1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
Regular MeetingPittsboro, NC · December 9, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
TOWN OF PITTSBORO
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
7:00 PM
Mayor Cindy S. Perry called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Bett Wilson Foley.
ATTENDANCE
Members present: Mayor Cindy S. Perry, Mayor Pro Tempore Pamela Baldwin, Commissioner
John Bonitz, Jay Farrell, Michael Fiocco and Bett Wilson Foley. Also present were, Mayor
Elect Jim Nass and Commissioner Elect Kyle Shipp.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Baldwin to approve
the agenda as submitted.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
[ INSTALLATION OF MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS
Town Clerk Alice F. Lloyd administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Jim Nass, Commissioner
John Bonitz, Commissioner Jay Farrell and Commissioner Kyle Shipp.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPO RE
Motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Farrell to elect
Commissioner Pamela Baldwin as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
Town Clerk Alice F. Lloyd administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tempore Baldwin.
Mayor Nass will present the agenda to be set (A motion will be made to either approve the
agenda as proposed or a motion will be made to modify the agenda) .
CEREMONIAL
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE TO
THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO TO CINDY S. PERRY
I Mayor Nass read into the read a Resolution of Appreciation to Mayor Cindy S. Perry as follows :
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO
WHEREAS, Cindy S. Perry has served the Town of Pittsboro with
distinguished and outstanding service from December 14, 2015 to December 9,
2019 as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, as Mayor she has put forth substantial effort toward
improving the quality of life for the citizens of the Town of Pittsboro; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Perry volunteered numerous hours, incurred personal
sacrifice and exhibited outstanding community spirit in her service, acting as an
agent of change, while maintaining a demeanor that made working with her a
pleasure; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Perry has served unselfishly in her capacity for the
good of the Town of Pittsboro, making sacrifices in personal and family ties, and:
WHEREAS , her unwavering commitment, willingness and ability to
understand and respond to the concerns of the people of Pittsboro has made a
substantial contribution to the betterment of the community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners of the Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, that Cindy S. Perry is
hereby officially commended on behalf of the citizens of Pittsboro for valuable
service rendered to the Town in her official capacity as Mayor for her
professionalism, dedication, unwavering commitment, willingness and ability to
understand and respond to the concerns of the people of Pittsboro,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be made part of the
permanent records of the Town of Pittsboro and that a copy of this resolution be
presented to Cindy S. Perry.
Motion made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Baldwin to approve the
Resolution.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
Mayor Nass presented former Mayor Perry with the Resolution and stated that Mayor Perry has
been very generous with her time helping him to prepare for the change over and he thanked her.
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNO~'LEDGEMENT OF SERVICE
TO THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO FOR CINDY S. PERRY IS RECORDED IN THE
BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER ONE, PAGE 195
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE TO
THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO TO BETT WILSON FOLEY
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 2
Mayor Nass read a Resolution of Appreciation into the record for Bett Wilson Foley it read as
follows:
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO
WHEREAS, Bett Wilson Foley has served the Town of Pittsboro with
distinguished and outstanding service from December 12, 2011 to December 9,
2019 as a member of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, she has put forth substantial effort toward improving the
quality of life for the citizens of the Town of Pittsboro; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Foley volunteered numerous hours, incurred
personal sacrifice and exhibited outstanding community spirit in her service, acting
as an agent of change, while maintaining a demeanor that made working with her
a pleasure; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Foley has served unselfishly in her capacity
for the good of the Town of Pittsboro, making sacrifices in personal and family
ties, and:
WHEREAS, her unwavering commitment, willingness and ability to
I understand and respond to the concerns of the people of Pittsboro has made a
substantial contribution to the betterment of the community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners of the Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, that Bett Wilson Foley
is hereby officially commended on behalf of the citizens of Pittsboro for valuable
service rendered to the Town in her official capacity as a Town of Pittsboro
Commissioner for her professionalism, dedication, unwavering commitment,
willingness and ability to understand and respond to the concerns of the people of
Pittsboro,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be made part of the
permanent records of the Town of Pittsboro and that a copy of this resolution be
presented to Bett Wilson Foley.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Farrell to approve the
Resolution.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
Mayor Nass presented the Resolution to former Commissioner Foley.
I A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE
TO THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO FOR BETT WILSON FOLEY IS RECORDED IN
THE BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER ONE, PAGE 196
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 3
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Bonitz to approve the consent
agenda with the corrections to the November 25, 2019 minutes, moving #4 to Old Business #1 and
adding approval of the 2020 BOC meeting schedule and other events to consent agenda. The
following corrections were made to the November 25, 2019 minutes:
• Page 3 under Commissioner/Manager Updates; EDC: please insert the word "not"
between "have" and "met"
• Page 5, 5th paragraph : please strike ", with" after "establishing"
• Page 9 under Commissioner Concerns ; first item: please replace the word "above" with
"about"
• Page 9 under Commissioner Concerns; second item: please replace "his" with "Mark
Davis's" and replace "he" with "Mark"
• Page 10; first paragraph: please insert "methods for communicating the Town's work on
this issue" between "friendly" and "than"
The Consent Agenda contains the following items:
1. Approve Minutes of the November 25 , 2019 meeting. (with corrections)
2. Approve Ordinance Amending the FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget.
3. Receive FY 2019-2020 Financial Reports as of October 31, 2019 and November
30, 2019 .
4. Approve Sewer Allocation request from Chatham Park (Mosaic Phase IA).
(Moved to Old Business #1)
5. Approve Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for Withdrawals from
Depositories of the Town of Pittsboro.
6. Approve 2020 Board of Commissioners Meeting and Event Schedule.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2019-2020 OPERA TING BUDGET IS
RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF ORDINANCES NUMBER ONE, PAGE 125
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR
WITHDRA WLS FROM DEPOSITORIES OF THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO IS
RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER ONE, PAGE 197
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CITIZENS' MATTERS
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None
r Mayor Updates
COMMISSIONER/MANAGER UPDATES
• EDC - Commissioner Fiocco stated EDC will not be meeting tomorrow .
• RPO - Commissioner Fiacco stated he along with Jeff Jones will be attending the RPO
meeting on Thursday.
• Fairground Association
• PBA/Downtown - Commissioner Fiacco said he would be attending their meeting on
Wednesday morning.
• Triangle J Council of Governments
• Main Street - Commissioner Fiocco stated he is happy to report they have signed a lease
on the building where they will have the Welcome Center.
• Climate Change - Commissioner Bonitz stated the County Advisory Committee has a
liaison from each municipality within the county. He is the Town's representative and said
there is a need for a backup and that he would like to rotate off the committee. He wanted
to let the board know if they had ideas for someone to serve on the County Climate Control
Advisory Committee, he would like to hear those thoughts . They meet on the first
Thursday of each month.
• Human Relations Committee
• Chatham County Arts Council
[ Commissioner Bonitz stated he attended a ribbon cutting today for a brand new EV Fast Charging
Station at the Jordan Lake Mini Mart, which is in the Central Electric Membership Corporation
Territory. There are not very many fast charging stations in North Carolina currently.
Commissioner Bonitz announced through his work with Clean Energy Technology Center they
anticipate releasing a request for proposals for grant funded projects on January 8, 2020. He wants
the public to be aware as well as Town staff that EV charging stations can be funded at 80% with
20% cost sharing. He said once the information arrives, he would like a link included on the town
website.
NEW BUSINESS
FY 2018-2019 AUDIT PRESENTATION
Heather Meacham handed out the 2019 Audit.
