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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCPB agenda 110718 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 131 W. MARGARET LANE, SUITE 201 HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 AGENDA ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD NOTE CHANGE FROM USUAL LOCATION!! WHITTED BUILDING 300 WEST TRYON STREET, 2ND FLOOR HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Training Session – 6:00 pm Note: This is a training session for Planning Board members who would like to attend. Attendance is not mandatory and a quorum is not necessary for this training session. No. Page(s) Agenda Item 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLANNING BOARD TRAINING SESSION – Staff will lead training on aspects of communicating with the public during meetings. Presenter: Perdita Holtz, Planner III 3. ADJOURNMENT ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 131 W. MARGARET LANE, SUITE 201 HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 AGENDA ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD NOTE CHANGE FROM USUAL LOCATION!! WHITTED BUILDING 300 WEST TRYON STREET, 2ND FLOOR HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm No. Page(s) Agenda Item 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. 3 - 4 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Planning Calendar for November and December 3. 5 - 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 3, 2018 Regular Meeting 4. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 5. PUBLIC CHARGE Introduction to the Public Charge The Board of County Commissioners, under the authority of North Carolina General Statute, appoints the Orange County Planning Board (OCPB) to uphold the written land development laws of the County. The general purpose of OCPB is to guide and accomplish coordinated and harmonious development. OCPB shall do so in a manner which considers the present and future needs of its residents and businesses through efficient and responsive process that contributes to and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the overall County. The OCPB will make every effort to uphold a vision of responsive governance and quality public services during our deliberations, decisions, and recommendations. Public Charge The Planning Board pledges its respect to all present. The Board asks those attending this meeting to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner toward each other, County staff, and Board members. At any time should a member of the Board or the public fail to observe this charge, the Chair will take steps to restore order and decorum. Should it become impossible to restore order and continue the meeting, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. The Planning Board asks that all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate. 1 No. Page(s) Agenda Item Please be kind to everyone. 6. CHAIR COMMENTS 7. 10 - 17 PLANNING BOARD ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN: To discuss the annual input form which informs the BOCC of the past year’s activities of advisory boards/commissions and assists in overall County work planning. Presenter: Craig Benedict, Planning Director 8. ADJOURNMENT IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS, OR IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE FOR THE MEETING, PLEASE LEAVE A VOICE MAIL FOR PERDITA HOLTZ (919-245-2578). 2 <October November December> Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Notes: * Planning Board Member Attendance Required or Encouraged WCOB = West Campus Office Building (131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough) BOCC Meeting @7:00 pm Whitted Building 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Planning Board Meeting 7:00 pm* (Training Session 6:00pm) Whitted Building BOCC Work Session @ 7:00 pm Whitted Building 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Board of Adjustment Meeting @ 7:00pm Whitted Building BOCC Meeting @ 7:00 pm Southern Human Services 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Holiday Holiday 25 26 27 28 29 30 OUTBoard meeting @ 6:30 pm WCOB 204 3 <November December 2018 January> Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Notes: * Planning Board Member Attendance Required or Expected WCOB = West Campus Office Building (131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Regular BOCC Meeting 7:00 pm Whitted Building Planning Board Meeting 7:00 pm* Whitted Building 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Regular BOCC Meeting 7:00 pm Southern Human Services 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 OUTBoard meeting @ 6:30 pm WCOB 204 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Holiday Holiday Holiday 30 31 4 MINUTES 1 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 2 OCTOBER 3, 2018 3 REGULAR MEETING 4 5 6 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lydia Wegman (Chair), At-Large Chapel Hill Township Representative; Randy Marshall (Vice-7 Chair), Bingham Township Representative; Kim Piracci, At-Large; Adam Beeman, Cedar Grove Township 8 Representative; Carrie Fletcher, Bingham Township Representative; Patricia Roberts, Cheeks Township 9 Representative; Laura Nicholson, Eno Township Representative; Hunter Spitzer, At-Large; Paul Guthrie, At-Large 10 Chapel Hill Township; Alexander