[RCAC] Raleigh City Council continues review of RaleighUDO… meeting 18

WHAT: The Planning Staff is bringing back seven (7) items from the last meeting -- setbacks for properties without frontages, use of land-use management software to improve infrastructure planning, site access rules, open space requirements for tall buildings, new language for the section on Infrastructure Sufficiency, a list of the City Council's changes to the UDO, and the proposed language for the ordinance that approves the UDO. The list of changes made by the City Council begins on page 35 of the staff report <http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_CC_Review_February_18.pdf> . The proposed wording for the ordinance that approves the UDO begins on page 55 of the staff report <http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_CC_Review_February_18.pdf> . This ordinance explains how and when different sections of the UDO will be implemented. NOTE: All rules related to the backyard cottage and accessory apartment have been removed from the UDO. WHEN: Monday, February 18 at 4:00 pm. WHERE: 222 West Hargett Street, City Council Chamber. LIKELY HOT TOPICS: * Site Access Rules: This became a hot topic during the recent review of a rezoning case bordering the Cameron Village neighborhood. This is another case that emphasizes the importance of transition areas between different types of land use. DEFERRED ITEMS: None. MEETING DOCUMENTS: Planning Commission's Recommendations <http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_Planning_Commission_Recommendations.pdf> | February 18 Staff Report <http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_CC_Review_February_18.pdf> TEST CASES: Fifteen (15) test cases <http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/PlanCurrent/Documents/DevelopmentPlansReview/NewRaleighCode/UDO_Case_Studies.pdf> have been developed from previously approved development cases to help validate the proposed UDO regulations.  COMMENTS: Submit comments to the City Councilor for your district. Contact information is available here <http://www.raleighnc.gov/government/content/BoardsCommissions/Articles/CityCouncil.html> . Currently, there are no plans for public comment at these meetings. Additional information available here <http://raleighudo.com/blog/raleigh-city-council-continues-review-raleighudo%E2%80%A6-meeting-18> . Philip W Poe Five Points CAC co-chair 919.410.6772 <http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html> 1# talk + text <mailto:pwpoe@att.net> pwpoe(a)att.net <http://www.fivepointscac.org/> www.fivepointscac.org <http://www.facebook.com/FivePointsCAC> <http://www.twitter.com/FivePointsCAC>