Land Use Plan

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Land Use Plan

2014 Land Use Plan Update
Town of Cornelius
Adopted January 6, 2014
CORNELIUS LAND USE PLAN
Contents
Introduction 2 What is a Land Use Plan? 4 Link to Cornelius Comprehensive Master Plan: Guiding Principles and Goals 5 Key Land Use Plan Objectives 7 Land Use Categories 8 Land Use Plan Map 26 Appendix A: Land Use Plan Update Process 28 Appendix B: Excerpts from the Cornelius Centennial Transportation Plan Page | 1
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INTRODUCTION
Updating the Cornelius Land Use Plan
The Town of Cornelius, like its counterparts in the Charlotte region, has experienced significant growth in recent decades – new neighborhoods, commercial development, and services and facilities needed to serve new development. In this context, the Town began work in 2010 to prepare a new Comprehensive Master Plan. Navigate Cornelius: Charting Course into the Future was launched in 2010 as a community‐wide initiative to develop the Town’s first Comprehensive Master Plan. This plan sets out a blueprint for long‐term, responsible growth. It was developed in the spirit of grassroots involvement and inclusion – the planning process was driven by residents, business and property owners, local interest groups, and elected officials. The core objectives of the plan are to:  Create a document that takes general goals and principles regarding the future of Cornelius and develop them into a “living” strategic implementation plan. 
Develop a basis for annual budgetary requests and create a tool to evaluate new development projects. 
Form a framework for infrastructure planning. 
Develop initiatives and action items. TheTown’svisionforthefuture….
Cornelius is a vibrant and inclusive small community on Lake Norman dedicated to promoting the highest quality of life for all residents. One of the critical implementation strategies outlined in Navigate Cornelius is a call for a corresponding update to the Town’s Land Use Plan. Adopted in 1999, the Town’s original Land Use Plan was the policy document that guided growth and development for the Town for over a decade. But the original Land Use Plan needed updating to reflect the Town’s vision, changing conditions, and to integrate a series of individual plans that have been developed and adopted over time. Page | 2
Navigate Cornelius, the Town’s new Comprehensive Master Plan, sets out the framework for updating the 1999 Cornelius Land Use Plan. CORNELIUS LAND USE PLAN
The 1999 Cornelius Land Use Plan has served the Town well and is being revised to reflect the Town's new vision for the future. In the summer of 2013, the Town initiated a process to update the Land Use Plan to incorporate the ideas set out in Navigate Cornelius, and the Town’s small area plans. The goal of this updated Land Use Plan is to establish a framework for future land use patterns in the Town that respects and reflects current conditions, community aspirations, and future opportunities. Objectives of the Land Use Plan Update
The Land Use Plan Update initiative set out three key objectives for updating the 1999 Land Use Plan and related initiatives aimed at updating the Town’s framework for managing future development: 1.
Update the Town’s Land Use Plan to align with the Town’s current policy framework as articulated in a series of recently adopted planning documents. (This document presents the Updated Land Use Plan.) 2.
Examine the Town’s current Land Development Code text and map, and offer recommendations and suggested priorities for changes that will align the code with the updated Land Use Plan and related policy documents. (Addressed in a separate memorandum.) 3.
Suggest a process for how the Town can incorporate future planning documents into both the Land Use plan and the Land Development Code to ensure consistency. (Addressed in a separate memorandum.) Page | 3
WHAT IS A LAND USE PLAN?
What is the Cornelius Land Use Plan?
The Cornelius Land Use Plan is a “blueprint” that provides guidance to the community as to where and how Cornelius will grow. This Land Use Plan is meant to guide future decisions about land use and the related provision of community infrastructure. The Cornelius Land Use Plan sets the stage for future development and community investment in the Town’s planning jurisdiction. How will the Land Use Plan be used?
The Cornelius Land Use Plan is a document that is intended for use by multiple community constituents – elected officials, Town staff, business representatives, property owners, developers, and community members. The Land Use Plan is the common document that the community uses to articulate the goals and aspirations for land development and conservation within the Town’s planning jurisdiction. It serves multiple purposes and should be a document reviewed for guidance when assessing land use planning options and impacts. The Land Use Plan… is the policy document that guides decisions related to land use patterns within Cornelius’ land planning jurisdiction. How does the Land Use Plan relate to zoning?
In North Carolina, municipal and county zoning consists of both a zoning map and a written ordinance that divides communities into zoning districts, including various residential, commercial, mixed‐use and industrial districts. Zoning regulations describe what type of land use and specific activities are permitted in each district, and also regulate how buildings, signs, parking, and structures may be placed on a lot. Zoning regulations also provide procedures for rezoning and other planning applications. The Cornelius Land Development Code is the Town’s zoning ordinance, and the Cornelius Land Development Map is the Town’s zoning map. The Land Development Map and the Land Development Code provide properties in Cornelius’ planning and zoning jurisdiction with certain rights to development and restrictions on development, while the Land Use Plan serves as a guide for making future decisions regarding zoning and regulations. The Future Land Use Map and related policies contained in this Land Use Plan should be used as a guide for future rezoning decisions and Land Development Code amendments made by the Town. Applicants may be able to request and gain approval of the maximum densities noted subject to Board review and consideration of a plan that provides for preservation of natural features and maintains the established character of the area. Page | 4
Zoning… is the set of Town laws that governs what specific uses are permitted on individual properties, at what densities/intensities development can occur, and how development is designed. CORNELIUS LAND USE PLAN
LINK TO THE CORNELIUS
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN:
GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GOALS
This updated Cornelius Land Use Plan upholds and reflects the land planning concepts included in the Guiding Principles and Goals of the Navigate Cornelius 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan. The Cornelius Land Use Plan is designed to address these guiding principles through establishing a vision for future development patterns in specific areas. Cornelius Comprehensive Master Plan Guiding Principles Community Activity Centers Create new activity centers in strategic locations of the planning area that establish Cornelius as a self‐sustaining town instead of a bedroom community. Infill Development and Redevelopment Create “commercial centers and residential neighborhoods of opportunity.” Connect, repurpose, or reuse existing retail and employment centers in the planning area to promote economic development and increase the quantity and quality of public spaces/community gathering areas throughout the town. Connect, repurpose, or reuse residential lots to promote opportunities for diverse housing options. Economic Vitality Develop a competitive advantage for Cornelius in the Charlotte Region, and use it to attract new employment centers that build tax base, improve economic vitality, and increase access to diverse and desirable jobs in town. Character and Identity Coordinate building architecture, site design, and streetscape improvements in the planning area to reinforce a distinct brand or image unique to the Town of Cornelius. Improved Mobility Improve overall access and mobility for transportation throughout the planning and neighboring areas; including targeted capital improvements for vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. Excellent Town Services Seek opportunities to improve residents’ quality of life with new or expanded town services, while ensuring elected officials are good stewards of Town finances. Page | 5
The implementation actions of the Navigate Cornelius 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan are organized by four overarching goals the Town has set out to achieve the vision for Cornelius and ultimately manage sustainable growth. Goal#1:PromoteEconomicDevelopmentand
BusinessRecruitment
The Updated Land Use Plan promotes economic development and the potential for business recruitment by advancing the concept of employment centers in Cornelius. The plan sets out three specific land use classifications for existing and future business developments: Business Campus, Corporate Office, and Industrial. Goal#2:DevelopKeyCommunity
Shopping/ActivityCentersandKeyDevelopment
