Agenda - 11-14-2017 - D.1 - Zoning Atlas Amendment: Conditional Zoning —Master Plan Development

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73 UDO. Specifically, external roadway improvements will meet NCDOT requirements; internal roadways will be public; sidewalks and bicycle lanes will be developed; and 4 bus pullouts and transit shelters will be constructed to serve the project. By design as outlined in the developer's conditions, no structure or building erected will be outside the recommended distance to a transit stops to ensure accessibility. Staff is very supportive of this. Tony Blake asked if building heights and setbacks are included in the plans. He asked if they are following a form- based code. Michael Harvey replied that setbacks and building heights are included and said that the project is not being proposed within a fully-functioning form-based code. Paul Guthrie asked if there is consideration of the expansion of Interstate 40, especially in relation to planning going on adjacent to the right-of-way. Michael Harvey answered that even though Interstate 40 will be expanded in the future, Staff can only plan in the now as Interstate 40 exists. If NCDOT secures additional right-of-way, the buffers, setbacks and other details will be affected, but until this time, people cannot be denied reasonable development opportunities on their property. Mr. Harvey said he is unsure of the time horizon on the expansion and NCDOT is still working out the details. Paul Guthrie replied that he asked the question because he suspects that NCDOT can do expansion within the proposed plan MPD-CZ without a problem, but some of the ramps may require more property. Michael Harvey said in response that the TIAs will help with the integration of these plans over time. The developer can only be consistent with NCDOT comment, and Mr. Edwards with NCDOT has not indicated anything about a large-scale exit ramp reconfiguration yet. Paul Guthrie said that he had seen a map of long-term expansion. Michael Harvey replied that it is a good idea to keep the interstate expansion in mind. Mr. Harvey redirected the discussion to land uses. In District 1, an abbreviated list of land uses includes computer and electronic manufacturing, pharmaceutical research manufacturing, metal production manufacturing, furniture man, food and beverage bottling manufacturing, research facilities, etc. In District 2, commercial services could include retail, professional office, restaurant, recreational land use, health services, hotel and motels, and gas stations. The applicant asked if an elementary-secondary level school could be allowed as part of this project. Staff does not have an objection to the use,just to the use of it by right. The development of a school would be required to go through the Special Use Permit process,just as any proposed school would have to go through. Tony Blake asked if the plan provides for fire services and the like. Michael Harvey responded that it does and that government services (inclusive of protective services) are permitted in every district. Tony Blake said that he knows that they are permitted, but does the development plan take into account the additional resources needed? Building height would affect the fire department. Michael Harvey said that the Orange County Fire Marshal serves on the Planning Department's advisory committee and will be reviewing all site plans . With respect to Mr. Blake's question, he noted that there is a condition that requires the County Fire Marshal and the Town of Hillsborough's Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Utility Director of the Town of Hillsborough, to approve road layout at construction, location of fire lanes, location of fire hydrants and location of proposed standpipes. There will also have to be float tests required.