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Agenda 06-03-2025; 5-a - Application for Zoning Atlas Amendment – 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, Hillsborough Township
1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 3, 2025 Action Agenda Item No. 5-a SUBJECT: Application for Zoning Atlas Amendment — 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, Hillsborough Township DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Application, including Site Plan and Ashley Moncado, Planner III, 919-245-2589 Supplemental Materials Taylor Perschau, Current Planning and 2. Staff Report Zoning Manager, 919-245-2597 3. Notification Materials and Certification Patrick Mallett, Deputy Director, 919-245- 4. Neighborhood Information Meeting Report 2577 Form 5. Development Advisory Committee and Courtesy Review Comments 6. Excerpt of Approved April 9, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes and Signed Statement of Consistency 7. Statement of Consistency 8. Ordinance Approving Zoning Atlas Amendments, Including Proposed Conditions 9. PowerPoint Presentation PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing, receive the Planning Board and staff recommendations, and public comment, close the public hearing, and consider action on a County-initiated Zoning Atlas Amendment to rezone +/- 69.58 acres (PIN: 9863-28-1858) located at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, within the Hillsborough Township of Orange County. The proposed rezoning is: FROM: R-1 (Rural Residential) TO: NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District) BACKGROUND: A Conditional Zoning Atlas Amendment application (Attachment 1) was received proposing to rezone approximately 69.58 acres of property at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough. Orange County is the property owner on record of Cedar Ridge High School, which is located on the parcel. The Staff Report in Attachment 2 contains additional information, maps, and analysis in regard to the application's consistency with County-adopted plans. Approval of a site-specific plan is part of the conditional district rezoning process, and the site plan and any agreed-upon conditions are binding to the development permitted for the zoning district. 2 Basic Review Process: A conditional district rezoning application requires submission of a site plan and other documents, in accordance with Section 2.9.1(C) of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Sections 2.8 and 2.9 of the Orange County UDO require the following review: • FIRST ACTION — Applicant holds a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). Staff Comment: The NIM was held on January 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Cedar Ridge High School. • SECOND ACTION — The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting and makes a recommendation to the BOCC. Staff Comment: The Planning Board reviewed this application at its regular meeting on April 9, 2025. • THIRD ACTION — The BOCC receives the Planning Board and staff recommendations at an advertised public hearing and makes a decision on the application. Staff Comment: The public hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2025. A formal site plan is required as part of a conditional rezoning application and has been submitted (Attachment 1). Orange County, in coordination with Orange County Schools, has initiated a Zoning Atlas Amendment in order to bring the existing Cedar Ridge High School site into compliance with the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance and to allow for future development. Additional background information related to this request is contained in the Staff Report (Attachment 2). Proposed Conditions Per Section 2.9.1 (F) (3) of the UDO, mutually agreed upon conditions can be imposed as part of this process if they address: a. The compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding property, b. Proposed support facilities (i.e. roadways, and access points, screening and buffer areas, the timing of development, etc.), and/or c. All other matters the County may find reasonable and appropriate or the petitioner may propose. Orange County Development Advisory Committee staff has recommended the imposition of conditions, as included in the Ordinance in Attachment 8. Public Notification: In accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO, notices of the Public Hearing were mailed via first class mail to property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject parcel. These notices were mailed on May 19, 2025 — 15 days before the hearing. Staff also posted the subject parcel with signs on May 19, 2025 — 15 days before the hearing. See Attachment 3 for the notification materials. Planning Board Recommendation: The Planning Board reviewed the zoning atlas amendment at its April 9, 2025 regular meeting. At this meeting the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment (Attachment 8). 3 An excerpt of the approved minutes from the meeting, as well as the Planning Board's signed Statement of Consistency, are included in Attachment 6. Agenda materials from the meeting can be viewed at: https://www.orangecountync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/ 04092025-2215. Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1) Consider the matter for action; 2) Acknowledge that legally-sufficient public notice was given for the application and this meeting, in accordance with State law and the Orange County UDO; 3) Review the staff report (Attachment 2), featuring analyses of UDO compliance, impact of the use to the surrounding area, safety and efficiency of land use, and consistency of the application with the Orange County's adopted plans; 4) Allow for the applicant's presentation of materials; 5) Conduct the public hearing, receive public comments, and consider the Planning Board recommendation; 6) Close the public hearing; and 7) Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas Amendment Ordinance (Attachment 8). FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who have determined that the approval of the request would not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, including the public hearing notice and mailings, were paid from the 2024-25 Planning and Inspections Department budget. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • VISION STATEMENT — We are a diverse, inclusive, and healthy county working together to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all residents. • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS We provide information and opportunities for engagement in a transparent manner so that all in our community have knowledge, understanding, and a voice. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive the Planning Board and staff recommendations and public comments; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas Amendments (Attachment 8). Attachment 1 4 Orange County Planning & Inspections Department ORANGE COUNTY 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 200, Hillsborough, NC 27278 NORTH H CAROLINA 919-245-2575 or plan ningapps6a orangecountync.gov Zoning Atlas Amendment — Rezoning Application Please check all applicable boxes and complete the required documentation. Additional information and submittal requirements are contained in Sections 2.8 and 2.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). If completing by hand, please use black or blue ink. Please fill out all rered fields Date: 11/4/24 Rezoning Request: uiConventional District 0 Conditional District Contact Information* j Oran e Count c/o C Stober Planning & Inspections Director g Property Owner(s): y y Mailing Address: PO BOX 8181 , Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2592 Email: cstober@orangecountync.gov Applicant (if different than property owner): Mailing Address: Phone: Email: Property Information* Parcel ID Number (PIN): 9863281858 Total Acreage: +/- 69.58 Address: 1125 NEW GRADY BROWN SCHOOL RD Future Land Use Map Classification: 10-Year Transition Current Zoning Designation: Rural Residential (R-1) Requested Zoning Designation: Non-Residential - Conditional District (NR-CD) If applicant/owner are different people, include a signed, notarized, statement indicating that the owner has authorized the applicant to submit the request. In cases where there are multiple property owners, please attach an additional document containing their signatures authorizing the submission of the application or other legal documentation establishing the applicants' right to file on their behalf. Other Submittal Requirements* Conventional District Rezoning Application Based on Section 2.8.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): ❑ A map, at a legible scale, showing the property(s) subject to the request. A map may be procured at the Planning Department for a fee in accordance with the adopted'Orange County Fee Schedule. ❑ A legal description of the property(s) proposed for rezoning. ❑A list showing the names and addresses of all adjacent property owners within 1000-feet of the subject property. ❑ A detailed narrative denoting the following: i. The alleged error in the Zoning Atlas (if any) that will be corrected by the proposed request. Page 1 of 2 5 ii. The changed, or changing, conditions (if any) that makes the proposed amendment reasonable necessary to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. iii. How the proposed amendment is consistent with, or carries out the intent and purpose of the adopted Orange County Comprehensive Plan, or part thereof. ❑The filing fee per the adopted Orange County fee schedule. Conditional District Rezoning Application Based on Section 2.9.2 (C) of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): Z✓ A site plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.5 of the UDO. Applications for a Master Plan Development (MPD) Conditional District (CD) shall adhere to the site plan preparation requirements outlined in Section 6.7 of the UDO. R✓ All CD applications, regardless of type, shall include a detailed landscape plan showing the location of on-site significant trees; proposed screening, buffers, and landscaping; and any proposed treatment of any existing natural features. 0✓ A detailed description of the proposed use of property including an outline of the proposed development. This will include a detailed summary of proposed utility services. The utility service plan for applications for a Home Park (HP) CD shall specify if the proposed services are temporary or permanent connections. Z A detailed traffic survey, regardless of estimated daily trips, prepared in accordance with North Carolina Department of Transportation requirements and Section 6.17 of the UDO. 0 The appropriate environmental document(s) prepared in accordance with Section 6.16 of the UDO. 0 A schedule of construction of all elements of the proposal. R Other information identified during the pre-application conference deemed essential to demonstrate the project's compliance with these regulations. 0 The filing fee per the adopted Orange County fee schedule. Certification and Signatures* I (we), the undersigned, have been made aware of the process for the review and action associated with a UDO Zoning Atlas Amendment application and understand only completed applications, containing all information required by the Orange County UDO, shall be reviewed and acted upon by the County. Further I (we) understand that any assistance I (we) may receive from County staff in preparing this application in no way guarantees a favorable recommendation by staff on the merits of this proposal nor does grantee an approval of the proposed atlas amendment by the County. ` Owner Signatur (s) ' Iictt Signature (if different from owner) Date V Date Page 2of2 6 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 REZONING REQUEST AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL NARRATIVE FOR CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL The Orange County Schools is seeking a rezoning of the Cedar Ridge High School property from R-1 (Rural Residential)to NR-CD(Non-Residential—Conditional District).The rezoning will correct the legal nonconformity of the school being in this zoning district, which was created when Orange County amended its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text in 2021 and disallowed schools in the R-1 district. Approval of this site-specific zoning application will 1) bring the property into conformance, recognizing its existing development footprint as site-specific conditions; 2) allow for improvement of the property within a development envelope; and 3) create conditions for further school-related improvements to be approved administratively unless they present a deviation from the zoning standards or are a special use, as defined in the Orange County UDO. Approval of this zoning application is necessary for approval of all additions and external improvements to the existing buildings and structures, including the pending construction of an agricultural building. Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an agricultural building. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. The 2,288 sf pole barn shelter will be located 200' east of the existing school. There is a new pedestrian connection from the existing school entrance to the new shelter.This will allow the Cedar Ridge HS agricultural program to be more like the one at Orange High School which has a barn. Emergency Services to Cedar Ridge High School are primarily provided by Orange County, as the school lies outside the Town of Hillsborough's incorporated limits; these services will not change due to new development on campus. Fire and emergency services are primarily provided by the Orange Rural District, with secondary services provided by the Efland District and Town of Hillsborough. The police services are provided by the Orange County Sheriff with secondary service provided by the Town of Hillsborough. The new building will not have any sanitary sewer facilities as they will be available in the existing school. An existing water line is present at the site. Both utilities are provided by the Town of Hillsborough. Power to the site is provided by Piedmont Electrical Coop who will set a new transformer near the shelter.All solid waste management will be administered by Orange County Schools and Orange County Solid Waste, as it is at present. This property is located in the Lower Eno River Unprotected watershed and must comply with the regulations of the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy. Stormwater has already been provided to the proposed building site by the addition of a bioretention cell on the north end of the new site. This was installed during the last construction project at the school which was the classroom addition. Runoff from the new facility will be treated by this cell; a stormwater management plan for this application is not warranted. Page 1of12 7 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 A USGS stream was shown at the location of the proposed Agricultural Laboratory but a Surface Water Identification performed by Orange County formally recognizes that this stream does not presently exist at this location on the property. All work on this site is interior to the school property. The 100' MTC setback and buffer are not disturbed. The site was cleared and graded under a previous contract and all new construction is done without clearing or significant earthwork. No new traffic will be generated due to this project. No changes will be made to the car or bus movements for the school. The anticipated construction schedule start is late spring of 2025 with completion in early 2026. The funding source for this project was under the previous budget year (FY 23-24) for accounts for Classroom and Building improvements provided by Orange County. Data on school student enrollment and staffing is found on Page 4 of this document. The Environmental Assessment and Biological Inventory (Page 5) confirm the lack of significant ecological habitat on this property; no additional protection measures are warranted. The site plan addresses the other use requirements of a "School: Preparatory",as found in Orange County UDO Section 5.8.4, including, but not limited to, landscaping, site access, and screening of the property from public rights of way, including compliance with the Major Transportation Corridor overlay district requirements. Page 2of12 8 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY A property description is provided on the General Warranty Deed on record at the Orange County Register of Deeds (Book 2174, Page 354). It is assembled from three (3) tracts featuring five (5) parcels and features a 60-foot public right of way that accesses the internal area of the "Orange County Board of Education" property from New Grady Brown School Road. The recorded deed and accompanying property description are attached to this narrative, satisfying Orange County UDO Sections 2.8.3(A) and 2.9. Page 3of12 9 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 UDO USE CATEGORY Schools, Preparatory Per Section 5.8.4(A), following information also appears on Site Plan C2.0. 1. Total Student Capacity= 1500 students 2. Total Staff at Peak Shift = 105 3. Bus Parking, no. & size: 16 at 13' x 35' 4. Staff Parking Spaces = 118 5. Visitor Parking Spaces = 25 6. Student Parking Spaces =448 7. Location of Student Drop-off& Stacking Space (See Site Plan C2.0) 8. Location of Athletic Field & Seating Capacity = 1524 seats 9. Proposed Roadway Improvements (N/A) 10. Utilities Improvements (N/A) Page 4of12 10 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT An Environmental Assessment was completed, consistent with Orange County UDO Sections 2.9 and 6.16, and submitted on November 27, 2024. Page 5of12 11 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 BIOLOGICAL INVENTORY CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS PIN 9863-28-1858 Vicinity Map for Rezoning Application - PIN 9863281858 +„p C,edarGrove Township "–"; Pro ected Back �r Creek �o + Little Protected g'c i River Protected er En a PHE°4k� eC p Protected F �c= -�, LlpperlEno r `1{ �o° Protected .sF. ILI p l.I.LL'iL1 ► w• � 'O Tom, Hillsborough Township r +i 1�Q GNRD C1i J F d:O f r I Mebane o 70 ! _ :f si Hillsborough y 1'EN RU y r U Vny a i a �¢o ✓� a°� upper t kaw� Haw Eno Creek �.5 :n Critical s j��tSGH Pp ♦t5p� ` �i ,'�SJG� yA c _ � Cheeks TownsiiiP— G U x " Lower i PIPJ:98153281858 C Hillsborough Township ! \Eno 1 in i Townships —Major Streams Chapel Hill"To _City Limits r Water Supply Watersheds �. rI s� January 2025 Prepared By Cy Stober, AICP, MEM Orange County Planning Director Page 6of12 12 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 Cedar Ridge High School is located on a +/-69.58-acre property at the intersections of Orange Grove and New Grady Brown School Roads in Orange County, North Carolina. Orange County Schools is applying for a conditional zoning district to immediately allow for a new structure on the property to support an Agricultural Laboratory, and is requesting a condition to allow for further development of the property as a by-right zoning regulation. The school was constructed in 2001 and has a building footprint of approximately 270,022 square feet (6.20 acres), not accounting for the paved parking areas and walking paths. It was constructed prior to the regulation of stormwater runoff or nutrient management was required in this watershed by Orange County, the regulatory authority. Over half of the property is actively used for school purposes and, outside of the buffered areas on its perimeters and perennial streams, is generally managed and maintained as a lawn of fescue or Bermuda grass with ornamental shrubs. The property is located in the Lower Eno River Unprotected watershed, flowing into the Lower Eno River and, eventually, the Eno River and Falls Lake. There are no NC Department of Environmental Quality-identified "impaired" waters on site or downstream of the property. The property has two perennial streams on it: one identified in a 2000 site plan as Sand Branch, which defines the property's western perimeter; and an unnamed tributary ("UT") that transects the property east-west and feeds into Sand Branch.The UT was displayed by the US Geological Survey (USGS) as crossing the entire property but a Surface Water Identification conducted by Orange County Erosion Control and Stormwater staff identified an origin point immediately west of the high school's football stadium. It is possible that the construction of the campus in 2000 impacted the location and flow status of this stream. No wetlands are documented on site. The only possible wetland soils location is a band of Chewacla, a predominantly nonhydric soil, collocated with Sand Branch and its immediate area. No known Natural Heritage Elements or Element Occurrences have been documented on the property by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP). Sand Branch and its riparian buffer zone are identified in the 2019 Eno-New Hope Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (Triangle Connectivity Collaborative) Network as a "Higher"-ranked habitat patch and corridor (this is the second-highest classification). The stream and its buffer are protected by Orange County Schools by restricting access with an eight-foot chain-link fence. A site visit identified numerous exotic invasive species within the buffer but the canopy and undergrowth could largely be characterized as mature secondary successional growth. Orange County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies "Resource Protection Areas" (RPAs) as "[I]and designated as Primary Conservation Area which contains sensitive environmental resources, historically significant sites, and features considered unbuildable because of their limitations or unsuitability for development". Two RPAs are identified on the Cedar Ridge High School property: one that is the same Sand Branch corridor that is identified by NHP; and another patch on the southeastern corner of the property that appears to be a legacy mixed hardwood Page 7of12 13 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 tree stand that subsequently was cleared and is being reestablished (Image 1). This is consistent with the area of the property being identified by NC NHP as a "Rural Forest Priority Landscape". ' 3 TV � .. Figure 1: Resource Protection Area (approximate) on Cedar Ridge High School Campus in 2008 (left) and 2021 (right). SOURCE:Orange County,North Carolina,Land Records The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) identifies no critical habitats of endangered or threatened species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act on the property, as reflected by their Information for Planning and Consultation resources (https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/). The property does have an area of influence that could potentially affect the endangered and threatened species identified in Table 1. However, given the present use of the high school and its predominant development footprint, the proposed development of a small accessory structure, and a development potential that is limited to the current campus, no significant impacts are anticipated to this area. Table 1:USFWS-Identified Species Protected by the Endangered Species Act within the Property's Area of Influence. SOURCE: US Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Consultation. Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status Tri-colored Bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed Endangered Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi Threatened Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus Endangered Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Threatened Green Floater Lasmigona subviridis Proposed Threatened Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Proposed Threatened Nine (9) species of migratory bird are also identified by the USFWS as having a potential for using this property for habitat purposes. While the property has a variety of vegetation and landscape features, the high activity of human uses on the site, including an athletic field and parking lot, make it a likely location only for those species with a high tolerance for human uses, particularly noise. Page 8of12 14 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN A document and map, submitted as a part of a Conditional District application that sets forth, in detail, the location of and the proposed methods for: a) Protection of natural resources(i.e. habitat maintenance,existing vegetation,and mitigation of environmentally sensitive areas): The Cedar Ridge HS property has no significant habitats or species on it except for the Sand Branch stream and its buffer. This stream buffer may include specimen trees, but they will not be impacted by any future development activities as the stream and its 100' buffer are already restricted from all access by an 8' chain-link fence. Continuation of this restricted access is a proposed condition of approval on the zoning application. b) Ownership and maintenance of open spaces (common open space, proposed conservation easements, and landscape buffers): It is the understanding of OCS that all school property is owned by Orange County and leased to Orange County Schools as reflected in public records with Orange County Register of Deeds. Maintenance of open spaces and common open space is managed by OCS and third-party landscape contractors employed by OCS. There are no conservation easements or landscape buffers which are not already in public records. c) Provision of services (solid waste management to include recycling, stormwater management (temporary and permanent), irrigation systems to include the source of water: All water and wastewater services are provided by the town of Hillsborough. Recycling is placed in sorted containers within the school and collected by Orange County Solid Waste Management. Irrigation systems are supplied by Hillsborough as well. There is a water tower at the corner of New Grady Brown Road and Orange Grove Road which holds water for use by both Cedar Ridge High School and Grady Brown Elementary School d)The handling of land clearing debris: This is a cleared building lot so there will be very little if any debris created. In keeping with protection of natural resources, all organic matter produced by the project will be incorporated back into the finish site prep and landscaping. If any remaining debris is onsite, it will be taken to a central facility for composting Page 9of12 15 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY NOT APPLICABLE: Cedar Ridge High School has been fully operational since 2000, and the roadways surrounding the site and internal traffic patterns are working as planned and approved. The proposed new building doesn't increase the number of students, teachers, or staff, so there will be no traffic impact due to the proposed construction. P a g r, 10 of 12 16 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 LANDSCAPE & TREE PRESERVATION PLAN No substantial changes to the existing landscaping and tree canopy are anticipated if this conditional zoning application is realized in full. A primary succession Piedmont forest of largely softwood trees is regrowing in the "future development area" on the southern part of the campus, but this growth is only about ten years old; it was cleared during school construction and has not commitment to preservation or cultivation. The 30-foot easement for a "pedestrian path" shown on the site plan and provided as a condition of approval will require crossing of the existing 75-foot landscaped buffer on the frontage of the property facing New Brady Brown School and Orange Grove Roads. The exact location and orientation is to be determined but, as presented, should require a single 30-foot perpendicular crossing of the landscaping. Construction of a pedestrian or multiuse path could evaluate alternatives to minimize such disturbance at preliminary engineering design. Page 11012 17 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 1/22/2025 PROPOSED CONDITIONS FROM THE APPLICANT 1. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025.A. Area in northwest corner of existing site. B.Area on the east side of existing site . 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. Please note the road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed in approximately 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orang Grove Road and a portion of Grady Brown School Road (from the intersection to the bus entrance drive). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. Page 12of12 18 Prepared by: D. MICHAEL PARKER Return to: Geoffrey E. Gledhill , P.O. Box 1529, Hillsborough, NC 27278 NORTH CAROLINA an2174 mr,354 ORANGE COUNTY R/S Paid U GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED, made and entered into this the 18th day of December, 2000, by and between, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, a body politic, organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of North Carolina, Party of the First Part, hereinafter referred to as GRANTOR, and The COUNTY OF ORANGE, P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 , a body politic, organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of North Carolina, Party of the Second Part, hereinafter referred to as GRANTEE; 71p /..A�Q -roe Z 1863-Z1?-7-730 W I T N E S E T H : -r-R 3 gVd'3- 3&'-- dSJ'P That the said Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10 . 00) to them in hand paid and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and, by these presents, does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple all that certain tract or parcel of land located in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows : SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid tract or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple. And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee that the Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple, has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions, if any, set forth above . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County Board of Education has caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its Chairperson, his signature attested by its secretary and its corporate seal affixed hereto all the day and year first above written. Book 2174 eook M4 wa 355 19 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ORANGE COUNTY-aka THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, By- :\:) (SEAL) TRP RSON fi(J� ATTEST• (CORPORATE SEAL� CRE ARYi l O STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF C l, .,. Notary Publ ic'f''b' the County an State aforesaid, certify that Randy Bridges personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he Secretary*of THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, a North Carolina Corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument .was signed in its name by Keith D. Cook, its Chairperson, sealed With its corporate seal and attested by him as its Secretary. *THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ORANGE COUNTY-AKA Witness my hand and notarial seal, this the day of December, 2000 . AAA OE 94"LA NOTARY IC My commission expires : .���� �� E.TV tflly O State of North Carolina-Orange County pOTApy Th oregoing certif cater of CL Q A Notary(Aleut 4es Public for the Designated Govern- FCOup` mental units is(axe)certified to be correct. See filing certificates herein. This the ay ofA,D.r� Joyce H.Pearson Register of Deeds y: Assist !•=I I_ Y) Joyc:Ee F'1. PE'a J:'tiClfl C:z,vi ri c;e C CA.i n't:y, hl. [ . Book 2174 20 EXHIBIT A Attached to and incorporated into deed from the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Party of the First Part, therein referred to as GRANTOR, and The COUNTY OF ORANGE, Party of the Second Part, therein referred to as GRANTEE : PIN NO: 9863-28-2730 Tax Map 4 .42 .A. 3 TRACT I : Bounded by property now or formerly owned by or in the possession of persons as follows : on the north by Elizabeth W. Matheson and Louise Cecil ; on the east by Interstate 40 and Orange Grove Road; on the south by Grady Brown School Road on the west by Verlie C. Mangum, and being more particularly described as follows : PARCEL A: BEGINNING at a concrete monument .located at the point where the southwestern margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40 intersects the northwestern margin of the right-of-way to Orange Grove Road which concrete monument has NAD 83 coordinates of North 833009 . 84 and East 1958764 . 99 ; running thence with the northwestern margin of the right-of-way to Orange Grove Road the following courses and distances : South 4611 20' 06" West 179 . 82 feet and South 46° 20' 06" West 101 . 39 feet to an iron stake which is set near where the point where the northwestern margin of the right-of- way of Orange Grove Road intersects the northeastern margin of the right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with Grady Brown School Road the following courses and distances : along the arc of a circle to the right having an arc of 127 . 41 feet, a radius of 81 . 55 feet , a direction of North 880 54 ' 26" West and a chord of 114 . 84 and along the arc of a circle to the left having a arc of 432 .44 feet , a radius of 641 . 16 feet, a direction of North 620 28 ' 16" West and a chord of 424 . 29 feet to an iron stake set at the point where the eastern margin of the right-of-way to an "existing 60 foot public easement" as so indicated on plat hereinafter referred to intersects the northern margin of the right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with the eastern margin of the right of way to said 60 ' public easement North 000 10 ' 31" East 482 . 71 feet to a concrete monument ; running thence North 890 55 ' 501" East 318 . 74 feet to an iron stake set on the southwestern margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40; running thence with the southwestern margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40, South 380 09 ' 26" East 611 . 24 feet to the place and point of Beginning and being designated as Tract B, containing 7 . 22 acres on plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Cal lemyn--Parker, Inc . Engineering and Surveying, dated July 1 , 1999 which plat is recorded in Plat. Book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. PARCEL B : BEGINNING at an iron stake set at the point where the western margin of the right-of-way to an "existing 60 foot public easement" as so indicated on the plat hereinafter referred to intersects the northern margin of the right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with the northern margin of the right- of-way to Grady Brown School Road the following courses and distances : North 850 59' 16" West 706 . 61 feet; along the arc of a Book 2174 m2174 PaE X 7 21 circle to the left having an arc of 217 . 56 feet, a radius of 580 . 00 feet, a direction of South 830 15' 591" West and a chord of 216 . 29 feet ; South 721 31' 14 " West 83 feet and along the arc of a circle to the right having an arc of 250 . 14 feet, a radius of 720 . 26 feet, a direction of South 820 28' 111" West and a chord of 248 . 88 feet to an iron stake set at the point where the center of a creek shown as Sand Branch on plat hereinafter referred intersects the northern margin of right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with the center of said branch the following courses and distances : North 080 58 ' 11" East 50 . 68 feet; North 360 03 ' 501" East 79 . 76 feet; North 070 17' 38" East 42 . 20 feet ; North 440 56 ' 201" West 52 . 25 feet; North 430 34' 411' West 94 . 98 feet; North 290 13 ' 431" West 60 . 87 feet; North 040 20' 301' West 75 . 60 feet; North 760 35 ' 56" West 103 . 47 feet ; North 510 35' 221" West 94 . 82 feet and North 260 03 ' 16" West 64 . 50 feet to an iron stake; running thence South 890 14 ' 33 " East 1528 . 06 feet to a concrete monument set on the western margin of the right-of-way to said "existing 60 foot public easement" ; running thence with the western margin of the right-of- way to said public easement South 0011 10' 311" West 477 . 86 feet to the place and point of Beginning and being designated as Tract C, containing 14 . 19 acres, more or less, according to plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Callemyn-Parker, Inc . Engineering and Surveying, dated July 1, 1999 which plat is recorded in Plat Book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. PARCEL C : BEGINNING at an iron stake set in the northern margin of the right-of--way to Grady Brown School Road which iron stake is set at the point where the western margin of the right-of-way to an "existing 60 foot public easement" as so indicated on plat hereinafter referred to intersects the northern margin of the right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with the western margin of the right-of-way to said existing 60 foot public easement North 000 10' 31" East 477 . 86 feet to a concrete monument; running thence South 8910 14 ' 33" East 30 feet to an iron stake set in the center of the said 60 foot public easement; running thence North 890 55' 501" East 30 feet to a concrete monument set on the eastern margin of the right-of-way to said 60 ' public easement ; running thence with the eastern margin of the right-of-way to said 60' public easement South 000 101 31" West 482 . 71 feet to an iron stake set on the northern margin of the right-of-way to Grady Brown School Road; running thence with the northern margin of the right- of-way to Grady Brown School Road approximately 60 feet to the place and point of Beginning and being that area lying within the right of way to the "existing 60 foot public easement" as shown on plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Callemyn-Parker, Inc . Engineering and Surveying, dated July 1, 1999 which plat is recorded in Plat Book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. The title to the above described TRACT III is subject to the existing 60 foot public right-of-way. Book 2174 22 soy2174 w S TRACT II : ALL that certain tract or parcel of land located in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina; being bounded by property now or formerly owned by or in the possession of persons as follows : on the north by Interstate 40 ; on the east by Interstate 40 and Louise Cecil; on the south by Irma Crawford and on the west by Verlie C. Mangum, and being more particularly described as follows : BEGINNING at an iron stake set in the center of the right of way to an "existing 60 ' public easement" as so designated on the plat hereinafter referred to, which beginning point is located by measuring from a concrete monument which is set at the point where the southwestern margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40 intersects the northwestern margin of the right-of-way to Orange Grove Road (which point is identified as control corner on plat hereinafter referred to and has the NAD 83 coordinates of North 833009 . 84 and East 1958764 . 99) the following courses and distances : North 380 09' 26 " West 611 . 24 feet; South 890 55' 50" West 318 . 74 feet to a concrete monument set on the margin of the right-of-way of an existing 60 foot public easement and South 890 55 ' 50" West 30 . 00 feet to the said beginning point; running thence from said beginning point North 890 14 ' 33" West 30 feet to a concrete monument on the western margin of said existing public easement ; thence continuing North 890 14 ' 33 " West 1528 . 06 feet to an iron stake set in the center of a creek identified as Sand Branch on plat hereinafter referred to; running thence with the center of the said creek the following courses and distances : North 021 31' 51" West 48 . 14 feet, North 010 23 ' 19" West 273 . 87 feet, North 570 28' 33 " West 178 . 30 feet, North 150 49 ' 33" West 308 . 19 feet, North 310 13 ' 33 " West 258 . 20 feet, North 440 58 ' 33" West 194 . 60 feet , North 040 52 ' 33 " West 231 . 90 feet, North 350 04 ' 28" East 194 . 69 feet , North 030 36 ' 27" East 167 .47 feet, North 890 59' 27" East 118 . 14 feet and North 130 08 ' 27" East 260 . 27 feet to an iron stake set at the point where said branch intersects the western margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40 ; running thence with the margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40 in a western and south-western direction the following courses and distances : South 150 10 ' 13 " East 191 . 43 feet ; South 330 43 ' 38" East 394 . 85 feet ; South 650 28 ' 52" East 333 . 38 feet; South 820 12 ' 17" East 233 . 86 feet ; South 550 56 ' 10" East 207 . 16 feet; South 540 02' 47" East 550 . 58 feet and South 4411 27' 13 " East 531 . 39 feet to an iron stake set in the northern most point of Tract A as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 78 , at Page 77 of the Orange County Registry; running thence with said Tract A, South 000 11' 33 " East 352 .48 feet to the place and point of Beginning and being designated as Tract D, containing 46 . 57 acres, more or less, according to plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Cal lemyn-Parker, Inc . , Engineering and Surveying, which plat is dated July 1, 1999 which plat is recorded in Plat Book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. Book 2174 23 wox21 '4 pai359 TRACT III : PIN NO : 9863-38-0588 Tax Map 4 .42 .A. 7D All that certain tract or parcel of land located in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows : Bounded by property now or formerly owned by or in the possession of persons as follows : on the west by the Orange County Board of Education (formerly Elizabeth W. Matheson) ; on the northeast by Interstate 40 ; on the south by the Orange County Board of Education (formerly Irma H. Crawford) , and being more particularly described as follows : BEGINNING at an iron stake on the southwestern margin of the right of way to Interstate 40, which iron stake is located by measuring North 380 09 ' 261" West 611 . 24 feet from the concrete monument located at the point where the southwestern margin of the right-of- way to Interstate 40 intersects the northwestern margin of the right-of-way to Orange Grove Road, which concrete monument has NAD 83 coordinates of North 833009 . 84 and East 1958764 . 99 ; running thence from said beginning point with the southwestern margin of the right-of-way to Interstate 40 the following courses and distances : North 380 37 ' 13 " West 174 . 90 feet ; North 410 04 ' 59" West 295 . 15 feet and North 450 52 ' 29" West 61 . 68 feet to an iron stake, corner with the Orange County Board of Education; running thence with the Orange County Board of Education South 000 11' 33" West 402 . 48 feet to an iron stake set on in the center of the right-of-way to an "existing 60' public easement" as shown on plat hereinafter referred to, said iron stake also being a corner with the Orange County Board of Education; running thence with the Orange County Board of Education North 890 55' 50" East 30 . 00 feet to a concrete monument set on the eastern margin of the right of way to an "existing 60 ' public easement" as shown on plat hereinafter referred to; thence continuing with the Orange County Board of Education North 890 55' 501" East 318 . 74 to the place and point of Beginning and being designated as Tract A, containing 1 . 64 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Cal lemyn-Parker, Inc . Engineering and Surveying, dated July 1, 1999 which plat is recorded in plat book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. Title to the above described parcel is subject to the right of way to the "existing 601 public easement" as shown on the plat of survey entitled "PROPERTY SURVEYED FOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION" , by Cal lemyn-Parker, Inc . Engineering and Surveying, dated July 1, 1999 which plat is recorded in plat book 84 at page 33 of the Orange County Registry. NOTE : Tract I including Parcels A, B & C and Tract II are all combined on the Orange County Land Records as PIN NO: 9863-28-2730 and on the Orange County Tax Maps as 4 .42 .A. 3 . Tract II does not have a PIN assigned to it . Tract III is shown on the Orange County Land Records as PIN NO: 9863-38-0588 and on the Orange County Tax Maps as 4 . 42 .A. 7D. OCB\AERD Book 2174 24 BIOLOGICAL INVENTORY CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS PIN 9863-28-1858 Vicinity Map for Rezoning Application - PILI 9863281858 Prof'ected o t � Back �r Creek �' ► � Little Protected C. r� River Protected r i UPper Eno ° aC Protected U per;En f .._ .. s !r` v Protec ed rr Y.Y•.LL� R` �+�n+i.•. F / / o Hillsborough Township ; LE BRNaN R0 r Mebane c ' 70 Sr HirIII ugh r J °en Upper i tiea``3 Maw Eno Ak Le. ` Creek 1 S�,_rxµ0 Critical i - d Cheeks Townshi rF + • c ♦`g� 'Lower it PIN:9853281858 Hillsborough Township l eUf \Eno _Townships Major Streams q s�J Chapel City Limits Water Supply Watersheds ? . ✓ ETIS ��• a:N Via` January 2025 Prepared By Cy Stober, AICP, MEM Orange County Planning Director 25 Cedar Ridge High School is located on a +/-69.58-acre property at the intersections of Orange Grove and New Grady Brown School Roads in Orange County, North Carolina. Orange County Schools is applying for a conditional zoning district to immediately allow for a new structure on the property to support an Agricultural Laboratory, and is requesting a condition to allow for further development of the property as a by-right zoning regulation. The school was constructed in 2001 and has a building footprint of approximately 270,022 square feet (6.20 acres), not accounting for the paved parking areas and walking paths. It was constructed prior to the regulation of stormwater runoff or nutrient management was required in this watershed by Orange County, the regulatory authority. Over half of the property is actively used for school purposes and, outside of the buffered areas on its perimeters and perennial streams, is generally managed and maintained as a lawn of fescue or Bermuda grass with ornamental shrubs. The property is located in the Lower Eno River Unprotected watershed, flowing into the Lower Eno River and, eventually, the Eno River and Falls Lake. There are no NC Department of Environmental Quality-identified "impaired" waters on site or downstream of the property. The property has two perennial streams on it: one identified in a 2000 site plan as Sand Branch, which defines the property's western perimeter; and an unnamed tributary ("UT") that transects the property east-west and feeds into Sand Branch. The UT was displayed by the US Geological Survey (USGS) as crossing the entire property but a Surface Water Identification conducted by Orange County Erosion Control and Stormwater staff identified an origin point immediately west of the high school's football stadium. It is possible that the construction of the campus in 2000 impacted the location and flow status of this stream. No wetlands are documented on site. The only possible wetland soils location is a band of Chewacla, a predominantly nonhydric soil, collocated with Sand Branch and its immediate area. No known Natural Heritage Elements or Element Occurrences have been documented on the property by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP). Sand Branch and its riparian buffer zone are identified in the 2019 Eno-New Hope Wildlife Habitat Connectivity (Triangle Connectivity Collaborative) Network as a "Higher"-ranked habitat patch and corridor (this is the second-highest classification). The stream and its buffer are protected by Orange County Schools by restricting access with an eight-foot chain-link fence. A site visit identified numerous exotic invasive species within the buffer but the canopy and undergrowth could largely be characterized as mature secondary successional growth. Orange County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies "Resource Protection Areas" (RPAs) as "[I]and designated as Primary Conservation Area which contains sensitive environmental resources, historically significant sites, and features considered unbuildable because of their limitations or unsuitability for development". Two RPAs are identified on the Cedar Ridge High School property: one that is the same Sand Branch corridor that is identified by NHP; and another patch on the southeastern corner of the property that appears to be a legacy mixed hardwood tree stand that subsequently was cleared and is being reestablished (Image 1). This is 26 consistent with the area of the property being identified by NC NHP as a "Rural Forest Priority Landscape". Ilk- Figure 1: Resource Protection Area (approximate) on Cedar Ridge High School Campus in 2008 (left) and 2021 (right). SOURCE:Orange County,North Carolina,Land Records The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) identifies no critical habitats of endangered or threatened species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act on the property, as reflected by their Information for Planning and Consultation resources (https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/). The property does have an area of influence that could potentially affect the endangered and threatened species identified in Table 1. However, given the present use of the high school and its predominant development footprint, the proposed development of a small accessory structure, and a development potential that is limited to the current campus, no significant impacts are anticipated to this area. Table 1:USFWS-Identified Species Protected by the Endangered Species Act within the Property's Area of Influence. SOURCE:US Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Consultation. Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status Tri-colored Bat Perimyotis subflavus Proposed Endangered Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi Threatened Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus Endangered Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Threatened Green Floater Lasmigona subviridis Proposed Threatened Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Proposed Threatened Nine (9) species of migratory bird are also identified by the USFWS as having a potential for using this property for habitat purposes. While the property has a variety of vegetation and landscape features, the high activity of human uses on the site, including an athletic field and parking lot, make it a likely location only for those species with a high tolerance for human uses, particularly noise. 27 Orange County Planning & Inspections Department ORANGE COUNTY 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 200, Hillsborough, NC 27278 NORTH CAROLINA 919-245-2575 or planningapps cDorangecountync.gov Environmental Assessment Please check all applicable boxes and complete the required documentation. Additional information is contained in Section 2.25 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). If completing by hand, please use black or blue ink. * Please fill out all required fields An Environmental Assessment(EA)shall be required for each individual parcel proposed for development consistent with applicable criteria/as detailed within the UDO. Date: 11/27/24 Contact Information* Orange Count c/o C Stober Property Owner(s). g y y Mailing Address: PO BOX 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2592 Email: cstober@orangecountync.gov Applicant (if different than property owner): Mailing Address: Phone: Email: I. Property Information* Parcel ID Number (PIN): 9863281858 Address: 1125 NEW GRADY BROWN SCHOOL RD, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Acreage: 69.58 Township: Hillsborough Zoning District: Rural Residential (R1) Watershed Overlay: Lower Eno Unprotected Other Overlay: Major Transportation Corridor II. General Site Information* A. Adjacent Property Zoning North: R1 South: R1 East: R1 & R20 (Hillsborough) West: R1 Land Use North: 1-40 Corridor, Rural Resider South: Grady Brown Elementary School East: 1-40 Corridor, Mobile Home F West: Rural Residential, Undeveloped B. Topography ■ Highest Elevation: 710 ■ Lowest Elevation: 550 ■ General direction of slope: North/Northwest Page 1 of 5 28 ■ Estimated % of property with: 0— 5% slope: 88.1% 5— 15% slope: 8.3% 15— 25% slope: 3.6% More than 25% slope: 0 C. Water Features and Drainage The following water features are located on the property: ❑✓ Streams ❑Wetlands ❑ Ponds❑ Drainage Easements ❑ Special Flood Hazard Area Describe Perennial Stream (Sand Branch) defining western property boundary, with UT draining across property. UT location determined outdated by SWID and blue line relocated accordingly. (attach additional sheets if needed) D. Does the property contain any of the following Inventory of Natural or Cultural Resources? As identified in the "Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historical, Recreational, Biological, and Geological Significance in the Unincorporated Portions of Orange County" or the "Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County, North Carolina". 1. Cemeteries ❑ Yes ✓❑ No 2. Archaeological sites ❑ Yes❑✓ No 3. Historic sites ❑ Yes❑✓ No 4. Areas of geological significance ❑ Yes❑✓ No 5. Designated natural areas ❑✓ Yes❑ No 6. Designated habitat ❑ Yes ❑✓ No For each yes answer above, please indicate the location on the site plan and complete Attachment A. � tf�� Prp��t�spt�on A. Describe proposed use of property: Bringing Cedar Ridge High School into zoning conformance to allow for additions to existing structures, most immediately an Agricultural Laboratory. B. Number of lots: 1 C. Number of structures: 12+ Page 2 of 6 29 D. Estimated square footage of area to be graded for development of attached residential units (excluding roads, but including parking areas) N/A E. Estimated square footage of area to be graded for non-residential use (excluding roads) 0 - site already prepared and LDP waived F. Estimated area to be graded for roads N/A ■ Road type: ❑ Public ❑ Private ❑ Class A ❑ Class B ■ Total road length: 111111. State Patti 1egbf * A. Does the project involve the mining of earth products? ❑ Yes ✓❑ No ■ If yes, how many cubic feet of material are expected to be excavated? ■ Has an application for a Mining Permit been submitted to NCDRCD? ❑ Yes ❑ No Please attach map indicating expected extent of proposed activity. B. Does the project involve generation or storage of hazardous or toxic wastes, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency? ❑ Yes 0✓ No ■ Describe the wastes to be enerated: ■ How much material is expected to be generated per month? ■ Will any material be treated onsite? ❑ Yes❑ No If yes, indicate volume: Will any material be stored onsite? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, indicate volume: ■ Where will disposal of the material take lace? ■ How will materials be transported to the disposal site? ■ What measures are proposed to protect water quality and air quality in case of spills? Page 3of6 30 C. Will the project involve a land application system for treatment of wastewater? ■ ❑ Yes Z✓ No - If ves, describe F_ ■ Has an application for a non-discharge permit been submitted to the NC Department of Environmental Management or Orange County Department of Environmental Health?❑ Yes❑ No D. Is a septic tank system;proposed which has a design capacity of more than 3,000 gallons per day? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No - If yes, describe E. Does the activity involve sludge disposal? ❑ Yes❑✓ No ■ If ves, where is the source of the sludge? ■ Describe where and how the sludge is being disposed ■ Has a NPDES permit from the NC Division of Environmental Quality been issued? ❑Yes ❑ No F. Water Usage ■ Estimated number of employees: 0 x 25 gallons per day (gpd) = 0 gpd ■ Estimated water use for climate control = 0 gpd ■ Process Water % Consumed % Discharged to septic system % Discharged to surface (includinq storm sewers - Describe: % Evaporated % Reclaimed/reused % Other = 100% ■ Water used for cooling, heating, etc., in association with production or manufacturing • Reused • Consumed % Discharged - Describe: = 100% gpd Total Water Usage ■ Describe source of water: An existing 2"water line on site of the proposed building will supply 3 yard hydrants located at Page 4of5 31 Attachment:A* To be completed only if inventory sites are identified in 1,D. (attach additional sheets if necessary) 1.a. Impact on Resource from Proposed Development None. The project will drain to a separate catchment from Sand Branch and will be regulated for stormwater accordingly. 1.b. Proposed Mitigation N/A 2.a.'Impact on Resource from Proposed'Development 2.1b. Proposed Mitigation Cf c r Statement by Applicant - I certify that the information presented by mein this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Cy Stober 11/27/24 Applicant Date Page 5 of 5 32 ) PROJECT SUMMARY NEW GOLOKA Q�� / j� , 85 SITE • VILLAGE LLC s; ;t ) TOTAL LAND AREA=69.58 ACRES RESIDENTIAL / - r M TAX MAP=4.42.A.3,4.42.A.9 PROPOSED ZONING=NR-CD au01e565PNd° (r r-_J22 ( `�\ °RApY SRO sere PROPOSED LAND USE=SCHOOL:PREPARATORY chapel hill,NO 27517 °°l R 99 401 8586 is ��'., a� INTERSTATE 40 N 40 BUILDINGS SQUARE FOOTAGE ..ABLE—SIN EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING 263,732 ZONED rare OUTBUILDINGS 44,002 VICINITY MAP N.T.S. SUBTOTAL 267,734 a 1 ;.`N PROPOSED POLE BARN 22,288 TOTAL 270,022 uE.ca�ruc°T BLEACHERS=1,524 SEATS RCA a _ ` NEW GOLOKA I I 11, `, • ..`. VII I AGF I I C 1I, PARKING' I , _. R'.G N I AI �. PARKING SPACES: TOTAL REGULAR ACCESSIBLE \ STUDENT CAPACITY 1500 448 438 10 _ PEAK STAFF 105 118 139 3 4y VISITORS 25 25 1 ` �\.� +a\. �r �, TOTALS 591 577 14 U q,,,,,M,sJJJ� g � V. g4°� f'' SCHOOL BUS PARKING=16 SPACES(13'X 35') \� �•s ! - 11 .P THE APPLICANT PROPOSES A 30'-0"WIDE PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT ALONG NrER or ORANGE GROVE ROAD AND A PORTION OF GRADY BROWN SCHOOL ROAD BRANCH I.S PROPERTY LrN4 ♦ \ I O Y-�--� (FROM THE INTERSECTION TO THE BUS ENTRANCE DRIVE).THIS PLAN J --_I SHOWS IT BEHIND THE EXISTING BUFFERS;HOWEVER,THE FINAL \ ,J `Y� }as.,.l-3 '�/ ✓�_ —. - LOCATION IS TO BE DETERMINED AND IS CONTINGENT ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. mum ————— �_•.1` \ ` INTERSTATE 40 �lI `�11 I ♦ ` 4ARIABLE IWBTH R/W U JERRY THOMAS BLANCHARD,JR Is,gL%rrxd' \ zpNE°urc MARY MCDANIEL BLANCHARD I` j I 1` Ep > M,s RESIDENTIAL ssaca alb" V _ _ NOTE: OPEN BURNING OF TREES LIMBS O STUMPS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION Uj O �1 i m DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERMITTED ACTIVITY IS EXPRESSLY wcn 'g li II i Ii I =I � PROHIBITED. '00.001 HuIq� l I ...................... _._. u _.._ ING X lEm w[uun7�` I I r ro i i I \a `�" ` ; :�6P � J;I 1 E11111. BUILDING HEIGHT FROM a� ,FLOOR SLAB TO TOP OF / NOTE: , �- �� " - ROOF RIDGE=21'-0" / ALL ADJACENT PARCELS - li FROM THE SOUTH WALL OF ARE ZONED R-1. �' '� �� I __ -- 7H EiBUILDING TO THE PARCEL _ I I DIRECTLY ACROSS .� GRADY FROWN SCHOOL ROAD ��bl u screA ♦ \ o `_ yj - IS 563'-5" 1 54 CAROLYN M.DRAUGHON ���` °9� ®� i •i I �� ``` �p�w / � II RESIDENTIAL ` �� - Gw/ - - +FT' ha- INTERSTATE 40 JO �a, co N r Y e,o.A m.—e OVERALL SITE PLAN sheat SWAN ACRES LLC ! ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ` RESIDENTIAL i SCHOOL: PREPARATORY 2211CR - date 01n za"'"B sa^"1tl""TTAiE IMM"acNEw-,unen. Staff Report Attachment 2 Zoning Atlas Amendment — Conditional District Basic Information Vicinity Map for Rezoning Application-PIN 9863281858 Parcel Identification „n•,: a J1 — 9863-28-1858 Number (PIN) Y 1125 New Grad Brown p b � Parcel Address School Road 4 Hillsborough, NC .- MN' T—ship Thip Orange County and Applicant�,.� L � Y pp Name Orange County Schools h r,. and Address PO Box 8181 MlhiM vy? - Eno•S'(Mrrer.p Hillsborough, NC `.:. XR- h 1 l4YIRl d1A Property Owner Name and Address Orange County z � PO Box 8181 s (if different from Hillsborough, NC Applicant) VON j�328EM[]Mkb,.VhT� — �. Agent(s), if J applicable Parcel Size +/- 69.58 acres Adv ted Future Land Use Ma with Parcel 986 2818 8 Oe icte[ Future Land Use Map (FLUM) 10-Year Transition Designation FLUM Overlay(s) Resource Protection Areas Growth Management Urban Designated System Designation Areas that are in the process of ,rn ` changing from rural to urban y densities and/or intensities, that are suitable for higher densities 1% ,� and/or intensities and could be � provided with public utilities and Definition of FLUM services within the first 10-year Designation phase of the Plan update or where (from Article 10 of such utilities and services are UDO) already present or planned. waw sir m,. Nonresidential uses implemented in accordance with small area ,o Y—T, - ! plans and/or overlay districts may be appropriate. .R,. Interlocal Agreement Applicable No Y/N 1 Rezoning Application to INR-CD for PIN 9863281858 Current Zoning R-1 (Rural Residential) District \ Requested Zoning 9 NR-CD (Non-Residential District Conditional District) Requested Zoning Lower Eno District Consistent z with Appendix F of E 2030 Yes Comprehensive 9863281858 Plan Existing Zoning Major Transportation Corridor Overlay Districts and Lower Eno Unprotected Watershed Q Plh'.886328t858 Streams -uE�� �Wa aode '4 Amendments County®oundary ZZ,Water Supply Walersheda o � Proposed for Major Transportation Cound, r o No Zoning __` Overlay Districts o R1 (Y/N) ��Lin,ts Ao .m3aa�_ o ETJ PorlRa 2 F Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning AedaIImage with Parce19863281858©utiined North ■ R1 (Rural Residential) ■ Interstate 40 corridor and undeveloped South ■ R1 (Rural Residential) ■ Grady Brown Elementary School _ East ■ R1 (Rural Residential) and R20 Residential (Town of Hillsborough) ■ Interstate 40 corridor, low density residential, and undeveloped West R1 (Rural Residential) ■ Low density residential and undeveloped ._.