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Designations for activity centers in the Updated Cornelius Land Use Plan were expanded to more accurately define and distinguish different commercial activity centers in Town. These include a new Waterfront Mixed‐
Use category that provides greater public access to the lake and associated amenities, shops and restaurants. The Town Center classification is specific to Cornelius’ downtown, distinguishing it from other centers. The Village Center calls for pedestrian‐oriented community activity centers in other locations to serve surrounding neighborhoods. Goal#3:ImproveMobilityandIncrease
TransportationOptions
The Land Use Plan defines the Town Center classification as the hub for community activity that will one‐day include a new commuter rail station. The intent of the Town Center is to prepare the land uses around the planned transit station using transit‐oriented development principles to maximize the potential of this new transportation facility. The Village Center areas are intended to provide design elements that foster the use of multiple modes of transportation and improve mobility. Goal#4:StrengthenCitizenEngagement
Through the 2014 update, and future updates of the Land Use Plan, citizen involvement and buy‐in has been an important objective for the Town. Citizens were provided with opportunities to review and provide opinions and suggestions on the recommended changes to the Cornelius Land Use Plan, and the Updated Plan benefitted from this community input. Page | 6
KEY LAND USE PLAN OBJECTIVES
This update to the Cornelius Land Use Plan was designed to address the following Land Use Objectives for the Town: 1. Promote the Goals in the Comprehensive Master Plan. 2.
Achieve Consistency Among Plans / Policies. 3.
Reflect and Consider Existing Conditions. 4.
Provide Opportunities for Economic Development. 5.
Conserve Character of Existing Residential Neighborhoods. 6. Emphasize / Promote Character of Downtown. 7.
Promote Access to and Use of Waterfront Areas. 8. Promote Quality Development in Strategic Locations. 9. Adjust Land Use Designations East of Old Statesville Road. 10. Preserve Agricultural Character in Strategic Locations. 11. Anticipate Future New I‐77 Exit / Interchange at Westmoreland Rd. 12. Anticipate Future Commuter Rail Station in Town Center and at Mayes Road. In pursuit of these objectives, and in consideration of existing plans and policies, the following land use categories were constructed for use in drawing an Updated Land Use Plan Map. Page | 7
LAND USE CATEGORIES
The Land Use Plan Map and related categories provide guidance to decision‐makers in Cornelius regarding the overall pattern of development that is desired and expected to occur in the Town, and the appropriate types of land uses that should occur in specific locations. The Land Use Map and its designations are used during review of development proposals and zoning proposals to provide guidance in making decisions. The following pages describe the 16 land use categories used in preparing the Updated Land Use Plan. Included in the description of each category is information about existing land uses, with expectations for development/conservation of land within that category. Descriptions of the land use categories draw upon “Place Description” language in included in the Cornelius Comprehensive Master Plan. RURAL CONSERVATION Contains very low density rural residential development, farms, and environmentally sensitive lands. Rural conservation areas promote the continued use of working lands and protection of environmentally sensitive lands from more intense development. Development should only include very low density residential uses, up to a maximum of one dwelling unit per five acres. The extension of public utilities within rural conservation areas is not recommended. Typical Primary Land Uses: 
Farm 
Single‐family residence Typical Secondary Land Uses: 
Places of worship and institutional uses 
Natural areas 
Open space and recreation Typical Development Characteristics: 
Prevailing Building Heights: 1 ‐ 2 Stories 
Range of Residential Densities: 0 ‐ .2 Dwelling Units / Acre 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: N/A Page | 8
PUBLIC PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Public parks and open space includes active and passive land dedicated for permanent conservation. These areas are typically undisturbed and protected from development by government agencies or by public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Development of recreational uses should limit impervious surfaces of facilities and infrastructure. Typical Primary Land Uses: 
Community park 
Natural area 
Golf course Typical Secondary Land Uses: 
Small lakes 
Cemetery 
Greenway 
Dedicated open space within residential neighborhoods Typical Development Characteristics: 
Prevailing Building Heights: N/A 
Range of Residential Densities: N/A 
LOW DENSITY RURAL Low density rural areas are characterized by large lots, abundant open space, and a high degree of separation between buildings. Residential homes and small farms are scattered throughout the area; often blending into the natural landscape. More dense development may take the form of cluster developments, which leave larger areas for permanent open space and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. The extension of public utilities within low density rural areas is not recommended. Typical Primary Land Uses: 
Single family residence 
Farm 
Cluster subdivision Typical Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY Low density residential neighborhoods are generally formed as subdivisions or communities, with a relatively uniform housing type and density throughout. Homes are oriented interior to the site and typically buffered from surrounding development by transitional uses, water bodies, or natural areas. Low density single family neighborhoods are found in close proximity to suburban commercial and suburban office centers, and provide the rooftops necessary to support the commercial and office uses within the centers. The extension of public utilities within low density single family areas is appropriate. Primary Land Uses: 
Single family residence Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
Community Center 
Pool and amenities Typical Development Characteristics: 
Range of Residential Densities: .5 ‐ 2 Dwelling Units / Acre 
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ONLY Medium Density Single Family neighborhoods support a mix of moderate‐density housing options, but are confined to single‐family dwellings for residential use. Neighborhoods are generally formed as subdivisions or communities, with a relatively uniform housing type and density throughout. Homes are oriented interior to the site and typically buffered from surrounding development by transitional uses, water bodies, or natural areas. Medium Density Single Family neighborhoods are found in close proximity to suburban commercial and suburban office centers, and provide the rooftops necessary to support the commercial and office uses within the centers. The extension of public utilities within Medium Density Single Family areas is appropriate. Primary Land Uses: 
Single family residence Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
Range of Residential Densities: 2 ‐ 4 Dwelling Units / Acre 
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Medium density residential neighborhoods support a mix of moderate‐ to high‐
density housing options. The neighborhoods are relatively compact, and may contain single‐family, two‐family, and apartment/condominium residences. Homes are oriented interior to the site and typically buffered from surrounding development by transitional uses or landscaped areas. These medium density residential neighborhoods are found in close proximity to suburban commercial and suburban office centers, and provide the market area necessary to support the commercial and office uses within the centers. Primary Land Uses: 
Two‐family home 
Townhome 
Apartment / Condominium 
Senior Housing Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL Civic and institutional facilities are focal points in the region. They typically include a building or complex of buildings that serve a public purpose, including a library, school, community center, or a place of worship. Visual qualities and the surrounding grounds often make civic and institutional facilities a landmark within the area. Primary Land Uses: 
School 
Place of worship 
Government administration building 
Library 
Hospital 
Fire and police station Secondary Land Uses: 
Neighborhood Park 
Other government buildings Typical Development Characteristics: 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: .10 ‐ .75 FAR Page | 14
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL Neighborhood commercial centers serve the daily needs of surrounding residential neighborhoods. They typically locate near high‐volume roads and key intersections, and are designed to be accessible primarily by automobile, but also accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. Non‐residential development in these areas should focus on providing service to residents of surrounding neighborhoods. Primary Land Uses: 
Sit down or fast food restaurants 
Multi‐tenant commercial 
Bank 
Professional office 
