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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031219wsa Agenda PackageHarnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:00 am 9:00 am Discuss Project Uplift USA's request to host event in Harnett County over Memorial Day weekend 9:30 am Development Services Update regarding: • Upcoming Public Hearing: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN1901-0001 Landowners/Applicants: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc./Mohler Investments, LLC; 22.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0568-12-7365.000; From Industrial to RA -20R Zoning District; US Hwy 401 South; Lillington Township. • Requested adoption of the proposed new Northwest Area Land Use Plan. The purpose of this small area plan is to provide a framework to guide appropriate development within a high growth area while maintaining the rural character, environmental quality, and enhancing livability of the area. 10:00 am Discuss Harnett Regional Jetport Committee's bylaws and membership 10:30 am Discuss Harnett County's upcoming Reappraisal 10:45 am Discuss Historic Preservation Foundation of NC, Inc. and Old Boone Trail School 11:00 am County Manager's Report: - March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda Review - Invitations and upcoming meetings 11:15 am Closed session 12:00 pm Adjourn rece,Evi Freedom Balloon Fest 2019 Executive Summary Brief Who we are... The organizing entity of Freedom Balloon Fest is Project Uplift USA, Inc. an all - volunteer, North Carolina 501(c)3 non-profit corporation [EIN: 81-3471352; NC CSL Registration #EX006277]. Project Uplift USA supports no political party and does not lobby for legislative action. Project Uplift USA has no paid staff. Freedom Balloon Fest is organized by registered volunteers of Project Uplift USA (PUUSA) with underwriting support from area businesses and individuals as well as, some grant money. Contributions come in the form of cash, donated goods and services, and by deeply discounted required services. Some event production funds are generated by charging a fee to food vendors to offset the resources required for their presence at the event. The greatest value contribution PUUSA receives is the donation of time from its volunteers. Freedom Balloon Fest is not a fundraising effort for other non-profit programs. Surplus funds, if any, are carried over to plan for the following year's event and to provide for our other public benefit programs, which include offering free educational enrichment programs and free balloon experiences to certain military and other families learning to live with mobility challenges. While PUUSA does not contribute funds to other non-profit organizations, we take on the expense of producing the event and offer free display space to other non-profit organizations (typically, related to military family needs). Additionally, Freedom Balloon Fest has a history of working with other non- profits who have the capacity and willingness to volunteer in order to provide relevant programming and/or services to enhance the experience for the general public. Examples include our Field of Flags, hydration stations, and the American Legion's classic car show and craft beer area. Through its festival mission, Project Uplift USA volunteers offer activities and experiences as a public service without the use of an admission fee to offset the expenses of producing the event. Our desire is to gather over the course of the Memorial Day weekend,to remember, honor and celebrate the service of all of our military past and present. Host Community role... Freedom Balloon Fest has been successfully held for 4 years. In just the last two years, Project Uplift USA volunteers have donated in excess of 12,000 man-hours to produce the festival in just the last two years alone building a wealth of knowledge to produce a safe and successful event benefiting the public interest. As a citizen event produced by volunteers for the general benefit of the public, Project Uplift USA seeks a welcoming community or collection of communities to provide public support. In past years, support has come from local, county and state entities — memorialized in the form of "Host Community" agreements. Such support has come in the form of law enforcement presence to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow, fire service during key re -fueling times and first responders to work collaboratively with medical Freedom Balloon Fest c/o Project Uplift USA, Inc., 7413-319 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC www.ProjectUpliftUSA.org Donate@ProjectUpliftUSA.org I www.FreedomBalloonFest.com reeiPROTECT UPLIFT volunteers and to provide transport individuals in need of such services. Support from host communities may additionally come in the form of grants and/or other funding. What does Freedom Balloon cost to produce... Our annual budget including donated/discounted services and cash is about $450,000. Cash funds needed are approximately $250,000. Major expenses include: specialized insurance, portable toilet systems, canopies (tents), power generation systems and related support equipment, portable light towers, sound, video and stage lighting systems with technical support, VIP hospitality/catering and recognition items, temporary fencing, hotel rental, propane/diesel fuel, volunteer apparel/snacks, pilot stipend, disposable safety and other supplies, and temporary signs/displays. When... Freedom Balloon Fest is held over Memorial Day weekend with opening ceremonies held on the Friday afternoon (4pm) before Memorial Day Monday. All other activities public activities occur Friday, 4pm- l Opm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00am-10pm, and Memorial Day Monday 6am-12noon. Attendance Projections... Heaviest attendance tends to be from 3pm-lOpm each day. Morning activities are well attended, but far less so than afternoons. Attendance estimates from prior years requires PUUSA to plan for up to approximately 12,000 to 25,000 people per day (60,000-80,000 for the duration of the event weekend). Daily attendance varies widely each day depending upon weather. *Note: Do not confuse individual attendance numbers with vehicular demands; see "Parking considerations" below. Typical Event Programming... Festival activities include hot air balloon displays and/or take offs from the property and/or flyovers; each depending upon the weather of the day - safety being the first priority. Additional activities include ceremonies honoring our military families with an emphasis on those who died in service to our country, memorial flag displays, military oriented honors and recognition. Entertainment, displays and activities include: live music from local and regional bands/singers, children's games, artisan and sponsor displays, non-profit displays with an emphasis on the needs of military families, current or past military equipment displays (as available), classic car and tractor displays and other aircraft flyovers. With the exception of official ceremonies of the festival related to Memorial Day and military remembrances, the festival offers the other programming to companion the "show" of hot air balloon activities. Festival Admission... PUUSA does not charge an admission fee. Nor does PUUSA charge parking fees or manage public parking. Attendees are offered the option to purchase concessions from vendors arranged for by PUUSA. PUUSA collects a fee from concessionaires to offset the expense of their presence at the festival. Because of public demand, a few of our pilots offer flights or tethered ride experiences for a fee. Pilots offering flights make arrangements directly with the passenger for these services. Freedom Balloon Fest c/o Project Uplift USA, Inc., 7413-319 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC www.ProjectUpliftUSA.org Donate@ProjectUpliftUSA.org 1 www.FreedomBalloonFest.com re4/ -USA PROJECT UPLIFT Registered non -profits are not charged a vendor fee for their display space at the festival however, they are required to manage all of their logistics and staff their displays for the duration of the event. Facilities to be Used... Our past experience indicates a minimum of 15-20 acres of open space to accommodate the space required for balloon operations and other programming. This space requirement does not include space for parking (PUUSA does not manage parking). Ideally, it is best to have access to more than one road for ingress/egress. Public parking immediately onsite is NOT recommended as it can create challenges for emergency services and balloon team access, which must have priority for a variety of safe operations. Balloon festival attendance requires wide open spaces; as such, attendees are always recommended to plan for a day similar to attending the NC State Fair; whatever that means to their personal physical and medical needs. Access to potable water is preferred for a variety of reasons. Parking considerations... For planning purposes, PUUSA seeks a festival site area adjacent to existing public parking or private land where parking can be accommodated; or a combination of both. Our experience indicates the average attendee plans for family outings to Freedom Balloon Fest by carpooling, walking and staying with friendswholive nearby. Generally, the number of cars can accurately be estimated by dividing the planned attendance by 4. With planned attendance of 12,000- 25,000 per day, parking areas from 19 to 40 acres in total is ideal (roughly, 150 cars per acre). Facility Use Dates/Timelines... PUUSA requires access to any proposed subject property beginning the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend to allow for delivery and begin set up. A broad, sample timeline includes: • Friday, May 17 3:00-7:OOpm General Field Marking • Saturday, May 17 8:OOa-7:OOpm Equipment/Tent Staging • Sunday, May 18 8:OOa-7:OOpm Equipment/Tent Staging • Monday, May 19 -Wednesday, May 21 3:OOpm-8:OOpm— Set Up, equipment delivery, final tent set up. • Thursday, May 22, 2:OOpm-8:OOpm Vendor/Sponsor set up. VIP Preview Event — 5:00p-9:30prn • Friday, May 23, 10:OOam-3pm Final set up • Friday, May 23 3:00pm-Monday, May 27 12:OOpm — Festival activities. See "Overview" above for general public operating times. Summary... PUUSA volunteers have experience and success developing all operational logistics of Freedom Balloon Fest. Project Uplift USA seeks an invitation from a ready, willing and able community or collection of communities, a private individual to call our public outreach event "home." The primary decision elected officials or individuals considering supporting our Freedom Balloon Fest mission as a "Host" —Are you willing to let us volunteer to bring our event to your back yard? Freedom Balloon Fest c/o Project Uplift USA, Inc., 7413-319 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC www.ProjectUpliftUSA.org Donate@ProjectUpliftUSA.org I www,FreedomBalloonFest.com Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 18, 2019 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN1901-0001 REQUESTED BY: Development Services/ Mark Locklear REQUEST: Landowners/Applicants: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc./Mohler Investments, LLC; 22.