Agenda 10-07-2025; 5-a - Zoning Atlas Amendment – 3531 NC Highway 54 W, Chapel Hill, Bingham Township

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207 Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. Staff Comment: The proposed R-CD zoning district to allow for single-family dwellings is consistent with the Rural Community Activity Node Land Use Classification (Appendix F: Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts). The proposed lot count for the future subdivision does not exceed the maximum density permitted by the density regulations in the UDO. The applicant proposes a Flexible Subdivision following the Conservation Cluster model, which concentrates the development outside of environmentally sensitive areas and maintains contiguous Common Open Space on 25.11 acres, or 41.11% of the parcel subject to rezoning. A conditional zoning district is required to permit a Major Subdivisions of 21 lots or more, allowing for legislative review of the proposed site plan by the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners to assess its suitability and apply site-specific conditions to ensure any unique aspects of the project not captured within typical development standards are met. ■ Planning Principle 3A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption, and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resource: Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air quality. Staff Comment: Not applicable. ■ Planning Principle 4. Natural Area Resource Protection: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the County's important natural resources. Staff Comment: The applicant provided an Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Statement as part of the application package. County staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. The proposed Conservation Cluster Flexible Development Subdivision has taken the identified environmental features into consideration in its design and construction commitments to minimize negative impacts. Environmentally sensitive features have been preserved in dedicated open space and or committed landscaping.