1981-07-07 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 29, 1981
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for
o'clock a. m. until 10:14 o'clock-,a.- m.
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WORK SESSION ON PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
, After lengthy d~scuss~on, ~t was agreed that the County,
Manager and County Attorney would work on the proposed Ordinance
and make recommendations to the Commissioners.
WORK SESSION ON LAND USE PLAN
Mr. Ken S~ll~man of the County Planning Department and
Mr. Glen Ha,beck-of the City of Wilmington Planning Department
appeared before the Board to answer questions and explain the
proposed Wilmington-New Hanover Land Use Plan Policies for Growth
and Development draft of 6/1/81.
Comm. 'Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Corrun. Barfield, to send
the revised draft of the Wilmington-New Hanover Land Use flan
Policies for Growth and Development to the Coastal Resources
Commission for review. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Corrun. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead
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COUNTY MANAGER YEAR-END STATEMENT
County Manager Cooper thanked the Commissioners on behalf
of the staff for their support during the budget preparations
and on behalf of all the County employees for the cost of living
salary increase that was approved.
DISCUSSION ON LEGISLATION
The Comm~ss~oners d~scussed legislative matters that
were pending in the General Assembly that affected the County.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the
meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motiorr CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm.O'Shields
Comm. Armistead
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 11:40 o'clock a. m.
Respectfullx s~mitte~,
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AlyclB. Rusmisell, Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met ~n
Regular Session on Monday, July 7, 1981, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration
Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.;
Jonathan Barfield; Donald P. Blake; Karen E. Gottovi;
Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager G. Felix Cooper;
County Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board,
Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETINGf JUNE l~ 1981; CONTINUED
MEETING JUNE 8, 1981; AND SPECIAL MEE"ING, JU E 11, 1981
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blakei, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
the Minutes of the Regular Meet!ing on June I, 1981, and ,
continuation on June 8, ~98l, were UNANIMOUSLY approved as
presented.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 1, 1981; CONTINUED
MEETlNG JUNE 8, 1981; AND SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 11, 19tH (CONT'D)
By common consent'<:;omms., Armistead and Gottovi were allowed
to abstain from voting oh'-~he Minutes of the Special Meeting
of June 11, 1981, since they_,_were not in attendance at the
meeting. '
Comm. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 11, 1981, as
presented. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
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Upon MOTION by Comm. Armist~ad, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi,
approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1981,
was postponed until tqenext meeting by UNANIMOUS vote.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
County Manager Cooper commented on Item #9, Joint Police
Information System Contract, and requested .that item be deleted
from the consent agenda and discussed sep~rately.
Upon MOTION.by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake,
item #9 was deleted and the following Consent Agenda items were
UNANIMOUSLY approved:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN WATER BOND GRANT APPLICATION
The tollow~ng Resolut~on qes~gnat~n~ George F. Cooper,
County Mana~er, as authorized offic~al to execute docu-
ments and f~le the application for Clean Water Bond Grant
funds for a second well for the Flemington Water System:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION WITH THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR A GRANT UNDER THE
NORTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER BOND ACT OF 1977
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Clean Water Bond Act of 1977
ha~ authorized the making of grants to aid eligible units of
government in financing the cost of ~onstruction of waste-
water collection systems, and water supply systems, and
WHEREAS, The County of New Hanover has need for and"intends
to construct a second water supply well with connecting
waterline in the Flemington area, and
WHEREAS, The County of New Hanover intends to request
State grant assistance for the project,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER:
That New Hanover County will arrange for all remaining
costs of the project, if approved for a State grant
award.
That New Hanover County will adopt and place into
effect'on or before completion of the project a
schedule of fees and charges which will provide
adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance
and administration of the system.
That New Hanover County will provide for efficient
operation and maintenance of the project on completion
of construction thereof.
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That George F. Cooper, County/Manager, and successors
so titled, is hereby authorized to execute and file
andapplication on behalf of New Hanover County with
the State of North Carolina for a grant to aid in
the construction of the project described above.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN WATER BOND GRANT APPLICATION
(CONTNINUED)
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That George F. Cooper, "County Manager, and successors
so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to
furnish such information as the appropriate State
agency may request in connection with such application
or the project; to make the assurance as contained
above; and to execute such other documents as may be
required in connection with ,the application.
That New Hanover County has substantially complied
or will substantially comply with all Federal, State,
and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
applicable ,to the project and to Federal and State
grants and loans pertaining thereto; and hereby
authorized the above designated representative to
execute an affidavit so stating.
--Adopted this 7th day of July, 1981.
SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT INCREASE FOR SSES PROJECT FOR CITY
OF WILMINGTON
The Cha~rman was authorized to execute an application for
State Grant under the Clean Water Bond Act 1977, for
completion of Phase I of the Sewer System Evaluation Study
for the City of Wilmington and an Amendment to the City's
Contract with Henry von Oesen and Associates, Inc. for
Engineering Services for that project.
ADDITION OF HOLLY TREE ROAD TO STATE SYSTEM
The SR-2 Resolut~on request~ng the add~t~on of Holly Tre~
Road to the State Secondary Road System was adopted. I
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office.
