Staff Review (A) The Planning Director shall cause an analysis to be made of the application by qualified representatives of the County and other agencies or officials as appropriate. (B) The Planning Director shall submit the analysis to the Board of County, Commissioners and the Planning Board, in the. case of Class A Special Uses, or the Board of Adjustment, in the case of Class B Special Uses. (C) The appropriate Board reviewing the application shall receive and enter the analysis Into evidence during the public hearing. The analysis shall be subject to examination by all interested parties and the Planning Director shall be subject to cross - examination regarding the analysis. (D) The Planning Director shall not make a recommendation on the general findings detailed within Section 5.3 of this Ordinance 2.7.5 Neighborhood Information Meeting (A) Before a Public Hearing may be held for a Special Use the applicant Is required to schedule a minimum of one neighborhood information meeting. The purpose of the meeting Is to obtain surrounding property owner input and comments on the proposed development project and allow staff an opportunity to explain the review process associated with the request. ' (B) The applicant shall obtain property owner mailing address information from the Orange County Planning Department, which shall utilize Orange County Land Records data, and shall mail certified notices of the meeting date and time to each property owner within 500 feet of the property for which a Special Use has been requested. (C) The applicant shall mail notice of the Neighborhood Information Meeting a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. (D) The applicant shall post a sign on the property advertising the date, place, and time of the meeting a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. (E) The meeting shall be held a minimum of 45 days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Orange County, North Carolina ® Unified Development Ordinance Page 2 -17 AN Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits (F) Neighborhood Information meetings for telecommunication facilities shall bn held In accordance _ --- the provisions 2.7.6 Notice Requirements for ClassA Special Use Permits ��� the ��bmemd the p�� ' ' hearing hoho held bo receive comments, testimony and exhibits pertaining hnthe application for e Special Use, (13) Such notice shall ha published |na newspaper of general circulation |n Orange County once a week for two successive weeks, with the first notice to be published not less than ten days nor more than 25 days prior bu the date of the hearing. In computing the notice the day of publication Is not to be Included, but the day of the hearing Is to be included. (C) The Planning Director shall post on the affected property a notice of the public hearing at least ten days prior to the date of said hearing. by certified mail to � o4| than 15 days before the hearing date. Adjacent property owners are those whose property Iles within five hundred feet of the affected property and whose names and addresses are currently listed In the Orange County tax records, 2.7.7 Notice �� ��n ����oa�� Requirements fo Class B Special 0sepnrmho Notice Requirements for Class B Special Use Permits shall follow the procedures In Section 2,12.6. 2.7.8 Nature of Proce�qqlngs (A) The review of Special Use Permit applications shall be conducted during a public hearing by the decision-Making board. ' Is quasi-judicial where the Board responsible for rendering a decision acts much like a panel of judges. The Board hears factual evidence and sworn testimony presented at an evidentlary hearing, and then makes findings of fact supported by competent, substantial, and material evidence. (C) The chair or presiding officer of the hearing shall swear all parties Intending to present evidence or testimony during the hearing. (D) The chair or presiding off |ner may take whatever action | ho limit teoUmonyt the presentation of new factual evidence that Is material to the application, to ensure fair and orderly proceedings, and to otherwise promote the efficient and effective gathering of evidence. Such actions may include: (1) Barring the presentation o[ obvious hearsay ew|denoe.. (2) Barring the presentation of non-expert opinion, (3) Interrupting digressions Into Immaterial testimony, (4) Interrupting repetitive testimony, 8Q Reasonably limiting the time allotted each witness o,omoa' exem|no(ion , (8) Providing for the selection uY spokespersons tn represent groups uf persons with common Interests, (7) Interrupting personal attacks, and/or (8) Ordering on end to disorderly conduct. . (E) Where the Board finds compliance with the general standards, specific rules governing the specific use, and that the use complies with all required regulations and standards, orange county, North Carolina — Unifled Development OrdInance Page 2-18 59 Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits (C) Where vesting in excess of two years is requested, the project is located in an area where current issues under study do not involve potential amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and/or this Ordinance. 2.7.11 Required Findings (A) A resolution or motion to approve the application must include the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the decision. Any proposed conditions of approval must also be included in the resolution or motion to approve the application. (B) A resolution or motion to deny the application must state findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the decision. (C) If a resolution or motion to approve the application fails, the application is deemed denied. Those members voting against the resolution or motion must state which of the conclusions of law they could not reach as well as findings of fact on which their inability to reach the conclusions is based. 2.7.12 Conditions of Approval (A) The Board of County Commissioners or the Board of Adjustment, as appropriate, may impose such reasonable conditions upon approval of a Special Use as will afford protection of the public health, safety and general welfare, ensure that substantial justice Is done, and equitable treatment provided. (B) Conditions shall run with the land and use, and shall be binding on the original applicant(s) as well as all successors, assigns and heirs. (C) • The-Special Use Permit shall include a statement that if any condition of a Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then the permit itself: shall be void and of no effect. (D) It shall be stated in the Special Use Permit that the Permit shall automatically expire within 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 this time limit is approved by the Board of County Commissioners as provided in Section 2.7.13. 2.7.13 Notification of Board Action (A) The Planning Director shall send a notice of the relevant Board's action on the application by certified mail to the applicant. A copy of the decision shall be filed In the Planning Department within five business days of the relevant Board's action. (B) The Planning Director, In the case of approval or approval with conditions, shall issue the necessary permit In accord with the Board's action. (C) The Planning Director, but not a designee, shall certify that the Special Use Permit with any imposed conditions is as approved by the Board of County Commissioners or Board of Adjustment, as appropriate, with a report provided to the County Manager. (D) Once the Special Use Permit has been certified, the applicant shall record the permit with the Orange County Register of Deeds in a format prepared by the Planning Director. Failure to do so within 90 days from certification shall invalidate the Special Use Permit. 2.7.14 Time Limits and Extensions (A) If a request is received before the Special Use permit expires, the Board of County Commissioners, for good cause shown, may extend the expiration deadline six months upon the favorable recommendation of the Planning Board. (B) The application for an extension request shall be submitted a minimum of six months prior to the expiration of the Special Use Permit. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 2 -20 Me Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits (C) No changes shall be made to the terms and/or conditions of approval. (D) only one approval of a time extension is permitted, and k shall bebased on evidence presented by the applicant showing that permits have been pursued in a timely manner, _— -- - - (E) For developments which require approval of a Special Use Permit, the applicant may request that the Special Use Permit be vested as a Site Plan for a period of not less than two nor more than five years. For vesting purposes, Site Plans and Preliminary Plats may also he approved as a Special Use Permit at the request of the applicant. See Section 2.6 for information regarding site plans. 