TOWN OF CARY NORTH CAROLINA

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REPORT

APPLICATION:  05-SP-013, Cary Chamber of Commerce and Triangle Building Association Parking Lot Revisions

Summary:  The plan proposes renovations in conjunction with development of the adjacent Triangle Transit Authority site.  The travel aisle through the Chamber of Commerce site and some parking shall be built by the TTA. Modifications include the addition of a new fire lane of 190’ on the Cary Chamber of Commerce property and 460’  on the Triangle Building Associated property, enhancements to landscaping to screen parking areas and prevent glare from headlights. This site will provide 27 parking spaces on the Cary Chamber of Commerce property and 71 parking spaces on the Triangle Building Associates property.  The net increase in impervious surface area is .14 acres. No alterations to the buildings or utilities are proposed.

LOCATION OF PROPERTY:  The Chamber of Commerce is located site is located at 307 N Academy Street and the Triangle Building Associates Building is at 315 N Academy Street

TOWN OF CARY
CASE MANAGER:  Debra Grannan
                             Senior Planner
                             Phone: 40-4980
                             Email: Debra.Grannan@TownofCary.org

ZONING AND LAND USE PLAN COMPLIANCE:
Current Zoning: Overlay District:  Town Center
Sub District:  Office and Institutional (O&I)
Town Limits:  The property is inside Cary’s town limits.
Land Use Compliance:   The Land Use Plan designates the parcels as Office and Institutional. 

MEETING SCHEDULE:

TOWN CENTER REVIEW COMMISSION – October 27, 2005
Action:  The Commission voted to table the case until the November 30, 2005 Meeting
Changes since the Last Meeting:  The plan now addresses Stormwater Management concerns expressed by the Commission.

 TOWN CENTER REVIEW COMMISSION - November 30, 2005
Action:  The Town Center Commission voted 3-1 to recommend approval of the plan.  

TOWN COUNCIL ACTION – December 15, 2005
Action: 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forwarding this plan to the December 15, 2005 Town Council Meeting

PLANNING:  Staff Contact:  Debra Grannan 460-4980 email:  Debra.Grannan@townofcary.org

LANDSCAPING:
The plan is required to comply with all Town of Cary landscape requirements.  The plan provides the required landscaping surrounding and within parking areas, and protects existing landscaping to the fullest intent possible. Existing landscaping along North Academy Street will be retained.

TRAFFIC:  Staff Contact:  Dick Moore, 462-3937, Email:  dick.moore@townofcary.org

ROADWAY DESIGN:  Staff Contact:  Tammy Spivey, 462-3933, Email:  tammy.spivey @townofcary.org
Travel aisles and parking spaces must comply with Town of Cary Standard Specifications and Details.

UTILITIES:  Staff Contact:  Shuyan Tian, 469-4381, Email: shuyan.tian@townofcary.org
This development has access to Cary water and sewer services and would be required to comply with Town utility policies and standards.

STORM WATER: Staff Contact:  Tom Horstman, 469-4347, Email:  tom.horstma@townofcary.org
The project will be required to comply with all Town of  Cary storm water requirements. The applicant has met with Tom Horstman to discuss specific requirements for this site.  The net increase in impervious area is .14 acres, and the applicant is over sizing two storm pipes to create the ten year event peak reduction storage required by Tom Horstman.

PARK & GREENWAYS:  Staff Contact:  Joe Godfrey, 462-3863, Email:  joe,godfrey@townofcary.org

PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION:
Adjoining property owners were notified during staff's initial review of this plan.  Staff has received no inquiries objecting to the request regarding this proposed development

Reference Information: 

Development Plan Issues: 
The purpose of a rezoning is to evaluate the appropriateness of this land use for these parcels of land.  Specific development requirements related to the technical aspects of land development, such as access, storm water management, road improvements, utility line placement, road connectivity and landscape plantings, are not considered during the rezoning process.  However, all of these development issues must be addressed for compliance with existing requirements spelled out in the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) when the site or subdivision plan is submitted.  All such requirements can be found at http:vic.townofcary.org.