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Jan-12-99 12:37P To of Carrboro 9168 7737 P-10 Attachment 0 Proposed Revisions to VMU DistrictUanuary 7,1999 SEmon 4. Article IX, Pail 1, is amended by adding a new Section 15 -141.2 to read as follows: Section 15 -141.2 Village Mixed Use District Fstab (a) There is hereby established a Village Mixed Use (VMU) district. This district is established to provide for the development of rural new villages at a scale intended to continue Carrboro's small town character as described in its Year 2000 Task Force Report and to promote a traditional concept of villages. The applicant for rezoning to this district must demonstrate that its planning, design and development will achieve, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following specific objectives: 1. The preservation of open space, scenic vistas, agricultural lands and natural resources within the Towp of Carrboro and its planning jurisdiction and to minimize the, potential for conflict between such areas and other land uses; 2. The creation of a distinct p stttiemettt' sJmnded by a protected landscape of gene `lien. land used for agricultural, forest, recreational and enviro jxoteetion purposes. I Dwellings, shops, and workplaces generally located in close proximity to each other, the scale of which accommodates and promotes pedestrian travel for trips within the village. 4. Modestly sized buildings fronting on, and aligned with, streets in a disciplined manner. S. A generally rectilinear pattern of streets, alleys and blocks reflocung the street network in existing small villages which provides for a balanced mix of pedestrians and automobiles. 6. Squares greens, landscaped streets and parks woven into street and block patterns to provide space for social activity, parks and visual enjoyment. 7. Provision of buildings for civic assembly or for other common purposes that act as visual landmarks and symbols of identity within the community. 8. A recognizable, functionally diverse, but visually unified village focused on a village green or square.