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0568-12-7365.000; From Industrial to RA -20R Zoning District; US Hwy 401 South; Lillington Township. Development Services staff recommends the requested rezoning to RA -20R be dnied. This request is not compatible with all of the Harnett County regulatory documents and would not enhance the general, overall welfare of the surrounding community. Staff also recommends a Land Use map amendment to include an Employment Mixed Use node due to the amount of Industrial zoning, as well as the presence of existing nonresidential uses, in this area. Additional Information: Also, prior to the Planning Board meeting, this application was sent to the Harnett County Economic Development Department. Their staff thought this site's existing Industrial zoning classification is a benefit given that... • This site is located along a major corridor with Public objections concerns, US 401, and adjoining the long-time existing Champion Homes manufacturing facility. • The possibility future industrial developments in this area could exist due to the large, Industrial zoned tracts with an active railroad adjoining many of the parcels. •The large, certified Mastin-Baker site is approximately six miles from this area as well. On March 4th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend denial of the application based on the overall welfare of the surrounding community due to future economic development endeavors. Two citizens attended the meeting and one spoke in favor of the application with the feeling that residential land across from his family farm would be more compatible with their land. C:\Users\gwheeler\AppData\LocalNicrosoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\TPTEQCLV\Mohler_CC agenda form.docx Page 1 of 2 (foe— Harnett REZONING STAFF REPORT -NICN Case: PLAN1901-001 COUNTY Jay Sikes, Mgr. of Planning Services jsikes@ harnett.ord NORTH (AROMA Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: March 4, 2019 County Commissioners: March 18, 2019 Requesting a Rezoning from Industrial to RA -20R Applicant Information Owner of Record: Name: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc Address: PO Box 130 City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546 Aaalicant: Name: Mohler Investments, LLC Address: 2148 Rim Rd, Suite 107 City/State/Zip: Fayetteville, NC 28314 Property Description PIN(s): 0568-12-7365 Address/SR No.: US 401 S Acreage: 22.95 Township: ❑ (01) Anderson Creek ❑ (02) Averasboro ❑ (03) Barbecue ❑ (04) Black River ❑ (05) Buckhorn ❑ (06) Duke ❑ (07) Grove ❑ (08) Hectors Creek ❑ (09) Johnsonville ® (10) Lillington ❑ (11) Neill's Creek ❑ (12) Stewart's Creek ❑ 13) Upper Little River Vicinity Map 331 i�1--1— . • _` ` -_--' r�CKER Kp2020--189; _. 166 ,ctiA 4 X16 daycare 57 3483 • 3545 \MA. Becker Minerals sand mining 669 38841 1 04055 3910 X1975 • 3948 i Physical Characteristics Champion Home manufacturing Site Description: Site is currently vacant, farmland. Surrounding Land Uses: Area land uses consist of individual single-family residences and several nonresidential/ Industrial uses. Located in the general vicinity are approximately 1,363 acres Industrial on 22 Tots. 50 acres are occupied by the Champion Home manufacturing facility. Services Available Water: ®Public (Harnett County) ❑Private (Well) n Other: Unverified Page 2 of 7 Sewer: ® Public (Harnett County) ❑ Private (Septic Tank) ❑ Other: unverified Transportation: Annual Daily Traffic Count: N 7,400 on Hwy 401 Site Distances: good STAFF REPORT Zoning District Compatibility The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO's Table of Uses. uNcoutteo? P 015 vi e CURRENT Industrial REQUESTED RA -20R Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X ' Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi -Family X Institutional X Commercial Services X X Retail X X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Industrial Ag & Rural Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes Multi -Family X Institutional X Commercial Service X X Retail X X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X Page 3 of 7 STAFF REPORT Site Photographs Site Site & ad .scent . ro•ert to North Site, adjacent property, & Hwy 401 southbound view Site ad'acent .ro•ert & Hw 401 northbound view Page 4 of 7 STAFF REPORT Property across Hwy 401 Property across Hwy 401 & northbound view Evaluation ❑ Yes ® No El Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No Page 5 of 7 The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is not reasonable, as it is predominately zoned Industrial since 2000. The proposed zoning to residential could potentially be an inconvenience to adjacent property owners due to a significant traffic increase. The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is compatible with the existing land use classification of Agriculture & Rural Residential. However, the definition of Ag & Rural Residential refers to areas that "lack of utility and transportation infrastructure." Public water & sewer is available and the site has over 800' of frontage along US 401. Therefore with approximately 1,363 acres of contiguous Industrial zoning, a Land Use map amendment would be appropriate to facilitate future economic development endeavors. A map proposing this amendment as an Employment Mixed Use node has been included. The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The proposal does not enhance the overall general welfare, as the requested zoning is not compatible with the potential non-residential growth of the County. Several compatiable, non-residential uses are present in this area and the uses provided by the current zoning classification would be more appropriate for this area's growth and as a whole to the economic prosperity of Harnett County. The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the size of the tract, the proposed zoning district does not have to be evaluated for Small Scale Rezoning. STAFF REPORT Suggested Statement -of -Consistency (Staff concludes that...) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA -20R is not compatible with all of the Harnett County regulatory documents and would not enhance the general, overall welfare of the surrounding community. It is recommended that this rezoning request be DENIED. Additionally, staff recommends a Land Use map amendment to include the following employment Mixed Use node due to the amount of Industrial zoning, as well as the presence of existing nonresidential uses, in this area. Proposed Employment Milted [ice. ni..ae Additional Information Also, prior to the Planning Board meeting, this application was sent to the Harnett County Economic Development Department. Their staff thought this site's existing Industrial zoning classification is a benefit given that... • This site is located along a major corridor with Public objections concerns, US 401, and adjoining the long-time existing Champion Homes manufacturing facility. • The possibility future industrial developments in this area could exist due to the large, Industrial zoned tracts with an active railroad adjoining many of the parcels. • The Targe, certified Mastin-Baker site is approximately six miles from this area as well. On March 4th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend denial of the application based on the overall welfare of the surrounding community due to future economic development endeavors. Items they discussed pertained to: • residential encroachment onto the existing Industrial uses • potential concerns future residents could have related to the existing uses and future uses • overall residential growth & school populations • lack of buffering between a new residential developments and existing Industrial uses. Page 6 of 7 STAFF REPORT • a lack of non-residential growth in this area could be lead to a well-developed residential neighborhood • residents wanting to move to this area could utilize this new housing development Two citizens attended the meeting and one spoke in favor of the application with the feeling that residential land across from his family farm would be more compatible with their land. Review Worksheets TRADITIONAL STANDARDS OF REVIEW The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: ❑ Yes ❑ No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. ❑ Yes ❑ No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. ❑ Yes ❑ No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) ❑ Yes ❑ No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. ❑ Yes ❑ No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. ❑ GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. ❑ DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: ❑ The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. ❑ There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. ❑ There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) ❑ There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. ❑ The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. ❑ The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning Page 7 of 7 STAFF REPORT Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA p LICATI ! N FOR NF G CHAS AGF Planning Department 108 E. Front Street P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Total Fee: Receipt: Permit: Hearing Date: P1,47\1 1001'_ - boo ) Applicant Information Owner of Record: Name: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc Address: PO Box 130 City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546 E-mail: Phone: Fax: 919-291-2241 ®nnhics Name: Mohler Investments, LLC Address: 2148 Rim Road, Ste 107 City/State/Zip; Faeyetteville, NC 28314 E-mail: lorrainemohier(a noblerinvestments.com Phone: 910-221-9901 Fax: 910-826-4546 Property Description PIN(s): 0568-ja-7365.000 Acreage: 22.95 Acres Address/SR No.: US Hwy 401 across from Troy Eason Farm Lane Directions from Lillington: Take US Hwy 401 south out of Lillington. Property will be on the left side of US Hwy 401 across from the intersection with Troy Easement Farm Lane approximately 3.2 miles outside of town Deed Book: 3578 Page: 884 Plat Book: Page: Existing Zoning: ❑ Conservation ❑ RA -20M ❑ RA -20R ❑ RA -30 ❑ RA -40 ❑ Commercial O Light Industrial © Industrial ❑ Office & Inst'I Requested Zoning: ❑ Conservation ❑ RA -20M ❑ RA -20R ❑ RA -30 ❑ RA -40 ❑ Commercial ❑ Light Industrial ❑ Industrial ❑ Office & Inst'I Township: ❑ (01) Anderson Creek 0 (07) Grove ❑ (02) Averasboro ❑ (08) Hectors Creek ❑ (03) Barbecue 0 (09) Johnsonville ❑ (04) Black River gj (10) Uilington ❑ (05) Buckhorn 0 (11) Neill's Creek ❑ (06) Duke 0 (12) Stewart's Creek ❑ (13) Upper Little River Attachments • Written description of property from recorded deed • Recorded map of property at scale of not less than one (1) inch = 200 feet • Explanation of why the zoning change is requested, addressing applicable portions of Article XIV of the Zoning Ordinance Signatures The undersigned applicant hereby certifies that, to the hest of his or her knowledge and belief, all information supplied with this application is true and accurate: ropers rQ v er S Page 1 of 2 sk/ nature d/Zo/f Date Authorized Agent Signature Date APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE Requirements for Consideration The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: 2.1 The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or In appropriate complementary categories. 2.2 There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the Individual or small group. 2,3 There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included In the proposed change. (When a new district designation Is assigned, any use permitted In the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property Involved.) 2.4 There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. 2.5 The proposed change is In accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. Page 2 of 2 APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE • • .24 'a»ec s v: uo sassaio a I;) EXPLANATION FOR ZONING REQUEST civ!: engineering ; iand surveying This property is currently zoned industrial. An interested party would like to develop the property as a single family residential subdivision. The requested zoning will not be spot zoning as the adjacent property to the north and across US Hwy 401 are zoned RA -20R. 11.: 910-426-6777 910-426-5777 On time, every time. .. .. 