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Home My WebLink AboutRES-2019-010 Resolution to approve modifications to the Greene Tract RES - 20IM10 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE 60 ACRE PORTION OF THE GREENE TRACT IN COUNTY OWNERSHIP AND CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE 104 ACRE PORTION IN JOINT OWNERSHIP WHEREAS , Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill jointly acquired the property ( 104 acres) known as the Greene Tract in 1984 which was purchased from the joint solid waste management system ; and WHEREAS , title to 60 acres (also known as Headwaters Preserve ) of this property was deeded exclusively to the Orange County Solid Waste Enterprise Fund in 2000 under provisions of the 1999 Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Management and was purchased by Orange County via reimbursement to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund in 2016 ; and WHEREAS , Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill adopted the 2002 Resolution which called for approximately 86 acres for open space and 18 acres for affordable housing on the jointly owned land ; and WHEREAS , the Greene Tract is part of the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood where the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are researching market development potential and zoning constraints to implement a planning program in the overall area ; and WHEREAS , over the last 16 years , various joint planning studies , including the Historic Rogers Road Task Force Report and Mapping Our Community ' s Future , and collaborations with the community and school district have suggested land use and acreage needs ; and WHEREAS , Mayors for Carrboro and Chapel Hill and the Orange County Board of Commissioner Chair agreed to jointly pursue an update to the 2002 Resolution and have been meeting with respective management and supporting staff, as suggested by the elected officials at an Assembly of Governments meeting in 2017 , to determine next steps for preservation and development of the Greene Tract , and WHEREAS , analysis of the Greene Tract ' s past , present, and future identified the following land use needs and goals : ■ Preserve valuable environmental features and corridors ■ Protect historical and cultural resources ■ Promote cost effective infrastructure ■ Incorporate school and recreation site ■ Earmark development areas for mixed income housing and mixed use potential WHEREAS , the staff work group considered direction from the respective governing boards , specialized staff, housing partners , and community in developing a conceptual plan for the Greene Tract ; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of -Commissioners : 1 . Approve the accompanying map to modify the existing county owned ( 60 acres) and joint owned ( 104 acres ) portions of the Greene Tract as shown in Exhibit 1 . 2 . Approve the accompanying conceptual master plan as shown in Exhibit 1 for the joint owned portion of the Greene Tract , not deeded exclusively to Orange County , which designates the following : ■ Approximately 22 acres for joint preserve ■ Approximately 11 acres for public school site ■ Approximately 4 acres for public recreational facility site ■ Approximately 67 acres for housing/mixed use 3 . Authorize the exchange of acreage from Joint owned to County owned and County owned to Joint owned commencing the recombination process as illustrated in Exhibit 2 . 4 . Explore protecting the areas shown on the conceptual plan as Joint Owned Preserve and Headwaters Preserve 5 . Solicit input from the public and respective governing boards regarding land use and mixed income housing needs during the master plan process . This the day of Vy4txl , 2019 . Pe" Rich, Ch r Ora rY e Count oard g y of Commissioners ATTES Donna aker, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Greene Tract Proposed Future Land Use Map Proposed Land Use Definitions Headwaters Preserve ( County Owned ) : 60 acres deeded to Orange County in g 2000 under provisions of the 1999 Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste and oconsidered for protection by the Towns and County in the 2002 Joint Greene Tract Resolution . Would allow for infrastructure and utilities ( i . e . roadway and �FRFIELD pedestrian access , public water and sewer, stormwater facilities ) , as needed . Orange County Board of Commissioners may consider protecting its 60 acres of the Greene Tract by executing a conservation easement . Joint Preserve : Approximately 22 acres * designated for future preservation . Area preliminarily identified as having environmental attributes such as stream buffers, and wetlands . Would allow for infrastructure and utilities ( i . e . roadway Housing and pedestrian access , public water and sewer, stormwater facilities ) , as need - Headwaters Preserve 22 ac* ed . Carrboro Board of Alderman , Chapel Hill Town Council , and Orange County LIZZIE LN ( Open Space ) Board of Commissioners may consider protecting the area shown on the con - 60 ac* ceptual plan as Joint Owned Preserve by executing a conservation easement . PC z Housing 1 Public School Site : Approximately 11 acres * dedicated for a future school . The o Mixed Use area shown on the conceptual plan as a School Site will remain as public jointly a 45 ac* owned land until needed for a future school . Public Recreational Facility Site : Approximately 4 acres * for an active , outdoor recreation area ( playground , playfields , or other recreation purpose ) . The area PUREFOYDR shown on the conceptual plan as Recreational Facility Site will remain as public owned land and could be developed independently, but consistent with joint school / park facilities . Acreage will be freely dedicated for recreational purposes z by the joint governments . mHousing/ Mixed Use : Approximately 45 acres * for residential and commercial z development in the short term . The location for this land use is based on site Joint Preserve elevations and proximity to existing infrastructure . The area shown on the con - (Open Space ) ceptual plan as Housing/ Mixed Use will allow for appropriate development 22 ac* based on land suitability, public services, available infrastructure , accessibility to activity centers , and surrounding land uses . Permitted residential uses shall include single -family detached ( one unit per lot ) , two -family attached ( duplex ) , Public Public Recreational multifamily ( apartments , townhomes ) , accessory dwelling units, manufactured School Site Facility Site housing, and group homes ( i . e . adult care homes , child care homes ) . Affordable 11 ac* 4 ac* rn housing is of primary interest . The area may support low intensity commercial , service uses , and maker/incubator space which serve the needs of the sur- flFTFM,, rounding neighborhoods , limit conflicts with the adjacent community, and are compatible with the surrounding residential development . The area will not be 0 Parcels _ Housing / Mixed Use [Joint] utilized predominantly for commercial purposes . - Joint Preserve (Open Space) [Joint] Housing : Approximately 22 acres * for future residential development . The area Headwaters Preserve (Open Space) [OC] iin =400feet shown on the conceptual plan as Housing will remain as public owned and un - Public Recreational Facility Site [Joint] ORANGE ` n Housing [Joint] COUNI YNNNNN= FPeet developed land in the short term but may be evaluated for development in the Public School Site [Joint] oa.nge C Dun! Y Pknnfny and I[I>Ppc= Ons 'Acreages are approximations. °n'nclman (=JG''n")' future ( 10 - 20 years ) depending on the needs at that time . * Acreage may deviate up to 15% Greene Tract Ownership Status/ Transfer Map EXHIBIT 2 �G �FRFIE 16 ac * 40 ac * 5 ac * LIzzIE LN 4 ac * .o 'x z w 0 a P U REFOY Li � • • + + • • + • • • • + • • ♦ 20 ac2 ac w • • • • • . • • + • • • . + . .� + + • • • • � • � • ppppppp i �iii•iiii �•i•�+iiiiii•+•i•�•i•+•�•iiiiiii+iii••� PIP �-- - '�•i+ii•iiiii••!•!+�' � �••iiiiiii+i•� 4 �� Joint to Orange County - Remains Orange County look - Orange County to Joint ` tin =y00feet Parcels ORA ! �iGC- 0 200 — Remains Joint =O�' ':'' Feet Joint Preserve (Open Space) Orange County Planning and Inspections X4 Brian Carson (1/1712019) * Acreage may deviate up to 15 °o