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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHarnettHorizons_Pres_PB_2025_03_03_RevHarnett County Comprehensive Plan Update Planning Board March 3, 2025 Where are we? What's Next? Planning Board and Board of Commissioners review and adoption March 3, 2025 Planning Board March 17, 2025 Board of Commissioners Implementation Zoning Ordinance Amendments & Navigating S.B. 382 Draft Plan – Available for public comment since December Consultant currently revising plan per comments Public Engagement & Outreach 4 Public Open Houses 12 + Meetings with the Steering Committee, stakeholders, and Civic Groups 2 Community Events 1,792 Survey Responses 5 Updates to the Planning Board & Commissioners Draft for Public Comment Plan Elements Land Use Housing Economic Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Parks and OpenSpace Transportation Infrastructure and Services Jetport 38 |Plan Elements:Future Land Use -CharacterAreas,EnvironmentalAnd Military Areas Agricultural and RuralAreas AGRICULTURALPROTECTIONAREAS Areas of the county with concentration of agriculture, timber operations and natural resources. Farmland preservation efforts should be focused in these areas. The established low density development patternand ongoing agricultural activities in these areas con-tribute to their rural character. This character can be enhanced by encouraging only low intensity uses such as agriculture and support businesses, and very low density single family residential with context sensitive rural design. New residential development should be limited in density and scale. Density should generally be lessthan 0.5 dwelling unit per acre. Environmental and MilitaryAreas CONSERVATION Environmentally sensitive areas, includingfloodplains and areas located in the Conservation Overlay Zoning District. Primary uses in these areas includes recre- ation, forestry, andagriculture. PARKSAND OPEN SPACE Parks and other forms of protected open space, in- cludinglarge conservation easements.This character area also includes Fort Liberty. Primary uses in these areas includes recreation, forestry, agriculture and military operations. MILITARYCORRIDOR BUFFER Areas proximal to Fort Liberty.Proposed developmentintheseareasshouldbecompatiblewithexistingandfuturemilitaryoperations. RURAL/AGRICULTURE Primarilyagricultural and forestryuses with some rural business and rural residential areas. These areas are located outside of existing and planned utility service areas andrely on septicsystemsforwastewatertreat-ment. The lack of utility and transportation infrastruc-ture should limit the density of development to very low densitysinglefamily residentialup to one dwelling peracre. Residential Areas LOWDENSITYRESIDENTIAL Singlefamily detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide for lowdensity single-family residential development.Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depend-ing on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of a Compatibility Development,which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmentalareas. MEDIUM DENSITYRESIDENTIAL Located in areas served bycurrent or planned utilities, medium density residential permits a mix of housing types including single family detached homes, small-lot homes and patio homes. Gross densities of 1-3 dwelling units per acre depending on zoning, utilities, natural features and adjacent development.Smaller lot sizes and some attached housing could be permitted as part of a Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of conserved open spaceto preserve sensitive environmental areas. Character Areas FUTURE LAND USE -CHARACTER HISTORIC COMMUNITY Historic communities, including Kipling, Chalybeate Springs and Bunn Level. These communities have structures, including homes, churches and business-es that date to the early 1900s. Future development may include a variety of uses including single family and house-scale attached residential andcommercial. Buildings should mimic historical scale and include architectural details. New non-residential building footprints will usuallybelessthan5,000 square feet in these areas with exceptions for civic and institutional uses. RURALCENTERS Small-scale commercial centers and nonresiden-tial activity areas. The exact location and extent of the Rural Centers will be market driven, however, the non-residentialfootprintwill usually be less than30,000 square feet in these areas. Buildings and sites should blend with the character of development nearby. Residential uses include smaller lot homes, patio homes, and somesmall- scale attached products (such as duplexesor quadplexes),where appropriate. VILLAGES ANDVILLAGECENTERS These areas are meant to be nodes or activity centers for growing areas in the county. They should be located to compliment an existing center or include and be designed around a defined center and inte-grated greenspace. Villages should have a connect-ed street network with short block lengths and have access to major thoroughfares and utilities. These areas incorporate a variety of small-to medium-scale commercial uses including grocerystores,retail estab-lishments, restaurants and services. Office, civicand in-stitutional