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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 2002 04-01A~~N®A Gy ~~ ~~ * ~,* i~u a N9 i- /w . ~ IMPO RTS•E3PORT5 0 INDVSTRY oFNORTHGP April 1, 2002 5:30 p.m. ~~ --~ NEW ~IANOVEI~ COUNTY ~OAIZD OF COlVIIVIISSIONE Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC TED DAVIS, JR., CHAIRMAN • ROBERT G. GREER VICE-CHAIRMAN WILLIAM A. CASTER, COMMISSIONER • JULIA BOSEMAN, COMMISSIONER • NANCY PRITCHETT, COMMISSIONER ALLEN O'NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER' WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY' LUCIE F. HARRELL, CLERK TO THE BOARD .MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.) INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by CAA Champs UNC-W Seahawk Team APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 5:45 p.m. 1. Proclamation. Congratulating Coach Jerry Wainwright and the UNC-W Seahawks 1 Men's Basketball Team on a Winning Season and Academic Achievement of Team . Members 5:55 p.m. 2. Proclamation Proclaiming Week ofApril 7 - 13, 2002 at National County Government 3 Week 6:05 p.m. 3. Proclamation Proclaiming Week of April 21 - 27, 2002 as County Social Services 5 Employees Appreciation Week in North Carolina 6:15 p.in. 4. Proclamation Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month 7 0••~ e' 6:25 p:m. ~~ Ue by Art Costantini, Director of Southeastern Center on Status of Local Mental 9 H/ ealth Reform 6:40 p.m. 6. Status of Discussions with City of Wilmington Regarding Proposed Wilmington-New ] 5 Hanover County Government Consolidation Study Commission ,6:55 p.m. 7. Second Reading: Time Warner Cable Franchise Agreement 17 7:05 p.m. 8. Request by the Board of Commissioners to Have the North Carolina General Assembly 1.9 Rescind Section 3.4 of Senate Bill 312 i 7:15 p.m. BREAK ', Public Hearings: 7:20 p.m. 9.1 Rezoninz? -Request by Planning staff to rezone approximately .60 acres of property 23 located on the East side of Carolina Beach Road in the 6300 block from CD (B-1) Conditional Use Neighborhood Business to R-15 Residential. (Z-684, 03/02) .~ ~. 7:50 p.m. 9.2 Rezonin>; -Request by Daniel Thompson to rezone approximately 2.3 acres of property 27 located on the South side of Gordon Road in the 6500 block near Wyck Farm Way from R-15 Residential to R-10 Residential (Z-737, 0/02) ESTIMATED TIMES ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 8:20 p.m. 9.3 Rezoning -Request by J.A.V. Inc. to rezone approximately 10.1 acres of property 31 located on the North side of Gordon Road in the 6300 block, adjacent to and including Daniel Boone Road from R-15 Residential to R-10 Residential (Z-738, 03/02) 8:50 pan. 9.4 Special Use Permit - Request by Howard Capps for Chesterbrook Academy to operate 35 a Child Daycare Facility by Special Use Permit in an R-15 Residential District located at the Chesterbrook Academy, 4905 South College Road. (5-451, 01/02) 9:20 p.m. 9.5 Zonins Text Amendment -Request by Planning staff to amend Section 50.5 of the 43 Permitted Use Table and Section 69.13 Recycling Facilities to allow small recycling facilities in residential districts and large recycling collection facilities by special use permit in residential districts. (A-315, 01/02) 9:50 p.m. 10 Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 47 10:05 p.m. Non-agenda items (limit 3 minutes) 10: l.5 p.m. Additional Items: County Commissioners, County Attorney, County Manager 10:30 p.m. Adjourn Note: Times listed for each item is estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time. the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. ~~ MEETING OF TIIE WATER AND .SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW IiANOVER COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE ® 24 NORTH THIRD STREE'T', ROOM 301 WILMINGTON, NC ' ITEMS -OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Non-Agenda Ttems (limit to 3 minutes) ~~ ~ _ ~~ X47 _ 2 Consideration of Request for Sewer Expansion - Creekstone Community 49 . ADJOURN • CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (` ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Leasehold Payment for Cape Fear Optimist Park 69 2. Approval of The Futch Creek Tributary Water Quality Enhancement and 77 Restoration Project, an Effort of the New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Program 3. Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Funds in the Amount of $61,200 to 91 Fund the Airlie Gardens Environmental Education Pilot Project 4. Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Funds in the Amount of $1,850 to l 11 Produce Water Quality Public Service Announcements 5. Resolution of Support for Rerouting the Drainage System Proposed for the U.S. 17 113 By-Pass and Impacting the Futch/Foy Creek Watershed in Northeast New Hanover County NEV10 HA~lfl~/E~ COUNTY ~flAR® flF' C®[ViIVi1SS~ONEFiS REQUEST FOFi BOP~RD RCTION Meeting Date: 04/01 /02 Regular Item #: 1 Estimated. Time:..: Page Number: Deljartment: Gaver.ning Body Presenter: Commissioners Contact:. Mark. Boyer • ._ -- -.T. - -- -- --------~_.._. __^_ SllB.lECT: Proclamation: UIUCW Seahawks 8R9EF SUMMARY: The UNCW Men's Seahawks and Coach Jerry Wainwright wilt attend the meeting to be congratulated on a winning season and for the academic achievements of the players. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: .. At agenda deadline the Resoluiton honoring the Seahawks was not completed. A copy will be faxed toyou as soon as possible. ITEM DOES IVOT REQUIRE REV/EW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval.. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: II ~~u~,~ e©MMISSIt?N~i~S' APPROVED REJECTED REPIOVED p POSTPONED ~ HEARD 8 ®ATE .W" ~~ p_Z i {This pale intentionally left blank} ,a.~~~ ~ -~ ~' . . ~.; ~~ ~r . ~~, a NE11V FiR-NOVE~ C®Uf~TY EOAR~ OF C®9~Ii,oilSSIOfVERS REG.UEST FOR BOARD ACTION I!/leeting Date: 04/x1 /02 Regular Item #r .2 Estimated Time: Page Number: 'Department: County Manager ', Presenter. Alleh O'Nea! Contact,: Mark° Boyer . ~ ' SUBJECT: Proclamation: 1Vational County Government Week • BRIEF SUMMARY: Tti'e week of April 7-13, is National County Government Week. The National Association of Counties has designated this year's observance to recognize the first responders acid others vvho work to protect citizens in emergency situations. RECOMMENDED MflT10N AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:. Approve Proclamation FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: RESOLUTION County Govt week BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve ~I~tiNl°P C©NiMISSIQc~ 1 ~f'PROVED G`' RE.f~CTED REi~~OVED POSTPONED ~ ~HERRD a ~•~ DA1s E ~ '' ~ - a L- REVlEwED BY: LEGAL'. N/A FINANCE WHEREAS, Counties are the first to respond to emergency situations and are primarily responsible for planning for disasters, and W~REAS, there are 3,066 counties in the United States, collectively responsible for the well-being of more than 230 million Americans, acid WHEREAS, in these new and trying times, New Hanover County will continue to safeguard our way of life and remain vigilant protectors of our citizens, and " WHEREAS, County governments are the citizen's local government voice, providing solutions that bring communities together, N®W, THEREFCIRE BE ~T RES~LVEI?, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby declare the week of Apri17-13, 2002 to be National County Government Week in New Hanover County, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and valuable service provided to ot~r citizens <<~: ~_~ opted this, the 15T day of April 2002. New Hanover County Board of Commissioners [Attest Ted Davis Jr.. Chairman Lucie F. Harrell, Clerk to the Board ~. .; r~;, r,, l~::J ~j~lz',,,~ 1 • SUBJECT: County Social Services Employees Appreciation Week BRIEF SUMMARY: ,Governor Easley has declared the week of April 21 ,- 27, 2002, as County Social Services Employees App>•eciation Week in North Carolina. 'The Boafd of County Commissioners is requested to make a similar decia`ration for New Hanover County. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: At its meeting on March 27, 2002, the Board of Social Services voted to recommend that the attached proclamation be approved. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: °.~ ~~ ~~~ APPRECIAT}ON200_ s.~'JaE'y'v'EO i3Y: . LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES; Approve COUNTY MANAGER'S CO NTS AND R COMMENDATIONS: . Recommend approval`' ...~...,,.,,f..,~...-,~,~.. a n er,~ic rnnnnnncn~TC. ir47V t~0 1 1 `lr©IYIIV16.7J~~IV~ 1 ~RPROVED C/ i~ v RE.IECTED ^ REMOVED ^ POSTPONED ~ ~' ~iEARD ~ft~E ~ ' ~ -_ ~ Z APRIL 21-27, 2002 WHE~AS, dedicated men acid women in the New Hanover Coiuity Department of Social. Services provide services and support for thousands of our citizens; and WHEREAS, these Social Services professionals accomplish many goals in their life's work; they provide financial and medical assistance for those unable to meet basic needs; protect children; older adults and the disabled; guide the needy toward self-sufficiency through education and job placement; offer services to children, older adults and the disabled that enhance their quality of life and provide administrative support for program operations; and WHEREAS, these Social Services professionals are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens of this County. They also strive to improve the delivery of services and to operate social services programs as efficiently and effectively as possible; N~vV, THERElFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT' the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaims the week of Apri121-27, 2002, "APPRECIATION WEEKFOR CO U_NTY DEPARTII~IENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES E11~IPLOYEES" in New Hanover County, and urge our citizens to recognize these professionals and commend them for their efforts. Adopted this the 1ST day of April, 2002. Ted Davis. Jr. Chairman t,.:iJ,:~La4..':.' ~ . ~ Clerk to the .Board . ' ~_ ~, - , m n:r :r~;:. . "' IUEV1~ HAIVOVEFi COLlIUTY ~0l~RD ®F CO~/IiVli~Sl®~JE~S REQUEST FOR BOAR® ACTION .Meeting Date: ' 041.01102 Regular Item #: 4 Estimated Time:. Page Number: D'epartmenf: DSS Presenter:. Wayne Morris or Wanda Nedig Contact: Wayne Morris • • SUBJECT: Child Abuse Prevention Month BRIEF SUMMARY: Traditionally„ April is Child .A6use "Prevention Month: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Board of Social Services. recommends that the attached proclamation be adopted by the Board of County Comrriissioners. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: t~"", chabawmo.wp R "iEWED. BY: Lz~ ;a"L: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve ' Recommend approval. Cflt4~1T'P O(~f~MiSS~ON '`~ i Vii=PROVED C/ R~'.i ~f'TCD D PDSTF'ONfD HEARD ®a~€'~'/' oz. ,.. i $Y T'I~~ ~lE~ ;[~~N®V~~ CO~T~T~ 8~~1'R~ p~ rC®M1VI~SSI~N~+ RS ~ P~2~~i.rAiVIA"~"I~l`d ~~~~~; Child Abuse continues at near record levels across our hlation and oiir State. and ti~~EAS, April 2002 has been proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina, and d~~~-AS, beyond the family unit, the effects of Child Abuse are most immediately felt in neighborhoods and communities. and ~~~~1 ~.5, Child Abuse, like other crimes and social problems, destroys the tranquility of families, neighborhoods and communities and robs children of their childhoods and neighborhoods of dleir vitality, and ~'~~.~S,~the family unit is the building block of the community; and healthy families make healthy communities; and 'v~r '=~~.-~:<~~, the most effective solutions are local solutions and there are within our community. professionals of all disciplines and volunteers from all walks of life dedicated to the amelioration of effects of child abuse, i"~dfl~'a ~~~~~~ ~3E ~~' R~S~~VI~~ `~~4~' the New Ilanover County Board of Conunissioners proclaim the month of Apri12002 CI,~ ~~US~ PR~V~N~'~~N 1~'I~i'~tTI~, and ~~ ~~' FiJ~2~'~3~~2 R~~~L~~1D T'I~A~ the Board of County Commissioners pledge themselves and ash our citizens, public and private, professional and volunteer, to redouble their efforts to obliterate the social problem of, child abuse from our families, our neighborhoods and our community.. __ Adopted this the day of , 2002. ATTEST: f-, .., _ :.~ .~ . :' SUBJECT: Update on Status of Local Mental Health Refiorm BRIEF SUMMARY: North Carolina is in the process of reforming ifs Mental Health System. County Commissioners must approve and submit a plan for local compliance to reforms by October 2002. Dr. Art Costantini will provide an update on local compliance activities. RECOMMENDED MOT90N AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. No decision required at this time. FUNDING SOURCc: ATTACHMENTS: /TESL/ DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW CO'..?~~ITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMM u,;~ ~esentation. No decision required at this tim COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: • G4Uf~TY av~MM1SSi0i~ I APPROVED ^ REJECTED ^ j REMOVED ^ ~ s, o y POSTPONED ~~ `~ 4iEARD ~ ~ 9 ® Thy ~N/DD/SA System figs been under-funded for y:3~rs -.and cd~ts con#ii~u~ #o increase. ..-- - _-- The current cost tot 38 Area Programs is $76A million {~1=C is X40 million). _-___-- _ ® 1~laiting Lists for services have mays existed and today more people need more intensive s$rvicas than ever before. Peop!e have become more vocal and advocacy groups have become more active. `complaints" at;out services have increased: g Federal Legislatit~n, the ~{ms#ead Act, requires de-institutionalization; i.e., the movement of severely impaired clients from lnstitu#ions #o communit~s. ~dmrriuni#ies do not have services to mee# these dient's nerds. Costs, numbers of then#s, ciien#s #hat need services that have not teen developed and un- funded legal rnandafies are ai{ increasing. °i ~~ ir3t proposes solution (MS381}introduced in earty 201 by Senator Steven etcaif and Represertta#ive feria lnsco proposed to make ~N/I7DJSA a #o#aily °Counfi,~" resp<ansibility. This shifted cost and rssponsibilif•~ firam the State to the County. V'vrth the ger~ral ci)n~ra~u~ of t$1~ Cflun#~~ ~ing tt'eat there ;~ler~ flo $~enef~Ys in allowing #h2 Slate to shift the costs and responsibilities for mhlddlsa from the State to the Counties, t`iou~ Sill 381 and the State Plan had to address tt^~ existing problem within a "state System .The State had to (1} resiucd current costs; {2} prevent costs firom escalating in tt~ future; (3) decrease or shift the State's legal r®sponsibility for mh/dd/sa/ cervices. - T~ua; a aav v3~14ap "il'dtLM"~ Yi~1i 9'VY993 )a Y'7'4"e~~tl gta:a ad Hwy ua arv ~eean aura sarpr. 1. 4~~ 3~1 ~~s ~~~~ at~d signed into i.~~a i~ flc#ob~r 200 - "~,n act #~ p~+~~-in lmpl~ment~tiorr of n! f~~aith S~~tem R~fi~rm ~# #~~ St~t~e brad Loci. L~~!^ 2. Ti~~ #~ve {5) y~~r S#at~ ~'!~n submit#~ci td #h L~gi~l~#ior#--C3~~r~sght- Commission-by-___------V. --- ~~rr~t~r~ C~e~ ~coi;~r i3u~110~ 121i1fl9 . ~ ~~ rjor °i°~~~air~rr~#s of the two (2) documents are: !. Ca~~a~m~r~c~ il. ~rd~~ fir i~c9aring A ~i~g~ Cdurrt~ ~rdgram !!1. ~o~sriiid~ti~ar~ ~l,~n: ~~ C~nt~rs ~9or~ or Liss ~. ~'rovlsio~ cif ~~r~ic~s: C~nt~r~ P~CCOr~sr~g Loco! ~n~g~rr~rs# ~~#i#i~s d;L~1~) r~ti~r #h~r} ~rvi~ ~'roviders - • ~. L~r~i#.~r~ 19~t i. ~if°a7'y°+~ £7~w~~r}~J°~J a"'l~r~.~'d~7r91 Lr~r~ Z-~~i~s~~w~ ~~d 9~~'~'4 ~~~-ul~i~rl~ ~"our;t~;~ Ccrorraissiorw~rs must deride d~ ~ ~~ov~rr~ar, ~rs~d~! for CI~~ rvi~:~s ~ sir Cour~~~. ~'; aey aril! rid #o d~c~r~ th~it ~;fi~oic~ ore Virg ~~ flcta~~r ~, ~~~. ~~oics~s ~. i~gl~ Cour~i~ 9r~d~l..,.~rs# ~s ~ ~oun#~ ~~r#rn~?g ~. Multi-~~Cour~#~~IL~~d Cour~~~ odei..,. ~. ~r~s ~;~gr~m ~cd~l...(~iragie er Multi-~ourr~y}......~~~ir} ~s is ~d~rantag~s i~lsedvarat~g~s Mnre local cnrtrnl over ho~v Adore res~nraslt~ll"sty fnr providing dollars ere sp~r~Y and whlc3~ fa~nding d'or s~rvires that are servs~s ere implemented. mandated at the Stag andlor federal level. fore cnntrnl aver Persr~rtnel that c~erate ties Program; e.~., d~iredor, sic. 4~ore in#egratiors of ~AS~/CCISr~ w~atii other Cour9ty Cepartnaerits; e.g., P~bdic ~ea~h, ~~5, ~c. lure dual 9iat~lity vdhen c;ler~ts ,are ~nserved; e.g„ 'r°~/lllie d~., i homes a. laaa~ seats. ~~ County ~o~id i~ ~~defendant. ~f~~fhl77~ C•)l~~~~l~SlONE „. PO~i'E=Ci~ED ® II~ HERD ~ I ~~ Advantages i~lore Insuiat{on for the Cour-ty from funding demandslfinaricia{ setback-and-law suits. - ~isadvan#ag~s Less car~troi over ~,dmini~tr~iion, - _ --- services, and >3e~nne{. 11. 122~C -1 i 5.3 Pria~..~s for ~ec~arlno .~ Side Caurafia Prr~~ County Commissioners shall hold a Public 1~aring. ® County shall hire ~ 1~irector, develop a 'Susir~ess Plan". Comply w~h all requirements far a tea (2} year process. ~ In January 2t~4~4, ~~ Secretary shall deGde if a Ctaun#y Pragram ruts t1,~ requirerr~~nts to operate ~s a separate prt~ram. ~~~ October 24i~~4, approved Programs ran be~rre fun~ianal. 1do County shall ~vithdr~a~v from an area autharity ~itl~ou# fr~st demons#rating that cantinuifij ofi servit~s v~riH be .assured and ~,~ithout prior approval frorx~ the Searetar°y. any bueige#ar`~ surplus available to an area authority at the #irre of i#s dissaoiu3ion shall dis#rib~.rt~ #a t1~e counti~~ comprising tl~,e area authority on the sari pro ra#a basis it~.at the Counties appropriated ar~d contrabuted funds #o the area authority's budget during the current ~sscai year. ~i1, C~~~1ldati~n P1~n ~# happens in 2~ to those Programs that dec3~red trey wanted to Single C~nt° Prc~rams in ~}Ctaber 2{~t)~? a ~y September 1, ~Ot~4, the S~:cretary shall mrnplete (and by January 1, ~t345 shall submit) to the Joint Lversight Commi#tee, a can~iidatiar~ plan that 1"~as as its parameters (targets)... (a) tvta~irnurra of 2d County and/or Aria Programs (b) ~ad~ Program having a minimum catchrr~nt area of 2i~3,~t30 residents andlor serving five (5) coon#ies. ~ l3y January 1, ~~;07 the Consolidation Plan ;avil! be impierrtented. MAR'-^cS-02 02 j~ i i i i • 11 PM .. SECMH 910 "area i~rogtams and County ~rsigr~ms are #o t>e Loral ~anagera~ent entities (L~~)' ~ Thy area authority ~haii! contract with 'other public or private agehcies, institutions,. or - resour~s..for-the provision afi services,-end sa~b~~c3 ~ Z4ae appr~s~al ~f c~gi~a~y, ~ am~sd ~ p~~s'sd® servlcas dlra~c4d~,~. The area authority or county program shall indicate in its 6ocai business plan how services will ~ provided ar~d how the provision of services mill address issues ofi access, availability of qualified public or pride#e providers, consumer craoica; and fair cornpetit~n. T~ S~retary shell take into account these issues when rVviewing the local business p4an and considering approve! of the direct provision oi` servs~s. The Sei~~e#ary shall devels~p criteria for the approval ~ direct seraice provision by area authorities and county programs in accordance with this section and as evidenced by compliance with the local ousiness plan. FUr the purposes 477f` this section, a qualified public or private ;provider is a provider that mee#5 ~e prover quailcations as dea•~ned by rules adopted by the Secretary. ~!I area authgrity or county program sen~ices provided directly or under contract shall rrae~e# the reyuiren~nts of applicable State statutes and the Hales t~'re Commission and 4he Secretary, The Secretary may delay payrrtents and,. with writt=:~n r±oti~r,.ation of cause, may reduce or deny payment of fiends ifi an area authority or county program flails to meet these requirements. ~y. sane ~#aa~.s ~:~==C ° 1~~.