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Cary Town Council - October 22, 2009

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Contact the town clerk at (919) 469-4011 for official minutes

 

Cary Town Council

Thursday, October 22, 2009

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

316 N. Academy Street, Cary, N.C.

 

Click on links herein to view full text minutes.

 

Present: Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor Pro Tem Julie Robison, Council Members Gale Adcock, Don Frantz, Ervin Portman, Jennifer Robinson and Jack Smith

 

A.   COMMENCEMENT

 

1.    Call to Order (Mayor Weinbrecht)

 

Mayor Weinbrecht called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

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2.    Ceremonial Opening (Mrs. Robinson)

 

Mrs. Robinson provided the ceremonial opening.

 

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3.   Adoption of agenda (Town Council)

 

ACTION: Mr. Frantz moved to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Robinson provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.

 

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B.   CONSENT AGENDA (click on this link to view consent agenda)

 

Item B.3.a., Request for Agreement of Entry (EN10-018), was pulled for discussion. (Refer to Item G.2.)

 

1.   Regular Consent Agenda (any regular consent agenda item pulled for discussion will be discussed at the end of the old/new business portion of the agenda, which is item H on this agenda)

 

a.   Consideration of approval of the minutes of the regular town council meeting held on October 8, 2009 and the minutes of the joint Cary/Chatham County meeting held on September 17, 2009. (Approved)

 

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b.   Consideration of approval of the sign ordinance amendment task force, purpose statement, and organizational issues. (Approved)

 

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c.   Consideration of amending the September 25, 2008 Cary Town Council meeting minutes. (Approved)

 

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d.   Consideration of adoption of the October tax report. (Approved)

 

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2.   Land Development Consent Agenda (any land development consent agenda item pulled for discussion will be discussed at the end of the land development discussion portion of the agenda, which is item F on this agenda)

 

N/A

 

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3.   Planning and Development Committee, October 15, 2009 (any committee consent agenda item pulled for discussion will be discussed at the end of the committee discussion portion of the agenda, which is item G on this agenda) (Mr. Portman)

 

a.   Request for Agreement of Entry (EN10-018)
Committee unanimously recommended acceptance of an Agreement of Entry with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) in order to help facilitate the NCTA’s construction schedule for the Western Wake Freeway.

 

(Pulled from consent agenda for discussion and approved. Refer to G.2.)

 

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b.   Request for Waiver of Brick Sidewalk required with Downtown Streetscape Plan (EN10-019)
Committee unanimously recommended waiving the brick sidewalk installation requirement and payment-in-lieu associated with an approved site plan for a bridal boutique at the intersection of 302 S. Academy Street and W. Park Street, but recommended that the applicant be required to install decorative street lights. (Approved)

 

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c.   Budget Adjustment and Recognition of Grant Award Revenues (PR10-011)
Committee unanimously recommended approval of a budget adjustment recognizing revenues of $15,000 from the North Carolina Arts Council Program Grant Award for the TCAP-Cary Elementary Renovation Project, with funds to be budgeted within the PR1109 contracted services account for expenditure. (Approved)

 

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C.   RECOGNITIONS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS

 

1.   Presentation of the Cary Band Day Proclamation. (Mayor Weinbrecht)

 

RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 31, 2009 AS

THE 51st CARY BAND DAY

 

WHEREAS, the Cary High School Band has proven its musical and marching abilities throughout the years by its continuing achievements of both national and regional recognition for its accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, members of the Cary High School Band have brought much honor to the Town of Cary and its citizens while also maintaining high scholastic aptitudes; and

WHEREAS, music plays an increasingly important role in our world today and is one of the most sublime of human pursuits and is subscribed to by all races and creeds; and

WHEREAS, music is the language of all peoples and one of the greatest forces in creating peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Cary are proud of the Cary High School Band for its many accomplishments throughout the years, which recently includes being named Bands of America regional finalists in 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2009 in Louisville, KY.  In 2006 the band placed 4th in the Prelims and 4th in the Finals in St. Petersburg, FL; and

WHEREAS, in 2009, the Cary High School Band was named Grand Champion at the Heart of Carolina Band contest at Wakefield High School, Raleigh, N.C.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harold Weinbrecht, Jr., Mayor of the Town of Cary, North Carolina, on behalf of the Cary Town Council, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 31, 2009, as the 51st CARY BAND DAY and urge all citizens of Cary and the surrounding areas to join together in honoring and supporting this longstanding Cary tradition.

            PROCLAIMED this 22nd day of October 2009.

 

Mayor Weinbrecht presented the proclamation to the following representatives of the Cary High School Band:  Matt Minick, Band Director; Margaret Gordy, Band Booster President; Kevin Nagy, 2009 to 2010 Cary High School Drum Major; and Sandra Williams, 51st Cary Band Day Chairperson.

 

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2.   Recognition of outgoing board and commission members. (Council Liaisons)

 

The council recognized the outgoing board/commission members and thanked them for their hard work.

 

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3.   Town Manager’s operational report. (Mr. Ben Shivar)

 

Mr. Shivar stated the council just conducted a capital budget work session, and staff is continuing to work on this issue. He said 30 positions continue to be held open. He stated some economists have predicted the recession has hit bottom; however, he believes the FY2011 budget will be difficult based on the slow economic recovery.

 

Budget Director Scott Fogleman outlined the FY2010 General Fund Operating Margin (refer to Exhibit A). He said the timing of the recession and changes in revenue enabled a new budget cycle to be built and balanced for FY2010. The FY2010 operating revenue started with revenues being greater than expenses of about $250,000.

 

Mr. Fogleman explained that the first main change is due to real property tax billings being about $690,000 better than budgeted. Variable rate interest savings is about $350,000 thus far. The utility franchise tax is expected to be about seven percent better than budgeted. He noted that the major revenue source for that is quarterly and the biggest portion comes late in the fiscal year. The last item is the recycling market with a revenue of about $200,000.

