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Request-to-set a Public Hearing on Land Use Ordinance Text Amendments Relating to Dimensional Requirements in the B-1(C) and B-1(G) Districts, Permit Requirements for Town-Owned and Operated Facilities, and Tree Canopy Coverage Standards
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Town Council to consider setting a public hearing on amendments to the Land Use Ordinance relating to the dimensional standards in the B-1(C) and B-1(G) zoning districts, permitting requirements for town-owned and operated facilities and tree canopy coverage standards. The amendments have been identified in relation to the 203 Project. Text amendments are legislative decisions. The Town Council must receive public input prior to making a decision.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon - 919-918-7325, cmoon@townofcarrboro.org; Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org; Marty Roupe - 919-918-7333, mroupe@townofcarrboro.org; Nick Herman - 919-929-3905, herman@broughlawfirm.com
INFORMATION: As part of the November 10, 2020 public hearing on the 203 Project, staff identified the need for two text amendments to support the building design. The first amendment would establish a 60-foot maximum height limit for parking decks in the downtown business districts, B-1(C) and B-1(G). The second would add language to clarify that town-owned and operated facilities that exceed two stories are subject to the issuance of a zoning permit. A possible third amendment relating to tree canopy standards was also discussed. (Town of Carrboro - Meeting of Town Council on 11/10/2020 at 7:00 PM (legistar.com)).
A draft ordinance including all three amendments has been prepared. The Town Council must receive public comment before adopting amendments to the Land Use Ordinance. Orange County and Planning Board review is needed, and the Appearance Commission has been identified as the matter relates to its purview.
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