4Dsitesolutions • 1,• Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: March 18, 2019 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Northwest Area Land Use Plan REQUESTED BY: Development Services/ Mark Locklear REQUEST: Harnett County Development Services & Stewart, Inc. request adoption of the proposed new Northwest Area Land Use Plan. The purpose of this small area plan is to provide a framework to guide appropriate development within a high growth area while maintaining the rural character, environmental quality, and enhancing livability of the area. Additional Information: On March 4th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval based on compatibility with Harnett County regulatory documents and would promote public health, safety, and general welfare of the County, as well as maintain orderly and compatible land use and development patterns that encourage environmentally responsible development practices. FINANCE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: C:\Users\gwheeler\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.outlook\TPTEQCLV\NW LUP_CC agenda form.docx Page 1 of 1 ('Harn '��^ cook REQUEST FORM Planning Department 108 E. Front Street P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Planning Board: March 4, 2019 County Commissioners: March 18, 2019 Applicant Information Applicant: Name: Harnett County Development Services Address: PO Box 65 City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546 Type of Change ® New Addition ® Revision Adoption of the Northwest Area Land Use Plan Proposed Text: See Attachments Reason for Requested Change: This planning effort built on policies in the 2015 Comprehensive Growth Plan and focused on balancing the rural character of the area while accommodating growth and determining infrastructure needs. The final outcome of this plan will be a revised land use plan to guide rezonings and recommendations that will guide public and private investment decisions for years to come. Objectives and strategies focus on preservation of community character, reducing sprawl, maximizing existing infrastructure, evaluating transportation and recreation opportunities and needs, considering environmental impacts, and improving the quality of life for Harnett County. The plan & a comment survey can be found here: http://www.harnett.org/planning/long-range-planning.asp "2018 North West Area Plan" Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: (Staff concludes that...) As described within the document, the proposed NW Area Land Use Plan is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and would promote public health, safety, and general welfare of the County, as well as maintain orderly and compatible land use and development patterns that encourage environmentally responsible development practices. Therefore, it is recommended that this Plan be APPROVED. Page 1 of 1 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE NORTHWEST HARNETT AREA LAND USE PLAN www.harnett.org WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County have previously adopted multiple Ordinances and documents for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the county residents; and WHEREAS, this Plan was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A-340; and WHEREAS, the UDO contains provisions for amending said ordinance and those provisions have been followed; and WHEREAS, Harnett County staff has made the draft Plan available to the public and solicited comment from the same through general public information sessions, stakeholder groups, and committees; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA hereby adopts the "Northwest Harnett Area Land Use Plan" as indicated in "Attachment". "Attachment" is filed with the in the Clerk to the Board's Office. Duly adopted this 18th day of March, 2019 and effective upon adoption. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Gordon Springle, Chairman ATTEST: Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board strong roots • new growth HARNETT COUNTY NORTHWEST AREA PLAN 1 .....................................141 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ABOUT THF PI_ AN PLAN PURPOSE RELEVANT PLANS PLANNING PROCESS 2 FRAMING THE PLAN POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS ECONOMIC AND LAND USE TRENDS INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMUNITY INPUT SWOT ANALYSIS PLAN FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT LAND USE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES NATURAL RESOURCES AND OPEN SPACE COORDINATION 4 IMPLEMENTATION STEPS 49 Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : ii PLAN PURPOSE In 2015, Harnett County undertook a Comprehensive Growth Plan that established goals and strategies to improve Harnett County's quality of life and competitive po- sition in the region. The purpose of the Harnett County Northwest Area Plan is to build on the Comprehensive Growth Plan and create a more detailed guide for the northwestern portion of the county, including the northern portion of Lillington and western portion of Angier, even though these areas are incorporated. This plan will serve as a framework for accommodating growth and development while maintain- ing rural character, environmental quality, and the livability of the area. The study area is predominantly rural in character, with many working farms and timber lands, historic crossroads communities and small scale residential, industrial, and commercial development. However, this rural character is under pressure from the residential growth emanating from communities to the north, specifically the rapid growth of Wake County and Fuquay-Varina. Northwest Harnett County has experienced unprecedented growth over the past five years and will continue to for the foreseeable future. The Northwest Area Plan provides a roadmap for how to manage that growth so that the community benefits from change while also pro- tecting the characteristics and qualities that the community values. STUDY AREA MAP Shearon Harr - Lake CHATHAM CO. WAKE CO. rird STUDY AREA Raven Rock, -4140, State Park a=9 HARNETT COUNTY gton Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 1 RELEVANT PLANS COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH PLAN Harnett County's Comprehensive Growth Plan, adopted in 2015, established a vision and goals for County -wide issues. The plan focuses on five themes: Land Use, Economic Development, Utilities, Natural Resources, and Transportation. The Northwest Area Plan builds on and refines the county -wide goals as it relates to the this portion of the County. The Future Land Use Map that is included in this plan is meant to clarify and refine some of the recommendations in the Comprehensive Growth Plan based on further study and public input in the Northwest Area. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Harnett County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) sets the regulations for development in the county. Recently, the County has updated their standards for certain types of residential development to require curb and gutter, sidewalks, and street trees in more situations. These changes are intended to promote high quality development and ensure future pedestrian connections. SOUTHWEST AREA STUDY Harnett County is one of multiple counties and municipalities included in the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (CAMPO) study of regional growth and transportation networks. As part of this ongoing study, CAMPO will project future growth and put forth recommendations of how the transportation system can accommodate this growth. This regional look will be critical to understanding the cross -county travel patterns and transportation needs of study area residents. r .r Ia., - HOLLY!,SPRINCS FUQUA'...\'A'R'I A'A Harnett County Northwest Area Plan - HOLLY!,SPRINCS FUQUA'...\'A'R'I A'A Harnett County Northwest Area Plan PLANNING PROCESS Future Land use Infrastructure Concept Plans Draft Plan Implementation Strategies Final Document Adoption Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 5 FRAMING THE PLAN Over the past year there has been an increase in new residential development in the study area . The Northwest Area Plan is informed by both quantitative analysis and quali- tative input from the community. There is a common theme in all of the in- formation collected during this planning process: change. Northwest Harnett County has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, and will continue to change in the future. This chapter includes information on chang- es to the area's population and demographics, economic and land use trends, and infrastructure and natural resources. It includes community input gathered throughout the plan development process. It outlines recent accomplishments and identifies key issues that need to be addressed through county -led initia- tives and through cooperation with municipalities and private entities. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 7 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC TRENDS LAND USE The majority of land in Northwest Harnett County is used for agriculture or silviculture, and lends the area a rural character that is valued by the community. However, a substantial majority of land value is derived from single family residential land uses. Balancing these two uses - agriculture and residential - is one of the defining challenges of future growth in the area. Commercial and industrial land uses make up only 2.2% of the land area in Northwest Harnett County, yet they make up over 10% of the property value. In addition, a 2011 Cost of Land Use Fiscal Analysis conducted for the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance showed that retail, office and industrial land uses result in more net fiscal benefits than average or low value residential land uses. Existing Land Use (Acreage) Park; Open Space; or Cemetery, 3.9% Single eamdy Residential, 53.9% Existing Land Use (Value) Single Cam,ly Residential, 69 9% Multi.famny Resldentral, 0.1% Inslitutronal; Office; Commercial, Industrial, 1.O% 2.6% Nulty Family mstrartional; Residential, 1 O% Office; Commercial, 12.1% Industrial, Ld% Agrluiuure; Agricultural Residential: Io,estry, 14.8% Park; Optn Space; or Cemetery, 0.9% Source: Harnett County Tax Parcel Records EXISTING LAND USE IN OPEN SPACE; PARK: CEMETERY I AGRICULTURE RURAL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME MULTIFAMILY COMMERCIAL; OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL - INDUSTRIAL Context Study Area County Municipalities C_Z AngierE TJ : Schools EJ n o+a Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 9 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC TRENDS There are over 2,600 jobs within the Northwest Harnett County study area, with Healthcare/Educational Services, Construction, Manufacturing, and Professional/ Management sectors being the largest employers (Source: Census on the Map, 2015). Campbell University is just to the east of the study area and has 850 full time faculty and staff. Smart investments in transportation and utility services could encourage new industrial uses and a more diverse spectrum of commercial uses and bolster the employment base in the community. Sections of the study area, particularly along the US 401 corridor, are suitable for industrial development as shown on the Industrial Suitability map below. Access to US 401, a railroad, the Triangle Expressway, Research Triangle Park, RDU Airport, Raleigh, Durham, and Chatham County's Moncure Megasite are factors that could lead to more businesses in the area. Construction Manufacturing Agriculture/Forestry Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities Information Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Professional, Scientific, Management Education, Health Care, Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, Accomodation, Food Other Services Public Administration ■ MEW Nab w 500 1000 1500 Area Employment Source: US Census INDUSTRIAL SUITABILITY i 4 : Legend =Study Area 11 Extraterritorial Junsdicti Q County Roads Natural Features .,/_ MR Lake {, • ~ Rivers (Local) Land Supply Utilized or Pending Industrial Suitability (♦ High IME Moderate M▪ I Low 55 ; This map shows areas that are suitable for industrial development in dark green. It was created based on a GIS analysis of environmental and economic factors contributing to site selection decisions. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 11 INFRASTRUCTURE w PUBLIC UTILITIES Harnett County operates as the primary water and sewer provider in the study area. The Town of Angier and the Town of Lillington also provide water and sewer to customers within their respective city limits. County water service is widespread with significant capacity along US 401 and NC 210. Many of the more rural areas of the county have water service, but limited capacity in lines. County owned gravity -fed sewer service extends up the NeiIls Creek basin, and capacity exists to serve areas anticipated for development along US 401 and east to NC 210. Care must be taken to ensure that the development requirements in the portion of Harnett County served by utilities anticipate smaller lots from larger area subdivisions. Cooperation is needed on the border with Angier to support a growth pattern via utility policies that is mutually beneficial to the county and the town. The extension of utilities can also be viewed as an economic development tool, and serve industrial and commercial development. There are industrial opportunities along US 401 and historic railroad stops, such as Chalybeate Springs, where the extension of utilities can support job creation as well as more compact development in a tight node. PUBLIC UTILITIES Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 13 There are three existing parks in the study area. Jack Marley Park, owned by the Town of Angier is a 33 - acre park with a pond, walking trail, two playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court, and three sports fields. NeiIls Creek Park is owned and maintained by Harnett County and occupies 25 acres adjacent to Harnett Central High School. The park includes six tennis courts, two softball fields, a concession building with a storage room and restrooms, and an open/activity field. The northern portion of Raven Rock State Park is also located in the study area which includes 1,426 acres, a parking area, and hiking and equestrian trails. The Harnett County Parks Master Plan identified the need for land acquisition for additional parks in under- served areas. The plan called for the creation of two district parks in the northwest Harnett County study area. Government Complex Park is a proposed Harnett County park that is to be built within the Town limits of Lillington near the Cape Fear River on the northwest side of US 401 / NC 210. Phase One of the master plan includes a parking area, paved walking trail, fishing pier, soccer field, multi-purpose fields, boardwalk, and wildlife observation deck. The County has also acquired land near the intersection of Revels Road and Oakridge River Road that could be used for a park and/or a convenience/recycling center. The Parks Master Plan also recommends the construction of 36 miles of greenway trails by 2030 and five blueway access points on the Cape Fear River. The recently completed Harnett County Parks Master Plan has six overarching goals: 1. Develop the Cape Fear River as a blueway / river walk to stimulate economic vitality. 2. Connect communities, parks, attractions, destinations, and civil facilities through a greenway trail system. 3. Enhance recreation opportunities in under -served areas of Harnett County. 4. Accommodate a balance of passive and active recreational opportunities that enhance quality of place and target users of all ages and ability levels. 5. Grow the types and frequency of recreational programs offered to Harnett County citizens. 6. Manage existing facilities efficiently and propose new facilities with few barriers to entry (financial, environmental, social). Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 15 NATURAL RESOURCES AGRICULTURE During the course of the planning effort, preservation of farmland, open spaces and heritage lands was one of the most frequently stated desires of the study area community. Open fields on rolling terrain are signature features of the landscape of the northwest part of Harnett County, which is described by some as the "Hills of Harnett". In addition to being a community value, agricultural and forestry production is a substantial asset to the Harnett County economy. Harnett County ranks 14th in the state in cash receipts. Cash receipts for agricultural products totaled over $201M in 2015 (Source: USDA). Major crops include chickens, cotton, hay, and tobacco. There are 30,000 acres of forest in the study area (59% of land area) and timber harvested from Harnett County resulted over $5,000,000 in revenue to landowners in Harnett County in 2016 (Source: NCSU College of Natural Resources). Maintaining agricultural lands, timber operations, and other elements that contribute to the rural character that draws people to the county will be a challenge in the coming years given the development pressure extending southward from the Triangle region. ...) KEY STATS I 1 t 3/36 1 3 DESIGNATED NATURAL HERITAGE NATURAL AREAS AND 36 RARE SPECIES OCCURRENCES IN STUDY AREA 5,500 ACRES OF PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND IN STUDY AREA 37,900 ACRES OF FARMS AND FORESTRY OPERATIONS GREENWAYS AND MULTI -USE PATHS -10 MILES 30+ MILES OF GREENWAYS AND OF GREENWAYS AND TRAILS COMPLETE TRAILS PLANNED IN THE STUDY AREA tx- 41‘411 Key natural resources, agricultural and recreation/open space statistics for the study area • Planted fields area common sight in the western part of the study area Drakes Landing is an important agri-tourism destination within the study area Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 17 COMMUNITY INPUT Above : Residents of the study area attended an open house in August at the Northwest Harnett County Fire Department. Top Right: Farmland Preservation, School Crowding, Traffic and Intensity of Land Uses were ranked high as concerns by responses to the study area. Right: When asked about what they value survey respondents mentioned the country setting, rural community, farms and the quiet nature of the northwest part of the county. COMMON CONCERNS -a Farmland Preservation School Crowding Traffic Intensity of land uses country proximity smaHtowny rural4uiet PREFERRED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STYLES Attendees at the public meeting and survey responses indicated a strong preference for very low density development (such as the rural subdivision on the left above) and neighborhood designs that incorporate meaningful green spaces in the form of common areas, yards, or agriculture preservation. Many participants noted a strong dislike for images of conventional subdivisions with limited greenspace. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 19 SWOT ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES • Transportation- two bridges + highways • Raise development standards + amenities • Get high quality growth • Health industry cluster • Eco -tourism / agro-tourism - Ravens Rock State Park, Drake's Landing, and future parks • Use the residential demand to ask for better development • Mix of residential types • Supply chain - 2nd tier industries/growth • Proximity to megasites • EMS volunteer recruitment • County partnering with towns • Infrastructure, amenities. • Voluntary agriculture districts and programs • Targeted, localized infrastructure investment to grow jobs • High speed Internet extension to spur economic growth • Medical corridor THREATS • School capacity • Pace of residential growth • Loss of farmland and rural character • Lower quality residential development is being relegated to Harnett Co. • Generational succession - land sales and farm fragmentation • EMS/Fire/Police coverage in high growth areas • Services are stretched thin • County stretched to provide municipal -style services • Residential uses crowding out the potential for industrial/ job -creating uses. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 21 PLAN FRAMEWORK FIVE KEY THEMES The Northwest Small Area Plan's recommendations are organized around 5 topics: LAND USE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMIC UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT NATURAL TRANSPORTATION LAND USE 141 RESOURCES Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 23 FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT Note: Land within municipalities shown for display purposes only, consult Angier and Lillington planning documents for land use policies for these areas. Parks and Conservation Agricultural and Rural Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential In -Town Residential Rural Center Commercial Mixed Use Town Center Employment Mixed Use Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 25 O O IN -TOWN RESIDENTIAL Due to proximity to towns and potential for municipal services, these areas are suitable fpr residential developments with a mix of housing types including single family detached homes with average lot sizes, small -lot homes, and patio homes that are complimentary of the existing historic residential development of nearby towns. Gross densities of up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Located in areas served by current or planned utilities and in areas near the extra -territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of towns. Additional housing types (including townhomes and apartments) and higher densities may be appropriate as part of planned developments or near Development Nodes. RURAL CENTERS Small-scale commercial centers and nonresidential activity areas. The exact location and extent of the Rural Centers will be market driven, however, the non-residential footprint will usually be less than 50,000 square feet in these areas. Buildings should mimic historical scale and architectural details. Residential uses include smaller lot homes, patio homes, and some small-scale attached products (such as townhomes or quadplexes), where appropriate. COMMUNITY MIXED USE These areas are meant to be nodes or activity centers for growing areas in the county. They are located near concentrations of existing or planned residences and areas with access to major thoroughfares and utilities. These areas incorporate commercial uses including grocery stores, retail establishments, restaurants and services. Office, civic and institutional uses should complement commercial uses. Higher density residential including small lot single-family, townhomes, and apartments should be located in close proximity to shopping and service destinations and complimented by pedestrian facilities to provide more walking opportunities to internal and external destinations. The exact location and size of nonresidential areas will be dependent on market conditions. EMPLOYMENT MIXED USE These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Mixed Use areas include but are not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and development, tech -flex, medical, energy, and distribution. Residential development is appropriate only when not in conflict with existing or future industry or commercial uses or focal development areas. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 27 within a rural context. • Design Criteria for a Rural Cluster Option could include: • Maximum gross density of 1 dwelling units per acre (DUA) or less • Maximum of 20-30 lots and minimum size of property (i.e. 20-30 acres) • 10,000 square foot lot minimum • No public water or sewer requirement, but consider allowing off-site septic • Open Space Requirements & Standards • 30%-40% Open space with 10% minimum uplands • Emphasize natural / passive open space • Require stream and wetland buffers of 100 feet or more • Home Owner's Association (HOA) to assume maintenance / responsibility requirements of common open space Rural street standards • Swale section, 20' of pavement • Private streets allowed if built to County / NCDOT Standards 1.3: Protect working agricultural operations through site design The design details of new developments have the ability to mitigate the visual and environmental impacts that can occur when rural homesteads and farms are replaced with subdivisions. Modern agriculture is an industrial employment use. Respecting existing agricultural operations through site design can reduce conflicts in the future between new residents and existing and future farmers. Implementation Strategies: • Consider requiring or incentivizing working farmland buffers for subdivisions with lots smaller than 25,000 square feet in or adjacent to agricultural areas, especially those enrolled in the Present Use Value (PUV) program or Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD). Best practice Example: Huntersville Farmhouse Cluster Huntersville encourages minor subdivisions in rural areas that meet certain criteria. Farmhouse clusters allow for up to 12 lots on a property that is 20 acres. These developments do not have a minimum lot size, and are allowed private roads, but require at least 50% designated open space. The graphic to the right illustrates a rural cluster subdivision that is designed to fit into the surrounding agricultural landscape. It includes 29 lots on 60 acres. The smallest lots approach 10,000 square feet and could be serviced with an off-site septic tank located in a common area. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 29 Implementation Strategies: • Incentivize quality open space and recreational facilities • Encourage or require new developments in the NeiIls Creek watershed to utilize a conservation design approach to subdivisions. • Allowances exist in the Compatibility Development options for smaller lots in exchange for high amounts of open space. Updates could be considered that include simplifying the options within the UDO and making a Conservation Design Option that is more attractive due to increased design flexibility or streamlined approval process. Conventional vs. Conservation Design Conventional Subdivisions • Minimal amount of open space • Only regulated features preserved (floodplain, minimum stream buffers) • -1/2 acre lots Conservation Subdivision • >30% open space required • Mix of regulated features and uplands • Emphasis on accessibility and preserving unique site features • Mix of residential types including smaller lots, potential density bonus for meeting design criteria • Updates to the UDO could include creating a Conservation Design Option with the following parameters: • Max of 2 Dwelling Units/Acre • Public sewer requirement • 6-10k minimum lot size • Open Space Standards Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 31 lower density residential and agricultural uses • Provide an option for lots with widths > 60' as part of a Planned Unit Developments but require rear -loaded lots for lots narrower than 50'. • Consider requirements for on -street parking on local and collector streets with lots smaller than 1/4 acre. RECOMMENDATION 3 Increase standards for commercial development 3.1: Promote quality commercial and retail development at well -located sites. Strategically locating commercial development can reduce traffic and help build the non-residential tax base in the study area. Implementation Strategies • Encourage commercial and retail development at Commercial Mixed Use and Rural Centers located on the Future Land Use Map. • Promote context -sensitive site design by creating a Highway Overlay District similar to the NC 87 Overlay that specifies design criteria for new commercial development along US 401 and NC 210. • This overlay could specify building orientation, placement of parking, a "build -to" line that factors in highway expansion, architecture standards, cross - access, landscaping, and screening requirements. Minimizing the amount of parking between new commercial buildings and the main road, and the use of high quality materials and transparent facades can result in better gateways into Harnett County along US 401 and NC 210. 4 91crmwate o d jield etT,' ;.�. 10' U.S. 401 H •.a..t...al Nib ytbuk ay 1 �c�eSS — — Commercial Site Design The conceptual drawing above shows how new commercial development along US 401 could locate buildings close to the street with parking to the side. This replicates historical development patterns in Chalybeate Springs and would allow for cross -access behind buildings. Maximum setbacks or "build -to" lines could facilitate this, but would need to factor in a potential widening of US 401 in the future. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 33 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION 5 Support existing industries and recruitment of new businesses in Northwest Harnett County 5.1: Support recruitment and marketing efforts. Northwest Harnett County has a solid employment base and available land in key sites and along major highways that can be focus areas in county -wide economic development strategies. Natural resources such as the Cape Fear River and Raven Rock State Park can also be a draw for tourism. Implementation Strategies • Support recruitment efforts targeted at finding new tenants for existing business and industrial parks • Brightwater Mixed Use Business Campus • Tri -South Industrial Park • Develop additional marketing materials in support of economic development in Northwest Harnett County • Highlight available sites on the Harnett Economic Development website • Support the development of marketing collateral for the Cape Fear River and Raven Rock State Park in cooperation with the Dunn Area Tourism Authority 5.2: Improve access to and provision of services for potential economic development opportunities. Many sites along US 401 have great access to the Triangle Region. Improving cross - access to undeveloped properties may help preserve capacity of the highway. improving access to sewer may make industrial and commercial sites more marketable. Implementation Strategies • Evaluate and update site design and cross -access requirements for new businesses along major corridors to improve access to future development sites • Encourage a collector street network to be built incrementally with development • Primary connections needed are parallel connections running north to south east and west of US 401. These connections will open tracts of land for future development and improve resiliency of the road network 5.3: Preserve the viability of agricultural operations. Agriculture and forestry activities contribute significantly to the Harnett County economy Preserving the viability of these operations is important for cultural, economic and environmental reasons. Implementation Strategies • Continue to require notification of new development within 1 mile of Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VADs) about active farming operations. • Encourage participation in the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program • Discourage expansion of sewer service into areas designated as Agricultural and Rural Residential on the Future Land Use Map west of US 401 • Promote context -sensitive residential adjacent to working agricultural operations • Elements of context -sensitive residential include very low density development and buffering between new residential and existing agricultural operations Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 35 TRANSPORTATION • Require new development to leave adequate room for future rights of way and widening by prohibiting the placement of code -required development components (such as septic fields, landscaping, signs, parking and buildings) within planned rights-of-way. 6.4: Update policies and standards related to street design and improvements required with development. Implementation Strategies: • Amend tables, associated requirements and codes in the Unified Development Ordinance • Update standard street sections for all street types, including those associated with cluster development. • Require Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for developments that generate 100 or more peak hour trips, or 1,000 average daily trips (based on most current ITE trip generation manual). • Turn lanes (left turn and right deceleration lane) with appropriate stacking shall be required for any subdivision or development project that creates the equivalent traffic at a single access point of: • 20-30 single family homes. • Right-of-way for turn lanes shall be dedicated at either subdivision platting or as a condition of final site plan approval of the portion of the project that generates the need for the dedication. • Consider implementing a fee -in -lieu structure for improvements • For projects that generate less than the amount above, they shall provide fee -in - lieu to the County for their proportional share of a turn lane costs. • The County could hold and then provide that fee to the next developer that triggers the construction of the turn lane. Fee is due at time of plat or as a condition of final site plan approval. • Fee -in -lieu of construction may be an option, at County and NCDOT discretion. RECOMMENDATION 7 Priority Roadway Improvements 7.1 Support incremental improvements along US 401 Current traffic volumes on US 401 do not necessitate a four lane road, but as new residential development occurs intersection improvements and a road widening will likely be necessary. Implementation Strategies: • Intermediate Intersection Improvements should be studied at the following locations along US 401 at Piney Grove Wilbon Road, Rawls Church Road and Chalybeate Springs Road • Prioritize US 401 north of Chalybeate Springs for future widening to four lanes 7.2 Support the widening of Rawls Church Road and Purfoy Road to three lanes It Roadway Recommendations Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 37 TRANSPORTATION Page Intentionally Left Blank Roadway Recommendations Harnett County Northwest Area Plan 39 extend utility service to potential commercial and industrial areas • This may include determining locations of future gravity mains in sub -basins, developing cost share estimates for future developments and supporting the acquisition of strategic sewer easements. • Consider additional economic development opportunities when partnering with schools to provide a utility solutions for new schools • Public acquisition of prime industrial candidate sites could assist with securing grant funding. RECOMMENDATION 9 Maintain and improve the efficiency of public services 9.1 Plan for efficient sewer provision in the NeiIls Creek basin. Implementation Strategies: • Regularly revise fee structure, connection and reimbursement policies to assure adequate levels of utility service and maintenance of assets. • Continue to pursue public/private cost shares and developer agreements for reimbursement of infrastructure investments that serve additional development. • Discourage new pump stations for residential development in the Hector Creek stream basin south of Rawls Church Road and west of US 401 • Update utility agreements with Angier and Lillington and Fuquay Varina to reflect future utility service areas 9.2: Improve fire and EMS service along US 401 RECOMMENDATION 10 Ensure stormwater regulations are enforced 10.1 Increase staff capacity and coordination with state officials to ensure stormwater regulations are enforced The scale and density of development that is being proposed may require increased capacity to ensure stormwater facilities are designed, built and maintained adequately RECOMMENDATION 11 Collaborate with Harnett County Schools 11.1: Determine future needs and identify target locations for schools in growth areas 11.2: Discourage the location of new schools in the Agricultural and Rural Residential area on the Future Land Use map and within the 10 mile evacuation zone of Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. Implementation Strategies: • Consider updates to Planned Unit Development requirements in the Unified Development Ordinance to include criteria for reservation of school sites. Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 41 ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE major creeks (i.e. NeiIls Creek) should have a minimum of a 100ft greenway easement from op of bank dedicated to the county If outside of floodplain, greenway easements should be 30ft, joint greenway and sewer easements should be 50ft In the vicinity of stream crossings larger easement are preferable in order to adjust trail alignment and cross stream at a perpendicular angle. • Encourage new developments to build pedestrian connections to planned greenways. RECOMMENDATION 13 Encourage high-quality, accessible open space in new residential development 13.1: Revise and clarify open space requirements and options for new developments See recommendations on page O. 13.2 Prioritize the preservation of primary and secondary conservation areas Current regulations encourage the preservation of open space, however there is little guidance to specify what types of open space should be preserved. Defining primary and secondary conservation areas can result in the reservation of higher quality open space. Implementation Strategies: • Define primary and secondary conservation areas • These should include priorities expressed during this planning effort including those features that protect rural character and help to preserve water quality. • Primary and secondary conservation areas can be specified in the Unified Development Ordinance and should include: • Primary conservation areas could include: Floodplains (100 and 500 year), riparian areas (up to 300ft on each side of streams), and mature forests, farms and working lands, and future greenway corridors • Secondary conservation areas could include: Steep slopes, scenic views, more formal parks, sports fields, playgrounds, historic structures, land adjacent to conserved areas and heritage trees • These areas should be required to be identified during the development review process. A defined percentage of primary conservation areas should be preserved first, if present, then secondary conservation areas can count towards open space dedication requirements. RECOMMENDATION 14 Prioritize Protection of Stream Buffers 14.1: Protect stream buffers. Trees and vegetation along streams helps to protect water quality by filtering sedimentation and other pollutants out of stormwater run-off Currently 64% of land within 300ft of USGS blue -line streams is covered in forest. Preserving these forests can help maintain water quality. Implementation Strategies: • Consider increasing stream buffers requirements or incentivize protection of riparian areas • Stream buffers of 100ft are recommended on Perennial streams, due to potential presence of rare species • Stream buffers of 30-50ft are recommended on Intermittent streams Harnett County Northwest Area Plan ; 43 The map shows the proposed greenway trails in NW Harnett County along streams (riparian areas), sidepaths along road- ways, as well as connections to key upland destinations along those corridors. NW Harnett greenways are proposed to connect to the Wake County Greenway System PROPOSED GREENWAYS AND TRAILS MAP .. C,J R«•w R.:•r sw`•..n ■ ■ Proposed Greenway Drake Landing al Study Area Extratemtoriat Jurisdictions IETJs1 Mun cipalmes Schools Q County Natural Features NM Lake lay Parks end Managed Areas Streams Floodplain ..F rt t Jongme7./a0s jJ < Cw•xamrrA••• I F 4 k••clveu[Wrl .44 • YES CHATHAM 11_� Ca. •••• 1 T ...pR.nwn LEE C•p• Fear R.ritu.AEprn Cows w.n Loren WAKE 55S • ti /1 ; \% r• •ti.,.. i Vt i a .r• • ;••0 . • • O. ■▪ •i i %.. ..... © 2 . •mete • •11 . 0 HARNETT • • . ■ • • •• ever iK.+ +• liRitaury R.r•iAgw_ a Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 45 ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE Median islands are beneficial to break up the crossing into two parts on roadways with three or more travel lanes or those that have higher volumes and speeds. Median islands particularly bene- fit people who may travel slower, such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Greenway Easements The land acquired for a greenway, whatever its acquisition method, must be wide enough to accommodate the construction and main- tenance of the trail. In most cases it will be desirable to have a cor- ridor wide enough to preserve natural vegetation, provide a scenic route for trail users, provide a buffer to nearby developments, avoid obstacles and preserve stream buffers. Several factors contribute to increased corridor widths of stream -associated greenways. These include utility obstacles (i.e. poles, towers, manholes) and environmental conditions (100 -year floodplain, steep slopes, and wetlands). While sewer easements typically range in width according to the size of the line, it is best practice in places where greenways are proposed along sewers to dedicate a joint easement of 50 feet in width for both sanitary sew- er and greenway use. This allows the trail to stay out of the wettest parts of the corridor, avoid manholes, provide space for boardwalks and bridge structures but still allows the trail to take advantage of areas where clearing has already occurred to minimize environ- mental impacts. Where easements can provide double duty, they should, provided they don't interfere with the utility or function of the uses. In riparian areas, it is best practice to include the stream buffers and 100 -year floodplain in the greenway easement. The first 30 feet from the top of the stream bank (area nearest the stream) should remain undisturbed. In key places the width of the ease- ment may need to be as wide as 100 feet in order to accommodate in areas where the trail routes to the narrowest points of creeks, drainage areas or waterways for cost savings on bridges and boardwalks or in areas where steep slopes could require switch- backs. This also permits space for minor relocations of the trail in the future in case of erosion or need for stream bank resto- ration. Sidepath at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC Horizontal Clearance Shared Use Path Shoulder to -12 ft(3.o3.6m) 2ft(o.6m) 2ft(o.6m) Harnett County Northwest Area Pian : 47 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Implementation Tasks Summary Task Task Description Responsibility Timeframe IS1 Formally adopt the Future Land Use Map and policy recom- mendations, update the Future Land Use Map in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, and utilize when considering rezoning requests in the area covered. Local government planning staff Short-term IS2 Coordinate with schools to identify school sites near growth areas. Development Services staff in co- ordination with the county school board Mid-term IS3 Pursue intermediate and long-term roadway improvements along US 401 and other priority corridors Development Services in cooperation with CAMPO Mid- to long-term IS4 Update local land use regulations (Unified Development Ordi- nance) to be consistent with this plan. Specific tasks include: • New ARR Compatibility Development Design Options Table / Add Rural Cluster Option • Update open space requirements, standards and options • Require working farmland buffers for subdivisions with small lots • Standardize thresholds for transportation improvements, sidewalks, curb & gutter and other design criteria Development Services Short-term IS5 Improve the quality commercial development design in the study area along US 401 and NC 210 by adopting an highway overlay district. Development Services in coordi- nation with other departments Mid-term IS6 Consider a UDO text amendments and feasibility studies to advance greenways and trails • Require reservation of greenway easements according to greenway plans • Conduct additional feasibility studies for priority greenway and trail corridors (i.e. Neills Creek) Development Services in coordi- nation with Parks and Recreation Short-term IS7 Update UDO as needed to encourage cross access and completion of collector street connections Development Services in coordi- nation with other departments Short- to mid-term I58 Require and/or incentivize protection of riparian areas and tree canopy conservation. • Consider increasing stream buffer requirements for com- patibility subdivisions • Update UDO to define priority conservation areas • Update Local Watershed Protection Ordinance Development Services Mid-term IS9 Pursue grants and/or consider a public-private partnerships to extend utility service to potential commercial and industrial areas Development Services in coordi- nation with other departments Mid-term IS10 Improve fire and emergency service coverage in the Neills Creek area Harnett County Emergency Man- agement Mid-term IS11 Develop additional marketing materials in support of economic development in Northwest Harnett County Harnett County Economic Development, Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Dunn Area Tourism Authority Mid-term IS12 Increase staff capacity and coordination with state officials to ensure stormwater regulations are enforced Development Services in coordi- nation with other departments Mid-term Harnett County Northwest Area Pan : 49 APPENDIX Contents Priority Transportation Project Sheets • Overview Map • US 401 • Rawls Church Road • Purfoy Road MI Harnett County Northwest Area Plan : 51 Project ID 1 Name P1 1 US 401 NORTH Extent: Harnett County Line to Chalybeate Springs Rd Improvement Type: Widening Length: 2.8 miles Probable Cost Estimate: $56,241,900 (from Fuquay- Varina to Lillington UPD - 7.5 miles) per CAMPO 2045 MTP • Cost Estimate for this portion: $20,996,976 Existing and Future Conditions • Existing CTP Class: Minor Thoroughfare • Future CTP Class: Boulevard • Travel Lanes (Existing / Proposed): 2/4 • Existing Volume (2018): 15,700 o From existing counts grown to 2018 • Projected Volume (2045): 22,400 o Notes: Projected volumes from the Triangle Regional Model • Existing Right -of -Way: 60 Feet • Future Right -of -Way: 120 Feet Previous Planning: • 2011 Harnett County CTP - Widen to four lane section • Southwest Area Study (2012) - Widen to four lane section • US 401 Corridor Study - increase capacity, increase safety and reduce travel time (not funded