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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 6-a
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Current and Future Use of the Jointly
Owned Greene Tract
DEPARTMENT: Attorney's Office, Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Draft Interlocal Agreement John Roberts, County Attorney, 919-245-
2. 2020 Greene Tract Resolution 2318
3. Greene Tract Update Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 919-245-
4. Greene Tract Vicinity Map 2575
PURPOSE: To consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Orange County, the
Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro regarding the current and future use of the jointly
owned Greene Tract.
BACKGROUND: The Greene Tract is a 164 acre parcel of which 104 acres is jointly owned by
Orange County/Chapel Hill/Carrboro and 60 acres owned by Orange County (Headwaters
Preserve). The parcel is located east of the Rogers Road community within the Town of Chapel
Hill's ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) — see vicinity map in Attachment 4. In May 2017, a joint
staff work group began to examine the preservation and development potential of the Greene
Tract. This process included specific elements and goals including, but not limited to:
• incorporate a future elementary school and park site,
• preserve valuable environmental features and corridors,
• protect historical and cultural resources,
• encourage cost effective infrastructure, and
• identify areas for future development.
In addition, the Managers, Mayors, and Chair (MMC) recommended staff examine the
reconfiguration of the joint owned and County owned tracts.
Greene Tract Resolution for a Path Forward
In January 2020, the Towns and County adopted the 2020 Greene Tract resolution. Not only did
this resolution identify land use acreages for the Greene Tract and initiate an environmental
assessment, but it also initiated the drafting of an Interlocal Agreement between the three
jurisdictions. This document would provide a decision-making process for the three jurisdictions
to agree to.
Managers, Mayors, and Chair (MMC) Meetings
On February 14, 2020, the Managers, Mayors, and Chairs (MMC) met to review the draft
Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement (ILA). At that meeting, the group completed a thorough
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reading of the document and proposed revisions. Following this meeting, the Orange County
Attorney edited the document, based on comments received, and provided the revised ILA to
the MMC.
On February 26, 2021, the MMC reviewed and discussed the revised draft of the ILA. Due to
concerns with Section 5, Disputes, revisions were made to the document. At that meeting, the
MMC decided to move forward with presenting the ILA to their respective Boards in April.
Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement
The attached Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement"), contained in Attachment 1, related to the
Greene Tract is intended to begin the process of resolving longstanding issues related to the
property that began with the adoption of the 1999 Agreement for Solid Waste Management by
and between the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill and Orange County. The Greene Tract
was addressed briefly in the 1999 agreement primarily in requiring the parties to determine the
ultimate uses of the property. The process to make the determination of uses was initiated
several times over the years, but was never completed.
The key aspects of the Agreement include the following:
■ An initial two-year term followed by five five-year terms;
■ Termination of the Agreement by either mutual agreement of all parties or by any single
party upon 60 days' written notice to the other parties;
■ Requiring that the parties act jointly in selecting professional services, entering
development agreements, engaging in public outreach, receiving public input, assigning
the Mayors, Chair, and Managers to form a working group to negotiate ultimate uses of
the Greene Tract before submitting their recommendations to the governing boards of the
parties, and reaching final determinations of the ultimate uses of the property within 18
months of execution of the Agreement;
■ Agreeing that the initial intent of the parties is for the property to include mixed use and
affordable housing, a school site with a public recreation component, a joint preserve
area, and connectivity (pedestrian, vehicular, utility, transportation);
■ Providing a dispute resolution process that requires good faith participation by the parties
and includes initial negotiation by the working group followed by mediation if necessary;
■ Providing a means by which the parties may partition their ownership interests and
dispose of the property if agreement cannot be reached on the ultimate uses of the
property.
The Interlocal Agreement is planned for adoption consideration at the April 6, 2021 Carrboro
Town Council meeting and the April 7, 2021 Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. Any
amendments to the Interlocal Agreement by the Town of Chapel Hill or the Town of Carrboro
would prompt a return to the BOCC for consideration.
Greene Tract Update
Additional information on the Greene Tract, including next steps following the adoption of the
Interlocal Agreement, is contained in Attachment 3. Staff will not present the update at the
BOCC meeting, but will be available to address any questions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with the Greene Tract ILA.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• 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.
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or
ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic
status.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact is applicable to this item:
• RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY
Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of
the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board:
1. Receive the Interlocal Agreement;
2. Discuss as appropriate; and
3. Approve the Interlocal Agreement contained in Attachment 1 and authorize the Chair to
sign.