 

Mr. Fogleman said that two-thirds of the state collected local revenue share of beer and wine tax was withheld to help balance the state budget, which meant a $390,000 reduction in Cary’s operating margin. The current estimate of year-end operating margin is about $1.37 million, so the major change is the $350,000 or so in the variable rate interest savings since the last month’s update.

 

Mr. Fogleman said Cary has received the first month of sales tax revenue and it is down about three percent from July of 2008. However, the expectation was that it would be down about 16 percent. So Cary is hoping the sales tax will rebound over the next couple of years.

 

Mr. Fogleman concluded that a $1.37 million operating margin is good.

 

Mr. Fogleman said a stimulus funding application for additional police officer support is currently being reviewed and will possibly be brought before the council next month.

 

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D.   PUBLIC SPEAKS OUT (one hour time limit)

 

No one spoke.

 

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E.   PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

1.   Road Renaming
Subject:
 Public hearing to consider renaming Green Level To Durham Road and the 2600-3099 blocks of Alston Avenue to the Durham/Wake County line to Green Level Church Road.
Speaker:  Ms. Gina Smith
Proposed Council Action:  Council may take action following the public hearing

 

STAFF REPORT

Town Council, October 22, 2009

 

Green Level to Durham Road and Alston Avenue Renaming (IP10-001-A)

Consideration of a public hearing to rename Green Level to Durham Road and approximately 1.27 miles of Alston Avenue to Green Level Church Road

Speaker:  Ms. Gina Smith

 

From:  Russ Overton PE, Inspections and Permits Director

Prepared by:  Gina Smith, Addressing Specialist

Approved by:  Benjamin T. Shivar, Town Manager

Approved by:  Michael J. Bajorek, Assistant Town Manager

 

Executive Summary:  Public Hearing to rename Green Level To Durham Road and the portion of Alston Avenue that adjoins Green Level to Durham Rd (2600-3099 blocks) to Green Level Church Road between Morrisville Parkway intersection to the Durham County line.

 

Discussion:  As a result of development in the area, a continuous segment of road between US 64 W Hwy in Apex to NC 55 Highway in Durham has three different street names. The three street names are:  Green Level Church Road, Green Level to Durham Rd and Alston Avenue. A portion of Alston Avenue was recently abandoned as part of Tradition at Stonewater development. Alston Avenue is now in two segments causing a duplicate road name (site plan is available in town clerk's office). The portion that is the 2600-3099 block range of Alston Avenue is continuous with Green Level to Durham Road and changes to Green Level Church Road in Durham County.

  

On June 25, 2009 the Cary Town Council approved renaming the 9400-10300 block of Green Level Church Road to Morrisville Parkway effective December 1, 2009. This was also approved by Wake County Board of Commissioners on August 17, 2009. This section is located between the Green Level to Durham Rd running east/west to the Chatham County line.

 

Town staff, Wake County staff, as well as Durham County staff are proposing to rename Green Level to Durham Road and the portion of Alston Avenue that adjoins Green Level to Durham Road to the County line to Green Level Church Road for the following reasons.

 

  1. Public Safety:  The continuous road segment changes names in three different locations and of the road names, Alston Avenue, is a duplicate road name. The Town of Cary’s emergency service providers have agreed that this change will help ensure safe and efficient service delivery.

 

  1. It is the intent to have a single name – Green Level Church Road – for the continuous north-south alignment of state roads extending from US 64 Highway in Apex to NC 55 Highway in Durham County. This is consistent with the Town of Cary Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Wake County and Durham County staff are in support of this change.

 

Renaming Green Level to Durham Road and the 2600-3099 block range of Alston Avenue would affect thirty-six properties physical address. Twenty five are in the Town of Cary’s corporate limits, and eleven are in the Town of Cary’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. Twenty-three of the addresses are located in Cary Park Town Center Shopping Center, one is a school site, one is a Town of Cary Pump Station and eleven are residential properties. Portions of Green Level To Durham Road and Alston Avenue are outside of the Town of Cary’s Corporate Limits; thereby requiring approval by Wake County Commissioners following Town Council approval.

 

Town policy requires Town Council to authorize road name changes for public roads that are recorded. Cases that are controversial or cause citizen opposition require a public hearing.

 

Fiscal Impact:  Cost of changing street signs will be approximately $600. Work will be accomplished by the Public Works and Utilities staff utilizing existing funding. Developers are responsible for replacing any custom street signs they have installed.

 

Staff Recommendation:  Staff recommends approving the renaming of Green Level to Durham Road and the 2600-3099 block range of Alston Avenue to Green Level Church Road with the effective date of March 1, 2010.

 

Ms. Gina Smith of the inspections and permits staff outlined this report. Refer to her PowerPoint presentation attached to and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.

 

Mayor Weinbrecht opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the mayor closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION: Mrs. Robinson moved to rename Green Level To Durham Road and the 2600-3099 block range of Alston Avenue, to Green Level Church Road. Mrs. Adcock provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.

 

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2.   Montague Properties

 

a.   Annexation Petition 09-A-09
Property Owners:
  LT Montague Properties LLC; Harvey Lynwood Montague, Jr.
Property Addresses:  11301 Penny Road; and other unaddressed property
Acreage:  2.86 plus 0.32 acres of right-of-way = 3.18 total deeded acres
Zoning:  Wake County - General Business (GB)
Contiguous to Primary Corporate Limits:  Yes
Existing Use:  Commercial; Vacant
Proposed Use:  Commercial; Vacant - no changes specified
Associated Development:  Rezoning 09-REZ-12 (Montague Properties)

Speaker:  Ms. Mary Beerman
Proposed Council Action:  No action is required; the item will be placed on a future council agenda for action

 

Annexation Petition Number:  09-A-09
Property Addresses: 
11301 Penny Road; and other unaddressed property
Wake
County Parcel Numbers:  0751647729, 0751646900
Real ID Numbers:  0107281, 0095170
Petition Date: 
8/13/2009


MEETINGS:
Town Council – Certificate of Sufficiency and Resolution Ordering Public Hearing: 9/24/2009
Staff Recommendation:
  Forward to Public Hearing on 10/22/2009
Action:
  Forwarded to Public Hearing on 10/22/2009

Town Council – Public Hearing:  10/22/2009
Staff Recommendation:
 Defer action to a future council meeting to allow final vote on the annexation to coincide with final vote on the associated rezoning (09-REZ-12).
Action:
  Referred to the
November 16, 2009 planning and zoning board meeting.

