Agenda - 02-13-2017 - F.2 - WASMPBA Amendments

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78 The maps in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 depict the possible amendments to the WASMPBA map (the current version of which is included in Attachment 4 with the possible changes overlaid). A summary of possible amendments is as follows: • Chapel Hill Area: o Designate 118.9 acres in the vicinity of Millhouse Road as "primary service area." These parcels include: • 78.2 acres Orange County owns for the planned Millhouse Road Park • Three smaller parcels (totaling 6.3 acres) owned by the Town of Chapel Hill, located between the railroad tracks and the Millhouse Road Park parcels. • 2.2 acres of road right-of-way. • These three modifications would allow the planned park to eventually be served by public water and sewer systems. Service by public water and sewer is an important component of increasing the capacity of the park and its expected use as a soccer center since a park served only by well and septic systems would have a more limited capacity. • The northern portion of the parcel on which the Town of Chapel Hill's Operations Facility is located (32.2 acres). • Carrboro Area: o Designate 20.6 acres (comprised of 34 parcels, 3 partial parcels, and road right-of- way) in the vicinity of Smith Level Road near Carrboro High School as "primary service area." • Hillsborough Area: o Designate 87.5 acres (comprised of 12 parcels, 2 partial parcels, and road right-of- way) contiguous to, and south of, the Hillsborough EDD as "primary service area." Amendments to the WASMPBA would require approval of all three five signatory parties (Orange County, OWASA, and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough) through the regular agenda/decision process (a formal public hearing is not required). FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated with receiving this introduction and providing feedback to staff. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: 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 the Board receive the presentation and provide feedback.