AGENDA #6c
RESOLUTION A
(Town Manager’s Recommendation)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF DEVLOPMENT PLAN MODIFICATION #1 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (2003-08-25/R-17a)
WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina are bound by a shared history and desire a unified vision for the future; and
WHEREAS, the University serves as the economic mainstay of the Town while offering a wealth of services from cultural amenities to quality medical care; and
WHEREAS, the Town serves as an attractive and desirable home for faculty, staff and students while offering valued services to the University; and
WHEREAS, the University and Town recognize the need to allow for growth while mitigating transportation, environmental, noise, light, and other impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill Town Council enacted a new zoning district on July 2, 2001 to address the need to allow for growth while mitigating impacts, and applied this zoning district to the University’s Main Campus; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2001, after reviewing Development Plan materials submitted by the University, dated July 3, 2001, and Addenda dated August 7, 2001 and September 3, 2001 the Town approved a Development Plan that maps out future campus growth and addresses mitigation of impacts; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2003, after reviewing Development Plan Modification No. 1 application materials dated April 3, 2003 and Addenda dated May 23, 2003, seeking to amend the Development Plan approved by the Council on October 3, 2001, the Town Council approved a portion of the Development Plan Modification No. 1 application with conditions and continued the June 25 hearing until August 25, 2003, for consideration of proposals for a parking deck at Jackson Circle, a parking deck near Cobb Dormitory, and a Chiller Plant near Cobb Dormitory that warranted further study; and
WHEREAS, further study of these proposals has been conducted and further evidence has been submitted pertaining to these projects at the continued Public Hearing on August 25, 2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that it finds that development proposed by the Development Plan Modification No. 1 application of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for property identified as parts of Chapel Hill Township Tax Maps numbered 71, 73, 74, 86, and 87, if developed according to the Development Plan Modification No. 1 dated April 3, 2003, and Addenda dated May 23, 2003 and Modification #1, Addendum #1, Map 4, dated June 3, 2003, and in compliance with the conditions listed below, as described in materials submitted by the University in Attachment #1 in the August 25, 2003 Continuation of Public Hearing on Modification of the UNC Development by the Development Plan Modification No. 1 application, would:
1. Maintain or promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
2. Maintain or enhance the value of adjacent property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby approves the application for the additional adjustments to the Development Plan Modification No. 1 to provide for the construction of a parking deck/chiller plant near Cobb Dormitory, and a parking deck near Jackson Circle, in accordance with the plans listed above and with the conditions listed below:
General Stipulations
1. Relationship to 2001 Development Plan: This approval modifies the terms of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Development Plan approved by the Town Council on October 3, 2001, and the Development Plan Modification No. 1 approved by the Town Council on June 25, 2003. Except as specifically authorized or modified by this document, the terms and conditions of the Development Plan Resolution as adopted by the Council on October 3, 2001, and Development Plan Modification No. 1 Resolution as adopted by the Council on June 25, 2003, remain in effect. The previously approved 1,550 parking spaces, from the October 3, 2001 Development Plan shall not be impacted.
2. Level of Development: This Development Plan Modification No. 1 approval represents preliminary authorization for demolition and construction of facilities as shown on “Modification No.1- Map 2 and Maps 6 and 7 Addendum No.1” from the “Development Plan Modification No 1 Addendum No 1,” dated May 23, 2003. Additional information is included in the April 3, 2003 “Development Plan Modification No. 1” and the “Development Plan Modification No. 1 Addendum No. 1,” dated May 23, 2003 modified by conditions outlined below.
In any case involving conflicting information, the controlling component of the “Development Plan Modification No. 1” shall be the Map called “Modification No.1 Map 2 Addendum No.1,” dated May 23, 2003. The controlling maps for Perimeter Transition Areas shall be “Maps 6 and 7 Addendum No.1” from the “Development Plan Modification No. 1 Addendum No. 1,” dated May 23, 2003.
3. Land Use: Unless otherwise modified by conditions herewith, this Development Plan Modification No. 1 authorizes the following:
A. As shown on “Modification No.1, Map 2 Addendum No. 1,” dated May 23, 2003:
· Construction of a parking deck (800 space, 5-level) identified as structure P-10 Mod;
· Construction of a parking deck identified as structure P-9 Mod, limited to a total of 500 spaces in the deck and associated surface parking area;
· Construction of a chiller plant (21,600 square feet) identified as structure I-3 Mod.
