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HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA
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AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, May 5, 1992
6:30 p.m.
Town Barn
Consideration of additions to the agenda
Comments from the Chair.
Approval of the minutes of the April 27, 1992 Joint Public Hearing.
101 E. Orange Street
P.O. Box 429
(919) 732-2104
ITEM #4: Recommendation concerning request of Irvin Walters to Rezone 1.35 acres at the
intersection of Highland Loop and St. Mary's Road from R-20 (Residential) to GC
(General Commercial) (Tax Map 4.21.C.7) (attachments).
ITEM #5: Recommendation concerning the following Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
(attachments):
a. To amend Section 3.10.0 regarding minimum lot size for above ground pumping
stations.
b. To amend Section 5.22.1 regarding development on Eno Mountain.
C. To amend Section 9 regarding the non -conformity of storing junked or wrecked
motor vehicles.
d. To amend Section 12.6.9 regarding delay of demolition within the Historic
District.
e. To amend Section 15, the definition of Accessory Use.
f. To amend Section 15, the definition of Junked or Wrecked Motor Vehicle.
g. To amend Section 15, the definition of Setback.
ITEM #6: Discussion of Carol Lorenz's analysis of Orange County's proposed
Proportionate Share Impact Fees for financing public school capital needs
(attachment).
ITEM #7: Presentation of revised Transportation. Planning Area Map.
ITEM #8: Adjournment.
It is essential to have a quorum present of those who attended the public hearing at this meeting.
Please call the Planning Department if you cannot attend.
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MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD
May 5, 1992
MEMBERS Bill Crowther (Chair), Wayne Tilley (Vice -Chair), Leif Deetjen, Louise Evans, Sam Jones,
PRESENT: Wendy Olson, Quanda Turner, Kendall Abernathy (Alternate), Robert Murphy (Alternate)
MEMBERS Ken Chavious, Cheshire Cole, Margaret Moore
ABSENT:
OTHERS Margaret Hauth
PRESENT:
Crowther called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. There were no additions to the agenda
and Crowther had no opening comments.
ITEM #3: There were no amendments to the minutes of the April 27, 1992 Joint Public Hearing.
MOTION: Abernathy moved to approve the minutes as written. Deetjen seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #4: Crowther introduced the Walters rezoning request and said he would abstain from the
vote out of respect for the applicant even though there is no legal reason requiring him
to. Hauth briefly went over the application, indicating that public comments were in both
the minutes and attached to the application materials.
Abernathy said she was against the rezoning for two reasons. First, the property only has
access to St. Mary's Road and allowing a commercial entrance on St. Mary's Road would
destroy the neighborhood. Second, she stated that the promises of the applicant should
be disregarded because they are non-binding and it is dangerous to assume they will be
carried out. Deetjen indicated his agreement and added the non -conformity with the
Vision 2010 Plan. He also noted the small size of the lot and need for excessive paving,
if developed.
Tilley said he had difficulty not allowing a property to do with his land what he wants.
While he understands the concerns, he would be more inclined against the application if
the immediate neighbors had been those voicing concerns at the hearing. Evans agreed.
She feels that as long as the use is not destroying or harming someone, it should be
allowed.
Murphy said this is the only decent entrance to Hillsborough remaining and noted the
likely negative impact on Ayr Mount. Crowther said he was glad for the professional
recommendation from staff.
Olson noted her concerns as the Town is in the mists of protecting entranceways and
changing its commercial zoning categories. She said the application is premature as the
Town has sufficient commercial land available.
Jones arrived at this time. Crowther noted that the Old Oxford Highway route is
currently zoned half commercial (south side) and residential (north side). He added there
are possible recreational and transportation uses for the roadbed.
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MOTION: Deetjen moved to recommend denial to Town Board. Murphy seconded.
VOTE: 5-3, with Tilley, Evans, and Turner against and Crowther abstaining. Crowther added that
the Town Board would have to vote with a 2/3 majority or continue the item to the next
month for reconsideration.
ITEM #5: Crowther noted that there was no public comment on any of the text amendments.
a) Hauth clarified a statement made by the Mayor at the Public Hearing. He referred to
the pump station at the Western Sizzlin to describe the noise generated. Hauth noted that
that unit is not an above ground unit. Rose's description of a pre -fab unit sitting on the
ground. There was no discussion by the members.
MOTION: Abernathy moved to recommend adoption as written. Deetjen seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
b) Crowther asked if any clearer wording was needed for this section. Olson suggested
added the word Occoneechee to further describe the mountains. Hauth suggested
ridgeline to clarify ridge. Abernathy asked about the impact of this amendment about the
placement of other emergency towers or replacing the existing towers. The members
discussed this briefly and came to the following conclusions: antennas are the current
state-of-the-art and can be added to the existing structures; the non -conforming section
of the ordinance would allow the repair or reconstruction of the existing towers.
MOTION: Deetjen moved to recommend adoption as amended at this meeting. Olson seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
c) Hauth read through the 3 related amendments dealing with junked and wrecked motor
vehicles. She explained that three of the four criteria are necessary to classify a vehicle
as junked or wrecked. The members continued to discuss the implications. Turner asked
whether the location of the car had any bearing on the classification. Hauth said no.
Members discussed the term "substantially enclosed structure" and various implications.
They also discussed the storing of cars for parts. Hauth also described the permitting
process. Turner asked if there was a number limit or threshold, which there is not.
MOTION: Abernathy moved to request this amendment be tabled for further study as well as related
items a and f. Evans seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
d) There was no discussion on this item.
MOTION: Abernathy moved to recommend adoption as written. Olson seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
g) Olson asked about the inclusion on multi -family developments. Abernathy asked to
specifically add multi -family to avoid any confusion. Members were in consensus that
this change is not substantial enough to require a new public hearing.
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MOTION: Deetjen moved to recommend adoption as modified at this meeting. Abernathy seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #6: The members discussed Carol Lorenz's analysis of Orange County's proposed impacts
fee program. The members were in consensus that the issue was very complex and
comment from this committee would be premature. Deetjen said the proposal needed
much work before it would be acceptable.
ITEM #7: Crowther briefly presented the revised Thoroughfare Planning Boundary, its benefits and
impacts. Crowther mentioned that some areas included in the planning area where not
in the Town's planning jurisdiction, even with the Cooperative Planning Areas. The
members discussed it briefly.
Crowther adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm
Respectfully submitted,
MargareA. Hauth, Secretary