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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-20-2001-5aORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 20, 2001 Action Agend Item No. 0 SUBJECT: Durham/Chapel Hill/Orange County Work Group Resolution of Cooperation DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, ext. 2592 1. Resolution of Cooperation w/Attachment Karen Lincoln, ext. 2594 2. August 15, 2000, Agenda Abstract and TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Resolution Requesting City-County Collaboration Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Durham 688-7331 PURPOSE: To consider adopting a Resolution of Cooperation that outlines the role, purpose and function of the Durham-Chapel Hill-Orange County Work Group, and establishes Orange County's membership in the Work Group. BACKGROUND: The Durham-Chapel Hill Work Group 'was established to enhance coordination and consultation between the governments concerning land use issues within areas of mutual interest. Representatives from Orange County have been participating and are now included in that group. The Resolution of Cooperation represents a revision to the previous cooperative agreement, and will formally establish Orange County as a member. All three entities are currently reviewing and considering the Resolution. The resolution establishes the work group made up of two representatives from each of the four elected bodies of Durham City, Durham County, Chapel Hill and Orange County. Each jurisdiction hosts one of the quarterly meetings. (Orange County is hosting the next meeting, which will be in March.) The host jurisdiction will provide open.meeting requirements., Issues of common concern include coordinating. land use plans, courtesy review of development proposals, transportation issues, greenways and open space along corridors that traverse adjacent jurisdictions, and annexation issues. Orange County's membership in the work group is important and complements the attached "Resolution Requesting City-County Collaboration On Any Proposed Annexations By The City Of Durham Into The County Of Orange" that was approved by the Board August 15, 2000. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this decision item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends that the Board adopt the Resolution of Cooperation. 2 RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION A resolution of cooperation between the City of Durham, North Carolina, the Durham County, North Carolina, the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Orange County, North Carolina relating to land use planning along and near jurisdictional boundaries. WHEREAS, all four governing bodies seek to have appropriately planned development for their respective areas; and WHEREAS, Durham County, the City of Durham, the Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County desire to foster good relations; and WHEREAS, officials from all four jurisdictions have met jointly to discuss their mutual concerns; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in order to foster and maintain a system of sound land use planning and. regulations which can be relied upon by the public and private owners of land as a basis for investment decisions, the protection of the environment and a climate conducive to healthy economic and social growth and development of our four jurisdictions, by mutual consent it is agreed by the governing bodies of the City of Durham, the County of Durham, the Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County that: (1) A Durham/Chapel Hill/Orange County Work Group will be established, made up of two representatives from each of the four elected bodies of Durham City, Durham County, Chapel Hill, and Orange County, along with one representative from eafch jurisdiction's Planning Board. This Work Group will meet at regular intervals to discuss issues of common concern to the four jurisdictions, and to serve as a mechanism for exchange of information between the elected boards. - The location of the Work Group meetings will alternate between Durham City and County, Chapel Hill and Orange County, with a representative of the host community serving as chairman. (2) The role, purpose, and function of the Work Group will be to enhance coordination and consultation among the governments. This will not be a decision-making body, and no votes will be taken. (3) The list of issues to be discussed by this Work Group shall include but not be limited to the list that appears as Attachment 1 to this resolution, as reviewed and revised from time to time. 3 (4) The administrative staffs of the jurisdictions shall report to their respective Boards on a timely basis, mutually exchange and review zoning requests, special use permits, subdivisions, site plans or annexations requested for land fronting on any of the corridors and within areas of mutual interest. (5) The administrative staffs of each jurisdiction shall pursue cooperative efforts to coordinate plans for improvements to the public rights-of-way in the corridors or areas of mutual interest. Such plans shall include streetscape plans, landscaping projects, sign regulations unique to the corridor or roadway construction or any development regulations specifically designed for the corridor or area of mutual interest. (6) The administrative staffs of each jurisdiction shall pursue cooperative efforts to coordinate long range land use plans. (7) The group's objectives are to cooperatively: a. Seek compatible uses of land and natural resources; b. Achieve a smooth transition between areas of development within each jurisdiction; c. Provide appropriate entryway into each jurisdiction from the other; and d. Encourage orderly development and the efficient delivery of urban services which will maintain and enhance property values in each jurisdiction. Adopted by the City of Durham: (date) Adopted by Durham County: (date) Adopted by the Town of Chapel Hill: (date) Adopted by Orange County: (date) Distribution in each Jurisdiction: Mayor and Council/Chairman and Board of Commissioners Planning Board Manager Attorney Planning Director Towns of Carrboro and Hillsborough Chatham County Triangle J Council of Governments Revised 1-18-01 4 Durham-Chapel Hill-Orange Work Group ATTACHMENT 1 ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN 1. Coordinating Land Use Plans A. Residential Density Patterns B. Location of Commercial uses C. Structure of Mixed Use Regulations 11. Courtesy Review of Development Proposals A. Notification and Update B. Opportunity for Comment Regarding Potential Impacts 111. Greenways/Open Space/Water Resources A. Landscaping 15-501 Corridor B. New Hope Corridor Planning C. American Tobacco Rail Trail D. Stormwater Management IV. Annexation A. Information Exchange B. Monitor Provision of Services 2-6-01