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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting 091996John Link County Manager ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 306F REVERE ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 .IP of e 4 � a s� �� �a� �, �• s°e � Q t MEMORANDUM SEP 12 1996 TO: Stoney Creek Basin Small Area Planning Group FROM: Gene Bell, Planner III G,19 SUBJ: MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1996 DATE: September 11, 1996 We are scheduled to meet at 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 19, 1996 in the Planning Department Conference Room at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough. The proposed agenda is printed on the reverse of this memo. At our meeting on July 2, a request was made for at least two additional meetings to address issues raised at the May 28 public hearing, specifically the Flexible Development Village Option and expedited review. Six members of the Planning Group met with facilitator Verla Insko and planners Don Belk and Emily Cameron on August 22 to discuss the Village Option and how it might be applied in the Stoney Creek area. A short summary of the meeting discussion was mailed to you on August 29. The Planning Group's recommendations related to expedited review were for: 1) developments that preserve 70% open space, and 2) rural subdivisions with lot sizes averaging five acres or more that follow the "Flexible Development Rural Design Guidelines" and ensure against further subdivision of lots. I think we had consensus on point 1, but need to revisit it to be sure. Point 2 definitely needs additional discussion since many group members thought the "Design Guidelines" would be regulatory rather than advisory in nature (please bring your copy of the "Guidelines" to the meeting for reference purposes). I pointed out at our meeting on July 2 that some of the concerns expressed by group members regarding buffers, screening, etc. were already addressed in existing land use ordinances. Copies of selected ordinance text that deals with these topics are enclosed. This meeting will probably be our onlX opportunity to address Expedited Review so we need to keep our discussion very focused! Call me at extension 2589 at 732 -8181 (Hillsborough), 967 -9251 (Chapel Hill), and 688 -7331 (Durham) if you have questions or comments. The number for FAX transmissions is 644 -3002. ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 306F REVERE ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 AGENDA STONEY CREEK BASIN PLANNING GROUP - MEETING 20 Orange County Planning and Agricultural Center 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, N.C. Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 7:30 PM TIME AGENDA ITEM 7:30 1. CALL TO ORDER - Verla Insko, Facilitator 7:35 2. SUGGESTED STRATEGY FOR DISCUSSION OF EXPEDITED REVIEW - Verla Insko 7:45 3. PLANNING GROUP DISCUSSION OF EXPEDITED REVIEW A. Developments that preserve 70% open space B. Rural Subdivisions with lot sizes averaging five acres or more that follow "Flexible Development Rural Design Guidelines" and ensure against further subdivision of lots 9:15 4. FOLLOW -UP ON DISCUSSION FROM AUGUST 22 MEETING 9:50 5. GROUP COMMENTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:00 6. ADJOURNMENT It. O ULATIONS ES U B V I R �� �ky..:_. SION ORANG E COUNTY, N ftjLi.'4- A14Z., 346. A Ait 'dmoL *IV -B48 -e LAND USE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS *Amended Land Use Buffers shall be required to separate a proposed subdivision 10 -3 -88 from adjacent major streets and different land uses or zoning designations in order to protect, preserve and promote the visual appeal, character and value of the proposed land use and/or surrounding property; to provide for the separation of spaces, creating a sense of privacy; to promote the public health, safety and welfare by minimizing potential nuisances such as the transmission of noise, odor, dust, litter, glare of lights, and other unpleasant visual distractions. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Ordinance, the type of Land Use Buffer required between a proposed subdivision and adjacent streets, land uses or zoning designations shall be specified in Section IV- B -8-e -3 of this Ordinance. *IV- B41-e-1 LOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF LAND USE BUFFERS *Amended Required Land Use Buffers shall be located along the interior or street 10 -3 -88 lot lines nearest the adjacent streets, land uses and /or zoning destinations. Buffers shall not be located on any portion of an existing or proposed street right -of -way or utility easement. No building or structure of any type shall be erected, constructed or installed in a required Land Use Buffer. *IV- B -8-e -2 DESIGNATION OF LAND USE BUFFERS *Amended A required Land Use Buffer shall be designated as part of platted lots 10 -3 -88 and shall have the following restriction lettered on the face of both the preliminary and final plats for subdivisions: "Land Use Buffer: The use and maintenance of this buffer and the building of structures thereon is restricted pursuant to Section IV -B-8 -e of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations.* In addition, the Land Use Buffer shall be labeled according to type and dimension. 55 *IV- B -8-e -3 SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED LAND USE BUFFERS *Amended The type of Land Use Buffer required between a proposed subdivision 10 -3 -88 and adjacent streets, land uses and/or zoning designations shall be 4 -17 -90 specified in the following table. The type of buffer required is 9-4 -90 _ determined by the existing and/or proposed principle use(s) in the subdivision for which approval is requested. To determine which type of buffer is required adjacent to an existing and/or proposed land use, identify the existing and/or proposed principle use(s) in the subdivision, then identify the adjacent existing zoning district(s) and /or land uses. In the unzoned townships, undeveloped land shall be considered AR. At the intersection of the two columns is a letter which indicates the type of Land Use Buffer required. If different land use types are proposed within the subdivision, the type of Land Use Buffer required between such uses shall be determined by the same procedures. For the purposes of this Article, "adjacent" land uses shall also include uses and lands across a street, other than an interstate highway, from the proposed subdivision. In addition to the Land Use Buffers specified in the following schedule, buffers shall also be required on subdivisions proposed adjacent to areas of cultural, historic, or natural significance as listed in "An Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Biological, and Geological Significance in the Unincorporated Portions of Orange County" or "Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County, North Carolina". The type of buffer required in those cases shall be determined by the Planning Director based on individual site evaluations. 56 -56 -q_ IOXI��n�1 I Li L` La_ LL. Li. L.i Li Z Z Z Z Z LA.- Z"' LLJ Z I -< I>•Sn Z P` al 'uolto, ado Out u1 W /Ajjon� Lb— � La_ I LE I ti I L1. I �, Li. I �• Li. 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In area of dense mature forest, existing vegetation may be used to fulfill the buffer requirements. Where there is no existing vegetation in the buffer area, or if the existing vegetation does not provide a sufficient buffer, additional planting shall be required. Compliance of planted vegetative buffers will be judged on the basis of the average height and density of foliage of the subject species upon maturity. Compliance of existing vegetative buffers will be judged on the basis of field observation. Upon maturity, the semi- opaque or portion of the intermittent visual obstructions should not contain any completely unobstructed openings more than ten ( 10 ) feet in width. Suggested planting patterns to achieve the buffer standards are provided in the Appendix. New plant materials installed to satisfy the buffer Article IV -B- hall installed and maintained in requirements of Artt 8-e s be accordance with the provisions of Article IV- B-8 -f. 1 I 1 1 57 *N -B-8 -" STANDARDS FOR REQUIRED BUFFERS *IV -B-8-f RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE *Amended Existing landscape material in a healthy condition may be used to 3 -24 -87 satisfy the requirements of this Article. Sound and accepted 10 -3 -88 horticultural practices should be used to protect the root zones of all retained existing plant material during construction and also during underground utility installation. All new landscaping should be of good quality and installed in a sound, workmanship -like manner and according to the following planting procedures (See appendix for details) • (a) All new plant material should meet or exceed the standards set forth in the American Standard for Nursery Stock by the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). 