Jay Sharpe, Rives & Associates went over a PowerPoint presentation which can be found at:
https://pittsboronc.gov/index.asp?Type=B BASIC&SEC= {9FB4E92E-2F63-4331-A87D-
02EC88CB5 567} &DE= {0C83AE5B-C3 6B-4 E96-A64 E-9B2803 E40090} (Presentation(3 ). pdf)
The Town is in sound financial shape. The Board asked that in the future the documents be
provided in color.
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OLD BUSINESS
SEWER ALLOCATION REQUEST FROM CHATHAM PARK (MOSAIC PHASE lA)
Elizabeth Goodson gave a brief overview of the request. Ms. Goodson stated it is approaching
the time they are going to need sewer. It is their plan to submit the Site Plan in January 2020.
They are requesting 47,950 gpd which is in line with the available sewer capacity. She would be
glad to answer any questions .
Commissioner Shipp said there are no questions, he just wanted everyone to know how close we
are to capacity.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Shipp to approve the
sewer allocation request from Chatham Park for Mosaic Phase IA in the amount of 47,950 gpd.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA-2019-06) FOR OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATIONS
Planner II Victoria Bailiff stated Lyle Estill is requesting an amendment to the Permitted Use
Table in Section 5.2.1 of the Pittsboro Zoning Ordinance. Currently Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels,
and Motels are not allowed in the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district. The applicant is
requesting that the three uses listed above be permitted by right in the M-2 district.
Ms. Bailiff stated staff does not find that residential uses are appropriate in the M-2 zoning
district and as a Bed and Breakfast requires permanent residence of the dwelling unit staff and is
recommending that Bed and Breakfasts not be included as a permitted use in the M-2 zoning
district.
Ms. Bailiff reported at the December 2, 2019 meeting, the Planning Board reviewed the text
amendment request and after reviewing the location of properties zoned M-2, the Board
recommended in a vote of 6-0 to approve the amendment as recommended by staff; only
allowing Hotels and Motels to be permitted by right in the M-2 zoning district.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Baldwin Adopting A
Consistency Statement for An Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Pittsboro -
Overnight Accommodation - ZT A-2019-06 .
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CONSISTENCY STATEMENT FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO -
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - ZT A-2019-06 IS RECORDED IN THE BOOK
OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBER ONE, PAGE 198
A motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Amending
the Ordinance for Overnight Accommodations to add Hotels and Motels as pennitted uses in M-
2 zoning district.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
PITTSBORO-OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS-ZTA-2019-06 IS RECORDED IN
THE BOOK OF ORDINANCES NUMBER ONE, PAGES 126-130
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP-2019-01) TILLMAN COMMUNICATION TOWER
Planner II Victoria Bailiff stated since the Mayor and Commissioner Shipp were not seated
members for the hearing, she would ask that they acknowledge they have reviewed the records
including the comments at the public hearing and they can be fair and impartial. Mayor Nass
and Commissioner Shipp stated they had reviewed information and can be fair and impartial.
Planner II Victoria Bailiff gave background on the request:
Proposed Use: Communication Tower
UTILITIES: Water and sewer are not within the immediate vicinity.
STAFF ANALYSIS : Tillman Infrastructures is proposing the construction of a communication
tower, 300 feet in height. This tower is to be located at the corner of Mitchells Chapel Road and
Alston Horton Service Road . This parcel is in the R-A2 zoning district, where communication
towers over 50 feet in height are required to obtain a special use permit. The tower's proposed
location is approximately in the center of the 23.34 acre parcel with an access drive running
along the northern property line and a compound that is proposed to be fenced and screened in
accordance with the Pittsboro Zoning Ordinance.
