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f PLANNING STAFF REPORT CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 09/19/2011 3. The current "Midland Land Use Plan 2030" (May 2010) and the draft "Town Plan 2030 — Land Use & Comprehensive Master Plan — Revision I " aim to protect the level of service along our major thoroughfares; furthermore, the "Midland Development Ordinance " establishes development standards requiring access in accordance with sound growth principles that allow NC 24/27 to remain a firee flowing highway with carefully planned points of access for higher density development. 4. The current "Midland Land Use Plan 2030" (May 2010) and the draft "Town Plan 2030 — Land Use & Comprehensive Master Plan — Revision I " identify locations where this level of intense development can be supported by infrastructure and services in the near term (see attached map). Fire Marshal Review: Comments, by Steven Langer No issue with the rezoning, however rezoning to HDR will allow more homes per acre. If property is developed into a subdivision and has over 30 homes, it will require two access points that are remote from each other to meet the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and appendix D of the Fire Code. (Fire Marshal) EMS Review: No Comments Sheriff Review: No Comments Stormwater Review: Comments, by Planning Staff Stormwater permits will be required if the project includes a total disturbed area of more than one acre. Land Use Plan Analysis The Midland Area Land Use Plan, adopted in September 2004, designates this property, as well as adjacent properties, as Medium Density Residential and Limited Commercial. The plan states that Medium Density Residential is intended to permit development with a moderately high - density community character. This is the zoning district primarily designed for both existing and future conventional subdivision type development. Residential development options for this zone include single family detached residence, duplex, and townhomes. These zones are located where public utilities either are available or are envisioned available within the next ten years. The plan also states that Limited Commercial districts are reflective of the existing commercial uses in Midland. These areas shall be of a variety of commercial uses ranging in intensity and will not incorporate residential areas. Large -scale commercial development in these areas should be considered carefully on a case by case basis. Conclusions The rezoning, as proposed, is not consistent with the Midland Area Land Use Plan. The rezoning is a conventional rezoning request. Therefore, no conditions may be attached to the rezoning request. All uses permitted in the LC and HDR districts would be permitted on the subject property. The Board of Commissioners should consider the information provided and determine if the proposed rezoning meets the Commissions' vision for this area of Cabarrus County. Attachment number 1 G -1 Page 239