--'- Existing Roads -� 9aG 3287a5a North Interstate 40 corridor South New Grady Brown School Road East Orange Grove Road West None ©PIN til63NtB:11 W" Existing Conditions/Physical Features Cedar Ridge High School currently operates on the +/- 69.58-acre tract. The existing high school was permitted in 2001. The existing site includes the main school facility and several accessory structures and uses, including tennis courts, baseball fields, track and field facilities, concessions, and bleachers. Currently, the site meets landscaping and parking requirements for the existing school. Public Water and Sewer The site is served via public water and sewer (Town of Hillsborough system). Proposed Project Proposed Development Orange County, in coordination with Orange County Schools, has initiated a Zoning Atlas Amendments to bring the existing Cedar Ridge High School site into compliance with the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and to allow for future development. The existing high school was permitted in 2001 following the site plan review process. In 2021, Orange County adopted several amendments to the LIDO to address zoning changes at the state level. As part of this process, the UDO was modified, no longer allowing for schools in the R-1, Rural Residential zoning district. This action resulted in Cedar Ridge High School becoming a legal non-conforming use. Based on the UDO, a legal non-conforming use is allowed to continue operations, however, these uses are not allowed to expand. As a result, the proposed pole barn could not be approved as an accessory structure without correcting the non-conforming status of the existing land use. Approval of the proposed zoning atlas amendment will bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO, allow for the construction of the proposed pole barn, and allow for future development and 3 36 improvements (i.e., accessory structures, expansions, etc.) to be approved administratively as part of the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Table of Permitted Uses (Article 5, Section 2) allows for "Schools: Preparatory" to be permitted in the Non-Residential-Conditional District (NR-CD) zoning district, subject to specific conditions, including a site-specific plan, required by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The applicant and property owner are requesting a rezoning of the +/-69.58 acres property to NR-CD. The applicant has provided a site-specific plan featuring the existing high school facility and the proposed pole barn. The site-specific plan features landscaping, parking, and stormwater control measures that conform to the Orange County UDO. A formal site plan is required to be submitted as part of an NR-CD rezoning application. Approval of the site plan is part of the NR-CD rezoning process. Any agreed-upon conditions are binding to the development footprint permitted for the zoning district. Staff has recommended the imposition of conditions, as featured in the Ordinance. 4 Site Plan wOY mL01G ifRd®P111AL ' % h. uuxr uc �� y \ AA o71 111 79 INTEASiATEW Tor ` � � I . I i - \• ,.}y i�v�wn .£PotY INE19w15 @iJINCHwRll,Ji 11� -�� ^p IWC ` $',,5� �1 I+ L � - - BUILDING HEIGHTFAOM HOTS FLOORGL4STO TOP OF - - +` m ALL ADJACENTPARGELS �'-l- — - Ig ii ga' ROOF RIDGE=21'-0' AREZONEDR-1. - - FRG M THE SOUTH WALL OF ' `F - i -"� • THE'BUILDING lO THE PARCEL DIR'EGRYACRCSS •'g� r f �' GRADY BROWN SCHOC L ROADl' X f sir-s° �r ------qq--- 13 __Okill 9 - - •-- i.ii RF9DFN NIL k gg ,p 1MERSTATE40 xx�a*r roan i y swxN��uc oR,w¢calwn Huhn rAR¢au .- y ` ResAFxrtaL i salmi R1eT+wannY \. l- ---_. � y 5 Proposed Access and Transportation Network Improvements Access is provided via two driveways connecting to New Grady Brown School Road. The site is not expected to generate additional traffic and no roadway capacity improvements are warranted or required per NCDOT guidelines. Per LIDO Section 6.17.2(2), a traffic impact analysis is not required. Summary of Transportation Information Existing Roadway Characteristics Affected Roadway New Grady Brown School Road Type of Roadway Major Collector Current Roadway Capacity 10,000 AADT Latest Traffic Volume 5,200 AADT Traffic Generation Number of Trips Expected to be Generated by N/A Proposed Project Proposed Utilities The parcel is currently served by public water and wastewater. No additional utilities are proposed. Erosion Control/Stormwater Regulations The applicant has indicated the project will conform to existing stormwater management (Section 6.14) and erosion and sedimentation control (Section 6.15) regulations of the UDO. See Attachment 5. (Subject: Summary of Findings Regarding Conformance with Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management). Land Use Buffers/Setbacks North 20 ft. building setback, 100 ft. Major Transportation Corridor setback, 100 ft. landscape buffer South 40 ft. building setback, 30 ft. Type B Landscape Buffer East 20 ft. building setback, 100 ft. Major Transportation Corridor setback, 75 ft. Type E landscape buffer West 20 ft. building setback, 100 ft. landscape buffer Environmental Assessment (EA) The applicant has provided an Environmental Assessment (EA) application and supporting materials as required in Section 6.16 of the UDO with their submittal. These materials have been shared with various State agencies via the NC Department of Administration's State Clearinghouse. Planning and DEAPR Staff have jointly reviewed the materials and agree with a determination of"Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)" as required in Section 2.25.1 (B) (5) of the UDO (Attachment 5). This determination eliminates a requirement from the applicant to provide a more detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process as outlined in Sections 2.25.2 and 6.16.4 of the UDO. 6 Solid Waste The applicant has indicated future development will conform to the Orange County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Attachment 5 includes Development Advisory Committee comments from Orange County Solid Waste staff. Proposed Conditions Per NCGS 160D-703, imposed conditions and site-specific standards are limited to those that address conformance of the development and use of the site to local government ordinances and adopted plans or the impacts reasonably expected to be generated by the development or use of the site. Per Section 2.9.1 (F) (3) of the UDO, the following conditions are being proposed: 1. The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site plan and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2025. 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. 4. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025. A. Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B. Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. Review Milestones Application Submittal Date September 24, 2024 Development Advisory Committee November 21, 2024 DAC Review Neighborhood Information Meeting January 9, 2025 NIM Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Courtesy Review Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received (Y/N) State Clearing House October 13, 2024 Yes 7 An Analysis Staff Analysis As required under Section 2.8.5 of the LIDO, the Planning Director shall cause an analysis to be made of the application. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers a full analysis of the application's consistency with the adopted Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. See the drafted Statement of Consistency (Attachment 6) in which the relevant Goals and Objectives of the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan have been analyzed in full detail. 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of the LIDO. Staff review determined that the application is complete and all submitted materials are in compliance with the following applicable sections of the UDO: ■ Section 2.8, Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments ■ Section 2.9, Conditional Districts ■ Section 5.8.4, School Preparatory In accordance with Section 2.9.1(F), Approval and Conditions, the applicant has submitted conditions which are to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners for a determination as to whether such conditions will afford protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare. "School: Preparatory" is defined as Use #22 in the Table of Permitted Uses and within Article 10, Definitions of the LIDO as: "A land use providing academic courses designed to satisfy curriculum requirements/standards established by the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction including pre-school through 12th grade/pre-college activities provided by either public or private institutions. The term includes kindergarten, elementary/secondary and high schools, schools for the mentally and/or physically disabled, military academies, schools for the deaf or visually impaired, and alternative schools." Section 5.2, Table of Permitted Uses of the UDO identifies "School: Preparatory" as a permitted use within the NR-CD zoning district. 2. Staff review of the application included considerations for how the request relates to the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The staff analysis outlines elements of the Plan which staff identified as relevant to the consideration of this request. 3. The requested zoning district, NR-CD (Non-Residential - Conditional District), is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix F, Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts. 4. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies 10-Year Transition as land located in areas that are in the process of changing from rural to urban densities and/or intensities, that are suitable for higher densities and/or intensities and could be provided with public utilities and services within the first 10-year phase of the Plan update or where such utilities and services are already present or planned. Nonresidential uses implemented in accordance with small area plans and/or overlay districts may be appropriate. 5. The applicant has provided a basic environmental assessment as part of this submittal. Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. The proposed development is consistent with existing/anticipated development within the area and the land use associated with the project is compatible with various 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals. IL 8 41 Attachment 3 � ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director i cstober@orangecountync.gov i 131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 2,72781919.245•?575 May 19, 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dear Property Owner: This notice is to inform you of the June 3, 2025, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, at which an application to rezone +/- 69.58 acres (PIN 9863-28-1858) will be reviewed. The parcel's address is 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough, within the Hillsborough Township. This notification is occurring in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). You are receiving this notice because you own property located within 1,000-feet of the parcels requested for rezoning. YOUR PROPERTY IS NOT PROPOSED FOR REZONING. Property Information Parcel ID Number(PIN) 9863-28-1858 Owner Orange County Applicant Orange County Location 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough Acreage +/- 69.58 acres Current Zoning R-1 (Rural Residential) Proposed Zoning NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District) Watershed Designation Lower Eno Unprotected Watershed What is being proposed? Orange County, in coordination with Orange County Schools, has initiated a Zoning Atlas Amendments in order to bring the existing Cedar Ridge High School site into compliance with the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance and to allow for future development and improvements (i.e. accessory structures, expansions, etc.) to the identified future development footprint. The applicant and property owner are requesting a rezoning of the +/-69.58 acres property to NR-CD. The applicant has provided a site-specific plan featuring the existing high school, tennis courts, track and field facilities, accessory structures, and the proposed pole barn. What is this meeting for? The Orange County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning. Interested persons are invited to address the County Commissioners with their comments regarding the rezoning application. The Orange County Planning Board, an advisory board comprised of appointed volunteers, reviewed this application at its April 9, 2025 regular meeting and voted to recommend approval of the rezoning request. 42 This amendment request will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners during a public hearing scheduled at 7:00 p.m., June 3, 2025, at the Whitted Meeting Facility(300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC—see attached map).All interested persons are invited to address the Board with their comments regarding the application. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the decision-making body regarding land use and zoning matters. The Board may take one of the following four actions at their meeting, 1) Approval, 2) Denial, 3) Approval, but with specified changes, or 4) that the Board be given extended time to consider the matter. BOCC Meeting Information Date June 3, 2025 Time 7:00 p.m. Place Whitted Meeting Facility Address 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC Ashley Moncado, Planner III Assigned Planner Email: amoncado@orangecountync.gov Phone: 919-245-2589 If you cannot attend the public hearing and the website does not answer your questions about the applications, you may call (919) 245-2575 during regular business hours and you will be directed to a staff person who can assist you. Sincerely, Cy Stober Planning & Inspect,o s Di a for Additional information is available on the Orange County Planning Department's website: https://www.orangecountVnc.gov/3038/Active-Development-Projects or scan below: [Nil fr�.r. M 7 ��•i■J LL.i■ Whittled Building (300 W. 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Q ',: Le t fr .�: 1 in=100 feet 0 50 COQ Feet • �`'' �, „= �'p k "� '• , Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson(5/8/2015) 44 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstober@orangecountync.gov I iii W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 1919.245.2575 CERTIFICATION OF MAILING ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA I, Ashley Moncado, Planner III with Orange County, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8.7 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance I have mailed, or have caused to be mailed, a Notice of the Public Hearing to be held regarding a rezoning application proposing to rezone one parcel located at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough (PIN 9863-28-1858) on May 19, 2025. The owners were identified according to the Tax Records, as required by Section 2.8.7 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance. The mailed notices specified the date, time, place and subject of the Public Hearing. WITNESS my hand,this 19th day of May 2025. 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As required by the UDO Section 2.9, you are receiving this letter because you own property within 1,000 ft. of this parcel (see table for details). Property Information Parcel ID Numbers (PIN) 9863-28-1858 Owner Orange County Applicant Orange County c/o Cy Stober, Planning and Inspections Director Location Cedar Ridge High School Campus 1125 New Grady Brown School Road Acreage +/- 69.58 Zoning (Current) Rural Residential (R-1) Zoning (Proposed) Non-Residential—Conditional District(NR-CD) Watershed Designation Lower Eno River Unprotected What is being proposed? Orange County, in coordination with Orange County Schools, is seeking a rezoning of the Cedar Ridge High School property from R-1 (Rural Residential) to NR-CD (Non-Residential— Conditional District). The rezoning will correct the legal nonconformity of the school being in this zoning district, which was created when Orange County amended its UDO text in 2021 and disallowed schools in the R-1 district. Approval of this site-specific zoning application will 1) bring the property into conformance, recognizing its existing development footprint as site-specific conditions; 2) allow for improvement of the property within a development envelope; and 3) create conditions for further school-related improvements to be approved administratively unless they present a deviation from the zoning standards or are a special use, as defined in the Orange County UDO. Approval of this zoning application is necessary for approval of all additions and external improvements to the existing buildings and structures, including the pending construction of an 1,350-square foot agricultural building east of the main school structure. 48 What is this meeting for? This Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM)will allow you and other nearby property owners to meet with the applicant and discuss the proposal. When and where is the meeting? Meeting Information Date January 9, 2025 Time 5:30 p.m. Place Cedar Ridge High School, Media Center Address 1125 New Grady Brown School Road Ashley Moncado, AICP, Planner III Assigned Planner Email: amoncado(aDorangecountync.gov Phone: (919) 245-2589 After the NIM, this proposal will be presented to the Planning Board. The Planning Board will make a recommendation on an action to the Board of County Commissioners, who will consider the matter at a noticed public hearing. You will receive letters regarding both the Planning Board meeting and BOCC hearing, including locations and times of those respective meetings. If you have any question regarding this project feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, Cy Stober Planning & Inspections Director 131 W. Margaret Lane Suite 201 P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 (919) 245-2585 (Office) (919) 430-0446 (Cell) (919) 245-2592 (Direct) E-mail: cstobergoran eg countync.gov ORANGE COUNTY ` AN S NORTH CAROLINA 0 o 49 MA24-0005 (Cedar Ridge High School)Sign Posted 12.19.24 \,x a i r 1r 1 1 i*=5= m+:. 1 � EGR�lPR�MM,wMrwl vFuCvT�n�4_ r;X• nE5313 evs. ��c+5@1447Fa�,l���� •:f,.S�w"1���+0�� .0 C7.tii�E1�'�sl4 FMa`5�.' .. 9 50 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning Neighborhood Information Meeting Summary January 9, 2025 5:30 pm Cedar Ridge High School Media Room The Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) was held as noticed to the public by mail and property posting.The meeting was led by the applicant, Planning Director Cy Stober,who presented a brief PowerPoint slideshow on the Non-Residential Conditional District proposal, as well as next steps for the application to progress.The meeting was also attended by two Orange County Schools representatives, Patrick Florence and Fredrick Davis, as well as their consulting architect Ken Redfoot. Two people attended and only one spoke, asking two questions. One, a stated concern as to whether or not new development on the school could limit the construction of new building and impervious surfaces on neighboring properties. I stated that there would not be impacts to adjoining properties' abilities to develop, should the campus be further developed.The second question was whether the Agricultural Laboratory would be open to public use for demonstration purposes during non-school hours. Mr. Davis stated that it might be considered, similar to other campus structures.There were no objections to the project, nor substantive comments on the proposed plans that required response. 51 COUNTYORANGE NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director cstober@orangecountync.gov 1131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278(919.245.2575 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) Wednesday 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm Cedar Ridge High School Media Room *Please provide one form of contact* Name Phone Number Email Address Address II 52 Attachment 5 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstober@orangecountync.gov 1131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 1919.245.2575 February 14, 2025 Zoning Atlas Amendment Rezoning Application Conditional District (Cedar Ridge High School) Case #: MA24-0005 PIN: 9863-28-1858 1125 New Grady Brown School Road Re: Development Advisory Committee Report (UDO, Article 1, Section 1.9.5) On November 21, 2024, the Orange County Development Advisory Committee met for a final review and discussion of the conditional rezoning application from Orange County Schools for PIN 9863-28-1858 (Case#: MA24-0005). The Orange County Development Advisory Committee has no objections to the approval of the zoning atlas amendment so long as the items in the attached departmental memos are addressed. The application package features an abstract and staff report that provide the foundations for my recommendation regarding this application and request. Sincerely, aT'�"t A-'Y'A Patrick Mallett Deputy Director— Development Services Orange County Government I www.orangecountync.gov 1 919.732.8181 53 GRANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstober@orangecountync.gov 1131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 i 919.24S 2S7S Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Comments DAC review comments and recommendations do not constitute plan or permit approval for this application and/or replace any other plans and permits that may be required by other County departments and State agencies. Project: MA24-0005 (Cedar Ridge High School) Conditional Rezoning Location/PIN: 9863281858 Applicant: Orange County Staff Planner: Ashley Moncado DAC Meeting Date: 11-21-24 Addressing and Britney Pendleton 0 Land Records Date: 11-19-24 Staff: brpendleton(a.orangecountync.gov 919-245-2576 1. No comments— BP James Bryan Attorney's Office Date: Staff: jbryan orangecountync.gov 919-245-2319 1. None received. Building Michael Rettie Inspections Date: 11/11/2024 Staff: mrettie(C_orangecountync.gov 919-245-2604 1. The Occupancy Classification for the proposed new building appears to incorrectly identify this as a Group A-3 Use. The Correct Use group is Utility/Miscellaneous. 2. Please note the exemption from providing restroom facilities is that the building would not be used as a classroom for students, only for animal care. Chris Hirni DEAPR Date: Staff: chirni orangecountync.gov 919-245-2514 1. None received. Environmental Victoria Hudson Health Date: 11/11/24 Staff: vhudson(a.orangecountync.gov 919-245-2365 1. No public health comments. Erosion Tyler Sliger Control Date: 11/12/24 Staff: Tsliger orangecountync.gov 919-245-2582 1. Is this project using public money? 