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PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT <br />Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director <br />Administration <br />(919) 245-2575 <br />(919) 644-3002 (FAX) <br />www.orangecountync.gov <br />131 W. Margaret Lane <br />Suite 201 <br />P. O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />September 27, 2019 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT <br />NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING <br />For Review of the Class B Special Use Permit Application SUP19-0012: <br />Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />Orange County Planning staff has received a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP) application from <br />Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club, Inc. (the club) seeking permission to improve its facility. You <br />are receiving this letter because property you own is within 1,000 ft. of the club property, which is <br />further described as follows: <br />Parcel Identification Number (PIN)0801-13-2925 <br />Owner Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club, Inc. <br />Address 5100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27707 <br />Acreage x +/- 9.29 acres in Orange County <br />x +/- 5.51 acres in Durham County <br />Zoning (in Orange County)x Rural Buffer (RB) <br />x Not in a protected or critical watershed <br />The club is a member-owned recreational facility that offers year-round tennis, swim, fitness, and camp <br />activities. It has been in operation since 1971. Under the current County land use regulations, this use <br />of property is classified as a Recreational Facility, which requires a Class B SUP in the Rural Buffer <br />zoning district. In order to make improvements to its facility, the club must meet current Orange <br />County zoning requirements. This requires obtaining a Class B Special Use Permit. <br />What is being proposed? <br />The SUP application proposes the following improvements: <br />x Renovations to the clubhouse, which would not alter the building footprint or height; <br />x Demolition of the wading pool and three fabric shade structures; and <br />x Construction of the following features: <br />o An accessible walk, ramp, and overhead canopy at the main entry; <br />o A 750 sq. ft. concessions building with a trellis; and <br />o A 675 sq. ft. open-air picnic shelter. <br />63