Town Board7/23/2018

July 23, 2018

Pittsboro Unified Development Ordinance July 23, 2018 Public Hearing

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Tonight’s Presentation

• Overview

• Framework for the New UDO

• Comparison to Existing Regulations

• Topics for Future Discussion

• Recommendation for Adoption

OVERVIEW:Steps in the UDO Process

• Code Assessment

• Draft UDO in Two Modules

– Administration, Zoning District Regulations, Uses, Procedures

– Form-Based District, Development Standards, Environment and Open Space

• Staff, Board, and Public Review

• Revisions

• Work Session, Public Information, Public Hearing

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OVERVIEW:Project Website

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http://www.pittsboroudo.com/

OVERVIEW:Public Information Events

Organization of UDO

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• Consolidate Development Regulations– Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision

Regulations, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Riparian Buffer Protection Ordinance, Stormwater Management Ordinance, Lighting Ordinance, Utility Specifications

• Enhance Organization– Group related provisions

UDO Articles

1. General Provisions2. Zoning Districts 3. Use Standards4. Environment & Open Space 5. Site Development Standards6. Nonconformities7. Administration 8. Procedures9. Enforcement10. Interpretation & Definitions

APPROACH TO UDO:Key Things to Note

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• General Approach: – Carry forward what works now, adjust where needed

– Add new components where needed

– Footnotes everywhere to explain changes and adjustments

• Focus on Procedures:– Delegate some approval authorities to staff

– Include flexibility and administrative adjustments

– Make processes consistent and predictable

– Consolidate and update definitions

• Adjust Uses– Introduce new use types

– Adjust what is a permitted use, what is a special use

– More specific definition of “Development”

Examples of Differences from Existing Regulations:

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• Definition of “Development”

• Zoning Districts: Consolidated and Translated

• Creation of new Natural Resources Overlay District Placeholder

• Procedures: Streamlined, Added Flexibility

• Adjusted Dimensions and Metrics

• Design Standards for Commercial Development

• Sign Regulations

• Modified and New Definitions

• Neighborhood Compatibility Provisions

Examples of Potential Topics for Post-UDO Discussion:

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• Approaches to Affordable and Workforce Housing

• Approaches to Encourage Sustainable Energy Generation

• Further Specificity Regarding Building Design

• Additional Approaches to Stormwater Management

• Additional Approaches to Parks and Recreation Systems

• Mechanisms for Dark Night Sky Protections

• Establishing a Gateway Overlay Zoning District

• Further Refinement of Sign Regulations

NEXT STEPS

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• Public Hearing (Tonight, followed by revisions)

• Planning Board Recommendation

• Town Board Adoption, with Effective Date

• Revisions to Zoning Map

• Staff Training

• Effective Date

POSSIBLE SCHEDULE

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• Public Hearing (Tonight, followed by revisions to respond)

• Planning Board Recommendation (Target September)

• Approval Ordinance to Town Board (Target October)

• Revise Zoning Map (Target November)

• Effective Date (Target Early January)

SP-2018-01 Powell Place Apartments

SP-2018-01 Powell Place Apartments

SP-2018-01 Powell Place Apartments

The plans have been reviewed in accordance with the Town’s applicable development ordinances by the appropriate departments. The proposal is to construct an apartment complex in the Powell Place MUPD which will consist 10 separate apartment buildings as well as a clubhouse. The applicant has proposed a total of 264 units; 84 one-bedroom units, 144 two-bedroom units, and 36 three-bedroom units.

TIA submitted by applicant indicated that the Heydon Row/Millbrook Drive and Powell Place Lane/Millbrook Drive intersections would maintain their current LOS (Level of Service) with the addition of the 264 apartment units.

RS&H review of TIA revealed that the submitted TIA had been performed in accordance with the industry standards and that the results were valid.

To ease current residents’ traffic related concerns, the applicant will be dedicating right of way along the front of their property to allow for better traffic flow with on-street parking.

The Planning Board considered the proposed plans at their meeting on July 9th. The Board found the plans to be satisfactory and recommended approval in a vote of 6-0.

Staff recommends approval of the request, subject to issuance of any additional local and state permits.

A-2018-01: Chatham Park 5.1 North

A-2018-01: Chatham Park 5.1 North

Adopt the Ordinance.

SUB-2017-02 Chatham Park Section 5.1 North

SUB-2017-02 Chatham Park Section 5.1 North

The plans have been reviewed in accordance with the Town’s applicable development ordinances by the appropriate departments. The proposal is to subdivide 81.4 acres into 316 lots with an average lot size of 5,064 square feet. This subdivision will include detached single-family residences as well as 70 townhomes located in the southeast pod. A portion of the land has already been annexed; the developer is applying for annexation of the remaining area.

Wendover Parkway was approved by the Board of Commissioners as a part of SUB-2017-03 on December 11, 2017. The preliminary plat included a 30’ streetscape buffer along Wendover Parkway which was required by the Draft Landscape Element at the time. The approved Landscape Element would no longer require the buffer shown in the approved plans for SUB-2017-03; due to this change the applicant has proposed the removal of the streetscape buffer as is shown on the landscape plan for this preliminary plat (SUB-2017-02). Approval of this preliminary plat will amend the previously approved plat for Vine and Wendover Parkway.

SUB-2017-02 Chatham Park Section 5.1 North

Public Hearing for the perimeter buffer was held on June 25th. No citizens chose to speak.

Developer is requesting exemption from the subdivision regulation requiring sidewalk on both sides of the loop street.

Planning Board: This plat was reviewed by the Planning Board at their meeting on July 9th, 2018. In a vote of 6-0, the Board recommended exemption from the sidewalk requirement and approval of the plat.

Staff Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of the plat and exemption request.

ZTA-2018-03 Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

Duke Progress Energy proposal:

ZTA-2018-03 Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

ZTA-2018-03 Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

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a. The public utility shall have a minimum five (5) acres in RA-5, RA-2 & RA zoning districts.

b. The entire facility shall be enclosed by a security fence not less than 6 feet in height. In addition, an opaque

screen not less than 6 feet in height at the time of planting shall be required.

ZTA-2018-03 Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

Consistency Statement:

Board has examined the request and associated public testimony to amend the zoning text

described in request ZTA-2018-03 and incorporated herein by reference and finds that the

amendment is reasonable considering the potential benefits to the development of the Town of

Pittsboro and surrounding community; and the proposed text amendment advances the public

health, safety or welfare of the Town of Pittsboro, and is consistent with the Town of Pittsboro

comprehensive plan, including the Land Use Plan, and other applicable plans, policies, and

documents adopted by the Town of Pittsboro.

ZTA-2018-03 Public Utilities with Service and Storage Yards

Motion to Approve:

That the Board has examined the request and associated public testimony to amend the zoning text as described in Case File ZTA-2018-03 and incorporated herein by reference and finds that the amendment is reasonable considering the potential benefits to the development of the Town of Pittsboro and surrounding community; and the proposed text amendment advances the public health, safety or welfare of the Town of Pittsboro, and is consistent with the Town of Pittsboro comprehensive plan, including the Land Use Plan, and other applicable plans, policies, and documents adopted by the Town of Pittsboro.

1. That the Town of Pittsboro Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow Public Utilitieswith Service and Storage Yards as permitted in the following Districts RA, RA-2, andRA-5 districts with the following development standards:

a. The public utility shall have a minimum five (5) acres in RA-5, RA-2 & RA zoning districts.b. The entire facility shall be enclosed by a security fence not less than 6 feet in height. In addition, an opaque screen not

less than 6 feet in height at the time of planting shall be required.

That all ordinances and portions of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Chatham Park Additional Element –

Public Facilities

Discuss Public Facilities

Fire

Police

Public Water and Sewer

Schools

Parks and Recreation

Administrative