1994 UNC planning MOU for planning growth in OC and Hillsborough

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J March , 1995 Planning Group prepares alternative plans , including the following. • Status Quo Plan utilizing a conventional development approach . • Open Space Plans which utilize . o The Flexible Development approach under consideration by Orange County, containing general open space design principles as advocated by Randall Arendt and others ; and o The Rural Character approach under consideration by Orange County, containing general open space design principles as advocated by the Rural Character Study Committee . • Neotraditional Plan (village concept) utilizing principles advocated by Andres Duany and others . The Planning Applications 223 Class will be responsible for preparation of the above mentioned alternatives except for the Rural Character option. The Orange County Planning Staff will be responsible for preparation of that alternative . Each alternative plan will be accompanied by the an assessment of its advantages and disadvantages, and the impacts on the study area as well as the surrounding neighborhood (s) . April , 1995 Planning Group reviews advantages, disadvantages , and impacts of alternative plans and prepares recommendation on preferred alternative or combination of alternatives , including proposed changes to Town or County policies , plans or ordinances . May, 1995 Recommended plan presented to Town and County governing boards . The Planning Group may develop a more specific time schedule for completion of its work. Such schedule should include consideration of class availability (Spring Semester , 1994) and may provide for more than one meeting per month . Project Guidelines : In developing its recommendations , the Planning Group should be guided by the following: ` • General interests - Avoiding urban sprawl = Preserving protected watersheds and groundwater supplies - Encouraging bicycle and mass transit transportation in and between urbanized areas - Protecting and preserving farmland and open space = Developing an appropriate mix of residential and nonresidential development - Encouraging fiscally responsible development = Involving neighborhood residents in the planning process - Diversifying the revenue base of the Town and the County • Specific Planning Area interests - New town concept and service delivery - Site for new school and community park - Impact accommodation - Development along utility line extension and potential for urban sprawl = Preservation of open space - Need to share information and data In addition to the interests outlined above , the Planning Group should consider recommended changes to the Cooperative Planning Agreement between Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough.