Community Design Commission
Regular MeetingChapel Hill, NC · July 23, 2019
Minutes
Town Hall
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL 405 Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard
Community Design Commission Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Meeting Minutes
Susana Dancy, Vice-Chair Megan Patnaik
Christine Berndt Polly Van de Velde
Edward Hoskins John Weis
Susan Lyons
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:30 PM RM 110 | Council Chamber
Opening
Roll Call
Staff Liason-Nicholson
Council Liason-Oates
Planning Commission Liason-Ryan
Present 6 - Chair Susana Dancy, Vice-Chair Christine Berndt, Edward
Hoskins, Susan Lyons, Megan Patnaik, and John Weis
Absent 1 - Polly Van de Velde
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Hoskins, seconded by Weis, that the meeting agenda be
approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Announcements
Petitions
Commissioner Berndt petitioned the CDC to ask for a review of procedures to
ensure compliance of approved plans before project is built. Staff noted that
work is underway to add more review before a building permit is issued. Acting
Chair Dancy requested staff emphasize this point to the applicant of Carraway
Village.
Approval of Minutes
1. June Minutes [19-0666]
A motion was made by Weis, seconded by Lyons, that the June 25th meeting
minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Hoskins, seconded by Weis, that the consent agenda be
approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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2. City Kitchen-Trellis [19-0667]
3. 1800 E. Franklin [19-0668]
4. Carraway Village [19-0669]
Concept Plan
5. 105 Highland Concept Plan [19-0670]
Comments received from Commission members:
1. Multiple members encouraged the applicant respect current
neighborhood environment including lot frontage, home scale, building
placement and tree preservation.
2. One member recommended a potential Neighborhood Conservation
District to regulate the area.
3. Multiple members suggested the Planning Commission may be a more
appropriate advisory board for review of this project.
A neighborhood resident expressed concerns about the project impacting
neighborhood character.
Old Business
6. SECU-Charterwood [19-0671]
A motion was made by Weis, seconded by Berndt, that this item be approved
using brick detailing as shown in architectural response; and that the
applicant consider using landscaping in front of teller pavilion integrated w/
the previously approved alternate buffer. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
7. Purefoy Apartments [19-0672]
A neighborhood resident requested the Town make sure the trees are not
taken down and the buffers are in place.
A motion was made by Patnaik, seconded by Lyons, that this Discussion Item
be tabled until a future meeting; that the applicant revise the front elevation to
not be opaque but screened, work on proportions, address column materials
and bring material samples in for review. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
New Business
8. Hawkers-Restaurant [19-0673]
A motion was made by Patnaik, seconded by Lyons, that this item be
approved. Applicant will return to review any exterior facing murals if need is
determined by Staff. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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9. Community Church of Chapel Hill [19-0674]
A motion was made by Weis, seconded by Berndt, that this item be approved.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
10. Officer Discussion [19-0675]
A motion was made by Weis, seconded by Lyons, that Susana Dancy and
Chris Berndt be appointed as Chair and Vice Chair respectively. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjournment
Next Meeting - August 27
A motion was made by Weis, seconded by Patnaik, that this meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Order of Consideration of Agenda Items:
1. Staff Presentation
2. Applicant’s Presentation
3. Public Comment
4. Board Discussion
5. Motion
6. Restatement of Motion by Chair
7. Vote
8. Announcement of Vote by Chair
Public Charge: The Advisory Body pledges its respect to the public. The
Body asks the public to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous
manner, both with the Body and with fellow members of the public.
Should any member of the Body or any member of the public fail to
observe this charge at any time, the Chair will ask the offending
person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal
control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the
meeting until a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed.
Unless otherwise noted, please contact the Planning and Development
Services Department at 919-969-5066; planning@townofchapelhill.org
for more information on the above referenced applications.
See the Advisory Boards page http://www.townofchapelhill.org/boards
for background information on this Board.
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Agenda
Town Hall
TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL 405 Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard
Community Design Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Commission
Meeting Agenda
Susana Dancy, Vice-Chair Megan Patnaik
Christine Berndt Polly Van de Velde
John Weis
Edward Hoskins
Susan Lyons
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:30 PM RM 110 | Council Chamber
Opening
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Announcements
Petitions
Approval of Minutes
1. June Minutes [19-0666]
Attachments: June Minutes
Consent Agenda
2. City Kitchen-Trellis [19-0667]
Attachments: Application/Images
Applicant request COA approval for construction of outdoor dining
trellis w/ lighting.
3. 1800 E. Franklin [19-0668]
Attachments: Arch Set
Before Rendering
After Rendering
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Applicant request COA approval for exterior building elevations.
Exterior modifications are a result of interior unit division.
4. Carraway Village [19-0669]
Attachments: Elevations
Elevations-Before/After
Applicant request Final Plan Elevation approval for constructed
building modifications for Buildings 1, 3, 4, 10 & 11. Applicant was
directed by staff to review remaining buildings and present those to
CDC for review. Modifications are minimal. Additional buildings will
be back next month to complete the architectural review.
Concept Plan
5. 105 Highland Concept Plan [19-0670]
Attachments: Application
Plan Set
Applicant is proposing the subdivision of a 1ac lot into two 1/2ac
lots. Concept plan review is requied because a OWASA sewer line
extension of 175' is required to extend to the property. This
extension trips the treshold to a major subdivision which require
concept plan review.
Old Business
6. SECU-Charterwood [19-0671]
Attachments: Presentation
Applicant request Final Plan elevation and alternate buffer approval
for Teller Pavilion. CDC tabled discussion on Teller elevations at
June meeting w/ direction for applicant to give more thought to the
blank facade or using landscape modifications. Applicant has
provided multiple facade modifications for review as well as
potential for an increased landscape buffer. Alternate buffer was
previously approved but will be modified w/ this request.
7. Purefoy Apartments [19-0672]
Attachments: Elevations
Applicant request approval for Final Plan Elevations based on CDC
feedback recieved at June meeting.
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New Business
8. Hawkers-Restaurant [19-0673]
Attachments: Narrative
University Mall-Site Plan
Exterior Renderings
Plan Set
Applicant request Final Plan Elevation approval for exterior
modifications to restaurant. Applicant is also proposing a mural
which has been presented to the Arts Commission for review.
Applicant will provide an update on that review.
9. Community Church of Chapel Hill [19-0674]
Attachments: Architectural Plans
Civil Set
Applicant request Final Plan elevation and alternate buffer approval
for exsiting church facility.
10. Officer Discussion [19-0675]
Commission is asked to discuss officer vacancy. Staff proposes a
time for discussion at July meeting. Nominations and votes are
welcome, but not required for this meeting. Vacancies will need to
be filled by the August meeting.
Adjournment
Next Meeting - August 27
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Order of Consideration of Agenda Items:
1. Staff Presentation
2. Applicant’s Presentation
3. Public Comment
4. Board Discussion
5. Motion
6. Restatement of Motion by Chair
7. Vote
8. Announcement of Vote by Chair
Public Charge: The Advisory Body pledges its respect to the public. The Body
asks the public to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both
with the Body and with fellow members of the public. Should any member of the
Body or any member of the public fail to observe this charge at any time, the
Chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual
regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will
recess the meeting until a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed.
Unless otherwise noted, please contact the Planning and Development Services
Department at 919-969-5066; planning@townofchapelhill.org for more
information on the above referenced applications.
See the Advisory Boards page http://www.townofchapelhill.org/boards for
background information on this Board.
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