> Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 10:32:18 -0400
> From: emrys.treasure@gmail.com
> To: east-cac@eastraleigh.org
> Subject: [East-CAC] Fwd: REMINDER: Planning Commission will discuss UDO residential infill compatibility standards TOMORROW, May 15, at its evening meeting, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in the City Council Chamber
>
> For those keeping up with the UDO review...
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>
> *Over the weekend, a PETITION in support of the infill compatibility
> standards went live online. If you support these proposed standards, you
> can sign the petition at…*
>
> http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/infill-compatibility-standards/****
>
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> Before the economic downturn in 2008, many neighborhoods saw an
> extraordinary number of teardowns replaced with homes that were out of
> character with the rest of the neighborhood. Some additions to existing
> homes produced similar results.****
>
> * *
>
> The intent of the proposed UDO residential infill compatibility standards
> is to put rules in place that “accommodate and encourage compatible
> development in existing residential neighborhoods, while reinforcing the
> established character of the neighborhood and mitigating adverse impacts on
> adjacent homes.” The UDO draft document includes specific rules for street
> setbacks and the height and length of the sides of buildings. The details
> are available in Chapter 2: Residential
> Districts<http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_Final_Draft_Jan3_2012_Chapter_2.pdf>,
> pages 10 – 11.****
>
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>
> To receive comparable protection today, neighborhoods are required to go
> through the laborious process of creating a Neighborhood Conservation
> Overlay District (NCOD) or, if the neighborhood qualifies, a Historic
> Overlay District (HOD).****
>
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>
> If you are concerned about preserving the character of your neighborhood
> and support more predictability in the City’s development regulations, it’s
> important that you engage yourself in this conversation. You can do this by
> attending Tuesday’s meeting or by sending an e-mail to the Planning
> Commission<http://www.raleighnc.gov/business/content/BoardsCommissions/Articles/PlanningCommission.html>.
> If it’s easier for you, you can send your comments to Christine Darges,
> Christine.Darges@raleighnc.gov. She will ensure your comments get delivered
> to the Planning Commission.****
>
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>
> Philip W Poe****
>
> Five Points CAC co-chair****
>
> 919.832.6777 voice****
>
> 919.522.1078 mobile****
>
> 919.832.6775 fax****
>
> pwpoe@att.net****
>
> www.fivepointscac.org ****
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