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Memo To: Cabarrus Board of Commissioners From: Susie Zakraisek, AICP, Planning and Zoning Manager CG' File Date: October 2, 2007 Re: Text Amendment C2007-O6-ZT-Amenity Subdivision Standards and Anti-Monotony Standards Since the adoption of the architectural standards for amenity subdivisions and the addition of anti- monotony standards in June of 2005, staff has found the current language in the zoning ordinance to be difficult to enforce, and in some instances, not in keeping with standard architectural practice. Staff discussed the standards with the Planning and Zoning Commission several times to try and find solutions to the difficulties of enforcing the standards as written. Additionally, staff met with Mr. Todd Berg, a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and an architect by trade, to seek guidance regarding the application of the standards. As a result of those meetings and discussions with the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff proposed text changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the May meeting. At that time, more discussion took place regarding the standards and the Planning and Zoning Chair appointed a committee to review the proposed changes and to see what, if any, alternatives could be fdund. The appointed Architectural Committee consisted of four members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Larry Griffin, Mr. Todd Berg, Mr. Ian Prince and Mr. Tommy Porter. The Committee met on June 5, 2007 to discuss the proposed text amendment. The text amendment language proposed by the Architectural Committee was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the June meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward the proposed amendment to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners for final consideration. When the County Manager was presented with this item for the July Board of Commissioners meeting, he requested that additional input on the proposed changes be solicited from the community. As a result, a new committee was formed to review the proposed text. Members of the committee represented local architects, builders and developers. The committee members were Mr. Todd Berg of Morris-Berg Architects, Mr. Gaillard Mervin of Liles Construction, Mr. Grady Cook of Grady Cook Development and Mr. David McClellan of McClellan Design. The committee met on August 30~', 2007. After much discussion, the Review Committee decided that the proposed changes were appropriate and in keeping with the intent of the ordinance and that the proposed changes should be presented to the County Commissioners for consideration. Attached you will find the proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes are a direct result of the meetings and discussions of the Planning and Zoning Architectural Committee and the Review Committee. The proposed changes have been reviewed by the County Attorney. Please read over the attached materials and be prepared to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed text amendment. tZ `