~ Susir3ess flan required; Content, Process ar~d C~rt~i~tiora ' every tx~unty, through an area authority or county program, sl~ll prove for deveiopr~nt, review, and aplirova! of a busine plan for the man~errtent and delivery of manta! health, developrr~n#al disabilities, and ~al~s~r~ce abuse services. ~ Susin Pi~~n s;*~al! provide detai~d iraforrr;ation ~ how #hs area authority or county prcr~rami wi!( rs~eet State standards, laws, and rules for +ensaaring quality mental h~alttt, develc~men#al disabilities, and substant~ abuse services, including outcome measures fs~r evaBuatirg program srTectiveness. The Business Mara email be in er~eet for et least three (3) hate ~scai yrs. Load Business l=ens are to oe developed and subrr+itted by ~e County or ,4rea Program to the Secretary by ,lanuary 7, 2003. °i•'ne Secretary shall corraple+.e cert~cation t~f one-third of the ;area 3~rogramslCounties by July 1, 2405; hvas#hirds of the fi'rograrns by .January 9, .2Jt~; and completion oi` certr~cation of all programs by ,~uiy 1, 2004. . ~ area program and County !r'rs~rams are to be a'Local lV3anagernennt l=ntity tt.~P). ® The LSE ~ r~onsible #or ttae following 'Core l`unc;iaras' {State Plan -page 32~: ,~ - (d) Emergency S®rvices - A spectrum of fur-ctions including 24hour crisis hotlines, urgent or emergent clinic; crisis stabilization, crisis shelter, dstaxification services, emergency psyi~iatric hospitalization. {e) Serviic:~ Ceorcilro~ti®n - ~nsurinq that individuals know about and are linked with the services and supports available in th®ir communities and incr~sing the community's capacity to provide supports. This is much broader than Case Management. (t) Corpsuitati®n -Provided to other agertaes and individual practitioners to promote planning and development of MH/DD/SA services. (g) Educattoc~ -Designed to inform the community about th8 nature of N9H//D0/SA services and sen+ices and supports in the state and community. {h) Prever~tiorc -Designed to teach and inform individuals about the insights and skills related to healthy living. e Target Populations Providing services to individuals with the most severe disabilities is the primary focus of the system. The State Plan's target populations for people with various disabilities in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities .and substance abuse (State Pian, page 15). ~y 0 s u;rt;. ~~; - NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 04/01 /02 Regular Item #: 6 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Chairman Ted Davis., Jr., Commissioner Nancy Pritchett Contact: Allen O'Neal SUBJECT: Status of Discussions with City of Wilmington Regarding Proposed Wilmington-New Hanover County Government Consolidation Study Commission BRIEF SUMMARY: Chairman Davis and Commissioner Pritchett will update the Board and public on the status of the discussions with city officials. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND. REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: /TEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW Hear presentation. ~ ~() COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: J ~~p~J Y 1 1WIi~Y~ii~~~® P ~~~~OU~~ WIG/"CTED RE.(t~OVED iJ ,~ pn~, r'ONED ~IERRD ~ ~~ { 'his page intentionally left blank} ,-. _ .. ~ ,r, _ "y r~, - =~---~ ~' /~ SUBJECT: Second Reading: Time Warner Cable Franchise Agreement BRIEF SUMMARY: G; S, 153-46 requires that any renewal of a franchise be passed at two (2) regular meetings of the Board of Comrriissiohers. The Time Warner Cable Franchise Agreement was approved uhanimously at the March 1 1, 2002 meeting, Franchise agreements require two readings. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable. FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S CO NTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recorr:+~~end approval COMMISSIONERS' ACT90NS/COMMENTS: CflUfVTI~ C©f~MISSiON ,RPPROVED '~ RE.IECTEO D RE~t,O'JED d ' POS-i PONED ~ HEARD !~ {This page intend®nally left blank} r. r ° -, n f a s " ., - l SUBJECT: . Request by the Board of Commissioners to have the North Carolina General Assembly rescind Section 3.4 of Senate Bill 312 BRIEF SUMMARY:. Du~irig the 2001 session of the General Assembly, Senate Bill 312 was ratified. The Bill accelerates the date for small' municipal solid waste combustors to be in compliance with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency Title 40 U.S, CFR Part 60 (BBBB) to March 1, 2003, from the Federal deadline of December 31,.2005. The Department of Environmental Management had previously negotiated with the Division of Air Quality to have the two small units at WASTEC, Units 1 A and 2A in compliance with the regulation by December 31, 2004. The impact of the Senate Bill's new compliance date is that a carbon injection system arid Noxout system must be installed in the 2003 fiscal year at an approximate cost of 5600,000. It was staff's intention to install these systems over two fiscal years to lessen the impact on the WASTEC budget. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: , Staff recommends the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution requesting the North Carolina .. General Assembly rescind Section 3.4 of Senate Bill 31 2 allowing New Hanover County WASTEC to meet the previously agreed upon compliance date of December 31, 2004. Fl1NDl;°~'~~'' SOURCE: ATTACI-~MENTS: ~ -. ,~~{~ ~~.~ RESOLUTION.sb312.do • Recommend approval. HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A IpbfVT°P C®IUIMiSSiON~i` APPROVED. L/ REJECTED ~ REMOVEC Cl ~'OSTPONED D 6~EARD ~~ REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve WHEREAS, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has issued emission guidelines for small municipal waste combustors in accordance with Title 40 U.S. CFR Part 60 (BBBB) to be implemented no later than December 31, 2005; AND WHEREAS, WASTEC's Units lA and 2A are small units by definition; AND WI-IEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of Environmental Management negotiated with North Carolina's Department of Air Quality as a portion of Air Permit #5151R11 to be in compliance with small waste combustor regulations by December 31; 2004; AND WHEREAS, carbon injection systems and a Noxout system for Units 1 A and 2A are necessary to meet the new emission guidelines; AND WHEREAS, North Carolina State Senate Bill 312, AN ACT TO: (1) AMEND CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF WELL CONTRACTORS AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY, PENALTY THAT MAY BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION ACT OR THE WELL CONSTRUCTION ACT; contained an amendment (3) REQUIRE THAT SOLID WASTE THAT IS TO BE IIv;CINERATED 1N CERTAIN INCINERATORS BE VISUALLY INSPECTED IN Oi'.DER TO PREVENT THE INCINERATION OF WASTE THAT MAY NOT BE 1/:-~.'~VFULLY INCINERATED; AND W~IEREAS, Section 3.4 of Senate Bill 312 requires existing small municipal waste combustion units to achieve final compliance with the Federal rules no later than 1 March 2003; AND WHEREAS, WASTEC had previously prepared to budget for the installation of the carbon injection and Noxout systems for Units lA and 2A in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 so as not to create a financial burden on the citizens of New Hanover County; AND WHEREAS, Senate Bill 312 now requires that the systems~be budgeted and installed in fiscal year 2003; - -AND .WHEREAS, this will create an additional financial hardship upon the citizens of New ~Iarover~County in a fiscal year that is already impacted by the withholding of State funding;, . •;. ~~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County that it is the desire of the Board to have the North Carolina General Assembly rescind Section of Senate Bill 312 during the 2002 session of the General Assembly, and furthermore equest the delegation representing New Hanover Colmty to introduce such legislation. 3 ~'~ s ATTEST; Cleric of the Board • This the 1 S` day of April, 2002 NEW HANOVER COUNTY Ted Davis, Jr.; Chairman Board of County Commissioners ~~ {This page intentionally left blank} ~\ a ~' SUBJECT: Rezoning Case Z-684, 03/02: CD(B-1) to R-16 Residential BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by Planning staff to rezone approximately .60 acres of property located on the East side of Caroliha Beach Road ih the 6300 61ock from CoYiditonal Use N'eghbo~hood Business to R-15 Residential. The prior rezoning of this property was approved on December 6, 1999 and a building permit for the approved use was not obtained on or before December 6, 2001 . RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Planning Board recommends approval 5-0. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Three Attachments REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MAI~IAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~o~~l~ eo~n~~s~ic~~~ f~PPROVED ~/ REJCCTED - REMOVf.D ~'OSTPONED C7 HEARD ~. LAND CLASS: Resource Protection -provides for the preservation and protection of important natural, historic, scenic, wildlife, and recreational resources. Residential density cannot exceed 2.~ units/acre. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 3/7/02: Staff presented the request based on the requirements of Section 59.7-6 of the'New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. One neighbor spoke in opposition because she believes the area should be commercially zoned. The Planning Board explained the requirement of the zoning ordinance and voted ~-0 to recommend rezoning the property back to R-1~ Residential. ` NOTE: Pursuant to section 59.7-6; Staff is required to initiate a petition to revoke a special use permit and to simultaneously rezone a conditional use district back to its original classification if a building permit for the approved use(s) has not been obtained within 24 months of the date of approval. The rezoning for this property was approved,on December 6. 1999 and a building permit ur the,approt;ed use was not obtained on or before December 6, ?001. STAFF SUNII~IAR1': The subject site is adjacent to and north of an existing Conditional Use B-1 District established in 1994 and used for a lift and novelty shop. There are other small commercial districts scattered on both sides of Carolina Beach Road nearby. >V1anv of these commercial districts remain as vacant acreage tracts. With the exception of the conditional use B-1 district to the south; the subject property is surrounded by R-1 ~ zoning. Directly north and adjacent to the site are several mobile homes that gain access to Carolina Beach road through an easement. There are three established neighborhoods located within close proximity to the site. ~Il three developments have moderate single-family housing. Based on the quantity of vacant commercial nearby, the potential impact on existing residential districts. and based on the existing site conditions Staff recommended denial of the original request. Staff continrles to recommend that this site is better suited for residential purposes. ~,: ~•,. ~~ l Ease: Z-684, Q~'O2 Petition. Summary Data • Owner/Petitioner: New Hanover County Planning Staff ------ - - - ~----------- ---_ r-- • Existing Land Use: Vacant - • Land Classification: Resource Protection Zoning History: April 7, 1971 (Area 4) Water Tvpe: Individual We1is & Community Water Sewer Type: County & Individual Septic Recreation Area: Veterans Park Access & Traffic Volume: (1999 ADT ) • Fire District: ~Zvrtle Grove Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Lord's Creek C(SW) ~__1 `r Recharge Area_ Shallow Water Table Conservation/Historic/Archaeolo,~ic Resources: None Soils:•Kureb Septic Suitability: Class I Suitable Schools: Bellamy Elementary e ~~ J {T'lais page intend®nally left blank} SUBJECT: __ _ ... _. Rezoning Case Z-737, 03/02: R-15 Residential to R-10 Residential BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by Daniel Thompson to rezone approximately 2.3 acres of property located on the South sid"e of Gordon. Road iri the 6500 block near Wyck Farm Way from R-15 Residential to R-10 Residentiaf: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS• The Planning. Board recommends approval 5-0. FUNDING SOURGE:'i N/A ATTACHMENTS: Three Attachments ATgM DOf.S NOT RE~U/RE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS; flfl~firiTl° CflM~iS.~iC~i~ " [REJECT':~~ ~ ~~~ R~:IV;t7`?~ ~ -' ~~, r,~ a~ ACREAGE: LOCATION: South side .of Gordon Road in the 6500 block near Wyck Farm tiVay LAND CLASS: Developed -The purpose of the Developed class is to provide for continued intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas. These areas are already developed at a density approaching 1,500 dwelling units per square mile. Urban services are already in place or scheduled within the immediate future. Most of the land within the City of Wilmington is designated as developed, except for some Urban' Transition and ~Conserv~tion areas. Density may exceed 2.5 units per acre within the developed class, depending upon local zoning regulations. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 3/7/02: The petitioner presented his request, one person asked the difference between R-10 and R-15. The Planning Board voted ~-0 to recommend approval, consistent with the development of the adjacent property. STAFF SUiti114IARY: The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from R-15 Residential to R-10 Residential. The subject property is approximately 2.3 acres and has approximately 240 feet of frontage on Gordon Road. ': urrently there are three existing residential units on two lots. However, under the current zonin~_ the property could accommodate 6 units. The proposed zoning change world allow 8 units. The adjacent ~Vyck Farm Subdivision is a performance residential development in an R-10 Residential District. County sewer is available. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive plan and would straighten an in•egular zoning line. For all of these reasons Staff recommends Approval. '") rr~ U Land Classification; Developed Zoninff History: July 7, 1972 (Aria 8B) Water Type: Private Sewer Type: County Recreation Area: Ogden Park Access & Traffic Volume: 16,000 (1999 ADT) .~ Firs District: +_~~den Watershed & ~Uater Quality Classification: Smith Creek C(SW) ~ - ~~ Aquifer Re~char~e Area: Primary Recharge Area " . ~ Conservation/I~istoric/Archaeologic Resources: None Soi1s:Seagate, Mt~rville Septic Suitabilit~~: Class II ~,~Ioderate Limitations~& Class III Severe Limitations _ __. _ - Schools: Blair Element~rv a • {This page intend®nally left blank} ~~ IVE1/V HAIUOVEi~ COUNTY ~OAR® OF COMlVI1~SBONERS REQUEST FOR BOAR® ACTION Meeting Date: 04/01 /02. Regular Item #: 9.3 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes Contact: Baird Stewart SUBJECT: Rezoning Case Z-738; 03/02: R=15 Residential to R-10 Residential BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by J,A.V. Inc, to rezone approximately- 10.1 acres. of property located on the North side of Gordon Road~in the 6300 block, adjacenfi to and including paniel Boone Road from R-15 Residential, to R-10 Residential: REC®MMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS The Planning board recommended DENIAL of the zoning change. FUNDI~lG SOURCE: N/A ATTACFIMEIVTS: Three Attachments /T€M DOES NOT REC3UlRE REV/EW , COUNTY MAIUAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIOiVERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: r CO~~TV c©~rc~ISS10~1~~~ , l~PPROVED ^ f~EJECTED ^ . P05TPOI~ED L,~ ' HEAD G~ DAT E. y~ / - 0 2 ~! - C_1SE:' Z-?3$, 03/02;.- AP-PLICAiti~T: Russell Simmons REQUEST: R-1~ Residential to R-10 Residential (' / ~ ACREAGE;.. , 1{).l + Acres:. .~. LOCATIQN: North side of Gordon Road in the 6300 block, adjacent to and including .. Daniel Boone Road. ---- - LAND-CL-ASS:--Developed -The purpose of the Developed class is to provide for continued intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas. These areas are already developed at a density approaching 1,00 dwelling units per square -mile. Urban services are already in place or scheduled within the immediate future. Most of the land within the Citv of Wilmington is designated as developed, except for some Urban Transition and Conservation areas. Density may e~cceed 2.~ units per acre within the dev'etoped class; depending upon local. zoning regulations. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 3/7/02: The petitioner presented his request and stated his interest in developing the property. Several adjacent residents from Daisy Lee Drive expressed concerns about buffering and possibly looking into backyards. Other concerns about traffic on Gordon Road were also presented as tivell as DOT's schedule for widening Gordon Road. Ultimately the Planning Board was concerned about potential traffic impacts and possibly setting a precedent for future requests for additional density for other vacant tracts located nearby. The Planning Board recommended DENIAL of the zoning change. STAFF SUMMARY: - The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from R-l~ Residential to R-10 Residential. The petition includes two parcels of land including Daniel Boone_Road tivhich is actually a parcel of land and not a dedicated right of tivay. Several parcels to the east of the subject property are occupied by single wicl° mobile homes ±hat utilize Daniel Boone Road for access. All ofthe parcels to the east ,.~....ti ...~ ;exceed the min-imam 1,000 s.f. requirement for conventional~R-15 development. There is an existing horse stable on the property. County sewer is available. The nearest R-10 zoning district is approximately `/~ mile Southeast on Gordon Road. Under performance development standards the subject rezorinQ request would result in an additional 5 units. While the addition of 8 units seems minimal, it is important to evaluate the potential development of other properties along the length of Gordon Road between I-40 and iVlarket Street. Similar io the subject property, there are several medium size parcels, several mobile home parks. mobile home subdivisions and two large acreage parcels including the Lewis Farms tract which is approximately 18-20 acres and another vacant tract that is over 100 acres. It is possible that some of the mobile home parks in the area as well as some of the other acreage tracts may be developed or redeveloped into single ormulti-family subdivisions. Given the growth along Gordon Road to the north into Coastal Carolina and Westbay; the value of acreage. parcels in the area is steadily increasing. Therefore, it is likely that there will be more requests for additional density along Gordon Road. According to the Comprehensive Plan the Western half of Gordon Road near I-40 is classified as Urban Transition and the eastern portion is within the Developed Laird classifcation and the entire area is tivithin the Urban Growth Boundary which makes the area eligible for additional density. Ultimately it is also important to consider the mpac,ts;of,future development on Gordon Road itself. Even though a widening project is in ~-,• ..traffic i , `"t~ "~' ~'tlie TI-P"i't is riot'sclieduled before 2005. ~Tliis particular rezoning request could set a president for future rezoninas and the potential impacts should be carefully considered prior- to acting 'on this petition. County sewer is available, a ~ " ~ `County water se'r'vice is nearby, NCDOT plans to widen Gordon Road and the project is consistent with Comprehensive Plan. For all of these reasons Staff Recommends Approval h. ~ ~ 1 " t r Land Classification: Developed Zoning History` July 7, 197? (Area 8B) Water Type: Private Sewer Type: County Recreation Area: Ogden Park Access & Traffic Volume: 16,000 (1999 ADT) Fire District: Ogden Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Smith Creek C(SW) Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Recharge Area Conservation/~-Iistoric/Archaeologic Resources: None Souls: Seagate. Leon. Nlurville Septic Suitability: Class II Moderate Limitations & Class III Scv~re Limitations Schools: Blair Element~rv • .