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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11.5.1986 Agenda & Minutes Planning BoardMayor Tatutt al ilei arjait Frank H. Sheffield, Jr. HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 Commissioners Myron L. Martin Horace H. Johnson Allen A. Lloyd Remus J. Smith Rachel H. Stevens Town Clerk Agatha Johnson Supt. Water Works James Pendergraph Street Supt. L.D. Wagoner Chief of Police Arnold W. Hamlett Fire Chief John Forrest To: Planning Board and News Media From: Evelyn Poole -Kober, Chairman Re: Agenda for the Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Date: November 5, 1986 Item 1: Second review of a minor subdivision for Gerald McPherson. Planning Board requested that additional information be provided. Item 2: Review of a minor subdivision request by Dorothea Johnson. Tax Map reference is Map 28, Block A, Lot 3. Item 3: New survey submitted for minor subdivision of Roland Scott. Tax Map 23, Block B, Lot 12. Item 4: Review of recommendation submitted by Ray Hamilton for Gatemoore rezoning request. Item 5: Planning Board's review of Bennett's Trailer Park on Daphine Dr. Road into the park was supposed to have been paved within three years. Item 6: Parking situation in the 400 block of W. King St. Item 7: Discussion concerning the administrative office for Saratoga Mills on Nash St. The house was renovated without obtaining a zoning permit. Item 8: Discussion concerning business being conducted from house on Margaret Lane. Item 9: Discussion of excessive litter in Town. Item 4a: Review of preliminary plan of Gatemoore subdivision PLANNING BOARD MINUTES November 6, 1986 Members present: Evelyn Poole -Kober, Chairman; Nancy Goodwin, Calvin Ashley, Barbara Page, Tarleton Davis, Hilda Brody, Bob Rose and Dr. Robert Murphy. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Chairman. Additions to the agenda. Discussion of zoning map and lot sizes for duplex Discussion concerning limiting development until water situation is better Review of Gatemoore Subdivision Committee Reports Item 1: Second review of a minor subdivision for Gerald McPherson. Planning Board requested that additional information be provided. Rose made a motion for approval of the subdivision with the requirement that the setbacks be met. The motion was seconded by Page and carried. Item 2: Review of a minor subdivision request by Dorothea Johnson. Tax Map reference 28.A.3. Rose made a motion for approval of the subdivision with the requirement that the 20' setback be met so that Lot A will not be non -conforming. Page seconded the motion which was carried. Item 3: New survey submitted for minor subdivision of Roland Scott. Tax Map reference 23.B.12. The board made the following comments and asked that they be forwarded to the County Planning Department. 1. Who would be responsible for the upkeep of the one-way loop road since it is outside the town's limits. 2. The existing road does not meet state standards. Would this road be dedicated or publically owned. 3. Concern about sewer situation and if a pumping station would be required. 4. Feels water and soil conservation officials should review since the road lies close to the river. 5. Concern about the existing 2" water line and the state's requirement that no more than 20 people can be served by this size line. 6. Concern about fire protection due to the small water line. Rose made a motion that these concerns and comments be forwarded to the County, Page seconded it. The motion was carried. Item 4: Review of recommendation per Ray Hamilton for Gatemoore rezoning request. The members were concerned with the recommendation presented at the public hearing concerning the sewer situation for this development since it was different than what was presented to them at their first review on October 6. The first recommendation per Ray Hamilton was for disapproval. Rose made a motion that a letter be sent to the Mayor and Town Board members asking for an explanation concerning the different recommendations, and that a copy of Ray Hamilton's letter be sent to the County. The motion was seconded by Page and carried. Planning Board Minutes Page two November 6, 1986 Item 4a: Review of Gatemoore Subdivision. The members reviewed the submitted plan and a motion was made by Page for denial based on the following reasons: 1. Recommendation made by Town Engineer, Ray Hamilton, that a pumping station would be required for this development. 2. Plan did not include the 50' buffer which was required by DOT. The members also mentioned that in their first review they had asked the applicant to consider a cluster type development with green spaces included. These comments are to be forwarded to the county. The motion was seconded by Ashley and carried. Item 5: Planning Board's review of Bennett's Trailer Park on Daphine Dr. The road into the park was supposed to have been paved within three years. The board instructed Gwen Torain, Planning Director; to see if a contract was signed by Bennett and Smith. They asked that a report be given at the next meeting and a copy of the contract provided. Item 6: Parking situation in the 300 block of W. King Street. The members said that it had been brought to the attention of the Town Board earlier if residents should be parking along the streets. It was felt that cars which are parking along both sides of the streets, King, Occoneechee and Wake are creating a traffic hazard for motorists who are trying to get through these areas. Rose made a motion that the Planning Board recommend that the Town Board ask that arterial street parking be reviewed by the Police Department on the 300 block of W. King Street. The motion was seconded by Ashley and carried. Item 7: Discussion concerning the administrative office for Saratoga Mills on Nash St. The house was renovated without obtaining a zoning permit. The property is zoned correctly but the members feel that the zoning permit should be obtained. Rose made a motion that the appropriate person be contacted and asked to purchase the permit. The motion was seconded by Ashley and carried. Item 8: Discussion concerning business being conducted from residence on Margaret Lane. The members feel that presently a refinishing business/cabinet shop is being operated from a garage on Margaret Lane (Mandelin's property). The business is conducted mainly at night and it is interrupting to residents in the neighborhood. It was also mentioned that flammable chemicals are being used. A motion was made by Page that the owners be contacted by letter and informed that this operation is a violation under our ordinance for a residential zone. They asked that the business be located in a more suitably zoned area within 90 days. The Hillsborough Business Center was suggested for a new location. The motion was seconded by Rose and passed unanimously. This item was referred to Planning Director, Gwen Torain. Planning Board Minutes Page three November 6, 1986 Item 9: Discussion of excessive litter in town. Rose made a motion to recommend to the town board that an Appearance Commission is needed to enact a campaign for the clean—up of the town. The motion was seconded by Ashley and carried. Item 10: Discussion of zoning map and lot sizes for duplexes. Goodwin said it was her understanding that a second reading and vote were required concerning amendments to the ordinance. Goodwin made a motion to recommend to the Town Board that the minimum lot sizes for duplexes be twice the size as required in the district. Rose seconded this motion which was carried. It was asked that this be added to Monday's night Town Board agenda. It was asked that (1) a check be made to determine if the zoning map was ever adopted or what parts of it, and (2) the status of the cemetery zone requested from Brough. The Planning Director, Gwen Torain was also asked to supply to each board memeber an updated copy of the ordinance after the 2nd reading of the mobile home amendment. Brody moved that the, Chairman write a letter to the town board asking that a moratorium be placed on further development until the water problem is resolved stating the need for the construction and filling of a reservoir. The motion was seconded by Ashley and carried. Committee Reports: There were no reports at this time. Page did report that the Board of Adjustment was reviewing a site plan review for the Hillsborough Savings & Loan building to be located on S. Churton St. She said there was a question of turn lanes. There will be 4 drive thrus; each accommodating 6 vehicles, An automatic teller machine was approved to be placeaat Boone Square by CCB. A special exceptions permit was granted to Lloyd's Quickie Mart and to Wilbur Faucette. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Minutes reported by Janet Cole.