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CHANGE ORDER #2 - OBSTRUCTION CLEARING & REMOVAL (ADAP-07)
Change Order #2 to the Contract w~th Central Bu~lders, Inc.
for the Obstruction Clearing & Removal project at the
Airport was approved along with the follow~ng budget
amendmen t :
Debit
Credit
- Acct. #90 575 76, Contingencies
- Acct. #90 575 53, Clearing Contract
$17,810.
$17,810.
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STATE AIRPORT AID GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CFR BUILDING
The tollow~ng Resolution for State 'Airport Aid for
construction of the Crash Fire Rescue Building at the
Airport:
WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $37,500.00 has been
approved by the Department ; and'
WHEREAS, an amount equal to or greater than the approved
grant has been appropriated by the Sponsor for .
this Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the
Commission Chairman of the Sponsor be and he
hereby is authorized and empowered to enter
into a Grant Agreement with the Department,
thereby bindin~ the Sponsor to the fulfillment
of its obligat~ons incurred under this Grant
Agreemen t .
HOME MAKER - HOME HEALTH AID PROJECT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A grant ~n the amount ofi$30,000 was accepted tor the
Home Maker-Home Health Aide Project for the Health
Department; positions were established for two Home Maker-
Home Health Aides, grade ,54 from July 1, 1981, through
June 30, 1982 and one-half Home Maker-Home Health Aide
for October 1, 1981, through June 30, 1982; and the
following budget was approved to appropriate the funds:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED),
HOME MAKER - HOME HEALTH AIDE PROJECT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(CONTINUED)
Debit - Acct. #11 3516 379 State Grant - Division of Aging
$30,000
Credit - Acct. #11 5175 100 Salary $20,072
11 5175 210 FICA 1,335
11 5175 221 Retirement 1,607
11 5175 230 Group Insurance 1,198
11 5175 510 Auto Allowance 3,882 0
11 5175 381 Telephone & Postage 404
11 5175470 Membership & Dues 402
11 5175 520 Travel, Meetings,
& Schools 1,100
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION FOR LAND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The tollow~ng Resolution was adopted authorizing the
Chairman to execute an application for funds for the Land
Records Management Program: '
BE IT RESOLVED, that on July 7, 1981 the Board of
Commissioners hereby give their unanimous approval of New
Hanover County's application for matching funds and tech-
nical assistance under the North Carolina Land Records
Management Program (LRMP), under the provisions of N.C.G.S.
102-15 thru 17; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that:
1. The application for grant assistance for FY 1981-82
be in the amount of $52,061.00.
2. New Hanover County has the necessary funds in its
General Fund for FY 1981-82 to match the grant
amount awarded under the LRMP and will assign said
funds to the projects upon notice of the award.
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3. New Hanover County Government shares a willingness
to participate in the LRMP and will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations.
Adopted this 7th day of July, 1981.
CONTINUATION OF STATEWIDE GROWTH CENTER DESIGNATION
TheCha~rman was author~zed to s~gn a letter reguesting
continuation of the Statewide Growth Center Des~gnation for
this area.
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR USE OF PERSONAL VEHICLES
The follow~ng amounts were approved tor re~mbursement to
County employees for the use of their personal vehicles in
the course of their duties:
$.22 per mile for in-county travel
$.20 per mile for out-of-county travel
PUBLIC HEARING - RENAMING OF CAMP WRIGHT ROAD TO GREENVILLE SOUND
ROAD
---- Chm. O'Shields explained that a public hearins was held on 0
this item on June 15, and at that time the commiss~oners continued
the public hearing to the first meeting in July and asked that
the people who lived on that road come down to the meeting and
vote on what they felt the name should be.
Chm. O'Shields stated further that he would like'the
discussion to be limited to 3 minutes for each side and at that
time the Commissioners would take a vote with only 1 vote per
piece of property on that road or'those that had to turn off
of that strip of road to get access to their property.
The rules outlined by Chm. O'Shields were agreed upon by
concensus of the Board.
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PUBLIC HEARING - RENAMING OF CAMP WRIGHT ROAD TO GREENVILLE SOUND
ROAD (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields asked if there ewas anyone present to act
as spokesman for the group who wished to keep the name Camp
Wright Road and the following persons appeared before the
Board to comment:
Mr. John Hicks
Ms. Sue Hall
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Ch. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to act
as spokesman for the group who wished to speak in favor of
changing the name to Greenville Sound Road, and Hr. T.' H. Simmons
commented in favor of that name.
Mr. Victor Sneeden commented.
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Ch. O'Shields called the names of the property owners
along the road and requested that they indicate the name they
would prefer.
