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Action Items
Action Items
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014-
2035
Goal 5: Foster a collaborative environment internally and with relevant local, regional, state, and federal partners to develop new opportunities for
Morrisville’s residents and business community.
5.1 Institute a Schedule for Regular Updates
to the Future Land Use Map and Plan and the
Transportation Maps and Plan.
The comprehensive
land use and transportation plans will rapidly go out-
of-date and will need regular updating.
Related Policies:
None.
Estimated Cost:
40 hours of staff time
annually after 2009
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Complete the review of the existing land use and transportation maps,
and revise, as needed, every year following adoption (starting in 2010).
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Complete a major update every fifth year.
Performance Measures:
(1) Completion of annual updates; and (2) complete major update every
fifth year
5.2 Establish Performance Measures to Track
Implementation of the Land Use and Transportation
Plans.
The implementation items herein are provided
with discrete performance measures. The Planning
Department will report on the progress of the Action
Items annually.
Related Policies:
5E, 5F
Estimated Cost:
40 hours of staff time
annually
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Establish reporting template and complete first annual report
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Complete assessment and report to Morrisville Boards, annually
Performance Measures:
(1) Complete annual assessments and report to Morrisville Boards; (2) use
feedback to adjust performance measures in annual update of the Land Use and Transportation
Plans; and (3) include record of each annual report/feedback session in appendix of both Plans
5.3 Develop a Hazardous Waste Transport Safety
Plan.
The Town should work with the NCRR and
Norfolk Southern Railroad Companies to develop
a hazardous waste transport safety plan that
recognizes the danger in having hazardous waste
shipments in close proximity to growing residential
populations. Details of what should be included in
the plan are described in Figure 5.14.
Related Policies:
5B, 5C
Estimated Cost:
80 hours of staff time +
$25,000 consulting fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with NCRR and
Norfolk Southern Railroad Company
Year One Goals/Activities
: Initiate series of meetings with NCRR and Norfolk Southern to outline
and agree upon the contents of the plan.
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Implement plan, which will include ongoing communication and review
of procedures.
Performance Measures:
Concrete safety and coordination procedures in place by 2013
5.4 Confirm with Wake County the Timing and
Process for Development Proposed for Areas within
Morrisville’s Short Range Urban Services Area
(SRUSA).
Explore the possibility of the Town annexing
these areas prior to development proposals. See
Figure 1.1 for the location of SRUSA areas. The
reconnection of Kit Creek Road and extension of
Louis Stephens Road will change the development
dynamic in these areas.
Related Policies:
5A, 5C, 5D
Estimated Cost:
80 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with Wake
County
Year One Goals/Activities
: Coordinate with Wake County to confirm the process and timing for
development in these areas
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Submit an ETJ Extension Request to Wake County
Performance Measures:
Complete extension request by 2012
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