2.7.16 Changes to Approved Plans � �Q The Planning Ukeo�rmaumonzmomappmvo minor changes "/vthe approved plans Special Uses, as long as they are In harmony with action of the approving Board, but shall not have the power tQ approve changes that constitute a modification of the approval. A modification shall require approval ~ the Board having jurisdiction. (E) The following criteria shall constitute umodification: (1) Any change |no condition Imposed during the approval ofo special use permit. (%) Any change |n use or enlargement o[ approved use. (3) Any Increase |n Intensity ofuse. An Increase |n Intensity nf use shall bo considered hmhean Increase in usable floor area and/or en increase (nthe number of dwelling nr lodging units. (4) Structural alterations which significantly affects the basic size, form, style, . ornamentation, and/or character of the. building om shown on the approved site | ord�oodbad|nth�o�pDoen�anorod�e plan ' (G) Substantial change |n the amount and/or location cf open space, recreation facilities or landscape screening. I (6) Any increase in the size or number of approved signs. 0q Any change in parking areas resulting Inmn Increase or reduction of 5%mmore In the number nfapnoomappmVeU. (8) Substantial changes |n pedestrian and/or vehicular access orcirculation. (8) Any change In a setback required hy the provisions of this Ordinance orimposed ouo condition ofapproval. ' (10 A ' change |n the location or extent cf street and utility improvements urhAhts' including water, sewer and storm drainage facilities, which would provide o different level nfservice. Furte| |sd� feiU�kmemnd\hoedionmhoUa\ooinc|udo�h�foUmWng' (11) telecommunication . . (a) An increase in the existing vertical height mf the structure by more than: (|) 1O%|n the height of the tower, o/ (||) The height of1 additional antenna with separation from the nearest existing antenna not hu exceed 2Ofeet (b) A substantial change tn the physical dimensions oy the wireless support structure which alters facts or conditions relied upon bythe8ountyxvhno granting the original permit. |t shall be the County's demonstrate that such a scenario constitutes m substantial change hmthe physical dimensions of the wireless support structure. Orange County, North Carolina ~ Unified Development Ordinance reQaze,i 61 Article 2: Procedures Section 2.7: Special Use Permits (c) The addition of an appurtenance to the body of the telecommunication facility that protrudes horizontally from the edge of the wireless support structure the greater of: (1) More than 20 feet or (it) More than the width of the wireless support structure at the level of the appurtenance. Except where necessary to shelter the antenna from inclement weather or to connect the antenna to the tower via cable. (d) Increasing the square footage of the existing equipment compound by more than 2,500 square feet (C) The Planning Director shall, before making a determination as to whether a proposed action is a minor change or a modification, review the record of the proceedings on the original application for approval of the Special Use. The determination shall be based upon the request of the applicant, the review of the record of the approval of the original request and the Planning Director's findings under the criteria of subsection (B) above. (D) The Planning Director shall, if it is determined that the proposed action is a minor change, state the findings in writing to the applicant. The applicant shall file an amended site plan, or written statement, outlining in detail the minor change(s) proposed. The Planning Director shall file the amended site plan or written statement with the approved site plan. (E) If it is determined that the proposed action is a modification, the Planning Director shall require the applicant to submit a request for modification of the approved special use permit. The following procedures shall be adhered to In the case of a modification: (1) The applicant shall provide an amehded site plan and written narrative outlining the specific changes requested. (2) The Planning Director shall submit the request to the Board that approved the original application. (3) The Board shall set a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the modification request. Any public hearing called pursuant to a modification of an approved special use permit shall be held in conformity with the relevant public notification requirements contained In this Article. (4) The Board may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application for a modification. 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A -2 -15 — Class B Special Use Permit application proposing the development of a retreat center on an approximately 22 acre parcel of property off of Morrow Mill Road (PIN 9729 -50- 7168): In accordance with Section(s) 2.7 Special Uses, 5.2.1 Table of Permitted Uses, 5.3.2 Application of Use Standards — Special Uses, and 5.7.4 Standards for Camp /Retreat Centers of the LIDO Ms. and Mr. Kara and Chris Brewer have submitted a Class B Special Use Permit application seeking a permit to develop a retreat center, on an approximately 22 acre parcel of property further identified utilizing Orange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9729 -50 -7168. The parcel, currently listed as being owned by Southeast Property Group LLC, is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR) and has frontage along both Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958) and Millikan Road (SR 1959). There is no physical street address currently assigned to this parcel (hereafter'the property'). As detailed within the application the applicant wishes to develop a retreat center, called The Barn of Chapel Hill, allowing for the holding of weddings, corporate retreats, and other similar special events within a 4200 square foot historic barn proposed to be relocated onto the property. Development of the property will also include 150 parking spaces to accommodate event attendees, outdoor parking lot lighting, and landscaping. The proposal calls for the main entrance, to be used by event attendees, off of Morrow Mill Road with a secondary entrance of off Millikan Road to be used by staff, event organizers, and emergency service personal. The application can be viewed utilizing the following link: http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/l?lanning and inspections /current interest project "hp All interested citizens are invited to attend this hearing. This is a quasi - judicial hearing requiring a fair trial standard including accepting only competent, material, and substantial evidence presented by parties with standing. Following the close of the public hearing, only evidence presented at the public hearing will be examined by the Board of Adjustment for decision. Changes may be made in the advertised proposal, which reflect debate, objections, and discussion at the hearing. Questions regarding the proposal may be directed to the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department located on the second floor of the West Campus Office building at 131 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to •• 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also call 732 -8181 (Hillsborough), 688 -7331 (Durham) or 967 -9251 (Chapel Hill - Carrboro). Please ask for Extension 2575 or 2585. You will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions. Craig Benedict, AICP Planning Director all 4RIn NEWS OF ORANGE FNA 2S •r OA , 4P Attachment Patrick R. Mallett From: Steve J Kaltenbach Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 8:32 AM To: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: RE: The Barn of Chapel Hill From: Patrick R. Mallett Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 8:23 AM To: Steve 3 Kaltenbach Subject: RE: The Barn of Chapel Hill From: Steve J Kaltenbach Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 4:21 PM To: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: The Barn of Chapel Hill A cursory review of the erosion control plan was done and I have the following comments: With the Barn of Chapel Hill project the land disturbance is over the thresholds for both erosion control and stormwater. ® Erosion & Sedimentation Control — 20,000 SF 0 Stormwater (Commercial) - 21,780 SF 119YA The erosion control plan will need to have a temporary top down clewatering basin instead of the type B sediment trap. The nutrient management tool will need to be calculated for the project to determine if the nutrients are less than the pounds per acre per year that otherwise would require a BMP to treat the nutrients in the runoff. The subject plan from an erosion control and stormwater perspective appears to be manageable. Steve Kaltenbach I • Patrick R. Mallett .11 -.1-11,11111 11 1 From: Howard W. Fleming Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:45 AM To: Michael Harvey Cc: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: FW: The Barn of Chapel Hill - EC/SW Memo Attachments: HWF-OC-E&SC-DAC-Memo(BarnOfCH)082515.doc Tracking: Recipient Read Michael Harvey Patrick R. Mallett Read: 09/03J2015 12:38 PM In light of our formal review in DAC today, I have re-reviewed the text and believe the attached memo, issued 08/25/15, can remain as originally issued. NOTE: Pursuant to North Carofina'General Statute 132, mv -Irvwn ftnzz-s public record and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Howard W. Fleming Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 2:09 PM To: Michael Harvey (mharve oran �ecount Ync. 0Y) y� Cc: Patrick R. Mallett (pmallett@oran gi ec-o-u-n- nc. cLv); Kevin Lindley; Wesley Poole; Steve 3 Kaltenbach Subject: The Barn of Chapel Hill - EC/SW Memo As requested. See attached. Sincerely, Howard W. Fleming, Jr., PE