File #: 24-050    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/2/2024 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 3/19/2024 Final action:
Title: Special Use Permit-A Extension Request PURPOSE: Town Council is asked to consider approving a request for an extension for a Special Use Permit-A for Veridia Architecturally Integrated Subdivision at 810 Old Fayetteville Road
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution, 2. B - Staff Report, 3. C - Letter from Applicant, 4. D - SUP-A Document, 5. E - SUP-A Permit Extension Request Pocket Questions
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Special Use Permit-A Extension Request

PURPOSE: Town Council is asked to consider approving a request for an extension for a Special Use Permit-A for Veridia Architecturally Integrated Subdivision at 810 Old Fayetteville Road
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Marty Roupe, Development Review Administrator, 919-918-7333, mroupe@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
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Council Direction Statement
Other is marked as related to the Land Use Ordinance provisions related to the request.
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Information
INFORMATION: Sustainable Properties, LLC, represented by Mr. David Bell, is requesting an extension of a Special Use Permit-A (SUP-A) originally grated by the Town Council on April 26, 2011. The SUP-A is set to expire on April 26, 2024. The permit authorizes the construction of a major subdivision consisting of 39 residential dwelling units. Construction of the project has not commenced.

The applicant has submitted a letter (Attachment C) addressing compliance with Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 15-62 and includes information about their ongoing efforts to develop the project and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current SUP-A approval. The applicant requests a two-year extension to facilitate this continued work with the ultimate goal of preserving and building upon the project that has already been approved. See the applicant's letter (Attachment C) and other materials related to the request, included as Attachments, B, D, and E.

Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 15-62(c) grants the Town Council the authority to consider extensions for expiring Special Use Permits. Town Council may extend the permit for up to two years from the date when it otherwise would expire. The ordinance also allows for successive extensions, each not exceeding two years, provided the Council deems it appropriate based on the c...

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