OTHER-2025-092-Statement of Consistency of a Proposed Zoning Atlas Map Amendment

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Rigsbee farmhouse is attached hereto as Exhibit Awl . An example of a well house that meets the requirements of this condition is attached as Exhibit A =2 . 6 . The mail kiosk shall be designed to complement the existing Rigsbee farmhouse located on Highway 54 by continuing the white color for the exterior elements . The mail kiosk shall incorporate a weather covering with recessed lighting and shall include at least two (2 ) benches and at least one ( 1 ) trash can . An example of a mail kiosk that meets the requirements of this condition is attached as Exhibit B . 7 . At least 5 , 600 linear feet of private trails shall be installed as shown on the Site Plan with precise trail locations to be determined at subdivision plat . Trail surfaces shall be natural ( earthen ) , mulch , wood chip , gravel , or crushed stone . No asphalt or pavement shall be permitted . Trail amenities shall include at least three ( 3 ) benches located along the trail and at least (4 ) signs providing scientific information about the flora and fauna found on the subject property with picture or other images . 8 . No less than 25 acres of Open Space areas shown on the Site Plan shall collectively include a total of: a . one ( 1 ) covered , open air structure similar to those shown on the attached Exhibit C in the general area identified as the " Community Building Structure " on the Site Plan . 9 . Individual septic systems meeting Orange County requirements and designed to serve homes with four (4 ) bedrooms shall be provided on each residential lot . 10 . Subject to NCDOT approval , the property owner shall provide a right- hand turn lane ( deceleration ) and a left- hand turn lane ( center lane ) into the property entrance on Highway 54 meeting NCDOT standards . b . Pursuant to Sections 1 . 1 . 5 Statement of Intent - Amendments , and 1 . 1 . 7 Conformance with Adopted Plans of the UDO and to Section 160M04 (d ) Planning Board review and comment — Plan Consistency and 160D -605 ( a ) Governing Board Statement — Plan Consistency of the North Carolina General Statutes , the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan . The application , including the site -specific plan and the proposed conditions , is reasonable and in the public interest because it furthers the goals of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan . The proposed R- CD ( Residential Conditional District) zoning district to allow for single - family dwellings is consistent with the Rural Community Activity Node Land Use Classification of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan . According to Appendix F , the proposed R CD zoning district is consistent with the Rural Community Activity Node land use classification , defined as " land focused on designated road intersections which serves as a nodal crossroads for the surrounding rural community and is an appropriate location for any of the following uses : church , fire station , small post office , school , or other similar institutional uses and one or more commercial uses . " Eligible zoning districts in the Rural Community Activity node future land use classification include R-CD ( Residential Conditional District) .