[ PUBLIC HEARING: An evidentiary hearing was held on April 22, 2019. Seven speakers
participated in this hearing. Three speakers, the applicant's representative, the applicant's
lawyer, and the property owner spoke in favor of approval of the permit stating that the site plan
has met the Special Use requirements for communication towers over 50 feet in height and cited
an appraisal report stating that the tower would not affect adjacent property values. Two adjacent
property owners, one citizen, and the lawyer for a nearby existing tower (SBA) spoke against
approval of the permit; these speakers provided information on potential adverse health impacts
from a nearby tower, cited concerns over property devaluation, and confirmed availability on the
existing tower which is located less than a mile from the proposed tower. Due to a technical error
in the advertisement for the evidentiary hearing in April, another hearing was held on October
28, 2019. The same two adjacent property owners and SBA lawyer from the first hearing were
present to speak against approval of the permit. The Board allowed the SBA lawyer to speak; he
discussed the application and the Impact Analysis submitted by the applicant. The lawyer
representing the applicant spoke in favor of approval pointing out that the plan has met all
ordinance criteria. The author of the Impact analysis , Mr. Smith, was called as a witness to
answer questions regarding his report, the owner of the property, Mr. Mann was also called as a
witness to speak and answer questions. The representative of Verizon was called as witness to
speak as to why the company wishes to locate on the proposed tower. The Evidentiary Hearing
was continued to November 12, 2019 to allow errors in submitted documents to be corrected and
resubmitted. On November 12, 2019, lawyer representing Tillman Infrastructures submitted the
corrected documents and the hearing was closed.
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 7
PLANNING BOARD : Prepared for the May 6, 20019 and December 2, 2019 Planning Board
Meeting. The Board asked questions about the carriers to be located on the Tower and inquired
about distance of guy wires to adjoining properties. Ultimately, the Board found that the plan
met the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and recommended approval in a vote of 6-0.
Ms. Bailiff said the Resolution at your desk tonight contains two changes : Zoning Compliance
Permits have been changed to Zoning Compliance Certificate and Section 8 - Landscaping -
changed to that the planting be in place prior to c/o.
Ms. Bailiff stated the applicant wanted to speak with the Board about the changes.
Karin Kemeric, Attorney for the Applicant stated they agreed with the previous resolution. She
was notified of a change to the Resolution this afternoon.
She stated that Section 8 of the landscaping section previously stated that it had to be in place 1
year following approval of the Zoning Compliance Certificate. She became aware this afternoon
it had been changed to require the landscaping to be installed at the time of c/o.
Ms. Kemeric stated they would like to ask the board to consider to allow the landscaping and
buffers to be installed within 90 days following the c/o. The reason for that is because once this
is approved Tillman plans to move forward as quickly as possible with constructing the tower
(with a 45-day construction time frame) . There is a possibility SBA could appeal the approval of
this application and if that were to happen it could be 4-6 months down the road before they
could begin constructing the tower. Verizon is ready and waiting to locate an antenna on the
tower.
Ms. Kemeric stated they don't want to have to install landscaping during the hot summer month
when the plants could end up dying in order to get their c/o.
She stated there is quite a bit of landscaping that the ordinance requires . There is approximately
422 ft. along the southern property line where landscape will be installed.
Ms. Kemeric said they are requesting that the language be changed that landscaping be installed
no later than 90 days after c/o.
Commissioner Fiocco asked if we have a policy for this . Ms. Bailiff said normally they bond for
the landscaping and plant it at a better time.
Commissioner Fiocco said he is okay with change.
Commissioner Bonitz said he is unable to vote in favor of this request he is very sympatric to the
landowners, also to the neighbors who asked that they not pass this . He stated NYC is currently
in ligation with the Federal Communications Commission over 5G service and the emerging
science regarding health effects which has not been given.
Commissioner Baldwin said she agrees with Commissioner Bonitz, the neighbors have spoken
and she is very concerned. She said there is already a tower in close proximity. She can't
support this request.
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 8
Motion made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Farrell to approve SUP For
Tillman Infrastructure LLC because the evidence presented at the Public Hearing was found as
satisfactory in determining the findings.
