Agenda - 05-05-2016-13-5 - Information Item - Mebane Comp Land Development Plan

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Over the past few months the City of Mebane has been conducting committee and community meetings. The planning process has allowed for Orange County staff to participate and collaborate as part of the Mebane by Design Advisory Committee Support Team. This advisory committee is to act as a working group comprised of thirty residents appointed by the City Council, City of Mebane staff, Alamance County Planning staff, and Orange County Planning staff. Orange County Planning staff's involvement has provided the opportunity to review and discuss Orange County planning efforts and goals with the entire advisory committee. The advisory committee has met monthly since January. The first meeting included a project overview and review of existing conditions including population, socio-economic and housing trends, and growth implications. Other meetings have included discussions focusing on water and sewer projections and growth impacts, analysis of existing community issues and values, and the drafting of community wide goals and policies. More recently the process has begun reviewing and discussing specific elements of the plan including land use and zoning, environmental features, urban services, and water and sewer infrastructure related to future growth and development. Next Steps Orange County Planning staff will continue to meet as part of the Mebane by Design Advisory Committee and provide crucial input on behalf of Orange County. Orange County Planning and/or Mebane staff can provide an abridged presentation on the process and plan as the Board of County Commissioners desire. Planning staff have been informed from the City of Mebane that the findings of the long range plan will be discussed with the Orange County Board of Commissioners as the process continues. The final Mebane Comprehensive Land Development Plan is planned for adoption consideration by the City of Mebane towards the end of this year. If you have questions, please contact Ashley Moncado, Orange County Special Projects Planner, at (919) 245- 2589 or Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning Director, at (919) 245-2575.