3. Planning and Development Committee, September 28, 2006 (any committee consent agenda item pulled for discussion will be discussed at the end of the committee discussion portion of the agenda, which is item G on this agenda) (Mr. Roseland)
a.
Town Recognized Events List (PL07-009)
Committee unanimously recommended approval the
amended Town Recognized Events List.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development
Committee, September 28, 2006
Town Recognized Events
List (PL07- 009)
Consideration of updating the Town-recognized events list
Speaker: Benjamin T. Shivar
From:
Jeffery G. Ulma, AICP, Director, Planning Department
Prepared by: Jennifer Currin, Planner II
Approved by: William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager
In December
of 2005, the Cary Jaycee’s requested that the Town add their annual Christmas
Parade to the Town Recognized Events List. After further review of the Town
Recognized Events List and the Cary Jaycee’s request, Staff decided to propose
amending the list. This proposal adds the Cary Jaycee’s Christmas Parade to the
list. In addition, Town initiated, planned, and organized events are included
in one general listing. Previously listed separately, the Cary Road Race,
Diwali Festival, Hot Hoops, July 4th Celebration at Regency Park,
Kwanzaa, Lazy Daze, MLK Dreamfest, State Games of North Carolina, Town sponsored
ACC and NCAA events, Town sponsored North Carolina High School Athletic
Association events, Town sponsored North Carolina Tennis Association events, and
Town sponsored United States Tennis Association events are included under “Town
Initiated, Planned and Organized Events.”
Through this
approval and future ordinance amendments, Temporary Use Permits will be
required; however, no fees will be associated with the permit applications
submitted for events on the Town Recognized Events list. Requiring permits will
reduce scheduling conflicts and will facilitate better internal communication
and coordination among Staff.
Staff
proposes the following Town Recognized Events List.
Town Recognized Events List
The following list includes those
events that are recognized by the Town of Cary as "town recognized events." This
list may be amended as required only by action of the Town Council.
· Cary Band Day
· Cary High School Naval JROTC Drill Meet
· Cary Jaycee’s Christmas Parade
· Crop Walk
· Cycling Spoken Here Bicycle Race
· Heart of Cary Festival
· Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic and associated events
· Town Initiated and Organized Events
· Wake County Parade of Homes
While exempt from temporary use
fees and sign permits, accepting any of these events as town-recognized would
not exempt them from Police or Fire Department regulations or building permit
requirements, if necessary.
The list is maintained in
the Town Clerk’s office and may be amended only through Town Council action.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the amended Town Recognized Events List.
ACTION: Mrs. Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Smith provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.
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b.
Review Officer Authorization (PL07-008)
Committee unanimously recommended authorization of
individual staff listed herein to act as review officers for the Town of
Cary and authorization of
Planning to update titles directly to
Wake
County.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development
Committee, September 28, 2006
Review Officer Authorization (PL07-008)
Consideration of authorizing additional plat and map review officers
Speaker: Debra Grannan
From: Jeff
Ulma, AICP, Planning Director
Prepared by: Debra Grannan, Senior Planner
Approved by: William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager
Background: The General Assembly of North Carolina authorized the Wake Board of Commissioners to designate one or more people experienced in mapping or land records management to be appointed as review officers from jurisdictions throughout Wake County to certify that plats and maps presented to the Wake County Register of Deeds meet statutory requirements for recording.
In November 6, 2000 the Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution that would allow assignment of review officers by name or position. Recently, area municipalities suggested it would be more in line with the objective of G.S. 47-30.2 to provide the individual names of those authorized to sign.
Current Review Officers for the Town of Cary are Jeff Ulma, Ricky Barker, Patrick Lee and Lawrence Hardee. Additional review officers requested are Dan Matthys, Planning Manager, and Wayne P. Nicholas, Principal Planner.
Approval of this request will also authorize the Planning Department to remove the names of those people who are no longer employed by the Town of Cary from its list of authorized review officers. The Planning Staff also request authority to notify Wake County directly to update titles for current review officers who are promoted or change positions within the Town.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize individual staff listed above to act as review officers for the Town of Cary and authorize Planning to update titles directly to Wake County.