~ 3 Pl {T'his page intentionally left blank} n 3'~ dUE9/1/ HAlVC,/ER CCUIVTY g® AR® OF Cp~i~011SS1®6VERS REQUEST' FOR BO Meetin AR® ACTION 9 .date:.04/0 ? /02 . Reguiarltem #: 9.4 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Plannirig Presenter: Dexter H~a Yes Contact: Baird Stewart SUB---~~T.,`, Special Use Permit 5-451 --_-- - _ - -~-_--_.___ ~.___ in an R-15 , 01/02: Special Use Permit For Residential Zoning District A Child Da BRIEF SUMMARY: `~ Care Facility Request by Howard Ca Use Permit in' sn pps for Chesterbrook Academ Colle e R>15 Residential District located at he Chesterbrook qc 9 Road.. Child Daycare Facility `by Special ademy, 4905 South RECpIt/IMENDED M TI The Plannin NAND RE VESTED 9 Board recommends a ACT! NS: PProval 3-1. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Nine Attachments REVIEWED SY; LEGAL: FINANCE: NIA /'+ V BUDGET; COlV-MISSIONERS' ACTIONS COMMENTS: HUMAN. RESOURCES: NIA ©~~~i~ ean~ha~ss~~N~.~~ • x RE,.::- '...r l ["~/ ~ R~......`:. pC~,;,CNCD NE~,RU ~ C~ pRT E 4/.. ~ - tl S't- ~~ Case: 5-~~ 1; :~ 2/99, 03/0? -Special L•sc Permit For ~. Child Day,• Care Facility in an R-1j Residential Zoning District PLANivING BOARD RECOMiVViE~TDATI®N 3/7/02: The petitioner presented the site plan of the existing Chesterbrook Academy, and explained the request for a special use permit. for a Child Day Care Facility: Two. people ~~-ho live nearby spoke in opposition to the regLiest b-aced on possible`traffic conflicts in front of Greenbriar Subdivison.~~fter discussion about the traffic-on College Road; the Planning Board voted 3-I to Recommend APPROVAL of the Special Use Permit. NOTE: In December 1999 The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve this same special use permit request for a Child Day Care Facility in a residential zoning district. T11e Planning Board. recommendation included conditions regarding landscaping'and'fencing along the Woods Edge property line and reducing the number of driveways to one entrance with a deceleration lane. The Planning'Board also recommended that with the exception of minimum, security lights all other outside lights must be turned off at 10:00 pm. ' In January 2000 The Board of County Commissioners found that the use did not satisfy_ all of the general requirements; primarily based on traffic concerns, the permit was denied. Since elementary schools are permitted by right in Residential Zoning Districts, Chesterbrook Academy was constructed on the site. Although the elementary school was not bound ~by the special use permit conditions recommended by the Planning Board; the development meets those original conditions. PRELIi'/IINARY STAFF FI?i~DINGS 1. The board must find that the,use v~~ill not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. A. The site will be served by City water and County sewer. B.' The site is located in the Myrtle Grove VFD. C. Access to and from the site is proposed on College Road. Collerze road is classified as an arterial road by the New Hanover County Thoroughfare Classification Plan. D. NC DOT has approved a circulation plan for the property. 2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the zoning ordinance. A. The subject property is zoned R-1~. A child day care facility is permitted by special use permit in all residential zones, subject to the dimensional requirements of the district. B. =~ site plan has been submitted which meets all of the requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3. The Board must find tha# the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining oi• abutting property or that the use is a public necessity. A. The surrounding land use. is residential and the surrounding zoning is R-15. B. Elementary School use is permitted in all residential zones as shown in section ~0.~ (Table of Permitted Uses) in the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. C. A retention pond is shown for storm drainage. D. Buffering and fencing is shown along the northern property line. =1. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as subrrftedrand'appt•ovedtwill, be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in 3~ general c~nfbrmit~ ~~ith the plan of development for i\lew Hanover County. A. ',The primary use iri the area is residential; with other institutional uses located nearby. B. Other schools. and daycare facilities are located in residential areas throughout the `Cou t n y. Planning Staff Concerns: l :, Staff contiriues~to recommend alternate access/drop off to the rear of the property. 2. Staff recommends limitini? the Specia(,Use Permit by specifying a maYirrium'nu'mber of Daycare age students. y • • ..3 ~° Land Classification: Resource Protection Zoning Histoiy: October 1~, 1969 (Nlasonboro) Water Type: City Sewer Type: County Recreation Area: Myrtle Grove Middle Access ~:. Traffic. Volume: 2~-,000 (1999 ADT) Fire District: Myrtle Grove Watershed & Wa~te~r Quality Classification: Motts Creek C(SW) Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Recharge Area Conservation/Historic/Archaeoloffic Resources: None Soils: Leon -_ Septic Suitability: Class III Severe Limitation Schools: Roe Elementary ~~ ~/ 1 .. _ _..-_- -_~ .r.___T_--, _~__.__~__._ ...~__-_ The Early Childhood Learning Center currently located at' 4102 Peachtree Avenue in Wilmington has. served the pre-school needs of Wilmington children since 19.84. With the growth Wilmington and New Hanover County continue to experience, there is a pressing need for additional room to meet the current and future. needs for pre-school children in the County. Based on the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, the elementary school is permitted by . right; however, to utilize the school for ,pre-school (children's day care) a special use is required. Chesterbrook Academy is located at 4905 S. College Road, with easy vehicular access to College Road"which is designated as a major thoroughfare. The facility has a full deceleration lane to the site. The site contains a 12,128 sq. ft. building with future addition of 14;048 sq. ft. The parking facilities provide ~8 parking spaces with 5 drop-off spaces (see attached plan as recommended by NCDOT). The site plan is designed to accommodate the parking needs for pre-school, elementary and future addition.` Vehicular access to the site is by way of one 24' wide driveway. To address storm drainage, a retention pond has been installed at the southwestern corner of the pry=perty, tivhich is the low point of the site. The site contains approximately 17,982.4 sq. ft. (4.04 ac.), of which 63;609 sq. ft, would be impen°ious, or 37.3% (buildings; parking, sidewalks and pool area as shown on site plan). The retention pond addresses storm ~~~ater run-off needs meeting County and State storm water regulations; as well as providing an attractive site amenity with trees, shrubs and ground cover. Fenced outdoor play areas have been shown on the site plan north and south of the pre-school building and elementary school building. The play area includes a 20' x 40' stivimming pool with a~iacent pool building {filture), basketball court and soccer field (non-regulation size) have been provided.. The site has been landscaped and fenced to blend this pre-school and elementary school into the _ neighborhood. Based on conimems receivEd rom neinhbors during a community meeting held on January 23, 2002, the s;:.hool has greed to add additional buffer material a1on~the fence to pro~~;~ide additional screening {see Sheet L-2 for Location): ~i January 29, 2002 NIr. Ho~~~ard T. Capps Hotivard T: Capps and Associates,. Inc. 80~ North 4th Street ~ti'ilminaton. NC 28401 RE: Chesterbrook Academy Special Use Permit Dear ti~Ir. Capps: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss your plans io request a Special Use Pe:~nit for Chesterbrook Academy located at 490 Sout'n Co11e'~e Road:- Based on our conversatio-. I understand that the schoo': is currently sen;~ing children in the K-~ grades. 'vVith a_~,pro~~,~~_1 of the,Special Use Permit, I understand the facility could be used by families ~~.~ith in~ants, toddlers or preschool children with no chances to the structure, parki??~ facilities or play areas. As o~~'ner of t~~landeline Place To~~~nhomes (~4 units);whichis located across fro:?Z Chesterbrook Academy, I am ~t:~riting to e;~press rr:y supportfor your Special lise Porn?it. Thank you for the opportunity to r:,~~ie~.~,~ yo~.~r proposed request Sincerely r, .. . . ~I. "Bud" Blanton r. .J President P.O. Bob 11'44 `lViGnir~ton, ~!orth Carolina 28402 Businei~ (910) 791-8=60 ~"rz~ (910) 791-0334 January 29, 2002 Mr. Howard T. Capps Howard. T. Capps and Associates, Inc. 80~ North 4`h Street lVilmin~on; North Carolina 28401 Re: Chesterbrook Academy Special Use Permit Dear l~~ir. Capps: ~~~ Thank youu for the opportunity to discuss your plans to reduest a Special Use Permit for Chesterbrook Academy located at 490 South Colie~e Road. Based upon our conversation, I understand that the school is currently serving children in the Iti-~ Crales. '~~'ith approval of the Special Use Permit, I understand the faciliiy could be used by families with infants, toddlers or preschool children ~,vith no changes to the structure, parkin? facilities or play areas. As owner of ~,~Iyrtle Grove- Village (~8 units), which is located across from Chesterbrook -lcademy, I am writin, to e~p-ess my support for your Special Use Pernut. Thank. you for the opportunity to review your proposed request. Sincerelz:, _;~ ~,, ~~....~.~ C ~ ~~ ~~ i, ~,ia, ard` , r~~~~. t~~! s: ~l i`l {This page intentionally left blank} ~~ NEW HAIVOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~' ' " REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION .Meeting Date: 04/01 /02 Regular Item #: 9.5 Estimated Timer ' Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes Contact: Baird Stewart • S U BJ ECT:~ ------------- -- - - Zoning Text Amendment A-315, 01 /02: Zoning Text Amendment to allow collection facilities for recycling in residential districts. BRIEF SUMMARY; Request by Planning staff to amend Section 50.5 of the Permitted Use Table and Section 69.13 Recycling Facilities to allow small recycling facilities in residential districts and large recycling collection facilities by special use permit in residential districts. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Planning Board recommends Approval 4-1 with modifications. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Three Attachments REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: -HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~Of~IVi1P OOMMi~~iONi~' • APPROVED r/ REJECTED REMOVED d POSTPONED BEARD 8 ~aTE ~~/~/~.a-2-. ~3 CASE: A-31~, 01/02. Applicant: Netiv Hanover County Planning Staff F.EQUEST: Zoning Text Amendment to allow collection facilities for recycling in residential districts. The proposed test amendment can be accomplished by modifying section 50.5 the permitted use table and by modifying language in section 69.13 recycling facilities. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 3/7/02; , ____._ Staff presented the proposed text amendment to allovv recycling collection facilities in Residential zoning districts. Staff reviewed all of the requirements that these facilities have to meet including setbacks, landscaping, buffering, parking etc. After some discussion the Planning Board voted 4-1 to approve the text amendment with the following changes; 1) all collection facilities shall require a Special Use Permit as indicated in the chart below, 2) Small and Large collection facilities must be monitored daily, 3) add Processing facilities as Special Use Permit in the. (AI) Airport Industrial District. STAFF SUMMARY In an effort to facilitate recycling in the County, collection facilities should be located in convenient locations throughout the County. It makes sense to allow collection facilities in a variety of districts convenient to various destinations common to a variety ef~households. On several occasions requests have been made to locate these facilities at County Parks. Local Schools; and Area Churches. Although these uses are permitted in residential and commercial districts, the collection facility is not currently permitted. Section 69.,13 squires specific locational requirements for both small and large collection facilities. ~t~'f recommends the following test amendment to allow recycling collection facilities to be located in more zoning districts while still requiring important locational; dimensional and sanitary requirements to minimize potential land useconflicts.~Small collection facilities could be located by right in several residential districts and all commercial districts and large collection facilities could also be located in these districts subject to receiving; a special use permit from the Board of County Commissioners. Section ~0.~ Table of Pernzitted uses Recycli S L P ~ R-20 R-l~ ~ R-10 O&I ~ B-1 ~ AI I ng Facilities: (1/3/S9) ~ mall Collection ~ S ~ S ~ S ~ S P P arge Collection S S S S S i _ P ocessing i I S r 23-88: Collection Facility -Collection facilities are those centers-and apparatus used as drop points for temporary storage of recyclable materials: such as metal, glass, plastics and/or newspapers. There are tuvo types: Small Facility - A facility typically not over 500 square feet in size which may be a mobile unit or separate containers, such as igloos, or kiosks located on host lots. ~;Larg:eoFacility`-_,A~•facility,~that buys or accepts recyclable materials for the purpose of storage until enough has accumulated for shipment. The facility is usually larger than 500 square feet and occupies a singl~e.,site. ~~ Section 69.13: Recycling Facilities The following site requirements shall apply to the location of small and large collectioh facilities and processing facilities as defined in Section 23. These locational requirements for recycling facilities are designed to: (1) Maintain aesthetic quality and visual character while reducing litter. {2) Promote the availability of recycling sites while promoting the sound conservation and re-use of valuable resources, ___ - (3) Establish a review procedure which ensures collection and processing facilities are designed __ to maintain sanitary site conditions, reduce land use conflicts and to promote harmony of development. 69.13-1: Permits -These facilities may be located by right in some zoning districts and by special use permit in other zoning districts. Before any collection and/or processing facility is established, when. applicable a special use permit must be obtained from the Board of County Commissioners. and a building permit shall fiFS~be obtained from the Director of Inspections for New Hanover County in accordance with the following criteria: - (1) Collection Facilities - A small collection facility shall be permitted by right in the R-20. R-15, R-10, O&I, B-1, B-2, SC, A-I, PD, I-1 and I-2 Districts, subject to the district requirements and the following: (a) The facility may not exceed 500 square feet in size. (b) The facility. shall be limited to receiving only paper, glass, metal and plastic recyclable products. (c) The facility may be located on a host tract, provided it does not occupy needed parking of the principal use. (d) The facility shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any street right-of-way and provide streetyard plantings in accordance with section 67- (e) The facility shall be located a~at least one hundred (100)~y~59}feet from af4 am! residentially zoned property line. _.___ (f) The facility shall be buffered from adjacent residential lots or districts in accordance with section 67- . (y) No power-driven equipment is allowed except collection trucks. (h) Containers shall be constructed of durable, waterproof and rustproof materials. (i) No material storage outside the container is allowed. (j) Signs: The storage container may have an identification logo not exceeding 10 square feet. . (k) At least one (1) parking space shall be designated for attendants. (1) The name, address, and phone number of the organization and/or persons responsible for pick-ups and maintenance of the facility shall. be displayed on the container. ; (m)The facility shall not reduce the landscaping required for any concurrent use. (n} A site plan shall be submitted illustrating the above before a permit can be issued - - by the Lnspections Department. (2) Large Collection Facilities -These facilities may be located b ry fight in all industrial districts, the B-2 Business District and bV special use Hermit in the B-1, 0&I R-20 and R-15 districts subject to the district requirements and the following standards: (a) The facility may be larger than 500 square feet and on a separate property or tract of land. ~~ (b) Facilities permitted by special use permit shall be limited to receiving only paper glass, metal, ahd plastic recyclable products. (c) The facility and .its appurtenant uses shall not be located closer than one hundred (100.) feet to any residentially-zoned property line. All landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 67 of this Ordinance. (d) All loading and outside storage shall be to the side and/or rear of the building. Storage or loading conducted on the side of the building shall be screened from vievr from the adjacent right-of-way. All exterior storage shall be in containers or under shelters which are covered and secured. No outside storage shall be visible from the residentially-zoned property. __ __ __________ ___ (e) The facility may not operate between the hours of 7:00 p. m. and 7:00 a.m. when adjacent to residentially-zoned property. (~ A site plan illustrating the above shall be submitted before an occupancy permit is issued by the Inspections Department. (3) Processing Facilities -Processing Facilities may be permitted in the I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts, subject to the district requirements and the following: (a) The facility and its appurtenant uses shall not be located closer than one huhdred and fifty (150) feet to any residentially-zoned properties. (b) The facility shall meet the applicable setback requirements of Section 69.11 and landscaping requirements of Section 67. (c) Power-driven equipment is permitted. (d) All loading and exterior storage shall be to the side or rear of the building. Storage or loading conducted oh the side of the building shalt be screened from view from the adjacent right-of-way. All exterior storage shall be in containers or under shelters which are covered and secured. It shall not be visible to residentially zoned property. (e) The facility shall not emit dust, smoke fumes or vibrations detectable on adjacent properties. (f) A site plan shall be subritted illustrating the above items to the Inspections Department before a building permit is issued. (1-03-89) `7~n MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THH2D STREET, ROOM 301 WId~MINGTON, NC ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. . 