Chatham County, NC - File #: 18-2472

• File #: 18-2472
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Work Session
• File created: 12/29/2017
• In control: Planning
• On agenda: 1/16/2018
• Final action: 1/16/2018
• Title: Presentation on the five year joint assessment of the Chatham County-Town of Cary Joint Land Use Plan per the interlocal agreement
• Indexes: Comp Plan Goal 1: Preserve the rural character and lifestyle of Chatham County, Comp Plan Goal 3: Promote a compact growth pattern by developing in and near existing towns, communities, and in designated, well planned, walkable, mixed use centers., Comp Plan Goal 4: Diversify the tax base and generate more high-quality, in-county jobs to reduce dependence on residential property taxes, create economic opportunity and reduce out-commuting., Comp Plan Goal 5: Conserve natural resources., Comp Plan Goal 7: Provide infrastructure to support desired development and support economic and environmental objectives., Comp Plan Goal 9: Provide equitable access to high-quality education, housing and community options for all.

TITLE
Presentation on the five year joint assessment of the Chatham County-Town of Cary Joint Land Use Plan per the interlocal agreement

ABSTRACT

Action Requested:
Presentation on the five year joint assessment of the Chatham County-Town of Cary Joint Land Use Plan per the interlocal agreement

Introduction & Background:
The Chatham-Cary Joint Land Use Plan (JLUP) was adopted by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Town of Cary Board in June, 2012 with an effective date of July 1, 2012. The Plan is an official policy document intended to guide future land use, public infrastructure improvements and development in the Plan Area. The plan covers an area that is generally west of Jordan Lake, south of the Durham County line, east of the Wake County line, and north of White Oak Creek. The County and Town also approved an interlocal agreement regarding the plan, which can be viewed on the following website - http://www.chathamnc.org/index.aspx?page=441 . Section 10 of the agreement includes that both jurisdictions will participate in a joint assessment every 5 years from the adoption date to evaluate the performance and utility of the plan and determine whether a joint update is needed.

Discussion & Analysis:
The joint Chatham-Cary plan was developed over seven years starting with a resolution adopted by both jurisdictions in 2005. Community meetings were held in 2006 followed by joint meetings of both boards. In late 2007 both jurisdictions decided to form a joint issues committee comprised of elected officials from both jurisdictions. Section 2.4 of the plan includes more information about the plan history. The plan and interlocal agreement can be viewed on the following website - http://www.chathamnc.org/government/departments-programs/planning/plans-and-guidelines and background information about the development of the plan is available at the following links - http://www.chathamnc.org/government/departments-programs/planning/joint-planning-projects/j...