58 REQUIRED BUFFER TYPE BUFFER BUFFER DESCRIPTION WIDTH Type A— 30 feet A buffer composed of deciduous and/or evergreen vegetation, forming semi- opaque intermittent visual obstructions from the ground to a height of at least thirty (30) feet. Type B 30 feet A buffer composed of deciduous and/or evergreen vegetation that is opaque from the ground to a height of at least five (5) feet, with semi- opaque intermittent visual obstructions from the opaque portion to a height of at least thirty (30) feet. Type C 40 feet A buffer composed of 50-75% evergreen vegetation distributed so as to create a semi - opaque screen to a height of at least thirty (30). feet. ' Type D 50 feet Same as Type C. Type E 75 feet A buffer composed of predominately (at least 75%) evergreen vegetation that is opaque to a height of at least thirty (30) feet. Type F 100 feet Same as Type E. *IV -B-8-f RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE *Amended Existing landscape material in a healthy condition may be used to 3 -24 -87 satisfy the requirements of this Article. Sound and accepted 10 -3 -88 horticultural practices should be used to protect the root zones of all retained existing plant material during construction and also during underground utility installation. All new landscaping should be of good quality and installed in a sound, workmanship -like manner and according to the following planting procedures (See appendix for details) • (a) All new plant material should meet or exceed the standards set forth in the American Standard for Nursery Stock by the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). 58 (b) Planting holes should be dug at least one -third (1/3) larger than the root ball. If the soil is poor, holes should be dug two (2) or three (3) times larger than the ball and backfilled with rich top soil. (c) Plants should be planted in their permanent location immediately -1 upon delivery to the site. Plants should be installed so that the top of the root ball is even with the existing grade. String around the stem of the plant should be removed and the burlap around the root ball folded from the top after the plant is in the ' hole. Soil around the plant should be tamped to remove air pockets, and a good three to four inches of mulch applied to help retain moisture. ' (d) All trees should be staked to prevent winds from loosening the roots. I (e) Landscaping should be maintained in a good condition, at least equal to the original installation. All dead or unhealthy plant ' material should immediately be replaced to maintain the quality of the buffer or screen. Where new landscape materials are to be installed, the type of landscape material used in meeting the requirements of this Article with 1 materials existing both on the property should be compatible pant to g p pe y to be subdivided and on adjoining properties. Use of native plant materials is encouraged. No synthetic plants should be used to satisfy the requirements. At installation, trees should not be less than six (6) to eight (8) feet in height with a caliper of three- fourths (3/4) to one and one -fourth (1 -1/4) inches. Shrubs should not be less than eighteen (18) inches in height after installation. Installation and construction practices should be utilized which preserve and replace existing topsoil. The owner of the property will be responsible for the continued proper maintenance of all landscaping materials and should keep them in a proper, neat and orderly appearance, free from refuse and debris, in accordance with the provisions of Article V of this Ordinance. 