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2 <br /> These initiatives are in preparation for economic development in the Eno EDD area which <br /> comprises approximately 562 acres of land. Land development in the EDD is intended to occur <br /> under Orange County development regulations in coordination with Durham. <br /> As properties are developed for non-residential land uses, transportation interconnectivity and <br /> access will become increasingly important. In preparation, staff is recommending the BOCC <br /> initiate a process to formally adopt an access management plan for the area. Formally adopted <br /> transportation plans are necessary to procure federal and state funding for projects and to <br /> require developer action and contribution in providing transportation infrastructure consistent <br /> with a master plan. Adopted access management plans can also be incorporated into regional <br /> transportation plans, which will enhance Orange County's collaboration with the western and <br /> eastern Metropolitan Planning Organizations. A UDO amendment was adopted in August 2011 <br /> to further require integration of development proposals (whether through conditional zoning or <br /> site plans) to adopted access management plans. <br /> Attachment 1, for the Board's review and approval, is an Amendment outline providing the <br /> rationale, process, and implications of the development and adoption of the Eno EDD Access <br /> Management Plan. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than staff time, there is no financial impact associated with <br /> receiving, considering and authorizing the staff to proceed with for the development and <br /> adoption of the Eno EDD Access Management Plan. This work will be completed by existing <br /> Planning staff in the Department's Comprehensive Planning Division. Following development <br /> and adoption, Plan implementation will be performed by staff and coordinated with the City of <br /> Durham and the North Carolina Department of Transportation as warranted. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> 1. Approve the attached Amendment form (Attachment 1) for the Eno EDD Access <br /> Management Plan; and <br /> 2. Direct Planning staff to proceed accordingly. <br />