ACTION: Mrs. Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Smith provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.
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c.
Dr. Privette Dental Office – Request for Waiver of Sidewalk Installation
(EN07-030)
Committee unanimously recommended that Town Council
waive the requirement to install sidewalk along Northwoods Drive for the Dr.
Privette Dental Office development plan.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development
Committee, September 28, 2006
Dr. Privette Dental
Office – Request for Waiver of Sidewalk Installation
(EN07-030)
Consideration of waiving sidewalk installation
requirements for the Dr. Privette Dental Office development plan.
Speaker: Tim Bailey
From: Tim
Bailey, Engineering Director
Prepared by: Tammy Spivey, Engineer
Approved by: William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager
Dr. Privette
has submitted a development plan for a dental office on Northwoods Drive (see
attached map for location) and is requesting a waiver from installing sidewalk
along the property frontage.
The Town of
Cary Standard Specifications and Details Manual requires sidewalk on both sides
of collector streets. Northwoods Drive is considered a collector street and
runs in a southerly direction south of Maynard Road, then curves and runs in a
westerly direction.
There is no
sidewalk on the east and south sides of Northwoods Drive throughout the
remainder of the development, which is all single family residences starting
immediately south of the proposed dental office. The west and north side of
Northwoods Drive
does have existing sidewalk.
Fiscal
Impact: If the Town
did pursue installing sidewalk on the east and south sides of Northwoods Drive,
staff estimates that the cost to install sidewalk along the dental office
frontage would be approximately $7,000 (200 feet at $25 per linear foot, plus
two $1,000 wheelchair ramps).
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Town Council waive the requirement to install sidewalk
along Northwoods Drive for the Dr.
Privette Dental Office development plan.
ACTION: Mrs. Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Smith provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.
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d.
Triangle Forest
Products – Request for Traffic Signal Payment Reimbursement
(EN07-031)
Committee unanimously recommended approval of
a $12,500 reimbursement to Triangle Forest Products.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development
Committee, September 28, 2006
Triangle Forest Products – Request for Traffic Signal Payment Reimbursement
(EN07-031)
Request for reimbursement of a traffic signal payment
Speaker: Tim Bailey
From: Tim
Bailey, Engineering Director
Prepared by: Tammy Spivey, Engineer
Approved by: William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager
In January
2003, Triangle Forest Products received site plan approval for a wood yard on
Petty Farm Road. At that time, the Town was working on the McCrimmon Parkway
plans (I-540 to NC 55) and anticipated that McCrimmon Parkway
would intersect NC 55 and align with the southern end of
Petty Farm Road, creating a
4-legged intersection consisting of McCrimmon Parkway/Petty Farm Road/NC 55.
Triangle
Forest Products requested
that a traffic signal be installed at this new intersection and made a payment
in the amount of $12,500 to the Town to cover one-fourth the cost of this future
signal. The final McCrimmon Parkway design moved the intersection with NC 55
approximately 100 feet southward, and as such, there is no traffic signal
provided at the southern end of Petty Farm Road as originally planned. Due to
this, Triangle Forest Products is requesting that they be reimbursed the $12,500
that they contributed for the signal.
Fiscal
Impact: Since the
$12,500 was to be used for the traffic signal and this signal is no longer to be
installed, there is no net fiscal impact to the Town.
Staff
Recommendation: Staff
recommends that Town Council approve a $12,500 reimbursement to Triangle Forest
Products.
ACTION: Mrs. Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Smith provided the second; council granted unanimous approval.
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e.
Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) 2006 Strategic Action Program (PL07-007)
Committee unanimously recommended approval of
the new 2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program as
the guide for focused downtown activity for the next one to two years and
authorize Town staff to proceed with necessary work on the three new action
steps during the next 12-18 months and continue work on projects in progress.
