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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 1998 09-08• AGENDA ~~PNOVER CD . G ?~„ yr< ., ' ;~ # ~ ;. tr." >~, -% Qo F~F NO RTH G~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COi~1>ti~1ISSIONERS { Assembly Room, New Hanover Coanity Courthouse ' 2=~ North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC WILLIAM A. CASTER CHAIRMAN ROBERT G. GREEK VICE-CHAIRMAN BUZZ BIRZENIEKS, COMMISSIONER TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER CHARLES R. HOWELL, COMMISSIONER ALLEN O'NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA M. COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY LUCIE F. HARRELL. CLPRK TO THE BOARD September 8,1998 6:30 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman William A. Caster) , INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limit three minutes per item) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS PAGE TIMES NO. 6:45 p.m. 1. Presentation by New Hanover Regional Medical Center on 1 the 1998-99 Budget 6:55 p.m. l .l Presentation of Progress Report of the Comprehensive Plan 3 Steering Committee 7:05 p.m. 2. Presentation by Dr. Ruth Funk on the Alliance for a Regional 43 Concert Hall (ARCH) '7:10 p.m. 3. Presentation by Mr. Wilber D. Jones, Jr., Captain, U.S. Naval 45 Reserve (Ret.) and consideration of approval of resolution concerning a 1999 Commeration of WWII 7:15 p.m..4. Consideration of Proclamation to Designate September 17-23, 1998 49 as Constitution Week in New Hanover .County 7:20 p.m. 5. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Presented by Mason Inlet 51 Preservation Group to Support Dredging of Mason Inlet 7;35 p.m, 6. Consideration of Drainage Program 67 7:45 p.m. 7. Consideration of Zoning Change for Library Property on Military-Cutoff 71 • ESTIMATED ... ITEMS OF BUSINESS- TIMES . Public Hearings: 7:50 p.m. 7.1 Rezoning, Appealed Case -Request by Rudie Malpass to rezone 1.72 acres at 649 Piner Road to O-I Office and Institution from R-15 residential (Z-633, 8/98) 8:00 p.m. 7.2 Special Use Permit -Request by ABA Mini-storage, Inc. to provide an on-site manager's residence for the facility located on the east side of Carolina Beach Road west of Sander Road. The property' is zoned B-2 Business ~ . 8:20 p.m. 7.3 Special Use Permit -Request by Bonnie McGhee to locate asingle-wide mobile home at 3227 Belt Road. Property is zoned R-20 Residential (5-432, 9/98) ; ~ ~ . 8:30 p.m. 7.4 Road Naming Request by Planning Staff for Barbara Dinkins for approval of street names and the assignment of street addresses for four roads located west of the intersection of Lobos Lane acid Carolina Beach Road ,~~~, 8:40 p.m. 8. Consideration of Approval of Action Plan for the $1.8 million HUD Disaster Recovery Grant ~. . 8:50 p.m. 9. Consideration of Purchase of Property for Snipes Elementary Building 9:00 p.m. 10. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District ADDITIONAL ITEMS County Commissioners County Attorney ~ _ County Manager 9:30 p.m. ADJOURN PAGE NO. 73 79 83 87 89 91 93 (`l i MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 301 SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 ITEMS OF BUSINESS PAGE NO. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 93 2. Approval of Budget Amendment #99-0024 to increase budget of 95 Hazard Mitigation Grant awarded to Engineering to purchase transfer switches for generators. Grant was approved at the August 2, 1998 Commissioners'meeting. • - ~ CONSENT AGENDA NEW. HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 8,1998 ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of resolution relating to the sale of surplus property owned by New Hanover County identified as Parcel Number R00~4-13-033-020.000, 206 Marstellar Street. Amount of Offer is $6,00,0. This resolution accepts the offer as identified in the attachment. Property has an ad valorem tax value as of 1989 of $719.00. Offer to purchase has been duly advertised for upset bid. 2. Approval of Resolution requesting to add Searay Lane.to the State Highway System 3. Approval of Budget Amendment #99-10 to increase budget for additional revenue received August 13, 1998. Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement activities as the Sheriff deems necessary 4. Approval of GIS Information on CD-ROM for the public 5. Authorize Chairman Caster to write a letter to NCDOT in support of traffic light at Ogden Rescue Squad PAGE NO. 99 103 105 107 109 '~ • • ~,~ i NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 1 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Jim Eyerman Contact: Commissioner Birzenieks SUBJECT: Presentation by New Hanover Regional Medical Center on the 1998-99 Budget BRIEF SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENT RE Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ENDATIONS: Ct'}UN1Y C©MMISSt~ APPROVED Q REIECtE~3 ~ REMO~t~b ~ P4S7i HEM ~ 1 ~~~ o ~~ Tlzis page intentionally left blank r`~ AYI~D~~N2~~ a Vg~F/ ~4L~KS 2 . ~-~~ .~~ ~~~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST. FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 4.1 Estimated Time: Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: John Jefferies Contact:- Dexter Hayes, Patrick Lowe SUBJECT: Progress Reportfrom the Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee BRIEf SUMMARY: The Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will provide an update on the progress of the VViimington-New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan. The Steering Committee is nearing completion of its work on the draft Comprehensive Plan, which also includes our CAMA Land Use Pian Update, and will conduct a public forum on the draft plan on September 17, 1998. The draft Comprehensive Plan will then come before the Board of Commissioners and City Council on September 21 stl22nd for approval to submit the Plan to the State for review and comment. The draft Comprehensive/CAMA Plan Update will come back before the Steering Committee, Board of Commissioners and City Council for public hearing consideration in early 1999. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: No action required. - FUNDING SOURCE: • ATTACHMENTS: Wilmington-New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan Midterm Report REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: ,N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REC ENDATIONS: . Mear report. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~ • . COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • APPROVED ^ REJECTED ^ REMOVED ^ POSTPONED O HEARD II QATE ~ 1.~,~~`I , WILMINGTON-NEw HANOVER COUNTY' COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE ,. , . .~,, ,. _ M~NiORANDU~Vi . TO ~ ~ City Council and County Commissioners FROM John Jefferies, Chairman "~ • ~ , .. Comprehensive-Plan Steering Committee ~~~°'{~ ~' ... '.''DATE .August 11, 1998. ~, - .. - - ,~.. ,. SUBJECT ; - ~ ~ Comprehensive Plan Midterm Report •. The purpose of this memorandum pis to provide an update,on the progress of the .. ~~ - Wilmington-New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan. I request an opportunity to present this report to you at your next regular City Council and County Commissioner's Meeting, and to respond to any questions, comments or concerns that you may have: ' °• = During the 1996-97 Financial Year, the City Council and County Commissioners `agreed to jointly prepare a Comprehensive Plan in anticipation of continued growth and development. At the same time a Community Growth Planning initiative, supported~by-,; the Chamber of Commerce, focused~its attention•on the identification of growthYelated issues. These two planning efforts have been coordinated to be mutually beneficial... The results of extensive community participation and consultation~tlirough these two initiatives, formed the basis of continued development of the Comprehensive Plan. This community participation included: ' ' ` '~ • Six Public Forums held across the County (including Community Growth ~ ' ` ' " Planning volunteers) .. , • Public Opinion Surveys through a random telephone survey 'of 410 registered voters in New Hanover County. • The Community Growth Planning visioning process attended by more than ~~pl~l~^f~~ 2h50,~c~t~,zens, representing over 90 civic groups, during six public meetings. 1 ~1;.5`u ; .; ~q To continV elPublic; involvement in the Comprehensive Plan process, a Steering Committe,~and Subcommittees were established. The Steering Committee, an 18 member~bowdy~representative of the various interests of the community, was appointed by ,City C~ouncil~ad3County Commissioners to provide oversight for the development of the 4 .. ~~~~ CITY OF «IL~.fI\GTOI~ PI.r1,\~I\G NE\Y' Hr\i\OVER COIJ~'TY PLr1i\\I\G 910.341.4626 910.341.7165 • 5 Natural Resources Task Group ~ ~ - (Environment) Steering Committee Meeting July, 24, 1998 ISSUES ..........................................:........................................ The following issues have been identified by Citizens through the Community Growth planning Initiative and throughout the Comprehensive Plan public participation process, which has included public forums, a telephone public opinion survey, Subcommittees, and the Steering Committee Task Groups. Are these the major issues that should be addressed in-the Natural Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan? Are there any issues that have been left out? What priority should each of these issues be given? 1. Clean Water- continued declining water quality has led to strong community desire for protection and enhancement of our surface and groundwater. quality and to bring all coastal waters up to the highest quality possible. - 2. Open Space Preservation & Acquisition -loss of open space and farmlands to development has resulted in strong community desire to preserve remaining areas for public use; parks, greenways, bike paths, hiking trails, conservation areas; Save Airlie Gardens! 3. Environmental Protection/Quality of Life -the quality of our environment is perceived as an important ingredient in our overall quality of life including our potential for continued economic growth; must ensure the protection and enhancement of our natural resources. 4. Growth Management- the current rate of growth is much too fast for the community's comfort level and it is having a perceived negative impact on the quality of life. 5. Implementation of Plans -identified as a weak area in previous plans; the Comprehensive Plan should identify the time frame, resource/costs, accountability, and feedback necessary to ensure its implementation. 6 1-Task Group Draft 7!24198 Natural Resources ~OLICIES ...........................:...................................................:...... A. ~.ESOURCE PROTECTION , We must preserve, protect and enhance the area's natural resources, because the quality of our environment is an important ingredient in our overall quality of life, including our potential for continued economic growth. • The protection of our resources shall be pursued in a regional context with area-wide planning, through a political process that favors long-term goals over short-term interests and provides accountability for the implementation of the goals acid policies stated herein. 1. WATER OUAi ITY The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: I.1 Prevent further deterioration of estuarine water quality and-loss of public trust uses in the creeks and sounds and bring all coastal waters up to their use designation. 1.2 Ensure the protection of water quality throughout the Cape Fear River Basin and the management & maintenance of drainage within our coastal watersheds through the development of regional water quality / stormwater management programs. .. 1.3 'Ensure the protection, preservation and wise use of our natural resources by .careful ~. .. review and consideration of the anticipated impacts of development through the creation-and implementation of an Environmental Review Program. 2. OPEN SPACE The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 2.1 Ensure the preservation of adequate open space for its continued enjoyment and contribution to our community today and for generations to come, to protect our natural environment and wildlife habitats and to provide educational & recreational opportunities. 2.2 Develop a joint mastetplan for a comprehensive system of open space, greenways, parks and trails throughout the city and county that will provide for both the present and expected population growth. - 2.3 Identify and protect wildlife corridors as a part of the greenway system and require their protection or mitigation with all new development. . 2.4 Preserve utility easements as part of the greenway system as passive open space areas and combine them with trails and trail access areas where possible. 2.5 Preserve Airlie Gardens as a part of the greenway system to provide public open space, natural environment and water quality protection, educational opportunities, and to ensure its continued enjoyment and contribution to our community. 2- Task Crroup Draft 724/98 2.6 Ensure the protection of our community's significant trees and the provision.of adequate landscaping to address urban design and resource protection issues through the update of city and county development ordinances & processes and establishment of a joint Tree Advisory Commission. , , , ' ~ `• 2.7 Provide for the protection,.acquisition and development of public, shorefront. and boat access areas. - ~ _ •'~ 3. NATURAL RESOURCE .CONSTRAIN'TS'" ~ 'The City of Wiimuigton and New Hanover County shall: ' 3:~1 Preserve aiid restore shell fishing'in all S'A waters and.~bring all coastal waters designated - ~ or'formerl -desi ated SA up to ttiei'r use'designaiion. ~ ~ ,;~ Y 8n .. ., .. .