Morrisville Land Use Plan 2009

7.0 A ction I tems , cont ’ d

Action Items

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014- 2035

1.6 Create Small Area Plan or Master Plan for McCrimmon Parkway Extension Area. This area, the largest vacant land left in Morrisville, needs specific attention to ensure that land uses are balanced and meet the needs of the Town. Such a plan could involve a full public involvement process led by staff, possibly also with the involvement of a developer.

Related Policies: 2A-E, 3A-G, 4A-E, 5A-F Estimated Cost: 380 hours staff time + $80,000 consulting fees Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning Department, in conjunction with private developers, public involvement, and stakeholder steering committee

Year One Goals/Activities : Retain consultant after developing discrete scope of services Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: Develop the master plan for this area, including transportation and utility infrastructure, design elements, stormwater control measures, and key design elements as part of a small area plan Performance Measures: Complete plan with a major public involvement effort in 2013.

Action Items 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014- 2035 Goal 2. Ensure that Morrisville retains a small town atmosphere by integrating attractively and sustainably designed communities of complementary uses. 2.1 Prepare Ordinance Language for Green

Related Policies: 1A-F, 2A-E, 3A-G, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 5A, 5C, 5E, 5F Estimated Cost: 120 hours staff time + $20,000 consulting fees Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning and Engineering Departments

Building and Neighborhood Standards. Morrisville will create stormwater, building design/orientation, and materials codes that represent LEED standards for commercial and residential structures to reduce energy consumption, pollution, and help achieve long-term sustainability. Related to Item 1.4.

Year One Goals/Activities : Review the finalized neighborhood, commercial, and residential LEED standards published by the US Green Building Council Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: Adopt flexible standards during the Unified Development Ordinance process Performance Measures: Adoption of green building standards concurrent with UDO update

2.2 Prepare Updated Ordinance Language for Floodplain Development. Reducing the amount of development allowed within the 100-year floodplain will prevent loss of life and property, assist in addressing stormwater runoff and water quality problems, and provide additional greenspace for town residents. Related to Item 1.4.

Related Policies: 1F, 2B, 2C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 4E Estimated Cost: 80 hours of staff time Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning and Engineering Departments

Year One Goals/Activities : Engage the staff’s certified floodplain manager to prepare, review, and adopt revised ordinance language Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: None Performance Measures: Adoption of revised floodplain ordinance in 2011 2.3 Examine Possible Expansion of Required

Related Policies: 1F, 2B, 2C, 3D, 4B, 4C Estimated Cost: 40 hours staff time Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning Department

Riparian Buffers from 50 feet to 100 feet. Similar to increasing the floodplain regulation, this change would help address water quality and flooding issues in town. Such a policy should be examined for its potential costs and benefits to the Town for greenfield and redevelopment projects. Address as part of UDO.

Year One Goals/Activities : Research and develop new policy, considering Phase II standards developed by NCDENR Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: Adopt riparian buffer policy Performance Measures: Adoption of new riparian buffer policy in 2011 2.4 Restrict Fast-Food Restaurants and Drive-

Related Policies: 1A, 1B, 1D, 3A, 3B, 3F Estimated Cost: 40 hours of staff time Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning Department

Through Window Establishments. Revise permitted use table to exclude by-right allowance of drive- through operations in selected districts that are more pedestrian friendly in order to limit traffic, air quality, and aesthetic issues, and encourage sit- down eating establishments. Address as part of UDO.

Year One Goals/Activities : None Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: Review legal standing and develop draft language restricting (A) food-operation drive-through windows; and, alternatively, (B) additional restrictions on all (e.g., banking) drive-through windows Performance Measures: Ordinance amendment adopted in 2012

2.5 Prepare Ordinance Language for Neighborhood Protection Overlay for Shiloh Community. Create a protection overlay district to protect historic structures in the Shiloh community. Could potentially be included as part of the UDO process.

Related Policies: 1C, 5E Estimated Cost: 120 hours of staff time Lead Agency(ies): Morrisville Planning Department

Year One Goals/Activities : Research history of the Shiloh area and identify key cultural elements and buildings for preservation; appoint a Neighborhood Protection Committee to develop ordinance. Year 2-5 Goals/Activities: Finalize and adopt ordinance. Performance Measures: Ordinance completed by end of 2012

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