There were 11 ~n favor of Greenville Sound Road
There were 10 ~n favor of Camp Wright Road
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to
change the name of Greenville Sound Road with the concurrence
of the Department of ,Transportation. Upon vote, the following
Ordinance changing the name was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners
of New Hanover County that consideration has been given to
the renaming of North Carolina Secondary Road 1511 (Camp
Wright Road) recoredin the Office of the Register of Deeds
(Map Book 6, Page 20); running from~orth Carolina Secondary
Road 1421 (Greenville Loop Road) ea~approximately .4 mile
to the intersection of North Carolina Secondary Road 1512
(Shandy Avenue), 'and it further appearing that a public
hearing was held on the 15th day of June, 1981, at which
time all persons were heard on the question of whether or
not the renaming would be in the public interest, and it
further appearing that notice of said hearing was transmitted
to all adjacent property owners and prominently posted in at
least three (3) locations along said road, and the Board of
County Commissioners is of the opinion that sai,r public road
in New Hanover County should be renamed and ,the renaming of
same is in the public interest, the description of which is
delineated on the attached exhibit.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED AND DECREED that the
above described road is hereby named Greenville Sound Road.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance
be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, and that notice of the action
taken by the Board of County Commissioners be transmitted to the
postmaster having jurisdiction over the road, the North Carolina
Board of Transportation and to any City within five (5) miles
of said road in accordance with N. C. General Statute 153A-240.
This the 7th day of July, 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Plannin~ Director Dexter Hayes gave the background infor-
mation on th~s case and stated that the Planning Board had
considered this request at its meeting in June and recommended
approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
Not~ce had been given that a public hearing would ,be held
by the Board of County Commissione:s of New Hanover County on
Tuesday, July 7, 1981, at 7:00 PM ~n the Assembly Room of
the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
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TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY
'7/ACRES) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SlDE OF EASTWOOD
P-PROXlMATELY 300 FEET WEST OF THE US 74/76
B- B SINESS D S RIC 0 R ESIDENTIAL
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RE UEST TO REZONE PROPERTY
PPR X ELY RES LOC ED ON HE 0 TH SIDE OF EASTWOOD
S ELY EE WES OF
JUNCTION FROA A B-1 (BUSINESS) DISTRICT TO AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL)
D1STRICT. (CONTlNED)
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak
in favor of this request and Mr. David Barefoot, Attorney for
the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak
in opposition and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to approve 0
the rezoning 'and adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area
#2 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, adopted April 19, 1971."
Upon vote, the motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed ~s contained
in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 2, Page 17.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 7:50
o'clock p.m. until 7:59 o'clock p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
E STWOOD RO S P R XI EL EE ES HE US 4/76
NCTION OR M LTI ILY DEVELOPtlliNT IN AN.R RESIDEN L
STRI T.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background informa-
tion on this case and stated that the Planning Board had consider-
ed the application at its meeting in June and recommended approval.
The Planning Staff also recommended approval.
Ch. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in
favor of this application and the following persons were duly
sworn and answered questions from their attorney, the Commissioners 0
and Planning Director:
Mr. Aubrey Almand, Developer
Mr. Rick Catlin of Talbert, Cox & Associates
Attorney Barefoot presented a preliminary site plan of the
project which was verified by Mr. Almand and asked that it be
marked as Applicant's Exhibit "A".
Chm. O'Shields asked if 'there was anyone present who wished
to cross-examine Mr. Almand, and no one wished to cross-examine.
'Attorney Barefoot introduced the following correspondence
into evidence which was verified by Mr. Catlin:
Exhibit "B" - letter dated 3/16/81 to Department of Natural
Resources & Community Development requestins
preliminary approval of waste treatment fac~lity.
- letter dated 5/7/81 from Preston Howard,
Environmental Engineer N.C. DNRCD concerning
preliminary effluent limitation.
- letter dated 5/21/81 from Preston Howard
concerning final effluent limitation.
Exhibit "c" - letter dated 4/13/81 from Ralph Harper, 0
Division of Health Services concerning require-
ment of 2 wells for water.
- letter dated 6/29/81 from Rick Shiver, Regional
Hydrologist, outlinin~ specific hydrogeological
information for the s~te.
Exhibit "D" - copy of contract with Trash Removal Service for
was te disposal.
Chm. O'Shields requested that the developers agree to ,add onto:
the County sewer system within 180 days of the time it 'is completed,
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SlDE
OF EASTWOOD ROAD (US 74), APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WEST OF THE US
74/76 JUNCTION FOR A MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT IN.AN R 20 (RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT. (CONTINUED)
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak
~n opposition to the Special Use Permit and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to
approve the application and upon vote the following Order Granting
the Special Use Permit was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held
public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 1981 to consider application
number S-176 6/81 submitted by Charles Aubrey Almand, Jr., a
request for a special use permit to use the property located at
north side US 74, approx. 300 ft. west of the US 74/76 for a
multi-family development and having heard all the evidence and
arguments presented at the hearing, makes the following
FINDINGS OF FACT and draws the following CONCLUSIONS:
1. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of
the specific requirements set forth in Section 72-5 of the County
Zoning Ordinance (will be satisfied if the property is developed
in accordance with the plans submitted to the Countv Commissioners.
,,2: "It is the COl!hty coIniriissioIler's" CONC'LUSION that:"tlie
proposed use (does) satisfy the first general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the pulbic health or safety if located where proposed and i
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT: ' n
1. A State approved water system will be provided.
2. Tentative approval of the waste disposal system has
been granted by the State.