Gas station Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
Community park Typical Development Characteristics: 
Prevailing Building Heights: 1 ‐ 2 Story 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: 0 ‐ .25 FAR Page | 15
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Highway commercial areas include retail and commercial uses that serve the greater community and visitors. These areas are may include some regional‐scale establishments designed to fit within a smaller town context. Highway commercial development should be located in development nodes or centers, reducing access points from main roadways. Where possible, master planning of multiple developments sites is the preferred method for designing commercial centers to enhance the character of the development, consolidate access points onto the highway, and ensure accessibility and safety. Non‐residential development in these areas should focus on providing service to residents of the Town and to visitors. Regional retail establishments are also appropriate if they are designed in a manner that upholds the small town character and design aesthetic. Primary Land Uses: 
General commercial services 
Sit down or fast food restaurants 
Multi‐tenant commercial 
Big box commercial 
Bank 
Hotel 
Gas station Secondary Land Uses: 
Natural areas 
URBAN MIXED USE Urban mixed use neighborhoods offer residents the ability to live, shop, work and play in one community. They include a mixture of housing types and residential densities integrated with goods and services residents need on a daily basis. The design and scale of the development encourages active living, with a comprehensive and interconnected network of walkable streets. Urban mixed‐use neighborhoods support multiple modes of transportation, and are located along the corridors leading into the Town Center. Primary Land Uses: 
Single‐family detached home 
Condominium 
Apartment 
Townhome 
Restaurant 
Community‐serving commercial 
Civic use Secondary Land Uses: 
Pocket or community park 
Place of worship 
Institutional uses 
Natural areas Typical Development Characteristics: 
WATERFRONT MIXED USE Waterfront mixed use offers the opportunity to activate the water’s edge in areas along Lake Norman and Lake Davidson. A variety of water‐oriented, non‐residential uses can be appropriate in a working waterfront; considering environmental impacts and design qualities. Development should maximize being near, seeing, and interacting with the lake. Building architecture and site design should emphasize public over private uses and activities. Commercial areas should be designed to minimize impervious surfaces and maintain natural stormwater flows. Primary Land Uses: 
Marina 
Restaurant 
Hotel 
General office Secondary Land Uses: 
Civic and Institutional Uses 
Pocket park Typical Development Characteristics: 
Prevailing Building Heights: 2 ‐ 6 Stories (Typical: 3 Stories) 
Range of Residential Densities: Average 3.0 Dwelling Units / Acre 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: .25 ‐ .75 far Page | 18
VILLAGE CENTER Village centers serve local economic, entertainment, and community activities. Uses and buildings are located on small blocks with streets designed to encourage pedestrian activity. Buildings in the core of the village center may stand two or more stories. Residential units may be found above storefronts. Parking is satisfied using on‐street parking and shared rear‐lot parking strategies. A large‐scale village center is typically surrounded by one or more medium‐density residential or urban mixed use neighborhoods that encourage active living, with a comprehensive and interconnected network of walkable streets. Non‐residential development in these areas should focus on providing service to residents of the Town and visitors. Village center areas should provide an appropriate pedestrian experience, with bicycle amenities, ample sidewalks with appropriate lighting, and wayfinding signage to orient visitors to points of interests. Primary Land Uses: 
Townhome 
Condominium / apartment 
Restaurant 
Community‐serving commercial uses 
Live/work/shop units 
Public plaza Secondary Land Uses: 
Daycare 
Farmers market 
Pocket park Typical Development Characteristics: 
Range of Residential Densities: Average 4 Dwelling Units / Acre 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: Typical: .75 FAR Page | 19
TOWN CENTER The traditional town center is a focal point of Cornelius. It is the hub of civic, cultural, and governmental activities for the entire Cornelius community. Uses and buildings are located on small blocks with streets designed to encourage pedestrian activity. Buildings typically stand two or more stories in height. Residential units may be found above storefronts. Parking is satisfied using on‐street parking and shared rear‐lot parking strategies. The compact, walkable environment and mix of residential and non‐residential uses in the town center support multiple modes of transportation. Primary Land Uses: 
Community‐serving commercial uses 
Restaurants 
Professional offices 
Townhomes 
Condominiums 
Live/work/shop units 
Government buildings, post office 
Fire/Police Station 
Public Plaza Secondary Land Uses: 
Daycare 
Farmers Market 
Pocket Park Typical Development Characteristics: 
Range of Residential Densities: Average 6 Dwelling Units / Acre 
Range of Non‐Residential Intensities: Typical 1.0 FAR Page | 20
CORPORATE OFFICE This category is applied to particular areas of Cornelius where it is expected that office‐oriented businesses will be concentrated. The expectation is development of quality corporate offices, and related uses may include medical offices, corporate centers, and technology centers. Industrial uses are not to be included. A small level of residential activity may be included, as a secondary use, with the expectations that residential space will be limited to 10% of non‐residential space, that residential space will not be developed without non‐residential space, and that if a development project is phased, non‐residential space should be the first phase. Clusters of uses that support or serve one another are encouraged to locate in the same business center. Primary Land Uses: 
Corporate center 
Multi‐tenant professional offices 
Research and technology centers 
Medical offices 
Hotel Secondary Land Uses: 
Supporting commercial uses 
Restaurant 
Bank 
Copying / printing services Typical Development Characteristics: 
Range of Residential Densities: Limited: 10% of Overall Floor Area 
BUSINESS CAMPUS Business Campus areas include a wide range of business, light industrial, office, research and development, and related ancillary uses, such as restaurants and small‐scale retail and convenience shopping. They generally take on the appearance of an office development, yet with warehousing capabilities. Business Campus centers may take the form of a “campus” in the integration and coordination of uses and quality and character of the development. These areas are prime locations with good access to major road networks and should be reserved for high‐return employment generating uses such as office buildings or light manufacturing or warehousing operations.. Primary Land Uses: 
Corporate offices 
Research and Development 
Light industrial and warehousing 
Flexspace Secondary Land Uses: 
Bank 
Copy and printing services 
General government services 
Business‐campus‐supporting retail and restaurants Typical Development Characteristics: 
INDUSTRIAL Industrial centers provide employment opportunities in the Cornelius planning area. Each center supports manufacturing and production uses, including warehousing, light manufacturing, and assembly operations. These areas are found in close proximity to major transportation corridors, and are generally buffered from surrounding development by transitional uses or landscaped areas that shield the view of structures, loading docks, or outdoor storage from adjacent properties. Clusters of uses that support or serve one another are encouraged to locate in the same light industrial center. Primary Land Uses: 
Light manufacturing and assembly 
Processing facilities 
Laboratory 
Warehouse 
Distribution Secondary Land Uses: 
Small scale commercial uses Typical Development Characteristics: 
Prevailing Building Heights: 1‐2 Stories 