Attachment 1 4
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND THE TOWNS OF
CARRBORO AND CHAPEL HILL REGARDING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE USE
OF THE JOINTLY OWNED GREENE TRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,
2021 between Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, North Carolina municipal corporations,
of Orange County, North Carolina (hereinafter referred to individually as the "Town" and
jointly as "Towns"); and Orange County, a political subdivision of the State of North
Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the "County"), regarding the use of the jointly owned
Greene Tract, having approximately 104 acres and identified by PIN 9870739888 in the
Orange County Registry (hereinafter referred to as the "Property") and the 60 acres
owned exclusively by Orange County and identified by PIN 9870855283 in the Orange
County Registry (hereinafter referred to as the "Headwaters Preserve"). (County and
Towns may be referred to collectively as the "Parties").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Parties are public bodies, politic and corporate, under the laws of
the State of North Carolina and are vested with the power and authority by Article 20 of
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160A to enter into this Interlocal Agreement
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the 164 acres, more or less, was purchased in 1984 for $608,000 for
use as a future landfill; and
WHEREAS, the Property and the Headwaters Preserve are located within the
Chapel Hill's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and subject to the Town of Chapel Hill's
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Parties jointly own the Property with Orange County having a 43%
interest, the Town of Chapel Hill having a 43% interest, and the Town of Carrboro having
a 14% interest in 104 acres of the Greene Tract and Orange County owns 100% interest
in the Headwaters Preserve (60 acres) ; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to establish procedures, rights, responsibilities, and
uses of and for the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that some portion of the Property should be
dedicated to providing affordable and mixed income housing and other uses; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that some portion of the Property should be
reserved for a future school site with public recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the 60 acres currently owned by Orange County
should be reconfigured to preserve the most environmentally sensitive area and
preserved as the Headwaters Preserve following evaluation of an Environmental
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Assessment Report, opportunity for public engagement and further deliberation by the
governing boards of the Parties
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to ensure their goals and principles for the use of
the Property are followed and adhered to, including connectivity for example access,
infrastructure, and environmental, and the preservation of some natural areas within the
Property.
WHEREAS, the Parties on January 21 and 22, 2020 adopted resolutions to
develop an agreement regarding the uses of the Greene Tract; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and on mutual promises
and obligations set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the County and Towns agree as follows:
1. TERM AND TERMINATION
The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years from the date first
above recorded.
This Agreement shall automatically renew for five (5)five-year terms unless sooner
terminated.
This Agreement may be terminated by the Parties hereto upon mutual written
agreement of all the Parties.
Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement without penalty or further obligation
with 60 days' notice to the other Parties.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
The Parties shall, in good faith, work together to determine the best uses of the
Property. In no particular order this shall include:
a. Jointly developing necessary Requests for Qualifications for professional
services for any and all studies or plans for the Property;
b. Review of and, to the extent practical, implementation of best practices
pursuant to an environmental assessment and any other relevant study of
the Property;
c. Consideration of public input into the ultimate uses of the Property;
d. Potential subdivision of the Property to more closely align with agreed
upon uses and goals such as connectivity, access to services, and/or
preservation;
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e. Preservation of the Headwaters Preserve, as it may be reconfigured;
f. Respecting the rights of each of the other Parties as joint owners of the
Property;
g. Assigning the Mayors, Chair, and Managers to be the Representatives of
the Parties for the purpose of negotiating the ultimate uses of the Property
and working directly with staff to bring such negotiated results to the
governing boards for final approval and determination;
h. Maintaining financial responsibility for all costs associated with the
implementation of this Agreement in direct proportion to each Party's
ownership interest in the 104 acre portion of the Property (43/43/14);
i. Jointly conducting all public engagement and conducting no individual
public engagement regarding the Property;
j. The Parties' staffs shall develop a work plan that includes, among other
things, a decision point timeline regarding development of the Property;
k. Reaching Final Determinations on the uses of the Property within 18
months of the execution of this Agreement.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECISION-MAKING
Public Engagement. It is the intent of the Parties to engage public participation
in determining the final uses of the Property. The public engagement
contemplated in this Agreement shall occur jointly. The Parties shall not engage
in individual staff or individual governing board public engagement. This public
input will be considered as part of the next steps.
Affordable and Mixed Income Housing and other uses. It is the present
intent of the Parties that approximately 66 acres of the Property shall be used for
the development of affordable and mixed income housing and other uses. The
Parties' staffs shall consult with affordable housing stakeholders to seek input
regarding preferred sites, special needs, connectivity, and any other information
relevant to the ultimate selection of the site(s) for affordable and mixed income
housing. The Parties shall work together to retain a developer(s) to develop that
portion of the Property ultimately reserved for affordable and mixed income
housing.
School Site with Public Recreation. It is the present intent of the Parties that
approximately 16 acres of the Property are reserved for a future school site for a
public school site with public recreation. The Parties' staffs shall consult with
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school administration to seek input regarding preferred sites, special needs, and
any other information regarding the ultimate selection and/or size of the site.
Joint Preserve. It is the present intent of the Parties that approximately 22
acres of the Property shall be reserved for preservation of environmentally
sensitive areas in addition to the Headwaters Preserve. The Parties' will consider
ownership, use, operation, and maintenance.
Connectivity. The parties will work together to draft a connectivity plans
including vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian modes, public transportation, and
utilities.
Recombination. The Property may be subdivided and/or recombined with
neighboring parcels, including the Headwaters Preserve, to provide for better
connectivity, access to services, and/or preservation.
Development Agreement. The present intent of the Parties is to draft a
Development Agreement and to set forth parameters for development regulations
applicable to the Property. The Parties shall work together ensure such
development plans adhere to the intent of this Agreement.
4. FINAL DETERMINATION
The final number of and intended uses have not been finalized and are subject to
change. Following receipt of the Environmental Assessment, any opportunities for
public engagement directed by the local governments, and governing board comment
staff of each Party will jointly examine the best uses of the Property and the number of
acres for and locations of those uses on the Property, will jointly seek further public
input on those issues, and will make recommendations to their governing boards for a
final determination. Such Final Determination shall be evidenced by a written
amendment to this Agreement to be executed within 18 months of its execution.
5. DISPUTES
During the first 18 months, should disputes arise regarding implementation of this
Agreement during any intermediate or implementation responsibility phase or
subsequent term resolution of such disputes shall include a Resolution Meeting as
described in this Section 5, which may include third party facilitation. If the dispute is
not resolved within 60 days of initial consideration at a Resolution Meeting the
governing boards shall seek to resolve the dispute by mediation.
If, 18 months after this Agreement is executed by the Parties, disputes have emerged
regarding the ultimate uses of the Property, the size of the portions of the Property for
designated uses, or any other aspect of the Property such that a Final Determination of
the uses and related decisions regarding the Property cannot be agreed upon the
Parties shall attempt to resolve the disputes as follows:
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Resolution Meeting. The Representatives shall notify each other of the specific
disputes that need discussion and meet together with each Party's attorney to
attempt to resolve the disputes. If discussion is successful, the proposed
resolution will be submitted to each Party's governing board for approval of the
Representatives' decision. If resolution is unsuccessful within 60 days the
Parties shall mediate the disputes.
Mediation. The Representatives and the Parties' attorneys shall jointly agree on
and select a mediator to assist in resolving the dispute. Mediation must occur
and be concluded within three months of the notification required for a Resolution
Meeting. The governing boards of the Parties must approve any mediated
resolution.
6. DIVISION OR SALE
No Party shall 1) file any legal action or proceeding to force sale or division of the
Property without having engaged in all dispute resolution procedures set out herein, if
applicable, and, subsequent thereto, without first providing 60 days' written notice to the
other Parties, or 2) enter into any agreement to sell, mortgage, or otherwise transfer all
or any part of its ownership interest in the Property without first offering the other Parties
the option to receive, purchase, or otherwise obtain the selling Party's interest in the
Property. If the other Parties fail to respond to such option within 60 days of the offer
the transferring Party may divest itself of its ownership interest in the Property according
to property divestiture laws of North Carolina.
7. NOTICE
Any notice pursuant to this Agreement, or any amendment or renewal, shall be in writing
and delivered by United States Mail to the following:
To the County: To Chapel Hill:
Orange County Town of Chapel Hill
County Manager Town Manager
P.O. Box 8181 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
To Carrboro:
Town of Carrboro
Town Manager
301 West Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
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8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties hereto and supersedes
all prior agreements between or among the Parties regarding uses of the Property and
any such agreements are hereby declared void. This Agreement is effective the date
first above recorded.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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In witness whereof, the Parties, by and through their authorized agents, have hereunder
set their hands and seal as of the day and year first above written.
