Agenda - 09-05-2024; 5-a - Zoning Atlas Amendment – 1031 Frazier Road, Mebane, Cheeks Township

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61 zoning district is consistent with both the 20-Year Transition Land Use Classification, which is defined as "areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of residential development would be appropriate," and the Rural Residential Land Use Classification, defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as "rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density residential." The eligible zoning districts in the 20- Year Transition future land use classification include R-1 (Rural Residential). The request to zone the property to R-1 (Rural Residential) will assign the parcel the same zoning district as all surrounding properties and ensures that rural character and land use will be preserved. The R-1 zoning permits uses consistent with low density development and limits disturbance to surrounding rural lands. • Planning Principle 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water resources to provide to future populations. The protection and management of the County's water resources should be a high priority. Staff Comment: Future development resulting from the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment will not require use of public utilities. Any future development for residential purposes would be subject to regulation under the County's stormwater and water supply watershed regulations, as the property is located in the Upper Eno Protected Watershed. • Planning Principle 8. Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities. Staff Comment: According to Appendix F: Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts, the proposed R-1 (Rural Residential) zoning district is consistent with both the 20-Year Transition Land Use Classification, which is defined as "areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of residential development would be appropriate," and the Rural Residential Land Use Classification, defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as "rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density residential." The eligible zoning districts in the 20- Year Transition future land use classification include R-1 (Rural Residential). • Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives.