Agenda - 03-10-20; 5-a - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendments – Clarification of Setbacks from the West Fork on the Eno Reservoir

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3 Planning Board Recommendation: At its February 5, 2020 regular meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency and the proposed UDO text amendment. Excerpts of the draft minutes from this meeting, as well as the Board's signed Statement of Consistency, are included in Attachment 3. Agenda materials from the meeting can be viewed at: https://www.co.orange.nc.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-26. It should be noted the amendment presented to the Planning Board referenced changing the NPE for the West Fork on the Eno from 643 ft. to 643.9 ft. This was based on data from the Town. The amendment package now reflects the Town's corrected NPE for the reservoir of 642 ft. resulting in a slight reduction in the 150 ft. (structure) and 300 ft. (septic) setback areas around the reservoir. Planning Director Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the Statement of Consistency, as contained in Attachment 5, and the UDO Text Amendment, as contained within Attachment 6. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Existing staff, included in the Departmental staffing budget, will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the request; 2. Conduct the public hearing and accept comment; 3. Close the public hearing. (Note that, because this is a legislative decision, additional comments at a later date are permitted); and 4. Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 5) and the UDO Text Amendment (Attachment 6).