__ . }, 3.2 Develop a regional water quality/ stormwater management program that includes our ocean, river and estuarine systems. , , 33 Provide for the continued protection of the Cape: Fear River from the cumulative impacts -,. 0 '~ ~ ~ ` ~ •' development by ensuruig `that IndustnaT permitting does not exceed the river's carrym •• ,. _ g >.~~ . "capacity arid~ land disturbing activities are carefully reviewed and considered for their potential impacts. ' ,~•.. ~ 3.4 Pi-ohibit development activities in ocean erodible,areas,•high hazard flood areas, inlet .- ' hazaid'areas, and coastal & federally protected wetlands to protect the public safety, reduce the risk of property damage, and provide for the long-term protection and management of ~: .w ~` these'erivironmeiitallysignificant resources~due to their natural .role inane integrity of the r ~_. ~ coastaTregion. ~~; .. ~ , .. ~, b 3.5 Ensure the protection of coastal and federally protected wetlands that have important functional significance through early identification in the development permit,process, prior , > to preliminary subdivision,' site' plan;. or other approvals: Seek to -achieve avoidance, minimization, and/or compensation. . , , , 3.6 Ensure theprotection of:our, :barrier'and:;estuarine system islands and support research and '~ passiverecreation, as their primary~uses.Undeveloped'barrierand estuarine system islands should not be developed. • ~ 3.7 Carefully control ;development ,activities within the 100=;year: floodplain to minimize density and impervious surfaces and :require low'intensity"uses such as open space and recreation, to protect the public safety, reduce the risk of property damage, and provide for the long-term protection:and management ~of these environmentally significant resources. t ~ ~ ,.. 3.8 Require that the cumulative and secondary impacts of land use and development, and the _ limited carrying capacity of our coastal-ecosystems be ..considered in all land use decisions and in the development or revision:of local~plans capital facilities,-services, and ordinances. 3.9, Allow channel maintenance projects only where tfie public trust interest of residents is preserved; significant,.economic or recreational benefits will occur for planning area ' residents; and no signi~fcant adverse impacts wild occur on shoreline dynamics. 8 3= "Task Group Draft 784/98 . 3:10 Allow shoreline erosion control' only where the public trust interest of residents is preserved; the public shoreline will be the primary beneficiary; and the method utilized is that which. best preserves the natural resources and water quality. 3.11 Carefully control develo went activities within the estuarine w P atersheds to prevent the .. degradation of water quality in the creeks and sounds, to protect the public health, and to ensure the protection of these vital natural resources by reducing nutrient, pesticide, ~ ' sediment and other harmful loadings through density controls, setbacks, buffers, impervious surface limits, and other means. The following standards shall apply: • Density limited to 2.5 units/acre in Conservation & Resource Protection • A minimum 100 foot setback and 50 foot buffer from surface waters . Limit impervious surface coverage within water quality critical areas of the watershed from 10-20% based on distance from surface waters ' 3.12 Prohibit septic system use on hydric soils and adjacent to.Areas of Environmental Concern (AFC's) and limit development in these areas. 3.13 Prohibit and seek to eliminate collection systems that directly discharge stormwater to surface waters. 4. AREAS O F ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 4.1 Prohibit the, use of .estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines and public trust areas for ' development activity which would result in significant adverse impact to the natural .., function of these areas., - 4.2 Carefully control ,development activities within -AFC's to prevent the degradation of water quality and to ensure the protection of these vital natural resources by reducin ' g nutrient, pesticide, sediment and other harmful loadings through the use of density control, setbacks, buffers, impervious surface limits, and.other means. The following standards shall ' aPPly~ • Density limited to 2:5 units/acre in Conservation & Resource Protection •. A minimum 100 foot setback and 50 foot buffer from surface waters • Limit impervious surface coverage within water quality critical areas of the watershed from 10-20% based on distance from surface waters 4.3 Support the preservation, protection, and acquisition of the Masonboro Island Estuarine Research Reserve 4.4 Not support or encourage the development of tamer and estuarine system islands, and shall only allowed in limited circumstances where it can be demonstrated that: proper measures "" are provided for humcane evacuation, utilities provision, access on and off the island, pollution control, and other design. considerations that will ensure compatibility of the development with the estuarine systems; and only then if there will be no significant adverse effects to the estuarine system and to Masonboro Island Estuarine Research Reserve. ' 4.5 Ensure that drainage from land use activities has a rate of flow and volume characteristics. as near to natural conditions as possible to provide for the protection of our water quality. 4 Task Group Draft 7x24/98 9 . ;4.6 .~_ Continue the phased development and'extension of the County sewer system within the ,urban services area:•as a tneans of eliminating water •pollution from malfunctioning or inadequate septic systems and package treatment plants. In Conservation and Resource Protection areas' an ~ environmental < review 'shall be required prior to sewer system • ~. development or extension'~and no additional density shall be allowed in these areas. . 4..7. Allow only sewage treatm'entplants ofthe~highest quality, whose standards of operation .provide the greatest measure of waterquality protection, to discharge into public surface ;, ~ waters; and then only if it is not feasible ~ to connect to the public sewer system. •, -, .. 4.8 ~ : Seek to provide:additional boat access fa'cilitie's, recognizing that adequate, properly sited facilities are.essenfial to the preservation of both the environment and economy. . ; ~4,9 : Allow the development of marinas and moorings as a means of providing public access to the extent that their development shall not adversely effect estuarine resources or public trust waters. • • • ~~Marinas shall not-lie allowed in Primary Nursery Areas(PNA), Outstanding Resource Waters(ORW), or SheIlfishing Waters(SA). • Moorings and mooring fields shall not be allowed where they may have an adverse effect on navigation channels. ~. x. - _. 4.10 Allow uses of estuarine and public trust waters that provide beriefits~ to the public and which satisfy riparian access needs of private property owners. In tidal waters, docks shall be limited'to the. minimum necessary to provide riparian access to waterfront property owners ,: 4. ~11 Not allow new dredging activities in. Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), or Shellfishing Waters (SA) ,except for the purpose ofscientific research, designed for the purpose of protecting and enhancing water quality, and where supported - by sound scientific and technical knowledge. _4.12 Clearcutting or mowing of coastal wetland vegetation'within' any coastal wetland AEC shall not be allowed. ~ , ,4:13 .Prohibit floating home~development'in'order to protect our public trust and estuarine waters. i .. , . t ., . 4.14 Pursue a policy of "retreat" along our estuarine shorelines in order to accommodate . ; future sea levelrise and wetland migration: _~ ~ • 4.15 Allow shoreline erosion control and stabilization along our marsh wetlands only where _. ~:~. the public trust interest of residents is'preserved, the public shoreline will be the primary :,.. :.beneficiary, and the method utilized is that which Best preserves the natural resources - ~ . , . . :and water quality:.. ~ ~ ~ . 5. POTABLE WATER SUPPLY • • ' . ~ The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 5.1 Ensure that all land, use and development decisions~protectour groundwater aquifers. _: ~ . 1p 5- Task Group Draft 7(24/98 ~, • 5.2 Not allow the development, of, mining operations if; based upon the best available information and scientific data, adverse impacts to the ground water aquifer will most probably occur. 5.3 Conserve and protect the best sources of potable surface and groundwater. 5.4 Preserve the Castle Hayne aquifer in its present unpolluted state as the primary groundwater resource in the County. 6. OTHER FRAGILE~OR HAZARDOUS AREAS The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 6.I Continue to support plans for the safe transportation of hazardous materials, for the prevention and clean-up of spills of toxic materials, and the evacuation of azea residents in response to natural or man-made hazardous events. 6.2 Carefully review the siting of all industries, including energy facilities and high voltage utilities, o ensure the protection of area residents and natural resources. 6.3. Ensure that industrial permitting on the Cape Fear River does not exceed its carrying capacity and that land disturbing activities aze carefully reviewed and considered for their potential cumulative impacts... 6.4. Ensure the continued protection of the Masonboro Island Estuarine Research Reserve and support the preservation and acquisition efforts. ' gt : " 6.5 Ensure compatibility of surrounding land uses with the Wilmm on International Airport through canefiil review and consideration of existing development patterns, neighborhood plans, and programs in the development of an Airport Masterplan. 6.6 Continue to seek ways to reduce and manage the solid waste stream through establishment " of countywide garbage pick-up, expanded recycling programs, encouraging composting, expanded hazardous waste pick-up/education, and multi jurisdictional cooperation. 6.7 Eliminate illegal trash dumping and landfills through strictmoniioring and enforcement. 6.8 Continue to support and improve the County's innovative incinerator and landfill system. 7. HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLO ICAL RESOURCES The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 7.1 -Take proactive steps to identify and protect important historic and archaeological resources, including an updated inventory of significant areas or sites and updates to current , regulations to require identification of potential impacts, a plan for protection of sensitive areas/sites or a mitigation/ data recovery plan where preservation is not possible. Density credits should be used to aid in arealsite protection plans. 7.2 Support a community azchaeological program that will provide assistance to help salvage threatened historic and archaeological sites and promote public education/ participation. 11 6- Task Group Draft 7CZ4/98 . 73 ~ ~ Continue the'redevelopment of historic d'owntown' Wilmington as a high priority, building . on past successes and carefully matching public incentives with private investment. Care should be taken to preserve the visual character and' historic atmosphere of old Wilmington. t.. B. RESOURCE PRODU TION AND MANAGEMENT •, .•. • We must seek to ensure the continued sustainable development of the area's natural resources through responsible management which avoids short sighted or premature commitments and fulfills our community's needs without permanent impairment to the resource base. .. . • We will support•efforts to wisely manage the natural resources of the area and the region through cooperation with other governmental entities and public and private agencies. ,. ~ ~~ . t, .. 1. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY RESO CES ~ ' ' Tlie City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 1.1~.. ;;Discourage the premature conversion'of the planning area's remaining farmlands and commercial woodlands into more intensive uses. 2. MINERAL RESOURCES - 'The City'of Wilmington-and New Hanover•County shall: 2.1 Not allow the development of mining operations if, based upon the best available . , ~ : , . - ~ information and scientific data, adverse, impacts'to the ground water aquifer or other significant environmental resources will most probably occur /"1 ~, --: 3. FISHERIES RESOURCES ~ The City'of Wi nington,and New Hanover County shall: ' .. ~ a'r. 3.1 .Support the continued productivity of commercial and recreational fisheries through the protection of the unique coastal ecosystems, including primary nursery areas, shellfish • .waters and coastal marshes upon which they`depend,`and the MasonboroIsland Estuarine ~, c . - :Research Reserve. .- .. _ _ - 32 Pursue the protection, preservation, and restoration of shellfishing in a11.SA waters. 4. OFF-ROAD VEHICLES The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall: 4.1 Ensure the continued protection of ecologically sensitive ocean and estuarine shoreline areas through monitoring and control of off-mad vehicle use. ~~. . . ., . ~~ .. 