Engineering/Stormwater (Division) Supervisor Orange County, NC (919) 245-2586 (Direct) (919) 357-7748 (M) Patrick R. Mallett From: Patrick R, M&|btt Sent: Monday, September 21,20IS1O:55AM To: Kara Brewer (kmbrewer@gmail.com); Tim Smith (tsmith@ppaengineering.com) Cc: Michael Harvey Subject: FVV:DEAPR Memo - The Barn of Chapel Hill Attachments: DEAPR comments - The Barn atCh Hill (9-21-I5).duc Please find the enclosed memo from DEAPRregarding no signlficant impact and/or historic site related to the Barn of Chapel Hill. From: Rich Shaw Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:52 AM To: Patrick R. Ma|katt Cc: Peter Sondbeok Subject: RE: DB4PR Memo - The Barn nf Chapel Hill Patrick — here |sa memo for The Barn uf Chapel Hill project. We'll get bmokto you shortly on the Henderson Woods. | need to check io see what vve said prior, and whether anything hoschanQed. Rich Rich Shaw, Land Conservation Manager Orange County Department ofEnvironment, Agriculture, Pad(s and Recreation 3O0A Revere Rd/P0 Box 8181/MUbbomughNC27278/919-245-2514/ 1 We MEMORANDUM To: Patrick R. Mallett, Planner1l Orange County Planning & Inspections Department From: Rich Shaw, DEAPR Land Conservation Manager Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR Cultural Resources Coordinator Date: September 18, 2015 Re: The Barn of Chapel Hill - Class B Special Use Permit Application Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposal for a retreat center on a 22-acre parcel off Morrow Mill Road in Bingham Township. Our comments are based on an examination of the application for a Class B special use permit that you provided, along with the application for environmental assessment prepared by the applicant and a set of plans for the development. The applicant wishes to develop a retreat center, "The Barn of Chapel Hill," for hosting wedding celebrations, corporate retreats, and other similar events within a 4,200-square-foot, 19th century barn that the owners intend to relocate from New York to the subject property. The development would include 150 parking spaces, outdoor parking lot lighting, and landscaping. bEAPR staff completed the following assessment of the natural and cultural resources known to exist on or adjacent to The Barn of Chapel Hill property (PIN 9729-50-7168). Natural Resources There is no significant natural heritage area (SNHA) known to exist on or adjacent to the subject property. Moreover, the plan appears consistent with the County's desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts with respect to the protection of floociplains, wetlands, natural areas and wildlife habitat. DEAPR's database showed there are no significant natural resource areas (e.g., natural heritage sites, proposed wildlife corridors, prime forest) located on the property. Cultural Resources- There are no previously identified historic properties or resources located on the subject parcel. A nearby parcel includes the Pickard Log house (OC 1113); however that site will not be adversely affected by this proposed barn project. As with any development, care should be taken to locate, identify and protect any potential human burial sites or cemeteries. The current Cemetery Census does not show any identified burials on this parcel. If you have questions please contact Rich at 919-245-2514 or Peter at 919-245-2517. Patrick R. Mallett I From: Jason Shepherd Sent: Monday, October 2\201S3I0PK4 To: Patrick R.MoUett Subject: Barn of Chapel Hill I have no issues with the proposed facility. I will however, need a full set of construction drawings and declaration of use to make an interpretation on code for construction purposes. Thank you, Jason Jason B. Shepherd Orange County Fire Marshal Orange County Emergency Set-vices Fire Marshal Divisimz 61U Meadowlands Drive, I0n6ozonu6NC27278 P.0. Box O181, Hillsborough 0C2?278 Office 01024S-0161 Cellular 019>3S7-8316 Fax (919) 732-8137 Patrick R. Mallett From: JohnKmoe Sent: Monday, October 1C\2OIS1:37PK4 To: Patrick K.MaUed Subject: FW: Kara Brewer pre-development meeting From: John Kaoa Sent: Wednesday, August 12,2O1S8:65AM To: Patrick R. Mullett Subject: Kara Brewer pre-development meeting Patrick- After listening to Miss Brewer describe her project and reviewing her proposed site plan, there are no apparent limitations for her project peUa|n|n8tuonsite-wmstewmterreud||yappamentatth|sdmu. Please let meknow if you need additional information. John Kam Environmental Health Supervisor Phone: 919.245.2374/ Fax: 919.644.3O06 � � �,� 4( � m��wm�w�wsm Impmvingbeo&6. Inspidnychonge. V r You �� Please tell us how me are doing by taking this very quick survey. VYe appreciate your comments. 1 73 Patrick R. Mallett From: Jeff Scouten Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 12:25 PM To: Timothy A. Smith (tsmith @ppaengineering.com) Cc: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: The Barn of Chapel Hill SUP Attachments: SWM Plan.doc; OCSW Design Guidelines 7- 14- 15.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Tim: I met your client, Kara Brewer at the pre - development meeting this morning for the subject project and although I briefly went over our plan requirements with her, I thought I'd go ahead and reach out to you directly. We would have no objection to the granting of the SUP conditioned upon the following conditions being satisfactorily addressed: 1. Solid Waste Management Plan —This document (attached) must be filled out and returned to me for review and approval. 2. Refuse & Recycling Enclosure — Must be designed and built according to OCSW design standards (copy attached) and a detail must be placed on the plans. 3. Provisions for the recycling of corrugated cardboard —The applicant may choose to provide a dedicated bulk container (dumpster) for cardboard or take it to one of the County's recycling /convenience centers. If a dumpster is used please show that on the plan otherwise add a note on the plan stating that the cardboard will be taken to an Orange County recycling /convenience center. 4. Please make sure that there is adequate space to allow for collection trucks to access the garbage and recycling containers and to turn around without any trouble. The turning radii for collection trucks is on the attached Design Guidelines and I can provide turning radius templates if you want them. 5. This project may qualify for food waste recycling collection. Contact Kristina Witosky at 919 -968 -2788 x224 or kwitosky @ot�angecountync.gov for more Information if there is interest in this. 6. Add the following construction notes to the site plan sheet: Construction Waste: All existing structures 500 Square Feet and larger in size shall be assessed prior to demolition to ensure compliance with the County's Regulated Recyclable Materials Ordinance (RRMO) and to assess the potential for de- construction and /or the re -use of salvageable materials. By Orange County Ordinance, clean wood waste, scrap metal, and corrugated cardboard present in construction or demolition waste must be recycled. • By Orange County Ordinance, all haulers of mixed construction and demolition waste that includes any regulated recyclable materials shall be licensed by Orange County. • Prior to any demolition or Construction activity on the site the Applicant shall hold a pre - demolition /pre - construction conference with the Solid Waste staff. This may be the same pre - construction meeting held with other development /enforcement officials. When you have made these plan changes and completed filling out the Solid Waste Management Plan document, please send them to me as PDF e-mail attachments for final review and approval. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please let me know. Thanks. Jeff Scouten Environmental Enforcement Supervisor 74 III U • � : �.1� l/I TO: MICHAEL HARVEY, PLANNER III /SUPERVISOR CURRENT PLANNING, ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS FROM: JEFF SCOUTEN, ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: THE BARN AT CHAPEL HILL SUP SITE PLAN REVIEW - PLANS DATED 4/1/15 AND SEALED 6/16/15 DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 I have completed my review of the subject plans and I offer the following comments that must be satisfactorily addressed before I can offer my recommendation for approval: • Solid Waste Management Plan — This document (a copy of which will be attached to the e-mail transmitting these comments to you) needs to be completed and returned to me for review and approval. • Mixed Recycling — If alcohol will be served, before the ABC license can be issued, the applicant must certify and have confirmed in writing that they have either contracted for the collection of mixed recyclables or requested collection of same by Orange County. • Standard Notes — The following standard notes shall be placed on the plans in a prominent location: Construction Waste: 1. All existing structures 500 Square Feet and larger in size shall be assessed prior to demolition to ensure compliance with the County's Regulated Recyclable Materials Ordinance (RRMO) and to assess the potential for de- construction and /or the re -use of salvageable materials. 2. By Orange County Ordinance, clean wood waste, scrap metal, and corrugated cardboard present in construction or demolition waste must be recycled. 