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Synopsis of Changes <br /> (Applicable to Both Districts) <br /> • Side and rear setback can be less <br /> - Intent is to allow required buffer and minimum setback to be the same <br /> • Smaller (less wide) buffer between lots <br /> - In keeping with those required in the existing Efland Cheeks Overlay District along <br /> Highway 70 <br /> • No more than 1 entrance/exit point, unless justified <br /> • Large projects must provide an internal pedestrian circulation system <br /> • Must provide intra-site accessibility <br /> • Requirements for driveways and shared access <br /> - Shared access only applicable if fronting on Mount Willing Road or Highway 70 <br /> Synopsis of Changes <br /> (Efland Interstate Overlay District only) <br /> • Site Planning must take into account need for connecting roadways shown on the <br /> adopted Access Management Plan for the area <br /> • Requires that national prototype architectural styles of chain businesses be altered as <br /> necessary to complement the surrounding area <br /> Synopsis of Changes <br /> (Efland Village Overlay District only) <br /> • Changes in front yard setback requirements <br /> - Minimum of 30-feet along Highway 70 <br /> - If not along Highway 70: front setback in keeping with adjoining uses <br /> • No fences in front yards unless a demonstrated need can be shown <br /> • No chain link or similar fencing <br /> • No outside storage of materials <br /> • Allows up to 15% of parking to be located in the front yard (setback area) <br /> • Encourages shared parking and puts a cap on parking <br /> • Limits signage to monument style signs that do not exceed 6-feet in height and prohibits <br /> pole signs <br /> • Does not permit modern corporate franchise building design <br /> • Principal building must face fronting street and have a functional doorway <br /> • Requires that buildings be designed to contribute to a "human scale" <br /> • Prohibits drive-throughs and mirrored glass <br /> Public Notification <br /> • Completed in accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO <br /> — Newspaper legal ads for 2 successive weeks <br /> — Mailed notices to affected property owners <br /> — Mailed notices to property owners within 500-feet of affected properties <br /> — Posted 25 signs in strategic areas of the affected area <br /> Recommendation <br /> • Receive the proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development <br /> Ordinance, and Zoning Atlas. <br /> • Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on <br /> the proposed amendment. <br />