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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA ABSTRACT
M_ eeting Date: April 3, 2002
Action Agenda
Item No. �
SUBJECT: Efland/Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks Small Area Planning Study
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
a. Orange Alamance Water System Service Area Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592
b. Sewer Master Plan Phases (Partially approved) Paul Thames, ext. 2303
c. Efland/Buckhorn/Cheeks EDD Study Area Dianne Reid, ext. 2326
d. Key Definitions
e. Outline of Issues to be Addressed Regarding TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Efland Area Sewer System Extensions Hillsborough 732-8181
into Undeveloped Land Chapel Hill 968-4501
f. Efland/Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks Planning Area Durham 688-7331
Study Goal Outline Mebane (336)227-2031
PURPOSE: To hear a report on the Efland/Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks small area planning area issues
with special emphasis on instituting the process to complete 1997 bond aspects of public sewer
commitment in the Efland area.
BACKGROUND: A list of planning initiatives in the Efland/Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks is noted below:
1. Resolution Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Operation of a Sewer Collection
Treatment System to Serve the Efland Area of Orange County (adopted November 19, 1985)
with amendments thereafter
2. Water and Sewer Policy, Orange County, North Carolina (adopted April 3, 1989)
(However, this policy is not part of Comprehensive Plan which would couple land use policy
decisions with water and sewer policies.)
3. Efland Small Area Planning Study (adopted in 1991)
4. Buckhorn Economic Development Districts (EDD) (adopted 1994)
5. Reaffirmation of Overall System Plan of the Adopted Efland Area Sewer System (element of
aforementioned Item 1) (reaffirmed April 17, 2001)
6. Resolution Outline Efland Sewer System Issues Related to Extensions to Undeveloped
Properties (approved May 15, 2001) [Attachment e]
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The overall system plan of the adopted Efland Area Sewer System was reaffirmed at the April 17,
2001 meeting to include Phase I West and East and Phase II and other minor amendments. Due
to the county's strong commitment to comprehensively plan for growth, an overall review of land
use and zoning and its public service impacts depending on the density or intensity of a project was
evaluated by staff and now is to be discussed by the BOCC and the community. Complementary
public services of public potable water, public sewer, and fire suppression are guiding elements of
appropriate growth planning. Therefore, there is need for coordination between all public service
providers such as Orange County on behalf of the Efland Area Sewer System, Orange Alamance
Water System (OAWS), City of Mebane, Town of Hillsborough and county and local fire districts.
The next step is to evaluate issues regarding the Efland Sewer operation. The rules were originally
adopted in the mid 1980's with several amendments thereafter. What conditions have changed
that may warrant further amendment to the resolution? The Outline of Issues attached (Attachment
e) identifies those issues that reflect changing policy considerations.
In summary, the focus'of this meeting report is to elaborate on the need to proceed on the design
of the 1997 Bond Efland Sewer Area and discuss related matters in pursuit of that initiative.
PRELIMINARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. Determine Urban Service Line in and around Phases 1A (red, existing), 1 B (peach), 2
(yellow), 3 (green) and 4 (blue).
2. Bid final design of 1997 Bond Area with urban service area noted above in mind for potential
future expansion.
3. Examine Urban Service Line in Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks Area.
4. Continue more formal discussions with City of Mebane in Study Map areas 1, 2, 3 (not related
to any aforementioned phasing).
5. Consider changes to land use designation in all study areas as part of Comprehensive Plan to
be consistent with Village Growth Boundary.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time related to planning studies, but eventually bond
expenditures to pursue Efland sewer expansion will be necessary.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the report and offer
direction for further staff research, committee creation, RFP design services and/or agenda item
preparation.
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Key Definitions 2/28/02
Code Definition
10YT 10 Year Transition
OYT 20 Year Transition
R Agricultural Residential
C Critical Area
CIN Commercial/Iriuu-Strial Node
Cons Conservation
EDD Existing Development District
EDD1 Primary Economic Development District
EDD2 Secondary Economic Development District
EDDSC Economic Development District Small Commerc
HDR High Density Residential
LDR Low Denisty Residential
MDR Medium Density Residential
MEBANE Mebane Jurisdiction
NR Non-Residential
PW Protected Watershed
RES Residential
RES/NRT Residential/Non-ResidentialTransition
RR Rural Residential
RT Residential Transition
RVILLAGE Rural Village
UT jUrban Transition
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Outline of Issues to be
Addressed Regarding
Efland Area Sewer System
Extensions into Undeveloped Land
I. The Rules and Regulations for the Operation of a Sewer
Collection Treatment System to Serve the Efland Area of
Orange County make a clear distinction between connecting
to the System and extensions of the System to serve
undeveloped land.
A. Connections of existing lots to the System do not
implicate policy and -are generally accomplished with
payment of necessary fees, an application for sewer
service and an acknowledged Efland Sewer System Sewer
Easement and Agreement.
