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AGENDA
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, April 29, 1997
7:00 PM, Town Barn
ITEM #1: Consideration of additions to the agenda and comments from the Chair.
ITEM #2: Zoning Map Amendment
Request from Eno Mountain Homes to rezone 11.9 acres on the west side of NC 86 North from
R-40 to R-10. The tract is approximately 1000'X 500'. located opposite Shawnee Drive uid
Governor Burke Road, and known as Tax Map 4.5.A.6.
ITEM #3: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Amendments to Section 8, limiting signs in the Central Commercial zoning district. Amendments
would prohibit use of neon and similar illuminated gas and limit the amount of wall mounted
(including interior signs oriented to passersby) and freestanding signage.
ITEM #4: Close public hearing and adjourn Planning Board
ITEM #5: Town Board Public Hearing on violations of Section 11 of the Town Code.
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MINUTES
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
April 29, 1997
PRESENT: Mayor Horace Johnson, Richard Simpson, Evelyn Lloyd, Ken Chavious, John Taylor (PB chair),
Richard Bradford, Ed Gill, Louise Long, Chris Quinn, George Sagar
PUBLIC: Louie & Kim Callemyn, Sam & Helen Gibbs, Donald Oakley, George Vargo, approximately 20
interested citizens, Beth Vellequette, Jonathan Butler, Sherry Carter, Todd Chavious, Margaret Hauth
ITEM #1: Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. He announced that the Town Board will be briefly
following the hearing to hold a public hearing on some violations of the Town Code, and meet in
regular session to review a contract with UNC -CH for a summer intern, and review proposals from
firms who could assist with the manager search. He passed the gavel to Planning Board Chair Taylor
who briefly described the public hearing process.
ITEM #2: Hauth introduced the rezoning request from Eno Mountain homes to rezone 11.9 acres on the west
side of NC 86 from R-40 to R-10. She indicated the lot's location on two maps. She said that R-40
requires a 40,000 square foot minimum lot and R-10 requires 10,000 square feet or one quarter acre.
She noted that much of the adjacent property is zoned R-10, but because the area is not currently
served with sewer, it cannot be developed at that density. Sagar asked Hauth to indicated the areas
zoned R-10 on the map. He asked if it was fair to say there is a small pocket of R-40 surrounded by
R-10 and Hauth agreed with his statement. L. Callemyn introduced himself and his wife as owners
of Eno Mountain Homes. He described their interests and ties to Hillsborough and some projects
they have been involved in. He noted that it is there intent to develop a subdivision for first time
homebuyers and retirees who currently have difficulty in the local market. He added that many of his
employees cannot currently afford to live in Hillsborough, and this bothers him. The anticipated price
range is $105,000 to $125,000. He said the formal design on the subdivision has not been done, but
they expect to create about 30 lots, less than the maximum allowed, and create two entrances off NC
86 aligning with the current streets. He passed around photos of some of their other projects and
areas they plan to emulate. Callemyn said one of their greatest concerns is for maintaining the natural
features of the area. They would not cross the drainage area with streets, but leave as open space,
as well as providing buffers around the perimeter. He added that a homeowners association will be
established and they will be responsible for maintaining the buffer areas to ensure they are protected
and kept neat. He said they see this as an entrance to Hillsborough and desire to protect the
appearance of the area. He added that a traffic impact study will also be done to minimize negative
impacts on NC 86 and the neighborhood.
A neighbor asked about the anticipated homeowners dues. L. Callemyn said they expect dues to run
$30-$50 a month or quarter. The same neighbor asked if any of the adjacent property is developed
as R-20. Hauth said much of it is because of the lack of sewer, however, it is zoned R-10. L.
Callemyn noted that the rezoning will allow them to bring public sewer to the area so neighbors can
tie on. He added that sewer is not feasible or needed for a development under current zoning.
Sam Gibbs noted that he lives immediately south of the property and already has difficulty getting out
of his driveway in the morning. He added that he counted about 720cars between 3 and 5 PM one
afternoon. Helen Gibbs echoed her husband's comments and added her concern for drainage in the
area. Donald Oakley said he built his house there because it was close to town but still in the country.
He noted to great opposition to the proposal He presented a petition from adjacent property owner
and said he didn't want them (a development) over there. Hauth read the statement on the top of the
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petition and counted 37 signatures. She said it would be copied and included in the boards' packets.
Sagar asked that a map be included which shows the location of those who signed, what the
properties are zoned, and the actual size of the lots. A neighbor asked about the potential annexation
of the development, if approved. Taylor noted that the area is within the Town's planning jurisdiction
only. Mayor Johnson said the town routinely makes utilities available to developments outside the
city without annexing them and annexation of this area is not in any short term plan.
ITEM #3: Hauth highlighted the proposed amendments to Section 8 to prohibit neon signs in the Central
Commercial district and make other changes affecting commercial signs downtown. Mayor Johnson
asked the impact of the changes on existing signs. Hauth said they would be allowed to remain,
however the time limitation on lighting be enforceable across the board. A representative of the Arts
Council said that the Council is appalled by the installation of neon in Hillsborough.
ITEM #4: Taylor closed the public hearing and returned the gavel to Mayor Johnson. He adjourned the
Planning Board and called the Town Board public hearing on violations to Section 11 of the Town
Code to order.
Respectfully submitted,
ti.
Margaret A. Hauth, Secretary