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October 15, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3728 Clerk to the Board Consistency Statement for Proposed Amendment to the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance Chapter 16, Flood Damage Prevention TEXT2018-00002 Having reviewed and considered the Proposed Amendment TEXT2018-00002, the accompanying documents, the staff analysis, Department of Public Safety input, comments from the general public, and input from the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners adopts this statement of consistency. The Proposed Amendment is consistent with the Small Area Land Use Plans (Plans) because the Plans seek to create a safe and healthy community, to preserve open space, to create expanded housing options, and to encourage economic development. The Proposed Amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because Cabarrus County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) Program. The proposed ordinance and the adoption of the FEMA Flood Rate Insurance Maps (FIRM) allows regulation of development as it relates to the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) identified for Cabarrus County by FEMA. Use of the floodplain maps and the corresponding model ordinance provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety when reviewing development results in less damage to residences and businesses. It also creates a more resilient community when flooding events occur. Participation in the NFIP program and floodplain regulation also allows Cabarrus County to seek disaster relief assistance when significant weather events cause flooding in Cabarrus County. For the reasons set forth above, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners consider adopting proposed text amendment TEXT2018-00002. For the reasons set forth above, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby adopt this Statement of Consistency and approve TEXT2018-00002. Signed this 15th day of October, 2018. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Chair of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners /s/ Lauren Linker Clerk to the Board of Commissioners (G-7) Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendments TEXT 2018-00003 and TEXT2018-00004 - Public hearing 6:30 p.m. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented proposed text amendments to the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance. TEXT2018-00003 proposes amendments to Chapter 10 and Chapter 14. Chapter 10, Parking and Loading, includes language related to interior access roads and the North Carolina Fire Code requirements. Chapter 14, Nonconformities, allows additional time for structures destroyed by natural causes to be rebuilt. Ms. Morris stated TEXT2018-00004 proposes amendments to Chapter 2 and Chapter 7. Chapter 2, Rules of Construction and Definitions, is in regard to accessory structure and accessory dwelling unit. Chapter 7, Performance Based Standards, is in regard to accessory structure standards and would allow additional flexibility. She also responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published in The Independent Tribune on October 3, 2018 and October 10, 2018. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website (www. cabarrus county. us) on October 2, 2018 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Morris closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Honeycutt MOVED to adopt TEXT2018-00003, TEXT2018-00004, amendments to Chapter 2, Chapter 7, Chapter 10, Chapter 14 and the Consistency Statement. Commissioner Shue seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried Ordinance No. 2018-48