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Consider a Master Plan and Land Use Management Ordinance Text Amendment - Proposed Amendments to Articles 3, 5, 6, and Appendix A.
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Ben Hitchings, Director |
Planning and Development Services |
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Phil Mason, Planning Manager |
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Overview: On April 18, 2018 <http://www.townofchapelhill.org/Home/Components/Calenda/Event/14090/15> the Town Council opened the Public Hearing for the Wireless Communications Initiative, including the proposed Master Plan and Ordinance for wireless communications facilities. Tonight, the continuation of the public hearing will address public comment.
The Wireless Communication Initiative commenced in spring of 2017 in response to forthcoming wireless technology changes, changes to Federal and State law and a need to modernize the Town’s rules related to this technology. The proposed Master Plan and Ordinance for wireless communications facilities will position the Town to benefit from coming changes as well as guard against unwanted impacts.
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That the Council:
• Close the Public Hearing
• Adopt Resolution A, adopting the Wireless Communications Initiative Master Plan
• Adopt Resolution C, finding that the proposed text amendment is reasonable, in the public’s interest, and consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan;
• Enact the Ordinance, amending Articles 3, 5, 6, and Appendix A of the LUMO, related to wireless communication facilities.
Decision Points:
• Should the Wireless Communications Initiative Master Plan be adopted to provide a framework for the deployment of wireless communication facilities in the community?
• Should the LUMO be amended to establish a regulatory link to the Wireless Communications Initiative Master Plan?
Key Issues:
• Response to wireless industry comments from the April 18 Public Hearing.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Possible new source of income if the Town chooses to lease property for siting wireless facilities.
Where is this item in its process?
Council Goals:
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Create a Place for Everyone |
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Develop Good Places, New Spaces |
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Support Community Prosperity |
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Nurture Our Community |
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Facilitate Getting Around |
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Grow Town and Gown Collaboration |
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• Staff Memorandum |
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• Draft Staff Presentation |
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• Manager’s Report |
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• Technical Report |
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• Resolution of Consistency, adopting LUMO Text Amendment Proposal |
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• Resolution A, adopting the Wireless Communications Initiative Master Plan |
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• Draft Master Plan |
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• Resolution B, denying the Wireless Communications Initiative Master Plan |
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• Ordinance A, enacting the LUMO Text Amendment Proposal |
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• Resolution C, denying the LUMO Text Amendment Proposal |
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• Advisory Board Recommendation(s) |
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The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the meeting. |
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PRESENTERS: Phil Mason, Planning Manager
Susan Rabold, CityScape Consultants
a. Without objection, the preliminary report and any other materials submitted at the hearing for consideration by the Council will be entered into the record.
b. Introduction and preliminary recommendation
c. Presentation by the applicant
d. Recommendation of the Planning Commission
e. Recommendation of other boards and commissions
f. Comments from the public
g. Comments and questions from the Mayor and Town Council
h. Motion to recess Public Hearing to May 23, 2018
i. Referral to the Manager and Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council open the Public Hearing, receive public comment, and continue the public hearing to May 23, 2018.