 

OWNER(S):
LT Montague Properties LLC

5416 Den Heider Way

Raleigh, NC 27606-9583

 

Harvey Lynwood Montague, Jr.

5416 Den Heider Way

Raleigh, NC 27606-9583


LOCATION:  Southeast of
Ten Ten Road and Penny Road intersection

ZONING & PROPOSED USE:
Current Zoning:
 
Wake County - General Business (GB)
Acreage:
  2.86 plus 0.32 adjacent right of way = 3.18 total deeded acres

Contiguous to Primary Corporate Limits:  Yes

% Contiguity (excluding satellite town limits):  53.2%
Existing Use:
  Commercial; Vacant

Proposed Use:  Commercial; Vacant – no changes specified
Associated Case(s):
  09-REZ-12 (Montague Properties) – to establish initial
Cary zoning

 

UTILITIES:

Water:  On Site
Sewer:  180 feet northeast

DISTRICTS & TAX VALUE:
Fire District:
  Hipex
Voting District:
  C
Tax Value:
  $744,868

 

b.   Rezoning 09-REZ-12 (Montague Properties)
Location:
 Southeast of the Penny Road and Ten Ten Road intersection
Current Zoning:  
Wake County - General Business (GB)
Proposed Zoning:  ORD (Office/Research and Development) and Watershed Protection Overlay District (Swift Creek Watershed sub-area)
Acreage:  2.86 ±
Speaker:  Ms. Mary Beerman
Proposed Council Action:  Refer to the
November 16, 2009 planning and zoning board meeting.

 

Town of Cary, North Carolina

Rezoning Data Sheet

09-REZ-12  Montague Properties

Town Council Public Hearing - October 22, 2009

 

REQUEST:  To Amend the Town of Cary Official Zoning Map To Apply Initial Zoning

                        Associated Annexation Petition 09-A-09

 

Location          11301 Penny Road (Southeast corner of Penny Road and Ten Ten Road)

Town Limits     No

ETJ                  No

 

Deeded Acreage                      2.86

Existing Zoning District            General Business (GB) (Wake County) 

Proposed Zoning District          Office/Research and Development (ORD)

Valid Protest Petition               Not applicable to initial zoning at time of annexation.

 

NOTE: The purpose of the rezoning is to determine whether or not the land uses and densities allowed in the proposed zoning district are appropriate for the site.

 

BACKGROUND

The property contains an existing non-residential multi-tenant building built in 1986. The existing uses are as follows:

5,000 sf - Vehicle Service, Light 

2,000 sf - Personal Service

3,000 sf - Research Laboratory (electronics)

2,000 sf - Light Manufacturing (kitchen cabinets)

3,000 sf - Warehouse/Distribution (Carolina Copperhead sports league)

4,600 sf – Vacant

 

The property owner has requested annexation into the Town of Cary. The existing septic system is near capacity and can accommodate only two additional employees. Connection to public sewer is needed in order to lease 4,600 square feet which is currently vacant. The site is adjacent to the Apex Utility Boundary Agreement and the Town of Apex was notified of this hearing.

 

SUBJECT PARCELS

Property Owner(s)

County Parcel Number(s) (10-digit)

Real Estate ID(s)

Deeded Acreage

LT Montague Properties, LLC

0751-64-7729

0107281

2.66

Harvey L Montague

0751-64-6900

0095170

0.20

Total Area

2.86

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Public Hearing

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Town Council Action

October 22, 2009

November 16, 2009

December 10, 2009 or January 14, 2010

1The date of this meeting will be determined after the P&Z Board recommendation. If there is unanimous approval by the P&Z Board, the rezoning request will go to the first meeting of the month as a consent item on the agenda.  Otherwise it will go to the second meeting of the month as a discussion item.

 

contact Information

Applicant:          H. Lynwood Montague, Jr., 5416 Den Heider Way, Raleigh, NC  27606   

                        (919) 422-6910    lynwoodmontague@yahoo.com

 

Agent                Same as Applicant

 

Staff Contact     Mary W. Beerman, AICP - Senior Planner  (919) 468-4342,

mary.beerman@townofcary.org

 

SUMMARY OF PROCESSES AND ACTIONS TO DATE

Notification

On October 7, 2009, notification of the Town Council public hearing on the request was mailed to property owners within 400 feet of the subject property. In addition, notification consistent with General Statutes was published in the Cary News on October 7 and 14, 2009

 

CONSISTENCY WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Land Use

Based on the existing uses within the building, the zoning district to which the site most closely conforms is ORD (Office/Research and Development). Four of the existing uses are allowed by right in the ORD district. The remaining use, Vehicle Service, Light is allowed in ORD as a Special Use. Upon annexation and application of initial zoning, the existing vehicle service use would be treated as a permitted use. Approval of a Special Use Permit would be required for any expansion or modification in the future.

 

Streetscape

The existing streetscape is non-conforming due to the 2005 realignment of Penny Road to create a 90-degree intersection with Ten Ten Road. The northeast corner of the parking lot abuts the right-of-way of Penny Road.

 

Traffic

It appears that the existing Wake County Zoning is very comparable to the proposed ORD Zoning with respect to uses and trip generation. Therefore, a traffic study would not be required at rezoning. However, if the 4600 sf vacant building generates 50 or more peak hour trips as referenced by the ITE Trip Generation Manual under our current APFO with a new tenant after being annexed, a traffic study would be required.  If the parcel is redeveloped, a new traffic study may be required at that time. In either instance, the applicant should contact the Town of Cary Engineering Department Traffic staff to determine if a traffic study may be required in the future.