12 ' 7- Task Group Draft 7!24/98 DEFINITIONS Carrying Capacity- the number of individuals who can be supported without degrading the physical, ecological, cultural and social environments(eg-without reducing the ability of the environment to sustain the desired quality of life over the long term). • Cumulative Impacts- two or more individual effects which when considered together are considerable or which compound or increase other environmental effects. . • Secondary Impacts- later and unintended effects of any direct man-made action or indirect repercussions of man-made actions • Barrier Islands -any land formation composed of unconsolidated materials lying on the ocean side ofthe mainland and which have the following characteristics: a) The land is an island or part of an island with a density equal to or less than one. residential unit per five acres; b) the island area has been assigned the most severe rank with regard to hurricane forces; c) the island area is not connected to the mainland by a permanent network of roads and bridges that would allow safe and timely evacuation by land rather than boat; d) the island area does not qualify for the National Flood insurance Program as administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; e) the island area is classified as Conservation in the Land Use Plan; also includes estuarine islands, riverine islands, and spoil disposal islands (note: further clarification of this definition is needed along with amendments to zoning and subdivision definitions). • - Hydric Soils -Soils that are saturated or seasonally saturated with water at or near the surface (within 12-18 inches depending on soil type). Generalized characteristics include high organic ~. -matter content ofthe surface; low shrink swell potential, and frequent sustained flooding, All Class IV and some Class III Soils as defined m the 1981 technical report, Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability. Development-any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, or drilling operations; excluding bona fide farming activities. • Major Development -the term major development project shall include but is not limited to shopping centers, subdivision and other housing developments, and industrial and commercial projects, but shall not include any project of less than 2 contiguous acres in extent (G.S. 113A-9. Definitions-NC Environmental Policy Act). • Watershed -the area of land where water that falls or is contained therein runs off or drains into the same river, stream, lake, estuary, or aquifer. Riparian Access -the legal right of waterfront property owners to construct docks or piers that are contained within the boundaries of their riparian area limit (90 degree angle from the edge of the channel back to the property line or shore). • Marina =includes commercial marinas, rental slips, community boating facilities, and residential piers renting more than two slips. • Commercial Marina- any dock or basin and associated structures commercially providing permanent or temporary harboring or storing of two or more boats, pleasure or commercial, - 1.3 8- Task Group Draft 724198 and providing marine services, including but not limited to retail sales for fuel, repair, convenient food stuffs, boats, engines, and accessory equipment. • Community Boating Facility- a private non-profit boating facility including a dock, pier, ' .and/or launching. ramp on property which has water frontage, the use of which is intended ' to serve 5 or,more residential lots, or units. 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The following issues have been identified by Citizens through the Community Growth Planning Initiative and throughout the Comprehensive Plan public participation process, which has included public forums, a telephone public opinion survey, Subcommittees, and the Steering Committee Task Groups. Are these the major issues that should be addressed in the Land Use section of the Comprehensive Plan? Are there issues that have been left out? What priority should each of these issue be given?.. 1. Allocation of sufficient land for all desirable land use types 2. Flexible and Innovative site plan criteria are needed to guide the development process throughout the .. county. 3. Continue to promote Wilmington as a regioriaI trade center 4. Minimize dependence on the automobile by changing land use patterns and providing facilities for alternative methods of transportation 5. .Allow higher density where adequate infrastructure exists and where natural conditions will not be adversely effected. ,,. , . 6. Land use plans and regulations effecting land use should be coordinated between the city and county and should incorporate the conclusions of other planning efforts (ie. Community Growth, Downtown 2020, River Comdor Plan). ' 7. Define urban service district. 8. Identify elements that define quality of life and determine the impacts of the built environment on those elements. ~POLICIES............: ..............................................; --------................... _ Location/Demand l . The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall strive to enhance the quality of the built environment while-preserving and protecting the area's natural environment. 2. - The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County will designate sufficient land area and suitable locations for the various land use types. - 19 Page 1 d:\comp planVucut8-7.doc Land Use and Urban Design .Task Group Steer~ngrC©mmittee -1Vleetzng F _ .. August:7, 1998 :; ~ *.: r. 2.A. Use projected needs and available services identified in the technical studies as the basis for land use allocations. 3. . ,: - .,. - Locate land- u • ~ se~types based on the following guiding .policies -and implementation items: Open Space, Cultural and`Recreation `' ' ~ ' The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County will strive to acquire, protect and beautify historic and cultural sites, corridors along• key roadways and significant open spaces., . 3.A. Establish protective corridors along key roadways, historic and cultural sites and other - - - ~' areas that are visually significant: . ' •. 3.B. Pursue railroad and other rights-of--way as potential open,space, trailway and recreation areas. ~ . , . . 3.C. -~ Identify'envirorimeritally `sensitive land as potential open space and recreation, areas and key sites for parks. "~ ~' .. Industrial.. . ;_ `. J 4. New Hanover County and the City of,Wihnington will delineate areas for industrial usage, so that -'-these sites maximize the efficient use of mar`made resources while not haiiriirig the fragile `'ecosystem or causing undue impacts~upon residents. ' ~ ~ "": _ ~ .- :. . 4.A. Locate heavy industrial uses in locations: with adequate land area to accommodate;the expansive sites required for such uses; that are environmentally suitable; and, where t necessary. infrastructure (utilities, transportation facilities) is available or included in . ' `capital- improvement plans.' .. ' . ~ - ~ - ` ' . i .. 4.B. Allow light industrial (clean) uses in mixed use areas with clear requirements for location on no less than collector streets, availability of utilities, and appropriate performance , controls to address odor, noise; lighting~and~other impacts on surrounding uses. 4.C. Provide a wide choice of sites with good' access to labor markets, suppliers and buyers through consultation with Wilmington Industrial Development, the State Port and others • • in the field of industrial promotion. Land Use and Urban Design ~ :Steerng_Committee~lVleehng'~ , Task Group ~ ~ August ;7., =1998 = _~ ~ - Commercial 5. New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington will assure that land is available for commercial uses within close proximatey to the markets they serve while not diminishing the quality of residential and mixed use neighborhoods. S.A. Locate regional commercial nodes at major intersections to accommodate uses that serve a regional market. S.B. Designate the central. business district as a regional trade/office center. S.C. Locate commercial centers to provide community level service and trade needs at key ' intersections or on major thoroughfares with appropriate performance and design requirements. S.D. Allow neighborhood level commercial in mixed use areas with strict guidelines for development. Mixed Use 6. The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County will promote mixed use development in undeveloped areas in order to maximize benefits from available infrastructure, preserve valuable natural resources including open space and reduce .dependency on the automobile. 6.A. Develop performance criteria for mixed use development to ensure proper design, density, access, etc. 6.B. Designate undeveloped and underdeveloped areas as mixed use to accommodate residential and less intense commercial, office,- industrial uses with strict performance controls. Residential Neighborhoods 7. The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall strive to protect the character of the area's existing residential neighborhoods. 7.A. Afford existing residential neighborhoods performance standards to keep the neighborhood character consistent with the pattern of development for the area. 7.B. Afford a higher level of protection for existing residential neighborhoods by limiting non- residential uses and allowing public review. ~ ~'1 ~_J 21 d:\comp planUucut8-7.doc ;.Land Use and Urban Design Task;.Group ,; _"SteeringrCommittee.~Vleeting ;: - Argust 7,1998 , - _ _ . ; Design/Regulatory 8. ~. The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County shall. encourage. innovative development . strategies while providing flexible designyguidelines.tbat .enhance the aesthetic impact of the built environment . ~, .. ~ , 8.A. Develop performance standards that will allow the mingling of compatible uses . 8.B. Developrspecific urban design,standardsao promote public~spaces..~ ~ ~ " ,_ . 9. New Hanover :County and the City of Wilmington shall-adopt specific performance criteria to encourage the conservation.of,natural resources and;enhanee economic desirability by promoting accessibility of goods and services, providing alternatives to automobile transportation and adopting specific performance criteria for new development. 9.A. Conduct design charettes to develop models (examples) of desirable~characteristics of development elements (streets, parks, neighborhood services,....). 9.B. Provide incentives to property owners to preserve and reclaim key natural resources through innovative. design using .available public, and private resources towaids creative ~~' ,: ~ I , approaches toward acquisition.. ... , ~ _... _ . . ~ :~.. 9.C. Develop standards to ensure that heavy industrial areas have adequate access and are ,. ,properly distanced,from and.minimize impacts,such~as noise,;fumesand lighting, on adjoining non-industrial areas. ; , 9.D. Provide design criteria for regional nodes to.ensure the appropriate ,relationship to'the .:existing streetscape. ~ Criteria will address;the issues .of congestion, visual clutter, utilities arid the proper relationship with adjoining properties. 9.E. 9.F. _ 9.G. 22 Provide clear requirements formixed use development to include maximum square footage, buildable area ratio, impervious surface coverage, landscaping buffering, lighting, access, height;. density,; exterior materials; ~gaTking,:orientation o the street, etc.. Promote alternative modes of transportation in design guidelines. Reference approved.plans, such as the WilmingtgnfDowntown Plan, Vision 2020 and the historic district guidelines, in applicable development guidelines. d:lcomp planUucut8-7.doc Land Use and Urban Design Task Group Steerzng Committee ~Vleeting August x,1998 _ = :~. Infrastructure 10.. New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington shall promote development within ari established urban service area defined by the existence~of essential urban services and the planned provision of those services. 10:A. Modify applicable plans, regulations and budgets to focus the provision of urban-level services within the areas designated as "Urban" on the land classification map. 10.B. Modify development regulations to encourage development within the urban services azea where existing infrastructure is available. 1 O.C. Consider the cost of infrastructure that aze land use driven in modifying development regulations. . l O.D. Initiate innovative capital facilities financing as a part of the development approval process. 10.E. Implement the comprehensive plan through the City and County capital improvement programs. 1 O.F.- Pursue joint ownership by the City and-County of major utility systems. __ 10.G.. Develop a schematic collector street plan as a guide in the development approval process . and implementation of an effective transportation network. 1 O.H. Consider providing state of the art technical services such as fiber optic lines which will make the area more attractive to prospective commercial and industrial companies when planning other essential urban services. Hurricane Recovery -Land Use and Urban Design 11. The city and count~~ discourage high intensity uses and large structures from being constructed ~. within the 100 year floodplain, erosion prone areas, and other locations susceptible to; hurricane and flooding hazards. 11.A. Following a storm event, the county will take advantage of opportunities to acquire or purchase land located in storm hazard areas which are rendered unbuildable. The property should satisfy objectives including, but not limited to the conservation of open space, scenic areas, and provision of public water access. 23 d:\comp planUucut8-7.doc - Land Use and Urba~~i ~Desi n ~ ~ '- g . Steerzng:Committee Meetrng v Task Group August 7, =7998: • - 11.B. In the event of extensive hurricane damage to public utilities requiring replacement or \ J relocation of these utilities, efforts shall be made to locate damaged utilities away from ,hurricane hazard areas ~or to strengthen their construction. - • 11.C. The city council and/or board of commissioners may request that a new assessment of hazard areas be performed, depending on the extent of flooding and the changes to .: shoreline• and. inlets caused. by .the hurricane: - -. ~ ' ~~ . . ,, . t. 12. In the event of a hurricane or disaster, the City and County shall take measures to safeguard future populations from developrrient.whi'ch•may put increasing nurnbers'of people at risk in hazard incidents. .4 ~ . .... ~ ~ . .. 12:A.. In the event~of a hurricane or~disaster,-the city council and/or board of commissioners may declare a moratorium on the acceptance.of any request for rezoning other than for rezoning to a less intense use, unless that rezoning request is initiated by the city or county.. ~ ~ ~- , , , . 12.B. The city council and/or board of commissioners may declare a moratorium on the permitting of any,new construction, new utilityhookups, or redevelopment construction that would increase the intensity of the land uses existing before the hurricane or disaster. 12:C. The recovery task force shall have .tlie responsibility for directing reconstruction within - New Hanover county after a damaging storm. this task force shall be responsible for advising the board of-county,commissoners on a diverse range gfpost-storm issues. 12.D. A building moratorium shall not occur unless authorized or extended by the recovery task - force. or resolution by~the_board ~of county commissioners and/or city council .. - _.,1 12.E. The city and county shall closely monitor all reconstruction efforts involving both public and private utilities, including roads, to provide for less vulnerable redevelopment after a humcane. 12.F. The city and county shall continue to maintain and review present plans for evacuation, ,- - recovery, and reconstruction.. .. ~ - ~- ~ -.. ' ;, , 24 d:lcomp planUucutB-~.doc ~ w Land Use and Urban Design -;Steering Committee,~leeting Task Grou ~ ~ - ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ P ~ ~~ ~~=:August~7;;:7998 _~ .;_}. LAND USE CONCEPT CATEGORIES The following local future land use designations apply to the future land use map attached to this document. The local categories provide for more detailed and site specific performancestandards then the CAMA classifications. In many areas the classifications coincide geographically; however, the local categories provide more specif c guidance for the comprehensive plan. Development guidelines for these Iocai categories may differ in Urban and Non-Urban areas. Flood Plain: Land within the Flood Plain which is Environmentally sensitive land or potential open space/recreation areas. Residential and restricted non-residential uses permitted a maximum of up to 30%(?) impervious surface, depending on the conditions on individual sites. Unique Feature Overlay: Key roadways and unique natural or historically significant areas where safeguards to-preserve the integrity of the area are warranted. Mixture of uses permitted with strict design guidelines for appearance, density, access, etc. Many of these areas are Flood Plain areas. Industrial: Areas with suitable land area and planned infrastructure to accommodate. expansive sites for heavy manufacturing and similar uses. ~ . ... Regional Center: nodes at major intersections designed to accommodate regional level service and trade -- needs with other less intense uses. High density residential, shall also be encouraged in Regional Centers but they will be limited to 25% of center area. Community center: areas designed for the service and trade needs at the community level located at key intersections. Mixture of other less intense uses limited to 40% of center area. Mixed use neighborhood: undeveloped and redevelopment areas.with mixture of uses permitted in accordance with clear guidelines for performance controls and site design. Residential neighborhood: established residential neighborhoods with guidelines that reflect the existing patterns of development. Non-residential uses limited to neighborhood level activities with strict prerequisites and public review. • 25 d:\comp planUucut8-7.doc .. ~... ... .. '' .. _ .:. 26 • ~0~~>~~~~~ ~I~~ STEERING COMMITTEE TASK GROUP DRAFT ISSUES, POLICIES AND IlVIPLEIVIENTATION ACTIONS COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE List of Issues • Uncoordinated, costly provision of non municipal services and facilities. • .The high cost of infrastructure investment. • Storm water drainage problems caused by existing and future development. • Inadequate sewer and water services in some unincorporated areas. • ,Optimal .location, use and maintenance of education facilities. • ~InsufFicient provision of community open space, recreation and cultural facilities. • Recognition of Downtown Wilmington as the regional cultural nucleus. • Maintenance of adequate police and fire services in unincorporated areas. • Increased waste management problem .due to growth and development • The proliferation of communication towers. • 1. ~ FACILITY AND SERVICE PROVISION _ , 1.1. Provide timely, cost-effective and efficient capital facilities and community infrastructure services based on the Growth Management Strategy and the Preferred Urban Structure. 1.1.1. Develop a program for the rigorous economic analysis of infrastructure and community facility investments, which considers the fiscal impact, level of service, benefit, and the priority according to a preferred urban structure. ].1.2. Develop a program for joint publidprivate infrastructure investment opportunities. 1.2. Coordinate, rationalize and consolidate where appropriate, Ciry, County and other governmental agencies programs for the provision and maintenance of infrastructure and community facilities and services. 1.2.1. Develop inter-local agreements and unified development codes to establish consistency. 1.2.2. Develop a joint City and County Capital Facilities Plan. 1.2.3. Strengthen infrastructure inspection and maintenance programs in the County. 1.2.4. Develop guidelines for the interregional sharing of sewer facilities when economically feasible. 2. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 2.1. Expand storm water management to include areas not incorporated in existing programs. 2.1.1. Develop a storm water management program for existing and new development in the County, and coordinate this with the City program to include the following: management and planning; systems improvement; operation. and maintenance; water quality; and regulatory and enforcement efforts. 08/11/98 community Infrastructu 7 Page 1 .. . -. 3.. SEWER AND. WATER . ~ .. , . _ - - 3.1. Provide public sewer service to existing development in unincorporated areas that have inadequate and malfunctioning septic systems and package treatment plants. 3.1.1. Develop a Capita] Facilities Plan for areas that should be provided with sewer and water services, based' on environmental concerns, water quality concerns and . ~ servicing cost: ~ - '. , . 3.2. Consolidate the City and County sewer a_ nd water system. 3.2.1. Develop uniform'standards for the instillation of utilities in the County and City. 3.3. Ensure optimal use of sewage treatment facilities. ~ ~~ .- 3.3.1. Develop fiscal and environmental responsible strategies for the long term management and disposal of sewage sludge. ~,,W 3.4. ,,~. Ensure,the;provision of sufficient;. affordable,water'and sewer services to proposed new service centers and industrial .sites in the unincorporated areas of the Plan. 3.4.1,.. , On completion of the:Thoroughfare Plan update;,review the existing zoning and its potential to develop into service centers, as well as the feasibility and cost of ' ~ ~ providingwater, sewer and othertinfrastructure services tothese areas. ` 3.4.2, ,Give higher'priority to the servicing. of existing and new ,industrial sites. 4. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION ~ ~,. ~ ~ _ T~~ 4.1. ~Give,a higher priority to the maintenance'and optimal use of existing education facilities:- 4.1.1. Provide annual funding for the sustained maintenance of facilities that serve both the existing and future. educationneeos of the'community. '~ " 4.1.2. Plan and locate schools to allow for future expansion;. and to enswe better and .~ . ' shared'use ofthe facilities~aid'campus.i ~~' ' ' •"' ~ ' 4'.Zt Elementary schools and kindergartens should be encouraged'to locate in areas where they would provide the maximum benefit to adjoining ne~ghbo ~ 4:2:.i . Determine the needs and plan'for fhe optimal to rhoods. cation of elementary schools and - ~ -' kindergartens. • 5. CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ' .. :~:ct. J . ` 5:1.~~: Provide in the open'space, recreational and cultural needs~ofthe community, with special emphasis on chose inner City neighborhoods witfi inadequate facilities.} ,'~. ~: 5:1.1. ~ Update`the Ciry of'Wilinington Greemvay/Open Space Plan(Adopted 1992) and prepare an Implementation Plan for the establishment of a contiguous Greenway System that links neighborhoods to community activity centers, and serves the ~~~ - ~ ' • ;recreational and-open space nerds of the community. ~' -5;1.2 Continueto'implement'and~fund"the County Park's Plan. 5.1.3. Develop publicJprivate partnerships for the provision of recreation facilities. 5.1.4. Establish in the unincorporated areas,, requirements for commercial and residential development to reserve land for open space/recreation or provide a fee in lieu. 2 5.1•.5:' Develop different acquisition/protection'optcons for'significant sites for open " ~ spacelrecreation, such as'purchase; publidptivate partnerships, conservation " ~ easements and'consetvation'tnists. ~ ' : 5.1.6:• ~ -Develop a publicparticipation process for the acquisition and preservation of - ~ ~ • ° significant sites"for'open spacelrecreaton. y 08!11/98 Page 2 Community Infrastructure ,`> `) CQ`l~i~~~~d~i~~ ~L, • 5.1.7. Continue to expand and enlarge existing library facilities to maintain the current level of service to the community. 5.1.8. Continue to support and improve the museum facilities. 5.1.9. Investigate the feasibility of providing a convention center to serve the needs of the community and its surrounding area. 5.1.10. Investigate the feasibility of providing a performing arts center to serve the needs of the community and its surrounding area. : 5.1.1 I . Encourage the provision of social and cultural opportunities for the aging population. 5.2. Recognize the Downtown as the cultural nucleus which nurtures, supports and strengthens cultural centers throughout the region. 5.2.1. Support and implement the goals and .recommendations of the Wilmington Dawntawn Plan: Vision 2020, the Cape Fear River Corridor Plan and DARE, Inc. that reinforces the cultural importance of the Downtown area. 5.2.2. Develop additional and support existing programs that specifically promote, strengthen and support Downtown Wilmington as the regional cultural center. 6. POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES 6.1. Provide timely and adequate staffing and facilities to maintain and improve the level of police and fire services. 6.1.1. Plan and provide staffing and facilities for police and fire services.,at least proportionate to the growth in the community. • 7. SOLID WASTE 7.1, Establish and maintain an environmentally responsible, cost effective system for managing solid waste, .that protects public health, and provides adequate waste disposal capacity, mandatory solid waste collection and recycling services, and waste reduction opportunities. 7.1.1. The County and City together with the Towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach will continue their joint .update of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan every 3 years, and establish programs and set goals for the management and reduction of solid waste for the next 10 years. 7.2. Meet and exceed established waste reduction goals. 7.2.1. Expand local government recycling collection programs, encourage commercial recovery programs which focus on paper fiber materials, promote local private recovery/recycling initiatives, and promote local construction/demolition recycling/recovery programs. 8. CONiMUWICATION 8.1. Require communication companies to share facilities through the joint use, and location of communications equipment. 8.1.1. Amend regulations to require the joint use and location of equipment on existing communication towers and other public and private structures. 08/11/98 Page 3 Community Infrastnicture .. ,, ,. ... . , ;. _. _ _ _ -; _ • , ~ _ ~ ~ .. .. . .. r , 30 Wilmington -New Hanover County comprehensive plan. STEERING .COMMITTEE TASK GROUP Transportation Draft Issues, Policies and Implementation Actions List of Issues • The full impact of new development and changes in land use on transportation systems, and the cost of mitigating this impact, is not adequaxely addressed. • Efforts to improve flow of people and products are not sufficiently coordinated. • Alternative forms of transport are not given enough emphasis. • Strip development along thoroughfares. • The preservation of transportation corridors is inadequate. • The appearance of road arteries needs improvement. • The construction and maintenance of transportation facilities negatively impacts the environment, particularly water quality. . • Driveway access to arterial roads aze not sufficiently controlled. • Traffic volume exceeds the capacity of street networks. • The negative affects of new roads on neighborhoods. ., , _.. 1. TRAFFIC 1.1 The City and County shall initiate and support increased funding from state, and federal agencies to improve the flow of people and products to and in the City and County. 1.1.1 The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) shall coordinate programs aimed at improving the flow of people and products. 1.1.2 The MPO's transportation planning horizon shall be at a minimum 25 years to anticipate future growth.. • 12 The MPO and the urban area jurisdictions shall encourage the State and the federal authorities to provide interstate connections to azeas south of the urban area. 1.2.1 Create an interstate facility to connect with I-20 at Florence, South Carolina. 1.3 The City and County shall work with the MPO and NCDOT to increase the capacity of the existing street network and other transportation facilities. 