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS TBD Designation Several parcels at/near the northeast quadrant of the Westmoreland Road / West Catawba Avenue intersection have been assigned the designation, “To Be Determined.” This land use designation serves as a placeholder; the options for future land use in this area are broad, and a clear direction for future land use policy here has not yet coalesced. Further discussion is desired and appropriate. In addition, there are two geographies in the Cornelius planning area for which the future holds considerable uncertainty, as described below. These areas may be impacted by future transportation facilities which, when constructed, would and should trigger re‐consideration of land use designations when the Cornelius Land Use Plan is updated in the future. Commuter Rail station on Main Street The Red Line Regional Rail Project, an initiative to upgrade an existing section of the Norfolk Southern Railroad “O” Line in the North Corridor of the Charlotte metropolitan area, is a major regional economic development initiative to move both goods and passengers along a 25‐mile section of track running south from Mooresville to Charlotte (Phase I), with potential future extension north from Mooresville to Statesville (Phase II). The Phase II extension includes ten new rail stops, one planned for Main Street in downtown Cornelius. The timing of this initiative, particulary for Phase II, has not yet been determined. The proposed rail station would offer new transit‐oriented development opportunities in the blocks surrounding the rail station in downtown Cornelius. Opportunities to create synergies around this transportation facility and spin‐off economic development potential should be considered moving forward as land use plans are made for this area. New I‐77 Exit/Interchange at Westmoreland Road Future plans for a new Interstate‐77 interchange at Westmoreland Road are being discussed but have not been approved. If/when the new interchange is built, impacts on the areas along Westmoreland Road would be significant. A decision to move forward on this key transportation improvement should be accompanied by a re‐examination of desirable future land use patterns in the area A summary of the ranges of densities and intensities of land uses expected in these Land Use Categories that have been established appears on the following page. Page | 24
Summary of Density/Intensity Expectations as Included in Land Use Category Descriptions. Land Use Category Rural Conservation Public Parks and Open Space Low Density Rural Average/Range of Expected Residential Densities (Dwellings/Acre) Average/Range of Expected Floor Area Ratios for Non‐Residential Intensity Typical Range of Expected Building Heights N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 50 ‐ 0.33 N/A 1 ‐ 2 Stories Low Density Single Family 0 ‐ 2.0 N/A 1‐2 Stories Medium Density Single Family Only Medium Density Residential Civic/Institutional Neighborhood Commercial Highway Commercial Urban Mixed Use Waterfront Mixed Use 2.0 – 4.0 NA 1‐3 Stories 2.0 ‐ 4.0 N/A 1 ‐ 4 Stories N/A .10 ‐ .75 1 ‐ 3 Stories 0 ‐ 0.5 0 ‐ .25 1 ‐ 2 Stories N/A .25 ‐ .50 1 ‐ 2 Stories 0 ‐ 3.0 .25 ‐ .75 1 ‐ 3 Stories Average: 3.0 .25 ‐ .75 2 ‐ 6 Stories (Typical: 3 Stories) .75 1 ‐ 2 Stories Village Center Town Center Corporate Office Business Campus Industrial Average 4.0 Average 6.0 1.00 1 ‐ 3 Stories Average 3.0 .25 ‐ .75 1 ‐ 4 Stories N/A .25 ‐ .50 1 ‐ 3 Stories N/A .30 ‐ .45 1 ‐ 2 Story Applicants may be able to request and gain approval of the maximum densities noted subject to Board review and consideration of a plan that provides for preservation of natural features and maintains the established character of the area. Page | 25
LAND USE PLAN MAP
The Cornelius Updated Land Use Map appears on the following page, applying the Land Use Categories described here to specific components of the Cornelius planning jurisdiction. This map with descriptions of categories, upon adoption, becomes the Cornelius Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Page | 26
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APPENDIX A: LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
PROCESS
Land Use Plan Update Process
The Land Use Plan update process was designed to build on the progress generated through the Navigate Cornelius Comprehensive Master Plan. The update included several key steps: 1.
Work with the Planning Board and community stakeholders to identify components of the 1999 Land Use Plan in need of adjustment. 2.
Identify and document inconsistencies between existing community plans – Navigate Cornelius, 1999 Land Use Plan, Small Area Plans, and Transportation Plans. 3.
Develop recommended updates, including new land use classifications, to implement the Town’s new vision. 4.
Present a public review draft of Land Use Plan and revise to reflect community input. 5.
Develop a final Land Use Plan for Town Council adoption. This planning effort occurred over the course of several months in the summer and fall of 2013. The schedule of public meetings is set out in the table below. Land Use Plan Update: Public Meetings Aug. 12, 2013 Planning Board Kickoff Meeting ‐ Issues/Trends Affecting Land Use Plan Sept. 4, 2013 Planning Board Inconsistencies of Existing Town Land Use Plans and Policies Sept. 30, 2013 Planning Board Preliminary Draft of Land Use Plan and Needed Adjustments Oct. 21, 2013 Town Board Public Hearing – Preliminary Review of Land Use Plan Oct. 30, 2013 Planning Board Address Public Hearing Comments Nov. 4, 2013 Town Board Public Hearing – 1st Review of Land Use Plan Nov. 18, 2013 Town Board Public Hearing – 2nd Review of Land Use Plan Step1:Identify1999LandUsePlanShortfalls
The Planning Team (staff and consultants) worked with the Planning Board and numerous stakeholders to identify the critical problems to be addressed in updating the Land Use Plan. Three critical questions were explored during this evaluation process:  What provisions and assigned land use categories in the 1999 Land Use Plan are particularly problematic and inconsistent with current Town policies? Which of these have been brought to the Planning Board’s attention for change? Page | 28
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Are there issues/trends that have emerged since the adoption of the 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan that need attention, which are not addressed in the Comprehensive Master Plan? 
What Land Development Code provisions or requirements have come to the attention of the Planning Board as being in need of consideration and possible adjustment? Step2:IdentifyInconsistenciesinExistingCommunityPlans
This task focused on assessing the existing Town planning policies that impact land use decisions made in the Town. This includes all six small area plans, the new Comprehensive Master Plan, and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Using the existing Land Use Plan as a baseline, the planning team reviewed all planning documents and generated a Consistency Matrix that compared and contrasted the differences among existing planning documents. A composite map was prepared to illustrate and highlight areas of inconsistencies. Stakeholder interviews were held to discuss the inconsistencies. Based on this input, recommendations were made to revise the Land Use Plan to better achieve community planning goals. The Consistency Evaluation Map compared the existing 1999 Land Use Plan against the Town’s small area plans and other community plans to identify areas of inconsistencies. Page | 29
An overlay map displays the relationship between the 1999 Land Use Plan and Small Area Plans that have been developed over the years for strategic areas in Cornelius. Plans of neighboring jurisdictions were assessed to determine how future development activity along the Town’s edges might impact Town land use decisions. Page | 30
Step3:DevelopRecommendedUpdatestotheLandUsePlan
Based on the analysis and discussions conducted in Steps 1 and 2, specific geographies were identified for possible Land Use Plan adjustments: 1.
New Waterfront Mixed Use District – Consider a new description for the waterfront to encourage well‐planned commercial development that would complement lake related activity. 2.
Robbins Park – Amend to reflect existing land use patterns 3.
West Catawba Corridor / Village Center – Revisit possibilities for a potential mixed use development. 4.
Statesville Road Corridor – Revisit the mix of land use designations along the corridor to capitalize on future transportation infrastructure and existing development patterns. 5.
Town Center – Adjust the mixed use center designation for downtown to Town Center to draw a distinction in character and form between downtown and West Catawba 6.
East Cornelius Area – Consider the changing conditions in East Cornelius, the traditional rural character of the area, surrounding development patterns, transportation capacities, and suggest a revised framework for the area. Step4:PresentPublicReviewDraftofLandUsePlanandReviseto
ReflectCommunityInput
A Town Board public hearing was held to give the community an opportunity to weigh in on any ideas or concerns they had about the draft Land Use Plan. Citizen comments included the following.  What is the benefit of updating the Plan? 
How many more households will the Plan generate? 
Overall it is more business‐friendly? 
Varying opinions about density levels in east Cornelius. 
Is infrastructure in the east adequate? 
Want to maintain rural character in east. 
Status of approved, vested plans? 
Existing residential units in new Waterfront District need to be addressed. 
Code adjustments are needed. 
The Plan needs a new separate designation for the Augustalee site. Step5:FinalLandUsePlanforTownCouncilAdoption
With public comment in hand and guidance from the Planning Board, the Planning Team developed a revised draft of an updated Cornelius Land Use Plan for consideration by the Town Board of Commissioners. Page | 31
APPENDIX B: EXCERPTS FROM THE
CORNELIUS CENTENNIAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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2014 Cornelius Land Use Plan Update Consolidate driveways along West Catawba Avenue to combine turning
movements and increase safety, limit driver confusion, and ease
congestion
Restrict site driveways to right-in/right-out in order to control access and
improve the flow of traffic as well as improve safety