Gregory, Chapel Hill Township Representative; 11 12 MEMBERS ABSENT: David Blankfard, Hillsborough Township Representative; Buddy Hartley, Little River Township 13 Representative; 14 15 STAFF PRESENT: Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor; Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Planner; Meredith 16 Kern, Administrative Assistant II 17 18 OTHERS PRESENT: Wynell Lowery; Brenda Allen; Richard Bright; Carolyn Hicks; Walter Bright; JoAnn Hoyler; 19 Amanda High; Steven Ramarge; Howard Whitfield; Margaret Jones; Sonny Jones; Kristen Marbais; Larry Castle; 20 Robert Riley Jr.; Carolyn Wilson; Robert Jones; Barry Paulcen; Cheryl Paulcen; Debra Elmore; Julie Laws; Peggie 21 Murray; Jean Forrest Brooks; Cy Stober; Doug Efland; Beverly Stokes; Nikki Mayer; Laura Mayer; Marcella 22 Sweeney; Gabriel Santander; Phil Holland; Audie Carter; John Bannon; Doug Efland; Fatima Hernandez; Dough 23 McAdoo; Paul Fredrick; Ben Lloyd; Cray Lloyd; Dillon Holland; Corey Walton; 24 25 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 26 Lydia Wegman (Chair) called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM 27 28 AGENDA ITEM 2: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 29 a. Planning Calendar for September and October 30 • BOCC Public Hearing on October 16 for UDO Text Amendment regarding the FEMA 31 Flood Map date (Planning Board members are encouraged to attend public hearings for 32 items the Planning Board has reviewed) 33 • Tentative BOCC Public Hearing on November 1 regarding the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane 34 Access Management Plan 35 36 37 AGENDA ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 38 September 5, 2018, Training Session Notes 39 September 5, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes 40 41 42 MOTION by Randy Marshall to approve the September 5, 2018, Training Session Notes, and September 5, 2018, 43 Regular Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Laura Nicholson. 44 VOTE: Unanimous 45 46 AGENDA ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA - NONE 47 48 AGENDA ITEM 5: PUBLIC CHARGE 49 50 INTRODUCTION TO THE PUBLIC CHARGE 51 5 The Board of County Commissioners, under the authority of North Carolina General Statute, appoints the 52 Orange County Planning Board (OCPB) to uphold the written land development laws of the County. The 53 general purpose of OCPB is to guide and accomplish coordinated and harmonious development. OCPB 54 shall do so in a manner, which considers the present and future needs of its citizens and businesses 55 through efficient and responsive process that contributes to and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of 56 the overall County. The OCPB will make every effort to uphold a vision of responsive governance and 57 quality public services during our deliberations, decisions, and recommendations. 58 59 PUBLIC CHARGE 60 The Planning Board pledges to the citizens of Orange County its respect. The Board asks its citizens to 61 conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At any 62 time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the 63 offending member to leave the meeting until that individual Approved regains personal control. Should 64 decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to 65 this public charge is observed 66 67 68 AGENDA ITEM 6: CHAIR COMMENTS 69 There were no comments 70 71 72 AGENDA ITEM 7: EFLAND-BUCKHORN-MEBANE ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN - To review and comment 73 on draft updates to the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan 74 PRESENTER: Nish Trivedi, Transportation Planner 75 76 Nishith Trivedi thanked the Planning Board for allowing him the opportunity to present the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane 77 Access Management Plan and explained he is seeking their recommendation at the end of the presentation. Mr. 78 Trivedi then went through the presentation explaining what the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management plan 79 is, the background behind the plan, process used to update the plan, public involvement process, next steps, and the 80 recommended action to be taken by the Planning Board. 81 82 Lydia Wegman asked for Nishith Trivedi to explain why only portions of land would be able to be developed. 83 84 Nishith Trivedi explained that various environmental conditions would prevent portions of land to be developed as 85 well as setbacks and other zoning regulations. 86 87 Lydia Wegman welcomed members of the public to speak on the item presented. 88 89 JoAnn Hoyler asked about how the plan will affect Bush Cook Rd and West Ten Rd in Efland. She advised that this is 90 the first letter she has gotten regarding the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan 91 92 Nishith Trivedi explained that there is no actual design for the area questioned, and that in order to get any road 93 improvement done on West Ten Rd the Planning Department would need to submit a feasibility study to NCDOT and 94 would then need to go through the MPO. He further explained that NCDOT has their own public outreach process 95 and would be the ones to contact the land owners if road improvements were to happen. 96 97 Robert Jones raised concerns about the various historic churches near Buckhorn Rd. on the Efland-Buckhorn-98 Mebane Access Management Plan. 99 100 Nishith Trivedi explained that this area is in the Mebane CTP and the plan is to widen Buckhorn Rd although just 101 because this is on the Mebane CTP, it doesn’t mean the road improvements will actually happen. 102 6 103 Cy Stober, City of Mebane Development Director, explained that the Buckhorn Rd improvement described is not 104 currently funded or planned and that plans for that area have taken into consideration the churches and historic sites 105 in that area as well. He further explained that the City of Mebane does not have a history of eminent domain and they 106 have no interest in starting to do so. 107 108 Beverly Stokes wanted to confirm that there are no plans for property to be taken via eminent domain and that none 109 of the historical buildings will be displaced. 110 111 Nishith Trivedi explained that the plan has no construction or funding involved and that historical landmarks were 112 taken into consideration during the 2017 study. 113 114 Debra Elmore expressed concerns about lack of communication in Orange County from the City of Mebane 115 116 Lydia Wegman explained that there are certain requirements regarding public notification on the County’s behalf and 117 recommended that Cy Stober take back Debra Elmore’s comments to the City of Mebane. 118 119 Steven Ramarge asked if Orange County has received any plans from developers for the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane 120 area 121 122 Tom Altieri explained that there have been no development proposals to date in the area mentioned and if a 123 developer comes in with plans for that area that there would be an opportunity for the public to comment on the 124 proposed development and any road improvements. 125 126 John Bannon had questions regarding the 100ft MTC buffer requirement for property that is adjacent to the interstate 127 and the requirements of being a developer in relation to the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan. 128 129 Tom Altieri advised that the issues raised involve the current planning division and existing requirements that go 130 along with what may be an application submitted by John Bannon. 131 132 Lydia Wegman suggested that a subsequent meeting happen between John Bannon and the Planning Department. 133 134 Jean Forrest Brooks objects to the plan because she has concern for property she owns and the people who will be 135 displaced from the plan 136 137 Randy Marshall explained that unless Jean Forrest Brooks choses to sell her property to a developer her property will 138 not be touched 139 140 Julie Laws also expressed her concern for those who may become displaced if some road improvements mentioned 141 in the plan do occur. 142 143 Hunter Spitzer explained that he doesn’t believe it achieves economic objectives 2.2 and 2.3 which state that the plan 144 encourages mixed use projects that support walkability, public transportation, alternative modes of transportation, 145 and encourage carpooling. He further stated that according to the exhibits provided, there does not appear to be 146 many sidewalks and roads that support bicyclist. He objects to those objects as being cited as completed by this 147 plan. 148 149 Nishith Trivedi explained the NCDOT road improvement requirements and guidelines and asked if referencing those 150 guidelines in the plan would help address the goals. 151 152 7 Hunter Spitzer asked that a corridor be identified where staff would intend the potential traffic to go for the non-153 motorized users and access to the corridor from Mebane and from Efland. 154 155 Nishith Trivedi said that they will include the proposed changes suggested by Hunter Spitzer in the revisions to the 156 updates. 157 158 Paul Guthrie explained that he does not find the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan helpful in 159 explaining what triggers the possible outcomes of the plan. He doesn’t believe that the plan details enough, what kind 160 of changes could happen to the area just that change may happen and that there needs to be more clarification 161 about what the plan is. 162 163 Nishith Trivedi stated that staff will work on providing more clarification during future presentations of the plan. 164 165 Lydia Wegman suggested adding an introduction that provides in greater detail, what the plan is and how it interacts 166 with future planning and development activities. 167 168 Julie Laws had questions about the possibility of a road being able to go through property on Center St. 169 170 Nishith Trivedi explained that the property in question is zoned local commercial and that if a future owner of the 171 property wants to make changes and go through the development review process, the UDO and Efland-Buckhorn-172 Mebane Access Management Plan would come into place. 173 174 Lydia Wegman explained she would like to go over what changes the Planning Board has suggested for the motion 175 on the item. 176 177 Nishith Trivedi restated that a suggestion by Hunter Spitzer is to reference NCDOT standards and guidebook to show 178 how this plan is going to meet economic development objectives 2.2 and 2.3. 