3. By Orange County Ordinance, all haulers of mixed construction and demolition waste that includes any regulated recyclable materials shall be licensed by Orange County. 4. Prior to any demolition or construction activity on the site the Applicant shall hold a pre- demolition/pre- construction conference with the Solid Waste staff. This may be the same pre - construction meeting held with other development /enforcement officials. 5. The presence of any asbestos containing materials (`ACM') and /or other hazardous materials in construction and demolition waste shall be handled in accordance with any and all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. Thanks for the opportunity to review and comment on this plan and let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further. W, I►�1 ►� • :: r,l� Sul TO: PATRICK MALLETT, PLANNER II, ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT FROM: JEFF SCOUTEN, ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: THE BARN AT CHAPEL HILL SUP PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - PLANS DATED 4/2/15 AND REVISED THROUGH 10/21/15 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2015 I have completed my review of the subject revised plans and the Solid Waste Management Plan document and find them both to be in compliance with our design guidelines and requirements. As such, I would have no objection to the approval of the Class B SUP application for this project. Please be advised that at such time as the final construction plans are submitted for this project, I will need to review and approve them as well. Thanks for the opportunity to review and comment on this application and let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further. Wei Patrick R. Mallett From: Michael Harvey Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 8:09 AM To: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: FW: Request for review/comment Michael D. Harvey AICP, CFM, CZO Current Planning Supervisor — Planner III Orange County Planning Department 131 West Margaret La n e Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account is a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Sheriff Charles Blackwood Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 5:16 PM To: Michael Harvey Subject: RE: Request for review/comment Michael D. Harvey AICP, CFM, CZO Orange County Planning Department 131 West Margaret Lane PO Box 8181 Dear Mr. Harvey, Respectfully, W Patrick R. Mallett I I ­R'�" ", "'I" . ...... .. .. ... . . . . .... . ...... .. From: Michael Harvey Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:45 AM To: Dwane Brinson Cc: Patrick R. Mallett; Craig Benedict Subject: RE: Request for review/comment fflyffl,"INTIM In this specific instance the property is a farm from a land use permitting perspective only because there is a farm number issued by the Department of Agriculture. 'rhis does riot impact the present use value program or the work the property owner would have to do to qualify under PUV standards. 11 IN i Thanks again. I i�RWO.LIKM Liz-, kr r I I and rnay be disclosed to third parties, From: Dwane Brinson Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:43 AM To: Michael Harvey Subject: RE: Request for review/comment As for the retreat center, there are some ways its taxable value Could be reduced. (1) it roay be possible that it could end Lip in the hands of a non-profit that would complete exempt it as a retreat, and (2) the BOCC could designate the 19"' century building as a historic landmark thereby requiring us to assess it at 50% of its market value. . Without seeing the final product, application, etc. this ernail is hypothetical and serves only as information given what we know at this time. FAOJ T. Dwane Brinson, CAE Orange County Tax Administrator 22OS,Chu/fonStreet Hillsborough, NC27278 /919\245'2726(dirad) From: Michael Harvey Friday, September 04 30151213PM To: Sheriff Charles Blackwood; James Groves; Jason Shepherd; Chuck Edwards ) 'Jones, DeAnge|o Brinson; Alan Clapp; John Kose; Chief Phillip Nanoeri Cc: Craig Benedict; Patrick R. MaUatb Rachel McCook; James Bryan Subject: Request for review/comment To all parties: staff is commenced a review ofa Class 8 Special Use Permit proposing the development oforetreat center on a 22 acre parcel of property off of Morrow Mill Road in the Bingham Township of Orange County. As part of our review of this project we are soliciting your comments on the proposal in the following specific areas of concern: 1. Sheriff's Office: Per Section 5.3.2 (B) of the County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) we need a statement from you commenting on the 'method and adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection'. We need to know K the Sheriff n off ice can serve the project withnempeoLtopubUnsafetvca|bVnd/orifthep/opoomdaooess (denoted on the site plan) |o appropriate for your use. This statement should also contain language indicating if the project will represent a service problem for the County and require additional resources if approved. As part of this review, and to address some concerns we have already received on the project fnlmour[ounding property owners, Planning staff requests documentation on the following: a. Records, If any, ofdisturbance calls from similar retreat/wedding faci|ities in the general area such as: I. R|Qmone House /5SD5NC Highway S4 West \� ii Barn nf Valhalla (1OGODuffy'sVVax); III. Snipes Farm (Snipes Farm Mac Road); iv. Maple View Agriculture Center (3100DaimbndRoad); v. The Aqueduct Conference Center (off of Mt. Carmel Church Road) concerning noise, trespass, vandalism, public nuisance, etc. Records, if any, of incidents of drunk driving associated with events held at these facilities. Aconmam we keep hearing is that people will get drunk at weddings held at this facility and try to drive endangering local motorists and property owners. 2. Emergency Services/White Cross Volunteer Fire: Per Section Per Section S.32(E) of the County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) we need a statement from you commenting on the 'method and adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad pnotmdnn'. VVa need to know if Orange County Emergency Services and/or White Cross Volunteer Fire Department can serve the project vvithrespecttoenoerOencyoa||s(i.e.resoue,fira, etc.). We also would like to know if there is a need for the applicant to augment public safety concerns with the installation of a fire pond (for example). 3. NC DOT: Per Section 5.3.2 (B) of the County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) we need a statement from you commenting on the 'method and adequacy nf vehicular occess'. What | need from you |oo memo detailing if theprnposedddvewayseraofoufOdantu|zmtoaccommudate|ngross/egromtuandfromtheske. |f possible | also need to assessment of the current carrying/design capacity of Morrow Mill Road and Millikan Road and if 79 the project will require modification of the existing road network or if existing traffic volumes can accommodate_ the development of the project. As staff understands the situation 'customers' (i.e. event attendees) will be entering /exiting the site from Morrow Mill Road. There will be a driveway off of Millikan Road for deliveries and service vehicles. 4. Environmental Health: Per Section 5.3.2 (B) of the County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) we need a statement from you commenting on the 'method and adequacy of waste water treatment'. A soil scientist has determined an area of the property as being suitable to support a septic system for the project. What I need is a memo identifying the basic system parameters for the proposed center and if you all have any concerns. I realize the applicant has probably not applied for a permit yet but any guidance you can offer will be appreciated. 5. Tax Office: Dwane we need your help addressing a local citizen's concerns over how a retreat facility is taxed. While the applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to commence operations there is a possibility an argument can and will be made the facility is part of a farm operation (a farm number has been issued for the property) and, as a result, exempt from our permit review and approval process altogether. While that matter is being debated we want to provide a response to several local property owners on how a retreat center, located on a farm specifically, would be viewed from a tax assessment perspective. This is to ensure we are providing the correct response to several local residents who have expressed concern that if the project does become a farm use the 'commercial component' would be taxed appropriately. Thank you all in advance for your assistance in this review. If comments can be provided by 5:00 p.m. Friday September 18, 2015 we would be appreciative. Staff can provide paper copies of attached materials if that would aid in your review. If anyone has any questions you can reach me at my number below or Mr. Patrick Mallett at (919) 245 -2577 Michael D. Harvey AICP, CFM, CZO Current Planning Supervisor — Planner III Orange County Planning Department 131 West Margaret Lane PO Box 8181 (919) 245 -2597 (phone) (919) 644 -3002 (fax) Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account is a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff BOA APPLICATION COMPONENTS Proper forms 2.2 Application (Attachment 2) Yes Fees paid 2.2.4(D) Staff Testimony Yes Full description of use 2.7.3(8)(1) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes • Location • Appearance • Operational characteristics Owner Information 2.7.3(B)(2) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes Information needed for Use Standards 2.7.3(B)(3) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes Site Plans 2.7.3(B)(4) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes (10 copies for Class B; 26 for Class A) Preliminary Subdivision Plat (if 2.7.3(B)(5) [No subdivision proposed.] N/A necessary) List of parcels within 500 feet` 2.7.3(B)(6) Application (Attachment 2 and 3) Elevations of all structures 2.7.3(B)(7) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Environmental Assessment (or EIS) 2.7.3(B)(8) Permitting for the project shall be N/A • Topography completed through the State • Drainage issues • Natural or Cultural resources • Mining • Hazardous Wastes • Wastewater treatment • 1 Water usage Method of Debris Disposal 2.7.3(B)(9) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes Development Schedule 2.7.3(B)(10) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes Extended Vesting Request 2.7.3(B)(11) Not requested N/A NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Public Notice 2.7.5(a) Application (Attachment 3) Yes • Date • Time • Place Published in Newspaper 2.7.5(b) Staff Testimony Yes • Two successive weeks The legal ad was published in the News • First notice at least ten days of Orange on October 28, 2015 and prior but no more than twenty -five again on November 4, 2015 days prior Sign Posting on Property (at least 10 2.7.5(c) Staff Testimony Yes days prior) posted sign on October27, 2015 Mailed Notice, 2.7.5(d) Application (Attachment 3) Yes • Certified mail` • All adjacent property owners (within 500 ft) • Not less than fifteen days prior O Attachment 5 FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PERTAINING TO A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY KARA BREWER (SOUTHEAST PROPERTY GROUP LLC) - THE BARN OF CHAPEL HILL PROPOSING DEVELOPMENT OF A CAMP /RETREAT CENTER ON A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OFF OF MORROW MILL AND MILLIKAN ROAD(S) (PIN 9729 -50 -7168) As required under Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a Class B Special Use Permit is required for the development/operation of a camp /retreat center, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7 of the UDO. Such permits shall comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Section(s) 5.3.2 and 5.7.4 of the LIDO. Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) of the UDO requires written findings certifying compliance with the following: (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; (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); and (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; In addition, the Board shall make findings certifying that the application is complaint with the following specific standards: (1) Specific standards for the submission of Special Use Permit applications as outlined within Section(s) 2.2 and 2.7 of the LIDO, (2) Specific regulations governing the development of a camp /retreat center as set forth in Section 5.7.4 of the LIDO, (3) Section 5.3.2 (B) relating to the method and adequacy of the provision of: a. Sewage disposal facilities, b. The adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection, and c. The adequacy of vehicular access to the site and traffic conditions around the site (4) The general findings outlined within Section 5.3.2 (A) (2). Listed below are the findings of the Orange Planning staff regarding the application in question. The findings have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board of Adjustment in its deliberations. REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff BOA SPECIFIC STANDARDS Waste Disposal 5.3.2(B)(1) Staff's abstract — Attachment 4 Yes Method and adequacy of provision for Both Environmental Health and Solid sewage disposal facilities, solid waste Waste have indicated they have no and water service. concerns. Conditions are recommended to require Health Permit and Solid Waste Permit as part of development process. Safety ! 5.3.2(B)(2) Staff's abstract — Attachment 4 Yes Method and adequacy of police, fire Conditions are recommended and rescue squad protection. requiring fire marshal to review and approve building plans as part of development process. Vehicle Access 5.3.2(B)(3) The submitted site plan shows access Yes Method and adequacy lofvehicle points. access to the site and traffic conditions around the site'. There will not be an appreciable traffic increase in the area associated with the development of the retreat center. REQUIREMENT I LIDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff BOA STANDARDS for Camp /Retreat Center 5.7.4 Site Plan 5.7.4(A)(1)(a) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes A site ; plan prepared in accordance with Section 2.5, also showing the following (existing or proposed): (i) Buildings, (ii) Campsites, (iii) Storage areas, (iv) Fencing and gates, (v) Outdoor recreation areas (vi) Access` road(s) to the site, as well as on site roads, with an indication of type of proposed surface. A description of the type of facility 5.7.4(A)(1)(b) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes planned, the size, capacity, and use of proposed buildings; a signed statement from the owners or operators that there shall be no activity allowed that will have adverse effects on adjacent property. The statement shall also include a complete list of all recreational activities that will take place on the site. A phasing plan, when necessary, 5.7.4(A)(1)(c) Applicant not proposing a phasing plan N/A indicating the area to be developed in . each phase with time periods for construction of each ;phase. This may be indicated on the site plan. Standards of Evaluation 5.7.4(A)(2)(a) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes Unless public sewer is proposed to be Attachment 3 extended, the adequacy for the method of sewage disposal will be determined by the lot size and soil suitability. Appropriate letters from the Orange County Environmental Health Department, local jurisdictions and /or the State Division of Environmental Management shall be submitted to indicate preliminary approval. The site plan shall show the distances 5.7.4(A)(2)(b) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes to the nearest residential structures.' �; . anu REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff BOA The landscape plan shall show how the 5.7.4(A)(2)(c) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes facilities will be screened from the adjacent properties. A minimum 30 foot Type B' buffer, as indicated in Section ;6.8 shall be observed around the perimeter of the property. If private recreational facilities are ` 53.4(A)(2)(d) Not applicable. Private rec facilities N/A proposed, the improvements must not proposed meet the site improvement requirements in Section 7.11 of this Ordinance. The site plan for recreational facilities shall be reviewed by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Director. Off street parking requirements shall 5.7.4(A)(2)(e) Application (Attachment 2) (Site plan) Yes be provided ` in accordance with Section 6.9 of this Ordinance.'' REQUIREMENT I UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff 1130 A SPECIFIC STANDARDS In accordance with Section 5.3.2 (A) (2), the Board of Adjustment shall also consider the following general' conditions before the application for a Special Use can be approved. NOTE: Planning Staff does not provide a recommendation on these items as the Board is expected to act' based on the sworn testimony provided at the hearing. Staff is providing a brief synopsis of the information' contained within the submittal the applicant argues demonstrates compliance for reference; purposes only. The use (will / will not) maintain or Section 5.3.2 N/A promote the public health, safety and (A) (2) (a) Application package inclusive general welfare, if located where (Attachment 2 and Site Plan) proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted. Section 5.3.2 Application package inclusive N/A The use (will / will not) maintain' or (A) (2) (b) (Attachment 2 and Site Plan) enhance the value 'I 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). Section 5.3.2 Application package inclusive N/A The location and character of the (A) (2) (c) (Attachment 2 and Site Plan) use, if developed according to the plan submitted, (will / will not) 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. :• RECOMMENDATION: Staff has not received any specific information that would establish grounds for making a negative finding on the general standards as detailed above. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, maintaining or enhancing the value of contiguous property, the use being in harmony with the area in which it is to be located, and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. While staff has received numerous comments from local property owners indicating their opposition to the project no `evidence' has been submitted to staff demonstrating the applicant has not met their burden. Staff has reviewed the application, the site plan, and all supporting documentation and has found that the applicant complies with the specific standards and required regulations as outlined within the UDO and as detailed herein. Provided the Board of Adjustment finds in the affirmative on the specific and general standards, the Board could make a positive finding on this application. In the event that the Board makes a recommendation to issue the permit, staff recommends the attachment of the following conditions: 1. The granting of the Special Use Permit shall not prohibit or in any way prevent the property from being utilized to support farming activities. 2. Development of any building on the property will require the review and issuance of a well and /or septic permit from Environmental Health prior to the initiation of land disturbing activities. 3. The Fire Marshal shall review all proposed building plans for compliance with provisions of the State fire code prior to the commencement of construction activities. 4. The applicant shall complete a Solid Waste Management Plan document and return said application to Orange County Solid Waste for review /approved within 180 days of permit issuance. 5. Existing vegetation shall be preserved along the perimeter of the property, in accordance with the approved site plan, in order to satisfy required landscaping standards. In the event this land use buffer area is disturbed the applicant shall be required to submit a formal landscape plan outlining the replacement/replanting of vegetation to the County for review. This plan will need to be submitted within 90 days of the disturbance occurring. 6. The Special Use Permit will automatically expire within 12 months from the date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction has not commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of this time limit is approved by the Board of Adjustment. 7. If any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then this Special Use Permit shall be void in its entirety and of no effect. Attachment A 87 Part 3. Zoning. § 153A -340. Grant of power. (a) For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare, a county may adopt zoning and development regulation ordinances. These ordinances may be adopted as part of a unified development ordinance or as a separate ordinance. A zoning ordinance may regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lots that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. The ordinance may provide density credits or severable development rights for dedicated rights -of -way pursuant to G.S. 136 -66.10 or G.S. 136- 66.11. (b) (1) These regulations may affect property used for bona fide farm purposes only as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection. This subsection does not limit regulation under this Part with respect to the use of farm property for nonfarm purposes. (2) Except as provided in G.S. 106 -743.4 for farms that are subject to a conservation agreement under G.S. 106 - 743.2, bona fide farm purposes include the production and activities relating or incidental to the production of crops, grains, fruits, vegetables, ornamental and flowering plants, dairy, livestock, poultry, and all other forms of agriculture, as defined in G.S. 106 - 581.1. For purposes of this subdivision, "when performed on the farm" in G.S. 106 - 581.1(6) shall include the farm within the jurisdiction of the county and any other farm owned or leased to or from others by the bona fide farm operator, no matter where located. For purposes of this subdivision, the production of a nonfarm product that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes as a "Goodness Grows in North Carolina" product that is produced on a farm subject to a conservation agreement under G.S. 106 -743.2 is a bona fide farm purpose. For purposes of determining whether a property is being used for bona fide farm purposes, any of the following shall constitute sufficient evidence that the property is being used for bona fide farm purposes: a. A farm sales tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Revenue. b. A copy of the property tax listing showing that the property is eligible for participation in the present use value program pursuant to G.S. 105- 277.3. C. A copy of the farm owner's or operator's Schedule F from the owner's or operator's most recent federal income tax return. d. A forest management plan. e. A Farm Identification Number issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. (3) The definitions set out in G.S. 106 -802 apply to this subdivision. A county may adopt zoning regulations governing swine farms served by animal waste management systems having a design capacity of 600,000 pounds steady state live weight (SSLW) or greater provided that the zoning regulations may not have the effect of excluding swine farms served by an animal waste management system having a design capacity of 600,000 pounds SSLW or greater from the entire zoning jurisdiction. (c) The regulations may provide that a board of adjustment may determine and vary their application in harmony with their general purpose and intent and in accordance with G.S. 153A -340 Page 1 1:1:3 general or specific rules therein contained, provided no change in permitted uses may be authorized by variance. (cl) The regulations may also provide that the board of adjustment, the planning board, or the board of commissioners may issue special use permits or conditional use permits in the classes of cases or situations and in accordance with the principles, conditions, safeguards, and procedures specified therein and may impose reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards upon these permits. Where appropriate, the conditions may include requirements that street and utility rights -of -way be dedicated to the public and that recreational space be provided. When deciding special use permits or conditional use permits, the board of county commissioners or planning board shall follow quasi-judicial procedures. Notice of hearings on special or conditional use permit applications shall be as provided in G.S. 160A- 388(a2). No vote greater than a majority vote shall be required for the board of county commissioners or planning board to issue such permits. For the purposes of this section, vacant positions on the board and members who are disqualified from voting on a quasi-judicial matter shall not be considered "members of the board" for calculation of the requisite majority. Every such decision of the board of county commissioners or planning board shall be subject to review of the superior court in the nature of certiorari consistent with G.S. 160A -388. (d) A county may regulate the development over estuarine waters and over lands covered by navigable waters owned by the State pursuant to G.S. 146 -12, within the bounds of that county. (e) For the purpose of this section, the term "structures" shall include floating homes. (f) Repealed by Session Laws 2005 -426, s. 5(b), effective January 1, 2006. (g) A member of the board of county commissioners shall not vote on any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. Members of appointed boards providing advice to the board of county commissioners shall not vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. (h) As provided in this subsection, counties may adopt temporary moratoria on any county development approval required by law. county development approval required by law, except for the purpose of developing and adopting new or amended plans or ordinances as to residential uses. The duration of any moratorium shall be reasonable in light of the specific conditions that warrant imposition of the moratorium and may not exceed the period of time necessary to correct, modify, or resolve such conditions. Except in cases of imminent and substantial threat to public health or safety, before adopting an ordinance imposing a development moratorium with a duration of 60 days or any shorter period, the board of commissioners shall hold a public hearing and shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper having general circulation in the area not less than seven days before the date set for the hearing. A development moratorium with a duration of 61 days or longer, and any extension of a moratorium so that the total duration is 61 days or longer, is subject to the notice and hearing requirements of G.S. 153A -323. Absent an imminent threat to public health or safety, a development moratorium adopted pursuant to this section shall not apply to any project for which a valid building permit issued pursuant to G.S. 153A -357 is outstanding, to any project for which a conditional use permit application or special use permit application has been accepted, to development set forth in a site - specific or phased development plan approved pursuant to G.S. 153A- 344.1, to development for which substantial expenditures have already been made in good faith reliance on a prior valid administrative or quasi-judicial permit or approval, or to preliminary or final subdivision plats that have been accepted for review by the G.S. 153A -340 Page 2 :• PA county prior to the call for public hearing to adopt the moratorium. Any preliminary subdivision plat accepted for review by the county prior to the call for public hearing, if subsequently approved, shall be allowed to proceed