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Update and Report Regarding Mediation Related to the Lloyd Farm Development Application
PURPOSE: The Board is asked to receive an update on the status of mediation and facilitated meetings that have taken place regarding the proposed Lloyd Farm development application.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: Marty Roupe, 919-918-7333; Patricia McGuire, 919-918-7327; Tina Moon, 919-918-7325; Annette Stone, 919-918-7319
INFORMATION: The Board of Aldermen discussed whether to set a public hearing about a Land Use Permit Application and Rezoning request for the Lloyd property, otherwise known as Lloyd Farm on October 21, 2014. Following the discussion, the Town engaged Mr. Andy Sachs of Dispute Settlement Center to perform a situation assessment in order to determine whether mediation / facilitated discussions regarding the proposal might be of benefit. Mr. Sachs determined that conducting the meetings might be productive and useful, and the process moved forward. Additional background information regarding this topic can be found at the following two links:
11/11/14 Board of Aldermen Agenda Item regarding the process:
https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2012389&GUID=6D05B3E8-0956-4952-9524-68F623AAEA9A&Options=&Search=&FullText=1
4/21/15 Board of Aldermen Agenda Item authorizing the facilitated discussions:
https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2262615&GUID=35D4C0C4-E366-42BF-A005-9D5A1B5B6697&Options=&Search=&FullText=1
Following the situation assessment, Mr. Sachs identified preliminary agendas and a scope of work for the series of five (5) facilitated meetings between representatives from the developer, town, and neighbors. The neighbors' team was allowed to substitute participants in order to ensure that meeting dates could be agreed upon within a reasonable timeframe. A total of five (5) neighbors participated in each individual meeting, from among the following:
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