The congestion and safety in this area will also improve with the following
improvements:
Recommendations for Corridor — Additional capacity is needed between I-77
and NC 73. With 23,000 vehicles per day utilizing this section of two-lane roadway,
congestion and delay is unavoidable throughout most of the day. Signal
coordination is recommended to reduce driver delay and frustration in this area.
The signals are spaced relatively close together because of the dense
development; therefore, signal coordination would provide significant benefits.
The amount of traffic coupled with poor access control translates to congestion
and unacceptable traffic delay. To improve the traffic congestion and safety,
congestion management strategies were evaluated at specific locations along the
corridor.
Catawba Avenue is a principal arterial running east/west through the north
portion of Cornelius and then east/west adjacent to Lake Norman providing a
connection from NC 115 to NC 73. It is classified as a Category 3 street in the
Cornelius Land Development Code and as a major thoroughfare in the adopted
MUMPO Thoroughfare Plan. West Catawba Avenue was identified as a corridor in
need of a more detailed assessment because of its congestion as well as the high
number of crashes along the corridor. West Catawba Avenue currently carries
approximately 23,000 vehicles per day and operates at poor levels of service.
Catawba Avenue/West Catawba Avenue
Catawba Avenue, US 21, and NC 115 each were identified by the
Transportation Committee as being congested corridors with existing capacity
deficiencies and safety problems. Therefore, these congested corridors were
evaluated to determine recommendations to alleviate congestion as well as
improve travel safety conditions.
Congested Corridors (Pilot Projects)
Roadways: Existing Conditions and Recommendations
Provide additional signage along West Catawba Avenue in advance of
the lane drop at Torrence Chapel Road/Liverpool Parkway
Widen West Catawba Avenue from I-77 to NC 73 (Sam Furr Road) to
provide two travel lanes in each direction

