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As staff has previously testified, the review and processing of this application includes both a <br /> legislative (rezoning) and quasi-judicial (SUP) component. All of the information submitted or <br /> generated as part of the review of this application is part of the official record that will be utilized <br /> in rendering a formal decision on this application (i.e. the application, submitted evidence, <br /> reports, zoning procedural documents, testimony, comments from local citizens, County staff, <br /> and advisory board members, staff and Planning Board recommendations, etc.) <br /> This information has been organized within a large 3" white binder with a blue cover distributed <br /> at the June 3, 2008 Board of County Commissioners meeting. This document was recently <br /> revised to include Planning Board, staff, consultant, and applicant activity subsequent to the <br /> June 3 meeting. This revision, specifically Section F, includes specific reports requested by the <br /> Planning Board during their review of the application(s). The reports are indexed Fl, F2, etc. <br /> These reports, as well as all other reports from Sections A, B, C, D are cross-referenced to <br /> specific questions and/or requirements of the zoning ordinance. <br /> NEXT STEPS - REVIEW PROCESS: The Board of County Commissioners review and <br /> deliberation on this application is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2008 and shall include: <br /> 1. Review of the rezoning request to rezone the identified properties: <br /> From: I-85/Buckhorn Road Economic Development (ED) District and/or Rural <br /> Residential One (R-1) <br /> To: Buckhorn Village Planned Development— Economic Development District (BVPD- <br /> ED). <br /> As previously indicated, action on approving or denying the rezoning application is <br /> considered to be a Legislative decision made in accordance with the provisions of <br /> Article Twenty (20) of the Ordinance, and <br /> 2. Deliberation - In the event the rezoning application is approved, on the SUP application <br /> proposing the development of the property as a master planned mixed-use commercial <br /> development would include conditions of approval (COA). <br /> Action on approving or denying the SUP application is considered to be a Quasi- <br /> judicial decision made in accordance with the provisions of Article Seven (7) and Eight <br /> (8) of the Ordinance. <br /> ZONING OFFICER RECOMMENDATION(S): The Zoning Officer's comments and <br /> recommendations are detailed within Attachment One (1) of this abstract and detailed within the <br /> official record created. <br /> PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Board recommends that the <br /> Board accept their findings and recommendations concerning this project as detailed within <br /> Attachment One (1) of this abstract and as detailed within the official record. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The review of this project is handled by existing County planning staff <br /> with participation by other departments and agencies through the development of advisory <br /> group. In addition, the Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group conducted an <br /> Economic Impact Analysis on the Buckhorn Village project. See 3" White Booklet, Section E.3 <br /> amended, pages 225-260. <br /> ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends that the BOCC: <br />