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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING MPARTMENT <br /> SBOROIUGB <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 27278 <br /> I �aOulu ft( <br /> w rya <br /> 'a' • w <br /> � 37 <br /> i <br /> i ba Cal IK6"Q` <br /> 3i <br /> I <br /> 3 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> I <br /> TO: Sam Gattis, County Manager <br /> FROM: Fred Luce, Planner <br /> DATE: September 26, 1980 <br /> RE: Development of an Airport in Bingham Township <br /> ---------------I-------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> The possible development of a private airport in Bingham Township raises <br /> a number of planning issues. These include: <br /> l) impacts on nearby development, <br /> { <br /> 2) relationship of the site to the proposed Bingham Township land use <br /> plan, <br /> 8) compatibility with the Regional Airport Systems Plan: Region J, <br /> 4) location of the site in relation to proposed Orange County <br /> transpdrtation improvements. <br /> Impacts on Nearby Development: There are a number of residences and commercial <br /> uses existing a ;ong N. C. 54 in the approach area to the southern end of the <br /> proposed runway (site. They include ten residences including four mobile homes, <br /> an auto salvage yard, two convenience stores and a wholesale mail--order distri- <br /> bution firm, j <br /> There will lbe some impacts on this area from aircraft noise and the poten- <br /> tial danger from crashes. Some restrictions on certain kinds of development <br /> will also be necessary immediately beyond the ends of the runway in the approach <br /> area. The most Icritical part of the approach area is the first 1 ,000 feet <br /> beyond the paved; runway called the "clear zone". This area should be free of <br /> vertical obstructions for maximum safety during takeoffs and landing. If zoning <br /> were in effect in Bingham Township, an airport hazard district could be created <br /> in the ordinance! to keep the clear zone free of obstructions. Lacking this, the <br /> airport owners would need to seek agreements with adjacent landowners to insure <br /> the safety of thl approach area. <br /> j <br />