B. Area and parking space calculations for the following list of structures as shown by “Table 3 – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Development Plan – Modification No. 1- Addendum No.1, Area Calculations for Proposed Buildings,” revised, dated June 16, 2003:
· Infrastructure structure I-3 Mod;
· Parking deck structures P-9 Mod, and P-10 Mod, with P-9 Mod limited to 500 spaces (total of deck and surface parking).
4. Land Use Intensities: Land Use Intensities, authorized by the October 3, 2001 Development Plan, are modified as specified below:
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Land Use Intensity |
Modification of a Development Plan |
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Infrastructure Floor Area |
+ 21,600 sq ft (increase) |
5. Consistency of Site Development Permit Application with Development Plan Modification No. 1: No application for a Site Development Permit, for land use authorized by this permit within the boundary of this Development Plan Modification No. 1, as shown on the “Modification No.1-Map 2 Addendum No.1’” dated May 23, 2003, shall be approved unless such application is consistent with the Council-approved Development Plan Modification No. 1. Consistent does not mean identical; building footprints and landscaped areas shown on the Council approved Development Plan Modification No. 1, except as otherwise noted below for certain Perimeter Transition Areas, shall be considered to indicate approximate size and location.
6. Interpretation of “Modification No.1-Map 3 Addendum No.1:” “Modification No.1-Map 3 Addendum No.1” dated May 23, 2003 shall be considered to indicate, approximately, areas of pervious and impervious surface that will exist within the area covered by this Development Plan Modification No. 1 after full development has been completed. Except for incidental paving for walkways and fire lanes, areas shown as “Forest” and “Cleared Woodlands” will be expected to be pervious surface after full development, either with existing vegetation left undisturbed or with new vegetation planted and maintained, unless further specified by stipulations below.
Stipulations Related to Transportation
7. Requirements for Ongoing Data Collection and Analysis for Biennial Transportation Impact Analysis:
a) Intersection Analysis: 2003 and subsequent Biennial Transportation Impact Analysis shall analyze the following additional intersections for existing, no-build, and build conditions Level of Service (LOS) in addition to the 34 intersections analyzed in 2002 Transportation Impact Analysis:
1. Franklin Street and Boundary Street
2. Franklin Street and Park Lane
3. Boundary Street and Battle Lane/Country Club Road
4. Country Club Road and Gimghoul Road/Theater Road
5. Manning Drive and Hibbard Drive
6. Manning Drive and Craige Drive
7. New East Drive/Dogwood Deck Exit and Entrance, including Jackson Circle Lot (S-6) Access
8. Mason Farm Road and Hibbard Drive
Existing A.M. and P.M. peak hour turning movement counts for the above intersections shall be undertaken on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday when school is in session.
b) Average Daily Count Analysis: 2003 and subsequent Biennial Transportation Impact Analysis shall include the following additional locations for existing, no-build, and build conditions Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Counts in addition to the 12 locations analyzed in 2002 Transportation Impact Analysis:
1. Franklin Street (west of Raleigh Street)
2. Franklin Street (east of Boundary Street)
3. Boundary Street (south of Franklin Street)
4. Mason Farm Road (east of South Columbia Street)
5. Mason Farm Road (north of Fordham Boulevard)
6. Purefoy Road (east of South of Columbia Street)
Existing counts for the above locations shall be undertaken on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday when school is in session.
8. Traffic Signal System Improvements: The Franklin Street and Boundary Street signalized intersections shall be upgraded by replacing the existing 8” signal heads with 12” signal heads. The upgrade must be approved by the Town Manager and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and construction must be completed prior to the end of calendar year 2005. The University shall be responsible for the above traffic signal system improvements.
