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TOWN OF CARRBORO NORTH CAROLINA MEMORANDUM 0 FEB "'^^ To: John M. Link, Jr., Orange County Manager R. Eugene Bell, interim Planning Director From: Patricia J. McGuire, Land Use Pl 11 Date: February 19, 1999 '' Subject: Carrboro Land Use Ordinance Text Amendments Amendments to the Town's Land Use Ordinance have been proposed and scheduled for public hearing on March 23, 1999. The amendments are described below: Imvlementation of the Recommendations of the Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area. The amendments consist of 27 revisions or additions to the existing ordinance. The sections cover density calculations, open space requirements, mitigating impacts of non-residential uses, environmental protection, affordable housing, advisory board representation from the Northern Transition Area, and site planning procedures. The ordinance revisions are included in the 35 -page "2/19/1999 Draft Copy of Proposed NSA Ordinance," and the following supporting materials: 1) Village Mixed Use and Affordable Housing Vernacular Architectural Standards 2) Northern Transition Area Stream Buffer Map 3) Appendix J Section 2.6, subsection C of the Joint Planning Agreement requires that Carrboro provide Orange County with a copy of the proposed amendments no later than thirty (30) days prior to a public hearing on any changes. The full text of the draft ordinance that will amend the Town's Land Use Ordinance and supporting documents are attached. Please submit any objections to the proposed amendment in writing on or before the public hearing date of March 23, 1999. We look forward to receiving your comments, and appreciate your attention. If you have any questions or need clarification, don't hesitate to call. Attachments 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 . (919) 968 -7714 • FAX (919) 96 8-7737 . TDD (919) 96 8-7717 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER