A RESOLUTION DIRECTING EXPEDITED PROCESSING IN THE REVIEW OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR EDUCATION CENTER (2006-09-11/R-9)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has received a petition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill requesting expedited processing of a Special Use Permit application seeking approval to develop a Visitor Education Center at the North Carolina Botanical Garden on Mason Farm Road; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that there is a significant public purpose associated with the development of this application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Town Manager is directed to expedite processing of the development proposal for the North Carolina Botanical Garden Visitor Education Center, in a manner that will speed review without sacrificing breadth or depth of analysis.

This the 11th day of September, 2006.