Cornelius Centennial Transportation Plan 3-4
Consolidation of driveways along
West Catawba Avenue would improve
traffic operations
Catawba Avenue streetscape improvements
Relocate driveways at the intersection of West Catawba Avenue and
Torrence Chapel Road to avoid vehicle conflict and reduce crash
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Provide auxiliary turn lanes at the intersection to remove turning
movements from the through traffic
Widen US 21 from NC 73 to Bailey Road (recommended in the NC 73
Transportation/Land Use Corridor Plan)

Consolidate driveways to ease congestion and improve safety
Upgrade the traffic signal to accommodate auxiliary turn lanes
Widen Westmoreland Road and Washam Potts Road to a multi-lane
facility from West Catawba Avenue to Highway 115

To reduce congestion and improve safety conditions for US 21 at
Westmoreland Road, the following recommendations are made:

To reduce congestion and improve safety conditions the following
recommendations are made:
General Recommendation for Corridor — Additional capacity is needed
along US 21 for particular segments within the corridor. This additional capacity
can be in the form of auxiliary right- and left-turn lanes or additional through lane
capacity. Given the frequency of driveways in combination with high peak hour
traffic volumes, congestion and delay are present throughout the corridor. As one
of the three major north/south corridors in the area, US 21 traffic volumes increase
as accidents and congestion constrict traffic on either I-77 or NC 115.
US 21 is a heavily traveled principal arterial that runs north/south through
Cornelius. This corridor is classified as a major thoroughfare and is planned to be
improved to a four-lane median divided facility in the MUMPO 2025 Long Range
Transportation Plan. US 21 currently carries between 18,000 vpd near Sam Furr
Road (NC 73) to 8,400 vpd near Catawba Avenue. The US 21 corridor is highly
developed with little to no access control. The safety and congestion along this
corridor will benefit from the implementation of appropriate congestion
management strategies.
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Cornelius Town Center Transit Station Area at the
intersection of Catawba Avenue and NC 115
NC 115 south of Catawba Avenue has
multiple driveway cuts and
unconsolidated driveways
To reduce congestion and improve safety conditions on NC 115 south of Bailey
Road, the following recommendations are made:
General Recommendation for Corridor — Travel demand suggests that
additional capacity is needed along NC 115 at locations throughout the corridor.
This additional capacity can be in the form of auxiliary right- and left-turn lanes
and/or additional through lane capacity. However, the presence of historic
structures, a rail line, and town center itself suggest that widening through the town
center would be problematic. For this reason, the widening of NC 115 should be
limited to the section between NC 73 (Sam Furr Road) and Washam Potts Road.
Given the frequency of driveways in combination with high peak hour traffic
volumes, congestion and delay are present throughout the corridor. As one of the
three major north/south corridors in the area, NC 115 traffic volumes increase as
well as accidents and congestion constrict traffic on I-77 or US 21.
The culmination of these developments and the overall growth in background
traffic will increase delay and congestion on an already stressed corridor. The
safety and congestion along this corridor will improve due to the implementation of
appropriate congestion management strategies.
Caldwell Station, located just north of the Mayes Road and NC 115 intersection,
is another large residential/commercial development in the NC 115 corridor.
Construction for Caldwell Station has begun; however, the development is not
completed yet. A station location has been chosen nearby as the primary stop for
the northline commuter rail and will include the location of park-n-ride lots.
The Cornelius TOD located on the east side of the intersection of Catawba
Avenue and NC 115 will have more than 1,000 residential units; 100,000 square
feet of commercial space; and 215,000 square feet of office space. Construction of
this development is scheduled to be completed in 2010. This location will include
one of the northline commuter rail stops along this corridor.
Widen NC 115 to a multi-lane facility with additional through lane
capacity between NC 73 and Bailey Road

