5-a - Zoning Atlas Amendment - Conditional Zoning – Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning District (MPD-CZ) Settlers Point

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SUMMARY OF MAJOR QUESTIONS/RESPONSES ON SETTLERS POINT FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING 1. What are the benefits of developing a project through the MPD-CZ process? One of the primary benefits of the MPD-CZ process is that we are able to review/process the development of multiple parcels under a uniform set of development criteria where there are shared opportunities for infrastructure development (i.e. parking areas, preservation of existing landscaping, outdoor lighting, signage, etc.). If these parcels were developed independently under existing zoning regulations, each individual parcel would be developed as its own entity with little to no opportunity for the County to compel coordination of development activities. Each parcel would have to have its own parking area, stormwater feature, landscape buffers, allowable building area (i.e. floor area ratio), individual outdoor lighting fixtures, etc. From staff’s standpoint this translates into more development activity, more impervious surface area, and increased opportunities for impacts. 2. Why are the applicants not required to submit a site specific development plan? Applicable provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) do not require submittal of site specific development plans as part of the Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning (MPD-CZ) process. As detailed in the abstracts for both the Planning Board and the BOCC, the MPD-CZ process involves the approval of a rezoning petition and a master development plan allowing for the proposed development of specific land use(s) on parcel(s) of property. Applications are processed in a legislative manner (i.e. does not require sworn testimony or evidence) and decisions are based on the BOCC’s determination that the project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The County is, essentially, being asked to allow for the creation of a new zoning district establishing mandatory development criteria as well as a list of permitted land uses. If approved, the Zoning Atlas will be amended and the zoning designation of the property shall be changed to MPD-CZ. Development would have to be consistent with the approved development proposal and all conditions imposed as part of the zoning atlas amendment process. Development of the property, specifically allowable land uses, will be in accordance with the newly created zoning district in accordance with the approved master plan and any imposed conditions. Typically with a general use rezoning, the County cannot make specific requests for information on ‘exactly’ what land use(s) will be developed if a rezoning Attachment 3 54