NW LU Plan app_adoption request_PB comments (2)
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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.
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Everett Blake
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.