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HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA
AGENDA
Planning Board
Thursday, May 2, 1991
6:30 PM
Town Barn
Consideration of additions to the agenda.
Comments from the Chair.
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101 E. Orange Street
P.O. Box 429
(919) 732-2104
Approval of the minutes of the March 7, 1991 and April 4,
1991 meetings.
Review of final draft and recommendation to the Town Board
for adoption of the Vision 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
Review of public comment and recommendation to the Town
Board for adoption of the standardized street names
(attachment).
Item #6: Review of public comment and recommendation to the Town
Board for the Rezoning request of Alvis Long to rezone
approximately 33,750 square feet of property on the south
side of Rencher Street from R-10 (Residential) to NB
(Neighborhood Business)(Tax Map 4.10.B.6).
Item #7: Review of public comment and recommendation to the Town
Board for the Rezoning request of Clarence and Annie Ray
to rezone approximately 11,600 square feet of property on
the east side of Hwy 86 North (old Scurlock Tile Building)
from R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business)(Tax
Map 4.10.B.29).
Item #8: Review of public comment and recommendation to the Town
Board on the following text amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance:
-a: Amend Section 3.4, Permitted Use Table, to allow retail
sales and rental of goods manufactured and/or
distributed on site not to exceed 20% of the gross floor
area.
b. Amend the definition of "Lot, Non -Conforming" to expand
the definition of a non -conforming lot.
C. Amend Sections 12.5.1, 12.5.2.a, 12.5.m, 12.6.3.t,
12.6.1, 12.6.4, 12.6.9., 12.6.11 to incorporated
changes suggested by the State Preservation Office
y(Attachments previously distributed for Items #6-8)
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Please call the Planning Department at 732-2104 if you are
unable to attend this meeting.
HILLSBOROUGH STREET NAMES AND LOCATIONS - STANDARDIZATION
The Town of Hillsborough in cooperation with Orange County and the
Emergency Management System is attempting to standardize all town
street names and their locations. This necessitates making small
changes in spelling, street suffixes, street names, and street
locations. The changes listed are for street. within the Town's
corporate limits. After_a Public Hearing, the Town intends to
update its street name signs to reflect -the proposed standardization.
SPELLING, SUFFIX, AND TREET NAME CHANGES:
Bellvue Ave. Bellevue Ave.
Brownville Ave. - not Brownsville Ave.
Cedar Grove Rd. - not Old Cedar Grove Rd.
Daye S t . - not Day S t .
�Forest St. - not Forrest Ave. f� j�S7
Harper Rd. - not Harper St.
Hasell St. - not Hassell St. or Hassel St.
NC 86 N- not new 86 or Hwy 86
NC 86 S- not new 86 or Hwy 86
Short St. W - not Short St.
Torain St. - not Torian St.
US 70 E - not Hwy 70
US 70A E - not Hwy 70 Business
West Hill Ave.N - not W. Hill Ave. or St.
West IIill Ave. S - not W. Hill Ave. or St.
STREET NAMES DELETED:
Center St. - has become Ashe St.
Dathane Dr. - has become Daphine Ct.
E. King St. Ext. - has become St. Mary's Rd.
W. King St. Ext. - has become W. King St.
S. Churton St. Ext. - has become S. Churton St.
Parsley St. - is now Holt St.
REZONING REQUEST OF ALVIS LONG
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 23, 1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this
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The Planning Department received one favorable comment
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PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2L_1991
All application criteria are met with the excepti
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2.6.b.1 that the land use be "be located at the inters
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subcollector or local streets. However, this criteria
is
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b stat
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application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood BL
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consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Compret
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Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study
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neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to t
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enhance neighborhood business uses and thus foster tra
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neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f also states to "require parking for
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businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or sid
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buildings or on the street and to be screened from adj
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properties" and to "require that the location of a nei
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business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibi A,—.-,,.—
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However, it should be noted the two above considet
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conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjust
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application is made for the issuance of a Zoning Permit
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION. OF MAY 2,_1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and conti
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concensus that this application is an exception to the
'•wi]
usually be applied" provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the
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Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2,_1991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board recommends t
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that the property of Alvis Long (Tax Map #4.10.B.6) be
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R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY 13,__1991
HILLSBOROUGH STREET NAMES AND LOCATIONS - STANDARDIZATION
The Town of Hillsborough in cooperation with Orange County and the
Emergency Management System is attempting to standardize all town
street names and their locations. This necessitates making small
changes in spelling, street suffixes, street names, and street
locations. The changes listed are for street. within the Town's
corporate limits. After.a Public Ilearing, the Town intends to
update its street name signs to reflect -the proposed standardization.