Vote Aye-3 Farrell/Fiocco/Shipp
Nay-2 Baldwin/Bonitz
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE LLC IS RECORDED IN THE BOOK OF
RESOLUTIONS NUMBER ONE, PAGES 204-207
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW (SP-2016-06-A0l) Thales Academy
Planner II Victoria Bailiff gave an overview of the following memorandum: UTILITIES: Water
and Sewer will be available to the property. Sewer allocation for this project was previously
requested in 2016 and a reduced amount of 1000 GPD was granted for the initial phase at that
time . The first phase of this project will require 6000 GPD and phase II will require an
additional 9000 GPD for a total of 15000 GPD in sewer flow. The applicant has requested with
this amendment to the plan the additional sewer allocation for their project. Staff recommends
the remaining 5000 GPD be granted with this project for Phase 1 at this time. The Phase 2 is not
anticipated to be ready to go to construction for several years. This request follows the new town
guidelines for sewer allocation and is within the 110% threshold limit of the WWTP capacity as
directed by the board.
I STAFF ANALYSIS: - This proposal is being presented to the Board as a Site Plan Amendment
for review. The proposal is to construct a 94,137 square foot private school in the Chatham Park
PDD just north Thompson Street. The school will consist of two separate structures, one will
house the elementary school and the other will contain the High School and Middle School
connected to the auditorium. This plan differs from the previously approved plan in that there
will be 40 more parking spaces, the soccer field has been removed and the high school has been
brought closer to the road. Th.e previous site plan has been provided for comparison. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed request (including the Phase 1 Sewer Allocation Request
update in the amount of an additional 5000 GPD), subject to issuance of any additional local and
state permits.
PLANNING BOARD: Prepared for Planning Board, December 2, 2019. The Board posed
questions regarding the changes between the previously approved plan and the new plan. The
Board questioned the removal of the soccer field and made inquires as to the adequacy of the
perimeter buffers and choice of vegetation used in the SCM, ultimately the plan was found to be
sufficient and the Board recommended approval in a vote of 6-0.
Commissioner Shipp asked about Phasing of the project. A representative explained Phasing of
the project.
Commissioner Farrell asked why the soccer field was deleted. It is because most of the students
I at Thales play on some type Recreation team.
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 9
Motion made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner Farrell to approve the
amendment and allocate 5,000 GDP sewer.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
APPOINT WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE
Mayor Nass stated former Mayor Cindy Perry had emailed the Board a list of candidates for the
Water Quality Task Force and asked that they be appointed tonight.
They are:
Bett Wilson Foley
Emily Sutton
Bill Holman
Mark Williams
Karen Styres
Kevin Russell
Jenni fer Platt
Adam Pickett
Becky Smith
Hugh Harrington
Karen Strazza
Katie Bryant
Chris Atack
Daniel Osborne
Carla Stone Eanes
Mayor Nass appointed Hunter Freeman as the from Chatham Park Investors
Cindy Perry, Facilitator
17 Members
There was a discussion of having a joint meeting with the Task Force. It was decided to try to
set a January meeting date.
Motion made by Commissioner Bonitz seconded by Commissioner Baldwin to appoint the
names above to serve on the Water Quality Task Force.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA-2019-05) FLAG AMENDMENT
Planning Director Jeff Jones gave an overview of the memorandum his submitted with the
agenda packet. The memorandum is as follows:
The Town Board requested that staff review the Sign Ordinance, particularly how Flags were
defined and regulated within the Sign Ordinance.
Staff proposed to change the Definition of a Sign to:
De cember 9, 2019 M inutes Page 10
Sign: Any device, display, or structure that is visible from a public place and that has words,
letters, figures, designs, symbols, logos, illumination, or projected images. This definition does
not include architectural elements incorporated into the structure or facade of a building. For
the purposes of this sign code, "signs" do not include those only visible from the inside of a
building or athletic field/s tadium; nor do "signs" include those held by or attached to a person.
