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Summary and key highlights from the E-B-M AMP (Attachment 2): Chapter 1 - Introduction – federal, state, and local regulations authorizing such plans including the process used in updating this plan. o 2030 Orange County Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives. o Traffic trend details in addition to the 2017 Transportation Study results. Chapter 2 – Access Management Planning – Introduction of 2017 Transportation Study and recommendations for the planning area. This should be a focus area for review. o Includes Volkert Inc., County staff and recently adopted Mebane 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (June 2018). Chapter 3 – Enforcement (aka Implementation) – lists the various resources, roles and responsibilities of state and local officials as well as property owners. Chapter 4 – Appendix – 2011 E-B-M AMP, 2017 Transportation Study and remarks collected throughout the planning process. o Contains survey results and specific comments provided by the public. Public Involvement: - August 28, 2018 Planning staff conducted a community meeting at Gravely Hill Middle School which an estimated 100 people attended. Notices were mailed out to over 700 property owners in and around the planning area. Following are highlights from the public discussion: • Can you tell us about the infrastructure north of I-85 and Buckhorn Road mainly for several residents there that are not tied to any lines even though we are supposed to? o There is an agreement in place for that area’s connection to Mebane’s water and sewer. Coordination with the City of Mebane is needed with regard to its annexation policies. • When will all these roads occur? o As development occurs. There is no set year when the network will be realized. Even since the 2011 E-B-M AMP, only one road, the one to Morinaga, has actually been constructed. • What about US-70? What are the findings along that road and are there any recommendations for it? o Staff will be studying this corridor in more detail to determine what is most needed. It has been identified by NCDOT and the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan (DCHC MPO) as a Strategic Freight Corridor. There are several intersections identified by staff that may require improvements to address the increasing traffic especially around Efland- Cedar Grove Road, I-85 connector, and Buckhorn Road. • What are you planning around the Preston Loop (off W. Ten Rd.) area? o Nothing in the subdivision. There will be a 100-ft buffer between the residential area and the surrounding large parcels should any future development occur. We also want to make sure a road network through that development will be sufficient to address the increased traffic brought on by any new development. Planning Board: - September 5, 2018 Planning Board began reviewing the Draft E-B-M AMP. Following are key highlights from its initial review: • What is planned for the area, where will development occur, and will County take property for roads? o The AMP is similar to the Future Land Use Map; it expresses a vision, has no financial component, and is achieved over an indefinite time period. o The plan gives the County legal standing to request right-of-way dedication during the development review process. If development does not occur, neither do new roads. 14