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit to 3 minutes) 47 2 Consideration of Request for Sewer Expansion - Creekstone Community 49 ADJOURN lJ • ~7 ~.../ {This page intend®nally left blank} ,`) ~~ NEB He4IV~tlEi~ C~199l91-~ ~OAR® ®F C®Mi~~SSI®6VE~S REQUEST FOR BOARD /0CT90t11 Meeting. Date: o4/OT/O2 - Water & .Sewer Item #: 2 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Engineering Presenter: Gary W. Ahlberg Contact,: -Wyatt Blanchard SUBJECT: Request for Sewer Expansion -Creekstone Community BRIEF SUMMARY: The sewer line which will serve the new jail on Blue Clay Road is being constructed from the north near Parmele Road (see attached map).. The' sewer line runs along Creekstone Lane and then cross country to the jail site: There are seventeen (17) homes which will have availabiliy of the sewer along Creekstone. Corinecting to Creekstone Lane is a street called Plumtree Lane. There are eleven (11) homes on Plumtree. The residents on Plumtree have asked for the sewer to be extended up Plumtree (see attached Plumtree Lane map). We have looked at two options for providing sewer along Plumtree Lane: The first is to provide 1 ,033 feet of sewer line to the end of Plumtree at our estimated cost of 581 ,700 or 57,427 per unit. The second option would be to costruct only 602 feet of line at a cost of $58,000 or $6,444 per unit. This would serve all the homes except two. The line could be shortened if the fast units do not want sewer. Funds exist in ti:~~ Water and Sewer fund on the jail capital. project fund. The atta"shed map will help explain the two sewer line options RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider request from Creekstone Community and funding mechanism. FUNDING SOURCE: ' ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY; LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: NIA COUNTY MANAGER'S .COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: -` Recommend approval of project. If approved, the Board will need to decide if the project is funded __ ._ by the Water and Sewer District or the Jail Project. The Health Department staff endorses sending this letter. 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There are seventeen (17) homes which will have availability of the sewer along Creekstone. Connecting to Creekstone Lane is a street called Plumtree Lane. There are " wi v~:°, ! 1.1..1 homes on Plumtree. The residents on Plumtree have asked for the sewer to be extended up .Plumtree (see attached- Plumtree Lane map). We have looked at two options for providing sewer along Plum Tree Lane. The first is to provide 1033- feet of sewer line to the end of Plumtree at our estimated cost of $81,700 or $7,427 per unit. The second option tivould be to construct only 602 feet of line at a cost of $58,000 or $6,444 per unit. -This would serve all the homes except two. The line could be shortened if the last units do not want setiver. The attached map will help explain the two sewer line options. tiVEB/aj • ~r \ -- \ .~ 1~' t~ ~? Proposed Route % I ~~~ ~ ~ for JailSewer Line ~' ~ -- --- - /~ ~ ~ - - ~~~ /, i ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ /~ ~~~~ 3 ~ ~, I ~ ~ ~.,. ~ --~_ y w~l ~., ~;~ ~; , i ~---- w ~~---___ ~~ ~~ - ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ - - z z~ _ Ion - j w: ~~~~ cr \I \~ J ~ 1, ~~ ~ r _~ N,ew H;anoveP County, L~oc~~aon bap ®f --~ f ,,77 d :a ~ ~, ,y1~ i 3 ~~ ~~ f a `~ fun ~..."_ ~ui!€~i~g ~~~~~~ L~~lt! Map-Not-To-Scale 3/05/02. ~~~:; -j ~\~ ~ ~ c ~~ \,, . .~~~ ~, s ~~ ~ ~: ~_ `7 ;' ~ II I ~ ~; -. ® FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS WITH COUNTY STAI=F (8/20.00 & 4/2001) ®DEVELOP WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH COUNTY MITIGATE WATER QUALITY IMPACTS TO PRINCOPME ~~IMPACTS K WATERSHED- IMPOSED BY CUMULATIVE DEVE IN A CONSERVATION LAND-USE AREA: EXTEND EQUITY OF SEWER RESOURCE TO THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY - PLUMTREE LINE BUDGET AMENDMENT REALIZE FAVORABLE COST-BENEFIT IN CHANGE ORDER TO WORK IN PROGRESS FOR JAIL SEWER (DELLINGER) ® ESTABLISH PERMANENT EXEMPTION FROM TAP,IMPACT, OR ASSESSMENT FEES FOR CREEKSTONE SUBDIVISION BY RESOLUTION f k~ ~5. ~- Yrv~ ~~ i a r® ^,::~ ~R ~3 ~~ _ ~9 } ;- ,. ~~ ~~ ~.~~ ~.~ •~ y ' y j ~'`~ 1 ~ t '.~ s ~a '~- -~ ~'~~- t ~P~ t,_-y~ ~" i 1 fi `~ ~ ~ ,~, i ~A ~1 ~ i ff/! 1 L '. ~ .. w~ 6 ~r-~ CREEKSTONE PETITION IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH -- CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND MITIGATE POTENTIAL iMPAGT-S4F --- THENEW HANOVER COUNTY JAIL PROJECT ON EXISTING DEVELOPMENT, THE CREEKSTONE COMMUNITY REQUESTS THAT THE COMMISSIONERS TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: ® ADVISE COUNTY STAFF TO PREPARE A BUDGET AIVIENDMEiVT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMTREE LANE SEWER LINE AS A CHANGE ORDER TO DELLINGER, lNC.'s CONTRACT FOR THE JAIL PROJECT. ~ ESTIMATED COST = $82,000.00 ® ADOPT A-RESOLUTION EXEMPTING ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE PROPERTY OWNERS FROM ANY COUNTY FEES (TAP, IMPACT) ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER SYSTEM IN THE CREEKSTONE SUBDIVISION AND CONNECTIONS TO DWELLINGS. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO PRECLUDE FUTURE JA1L SITE ACCESS VIA ROADS IN THE CREEKSTONE SUBDIVISION. ® JFOF'E AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHICH PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SEEKS~PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE JAIL PROJECT, PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES, AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES WHICH MAY EFFECT THE COMMUNITY. ~~ ~~~ t~~~' ~ k~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ;. ~~ MARCH. 11, 2002 1. Name Address: Signaiire ~~ ~<~C~ ` /t7 2. 3 >~, I b r .~ P J~1 ~ c, tL r /L/U ~J~Jf~~. ~ oz ~1 n (/ 4: ,/~ J C ~ ~~~ f ~ ~ ~~ 5. q ~ ~~~ ~~l ~ ~ ~" ~~~ ~~~ ~~ 6. 1 ~~ ~-~- ~'~ -U~, ~. I s~~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~-~v s. ,~~' --~ ~.~ ~ ~ ~ree~l~~n ~ ~~ ,~ -~ ~--9~~ Z- 11. ~ ~Z~h'.~'ks~ 12. ~~ ,~~..--~ ~ - ~r~~-t~~s f ~c ~ ~ / L. G v~ ~ ~~ S ~J r. ~~~/ j 13. ~ CL- ~ °~" ~ ~ ~ L I-~C ~ ~/~ ~~~ ~~ •~ 1=1. ~ _ 1~. 1 b. 1'_ 1 S. 19. . ,O 71, 22. - _ 23. 24. 25. 26. ~~ ~~ ;: - .- ~~ , t: k ~ ~ ~ ~I ~ - ,~d~l ~ ~ _ -.aka ~ _ ~„ _ 'L~ ~ , - r ,~ ~ u9 ~ d ~ s f d T~ r { ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ d. S ~ ..,1 4 ~, ~-~ A . k r ~ j ~tiy: S~f ly~.W ~' d ~ _ ~1 H _ r WP ~,5 Creekstone Lane h ome ~.,.. .~n~~~. .:cars ~ ~~1'~. ?r..a~;, ~'r~Qkstcine dead. end nx~~st ~. - -=y rain „~; ~ rr , - ' *- ~: ; l J~ Front yard septic field VV~indosws view jail l~~W HA1~0~7~~ er~n~Ti~~'~ ...OFFICE OF THE COUNTY 1li~TAGER ,. ~ 320 ~IEST_~iiJT STREET,ROOM 502 ~: W~IL~IINETON, NORTI-I CAIZOLI~iA 28401-4058 TELEPFIOI~IE. (910) 3-11-iI84 . 7anuary 30, 2002 Dear Ms. Richter et al: ALLEN O'NE:1L _ Countvblana¢er ANDREW J. AT:t'INSON CFr~ Deputv~Coun?~~ ivfana~er PATRICIA A. NIELVIN Assistant County M; Hager DAVID F. WEAVER Assistant County Manager 414 Chestnut Street, Room 101 Telephone (910) 331-7139 The County Engineer has estimated it will cost approximately $85,000 to expand sewer down Plum Tree Lane. Now that we have the information on cost for the sewer extension in your area, I'd like to inform you and your neighbors about the process for seeking expansion of the sewer into your area. You grid your neighbors need to submit a request for expansion of sewer down Plum Tree Lane. Your request should be made to Robert C. Greer the Chairman for the Water and Sewer District. His mailing address is 320 Chestnut Street, Room 305, Wilmington, NC 28401. The Commissioners must decide how the cost of extending service down l'~i ree ~~ane will be covered. They could decide that all residents bear the cost, that the C:>>.~n~~ would bear the cost or some combination of the two, The next regular County Commissioners meeting is February 18 at 9:00 a.m. If you would rather come to a night meeting, March 11 is the next night meeting which begins at 5:45 p.m. Please indicate in your letter to Chairman Greer which meetin4 time is best for you.. y If you have any questions concerning the actual steps that must be taken to have sewer constructed in your area, Wyatt Blanchard is the County Engineer in charge of all water and sewer construction in the county. Henan be~reached at 34.1-7129. - -- - - Sincere:y - -~ - Andrew .Atkinson :~ C: Wyatt Blanchard Robert G. Greer; Chairman, Water and Sewer District Nancy Pritchett, Vice Chairman, Water and Sewer District ~~ 1~' ~~ February 28, 2002 VIA HAND DELIVERY Mr. Robert G. Greer, Vice Chairman New Hanover County Commissioners 320 Chestnut Street, Room 305 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 RE: REQUEST FOR SEWER EXPANSION NEW HANOVER COUNTY JAIL PROJECT CREEKSTONE~ SUBDIVISION Dear Mr. Greer: The Creekstone Community is located directly north of the new County Jaii facility currently under construction. This project has accelerated development of the water and sewer system in this area of New Hanover County. In fact, the sewer line to the jail facility is under construction now and will be laid down a portion of our subdivision, Creekstone Lane, over the next several weeks. From erivironmenfal, public health, and e~~:;~nomic perspectives, we believe that it is in the best interest of the County to maximize the benefit of this new infrastructure. We respectfully request the opportunity to present our petition and proposal to the Board at the next scheduled New Hanover County Commissioners Meeting on March 11, 2002. Development in the area , is placing increased impacts on an -area designated for "Conservation" in the County Land Use Plan. The cumulative impacts of the old landfill, new jail, community college, and U.S. 17 bypass projects represent increasing risks to water quality in the Prince George Creek watershed. Expansion of the sewer system in this area provides the means to reduce wastewater leaching from septic fields to surface waters and will partially offset the pollutant loading associated with new industrial, commercial, and residential development. -) Creekstone Sewer Expansion page2 ~' ..,With a contractor already mobilized for the'jail project, there is a logical cost-benefit 'for extending the sevvec line down Plumtree Lake and completing sewer delivery to the community as a component of the current project. According to a letter from the County Manager's office and discussions with the County Engineer, an estimate for the associated change order has already been prepared. As there will be significantly less cut and boring involved with the Plumtree line, the estimate projected from current work is likely conservative. We would. appreciate your assistance in placing the Creekstone Community on the Agenda for the March 11, 2002 meeting and look forward to further discussing our equitable proposal with the Board. Please call me with any questions at 362.9800. Sincerely,.. ' ' ~~,'? ~ _ v ~~~~ - Gary W. Ahlberg . Cc: Andy Atkinson 1Nyatt Blanchard s ~` _ _ C ~ <sb -Tllc C:i ~.l.Ic l l;i}`ilc Steering C~iiunit(cc held a nuci,nF ai 7:Ot) ;n.m. AuEtist R, 2nnn ;it the C{tstlc }{ac:ric Conullunih I3uiiding In discuss the propc~scd Unildin~ of iltc jail facilitc ou BItIC Clat Road Mcltt~OCrS pfCSCn( ~ecrc .C'h;iinn:l.n Toni R;ulc~tcici. Enicsl Ptrskas. I3i11 FiindcrUlrrg,,~'v'illic Sidbcrn..l.c~~is Nixon. Jint I3ordcali~ aiid C`haricric Pclc Guests inclitdcd nnd~ Aikiiison, f)cliuti Crnrnt~ htanagcr, I~t;tx 1~L•tt~cll. Counlc cnginccr, Shane l.ippnrd, En~ironntental Engineer anti David Slc~ensotr ('rout the. SlierifT's Deparintenf. Sign up sheet indicated 2-4 a(tcildccs.(Exiribil A) Chairman R;adetccicz introduced the gticsts and presented htr. Atkinson a copy of a letter dated 12/17/c)5 tl-xlrit}ii f3) In the C'ount~ corccntin±:, Illc rcnrntaf ~P the setter pipe front tltc ritcr and that the Castle lin~nr _ residents rcc,lit_cstcd ~f_t11c~Counit to bc_inforntcd of auc proposals concentin~ this area ~ he Chairman outlined tltc pr~jecls in progress that ullintaleic trill affect the Casllc Na}ne ;trot as foilotcs: i. Sctt;tge facilit} Wort in progress along Htty 1 l7 and 1-1(1. 2. DOl' bcpass outer-loop 1-~lu thnr Castle Hayne. j. CP~?cL is building a ttarcltonsc for cduipnrcnt. clc. -i. Sidbun Road is prints target for Here subditisions: Cnrncron propcr7c (old slnnlp plant) nett proposal subdit isions. 5. DOT offices mot•ing to 1--1(1 location. r~ Cape i'car Cornnntnilt College nett facilih in progress. 7. Nctc jail facilil}.(Exhibit C) Dcput} S(et cnson adt iscd lha( the prescnl facililt has noI been adcduale. Tic ntaxirnutn space for 2(19 inria!cs lists nnilliitiicd lodat l0 3-1? innla(cs in the building. floor. clc. Sonlc Iranshorlcd In Rulltcr(ordion. NC' I~ Itnusc al i!te cost o(~-ii.(1e1 per flat. ! Ie staled further that as f;tr as the c!eparlntcn( 15;1.5 concerned site preference R:15 Of nU CC111SCC1iICnCC. pint cltoicc for Ilic silt as per i~ir. Alkinsoit t.as the Qlne Clat Road. f~; llie present lime it is unknottn it the Siicri(1-s adntinislr,ttion gill he housed a( saute location. Ile stated that sctcrtl projccis in tic storks, such a. i~:u~;ir~~ c!~::k, judicial bniidin~;. c1c and c~nnuissi~i!crs' Icy decide hrnt ciliicns trill rcl~;it. ~Vorksiioit In he betel ~r :%i~ its discus ilc added Ih:: j;ti! facilitt~ units h:nc been built and tt~ill be hauled In the site and ;tssentblcd ~I I~~_ nett f;tciliit trill Itousc Gr)ft innlales ttith room for additional fort'. beds. The facilil~. is projected fo house In!i~' irni;tics t~.hicit should be adcdua(c unfit crtr 2(12(1 nr 2t12~. Qucslions front attendees as to ttht Iltcjail facililt u,ic t~~i to ~~~~ !rc:t,cd don~ntottn tit fhc courthouse ticini(t Sl~aa~~ e.~piained Uie u~ell~tnd project. There is ;t (olai of 2(1g acres at~ail,ti~le. F{e staled 32 acres of the ?tip, ore i~;t,i,n;cd (or the ric« flcilil~ nr S"'.-~~, o((hc total acrrtgc. ~~'orkiu~, t~,~ili the COp :end t~~ili be ob(;tinin~ prt~l~~_~ I~crntils ~i~iic St,l(c otcrsccs all iltc issues ;uid Ihal 11tc standards arc ntc(. ~Vctlan<Is Hill i;ol ha~,c to be nliligalcd i I_ st:ticd the I,uu.lpill Hill rcntain for the (lute beiite, hnt~e~er, this is a prob(cnt n!onef;tni., brit the landfill sh~uirl Its rcrnntcd ~~1r i~lkinsc~n 51:ilcd Ihcrt: Here no plans ;li prescnl to rcnlmc Iltc Luuifili C'onccrn ~ftaddi(i~n:ti I,i,: ntnnics Ittr ciliicns fair ~1linson sIa(cd further the (~to hats in finance tltc proccf C'cr!i(ica(c n( particip;ui;~:~~. (bond issue) Mould not rcc{tiire a tole of Utxpa}cr or loan as ntollgagc on tltc Gacilit,, (prccipitatcs tole of t<txpa}cr 1 Casllc i{acnc Steering C'onunificc ntcnlbcr Bil! fundcrbur~; rcducsicd topics of the follot'.ing pcrnlils fctr our files: 1. itiet~ tinnmer Counts State application ~-ll)1 penult under Cirtn W';tter rlct Z. Conics of #-ltla l-t~deral :rod C'nt}ntt permit 3. NC CAilt;~ permit.e ~. Cape of letter farm the agent} to the (.'nuntt in col;rrt!c the ),ril. • Qucslions from the attendees iitcinded fhc decline of irnpcrl}' talus in Ills area (\.tr ~Ikinson stated ilt;li i( neat br ac(tan(:t~~rous bccatrsc of (Ile ~~aler;rid set~cr rec{uircrnenls and also n:ttnral gas. Nc si:ticd Ihcrc should nn~ he and adtcrsc cl'fccls. Qucslions regarding the proper drainage acre addressed. Prescil( problcrns ttitlt flooding Rtant concerns about the impact of rile drainage for prescnl residents. Concerns about the cost being doubled hernise of the proposed si(e. Contents about the affect upon the Castle Hati~ne acquifer. Concerns regai•dinc the sprci:ll rise pcrniifs on the prescnl (airdrll.~~,.~;-4/Q> The rncntbers thanked the officials for their time. 1~leeting ~cas adjourned al 9 p.m. Rcspcctfull~• subntiUcd. , LS~ A Secretar~~rl'reasurer ~~ }~ OFFICE OF THE COt1NTY iViANAGER 320 CHESTNUT STREET, ROOM 502 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-4045 TELEPHONE (919), 341-7139 FAX (919) 3.11-4027 l ~'~ ALLEN O'NEAL County Mariagcr ANDREW J. ATKLNSON Deputy County Manager PATRICI.-~ A. htELVIN Assistant County Manager DAVID E. ~~'E~\VER Assistant County Mar.a~er 414 Chestnut Strect, Room 10f Tclzphane (910) 341-7139 Fax (910) 341-403 • • September I9, 2000 Thomas A. Radewicz, Chairman Castle Hayne Steering Committee 372 Marathon Avenue Castle Hayne, ItiTorth Carolina 28=129 Fes' Neti~~ j1i1 Dear lV1r. Ra~d~~,•~.~icz: 1 Lady At~inson as':ed that I respond to the questions you a=:~~~ ~~our group had concernir_g building the ne~~,~ jail ~_t the Blue Cla~• road site, as outlined in his August 8 lei-ter to you. ~. Relocation of the Blue CIa;~ landiili is not part of the Jail proje~~:. The cost ofmoti'ing the Blue Cla-~' land1=111 ti~~~ould be approximately 5' .2 million. 1 his estimate includes S?.8 million for hauling away the trash ~.nd fi:~~ng t`~e Blue Clay site, and S 1.4 rriillion for construction of a receiving cell at the County La.ndr111 on HiQhtivay 4? 1 N. Given the cost and the apparent present seCUrii~~ of the Biue Clay site. it ti~,~ou1d be difrlcult to recommend removal at this time. State 401 and 40'' permits; and CA~~L~. permits are not applicable. '® By copy of this letter, I will request our County Attorney's office toprovide you with any copies of le~~ers from the N.C. Department of Lecal S~e~~•ices concerning overcro`vdina. a The project wi11 have virtually no impact on the Castle Hayne Aquifer. The tive11 which will supplement the existing County system that tivi11 see ~~e the project will be located off-site and County sewer service will be provided for the project. No hazardous ~vaste will be discharged to the groundwater. a There are no restrictions of the permit for the landfill on the jail project. ~3 ~Z Thomas A. Radet~vcz Page Number Two ~ ~ . September 19, 2000 v A 8" gravity sewer line will be run from the jail north to Parmele Road. A 8" force main will then be run to the 10" force main on N.C. 132. The sizes of the proposed line are still under design. The lines will reflect the County's-long-term sewer-plans- --- for the area and will be available for use by other property owners. Each request for . connection ~vi11 be evaluated individually: Each connection will be required to pay full cost, through fees and easements, for connection and impact fees. ® Because the jail project will be less than 14% impervious surface, drainage impacts will be minimal and will be handled by massy swales and sheet flow. However, the State may impose additional requirements for drainage control. o A 500,000 gallon water tank will likely be placed at the Cape Fear Communit}' College-ItiTorthChase site. There are no plans to expand the water system iri the areas ' at this time. Piease feel free to con.act me ii yo~~s have any' questions or comments. SIi1C~reiy", Dave tij~ eaves Assist~:t Count~,~ ~,1~:ager ~~e'~V ~a1~o'v'~r COU~ty cc: Alen O'\eal;~County 1tilanager Andrevr J. Atkinson, Depute County Mana~~r Wanda Copley, County Attorne.,~ Greg Thompson, Chief Project Engineer ~~ Enyineers • Planners • Surveyors Landscape ~chitects:~ JOB NAME ~LLIJ>M ;7' CLIENT CO~~IPUTED BY CHHECKED BY_ WKD N0. SHEET NO.~_OP .~.. D A T E ~- I ~, ~ .~ DATE >/ ,.~ y~ ~-i`,1 I`~ F ~. J'! ~ "~~ ~.,. Ufa l T ~ r I ...~.• ~ ~ ,,~^ . ~, C.~ ~ s.., .. . ; ;. . ,~ ~` ~ ~ ~, ~~ _... - 2-- _ _... __, .. .~//'' ~'~ _ - .. ~?~~ ~-~a _ ~'. _ /Gad _. ~ z o ~ . _ _ _. __ ,, ._ ~ _.. ZJ s'7ti ~ ~''~ ~'',': ....~~ tvl~.._ C. :.... , " (ems __ _._. _. ~ ~.. _ _. D a : d 3 _ _ ..