HomeMy WebLinkAboutOUTBoard minutes 072011Approved 8/17/11
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MEETING MINUTES 1 ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING 2 JULY 20, 2011 3
4 5 MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Cole Baker, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Julian (Randy) Marshall, Bingham Township; 6
Alan Campbell, Planning Board Representative; Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township; Dan Barker, Hillsborough Township; 7
Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township; 8 9 10 MEMBERS ABSENT: Amy Cole, Transit Advocate; Jeff Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Renee Price, CFE Representative; 11
Al Terry, Transportation Services Board; Economic Development Commission -Vacant; Cheeks Township - Vacant; 12
Little River Township-Vacant; 13
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STAFF PRESENT: Karen Lincoln, Transportation Planner; Michael Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor; Tina Love, 16
Administrative Assistant II 17
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I. Call to order 20 21
Chair Nancy Baker called the meeting to order. 22
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II. Consideration of additions to the agenda 25
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III. Approval of Minutes 28
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The OUTBoard approved the May 18, 2011 minutes by affirmation. 30
The OUTBoard approved the June 15, 2011 with change by affirmation. 31
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IV. UDO Amendment 34
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Michael Harvey reviewed an abstract regarding a proposed amendment scheduled to go to the August quarterly public 36
hearing adding additional language. He noted it basically states site plans will demonstrate compliance with County adopted 37
access management and transportation connectivity plans; all projects requiring site plan approval will have to demonstrate 38
compliance. He further explained this could be single use (permitted by right) non -residential (i.e. commercial or industrial) 39
development, Special Use Permit application, Conditional Zoning District application, and Conditional Use Permit applications 40
that require a site plan. Subdivisions are different as there is language within Article 7 of the UDO requiring subdivisions to 41
comply with all plans and special studies adopted by the BOCC. Michael advised this amendment is an effort to broaden 42
existing language to ensure that site plans approved by staff show all easements proposed by adopted plans and studies and 43
the easements are preserved through the site plan approval process. Michael further noted this amendment will actually 44
require people to demonstrate compliance with County adopted access management plans. In response to pedestrian 45
connectivity Michael talked about Pedestrian Open Space Access (POSA) easements and how this provides multi-modal 46
pedestrian access system within a development. 47
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The OUTBoard endorsed the proposed amendments by consensus. 49
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V. Review of UDO regarding transportation issues 52
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The OUTBoard continued its review of the proposed amendments to the parking regulations in the UDO. 54
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Nancy Baker pointed out a typo under 6.9.10.f.1.a “Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts” 56
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Sam Lasris pointed out that existing language under 6.9.10.f.3.e needs clarification. “All parking spaces shall be visible from 58
the interior of the structures, especially entrances.” 59
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The OUTBoard discussed access management and service roads and how to link internal points within a development. 61
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Dan Barker added that bicycle and pedestrian circulation should be included. 63
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Nancy Baker asked that the OUTBoard members review the materials provided and finish up the review at the next meeting. 65
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Karen Lincoln suggested the Chair/Vice-chair of the OUTBoard arrange to meet with the Chair/Vice-chair of the Planning 67
Board to discuss the role of the OUTBoard regarding transportation topics within the UDO. 68
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The OUTBoard discussed the addition of smaller, electric vehicles and what that may do down the road to the standards, such 70
as reducing space standards for parking, charging stations, and how this may generate new businesses. 71
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VI. Board Comments/Updates 74 75
Randy Marshall advised that the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Steering Committee had met earlier in the day and 76
reviewed the maps generated from the data collected by NCDOT and hope to hold a public session in September on the 14th. 77
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Karen Lincoln noted that the final plan will go to public hearing after the first of the year and then to the Commissioners for 79
final approval/endorsement. 80
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Karen Lincoln confirmed to the OUTBoard that she is retiring and her last day will be August 31, 2011. She advised that the 82
Planning Director will come to the next OUTBoard meeting to discuss and address any concerns or questions the OUTBoard 83
may have about the transition. She also advised that the Chair/Vice-chair may want to meet with the Planning Director to talk 84
about the Board’s needs and the core of the work. 85
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VII. Adjournment 88
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 90
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Nancy Baker, Chair