Planning Board Regular Meeting Thursday, December 21, 2023 06:30 PM Human Resources Training Room, Town Hall Administration Building, 101 E. Orange Street

1.Call to order and confirmation of quorum

2.Agenda changes and approval

3.Agenda changes and approval

1. A.Agenda

   PLANNING BOARD

   Regular Meeting

   6:30 p.m. December 21, 2023

   Human Resources Training Room, Town Hall Administration Building

   101 E. Orange Street

   1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum

   2. Agenda changes and approval

   3. Approval of minutes (August 17, 2023 Joint Public Hearing)

   4. Adopt 2024 Planning Board meeting schedule

   5. Discussion Items

   1. UDO text amendment: Riparian buffers and variances

   An amendment proposed by Stormwater and Environmental Services that updates sections on riparian buffers and associated variance procedures
   
   

   2. UDO text amendment: Streets

   An amendment clarifying requirements for streets in Hillsborough’s jurisdiction and when those requirements apply
   
   

   3. UDO text amendment: Government maintenance yards

   Proposes to make government maintenance yards permitted by right in the Light Industrial (LI) district instead of requiring a special use permit (SUP)

   4. UDO text amendment: Off-street parking

   An amendment to clarify off-street parking regulations and consolidate them under Section 6.13 Parking, Loading, and Circulation

   5. UDO text amendment: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and home occupations

   Proposes to allow larger ADUs and home occupations and also to establish minimum setback/location requirements for detached ADUs

   6. Updates

   1. Board of Adjustment
   2. Parks and Recreation Board
   3. Staff and Board Members

   7. Adjournment
      
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   Public Comment Instructions

   For agenda items and items not on the agenda

   Public Comment ― Written

   Members of the public may provide written public comment by submitting it via the Planning Board contact form by noon the day of the meeting.

   When submitting the comment, include the following:

   • Date of the meeting
   • Agenda item you wish to comment on (Example: 5C)
   • Your name, address, email, and phone number

   Public Comment ― Verbal

   Members of the public can indicate they wish to speak during the meeting by contacting the Planning Board’s staff support at 919-296-9477 or through the board contact form by noon the day of the meeting.

   When submitting the request to speak, include the following:

   • Date of the meeting
   • Agenda item you wish to speak on (Example: 5C)
   • Your name, address, email, and phone number

   Members of the public can also attend the meeting and sign up to speak prior to the meeting starting. For concerns prior to the meeting related to speaking, contact staff support at 919-296-9477.

4.Title

1. A.

5.Discussion

1. A.An amendment proposed by Stormwater and Environmental Services that updates sections on riparian buffers and associated variance procedures

2. B.An amendment clarifying requirements for streets in Hillsborough’s jurisdiction and when those requirements apply

3. C.Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment (staff initiated):

   • Table 5.1.8 Use Table for Non-Residential Districts – Government Maintenance Yard
   • Section 9.2 Definitions – Government Maintenance Yard

4. D.Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment (staff-initiated):

   • Section 6.5.11.3 South Churton Non-Residential Buffer - Requirements
   • Section 6.7.11.2 Parking and Circulation, Site Layout
   • Sections 6.13.3.1 – 6.13.3.3 Off-Street Parking Provisions
   • Sections 6.13.9.1 – 6.13.9.2 Off-Street Parking Design Requirements

5. E.Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment (staff initiated):

   • Section 5.2.8.1 – 5.2.8.2 Dwelling, Accessory
   • Section 5.2.18.1 Home Occupation

6.Updates

1. A.

2. B.

3. C.

7.Adjournment

Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.

• Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
  
  

  
  

  Public Comment Instructions
  For agenda items and items not on the agenda

  
  

  Public Comment ― WrittenMembers of the public may provide written public comment by submitting it via the Planning Board contact form by noon the day of the meeting. When submitting the comment, include the following:

  -  Date of the meeting

  -  Agenda item you wish to comment on (Example: 5C)
  
  -  Your name, address, email, and phone number
  
  

  Public Comment ― Verbal 
  Members of the public can indicate they wish to speak during the meeting by contacting the Planning Board’s staff support at 919-296-9477 or through the board contact form by noon the day of the meeting. When submitting the request to speak, include the following:

  -  Date of the meeting

  -  Agenda item you wish to speak on (Example: 5C)

  -  Your name, address, email, and phone number.

  Members of the public can also attend the meeting and sign up to speak prior to the meeting starting. For concerns prior to the meeting related to speaking, contact staff support at 919-296-9477.