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Request-to-Set a Public Hearing for a Land Use Ordinance Amendment Relating to Road and Sidewalk Requirements
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Board with an opportunity to consider setting a public hearing on a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance relating to road and sidewalk requirements in unsubdivided developments.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon - 919-918-7325, Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327
INFORMATION: On June 6, 2017, the Board of Aldermen adopted a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance relating to the road and sidewalk requirements found in Article XIV, Section 15-221. Prior to the Board's decision, Alderman Slade requested an opportunity to have a broader policy discussion on the topic at a future meeting. The Board held this discussion on January, 16, 2018, and, during its deliberations identified a minor refinement to the June 6th amendment that seemed to capture the intent of retaining bike-ped connections in those situations where vehicular connections may not be needed. (Information from the January 16th meeting may be found at https://carrboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=571449&GUID=F3DD5718-B595-4795-A4D1-2C80ADF6DDD0&Options=&Search= )
A draft ordinance has been prepared that includes an additional phrase relating to bike-ped facilities (Attachment B) shown in underlined text. Article XIV, Streets and Sidewalks, is provided in its entirety for context with the final language adopted in June, Section 15-221(b), shown in underlined text (Attachment C, page 13). Minutes from the January meeting are also included (Attachment D).
The Board of Aldermen must receive public comment before adopting amendments to the LUO. Orange County and Planning Board review are also needed. Staff has identified the Transportation Advisory Board for referral as well, as the subject matter of the proposed amendment falls within its area of expertise.
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