SPELLING, SUFFIX, ANDSTREET NAME CHANGES:
Bellvue Ave. - Bellevue Ave.
Brownville Ave. - not Brownsville Ave.
Cedar Grove Rd. - not Old Cedar Grove Rd.
Daye St. - not Day St.
(Forest St. - not Forrest Ave.) (U IS: -�l�r.� 0 2��l,�_, I
Harper Rd. - not Harper St.
Hasell St. - not Hassell St. or Hassel St.
NC 86 N- not new 86 or Hwy 86
NC 86 S- not new 86 or Hwy 86
Short St. W - not Short St.
Torain St. - not Torian St.
US 70 E - not Hwy 70
US 70A E - not Hwy 70 Business
West Hill Ave.N - not W. Hill Ave. or St.
West Hill Ave. S - not W. Hill Ave. or St.
STREET NAMES DELETED:
Center St. - has become Ashe St.
Dathane Dr. - has become Daphine Ct.
E. King St. Ext. - has become St. Mary's Rd.
W. King St. Ext. - has become W. King St.
S. Churton St. Ext. - has become S. Churton St.
Parsley St. - is now Holt St.
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REZONING REQUEST OF ALVIS LONG
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 23F 1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this rezoning request.
The Planning Department received one favorable comment by telephone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2, 1991
All application criteria are met with the exception of Section
2.6.b.1 that the land use be "be located at the intersection of either
subcollector or local streets. However, this criteria is open for
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b states the
application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood Business) is
consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Comprehensive Plan,
Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study the
neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to the zone to
enhance neighborhood business uses and thus foster traditional
neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f also states to "require parking for neighborhood
businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or side of the
buildings or on the street and to be screened from adjoining
properties" and to "require that the location of a neighborhood
business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibility".
However, it should be noted the two above considerations would be
conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjustment when
application is made for the issuance of a Zoning Permit.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF MAY 2,_1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and contingent upon a
concensus that this application is an exception to the "will
usual be applied" provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the Planning
Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2, 1991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board recommends to the Town Board
that the property of Alvis Long (Tax Map #4.10.B.6) be rezoned from
R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY_13t___1991
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REZONING REQUEST OF CLARENCE AND ANNIE RAY
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 23,_1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this rezoning request.
The Planning Department received one favorable comment by telephone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2, 1991
All application criteria are met with the exception of Section
2.6.b.1 that the land use be "be located at the intersection of either
subcollector or local streets. However, this criteria is open for
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b states the
application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood Business) is
consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Comprehensive Plan,
Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study the
neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to the zone to
enhance neighborhood business uses and thus foster traditional
neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f.also states to "require parking for neighborhood
businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or side of the
buildings or on the street and to be screened from adjoining
properties" and to "require that the location of a neighborhood
business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibility".
However, it should be noted the two above considerations would be
conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjustment when
application is made for the issuance of a Zoning Permit.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF MAY 21 1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and contingent upon a
concensus that this application is an exception to the "will
usually be applied" provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the Planning
Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2, 1991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board recommends to the Town Board
that the property of Clarence and Annie Ray (Tax Map #4.10.B.29) be
rezoned from R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY 13L 1991
PERMITTED USES IN THE NB (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DIS'T'RICT:
Day, Care - CU2
Accessory Uses
Botanical Gardens
Bus Passenger Shelter
Church
Fill site - CU2
Gov't Protective Services
Public Utility Stations, etc.
Schools, Elem. etc.
Transmission Lines - CU1
Water & Sewer Pump Stations
Beauty & Barber Shops
Drive -In Windows - CU2
Offices & Personal Services
Repair Service: Elec. & Appliance
Retail Sales & Rentals (no adverse
beyond building)
Veterninarians (no adverse beyond
building)
Combination Use
Single Family Dwelling
5/90
2.6 Neighborhood Business (N.B.) District
a) Intent
The purpose of the N.B. District is to provide
appropriately located and sized sites for limited
commercial uses designed to serve a population at the
neighborhood level with convenience goods and personal
services. Performance standards shall be used to insure
the absence of adverse impacts beyond the immediate
space occupied by the building.
b) Application Criteria
This district will usually be applied where the
following conditions exist:
1. Located at the intersection of either subcollector or
local streets.
2. Uses would generally not serve commuters or persons
outside the surrounding neighborhood.
3. Water and sewer lines exist at the site or are to be
installed as part of the development process.