 

Criteria for Consideration in Reviewing Rezonings

Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Development Ordinance sets forth the following criteria that should be considered in reviewing rezonings:

1.       The proposed rezoning corrects an error or meets the challenge of some changing condition, trend or fact;

2.       The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan set forth in Section 1.3 (LDO);

3.       The Town and other service providers will be able to provide sufficient public safety, educational, recreational, transportation and utility facilities and services to the subject property while maintaining sufficient levels of service to existing development;

4.       The proposed rezoning is unlikely to have significant adverse impacts on the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation;

5.    The proposed rezoning will not have significant adverse impacts on property in the vicinity of the subject tract; and

6.    The proposed zoning classification is suitable for the subject property.

 

Applicable Comprehensive or Area Plan Requirements

Land Use Plan

Section 6.4 of the Town of Cary Land Use Plan defines three limited nonresidential use categories including “Commercial [Outside of Activity Center]” – commercial, office, and institutional. The Land Use Plan allows these uses on small-scale properties (1-4 acres) at arterial intersections not designated as activity centers and that may not be viable as a residential use. This property is located at the intersection of Penny Road and Ten Ten Road - both arterial roadways. The proximity of these roads, small scale of the site and existing use indicate that this property may not be viable as a residential use. The zoning designation of ORD (Office/Research and Development) is consistent with the definitions and intent of Section 6.4 of the Town’s Land Use Plan.

 

Growth Management Plan

The Growth Management Plan includes the following three Guiding Principles which are relevant to this case:

1.   R1 Guiding Principle: Ensure that adequate infrastructure and services are available concurrently with new development.

Analysis:  The existing building will be connected to the Town’s existing utility and transportation infrastructure.

2.   L1 Guiding Principle: Concentrate growth near existing and planned employment centers and available and planned infrastructure to minimize costly service-area extensions.

Analysis:  The Town’s existing utility and transportation infrastructure is adjacent to the property.

3.       A2 Guiding Principle: Ensure that the overall amount of development in Cary is consistent with the Town’s growth management goals.

 

Affordable Housing Plan

The Affordable Housing Plan is not applicable to this case.

 

Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Penny Road is designated as a Major Thoroughfare

Existing Section:     3 lanes, approx. 60’ ROW

Future Section:        4-lane median divided

Sidewalks               sidewalks on both sides

Bicycle lanes:          14’ wide outside lanes

Transit:                   No transit requirements for this location

Status of Planned Improvements:      N/A

 

Ten Ten Road is designated as a Major Thoroughfare

Existing Section:     3 lanes, approx. 60’ ROW

Future Section:        4-lane median divided

Sidewalks:              sidewalks on both sides

Bicycle lanes:          14’ wide outside lanes

Transit:                   No transit requirements for this location

Status of Planned Improvements       N/A

 

Parks & Greenways Master Plan

According to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Facilities Master Plan there are no issues related to this site.

 

Open Space and Historic Resources Plan

According to the Open Space and Historic Resources Plan there are no significant natural or historical resources associated with this site.

 

ORDINANCE FOR CONSIDERATION

09-REZ-12  Montague Properties

 

AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH ZONING FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.86 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF TEN TEN ROAD AND PENNY ROAD OWNED BY LT MONTAGUE PROPERTIES, LLC AND HARVEY L MONTAGUE BY APPLYING OFFICE, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (ORD) ZONING AND WATERSHED PROTECTION WITH SWIFT CREEK SUB-AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT ZONING TO PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) WAKE COUNTY

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARY:

 

Section 1:  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to establish initial Town of Cary Zoning for the area described as follows:

 

PARCEL & OWNER INFORMATION

Property Owner(s)

County Parcel Number(s) (10 digit)

Real Estate ID(s)

Area ±  (Acres)

 

LT Montague Properties, LLC

0751-64-7729

0107281

2.66

Harvey L Montague

0751-64-6900

0095170

0,20

Total Acres

2.86

 

Section 2:  That initial Cary zoning of Office/Research and Development (ORD) and Swift Creek Sub-Area of the Watershed Protection Overlay District is applied to this Property subject to all the requirements of the Cary Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and other applicable laws, standards, policies and guidelines.

 

Section 3:  This ordinance shall be effective on the date of adoption.

Adopted and effective:  

 

Ms. Beerman’s PowerPoint presentation is attached to and incorporated herein as Exhibit C.

 

Mr. Linwood Montague, the property owner, stated he is happy to answer questions.

 

Mayor Weinbrecht opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the mayor closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION:  Council referred the rezoning to the November 16, 2009 planning and zoning board meeting.

 

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3.   Annexation Petition 09-A-10
Property Owner:
  Chadwick American LLC
Property Address: 
1425 Princess Anne Road
Acreage:  0.46 total deeded acres
Zoning:  Residential 20 (R-20)
Contiguous to Primary Corporate Limits:  Yes
Existing Use:  Single-family residential
Proposed Use:  Single-family residential
Associated Development:  None
Speaker:  Mr. Wayne Nicholas
Proposed Council Action:  Council may take action

 

Annexation Petition Number:  09-A-10
Property Address: 
1425 Princess Anne Road
Wake
County Parcel Number:  0764959969
Real ID Number:  0116989
Petition Date: 
8/14/2009


MEETINGS:
Town Council – Certificate of Sufficiency and Resolution Ordering Public Hearing: 
9/24/2009
Staff Recommendation:
  Forward to Public Hearing on 10/22/2009
Action:
  Forwarded to Public Hearing on 10/22/2009

Town Council – Public Hearing: 
10/22/2009
Staff Recommendation:
 Adoption with an effective date determined by Council action.
Action:
  Adopted with an effective date of
10/22/2009.

