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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNW LU Plan app_adoption request_PB comments 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:  April 15, 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” Planning Board Results & Comments: On March 4th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the Northwest Area Land Use Plan. Below are the member comments… Kathy Wood Liked the Plan. Liked the Plan. It seems evident that this Plan will help with the growth pressures that western Harnett experienced without such a tool. Non-residential growth will come, and probably will upset some existing residents…example rezoning process, etc. Agrees that higher design/ development standards are need and potentially expanded to other areas of the County. Continuing effort to accentuate Parks & Recreation and natural resources of Harnett County. Extending sewer towards the Duncan area will probably be a benefit for future growth. Cris Nystrom Like the idea that Agriculture was a focus and maintain a rural character was emphasized. Increase the “bare minimum” for residential standards is a good idea, as most developers will go above this baseline just due to competition & market demands. Sales leakage has to stop! Quality of life in Harnett should draw folks, commercial businesses, and industry to this county. Stanley Price Liked the Plan and appreciated the efforts. Teresa H. Ratcliff Liked the Plan. Wanted to ensure Campbell University was involved and stays involved with County undertakings, etc. 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.