4. Normally, the maximum amount of land zoned N.B. at any
intersection 'shall not exceed one acre.
REZONING REQUEST_OF ALVIS LONG
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 23, 1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this rezoning request.
The Planning Department received one favorable comment icy telephone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2 1991
All application criteria are met with the exception of Section
2.6.b.1 that the land use be "be located at the inters e c tion of either
subcollector or local streets'' However, this criteria is open for
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b s tate s the
application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood Business) is
consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Cornpreh4etnsive Plan,
Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study the
neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to the zone to
enhance neighborhood business uses and thus foster traditional
neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f also states to "require parking for neighborhood
businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or side of the
buildings or on the street and to be screened from adjoining
properties" and to "require that the location of a neighborhood
business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibility".
However, it should be noted the two above considerations would be
conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjustment when
application is made for the issuance of a Zoning Permit
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF MAY 2,_1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and contingent upon a
concensus that this application is an exception to the "will
usually be applied" provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the P 1 anning
Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2,.1991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board r ecommencls to the Town Board
that the property of Alvis Long (Tax Map #4.10.B.6 ) be rezoned from
R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY 13t__1991
REZONING REQUEST OF CLARENCE AND ANNIE RAY
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 2_1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this rezoning request.
The Planning Department received one favorable comment by telephone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2, 1991
All application criteria are met with the exception of Section
2.6.b.1 that the land use be "be located at the intersection of either
subcollector or local streets. powever, this criteria is open for
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b states the
application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood Business) is
consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Comprehensive Plan,
Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study the
neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to the zone to
enhance neighborhood business gses and thus foster traditional
neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f also states to "require parking for neighborhood
businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or side of the
buildings or on the street and to be screened from adjoining
properties" and to "require that the location of a neighborhood
business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibility".
However, it should be noted the two above considerations would be
conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjustment when
application is made for the issuance of a Zoning Permit.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF -MAY 21 1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and contingent upon a
concensus that this application is an exception to the "will
usually be applied" -provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the Planning
Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2_x19991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board recommends to the Town Board
that the property of Clarence and Annie Ray (Tax Map #4.10.B.29) be
rezoned from R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY 13, 1991
REZONING REQUEST OF ALVIS LONG
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS OF APRIL 23r 1991
There were no comments pro or con regarding this rezoning request.
The Planning Department received one favorable comment by telephone.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S ANALYSIS OF MAY 2, 1991
All application criteria are met with the exception of Section
2.6.b.1 that the land use be ',be located at the intersection of either
subcollector or local streets! However, this criteria is open for
interpretation by the Board in that Section 2.6.b states the
application criteria "will usually be applied".
The rezoning of this parcel to NB (Neighborhood Business) is
consistent with the not yet adopted Vision 2010 Comprehensive Plan,
Section A.l.f stating one goal of the plan is to "study the
neighborhood business zone and develop amendments to the zone to
enhance neighborhood business uses and thus foster traditional
neighborly interaction and a sense of community."
Section A.l.f also states to "require parking for neighborhood
businesses to be discreetly located to the rear or side of the
buildings or on the street and to be screened from adjoining
properties" and to "require that the location of a neighborhood
business zone be coordinated with pedestrian accessibility".
However, it should be noted the two above considerations would be
conditions to Site Plan approval by the Board of Adjustment when
application is made for the issuance of a zoning Permit.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF -MAY 2,_1991
In consideration of the above analysis, and contingent upon a
concensus that this application is an exception to the "will
usually be applied" provision of Section 2.6.b.1, the Planning
Director recommends approval of this rezoning request.
PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAY 2, 1991
Proposed Motion: The Planning Board recommends to the Town Board
that the property of Alvis Long (Tax Map #4.10.B.6) be rezoned from
R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business).
Other Motion:
TOWN BOARD DECISION OF MAY 13, 1991
MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD
MAY 2? 1991
MEMBERS Sam Janes (chair), Wayne Tilley (vice -chair), Ken Chavious,
PRESENT: Bill Crowther, Leif Deetjen, Margaret Moore, Richard Simpson,
and Wendy Olson (alt.
MEMBERS C:hesire Cole, Ida Louise Evans, Steve Jones, and Jim C:ulbreth
ASSENT: (alt.)
OTHERS Susan Suggs, Wesley Hyatt, J� �f f Coe, and Margaret Hauth
PRESENT:
Janes called the meeting to order at 040 p.m.
ITEM #1: Coe asked if we could. add #9, a request for Board direction
concerning staff notification of Board members of meeting time
and the members agreed.
