Agenda - 04-05-2016 - 6-g - Modifications to Beaver Valley Recorded Final Plat – Modification of Right-of-Way for Beaver Valley Drive

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2 Curtis, has determined extending Beaver Valley Drive to serve the undeveloped phase of the project, is not currently viable given the costs associated with extending the roadway in accordance with applicable NC DOT/flood regulatory guidelines and additional negative environmental impacts would be created in the area. Mr. Curtis is proposing to amend the project by terminating Beaver Valley Drive as a cul-de-sac near lots 37 through 39. As proposed the area formerly encumbered by the right-of-way would be combined with adjacent open space parcel(s). Please refer to Attachment 4 for additional detail. In reviewing the request staff has the following comment(s): 1. Staff agrees extension of Beaver Valley Drive will be complicated due to the presence of floodplain along the stream. 2. There is concern about the total elimination of all potential future connectivity to what was designated as `Beaver Valley Phase 2' with the wholesale elimination of the aforementioned right-of-way. 3. Staff recommends the applicant be allowed to amend the plat and create a cul-de-sac as proposed, but require the right-of-way to be preserved. This would preserve the ability for Beaver Valley Drive to be extended in the future if necessary to ensure connectivity. STAFF COMMENT: There is potential access to Phase 2 of the original project via Hoover Road, but connectivity is not guaranteed. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Existing staff will complete the necessary work required for this project. Adoption of the proposed revision is not expected to cause significant financial impacts (negative or positive) with respect to this project. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice goal(s) are applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proposed revision, specifically allowing for the creation of the cul-de-sac while preserving a `paper' right- of-way for possible future connectivity, consistent with staffs recommendation.