Agenda 5-a - Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Update

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2 The E-B-M AMP is not: o A proposal for, nor does it seek authorization for, funding right-of-way acquisition. o However, an AMP would be a necessary prerequisite to guide the investment to improve access, where necessary. o A collection of future road design and construction projects, nor does it include a schedule. o A guarantee that future development will occur or that roads will be built. Summary and key highlights from the E-B-M AMP Chapter 1 - Introduction — federal, state, and local regulations authorizing such plans including the process used in updating this plan. 0 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 the 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. o Includes process to amend the plan through developer initiated Traffic Impact Analysis 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. A summary of key planning areas and responses to public comments are provided below. Also see Attachment 1, Public Questions & Comments. o West of West Ten Road and east of Mebane city limits. o Plan updated to avoid multiple stream crossings. o Intersection locations updated and requiring additional study. o Railroad crossings in Efland — Efland-Cedar Grove Road to Mt. Willing Road. o Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. o Key crossing identified by staff requiring additional study. o NCDOT requests Orange County conduct feasibility study through MPO. o Turner Street Extension through Center Street residential area. o Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. o Property zoned Local Commercial; UDO Section 3.4.10 requires property "have direct access to a street classified either as an arterial or collector". o Provide access to land locked parcels west of residential neighborhood. o US-70 and Preston Loop Subdivision o Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. o No recommendations on US-70 or through Preston Loop Subdivision. Appendix C of the plan provides comprehensive documentation of all public involvement activities throughout the planning process. Planning Board Review - September 5, 2018 Planning Board began reviewing the Draft E-B-M AMP. Following are key highlights from its initial review: