REVISED RESOLUTION A

(Approving the Special Use Permit Application)

 

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION FOR ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL (2008-10-15/R-15a)

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that it finds that St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School Special Use Permit Modification proposed by Carlos Lima, representing The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More, on property identified as Orange County Property Identifier Number 9798-04-5260, if developed according to the Site Plan, dated November 19, 2007, revised June 3, 2008, as well as illustrative plan sheet dated July 30, 2008, and the conditions listed below would:

 

1.      Be consistent with the Master Land Use Plan.

 

2.      Comply with all required regulations and standards of the Land Use Management Ordinance.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby approves the application for a Special Use Permit Modification for St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School in accordance with the plans listed above and with the conditions listed below:

 

Stipulations Specific to the Development

 

1.      Construction Deadline:  That construction begin by October 15, 2011 and be completed by October 15, 2018.

 

2.      Relationship to 1996 Special Use Permit: That this Special Use Permit Modification Supersedes the Special Use Permit approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council June 4, 1996.

 

3.      Recorded Special Use Permit and Master Land Use Plan Modifications: That the applicant shall provide a recorded copy of the Town issued Special Use Permit and Master Land Use Plan Modifications, prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

4.      Land Use Intensity:  This Special Use Permit authorizes institutional development with:

 

Gross Land Area

936,027 sq. ft. (21.49 acres)

Total Maximum Floor Area Allowed

137,405 sq. ft.

Maximum Impervious Surface Area

364,300 sq. ft.

Maximum Vehicular Parking Spaces

422 spaces*

Minimum Handicapped Parking Spaces

11 spaces

Minimum Bicycle Parking Spaces

61 spaces*

            *Or parking regulations in place at the time of approval.

 


Transportation

 

5.      Transportation Impact Assessment/Phasing: That prior to December 31, 2013, the applicant shall provide a new or amended traffic impact analysis, or exemption thereof, in order to continue development beyond the year 2013, to be approved by the Town Manager.

 

6.      Realignment of Carmichael Street: That prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct the realignment of Carmichael Street with the lane configuration indicated on approved plans, design subject to Town Manager and NCDOT approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

7.      Aldersgate Church Sidewalk Easement: That the applicant shall provide a recorded sidewalk easement from the owners of Aldersgate Methodist Church to accommodate the proposed offsite sidewalk, to be approved by the Town Manager prior to recordation.

 

8.      Signal Upgrades: That prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct the following traffic signal upgrades, if not installed by others, at the US 15-501 and Old Mason Farm Road/Carmichael Street intersection that include, 1) pedestrian amenities, 2) bicycle activated loops on side streets, and 3) traffic signal revisions to provide for the Carmichael Street realignment, design subject to Town Manager and NCDOT approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

9.      Signal Retiming Payment-In-Lieu: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, the applicant shall provide a $3,000 payment-in-lieu to the Town for re-timing the traffic signals on Fordham Blvd at Manning Dr and Old Mason Farm Road/Carmichael Street intersections.

 

10.  Fordham Boulevard Left-Turn Lane: That prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, if not installed by others, the applicant shall extend the existing left turn lane for vehicles turning from Fordham Boulevard to Carmichael Street, design subject to Town Manager and NCDOT approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

11.  Carmichael Street Sidewalk: Prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct a 5-foot wide sidewalk, located adjacent to Carmichael Street up to 35 feet west of the edge of pavement on Carmichael Street according to the illustrative plan dated July 30, 2008. The sidewalk shall be constructed to Town standards. The sidewalk shall begin offsite on the Aldersgate Church property on the southern end of the site (if the applicant can secure the necessary off-site easements), continuing across the entire St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School frontage and connecting to the offsite UNC softball path beyond the northern end of the site (approximately 2,000 feet total). The sidewalk design is subject to Town Manager approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

12.  Carmichael Street Right-of-Way Dedication: That the applicant shall dedicate adequate public right of way, and public access easement for sidewalk sections, where appropriate, to accommodate the realigned Carmichael Street and associated sidewalk, curb and gutter, as indicated on the illustrative plan, dated July 30, 2008, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, subject to Town Manager review and approval.

 

13.  Accessibility Requirements: The applicant shall provide a minimum of 11 handicapped parking spaces and design all handicapped parking spaces, ramps, and crosswalks, and associated infrastructure according to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, North Carolina Accessibility Code, and Town standard. Code requirements include standards for the number, size and spacing of handicapped spaces, travel distance from parking spaces to buildings, ramp and sidewalk slope, cross-walk striping and other considerations.

 

14.  Vehicular Stub-out Road to Northern Property Line: That the location and design of the vehicular stub-out to the University of North Carolina property to the north of the site be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

That the applicant shall provide signage indicating a future vehicular connection, to be located at the road stub out. Sign design subject to Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

That the applicant shall provide a recorded deed of easement and plat indicating the right of access that the University of North Carolina would have through the stubout road connection. Plat and easement subject to Town Manager approval prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

 

15.  Regional Transit Right-Of-Way Reservation:  That the applicant shall reserve up to 30 feet of additional right-of-way (as determined by the Town), for future dedication, along the approximately 1,900-foot Carmichael Street frontage of the site, upon written notice to the property owner by the Town, at such time when it is confirmed that the Town is prepared to implement the regional transit corridor in this location. At such time that the right-of-way dedication occurs, the Town will allow a transfer of floor area density credits to be used at any time in the future, with approval of appropriate permits. The density credits would be based on the area that is dedicated to right-of-way and the floor area ratio corresponding to the zoning district for the site. When transit construction occurs, related to the right-of-way dedication, the potential costs associated with possible relocation of buffers, driveways, sidewalk, stormwater ponds and the like shall not be borne by St. Thomas More Church.

 

16.  Transit Right-Of-Way Reservation Plat:  That the applicant shall record a right-of-way reservation plat, to be reviewed and approved by the Town, prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

 

17.  Payment-In-Lieu of Transit Improvements: That prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, the applicant shall provide a payment-in-lieu to the Town, not to exceed $10,000, for bus stop improvements at one of the proposed bus pull offs on Fordham Boulevard, at the Mason Farm Road intersection.  The funds will be refunded, at the applicant’s request, if 1) the bus-stop pull offs are not constructed, or 2) there is not active bus-service at one of the bus stops within 5 years of the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

 

18.  Transportation Management Plan:  A Transportation Management Plan shall be approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. This plan shall be updated and approved annually by the Town Manager. The required components of the Transportation Management Plan shall include:

 

a)      Provision for designation of a Transportation Coordinator;

b)      Provisions for an annual Transportation Survey and Annual Report to the Town Manager;

c)      Quantifiable traffic reduction goals and objectives;

d)     Ridesharing incentives;

e)      Public transit incentives; and

f)       Other measures subject to approval by the Town Manager.

 

19.  Bicycle Parking: That the applicant shall provide 61 bicycle parking spaces that comply with the Class I and Class II bicycle parking standards required by the Town Design Manual.

 

Landscaping and Elevations

 

20.  Landscape Buffers: That the applicant shall provide the following landscape buffers:  

 

Location

Buffer

Site Frontage (Carmichael St./Route 54)

Type ‘D’ 30 Ft. Wide

Northern And Northeastern Property Lines

Type ‘C’ 20 Ft. Wide

Western Property Line – Approximately First 610’ Beginning At Northwestern Corner Of Site

Type ‘C’ 20 Ft. Wide

Western Property Line – Approximately Next 300’ in two sections 160’ and 140’ long (separated by a 50’ long Type ‘C’ 20’ wide landscape buffer)

Type ‘B’ 10 Ft. Wide Alternative

Southwestern Property Line – Final 390’

Type ‘C’ 20 Ft. Wide, Diminishing To Zero Width Where Right-Of-Way Coincides With Southern Boundary

 

21.  Landscape Screening and Shading: That the following landscaping standards of the Land Use Management Ordinance shall be provided:

 

o   Section 5.9.6(a): a 5-foot wide planting strip between buildings and adjacent surface parking areas.

 

o   Section 5.9.6(d): a minimum of 35% vegetative shading in surface parking areas.

 

22.  Landscape Protection Plan: That a detailed Landscape Protection Plan, clearly indicating which significant tree stands, rare and specimen trees shall be removed and which shall be preserved, including critical root zones of all rare and specimen trees, detail of tree protection fencing (chain link fencing, where necessary) and construction parking and materials staging/storage areas, and Town standard landscaping protection notes, subject to Town Manager approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

23.  Landscape Plan and Landscape Maintenance Plan: That a detailed Landscape Plan and a Landscape Maintenance Plan, shall be approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. The landscape plan shall indicate the size, type, and location of all proposed plantings as well as the limits of land disturbance and tree protection fencing.

 

24.  Invasive Exotic Plant Management: That the applicant shall provide information for the management of invasive exotic plant growth (including kudzu), where applicable, and have the management method approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

25.  Alternative Buffer Approval: That the applicant shall provide Alternative Buffer approval for the authorized Alternative Buffer, by the Community Design Commission, prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

26.  Building Elevation Approval: That the Community Design Commission shall approve building elevations including the location and screening of all HVAC/Air Handling Units for this project, prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

27.  Lighting Plan Approval: That the Community Design Commission shall approve a lighting plan for this site and shall take additional care during review to ensure that the proposed lighting plan will minimize 1) upward light pollution and 2) offsite spillage of light, prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

Resource Conservation District

 

28.  Resource Conservation District Encroachment: That a Resource Conservation District Encroachment for all on-site and off-site work pertaining to the development, where applicable, shall be obtained from the Town as part of Final Plan Approval for the land disturbance within the Resource Conservation District including erosion and sediment control measures.

 

29.  Land Disturbance Activity Limited in the Resource Conservation District:  That all on-site and off-site land disturbance within the Resource Conservation District shall be minimized, where applicable, to the extent necessary, subject to review and approval by the Town Manager.

 

30.  Resource Conservation District Boundaries:  That the on-site and off-site boundaries of the Resource Conservation District be indicated on the final plat and plan. A note shall be added to all final plats and final plans, indicating, “Development shall be restricted within the Resource Conservation District in accordance with the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance.”

 

31.  Impervious Surface Limited in the Resource Conservation District: The on-site impervious surface within the Resource Conservation District shall be minimized to the extent necessary, where applicable, subject to review and approval by the Town Manager.

 

Environment

 

32.  Stormwater Management Plan: That prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, the applicant shall submit a Stormwater Management Plan for review and approval by the Town Manager. The plan shall be based on the 1-year, 2-year, and 25-year frequency, 24-hour duration storms, where the post-development stormwater run-off rate shall not exceed the pre-development rate and the post-development stormwater runoff volume shall not exceed the pre-development volume for the local 2-year frequency, 24-hour duration storm event. Engineered stormwater facilities shall also remove 85% total suspended solids from the first inch of precipitation utilizing the Town’s Design Manual.

 

33.  Stormwater Management Performance Criteria: The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the stormwater management performance criteria of the Land Use Management Ordinance for water quality, stormwater volume control, and stormwater runoff rates.

 

34.  Stormwater Facilities, Easements, and Operations and Maintenance Plans: All stormwater detention, treatment and conveyance facilities located above and below the ground shall be contained within an easement entitled:  “Reserved Stormwater Facility Easement Hereby Dedicated” and shall be reserved from any development which would obstruct or constrict the effective management, control, and conveyance of stormwater from or across the property, other than the approved design and operation functions. A copy of the final plat or easement exhibit, signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor and recorded by the County Register of Deeds, and containing the following notes shall be submitted prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

 

·         All engineered stormwater management control, treatment, and conveyance structures above and below the ground shall be wholly located within an easement entitled: "Reserved Stormwater Facility Easement Hereby Dedicated" and shall be reserved from any development which would obstruct or constrict the effective management, control, and conveyance of stormwater from or across the property, other than the approved design and operation functions.

 

·         Unless specifically designated as being "Public" and accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, the "Reserved Stormwater Facility Easement(s)" and the facilities it/they protect are considered to be private, with the sole responsibility of the owner to provide for all required maintenance and operations as approved by the Town Manager.

 

·         The Reserved Stormwater Facility Easement and the Operations and Maintenance Plan are binding on the owner, heirs, successors, and assigns.

 

35.  Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan Recordation: Prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, a Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan, signed by the owner and recorded by the Orange County Register of Deeds, shall be provided for the proposed stormwater management facilities and submitted to the Stormwater Management Engineer for approval. A schedule of inspection and maintenance tasks shall be included.

 

36.  Approved Water Quality Devices: All water quality devices shall be identified in the Stormwater Impact Statement and on the plans as a Town-approved water quality structures.

 

37.  Silt Control: That the applicant takes appropriate measures to prevent and remove the deposit of wet or dry silt on adjacent paved roadways.

 

38.  Steep Slopes: That prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, the applicant shall include a map indicating how development and construction will comply with the steep slopes regulations in the Land Use Management Ordinance, subject to Town Manager review and approval.

 

During the construction phase, additional erosion and sediment controls may be required if the proposed measures do not contain the sediment. Sediment leaving the property is a violation of the Town’s Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.

     

39.  Erosion Control Bond: If one (1) acre or more is uncovered by land-disturbing activities for this project, then a performance guarantee in accordance with Section 5-97.1 Bonds of the Town Code of Ordinances shall be required prior to final authorization to begin land-disturbing activities. This financial guarantee is intended to cover the costs of restoration of failed or failing soil erosion and sedimentation controls, and/or to remedy damages resulting from land-disturbing activities, should the responsible party or parties fail to provide prompt and effective remedies acceptable to the Town.

 

40.  Erosion Control: The applicant shall provide a copy of the approved erosion and sediment control permit from Orange County Erosion Control Division prior to receiving a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

41.  Curb Inlets: The applicant shall provide pre-cast curb inlet hoods and covers stating, "Dump No Waste!  Drains to Jordan Lake", in accordance with the specifications of the Town Standard Detail SD-5A, for all new curb inlets for private, Town and State rights-of-way.

 

42.  Energy Management Plan:  That the final plan application include an Energy Management Plan to be approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. The plan shall: a) consider utilizing sustainable energy, currently defined as solar, wind, biofuels, and hydroelectric power; b) consider purchase of carbon offset credits and green power production through coordination with the NC GreenPower program; c) provide for 20 percent more efficiency that ensures indoor air quality and adequate access to natural lighting, and allows for the proposed utilization of sustainable energy in the project; and that the property owner reports to the Town of Chapel Hill the actual energy efficiency achieved with their plan, as implemented, during the period ending one year after occupancy.

 

43.  Energy Efficiency:  That the Final Plans shall incorporate a “20 percent more energy efficient” feature relative to the 2004 energy efficiency standard of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), as amended and in effect at the time of Special Use Permit issuance. Comparable standards generally recognized as applicable to building energy consumption, as amended and in effect at the time of building permit issuance, may be used by the applicant when incorporating the “20 percent more energy efficient” feature into the final plans.

 

Water, Sewer, and Other Utilities

 

44.  Sewer Line Construction: That all plans be approved by OWASA and constructed according to their standards. Where sewer lines are located beneath drive aisles and parking areas construction methods approved by OWASA shall be employed, to ensure that sewer lines will not be damaged by heavy service vehicles. Final plans shall be approved by OWASA and the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

45.  Overhead Power Lines: That all proposed or relocated utility lines other then 3-phase electric power distribution lines shall be located underground.

 

46.  Utility/Lighting Plan Approval:  That the final utility/lighting plan shall be approved by Orange Water and Sewer Authority, Duke Energy Company, Time-Warner Cable, Public Service Company, AT & T or GTE, and the Town Manager before issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. The property owner shall be responsible for assuring that these utilities, including cable television, are extended to serve the development.