B. Extensions of the System into undeveloped land do
implicate policy and are controlled by Section IX of
the Rules and require that the extensions:
1. be consistent with the Overall System. Plan;
2 . be consistent with:
(1) goal 9.3 of the Orange County Land Use Plan
which goal prohibits the establishment of
public water and sewer services in the areas
designated water quality critical areas,
except to address emergency situations and
(2) any water and sewer policy the County has
adopted as part of its• Comprehensive Plan;
3 . be approved .by the County'wEngineer if 1. and 2.
are accomplished and if all zoning, subdivision,
land use plan and comprehensive plan regulations .
of Orange County.-or the Town of Hillsborough, if
applicable, are met. Before the County Engineer
can approve, an extension of the System to serve
undeveloped land, a subdivision preliminary plan
must be approved by the County which preliminary
plan includes approved preliminary plans for the
System extensions.
I2 . Temporarily ceasing extensions of the System to serve
undeveloped land will provide the Board of Commissioners
with an opportunity to address the following. issues:
A. whether and to what extent to allow extensions of the
System where the homes in the development to which the
System is extended will be served by private wells;
$. whether and to what extent to allow extensions of the
System where the homes in the development to which the
System is extended will- be served by private water
systems;
C. whether and to what extent to allow extensions of the
System where the homes in the development to which the
System is extended will be served by a public water
system;
III. Issues to be addressed related to public water systems
providing public water. to homes served by a System
extension include:
A. consistency with State law regarding interbasin
transfers; -
B. Eno River Capacity Use Agreement review;
C. the -extent and the impact of augmenting surface water
supply with large capacity wells;
D. the existence of a State approved water supply plan
for the public water supply system;
E. to the extent it can reasonably be determined, the
impact on ground water resources including recharge
capabilities of ground water resources in the area of
public water supply system wells augmenting surface
water supply;
F, the following issues with respect to the Orange
Alamance Water System:
1. Land Use and Zoning: OAWS plans to coordinate its
efforts with Orange County Land Use Plan, Zoning
Regulations and Efland Area Sewer System Rules.
2. Master Plan - Long Range System Plan and Design
a. Status of State action on Water Supply Plan.
b. OAWS participation with Orange County/
Hillsborough/Mebane in combined efforts to
serve the Efland-Cheeks Area and in the
Efland area small area planning process with
other stakeholders.
3 . ' Capital improvement Plan
a. New system improvements anticipated.
b. - Existing system upgrades and/or replacement
scheduled.
4 . Connection Policy for existing lines and existing
lots.
5. Extension Policy for undeveloped properties,
residential subdivisions and non-residential
projects.
6. Sale/Absorption of system by other utility
providers.
7. Fire Suppression for new development that could
include fire hydrants and pressure for required
fire sprinkler systems.
8. Identify members of Board of Directors., meeting
schedule for 2001 and -future meetings and notice
practice for the- meetings.
9. . Water Resources and Wells: OAWS working with .
Orange County to evaluate the impact of high
i
capacity wells on the water resources of the
County.
IV. Consideration of updating the Efland Area Small Area Plan
to include or' not the Buckhorn Road Economic Development
District;
V. Consideration of public utility (water and sewer) service
to the Buckhorn Road Economic Development District .
EFLAND/BUCKHORN EDD/CHEEKS
PLANNING AREA STUDY
FY 2002-2003
GOAL OUTLINE
Conduct a comprehensive study and recommendation for the
development of the Efland/Buckhorn EDD/Cheeks to examine all facets of
growth including environmental impact, water, sewer, traffic, urban/rural
growth patterns. (Target Date - November 2002 Quarterly Public Hearing)
OBJECTIVE 1
Analyze existing conditions and area growth potential and determine
urban/village growth boundaries (VGB) including urban service lines, that
demarcate the village higher residential density and non-residential
intensity patterns from rural non-public water and sewer development.
a) Create urban service line
b) Develop village core areas and associated uses
c) Develop village support areas and associated uses
d) Develop growth pattern for areas outside of urban service line to
highlight rural lifestyle and discourage urban sprawl
OBJECTIVE 2
Evaluate, report, and initiate activities and processes to examine the
potential of the Orange-Alamance water system.
a) Present status and potential
b) Coordination with sewer system placement
c) Governmental coordination and cooperation regarding expansion
policy -
d) What roles can Mebane and Hillsborough play?
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OBJECTIVE 3
Evaluate, report, and initiate activities and processes to expand the
county's Efland sewer system.
a) Define a sewer area
b) Proceed with bond area responsibilities
c) Prioritize further expansion
d) Develop sewer expansion policy
OBJECTIVE 4
Evaluate transportation system in the Efland/Buckhorn area
OBJECTIVE 5
Evaluate existing and future land uses and land development standards
and propose new development patterns in the area that reflect the
availability of public services and the preservation of nearby environmental
preservation and rural character.
a) Coordinate and re-evaluate Efland Small Area 1991
OBJECTIVE 6
Integrate other goal areas such as TDR, NEOTRAD ETJ, watershed
preservation, water resource analysis and economic development
districts, and i nte rgovem mental coordination into Efland/Buckhorn Small
Area Plan.
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