Crowther asked if we could address #8a after #4 and the
members agreed.
ITEM #8: Corrections ins to the minutes of March 7, 1991 were: item #8,
number 1, "bike land" to "bike lanes." No changes were made
to April 4, 1991 minutes.
MOTION: Crowther moved t� � approve the minutes. Simpson seconded.
VO'T'E: Unanimous.
ITEM #4: Review of final draft and recommendation to the Town Board for
adoption of the Vision 2010 Comprehensive Flan. Susan Suggs,
consultant from the Division of Community Assistance was
present to i address Board questions. Olsen said that all of
the Occoneer_hee Mountain critical area was not included in the
green area on the map. She suggested referencing the Natural
Area Study for a more accurate description.
Suggs asked if this reference could be made on page 8 where
the different areas are defined.
Crowther asked if this area was within the Town's ETJ. Close
consultation of the maps confirmed that it was within the
boundary.
Suggs suggested making the change, with the more clear
reference to bath the map and text.
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Simpson questioned the attitude toward growth presented in the
plan. He understood that there is currently a lack: of water,
but he reminded the Board that plans were underway to address
that shortage. He suggested a link between future growth and
the availability of water. He was concerned that when you
limit growth, it can lead to unemployment. He was concerned
that this twenty year plan limits growth and in turn limits
the opportunity for our educated young people to find high
paying jabs within the area. He was also concerned about the
casts to the citizens of becoming a bedroom community.
Suggs said that this concern was addressed in Section B, which
describes a moderate rate of growth which was supported by
public comment and the committee members. The construction of
the reservoir was given high priority to i insure a water supply
adequate for growth.
Olson noted the language "to allow and encourage diversity of
industries with a range of employment opportunities and
protect from economic slump."
Discussion about diversity, industry size, and compatibility
continued, with both the positive and negative impacts of
large industrial employers being mentioned.
Suggs mentioned that the committee wanted to stress their
support for the continuation and accommodation cif neighborhood
business in mixed use residential areas.
MOTION: Crowther moved to recommend approval for the Vision 2010 Flan
to the Town Beard with the amendments to the text and map
concerning the UCCA �neechee critical area. Moore seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Suggs was hopeful that the Town Beard would adapt the plan.
She will be available to help with implementation.
Crowther mentioned that the plan included the recommendation
for the Planning Board Chair to comment on what parts of the
plan had been implemented or achieved each year in the Chair's
annual report. He added that the plan will become an
important document to the Board's activity.
ITEM #Sa: Text amendment to Section 3.4 (Permitted Use Table) of the
Zoning Ordinance to allow retail sales and rental of goods
manufactured and/car distributed on-site not to exceed 20 of
gross floor area.
Coe reported that the request came from Vietri, Inc. to use a
portion of their building for retail sales. There was no
public comment at the public hearing for this change. This
MOTION:
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amendment would allow limited retail sales in an industrial
district. There was no staff recommendation.
Crowther asked if this amendment could have happened without
Hanning Board sponsorship. Coe responded that, for a fee,
anyone can apply for a text amendment without Beard
sponsorship.
Crowther noted two contentions to this amendment. A number of
similar cases have came before the Beard in the past and the
decision had been to make a one time fine-tuning of the
commercial zoning district to address this issue. This
amendment represents a band-aid rather than a final
determination. Secondly, this would allow the importation of
goods to create a retail outlet within an industrial zone--nci
on-site manufacturing was necessary. He noted he had no
contention with the sale on goods manufactured cin -site.
Discussion of concern over the imparting of seconds or ether
goods for retailing in an industrial area ensued involving
questions about the intent of the amendment, different
interpretations of the term cin -site, concerns about traffic
generated by mixing retail and industrial uses. Limits to on-
site manufacture only, seconds only, and additional limit of
1000 squar a feet were discussed.
Deetjen moved to not recommend the adaption of the amendment.
Crowther seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
MOTION: Deetjen moved to re -word the amendment to read "to allow
retail sale of goads manufactured on-site with total retail
area not to exceed 1000 square feet. Crowther seconded.
Simpson noted his support for some type of change, but said
the 1000 square feet limit made no allowance for what was
being manufactured. The 20 limit seemed fair, but the 1000
square feet was arbitrary and unfair.
Crowther noted that the 1000 square feet limit does not treat
all establishments fairly, mentioning that smaller industries
could have more than 0 of floor area in retail.