and studies have concluded for the time being) Context and Need: Recommended to be upgraded to improve safety and handle expected growth in the county. There are many economic development opportunities along US 401 and improving this section will provide adequate capacity for forecasted growth. Potential Intermediate Improvements / Next Steps: • Intermediate improvements: o Piney Grove Rd: Peak hour signal warrants are met, recommend installing traffic signal if full signal warrants are met. o Rawls Church Rd: Add a right turn lane to westbound Rawls Church Rd with 200' storage. Cost Estimate: $117,000 o Chalybeate Springs Rd: Add a right turn lane to westbound Chalybeate Springs Rd with 200' storage. Cost Estimate: $117,000 o Convert US 401/Chalybeate Springs Road and US 401/Rawls Church Road intersections to traffic signal controlled intersections • Next Steps: o Widen US 401 to four lanes. Study potential cross-section and consider multi -use path north of Chalybeate Springs on US 401 or as part of a "backage" collector street. o Consider widening Piney Grove Road (current volume: 7,200; future volume: 24,300) o Add additional northbound left turn bay on US 401 at Piney Grove Road Project ID 1 Name P3 1 PURFOY RD Extent: Harnett County Line to Chalybeate Springs Rd Improvement Type: Widening Length: 1.8 miles Cost Estimate: $35,773,795 (from Holland Rd in Wake County to Chalybeate Springs Road - 4.12 miles) per CAMPO 2045 MTP • Proportional Cost Estimate: $15,629,328 Existing and Future Conditions • Existing CTP Class: Minor Thoroughfare • Future CTP Class: Minor Thoroughfare • Travel Lanes (Existing / Proposed): 2 / 3 • Existing Volume (2018): 3,000 o From existing counts grown to 2018 • Projected Volume (2045): 13,200 o Notes: Projected volumes from the Triangle Regional Model o The model includes US 401 on a new location, which will no longer be completed. Volume from this road was shifted onto Purfoy Road. O 3% growth = 6,700 • Existing Right -of -Way: 60 Feet • Future Right -of -Way: 80 Feet Previous Planning: • Southwest Area Study (2012) - Widen to four lane section Context and Need: Recommended to be upgraded to improve safety and increase capacity to accommodate additional traffic traveling east/west and improve access to to Fuquay-Varina and the Southern Expressway (I-540). Potential Intermediate Improvements / Next Steps: • Intermediate improvements: Consider converting Chalybeate Springs Road/Purfoy Road intersection to traffic signal controlled • Next Steps: Widen Purfoy Road to two-lane road with a two-way turn lane and wide paved shoulders. °EWAR SI Y yy � n Parks and Conservation Agricultural and Rural Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential In -Town Residential Rural Center Commercial Mixed Use Town Center TusOR Employment Mixed Use o! reoK elm Yi •a Cokesbury et w O ▪ ir/k GE R Asr n \,f;0 G RO 8arclaysviIle O�Wp,¢ LN 41 0°4- Q •ILL f Z 'f Buies Creek Elementary STEWART T04VN • School. Buies Creek R° McL' yds°ti Campbell 6 P� aqqRi College /�� _ . a Royce-,_ Nog woMACK vto Board Membership AIRPORT COMMITTEE 1/14/2019 Member Phone Numbers Term Expires Yrs. Served Elmore, Abe 10095 P. 0. Box 668 Dunn, NC 28335 appointed January 2015 Raynor, Rhett 10416 P. 0. Box 458 Dunn, NC 28335 Home: Work: (910) 892-6011 Fax: (910) 892-8467 Active , reappointed January 2016, reconfirmed 1-17-17, reconfirmed 2-5-18 Home: (910) 892-9363 Work: (910) 892-4266 Fax: 12/31/2020 20 Active El Mr. Raynor was appointed for a three-year term 01-02-01 as an at -large member. Lives in District 2. Appointed Chairman 05-06-02. Re -appointed 01-05-04. Re -appointed Chairman 05-03-04. Re -appointed 01-08-07, 12-7-09, 1-22-13. 3-5-15 confirmed District 3, Re -appointed 11-21-16 as at Large Member Smith, Robert 10851 5371 US 401 North Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 appt 1/20/15, District 4 Tart, Joseph L. 10417 700 West Broad Street Dunn, NC 28334 Home: (919) 552-6910 Work: Fax: Home: Work: (910) 892-5388 Fax: 12/31/2019 Active w 4 12/31/2020 20 Active n Mr. Tart was appointed for a three-year term 01-16-01 as an at -large member to replace David L. Cooper on 01-16- 01. He is an attorney and lives in District 2. Re -appointed 11-17-03; 01-08-07, 12-7-09, 1-22-13, 3-5-15 confirmed District 2, Term limite waived and Reappointed 1-17-17 5 v aea.n ci 6 Page 1 of 1 Pages THE BYLAWS OF HARNETT COUNTY JETPORT COMMITTEE ARTICLE I NAME This organization shall be known as the Harnett County Jetport Committee. It is hereinafter referred to as the "Committee". ARTICLE II PURPOSE The duties and responsibilities of the Committee shall be to advise the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the "Commissioners") on matters involving the Harnett County Jetport. ARTICLE III SCOPE The scope of the Committee's duties and responsibilities will include matters involving Harnett County's Jetport Operations by request of the Commissioners, and by Committee members. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Members Membership on the Committee shall be limited to nine members appointed by the Commissioners as follows: 1. A member representing each of the County's five voting districts. 2. Two At -Large Members who live or work in Harnett County. 3. One Harnett County Commissioner; 4. One Campbell University representative. The Committee shall consist of at least two active or retired pilots or individuals with aeronautical experience and two business owners or executives. The Committee shall also contain one ex -officio non-voting member from the Harnett County Economic Development Department and one ex -officio, non-voting member from Fort Bragg, unless Fort Bragg declines membership on the Committee. All remaining, voting members shall be experienced businessmen or businesswomen, travel agents, or individuals with knowledge and experience in the field of aviation. If the Commissioners are unable to find a qualified candidate to fill a voting district vacancy or if Campbell University declines 1 membership on the Committee, the Board of Commissioners may appoint an additional at -large member. Section 2. Terms Committee members shall serve three-year terms, or for the remainder of the unexpired term of a member who has resigned, or otherwise vacated their membership position. Each term shall begin January 1, following appointment by the Commissioners. Committee members shall not be permitted to serve more than two consecutive full terms without an intervening period of one year between appointments. Section 3. Vacancies in Membership Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Committee shall be filled by the Commissioners. Members may be reappointed. Any member who is absent from two consecutive scheduled meetings is subject to removal from membership at the sole discretion of the Commissioners. Section 4. Voting Members All of the members designated in Section 1, above, shall be voting members of the Committee with the exception of County employees/officials. Section 5. Quorum A majority of all active members present shall constitute a quorum of the Committee and an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present at a meeting of the Committee shall be required to constitute official action of the Committee. ARTICLE V OFFICERS Section 1. The officers shall include: a Chairperson, designated by the Commissioners; Vice - Chairperson; and such other officers as the Committee membership deem proper. The Vice - Chairperson and all other officers shall be elected by a majority of the Committee for a period of one year and may be reelected for two additional one-year terms only. Vacancies may be filled or new officers created and filled at any meeting by the Committee membership. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been duly qualified and elected. Section 2. The duties of officers shall be such as usually apply to such officers, except as herein specifically provided, and in addition thereto, such furtherduties as may be designated from time totime by the Committee membership and the Commissioners. 2 Section 3. The Chairperson shall perform other duties as necessary and incidental to the proper administration of the offices of the Committee, except such duties as are specifically delegated to other officers. He or she shall be charged with the responsibility of appointing the chairpersons of all special and standing committees. Section 4. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice -Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chairperson. The Vice -Chairperson shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned him or her by the Chairperson. Section 5. Any officer appointed by the Committee serves at the pleasure of the Commissioners and may be removed with or without cause by the Commissioners. Should a vacancy occur in any office as a result of death, resignation, removal, disqualification,or any othercause, the Committee membership may delegate the powers and duties ofsuch office to any officer or to any member until such time as asuccessor forsaid office is elected and appointed. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1. Regular Meetings The Committee shall meet at least quarterly at the Harnett County Jetport or at such other place as shall be designated in the notice of meeting. Designated Harnett County staff shall be present to assist the Committee. Section 2. Special Meetings The Chairperson or Commissioners may call such special meetings as may be deemed necessary to carry out the duties of the Committee. Section 3. Hearings The Committee shall hold such hearings as it may deem necessary and desirable at such times and places as may be determined by a majority vote of the Committee at a regular meeting. Section 4. Agenda Any member may request the Chairperson to place an item on the agenda. If the Chairperson should decline to place a requested item on the agenda, a member may have such item placed on the agenda by submitting it in writing to the Chairperson with supporting signatures of three members. 3 Section 5. Rules of Order The deliberations of all meetings of the Committee and its various sub -committees shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. Newly Revised. Section 6. Notice of Meetings All meetings and hearings conducted by the Committee shall be properly noticed pursuant to the Open Meetings laws of the State of North Carolina. Notice of the time, place, and agenda items to be considered at each meeting shall be given in writing to all members at least one week prior to each meeting. Any matters not appearing on the agenda may be considered upon a favorable vote of a majority of the members present to do so. Notice of special meetings and intended agenda items shall be given to all Committee members in writing or by phone at least three days in advance of any special meeting. Section 7. Cancellation of Meetings All meetings, both regular and special, may be cancelled by giving reasonable notice to each member of the Committee and by posting a Notice of Cancellation at the place of meeting. Section 8. Reporting The Committee shall make a report of attendance and key issues discussed to the Commissioners within two weeks after each quarterly meeting. The report shall be drafted by a designated Committee member or County staff, approved and signed by the Chairperson, and submitted to the Clerk to the Commissioners. ARTICLE VII VOTING Section 1. One Vote Each Each Committee member, including the Chairperson, shall be entitled to one vote. Section 2. Proxy Votes No member shall vote by proxy. Section 3. Abstentions Members may register their abstention on any vote which shall be reflected in the minutes, and members are encouraged to abstain on matters which would pose for them any conflict ofinterest. Section 4. Determination of Actions All final actions, positions, or policy recommendations shall require the favorable vote of 4 a majority of those members present at a duly called meeting. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS These by-laws may be altered, amended, or rescinded at any meeting by the vote of two- thirds of all the voting members in office, provided that at least two weeks written notice, including the proposed changes, is given of the intention to alter, amend, or rescind the by-laws at any such meeting. The by-laws may also be altered, amended, or rescinded by a majority vote of the Commissioners, provided that at least two weeks written notice, including the proposed changes, is given to the Committee of the intention to alter, amend, or rescind the by- laws. All altered, amended, or rescinded by-laws are subject to final approval by the Commissioners. ARTICLE IX RATIFICATION PROVISIONS These by-laws are duly adopted by a majority of the members of the Committee this 4s*day of October 2018, meeting in Harnett County, North Carolina, and will become effective on the date approved by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. hairm , Harnettounty Airpo ommittee The bylaws of the Harnett County Jetport Committee are hereby approved by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners this 5th day of November 2018. airman ommissioners 5 RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO POSTPONE HARNETT COUNTY'S REAPPRAISAL SCHEDULE FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 TO JANUARY 1, 2022 WHEREAS, the County of Harnett (hereinafter the "County") completed and implemented its most recent reappraisal of real property on January 1, 2017, utilizing its own staff and personnel and augmented by contract appraisal staff as need; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a) requires each county to reappraise all real property every eighth year; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a)(3) authorizes a county to conduct a reappraisal of real property earlier than required and may designate a new reappraisal cycle that is more frequent than the octennial cycle if the board of commissioners adopts a resolution providing for advancement of the reappraisal; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2018, The Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter the "Board") adopted a resolution to conduct a reappraisal earlier than required by North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a), to be effective January 1, 2021, and to perform subsequent appraisals every four years thereafter; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined it is in the best interest of the County that the reappraisal be postponed until January 1, 2022, and to perform subsequent reappraisals every four years thereafter; and WHEREAS, the reappraisal work will be conducted by the staff of the Harnett County Tax Assessor's Office as part of its program of work each year, or an independent appraisal consultant, or a combination of the two, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the County of Harnett will conduct a reappraisal of real property effective January 1, 2022 and will perform subsequent reappraisals every four years thereafter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the annual budget ordinance each fiscal year, the Board shall include in the special reserve fund established for the reappraisal an appropriation for Tax Administration in the amount required for reappraisal work during that fiscal year consistent with a plan established for the reappraisal of real property, as required by North Carolina General Statute § 153A-150; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when the County budget for each succeeding fiscal year is in preparation, the Board, with the County Manager and Tax Assessor, shall review the progress of the reappraisal work, and the Board shall appropriate to the special reappraisal reserve fund such funds in for reappraisal work during that year as may be necessary to continue the reappraisal work and to assure the completion of the reappraisal work on schedule. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded promptly by the Clerk to the Board to the Department of Revenue as required by North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a)(3). Adopted this day of 2019. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: Gordon Springle, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Attest: Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION This OPTION given this the day of , 20 , by hereinafter referred to as the "Owner," to THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC., a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina and having its principal offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the "Optionee." WHEREAS, the Owner owns certain real property and improvements thereon known as , located at , , North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the "Subject- Property" more particularly described on EXHIBIT A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and, WHEREAS, the Owner wishes to convey the Subject Property pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160A -266(b) (and 153A-176, if applicable); and, WHEREAS, the Subject Property is significant for its architectural, cultural and historical associations; and, WHEREAS, Optionee is a nonprofit corporation whose purposes include the preservation of real property of architectural, archeological, artistic, cultural or historical significance; and, WHEREAS, Optionee intends to place an additional Preservation Agreement on the Subject Property; and NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) paid to the Owner and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Owner hereby gives, grants and continues unto Optionee, its successors and assigns, the exclusive right and option to purchase from the Owner upon the terms and conditions hereafter set forth the Subject Property, together with any buildings and improvements thereon and all other appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining, and all right, title and interest which the Owner may have in all rights- of-way, roads, streets and ways bounding said property. 1. EXPIRATION DATE. This Option shall expire at 12:00 noon on the day of 20 . 2. ACCEPTABLE TITLE. Owner warrants that the title to the Subject Property is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except real property taxes and assessments for the current year, and covenants and restrictions of record. If the evidence of title resulting from a title search discloses any defects in light of and pursuant to the herein stated warranty, the Owner shall have twenty days after receipt of notification of such defects to cure said defects and to provide to Optionee written certification of such action. 3. METHOD OF EXERCISE. This Option may be exercised by the Optionee by delivering to , not later than the date set forth in Paragraph 2, a written notice stating that the Optionee exercises the Option and fixing a date for the conveyance of the Subject Property to the Optionee, which date, hereinafter called the closing date, shall be not less than five nor more than sixty days after the delivery of such notice. 4. PURCHASE PRICE. If the Option shall be duly exercised as provided in Paragraph 4, Owner agrees to sell to Optionee and Optionee agrees to purchase the Subject Property from the Owner for a price of as follows: Cash at closing or short-term owner financing to be arranged. 5. DELIVERY OF DEED AND POSSESSION. The Owner shall execute and deliver to the Optionee, on the designated closing date, a good and sufficient warranty deed, with proper documentary stamps affixed thereto, conveying the real property to the Optionee. 6. ADJUSTMENTS. The following shall be prorated as of the date the purchase price is paid: real property taxes and assessments for the current tax year. 7. ENTRY ON SUBJECT PROPERTY. The Optionee, its agents or assigns, shall have the right to enter in and upon the Subject Property described in Paragraph 1 for the purpose of making surveys and other appropriate purposes needed for the evaluation and showing of the Subject Property. 8. FAILURE TO EXERCISE. If this Option is not exercised, all of the consideration given for it shall be retained by the Owner. However, if the Owner shall not perfect the title to the Subject Property within the allotted time period, the Optionee shall be refunded the consideration given to the Owner for the grant of this Option. 9. RISK OF LOSS. Risk of loss or damage by fire, vandalism or other casualty prior to payment of the purchase price shall remain with the Owner. 10. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. To the best of Owner's knowledge, the property is free of all chemical substances, asbestos, oil, ureaformaldehyde, PCBs and all other toxic, radioactive or hazardous wastes, materials, substances or contaminants (collectively "Hazardous Materials"); to the best of Owner's knowledge no Hazardous Materials have ever been stored, disposed or located upon the Property. 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Option constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No representations, warranties, or promises pertaining to this Option or any property affected by this Option have been made by, or shall be binding on any of the parties, except as expressly stated in this Option. This Option may not be changed orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties against whom enforcement of any such change is sought. 12. NOTICES. Any notice or demand under this option shall be sent by registered or certified mail as follows: on behalf of the Owner; or The Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc., P.O. Box 27644, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611- 7644, c/o J. Myrick Howard, on behalf of the Optionee. 13. BENEFIT. This Option shall inure to the benefit of, and shall bind, the heirs, successors and assigns of the respective parties. 14. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND PRESERVATION AGREEMENT. As a part of the transaction contemplated by this Option, the property shall be conveyed subject to restrictive covenants and a preservation agreement that complies with N.C.G.S. § 160A-266 and 121-35. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has executed and delivered this agreement, the day and year first above mentioned. OWNER: ATTEST: MUNICIPALITY NAME Secretary BY Name, Title APPROVED AS TO FORM: Name, Attorney OPTIONEE: ATTEST: THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. (Assistant Secretary) BY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA J. Myrick Howard, President I, , a Notary Public for County, North Carolina, do hereby certify that personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is of , and that he/she, as , being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing on behalf of Witness my hand and official seal, this the NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY day of , 20_ Notary Public My commission expires: a Notary Public for Wake County, North Carolina, certify that J. Myrick Howard personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is President of THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC., a non-profit North Carolina corporation, and that he, as President, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation. Witness my hand and official seal, this the day of , 20_ Notary Public My commission expires: EXHIBIT A