Agenda - 11-05-2015 - 5-d - Zoning Atlas Amendment Conditional Zoning – Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning District (MPD-CZ) Harts Mill - Closure of PH and Action (No Additional Comments Accepted)

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8 • Mutually agreed upon conditions can be imposed if they address: — The compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding property, — Proposed support facilities (i.e. roadways and access points, parking, screening and buffer areas, etc.) and/or — All other matters the County may find appropriate or the petitioner may propose. REQUEST • Rezone 112 acres of the property to: Master Planned Development— Conditional Zoning (MPD-CZ) in support of a proposed new residential development and farm. • Application package includes required site plan. • Narrative contains synopsis of suggested zoning regulations. PROPOSAL • Construction of 34 residences on approximately 22 acres of the 112 acre property, — Walkable design with limited traffic access points. Parking of private vehicles will not be allowed near proposed houses. — Access road around residences designed for emergency vehicle access (i.e. fire, EMS, etc.). • Maintaining of existing farm (i.e. crop and animal pasture) operations maintained by community residents, • Preservation of existing forest and woodlands along eastern property line. • A common house/shared community facility shall be built, • Applicant proposing a 100 foot residential building setback around perimeter of property as well as a Type A 20 ft. wide land use buffer, • Central septic system proposed to support project (take up approximately 5.5 acres of property), • 6 inch water line shall supply water, — Water line maintained by Orange Alamance Water System via an existing 6 inch line in Frazier Road. — Hydrants are also proposed in an around the residential area of the project. Site Plan - Rendering SITE PLAN — Residential Area SITE PLAN — Septic Area SITE PLAN — Housing Types STAFF COMMENTS • Proposal is consistent with existing Land Use Category designation and the MPD-CZ zoning district, • Proposed density of 1 dwelling unit for every 3 acres of land exceeds current allowances (i.e. 1 unit for every 40,000 sq. ft.), • Project is consistent with existing development trends in the area, • Staff is encouraged about the total amount of open space/farm area preserved as part of the project. • Additional information is necessary on the proposed water line to verify it will be adequate for development as well as for use during emergencies (i.e. house fire).