3. A volunteer fire service exists less than 2 miles from
the site.
4. Traffic ~enerated by the development will not exceed
the capanty of 'US 74.
5. Trash collection will be provided according to County
requirements.
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3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
~roposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
~n the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required
conditions and specifications. In support of this conclusion,
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Multi-family developments are a permitted use in the
R-20 dis tric t. I'
2. Overall den~ity is 8.9 uni~s/acre 'lYith 4;7 acres of.J
open space ~rt accordance w~th Sect~on 73 of the Zon~ng
Ordinance. I
3. 127 ~arking spaces are provided in compliance with
Sect~ons 80 and 81 of the Zoning Ordinance.'
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
~roposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed
~n the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the
use is a public necess~ty. In support of.this conclusion the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Proposed improvements will enhance the value of the
property. I
2. Proposed developmentlwill stabilize a transitional area.
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5. It is the County Co~issioners CONCLUSION that the
~roposed use does satisfy the 'fourth general requirement listed
~n the ordinance; namely that the location and character of
the use if develo~ed accordin~ to the plan as submitted and
approved will be ~n harmony w~th the area in which it is to be
located and ,in general conformity with the plan of development
for New Hanover County. In support of this conclusion, the
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Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The proposed site is bordered by a mixture of
commercial and residential ,land use.
2. 1976 Lan~ ~lassification Map desi~nates t~is area
as Trans~t~on where moderate to h~gh dens~ty growth
is encouraged. '
3. County Growth Policies encourage a variety of 0
housing types.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude
that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to
the issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied,
IT IS ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a
SPECIAL USE PERMIT be granted, subject to the following
conditions:
a) That the a~plicant'shall fully comply with all of
the specif~c requirements stated in the ordinance for
the purposed use, as well as any additional conditions
hereinafter stated.
b) If any of the 'condi tions imposed by this special use
permit shall be held invalid beyond the 'authority of
~hi~ B?ar~ of Commis~ioners.by'acourt of com~etent
Jur~sd~ct~on then th~s perm~t shall become 'vo~d and
of no effect.
c) Other: 1. Installation of a fence along the east
side of the property.
2. Compliance with all applicable 'Federal,
State and local codes..
3. Hook-up to N.E. interceptor within 6
months of installation.
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Ordered this 7th day of July, 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE
PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES) LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET "WEST OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET NORTH OF ROCK HILL ROAD FOR A MOBILE
HOME IN AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Plann~ng D~rector Dexter Hayes gave the background
information on this case and 'reported,that the Planning
Board had considered the application at its meeting in
June and recommended approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak
in' favor 'of this application 'and Mrs. Sylvia Grady, 'the
applicant, was duly sworn and answered questions from the
Planning Director and Commissioners. '
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to
speak in opposition to this application and no one appeared.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to
approve the application and upon vote, the following Order
Granting the Special Use Permit was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having
held a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 1981 to consider
application number S-175 6/81 submitted by Sylvia Grady
(Arlene Grady - Owner) a request for a special use permit
to use the property located at approximately 650 feet west
of US Hwy 117, approximately 1200 feet north of Rock Hill
Road for a Mobile Home and having ,heard all the evidence
and arguments presented at the hearin~, makes the following
FINDINGS OF FACT and draws the follow~ng CONCLUSIONS:
1. I The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all
of the specific requirements set forth in Section 72- of
~he County Zo~ing Ordinance o/ill be 'satisfied if the property
~s developed ~n accordance w~th the plans subm~tteQ to the
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the County Commissioners.
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
?roposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed
~nthe Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the public ,health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The County Health Dept. has approved the location of a
septic tank.
2. A volunteer fire service is located near the site.
3. Adequate access is available to the site.
3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
?roposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
~n the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required conditions
and specifications. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners
make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Mobile Homes are a permitted use in the R-20 district.
2. Proposed site is 1.6 acres in accordance with Sections
51-4 and 63 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Site .plan.indicates side yards of 40 and 45 feet and
a rear yard of 110 feet in compliance with Section 51-4
of the Ordinance.
4. Two ?arking spaces are provided in accordance with
Sect~ons 80 & 81 of the Ordinance.
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4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the,
?roposed use ,does satisfy the third general requirement ,listed
~n the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public.necessity. In suppor~ of this conclusion
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT,:
1. Proposed improvements should increase value of property.
2. Other mobile homes are located in the ,vicinity.
5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
?roposed use ,does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed
~n the ordinance; namely that the location and character of
the use if develo?ed according to the plan as submitted and
approved ,will be ~n harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformity with the plan of development
for New Hanover ,County. In support of this conclusion, the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. A single family residence is located on the property.
2. Residential land uses adjoin the site to the east,:
most of the surrounding area is vacant. II
3. County ,Growth Policies encourage a variety of i
,afforaable housing types.