59 *IV -B -8-g WAIVER OF LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS *Amended In some cases, the strict adherence to this section of the ordinance 10 -3 -88 would serve no useful purpose, such as when: 4 -17 -90 1) the topography of a site and/or the size of a proposed lot is sufficient to serve the purpose of a buffer; 2) existing structures, utilities, gardens or active farmland are located in the buffer or setback areas; or 3) an existing residence or structure with established lawn areas and/or plant beds is contained within a proposed subdivision lot. When a proposed lot includes one or more of the conditions listed above, the Planning Director is empowered to waive the requirements for screening or additional landscaping provided that the request is submitted in writing stating the reason for such request, and the spirit and intent of this ordinance is adhered to. Although the buffer planting requirements may be waived in certain cases, the dimensional aspect of the Land Use Buffer remains in effect. The width and location of a required Land Use Buffer shall be indicated on the approved final plat and cannot be reduced or altered without approval from the Planning Director in the case of minor subdivisions, or the Board of County Commissioners in the case of major subdivisions. In all such cases the applicant for waiver must submit a written application to the Planning Director setting forth the facts relied upon to support the application. The Planning Director, or his designee, shall file in his office and deliver to the applicant a written decision on the application which decision shall contain a statement of the facts relied upon by the Planning Director to either deny or approve the application for waiver. * IV -B -9 DELETED *Amended 1/4/94 C{i7 APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED BUFFER STANDARDS D -1 ELEVATION '30' � � TYPE A Tl PLAN' 30 - -- Flo, 1 r,., v t1► iiiau��a���rra��c�c- u-. i'i CtZ .�Lrvnsa.��.wx�a��1.87�1'71�1 � , - -TYPE C . I F 40 a IM A AAA -WN "I� -� /, 0­ 7jIp . ,4ipt -f il' • D -3 10 STOCKADE FENCE T TYPE D � 1 -T so• 1 ZOO nn • u U `I ` r _ TYPE ��� O s „_A i I 30` ■ N TYPE F ,00� r r r ■ D -5 T rF Article 6.29.3 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance t• . The Orange County Economic Development Districts Design Manual Prepared for the Orange_ County Planning Board & Economic Development Commission by the Staffs of the Orange .County Planning & Inspections Department J & Economic Development Commission Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners March 1, 1994 Amended: August 8, 1994 October 5, 1994 January 17, 1995 Buffering Neighboring Uses Well- designed landscape treatments lessen adverse visual impacts between different types of land uses, reduce noise levels, increase privacy levels, and mitigate effects from fumes, glare, and vibration. i/* 0r`Ifcex0F40&@, .1 nmr, Qom, an To create transitions between neighborhoods and areas of vArveim a-* nue&aAad 6vvzso well- differing development intensities, and separate incompatible 4*sO7*4Gf �rnds�� D�f�rs land uses, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be provided at the boundary of Economic Development Districts as well as between Primary and Secondary Development Areas within the Districts. d ANLMV KVV&A%daafi*r4f 100 !rwf adj;lkrnf 1# a h46 way r*t -of` way rs J 3- .7dVA5elrrAve vt n w&e kwls: To separate and protect residential uses adjacent to a highway and provide pleasant visual experiences when viewed from the public right -of -way, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be maintained adjacent to the right- of-way of interstate highways ZcOnOmic &'OMIVprnenrDf r* crs Des&n M&xW Pte 3.2.6 3 [!I-_ 3 25' rniniMUM MW Avxf 4ord&vwarn ufi7&rdasauff6vrs, bey ImsMa w mhkmw sA* .rAW r af3.•f. Other than the buffers described above, screening between adjacent land uses shag be provided in accordance with the accompanying Schedule of Land Use Buffers. Buffers may consist of existing wooded areas or, if existing vegetation is not sufficient for screening, a planted buffer shag be provided, consisting of 50 -75% evergreen trees reaching a mature height of at least 30 feet. Nece33ary aCce33 drNe}3, utMtie3, and pedestrian paths are mowed within required buffers; however, no other disturbance for buildings, parking, or storage is permitted. access and utility crossings are to be made perar to the length of the buffer. Limited breaks in required interstate buffers may be allowed, but only if they are well designed and provide either a scenic vista or landscaped area. Landscaped berms, fencas, and Wd3, as wet a3 stormwater detention ponds or fountains, may be used in association with such breaks, provided they are designed and located in