9. South Columbia Improvements: The University shall, jointly with the Town Council, forward to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a request for the NCDOT to immediately implement plans for the design and construction of roadway improvements on South Columbia Street (NC 86) between Manning Drive and Fordham Boulevard, as outlined in a plan forwarded to the NCDOT in 1998 and as adjusted in 2002 by addition of a sidewalk on the west side of the street. The design and construction shall consist of two twelve-foot wide travel lanes, two four-foot wide striped bikelanes, curb and gutter along both sides of the roadway, five-foot wide sidewalks along both sides of the roadway, and associated drainage and intersection improvements as can reasonably be accommodated with minimal disruption of adjacent properties. The Town and University agree that the configuration of South Columbia Street will be subject to reconsideration by the Town and the University no earlier than one full academic year after completion of construction of the South Columbia Street improvements.
10. Road Improvements: The University shall be responsible for constructing and implementing the following roadway and intersection improvements or their equivalent prior to the opening of the Cobb Hall Parking Deck (P-9 Mod):
· Country Club Road/Gimghoul Road/Paul Green Theater Drive: The University shall design and install a fully actuated traffic signal with pedestrian countdown heads at the intersection of Country Club Road and Gimghoul Road/Paul Green Theater Drive. The design and installation of the traffic signal shall be approved by the Town Manager prior to installation. The design of signal poles and equipment shall be in keeping with the historic character of the neighborhood.
Improvements to this intersection shall not change the design or current roadway configuration on the Gimghoul Road side of the intersection.
· Boundary Street/Battle Lane/Country Club Road: The University design and reconstruct the Boundary Street/Battle Lane/Country Club Road intersection. The design and construction may incorporate a traffic signal. Such design shall include signal timing plans for the new signal. Alternatively, the University may consider a “round-about” or similar intersection redesign with or without a traffic signal. Prior to construction, the design must be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager.
If the University demonstrates that intersection improvements at this location are deemed unfeasible, the University shall investigate and implement other methods to mitigate the negative impact the proposed Development Plan Modification No. 1 would have on the intersections in this area. Subject to approval by the Town Manager, the mitigation measures shall be installed prior to the opening of the Cobb Hall Parking Deck (P-9 Mod).
11. Signalized Intersections: The following signalized intersections shall be upgraded with pedestrian “count down” heads and remarked crosswalks prior to the opening of the Cobb Hall Parking Deck:
· Cameron Avenue/Country Club Road and Raleigh Street
· Franklin Street and Boundary Street
12. South Road Sidewalk: Prior to the opening of the Cobb Hall Parking Deck (P-9 Mod) the University shall construct a sidewalk along the north side of South Road, adjacent to the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery. The final design and location of the sidewalk shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager.
Stipulations Related to Site Development Permit Applications
13. P-10 Mod (Jackson Circle Parking Deck): The Site Development Permit for parking deck structure P-10 Mod (Jackson Circle) must include details on the proposed Fixed Guideway Corridor including potential room for a future transit stop/transfer station location.
Stipulation Related to Perimeter Transition Areas
14. P-9 Mod and I-3 Mod Perimeter Transition Area Designation (Cobb Hall Parking Deck and Chiller Plant): Approval of this further modification to the Development Plan Modification No.1 shall designate the parking deck structure P-9 and the infrastructure structure I-3 Mod (Cobb Hall Parking Deck and Chiller Plant) projects as a Perimeter Transition Area.
15. P-9 Mod and I-3 Mod (Cobb Hall Parking Deck and Chiller Plant): For P-9 Mod and I-3 Mod structures, the following additional stipulations shall apply:
a) Submittal of a Site Development Permit shall include detailed maps, similar to the Perimeter Transition Area Maps included in Modification No. 1 Addendum No.1 dated May 23, 2003. These maps must, at a minimum include the following information:
· OI-4 and surrounding zoning district boundaries
· Perimeter Transition Boundary Area
· Structures including existing and approved per the Development Plan and Development Plan Modification No. 1
b) This development site must comply with the following standards:
Mechanical Equipment: All mechanical equipment, both rooftop and ground locations, must be screened from view from the Cemetery.
Lighting and Noise: Parking deck and chiller plant must comply with the Noise and Light Performance Standards adopted by the Town Council on July 2, 2001.
Details confirming compliance will be provided in the Site Development Permit.