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6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude
that all ,of the general and specific conditions precedent to
the issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied,
IT IS ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a SPECIAL
USE PERMIT be granted, subject to the following conditions:
a)
That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the
specific requirements stated in the ordinance for the
proposed use, as well as any additional conditions
.hereinafter stated. :
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If"any of the conditions imposed by this special use
permit shall be held:invalid beyond the authority of
this Board of Commissioners by a court of competent
jurisdiction then this permit shall become void and
of no effect.
b)
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE
!ERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES) LOCATED
PPROXlMATELY 650 FEET WEST OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
1200 FEET NORTH OF ROCK HILL ROAD FOR A MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (CONTINUED)
c) Other: ,Compliance with all applicable Federal, State
and local codes.
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Ordered this 7th day of July, 1981.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNTY,ATTORNEY, ROBERT W. POPE
Chm. O'Sh~elds ,~ntroduced,Mr. Robert W. Pope, who had 0
assumed his duties as New Hanover County Attorney on July 1, 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO
AMEND SECTION 94-2, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS.
,Plann~ng D~rector Dexter Hayes reported that the Planning
Board had considered amendments to the sign regulations at recent
meetings and outlined their recommendations to the Commissioners.
The Commissioners ,had been furnished a comparison of existing
sign regulations and ,the regulations proposed by the Study
committee ,and the Planning Board.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to adopt
the Billboard Study Committee's recommendations on spacing.
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Ch. O'Shields made a substitute motion to consider the 400
feet spacing requirements from places of worship and 200 feet
from schools, parks and residential sections.
The following persons offered comments:
Mr. Tom Hodges of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co.
Mr . Robert Massengill
Mr. Jim Pridgen, President of Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co.
Mr. Walter DeVries presented a public opinion survey his
company,had prepared. 0
Mr. Boyd Knapp
Comm. Gottovi and Ch. O'Shields both withdrew their motions.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve
the 400.feet spacing from places of worship and 200 feet from
schools, parks and residential zones. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Ch. O'Shields.
Carom. Armistead U
Chm. ,.O'Shields MOVED, to eliminate the opposite side of the
street deal.
Mr. Knapp presented a petition signed by independent s~gn
owners.
Chm. ,O'Shields restated his MOTION, SECONDED,by Comm. Blake,
to eliminate the measuring across the street provision.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to have the
opposite ,sides of the street provision read as follows: . "No
outdoor advertising sign shall be closer than 400 feet from a
place of worship, or 200 feet from a school, or public park as
measured from the closest point of said use across the street
from sign structure." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
Comm. ,Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve
the Billboard Study Committee recommendations for the last 2
paragraphs.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
TO AMEND SECTION ~4-2, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS. (CONTINUED)
Comm. Blake made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
to approve paragraph '3 and 4 as follows:
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No ,two (2) outdoor advertising signs,' shall be spaced, less
than one ,thousand (1000) feet apart when viewed from ,one 'directional
flow,' of traffic;' : This 'Tllinimum', .distance, between signs shall be
measured along the nearest edge of the pavement between points
directly opposite the sign along each side of the highway and
shall apply to signs located on the same side of the highway.
In addition, to the foregoing restrictions, no outdoor advertising
sign shall ,be located closer than 150 feet in either direction
from an imaginary point from the center of the sign structure to
all streets immediately opposite the sign and prohibiting any
other outdoor advertisin~ sign from locating 150 feet in either
direction from that imag~nary 'point, whether said imaginary point
is on a one-way artery, one side of the street or otherwise.
Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED'by Comm. Blake, that the
Zoning Regulation be B-1, B-2, 1-1, 1-2 and A-l.
Comm. Gottovi made a 'SUBSTITUTE MOTION, SECONDED by
Comm. Armistead, ,to go with the Planning Board's recommendation
for zoning regulations of B-2, 1-1, 1-2 and A-l. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Barfield and Gottovi
Comm. Blake and Chm. Q'Shields
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Chm. Q'Shields MOVED SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to use
the existing regulation of 10 feet from the right-of-way or
property line and 50 feet from the right-of-way of the '
intersection for setbacks. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Ch. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead,and Gottovi
Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to stay with
the existing regulation of no privison for principle use. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to
approve the following Billboard Study Committee recommendations
as to sign area:
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The sign area of one outdoor advertising sign shall not exceed
four hundred fifty,(450) sq. ft. Sign area shall'be measured
by finding the area of the minimum imaginary rectangle or square
of vertical an~ horizontal lines which fully encloses all i
extremities of the sign, exclusive of its supports. In no /
case shall the sign area exceed forty'(40) feet inlength.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Comm; Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to
approve the Billboard Study Committee's recommendation of
35 feet on height. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS DEFEATED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Chm. O'Shields MOYED, SE~ONDE~, by
approve the 40 foot he~ght re9ulat~on.
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Comm. Barfield, to
Upon vote, the MOTION
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
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SIGN ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Corom. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to prohibit
rooftop billboard advertising. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Sh{eldsMOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to approve
the Billboard Study Committee's recommendations for one sign
structure as follows;
An outdoor advertising sign shall be considered as one sign
structure when it is designed to be viewed from:
a) One direction and consists of a single sign face placed 0
in such a manner to be viewed by one directional flow of
traffic, or
b) Two directions and consists of two sign faces arranged either
back-to-back or in a v-shape.