harmony with other site features and f=tlona. No more than one (1) break per lot shalt be permitted, and the break &W cowtittute no more than twenty -five percent (25x) of the interstate frontage. XaQ11am cPevrZ zpmej7tM't!7c4rDesO7IWwxe/ PW 3.2.7 . Schedule of Land Use Buffers A -A' provides a I B When this land use is buffer width of._. Abuts this existing being developed and_ next to 'W land use... Re9i de nti al ( Lot Sizes) Residential ( Lot Sizes) 40,000 SgFt or more Not applicable 40,000 SgFt or more 30 feet 200000 - 39,999 SgFt 30 feet 15,000 - 19,999 SgFt 40 feet 10,000 - 14,999 SgFt ' 7 5 feet Office 20,000 - 391P999 SgFt 30 feet 40,000 SgFt or more Not applicable 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 30 feet 15,000 - 19,999 SgFt 30 feet 100000 - 1410999 SgFt 50 feet Office 15,000 - 190999 SgFt 30 feet 40,000 SgFt or more 30 feet 20,000 - 390999 SgFt Not applicable 15,4000- 19,999 SgFt 30 feet 1014000- 14,999 SgFt 50 feet Offs cc 100000 - 140999 SgFt 40 feet 40,000 SgFt or more 30 feet 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 30 feet 15,0000- 19,999 SgFt Not applicable 100000 - 14,999 SgFt 40 feet Offi cc 20,000 SgFt or more 100 feet Retail /Service 100 feet Diatri bution /Wholesale 100 feet Light Industrial Ecoroomk Development Districts aesv A4&%W PVe. 3.2. 8 Schedule of Land Use Buffers (Continued) A I -A' provides a I B When this land use is buffer width of... Abuts this existing being developed and... next to 'B" land use... I Residential (Lot Sizes) 75 feet Retail /Service 1519000 - 19,999 SgFt 75 feet Distribution /1Mholesale 75 feet Light industrial 100000 - 140999 SgFt 50 feet Retail /Service 50 feet Distribution /Wholesale 50 feet Light Industrial Residential - All Types Streets & Highways 100 feet I nterst ate 75 feet A rte ri al 30 feet Collector 5o feet Rail roads 50 feet Transmission Lines Office Residential (Lot Sizes) 75 feet 40,000 SgFt or more 50 feet 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 40 feet 15,000 - 19,999 SgFt 30 feet 10,000 - 1410999 SgFt Not applicable Office Not applicable Retail/Service Not applicable Di st ri b uti o n /W hol esal e Not applicable Light industrial Streets & Highways 100 feet I me rstate Not applicable Arterial Not applicable Collector 30 feet Railroads 30 feet Transmission Lines Eemoff& Devebpwnt Disftts Deso IWm# _ Pale 3.2 9 Schedule of Lend Use Buffers (Continued) A 'A' provides a I B When this land use is buffer width of... Abuts this existing being developed and... next to 'B' land use... Retail/Service Not applicable Residential ( Lot Sizes) Not applicable 100 feet 40,000 SgFt or more Distribution /Wholesale 100 feet' 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 75 feet 15,000 - 1910999 SgFt Interstate 50 feet 10,000 - 14,999 SgFt Not applicable Not applicable Office Railroads Not applicable Retail /Service Not applicable Distri bution /Wholesale Not applicable Light Industrial Streets & Hi g by a ys 100 feet Interstate .Not applicable Arterial Not applicable Collector 30 feet Rail roads 30 feet Transmission Lines Di st ri b uti o n /1K hol esal a Residential ( Lot Sizes) 75 feet 40,000 SgFt or more 75 feet 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 50 feet 150000- 19,999 SgFt 40 feet 100000 - 140999 SgFt Not applicable Office Not applicable Retail /Service Not applicable Distribution /Wholesale Not applicable Light Industrial Streets & Hi g hva ys 100 feet Interstate Not applicable Arterial Not applicable Collector Not applicable Railroads Not applicable Transmission Lines Econornk Devekpwnt DAr ft ts Des&rr M &wd Pave J. le 10 Schedule of Lend Use Buffers (Continued) A When this land use is being developed and... Light Industrial Footnotes: -A" provides e I B buffer width of... Abuts this existing next to "B" land use... 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 100 feet Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Residential ( Lot Sizes) 40,000 SgFt or more 20,000 - 39,999 SgFt 15,000 - 19,999 SgFt 10,000 - 14,999 SgFt Office Retail /Service -- Distri bution/Wholesale light Industrial Streets & Highvays I me rstate Arterial Collector Railroads Transmission Lines 1. "Adjacent" and "abutting" land uses include those across a street from a proposed development other than an interstate highway. Ecarro nk Devekpwnt Disft ts Des�nr h wmW Pae 3.2. 11