Flags : A sign made of cloth, vinyl or a similar pliant material that is attached on one side to a
flagpole and is designed to flow in the wind
Additionally, staff is proposed to have text in the Sign Ordinance that defines size, height, and
location of all flags erected in the Town of Pittsboro. The proposed text also includes provision
to amortize flags that would become non-conforming as a result of this Ordinance change.
H. All flags, subject to the following :
1. Residential zones
In residential zoning districts (RA-5, RA-2 , RA, RIO, R12, R15 , R12M) up to three flags and
one flagpole per lot shall be allowed. Each flag shall be a maximum of twenty-four (24) square
feet in area. The flagpole shall be a maximum of twenty-four (24) feet in height. Flagpoles shall
be setback at least fifty (50) feet from all property lines.
2. Commercial zones and Industrial zones
In commercial and industrial zoning districts (C-1, C-2, O&I, M-1 , M-2), up to three flags and
r three flagpoles shall be allowed. Each flag shall be a maximum of forty (40) square feet in area.
Each flagpole shall be a maximum of forty-five (45) feet in height. Flagpoles shall be setback at
least twenty (20) feet from all property lines.
3. Flag poles may be erected vertically or, alternatively, may be attached to buildings
horizontally or at an angle.
4. Flags lawfully in existence on the date this provision was first advertised, which do not
conform to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, but which were in compliance with the
applicable regulations at the time they were constructed, erected, affixed or maintained must be
regarded as nonconforming.
(a) For the purpose of amortization, nonconforming flags may be continued from the effective
date of this subsection for a period not to exceed one year.
(b) Flags which were unlawful under the prior versions, and which do not
conform to the current ordinance, must be removed immediately.
( c) Any flag or flagpole which is altered, relocated, or replaced, must be
immediately brought into compliance with all provisions of this code.
5. Depictions of flags , when placed on structures, shall comply with the remaining provisions of
this Section.
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 11
The recommended amendments are attached.
A public hearing was held on October 28, 2019; several citizens chose to speak not in favor of
the amendment.
The Planning Board recommended to not approve (5-0) this proposed text amendment at its
meeting on December 2, 2019. The Planning board cited the unclear propose of changing the
zoning text as it relates to signs, particularly flags and that the effect of such a change would be
too detrimental to the Town and surrounding community. They unanimously voted to
recommend denial of the proposed text amendment. Thoughts from some Board members were
that eventually the UDO could be a better place to have more rules as it relates to all flags in
town.
After much discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Fiocco seconded by Commissioner
Shipp to deny the amendment.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
BOARD DIRECTIVES - none scheduled
ADDITIONAL UPDATES AND REPORTS
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Farrell asked about the company putting in the cables along Hillsboro Streets
cutting the water lines and if they are paying for repairing them.
Commissioner Baldwin stated a resident at 1195 Hillsboro Street was unable to get in their
driveway because of they blocked their driveway during the construction.
Commissioner Shipp stated the Board needs to look at M-2 zoning next to residential uses, the
definition of Traditional Neighborhood in the Future Land Use Plan and well as creating some
type cell tower location policy.
Commissioner Fiocco asked that documents such as flow and pie charts, etc. be provided to the
Board as color documents .
Mayor Nass asked whether he or the new chair should be drafting the ordinance language for the
Affordable Housing for the Board to look at.
Mayor Nass asked for a mid-year update report.
Commissioner Baldwin thanked Mayor Perry and Commissioner Foley for their years of service
to the Town .
Commissioner Bonitz stated he would like to see the Manager ' s Report with a three month look
forward online with the rest of the agenda. He asked how much longer it would be before
Thompson Street will be opened back up . Commissioner Bonitz asked for a follow up on the
buffer situation on Juleann. Manager Gruesbeck said he would send an email to everyone.
December 9, 2019 Minutes Page 12
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Baldwin seconded by Commissioner Fiocco to adjourn at 8:55
p.m.
Vote Aye-5 Nay-0
ATTEST:
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Alice F. Lloyd, CMC, NCCMC
Town Clerk
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