Agenda 2014 04-07AGENDA
APRIL 7, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301
Wilmington, NC
WOODY WHITE, CHAIRMAN - BETH DAWSON, VICE -CHAIR
JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR., COMMISSIONER - BRIAN M. BERGER, COMMISSIONER - THOMAS WOLFE, COMMISSIONER
CHRIS COUDRIET. COUNTY MANAGER - WANDA COPLEY. COUNTY ATTORNEY - SHEILA SCHULT. CLERK TO THE BOARD
6:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Woody White)
NON - SECTARIAN INVOCATION (Pastor Jermaine Armour, St. Luke AME Zion Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Commissioner Thomas Wolfe)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Approval of an Application for the Waiver of Landfill Tipping Fees for the
North Carolina Azalea Festival Being Held April 9 -13, 2014
3. Approval of February 2014 Tax Collection Reports
4. Adoption of Budget Amendments
ESTIMATED
MINUTES
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
5 5.
Consideration of Sexual Assault Activism Month Proclamation
5 6.
Public Hearing on Proposed $20,000,000 Financing of Improvement
Project
10 7.
Public Hearing: 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Economic Recovery (ER) Program for New Hanover County:
CDBG Closeout
30 8.
Public Hearing
Text Amendment (A -415, 12/13) - Request by Staff to Amend Section
33 -1 and 32 -2 of the Subdivision Ordinance Regarding Language
Required on Final Plats and Preliminary Plans As It Relates to
Conservation Overlay Districts
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes)
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MINUTES
10 9. Additional Items
County Manager
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
10. ADJOURN
Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will
move forward until the agenda is completed.
Mission
New Hanover County is committed to progressive public policy, superior
service, courteous contact, judicious exercise of authority, and sound fiscal
management to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow.
Vision
A vibrant prosperous, diverse coastal community,
committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come.
Core Values
Integrity - Accountability - Professionalism - Innovation - Stewardship
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Chairman White
CONTACT(S): Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Special Meeting held on March 20, 2014
Agenda Review Meeting held on March 20, 2014
Regular Meeting held on March 24, 2014
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Joe Suleyman, Environmental Management
Director
CONTACT(S): Joe Suleyman
SUBJECT
Approval of an Application for the Waiver of Landfill Tipping Fees for the North Carolina Azalea
Festival Being Held April 9 -13, 2014
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Environmental Management Department has received an application from the 2014 North Carolina
Azalea Festival for the waiver of tipping fees. The event will be held April 9 - 13, 2014, and is estimated to
generate ten (10) tons of waste, resulting in the waiver of approximately $590 in tipping fee revenues. The
waste will be transported by Coastal Ladies Carting.
The landfill has waived a total of $69,307 in tipping fees (1,175 tons) fiscal year to date.
The Environmental Management Director recommends approval of the waiver request, with a maximum cap
of ten (10) tons eligible for the fee waiver.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Effective County Management
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the application to waive landfill tipping fees for the North Carolina Azalea Festival, being held
April 9 -13, 2014, with a maximum of ten (10) tons eligible for the fee waiver.
ATTACHMENTS:
NC Azalea Festival 2014 Tipping Fee Waiver Form
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 2
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF T I PPING FIFES
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Michelle Harrell, Collector of Revenue
CONTACT(S): Michelle Harrell
SUBJECT
Approval of February 2014 Tax Collection Reports
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Tax collection reports for the month of February 2014 are submitted for approval.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the reports.
ATTACHMENTS:
February 2014 Collection Report
February 2014 Fire District Collection Report
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director
CONTACT(S): Cam Griffin
SUBJECT
Adoption of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2014:
14 -068 Bike & Pedestrian Paths Capital Project
14 -069 Department of Social Services
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Strong Financial Performance
• Control costs and manage to the budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adoption of the ordinances for the budget amendments listed.
ATTACHMENTS:
B/A 14 -068
B/A 14 -069
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 4
AGENDA: April 7, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14 - 068
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 14 -068 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2014.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Intelligent Growth / Economic Development
Strategic Objective(s): Enhance / add recreational, cultural and enrichment amenities
Understand / act on citizen needs
Fund: Bike and Pedestrian Paths Capital Project
Department: Planning and Inspections
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Bike and Pedestrian Paths Capital Project
$112,500
Total
$0
$112,500
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Contribution
$15,000
Escrow - Recreation/Open Space
$7,500
Federal TAP Grant
$90,000
Total
$0
$112,500
Section 2: Explanation
The NC Department of Transportation has awarded a federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program)
grant to the County to construct a multi -use path along Middle Sound Loop Road from Oyster Lane to the
Middle Sound Village driveway. The Board approved the application for this grant on November 4, 2013.
The grant requires a match in the amount of $22,500. The developer of Middle Sound Village is contributing
$15,000 towards the project and the County will use $7,500 from the escrow account which is intended to be
used for development of recreation, park or open space area.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 14 -068, amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7th day of April, 2014.
