Agenda - 12-13-2016 - 5-b - Zoning Atlas Amendment – Hillsborough Economic Development District

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2 Please Note: In a related Table of Permitted Uses reorganization project currently underway and expected for further discussion beginning in February 2017, additional uses are expected to be added to the EDH-4 and EDH-5 zoning districts. Three overlay districts also apply in the geographic area proposed for rezoning: • Watershed Protection • Special Flood Hazard Area • Major Transportation Corridor). No modifications are being proposed to the boundaries of the three overlay districts and requirements related to the overlay districts will continue to apply. This area is not located in a critical or protected watershed, as defined for water supply watershed purposes. Attachment 1 contains additional information and analysis regarding this amendment. The proposed ordinance, including a map that shows the extent of the proposed rezoning, can be found in Attachment 3. Planning staff held a Public Information Meeting on July 26 to explain the proposed amendments affecting the Hillsborough EDD. Five interested persons attended the meeting. The Planning Department and Economic Development Departments have reviewed and discussed these amendments and find they further joint goals. Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the Statement of Consistency, indicating the amendments are reasonable and in the public interest, contained in Attachment 2 and proposed amendment package contained in Attachment 3. Planning Board Recommendation: At its August 3, 2016 meeting, the Board voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency and the Zoning Atlas amendments. Minutes of this meeting are available at http://www.orangecountync.qov/8.3.16PIannincBoardMinutes.pdf The signed Statement of Consistency was included in the September 12 public hearing materials. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement and signs were paid from FY2016-17 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Conduct the continued public hearing and accept comment on the proposed amendments.