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15 <br /> 1 draft document, all of the maps, and explanatory tables for each mode can be found at this link: <br /> 2 h tp://billy/2bv3RQV. It is important to note that the NCDOT Board of Transportation only <br /> 3 approves the CTP maps; this body does not approve the CTP Study Report. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 CTP Footnote <br /> 6 In many communities, the dedication of right-of-way to support associated cross-sections for <br /> 7 the construction of new facilities or the enhancement of existing facilities is handled using <br /> 8 subdivision/land development ordinances or special zoning entitlements. In Orange County, <br /> 9 however, land is often developed "by right" under existing zoning. In order to compel <br /> 10 developers/sub-dividers/etc. to dedicate right-of-way for new streets/highways or to improve <br /> 11 existing streets/highways, an adopted CTP is required. The CTP requirement would, however, <br /> 12 only apply if the jurisdiction is interested in acquiring the dedication through its zoning <br /> 13 processes, subdivision control ordinances, and/or special zoning entitlements. It is the opinion <br /> 14 of the County Attorney that no other planning policy guide (e.g. small area plans, locally <br /> 15 adopted corridor plans, special district plans, etc.) can legally compel right-of-way dedication <br /> 16 when the dedication is being sought through zoning, subdivision, or any other land use control <br /> 17 ordinances. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 With this in mind, staff has worked with the MPO and with NCDOT Transportation Planning <br /> 20 branch for over two years to create language linking local access management plans and small <br /> 21 area plans to the CTP, i.e. to ensure that the roadway alignments in these plans are equivalent <br /> 22 to CTP alignments. This will provide solid footing to support requiring the dedication of the right <br /> 23 of- way in development projects that are programmed "by right." The following language has <br /> 24 been tentatively finalized for inclusion on the CTP maps. A longer, more explanatory passage <br /> 25 will also be included in the CTP Study Report. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 The concepts shown on a CTP are for planning purposes and are subject to change. <br /> 28 These concepts will need additional analysis to meet state and federal environmental <br /> 29 regulations, to determine final locations and designs, and to be funded for <br /> 30 implementation. Local zoning or subdivision ordinances may require the dedication of <br /> 31 right of way based on the concepts shown on the CTP and local collector street plans, <br /> 32 based on N.C.G.S. § 136-66.2 and §136-66.10. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 For the purposes of Orange County, access management plans and small area plans are <br /> 35 referenced in the CTP as including collector street plan alignments. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 January 18 Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Comments <br /> 38 At the January 18 meeting of the OUTBoard, Orange County Transportation Planning staff <br /> 39 made a presentation on the CTP. The OUTBoard undertook action to endorse the CTP as a <br /> 40 replacement to the Thoroughfare Plans in principle, with the caveat that the members will spend <br /> 41 more time reviewing the specific alignments in detail. The OUTBoard members requested that <br /> 42 staff reserve time to review the OUTBoard's specific comments at the OUTBoard's next <br /> 43 meeting <br /> 44 (February 15) and transmit these comments to the BOCC. During the meeting, OUTBoard <br /> 45 members expressed concern that no projects were included in the CTP to address congestion <br /> 46 on Churton Street through Downtown Hillsborough. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Next Steps <br /> 49 The CTP Report document and the CTP maps have undergone an internal NCDOT review. At <br /> 50 this point in the process, the DCHC MPO is currently accepting public comment on the CTP <br />