 

47.  OWASA Easements:  That easement documents as required by OWASA and the Town Manager shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

State and Federal Approvals

 

48.  State or Federal Approvals:  That any required State or federal permits or encroachment agreements shall be approved and copies of the approved permits and agreements be submitted to the Town of Chapel Hill prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

49.  NCDOT Approvals:  That plans for improvements to State-maintained roads shall be approved by NCDOT prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

Fire Safety

 

50.  Firefighting Equipment Access: That Final Plans shall clearly indicate emergency fire access for the Town’s firefighting equipment to within 150 feet of all exterior points of the proposed buildings. This access shall be unobstructed, constructed of an all-weather surface, and shall be designed to carry the imposed load of the Town’s firefighting equipment (75,000 lbs). Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

51.  Fire Apparatus Access and Road Design: That Final Plans shall include the following note, “Any and all roads, driveways or dedicated fire lanes used for fire department access shall be all-weather and designed to support to carry the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing 75,000 lbs. Fire access roads shall have a minimum width of 20 feet with overhead clearance of 13 ft. 6 in.” Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

That the Final Plan application shall include designs of all turn radii, bridges, and depressions within roadways to be accessible by the largest fire apparatus operated by the Town of Chapel Hill. That Final Plans shall also include details for signage, bollards, and/or pavement markings used to prevent parking that would hinder fire apparatus access. Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

52.  Fire Hydrant and FDC Locations: That Final Plans indicate the locations of existing and proposed fire hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDC). Fire Department Connections shall be located on the street side of the building within 100 feet of a hydrant. Hydrant spacing shall comply with the Town Design Manual. Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

53.  Fire Apparatus Access and Service During Construction: That Final Plans shall include the following note, “When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection are required to be installed, such protection shall be installed  and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction, except when approved alternate means of fire protection are provided.” Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

54.  Fire Prevention During Demolition and Construction: That Final Plans shall include the following note, “During demolition and/or construction, all aspects of Chapter 14 of the NC Fire Prevention shall be followed. The owner/developer shall designate one person to be the Fire Prevention Program Superintendent who shall be responsible for enforcing Chapter 14 of the NCFPC and the on-site fire prevention program and ensure that it is carried out through completion of the project.” Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

55.  Firefighting Equipment Access During Construction: That Final Plans shall include the following note, “During construction, firefighting vehicle access shall be provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction allows the passage of vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and maintained until replaced by permanent signs.” Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

56.  Fire Flow Report: That the Final Plan application shall include a fire flow report sealed by an Engineer registered in the State of North Carolina. Fire flow shall meet the required flow set forth in the Town Design Manual. The Fire Flow Report shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

57.  Automatic Sprinkler System: That the applicant shall install automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with Town Code subject to Town Manager review and approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

58.  Fire Hydrant Accessibility: That all structures must be located within 500 feet of a fire hydrant. That the applicant shall maintain a 100-foot maximum distance between fire hydrants and fire department connections, in a clearly visible and accessible location on the street side of buildings, subject to Town Manager review and approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

Solid Waste Management and Recycling

 

59.  Refuse Facilities: That the applicant shall design the refuse/recycling area nearest the “sharing and caring” ministry building to allow roll-carts to be located behind the dumpster and protected by bollards. Design subject to Town Manager approval prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

60.  Solid Waste Management Plan:  That a detailed Solid Waste Management Plan, including a recycling plan and a plan for managing and minimizing construction debris, shall be approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. That the approved Final Plans shall include the following:

 

a.       That the collection vehicle access route to any area containing recyclable material collection containers be paved with all-weather, heavy-duty pavement OR the following note be included on the plans and recorded on the plat: “Orange County will not be responsible for any pavement damage that may result from service vehicles.”

b.      That the refuse plans show lighting details that adequately illuminate the recycling and refuse site.

c.       That the applicant label each bulk waste container for type of material to be collected.

d.      Note: “If the recyclables collection vehicle access area is blocked by parked vehicles, the containers will not receive service until the next scheduled collection day.”

e.       The intended path of service to/from the recycling carts must be provided and a handicapped service door and ramp be provided for cart access.

 

61.  Final Plan Notes: That the applicant shall place the following notes on Final Plans prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit:

 

a.       That the applicant hold demolition and pre-construction conferences with Orange County Solid Waste staff.

b.      Any gate design shall include gate retainers.

c.       The user shall be responsible for opening gates to the dumpster area on collection days of any material(s) to be collected from this location.

d.      By Orange County Ordinance, clean wood waste, scrap metal and corrugated cardboard, all present in construction waste, must be recycled.

e.       By Orange County Ordinance, all haulers of construction waste shall be properly licensed.

f.       Prior to any construction activity on the site the applicant shall hold a pre-demolition/pre-construction conference with the County’s Solid Waste staff. This may be the same meeting held with other development officials.

g.       If any vehicles are parked in the refuse or recyclables collection vehicle access area, the containers will not receive service until the next scheduled collection day.

 

Miscellaneous

 

62.  Construction Management Plan: That a Construction Management Plan, be approved by the Town Manager prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. The construction management plan shall: 1) indicate how construction vehicle traffic will be managed, 2) identify parking areas for on-site construction workers including plans to prohibit parking in residential neighborhoods, 3) indicate construction staging and material storage areas, and 4) identify construction trailers and other associated temporary construction management structures.

 

63.  Traffic and Pedestrian Control Plan: That the applicant shall provide a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan for movement of motorized and non-motorized vehicles on any public street that will be disrupted during construction. The plan must include a pedestrian management plan indicating how pedestrian movements will be safely maintained. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit. At least 5 working days prior to any proposed lane or street closure the applicant must apply to the Town Manager for a lane or street closure permit.

 

64.  Construction Sign Required:  That the applicant shall post a construction sign at the development site that lists the property owner’s representative and telephone number, the contractor’s representative and telephone number, and a telephone number for regulatory information at the time of issuance of a Building Permit, prior to the commencement of any land disturbing activities. The construction sign may have a maximum of 32 square feet of display area and maximum height of 8 feet. (§5.14.3(g) of LUMO). The sign shall be non-illuminated, and shall consist of light letters on a dark background. A detail of the sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager prior to the issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

 

65.  Detailed Plans: That final detailed site plans, grading plans, utility/lighting plans, stormwater management plans (with hydrologic calculations), landscape plans, and landscape maintenance plans shall be approved by the Town Manager before issuance of a Zoning Compliance Permit, and that such plans conform to plans approved by this application and demonstrate compliance with all applicable regulations and the design standards of the Land Use Management Ordinance and the Design Manual.

 

66.  Certificates of Occupancy:  That no Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued until all required public improvements are complete; and that a note to this effect shall be placed on the final plats. If the Town Manager approves a phasing plan, no Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued for a phase until all required public improvements for that phase are complete; and no Building Permits for any phase shall be issued until all public improvements required in previous phases are completed to a point adjacent to the new phase; and that a note to this effect shall be placed on the final plats.

 

67.  As-Built Plans:  That prior to the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide certified as-built plans for building footprints, parking lots, street improvements, storm drainage systems and stormwater management structures, and all other impervious surfaces. The as-built plans should be in DXF binary format using State plane coordinates and NAVD 88.

 

68.  Traffic Signs:  That the property owners shall be responsible for placement and maintenance of temporary regulatory signs before issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy.

 

69.  Vested Right: This Special Use Permit constitutes a site specific development plan establishing a vested right as provided by N.C.G.S. Section 160-185.1 and Appendix A of the Chapel Hill Land Use Management Ordinance.

 

70.  Continued Validity:  That continued validity and effectiveness of this approval shall be expressly conditioned on the continued compliance with the plans and conditions listed above.

 

71.  Non-Severability: That if any of the above conditions is held to be invalid, approval in its entirety shall be void.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby approves the Special Use Permit Modification for St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School.

 

This the 15th day of October, 2008.