Building Height: Building mass of the parking deck and chiller plant shall be consistent with adjacent buildings. The tallest roof ridge elevation for the deck and chiller plant shall not exceed the roof ridge of the adjacent Cobb dormitory (except for elevator shafts, chimneys, mechanical equipment enclosures and parapet walls). The height of the cooling towers shall be as shown on elevation plans presented on August 25, 2003.
Building Design: The exterior design of the chiller/deck shall be similar to the overall design and façade treatments as shown generally in the renderings presented to the Mayor’s Committee. Pedestrian systems and access points shall be designed to minimize pedestrian traffic through the adjacent cemetery.
Landscape Buffer: The location of the new deck/chiller as shown on the proposed plans shall be shifted to the north to allow the installation of a 30 foot wide Type C buffer or equivalent, shall be located between the building and the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery. The landscape buffer shall consist of a mix of evergreen and deciduous plant materials. Landscape details will be part of the Site Development Permit submittal. A twenty foot wide portion of the 30 foot buffer shall be established between the Cemetery and the parking deck/Paul Green Theater access road; 10-feet of landscaping shall be provided on the north side of the access road.
Cemetery Improvements: The present/former stone walls along the western and northern edges of the cemetery shall be repaired/rebuilt; design of the deck and chiller plant shall include provisions to channel pedestrian traffic to the main, center walk; the southern façade of the deck/chiller plant shall be designed in a manner that obscures views of parked vehicles, and the design shall reflect the character of the immediate area. Construction Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Town Manager prior to the commencement of construction of the deck/chiller plant.
Use and Activity during Cemetery Services: The University shall establish a standing procedure to make parking available, in the deck or accompanying surface spaces, for persons attending funeral services and for those making graveside visitations to the cemetery. The University shall also establish a standing procedure to require that work on projects near the cemetery shall be interrupted for a period from one hour before to one hour after funeral services.
Transportation: Required improvements to the Country Club/South Road intersection and signalization of the Country Club/Gimghoul intersection shall be completed prior to the opening of the parking deck; signage shall be installed at egress points of the parking deck indicating western movements out of the deck to access South Road.
Access: An improved two-lane entrance and exit drive shall be provided between Raleigh Road and the new deck with access generally open 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, consistent with the University calendar and operating requirements, so long as any adjustments to operating hours do not substantially reduce the overall benefit of the access. Access to South Road, between the western wall of the Cemetery and Conner Dormitory shall be designed for one-way in (ingress) travel during the morning peak use period and one-way out (egress) travel during the evening peak use period.
c) That the submittal of a Site Development Permit for the Cobb Hall Parking Deck or Chiller Plant include verification that the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources was involved in the planning process.
Miscellaneous Stipulations
16. Continued Validity: Continued validity and effectiveness of this approval is expressly conditioned on the continued compliance with the plans and conditions listed above.
17. Severability: If any of the above conditions is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other conditions shall remain valid and this approval shall remain intact.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby approves the application for a Modification of a Development Plan by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
This the 25th day of August, 2003.
RESOLUTION B
A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (2003-08-25/R-17b)
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved a portion of the Development Plan Modification No. 1 application with conditions and continued the June 25 hearing until August 25, 2003, for consideration of proposals for a parking deck at Jackson Circle, a parking deck near Cobb Dormitory, and a Chiller Plant near Cobb Dormitory that warranted further study; and
WHEREAS, further study of these proposals has been conducted and further evidence has been submitted pertaining to these projects at the continued Public Hearing on August 25, 2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that it finds that development proposed for a parking deck at Jackson Circle, a parking deck near Cobb Dormitory, and a Chiller Plant near Cobb Dormitory as described in materials submitted by The University in Attachment #1 in the August 25, 2003 Continuation of Public Hearing on Modification of the UNC Development by the Development Plan Modification No. 1 application of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for property identified as parts of Chapel Hill Township Tax Maps numbered 71, 73, 74, 86, and 87, if developed according to the proposals would not:
1. Maintain or promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
2. Maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby denies the application for the additional adjustments to the Development Plan Modification No. 1 to provide for the construction of a parking deck/chiller plant near Cobb Dormitory, and a parking deck near Jackson Circle.
This the 25th day of August, 2003.