In no case shall there be more than one (1) s~gn face per
directional flow of traffic.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY..
Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to
approve the existing regulations on illumination. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve
the existing regulations on amenities. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield to
approve the Billboard Study Committee's recommendation on Inspect-
ion, Construction and Maintenance as follows:
a) The Building Inspector shall ins~ect'all outdoor advertising
signs at least once a year to determ~ne that the same are in a
safe condition.and meet the requirements set forth in 'this
Section.
b) Signs shall be located in such a way that they maintain
horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead electrical
Code Specifications, provided that no sign, except official
traffic signs, shall be installed closer than ten (10) feet
horiz?ntally or vertically from any conductor or public utility
guy w~re. ' ,
c) All signs shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
Whenever it shall appear to the ,Building Ins~ector that any
sign has been constructed or is being mainta~ned in violat~on of
the terms of this Section or is unsafe or insecure, such sign
shall either be made to conform with all sign regulations or
shall be removed at the expense of the owner, within ten (10)
days after written notification thereof by the Building
Inspector.
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Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm.Gottovi ,to approve
the Billboard StudyCommittee',s rec;omrnendation as foliows for
removal of oDsolete signs.
Sign messa~es which advertise a discontinued activity or use
of a build~ng or premise shall be removed within sixty (60)
days from the date the activity or use was terminated. Signs
advertising events 'such as shows, displays, festivals; circuses,
fairs, athletic contests, dances, fund drives, elections,
exhibits, meetings, conventions and the like shall be removed
within thirty (30) days after the date of termination of such
event.
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Upon vote, "the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
t6~~~i~~tt?vi MOVED, SECONDED.by Comm. Blake to approve,
the/recommen~t~on for non-conform~ng s~gns;
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
SIGN ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
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Routine maintenance and upkeep may be performed on t~e signs
but no structure may be rebuiltexcept to bring the s~gn more
into compliance.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ch. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to adopt
the Ordinance as amended to become effective July 8, 1981.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: '
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained
~n Exhibit Book VIII, Page 45.
BREAK
Ch. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from
10:25 o'clock p.m. until 10:43 o'clock p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
TO AMEND SECTION jO 2, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES, BY ADDING SPECIAL
TRADE CONTRACTORS, WITH NO STORAGE, AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE
B 1 (BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Comm. Gottov~ MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to adopt,
the Ordinance amending section 50-2 of the Zoning Ordinance
as follow's:
1. Amend Section 50-2, Table of Permitted Uses by adding:
Special Trade Contractors, with no outside storage, as
a Permitted Use in the B-1 Business District.
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Upon vote, the Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending The Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North
Carolina adopted October 6, 1969, was UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO DENY A RE8UEST TO REZONE PROPERTY
(APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES) LOCATED N THE NORTH SIDE OF
WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE BETWEEN WALLACE AVENUE AND WOOD DALE DRIVE
FROM AN 0 & I (OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT TO A B 1
(BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Plann~ng D~rector Dexter Hayes gave the background
information on this case and re~orted that the Planning Board
had considered the rezoning at ~ts meeting in May and
recommended denial.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to
speak in favor of this rezoning, and Mr. Ronald Saucier, the
petitioner, appeared before the Board to request approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to
speak in 9PPosition and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by COlnm. Barfield, to
approve the rezoning to B-1 and adopt the Ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the
Zonin~ Map of Zoning Area 9B of New Hanover County, North
Carol~na, adopted August 14, 1972." Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is
contained in Zoning Ordinance, Book I,- Sec tion 9B, Page 41.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANI APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING BOARD TO DENY ANI APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE
PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY .2/ ACRES) LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF ILEX DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET NORTH OF SANDY
COURTi FOR A CHILDREN'S DAY CARE FACILITY IN AN R-IO (RESIDENTIAL)
DISTR CT. '
Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background information
on this case and reported that the Planning Board had considered
the application at its meeting in, June and recommended denial.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING BOARD TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
~~ USE PROPERTY ~APPROXIMAT~Y .27 ACRES) ~g~~TED ON~HE WE~T
DE OF ILEX DRI E APPROXI TELY 40 FEET H OF S DY CO RT,
FOR A CHILDREN'S DAY CARE FACILITY IN AN R-IO (RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT. (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Sh~elds asked if there was anyone present to speak
in favor of this Special Use Permit and Ms. Linda Thomas, the
applicant; was duly sworn and answered questions from her
attorney, Mr. Mike Mitwol, the Commissioners and the Planning
Director.
The following persons were also duly sworn and testified 0
~n favor of the issuance of this Special'Use Permit:
Mrs. Vicky Summers
Mrs. Judy Howell
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak
~n opposition to this Special Use Permit and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve
the Special Use Permit. Upon vote, the following Order Granting
the Special Use Permit was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County havin~
held a public hearing on July 7, 1981 to consider applicat~on
number S-177-6/8l submitted by, Linda Thomas, a request for a
special use permit to use the property located at west side of
Ilex Drive, approximately 40 feet north of Sandy Court for a
Children's Day Care Facility, and having heard all the evidence
and arguments presented at the hearin~, makes the following
FINDINGS OF FACT and draws the follow~ng CONCLUSIONS:
1. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the
specific requirements set forth in Section 72-20 of the County
Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is develo~ed
in accordance with the plans submitted to the County Commiss~oners.
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
~roposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed
~n the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved. In support of
this conclusion, the Commissioners make the' following FINDINGS
OF FACT:
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3.
4.
The State Licensing Board for Child Day Care has granted
preliminary a~proval.
Preliminary s~te approval has been granted by the County
Inspections Department.
The play area is fenced for the Children's safety.
A volunteer fire service is located nearby.
3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION' that the
proposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required condi-
tions and specifications. In support of this conclusion, the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Children's Day Care Servie is a permitted use in the
R-lO District.
2. Four (4) parking spaces are provided within the circular 0
drive in accordance with Sections 80 and 81 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION tha't the
~roposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed
~no the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public necessity. In support of this conclusion
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. No major alterations being made to single-family structure.
2. Day care facility will provide a needed service to
the nearby residents.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT (CONTINUED)
".s.:':'It is 'the ,County 'Conunissioners' CONCLUSION that' the
~roposed use does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed
~n the ordinance; namely that the location and character of the
use if developed according to the~lan as sub~itted and approved
will be in, harmony with the area ~n which it is to be located
and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County. ,In support of this conclusion, the
COlnmissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Proposed site is located within a residential subdivision.
2. Proposed facility conforms to the character of the area.
3. Proposed use is in keeping with County's objective
to ensure the health, safety and welfare of ~ts residents.
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6. Therefore, bec?~se the County Conunissioners conclude
that all of the general and specific conditions precendentto the
issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS
ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a SPECIAL USE
PERMIT be granted, subject to the following conditions:
a) That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the
spe~ific requirements stated in the ordinance for the
proposed use, as well as any additional conditions
hereinafter stated. ..
b) If any of the conditions imposed by this special use
permit shall be held invalid beyond the authority of
this Board of Conunissioners by a court of competent
jurisdi" ion then this permit shall become void and
of no effect.
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c) Other: Comply wi~h all Federal and State and local
regulations.
Ordered this 7th, day' of July, 1981.
DISCUSSION ON LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AIR WILMINGTON
A proposed lease w~th A~r W~lm~ngton tor the use of property
at the Airport had been advertised for this meeting, but the
Conunissioners were advised by the County Attorney that there
was some confusion in the requirements of the advertisement
and requested this item be postponed until a later time.
Conun. Armistead MOVED to postpone action on this lease
unti~ additional information was obtained.
This postponement was agreed upon by concensus of the
Board.
AIRPORT TERMINAL RENOVATION CHANGE ORDERS
Conun. Arm~stead MOVED, SECONDED by Conun. Blake, to
approve Chan?e Orders E-l, G-l and H-l to the contracts for
Airport Term~nal Renovations along with the following budget
amendment transferring the additional funds to the respective'
contr!lct amounts: "
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Debit - Acct. #92 575 76, Contingencies $1,421
Credit - Acct. #92 575 73, Electrical Contract 697
Acct. #92 575 72, Mechanical Contract 165
Acct. #92 575 74, General Contract 559
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT AND AWARD OF
Receiver/
',I, ~~ . b' d I. d ..' II'
eu oJ.J.ow~ng ~ s were rece~ve on a .sate~te
Voting Sys tern for the Sheriffl's Department:'
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tern - ot~ng Comparator System
Item 2 - Satellite Receiver System
Item 3 - Satellite Receiver Systems
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT AND AWARD OF
EQUIPMENT BID (CONTINUED)
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc.
General Electric Company
$3,846.
$3,664.
$1,120.
$1,154.
$3,919.
$2,172
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to authorize
the County Manager to execute the acceptance of the Governor's
Crime Commission Grant award in the amount of $9,920 for the
911 System and that the bid for the Satellite Receiver/Voting
System for the .Sheriff's Department be awarded to the low bid-
der, General Electric Company. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ARROWHEAD
PARK
---- The Director of Parks and Recreation appeared before the
Board to explain the contract for architectural/engineering
serv~ces for Arrowhead Park.
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Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to authorize
the County Manager to execute the contracts with E. D. Stone &
Associates for architectural/engineering services for Arrowhead
Park. Upon vote, the MOTION qARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGREEMENT WITH NRCD FOR ORV ENFORCEMENT AT FORT FISHER
Mr. Jack Frauson ot the Department ot Natural Resources
and Community Development; Mr. Gerrick Spencer of Fort Fisher
Visitor's Center and Mr. Don Zearfoss of the Sheriff's Department
appeared to explain ana answer questions on the Agreement between
the DNRCD and the Sheriff's Department for the enforcement of
regulations on off the road vehicles.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve
the Agreement between the Sheriff and ' the N. C. Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development for enforcement of
off the road vehicle regulations at Fort Fish€rand authorize
execution by the Chairman. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
DISCUSSION ON GRANT RECEIVED BY AAUW
Comm. Gottov~ commented on the grant that had been received
ty the AAUW for use in a solid waste disposal program.