uses should complement commercial uses. Residentialoptionsmayincludesmalllotsingle-family, townhomes, missing middle housing types and live- work units with residential units above commercial uses. Village Center locations may also include apart-ments and condos or dorms in the case of Campbell University. Residential uses 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 destina-tions. Nonresidential and Mixed-useAreas COMMERCIAL MIXED USE These areas are located along major roads and include a mix of commercial land uses and some residential uses. This character area is home to medium to large-scale retail, services, restaurants, offices and other businesses.Residential uses may include single-family homes, townhomes, missing middle housing types and occasionally apartments. EMPLOYMENTGROWTH AREA These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic develop-ment opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employ-ment Growth Areas include but are not limited to in-dustrial, 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. JETPORT OVERLAY Areas proximal to the Harnett Regional Jetport. Proposed development in these areas should be com-patible with existing and future jetportoperations. Land Use Map Key Recommendations Create an Agricultural Protection Overlay District Increase standards for new residential development Create Village Districts Address housing affordability issues Create a protective Jetport Overlay District Add conditional zoning districts Zoning Updates Recommended A major recommendation in the Harnett Horizons 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to update the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to increase development standards and encourage a land use pattern more in line with the Future Land Use Map. Many areas zoned RA-30 or RA-20 should be zoned for lower density and base standards for certain types of residential should beimproved. CapeF earRiver¬«27 ¬«210 £¤142 £¤401 £¤401 £¤401 Etj Lillington Etj hurch eCollinoad m r iv ne Nico Dr rchRo e t JohnsonRoadGr mpleRoadMtPisgahedCumminLa Zoning Map Reduced density (larger lots or lower overall density) and/or adjust design standards Consider targeted rezonings to more closely match future land use recommendations Incentives for small-scale, low-density development Discourage large-scale residential development and rezonings in Agricultural Protection Areas identified on the Future Land Use Map. Agricultural Landscape Buffers:require the preservation or planting of buffers for major subdivisions that will be located adjacent to working farmland. Agricultural Protection Overlay Agricultural Buffers To reduce impacts to working farmland, new subdivisions in certain zoning districts with lots under 25,000 square feet could be required to preserve or install a landscape buffer. This would allow existing farmland operations to continue without potential conflicts from new development. ResidentialDesign & Density Increase standards for New Development •Continue and enhance incentives for conservation subdivisions (Smaller lot sizes in exchange for higher standards for the development) •Add an open space requirement for RA-20R, RA-20M, and RA-30 Zoning districts •Increase standards for a compatibility subdivision •Enhanced road connectivity •Require sidewalks, curb and gutter, and street trees for lots under 20,000 sq. feet Consider the creation of a new minor subdivision type that allows “Farmhouse Clusters” as a by-right development type. Conservation Subdivisions Village Design Concept Village Design Design details for districts should include: A short, walkable block network (block lengths less than 500ft) Pedestrian-oriented design of streets and buildings (i.e.,active storefronts) Shared amenities that could include village greens or other central public space Access to daily needs including retail, healthcare and other services A diversity range of housing options that could include single family homes, cottages, townhomes and missing middle housing types, live-work units and some apartments Village Design Concept 5 Minute Walk Defined Edge Mix of Housing Types Defined Center Walkable Streets Fearrington Village Village Precedent: Chatham County, NC Accommodate a mixture of housing types in appropriate areas. •Vary lot sizes in new development •Allow for smaller lots and/or attached product as part of conservation subdivisions and new village districts Encourage the preservation and construction of affordable and workforce housing. Work with partners to prevent and reduce homelessness. Carolina Across 100: Our State, Our Home program Housing Affordability Continued emphasis on partnerships and transportation planning at the regional level Enhanced transportation requirements for new development Tiered Traffic Impact Analysis requirements Street and sidewalk standards Collector streets Driveway spacing along arterials Connectivity requirements Parking standards Priority corridors and intersections identified Pursue the completion of the greenway system Transportation Jetport Overlay 421 421 421 401 Lillington BOSTICDREERWINST LESLIE CAMPBELLAVE WADE STEWART CIR SCARRIESTWLISASTCoats WSOUTHST MODLINCT US421S SMAINSTASHEST MEGAN MCLEODLN HOWARDLN55 