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April 27. 2004 Joint Public Hearing
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Minutes Approved: September 13. 2004
MINUTES
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
April 27 , 2004
Mayor Joe Phelps, Frances Dancy, Mike Gering, Eric Hallman, Evelyn Lloyd, Brian Lowen, Jim
Boericke, Paul Newton, Barrie Wallace, Bryant Warren
Robin Jacobs, Alois & Kim Callemyn, Jeff Peloquin
Eric Peterson, Demetric Potts, and Margaret Hauth
Mayor Phelps called the hearing to order and passed the gavel to Jim Boericke, acting Planning
Board chair.
Hauth introduced the rezoning request from the Eno River Association to down zone their property
on Dimmocks Mill Road from Light Industrial to Agricultural-Residential. She noted that the
Association had indicated a desire to be down zoned during the recent industrial downzonings, but a
separate hearing was needed. Robin Jacobs appeared on behalf of the Association. She said the
industrial zoning did not mesh with the intent of the Association to preserve the property in its
current condition. She said she appreciated the town processing this request so quickly. There were
no other speakers on this topic.
Hauth introduced the rezoning request from Eno Mountain Homes to rezone 11.89 acres from R-l 0
to Light Industrial. She added that the applicants were present and board members might remember
the previous subdivision of Hart's Mill proposed on the site. A. Callemyn spoke on behalf of the
application. He said the cost of the gravity sewer extension had made the subdivision not
economically viable. He noted the changing surrounding uses including expansion of the public
works facilities and the potential installation of an electric substation to the north as additional
reasons for not pursuing residential development on the site. He said the interest is to construct four
lots, each with a flex space building.
Hauth introduced a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow an informational bulletin board at a
subdivision entrance. She said the ordinance already allows the entrance sign as shown in section
"f," and the new section "g" would allow for neighborhood postings. The members discussed some
concerns they would like the text to address including maintenance of the sigh, orientation to
outbound traffic, and safety of the location. Hauth said she would work on adding those provisions
for further review.
Boericke closed the public hearing and returned the gavel to Mayor Phelps. Mayor Phelps adjourned
the Planning Board members and convened a Town Board meeting.
Mayor Phelps suggested the members discuss the development in general before voting on the
individual items. Peterson said the water and sewer extension agreement remained unchanged from
the last meeting. Hauth distributed a letter from the consulting engineer regarding the potential
impact of Elizabeth Brady Road on the project. The members discussed the potential impacts of
approving this development on the road project and the impact of the road on the project.
Commissioner Hallman asked about the topography of the site and how it might impact the road and
utilities.
Commissioner Gering indicated the third paragraph in the letter from Jim Parker should be
incorporated into the Master Plan conditions, if approved. Mayor Phelps asked about project timing,
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noting that the road project is not on the same schedule as the water extension contract. Jeff
Peloquin re-iterated his interest in cooperating with NCOOT while still proceeding with the
development in a timely manner.
Commissioner Hallman moved to approve the water and sewer extension contract to provide service
to the Fox Haven development. Commissioner Dancy seconded.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Lowen moved to adopt the ordinance annexing the Fox Haven parcel into the city
limits. Commissioner Dancy seconded.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Dancy moved to adopt the ordinance rezoning the Fox Haven parcel to Entranceway
Special Use. Commissioner Gering seconded.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Lowen moved to approve the resolution granting Master Plan approval to the Fox
Haven development with the addition of condition 7b, which would be the 3rd paragraph from the
letter submitted by Jim Parker. Commissioner Hallman seconded.
Unanimous.
Addition-direction to staff and endorsement of Enhancement grant applications. Hauth noted that
the staff needed direction about submitting either or both of the Enhancement grant applications for
the Churton Street revitalization and sidewalk construction. She apologized for the short notice, but
the time line was condensed by the State. She noted the two projects would not compete against one
another since the downtown project needs to compete statewide. Hauth added that the streetscape
project just needs updating and is simple to prepare. Potts said the sidewalk construction is a new
project and the application had not been started. He noted that with the limited funding, possibly
only Nash Street could be applied for. The members discussed their options. The members agreed
to submit both applications with the Town Board's endorsement.
Addition-attendance at the next 250th birthday meeting. Commissioners Gering and Hallman will
attend the meeting.
Mayor Phelps adjourned the meeting at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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