STAFF REPORT
Planning and Development
Committee, September 28, 2006
Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) 2006 Strategic Action Program (PL07-007)
Review of progress on the 2004 short-term strategic action program to
implement the TCAP and proposal for an updated 2006-2008 Strategic Action
Program
Speaker: Anne Morris
From: Jeff
Ulma, AICP, Planning Director
Prepared by: Anne Morris, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved by: William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by: Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager
Background: In August 2001 Town
Council adopted the Town Center Area Plan (TCAP). Since that time, the Town has
undertaken a number of steps to implement the vision and goals of the plan,
including establishment of an Implementation Committee, adoption of design
guidelines, creation of the new TC (Town Center) zoning district, appointment of
the Town Center Review Commission, and most recently, adoption of the Downtown
Cary Streetscape Master Plan and the Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts
District Study (July 25, 2006). Additionally, staff has reorganized to manage
the projects from of the 2004 Strategic Action Plan and a new Senior Planner has
been brought on staff to focus on continued implementation of the downtown
vision.
Since adoption of the TCAP
plan in 2001, staff has received a steady flow of interest in the downtown.
Several private development proposals for mixed use, commercial, or residential
development have been proposed, approved, and/or constructed during the past
five years. Following adoption of the most recent plans, interest from potential
developers, property owners and businesses has markedly increased. This
combination of private investment and public involvement is needed to ensure
that the desired long-term outcome for downtown is achieved.
Introduction:
In September 2004, Town Council approved
the TCAP Strategic Action Program, which detailed ten implementation tasks that
were expected to occur within two to three years, six of which were identified
for immediate action. The Town has made
significant progress in implementing this work program and staff feels that now
is an appropriate time to report on progress made on the 2004 TCAP Strategic
Action Program and to present a new 2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program.
Among the ten projects
detailed in the 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program are the recently adopted
Downtown Cary Streetscape Master Plan and the Town Center Civic and Cultural
Arts Study. Also included are the Façade Improvement Program and Picture
Downtown Cary, a 3-D web-based visualization tool that will show what a
revitalized downtown Cary could look like. Both of these action steps are
underway. A status report of these projects and the others identified as part of
the 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program can be found in Attachment A below.
Attachment A
Attachment A
Status Report on the 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program:
Recommended Steps for Immediate Action
From the overall action program, staff recommended that the following six action steps be given top priority for implementation during the next year. A brief description of the projects’ status, outcomes and staff recommendations for further action are shown in the chart below. Recommendations will be incorporated into 2006-2008 TCAP Strategic Action Program.
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Project |
Status |
Outcomes |
Action / Recommendation |
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1. |
Jordan/Davis Public/Private Development Project |
Evolving into a larger strategy |
Discussions have been on-going since 2003. Much of the $1.7 M in Town assistance previously identified for this project has been reallocated to other projects.
|
Continue discussions with developers. Expand scope to include opportunities in other targeted blocks in the TCAP area. |
|
2. |
Downtown Cary Streetscape Master Plan (formerly identified as Streetscape Design) |
Master plan adopted |
Downtown Cary Streetscape Master Plan adopted 7/25/2006. |
Project moving into construction design phase. Staff has direction to issue RFP. Senior Engineer Kyle Hubert is project manager. |
|
3. |
Roundabout Design |
Incorporated into streetscape plan |
Two roundabouts on Chatham Street included in master streetscape plan. Plan for roundabout at Dry and Academy has been refined as Town Square. |
Construction design will be addressed in next phase of Streetscape planning. |
|
4. |
Façade Improvement Loan Program |
On-going |
One renovation completed and one under construction. Several more projects are in discussion. Kathy and Stew Miller invested over $200,000 in the Pasamore House, with approximately $30,000 invested in the façade alone. Includes 3200 sq. ft. of Class A office space. Renovations to Frantz Automotive will amount to an estimated $70,000. Each received $11,000 in TOC façade improvement funds. |
Continue implementation and consider renewing funding with 2008 fiscal cycle. |
|
5. |
Picture Downtown
Cary (formerly identified as Graphic Image of Future Downtown) |
On-going |
HSMM hired as consultant. Staff actively working with consultant with a planned completion date of Spring 2007. |
Continue implementation. |
|
6. |
Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts Study.
