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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, 919-918-7327; Christina Moon, Planning Administrator, 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 ...
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