1.3.1 The City, County and NCDOT shall implement the Urban Area Congestion Management System with an adopted level of service standard curre~ly being developed by the MPO. 1:3.2 All appropriate law enforcement agencies shall improve the enforcement of traffic laws. 1.3.3 The City shall continue to improve the azeas signal system, and to provide the public with more information on this program. 1.3.4 Continue to work with NCDOT to improve that portion of the signal system under their control. 31 Page 1 08/11/98 Wilmington -New Hanover county comprehensive plan 1.3.5 Work with the MPO and NCDOT to create interchan es at ma~ r " g ~o mtersectrons throughout the street network. Where necessary the City «zll participate in these improvements using impact fees, bonds and or tax increases. 1.3.6 The City, NCDOT and other appropriate agencies shall construct separate bicycle and pedestrian facilities where appropriate 1.4 The County shall reduce the impact of new driveways on the roadK~ay network. 1.4.1 The County shall adopt the City's driveway standards. ~ _ 1.5 The City and County shall require street connectivity and m;n;m;7;ng cul-de-sac development through collector street planning. ~. 1.5.1 Develop: collector street .networks for small areas ... . 1.6 In order that existing and planned thoroughfares may operate adequately, all new development must adhere to the intent and policies of the ,Comprehensive Plan. 1.6.1 Conform to the Comprehensive Plan policies by ex?m;n;ng all proposed rezonings and subdividisions compliance with the intents and policies of the plan..., ;. ~ „ _ 1.7 The City, County and State will improve the awareness of the Emergency Management System Evacuation Plan. ~ . 1.7.1 Continue to evaluate and update the system for emergency situations., ~:.::. ~; _1_.8 Immediately rerrrove and clean up debris from roads following a major storm event: 1.8.1 The North Carolina Department of transportation will remove and clean up debris from publicly maintained roads immediately following a major storm event. 1.8.2 New Hanover County will be responsible for the clean-up of roads dedicated for public use, not yet accepted by NCDOT. 1.8.3 The City of Wilnirigton will be responsible for the clean-up of City streets. 1.8.4 Private development homeowners will be .responsible for the clean-up of debris on private ..roads. . 2 ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION 2.1 The City and CounT<~ shall support improved non-highway transportation facilities to access the area. . 2.1.1 Encourage the improvement of freight and passenger rail service to Wilmington and New . Hanover County. 2}.1:2 ~ Encourage the growth of the North Carolina State, Port at Wilmington. 2.1.3 Encourage the growth of the Wilmington International Airport. 22 City and County shall work with the MPO to encourage alternative forms of transportation including regional rail, Transportation Demand Measures such as van-pooling and ride sharing, and an inter- modal transportation system. 2.2.1 Implement the Transportation Demand Measures program being developed by Wilrnington Transportation Authority. . 2.2.2 Participate in ongoing NCDOT passenger rail and multi-modal facilities studies. (~ 32 \~ page 2 08/11798 t= Wilmington -New Hanover County comprehensive plan 2.2.3 .Periodically evaluate the feasibili of ail forms of alte Ty rnative UansportaUon including buses, trolleys, and light rail to all or any portion.of the area 2.2.4 The MPO shall prepare a conceptual light rail master plan for the urban area. 2.2.5 Encourage the State to preserve and purchase rail comdors within Wilmington and New Hanover County. 2.3 New development and improvements to existing facilities shall make provision for a comprehensive network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including pedestrian causeways, breezeways and crossings, on collector streets and major arterials. These facilities will provide an alternative to the automobile. 2.3.1 Implement the recommendations of the New Hanover County Bicycle Advisory Committee. .2.3.2 Strongly encourage the State to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities in conjunction with new construction and improvements to transportation facilities. 3 AESTHETICS 3.1 The City and County, through the MPO, will encourage the State to improve the community through enhancements of streetscapuig, including the preservation and use of indigenous flora, on new and existing streets. 3.1.1 The City and County will participate with NCDOT to enhance streetscaping through the use of regulations, including overlay districts, impact fees, bonds and tax increases or tax incentives. 3.1..2 The. City and. County will participate with. NCDOT to enhance streetscaping by encouraging . private initiatives. . ,. 3. I.3 City and County shall develop more stringent regulations to create less obtrusive commercial signage and billboards. 3.2 The City and County shall ensure the preservation of adequate landscaping. and tree protection for parking lots, sidewalks and in street right-of--ways for both public.and private projects. 3.2.1 Develop design standards, ordinances and regulations that specifically identify the resources to be preserved. 4 ENVIItONMENT 4.1 Priority shall be given to environmental concerns, in particular water qualiTy, when considering the construction and maintenance of transportation facilities. 4.1.1 NCDOT shall adhere to or exceed State and Federal Environmental .regulations .for the construction and maintenance of transportation facilities. 4.1.2 The City of Wilm'~ on shall establish standards for the construction of transportation facilities that exceed State and Federal requirements for water quality. 4.1.3 The City and County shall seek legislation to require NCDOT to exceed State and Federal requirements. 4.2 Have regard for noise and other environmental impacts on existing neighborhood azeas when .constructing and ma;ma,~n;ng transportation facilities. 33 Page 3 08/11/98 Wilmington = New Hanover County comprehensive plan. 4.2.1.. All proposals for.the construction and maintenance of transportation facilities, shall be ~-~ reviewed for noise and other envronmental'impacts on existing neighborhood areas. ,: 5 ,CORRIDOR PROTECTION ~ . ~. .~ ~ : , 5.1 Local government and the State shall identify and utilize sources of funds and incentives to purchase or preserve thoroughfare, or rail corridors in a timely and equitable manner: Where necessary the ' '~ ~ , . City will. participate in these improvements using impact fees;. bonds-and or taz increases. 5.1.1. _I.ocal and State Governments. will identify thoroughfare~and rail comdors as completely as possible through appropriate environmental studies. 5..1.2 _i. City, County and State will investigate and use :regulatory provisions for preserving . thoroughfare corridors.: _ , . - " ~ ~± 5.1.3 The City and County will cooperate.through an agreement to allow for the purchase of rail and road comdors. 6 COSTS ,, ; ' 6.1 ~ The City and County shall require developers to identify,the impacts of their development on roads, ' 'schools; storm water, water and sewer and to pay a fee.proportionate to the increase in use of these facilities due to the new development. , , -' -:6.1,.1 Require traffic impact.studies as recommended by'the-approved Transportation Advis©ry~ .Committee policy. . 6.,,1 2 Seek. enabling legislation for imposing impact fees. 3 _ '.. 4 ,. ; 6.2, , . In addition to seeking funding from state and federal sources through the Iv1P0 the City shall take all ~~ - ~ steps necessary to alleviate existing and anticipated tr~affic:congestion: _. 6.2.1 The City shall seek tax increases or bond revenue to implement measure to alleviate traffic. _ _ _ . .~~ .. ~:~ ~ f 34 Page 4 08/1 1/98 IL,~II~i~TO~ - N~ ~i0~~ COt~~IT1~ ~IOUSIN~, ~IISTO~.IC ~~:~.S~~I~TTON, x~TD ~CO~TOIVIY Wilmington -New Hanover County ~- Comprehensive: Plan: • ,. .:..... Housing: :.. . • ... _ _ Issue, Policy and Action Issue 1. The Cit}• minimum housing program needs to be strengthened and the Count}• should establish adopt a minimum housing code and enforcement program. 2. With the gro«th of 1JNC-Wilmington and Cape Fear Communit}• College, students will need adequate on and off campus housing. 3. Regarding groc~th and change neighborhood residents need a mechanism to voice their concerns, and the Counh~ and City needs an efficient «av to provide information to residents. 4. The Cit}• and Count}' needs to ensure that it is receiving the maximum amount of federal and state financial opportunities for communit}• and economic development. 5. There is a documented need affordab]e housing. particularh• for to«• and moderate income residents. 6. There is a need to expand monetar}• incentives to increase affordable housing. 7. Increased support of non .profit organizations will increase the amount of affordable housing. 8. There is a need to pro~~ide increased affordable rental and condominium housing. 9. If zoning and regulaiions,are more flexible, streamlined and have incentives; this ~zll pi'o~~de an increase in the amount of affordable housing. 10. There are an estimated 800 homeless persons Counh_• «zde with the majorih• living in the Cit}•. 11. There is a need for adequate housing for the special need population, elderl}•, and disabled in the Cit}• and Count}•. . Policy and Action 1, .City and Count}• Minimum Housing Program. The Count}~;and Cit}~ shall coordinate and enhance their nunimum housing programs. /// 1.1. The Cit}~ shall improve its minimum housing enforcement program. 1.2. The Cit}• shall establish a stronger minimum housing enforcement program, that strikes a balance bet«•een the etpenses to propem and home owners, and better living conditions for tenants. 1.3. The City program shall ensure that all existing housing, including substandard housing, is brought up to code. 1.=I. The City shall strengthen existing housing guidelines to discourage unnecessar}• demolition, increase preservation, and make restoration easier to accomplish. 1.5. The Count}• shall adopt a minimum housing code and establish an enforcement program. 1.6. The Count}• b<• the year 2000 shall adopt a minimum housing code and establish an enforcement program. 1.7. The Count}' shall establish a program that ~zll ensure that all existing housing, including substandard housing. is brought up to code. 1.8. The Count}• shall establish housing guidelines to deter unnecessary demolition, increase preservation, and make restoration easier to accomplish. 2. Adequate UNCW and CFCC Student Housing. Working together the Count}-. City, UNC-Wilmington; and Cape Fear Communit}~ College shall meet student housing needs. 2.1. Develop an on and off campus student housing program for UNC-Wilmington. 2.2. Develop an on and off campus student housing program for Cape Fear Community College. 3. Neighborhood Associations. The Count}•. Cih•, and residents shall be encouraged to use neighborhood associations for outreach infornation and education. 3.1. Create neighborhood guidelines that include discussion on: the impact of new development on adjoining , neighborhoods, such as densit}•; housing b}~ t}pe; home o~~nership; rental concerns; and drainage. 36 • .Wilmington -New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan 3.2. Promote greater interaction beri~~een neighborhood groups, civic organizations, Count}'„ and Cit}'; for example using the Council of Neighborhoods Association. - 4. Maiimize Federal and State Funding. The Count}' and City shall maximize funding opportunities from federal and state sources for community and economic development. 4.1. Consider creating a consolidated Count}• and City Communit}• Development Block Grant program. 4.2. Investigate and determine if•a~•ailable federal and state community and economic development funding opportunities are being ma.~imized. 5. Affordable Housing Programs. The Count}• and City shall continue to support and enhance a broad range of affordable housing programs. . 5.1. Increase support of affordable housing programs such as: 5.1.1. Home O«nership Pool loan program (HOP) 5.1.2. Direct Loans and Home Loans for housing rehabilitation 5.1.3. Fannin i`tae Least Purchase 5.1.4. Project Home 5.1.5. Community Dzvelopmznt Block Grant Program. 5.1.6. Home Investment Partnership 5.2. Encourage participation in the down payment assistance program of the NC Housing Finance Agenc}'. With the aid of grants, this program allows down payment assistance for closing costs. ~.3. Establish a mortgage revenue bond program to pro~~ide affordable housing backed b}' appropriate sources. 5.4. Investigate and act upon ways to increase affordable housing supply and ownership for low and moderate income residents. 5.5. Enhance a land.tnist program for affordable housing land acquisition with the County and City, in cooperation with non-profit organizations such as the Housing Opportuniiies of Wilmington. . ~.6. Im~estigate how to strengthen partnerships with for profit developers to provide affordable housing.... ' ~:7: Ex nd etistin education ro ` ' Pa g p grams on affordable housing opportunities, including home oiti-nership for first time buS•ers. d.8. Establish an affordable housing adti~ocac}• coalition with wide representation. • 5.9: Set a target for future increased homeownership emphasizing first time home bu~'ers. 6. Monetary Incentives. The Count}' and Ciri- shall explore monetar}' incentives to increase the supply of affordable housing. 6.1. Promote to«• interest financing for housing opportunities to low and moderate income residents. 6.2. Create incentives ~~ith an employer-assisted housing program to assist development of affordable housing. 6.3. Encourage commercial banks to participate «7th a below market rate mortgage interest program. 6.4. Inventon• available sites as a resource for new-residential development and prorzde incentives for the development of new housing. . • Non Profit Organizations. The Count}' and Cit}- shall continue io work ~;nth non-profit organizations to increase the construciion.and renovation. of affordable housing. 