(formerly identified as Assessment of Town-owned Property on Academy Street) |
Adopted 7/25/2006. |
Plan presents long-term vision for cultural arts district in the Town Center area. |
Staff proceeding with RFP for design of Old Cary Elementary as Community Arts Center and directed to begin land acquisition for Town Square, Town Center Park, and Center for Performing Arts. |
Status Report on the remaining projects included in 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program
The 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program also included four other projects. A brief summary of progress on these items and recommendations for further action are included below.
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|
Project |
Status |
Outcomes |
Action / Recommendation |
|
1. |
Strategic Land Acquisition Program |
On-going |
Town has acquired 5.4 acres for Town Center Park and Town Council has given staff direction to continue land acquisition to fulfill vision of Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts Study as noted above. |
Beyond acquisition of land for Cultural Arts District, the Town should be in a position to acquire strategically located downtown parcels as they become available to encourage economic development and facilitate construction of structured parking facilities. |
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2. |
Conduct “One on One” Consultations with Select Developers |
On-going |
Developer Interest Study conducted in 2003. Generated interest and information but did not result in projects going forward. “One on one” consultations occurring on a weekly basis as interest grows in downtown. |
Continue discussions with developers. Incorporate into a larger strategy for facilitating public/private partnership. |
|
3. |
Publicize Downtown Events and Accomplishments |
Not yet fully addressed |
2004 Strategic Action Plan recommended: Utilize various measures, including Town of Cary website, BUD TV and newsletter to highlight Town Center Plan and publicize downtown activities, events, projects and accomplishments. This will better inform merchants, developers, residents and others on Town progress in improving the downtown and status of new private developments. |
This should be a high priority of the updated 2006 Strategic Action Plan, with a broader focus on marketing and branding of the downtown. |
|
4. |
Study of Dixon Avenue Service Yard and Lexie Lane Park Redevelopment |
On hold |
At
this time, Public Works will maintain the Service Yard location. |
Not viewed as a high priority for 2006. |
Summary
of new 2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program:
Adoption of the streetscape plan
marks the “implementation tipping point” in downtown Cary. The plan describes
this as the point at which “extensive planning and research give way to
implementation and coordination.” The new 2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program
reflects this shift. The three new action steps focus on facilitating a new
private development in the core of downtown, planning for adequate parking and
effectively communicating the downtown vision to the community and potential
investors and developers. These action steps are meant to be catalysts for the
redevelopment of downtown Cary. The remainder of the action program describes
on-going projects (from the 2004 TCAP Strategic Action Program) and long-term
projects that will take more than three years to accomplish. The three new
action steps are listed below, followed by a brief description of each. The
overall action plan can be found in Attachment B below.
Attachment B– 2006 TCAP Strategic Action
Program
September 2006
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2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program |
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Description/Objectives/Discussion |
Cost |
Funding |
Responsibility and Timing |
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New Action Steps |
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1. Facilitation of Catalyst Development project(s) through public-private partnerships
New |
A. Property
Owner Discussions by Targeted Block
· Provides the Town with potential redevelopment options that generate tax revenue and add residents in the downtown. · Encourages property owners to work together to maximize the return on investments. · Provides potential developers with site-specific assistance to overcome barriers to redevelopment.
Staff has been in discussions with Jordan/Davis partnership regarding proposed development for the southeast corner of Harrison Avenue and West Chatham Street. The Town requested that the developer “oversize” the proposed parking deck within project. Discussions have stalled over the number of parking spaces that would have been available to the Town.
A new strategy should renew discussions with these developers regarding previously proposed project, while at the same time encouraging owners in other key locations to consider partnering with the Town, such that the Town could pursue the most advantageous project or projects. |
Amount of Town participation will vary according to project selected. ($1.7M was previously committed) |
Appropriate funding sources will be determined based on the nature of the Town’s participation.
|
Planning; Town Manager; Legal
Coordinate with property owners and/or private developer for cost sharing or capital improvements.
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B. Developer/Business Outreach Efforts Conduct meetings with key developers to generate interest, ideas, and opportunities in downtown redevelopment. · Identify interested groups and individuals who may be able to partner together to create feasible projects. · Will add insight on needs of development community and/or impediments to locating in downtown. |
$1500 |
Absorbed within Planning Department budget |
Planning; Town Manager; in coordination with Chamber of Commerce
Schedule as available and needed |
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C. Public Parking Deck Provide adequate, structured parking for public and downtown businesses to reduce surface parking lots and maximize developable land. · Adequate parking for both the public and private businesses is an absolute necessity for any downtown. Parking is needed for economic development activities as well as public attractions (parks, festivals, arts, etc). |
$9.5M for 400 space deck (may be part of incentive package) |
Project needs have been identified in the Ten Year Capital Improvements Plan: $1M in FY09; $3M in FY10; $5.5M in FY11 |
Engineering, Planning |
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2. Consider Public Parking Deck Concurrent with Streetscape Improvements
New |
This step directs
staff to study the possibility of providing a public parking deck as
part of streetscape design and construction. Lack of sufficient
structured parking in downtown Cary remains a barrier to redevelopment,
partly due to the cost, as well as the difficulty in assembling
sufficient land. Four parking decks were identified for downtown as
part of the TCAP plan. The newly constructed Town Hall parking deck
accounts for one of these. Providing structured public parking at the
same time as the planned streetscape improvements makes sense for a
number of reasons: § Allows construction to be coordinated so that new streetscapes will not be damaged during later construction of structured parking.
§
Reduces surface parking
lots and maximizes developable land.
§
Reduces projects costs
for private investment. § Further demonstrates the Town’s commitment to making the downtown Cary’s signature commercial district.
|
No additional costs for study |
Absorbed within Planning Department Budget |
Planning; Finance; Engineering |
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3. Publicize Downtown Events and Accomplishments
Previously Identified |
General Description: Utilize various measures, including Town of Cary website, BUD TV and newsletter to highlight and publicize downtown plans, activities, events, projects and accomplishments. This will better inform merchants, developers, residents and others on Town progress in improving the downtown and status of new private developments. |
$3,000 |
New funds for Planning and Public Information Office needed |
Public Information; Planning Department; Technology Services |
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A. Town of Cary Downtown Website. Develop a website to bring together all downtown-focused Town of Cary resources, including progress on recent plans and studies, implementation efforts, events and performances. |
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Planning, Technology Services |
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B. TCAP Brochure Update TCAP brochure to include information on recently adopted plans. Make available for distribution to individuals, groups and organizations.
TCAP brochure previously updated in 2004. |
$2000 needed for professionally designed product |
FY07 - $800 Planning Dept Operating Budget |
Planning |
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C. Downtown Promotional Website. Partner with downtown and business groups to fund and develop a comprehensive website that will promote the downtown as a desirable place to live, work, play and invest. |
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Town support should be identified as part of a cost sharing or sponsoring agreement. |
Planning, in coordination with Heart of Cary Association, Chamber of Commerce and other groups. |
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Projects in Progress (from 2004 action Program) |
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1.
Town Center Civic and
Cultural Arts District
Continuation of |
Cary Community Arts Center Proceeding with design of Cary Community Arts Center, included in Phase 1 of Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts Study, adopted by Town Council 15 July 2006. |
$15 M (Design and Construction) |
$1.1 M allocated by Town Council for design. |
PRCR |
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2. Streetscape Improvement Project – Construction Design
Continuation of |
Construction Design. This project includes the streetscape construction design element to widen and level all sidewalks, install street fixtures, construct planter boxes, provide crosswalks, install new landscaping, construct roundabout, town square and add wayfinding signage throughout the core area of the downtown.
Upon completion of the project design, the construction and installation of the streetscaping improvements will follow.
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$3.7 m for design and $17Mfor construction |
Fund of $3.7 M committed by Town Council for construction design. Funding includes $80,000 to hire an artist(s) to design and facilitate the integration of public art into the streetscape design. |
Engineering; Planning; Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources |
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3. Picture Downtown Cary
Continuation of On-going Project |
An interactive web-based visualization tool that will allow existing business owners, citizens and potential investors to see the downtown with the proposed streetscape improvements, the new town square and Center for the Performing Arts, and the type of new multi-story mixed use buildings envisioned for downtown. · Better illustrates the desired future for downtown. Pedestrian “walk-through” and “bird’s eye” views of the future downtown would illustrate downtown plans and can be used in an awareness and marketing campaign. · Enlightens residents, landowners, and merchants to better understand the desired direction for downtown. · The ability to maintain this product as changes occur will be important.
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$60,000 |
Funding allocated from available Planning Department budget |
Planning. Completion expected early 2007. |
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4. Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program
Continuation of
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Provide loans to downtown businesses to improve building façades. · Adds value to downtown structures and improves overall appearance. · Way that Town can leverage improvements in downtown. · Conditional loans based on matching private investment. · Program policies and operations are currently being developed. |
$200,000 over four years. |
Proposed $50,000 per year from CDBG (’08, ’09, ’10) or other source as needed. |
Planning; Finance
On-going
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5. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Continuation of |
Rehabilitate existing owner-occupied homes within the Town Center Area to improve and preserve existing housing stock. · Limits deterioration of neighborhoods that may impact reinvestments in downtown. · Council approved program design in April 2004. · 20 units anticipated for FY05. |
Varies per house, limit of $20,000 per unit |
FY ‘07 - $300,000 in Affordable Housing Funds, $65,000 in CDBG funds |
Planning; Finance
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6. Strategic Land Acquisition Program
Previously Identified |
Acquire strategically-located properties in the TCAP area for housing, commercial or historic preservation development opportunities. · May be used for housing or economic development acquisition near Town-owned properties and facilities (e.g., park sites). · Funding source requires that the activity provides benefits to low and moderate income families through housing or job opportunities. |
Varies annually |
CDBG and/or General Fund |
Planning; Legal; Finance |
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7. Code Enforcement Efforts
Continuation of
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In coordination with the housing rehabilitation program, utilize minimum housing code and new procedures for junk/nuisance vehicles to further improve appearance of Town Center area. · Reduces or removes conditions that may inhibit private reinvestment. · Continues proactive efforts to limit or remove negative factors and will aid reinvestment in downtown. · New procedure for removal of junk/nuisance vehicles approved by Town Council on 5/27/04 and is currently being utilized. |
No additional costs |
NA |
Planning (Zoning Compliance); Permits and Inspections (Minimum Housing) |
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Long-term Projects |
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Action Step |
Description/Objectives/Discussion |
Cost |
Funding |
Responsibility and Timing |
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1. Walker Street Extension
Previously identified |
Extend Walker Street north from Cedar Street to Chapel Hill Road under railroad tracks. Project would prevent traffic delays for train crossings at grade level. · This connection would provide safety for vehicle movement and exposes the Walker St/Chapel Hill Road corridor for reinvestment. · Bridge and/or tunnel would be required. NCDOT and railroad involvement required. |
$9.2M |
Project needs have been identified in the Ten Year Capital Improvements Plan: $400K in FY08; $1.6M in FY09; $7.2M in FY10 |
Engineering; NC DOT; Planning
Substantial time requirement for land acquisition, design, and construction. To extend to 2008 to coincide with TTA project. |
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2. South Harrison Avenue Extension
Previously identified |
Extend street southward to intersect with Kildaire Farm Road on an alignment west of Cary Elementary School. · Will require right-of-way acquisition by purchase or condemnation. · Improve traffic flow through downtown; ease “pass through” traffic. |
$2M for land acquisition, design, and construction. |
Project needs have been identified in the Ten Year Capital Improvements Plan: $1M in FY07 and $1M in FY08 |
Engineering; NCDOT
Two years for land acquisition, and two years for design and construction. |
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2006 TCAP Strategic Action Program: New Action Steps
Action 1:
Facilitate Catalyst Development Project(s) through Public-Private Partnerships
Action 2: Consider Public Parking Deck
Concurrent with Streetscape Improvements