OWNER(S):
Chadwick American LLC

2514 Reliance Avenue

Apex, NC 27539-6346

 

LOCATION:  1,740 feet northease of Chapel Hill Road and NE Maynard Road intersection (site plan is attached to and incorporated herein as Exhibit D.)

ZONING & PROPOSED USE:
Current Zoning:
  Residential 20 (R-20)  
Acreage:
  0.46 plus 0.00 adjacent right of way = 0.46 total deeded acres

Contiguous to Primary Corporate Limits:  Yes

% Contiguity (excluding satellite town limits):  20.89%
Existing Use:
  Single-family residential

Proposed Use:  Single-family residential (sewer connectivity only)
Associated Case(s):
  None

 

UTILITIES:

Water:  N/A (Aqua Community Well)
Sewer:  On Site

DISTRICTS & TAX VALUE:
Fire District:
  Western Wake
Voting District:
  B
Tax Value:
  $449,252

 

Mayor Weinbrecht opened the public hearing. No one spoke; the mayor closed the public hearing.

 

Mr. Portman asked for the background. Mr. Nicholas stated the property owner wishes to connect to Town sewer, and it is the last available lot in this development. He stated Town sewer is now available.

 

ACTION:  Mr. Portman moved to approve Annexation 09-A-10. Mr. Frantz provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.

 

(Ordinanance No. 0-2009-19 is also on file in the town clerk’s office.)

 

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4.   Land Development Ordinance Amendments
Subject:  Public hearing to consider amendments to the land development ordinance (Round 13). Specific chapters and sections proposed for amendment are listed below, and other related items, chapters and sections may also be considered for amendment. Substantial changes to the amendments proposed may result from the hearing process.
Speaker:  Ms. Mary Beerman
Proposed Council Action: Refer to
November 9, 2009 planning and zoning board work session

 

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  1. Rezoning 09-REZ-13 Town Center - Low Density Residential 12 (TC-LDR12)
    Location:
      Properties within the Russell Hills subdivision, and certain parcels immediately adjacent to these properties. The subject properties are bordered by Dry Avenue on the north, by S. Harrison Avenue and Kent Drive on the South, by Knight Avenue on the west and by S. West Street on the east.
    Current Zoning:  Town Center Low Density Residential (TC-
    LDR)
    Proposed Zoning: 
    Town Center - Low Density Residential 12 (TC-LDR12)
    Acreage:
     35.39 ±
    Speaker:  Ms. Debra Grannan
    Proposed Council Action:  Refer to the
    December 21, 2009 planning and zoning board meeting.

 

Town of Cary, North Carolina

Rezoning Data Sheet

09-REZ-13 Town Center Low Density Residential 12

Town Council Public Hearing – October 22, 2009

 

REQUEST

To amend the Town of Cary Official Zoning Map by applying a new zoning district (Town Center Low Density Residential-12) to 82 parcels in the existing Town Center Low Density Residential zoning district. This amendment to the zoning would also be reflected in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Location

Properties within the Russell Hills subdivision, and certain parcels immediately adjacent to these properties. The subject properties are bordered by Dry Avenue on the north and by S. Harrison Avenue and Kent Drive on the South, by Knight Avenue on the west and by S. West Street on the east.

Town Limits

Yes

ETJ

Yes

Deeded Acreage

33.18

Existing Zoning District

Town Center Low Density Residential (TC-LDR)

Proposed Zoning District

Town Center - Low Density Residential 12 (TC-LDR12)

Valid Protest Petition

To be determined by the October 22, 2009 Town Council Meeting

NOTE: The purpose of the rezoning is to determine whether or not the land uses and densities allowed in the proposed zoning district are appropriate for the site.

 

SUBJECT PARCELS

Property owner and parcel information for the individual properties is provided in the Ordinance (at the end of this report) Total Area: 33.18 ± Acres

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Public Hearing:  October 22, 2009

Planning & Zoning Meeting:  December 21, 2009

Town Council Action:  January 28, 2010

Effective Date:  February 26, 2010

 

contact Information

Staff Contact

Debra Grannan, Senior Planner

(919) 460-4980

Debra.grannan@townofcary.org

 

PROJECT SUMMARY

This proposed rezoning is to consider creating a new subdistrict within the Town Center zoning district and area plan. The action was taken in response to a petition from residents of the Russell Hills neighborhood, concerned over the greater residential intensity and the reduced setbacks permitted by the Town Center-Low Density Residential (TC-LDR) District as compared to the existing development patterns in the neighborhood.

 

This rezoning accompanies a proposed change to the current Land Development Ordinance (LDO Round 13) with respect to certain dimensional requirements of the TC-LDR zoning subdistrict.

 

The rezoning and LDO amendment in combination would establish a new subdistrict (TC-LDR12) for a portion of the properties presently designated as TC-LDR. The development density and uses currently associated with TC-LDR would not be changed with these proposals. Essentially, the new designation modifies certain existing dimensional standards, such as minimum required lot size and building setbacks, applicable to the TC-LDR subdistrict.

 

SITE DATA

Existing Land Use:  Single-family Residential

 

Land Use Plan Designation:  Low Density Residential

 

Streams:  Several properties in the district are impacted by a stream buffer. If a subdivision plan is required for future development, LDO standards for stormwater management and urban transition buffers would apply.

 

Floodplain and Wetlands:  Cary’s GIS maps do not indicate any floodplain or wetlands on the subject properties.

 

Surrounding Land Uses:  North    Single-family residential

South  Religious institution, cemetery and single-family residential

East    Single-family residential

West   Single-family residential and religious institution

 

CONSISTENCY WITH LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Land Use

The Town Center Area Plan, adopted in August 2001, has among its goals the preservation of the health and small town character of its neighborhoods, while anticipating an increase in the residential densities within the downtown area. Land assembly and infill development on vacant lots were strategies contained in the Plan to achieve the desired increase in density. With the Town’s planned investment in the downtown streetscape improvements, downtown park, Cultural Arts Center (old Cary Elementary School) and Performing Arts Center, new growth and development in the downtown area is both inevitable and desired.

 

While the existing TC-LDR district allows an increase of 1.8 dwellings per acre over that permitted in R-12, the reduced lot size, width and setbacks also allow larger homes to be constructed on smaller lots. These homes may be located closer to the street and may be built on one side lot line with no setback. Such homes may seem out of character with the older existing homes in the neighborhood.

 

The proposed rezoning to TC- LDR 12 will ensure compatibility of new construction with the existing homes while not discouraging the reinvestment that is occurring in the neighborhood.

 

Density and Dimensional Standards

 

Existing Zoning District

TC LDR

Proposed Zoning District

TC LDR 12

Max. Gross Density

4 du/acre

3 du/acre

Min. Lot Size

8,000 square feet

12,000 square feet

Minimum lot Width

50 feet (55 feet for corner lot)

80 feet

Front Yard Setback

10 feet (18 feet where parking is provided in front)

40 feet

Side Yard Setback

16 feet total (Only one required)

10 feet

Rear Yard Setback

10 feet

15 feet

Maximum Bldg. Height

35 feet

No Change

 

Open Space

Heater Park, a 1.49 acre Town Park designed for passive recreation, is centrally located to the subject properties.

 

Traffic

If approved, the new zoning district will create no net increase in the number of dwelling units; therefore, a traffic study is not required.

 

SUMMARY OF PROCESS AND ACTIONS TO

Notification

On October 6, 2009 notice of the request for rezoning and the October 22, 2009 public hearing was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject properties. On October 7 and 14, 2009 an advertisement was placed in the Cary News providing general notice of the public hearing. Several properties in the vicinity of the proposed rezoning were posted on October 8, 2009.

 

Neighborhood Meeting

Town staff scheduled a neighborhood meeting on October 12, 2009 at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center. All property owners impacted by the proposed rezoning, as well as property owners within 400 feet of the subject properties, were invited to attend.

 

Criteria for Consideration in Reviewing Rezonings

Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Development Ordinance sets forth the following criteria that should be considered in reviewing rezonings:

  1. The proposed rezoning corrects an error or meets the challenge of some changing condition, trend or fact.
  2. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan set forth in Section 1.3 (LDO).
  3. The Town and other service providers will be able to provide sufficient public safety, educational, recreational, transportation and utility facilities and services to the subject property while maintaining sufficient levels of service to existing development.
  4. The proposed rezoning is unlikely to have significant adverse impacts on the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation.
  5. The proposed rezoning will not have significant adverse impacts on property in the vicinity of the subject tract.
  6. The proposed zoning classification is suitable for the subject property.

 

Applicable Comprehensive or Area Plan Requirements

Plan element

STAFF COMMENTS

Affordable Housing Plan

The following Affordable Housing Goals are applicable to the proposal:

1.  Promote the preservation of the Town of Cary’s existing housing stock through housing rehabilitation resources to maintain the affordable housing that already exists in the community.

2.  Strive for innovation and partnerships in the creation of model ordinances, policies, and programs in the area of providing expanding housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons

3.  Actively participate in the renewal of neighborhoods suffering from physical deterioration or from the inequitable distribution of public resources in the past.

4.  Assure a quality living environment and access to public amenities for all residents, present and future, of the Town of Cary, regardless of income.

 

Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Dry Avenue, Knight Avenue and S. West Street are each designated as Local Streets

 

Existing Section

Two-lane local street, 50-foot right of way

Future Section

Two-lane local street, 50-foot right of way

Sidewalks

Required on one side

Bicycle lanes

None required

Transit

None

Status of Planned Improvements

  None scheduled by the Town

S. Harrison Avenue is designated as a Collector

Existing Section

Two-lane collector road, 50-foot right of way

Future Section

Two-lane collector road, 60-foot right of way

Sidewalks

Required on both sides

Bicycle lanes

Four-foot bike lanes on both sides

Transit

None required

Status of Planned Improvements

  None scheduled by the Town

Parks & Greenways Master Plan

According to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Facilities Master Plan, a greenway trail is proposed in the vicinity of the southernmost subject properties that back up to the cemetery. Heater Park is also located within the boundary of the area to be rezoned.

 

A recreation payment-in-lieu will be required if and when new lots are subdivided in accordance with the Land Development Ordinance.

Open Space and Historic Resources Plan

According to the Open Space and Historic Resources Plan there were no parcels identified as priority, proposed open space within the boundary of the proposed rezoning except for Heater Park. The Town does own .32 acres of open space at the southeast corner of Dry and Dixon Avenues. Property near the southeast end of Knight Avenue was identified in the Plan as having mixed hardwoods and conifers on site.

 

School Impacts

No increase in the number of dwelling units or lots is proposed with this rezoning proposal.

 

ORDINANCE FOR CONSIDERATION

09-REZ-13  Town Center Low Density Residential 12

 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF CARY TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 33.18 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN THE RUSSELL HILLS SUBDIVISON AND CERTAIN PARCELS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THESE PROPERITIES. OWNED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS LISTED IN SECTION 1 BELOW BY REZONING FROM TOWN CENTER LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO TOWN CENTER LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARY:

 

Section 1:  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning the area described as follows:


 

PARCEL & OWNER INFORMATION

Property Owner(s)

County Parcel Number(s) 10 digit)

Real Estate ID(s)

Area ±

(Acres)

MCALLISTER, SCOTT W & LEUELLA L

0763293974

0021291

0.32

PEREGOY, ELIZABETH STEED

0763393458

0044875

0.59

EHRLICH, PAUL ROGER

0763293646

0043290

0.35

PJ SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO INC

0763390267

0041875

0.57

WEST, JIMMIE LEE  & KATHERINE H

0763390144

0052087

0.36

MCFEE, WYOLENE

0763391173

0045835

0.40

BRANDON, BRETT A  & TARA A

0763395209

0044987

0.46

CARY TOWN OF

0763397859

0174341

0.06

TROJAN, STEPHANIE A

0763396368

0037771

0.36

HARNED, DOUGLAS A & DIANE S BECKMAN

0764205054

0030436

0.31

BECK, BARBARA L

0763396281

0005398

0.48

EARLS, ALFRED W  & RUTH W

0763298629

0015179

0.83

STEPHENS, TOMMIE N & ISABEL B

0763393231

0067356

0.40

SUDDABY, ROBERT R B & VIOLA G

0763294445

0069723

0.38

HARKEY, ADRIAN B  & VICTORIA M

0763298418

0074163

0.37

BRADY, ROSALEEN S

0763391559

0007600

0.33

TOMLIN, W H

0764301077

0071034

0.56

GAERTNER, MELVIN J

0763292404

0024031

0.52

HOYME, CARMEN K

0763298864

0051320

0.46

COGHILL, SARA C

0763293897

0013913

0.36

FROBERG, SVEN O

0764202026

0023644

0.29

BALLINGTON, JAMES R JR & FAYE B

0763396038

0043509

0.51

FOLSOM CONSTRUCTION CO LLC

0763292830

0025371

0.33

FITCH, MILES M III & JENNA B

0763396854

0048648

0.52

DIEBOLT, HENRY J & SHARON B JR

0763288919

0018236

0.38

LEON-RUIZ, JUAN

0764208067

0023120

0.48

ROBINSON, JAMES ERIC & BRENDA L

0763384969

0006939

0.44

MARTIN, SYDNA J

0763292927

0044428

0.28

MORRIS, ERIC J

0763393050

0015811

0.29

MORMINO, JOHN DAVID & JANE E

0764203063

0061800

0.30

MCCRACKEN, ROBERT L & CYNTHIA S

0763393615

0071046

0.28

HOFFMAN, TERRY M

0764206066

0007288

0.43

RHOADES, BARBARA ANN C

0763396644

0015306

0.45

OLDERMAN, JEANNE CAROL

0763394613

0011233

0.44

HANSON, STEPHEN RAY & LAIRE BETH

0763298027

0025384

0.38

HAROLDSON, MITCHELL ALAN

0763390040

0016830

0.83

FOLSOM, PAUL W & JULIE W

0763298421

0022867

0.38

SNELLING, LAYNE K & MARTHA MAYBERRY

0764303078

0006574

0.55

LEHMAN, GERALD J  & JOANA P

0763391308

0041562

0.64

MATTHEWS, JOSEPH D JR

0763392159

0069059

0.39

RAYNO, DONALD R & CYNTHIA W

0763390651

0029785

0.51

KIBLER, DAYTON STONE & MICHELLE LEE

0763296734

0039001

0.37

LILLISTON, ANDREW W & ELIZABETH M

0763382812

0064030

0.35

SLADE, JOHN A & JULIA C

0763382977

0064419

0.28

ARONER, JAMES R

0763298233

0016488

0.39

FUSSELL, NATALIE V

0763392632

0061623

0.28

GREGORY, DURWOOD A

0763396547

0026473

0.47

RAGOUZEOS, ARIS & BECKY R

0763298527

0041844

0.45

TAYLOR, KENNETH R & PEGGY R

0763292667

0029847

0.31

DITCHEOS, NICHOLAS GEORGE

0764302078

0023122

0.56

CHADA, EDWARD H

0763296602

0025585

0.38

BURKE, J L

0763381628

0084010

0.85

DAVIDSON, B L

0763382930

0016771

0.27

SMITH, KYLE

0763297856

0367474

0.21

RALPH, FRANK K III

0763296886

0008792

0.33

LYTLE, CHARLES F

0763294727

0043291

0.34

ROBERSON, RONALD K & KAREN T

0763293434

0002436

0.43

LUMPKIN, AMY SUE

0764209067

0027737

0.55

CARY TOWN OF

0763295885

0043130

0.32

ALCORN, KATHERINE

0763296403

0048086

0.34

GODBOLD, ROBERT V

0763292829

0025370

0.33

HEATER, R O & JESSIE C

0763397758

0174346

0.02

HAROLDSON, MITCHELL A & GINGER N

0763298312

0039658

0.38

GREEN, HORACE J

0764300077

0026184

0.57

REDFOOT, RICHARD S & LESLIE S

0763396775

0066207

0.48

DAVIS, WILBERT R HEIRS

0763396437

0017227

0.43

HOLLAND, ROBERT J

0763394211

0032204

0.39

EDWARDS, WILLIAM E & LOIS S

0763288922

0020412

0.36

HARTLEY, KEITH A  & DONALD E COUTUR

0763296521

0048087

0.37

HUTCHBY, ELIZABETH R

0763396993

0062071

0.37

CARY TOWN OF

0763393584

0362122

0.06

WAYMAN, JOSEPH R & JOY M

0763291679

0029794

0.46

FOLSOM, PAUL W & JULIE W

0763297402

0245665

0.03

BARBIERI, JOHN D

0764207069

0072081

0.43

BOYKIN, CAROL SMITH & JAMES R

0763395062

0065669

0.58

AMOS, DWAYNE E & AMY J

0763294655

0039907

0.32

STALLINGS, JEANNE LEIGH

0763298126

0015507

0.37

NEWTON, RICHARD A  & PATRICIA S

0763380768

0020821

0.57

CARY TOWN OF

0763392521

0362121

0.02

CLARY, NANCY K

0763393369

0006086

0.65

BAYLEY, CHARLES D  & ALEXANDRA S

0763391408

0005133

0.49

 

 

 

 

Total Acres

33.18

 

Section 2:  That this Property is rezoned from Town Center Low Density Residential to Town Center Low Density Residential 12 subject to the individualized development conditions set forth herein, and all the requirements of the Cary Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and other applicable laws, standards, policies and guidelines.

 

Section 3:  This ordinance shall be effective on the date of adoption.

 

Adopted and effective:  DATE tbd

 

Mrs. Grannan’s PowerPoint presentation is attached to and incorporated herein as Exhibit H. She stated signs were posted on October 13 instead of October 8 as was indicated in the staff report. Protest petitions were received, but did not meet the General Statute requirements to be considered valid.

 

Mayor Weinbrecht opened the public hearing.

 

Mr. James Robinson, a Russell Hills Subdivision resident, urged the council to revert to the original zoning for this area. He does not know how or when Russell Hills was divided into two zoning districts.

 

Ms. Barbara Rhoades originally petitioned the council to revert to the original zoning for this area. She has since worked with the staff and now supports the new zoning proposal. She has received support of 63% of the Russell Hills homeowners (40 homeowners) for the new zoning proposal. Her additional information is attached to and incorporated herein as Exhibit I.

 

Ms. Joy Wayman, a Russell Hills resident, is in favor of the current ordinance. She stated this request seems to be spot rezoning. She stated the planning board previously denied such a request. The proposed changes discourage renovations by decreasing the allowable footprint size. Some homes are on a creek buffer and the only way to expand is to the front of the property. She does not think that bigger lots are necessarily better. She urged council to deny this request.

 

Mr. Jim Ballington, a Russell Hills resident since 1977, stated he just completed renovations and he does not believe the new zoning proposal will limit renovations in most cases. He enjoys his large lot. He does not understand how the change occurred that split Russell Hills into two zoning areas. He hopes this type of situation does not occur again. He supports the zoning change as proposed and encourages the council to approve it.

 

Mr. Paul Folsom, a Russell Hills resident since 1967, wants his neighborhood kept as it always has been. He urged the council to support the zoning change.

 

Mayor Weinbrecht closed the public hearing.

 

Mrs. Robison thinks it is important that the Town provide information regarding the past zoning change to the Russell Hills homeowners, and it should be included in the public notice and public events. Mrs. Grannan stated it was part of the Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) adoption in August 2001. She said it was a boundary line that was not based on the entire subdivision. She said the history will be included in the staff report.

 

Mrs. Adcock stated having two zoning districts does not seem consistent and wondered why not request the same zoning for the entire subdivision.

 

Mrs. Robinson stated that during the TCAP process the staff considered walkable ranges. She would not want to bring the entirety of Russell Hills into the proposed zoning without a petition from residents requesting to do so.

 

Mr. Frantz clarified the process and urged the residents to contact the planning board and council members to express their comments.

 

Mrs. Robison asked if the LDR-12 will create greater consistency with the neighborhood. Mrs. Grannan stated it will be more consistent with the R-12 neighborhoods outside the TCAP area.

 

Mrs. Robinson stated the Russell Hills Homeowners’ Association (HOA) covenants are active, but are difficult to enforce because there is no HOA board. She stated staff thinks this area should remain in the TCAP, and the proposed zoning allows this to occur.

 

Mrs. Robison asked if the current two parts of Russell Hills will be consistent if the proposed rezoning is approved. Mrs. Robinson believes the only difference will be that the other portion of Russell Hills will be allowed a smaller front setback for redevelopment than those sites in the TC-LDR-12. She said it will be a blend of the original covenants. She explained that the proposed zoning split the difference in the back yard and re-adhered it to the front setback because it seems to be a high priority to the residents, and then the R-12 side setbacks were integrated.

 

Mrs. Adcock outlined the process in that the LDO amendments need to be approved creating the new zoning district before council can take action on this zoning. Mrs. Grannan concurred.

 

ACTION:  Council referred Rezoning 09-REZ-13 Town Center-Low Density Residential 12 (TC-LDR12) to the December 21, 2009 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

 

_________________________

 

F.   LAND DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS (any item pulled from the land development consent agenda for discussion [item B.2. on this agenda] will be discussed during this portion of the agenda)

 

1.   Comprehensive Plan Amendment 09-CPA-04 (Amberly--Pittard Sears Road)
Location:
  Southeast corner of O’Kelly Chapel Road and Pittard Sears Road
Current Land Use Plan:  Low Density Residential (
LDR)
Proposed Land Use Plan:  Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential (
LDR to MDR)
Acreage: 40.11±
Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: Voted 5-3 to recommend approval
Speaker: Mrs. Meredith Chandler and Ms. Kelly Commiskey
Proposed Council Action: Council may take action.

 

Town of Cary, North Carolina

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Staff Report to the Town Council

09-CPA-04, Amberly – Pittard Sears Road

Town Council Final Action

October 22, 2009

 

REQUEST

To Amend the Town of Cary Northwest Area Plan by changing the land use designation for the subject parcels from Low Density Residential (LDR) and Parks, Buffers, Open Space, Community Recreation (PKS) to “Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential” (LDR to MDR)

 

Location

The subject property is located at the southeast corner of O’Kelly Chapel Road and Pittard Sears Road.

Deeded Acreage:  40.11 +/-

 

Existing Land Use Designation:

(a) Low Density Residential (LDR) for 34.32 acres, and (b) Parks, Buffers, Open Space, Community Recreation (PKS) for 5.79 acres

 

Requested Land Use Designation:

“Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential” (LDR to MDR) with Note 9 on Map 1, Future Land Use, of the Northwest Area Plan

 

NOTE: The purpose of a comprehensive plan amendment is to evaluate the appropriateness of a proposed land use and/or other issue, need, or opportunity for the subject parcel(s) of land.

 

SUBJECT PARCELS

Property Owner(s)

County Parcel Number(s) (10-digit)

Real Estate ID(s)

Deeded Acreage

Marquis Homes & Company

0726405536

85634

19.51

Marquis Homes & Company

0726415782 portion

63642

17.10

Sandler at Amberly

0726500044 portion

19868

3.50