Board of Aldermen

Town Hall Town of Carrboro 301 W. Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510 Meeting Agenda Board of Aldermen Tuesday, February 18, 2014 7:30 PM Board Chambers - Room 110 7:30-7:45 A. REQUESTS FROM VISITORS AND SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR 1. 14-0056 Transportation Advisory Board Presentation on a Downtown Slow Zone Concept PURPOSE: The Transportation Advisory Board would like to make a presentation to the Board of Aldermen on the concept of a Slow Zone for downtown Carrboro. Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution - Slow Zone Attachment B - TAB slow zone presentation slides 7:45-7:50 B. RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. 14-0062 Charge - Erin Jobe, Carrboro Tourism Development Authority 7:50-8:00 C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. 14-0063 Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes 2. 14-0015 Request-to-set a public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Amendments Relating to Solar Setbacks PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider setting a public hearing on potential text amendments relating to solar setbacks. A draft ordinance has been prepared for the Board’s consideration. A resolution setting a hearing date for March 25, 2014 has also been prepared, and advisory board review has been requested prior to the public hearing. Attachments: Att A - Resolution Att B - Draft LUO Amend requiring solar impact analysis_1-27-2014 Att C - LUO Excerpts Town of Carrboro Page 1 Printed on 2/17/2014 Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 18, 2014 3. 14-0045 Request-to-set a public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Amendments to Allow Additional Uses in the M-1 Zoning District with a Conditional Use Permit PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board to consider setting a public hearing on potential text amendments to the Land Use Ordinance to allow additional uses in the M-1 zoning district with a conditional use permit, subject to certain criteria. A draft ordinance has been prepared for the Board’s consideration. A resolution setting a public hearing date for March 25, 2014 and requesting advisory board review prior to the hearing has also been prepared. Attachments: Att A - Resolution Att B - Text Amend Request Att C - Draft Ordinance_Certain Uses in M-1 District Att D - LUO Article IX-Manufacturing 4. 14-0049 Consider adopting branding guidelines for the Town’s new logo and slogan PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to consider adoption of the guidelines for the use of the new logo and slogan. Attachments: Brand Guidelines 5. 14-0050 Request-to-set a public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Amendments Relating to Design Standards for Bike and Pedestrian Paths PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider setting a public hearing on potential text amendments clarifying design standards for bike and pedestrian paths. A draft ordinance has been prepared for the Board’s consideration . A resolution setting a hearing date for March 25, 2014 and requesting and advisory board review prior to the public hearing has been prepared. Attachments: Att A - Resolution Att B - Draft LUO Ordinance-2-12-2014 Att C - LUO Excerpts 6. 14-0051 An Ordinance Amending Town Code Section 6-19(b) PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to delete Town Code Section 6-19(b) as it pertains to the prohibition of parking between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Attachments: An Ordinance Amending Town Code Section 6-19(b).docx 7. 14-0052 An Ordinance Amending Town Code Section 6-36 Regarding Bicyclists on Town Roadways Town of Carrboro Page 2 Printed on 2/17/2014 Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 18, 2014 PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to delete Section 6-36 (3) and (4) from the Town Code. Attachments: An Ordinance Amending Town Code Section 6-36 Regarding Bicyclists on Town Roadways.docx 8. 14-0060 Request to Approve Capital Project Ordinance for the Homestead-Chapel Hill High School Multi-Use Path PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to consider approval of an amendment to the capital project ordinance for the Homestead-Chapel Hill High School Multi-use Path . The amendment recognizes additional funding for the project. Attachments: Attachment A - HOMESTEAD- CHAPEL HILL HS MULTI USE PATH CIP ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 9. 14-0061 Update on Traffic Calming on Oak Avenue PURPOSE: The Board of Aldermen is asked to consider an update on traffic calming efforts on Oak Avenue. Attachments: Attachment A - Oak Ave update - February 2014 Attachment B - Oak Ave - 400-500 blocks - Traffic calming information 10. 14-0053 Establishment of Stop Controls and Speed Limit on Bike Alley PURPOSE: The Board of Aldermen is asked to approve a resolution establishing stop conditions on Bike Alley, per Sec. 6-4 of the Town Code, and a speed limit, per Sec. 6-16 of the Town Code. Based on Board comments, changes to the ordinance have been made to reduce the speed limit to 10 MPH. Attachments: Attachment A - Bike Alley stops and speed limit ordinance - 2-3-14 Attachment B - Excerpt from Town Code Ch 6 - Art II - Sec 6-4a - Stop conditions Attachment C - Excerpt from Town Code Ch 6 - Art III - Speed limits D. OTHER MATTERS 7:50-8:00 1. 14-0047 Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Town’s independent auditor, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLC, to present the Board of Aldermen with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Attachments: Board Resolution of CAFR Acceptance 02-2014 SAS 114 Letter Town of Carrboro 2013 Mgmt Ltr Town of Carrboro Page 3 Printed on 2/17/2014 Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 18, 2014 8:00-8:30 2. 14-0042 Permit Extension Request for Previously Issued Conditional Use Permit for The Shoppes at Jones Ferry at 405 Jones Ferry Road Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution Approving the Extension Request Attachment B - Staff Report Attachment C - Letter from Applicant's Attorney, David Rooks 8:30-8:45 3. 13-0512 Discussion of Possible Changes to Towing Regulations PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Board of Aldermen information on the concerns of the Tow Operators about the current and proposed towing regulations. Attachments: Letter.pdf Towng Ordinance Amendments 6-19-13.pdf 8:45-8:50 4. 14-0053 Establishment of Stop Controls and Speed Limit on Bike Alley PURPOSE: The Board of Aldermen is asked to approve a resolution establishing stop conditions on Bike Alley, per Sec. 6-4 of the Town Code, and a speed limit, per Sec. 6-16 of the Town Code. Based on Board comments, changes to the ordinance have been made to reduce the speed limit to 10 MPH. Attachments: Attachment A - Bike Alley stops and speed limit ordinance - 2-3-14 Attachment B - Excerpt from Town Code Ch 6 - Art II - Sec 6-4a - Stop conditions Attachment C - Excerpt from Town Code Ch 6 - Art III - Speed limits 8:50-9:05 5. 14-0048 Discussion of Advisory Board Appointments PURPOSE: The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss appointments to the Town’s advisory boards. Town of Carrboro Page 4 Printed on 2/17/2014 Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda February 18, 2014 Attachments: A Resolution Making Appointments to Advisory Boards.docx Appearance Commission Rec Form.pdf Board of Adjustment Rec Form.pdf Planning Board Recommendation Form January 2014.pdf Transportation Advisory Board Rec Form.pdf Rec and Parks Rec Form.pdf Human Services Rec Form.pdf Economic Sustainabilty Comission Rec Form.pdf Environmenal Rec Form.pdf NTAAC Rec Form.pdf Arts Rec Form.pdf 9:05-9:30 E. MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS 1. Brief Monthly Report/Update from Members of the Board F. MATTERS BY TOWN CLERK G. MATTERS BY TOWN MANAGER H. MATTERS BY TOWN ATTORNEY Town of Carrboro Page 5 Printed on 2/17/2014