54 2. There's a blue line stream going through several structures and event areas. A SWID maybe something to apply for to clear this up. Fire and Life Chris Pendergrass Safety Date: Staff: cpendergrass()orangecountync.gov 919-245-6125 1. None received. David Genwright NCDOT Date: 11/18/24 Staff: digenwrigh�ncdot.gov 336-570-6833 2. With no proposed work in DOT right of way, and no major changes to the school's student count no NCDOT action or approval is required. Ashley Moncado Planning Date: 11/11/24 Staff: 919-245-2589 amoncado oran ecount nc. ov Application 1. Confirm with staff if conditions are being proposed or not. If yes, please provide to staff for review. 2. Environmental documents, including Biological Inventory and Environmental Assessment, shall be prepared in accordance with Section 6.16. In addition, please provide State Clearinghouse comments to planning staff when available. 3. Construction schedule for project. 4. A Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) is required for the conditional rezoning application based on Section 2.9.1(D) of the Unified Development Ordinance. Site Plan 1. Include existing land uses for adjacent parcels. 2. Provide a vicinity map on Sheet C2.0. 3. Add proposed land use "Schools: Preparatory" to project summary. 4. Add note stating "Open burning of trees, limbs, stumps, and/or construction debris associated with the permitted activity is expressly prohibited". 5. Add existing contour lines (dashed) and proposed contours (solid) at 5-foot intervals with 10-foot contours bold. 6. Add setbacks to the nearest parcel line and height for the proposed pole barn. 7. Add 30 ft. easement along Grady Brown School Road and Orange Grove Road. 8. Based on Orange County GIS, it appears a stream and 65 ft. buffer area is present in the area of the proposed pole barn. Staff recommends the applicant pursue a Surface Water Identification (SWID) Request Form to determine if a stream does or does not exist. Matt Taylor Solid Waste Date: Staff: mtaylor orangecountync.gov 919-918-4905 1. No Comments. Stormwater Christopher Sandt Management Date: 11/15/24 Staff: csandt(@_orangecountVnc.gov 919-245-2583 1. The project is located in the Lower Eno Unprotected Watershed Overlay District. The submittal of a Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) is required if the proposed Land- Disturbing Activity exceeds 12,000 square feet. Land disturbance thresholds are cumulative to parent tract and will carry over to any/all subdivided lots. 55 Transportation Darlene Weaver Services Date: 11/18/24 Staff: dweaver(c_orangecountync.gov 919-245-2002 1. No comment 56 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstober@orangecountync.gov 1 131 W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 1919.245.2575 MEMORANDUM TO: Patrick Mallett, Deputy Director, Development Services FROM: Christopher Sandt, PE — County Engineer, Planning & Inspections; and Steve Kaltenbach — Erosion Control and Stormwater Manager DATE: December 10, 2024 CASE: MA24-0005 — Zoning Atlas Amendment PIN: 9863-28-1858 WATERSHED: Lower Eno Unprotected (Neuse River Basin) PROJECT: Cedar Ridge High School SUBJECT: Summary of Findings Regarding Conformance with Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Erosion & Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Management This memo summarizes the Development Services Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Division's (hereafter, the "Division's) assessment of the submitted application for a Zoning Atlas Amendment (MA24-0005), submitted as the "Cedar Ridge High School" project (hereafter, the "project"). The project is located within 69.58 acres of property at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road in the Hillsborough township of Orange County, North Carolina. The request proposes rezoning from R-1 to NR-CD. The request also includes the related construction of a proposed Outdoor Agricultural Lab building and related appurtenances. The staff comments contained herein are based upon a required Rezoning Application and supporting information dated November 4, 2024, and September 23, 2024. These findings should not be interpreted as the Division's final analysis/approval of the proposed development. Upon zoning approval, the proposed subsequent development would then be required to submit a Land Disturbing Permit (LDP) and/or a Stormwater Permit (SWP) which would formally review and approve development activity consistent with the Rezoning Application. Erosion & Sedimentation Control (E&SC): According to current Orange County GIS imagery of the project parcel, there are no mapped stream features or special flood hazard areas within the project area as proposed. Orange County enforces stream buffers along streams, rivers, water bodies, and other water features (e.g., wetlands) as outlined in Section 6.13 of the Orange County Page 1 of 2 Orange County Government I www.orangecountync.gov 1 919.732.8181 57 UDO. Based on the submitted materials, the project could meet the basic Erosion and Sedimentation Control requirements as required by Orange County UDO Section 6.15 and could be developed as generally proposed. With public monies being associated with the project the Department of Environmental Quality would be the reviewer for the Erosion Control component if the disturbance is one acre or greater. Stormwater Management: There were no new stormwater management related materials included in the submitted Rezoning Application. The submitted materials note that stormwater management for the proposed Outdoor Agricultural Lab has already been provided for the project via the previous construction of a bioretention cell on the north end of the project site. Orange County has confirmed records of the review and approval of the existing bioretention cell (i.e., Bioretention Cell #1) via legacy permit number LDP20-0046. Orange County staff does not; however, have any records related to the required recordation of an Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Agreement, the recordation of any required stormwater access/maintenance easements, the submission of sealed As-Builts, and/or the submission of an Engineer's Certification Letter for the existing bioretention cell. Oran--ge County staff will be contacting the owner/applicant and/or the engineer or record (CRA Associates, Inc.) to inquire as to the status of these required stormwater management related documents as such. Inasmuch, the submitted materials indicate a level of development that meet current UDO requirements specific to stormwater management. The project will need to meet applicable stormwater management requirements as outlined in Section 6.14 of the Orange County UDO and must be in general conformance with the North Carolina Stormwater Design Manual (i.e., Minimum Design Criteria). Conclusion: The Division has No Objections to the approval of the Rezoning Application so long as a complete LDP and/or SWP application and supporting plans and calculations are submitted for review, processing, and approval prior to commencement of any on-site Land-Disturbing Activity. As the project progresses, additional field observations, additional permitting by others, and/or additional Orange County review and permitting may apply beyond the proposed development as shown with the Rezoning Application. Digitally signed by Christopher J.Sandt,P.E. D C DN:cn=Christopher J.Sandt,P.E.,o=Orange County,North Christopher J. Sandt, I .C, Carolina,ou=Engineering Division, email=csandt@orangecountync.gov,c=US Date:2024.12.10 15:53:34-05'00' Christopher J. Sandt, PE Date 12/10/2024 Steve Kaltenbach Date Page 2 of 2 061- 58 Ak ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. MEMORANDUM TO: Cy Stober, AICP — Director, Planning & Inspections Department FROM: Victoria Hudson — Orange County Environmental Health Division CC: Patrick Mallett— Deputy Director Development Services DATE: December 13, 2024 CASE: MA24-0005 PIN: 9863281858 WATERSHED: Lower Eno PROJECT: Conditional District Rezoning at Cedar Ridge High School from R-1 to NR-CD SUBJECT: Summary of Plan Review by Orange County Environmental Health Division This memo summarizes the summarizes the findings of an Orange County Environmental Health plan review of the application for a NR-CD Conditional District, submitted as the "Cedar Ridge High School" (hereafter, the "project"). The project is located within 69.58 acres of property at 1125 New Grady Brown Road. The request proposes development consisting of: • Application is proposing to re-zone the property to NR-CD for future development on the school campus The Staff comments contained herein are based upon the submittal of a required Site Plan, dated October 18, 2024. These findings should not be interpreted as the Division's final analysis/approval of the proposed development. Soil and site evaluations have not been conducted by the Orange County Health Department, HiTI°sbaro�gh, NC`27279 > orangecountync.�ov ��� 59 Environmental Health Division, nor have plans been submitted for new construction plan review in accordance with rules governing the sanitation of school buildings. No permits are necessary. The parcel is currently served by municipal water and wastewater. The Health Department's role in the Amendment is compliance to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance. Environmental Health Conditions At this time, no application(s) have been received. Application(s) and fees required. Improvement Permit(s) shall only be issued upon presentation of the exact structure to be constructed. Permit(s) must be issued by the Orange County Health Department prior to any alteration of the lot(s). Permit conditions may apply. Existing EH records are attached. Existing well and/or septic systems will be impacted. Contact Public Water Supply for on-site water supply. X No public health concerns. Other: Conclusion: EH has no objections to the approval of the zoning request so long as at the above list is addressed to the Orange County Health Department for processing, and issuance of Permits. This designation is not an Improvement Permit or Well Permit and not approval for a septic system or on-site water supply. Additional field observations and/or permitting by others may apply beyond the proposed development as shown with this request. Please direct any questions or requests for Laws, Rules, and policy to ehapplications(a�_orangecountync.gov. 12-13-2024 Victoria Hudson, MPA, REHS Date Or designee 60 MEMORANDUM TO: DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: MATT TAYLOR,ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: COMMENTS FOR MA24-0005(CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL) DATE: DECEMBER 12,2024 Orange County Solid Waste Management has no comments on the rezoning request proposed by Cedar Ridge High School for the School's new Agricultural Building. 61 AC*DOA Department of Administration Roy Cooper Pamela B. Cashwell Governor Secretary November 14, 2024 Cy Stober Orange County Planning& Inspections 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 201 P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278- Re: SCH File#25-E-0000-0071 Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space.The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 Dear Cy Stober: The above referenced environmental impact information has been reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this letter are comments made in the review of this document. The appropriate document should be forwarded to the State Clearinghouse for compliance with State Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (984) 236-0000. Sincerely, KADISHA MOLYNEAUX State Environmental Review Clearinghouse Attachments Mailing r, Location 1301 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1301 325 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27603 .4`::':: ?''✓ 984-236-0000 ncadmin.nc.gov Of I*sure o, 62 ROY COOPER cG A Governor MARY PENNY KELLEY Secretary facQU".4 w+ JAMIE RAGAN NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality To: Kadisha Molyneaux State Clearinghouse NC Department of Administration From: Lyn Biles Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service NC Department of Environmental Quality Re: 25-0071 Scoping- Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 Orange County Date: November 13, 2024 The Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the proposal for the referenced project. Based on the information provided, several of our agencies have identified permits that may be required and provided some recommendations to help minimize negative impacts in and around the project site. I have attached the comments for the applicant's consideration. Thank you for the opportunity to respond. Attachments D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service 217 West Jones Street 1 1639 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1639 NORTH CAROLINA oavammancmemironmamainua` /� 877.623.6748 63 V- . 0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Ingram Cameron, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Lyn Biles,Environmental Assistance and SEPA Coordinator NCDENR Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Services FROM: Olivia Munzer'Western Piedmont Coordinator — Habitat Conservation DATE: 01 November 2024 SUBJECT: Scoping for the Cedar Ridge High School Conditional Rezoning for the Outdoor Agricultural Lab in Hillsborough, Orange County,North Carolina. DEQ No. 25-0071. Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission(NCWRC)have reviewed the subject document. Comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667e) and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.). Orange County Schools is applying for Conditional Rezoning for the Cedar Ridge High School Outdoor Agricultural Lab located at 1225 New Grady Brown School Road in Hillsborough, Orange County,North Carolina. The project involves the construction of a 1350 sf pole barn shelter and a new pedestrian connection to the new shelter from the existing school entrance. Sand Branch, a tributary to the Eno River in the Neuse River Basin, flows adjacent to the site.We have no current records of federal or state rare,threatened, or endangered species at the site, or critical habitats. It is unlikely the project will affect protected species or other sensitive environmental resources. As such, we have no objections to the conditional rezoning for this project. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project. If I can provide further assistance,please call (336)269-0074 or email olivia.munzerkncwildlife.org. Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,NC 27699-1721 Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028 Apt srarE� 64 h LI1 ROY COOPER Governor MARY PENNY KELLEY ,n Secretary QUAN MICHAEL SCOTT NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality DATE: October 25, 2024 TO: Michael Scott, Division Director through Sharon Brinkley FROM: Charles Gerstell, Solid Waste Section Field Operations Branch RE: SEPA Project 25-0071, Orange County, NC Orange County Planning-Orange County Schools request to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The Solid Waste Section has reviewed the scoping request for Orange County Planning in reference to Orange County Schools request to extend their agricultural program to include construction of a 1350-square foot pole barn shelter at the existing Cedar Ridge High School in Orange County, North Carolina. The review has been completed and has found no adverse impact on the surrounding community and likewise knows of no situations in the community, which would affect this project from a non-hazardous solid waste perspective. During the project, every feasible effort should be made to minimize the generation of waste, to recycle materials for which viable markets exist, and to use recycled products and materials in the development of this project where suitable. Any waste generated by this project that cannot be beneficially reused or recycled must be disposed of at a solid waste management facility approved to manage the respective waste type. The Section strongly recommends that any contractors are required to provide proof of proper disposal for all waste generated as part of the project. A list of permitted solid waste management facilities is available on the Solid Waste Section portal site at: Solid Waste Facility List. Please contact Chuck Kirchner, Environmental Senior Specialist,for any questions regarding solid waste management for this project. Mr. Kirchner can be reached at(336) 776-9633 or by email at ch uck.kirchner@deq.nc.gov. Ec: Chuck Kirchner, Environmental Senior Specialist ; North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of waste Management D�E Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 NORTH GAROUNA -14CIEW «�� �� 704.235.2100 State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 65 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS Reviewing Regional Office: Raleigh Project Number: 25-0071 Due Date:11/5/2024 County: Orange After review of this project,it has been determined that the DEQ permit(s)and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.All applications,information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office. Normal Process PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS Time (Statutory time limit) Permit to construct&operate wastewater Application 90 days before begins construction or award of treatment facilities,non-standard sewer system 30 days 171treatment &sewer systems that do not construction contracts.On-site inspection may be required.Post- (90 days) discharge into state surface waters. application technical conference usual. Permit to construct&operate,sewer extensions involving gravity sewers,pump Fast-Track Permitting program consists of the submittal of an 30 days ❑ stations and force mains discharging into a application and an engineer's certification that the project meets all (N/A) sewer collection applicable State rules and Division Minimum Design Criteria. system NPDES-permit to discharge into surface water Application 180 days before begins activity.On-site inspection.Pre- ❑ and/or permit to operate and construct application conference usual.Additionally,obtain permit to construct 90-120 days wastewater facilities discharging into state wastewater treatment facility granted after NPDES.Reply time,30 days (N/A) surface waters. after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES permit-whichever is later. ❑ Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary. 30 days (N/A) Complete application must be received,and permit issued prior to the ❑ Well Construction Permit installation of a groundwater monitoring well located on property not 7 days owned by the applicant,and for a large capacity(>100,000 gallons per (15 days) ) day)water supply well. Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property ❑ Dredge and Fill Permit owner.On-site inspection.Pre-application conference usual.Filling may 55 days require Easement to Fill from N.C.Department of Administration and (90 days) Federal Dredge and Fill Permit. Permit to construct&operate Air Pollution Application must be submitted,and permit received prior to construction and operation of the source. If a permit is required ❑ Abatement facilities and/or Emission Sources as in an area without local zoning,then there are additional 90 days per 15 A NCAC(2Q.0100 thru 2Q.0300) requirements and timelines(2Q.0113). Any open burning associated with subject ® proposal must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC N/A 60 days (90 days) 2D.1900 Demolition or renovations of structures Please Note-The Health Hazards Control Unit(HHCU)of the N.C. containing asbestos material must be in Department of Health and Human Services,must be notified of plans to ❑ compliance with 15 A NCAC 20.1110(a)(1) demolish a building,including residences for commercial or industrial 60 days which requires notification and removal prior to expansion,even if no asbestos is present in the building. (90 days) demolition.Contact Asbestos Control Group 919-707-5950 The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity.An erosion& sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres are to be disturbed.Plan must be filed with and approved 20 days ® by applicable Regional Office(Land Quality Section)at least 30 days before beginning activity. A NPDES Construction (30 days) Stormwater permit(NCG010000)is also usually issued should design features meet minimum requirements. A fee of $100 for the first acre or any part of an acre. An express review option is available with additional fees. Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with NCDOT's approved program. Particular (30 days) ❑ attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as stable Stormwater conveyances and outlets. Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with Local Government's approved program. Based on Local ❑ Particular attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as stable Stormwater conveyances and outlets. Program ❑ Compliance with 15A NCAC 04B.0125—Buffers Zones for Trout Waters shall have an undisturbed buffer zone 25 feet wide or of sufficient width to confine visible siltation within the twenty-five percent(25%)of the buffer zone nearest the land-disturbing activity,whichever is greater. ® Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0126-NPDES Stormwater Program which regulates three types of activities:Industrial, 30-60 days Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System&Construction activities that disturb>_1 acre. (90 days) Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000-State Stormwater Permitting Programs regulate site development and post- 45 days ❑ construction stormwater runoff control. Areas subject to these permit programs include all 20 coastal counties,and (90 days) various other counties and watersheds throughout the state. DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 1 of 3 April 4,2022/lbh State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 66 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS Reviewing Regional Office: Raleigh Project Number: 25-0071 Due Date:11/5/2024 County: Orange Normal Process PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS Time (Statutory time limit) On-site inspection usual.Surety bond filed with DEQ Bond amount varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land.Affected 30 days F] Mining Permit area greater than one acre must be permitted.The appropriate bond (60 days) must be received before the permit can be issued. If permit required,application 60 days before begin construction. Applicant must hire N.C.qualified engineer to prepare plans,inspect construction,and certify construction is according to DEQ approved ❑ Dam Safety Permit plans.May also require a permit under mosquito control program.And 30 days a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers.An inspection of site is necessary (60 days) to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of$200.00 must accompany the application.An additional processing fee based on a percentage,or the total project cost will be required upon completion. ❑ Oil Refining Facilities N/A 90-120 days (N/A) File surety bond of$5,000 with DEQ running to State of NC conditional 10 days ❑ Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well that any well opened by drill operator shall,upon abandonment,be N/A plugged according to DEQ rules and regulations. ❑ Application filed with DEC,at least 10 days prior to issue of permit. 10 days Geophysical Exploration Permit Application by letter.No standard application forms. N/A Application fee based on structure size is charged.Must include 15-20 days ❑ State Lakes Construction Permit descriptions&drawings of structure&proof of ownership of riparian N/A property Compliance with the T15A 02H.0500 Certifications are required 60 days ® 401 Water Quality Certification whenever construction or operation of facilities will result in a (130 days) discharge into navigable water as described in 33 CFR part 323. Compliance with Catawba,Goose Creek,Jordan Lake,Randleman,Tar Pamlico or Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules is required.Buffer requirements: ® http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/401-wetlands-buffer-permits/401-riparian- buffer-protection-program Nutrient Offset:Loading requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River basins,and in the Jordan and Falls Lake ® watersheds,as part of the nutrient-management strategies in these areas. DWR nutrient offset information: http://deg.nc.gov/a bout/divisions/water-resources/pla nning/nonpoint-source-management/nutrient-offset-information ❑ CAMA Permit for MAJOR development $250.00 75 days$475.00 fee must accompany application (150 days) ❑ CAMA Permit for MINOR development $100.00 fee must accompany application 22 days(25 days) ❑ Abandonment of any wells,if required must be in accordance with Title 15A.Subchapter 2C.0100. ❑ Notification of the proper regional office is requested if"orphan"underground storage tanks(USTS)are discovered during any excavation operation. Plans and specifications for the construction,expansion,or alteration of a public water system must be approved by the Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section prior to the award of a contract or the initiation of construction ® as per 15A NCAC 18C.0300 et.seq.,Plans and specifications should be submitted to 1634 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, 30 days North Carolina 27699-1634. All public water supply systems must comply with state and federal drinking water monitoring requirements.For more information,contact the Public Water Supply Section,(919)707-9100. If existing water lines will be relocated during the construction,plans for the water line relocation must be submitted to ® the Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section at 1634 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699- 30 days 1634.For more information,contact the Public Water Supply Section,(919)707-9100. Plans and specifications for the construction,expansion,or alteration of the water system must be approved through the delegated ❑ plan approval authority. Please contact them at for further information. DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 2 of 3 April 4,2022/lbh State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 67 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS Reviewing Regional Office: Raleigh Project Number: 25-0071 Due Date:11/5/2024 County: Orange Other Comments(attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to comment authority) Division Initials No Comments Date comment Review DAQ DLP ❑ See checked box. 10/29/2024 DWR-WQROS & ❑ &See checked boxes.No impacts to surface waters or buffers were 10/14/2024 (Aquifer&Surface) KM proposed.If plans change and impacts are anticipated,404/401 approval from the USACE/DWR and/or a buffer authorization from the local program may be required. DWR-PWS TP ❑ See checked boxes. 10/14/2024 DEMLR(LQ&SW) WHD ❑ See checked boxes. 10/25/2024 DWM—UST MRP ® 10/28/2024 Other Comments ❑ I REGIONAL OFFICES Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below. ❑ Asheville Regional Office ❑ Fayetteville Regional Office ❑ Mooresville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway 225 Green Street,Suite 714, 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone:828-296-4500 Phone:910-433-3300 Phone:704-663-1699 Fax:828-299-7043 Fax:910-486-0707 Fax:704-663-6040 ® Raleigh Regional Office ❑ Washington Regional Office ❑ Wilmington Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive, 943 Washington Square Mall, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Raleigh,NC 27609 Washington, NC 27889 Wilmington,NC 28405 Phone:919-791-4200 Phone:252-946-6481 Phone:910-796-7215 Fax:919-571-4718 Fax:252-975-3716 Fax:910-350-2004 ❑ Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300, Winston-Salem,NC 27105 Phone:336-776-9800 Fax:336-776-9797 DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form Page 3 of 3 April 4,2022/lbh ,a,SrnrE 68 ROY COOPER Governor y {Q MARY PENNY KELLEY Secretary �`Q MICHAEL SCOTT NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality Date: October 14, 2024 To: Michael Scott, Director Division of Waste Management Through: Janet Macdonald Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch From: Katie C Tatum Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch Subject: SEPA Project# 25-0071 Orange County Schools, Orange County, North Carolina The Superfund Section has reviewed the proximity of sites under its jurisdiction to the Orange County Schools project. Proposed project is to extend the agricultural program at Cedar Ridge High School to include an outdoor classroom space. No (0) Superfund Section sites and no (0) Brownfields Program Sites were identified within one mile of the project as shown on the attached report. Please contact Janet Macdonald at 919.707.8349 if you have any questions concerning the Superfund Section review portion of this SEPA/NEPA inquiry. DNorth Carolina department of Environmental Quality I Division of Waste Management E Q�� 217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1646 aePnn,emQity 919.707.$200 10/14/24,4:21 PM about:blank 69 Superfund & Brownfield Sites SEPA/NEPA Review Report Area of Interest (AOI) Information Orange County SEPA project 25-0071 Area : 3,048.74 acres Oct 14 2024 16:19:49 Eastern Daylight Time ua-Diy�way- EII�iIJ � .r .a.m,r al yllllsbaraugh I Ten Iw D<n+o.5rglpn Fa • Dewey'lye. <°� Cates 4� � va 6zmeac(ee Moaners -- - - __ F SoraSo`1aoYwlbw,sa � L�W4rrylaY rl.., �c�TkUCNeh I� I �dr'+w:a.ry C' C� 1 g v - e - 4F 136.112 P 0.33 0.65 1.3 mi Inactive Hazardous Sites NC BrowhBelds Location View a a5 1 2 km Q Recorded T a o—oa <cm,mv,Ne,sul<d Kean—1-ooT, E..HEPE,Guimn,INCPEMEM P USGS,ME I!NASA,EPA, Q No Further Interest —A about:blank 1/2 10/14/24,4:21 PM about:blank 70 Superfund and Brownfield Sites Orange County SEPA project 25-0071 Summary Name Count Area(acres) Length(mi) Certified DSCA Sites 0 N/A N/A Federal Remediation Branch Sites 0 N/A N/A Inactive Hazardous Sites 0 N/A N/A Pre-Regulatory Landfill Sites 0 N/A N/A Brownfields Program Sites 0 N/A N/A about:blank 2/2 71 Department of Environmental Quality Project Review Project Number: 25-0071 County: Orange Date Received: 10-10-2024 Due Date: 11-5-2024 Scoping- Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural Project Description: program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 This Project is being reviewed as indicated below: Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review Asheville a Air E]Air Quality El Coastal Management Fayetteville a DWR Waste Mgmt Marine Fisheries FlMooresville Fv—,f] DWR-Public Water Water Resources Mgmt (Public CC&PS Div. of Water,Planning&Water Emergency Mgmt Wf Raleigh Fv_-�I DEMLR(LQ&SW) Quality Program) DMF-Shellfish Sanitation Washington a DWM DWR-Transportation Unit �✓ Wildlife Olivia FlWilmington Wildlife/DOT F] Winston Salem Manager Sign-Off/Region: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency: 10/17/2024 DWR/WRM David Wainwright Response(check all applicable) No objection to project as proposed. X No Comment Insufficient information to complete review Other(specify or attach comments) 72 Department of Environmental Quality Project Review Project Number: 25-0071 County: Orange Date Received: 10-10-2024 Due Date: 11-5-2024 Scoping- Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural Project Description: program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 This Project is being reviewed as indicated below: Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review Asheville a Air E]Air Quality El Coastal Management Fayetteville a DWR Waste Mgmt Marine Fisheries FlMooresville Fv—,f] DWR-Public Water Water Resources Mgmt (Public CC&PS Div. of Water,Planning&Water Emergency Mgmt Wf Raleigh Fv_-�I DEMLR(LQ&SW) Quality Program) DMF-Shellfish Sanitation Washington a DWM DWR-Transportation Unit �✓ Wildlife Olivia FlWilmington Wildlife/DOT F] Winston Salem Manager Sign-Off/Region: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency: 11-5-24 Melodi Deaver,DWM Hazardous Waste Response(check all applicable) X No objection to project as proposed. No Comment Insufficient information to complete review Other(specify or attach comments) 73 Control No.: 25-E-0000-0071 Date Received: 10/10/2024 County.: ORANGE Agency Response: 11/11/2024 Review Closed: 11/11/2024 LYN BILES CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Project Information Type: State Environmental Policy Act ping Applicant: Orange County Planning & Inspections Project Desc.: Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 As a result of this review the following is submitted: F-1 No Comment ❑Comments Below ❑✓ Documents Attached Reviewed By: LYN BILES Date: 11/14/2024 74 Control No.: 25-E-0000-0071 Date Received: 10/10/2024 County.: ORANGE Agency Response: 11/11/2024 Review Closed: 11/11/2024 JINTAO WEN CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR DPS - DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Project Information Type: State Environmental Policy Act ping Applicant: Orange County Planning & Inspections Project Desc.: Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 As a result of this review the following is submitted: ❑No Comment [-]Comments Below ❑Documents Attached Reviewed By: JINTAO WEN Date: 11/5/2024 75 Control No.: 25-E-0000-0071 Date Received: 10/10/2024 County.: ORANGE Agency Response: 11/11/2024 Review Closed: 11/11/2024 DEVON BORGARDT CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR DEPT OF NATURAL& CULTURAL RESOURCE Project Information Type: State Environmental Policy Act ping Applicant: Orange County Planning & Inspections Project Desc.: Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 As a result of this review the following is submitted: ❑✓ No Comment F-1 Comments Below F-1 Documents Attached Reviewed By: DEVON BORGARDT Date: 11/4/2024 76 Control No.: 25-E-0000-0071 Date Received: 10/10/2024 County.: ORANGE Agency Response: 11/11/2024 Review Closed: 11/11/2024 DIANNE FARRIER CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Project Information Type: State Environmental Policy Act ping Applicant: Orange County Planning & Inspections Project Desc.: Orange County Schools would like to extend their agricultural program to include an outdoor classroom space. The agricultural program is already in place at the school and so no new students will be added for this project. Location: PIN 9863281858 As a result of this review the following is submitted: ❑No Comment [-]Comments Below ❑Documents Attached Reviewed By: DIANNE FARRIER Date: 10/30/2024 77 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PLANNING and INSPECTIONS Cy Stober,AICP,Director I cstoberQa orangecountync.gov I iii W.Margaret Lane,Hillsborough,NC 27278 1 919.245.2575 February 14, 2025 Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) Zoning Atlas Amendment Application (Cedar Ridge High School) MA24-0005 PIN: 9863-28-1858 A complete Environmental Assessment (EA) application for the Cedar Ridge High School Zoning Atlas Amendment Application, for the property located at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough with PIN 9863-28-1858 (hereafter, the 'Project'), has been received and reviewed by the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department. The EA application, rezoning application, and site plan were sent to local, state, and federal agencies for review. On November 27, 2024, the applicant submitted an Environmental Assessment application as required within Section 6.16 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance. Staff did not identify any element of the Project requiring the completion/submittal of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In addition, an EIS was not recommended by any local, state, or federal agency. Based on the information contained within the EA application, rezoning application, and site plan, Orange County Planning staff review, and comments received from local, state, and federal agencies, staff makes a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Project. Sincerely, Patrick Mallett Deputy Director— Development Services 78 Attachment 6 1 Excerpt of Minutes MEETING MINUTES 2 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 3 APRIL 9,2025 4 REGULAR MEETING 5 6 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lamar Proctor(Chair) Cheeks Township, Chris Johnston (Vice-Chair) Hillsborough Township, 7 Meg Millard, Little River Township Representative; Statler Gilfillen, Eno Township Representative; 8 Beth Bronson,At-Large Representative; Charity Kirk,At-Large Representative;Whitney Watson, 9 At-Large Representative; Steve Kaufmann, Bingham Township Representative; Liz Kalies, Chapel 10 Hill Township Representative;Venkat Yendapalli, Cedar Grove Township Representative;Jonah 11 Garson,At-Large Representative. 12 13 MEMBERS ABSENT: Delores Bailey,At-Large Representative. 14 15 STAFF PRESENT: Cy Stober, Planning & Inspections Director; Perdita Holtz, Deputy Director—Long Range Planning 16 &Administration; Patrick Mallett, Deputy Director—Development Services;Taylor Perschau, 17 Manager—Current Planning;Ashley Moncado, Planner III; Lauren Honeycutt, Planner Il; Jack 18 Moran, Planning Technician. 19 20 OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Beeman, Patrick Florence, Keith Brown, Ken Redfoot, Dan Jewell, Justin Chandler, M. 21 Coulter, Betsi Snipes, Dan Snipes. 22 23 ****** 24 25 AGENDA ITEM 7: ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT(CONDITIONAL DISTRICT)-To review and make a recommendation to 26 the BOCC on a County-initiated Zoning Atlas Amendment to rezone+/-69.58 acres(PIN: 9863- 27 28-1858) located at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road, Hillsborough,within the Hillsborough 28 Township of Orange County(Cedar Ridge High School).The proposed rezoning is from R-1 29 (Rural Residential)to NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District). The anticipated BOCC public 30 hearing date is June 3, 2025. 31 32 Lamar Proctor: Moving to the next agenda item. Number 7 is a zoning atlas amendment to review it, review and 33 make a recommendation to the BOCC on a county initiated zoning atlas amendment to rezone, 34 plus or minus 69.58 acres located at 1125 New Grady Brown School Road. 35 36 Ashley Moncado: Thank you. Good evening. I'm Ashley Moncado with the Planning Department. Before we start 37 with the first item, I just want to do a quick review since we have two conditional rezoning 38 applications in front of you tonight. As some of you may be aware, a conditional rezoning 39 application is different than a conventional in that it allows for one specific use to be identified, 40 discussed,and reviewed. Conditional rezonings allow for appropriate and agreed upon conditions 41 to be placed on the project. In addition, these rezoning applications require a site-specific plan for 42 review and approval which is binding. Any modifications to the site plan in the future would be 43 required to come back to Planning Board and BOCC for review and approval. So, starting with 44 the first item,tonight is a county initiated rezoning application to rezone the existing Cedar Ridge 45 High School site from R1 Rural Residential, to NRCD Non-Residential Conditional District. The 46 69.58-acre parcel is located north of New Grady Brown School Road in the Hillsborough 47 Township. Orange County, in coordination with Orange County Schools has initiated this rezoning 48 to bring the existing Cedar Ridge High School into compliance with the Orange County Unified 49 Development Ordinance and to allow for future development. The existing high school was 50 permitted in 2001. In 2021, Orange County adopted several amendments to the LIDO no longer 51 allowing for schools in the R1 district. This action resulted in Cedar Ridge High School becoming 52 a legal, non-conforming use. A legal non-conforming use is allowed to continue operations. 53 However, it is not allowed to expand. As a result,the proposed pole barn could not be approved 54 as an accessory structure without first correcting the legal non-conforming status of the existing 55 school site and land use. Approval of the proposed zoning atlas amendments will bring this 79 56 existing school site into compliance, allow for the proposed pole barn,and allow for future 57 development and improvements to the site to be processed by staff as part of the zoning 58 compliance permit process. The parcel is currently zoned as Rural Residential. The request is to 59 rezone the parcel to Non-Residential Conditional District to allow for a preparatory school,which is 60 a permitted use in the NR-CD district. Adjacent parcels in Orange County are zoned as R1,and 61 the adjacent parcels to the east, they're within the Town of Hillsborough, but they are also zoned 62 as R-20, Residential. Adjacent land uses include low-density residential and undeveloped 63 parcels. The parcel is located in 10-year Transition future land use classification. There are no 64 amendments being proposed to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. In addition to a 65 signed application, a conditional rezoning application requires a site plan, narrative, environmental 66 assessment. These items are all contained within Attachment 1 of your packets. A site-specific 67 plan featuring the existing the high school, and the proposed pole barn was submitted by the 68 applicant. The existing pole barn is located here to the east. The site plan also includes 69 accessory structures and uses including tennis courts, baseball fields,track and field facilities. 