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jurisdiction of the town it is intended that, this appendix shall not be amended except <br /> a) to correct a manifest error in the appendix, or b) because of changed or changing <br /> conditions, or c) to achieve the purposes of the comprehensive plan.The following <br /> information outlines how the proposed St. Paul Development fulfills c)to achieve the <br /> purposes of the comprehensive plan <br /> Themes of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> 1. Maintain the Urban Services Area/Rural Buffer Boundary <br /> Services and recreational facilities are non-existent in the Rodgers Road area. By <br /> redeveloping this Rodgers Road Site with a village theme, the St Paul Plan <br /> creates an activity and service center for the residents of the area. Much of the <br /> site will be maintained as open space with picnic areas and other amenities for <br /> community use. The single family nature of the surrounding property will not be <br /> disturbed. The St. Paul Community will complement the newly developed <br /> Habitat Housing. <br /> 2. Participate in regional planning <br /> Forward thinking, community oriented sustainable growth projects like the one <br /> proposed for St. Paul can give Chapel Hill a signature project that can serve as a <br /> model for the rest of the region and for North Carolina. The owner held meetings <br /> with representatives of the town of Carrboro, an adjacent jurisdiction, and the <br /> University of North Carolina on their desire and need for affordable housing. The <br /> project will be a regional resource. <br /> 3. Conserve and protect existing neighborhoods <br /> Since the area on which the St. Paul Community will be constructed is all but <br /> vacant, there will be no physical impact on existing structures. The activity <br /> center that St. Paul will develop will complement and enhance the viability of <br /> the neighborhood. Meeting Space, a health clinic, a wellness center, daycare, <br /> a Senior Center, a Teen Center, Picnic Areas and Residential Units will strengthen <br /> the neighborhood fabric and provide an activity Center for this neighborhood. <br /> 4. Conserve and protect the natural setting <br /> The goal of the St. Paul plan is to create a park like setting with an emphasis on <br /> tree preservation with only the disturbance of the site where absolutely <br /> necessary. A green belt will be created as a focal point at the central portion of <br /> the site. Extensive yard lighting and landscaping will be oriented toward the <br /> pedestrian. Vegetation buffers will be maintained on the North, east and west <br /> boundaries. <br /> 5. Identify areas where there are creative development opportunities <br /> The St. Paul plan has an opportunity to introduce new facilities and services to <br /> the Rodgers Road Community. There is an opportunity to provide facilities and <br /> Statement of Zoning Atlas Amendment to R-5-C with Planned Development Mixed <br /> Use Zoning Designation for St. Paul Village <br /> St. Paul AME Church Community <br /> Chapel Hill, North Carolina <br />