to final plat approval without being subject to the moratorium. Any ordinance establishing a development moratorium must expressly include at the time of adoption each of the following: (1) A clear statement of the problems or conditions necessitating the moratorium and what courses of action, alternative to a moratorium, were considered by the county and why those alternative courses of action were not deemed adequate. (2) A clear statement of the development approvals subject to the moratorium and how a moratorium on those approvals will address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the moratorium. (3) An express date for termination of the moratorium and a statement setting forth why that duration is reasonably necessary to address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the moratorium. (4) A clear statement of the actions, and the schedule for those actions, proposed to be taken by the county during the duration of the moratorium to address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the moratorium. No moratorium may be subsequently renewed or extended for any additional period unless the city shall have taken all reasonable and feasible steps proposed to be taken by the county in its ordinance establishing the moratorium to address the problems or conditions leading to imposition of the moratorium and unless new facts and conditions warrant an extension. Any ordinance renewing or extending a development moratorium must expressly include, at the time of adoption, the findings set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4) of this subsection, including what new facts or conditions warrant the extension. Any person aggrieved by the imposition of a moratorium on development approvals required by law may apply to the appropriate division of the General Court of Justice for an order enjoining the enforcement of the moratorium, and the court shall have jurisdiction to issue that order. Actions brought pursuant to this section shall be set down for immediate hearing, and subsequent proceedings in those actions shall be accorded priority by the trial and appellate courts. In any such action, the county shall have the burden of showing compliance with the procedural requirements of this subsection. (i) In order to encourage construction that uses sustainable design principles and to improve energy efficiency in buildings, a county may charge reduced building permit fees or provide partial rebates of building permit fees for buildings that are constructed or renovated using design principles that conform to or exceed one or more of the following certifications or ratings: (1) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification or higher rating under certification standards adopted by the U.S. Green Building Council. (2) A One Globe or higher rating under the Green Globes program standards adopted by the Green Building Initiative. (3) A certification or rating by another nationally recognized certification or rating system that is equivalent or greater than those listed in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection. (j) An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall not prohibit single - family detached residential uses constructed in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code on lots greater than 10 acres in size in zoning districts where more than fifty percent G.S. 153A -340 Page 3 •i (50 %) of the land is in use for agricultural or silvicultural purposes, except that this restriction shall not apply to commercial or industrial districts where a broad variety of commercial or industrial uses are permissible. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall not require that a lot greater than 10 acres in size have frontage on a public road or county- approved private road, or be served by public water or sewer lines, in order to be developed for single - family residential purposes. (k) A zoning or unified development ordinance may not differentiate in terms of the regulations applicable to fraternities or sororities between those fraternities or sororities that are approved or recognized by a college or university and those that are not. (1959, c. 1006, s. 1; 1967, c. 1208, s. 4; 1973, c. 822, s. 1; 1981, c. 891, s. 6; 1983, c. 441; 1985, c. 442, s. 2; 1987, c. 747, s. 12; 1991, c. 69, s. 1; 1997 -458, s. 2.1; 2005 -390, s. 6; 2005 -426, s. 5(b); 2006 -259, s. 26(a); 2007 -381, s. 1; 2011 -286, s. 1; 2011 -363, s. 1; 2011 -384, s. 5; 2013 -126, ss. 5, 8; 2013 -347, s. 1; 2013 -413, s. 6(a).) G.S. 153A -340 Page 4 Attachment B 91 § 106 - 581.1. Agriculture defined. For purposes of this Article, the terms "agriculture ", "agricultural ", and "farming" refer to all of the following: (1) The cultivation of soil for production and harvesting of crops, including but not limited to fruits, vegetables, sod, flowers and ornamental plants. (2) The planting and production of trees and timber. (3) Dairying and the raising, management, care, and training of livestock, including horses, bees, poultry, and other animals for individual and public use, consumption, and marketing. (4) Aquaculture as defined in G.S. 106 -758. (5) The operation, management, conservation, improvement, and maintenance of a farm and the structures and buildings on the farm, including building and structure repair, replacement, expansion, and construction incident to the farming operation. (6) When performed on the farm, "agriculture ", "agricultural ", and "farming" also include the marketing and selling of agricultural products, agritourism, the storage and use of materials for agricultural purposes, packing, treating, processing, sorting, storage, and other activities performed to add value to crops, livestock, and agricultural items produced on the farm, and similar activities incident to the operation of a farm. (7) A public or private grain warehouse or warehouse operation where grain is held 10 days or longer and includes, but is not limited to, all buildings, elevators, equipment, and warehouses consisting of one or more warehouse sections and considered a single delivery point with the capability to receive, load out, weigh, dry, and store grain. (1991, c. 81, s. 1; 2005 -390, s. 18; 2006 -255, s. 6; 2013 -347, s. 2.) G.S. 106 -581.1 Page 1 Attachment C ON MR... J, ; got MM�, wl AGR 1'*rOURISIVI 93 SOYOU WANT TO START AN Morketing -- _� -. corn www,. v, 0* It , io *sm. #A- *t - w A o9r,19''Wagritouri Fhid r����. FOU MAM poi �. ilr'6iiA1�'''i°�°Y;�t �"u"ti'�tlii+G! 4J 7/vYi /l,(Fli eVzs✓si lt:r vxao a�a y! n r� .—_ :.. ,...."+� �. r n tla�ar6�p�g rliurC�i 'tee, page. ,. 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A well- tralned staff" will creaito most Important first impressions for Visitors.. Clean and attractive, gr6mials stnilb Races, Ore-planned ways offiaaAdlira� eataergeOcies, ftexibilit, in atra;a ti e#n ttta, ua as illita ,n+v to laPt the cast tt}cr � rl ltt "" 111 reatc l�crictices fli t arashors mil remember lit al pasitiv6 1. "1'11e best rnaatke6li is "word oI'"ra mouth." ° isito Who have, nc ati+wc,a licrien s ^ill tell seveaa. ooler p ople aab'Out tltaat experience. Hospitality trail ita� is efteyi mmllat'lle thr atgla local cixt,6nsi6n, of fi st 4. 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W a r, Apranp !b l by 6 tt 6 1061niurah,celco. ! - i [ �l M °a = 0 -* . Institute of Mfnorlty Econ obttc OevetOpMLMt 114 . Parrlsii Street Contact: Etnda L Gunn, VP of Adrniriistration and poli:'t . Durham, KC 277,1 ropit: incimedointerpatnm4com Webs!lte, www.ncimd*d om tt sion: To build and sustain, ec�or7omicall�+:�fibM"t' s�tl4tlyr c9spapsibte carrrtipunitles Oren -ll bu5l es� devol�aiamOt among sanderd oloped s,aMrs Of thf p�oPulattah, in futtllttr its r�ti sior� t11e fAstitute �a�,M to 1rr &lde. c&flPFehen�in'o data and infO(n%tior1 O� n11flOritY �u4irtiesse�s We d00tO, Jnform and enhaoce respoMiVP public and private sector detisions. 3d 103 I+�i rnaran�r°ic��dr�. ;its iya "d and the handmade, W nurture the C0000,01s of OW10060'1 ah r3v�nrc and pre tcct our r ura 81 7d t rr ery ar�d er)Oc4 tltp splrlturyt, 1go of our reglono Strategies fours on treating sustalft" 1 cui aIic btisltlass and financial support for vat$p l h to r�urture'Our r q00 Craft ;latldra Ohd edticatldh, anti to maintain our rural gU64ty Of tjf - 3001outwestern Ao'rth Ukroti6a With business Mining, loans, $o they can statt or expand a sinall business. carollbla, REAL Enterprises phone: 91 Q =68'ii- 73ZSrax: 919.68Z-7671 Wabsitel, WVw'n €real.oa' / t6S1C) a `t (two Ilop entr�preneuriht talarnt through action, lnarn'tog 011d, %sted ir� �ll�ca�atir,'n f srrstairr l)1 enterprises thr ou ltout i�irrr"rh Carolina, V�it11 spuciat rrIpl1asis Qtr rural 6niniunitif.'s, tjorth Carotina Rural Economic DeVOtOPMOrtt Cent Or 4021 Carya Drivr.• Contact: Elaino KAtthaws, VP for curAUNUnir* UOfis, and devetopaient Rate lgii, K 27610 Phont.. (91') 250-4314 r,oxa t�19t 250-4325 Ernall:lnfcl perurO[(- QAtor,,,or ' t s"at : `�.