ORD-2011-024 Ordinance Amending Zoning Atlas – Efland Area

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o,~ -~~~ - a ~ ~ G ~~l-.2'd f~ 'y ~. e. Zoninq Atlas Amendment - Efland Area The Board received the Planning Board's recommendation, considered closing the public hearing, and making a decision on a County-initiated rezoning of 112.35 acres of undeveloped land in the Efland area. Craig Benedict made this presentation. He pointed out this area on a map. This was also heard at the May 23`d QPH. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend this to the Board of County Commissioners. There were some comments about the review of a small piece of property that looked like it was an access ramp. NCDOT does not have a problem incorporating this into the zoning map amendment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Gordon said that she had a concern about a text amendment and zoning amendment at the same public hearing and the same meeting to approve both of these. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Gordon. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to receive the Planning Board's recommendation of approval and adopt the ordinance (Ordinance 2011-024) contained in Attachment 3, which approves the rezoning and which is incorporated by reference. VOTE: Ayes, 6, No, 1(Commissioner Gordon) Commissioner Jacobs asked how many acres were moved into categories capable of being used for Economic Development. Craig Benedict said that with land use changes, it is approximately 500 acres. He said that this is the first time since 1994 that the government has rezoned an area for economic development purposes. Commissioner Jacobs said that this is a significant breakthrough. Chair Pelissier said that she hopes the press takes note of this. 8. Reaular Apenda a. Approve the FY2011-16 Oranqe Countv Capital Investment Plan The Board considered approving the FY2011-16 Orange County Capital Investment Plan. Michael Talbert said that this is the approval of the FY 2011-16 Capital Investment Plan. Attachment 1 lists the recommended projects. The actual approval of the budget has been put in the resolution that the Board will consider later in the agenda. This is a five-year plan and the only commitments are in year one. There are two changes from the work session on June 14tn The 112 North Churton Street project has been deleted for $152,000 and $75,000 was added back for the loan pool reserves for economic development. This change subtracts out $77,000 from the plan in year 1. The total five-year plan is now $121,937,077. Also, there are changes recommended in regard to the project in year 2 for the Northern Human Services Facility. They will be working on a plan with the community to come back to the Board in August to schedule a public meeting. The current tenant will be given notice. The final CIP approved tonight will be put on the County's website and will be published as part of the annual budget document. A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the FY2011-16 Orange County Capital Investment Plan.