Mayor, Town of Carrboro Mayor, Town of Chapel Hill
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Town Clerk Town Clerk
Chair, Orange County
ATTEST:
Clerk to the Board
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act:
Carrboro Finance Director
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act:
Chapel Hill Finance Director
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act:
Orange County Finance Director
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION FOR A PATH FORWARD PROCESS FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT
OF THE GREENE TRACT
WHEREAS, in 1984, Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill jointly
purchased the property known as the Greene Tract(164 acres more or less); and
WHEREAS, in 2000,title to 60 acres of this property was deeded exclusively to the Orange
County Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for non-landfill solid waste purposes under provisions of
the 1999 Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Management;and
WHEREAS, at that time,the remaining 104 acres was retained in joint ownership by the three
governments(with the intent that the future uses of the property would be determined at a future
time); and
WHEREAS, the 60-acre parcel (designated as the Headwaters Preserve by the Orange County
Board of Commissioners on October 18, 2016) was purchased by Orange County via
reimbursement to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund in 2016;and
WHEREAS, in 2002 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 Iand;and
WHEREAS,the Greene Tract is part of the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood where the
Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro have researched market development potential and zoning 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 Commissioners
Chair have 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, on February 12, 2019 the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and on February 19, 2019
the Orange County Commissioners voted to approve a resolution to support adjusting the
property lines of the 104-acre jointly-owned tract and the 60-acre Headwaters Preserve,creating
a jointly-owned preserve, indicating Iand uses, and conceptually agreeing to consider
development of the Greene Tract; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2019 the Chapel HiII Town Council voted to approve the
exploration of ways to protect the County-owned Headwaters Preserve and a proposed jointly-
owned preserve area; and
WHEREAS,the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools in a letter dated May 22,2019, have
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indicated the district's continued interest in designation of a school site to be located on the
Greene Tract; and
WHEREAS, on July 15,2019 the Chapel Hill Town Council adopted a resolution to support
adjusting the property lines on the tract and the Headwaters Preserve, creating a jointly-owned
preserve,and conceptually agreeing to consider development of the Greene Tract; and
WHEREAS,at that time the Chapel Hill Town Council did not agree to designating the land
uses indicated on the maps attached to the Carrboro and County's resolutions; and
WHEREAS,the three jurisdictions agreed conceptually to the following land use designations:
• Approximately 22 acres for joint preserve;
• A minimum of 16 acres for public school site and public recreational facility site;
• Approximately 65 acres for housing/mixed use; and
WHEREAS,the Chapel Hill Town Council also adopted a resolution on July 15, 2019
committing to holding a series of community meetings, soliciting input from the public and
respective advisory boards regarding land uses and densities, initiate environmental and
connectivity assessment; and initiate steps to protect the jointly-owned preserve and the
Headwaters Preserve in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, an environmental assessment would be based on the highest protective
environmental regulations of the three jurisdictions (Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County)
and as also defined by the Army Corps of Engineers for wetlands determination; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of working together, Carrboro,Chapel Hill, and Orange County
elected boards have considered this resolution to determine a joint path forward; and
WHEREAS, each board will consider this resolution in January 2020 outlining next steps and
provide direction to their respective staff; and
WHEREAS,this resolution attempts to consolidate the differences and supersede the
resolutions adopted in February 2019 by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and the Orange
County Commissioners and the resolution adopted in July 2019 by the Chapel Hill Town
Council; and
WHEREAS, analysis of the Greene Tract's past, present, and future identified the following
land use needs and goals:
• Promote mixed-income housing opportunities; development of housing that serves a
range of incomes
■ Preserve valuable environmental features including tree canopy,open space, stream
buffers,and wildlife corridors;
■ Protect historical and cultural resources;
• Promote cost effective infrastructure;
• Incorporate school and recreation sites;
• Earmark development areas for mixed income housing and mixed use potential;and
WHEREAS,the staff work group considered direction from the respective governing boards,
specialized staff, housing partners, and community in developing a conceptual process for the
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Greene Tract.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of
Commissioners:
1. Jointly pursue an environmental assessment of the entire 164 acres to consider
designating the most environmentally sensitive area as the Headwaters Preserve with a
cost share Interlocal Agreement for that analysis of 43/43/14 percent(Orange
County/Chapel Hi111Carrboro respectively).
a. Environmental assessment of the site should include site topography, habitat for
species of special concern, wetlands, stream corridors,and cultural and historic
resources.
b. Best practical alternative shall be evaluated to balance environmental and
infrastructure needs(i.e. roadway, water, sewer, stormwater, etc.).
