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Consider Approving the Complete Community Framework, Initial Pilot Projects, and Authorizing Next Steps.
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Staff:
Department:
Maurice Jones, Town Manager
Manager
Dwight Bassett, Director
Economic Development
Jennifer Keesmaat
The Keesmaat Group
Overview: The Keesmaat group has worked with the Town of Chapel Hill to develop the framework and pilot projects. A summary of discussions and materials leading up to this evening's decisions is included in the memorandum.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council
1. Accept the Complete Community Framework and implement the vision through an update to the Comprehensive Plan; and
2. Authorize the Town Manager to prepare Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Council to consider for approval; and
3. Adopt the resolution agreeing to the pilot projects and authorize the Town Manager to begin working on those initiatives.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Resource needs for implementation should be determined and shared with the Council through the 5-year budgeting strategy and annual budgeting processes.
Where is this item in its process?
Attachments:
* Resolution
* Staff Memorandum
* Consultant Presentation
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK, INITIAL PILOT PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING NEXT STEPS (2022-12-07/R-10)
WHEREAS, there has been concern in the community that Chapel Hill does not have enough land to accommodate its future housing needs; and
WHEREAS Chapel Hill currently has an unsustainable, land-intensive approach to growth; and
WHEREAS, better land use planning requires clearly identified and protected Natural Areas and a shift away from auto-oriented development; and
WHEREAS, better land use planning requires the protection of Natural Areas, a clear plan for the provision of local, community-based parks, denser housing forms and a high quality pedestrian public realm, and a greater mix of uses in close proximity; and
WHEREAS, dense housing that is designed around driving an...
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