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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 7, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-f
SUBJECT: Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Adoption
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
UNDER SEPARATE COVER Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Planner,
1. Draft Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access (919) 245-2582
Management Plan Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning
Supervisor, (919) 245-2579
ONLYAVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLYAT. Craig Benedict, Planning Director, (919)
http://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCent 245-2585
er/View/6600/Revised-E-B-M-AMP?bidld=
PURPOSE: To consider adopting the 2019 Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan
(E-B-M AMP).
BACKGROUND: On April 3, 2018 the BOCC authorized the Planning Department to update
the adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP in accordance with an approved public and advisory board
review. This update has been conducted through a comprehensive public involvement process
which included community input and recommendations from the Planning Board, Orange
Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) and Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB).
Community Meeting - August 28, 2018
The Planning staff conducted a community meeting at Gravely Hill Middle School in the planning
area. All public involvement is contained in Appendix C of the E-B-M AMP.
Planning Board - October 3, 2018
The Planning Board recommended the BOCC approve the Plan with additional context.
Orange Unified Transportation Board - October 17, 2018
The OUTBoard recommended the BOCC approve the Plan with additional context.
Economic Development Advisory Board — January 8, 2019
The EDAB recommended the BOCC approve the Plan with the reduced connective option as
preferred plan.
Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends BOCC adopt the
E-B-M AMP (Attachment 1). The proposed E-B-M AMP has been revised consistent with the
discussion at the February 5, 2019 public hearing and support for the Reduced Connectivity
Option. This option is also supported by Economic Development staff and EDAB. Adoption of
the plan will lead to more orderly growth which promotes the public health, safety, and general
welfare and helps to achieve the purposes of the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
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February 5, 2019 BOCC Public Hearing: No members of the public spoke on the proposed
Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. The
2017 Transportation Study was funded through the FY 17-18 budget at a cost of $35,000.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the 2019 Efland-
Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan (Attachment 1)