Widen NC 115 to a multi-lane facility with additional through lane
capacity between Bailey Road and Washam Potts Road

In general, these recommendations have been structured in a manner that
seeks to minimize negative impacts on the natural and built environments.
Guidelines for the future collector street network considered FEMA designated
floodplains, wetland impacts, streams, schools, homes, parks and open spaces,
historical features, and hazardous sites. Also, the recommendations were
responsive to existing and planned development patterns, looking for existing stub
streets as potential bicycle/pedestrian pathway connectors to other stub streets.
As mentioned at the beginning of the chapter, streets are classified by three
categories in the Town’s Land Development Code (LDC). Descriptions of streets
identified as Category 3, 2, and 1 are included on the following pages. The
incremental implementation of the local streets identified in Figures 3.1 and 3.2 will
provide alternate travel routes for local residents, which will become more
important as traffic volumes continue to increase over time. While it is unlikely that
the Town or NCDOT would initiate the infill of the local streets, it is reasonable to
expect future infill development and redevelopment to accommodate future
connections as this redevelopment occurs.
Roadway Recommendations

To reduce congestion and improve safety conditions on NC 115 north of Bailey
Road, the following recommendations are made:

NC 115 is a heavily traveled roadway that runs north/south through Cornelius.
This corridor is classified as a Category 3 street. NC 115 currently carries between
8,900 vpd near Sam Furr Road (NC 73). The NC 115 corridor is currently
developed with a mix of residential and light industrial through the majority of the
corridor with the exception of the town center near the intersection of NC 115 and
Catawba Avenue.

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Provide auxiliary left- and right-turn lanes where feasible
Install sidewalks throughout the corridor

Provide right- and left-turn auxiliary lanes as needed
Provide additional through lane capacity
Consolidation of driveway connections where possible to conserve
corridor capacity
As development occurs, preserve right-of-way for future widening

The 2025 MUMPO Long Range Transportation Plan calls for US 21 to be
widened from Gilead Road in Huntersville to Catawba Avenue as a four-lane
median divided facility with wide outside lanes to accommodate non-vehicular
traffic (bicycles). To accommodate the future and present demand for capacity on
US 21, the following improvements are recommended:
US 21 (Statesville Road)
Increase through lane capacity on NC 115 from NC 73 to Washam Potts
Road

Recommendations for the NC 115 corridor include:
The intersection of Washam Potts Road at NC 115 has been programmed to
receive CMAQ funding to make improvements. These improvements include the
installation of a traffic signal and a northbound left-turn lane. With the
implementation of these improvements, operation delay and congestion is
predicted to decrease at the intersection.
Currently, there are no NCDOT plans to widen NC 115 through Cornelius. As
traffic volumes continue to increase, and as increased development continues to
occur along NC 115, additional capacity will be needed to improve corridor
operations. Improvements to major intersections — such as auxiliary right-turn and
left-turn lanes — are recommended. The majority of theses improvements are
likely to be implemented as private development occurs.
NC 115 (Old Statesville Road)
Category 3 Streets Recommendations
Monitor traffic volumes on Catawba Avenue periodically to evaluate
capacity
Concentrate major driveway connections on the side streets to minimize
the number of conflict points
Continue to require additional right-of-way on north side of Catawba per
Board of Commissioners policy to allow for potential future widening

Install a closed loop signal system on Catawba Avenue, interconnecting
the signalized intersections and optimizing corridor timings

The Town of Cornelius has recently completed streetscaping, installation of bike
lanes, and on-street parking along Catawba Avenue between NC 115 and US 21.
This section of roadway is two lanes in width. To preserve the capacity and
operations of Catawba Avenue, the following are recommended:
Catawba Avenue
To accommodate the demand for capacity on West Catawba Avenue, the
following improvements are recommended:
Increase through lane capacity from I-77 to NC 73
Provide auxiliary right- and left-turn lanes at major nodes throughout the
corridor
Install sidewalks on both sides of the corridor
Install a closed loop signal system on Catawba Avenue, interconnecting
the signalized intersections and optimizing corridor timings
Through project R-2555A and B, NCDOT plans to widen West Catawba Avenue
from I-77 to NC 73 (Sam Furr Road). The total length of the project is 3.4 miles.
NCDOT plans to widen West Catawba Avenue from a 2- to 3-lane roadway to a 4lane median divided roadway. Part A widens West Catawba Avenue from I-77 to
Jetton. Part B completes the widening to Sam Furr Road. The installation of a
median along West Catawba Avenue will increase the safety and operations of the
corridor by channeling major movements to controlled intersections.
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CMAQ improvements at
Westmoreland Road and West
Catawba Avenue
Widen the existing two-lane cross-section to a four-lane median divided
section with bike lanes from West Catawba Avenue to US 21
Widen existing two-lane cross-section to a four-lane section from US 21
to Washam Potts Road
Install sidewalks or a multi-use path throughout the corridor

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is currently building an elementary
school at the intersection of Washam Potts Road and Westmoreland Road. With
the development of the school, traffic volumes will increase on Washam Potts
Road. As traffic increases, it will be important to monitor the corridor operations,
especially at key intersections.
As development continues to occur along Washam Potts Road, increased
congestion and travel delay will occur.
Washam Potts Road
Provide right- and left-turn auxiliary lanes as needed

