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Comprehensive Transportation Plan Pedestrian Map Amendment
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner - Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt resolution requesting Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) open a public comment period for proposed amendment.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
October 16, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-637 - Amended Unified Development Ordinance to reference CTP Pedestrian Map
BACKGROUND:
Union County refers to the Pedestrian Map of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) when requiring sidewalk installation for new development. This map has gaps in the network that may cause Union County to not require sidewalks near municipalities, which would reduce the utility of nearby sidewalks. In addition, the Map includes recommendations for sidewalks expected to remain rural. Union County has coordinated with municipalities to confirm gaps to be addressed with these amendments. Union County is coordinating with the two municipalities, Marvin and Waxhaw, with affected segments in this proposed amendment.
The proposed timeline of this amendment process is below.
• June: Local resolutions requesting opening comment period
• July: CRTPO TCC and Board information presentation
• August: CRTPO TCC and Board action
• August to September: Public comment period
• September to October: Review results and local resolutions requesting action
• November: CRTPO TCC and Board information presentation
• December: CRTPO TCC and Board action
The Union County Land Use Board reviewed the amendments at their regular May meeting and unanimously endorsed the modifications and recommended that the Board adopt the adopt resolution requesting Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) open a public comment period for proposed amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.