NS ORD-1997-022 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment EDD Design Manual Article 2.2-Permitted Uses Existing Residences

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7/2/97 Planning Board Minutes 7 Board members. One citizen spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. One citizen spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to eliminate the perimeter buffer between Economic Development Districts of different jurisdictions. If the Planning Board does not recommend approval of the amendment as proposed,the Planning Staff recommends approval of an alternative to reduce the perimeter buffer between jurisdictions from 100 feet to 25 feet. This could be followed by a subsequent amendment to reduce the perimeter buffer between jurisdictions to zero,but require a 25-foot setback along Old NC 86. In this way,additional building setbacks would apply not only north of Cates Creek,but also along the entirety of Old NC 86 within the EDD. This could address entranceway design issues raised in the previous public hearing. Allison asked for clarification of the location of the perimeter buffer. Using a map of the EDD,Willis indicated the area in question,noting that this applies only along 86. This is the only area in Orange County where the situation occurs. Barrows asked what is in the Design Manual to address entranceways. Willis responded that there is a cross section in the manual that includes a 100-foot right-of-way cross section for NC 86 that includes a landscape median,travel lanes,sidewalks and a 10-foot buffer between sidewalks and development. Strayhorn felt that it was only fair to try and provide some relief for the property owners along 86. However,he expressed concern that there may be some property owners that this would not take care of their problems and wondered what mechanisms are in place for them. Willis responded that the Design Manual includes many specific provisions in regard to designing a project in an EDD. If an applicant meets all of the requirements,the Planning Staff can approve the project. If the requirements cannot all be met,then the applicant has the option to apply to the Board of Commissioners for a Special Use Permit. Allison asked what the advantage of reducing the buffer to 25 feet would be. Willis responded that reducing it to 25 feet would allow for the entire strip along 86 to be addressed by setbacks. MOTION: Brooks moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff to eliminate the 100 foot perimeter buffer. Seconded by Allison. VOTE: Unanimous. b) Article 2.2 Permitted Uses(Existing Residences) Presentation by Mary Willis. This item is for consideration of a proposed amendment to allow existing residences as a permitted use in all Economic Development Districts.