BAINSTHARNETWCORNELIUS210 JOHNSON ST HARNET BLTTBLVD BAIN VD ALEXANDER DR MCKINNEY STBANDVOIP VOIP MAINPKWYCALLER911 N PST ARKER MAIN LN N 421 ECORNELIUS HARNETTBLVDECORNELIUS HARNETTBLVD ST MAIN N STST MAIN401MAIN Coats Elementary Buies Creek Elementary Coats Lillington Bunnlevel Jetport Overlay(Proposed) HRJ Overlay Zone1HRJ Overlay Zone2 HRJ Overlay Zone3 Context City Limits ETJs HRJ Property Line FAR Part 77Surfaces Conical Surface Horizontal Surface Inner Approach Inner Approach Horizontal Surface Conical Surface Outer Approach Jetport Overlay Zone 1 JetportOverlay Zone 2 JetportOverlay Zone 3 27 JetportOverlay Zone3 JetportOverlay Zone 3 JetportOverlay Zone 3 JetportOverlay Zone2 Establish a Jetport Overlay to ensure compatible uses in the vicinity of the airport. Preserve economic development opportunities Tiered overlay with 3 zones, with Zone 1 being the most protective. Restrict incompatible uses such as solar facilities, tall structures, smokestacks wildlife attractions. Limit residential development to low-density development and require a special use permit for major subdivisions in zone 1. Economic Development Retitled and enhanced “Employment Growth Areas” identify more area as suitable for economic and industrial development Areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Growth Areas include: Industrial Warehouse Office Research and development Tech -flex & Medical Employments Growth Areas New and Expanded Areas: Broadway/Seminole KirkPatrick Property: NC 24/27 Duncan Jetport Dunn: I-95/U.S. 301 Corridor Lillington: U.S. 401 S. U.S. 401 N. Between Chalybeate Springs and Rawls Church communities US 401 near Wake County line NC 24/87 Property near Lexington Plantation Western Harnett Industrial Park Economic Development Other Key Recommendations Encourage commercial recruitment (including retail and restaurants) to address leakage trends and promote quality commercial and retail design. Encourage rural businesses while limiting impacts on existing uses. Site readiness, infrastructure improvements and site development. Promote and encourage outdoor recreation. Conditional Zoning Conditional zoning & S.B. 382 •Options, incentives and approval processes become more important if S.B. 382 remains in place A conditional zoning process could provide for additional flexibility for innovative development proposals. Potential to encourage context-sensitive design in/near Historical Communities or in Village Districts Affordable/Workforce Housing – require mix of housing Preserve natural resources and promote quality commercial and retail design Transportation and Infrastructure: Conditional zoning may be a vehicle for encouraging needed public improvements Comments on Plan RULAC Note the red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) was recently downlisted from endangered to threatened due to successful habitat conservation and population management activities. Recommend moving Agricultural and Natural Resource Strategy 1H to Goal 1 under Land Use and modifying Land Use Goal 1 to include the term ”compatibility with military training and operations.” Include a discussion of the Pope Field Part 77 imaginary surfaces. Comments on Plan NCWRC Appreciative of natural resource recommendations in plan Suggest changing land use recommendations for Reedy’s Swamp Longleaf Pine Forest adjacent to Fort Bragg (Currently MDR) – high priority for preservation Recommend protecting 500 year floodplain from development. Most currently zoned for agricultural uses. In Economic Development section note that land uses near Fort Bragg should be compatible with training activities. Support Low Impact Development stormwater control strategies including in major subdivisions. Provide outlet for alternatives to standard curb and gutter for some areas / conditions Comments on Plan The Nature Conservancy Land Use Goal 1: Change to Encourage compatible land uses in areas with important natural resources. (currently says development) Protect the low-density floodplain Consider designating more Ag Protection area within 1 mile of the base boundary – especially Reedy’s Swamp Longleaf Pine Forest Natural Heritage Natural Area For Land Use strategy 1C – recommend adding Military Overlay District as another areas where large-scale development is discouraged Specify in MOD that primary land uses include working lands, conservation lands, parks, and very low-density residential development. Comments on Plan The Nature Conservancy LU Strategy 2.B – Change wording to discourage development in areas with sensitive environmental resources, if any residential development occurs, encourage the use of conservation subdivisions. Recommend required open space be outside of regulated features. Strategy 1.H.1. I recommend adding language “…coordinate with and follow the recommendations of…” the Regional Land Use Advisory Commission. For strategy 2.D. consider adding a cap on the amount of impervious surfaces (perhaps 10 or 12%) within water supply watersheds and watersheds that support federally endangered species. Then this could trigger limits to rezonings or enhanced stormwater controls and stream buffer setbacks. Thank You! Questions? Sarah Arbour, Planner II – sarbour@harnett.org (910) 814-6414