(SEAL)
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1
AGENDA: April 7, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 14 - 069
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 14 -069 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2014.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Provide health / wellness education, programs, and services
Fund: General Fund
Department: Social Services
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Social Services
$33,892
Total
$0
$33,892
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Social Services
$33,892
Total
$0
$33,892
Section 2: Explanation
Received additional allocation of $33,892 for the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). The CIP Program
assists low income persons with heating and cooling related crisis. The CIP Program is part of the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program block grant. Households apply for the benefits at the local social
services agency. Each county receives an allocation to fund the CIP Program based on the poverty level in
the county and the county Food and Nutrition Services case load numbers. Counties have the option to set an
annual minimum allowable assistance amount up to a maximum of $600. Payment amounts vary based on
the crisis and the amount needed to alleviate the energy crisis. These additional funds will potentially assist a
minimum of 56 additional households.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 14 -069, amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7th day of April, 2014.
(SEAL)
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 4 - 2 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Jessica Green, Rape Crisis Center Advocacy
Program Coordinator, Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
CONTACT(S): Lauren Slusher, Rape Crisis Center Therapist
SUBJECT
Consideration of Sexual Assault Activism Month Proclamation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Lauren Slusher, Rape Crisis Center Therapist at Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., submitted the attached
proclamation for the Board's consideration. Jessica Green, Rape Crisis Center Advocacy Program
Coordinator, will be present to receive the proclamation. In addition to the proclamation, New Hanover
County provides $10,000 in funding to the Rape Crisis Center.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Sexual Assault Activism Month Proclamation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEXUAL ASSAULT ACTIVISM MONTH PROCLAMATION
APRIL 2014
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Activism Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual
violence is widespread and has public health implications for every community member of New
Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, the Rape Crisis Center staff and DEDICATED volunteers served more than 500
new sexual violence victims and their loved ones in the past year providing free and confidential
support, advocacy and counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year; and
WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community about how to support survivors
and encourage every person to speak out when witnessing acts of violence however small; and
WHEREAS, with leadership, dedication, and encouragement, there is compelling evidence that
we can be successful in reducing sexual violence in New Hanover County through prevention
education, increased awareness, and holding perpetrators who commit acts of violence
responsible for their actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that the month of April 2014 be recognized as "Sexual Assault Activism Month"
in New Hanover County; and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners pledge themselves and
asks our citizens, professional and volunteer, to TAKE ACTION NOW to assist the Rape Crisis
Center's UNTIRING efforts to eliminate sexual violence from our families, our neighborhoods,
and our community. The Board of Commissioners also pledges and asks our local businesses and
citizens to participate in Sexual Assault Activism Month campaigns and events in order to spread
awareness and take action.
ADOPTED this the 7th day of April, 2014.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher, Finance Director
CONTACT(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher
SUBJECT
Public Hearing on Proposed $20,000,000 Financing of Improvement Project
BRIEF SUMMARY:
At the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on March 24, 2014, the Board adopted a Resolution
of the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, Authorizing the Negotiation
of an Installment Financing Contract, Directing the Publication of Notice with Respect Thereto and
Providing For Certain Other Related Matters. The Board determined that it is in the best interest of the
County to enter into an installment financing contract to pay the capital costs of renovating the County's
historic administrative office building, making improvements to the Cobb Annex, constructing a new service
center for rental car companies at Wilmington International Airport, and paying the costs related to the
execution and delivery of documents related to the County's fee simple interest in the Historic
Administrative Building site to secure the County's obligations under the Contract.
A public hearing must be held concerning the Contract, the Deed of Trust, the proposed $20,000,000
Improvement Project, and any other transactions associated with this matter.
No action is necessary at this meeting. Staff will bring forward the Resolution and document forms at the
April 21, 2014 meeting for approval.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Strong Financial Performance
• Deliver value for taxpayer money
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Conduct public hearing only. No action required.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Conduct public hearing.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Conducted public hearing.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 6
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Wanda Coston, Community Development Planner
CONTACT(S): Wanda Coston and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT
Public Hearing: 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Recovery (ER)
Program for New Hanover County: CDBG Closeout
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In accordance with CDBG Program regulations and requirements, a public hearing must be held to closeout
the 2010 CDBG -ER Program for New Hanover County.
The County was awarded $500,000 in Economic Recovery funds. Five very low income, owner occupied
households received housing assistance. Two houses were reconstructed - one for a female- headed household
and one for an elderly couple - on their existing parcels. One elderly male was relocated and a house was
constructed for him on a different parcel. Two owner occupied, elderly, female- headed households also
received housing rehabilitation assistance. The average cost to rehabilitate the two houses was $38,090. The
average cost to reconstruct/relocate (construct) three houses was $101,837. The total cost to implement the
County's CDBG -ER Program was $443,743.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Understand and act on citizen needs
• Deliver value for taxpayer money
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
View staff presentation of housing improvements and conduct public hearing in accordance with the CDBG
requirement and regulations to solicit citizen comments concerning the implementation and closeout of the
County's 2010 CDBG -ER Program.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentation and conduct public hearing.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Heard presentation and conducted public hearing.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 7
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Ken Vafier, Current Planning & Zoning Supervisor
(PB Rep: Edward T. (Ted) Shipley, III)
CONTACT(S): Ken Vafier and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT
Public Hearing
Text Amendment (A -415, 12/13) - Request by Staff to Amend Section 33 -1 and 32 -2 of the Subdivision
Ordinance Regarding Language Required on Final Plats and Preliminary Plans As It Relates to
Conservation Overlay Districts
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The amendment changes the Subdivision Ordinance so that conservation resource delineations which have
been confirmed by staff and are included on approved site plans are considered valid for regulatory purposes.