2. JointIy pursues a Memorandum of Understanding for future decision-making process.
This document will be used to ensure the parties participate in good faith in the planning
process for potential development of the Greene Tract. The document will describe
community outreach efforts.
3. Jointly agrees to have a joint public information session that includes Orange County,
Chapel Hill and Carrboro a minimum of 2 months after the Environmental Assessment
has been completed by the consultant and received by the jurisdictions.
4. Jointly agrees to not initiate formal further public engagement until completion of the
Memorandum of Understanding document.
5. Jointly agrees any potential developers of the Greene Tract may rely upon and utilize the
environmental assessment contemplated herein and shall not be required to conduct or
obtain a separate environmental assessment.
b. Agrees to discussion of the Greene Tract at the 2020 Assembly of Governments meeting
on January 28, 2020.
This the AL day of JaM�, 2020.
Penny Rich, Chair
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST:
Donna Bake), Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
Attachment 3
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April 2021
Background
January 2020 — Greene Tract Resolution for a Path Forward
■ The Towns and County adopted the 2020 Greene Tract Resolution. The
resolution included the following:
■ Identified land use acreages for the Greene Tract
■ Initiated an environmental assessment
■ Initiated drafting of an Interlocal Agreement between the three jurisdictions
February 2020 — Managers, Mayors, and Chair (MMC) Meeting
■ MMC met to review the draft Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement (ILA). The MMC
completed a thorough reading and review of the draft ILA. Minor modifications
were proposed by the MMC.
April 2020 — Greene Tract Environmental Assessment
■ Orange County entered into an agreement with SynTerra to complete the Greene
Tract Environmental Assessment (EA).
■ SynTerra reviewed background information, conducted fieldwork, and completed
an environmental analysis of the Greene Tract.
■ Jurisdictional Determination of wetlands application was completed and
submitted it to US Army Corps of Engineers
■ The final EA was provided to the three jurisdictions over the summer and can be
found at the following links:
■ https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14103/2020-Greene-
Tract-Environmental-Assessment
■ https://www.townofearrboro.org/DocumentCenterNiew/8688/Greene-Tract-
Environmental-Assessment--Suitability-Analysis-July-2020?bidld=
■ http://chplan.us/GreeneTract 2
January
021 — Managers, Mayors, and Chair (MMC) Meeting
■ MMC reviewed the Greene Tract Environmental Assessment and determine next
steps for the Greene Tract including the draft ILA and community outreach.
February 2021 — Managers, Mayors, and Chair (MMC) Meeting
■ MMC reviewed the draft ILA from February 2020 and agreed to present the ILA
to their Boards in April 2021.
April 2021 - Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement
■ Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement was presented to the three local governments
for adoption consideration.
■ Town of Carrboro — April 6, 2021
■ Orange County — April 6, 2021
■ Town of Chapel Hill — April 7, 2021
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Next Steps
Implementation Strategy — Ongoing
■ Staff work group has commenced work on an implementation strategy which
includes the following steps:
■ Determining preservation and development goals
■ Re-initiate discussions regarding land use type and location, density,
affordable housing, and infrastructure
■ Creating a framework for a future development plan
■ Developing a community outreach plan
■ Site analysis of the proposed elementary school site (led by Chapel Hill —
Carrboro City Schools)
Community Outreach — Ongoing
■ Over the last couple of months, the MMC discussed various options to present
the Greene Tract Environmental Assessment and review the next steps with the
community.
■ Due to concerns with public safety and equitable access, the MMC decided to
delay in-person and/or virtual public meetings or outreach at this time and agreed
to:
■ Revisit in late summer to determine how to proceed
■ Develop a public engagement timeline once community outreach resumes
■ Planning staff is proceeding with the drafting of a virtual webinar in order to
present the findings of the Greene Tract Environmental Assessment to the public
and Board members.
■ Webinars will be made available on all three local governments' webpages.
■ Listening sessions and other options to make the webinars accessible to the
community will be explored.
Joint Resolution — Winter 2021
■ Following approval of the ILA and community outreach, staff will initiate the
drafting of a joint resolution for adoption.
■ Resolution for recombination of the Greene Tract to include:
■ New County-owned Headwaters Preserve area (60 acres),
■ Joint-owned preserve area (approximately 22 acres), and
■ Development area, which will contain the elementary school and recreational
site (approximately 82 acres).
• Recombination survey will be presented to all three local governments for
approval.
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