70 The plan also identified landscaping, parking, and storm water control measures which all conform 71 with the UDO. Access is provided with existing access to two driveways,which connect to New 72 Grady Brown School Road. There is no expected additional traffic to be generated from this 73 request. Mutually agreed upon conditions can be proposed as part of this process. Four 74 conditions have been proposed as part of this request from the applicant. Please note, agreed 75 upon conditions are binding to the development permitted for the zoning district. The proposed 76 conditions are contained in the proposed statement of consistency and the draft ordinance 77 contained in your packets and also here on the slide. Following the applicant's presentation,we 78 can come back to answer questions regarding the conditions at the review and recommendation 79 portion of the presentation. At this time, I am going to hand it over to the applicant to allow for 80 them to introduce themselves, and to complete their presentation. 81 82 Cy Stober: Good evening. I'm Cy Stober. I'm planning and inspections director with Orange County, and 1 83 am the applicant for this conditional rezoning. With me tonight are Patrick Florence with Orange 84 County Schools, and Ken Redfoot, the architect associated with the project. We are here tonight 85 to discuss the conditional rezoning of Cedar Ridge High School to bring it into conformance with 86 the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance,which allows for preparatory schools only in 87 conditional zoning districts. You'll note the location at New Grady Brown School Road and 88 Orange Grove Road. The school has been present since 2000, and largely in this form. It wasn't 89 until the UDO was amended in 2021 that the R1 district became a non-conforming zoning district 90 for a preparatory school use. The school use is established now for over 20 years and presents 91 no new negative impacts to the surrounding area. As such, in my opinion, it can be deemed 92 harmonious with the surrounding area. So, I just covered that preparatory schools are only 93 permitted in three conditional zoning districts. Given the school use, it had appeared that non- 94 residential conditional was the appropriate zoning district for the school. Before you,you have a 95 somewhat simpler version of the site plan that Ashley just presented to you, and I might add 96 Ashley went through a lot of the details, and I don't intend to reiterate them regarding the 97 necessity and the location of the school. Suffice it to say the pole barn,which will be used for an 98 agricultural lab is located here.That pole barn would then be enabled through the conditional 99 zoning process. There are two other areas I'll cover in just a moment that would be permitted to 100 be allowed to be developed in the future that are identified on this plan as well. Of the conditions, 101 it would be the site-specific plan that would be permitted for Cedar Ridge High School for its 102 current conditions as well as any future expansions. The applicant, Orange County Schools,will 103 provide a single-boundary survey of the property. Currently,there are four that are stitched 104 together, and, on record at the register of deeds, and the school is offering to provide a single 105 boundary survey. There's also an unopened right of way located on the property that will be 106 abandoned as part of that property boundary survey.Again,the property shall be developed 107 consistent with the site plan that you see before you. These are the two areas proposed for future 108 development. So, should the site plan be approved, should the conditional zoning district be 109 approved,these two areas would be permitted to be expanded into, provided they are consistent 110 with all of the unified development ordinance standards. I'll remind you that the landscaping 80 111 standards exist already on the property, and they're reflected on the site plan. There would be no 112 new encroachment into the landscaping with one exception that I'll get to in a moment,and that 113 the setbacks are per site plan. So,what we're looking for is accessory structures that would 114 conform with the school use, be consistent with the school use, and would conform with the 115 standards, say lighting standards, parking standards, etcetera of the unified development 116 ordinance. The one potential change to the landscaping is a 30-foot-wide pedestrian easement 117 along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road. Pedestrian access to 118 this particular campus,to Cedar Ridge High School, is a known desire of the community for 119 students to be able to walk to the school, and to provide safe access. The county's transportation 120 department is working with DOT on providing this access on the other side of the interstate, and 121 the site plan is an excellent opportunity to provide for the easement. Now, Orange County 122 Schools staff has been clear that the school board will need to approve any dedication of 123 easement, so exact location is to be determined, but the intention and which the conditions states 124 is that'll be a pedestrian connection from the intersection of New Gardy Brown School Road and 125 Orange Grove Road to a door at the high school. And with that,that is the intent of the 126 application. It is to bring it into conformance to create no new negative impacts to the surrounding 127 area and to provide for future access and future expansion consistent with the existing high school 128 use. I'm happy to answer any questions. 129 130 Meg Millard: I just had one question about there was some discussion in there about there were two streams, 131 one was fenced off and one was unfound. I don't understand that. Was it found ever? 132 133 Cy Stober: It was. The one stream is, is fenced off. It's essentially the western property boundary, and the 134 fence surrounds the entire buffer. So,the buffer is well protected. It's also pretty much left wild. 135 It's, not actively maintained, but Chris Hirni,from Department of Environment Agriculture, Parks 136 and Recreation toured the site with me and with the staff, and it's a healthy kind of successional 137 forest. There are some invasives. The other stream was formerly shown to go right under the 138 football field. Orange County Erosion Control provides for surface water identification. A surface 139 water identification was ordered and paid for by Orange County Schools, and the origin of the 140 stream is now shown to be immediately west of the football field. I could speculate on why it no 141 longer is at the blue line that was originally shown but suffice it to say its current head waters is 142 immediately west of the football field and drains to that tributary on the western perimeter. 143 144 Meg Millard: So, not near the pole barn? 145 146 Cy Stober: Not any longer. No. 147 148 Statler GiIfillen: Immediate property owners have all been notified of this? 149 150 Cy Stober: Of course. Well, per staff. Yes. 151 152 Statler GiIfillen: Any comments from any that you've heard? 153 154 Cy Stober: So, as the applicant,we hosted one neighborhood information meeting. We had two members of 155 the public attend, and that's in your packet,and there was no opposition registered to this 156 rezoning. 157 158 Chris Johnston: I apologize. Just to clarify, is the pole barn already there, and we're just putting it into conformity, 159 or is it not there and they're constructing it? 160 161 Cy Stober: It's not there. The site has been cleared and graded. But the pole barn has not yet been 162 constructed. But it is on the site plan as a shown structure. 163 164 Lamar Proctor: And I believe it's east of the bus parking lot. 165 81 166 Chris Johnston: I see here. I apologize. We're looking at a map here and trying to line it up. 167 168 Lamar Proctor: Any other questions? 169 170 Cy Stober: Thank you. 171 172 Lamar Proctor: Is there any public comment that was signed up for this item? I don't think there was. Any 173 discussion amongst board members about this item? And if not, I can entertain a motion? 174 175 Statler Gilfillen: Do you want a motion to approve? 176 177 Lamar Proctor: Yes,to approve the Statement of Consistency. How is that worded again? 178 179 Chris Johnston: It's Attachment 6. 180 181 Lamar Proctor: Thank you. 182 183 Charity Kirk: I make a motion to recommend the Statement of Consistency Attachment 6 and their proposed 184 ordinance Attachment 7. 185 186 Statler Gilfillen: I'll second it. 187 188 MOTION BY Charity Kirk to approve recommendation. Seconded by Statler Gilfillen. 189 190 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 191 192 Lamar Proctor: Seeing none opposed the motion passes. All right. 193 ****** 82 STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED ZONING ATLAS MAP AMENDMENT WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A County-initiated amendment to the Zoning Atlas has been reviewed to rezone a parcel as follows: Parcel Owner of Identification Township Current Zoning Proposed Zoning Number (PIN) Record ■ Rural Residential (R-1) NR-CD (Non-Residential ■ Lower Eno Conditional District) Unprotected 9863-28-1858 Hillsborough Orange Watershed Lower Eno Unprotected County Watershed • Major Transportation Corridor Overlay Major Transportation District Corridor Overlay District The Planning Board hereby finds: a. The requirements of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments and 2.9.1 Conditional Districts of the UDO have been reviewed and the following standards conditions have been deemed acceptable: 1. The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site plan and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2025. 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. 4. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025. A. Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B. Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. 83 b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5 Statement of Intent- Amendments, and 1.1.7 Conformance with Adopted Plans of the UDO and to Section 160D-604(d) Planning Board review and comment— Plan Consistency and 160D-605(a) Governing Board Statement— Plan Consistency of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following: ■ Planning Principle 1. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services: Orange County's public facilities and services should be delivered in a manner that efficiently uses existing capacity. Expansions of facilities and services should be made only after careful consideration of the costs and benefits of expansion. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. Staff Comment: The proposed NR-CD zoning district for School: Preparatory use is consistent with the 10-Year Transition Land Use Classification (Appendix F Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts). The existing land use has operated at this site since 2001. The proposed project will remain limited to the property and will not result in additional impacts to the surrounding parcels. Approval of the proposed zoning atlas amendment will bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for improvements (i.e. accessory structures, expansions, etc.) in the areas identified for future development. The proposed School: Preparatory use is permitted in the NR-CD zoning district, complies with the UDO standards, and meets the standards of evaluations as reviewed by the Planning Board. ■ Planning Principle 3A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption, and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resource: Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air quality. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 4. Natural Area Resource Protection: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the 84 County's important natural resources. Staff Comment: The applicant provided an Environmental Assessment and a Biological Inventory as part of the application package. Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. Required landscape buffers are provided along New Grady Brown School Road and Orange Grove Road. In addition, existing landscape is maintained along the entire perimeter of the site. The project protects the existing stream on site with required stream buffering. ■ Planning Principle 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County's rural areas are a cherished component of the County's character. Future development should preserve and enhance the county's rural landscape. Staff Comment: The 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix G, Land Use Classification and Overlay Locational Criteria, identifies 10-Year Transition in the Comprehensive Plan as areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. No additional impacts (i.e. noise, traffic, lighting) shall result from the proposal. Existing landscaping is to remain on-site acting as a buffer to adjacent properties and minimizing impacts to the adjacent parcels. ■ Planning Principle 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water resources to provide to future populations. The protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high priority. Staff Comment: The existing school is connected to public water and wastewater service. No additional utilities are proposed. The project will continue to protect the existing stream onsite. ■ Planning Principle 7. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity: Development of a diversity of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses should occur in Orange County. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 8. Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities. Staff Comment: The project proposes development which is consistent with the existing high school. The existing school is appropriately located within the 10-year Transition area, as defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The site is surrounded by low density residential uses, undeveloped parcels, and the Interstate 40 corridor. No additional traffic, lighting, or noise will occur from the proposed project. As a result, no additional offsite impacts will result. The proposal shall not create a conflict with the adjacent low density rural residential uses and undeveloped properties. 85 ■ Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. Staff Comment: The proposal, as proposed and limited by the application and site plan, is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's stated goals. The application proposes to bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for future development. The existing high school has been operating on this parcel since 2001, serving the needs of the County. The proposal will not change the existing use of the parcel and will allow the school to continue to serve Orange County residents. The proposed project shall remain compatible with minimal negative impacts to the immediate area. ■ Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Staff Comment: The proposed use meets all UDO standards for buffering and screening, as well as the applicable erosion control and stormwater regulations. There is no proposed activity in the stream buffer area. ■ Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Staff Comment: The existing use is consistent with the future land use classification allowed by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix F; and is consistent with the land use allowances for the 10-Year Transition. No additional traffic, lighting, or noise will occur from the proposed project. In addition, existing landscaping and land use buffers will remain. Standards contained in the UDO, including landscaping and setbacks, will continue to allow the use to be buffered from neighbors and prevent negative impacts. The site shall be developed with all applicable development standards from the UDO in order to protect neighboring residential properties and minimize land use conflicts. ■ Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. Staff Comment: The Orange County staff has noticed the public regarding this application, as required by Sections 2.8.7, 2.9.1(D), and 2.9.2 of the UDO, including a required Neighborhood Information Meeting, mailings to neighboring property owners, posting of the property, and advertisement in the local newspapers. Additionally, staff have provided all application documents on the Active Development Projects webpage. 86 ■ Appendix F, Land Use Classification Description for Rural Buffer: Only very low density residential, agricultural uses exempt from zoning regulations, and low- intensity agricultural support uses are appropriate in the Rural Buffer. Staff Comment: The existing school use is consistent with the allowable future land uses within the designated I0-Year Transition" land use classification of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. a. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it furthers the goals of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and is located in an area designated on the Future Land Use Map as "10-Year Transition." The Planning Board hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and the findings expressed herein and recommends the Board of County Commissioners consider adoption of the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment. Vote: For, 4 Against Lam`ar Pro tor, Chair Date 87 Attachment 7 STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED ZONING ATLAS MAP AMENDMENT WITH THE ADOPTED ORANGE COUNTY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A County-initiated amendment to the Zoning Atlas has been reviewed to rezone a parcel as follows: Parcel Owner of Identification Township Record Current Zoning Proposed Zoning Number (PIN) ■ Rural Residential (R-1) NR-CD (Non-Residential ■ Lower Eno Unprotected Conditional District) 9863-28-1858 Hillsborough Orange Watershed Lower Eno Unprotected County • Major Transportation Watershed Corridor Overlay Major Transportation District Corridor Overlay District The Board of County Commissioners hereby finds: a. The requirements of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments and 2.9.1 Conditional Districts of the UDO have been reviewed and the following standards conditions have been deemed acceptable: 1. The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site plan and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2025. 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. 4. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025. A. Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B. Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. 88 b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5 Statement of Intent -Amendments, and 1.1.7 Conformance with Adopted Plans of the UDO and to Section 160D-604(d) Planning Board review and comment— Plan Consistency and 160D-605(a) Governing Board Statement— Plan Consistency of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following: ■ Planning Principle 1. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services: Orange County's public facilities and services should be delivered in a manner that efficiently uses existing capacity. Expansions of facilities and services should be made only after careful consideration of the costs and benefits of expansion. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. Staff Comment: The proposed NR-CD zoning district for School: Preparatory use is consistent with the 10-Year Transition Land Use Classification (Appendix F Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts). The existing land use has operated at this site since 2001. The proposed project will remain limited to the property and will not result in additional impacts to the surrounding parcels. Approval of the proposed zoning atlas amendment will bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for improvements (i.e. accessory structures, expansions, etc.) in the areas identified for future development. The proposed School: Preparatory use is permitted in the NR-CD zoning district, complies with the UDO standards, and meets the standards of evaluations as reviewed by the Planning Board. ■ Planning Principle 3A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption, and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resource: Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air quality. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 4. Natural Area Resource Protection: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the 89 County's important natural resources. Staff Comment: The applicant provided an Environmental Assessment and a Biological Inventory as part of the application package. Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. Required landscape buffers are provided along New Grady Brown School Road and Orange Grove Road. In addition, existing landscape is maintained along the entire perimeter of the site. The project protects the existing stream on site with required stream buffering. ■ Planning Principle 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County's rural areas are a cherished component of the County's character. Future development should preserve and enhance the county's rural landscape. Staff Comment: The 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix G, Land Use Classification and Overlay Locational Criteria, identifies 10-Year Transition in the Comprehensive Plan as areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. No additional impacts (i.e. noise, traffic, lighting) shall result from the proposal. Existing landscaping is to remain on-site acting as a buffer to adjacent properties and minimizing impacts to the adjacent parcels. ■ Planning Principle 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water resources to provide to future populations. The protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high priority. Staff Comment: The existing school is connected to public water and wastewater service. No additional utilities are proposed. The project will continue to protect the existing stream onsite. ■ Planning Principle 7. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity: Development of a diversity of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses should occur in Orange County. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 8. Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities. Staff Comment: The project proposes development which is consistent with the existing high school. The existing school is appropriately located within the 10-year Transition area, as defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The site is surrounded by low density residential uses, undeveloped parcels, and the Interstate 40 corridor. No additional traffic, lighting, or noise will occur from the proposed project. As a result, no additional offsite impacts will result. The proposal shall not create a conflict with the adjacent low density rural residential uses and undeveloped properties. 90 ■ Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. Staff Comment: The proposal, as proposed and limited by the application and site plan, is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's stated goals. The application proposes to bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for future development. The existing high school has been operating on this parcel since 2001, serving the needs of the County. The proposal will not change the existing use of the parcel and will allow the school to continue to serve Orange County residents. The proposed project shall remain compatible with minimal negative impacts to the immediate area. ■ Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Staff Comment: The proposed use meets all UDO standards for buffering and screening, as well as the applicable erosion control and stormwater regulations. There is no proposed activity in the stream buffer area. ■ Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Staff Comment: The existing use is consistent with the future land use classification allowed by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix F; and is consistent with the land use allowances for the 10-Year Transition. No additional traffic, lighting, or noise will occur from the proposed project. In addition, existing landscaping and land use buffers will remain. Standards contained in the UDO, including landscaping and setbacks, will continue to allow the use to be buffered from neighbors and prevent negative impacts. The site shall be developed with all applicable development standards from the LIDO in order to protect neighboring residential properties and minimize land use conflicts. ■ Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. Staff Comment: The Orange County staff has noticed the public regarding this application, as required by Sections 2.8.7, 2.9.1(D), and 2.9.2 of the LIDO, including a required Neighborhood Information Meeting, mailings to neighboring property owners, posting of the property, and advertisement in the local newspapers. Additionally, staff have provided all application documents on the Active Development Projects webpage. 91 ■ Appendix F, Land Use Classification Description for Rural Buffer: Only very low density residential, agricultural uses exempt from zoning regulations, and low- intensity agricultural support uses are appropriate in the Rural Buffer. Staff Comment: The existing school use is consistent with the allowable future land uses within the designated 10-Year Transition" land use classification of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. a. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it furthers the goals of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and is located in an area designated on the Future Land Use Map as 10-Year Transition." The Board of County Commissioners adopts this Statement of Consistency and the findings expressed herein. Vote: For, Against Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Date 92 Attachment 8 Ordinance#: ORD-2025-017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ATLAS WHEREAS, Orange County has received and processed a petition submitted by Orange County (hereafter `the Applicant') seeking to amend the Orange County Zoning Atlas, as established in Section 1.2 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and WHEREAS, this petition seeks to rezone +/- 69.58 acres (PIN: 9863-28-1858) from R-1 (Rural Residential) to NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District) for the purpose of Schools: Preparatory; and WHEREAS, the petition has been submitted with a site plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.9.1 (C) of the UDO; and WHEREAS, the requirements of Section 2.8 and 2.9 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and WHEREAS, the Board has found the proposed zoning atlas amendment to be reasonably necessary to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; and WHEREAS, the Board has found the proposed zoning atlas amendment to be consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan and reasonable and in the public interest. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Orange County Zoning Atlas is hereby amended to rezone the aforementioned parcels to NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District), as detailed within the submitted application. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT in accordance with Section 2.9.1 (F) of the UDO the approval of this Conditional Zoning application is subject to the following mutually agreed to conditions: 1. The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site plan and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2025. 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. 4. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025. A. Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B. Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT this ordinance be placed in the book of published ordinances and that this ordinance is effective upon its adoption. Upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner , the foregoing ordinance was adopted this day of 12025. 93 I, Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on , 2025 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of 2025. SEAL Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 94 OR- -A-NGE COUNTY NORTH CAR(3LINA Board of County Commissioners Meeting June 3,, 2025 7:00 p. m . 95 Conditional District Overview Conventional District Zoning Conditional District Zoning Standards must be uniformly Request is use-specific with applied throughout the County individualized development conditions and standards No site-specific, individualized Site-specific development plan conditions may be imposed. is part of review and approval process ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 96 OR- -A-NGE COUNTY NORTH CAR(3LINA Item 5a : Zoning Atlas Amendment (Conditional District) R- 1 Zoning to NR-CD Zoning Location: 1125 New Grady Brown School Road PIN: 9863-28- 1858 Applicant: Orange County Case#: MA24-0005 97 _ 1125 New Grady Brown School Road 9863-28-1858 • Hillsborough Zoning Atlas Amendment - MA24-0004 (Cedar Ridge High Schoot 1125 New Grady Brown School Road • (continued): Rezoning Application to R-CD for P]N 9863z81858 Current Zoning ------- ■ Rural Residential (R-1) Requested Zoning ■ Non-Residential Conditional District Lowe no (NR-CD) O 3 ■ Use - Schools: Preparatory 9863281858 Fflcevnr",�" Surrounding Zoning �9 ■ Rural Residential (R-1) m Op -NEW.G!_IAOY,@ROWN SCH�OLAD ■ R20 Residential (Town of Hillsborough) 7-7 Q PIN:9663281558 of S7eams � ao Water Bodles -w �s 2 Waters 5@ppfy Watersheds p Major Transportation Corridor � o ZD ng R1 !� AIR c City U-N ETJ ®PDHRB Zoning Atlas Amendment - MA24-0004 (Cedar Ridge High School) 1125 New Grady Brown School Road • (continued): Adopted Future Land Use Map with Parcel 9863281858 Depicted Future Land Use Map Designation 10-Year Transition • Areas that are in the process of changing from rural to urban Lower Eno densities and/or intensities, that A m are suitable for higher densities RAp�ERna and/or intensities and could beaarrH N provided with public utilities and services within the first 10-year °fo phase of the Plan update or whereI X770 "Y ROWN SCN'p4R9 A� ■ such utilities and services are ;,Water Supply Watersheds —"EWceao —streams already present or planned. Ri,a-rodies o` -Resource Protection Areas 9Q Future Land Use Categories _10 Year Transition 34 • No proposed amendment Rural Residential Z Agricultural Residential N rtn,00ne,r ORANGE m r" City Limits courvrrjj 4"annr5g ai'in.pbalon!'Jxpaitmen:Req ETJ erir-au Zoning Atlas Amendment - MA24-0004 (Cedar Ridge High Schoot 1125 New Grady Brown School Road • (continued): Conditional District Application Requirements Rezo�ngA plication to R-CD for PIN 9863281858 ■ Site Specific Plan ■ Environmental Assessment — ■ Biological Inventory ■ Additional Information as Identified by Lowe no m am= Reviewing Agencies p —RANGER R'- 9863281858 `PO�eaarH.�N a NEN GRgOYaROWR9LNp�t0. - Q PIN:9863281858 �o New•c - ,,� Streams 6oS� �p� -Water Bodies Waters Supply Watersheds $. Major Transportation Corridor Zoning JAR -Gty Limits ORANGE ETJ ccurnr A . MIPDHRB A Site-Specific Plan 101 PRO.IECTSUM_MARY NEW mtsKA - m SITE ut"uc 15 - TOTAL LAND AREA-69.56 ACRES RI9aw RAL " i 1+r1 TAX MAP-4A2A.3,4.42.A.9 ` PROPO SED ZO NING-NR-CD A � PROPOSED LAND USE-SCHOOL:PREPARATORY 44'� WTEFiSRATE 4Q BUILDINGS SQUAREFOOTAGE f ca,'TATE E%I STING HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING 263,732 OUTBUILDINGS 2 W2 V IC[N[TY MAP N_TS. SUBTOTAL 267,734 \ PROPOSED POLE BARN 2.288 TOTAL 270,022 Ya°1G`�'* _ - = ` `. BLEACHERS-7524 SEATS �uxz acrr' PARKING BcSr�wR,u � - __ PARKING SPACES: TOTAL REGULAR ACCESSIBLE µ Y —� A� 41,�, M ~ STUDENT CAPACITY 7500 448 438 10 PEAK STAFF 105 778 139 3 VISITORS 25 25 1 A. }� s �serazsr '. TOTALS 597 577 74 �\ l SCHOOL BUS PARKING-766PACES(13'%35) #' THE APPLICANT PROPOSES A 30'-0`WIDE PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT ALONG GRANGEGROVEROADAAIDAPORTION GFGRADY BROWN SCHOOL ROAD .��•+ _� (FROM THE INTER 5 ECTION TO THE BUS ENTRANCE DR IVE).THIS PLAN SHOWS IT BEH IND THE EXISTING BU FFER 5;HOWEVER,THE FINAL LOCATION IS TO BE DETERMINED AND IS CONTINGENT ON THE APPROVAL ' r NNW 1,••.. __ OFTHEORANGEC UNTYSCHOOL BOARD. 7 _ \ ` .�i rl ` 110EASTA TE 4, i Y TF WS 95AWC RI;sr WARY IfmAHElI BLANCIIAfiD l ` 4' _ I i ��. /. ` NOTE. ;' .� OPEN BURNING OFTREES,LIMBS, �`• 5a J5, w`".`` . STLMPS AND,rOA CONSTRUCTION qr, DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERM(TIED ACTIVITY 15 EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. II BUILDING HEIGHT FROM i S - NOTE w FLOOR SLAB TO TOP OF P F- =-a +f ALL ADJACENT PA RCE - it ROOF AIOC�=25'-0' LS ARE ZONED R-L. °r - - , FROM THE SOUTH WALL.OF y "-c'ti THEM I_DING TO THE PARCEL dIRECTLYACROSS !, °1°' •L T 6� ° J, f - GRADY BROWN SCHOOL ROAD au �csm� Y -• _. l ~4 1 j ++ Is-%,T 5' y I C i.�I Jf{F f r, 1 SWAN RCPE3 LLC oRMi(£CCUNTT NURTH CRFGNNA — ^t r { FES'AIw RAL � WL,_PF�PARATCB'( Nw- d 102 Applicant Presentation ORANGE COUNTY 103 Orange CountyPlanningBoard Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning Orange ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. County Schools NORTH CAROLINA 104 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning 1wnv,F ma5BfKou[a,UI - �4 Yv� 6ASBN ru_oesc ouu�svn .rcoof ;7:� } ..Ilii 1. Sx+nN vcb]s ��Mw.u+frc ,xuq.io � r.- ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. 1 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning Why Are We Here? 2021 UDO Amendmentplaced . • •ls: Preparatory in c• • •nal zoning districts TABLE OF PERMITTED USES '=PERMITTED USE ❑=SUBJECT TO USE STANDARDS S=SPECIAL USE CONVENTIONAL ZONING DISTRfCTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DI5TRTCTS CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS USE TYPE RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 01 AS EI 11 12 13 PID EDB- EDB- EDE- EDE- EDH- EDH- EDH- EDH- EDH- ASE- MPD- HP- REDA- R-CD NR- RM 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 CD CD CD CD-1 CD CARE&EDUcATioNAL FACILITY USES Center in a Residence ® Schools Pei Arts, Sports,and Recreation 1111,1111®©��©�,,,,,.����..©�..�.■.� Schools:Universities,Colleges ® � ` 1111,,,,,������,,,��..©.©...©©.�.■.® ENGAGE. INSPIRE, 106 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning The appIicantwiII provide a single boundary survey of the high school `{ � property to replace the four currently recorded.The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned.The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning a° approval. e The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site Ian and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of - 4. � Commissioners on June 3,2025. o o; ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE, 107 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025.A.Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B.Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development � x ; contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning ,,� Compliance Permit process DIM -- F3 :. . The applicant proposes a 30'-0"wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school).The site plan dated 2/12/2025 sh ws it behind the existing buffers; however,the final P e location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. (I ) ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE, 108 Cedar Ridge High School Rezoning Questions? rvE 1wnv,F ma5BfKou[a,UI - �4 Yv� 6ASBN ru_oesc ouu�svn .rcoof ;7:� } ..Ilii 1. Sx+nN vcb]s ��Mw.u+frc ,xuq.io � r.- ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. 109 Public Notification ■ Notices were mailed via first class mail to property owners within 1,000 ft. of the subject parcel on May 19, 2025. ■ Signs posted the subject parcel on May 19, 2025. ■ Legal Ad published on May 21, 2025 and May 28, 2025. ■ Application information has also been posted on the Planning Department's "Active Development" webpage. 110 Propsed Conditions Per NCGS 160D-703, imposed conditions and site-specific standards are limited to those that address conformance of the development and use of the site to local government ordinances and adopted plans or the impacts reasonably expected to be generated by the development or use of the site. Per Section 2.9.1 (F) (3) of the UDO, mutually agreed upon conditions can be imposed as part of this process if they address: a. The compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding property, b. Proposed support facilities (i.e. roadways, and access points, screening and buffer areas, the timing of development, etc.), and/or c. All other matters the County may find reasonable and appropriate or the petitioner may propose. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 111 Proposed Conditions (Attachment 8 Per Section 2.9.1 (F) (3) of the UDO, the following conditions are being proposed: 1. The property shall be developed consistent with the reviewed site plan and application as acted upon by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2025. 2. The applicant will provide a single boundary survey of the high school property to replace the four currently recorded. The road R.O.W. internal to the campus that runs perpendicular to New Grady Brown School Road will be abandoned. The survey will be completed and recorded with a revised deed no later than 18 months from zoning approval. 3. The applicant proposes a 30'-0" wide pedestrian easement along Orange Grove Road and a portion of New Grady Brown School Road (to provide a pedestrian connection from this intersection to the school). The site plan dated 2/12/2025 shows it behind the existing buffers; however, the final location is to be determined and is contingent on the approval of the Orange County School Board. 4. The applicant proposes two future development areas as shown on site plan C2.0 dated 2/12/2025. A. Area in northwest corner of existing site; and B. Area on the east side of existing site. Proposed future development contained within these areas shall follow the Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit process. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 112 Staff Analysis 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of the UDO. Staff review determined that the application is complete, and all submitted materials are in compliance with the following applicable sections of the UDO: ■ Section 2.8, Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments ■ Section 2.9, Conditional Districts ■ Section 5.8.4, School Preparatory 2. Staff review of the application included considerations for how the request relates to the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 3. The requested zoning district, NR-CD (Non-Residential Conditional District), is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Appendix F, Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts. 4. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies 10-Year Transition as land located in areas that are in the process of changing from rural to urban densities and/or intensities, that are suitable for higher densities and/or intensities and could be provided with public utilities and services within the first 10-year phase of the Plan update or where such utilities and services are already present or planned. Nonresidential uses implemented in accordance with small area plans and/or overlay districts may be appropriate. 5. The applicant has provided a basic environmental assessment as part of this submittal. Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. 113 Zoning and Land Use Review ppendix F; Land Use and Zoning Matrix ZONING DISTRICTS - r i c c _ G Land Use C'IassiRcatinus a *' r : .e ea +� 5c e" � {}verlays rC �! GJC CC .' Ca.' .� Gz7 O s. c�.r Q 2 Z Chapel IM1 Transition Permit Administration by Municipalities under the provisions of the Joint Planning Acgreenlrnt- ['arrharo Transition 1(1-fear Tran_cition s 20-Y'earTransition ♦ # # C €'ammercial Transition * + + # Activity Node Caninrercia3l-Industrial + cam. Transition Activity • ► • ♦ # ♦ + �► # # Economic Development + + + # Transition Activitv*lode Rural Buffer # • # # # Rural Residential # • # # # Agricultural Resldealtiral + + = Rural Carnmunits Acth`il. + # # Node + Rural Neigh1w;rhood kcli►itvode + I + # # Rural Industrial Activity s # Node Public Interest Area # N()RI'H CAROLINA I Zoning and • Seubon 52 Table of Perrn ittad Uses TABLE OF RERMITTED USES 20 Library 21 Schools- Perforrning Arts, Sports,and Recreation Schools: Technical,Trade,and *=PERMITTED USE ❑=SUBJECT TO USE STANDARQS S=SPECIAL USE CONVENTIONAL ZOHI11�QISiR1CT5 ECONOMIC QEVEL®FMENT QISi RIOTS CON d1710NAL DISTRICTS U5E rTGE RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 RS RS R13 LC7 NC2 CC3 GC4 ECS OI AS EI I i R2 13 pIQ ED6- EO B- EQE- EDE- EDH- EQk1- EDH- EQ#!• EDH- ASE- MPQ- HP- REQA- R-CD NR- RM 7 3 7 2 1 3 3 4 5 CQ CD CQ CQ-1 CD Unified Development • • Section Tableof • Uses ORANGE NORTHCAROLINA 115 Planning Director Recommendation The Planning Director recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Consider the matter for action; 2. Acknowledge that legally-sufficient public notice was given for the application and this meeting, in accordance with State law and the Orange County UDO; 3. Review the staff report (Attachment 2), featuring analyses of UDO compliance , impact of the use to the surrounding area, safety and efficiency of land use, and consistency of the application with the Orange County's adopted plans; 4. Allow for the applicant's presentation of materials; 5. Conduct the public hearing, receive public comments, and consider the Planning Board recommendation; 6. Close the public hearing; and 7. Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas Amendment Ordinance (Attachment 8). ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 116 Planning Board Recommendation Planning Board reviewed the rezoning application at its April 9, 2025 meeting Voted 11-0 to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency LAttachment7 and the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment (Attachment 9), as presented. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 117 Recommendation The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive the Planning Board and staff recommendations and public comments; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas Amendments (Attachment 9). ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA