STAFF REPORT
Town Council Meeting, January 11, 2011

LDO Amendments – 10-LDO-03 (PL11-022b)
Consideration of proposed amendments to the Land Development Ordinance

Speaker: Ms. Mary Beerman

From: Jeffery G. Ulma, AICP, Planning Director
Prepared by: Mary W. Beerman, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Town Manager
Approved by: Michael J. Bajorek, Assistant Town Manager

Executive Summary: Staff has compiled proposed amendments to the Land Development Ordinance in response to concerns identified by the Town Council, Planning and Zoning Board, and staff. A public hearing was conducted on October 28, 2010. A worksession was also conducted with the Planning and Zoning Board on November 8, 2010. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendments by a vote of 9-0 at its meeting on December 20, 2010. Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.

Schedule for 10-LDO-03 LDO Amendments:

Background: A summary of the proposed amendments is provided below, with a link to each proposed text change and associated background information.

Item A:  Quasi-Judicial Procedures
Amend various sections of the LDO related to procedures for quasi-judicial public hearings; site and subdivision plan review; special use permits; vested rights certificates; minor modifications; temporary use permits; certain parking requirements; transportation development fees; and other approvals. Clarify text regarding appeals. Define "for good cause shown."
Staff Contact: Mary Beerman, Senior Planner

Item B:  Manufactured Homes
Modify terms and definitions consistent with the NC Building Code, and specify building setback, building separation and other requirements within manufactured home parks.
Staff Contact: Mary Beerman, Senior Planner

Item C:  Classifications and Standards – Household Living Use Types
Clarify standards and definitions related to boarding houses and the rental of rooms within single-family dwellings.
Staff Contact: Wayne Nicholas, Planning Manager

Fiscal Impact:  Implementation of the recommended text changes should be absorbed by existing staff. The extent of the fiscal impact will not be known until specific ordinance requirements are implemented.

Staff Recommendation:  Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.