7.1. Increase support of non profit housing organizations in the construction and renovation of affordable housing such as: Communay Housing and Development Organizations, such as: ~ ilmingion-?v'ew• Hanover County Community' Development Corporation ~ti'ilnungton A.~IE Zion Housing Dzvelopment Corporation l~ilmington Housing FinancY & Development, Inc. Housing Authorit}~ of Wilmington Habitat for Humarrit}' 7.2. Cooperate ~~ith the Wilmington Housing Authority in the maintenance, renovation and construction of affordable housing. 37 2 'Wilmington; -New HanoverCounty ~- ~ Co m p re~h e n~s i ve P I a n ;8. Rentals and Condos. The City and County shall increase affordable iental•and condominium housing. 8.1. Improve and expand the City rental rehabilitation~loan program: ' ~ - -•~ 8.2. Establish a County rental rehabilitation loan program. 8.3. Ensure that there is'funding fora rent=to-own program in both the City and County. This program would enable a renter to apply rent payments: towards the purchase bf a fiome. =" _ .. 8:4. Explore the possibility that apartment complexes that~ai-e converted to condominiums provide affordable ,- • ;,units, or payments°into a City:and County•affordable housing or non=profit housing program. 9. Zoning and Regulations. The County and City shall ensure that zoning and development regulations increase the amount of affordable housin while kee 'in a' hi g P g ~ quality of design: ~ ~ ., ..,, • . 9.1. Modify zoning regulations to pro~~ide increased flexibility for the construction of affordable housing. 9.2. Investigate methods to reduce development:costs for all~housing by reviewing development'review .. ~ s process regulations and codes. ' ` , 9.3. Promote benefits of diverse housing sizes and types; and economically diverse~neighborhoods. 9.4. Modify zoning regulations where appropriate to encourage housing for the special needs, elderly, disabled. , . - .'-. t' _ ,. ~ ~ , -. 9.5. Conduct a study that addresses and makes recommendations on the folloaing; ,, " ~ -Zoning changes that'require mixed Income residential developments. ~,~ .. - , Densiry~bonuses thatprovide additional affordable dousing units. ,_ _ ~_ Standards'for`design, quality, and„appearance for affordable housing development ; 10. Homeless. The County and City shall cooperate with non-profit organizations.to, provide temporary,and ^transitional shelter to persons who are homeless. ~ ~ ~ _ 10.1. Expand the Continuum of Care pio"gram"for homeless shelters with adequate-quality accommodations _ °' 'with` emphasis on housing for the mentally. disabled. , y,~ . , . I _ , ~ . ~ ~'~ ~' ~'"~ ~ 10:2. Cooperate witli'all non profit organizations That pro~zde temporary housing for_homeless families, including: Good Shepherd House, Salvation Army, and•Cape,Fear,Rescue~Mission. ~ ,- • .-, .. .. . 10.3. Through the Continuum of Care process addresscounseling and jobreferral program to assist homeless persons and'households achieve"~ self sufficiency; through the City and County and or non-profits such as the Good Shepherd House. _ _ ; a , ~.~._, .. 11. Special Needs and Elderly. The Citti• and County shall cooperate with. non-profit organizations,.to ensure an adequate supply of housing for special needs; the elderh', and~the disabled. 11.1: Establish a housing program. for the'specia] needs, elderlyi and disabled, that is integrated throughout the community. ._?,, ~: . 11.2. Su rt ro ' for con e to lip " ppo p. grains r gr ga 1ng.arrangements for the elderly," and other.special needs populations, e.g. nursing homes. .. ~ , ,~ , 38 3 • • • Wilmington -New Hanover County ~omp~rehensive Plan Historic Preservation Issue, Policy and Action Issue The City and County need to identify, protect and plan for the preservation of historic resources. Policy and Action 1. The County and City in cooperation with non profit and for profit organizations shall preserve, and provide regulatory and cultural guidance for historic sites and areas. 1. L Establish historic district guidelines to serve the public, and provide direction to builders and contractors. 1.2. Conduct a City and County historic preservation inventory which identifies historic sites, both architectural and natural. 1.3. Carry out the recommendations of-the Wilmington Downtown Plan Vision 2020. 1.4. Consider expanding the boundaries of the existing historic districts towards the north and south, with assurances for existing home owners that design restoration guidelines will not adversely financially impact them. 1.5. Establish local historic preservation districts for areas representative of communities and properties dating from the early 20th century. 1.6. Work with non profit groups for historic preservation, including the Historic District Commiccion, County representation, Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc., and DARE, Inc. 1.7. Ensure that residents receive adequate education and public out reach with historic preservation programs and regulations. i 39 1 ~~Wi(mi~ngton -New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan Economy - Issue, Policy and Action Issue 1. There needs to be improved economic diversification, and continued effort`to'attract employers that have high paying Jobs. 2. Continue efforts to attract and retain business to economically distressed areas. _ 3. To remain competitive_into the next decade,the State port-will need to deepen its harbor, improve inland highway and rail access, and upgrade the ,terminal.:.. . 4. The area could increase marine related employment, opportunities with: marine technology; aquaculture; the aquarium;. and boat manufacturing and marinas. 5.. The New Hanover County airport needs to expand to improve its. competitiveness,and at the same time balance the noise concerns of adjacent residents. 6. There is a need.to balance tourism a~th a.diversified-economy. - 7. There is a need to increase workforce preparedness, especially for., the marginally. trained and under educated. Policy and. Action .," ... . r . ... i :. 1. General Economy. Develop a coordinated economic development~strategy to attract high paying employers, that is economically diverse and environmentally mindful. 1.1. Consider establishing atask-force to attracthigh paying~employers,, including representation from: Private business andmdustry ~ - . ~ , Wilmingon Industrial Developmerrt,lnc. _,. ' County Commissioners and CitykCouncil . Cape Fear Tomorrow _ .. ~ - ' + UNCW and Cape Fear Community College . Chamber of Commerce sad Black Chamber of Commerce Pores Authority and Wilmington I~ematicoal tlupott Small Business Coalitim and Wilmington Comnnmity Coalitim Wilmington-New Hanover County Community Development Corporation Smal] Business and Technology Development Center - UNCW 1.2. The task force should consider creating incentives. 1.3. Strengthen existing City, County, and associated private programs that target existing business for new expansion and job creation. 1.4. Explore the possibility of establishing a Research and Development Park in the County or City with location incentives, and infrastructure to attract high paying employers; with business connections to UNCW and Cape Fear Community College. 1.5. Investigate establishing a local branch of the ~ce of Industrial Extension Service in the County, a state of NC agency, to retain and attract high paying employers. 1.6. Encourage small business development. 1.7. Consider expanding the engineering cooperative education program between UNCW and NC State with connections to local businesses. 1.8. Promote the movie industry, with the Wilmington Regional Film Commission. 1.9. Encourage a balanced support of public and private medical and health care services. 1.10. Consider establishing a program with incentives for larger companies to assist employees with high quality affordable day care. 1.11. Increase public outreach and improve awareness of the importance of business and industry to the tax base, such as by Wilmington Industrial Development, Inc. 1.I2. Consider a program to attract professional sports. 40 '1 Wilmington -New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan 2. Impro~ing.Economically Distressed Areas. The City and County with non profit and for profit organizations shall work to attract and retain business in areas that are economically distressed 2.1. Encourage the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for programs and activities that create jobs for low and moderate income persons. 2.2. Encourage and support the federal Small Business Administration HUBZone program to attract business and jobs to the economically challenged areas of Wilmington. 2.3. Encourage the creation of family resource centers such as by the Wilmington Community Coalition to provide neighborhood level programs, such as Family Resource Center of the Bottom, and the Long Leaf Park Resource Center. 2.4. Create guidelines for public and private business partnerships for the development of speculative properties. 2.5. Ensure that the economic revitalization of Greenfield Industrial Park occurs. 3. State Port. The County and City shall .work with the State Port in achieving mutually acceptable development goals. 3.1. Support the recommendations of the Master Capital Development Plan for the Wilmington State Port facilities to create a more competitive shipping port. 3.2. Develop guidelines for the aesthetic enhancement of the State Port including the entrance gate. 3.3. Balance the needs of the State Port with the recreational boating demands of the Cape Fear River. 3.4. Create guidelines for pedestrian access along the Cape Fear River which are consistent with the commercial needs of the State Port. 4. Marine Economy. The City and County shall support the marine economy. 4.1. Support the growth of marine technologies and environmentally friendly aquaculture industry with .existing public marine science education and technology programs. 4.2. Support the expansion efforts and programs of the NC Aquarium ai Fort Fisher. 4.3. Support the efforts of marine trade services with the Small Business and Technology Development .Center - UNCW in promotion of expanded boat manufacturing and boating services such as marinas. 4.4. Address the of loss of public accessible boat slips and marnac to traveling boaters. Airport. The Count•~ and City shall cooperate with the Wilmington International Airport Authority to increase their competitiveness, while being mindful of its impact on adjacent business and residents. 5.1. Ensure that the proposed expansion of the airport, especially potential noise impacts, is compatible with neighboring residential, business and industrial areas. 5.2. Balance airport noise restrictions with the business economics of a competitive airport. Tourism. The Cit<~ and County shall encourage a balance of tourism as part of a diversified economy. 6.1. Promote Wilmington and the County as an area for heritage-historic preservation tourism, with the Historic District Commission, County representation, Chamber of Commerce, Black Chamber of Commerce, and Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc. 6.2. Support the efforts of the state wide Coastal Waterways Heritage Tourism Council in promotion of Wilmington as a boating destination hub and related eco-tourism. 7. Skilled Workforce and Education. The County and City and private sector shall cooperate with schools to develop a properly trained work force with employable skills. 7.1. Support the education, and vocation programs, of public and private schools, and colleges, including Cape Fear Community College and UNCW. . 7.2. Support the Dual Enrollment high school and community college program that emphasizes vocation tramwg 7.3. Support programs which assist and improve the job skills of under-prepared and chronically unemployed residents. 2 3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 2 Estimated Time: Department: County Manager Contact: Allen O'Neal Presenter: Dr. Ruth Christy Funk SUBJECT: .Presentation of ARCH (Alliance for a Regional Concert Hall) BRIEF SUMMARY: Dr. Ruth Funk , President of ARCH will describe a feasibility study and request Commissioners to consider ARCH seeking private funding for the study RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: TTACHMENTS .. ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW-. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Hear presentation a consider supporting private funding for a feasibility study. County funds are not being request 1 COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: • COUNTY COMMIS$ION~ APPROVED p REJECTED p . REMOVED ^ POSTPONED Q , i HEARD f) p~ DATE ~~S l,~~f„~,~,~..,~,.,, NUg G4 ~tf U~: 418 Ku Gri unr'15~~ rurin 25 August 1998 r- Mr. Allen O'Neal County Manager County Administration Building . 320 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 ~ ~~ Dear Mr. O'Neal, ~ ~, At the end of last Thur_sday's meeting of AP.CH (Alliance for a Regional Concert Hall?, the-.members i'elt the concept of ' building a new concert Hall adjacent to Thalian Hall should be explored further via a thorough feasibility study. We would like the opportunity~to describe this concept to the County - Commissioners and to request their concurrence with ARCH's seeking private funding for this feasibility study. I would appreciate time during your 8 September meeting to make this presentation and request. Sincerely, %Gv'tX~~ Dr. Ruth Christy. Funk President, ARCH 0 ~pP i iY+u ~uJ .~qpayyy~ ~, NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09!08198 Regular Item #: 3 Estimated Time: .Department: County Manager Presenter: Wilber D. Jones, Jr. Contact: Allen O'Neal SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution endorsing the 1999 World War II Commemoration, BRIEF SUMMARY: Wilber D. Jones, Jr., Captain, U.S. Naval Reserves (Ret.) is leading an effort to commemorate the impact- of W.W.II on the Wilmington area. The 1999 commemoration is designed to focus attention on the contributions of this community. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: . .. .. ,.. .. ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Recommend. adoption of resolution. rnMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMA ii COMMENDATIONS: COi1NTY COMMISSION~$ APPROVED p REJECTED p REMOVED p POSTPONED ~ 4 5 HEARDq~~) DATE -~•:.1.?~ ~. ~~ New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Resolution Whereas, World War II has been the single most defusing event of the Twentieth Century, and Whereas, as the century rapidly ends and men and women associated with the war effort pass away, and Whereas, the conflict deeply impacted the area of New Hanover County and City of Wilmington historically, culturally, and economically, and ~ , Whereas, the Wartime Wilmington Committee, an ad-hoc organization has been formed to plan, coordinate, publicize, and present a series of activities in 1999 to commemorate the area's role in WWII, recognizing the service and sacrifices of local men and women who served in the Armed Forces and on the home front; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIlVIED, that the New Hanover County Board of Comrriissioners officially recognize the efforts of the Wartime Wilmington Committee, and encourages citizens to take advantage of the educational, cultural, and historical opportunities available throughout 1999. . Adopted this. 8~' day of September, 1998 _ _. :. .. `~ William A. Caster, Chairman w~~~N'~0~ ~~ ~~IIGA~gA ~ O~T~:~t.~A ® ~3~ ®A~ 4.6 : ~' ~ ~~a~ Wartime Wilmington Commemoration, 1999 Mission Statement P eamb e World War II has been the single most defining event of the Twentieth Century. The conflict deeply impacted the area of Wilmington, N~ C., a veritable boom town of activity to support the war effort. As the century rapidly ends, and men and women associated with the war pass away, a timely and due recognition of the event is in order. Wartime Wiimin,..gton Comrr~ittee The Wartime Wilmington Committee, an a'd-hoc civic organization, is formed to plan, coordinate, publicize, and present a series of activities in 1999 to commemorate the area's role in WWII. The Committee consists of representatives of local cultural heritage non-profit organizations and other individuals. Committee membership does not obligate an organization to present an activity. Committee membership is not required for any other organization wishing to present such activities, which is in fact encouraged. ,_ Committee meetings are open to the public. Linder the banner of the "Wartime Wilmington Commemoration, 1999," the Committee organizations will present activities with WWII themes. The activities will be in conjunction with other WWII-related activities previously planned or anticipated by local organizations. The Committee chairman serves as spokesman, principal contact person, liaison representative, chief schedule coordinator, and head of public affairs. An executive committee is also formed. Committee members serve without pay. The Committee will dissolve upon conclusion of commemoration activities. • fission The mission of the Wartime Wilmington Commemorafion, 1999, operating with coordination from the Wartime Wilmington Committee, will present activities in these broad categories: - to recognize the service and sacrifices of local men and women who served in the Armed Forces and on the home front; - to inform, educate, and entertain the public regarding the nature of life in Wilmington during WW1I; 47 -Local Organizations Participating on the, Wartime Wilmington Committee (Partial, August 19, 1998) American Legion Post 10 American Red Cross Arts Council of the Lower Cape Fear Battleship North Carolina _ Big Dawg Productions Cape Fear Museum ~ ~ . ` Community Arts Center Accord ` Fort Fisher State Historic Site Lower Cape Fear Historical Society New Hanover County Public Library New Hanover County Veterans Council North Carolina Military History-Museum ~ ' WHQR 91.3 Public Radio Veterans of Foreign, Wars Posh 8716 a_ _~,.. William Madison Randiall Library;' University of North Carolina at Wilmington' ' ~~ Wilmington Railroad Museum ' .,World War II Remembered Group ~ ~ ~ ,~. . .._ Individuals Hannah Block fan Broadfoot `" Captain Wilbur D. hones, fir., USNR (Ret.)~ Margaret S. Rogers .. Executive Committee fan Broadfoot (ex-officio) day Hammer, Wilmington Railroad Museum ' Wilbur ones, Chairman Cathy. Myerow, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Kim Sncox, Battleship North Carolina ~ ' ~. Ev Smith, Community Arts Cenfier Accord Leland Smith, Fort Fisher State Historic Site „ ~ ,, .. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 4 Estimated Time: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Chairman Caster Contact: Lucie Harrell " SUBJECT: Proclamation: Designate September 17 - 23, 1998 as Constitution Week in New Hanover County BRIEF SUMMARY: The Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has requested the Board to proclaim September 17 - 23, 1998, as Constitution Week in New Hanover County. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt Proclamation FUNDING SOURCE: , ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation _ . Letter from Judy Ward, NSDAR ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider adoption of resolution. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/C M ENTS: • s 49 This page intentionally left blank 50 ~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS • REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 5 Estimated Time: Department: County Manager Presenter: Contact: Dave Weaver Consideration of Adoption of Resolution presented by Mason Inlet Preservations Group to support dredging of Mason Inlet . BRIEF SUMMARY: The Mason Inlet Preservation Group which is a group of homeowners associations in the Mason inlet area, wish for the Board to adopt the attached resolution supporting the dredging of Mason Inlet to a location north of its present spot. The Corp will make a presentation to the Board. No county resources are being asked for at this time. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:. FUNDING SOURCE: • ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND C ME Hear presentation and consider support. n , COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~J [7 51 MASON INLET.PRESERVATtON GROUP ,Go CAMS 2002 Eastwood Rd., Suite 202 /// W+Imington, NC 28403 Telephone 901 256-3792 August 25, 1998 New Hanover County Manager ~ ._ . Mr. Allen ONeal - - 320 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Re: Mason Inlet Relocation and Stabilization Plan ,~ Dear Mr. O'Neal, - I am writing to request that we be allowed to make a presentation to the. New Hanover County Board of Commissioners concerning the efforts of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group (MIPG): The MIPG has been formed as a coalition of Homeowner Associations from North Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island to facilitate the ~ '' development of an inlet management plan. This group feels strongly that the only viable and environmentally sound solution to the southerly migration of the inlet is to relocate and stabilize Mason Inlet at its original 1970 - 1985 location. Current membership of the MIPG consist of eight Homeowner Associations on North Wrightsville Beach representing 497 homeowners and Figure,Eight Island HOA representing 563 homeowners. It' is estimated that these 1060 homeowners represent a real estate property value of over X600,000,000. This group is firmly united and; totally dedicated in their support of the objectives of the MIPG. We are seeking support from New Hanover County and the Town of Wrightsville Beach to strengthen our position in our efforts to obtain approval of the relocation and stabilization plan. We have drafted a proposed resolution for the Board to adopt which reflects the Commissioners support of the objectives of the MIPG. As you can appreciate, time is a critical factor in accomplishing these goals due to the continued migration of the inlet. Therefore, we are asking that we be allowed to make a short presentation to the County Board of Commissioners at the scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1998. We will be accompanied by a technical expert and will be prepared to answer questions from the Board members. 52 • We have attached, for your advanced information, copies of the resolution concerning the formation of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group, By Laws being adopted for the MIPG, proposed resolution for the Board of Commissioners to approve and a .draft letter to be sent to the Hutaff Estate Trustees.. Please advise if our presentation can be placed on the agenda for the September 8, 1998 meeting. Thank you for your consideration of our request. Sincerel , Frank Pinks on Acting Chairman, MIPG Attachments: 1. Resolution on Formation of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group _.. • ~ 2. By Laws for the Nlasori Inlef Preservation Group 3. Proposed Resolution for approval by the Board of Commissioners 4. Draft of proposed letter to be sent to the Hutaff Estate Trustees • 53 Mason. Inlet Preservation Group R'hereas, for the past ten years the~Mason Inlet, located between Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville Beach, has been migrating to the south at a rate of about one foot per day, and Whereas, the Inlet has riow migrated nearly 4000 feet to the south, and is threatening the destruction of a hotel, condominiums and private homes of a large number of tax paying residents, and Whereas, the migration of the Inlet-has also eliminated a large public beach and parking lot at the north end of Wrightsville Beach thereby reducing access to the beach for the general public, and Whereas, the migration of the inlet has caused severe erosion and a great loss of beachfront on Figure Eight Island, and Whereas, if no action is. taken; experts predict that the Inletwill continue to ~. emigrate south at a similar rate;.whereby it would move another 4000 feet in ~ ~- the next ten years, and ._ ; Whereas, the migration has placed the Shell Island Resort in immediate danger of destruction and the ten year prediction could threaten property as far south as the Holiday Inn, and ~'~'hereas, Shell Island Resort's attempts to gain approval of proposals to stabilize the inlet to stop the migration have not been successful thus far, and ~'Vhereas, the property owners on the north end of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island now realize the significant benefits of joining together to find a solution to stabilize the inlet and reduce the threat to their property, and Whereas, to focus on the importance of this problem and recognizing the need to find a solution, a coalition of Homeowner Associations on Figure Eight Island and the north end of Wrightsville Beach has been formed, and 54 Whereas, this coalition has been named the "Mason Inlet Preservation Group" (MIl'G) and is charged with the single purpose of finding a solution to inlet stabilization and sand management for Figure Eight Island and north Wrightsville Beach, and Whereas, the MIPG has met several times and has concluded that the only viable and environmentally sound solution is to dredge and maintain Mason Inlet "at its original 1970 - 1985 location, and Whereas, there would be many benefits to the general public resulting from action to return and maintain the inlet at its original location, i.e. addition of beach and fishing areas with general public access; protection of significant property; improvement of flushing for better water quality; opening of the inlet for navigational use; and addition of sand for needed beach nourishment especially on Figure Eight Island. Be it therefore resolved that: By this resolutio^ the Mason Inlet Preservation Group is hereby officially established and has adopted the • objectives set forth. above. Be it further resolved that: In an effort to carry out the objectives and goals of the 1~1IPG the following initial actions will be taken: . 1. Prepare resolutions for submission to~the Town of Wrightsville . Beach an'd to New Hanover County Commissioners seeking their support of the MIPG action to gain approval for relocating the inlet to its original location. 2. Prepare appropriate correspondence to obtain support for this action from local elected officials. 3. Prepare a special appeal letter to the trustees of the Hutaff Trust listing the benefits to be gained by the public at large from relocating the inlet to its original 1970 - 1985 location and pointing out the severity of property loss if no action is taken. • 4. Obtain approval from the Homeowner Associations of north Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island for this formation resolution, the ~~ resolutions to the town and county and the special appeal letter to the Hutaff . trustees.. ~ ~ ~: 5. Have each HOA prepare and submit a separate letter from their.: Association supporting the establishment of the N1IPG as well as planned. actions. 6. Submit the special appeal letter along with the approved resolutions, letters from the HOA's and letters from the local elected officials to the trustees of the Hutaff Trust. ~ . - ~ . ~ . 7.- In the event a positive response is received from the Hutaff Trustees, the Iv1IPG will immediately take appropriate action to .obtain approval from the Coastal. Resources .Commission for relocating the inlet. 8. In any event, the NIIPG will continue to function as long as there is still a threat from the. migration of the inlet. 