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PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, October 1, 1996
6:30 p.m. Town Barn
ITEM #1: Consideration of additions to the agenda.
ITEM #2: Comments from the Chair.
* Committee Reports
* Welcome new board member
* Review of Town Board action on public hearing items
ITEM #3: Approval of August 6 minutes.
ITEM #4: Interviews of potential planning board member.
ITEM #5: Discussion of request to regulate the number of dogs kept in residential districts
before being considered a kennel.
ITEM #6: Discussion of draft text amendment to address water storage tanks that are not
elevated.
ITEM #7: Continued discussion of amendments to the Subdivision Regulations.
ITEM #8: Recommendation to Town Board regarding Transportation Improvement Plan
requests for 1998-2004.
ITEM #9: Adjourn.
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MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD
October 1, 1996
PRESENT: John Taylor (chair), Joel Brinkley, Jack Hughes, Louise Long, Chris Quinn, George Sagar,
Quanda Turner
PUBLIC: Pip Merrick, Margaret Hauth
Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.
ITEM #2: Taylor asked the record to reflect his appreciation to Gill for filling in at the last two meetings.
He welcomed Brinkley, newly appointed out of town member. Sagar reported on the August
Board of Adjustment meeting at which a landscaping material change as approved for the
Abundant Life Church property, an appeal of staff's determination that a project was in
compliance with the approved site plan was turned down and a variance to create two lots with
less than the required area was also turned down. Hauth said that the Parks and Recreation
Board is preparing an interim report to the Town Board with some recommendations that
generate some funding for future park activities. She reported that the Town Board approved
the Cornwallis Hills zoning and the text amendments from the previous public hearing. She added
that they did not take final action on the Walker rezoning and are waiting for additional
information from the applicant.
ITEM #3: Sagar noted the report from the Board of Adjustment needs to state there was not a quorum
reached.
MOTION: Hughes moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Sagar seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #4: Taylor introduced Merrick, a potential board member and asked her to describe herself and
current activities. Merrick did, describing her job and involvement at UNC -Chapel Hill. She also
described her interest in Hillsborough and her desire to volunteer. Sagar asked her opinions on
zoning and property rights. The members talked with Merrick for some time.
MOTION: Sagar moved to recommend Merrick's appointment. Turner seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #5: Hauth introduced the request to revisit the dogs as a nuisance issue made by a former Planning
Board member. She briefly described the person's situation and her difficulty in getting relief
from other quarters. She noted that the work was stopped earlier because members were unsure
they could draw the line at dogs rather than tackling the larger pet issues. Sagar, Hughes, and
Taylor each relayed personal experiences that called into question whether the number of animals
kept would sufficiently and always address the noise issue. Hughes also wondered about the
other nuisances that can go along with pets and whether they should be addressed. The members
discussed these issues for some time. Hughes asked Hauth to prepare a matrix of potential
nuisances and different ways they can be abated. Sagar suggested that they be designated as
measurable or not so the members can consider the ease of regulating the nuisances. Taylor
noted many subdivisions have significant restrictive covenants which address pets. He said he
would find some examples and forward them to Hauth. She said she could provide an outline
which discusses what the Animal Control Ordinance already covers. The members agreed to
continue the discussion at the next meeting.
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ITEM #6: Hauth introduced the Town's request to amend the zoning ordinance to allow non -elevated water
storage tanks. She explained the difference between the two types of tanks and said the town
contends there is a sufficient difference in the impact of the two to reduce the review
requirements. Hughes disagreed. The members discussed the merits of the amendment. The
members agreed that a tank of the height discussed should have some review and comment by
adjacent owners. The members did not support this amendment.
ITEM #8: Hauth asked the members to consider item 8 next, since resolution of the item is important. She
distributed copies of the TIP list recommended by the Planning Board last year and the minutes
of that meeting as additional references. She briefly described the relation of the TIP to the newly
adopted Transportation Plan. She provided updates on the TIP projects from last year. Hughes
clarified that the request was to discuss the items listed in the Plan and from them select the
highest priorities. Hauth confirmed and said a long list is not particularly useful. Hughes
suggested that Brady Road be listed as a very high priority. Taylor suggested it be listed as the
only project on the list to send a clear message of the board's support. Sagar and Turner agreed.
The members discussed Brady Road, its location, impacts, pros and cons, and alternatives for
those unfamiliar with the project and its surrounding issues. The members discussed including
the widening on NC 86 as a secondary project, support for which is predicated upon Brady Road.
the members also discussed including the Western Bypass. Hughes noted including the Western
Bypass muddies the message and support the board has for Brady.
MOTION: Sagar moved to recommend Brady Road extension as the only project to be included in the
Town's 1998-2004 TIP request. Hughes seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
MOTION: Hughes offered the following in the form of a resolution motion: The Planning Board strongly
recommends that the Elizabeth Brady Road extension (an eastern bypass to Churton Street) be
considered by the Town Board as its highest priority transportation improvement plan item. In
the view of the Planning Board, alleviating the overwhelming traffic congestion on Churton Street
is crucial to the future quality of life in Hillsborough. The Planning Board does not presume on
the outcome of the Town Board's deliberations on the merit of this alternative for improving the
present conditions. However, the Planning Board also believes that this alternative is sufficiently
promising to warrant immediate consideration. Several members of the Planning Board would
welcome the opportunity to share their views on the problem and prospects for resolution through
this or other proposals. Sagar seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Given the time and lack of a deadline on item 7, further discussion was tabled until the next
meeting. Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
MA"
Margaret A. Hauth, Secretary