The proposed language establishes a 5 -year validity period. The Planning and Inspections Director is
assigned the responsibility of granting extensions to this validity period for qualifying situations. The
amendment will eliminate conflicting delineations of a COD line by ensuring the accuracy of the line at the
time of project approval. It will also create a period of validity for the COD line in order to provide property
owners and other stakeholders certainty with respect to the setbacks from the conservation resources.
At their March 6, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board voted 5 -0 to recommend approval of the text
amendment.
One person spoke in support of the amendment. No one from the public spoke in opposition to the
amendment.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval.
ACTION NEEDED:
1. Approve as recommended; or
2. Approve with changes; or
3. Continue for further information; or
4. Deny the amendment.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 8
ATTACHMENTS:
A -415 Script
A -415 COD Text Amendment
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 8
ITEM #
SCRIPT FOR TEXT AMENDMENT A-415,12/13
REQUEST BY STAFF TO AMEND SECTION 33 -1 AND 32 -2 OF THE SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE REGARDING LANGUAGE REQUIRED ON FINAL PLATS AND
PRELIMINARY PLANS AS IT RELATES TO CONSERVATION OVERLAY
DISTRICTS
CHAIRMAN
1. This is a public hearing. We will first hear a presentation from staff. Then proponents of
the text amendment and opponents of the text amendment will each be allowed 15
minutes total to speak. An additional 5 minutes of rebuttal will be allowed for each side.
2. Open the public hearing.
a. Staff Presentation
b. Proponent's presentation (up to 15 minutes)
C. Opponent's presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Proponent's rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent's rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the public hearing.
4. Commissioners discussion
5. Is there a motion to find that this text amendment to the ordinance is consistent
with the land use plan and is reasonable and in the public interest and should be
adopted?
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1
A -415 AMENDMENT TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: STAFF
Staff proposes to amend Section 33 -1, Contents of the Final Plat, and Section 32 -2,
Contents of the Preliminary Plan, of the Subdivision Ordinance to address Conservation
Overlay District Requirements. Proposed changes are in red. Proposed deletions are in
red str4kethr-ough. Revised language in blue.
New Hanover County Subdivision Ordinance
Section 33 -1 Contents of the Final Plat
(13) If the Subdivision is within a Conservation Overlay District, locations and types of
conservation resource areas shall be shown. Official conservation resource maps are
available at the County Planning & Inspections Department.
(14) If the Subdivision is within a Conservation Overlay District, and a verified
conservation resource delineation did not occur at preliminary site plan approval, the
following map note shall be shown on any approved final plat.
"Subdivision contains an area included within a Conservation Overlay
District (COD). Field verification of resource areas shall be performed by a
member of the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections staff prior to map
recordation to ensure accuracy."
Delineations shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of recordation of any
final plat in the Register of Deeds or 5 years from the enactment of this provision,
whichever is later. An one (1) year administrative extension of this validity period may
be granted by the Planning and Inspections Director so long as site conditions have not
substantially changed in ,,,.,.,,,.a. nee with, consistent with Section 112 -6 of the New
Hanover County Zoning Ordinance.
+14)(15) Surveyed delineation of Corps of Engineers Federally regulated Wetlands.
(10199)
Section 32 -2 Contents of the Preliminary
(21) The approximate delineation of Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Section 10
Wetlands. (10199)
(22) Should locations of conservation resources be shown on a preliminary site plan,
Special Use Permit site plan, Performance or Conventional Residential site plan,
Conditional Zoning site plan, Conditional Use Zoning site plan, Exceptional Design
Zoning District site plan, Riverfront Mixed Use District site plan, or Planned
Development site plan, field verification of resource areas shall be performed by a
member of the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections staff prior to map
approval to ensure accuracy.
Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 1
Delineations shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of recordation of any
final plat in the Register of Deeds or 5 years from the enactment of this provision,
whichever is later. A* one (1) year administrative extension of this validity period may
be granted by the Planning and Inspections Director so long as site conditions have not
substantially changed :r aeeer- eree w44, consistent with Section 112 -6 of the New
Hanover County Zoning Ordinance.
(23) If conservation resources are present on site but not shown on the preliminary site
plan; they shall be delineated on the final plat per Section 33 -1(14) of this ordinance, and
the following note shall be shown:
"Subdivision contains an area included within a Conservation Overlay
District (COD). Field verification of resource areas shall be performed by a
member of the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections staff prior to map
recordation to ensure accuracy."
{2-2}(24) A traffic impact study must be completed prior to the submittal of any
preliminary plan that will generate more than 100 trips during the peak hour. The study
shall be prepared in accordance with Standards and Guidelines approved by the County.
(2/02)
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Board of Commissioners - April 7, 2014
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 2