179 180 Lydia Wegman also restated Paul Guthrie’s suggestion to add more clarity and background to the introduction in the 181 plan. 182 183 Paul Guthrie further explained that there is a total misunderstanding among some of the public of what this plan is 184 and to avoid having the same meeting over and over again, more background needs to be provided. He thinks long 185 term planning is important, but this plan doesn’t explain what the community will look like in the future. Paul believes 186 a prologue needs to be provided in order to address those concerns. 187 188 Doug Efland asked if a property owner could adjust or abandon their dedicated right-of-way if a different plan was to 189 come into effect. 190 191 Nishith Trivedi explained that the lines on the plan are subject to change and that right-of-ways can be abandoned if 192 determined unnecessary in the future. 193 194 MOTION by Randy Marshall to recommend to the County Commissioners that the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access 195 Management Plan be approved with: 196 • the Planning Director’s recommendation of revisions as mentioned earlier 197 • the addition of a prologue as recommended by Paul Guthrie and 198 • Hunter Spitzer’s recommendation to include NCDOT standards and guidebook to show how this plan is 199 going to meet economic development objectives 2.2 and 2.3. 200 Seconded by Adam Beeman 201 VOTE: 8-2 202 Paul Guthrie and Hunter Spitzer voted against. 203 8 204 205 Planning Board Meeting ended by consensus at 8:58 PM 206 207 208 Lydia N. Wegman, Chair 209 9 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 7, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 7 SUBJECT: Planning Board Annual Report / Work Plan DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): Annual Report / Work Plan Form INFORMATION CONTACT: (919) Craig Benedict, 245-2592 Perdita Holtz, 245-2578 PURPOSE: To provide an annual report and work plan input to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). BACKGROUND: Each year the County Clerk’s Office collects information from each of the County’s advisory boards to prepare a report for an early spring BOCC work session. The annual report informs the BOCC of the past year’s activities of advisory boards/commissions, as well as proposed activities for the upcoming year. Staff and advisory boards are asked to collaborate to complete the form that has been provided by the Clerk’s Office and return by December 14. Proposed activities are to be consistent with the goals of the BOCC. The attached Annual Report / Work Plan form has been completed by staff for Planning Board review and comment. Some topics of prime interest include: 1. Rezoning of Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Node (CITAN) for Economic Development Purposes 2. Tables of Permitted Uses Revisions 3. Analysis of and Revisions to the Economic Development Zoning Districts 4. Affordable and Senior Housing 5. Continue Training Sessions for Planning Board Members These topics are accented on the final three pages of the attachment. Additionally, there may be joint meetings with other advisory boards in 2019 to prepare for the findings of the 2020 U.S. Census and a possible evaluation of the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Adopted in 2008. The Planning Board is involved with approximately 40 - 60% of the work Planning Department staff is responsible for (the percentage varies by year, depending on specific work being completed in a given year). For the upcoming year, Planning staff will be working on some items for which other advisory boards have primary responsibility. Examples of these tasks are 10 transportation planning and economic development issues (not related to the UDO) in partnership with the Economic Development Department. Some work items the Planning staff is responsible for do not go to an advisory board for a recommendation (for example, water and sewer engineering and the annual report related to the Schools Adequate Public Facilities ordinance [SAPFO]). RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Staff recommends the Planning Board: 1. Review the attached document prior to the meeting. 2. Discuss members’ ideas about any additional activities to be worked on in 2019. 3. Either: a. Approve the attached Annual Report and Work Plan Form, or b. Ask staff to incorporate the results of any discussion into the Annual Report / Work Plan form and bring the final form back to the December 5, 2018 Planning Board meeting for approval. 11 1 NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Planning Board Report Period: 2018 calendar year for annual report; 2019 calendar year for work plan ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Planning Board Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Lydia Wegman, Chair, (919) 382-1904, lnwegman@gmail.com (please note that Chair elections occur in January of each year, so the Chair could change in January) Primary County Staff Contact: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; secondary contact: Perdita Holtz, Planner III (Planning Systems Coordinator) How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Generally once per month for a regular meeting + optional Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) which meets prior to the regular meeting several times a year + encouraged attendance at BOCC public hearings which include an item the Planning Board has reviewed. Brief Statement of Board/Commission’s Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. Under the authority of NC General Statute, the BOCC created the Planning Board to embark upon a continuing planning program, including but not limited to the preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan for Orange County, in protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare of present and future residents and businesses, landowners and visitors. The duties of the Planning Board are listed in Section 1.6.