Agenda - 11-01-2018 5-a - Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Update

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4 Public Notice of Planning Board and OUTBoard meetings On September 20, 2018, approximately 1,000 notices were mailed to property owners in and within 1,000 feet of the planning area informing them of the October Planning Board and OUTBoard meetings. Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan. Planning Board Recommendation - October 3, 2018 Planning Board recommended BOCC approve the E-B-M AMP with Planning Director's recommended revisions and the following additions: • Provide more clarity on what the plan is and is not. o Information added to Draft E-B-M AMP • Provide more information on how the plan meets Economic Development Objective 2.2 and 2.3 (Page 5 of Draft E-B-M AMP). • Include a street cross section with a bicyclist and cite NCDOT guidelines • Information added to Draft E-B-M AMP Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) - October 10, 2018 The environmental consultants identified some tributaries to Haw Creek as having endangered species; however, the NC Natural Heritage Program does not have records of endangered species in these tributaries or in the entire study area. DEAPR will need to consult with Planning Department to determine if endangered species were found in the Haw Creek tributaries. If so, work with Planning and the NC Natural Heritage Program to list these species within their database and determine the best protection strategies. OUTBoard Recommendation - October 17, 2018 The OUTBoard members who were present — in the absence of a quorum - provided the following comments: • Include roundabouts as potential intersection improvements for both 2017 Transportation Study and staff recommended intersections. • Limit lane widths in the planning area to 11 feet and provide more shoulder. • Incorporate recent advancements in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies at intersections. • Incorporate public transit into the plan. • BOCC proceed with its decision provided all comments are addressed. Public Notice of BOCC Public Hearing On October 19, 2018, approximately 1,000 notices were mailed to property owners in and within 1,000 feet of the planning area informing them of the BOCC Public Hearing. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. The 2017 Transportation Study was funded through the FY 17-18 budget at a cost of $35,000. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.