Agenda - 02-02-2021 Virtual Board Meeting; 5-a - Review of Zoning Atlas Amendment NC Highway 57 Speedway Rural Economic Development Area (REDA-CZ-1) – Rougemont Self Storage

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69 12. What are the benefits of the MPD-CZ process? The chief, primary, benefit is staff are able to review/process development of a parcel and/or multiple parcels under a uniform set of development criteria where there are shared opportunities for infrastructure development (i.e. parking areas, preservation of existing landscaping, outdoor lighting, signage, access management, stormwater management, etc.). Under general zoning standards, parcels are typically developed independently with little to no opportunity for the County to compel coordination of development activities. Each parcel would have to have its own parking area, stormwater feature, landscape buffers, allowable building area (i.e. floor area ratio), individual outdoor lighting fixtures, etc. From staff's standpoint this translates to more development activity, more impervious surface area, and increased opportunities for internal/external impacts. 13. Who may speak or offer comment during the review of a CZD? Everyone. Applicants and those individuals supporting, or opposed to, the application are encouraged to attend meetings where a CZD is discussed and offer comment(s). The best time to speak directly to the applicant is at the NIM. The NIM is also a good opportunity to ask questions of staff related to the process for the review of the application. The Planning Board is a good opportunity to learn more about the comments and recommendations from the advisory board and staff. The public can offer their opinions and comments in written form to the BOCC at any time, but the public hearing is the best time to speak publicly in person. 14. When would I learn about an application being submitted? There are various notification requirements associated with the review of a CZD application at various points along the process. There is a listing of current projects at the Planning page of the County website. The complete application package is made available to the public on the County website once it has been formally accepted for review by staff. Before the NIM, there will be notice posted at the site and mailed to those within 1,000 ft. of the property advertising the meeting. This is the same for the Planning Board and BOCC meetings where the application will be reviewed. BOCC meetings are also advertised in local newspapers. Planning Board and BOCC meeting agendas are posted on-line so the general public can review materials associated with the review of a CZD. You can be put on a list to receive notices about all BOCC meetings through a request to the BOCC Clerk's office.