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does not require sworn testimony or evidence) and decisions are based on the BOCC’s <br />determination that the project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive <br />Plan. <br /> <br />Development Process, Schedule, and Action: The typical cadence for the review of a CZ <br />application is: <br />• First Action – Planning staff schedules a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). <br /> Staff Comment – DONE. This meeting was held on September 14, 2017. A <br />synopsis of comments from this meeting is contained within Attachment 5. <br />• Second Action – The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting <br />and makes a recommendation to the BOCC. <br /> Staff Comment – The Planning Board is scheduled to review the application at <br />its October 4, 2017 regular meeting. <br />• Third Action – The BOCC receives the Planning Board recommendation and <br />makes a decision at a previously advertised public hearing. <br /> Staff Comment – Staff anticipates the BOCC receiving this item at its quarterly <br />public hearing scheduled to occur in November of 2017. <br /> <br />Per Section 2.9.2 (F) (3) of the UDO, mutually agreed upon conditions can be imposed as part <br />this process only if they address: <br />1. The compatibility of the proposed development with surrounding property, <br />2. Proposed support facilities (i.e. roadways and access points, parking, pedestrian and <br />vehicular circulation systems, screening and buffer areas, etc.) and/or <br />3. All other matters the County may find appropriate or the petitioner may propose. <br />If approved, the Zoning Atlas will be amended and the zoning designation of the property shall <br />be changed to MPD-CZ Settlers Point. Development of the 272 acres of property would have to <br />be consistent with the approved development proposal and all conditions imposed as part of the <br />zoning atlas amendment process. It should be noted this change will not exempt the property <br />from complying with applicable overlay district standards. Development of the property, <br />specifically allowable land uses, will be in accordance with the newly created zoning district in <br />accordance with the approved master plan and any imposed conditions. <br /> <br />Development of the various parcel(s) shall only be permitted through the review and approval of <br />site plan application(s) in accordance within Section 2.5 of the UDO. This is so staff can verify <br />all imposed conditions are adhered to and allow for final peer review by members of the <br />Development Advisory Committee (DAC) as detailed within Section 1.9 of the UDO. <br /> <br />Proposal: The project involves the creation of three development districts, further broken down <br />as follows: <br /> <br />1. District 1 Light Industrial/Manufacturing and Research – The district is located <br />west of Old NC 86 accessed via Service Road and south of Interstate 40 intended to <br />provide for light industrial/manufacturing and research operations. <br /> 251