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance. What are your Board/Commission’s most important accomplishments? Within last 2 years: • Reviewed and made recommendations on: o Flood regulations o Public hearing process revisions o The Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD) • Provided input on the reorganization of the Tables of Permitted Uses at 12 2 several ORC meetings. More recently: • Reviewed and made a recommendation on: o The Settler’s Point MPD-CZ application o Morgan Ridge major subdivision o Revisions to Triple Crown Farm major subdivision o UDO text amendments regarding:  flags and flagpoles  the subdivision review process  Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) clarifications  additional uses in the HP-CZ zoning district o Updates to the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan • Completed 10 months of optional training sessions offered by Planning staff List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Monthly Planning Board meetings • Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meetings and special meetings as required • Review applications for ordinance amendments, major subdivisions, and Class A special use permits and provide recommendations to the BOCC • Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans • Coordinate with staff on ongoing planning updates, changes, and new techniques Describe this board/commission’s activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. The Planning Board is involved in the ongoing implementation of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, including potential regulatory revisions suggested during the UDO adoption process in 2010-11. Additionally, small area plan implementation measures continue to be worked on as needed. Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory boards and commissions? In 2018, there was not direct collaboration with other advisory boards (e.g., joint meetings). However, we are considering ‘gearing up’ for the findings of the 2020 U.S. Census and relaunching the trends and future service needs as well as an evaluation and appraisal report of the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2008. This work would involve multiple departments and advisory boards. If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board 13 3 involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate your board’s activities/accomplishments as they may relate to the Comprehensive Plan’s goals or objectives. (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) The processing of small area plan recommendations specifically addresses an objective included in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Following are specific Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives that have been part of the Planning Board’s recent work: Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County’s population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non-residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. Objective LU-1.2: Evaluate and report on whether existing and approved locations for future residential and non-residential developments are coordinated with the location of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer services, high- speed internet access, streets and sidewalks). 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. Objective LU-3.1: Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a separation of urban and rural land uses, and direct new development into areas where necessary community facilities and services exist through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. 14 4 Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. Objective LU-6.1: Undertake a comprehensive effort to inform and involve the citizens of Orange County in the land use planning process. Objective LU-6.2: Maintain a cooperative joint planning process among the County municipalities and those organizations responsible for the provision of water and sewer services to guide the extension of service in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Joint Planning Agreement and Land Use Plan, and the policies of the municipalities. Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and enhances high quality employment opportunities for County residents. Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. Transportation Goal 3: Integrated land use planning and transportation planning that serves existing development supports future development, and is consistent with the County’s land use plans which include provisions for preserving the natural environment and community character. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2019 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). The Board will continue its work in partnership with staff to further implement recommendations contained within small area plans and the UDO Implementation Bridge and to implement existing and new BOCC priorities, some of which may emerge at the January 2019 BOCC retreat: 1. Rezoning of Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Node (CITAN) for Economic Development Purposes: In the fall of 2018, the Board of County Commissioners expressed strong interest in analyzing properties in the indicated geographic area for rezoning to zoning districts that would better promote economic development in the area. 15 5 2. Tables of Permitted Uses Revisions: Complete the substantial work involved with revising the tables of permitted uses in response to the Byrd vs. Franklin County judicial decision. 3. Analysis of and Revisions to the Economic Development Zoning Districts: In support of economic development efforts, complete an analysis on how to best revise the existing economic development zoning districts to streamline the numerous districts into fewer districts that would apply to all three economic development districts (EEDs). 4. Affordable and Senior Housing, including Co-Housing: On-going need for affordable housing opportunities, including senior housing, in the county. Continue to work with the Housing and Community Development Department on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and develop any necessary regulatory amendments that would further the plan once it’s adopted. 5. Population Projections: Analyze regional population and employment projections (including differences between the MPO 2040 and MPO 2045 MTP). Rationalize and offer ‘ground truth’ (i.e. what can realistically be built) to the amount and location of new development noted from population modeling (i.e. Community VIZ). Work with municipalities to aggregate their projected ceiling density totals based on their densification efforts and create composite countywide total by adding unincorporated projections. Use in update to Comprehensive Plan Data Element. 6. Parks and Recreation Dedications and Payment in Lieu Fees: Jointly work with the Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks & Recreation (DEAPR) to evaluate level of service standards and how they would be implemented through the subdivision process included in the UDO. Also include hiking, biking, and/or preservation corridors in the land use plan so land dedications during the subdivision process can occur where necessary and include NCDOT in relevant discussions. 7. Fiscal Impact Analysis: Work with the Manager’s office and Finance and/or a consultant to analyze the impacts of development to County services (revenues and expenditures) and to the cities as necessary. 8. Clustering in Rural Areas: Consider rural village concepts. Examine innovative septic systems whether in individual or community settings. Clustering does not increase density in rural areas but creates a higher percentage of open space. 9. Legislative Changes: Amend regulations as necessary in response to legislative changes at the State level. 10. Streamline Regulations: Continue to streamline regulations where possible. 11. 2019 BOCC Retreat: Any priorities that emerge at the January 2019 BOCC retreat. 16 6 What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners’ attention? 1. Rural Enterprises: Determine need to address innovative water & sewage disposal issues in the Rural Activity Nodes to encourage development in these nodes. Evaluate non-residential acreage thresholds and determine if changes are necessary. 2. Continue Training for Planning Board Members: In response to Planning Board member requests, Planning staff offered 10 training sessions in 2018, which were held from 6-7 p.m. the evening of regular meetings. Several Planning Board members are interested in continuing training in 2019 and staff is exploring the possibility of holding additional training on a quarterly basis in 2019. 3. Nuisance Ordinance: Consider a nuisance ordinance addressing junked cars and unkempt property (old tires, etc.) for Economic Development, Commercial, and Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Nodes and areas adjacent to these land use classifications to “protect” these areas slated for economic development projects. In addition, consider these “city-like” rules in “urban” transition land use classifications of the county to protect existing community value. 4. Transportation Issues: Evaluate the need for better public transit in rural areas, including senior citizen mobility, transit dependent and commuter populations. Determine if rural “transit oriented development” could be hubs of transit located in the rural community nodes. Accent focus on transit dependent populations and their connection to other transit infrastructure. 5. Wireless and Broadband Access: The County (IT Department) completed a study regarding wireless and broadband access in rural areas and is in the beginning stages of partnering with providers to implement a program, which will begin in the northern portion of the county. Coordinate with EMS for comingled use of towers for public safety, private use (with revenue), and public wireless augmentation. 6. Long-Term Planning for Potable Water and Waste Disposal: Planning for potable water and waste (wastewater and solid waste) should continue to be a topic for study (i.e., supportive infrastructure analysis) and discussion as growth in Orange County continues. 7. Mass Gathering/Special Events: Revisions to UDO regarding mass gathering and special events (must wait until after Emergency Services/Attorney’s Office enacts a Mass Gathering Ordinance) 17