Further discussion about traffic and design control available
to the beard ended with the withdraw of the second by Crowther
with a suggestion to table this matter. Deetjen withdrew his
motion.
Olson requested some examples from ether ordinances and
jurisdictions who have similar allowances.
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MOTION: Crowther moved to table this amendment until the next meeting.
Deetjen seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #5: Review of public comment and recommendation to Town Board for
adoption of standardization was presented by Coe. He noted
that "Bellevue Ave." will have the additional "e" after the
"l"; Forest St. will become "Stephen Forrest Ave.", as
requested by the son of Stephen Forrest for whom the street
was named; Hill Circle will be eliminated with the entire
length being Hill St. ; and that there was unanimous support
for all the changes by those present at the hearing.
MOTION: Crowther moved to recommend for approval the standardization
of street names to the Town Board. Simpson seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #6: Rezoning request of Alvis Long to rezone 33,750 square feet
from R-10 (Residential) to NB (Neighborhood Business) on the
south side of Rencher St. was pr6sented by Coe. The exact
location of the lot was pointed out on the map, at the request
of Deetjen.
Coe presented his analysis of the
application,
stating that
the issue
before the Board was an
interpretation
of the term
"usually"
in the Zoning Ordinance.
This lot does
not meet the
criteria
listed for where the NB
zoning will "usually" be
applied.
This lot is not at an intersection.
This
rezoning
would be
consistent with the Vision
2010 Plan.
Olson requested clarification on the intent, especially
related to the implied requirement that NB lots be at an
intersection. Discussion around this issue continued.
MOTION: Tilley moved to recommend to the Town Board that the property
of Alvis Long (4.10.B.6) be rezoned from R-10 to NB. Simpson
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #7: Rezoning request of Clarence and Annie Ray to rezone 11,600
square feet of land on the east side of NC 86 from R-10 to NO
was presented by Coe. He stated that the issue was the same
as in the previous case' needing an interpretation of the word
"usually" as this lot is also not at an intersection. The
location of the lot was pointed out on the map, at Olson's
request.
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Chavious asked what a safe distance was for a driveway from a
major intersection (NC 86 and US 70). Olson stated that it
depended on the proposed use. It was determined that this lot
was a safe distance from the interchange.
Simpson noted that if the Board chose to deny this request, he
would recommend the purchase of the property by the Town as
such a decision would eliminate the owner's ability to use his
property. He also questioned why this lot was not zoned
business or commercial when zoning was initiated, as the lot
had been a commercial property for most of his life.
Coe stated that zoning is usually based on current use and
that the lot was probably not in use when zoning was
instituted. Since the neighboring properties are residential,
this lot was zoned in accordance with the neighborhood.
Further concerns about safety and traffic volumes along NC 86
were discussed with the conclusion that since a site plan
would be required for any new construction on the site, such
concerns would be addressed at that time.
MOTION: Tilley moved to recommend to the Town Board that the property
of Clarence and Annie Ray be rezoned from R-10 to NB. Simpson
seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #8b: Text amendment to expand the definition of "Lot, Non -
Conforming" to address the division of lots for estate
purposes was presented by Coe. He presented the expanded
definition as written by the Town Attorney to address the
limitation of North Carolina General Statute definition of
subdivision as for sale and land development purposes only.
Discussion about the exact meaning and implication of the new
definition ensued until all Board members understood the
amendment and its rationale.
MOTION: Deetjen moved to recommend to the Town Board the amendment to
expand the definition of a "Lot, Non -Conforming". Olson
seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #8c: Text amendments to the Historic District section of the Zoning
Ordinance as recommended by the State Preservation Office
(Sect. 12'5.1, 12.5.2.a, 12.5.m, 12.6.3.t, 12.6.1, 12.6.4,
12.6.9, 12.6.11) were presented by Coe. He mentioned that
these changes were suggested by the State Preservation Office
after reviewing our ordinance.
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Olson said these changes were essentially to bring our
ordinance up to state standards.
MOTION: Olson moved to recommend to the Town Board the text amendments�
to Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. Simpson seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #9: Coe requested direction from the Board concerning thse
traditional practice to call and remind Board members o'F
meetings on the day of the meeting. He also mentioned thee
difficulty of reaching many Board members and the demand om
staff time.
Simpson mentioned that while he liked being called to bs--
reminded, he did not think it was necessary to continue thc�
practice.
Moore noted that the members should be responsible enough tic="
remember when meetings are.
Tilley said that the receipt of the packet should serve as zx
reminder of the meeting an to call the Department if ymk-t-
cannot attend.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret A. Hauth,
Secretary