~ •C J ... . 3 ~. <.. ,__ y/J 1 s v.._ `..~ _ . '_ ._:.. . _..... . ._ . _ _ . • .. BLS: r.,. .~.. . , ._ ..: /''~ '~e'~ ~Sl~~/ 5_..a1~T~'.~!. - .S DD ... _. _.. - ~ fa c~ '_ ' ,.. J ~~ ,/. ) ~. --- ,_ ~, ?.S _._.w .,.. _ _ ~ ~ 7~~~. ,,jai :__ . ~~: {~'liis pale intend®nally left blank} ~~ CONSENT AGENDA NEW I~ANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Leasehold Payment for Cape Fear Optimist Park 69 -- ~"~~2:A "~~~ -Approval of The Futch Creek Tributary Water Quality Enhancement -and 77 Restoration Project, an Effort of the New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Program 3. Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Funds in the Amount of $61,200 to 91 Fund the Airlie Gardens Environmental Education Pilot Project 4. Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Funds in the Amount of $1,850 to 111. Produce Water Quality Public Service Announcements 5. Resolution of Support for Rerouting the Drainage System Proposed for the U.S. 17 113 By-Pass and Impacting the Futch/Foy Creek Watershed in Northeast New Hanover County • • ~7 J {This page intend®nally left blank} '~ ~~ R~~'UV NA~Ufl!/ER C®!~!V ITV ~OAR~3 ®F C09\!9~/9~5~1®NER~ ....REQUEST FDR BOARD ACTa®Vii Meeting Date: 04/~D~ /~2 Consent Item #;, 1 Estimated Time: Page Number:. Department: Parks Presenter: , Contacfi, Andy Atkinson `SUB.lECTc-- ._ . -- - --------- -_. Leasehold Payment for Cape Fear Optimist Park - BRIEF SUMMARY: Cape Fear Optimist constructed a press. box and storage building in 1998 at their park in Castle Hayrie. It ;was not added to the property tax record by Cape Fear Optimist as required by the' N. C. IVlachinery Act. If it had been reported timely the property would have been tax exempt along with ` all the other Park property. To complicate the matter, due to an incorrect mailing address, Cape Fear Optimist did not respond in the required 30 days of receiving a discovery letter from the Tax - Office. There is no provision in General Statutes to correct this problem since the 30 days has passed. Cape Fear Optimist has corrected the problem with the Tax Office for future years. This property is leased by the County for use in the Park's programs. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend the past due taxes for 1999 (5611.50), 2000 (5649.94), and 2001 (5680.75) be paid by NHC to -NHC since we are the leaseholder of the property. Approve a budget amendment to increase tax rever es and increase expenditure budget for the Park's Department. In other words `"~~'~ ~;w;::~ a w ;and the tax records are satisfied. F'UNDI'NG SOURCE: ATTAC4~MENTS: REO/lEV1/ED SY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: NIA HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MA AGER'S COMMENTS A D RECOM ND T10N Recommend approval as recommended above: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: C~CffVil° COftNMiSSrO~I~~q APPROVED ~;,~ REJECTED p . REMOVED ^ POSTPONED p EiERRD RTE ~_~/_, e d ~. ~~ a ~~~~1 V ~ ~~ ~:J TAk AD~;~IIMSTRATIO~' ~~OCHEST~liTSTRE~.T, ROO~~ 20~ ~~'IL;tiII\GTO~1. ti'ORTE~ CAROLh+_~?~-t01--':U;>t) ' TFLFPHO~I~E!yl0~ ~'=11-71?1 :_ FAX (y~10)-3~1 -~;~95 F.CnERT C: GLASGOW Tax Adminis[rator _,::..~ _:...: ,.., lvlarch 1~ 2002 ; ,~ r Nlr. Joe tvleabor.___ 3222 North Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC 28411 Re: Cape Fear Optimist Club - R03312-003-024-000 Mr. Meabon: 7° This is in response to your telephone call yesterday morriing_coricerning unpaid taxes charged to the Cape Fear Optimist Club for new real property additions which were discovered in 200 i . There are several issues that I wish to address: Anytime there are changes to exempt property, it is the responsibility of the owner or the exempt organization to reapply for exemption the year the changes took place. When real property is "discovered" which is on exempt property, t'ne owner or exempt organization ,has 30 days from,the date of the "Discovery Letter" to reapply for the exemption. Upon receipt of that letter, this dep~r'rnent prepares documentation for approval of the exemption and forwards it to the lu.e~,~1i Hano~~er County Board of Commissioners for approval. Absent the ne4v application a~,c! it's ap~>>~~:~~~~al, t'ne discovered property becomes taxable. It is truly unfortunate the club did not inform the Tax Department when the mailing address was changed from the P.O. Box. No do~~ibt all of this could have been avoided. I have enclosed copies of the three letters which were sent on September 10, October 31 and November 21, for your reference. After the second letter was returned as undeliverable, the address of 3420 N. Kerr Ave., which was listed in the phone directory, was used for the third letter. Although, it-was not required to research to-find an address; it was felt to be important enough to make that extra attempt to provide the club an opportunity to resolve the situation. A verification of the correct address was 'made with the phone company today. They could not explain why the address w_as incorrectly listed in the phone book. The mailing address in the tax data bank was changed to 3222 N. Kerr Avenue, as of this date. I have been told that there might be a solution to this problem based on a meeting that Mr. An:cl~y ~Atk~insror% Neal Lewis and you had this morning. (look forward to his proposed solution. wln th~'e mean `time I would encourage you to complete t'ne enclosed application for exemption form and return it as soon as possible. ~r -_ (.ems ~9.aeX++cy.G: n - v~ 3 +. ~ 'S Y +~~ ~oJll~d V0_I ~d`dc dfl\% ~1L'F~t~OriSrC?di"Cliff tl,r~`r~'"C1~ ~ c-c.S? oO rlut fl?:I`ldl~ tO COr1l~.Ct €lle-' at sour coo~:en~orice. ~ , Si erPl, ~: Robert C. GI'asgow ' inclosure cc: Mr. Andy Atkinson, Deputy County Manager Nir. Neil Lewis; Director, Parks & Recreation . ~`vis. P. ;. Raynor, Collector of Revenue ~l '~' r - ~`~~~~. ~~` ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~j~~~Tai " ~ ~. „~~~ :;7y~, ~~ (~` ,iNOV ~nT` t~l ~F NO R'iH GG' Robert Glasgow TaX Administrator Ta-~ Department ~?0 Chestnut St. Wilmington, ~C' 28401 TELEPHONE (910) 34X-7I2Z tr . September 10, 2001 Optimist Club of Care Fear Inc, PO Box 697 Wilmington; NC 28402 RE: Discover Storage Building a_r~d Press box R03312-003-024-000 Tax Year: 1999 and 2000 To Wr?om It Mav CorceL_~, There has been an error brougrit to our a ~entior~ that the aboti'e-mentioned prope~~ was charged incorrectly for tax ~-ear 1999 and 20t~0. A storaffe building was discovered on this prorer"v which vas not previously listed . We must now "discover" this impr ovement for tax year 1999 a~~d forward. A press box was added for ta~Y year 2000 which was not previously listed, arld must no~.v be discovered. It is the responsibili~,~ ofthis oiZice to notify the owner when such a"discovery" has been made and ~roj,~ide the owner the opportunity to appeal the val'ae established. The value establis'~ed for the 1999 improvement is X83,882. The value for the year 2000 irrlpro'verrient is X5,000. You have the right to appeal this value within 30 days of this letter, if you believe the established va1_ue exceeds t~ ue market sralue. Appeals received aftex that time cannot be acted upon. Er~ciosed is a real propery exempiion farm. You may request exemption for these new improvements through the New Hanover County Tax Administrator. - You may contact this o ~ fice 3 ^ i -7l 22 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jeff Cleznmons Asst. Appraisal Supervisor CC: Larry Bolick, Appraisal Supervisor 7a • TAX .AD~IitiISTR~T10~: ;~~~, CH~ST'~li"~ STREET, ROO~.i 2iiQ ~,~,1Z:~,Ii`~GTO`~;, `~OP~T~I C~,~~ROLI~ti.a :i5~U1 ' J9i~ . ~ r L!'1." J~•V /y'1 'J~. ~'i.l '~ ~.~ F,-~X ~ GI ~; ; +~ -?4~y s 1 Oct~cr i~,'~.L~01 Optimist Club of Cape dear, Inc: P.U. Box 6G7 _. - -----~._____-__-. _ Wilmington, NC 2840 -_-`-- - Re: Discovery of Storage Building and Press Box Parcel ID ~= R03312-003-024-000 Tax Years 1999 and 2000 Dear Sir: Your immediate attention is invited to this letter o.` correction. The original letter of .September 10, 2001 was not responded to. In the processing of this discovery to tax the two referenced items, it was identified that .additional information should have been provided, The sto,~age,building and press box were constructed sometime after 1998, and no application fcr exemption or building permits were identir'ied to this department. Any changes to exempt prope ~y require the owner to reapply fen exemption of that property. ~ or ~,-ope-` ~ to be exempt it must be used for its exempt purpose as of January 1 of the tax year; 1 ne ~u.' ~ -a to apply for exemption during the year may cause the additions to be taxable. The 1999 tax value, due to the addition of one storage building is $83,882. In tax year 2000 there tivas the addition, of a Press Box valued at $5,000, Tire combined tax value of non exempt properly for tax year 2000 will be $88,882, , Sincethis u a corrected letter, you have 30 days in which to respond with a completed application for exemption and letter of explanation. Upon timely receipt of your letter, it ~-viii be forwarded to the tiew Hanover County Board of Commissioners for approval or'the exemption for 1999 and 2000. Should you not respond within 30 days, the property will bed taxable acid no additional remedies are available. Questions sr~ould be directed to the undersigned or Mr. Larry Bolick, Appraisal Supervisor at .341-71.22. ~. ~ Robed C, Glas ow • inciosure ~3 T~~ _~~~SL~ISTP~~TION ,20 CHESTi~tiT STREET. R0O~1209 ~~~ ~~'ILtiIINGTO~,, ~tJRTH CARULNA 28401-090 TcLFPHO_VE 1910) 341-7131 `. , F.gX (910 j 341-4495 Optimist C(ub'of Cape Fear; lnc. 3420 N, Kerr_ Ave!iue _ Wilmington, NC 28^05 ROBERT C. GLASGOW TaxAc~:anistraror November 21, 2001 Re: Discovery or,' Storage Bui4ding and Press Box Parcel ID ~ R03312-003-024-000 - Tax Fears 1 999 and 2000 Dear Sir: Your im!-nediate attention is invited to this letter of correction. The original fetter of September 10, 2001 was not responded to. The second letter or October 31, 2001~was returned as undeliverable. In the processing of this discovery to tax the ttivo referenced items, it was identified that additional information should have been provided. . The storage building and press box were constructed sometime after 1998, and no application for exemption or building permits were identified to this department. Any changes to exempt property reuuire the o~rmer to reapply for exemption of that property. For property to be exempt it must be used for its exempt purpose as of)anuary 1 of the tax year. The failure to apply for exemption dw'ing the year may cause the additions to befaxabie. mire 1999 tax value,,due to the addition of the storage building is X83,88%. In tax year 2000 there was the addition of a Press Box valued at. $x,000. The combined tax value of non exempt property for tax year 2000 will be 588,882. This is a third letter. You had 30 days from October 31 to resoond to the corrected second letter, which is inclosed. You should respond with a completed application for exemption and letter of explanation. Upon timely receipt of your letter, it will be forwarded to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners for approval of the exemption for 1999 and 2000. Should you not respond by November 29, 2001, the property will be taxable and no additional remedies are available. it is the responsibility of property owners to notify this department when there is an address change. Questions should be directed to the undersigned or i~1r. Larry Bolick, Appraisal Supervisor at 341-7122. Si cerely, Robert C. Glasg w inclosure ~~ r~ J~ T, g!`~p@ , Meeting: Date: 04/G1/Q2 `. Department. Library P'res~nter; ± Contact: David M: Paynter SUBJECT: EZ-LTA ~asi~ E=q~ipment grant { BRIEF SUMMA9?Y: Grant will 6e used to provide PC's for use for the public at the 1~1ain library fcr accessing the Iriternet and library electronic resources. RECOMIViE1VDED N10TI09V AIdD REQUESTED ACTiOtdS: . Approve application and if awarded, subsequent budget amendments. FUhlDt~G SOURCE: Library Services ~ Technology Act Funds - no County funds required. ATTAC l~ M Ei~3S :._ grant application Equipment r~~l'aarement policy .. Acceptable- use policy .~ . ~ ~~~~. ~~ ~ I e k ~, ,,~ ~ , ~~ . `ti~ !, ,~ ~ ~ ~ <.r-' ~' ~ ,~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ , j~~ ~, ~~, . 7~ ~, {This' pale intentionally left blank} (VEV1/ H~,ilIOVEi~ COLDi~TY ~OA~D ~F C®1V1MBS~I~~IE~S REQl9EST FaFt $OAR® ~CTIt~PV Meeting Date: 04/01 /02 BR1EF SUMMARY: _: The Planning- Department seeks authorization to select and contract -with Buck Engineering of Cary;. NC to prepare a restoration plan for the "Futch Creek Tributary Water Quality Enhancement grid .Restoration Project'' which is ari effort of the New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Program. If selected, Buck Engineering will develop a stream and. wetland restoration design and provide construction management services for an approximately 2;000 linear foot stream draining to Futch Creek. The project is located within a proposed residential development, "Sagewood," which is located adjaceht to Futch Creek and U.S. Highway 17 North (Market Street). The Tidal Creeks Program has bean pursuing this project cooperatively with Robert High the developer of Sagewood and the landowner. The New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board recommends this project. Total estimated costs for the planning, design, and engineering services for this restoration project are $116,001. .RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Authorization to utilize Tidal Creeks Program funds in the amount of $116,001 to contract with Buck Engineering to provide design and construction management services for the Futch Creek Tributary Water Quality ,Enhancement and Restoration Project. FUNDING SOURCE New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Program Funds. ATTACHMENTS: Request for Qualification (RFQ) advertised in November 2001 Draft scope of work and. fee estimate from Buck Engineering Letter of cooperation from Robert High and landowner REVIEWED SY LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY IUTANAGER'S COMMENTS AiVD RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval . _ COMMISSIONERS' ACTT ! NS MMENTS~ • ~OUNT'P ~©~iNilSSiflN~ 1 APPROVED L~ REJECTED C1 REMOVED POSTPONED B~E4RD 8 ORTE Sl.~../..~..4 z. ~•--~ MAR-26-2002 TUE 1045 AM COUNTY PLANNING FAX Mar-22-02 O8:q~6A robert high FAX N0, 910 341 4556 91O 79® 9991 P, 02 P.O1 ., ~Q~A"~' ~ ~~~~~ 3725 ®Issad~ dAsive, ~~lte ~-7 Wil~aingt~tt, NC 2~Q~ 920W7~0-~~9Q Iblsa~~ 2Z, 20Q2 R~r. Alex 14~arks County ll'lannin~ 4~Cice , Wilztungton, NC 2$401 Re: Fetch Creep Tn`butary Watet Quality Event and Restoration Prvjeot Dear lvlr. A~arks: This later i~ in response to oar conversation. Iiacnett Water Frant, LY.C, has an ie~terest in pursuis~ wetland restoration in regard to the above mentioned matter. Naturally we would like to move cautiously forward to a ire that deci~ona that are made vKill be beneficial to all parties im+olved. Thanlt you for your tune and hard work on this project, it is greatly appmciat®d, ~/lo t~' ~. ~~.: 1 l~~ ~V' ~t~l'9~~ • ~~~~ PLANNING DEPARTMENT ' 414 CHESTNUT STREET; SUITE 304 WILMNGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-4027 TELEPHONE (910) 341-7165 ' FAX (910) 341-4556 DEXTER L. HAVES _ Planning Director November 13~ 2001 RE: Request for Qualifications , Futch Creek Tributary `Vater Quality Enhancement and Restoration Project On behalf of New Hanover County., ~I would like to invite you to submit the qualifications of your frm to provide design and construction management services for stream. restoration/repair-and wetland restoration within the proposed Sagewood residential development located in the Futch Creek Watershed adjacent Futeh Creek and U.S. Highway 17 North (Market Street). The scope of services required can be described as: 1. Develop a stream restoration design for an approximately2,000 linear foot ditch/stream draining into Futch Creek. 2. .Develop a wetland restoration design to be coordinated with stream restoration efforts as described in item one above. . ~ ~ 3. Analyze current and firture watershed land uses including North Carolina Department of Transportation work ,on Highway 17 to ensure proper desi~n/capacity for discharge rn con~unetion with items one (1) and two (2) above: f 4.. Construction planning and bid package preparation, perform construction estimation; receive .and evaluate bids with County staff, and perform construction monitoring and review. ~. Make presentations to the Tidal Creeks `~%atershed Management Advisory Board and New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners as needed. 6. Develop and implement apost-construction monitoring plan to evaluate 'effectiveness of project and a contingency plan to remedy any project deficiencies. In order for your submittal to be considered responsive, it must include: 1. A list of personnel assigned to the project along with resumes, hourly rates including all overhead and profit,~and a list of reimbursable and related costs. 2. A list of similar projectsperformed including the client,negotiated fees and final fees paid. ~ • A, complete list of your firm's current workload. Include project name, location, address, and a contact person, size of project, and project schedule detailing original schedule date and current schedule adjustments. ~~ ~~;. h-._. _ ~u ~~ `.. ~..,~~ ~' ~N, >.a -~. _alist ofall cur~~nt projects assigned topro osed to ~~ their responsibilities and staffz p am members including j 5• A description of .ou 'Q " °' completion. 6 y, r beneral approach to the develo pment of such projects: Any other informationahat may be helpful to the comniitt respondents. ee evaluating the' Your giialification package must be si i Department; 414 -Chestnut Street, Roomm 04,~ Vilm n~ on, ~ Hover County Playing later than 3:OQ m. P~ ,December 28, 20Q1, in order for into be c nside ed~8401, no of six (6) copies ofthe qualification ackage ~i' packages must be limited to no more han thirty s;p e submitted. A minimum All qualification )pages, A selection committee will review qualifications and respondents maw be invited to an interview w' the Committee. ith members of '' It is the policy of l~'ew Hanover County that mino ' ~/ _ have the minimum opportunity to compete for and lparti ~ ate bn sines enterprises shall contracting activities. In this regard, the County has establi its procurement and `! 10°io for minority/women business enterprise partici anon fished an overall annual goal of p nits various procurement contracts. The County will exhaust all efforts to encourage minori enterprises to compete for and perform this and other contracts, in ty~women business this goal. New Hanover County and its contractor shall not dis an effort to accomplish race, color, national origin, or sex in the. award and performance of itsate on the basis of contracts. Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications should be AICP, Senior. Planner at (910) 311-7165. addressed to Alex Mark ~ s, Sincerely, ~' ~ ~-> /' Alex Marks, A~ICP ~ Senior Plar>11er ~~ DRAFT - Rey isc~i 3' 11102 ,, . ~+uth ~reek'I'ribu~ar. Water `'!'' Y (duality ~nhanc e~e~t a~nd~ I2~estoration Project ~: Scope of .'Work F . Bieck En ineerin~ ~ ,.will prepare. a stream and yvetland restoration conceptual lan and P design for 2,000; feet of chanrielized stream and wetland, located near Wilmington, North Car _ scope of work includes evaluation of the existing conditions and.reco olina. This .water quality by. restoring ~ • mmendations to improve b wetlands, enhancing riparian buffers and restoring dimensio and profile for a portion of the project length. Tasks include a Feasability/Conce to n' pattern Design, Plans/Specifications/Estimates, and Construction. ~ P al Design, 1, >FEASABILITY / C®NCEP'TUA.L 7DESIGN ::~ . ,Danz Collection and Data lYlanageznent •~ The New Hanover County Planning Department will provide Buc ~ ~' following _GIS coverages: 1. Fngineering with-the Digital orthophotoquads ® Digital terrain model of project site with 1 to 2 ® Property boundaries and property owner's names contour interval ® Utilities a Roads a Hy t ~~graphy ® FE_~I~_1,~F~I1Z~I~rnappin~ ~. Ben ~ narks/control points with Northing Fasting, _MiczoStation or DXF format is preferred. and`Flevation. Buck Engineering will supplement these surveys to gather the fol After revietiving survey and aerial photogra h su 1°wmg information: not provided. Field verify and survey missipng fea ppesment mapping for items/features ~~ Basic morphological assessment to show existing classification) and reach slopes to determine restoration of tionsRosgen Level 1 ® Streambank stability assessment P Landowner/County Coordination One day is scoped for the Project Manager to meet with the Bevel oper and the County to discuss project goals and constraints. The meeting will discuss potential~restoratio identify an acceptable restoration o tion to Bev n scenarios in order to storm water control will also be dis~ussed to see if the deve otuer has~gn~ During the meeting, P an interest in integrating it .-into the stream/wetland restoration project. A second day is scoped for the Pr a Principal to present the selected feasibility /conceptual desi n o do °Ject Manager and developer. g p n to the County and the ,~ ~~ i Buck F ngineei•ing will gzantif_y- the current dimension, pattern and profile of the stream. From this information, we cari assess the departure of the stream from. its natur i • al stable forma In addition; we tivill `'d'etermine the`potentiaLfor stream restoration aril stream t - e of t 1_ __ _ _ _ ~_channel, W e will review the maps and field data provided, as well as collect ad he new --- dztional data as needed to accurately describe the site's valley and stream mo holoa plant communities, wildlife communities, jurisdictional wetlands and aterds~tand ~, ~~°y' soils We will also look for fatal flaws and other project constraints. - ater quality. Caneeptccal Desi;n We will use the information from the feasibility analysis~and the input from the dove prepare a concephial design. The product for this task will be a plan view overlaid on the ae~ial photograph, typical cross sections and in-stream structure/stormwater BMP details. A sho report will be provided describing the following components: watershed assess. rt soils, hydrography, land use, property boundaries, etc.), existing condition surveyewith em 1 a ' on existing site hydrology and vegetation, wetland and stream restoration design and v ~ p szs treatment. ~ e~etation 2. DESIGN Once the restoration option has been approved, an a ro riat ,'~ design components include: natural channel design. PI? p e desz~n will be completed The recommendations, and Coordination/Presentation. ~ etland restoration design, stormwater BvIP Natacral ~ClaannelDesi~ji 1VIorPhological Survey. A detailed morphological survey of the existing stream, channel. and t floodplain/ terrace will be completed and overlaid with the existing ~ he site mapping will include a collection~of additional topographic, planimatricg longitudinal. and cross section data necessary to document the existing condition of the stream. The longitudinal survey will include the following measurements taken along the thalweg of the existing channel: thalweg, water surface; inner berm if present, banl;full, and top of bank. Cross section surveys will be measured at representative sections and any significant pools. Cross section surveys wi measure the top of bank, bankfizll, inner berm; edge of water, thalweg, breaks in slope. and shell flood prone area width. The pattern of the stream will also be measured including, wavelength, belt width,-and radius of curvature of the stream. meander Stream Classification. Since the tributary is a sand bed system, the modified Wolman pebble count procedure will not be used. Rather, a bed material sample will be taken. The bed material will be sieved and a grain size distribution developed. This information will be u the stream and to complete the sedirilent transport analysis. The data collected dt r ~~ the sit ify mapping will be used to classify the stream (Level 2) using the Rosgen 1994 method. e 1 ~~ ~iol~ogical ~n ~1~ 5is. 1 hz biologic al ai~al~ pis n i ll consist of an inve~ltury of riparian.vegetation .:and aquatic habitats the riparian veg~tatio~i«ill be evaluated~for both the e ~' ~' ~ ~~ j the reference reach, A list of native-and non native species will~be~providedXThe g stream ancfi_~ ' native plant species will be,the basis of thewegetatve recommendations for,the restoredory of :channel. _ ~ stream ,.; Bankfull Verification: The bankfull indicators identified in the ~! ~ ~ ~ field~~will be verified. by completing a stream survey at a USES gage station. A search will be conducted to find a liSGS Qage station close to the project with at least 10 years of continuous or peak discharges, no change in land use in the past 10 years; less than 20% im e • '` impoundments. Once a gage is identified; the USGS will be confa ted to colle o.major j' di ainage area, stage discllarQe ;curves, stream discharge notes (9-207); and benchmark ion, .. information. If LSGS,hasn't completed a flood frequency analysis, a Lo -Pearson flood distribution will be calculated. Once this work is accomplished, a field su .Type III stream at the gage will occur. The same procedures for the longitudinal and cross se olfotn1e surveys described above will be used at the gage. In addition, the bankfull indicator -~ surveyed through the gage plate to obtain a bankfull discharge. using the flood fie uenc be analysis; the bankfiill return period will be estimated and used to verify the banl;ful~ 1 stage. Reference Reach Analysis.. A reference reach analysis will be used to'develop e cations for natural channel design. A reference reach inay be selected and surveyed or an exi~tin~ the reach may. be used depending on the type of design selected. ~ ~ reference Stream ~esig~ - dimension, Pattern; and Pro .file. reference rP~~~~ ,- ~ Data from the existing condition and . ~ • ~ ~ eys will be used to design the dimension; pattern, and profile of the new tii~unnel. Based ,,,7 the approved feasibility report and selection of one design option. a natura channel design wi be completed. ~ 1 Stream Sediment Transport Analyses. Since this .stream has a sand bed, the Ros en r critical shear stress analysis .does not apply. A combination of HEC 6, the Ackers a d p, °posed transport method, boundary shear stress calculations, and stream power calculations ma 7~ite to ensure that the new channel does not a~ y be used will be made on the existing channel, the referden~e rdeachdChannels and the desiQport calculations comparison. ; n channels for lT'etdand Restoration :Wetland Design. Most ofthe lower reach is already a wetland. The wetland de 'Q :_, __ methods to enhance wetland fimetionally and possible improve wetland/flood lain func 1' provide in areas where stream restoration is acceptable. ~ p tionahty Vegetation ~reatmerit Recommendations. Data from the existing condition an reach surveys will be used to develop a vegetation plan. The plan will include Beta is fo~nce streambank and floodplain/wetland vegetation. Special consideration will be given to the fact that the site is a combination stream and wetland system. ~~ • 2 ~~ I)rawin~5 and Fi~7 ~, „,aces for Plan. The e~i~tlnQ and ro used drawings will include: plan views, b p p . I 1~z7~Jitudinalprofiiz~, a~i~l toss section 1 he plan view drawing will ~showthe existin~~f`ields~~and ours,~~ _ tht «~etland/'stream design ~lzsign cor~z wetland features,. structure locations, extent of rlpar~all buffer, stream crossings tf required, and other,importanf~features. The longitudinal profiles will "show the existing and desiffn streambed elevation,. Typical cross sectio ns will be. j provided for straight sections and pools. Typical drawings for all in-stream structures. will be j provided. -=--~---- _ . -------.... _ ___ - Stormwater BItiIP Recommendations I Buck Engineering will review the proposed development and provide suggestions for treating stormWater runoff. If possible, we will incorporate the storm~uatei~ nrnoff into the wetland restoration design: _ Coordination /Presentations The Project Manager and a Principal will present the restoration plan to the steering committee. A second is scoped to meet with the perniitting agencies on site. ', Permittirz; Buck Engineering will prepare ~ project report and complete the permit applications for the Army Corps of Engineers (404) and the NC Division of Water Quality (401). Copies of the report will also be submitted to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and US .Fish and Wildlife Service for reviews and comments. This task. includes meetings with agency personnel but does not include any permit application fees. If permit fees are paid on behalf of the client, these fees will be invoiced to the client for reimbursement. 3. PLANS, SPECIFICA~TI(3NS AND ESTIVIATLS Plaja Sheet Development Final plan sheets will be produced including a complete bid package {plans; specifications, and estimates). A registered North Carolina Professional Engineer will seal the plan sheets. The plan sheets will follow the NCDOT Highway Design Branch Design Manual for format, layout and standards. The plans and specifications may refer to the NCDOT's standard drawings and specifications if applicable. The plan sheets will include as a minimum: title pa~~e, index of sheets, general notes and list of standards; vicinity map, conventional symbols, typical sections; ~ -~ details, summary of quantities, existing site conditions, site layout, grading plan, planting plan, hydraulic control structure location and details. In-stream structures, such as log vanes, log cross vanes, root wads. and additional water control structures will be shown on the plan view drawing. Details and specifications will be provided for each structure. Ten copies of the bid packages will be provided to New Hanover County. ~on~ itu~Iinal Profile 3 c;. 8 °f j The c.~istin~~ and desi~~11 lc~n~itudir~al ~i-oh1z~ u~i11 bc~lotte~l.. Chedc:~i~~ 1 n 1~11~ritl~dinal t~l-otile mill show the malimuln cut depth. the bank1u11 staUz «ill be~i5ed as a control r:1e~~ati~~ti t~~ ensur;, i~~ that the"hank 1iei~Jltit ratio e~luals bne. 1'lie lon~~itudirial pr~~f le will bt iterated~to ensure that str7i`~hrreach slo e5 and ool s1o ~t~ ni~ich the. r~feren~e reach ratios «hilt maintain` J p p. 1 ~ . hel«ht ratio of one. , mg the. hank Cross Sections ` The eYistmg~and design cross sections will be plotted and shown on the plan sheets. Ty ical design cross sections for straight sections and pools will be shown. p Cross sections will be iterated to ensure that the design bankfull dimensions are maintained while maintaining a low bank . ~ ~ ~ height ratio. Qurr~ttities Quantity estimates will be provided for earthwork, in-stream structures, plant materials, and all other construction materials Sediment and Erosion Control Plan We will prepare,a sediment and erosion control plan sheet and report. This scope does not include the permit fee. Specificrctions and Bid Document ~Ve.will prepare a su lemental rov' ,~ pp p rsions section for the County s standard brd document. The supplemental provision will provide specifications on how to construct a natural channel and :install in-stream structures. Plan SheetS~~~htnissions (60%, 90%, andFinal) Ply: a sheets will be~ submitted for review and approval. We anticipate submissions and review at 60%; 90% and Final plan sheets. "~t. CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT AND MANAGEMENT Bid Meeting and Contractor Selection Buck Engineering will review the final bid package and conduct an on site pre-bid meeting with interested contractors. We will also assist with the selection of a qualified contractor if .requested. Once a contractor is selected, Buck Engineering will hold apre-construction. meeting -with the winning contractor. Items to be reviewed include construction access. stockpiling and staging areas, any environmentally sensitive areas, safety fence and any required sediment and erosion control. Project Layout and Construction Management ' 4 8 ~. I ~'1 ,u1-ve~ crc« ti~oniBuck'Ln~~il~eerin« «ill lay out the stre~Zm'~~~etland de~i~~n. ne~c channel. and all structures. ~Buci~ 1/n~inc.erin~ ~~ ill t~ro~ ide c~~n~ti-lictioii inspect~~rs toen~ure the eonstructi~n i ~, . ~ pzo~7re~stn~ con~i5mnt «~itl1 the conatructton 5eduzn¢;, aiid in accorcjance with the de~i~n pl~~ns ~ and specitlcations. A staff member ~~ ill be on-site at lest (~0% oj~ the time: '~At the complction oil tlic contractor's work, Buck Engineering will prepare a punch list ul deficiencies that the. contractor needs to repair or rework. 1 j - ----- ~ 5. ~'ROJECT iVIANAGEIVIENT Kevin Tweedy will serve as the Buck Engineering Project Manager and Will Harman as the Principal-In-Charge. 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Alox Marks/Dexter Hayes/Thomas Herera-IVlishler i i - -- ----- SUB______JECT; . _ _ Board Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Fu $6.1',200' to Fund the Airlie Gardens Environmental Ed'~ds in the Amount of ucation Pilot Project,. BRIEF SUMMARY:. Airlie Gardens plans to develop a compreherisive envirori"mental educa step i,n a ,larger initiative in which Airlie Gardens will become the focus o programs in eastern North Carolina. The pilot pro ram t+on pilot program as the first Bradley Creek Overlook as focaf points. A school field tr' f v~'ater quality education 9 will utilize the Airlie Rain Garden and the Hanover County 8th grade students.. ip program will be developed for New The New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisor project for .Board approval. y Soard recommends this ' RECOMMENDED MOTTO AND RE UE TED ACTION : Authorization to utilize Tidal Creeks Program monies in the amount of S Gardens Environmental Education Pilot Project. 61,200 to fund Airlie New Hrr~over County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Pro ram F 9 unds. ATTACHMENTS: Project description Budget description Letter of support from Dr, D. John Morris,Jr. Superintendent, New Hanove r County Schools `. REVI3=WED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: A pprove BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANA ER'S COMMEN Recommend a ND ECO MEIVDATIONS: pproval. COM~OCCIl1A~enn. . ,.._. _ ~Of~NT1P COMMiSSiON~~~' APPROVED (1~ ~~ REJECTED ~ F2Er~~;~7V~.D CJ P(1STPOf~ED [~ ' ~IEARD ~ p° ORTE ~ ~ . / . D 2 ~~ ..BUDGET Ib':1TFR (>L;.~I_IZ Y I I>t~CA~Ii~)~; ,-) k?("'~'r~ti(7j ~~1' F1117C1'UC~' i(~ fi ~ ~ 'r71 L7C ~ , .; ~ Interpretive signage I Pr~~ect L~~~s~ri ?hon ~~ The first phase of initiating b a comprehensive environrnerital education ro Gardeits is the development of inter retzve si P ~'am at Airlie _ __ -:and the Bradley Creek Overlook. Ine rpretivegsignage rea hes the broad e Rain Garden includinb both the casual visitor and organized grou s artici est audience, activities. p p pacing in hands-on The Airlie Rain Garden signage will focus on § What is water quality? What are sources of pollution? § - What is storrriwater runoff? How does it affect our tidal creeks § What is a rain garden? How does it function to minimize oiluti cr aterways? Tidal Creeks? p on impacts on the § What plants can be used in a rain garden? The Bradley Creek Overlook signage gill focus on § What is a tidal creek and why are they important? § W1~at are indicators of a healthy tidal creek ecosystem? § What are the major sources of pollution? § What can I do to minimize pollution in our tidal creeks? § What are riparian buffers? Why are they important to preserving the ~ ~ , ecosystem? 6ti'I1at plants can I use in a riparian buffer? tidal creeks b Target Audience ~ ) J, (j;l(j ti lilt t ~~ .. ~fU~ `> r ~ ~- ~'~ i))-,, Interpretive signage targets all visitors to the garden. For groups focusing s ~ pecificalIy on the Rain Garden or the Overlook, the signage will be the ba~kh~,-,o „~ ~,,_ ,_ activities. , ~~Ietliod Airlie Gardens has initiated a master plaruung process for si name t garden with Design Dimension. Through this master plan process, the oogtentt the design of the signage for both the Airlie Rain Garden and the Bradley Creek Ov d erlook will be created through facilitated workshops with garden staff, educators, and oth stakeholders. er Cos t Total Cost: S2~ 000 Matching: X15,000 r- .~. ,„,Requested: ~ ~.-~ S10 00 Master Plan >~a'~~a'~"ti°'' , : t, 0 10-12 signs g ., b , ~$900 per si n Links ~ .. ~:.~ ...~, , `:I ~~ BUDGET [1- ~+,1_ _' -_ F 1~ ~t _~ ~~LITY EI)L C__Z1I~)~j ~-~ j~r~'~ ~ f~,~ `uuriin f_' tir: L<<ldl CreekAr~~~s~~-;~ t~ ~.tf~ri i ~ Cbnsixltants, Center f~,r Marine Science, Ca e Fear ~ • i Hanover County Public Schools, gah Grade Science Tleacherst Newu~~bon Society, Neiv Cooperative'Extensiori ~ ~; Hanover County ' i • ~, i Mesa e . ~~ . _ _~~§_What.is water- quality? - _ § Why does it matter to me? § -What causes water pollution? § What can I do to improve water quality? _ ~ § What are tidal creeks,and why-.are they important? . • • Belie fi•t :Sirlie Gardens will reach a broad audience through signage focused These visitors will learn about hydrolo on water quality. and what actions they can take to mak ea differe nce 1 he sdicatoesi iI urces of polhztion, backbone for hands-on stations and field trip content which~vilgreach bth wed as a Netiv Hanover County. 8 graders in Sc)zedule . - January, 2002 Signage Project Initiation 1, .bruary, 2002 Educational Program Development Process I- ~ ~'~iary - Apra - Rain Garden Planting . . ~ Bradley Creek Overlook Installation ' ?~Iay-August Interpretive Signage Design Development and fabrication ~~ FUDGET «ATFR nli:~LIT~~ FT~C~~C.~TI~~N ' ,-i !?! ~ ' ,x,11 t~ r hr~u ~, to tlu 1 ~~~ ' >~- Personnel _ I ,. I Pro'ect Descri ~tzolz Personnel t~ implement the pilot project is integral to the ini nation of a comprehensive .environmental education program at Airlie Gardens. The Pro~-ram Ma Gardens will be responsible for the folio o .Hager at Airlie § Developing the educational goals of irate pretive si a e. Cr curricula, including pre-visit, on-site and post-visit ac g itieseating the 8th grade § Developing tidal creeks educational stations for Rain Garden and Bradl Overlook. ey Creek § Fostering a relationship with New Hanover County Schoo creeks watersheds and beyond to ensure the usage of AirliesGar ~ ed in the tidal environmental education resource. ens as an § Implementing teacher workdays. § Scheduling field trips. § Training volunteer docents to facilitate stations Burin field § Establishing an Airlie Gardens EE Advisor Co g trips. § Establishing Airlie Gardens as an ii-uzovative EE cen er know § Adapting and growing the EE program to best meet the needs throughout NC. of the corruminity. Target Aazctience ~ Casual visitors at Airlie Gardens through signage and brochu grade school groups, and eventually additional rou s attendiri 8th glade teachers, 8th (~ about water quality . g p ' g Airlie Gardens to learn ~' Method Standard Ne~~ Hanover Coun tv hiri n _ ro followed. g p cedures for grant funded positions will be Cost Total Cost: $48,000 Matching: X8,000 Benefits matched by Airlie Gardens Found Requested: x-10 000 ~ anon > ~ i~i)t) a1-rr~;- ~~,z , ~ lr' ~211~+ > i:Yl~~llf?l.ti Links New Hanover Count<T, Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Trustees, Center for Science, Cape Fear River Watch, Audubon Society, i~;ew Hanover County Publi ti'Iarine Schools, 8th Grade Science Teachers ~ c Messcz~e § What is water quality? § Why does it matter to me? § What causes water pollution? § What can I do to improve water quality? ~~ BLTL'iGET ~~1'.~1>;~R ~UALII'f FDL~L.l~1T~~~; . T~~'71; ~,Ir X01" fJl:t~~1I~ f'~ i~1C ~IdR] Cl t''~:"~.lic'iti~'ii1%j, !1"i-j: . _ ~ 5 ~1~hat are tidal creeks,an~l ~~ her are-they. impo.rtan~t? ~ ~. ,: i i ,' ,~~: i Benefit . With a full time staff merr1ber dedicated to environmental educe be able to accomplish: the following outcomes: zhon, l~i~lie Gardens will . . § Interpretive signage at the Rain. Garden and the Bradle Creek B on the Tidal Creeks and their watersheds __~_._Y_._._ - _ oardwalk_focused--- -~.__.___ .. § Two 8th. grade field trips, one focusing on the Rain Garden a Creek Overlook and their relation to water quality in the tidal d eek on the Bradley § Development of a Environmental Education. Learning Experiences s , curriculum that summarizes the program.. (EE-LE} § Development~of 4 hands-on stations for the Rain Garden and 4 h the Bradley Creek Overlook .that can be used durin g ands-on stations for . expanded upon for additional programming g th grade field trips and § Development of an Advisory Corn.m.ittee for EE programs at the Airlie Gard § Educational print and electronic materials that complement the signa e end ens programming at the Airlie Gardens g § ~ A video on the benefits of ~-ti>ater gLrality. Without staff, the sign~ge and the video are feasible outcomes but the of the pilot project would need re-evaluation. ~ her outcomes of Schedule February, 200? ~~ '-rua~ ~t~'ii ~'IdV-rLUguSt September September 2002- JwZe 2003 :~ Educational Program Development Process Advertising and hiring of Environmental Education Specialist Meetings with 8th grade science teachers to assess needs Development of curriculum and hands=on stations Interpretive Signage Design Development and fabrication Curriculum and hands-on station finalization Teacher Education. Program Video production Field Trip P rogram Launchec~I for 8th Graders Program Evaluation ~~ .BUDGET 1~ ATER (>II_~I CI1' E1)t-C'_~7 It_i~ a , ~~YL n~~~~1~ ~~Ol rlUiuLl~ ~ ic7 ti7~ Z1~ i7;~ J 1 ~l c,~ ~ ~C 1~CJi1/ ~ ~'ilYl~ Educational Stations Project Descri tiny:. - Tluuug p• p ) ~ h this ~ zlot ro ect Airlie. Gai~deris ply ris to develop an 8th grade program. A inalor component of this program is the field trip_to girlie Glydens where sfzidents will participate-iri-Bands=on activities featuring either the Rain Garden or the Bradle Overlook and their relation to the water quality of tidal creeks. Y Creek i ~ Each site, the Rain Garden and the Bradley Creek Overlook, will feahire 4 educational stations that will engage shidents in hands-on learning in smell groups (i:e: a group of 40 students would. be split into ~ groups of 10 and rotate between stations at the Bradl Creek Overlook duririg a field trip). ey tar et Audience: Initially, the educational stations will be used for the 8th reach 400 students in the ? ~ grade program and will aim to education program at Airl 00evo01v0es~ these stations w 11`be useds the environmental groups, adult groups, and other student groups. to teach families, church NIethod.• Initial ideas for the stations have been developed through brainstorming sessiozzs with scientists, environmental educators and garden staff. Meetings with 8t1~ grade teachers, examination of the science curricula, and review of other EE programs and curricula will all be methods for creating the most effective program, as well as establish a relationshi with the schools and the EE community, p Cost: Total: 53000 Matching; 51900 Requested: M100 BUDGET ~1~ tF.R QL~.1I_TT1 1=:I~t`~~-~TIC1~, ;,`~ ~~r~~t;0ti .7 4~JP f1~l1,iP( .llC Trtl,!! hl'' r .7i°' ~ -~ o - ~: 15 1 .l ~U~71 [l' ~' ~ (Estimated Br~akdu«'n) . '' .: •. Rain Garden ~ ~4ljiris ($lObin) = 540 ' . , j Water Quality Testing Kit (classroom set .= $370). 5~70* ~snzaller kits are availilble and ca~i be explored once specific educational objecti~ies are defermitzed Aquatic lVT'ets (10 nets X $26_.95)_= 5269.0 ~~- _-- Weather Station (1 for site) = X1000 Algae Net (1~net) = 5100 (estimated) I - Secci Disks 10 X . 5) $ = 550 estimated) 11Iode1 (cost unknown) Replacements/Miscellaneous = $400- Bradley Creek Overlook 4 bins (510/bin) = 540 LalVlotte GREEN Estuary Kit. (539 each X 5 kits) _ $195 Aquatic Nets (10 nets X 526.95) =5269.50 Algae Net (1 net) = 5100 (estimated) Model (cost unknotivn) Replacements/Miscellaneous = 5400 . ~~ Links Consultants, Center for Marine Science, Cape Fear River Watch, Audubon Socie v, New Hanover County Public Schools; 8th' Grade .Science Teachers, Ne~v Hanover Coun Cooperative Extension ty § What is water quality? § 4Vhy does it matter to me? § What causes water pollution? § What can I do to improve water quality? § What are tidal creeks,and why are they important? Bene 't In 2002-2003, 400 8th graders will participate in hands-on learning, the best way to actively engage students in science. Environmental education is an excellent mechanism to connect students to something very tangible and get them excited about science. Programs will be designed so that students will gain environmental knowled e, foster environmental attitudes, and develop critical and creative thinking skills. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the value of preserving the quality of our Tidal Creeks and their watersheds. s Schecia~ le ~~ r BUDGET ~~~`_~TER QCi~LIT~" EDUCATI~~N '~~ l ]pU~~~ tit7'. fG]" C lt..%i 1-1J f ~ i ~1L' 11 ~~~ZL ~.l ~~ <'~,~li~1b(~~Y;~ ~ti~gPC~ Pebruar~'- .1pii1 L)«elopment of curi~ic~ilum and hands-on stations Meetings ~+~ith gth Q ~ tirade science teachers,to assess needs ~~ ~~i~ay-flugust ~ Curriculuniand hands-~mstation~fmalization ~~~ September ' Feld Trip Program Launched for 8th Graders ~~ BUDGET ~ , l~,':~TTR QC~~~LI-I1 EDUCAT1t~I~, r; 1 ~c ~osz ~`rr `tn.~j11'.~ f~ b,~l<<~.~1 Cre a f ~ t n ~~P1 ~UYlI b ? ~ , i 1Y[ - °~ ~' .. ~ - Airlie 8th Grade Curriculum and Teacher W ~. orkday Project Descri tioh ,;' ~ The Airlie Gardens 8th Grade curriculum will be developed .tartonrig n r tioriall o i ~ ec gn y zed environmental education curricuh; to the specific_site of_the rgirlie Rain Garden and Bradle Creek Wo k i ~ y : r ing withlocal teachers, environmental education groups in North Carolina, Airlie Gardens will ensure th t a we do not recreate the wheel in environmental education curricula, yet create a curricula tailored to this uni ue site. This curricula will parallel the ver q y successful format of the NC State Parks Environmental Education Learning Ex erie e E L ~ p nc s ( E S) svllich feahu~e a site description, pre+visit activities, on-site activities, post-visit activities, ~i1d additional reso to i p urces on ,the cs covered. _i j Initially, the curricula will be disseminated through teacher workdays that bring gth - ,grade teacher to Airlie G d ar ens. Workdays will introduce teachers to the hands-on field trips available at Airlie Gardens, as well as the i t pre-v sit and post-visit activities the .can use to complement the field trips and reinforce the concepts learned. y 'Tar et Audience . - } Initially, 20 eighth grade teachers in New Hanover County; however, the program will grotiv to reach teachers throughout ea t N s ern orth Carolina as the program grows. Teachers in schools located in the tidal creeks watersh d e s will be especially targeted. w~;~~4~c,~' The curriculum will be developed by the Environmental Ed ucation Specialist in conjunction with 8th grade teachers, local environmental ed ucators, scientists, and leaders in the EE community- in \iC. Meetings prior to the ~•vorkday in the development phase will have established a relationship between Airlie Gardens and New Hanover County Schools teachers and administrators. Teachers will be invifed to come to the Airlie Gardens workday, will receive teacher renewal credit, environmental education credit, and a copy of the curricula, and their. substitute fees will be covered. Cost ~ . Total Cost: $2100 Matching: ~ ~0 Pequested: $2100: (Breakdown) Substitute teacher-fees (20 teachers X70 per day) = X1400 Copies of Curricula (20 copies X X20 per copy) = 5400 Lunch/refreshments (20 teachers X $15 per person) _ X300 BUDGET ~ ~~-.-~TERQL;.~LITYEDLL1tI0\r ~~y ~~p.~c~7~ ~_°7" f!111i~UL~ fir) ,`. c:' Tl~(7 Cl"c'i ~ _11iJI~01"UB~?l21"il. _ Li~aks ~ Consultants, Center for Marine science, Cape'Fear River Watch, Audubon Society, New Hanover County Public Schools, 8th Grade Science Teachers; New Hanover County Cooperative Extension tv1LJJLtY I. §___-W-hat.-is-_water--quahty~ ____ _ § Why does it matter to me? § What causes tivater pollution? § h'hat can I do to improve water quality? § What are tidal creeks,and why are they important? Beiiefit This program will establish Airhe as an environmental education resource for teachers and students. Teachers will be given the opportunity for a professional workshop that can be an asset for them in tying their science objectives to a hands-on learning experience for their students. Teachers will also have the opportunity to nettivork with other science teacher in New Hanover County at this workday encouraging collaboration. Through their teachers, 8th grade science students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning experience at Airlie Gardens. Timeline renruary, ~uuz Educational Program Development Process February-April Meetinbs with 8th grade science teachers to assess needs Development of curriculum and hands-on stations Nlay-August Curriculum and hands-on station finalization Teacher Education Program September Field Trip Program Launched for 8th Graders l o+~ BUDGET ~ lcA~I~i P (~Lr.lT_1~rY~ EnCC.~Tlb\~ - - 1, r7it~t'' ~((1 f~~Y f7l/lll!}l~~ f(l.~~i~' ii:i:it L1'Ck..,~;.'lSi'il/ F ,,. Field -grips - . Project Desc~~ipton , - ~. To remove any barriers for students end teachers m New Hanover County to participate infield trips at 1~irlie Gardens; Airlie Gardens will payi for the Transportation during the . fiilof project:, `~ ~ ~'~ - Tdr'gef Audience 400 Sth grade students in New Hanover County .(10 field trips X 40 students) " Method . Airlie Gardens will pay for the buses for each field trip at the gardens. " Cost Total: $3000 Matching: $0 Requested: X3000 ~~300 per trip X 10 trips per year Links Consultants, Center for Marine Science, Cape Fear River Watch, 1-Audubon Society, New Hanover County Public Schools, 8th Grade Science Teachers, New Hanover County Cooperative Extension J § 1Nr~~ ..~ water quality? . § Why does it n-~:;~.tt ~r to me? § What causes water pollution? § What can I do to improve water quality? . § What are tidal creeks and ~vhy are they important? Berce fi t _ 400 students will be transported to Airlie Gardens fora half day field trip to learn more about the Tidal Creeks ecosystem. This financial support will help to limit barriers to visitation and help to assure the long-term success of the program. Schedule February - .April Development of curricuhun and hands-on stations Meetings with 8th grade science teachers to_assess needs Mav_ August - -- - - - Curriculum and hands-on station finalization September Field Trip Program Launched for 8th Graders • l~/ BUDGET ~ ~V:\TER QtAI.ITZ" EDLL~TIO\ .". 1.'"0~'OS~l~ MY" X217 i.i,.I1J f~ i)i.L' 7~2 1~2, ~ 1'?Li~ ~i ~,.~ 717/ ~OR]"i~ i ' ~ .: i j ~ Wafter Qualita~ Presen-ation Video ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ Ii Project Descriptio~i ' A ~i~az (~~~.cir video on the importance of preserving water qualitT, in tfie tidal creeks will be created with assistance from Dr_ .William Bolduc at UNC~~ . This video will highlight r~ - the many benefits of healthy waterways by featuring a wide range of individuals enjoying water-related activities. __________ _ _ ___________ Target Audience This video will reach a broad audience through broadcasts on the government channel. Additionally, this video will be incorporated as a pre-site activity for the Airlie Gardens gth grade program. Method In conjunction with Dr. Wiliam Bolduc and the Tidal Creek Advisory Board, Airlie Gardens will facilitate the creation and dissemination of this video. Cost Total: ~~,000 Matching: $0 Requested: $5,000 Cost of 1 ~~.a[ i~~. ~.:~_;- video production Links Message § What is water quality? § Why does it matter to me? § What causes water pollution? § ~~Vhat can I do to improve water quality? § What are, tidal creeks,and why are they important? Bene fit A broad audience will learn about the benefits of tivater quality in the tidal creeks through this video. The video will supplement environmental education activities at Airlie Gardens and be used as an educational resource specifically for the 8th grade program. Schedule Video footage will be taken throughout the spring semester and a video prepared in. time for the teachers workshop in August. C~~ Airlie Gardens plans to develop a comprehensive environmental education pilot project focusing on the following five questions: § What is water quality? § Why does it matter to me? § What causes water pollution? §' What can I do to improve water quality? § yVhaf is are tidal creeks,and why is water quality in these areas a matter of concern? This pilot project will address these 5 major water quality educational questions through programs desigrie.d around two unique resources at the Airlie Gardens, the Airlie Rain Garden and the Bradley Creek Boardwalk. Environmental Education efforts tivill reach both K-12 and community audiences through interpretive signage; hands-on stations, school field trips, family programs, a water quality educational brochure and through a special water. quality addition to the existing web page. This pilot project does not stand in isolation. It is the first step in a larger initiative in which Airlie Gardens will become the educational "crown jewel" of water quality education programs in eastern North Carolina through both educational programs and environmentally progressive ~° _? :nstration projects'. The public outreach efforts of Airlie Gardens wi1111e1p focus attention wa `er quality issues associated with the Cape Fear River Basin and Coastal Plain, urban growth, and will fill an important educational niche in our community. THE NEED As one of the fastest growing and most urbanized counties in North Carolina, New Hanover County must foster an environmentally literate citizenry to ensure the maintenance of our environmental resources in years to come. New Hanover County's proximity to the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the open ocean renders water quality education especially imperative. -New Hanover County only has =1 environmental education centers (as recognized by the i~TC Department of Environment and Natural Resources): the Ft. Fisher Aquarium, the Cape Fear Museum, Carolina Beach State Park and Ft. Fisher State Park. The need for asite-based - - ~ - - - ~ ~- environmental education program focused on water quality is great. The 67 acre site of Airlie Gardens is one of the last major undeveloped land tracts on the Bradley Creek Watershed and will be an ideal location for a comprehensive environmental education program focused on water quality. 1 1 Objectives § To expand the focus of Airlie Gardens to include environmental education § To initiate the development a comprehensive ~n~ater quality education program that can be the backbone on which to build a strong environmental edification program § Through more envirorirnental education programs; to enhance communit<r in~~olvemeiit at Airlie Gardens Description The first phases of the pilot project will focus on the development of interpretive signage at the Airlie Rain Garden and the Bradley Creek Overlook that teaches about water quality and what the typical visitor can do to improve water quality in their everyday life. This signage will be complemented by information in the brochure and on the tiveb page. This interpretive signage will be used as the backbone for the development of hands-on environmental education programs. Initially, hands-on programs will be developed to serve New Hanover County public schools; however, as programs evolve and grow, the programs tivill be adapted to reach family and community- audiences, as well as other school systems. Through curriculum development and a series of hands-on stations, Airlie Gardens pilot project will develop a school field trip program for New Hanover County 8th Grade students. VVater_ Quality is a perfect match for the North Carolina 8th grade Standard Course of Study. The Science competency goal l requires students to build an understanding of the hydrosphere through water testing, learnizlg about human impact on tivater quality, and point and non-point sources of pollution on North Carolina Water. The Airlie Gardens 8th Grade program will be developed tailoring nationally recognized environmental education curricula to the specific site of the Airlie Rain Garden .and Bradley Creek. Working with environmental education groups in North Carolina and across the nation; Airlie Gardens will ensure that we do not recreate the wheel in environmental education curricula, yet create a curricula tailored to this unique site. This curricula will parallel the very successful format of the NC State Parks Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELS) which feature a site description, pre-visit activities, on-site activities, post-visit activities, and additional resources on the topics covered. Additionally, Airlie Gardens will establish an Environmental Education Advisory Committee with representatives that include Airlie Gardens Staff, scientists, environmental educators, and K-12 educators. This group will work to ensure that the EE programs at the Airlie Gardens stay current scientifically and can continue to adapt and evolve. In addition to matching all program components to the NC Standard Course of 2 1°~ ~tiuly ~~n~l working ~~~ith ~;ewHan~~i-tr Countti Public Sch~»ls scieiicz tea~hers,~irlie C;ardens, will `correlate all cun~ular products with tht~ rational Envirgnmental Edification Standards for ." Excellence;-ensurin the develo meet of a balanced, "scentificall "accurate and com rehe ' g P - , , : - y p. nsive environmental education program. ~- , . Initially; two field trip's tiTill be de~~eloped for 8tlz" graders ~t the Airlie Gardens, one in the Rain G"arden focusing on urban water quality and storrnwater runoff, grid one on the Bradley Creek ---Overlook~focusing on~the ecology of tidal creeks. The Airlie Rain Garden The Rain Garden is a demonsi~ation project that emphasizes the use of native plants in a constructed wetland to detain/retain stormwater, helping to reduce erosion and sediin~ntation as Nell as filtering out pohiitants before they.reach the tidal creek. Not only is this garden a very interesting demonstration project, it is also the example of the results when multiple - partners come to.the same table for a mutual goal. The Airlie forest housing development is providing the funding #or the project through an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers. The Rain Gardenwill be installed and maintained in partnership with students at Cape Fear Community College, working under the direction of their instructor Mike Jones, and garden staff.° ..Using this unique resource, environmental educatron.programs will be designed to address issues of water quality: §. .What is water quality? § .What does it mean to me? § What are sources of polhtion? ' ~ .^.'hat can I do to improve water quality? In addition iv ~rc~c~Yreti- ;ignage focusing on these issues, 4 hands-on stations will be developed for use during field trips and eventually other Airle`environmental education programs. Initial brainstorming for these stations has led to great ideas for hands-on learning; groundwater testing, water quality testing at different points of the rain garden and Airlie Lake, . invertebrate sampling, exploration of a model that demonstrates the role of wetlands in erosion and sediment control, establishing a weather station to correlate stormzvater flow and water quality, plant adaptations and microhabitats, and algae netting. These ideas are just the beginning of a cohesive, comprehensive set of hands-on sites that will active engage students during field trips. The Bradley Creek Overlook The Bradley Creek Overlook is a project funded by CAMA intended fo create an interpretive trail for our visitors that introduces them to the importance ` of the tidal creeks ecosystem and what they cari do to protect them from pollution. This project features a demonstration riparian buffer planting as well as the interpretive signage and boardwalk construction. Airlie Gardens is one of the last undeveloped tracts along the Bradley Creek and provides the public with the opportunity for Intracoastal waterway access. This.opporhuuty to teach first hand about tidal creek ecosystems tivrll be. accomplished by in depth education through the 3 int~rpr~tive signage ~~n~j th~:~ handy-on stations at this site. Initial br~inst~~rizuil`; for hinds-on stations f.or the field tries included seining the nzarsll area,. algae netting, expl~rmg models of shpes with buffers and without butfexs, exploration of animals -that attach onto surfaces in the water (i.e. setting a float out, allowing aninals.to attach, and pulling it in to examine.-with school groups),., examining the creatures and plants iri the tidal: flats. These ideas. are just ex~nples of potential activities that can actively engage 'students' .in 1lands-on environmental education learning experiences. Teacl2er Education Training workshops for 8th grade science teachers in New Hanover County will be offered at Airlie Gardens so that teachers can explore the environmental education resources at the Airlie Gardens as well as learn the content.to best prepare students ,for a field tl•ip at Airlie. These training workshops will provide teachers with the opportunity to attain continuing education units (CEUS's), hours towards environmental education certification, copies. of the pre-visit, on-site, and post-site curricular units, as well as the opportunity to network with other 8th grade science teachers in New Hanover County. Airlie Gardens will work with principals, science coordinators and teachers to maximize attendance and exposure to EE programs at Airlie. Video Prodiicfion Working with Dr. William Bolduc, UNCW, Airlie Gardens has begun the production of two 1~-20 minute videos, one on the construction of the Rain Garden and one on the Bradley Creek Overlook. Videos will be used to complement the pre-visit activities that middle school teachers can use prior to bringing a student field trip to Airlie for hands-on learnuzg. The videos could also be aired on the local government channel and hopefully on public television to generate more interest about the Airlie Gardens and its environmental education programs. Project Outcomes: ~ Interpretive signage at the Rain Garden and the Bradle~T Creek Boardwalk ,;,.; 0 8th grade field trips, one focusing on the Rain Garden and one on the Bradley Creek ~:~~~ erlo~ok § Development of a Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) curriculum that summarizes the program. Development of 4 hands-on stations for the Rain Garden and 4 hands-on stations for the - Bradley Creek Overlook that can be used during 8th grade field trips and expanded upon for additional programming Development of an Advisory Committee for EE programs at the Airlie Gardens Educational print and electronic materials that complement the signage and programming at the Airlie Gardens ~ Two 1~-20 minutes videos on the Rain Garden and the Bradley Creek Overlook, respectively Evaluation: Internally, programs will be adapted to best meet the needs of teachers, K-12 students and visitors. This will be accomplished by continually monitoring programs through teacher evaluations and visitor surveys. Additionally, the Advisory Comnttee will work to maintain Ind thy. ti.meline~s and Flu ~lit5 of.the ens il~~~iuntntal e~lu~atic~n programs ;by meeting qu~lrterly. "'" Airlie-Gardens laps to collaborate with an external evaluator thro.u h a artici ator _. p p evalixation that will include the planning phase, the mplernentationphaw and. the final.: outcomes of this project: For each of these phases; we will identify-evaluation questions; sources of evidence and indicators of success. The indicators of success will be determined through focus groups that involve all. of the stakeholders: Indicators of'success will include `both qualitative indicators (i.e, high demand for programs;-teacher satisfaction)-and-quantitative -- -- - indicators (i.e. number of students reached). PROJECT EXPANSION The support of the Tidal Creek Advisory Board and the success of the pilot. project will create many opportLinities for expansion. Airlie Garden's vision of this larger initiative is the development of a comprehensive EE program that includes a state of the art EE center, full-time environmental education staff, a strong nertivork of volunteer docents in a sustainably managed public garden. This pilot project will set the standard for fuhire programs and built a base of support and participation in girlie's environmental education programs which are expected to thrive well beyond the funding. period of this initial program. • f • 5 0~ ~ Item `Total Re nested Matehin ` Si na e 25;000 10,000 $15,000' Educati~nal.Statons 3;000 1,100 1,900`` Persoiin~l 4;000 40,000 8,000 -Curriculum/Teacher- . Workda _ ' '_2,:100 _.____- 2,100 Field Tri s 3,000 3,000 0 Water Quality Video 5,000 5,000 0 Total X6,100 61,200 24,900 Description of Budget Items Signage New Hanover County matching with $15,000 for master plan Stations Rain Garden: 4 bins ($10bin) _ $40 Water Q~_~..it~% Testing Kit (classroom set = $370) _ $370* *sr~ialler kits are available acid can be explored once specific eda~cational objectives are determined Aquatic Nets (10 nets X $26.90 = $269.50 Weather Station (1 for site) _ $1000 Algae Net (1 net) _ $100 (estimated) Secci Disks (10 X $5) _ $50 (estimated) Model (cost unknown) Replacements/l~liscellaneous = $400 Bradley Creek Overlook: 4 bins ($10!bin) _ $40 LaNlotte GREEN Estuary Kit ($39 each X 5 kits) _ $195 Aquatic Nets (10 nets X $26.95) =$269.50 Algae Net (1 net) _ $100 (estimated) Model (cost unknown) Replacements/Miscellaneous = $400 Personnel One Full Time staff person at $32,000-$38,000 to do the following: Development of curricula Development of stations Brochure and web page info (to complement other components) iVlarketing to schools 6 l~~ Sclleduling~fizld tri1~5 Trailzing ~-ol~intccrs/docents ~ ' Teacher workday ' ' ( $%O per day) _ $1400 Suhshtute teacher fees 20, teachers X Copies of Curricula (20 copies X $20 per copy) ° $~00 Lunch/refreshments (20 teachers X S15 per person) = $300 Field Trips Busing ($300 per trip X 10 trips per year) _ $3000 '. Other Potential Sources of Ftcnding: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Burroughs-Wellcome Students as Scientists Programs Duke Energy - CP&L • 7. r~9 {'his page intentionally left blank} ll~ IlIE1IV HAIVOVER COUNTY B0~4RD OF CON{B1lIISSIOIVERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTiOfV Meeting Date: 04/OT/02 Consent Item #: 4 Esti-mated Time.: Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: Alex Nlarks/D:exte`r Wayes Contact: Alex Marks/Dexter Hayes • • SUBJECT: ---- - -- ._ ,___-- - ---_ Board Authorization to Utilize Tidal Creeks Program Funds in the Amount of $1,850 to Produce Water duality Public Service Announcements BRIEF SUMMARY: The Planning Department seeks authorization to contract with Dr. William Bolduc, UNGW Department of Gommianications studies to produce six (6) 30-second water quality public service announcements.,,The announcements will be produced by students enrolled in Dr. Bolduc's "Environmental Documentary Production," course. The students will work closely with a subcommittee including several members of the Tidal Creeks Watershed .Management Advisory Board and New Hanover County Public Information Officer-Mark Boyer. The New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board recommended this project for Board approval at their meeting on March 15, 2002. RECOMMENDED MOT10N AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Authorization to utilize Tidal Creeks program monies in the amount of 51,850 to produce six (6) water quality public service announcements.. FUNDING SOURCE: " New Hanover County Tidal Creeks Watershed Management-Program Funds. ATTACHMENTS: Memo to the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board from Dr, William Bolduc RE'+lIEWED BY: LE+"~:~1_: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A ~O~NTY COMf~1~SPQN~R~ ~PFROVED REJrCTI~~J ~ ~ POST{~Oi~ED ('~ ®RTED ~I/_~G'L ' C~ l~~ ~.--~-.. ~" MEMORAIvD EJI41 ~- ~ ~ J J TO` New Ha Uo eii ~osiiit ~ i~a~PC;reeks A~~vso y t3oar~Nll~tGTOU FROM: `Vlliam Bolduc DATE: March 15, 2002 RE: Production television public service announcements Again this summer I will be offzring a unique interdisciplinary video production course at . UNCW entitled, Em~ironmental Documentary Production. The course brings together students in the video production, environmental studies and marine biology fields to produce video programming relating to environmental issues. This year I have been working with Alex 1~larks to coordinate our production efforts with the needs of the board and together I think we have , developed plan that will serve the board's needs and provide a great learning opportunity for the students, The details of the proposal are presented below. Project goals: Student teams produce up to six (6) 30-second public service. announcements.on local water quality issues such as storm drain run-off, vegetative buffers and pet waste designed to air on local cable and broadcast outlets (i.e., The Learning Network educational television consortium, GTV county television channel, WW AY and WECT-TV, Time Warner Cable Television). - Methods: Working with representatives of fhe Tidal Creeks Ad~risory Board (TCAB) Education Committee and with the assistance of Mr. Marks, teams of students will research the environmental issues and develop several scripts and storytioards for each PSA. Representatives of the Education Committee will evaluate and select the best scripts for production. Student teams will then shoot and edit the productions working closely with board members. Associated costs: As these productions are part of an educational experience and not afor-profit venture, project costs tend to be less concrete than in a typical business setting, The philosophy of such cooperative ventures is first and foremost to provide a positive experience for students in the context of service learning. As such, I ask the board to consider payment as, 1) compensation ~_ ~- }he delivery of high quality productions, and 2) as a tangible means of assisting in the educationai u~°Jelopment of these and fiiture students through a contribution to the Departanent of Communication Studies Trust Fund. Neither I nor my students may directly proft from these productions. Total estimated time commitments and associated costs for six PSAs: Pre-production -planning, research, script development, consuhing with TCAB: 30 hours © Production -location scouting, resource planning, lighting; audio Gathering, shooting:- . - _ . -40 hours ® Post-production -logging tapes, capturing video in the computer, editing, copying and distribution 20 hours _ Total time estimate 90 hours `'`~ ~ ~ ^ ~ '~Per'hour cast: S 15/hour Hourly costs: S 1,30 Fixed costs (tape additional production equipment) $ 500 Total estimated cost $ 1,80 _, _ ,'~ °,r~ DrP~[:T.~tE~"C OF CO~iNtUN'ICAT[O~ S"fUD[ES ___. .,,,,,-~- „«.._.. «_ .a f O1 SOU I Ff C(~LL L(~E P(~A[) 6'~'[L:~((~ ..TOP., ~,Of. '~-i C.A110L1~ a _340 ~ )_ ~ ~ 910 96?-3!-~b Y a.X 91(1 963-%061 III NEW HAIVOVEI~ C~UNi"Y ~®AR® OF C®NI~IlISS1~31~ERS REt3UEST-FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 04/0 /02 Consent Item #: 5 Estimated Time:. Page Number: Department:' Plahning, Presenter: -Alex MarKs!Dexter-Hayes Contact: ,Alex IVlarkslDexter Hayes - - - _--- SUBJECT: - Resolution Of Support For Rerouting The Drainage System Proposed For The U.S. 17 By-Pass And Impacting The Futch/Foy Creek Watershed In Northeast New Hanover ,County. BRIEF SUMMARY: The U.S. 17 By-pass drainage system was originally brought before the Board at its meeting on November 13, 2000 at the request of the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board. The Advisory Board adopted a resolution recommending that the Board of Commissioners take all necessary actions to require. that the then proposed drainage system be redesigned such that it not result in degradation of the water quality in Futch Creek. At its meeting on March 15, 2002 the Tidal Creeks Board discussed and 'heard. comments from the public regarding the drainage system that was redesigned for the by-pass. The Tidal Creeks Board unanimously adopted a new resolution. recommending that the Board of Commissioners and the North Carolina Board of Transportation take action to ensure that the proposed stormwater discharge for the by-pass is not directed to.a Tidal Creek Watershed and that the two boards work together to develop an environmentally sound treatment system west of. Highway 17. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Tidai Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board recommends.that the Board-adopt its recdmme;,dation that the proposed stormwater discharge for the by-pass not be directed to a Tidal Creek Watershed and that the Board of Transportation work with New Hanover County to develop an environmentally sound treatment system west of Highway 17. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Resolution of the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board March 1 5 2002 REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A Recommend approval • col~~~ car~r~I~sloN~~ RE.l~GT~O ~pv~,-;tiED C/ HE~?,F<D d Ili Resolution Su~porting,a Rerouting of the Drainage.Sysfem Proposed for the U.S. 17 By-Pass and;lmpacting the Futch I Foy Creek Watershetl in Northeast New Hanover County 1NHEREAS, New Hahover County has initiated numerous studies of i s Tidal, Creeks acid Estuarine Watersheds because of growing concerns about declining water quality in our creeks and sounds, Arid WHEREAS, many of our prime shellfishing areas throughout the county are~fully or-- partially closed, and WHEREAS, New Hanover County since 1993 has established and funded an ongoing Estuarine Watershed Management Program as a collaborative effort between the County, the Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, and the Center for Marine Science at UNCW, and WHEREAS, the Tidal Creeks Program has funded scientists at UNCW to gather baseline data on the physical, chemical, and biotic aspects of water quality that has resulted in unique research and demonstration projects and land use implementation measures, and WHEREAS, the Futch Creek Clean Water Demonstration Project, at considerable cost to the State and Conservancy, led to the successful reopening of this creek to shellfishing in May 1996 and continued excellent water quality to date, and WHEREAS, eight years of research by UNCW scientists have established that Futch` `--' Creek, especially Foy Branch, has the best water quality of any tidal creek in New Hanover County, and r WHEREAS, the people of New Hanover County are currently working to get Futch Creek designated Outstanding Resources Waters, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have authorized additional drainage studies at considerable costs, and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has adopted Comprehensive Drainage~Regulations requiring the detention of storm water for fhe two, ten, and twenty-five year storms, and WHEREAS, New Hanover County is the recipient of a $6,000,000 Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant that will match an $11,580,000 commitment from the __ _ __. County for water quality enhancement projects in our Tidal Creeks through the year 2003, and ,~.~ ._ WH'E~REAS, New~Hano.uer County is engaged in the acquisition of conservation easements and riparian. buffers along our estuarine shorelines that would be impacted by polluted drainage, and .A~ _.. k{~ I1~ V'VHEREAS, the New Hangver.,County Commissioners have appointed the New Hanover: County Tidal Creeks, 1atershed Management Advi ory Board and charged' it with making recommendations for the implementation of the. Titlal Creeks: Program grid with formulating and` prioritizing. water quality enhancement projects, and 1NHEREAS;~ years of documented research in New Hanover County and other locales . demonstrate that Tidal Creeks are highly sensitive to pollutant loading that cause algal blooms,` turbidity, and fecal bacterial pollution of shellfish beds, and WHEREAS, published research conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte demonstrates that highway runoff contains highlevels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and totalsuspended solids, and WHEREAS, published research conducted by the University of .North Carolina at 1Nilmington demonstrates that runoff from roadways and other impervious surfaces leads to bacterial potiution of shellfishing beds, and WHEREAS, published research conducted by East Carolina University demonstrates that dry detention ponds such as proposed for accepting Highway 17 runoff do a poor job'of treating algal bloom-causing nutrients such as nitrate, ammonium, and phosphate; WHEREAS, the proposed runoff detention facility is designed fora 1.5 inch 24 hour rain, yet many of our rain events exceed this, leading to future flushing of pollutants to Futch and Foy Creeks, NOW THEREFORE BE IT `RESOLVED, that the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Ad~risory ~'oard recommends that the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Transportation take all necessary, actions to ensure that the proposed stormwater. discharge for the 17-Bypass is not directed into Tidal CreeK watersheds. Be it further resolved that the Board of Transportation work with New Hanover County to find and develop environmentally sound wetland treatment facilities west of Highway 17 in the Northeast,Cape Fear River drainage basin for Highway 17 runoff. Unanimously Agreed to by the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board this 15t" day of March, 2002 l ~' 4 ~ ./