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PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, November 2, 1999
6:30 p.m. Town Barn
ITEM #l: Consideration of additions to the agenda.
ITEM #2: Comments from the Chair:
• Committee Reports
• Request for volunteer to work on joint Park/Planning subcommittee to study
recreation requirements
ITEM #3: Approval of minutes from August 3, September 28, and October 5 meetings.
ITEM #4: Review of Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Owl's Wood Development, a 6 -lot non-
residential subdivision at the intersection of US 70 Business and NC 86.
ITEM #5: Discussion of Transportation Priority List for 2002-2006TIP.
ITEM #6: Discussion of proposed text amendment to define "nightclub."
ITEM #7: Discussion of proposed text amendment to define "open space."
ITEM #8: Discussion of proposed review and modification of development plan requirements for
PUDs.
ITEM #9: Adjourn.
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MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD
November 2, 1999
PRESENT: John Taylor (chair), Jim Boericke, Richard Bradford, Joel Brinkley, David Daniel, Ed Gill, Chris
Quinn, Bryant Warren
PUBLIC: Margaret Hauth
Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. He thanked Gill and Quinn for handling the chair
duties during his absence.
ITEM #2: Bradford reported that the Board of Adjustment approved a site plan for Dr. Berry Holly to
relocate her dentist office to the Meadowlands. Hauth noted that the Parks and Recreation Board
did meet and they want to work jointly with the Planning Board to suggest some amendments
regarding parks and open space. She added that they are negotiating with an architect to get
Murray Street Park underway. Hauth noted that the Vision 2010 committee is wrapping up its
work and should have a draft out for public comment during December and January. Boericke
said he would work with the park board on the amendments if the work were delayed until
January.
ITEM #3: Taylor corrected the August minutes to note that Gill adjourned the meeting.
MOTION: Gill moved to approve the minutes as amended. Warren seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #5: Hauth introduced the discussion of the TIP Priority List for 2002-2008. She provided some
background on how the process works, what the status of some projects are, and noted that
projects have to be listed in the plan to be funded. Taylor noted that the Planning Board has been
firm in its support of Elizabeth Brady Road for a number of years. Hauth asked if the members
wanted to include any additional projects. The widening of 70 Bypass was suggested. The
members discussed this and where it should be listed.
MOTION: Daniel made a motion to recommend the Extension of Elizabeth Brady Road, Improvements to
South Churton Street, Widening of US 70 Bypass, and the Western Bypass (in that order) as the
transportation priorities for the 2002-2008 TIP to the Town Board. Gill seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #6: Hauth introduced the need to define "nightclub." She described the current convention of
deferring to ABC's determination of whether an enterprise is a restaurant. She also noted in the
increase in inquiries for large entertainment complexes that would be more intensive than what
the current definition covers. The members suggested looking at Durham's ordinance and see
how other related uses are handled like Wheels (roller rink). They suggested that hours of
operation and the presence of a dance floor are also important. They also wanted to require
meeting the higher standard if an establishment meets the criteria for two (Le. a restaurant that
is also a nightclub).
ITEM #7: Hauth introduced Brinkley's request to define open space in a way that yields useable land. Hauth
noted that this could be included n the work of the joint park/planning group. She also added that
the term "useable open space" has been used before and that term may be more helpful. The
members agreed that wetlands need to be addressed in the new definition.
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ITEM #8: Hauth introduced Brinkley's request to revisit the Planned Unit Development section of the
ordinance. Brinkley noted that since Corbin Downs essentially met the ordinance and the
members still didn't see the type of development they had in mind, the ordinance needs to be
changed. The members agreed some additional language and fine-tuning is necessary. They
agreed that the percentage split among uses, the definition of uses, and a checklist are areas to
focus on.
ITEM #4: Hauth introduced the preliminary subdivision plan for Owl's Wood. She said she had expected
the applicant to be present. Members asked how they should proceed. Hauth said they could
simply table it with no discussion, prepare a list of questions and comments for the applicant to
address at the next meeting, or recommend approval or denial. The members offered questions
and comments for the applicant to address at the next meeting. They asked whether or not
sidewalks are proposed along the new streets and surrounding streets. They noted the cul-de-sac
probably exceeds the maximum length in the regulations of 550 feet. They asked that that be
explained and defended. Daniel noted that the cul-de-sac seems much longer than needed to
provide access, and that might be an option to reduce the length. They asked whether all the lots
will have internal access only, or will there be more driveways on NC 86. They asked for a map
to show the site in context with adjacent properties so opportunities for interconnection can be
investigated. They noted that a connection to Corporate Drive in Meadowlands needs to be
investigated.
Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret A. Hauth, Secretary