County Manager Cooper agreed to look into the matter and
report to ,the Commissioners.
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DISCUSSON ON LIBRARY BOOK RENEWAL POLICY
Comm. Gottov~' commented on the letter trom the Library
Board concerning the Book Renewal Policy and suggested
that the Board write them a letter telling them to go
ahead with the book renewal policy and then plan to
meet with the*~a later date to discuss other matters.
DISCUSSION ON EEOC LEGISLATION
Comm. Gottov~ commented on the County's EEOC legislation
that was pending in the Senate and suggested that a letter
be written to Lt. Governor Ji~y Green', Sen. Russell
Walker and Sen. J. A. Wright, requesting their support
of the bil~.
DISCUSSION ON TELEPHONE BILL PAYING' FACILITIES '
Comm. Arm~stead and Bart~eld commented on complaints
they had received from people in the downtown area
concerning the lack of facilities for paying telephone
bills since the telephone company had moved to a new
location.
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) ,
DISCUSSION ON TELEPHONE BILL PAYING FACILITIES (CONTINUED)
Comm. Armistead requested that this matter be placed on
the agenda 'for the next meeting and a representative from
the telephone company be invited to attend and discuss
this problem.
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RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SHERIFF AND TOWN OF
KURE BEACH FOR DISPATCH SERVICE
County Manager Cooper expla~ned the Agreement between the
Sheriff and the Town of Kure Beach whereby the Sheriff
would provide dispatch service to the Town 'for $1500 per
year.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to
ratify the Agreement between the Sheriff and the Town
of Kure Beach for this service. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REQUEST FOR EROSION CONTROL FUNDS
County Manager Cooper reported that the Town ot
Wrightsville Beach had requested the use of funds in the
amount of $6,547.12 which the County had already appropriated
for their erosion control project to be used for an additional
dredging project that would put sand on the north end of the
beach.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to write
a letter tq Bob Sawyer and the Wrightsville Beach Town Board
stating that befor~,:the Commissioners approve the release of
this money for that project that they tell the Commissioners
their plans for public access to that end of the beach.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHARGES FOR COPIES OF AGENDAS AND SPECIAL MEETING NOTICES
Comm. Arm~stead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve
the County Manager's proposed $10 each charge to individuals
who wished to be mailed copies of County Commissioners'
agendas and special meeting notices. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '
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ACCEPTANCE OF EPA GRANT
County Manager Cooper explained that he had received the EPA
Grarit offer in the amount of $3,217,172 for construction of
a wastewater treatment facility, mainly the Northeast
Interceptor, and they requested a resolution from the Board
accepting the grant. '
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to accept
Grant #C370426-030 in the amount of $3,217,172 from the
EPA for construction of a wastewater treatment facility.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR SHERIFF'S USE OF
POLICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
County Mana~er Cooper commented on an amendment to the
agreement w~th the City of Wilmington for the Sheriff to
use the Wilmington Police Information System.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to a~prove
the amendment to the Agreement Between the 'City of W~lmington,
North Carolina, and New Hanover County for the use of
the Police Information System. (Contract No: S 4-481').
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION I
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to recess
the meeting to Executive Sess~on to discuss personnel matters
and litigation.. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session
at 12:09 o'clock a. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session
at 12:24 o'clock a. m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 7, 1981
APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECT FOR COURTHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT
Comm. Arm~stead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottov~, to
authorize the County Manager to negotiate a Contract with
Garner & Yelverton for the Courthouse renovation project.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '
APPOINTMENT OF WESTER AND WHITTED TO PLANNING BOARD
Comm. Arm~stead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Bart~eld, to
appoint Maurice Wester and James Whitted to the Planning
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF BRAAK AND GREGORY TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
Comm.Arm~stead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake to
appoint Peter Braak and Paul Gregory to the Airport
Commission. Upo~ vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON CONSTRUCTION OF TABLE IN ASSEMBLY 'ROOM
County Manager Cooper expla~ned the plans tor
construction of an additional table in the Assembly Room to
be used by persons making presentations to the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT,
Comm.Barfield MOVED,
the meeting be adjourned.
UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:32 o'clock
a. m. July 8, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 20, 1981
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, July 20, 1981, at 9:00 o'clock
a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administra-
tion Building, Wilmington, North 'Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners, Howard L. Armistead,
Jr.; Jonathan Barfield; Donald P. Blake; Karen E., Gottovi;
Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager G; Felix
Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the
Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Robert R. Shea of St. Mary's Catholic Church
offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING~ JUNE 15, 1981;
SPECIAL }lliETING, JUNE 29, 1981; AND R GULAR MEETING,
JULY /, 1981.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake,
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1981, were
UNANIMOUSLY approved as presented.
Comm. Armistead requested permission ,to abstain from
voting on approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting
of June 29 but stated his concurrence in the approval of
the Budget Ordinance that was adopted at that meeting.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that
Comm. Armistead be excused from voting on approval of
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 29, 1981.
Upon vote, the motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 29, 1981, were
approved as presented by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Corom. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi'and Chm.
O'Shields
Corom. Armistead
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