Agenda - 05-29-2012 - C1 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. b. 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. c. 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. 5. Staff has determined that the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment, and SUP modification, are consistent with the provisions and goals of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan and Joint Planning Agreement. JPA Review: In accordance with the Joint Planning Area Agreement, this project was sent to the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro for review and comment on April 18, 2012. To date no comments have been received. Notification Requirements: Per Sections 2.7.5 and 2.8.7 of the UDO, staff has caused a notice of this hearing to be published: `as least twice in a newspaper of public circulation in the County for two (2) successive weeks: 'no less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty -five (25) days' before the public hearing. On May 18, 2012 staff posted a sign on the property providing a notice of the date, time, and location of the public hearing. Staff also sent written notice by certified mail to all adjacent property owners located within 500 feet of the subject property as required by Section 2.7.5 and 2.8.7. This notice was sent on May 14, 2012 (see Attachment 6) FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who have determined that the approval or denial of the request would not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Director recommends that the Board: 1. Receive the application, 2. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comments. 3. Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the County Board of Commissioners in time for the September 18, 2012 BOCC regular meeting. 4. Adjourn the public hearing until September 18, 2012 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments.