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Request to set a public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Amendments modifying residential parking requirements.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Town Council with a draft ordinance to implement Carrboro Connects Transportation & Mobility Strategy 4.2 Reduce negative effects of parking requirements on housing costs and natural resources. A resolution that would, if adopted, set a legislative public hearing for October 24, 2023, is provided for the Council’s use.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Trish McGuire, Planning Director, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov <mailto:pmcguire@carrboronc.gov>, 919-918-7327; Christina Moon, Planning Administrator, cmoon@carrboronc.gov <mailto:cmoon@carrboronc.gov>, 919-918-7325.
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
Carrboro Connects, Town of Carrboro Comprehensive Plan 2022-2042 was adopted on June 7, 2022. The plan is rooted in advancing racial equity and climate action. 175 strategies and projects are included, 35 of which were identified for prioritization in the first five years because of their ability to advance multiple community interests and objectives. Racial Equity Pocket questions related to the text amendment process are attached as Attachment C.
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INFORMATION:
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The Town Council held a worksession on this matter on May 16, 2023. The Council discussed the topic and provided feedback for staff to address in related to the Carrboro Connects strategy and in relation to preparing a draft ordinance to amend the Lane Use Ordinance. The actions specified by the Town Council are listed below, with follow-up comments provided.
1. Identify applicable areas/zoning districts based on the 5-day service map as outlined in Chapel Hill Transit Short Range Transit Plan. The draft ordinance applies to all zoning districts other than the WR, Watershed Residential. The service map/routes “touch” all residential zoning districts. This should not be interpreted as representing service provision/availability throughout those districts.
2. Establish a hard non-presumptive maximum. The draft ordinance establishes maximum residential parking requirements.
3. Plan for conducting annual assessments of the use/application of the new requirements. Annual assessments will be planned based on the date of adoption of updated parking requirements.
4. Make changes to residential parking requirements only. The draft ordinance applies to most residential uses.
5. Explore an on-street parking study to determine where/how on-street parking is feasible. Staff have begun exploring the approach to an on-street parking study.
6. Compare covered bike parking standards to City of Raleigh. Staff have reviewed the City of Raleigh requirements for long-term covered bike parking. Initial assessment is that the Town’s requirement for 50 percent covered bike parking generally exceeds that of the City of Raleigh. Staff will examine further to confirm the similarities and differences between the requirements of both communities.
A draft ordinance that responds to items 1, 2, and 4 has been prepared and is included as Attachment B. Revisions to the text are shown in red and are also underlined. Staff anticipates continued work on the draft ordinance in general and will update the Council if any changes in substance are identified before the item advances to advisory board review in mid-September and the public hearing in October.
Staff is preparing for several community engagement actions beginning in early July and continuing through early October.
Anticipated Schedule
• June 27, 2023 - Request to set Public Hearing on Land Use Ordinance amendments.
• Summer 2023 - Community Engagement
• Fall 2023 - Advisory Board Review, Public Hearing
The draft ordinance must be referred to Orange County and the Planning Board for review. A resolution that makes these referrals and refers the item to the Transportation Advisory Board is provided as Attachment A.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Significant staff time is required for project planning, analysis, public engagement, drafting changes, public notice, and advisory board review.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: The Town Manager recommends that the Town Council consider setting a public hearing on the draft ordinance and referring the ordinance for Orange County, advisory board and community review. A draft resolution for this purpose is provided as Attachment A.