HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1174 (2)• Transfer of Development Rights * - remove right to develop land in an area to land in
another area.
• Transportation - limit curb cuts or required combined curb cuts; require
sidewalkslbike lanes, work with DOT, require Transportation Impact Analysis for
major projects, van pool/bus service.
• Urban Service Area/Growth Boundaries - agreement with Mooresville.
• Zoning - Approve/Designate neighborhood commercial in peninsula.
Change District Designations to include new district specif cally for new major
subdivisions.
*Requires State enabling legislation
Note : Methods can be combined to become more effective in controlling the rate ofgrowth.
Points to Consider in Choosing Methods)
Most of the land has been developed; therefore any method(s) adopted will only achieve partial
results.
The County does not have control over the roads or the utilities. We have authority in schools,
open space, recreation, and local land -use regulations.
Some of the methods are do-able/achievable by using County Staff as a resource in the
proposals and process leading to adoption.
Some of the methods may require more time and study before a decision can be made about
practical application.
The County may wish to consider a consultant who has expertise in preparing a comprehensive
growth management strategy.
Legal consideration must be given to any approach. A draft can be reviewed by the County
Attorney and Institute of Government.
Some methods require local bill being passed by State Legislature
Warren was asked the difference between an impact fee and an Adequate Public
Facilities (APF) Ordinance. He replied that impact fees had to have enabling
legislation, and "in the end, the fees would drive up housing costs." Warren said
Currituck, Cabarrus, and Orange County had adopted an APF ordinance with some
success. He said the APF ordinance would require (1) review by the school
administration, (2) there would have to be an appeals process, (3) there would have to
be a financial system worked out for payments, and (4) there would have to be bonds or
contractual agreements. Mr. Warren emphasized that any APF ordinances would have
to be tied to county services; such as schools, recreation fire, and law enforcement, but
not to roads.
Pertaining to moratoriums, Warren said these typically were enacted for short
periods of time. He said improvements for the Brawley School Road weren't scheduled
by the DOT for at least two years, and the construction itself would take another two
years. (Construction to begin with Chuckwood to Williamson Road with the second
phase beginning at Williamson Road to I-77 including a new interchange. Final Phase
I-77 to Charlotte Highway). Warren said the moratorium route probably wouldn't
provide much assistance due to the DOT schedule.
Warren and Niblock mentioned that several of the measures could be combined
to develop a growth management strategy.
Chairman Tice said she was in favor of doing anything to assist the Brawley
School Road residents. Tice said for many years she had been trying to help the
citizens in this community.