�"i �t�'.1w ruratcen r ort fiS 1 rlt T d -yretop, promote, rnd lraptr 4-nent soLtjjd ecpnomlc kratdg,l0s to irnINOVC W quMity Of life of refit '.nrnit €�arplini6ras, File CQtnter serves j1,1,0 stag "s 5 turit cpuntt% With I special focus On indivldtials With brig rto rnadMtO it'lcornes and C()rnnrttunities vAth Waited MNUMRS- 1 elf - e' 1p ontra( RC k1lon X01 W, Main street, PO Box 3619 P rrerre; 919,'956-,4400 '�debsi�e: �rt�`.self•lrelpyar i ission: To help low- woo famitles — patticaifartyr rrrin,60 ios„ women and rural residents - lmy homes, br,iRd busirrcrstes and strengthen community' resoorcoe , Smoky MottrbWn eyelo lament Corporiid6n 1i�0 indt�io6 arlt Waynesvilie, `K, 28786 Phone, 628- 4574961 Fax: 026,42-130 rd` assns: y,nm cu,,odiar'cr dteda,lrtrnt Mission.. n.. nonprofit economic devetapitlent corporation organized to cforate aild retalrr jobs ire the regiop , Opprali rls ortifieaJ i ei�elei nrer�t rrr any f iy �, thrx On�a�k+ t airitairt liewelotar er t orp rotilor) (SMDC) sepias to proAde capital to eligible small. businesses to finance major fked �ssets. It also operates a O'CKJ li sal, "ft.; 4 uslnoss inr ob6tor facility. 'S'POWS Center •alina 'I'll'stl(uto of htinerlty Economic DevolbptOent Web ite« awwwrw.n lmed -corn Misiioti: 'rite Wolrien "s.Busfn ss Center is party erslrin Pr%r�r°arty l�rr teem true lj,$. mall Businc s Adrainistratior "s �rfii a of 4"Jomen,Is btrsir110`ss Ownership and the Worth taroliowa lilstitote, of MOM', i�4 o ortiic Dew'olarprnent, ir'rc. fire centers missleit is to provide training, co4sn ling and tecl�ni��l n slst4nc� to aspiring 00 lsting Nvonren busiriess a rwr . The � omen 's it+ sines � nt r oait emp er Worrtort with the�ioots needed fir: establtsh busln sses, stabilize tluelr corr�anles„ lionerai sustainable profits, a h' mIc+� .their oornpantes' inf r6stfucture, str . lie. for futar�� grdvwth, create Jobs, a,6,d cont,'lbatle 16 the growth and ecoll'o rid 06VOoprrieot Off ire Community. Small Busin sr r S, and Tech nology Development Canter ($13r C) 5 West 0161 r ett SlMet, Suite 600 OR BuMriost Center Network gaol Site rro Cararlin ommbnity College 5Y A641 61 mil ervice outer sleigh, kC 27499 -'50 lone: 910-7334051 el�site, �rar�ncc�4cc. hr= �ar5�f�tasiness�, r�ird�. irr�r�stryPsiarrr +�irtpac.litrn i si it: small Bosine:«s Centers s rrq husiness arm entrepreneurs by previding �r►e�rr�one itr ironparrl l setya s�, resources, and pr bticai, sfioft-terai educatiollaf pro "rams to Stella local Ones wheel and worrier i start, orid rain a bryrslnco. 105 jebsije: �jwWxurdewusda.&V 1 1 10'$1n05,$ and to funhor busIness iu,id Industrial. j6d9sto, P�ogram. Provides lowl 811aft ey6topim6at In area outsid'o Ow boundary of a city �f 50,006 or more. PHOV Is sivell t(i applicants or rjje�6 ioco,on county� rurat Coninivolties atid towns 6f 1S,000,ond smAer. The pirog(am' V , intatro rovW-s gijiofantees to ummerd, at tend6f% wli4 tojaWcredit avail6ble toestablIgh or Ma Inoss I I ie laodo bkjWing§, and, ectuipment, apd in wr,alzr�as. Loan funds may killS Capi 1 0 ties Ve extsting Jobs an' gyres ow t mr L'or,19ritie d ton 401P OYMent 13,I)PUtuntles, �e 0;pi pa *Good Work . 115 A%rket Streat Sao 470 buibaiii,& 2770t ON'= 919482-04173 tmalt, dW1n(,o@Gop,dW6rk,or9 Webitte.- www.9ap d-work, pro M164onA. T6 h6l, , , " I , sort NCStj p �jhj ' ' d NC Al an M phone book for your c*untV 0xienSIOn's,017vice office for opporttlAWOS irl, training ptachlan SuAainabte Aoricutture Projeclt rite ja�ks qh,Piec. 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The �00 ANA) "ireN W11 aara. 4s p atAt'oa+i►dp PrOacilrro n drota f rt rif$rtoofrs anti Oo'm 41RIPOP bowpa 00, rile 014ty. �tortat10 R,o�4' orxa vi OR' 6IXl UOn' 0 rronpmfl l` terrdaWnosa eup, pQrtandfao'llltatoagfitocrfthl,' �';C ANA Mamhaea ttl AppilaaElarr `( ANA 14' 41kl 3 ANA SY11014 WC ANA Goat$ to 4hard tract p *11coa, rr "Ptwp* WILII wro. 018ouss qod PLO ans1wors to 'ar riaadrsd `r�so+��e�, i fe 1OW , n e ilsr o n prl> Tfl rd r b flia ln11164 task W ;a . asIlY �I y nrrdo �rrri Moir ��sr too�alorrd oum��t ri�tarisrntarra. old 4 �lt�o n��ra tWro nnd�rt to - r npd,�wortaora t'Ae dltrl gdtar rAf Auarnhord a4 61 oia ntA ad in �orn>► prl ri +�� rwi for l ► A II~w rh tat , ,rtuo endrrhoto apit trp thaupl�� t�arrrrnilnl+�aiod�ls�h rynl��rl�� "�,� avalf0ln;41 V "0", o gr4o" O' P0gatovilm l�ilttitmrr iaMlart r 6urcao'vOilabl4 l ' a,rw n r.flprrFttfltltsuri t � �., 4d acs o Cor lfIgUranea, aq ��lsbllli pit a dnabl4 s1; �r ducrato t sorb 1 a1tym elected officials decd �M� fro trn tlafJrrf rw t fa , � rlt urlpnv t ra .0 e rr tt t lability.foeApOliourlsm ,FOrtaas� raw Is to ra h �Ovl,a9rftoarrl , JO a 6' rrd olrpi iralorrri tl4ri r� +atir k irola�r nrr and srrr�«ri� ngrrtoU09m, t'arMOM aria ama$ and � 1� �1t �4nt �k� prr?Na.�rac1 �feh�1' �?�' aflriia�rrl fit, lal s+��mrr$ n�nfla��� 1n At�f�+'�aanbo� mtil� cuai,r6>ilt ra�"�l�tl Tire ANA rirnrlaltar ioiraiMai�Co €rt ri+ �>r rl� on ' s iata mo f�w(s With sha, no, Cott 1 &0 Tas4arGil 036t rail tarkdp the darrrs��r�}ihl�s �f ��rito�ar "r�rn fir- �r1ri� � �aal� tata dt4in a�aria trrllld� €t dorrp%ln and oparrrt% n�itodis Iris 7, 46*0h t7n dk6fnilralrr that 6dturQl[on an mpahllnri fors lain to �� Arad fl upis and'other tundinfl sortf4,6 far ogrll sl rl let far la , ffnd fiundfop to �rdate,protesolonA 440 OA�CS SW.% ogf 'itou(mm survey ofid ttreyc 40,' hF uory 20DO, ., utrcce for poliq Iawwlopment on rvr l w►yd rrt�to rioo peel 1a her, a�aith altaraga4 agritaurlsm ftarmd, 10. Advocate for Coir.04CAL W-51 ionino polidO pa.jjre sustain tho tawlyf�rm through o4titoudsill. � . �9w a ter for titouricrar tinpraclal sopforl rstorrs Irac al� stot i►:doral otltr�ais upprraprtot , tJ tl® 1,43 - i✓ e�rrrpt r rilaartic rr� Acl�rrlti s from the P�MI fla ri a menu- he r raw �1>at 0tia, t .[deep urr nt riala kaaara of Ahi�`a a riio> +riarar lgrmo d "'IdI ar to the Ag6tv*rra W9b!Itt6 orut110 General Store. r.Wch w 1 111 MW e d. �f:4 y f r fi r rf, district to IWP f r rtwg W1 agritpur forms "r rotocl Federal i" r [ �� � � a► -. i r 'K � i r f crf r oAg - ifourlsrn & Volu -Added A r ieultur dlo MaIrtho Glass, ANA Executive blivectov r' office, NC t)A4 r 919-733-7867 '� 112 113 imp; --AN FFECTQF�,005 ON 43 �N No RTH CAROLINA 65USSION LANVIOOS-236 ,r1le jaA, says . lh;Kt gn 0g6tottrisla, fgn urn 0 do 11 gpcm�o� 1� pot �4bjq for in u r at of a parlimpant re�uftllqg (total III(-, l6eiot aptivity, as lGiRg "tile , prjjijg'n� l0t ob6vo� 0all the TOV, Au? 'W07 -3- A 114 SESSWN 201,05 III' LAW 205 -2361 11 HOUSE BILL 329 The Goneral Aswinbly of North Qwol,ina enacts: SECT ION, 1, Clka t r 99t of the Go(ul tatldos � atuended y Wdi nee, Article to read: w�rta I le 4, 115 2011 N . Agritourism Networking Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2011 ANA Annual Conference - February 17 -18 - RtgjjkftI12n on wwvtv.nea�r.gov/agrltourism Active Members: Farmers currently operating or aspiring to operate an agritourism or direct marketing operation pay active member dues, shall have voting rights, and may serve as an officer or district director. Extension staff agritourism farmers may be Active members. All family members are Active members, but have only one vote per farm. Dues: $30.00 New Membership Categories: 5 Year Membership: $100 10 Year Membersbip: $175 Century Farm Active Members, Century Farm (CF) owners are recognized and honored with free membership & the first set of liability signs is free, Application & a list ofniember farms are found at www.noagr.gov/paffairs/century. Sponsor Members: Individuals, organizations, and/or firms whose activities or programs support the Association and who may be interested in becoming agritourism fax-iners. Examples: farmers, extension agents; in-town B&Bs, farm stores, restaurants; rural craftspersons; agritourism insurance agents, farm agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Bureaus, tourism professionals and rural tourism supporters. Sponsor members can serve as District Directors, Dues: $20.00 Junior Members: Individuals or youth organizations, in senior high school or college, aspiring to operate an agritourism farm or direct marketing operation or with an interest in agricultural educational opportunities, Dues: $5.00 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - Go to ivivw.neagrgov/agritourism Dues year: January - December 2011 --- - Dues Deadline February 2S, 2011 MAIO CHECIO TO"&C _ANA" MAIL TO: Martha Glass Agritourism Office 1020 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1020 NC AGRITOURISM NETWORIKING ASSOCIATION 2011 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & DUES PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Date of Application: Contact Name Street/ PO Box Name of Farm/Business/Agency: Email: Website: Phone: (h) Phone: (o) Phone: (c) City zip Century Farm County: District - Facebook Page: _ Agritourism Farmer Cooperative Ext. Staff Rural/Agritourism Service Provider $100 - Five Year ANA Membership $175 - Ten Year ANA Membership ** $30 - 2011 New: Active/CF member - 2 Liability Warning Signs Free w/ New Membership $30 - 2011 Renewing Active $20 - Sponsor $5 - Junior $0 - Century Farm No dues - 2011 Renewing Century Farm member $7.50 Liability Warning Signs Requested Total: $_ $ Total Amount Paid for Membership and/or Signs WCTION'2» This act 4ecomes effective land ary 1, 2006, Mid ppp ics t6agritomism aofivMcst � 4-dkflllcd 1 G-OS.99& fl cO �nietod in S 6 A I of Ws 404 that Oocur on or after Owt, hi the Gera al.Asiotubly and diroc, tltncg and ratified, dillstho 20' day of July, 2005. s/ Mam Ba.9til, fit Pre'Sideff Pro eulpore of the $01late st James 13. Mok SOakdrof the House of Rep resent 6fives St mirll4el, F. plaslay Governor Approved, 2*10 1, n,. 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