Agenda 06-04-2019 6-a - Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application

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73 Additional notices shall be sent to you confirming the date/location/time of the required Planning Board meeting (tentatively scheduled for March 6, 2019), and BOCG,Publiq Hearing (tentatively scheduled for April 2, 2019). The review of all SUP applications are carried out in a quasi-judicial format meaning that decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during fhe,.Rublic Hearing. Quasi-judicial hearings and decisions require a `fair trial standard' including accepting only competent, material, and substantial evidence. Public comments in the form of sworn testimony that meets evidentiary standards can be accepted. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent `competent, material, and substantial evidence'. While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal counsel to represent your interests at the Public Hearing. Further, the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission'ofi'cornpetent material, and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the project's compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the specific manner.,in. which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. Staff has included a Special Use Permit Fact Sheet to provide additional understanding of the process. The Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) has been scheduled as follows:-' Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location: Planning Department Main Conference (Room 204 on 2 d Floor) West Campus Office Building (W.C.O.B.) 131 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 If you have questions, or require additional assistance, please contact a Current Planning staff member at (919) 245-2575. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, �. �atr�cl2 R. MaL�ett Patrick R. Mallett, Planner II CC: File; Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor Enclosures: Vicinity Map for NIM showing building/parking; Major Subdivision Plans; and Special Use Permit Fact Sheet.