As development occurs, evaluations to the infrastructure should be performed
to determine the needed capacity. Recommendations for this corridor are as
follows:
CMAQ funding has recently been programmed for the intersection of
Westmoreland Road and West Catawba Avenue. The funding is provided to install
a westbound right-turn lane and a northbound right-turn lane. These improvements
will increase capacity as delays and congestion increase.
Westmoreland Road is one of only two east-west connectors in the community.
It does not, however, have an interchange with I-77. Based on existing and
proposed development along the corridor, additional capacity may be required.
Westmoreland Road
Category 2 Streets Recommendations
As congestion increases, widen the existing two-lane shoulder section to
a four-lane median divided section
Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of NC 115 and Washam
Potts Road

Extension of Bailey Road to Barnhardt Road as a two-lane roadway with
wide travel lanes to accommodate bicycle traffic
Widen Bailey Road to a four-lane median divided facility from US 21 to
Barnhardt Road
Installation of a signal at the intersection of Bailey Road and NC 115

Installation of auxiliary turn lanes on Bailey Road, where needed

Recommendations for this roadway include:
Upon development of the high school, a connection to the east must be made.
The extension of Bailey Road to either Davidson-Concord Road or Barnhardt Road
is required.
With the development of Bailey Road Middle and High Schools by CMS, traffic
along Bailey Road will increase significantly. As a part of the development of Bailey
Road Middle School, improvements to the intersection of Bailey Road and NC 115
will be required. Those improvements include the installation of a southbound leftturn lane, an eastbound left-turn lane, signalization of the intersection, and the
installation of the quad railroad crossing gates.
Bailey Road currently terminates east of NC 115 providing access to residential
homes and Bailey Road Park. The 2025 MUMPO Transportation Plan
recommends the extension of existing Bailey Road east to Davidson-Concord
Road. Funding has been secured for the northern connection to Davidson-Concord
Road.
Bailey Road
Install auxiliary right- and left-turn lanes where needed throughout the
corridor

In an effort to minimize the impacts to property owners and provide additional
capacity for the roadway, the following improvements are recommended for this
corridor:
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Conduct an engineering study evaluating the feasibility of reducing
through lane capacity from four travel lanes to two travel lanes. The
engineering study should consider travel speeds, existing and proposed
traffic volumes, impacts of the reduction in capacity, the impacts of
adding bike lanes, and cost of implementation.
Northcross Drive should be constructed as a two-lane roadway with wide
outside lanes to accommodate bicycle traffic
Auxiliary turn lanes should be installed at such time as traffic volumes
require
As congestion increases, widen the existing two-lane shoulder section to
include a center bi-directional turn lane

Northcross Drive currently terminates just north of NC 73. In an effort to provide
an alternative access point, it is proposed that Northcross Drive be extended north
to intersect with Westmoreland Road. The following are recommended for this
corridor:
Northcross Drive

Within the community, a desire exists to make the road more hospitable to all
modes of transportation. Pedestrians find crossing Jetton Road at Jetton Park to
be difficult at times, given its width and speeds of traffic. Recommendations include
the following:
Jetton Road is the major collector street for the largest of the four Cornelius
peninsulas of Lake Norman. The roadway functions as a collector facility providing
access to West Catawba Avenue, which in turn provides access to other roadways
in Cornelius. Jetton Road provides access not only to residential homes, but also
to a golf course and Jetton Park. Development along Jetton Road is quickly
approaching build-out with few undeveloped lots. With only one true external
connection (West Catawba Avenue), traffic volumes are expected to plateau as the
peninsula area reaches build-out.
Jetton Road
Category 2 Streets Recommendations Continued
Upgrade the traffic signal to accommodate the addition of the fourth leg

As capacity requirements increase, widen existing Mayes Road to a
three-lane section with a center bi-directional turn lane and wide outside
travel lanes
Add bicycle lanes

As capacity requirements increase, widen existing Barnhardt Road to a
three-lane section with a center bi-directional turn lane and wide outside
travel lanes
Add bicycle lanes

Install auxiliary turn lanes as needed along Barnhardt Road

Development through the town will increase once a connection is made with
Bailey Road and as public services (e.g., water and sewer) are extended in this
area. As development occurs, it is recommended that evaluations to the existing
transportation system be performed. As a part of this plan the following are
recommended:
Barnhardt Road
Install auxiliary turn lanes as needed along Mayes Road

At the direction of the CATS traffic separation study prepared for the north
corridor commuter rail service, Mayes Road is recommended to be realigned with
the Caldwell Station crossing. This realignment was considered in the Cornelius
East Plan. As depicted in the Cornelius East Plan, development is proposed along
Mayes Road. As development occurs, it is recommended that evaluations of the
corridor capacity be performed to determine needed improvements. As a part of
this plan we make the following recommendations:
Mayes Road
Realign Knox Road to create the fourth leg of the intersection at One
Norman Boulevard and West Catawba Avenue

Knox Road currently intersects with West Catawba Avenue to the west of One
Norman Boulevard as an unsignalized intersection. To improve traffic operations
and safety throughout the corridor, the following are recommended:
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strategies to preserve capacity
on US 21.
> As development occurs on US
21, the Town should secure
right-of-way for future widening
techniques to preserve capacity.
> Potential additional access
to I-77.
> Development potential south
and west of intersection of
Westmoreland Road.
> Westmoreland Elementary School
opening 8/06.
On Going
15+ years
Timing
> Multi-lane widening from NC 73
(Sam Furr Road) to West Catawba
Avenue to a 4-to 5-lane facility.
N/A
$15,000,000 to
$22,000,000
Cost
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Focus Area 6).
> Future Development potential
south of Westmoreland Road.
> Future Robbins Park to be
constructed.
opening 8/06.
> Improve Westmoreland Road from
Washam Potts to West Catawba
Avenue to a 4-lane median divided
facility.
15+ years
Area Information
Impacting Project
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