2007-02-01 Agenda Review
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 2007
BOOK 31
PAGE 26
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, February 1,
2007, at 5:20 p.m. in Conference Room 601 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government
Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman William A. Caster; Vice-Chairman Robert G. Greer; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jf.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell;
County Attorney Wanda M. Copley and Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult.
Chairman Caster called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review
and discuss the Board's February 5, 2007 Regular Session meeting agenda and Water and Sewer District meeting
agenda.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 1 - Consideration of Human Relations Month Proclamation.
After brief discussion, Commissioner Pritchett volunteered to read the proclamation into the record at
Monday's meeting.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 2.1 - Public Hearing - Modification of Approved Master Plan
for the Relocation of River Road.
Planning Director Chris O'Keefe gave an overview of the approved master plan and the proposed modified
master plan for the River Road project stating that the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Advisory Committee has submitted a resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Staff, in
cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, complete a small area transportation plan and
that the County Commissioners consider delaying approval of any projects located within the study area until the
plan is complete. The plan includes the area bounded by Carolina Beach Road, Independence Boulevard, the Cape
Fear River and Sanders Road.
Planning Director O'Keefe stated that staff recommends the Board delay their consideration of the
modified master plan for the completion of the small area transportation plan.
The Board held discussion voicing concerns of proceeding with consideration of the River Road relocation
and modifications to the master plan prior to the completion of the small area transportation plan while noting the
merits of the modified master plan that proposes 1,000 less residential units, an increase in open space, less burden
on the infrastructure and environment and interconnectivity.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 2.2 - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit to Locate a Seven
Slip Community Boating Facility in an R-15 Residential District.
Planning Director Chris O'Keefe gave a brief overview of the proposed project stating that there has been
no opposition to the request.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 3 - Consideration of Plans for Blue Clay Adventure Park.
Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver reported that staff is requesting the Board's approval to move
forward with the planning of the project.
A brief question and answer period was held. Chairman Caster requested the word "adventure" be replaced
with "bicycle" to accurately reflect the nature of the park.
Water and Sewer District Chairman Kopp reported that the approval of minutes is the only item on the
Water and Sewer District agenda for the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board