HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-24-22; 8-h - Re-affirm Acceptance of Planning Jurisdiction Over Two Parcels from the Town of Chapel Hill to Orange County 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-h
SUBJECT: Re-affirm Acceptance of Planning Jurisdiction Over Two Parcels from the Town
of Chapel Hill to Orange County
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution to Accept Planning Jurisdiction Perdita Holtz, Special Projects & GIS
Supervisor, (919) 245-2578
PURPOSE: To re-affirm, by adoption of a Resolution, previous action taken by the Board of
County Commissioners on March 1, 2022 to accept planning jurisdiction over two parcels from
the Town of Chapel Hill.
BACKGROUND: On March 1, 2022 the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)voted to accept
planning jurisdiction over two parcels from the Town of Chapel Hill. Meeting materials, including
the petition, maps of the parcels, and other information can be viewed at:
http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/WebLink/0/doc/66941/Pagel.aspx.
In order to ensure that the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 160D-203
are followed, staff is recommending that the BOCC adopt the attached Resolution so that it can
be recorded with the Register of Deeds within 14 days of adoption. The required process was
not adhered to earlier this year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with accepting the assignment of
planning jurisdiction. If a development proposal is subsequently submitted, existing Orange
County Planning staff will review the proposal for compliance with applicable development
regulations and fees would be charged in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes
and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental
2 laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people
should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences
resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goals
applicable to this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board re-affirm its previous March 1,
2022 action by adopting and authorizing the Chair to sign the attached Resolution.
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RES-2022-027
RESOLUTION OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE EXCLUSIVE PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION JURISDICTION OVER TWO PARCELS FROM
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2021, Paul Dubbeling on behalf of Mendall, LLC petitioned
the Town of Chapel Hill Council to assign planning and development regulation
jurisdiction over two parcels to Orange County; and
WHEREAS, recent changes to the North Carolina General Statutes 160D-203, allows that
when a parcel lies within the planning and development jurisdictions of more than one
local government, those governments may agree to assign that parcel to the exclusive
jurisdiction of one of them; and
WHEREAS, the assignment of jurisdictional review as per 160D-203 does not change the
jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner represents the owner of two parcels that straddle the
jurisdiction limits of the Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner requests that Orange County accept the exclusive planning
and development regulation jurisdiction for parcels identified as Parcel Identifier Numbers
(PIN) 9787-32-6186 and 9787-42-0000; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has consented in writing to this assignment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill adopted Resolution 2022-01-12/R-2 to assign
exclusive planning and development regulation jurisdiction to Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has expressed interest in pursuing a subdivision under
Orange County's regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that Orange County accepts the exclusive planning and development regulation
jurisdiction for PINs 9787-32-6186 and 9787-42-0000 from the Town of Chapel Hill.
Adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners this 24' day of May, 2022.
By: Attest:
Renee Price, Chair Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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