9. The MIPG will also have the responsibility of looking into~the issue .. =-. of. financial support for dredging or ariy other action deemed necessary.. ~ . . \- / This Resolution was reviewed and approved by members of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group at an official meeting held on July 25, 1998. Member HOA's are listed below with..the signature of an officer. of the - respective Board of Directors. ~ :. Frank Pinkston, Active Chairman Mason. Inlet Preservation Group. .. 56 8/20/98 DRAFT By Laws Mason Inlet Preservation Group I. ' Identit A. Name: The name of the organization is the Mason Inlet Preservation Group, hereinafter referred to as "MIPG." B. Purpose: MIPG is an informal planning and advisory group of concerned homeowners' associations located on Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville - Beach. (Where the term "homeowners' associations" is used hereinafter, it also shall include individual homeowners not represented by a homeowners' association.) The purpose of MIPG is to encourage and facilitate the process of developing a plan to permanently stabilize Mason Inlet at a location approximately 3000 feet to the north of its 1998 site. C. Office: The office of MIPG is c/o CAMS, 2002 Eastwood Road, Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28403. - ..... , . . IL ' Membership. Voting, Proxy and Quorum =- A. Membership: Membership in MIPG is voluntary. MIPG actions and decisions are not binding on members unless there is an explicit written agreement to be so bound. 1. Membership Process a) Application: Any homeowners' association on Figure Eight Island or Wrightsville Beach may apply for membership in MIPG. The chairperson of the MIPG Advisory Board of Directors is authorized to make a decision on the membership request. b) Resignation: Any homeowners' association may resign from MIPG at .~ .any time by notifying the MIPG Advisory Board chairperson. 2. Current Membership: As of August 1998, the members of MIPG include the following: Figure Eight Island HOA Shell Island Resort HOA North Shell Island HOA Wrightsville Dunes HOA ~. -2- . Duneridge HOA Cordgrass Bay HOA Duneridge Estates HOA .~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ ' West Shell Island HOA Cordgrass Bay Estates HOA 3. Member: The term "memberH shall refer to the president (or his designee) of each MLPG.homeowners' association. and each individual homeowner not affiliated with a homeowners' association., ~ ' B. Votinq::Each member shall have,one vote for each 100 homeowners (or any portion thereof) belonging to his/her homeowners' association. C. Methods of Voting: Votes may be cast by.the members in person or through their proxy. ~ ~ ~; . ~ , ~ . D. Quorum:' A quorum at any members' meeting shall consist of members entitled to cast a majority of the votes of the entire membership. - .a - - E. Majority Rules: Any matter being voted upon shall be decided by a majority of the members voting at any mem p bership meeting at which a quorum is resent. ,. ~ .: ~ . ~- ~, ~ , ~ ., III. Members' Meetings A. Frequency: Members' meetings shall be called ~by the MIPG Advisory Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the Board determines that information needs to be exchanged directly with the members,.or that the opinions of the members are required in order to assist the Board in formulating MIPG policy or action planning. ~ _ B. Notice: Reasonable advance nofice of members' meetings will be given to members by telephone or letter. '; IV. MIPG Advisory Board of Directors - A. Advisory Board: The affairs of the MIPG shall be managed by an Advisory ,.Board of Directors. B. Representation on Advisory Board: Each homeowner's association with five or more homeowners will be entitled to one seat. on the Advisory Board. 1 '~ J 58 C. Election ~ " " ~ - ~ 1: ~AII Directors shall be elected by a plurality-of .votes cast by ttie~members.. 2. Directors shall be electod forterms of two years. . 3. Vacancies between terms may be filled by appointment by the.Advisory .. - .. "Board. ~ . C. Chair.person:~ The Advisory Board shall elect from among its Directors a Chairperson to serve for a term of two. years." " ~" ~ D. Meetings: The Advisory Board shall meet as frequently as it determines is - " necessary to efficiently conduct the affairs of MIPG. Meetings may be . ~ ~ conducted in person or by telephone... E: Notice: Reasonable advance notice of Advisory Board meetings will~ be given by telephone or letter. ` F. Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Advisory Board f ~ represented in person or by proxy. " . ,. ,._ - G. Majority Rules: Any matter being voted upon shall be decided by a majority ' of the Directors voting at any Advisory Board meeting at which a quorum is " present. H. Directors' Responsibilities: The Directors shall be responsible for ;. ~ implernentirig the~~objectives of MIPG. .. V. Obiectives.of MIPG . . .. A. Generally ~ - ,~ - _, 3~- t. Encourage and facilitate the process of developing a plan to permanently ' stabilize Mason Inlet at a location approximately 3000 feet to the north of its 1998 situs. 2 Assist in developing and implementing a plan to establish an ongoing county tax district to oversee Mason Inlet, including periodic maintenance dredging and sand management. ' - _ B.. Specifically° , ` - ~, 1: Prepare resolutions for submission to the Town of Wrightsville Beach and to New Hanover County Commissioners seeking their support of the ~~ " -4- MIPG action to gain approval for relocating the inlet to its origiral ~' .location.. 2. Prepare appropriate correspondence to .obtain support for this action from local elected officials. 3. Prepare a special appeal letter to the trustees of the Hutaff .Estate Trust listing the benefits to be gained by the public at large from relocating the . inlet;to,its original 1970-1985 location and_pointing,out the severity of property loss if no action. is taken:... , 4. Obtain approval from the Homeowner Associations of-;north Wrightsville Beach~,,and FigureEight Island. for this formation .resolution, the ; resolutions to the town and county ~and•the special .appeal letter,to the Hutaff trustees. 5. Have each HOA •prepare and submit a separate letter from .their I~ Association supporting the establishment of the MIPG as well as planned actions.. , ., ~: , . ti: ,~ ~ -~, 6. Submit the special appeal letter along with the approved. resolutions,. letters from the HOA's and letters from the local e ected, officia}s to the trustees of the. HutaffEstate. :.; ~ ;.~ . r. In the event a positive response is received from the Hutaff Trustees, the MIPG will .immediately take appropriate action to:obtain. approval from the Coastal Resources Commission for relocating th,e inlet . _ , 8. In any event, the MIPG will continue to function as long~as there.is.still a threat from the migration of the inlet, ~" 9. The MIPG will also have the responsibility of looking into the issue of financial support for,dredging or any other action deemed .necessary. . ~ ~ ~ . . • ~ :~ VI• Fiscal ~lylanagement: Currently there are no plans for MIP.G,to collect or dispense any monies in connection with conducting its affairs as an informal planning and. advisory.group. At,such time as;the members of MIPG may decide to add ,fiscal~.management to the MIPG objectives, these.By Laws will require appropriate amendriient. , ... , . VII. Am~ndmenis to 6v Laws i"/ A., Proposal to Amend: Amendments to these By~Laws may be proposed in 6 O ..,writing by a majority. of the Advisory Board, of .Directors: or by a majority of the . ~-5- , members. The proposed amendments shall be delivered to the Chairperson of the Advisory Board. B. Action on Proposed Amendments: The Chairperson shall schedule a meeting of the members to vote upon the proposed amendments. C, Two-Thirds Vote: In order for any amendment to become effective, it must be approved by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members voting in person or through their proxy. ., VIII. Final Approval of Draft By Laws: This draft of the MIPG By Laws, approved by the Special Committee of the MIPG on August 20, 1998, will be submitted for final approval by the full membership of MIPG at its next meeting. • 6~1 A RESOLUTION BY THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, APPROVING SUPPORT FOR INLET MANAGEMENT AND RELOCATION OF ` MASON INLET (TO RESOLVE FUTURE PROBLEMS OF INLET INDUCED EROSION OF . , WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH AND FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND BEACHES). 1 WHEREAS, New Hanover County, a county of the State'of North Carolina, is the location of the properties negatively affected by the southerly migration of Mason Inlet; and WHEREAS, the Hew Hanover County Commissiorers have long recognized that the Atlantic Coast beaches of the County are an important natural resource which serves as an important recreational asset and provides storm protection for the adjoining towns; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Commissioners further recognize that oceanfront residential properties and business interests are greatly enhanced by the existence of healthy, non-eroding beaches in the. Town, of Wrightsville Beach; and WHEREAS, the instability of Mason Inlet is negatively affecting the downdrift beaches causing erosion and depreciated property values; and WHEREAS, the supply of oceanfront land within New Hanover County is diminished and lost by the persistent southerly movement of Mason Inlet causing a marked reduction in the value of beachfront properties along a 2,000 - 3,000 foot length of shoreline; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Commissioners have determined that it is critical to the best interests of property and land owners within the County to provide for long- range erosion control and property protection to revitalize the decaying beaches; and WHEREAS, the Ne~v Hanover County Commissioners have received input from its citizens and property owners relative to the desirability for establishment of an inlet management plan (inlet relocation project) for Mason Inlet; and 62 WHEREAS, the beaches of New Hanover County are aCounty-wide asset and a direct benefit to all property owners and residents as well as the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Board approves the formation of a coalition of Homeowner Associations on Figure Eight Island and North Wrightsville Beach (known as the "Mason Inlet Preservation Group ") and supports their efforts to develop an inlet management plan to relocate or stabilize Mason Inlet to protect and preserve the sand resources and beaches of Figure Eight Island and the Town of Wrightsville Beach. Reviewed and approved by the Board of Commissioners on • . 63 ~. Mason Inlet Preservation Group c/o CAMS - 2002 Eastwood Rd. Suite 202 Wilmington; NC 28403 . July 25, 1998 Trustees for the Hutaff Estate Mr. Dear Mr. The "Mason Inlet Preservation Group" (MII'G) is a newly formed group established for the specific purpose of finding a solution to stabilize the Mason Inlet. This group is comprised of Homeowner Associations from Figure Eight Island and the northern portion of Wrightsville Beach. Altogether, the group represents the interest of over 1,060 homeowners who are deeply concerned about the southerly migration of Mason Inlet and. the future threat to their property, if no action is taken. The group has met several times to review the situation and is now exploring all possible options in an effort to find a solution which would stabilize the inlet. It appears there is little hope of getting approval for a hardened structure and any other government help is doubtful. It is clear that the most viable, environmentally and technically sound solution is to dredge Mason Inlet to restore it to its original 1970 - 1985 position. This method of relocating the inlet will have the least impact on sand resources for both Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville Beach. The Coastal Resources Commission has implied their approval to this action provided there is no opposition. Reestablishing and maintaining the inlet at the original location, some 3000 feet north of the present location, would yield many benefits to the public sector. This action would also remove the very real threat that currently exist for a great number of property owners and restore a large and desirable beach and fishing area for public recreational use. Other specific benefits which would result from this action are: (1) Improved flushing and water quality for the Mason Inlet and adjoining wetlands; (2) Protection of sand resources from erosion along the oceanfront beaches; (3) Provide sand for much needed beach nourishment, particularly for Figure Eight Island; (4) Providing land for parking in order to permit access to beaches by the general public; (5) Reopen the inlet for navigational use by the general boating public; (6) Avoid the danger of property loss in excess of $600,000,000.00; and (7) Preserve the financial health and welfare of the Town of Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County. ~4 ~; -~ `) In view of the many benefits to the general public and the fear of property Ioss by a large number of North Wrightsville Beach residents, we are making a special appeal to the Hutaff Trustees that you reconsider your current position in this matter. We plead for your support of this action and ask that you agree to meet with representatives of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group to discuss appropriate conditions for withdrawing your opposition. We are prepared to negotiate a satisfactory agreement. Thank you for your consideration and we anxiously :await your positive response to this appeal. .Sincerely, . Mike Stonestreet Chairman, MIPG Also signed by Homeowner Association members of Mason Inlet Preservation Group The following Association members have endorsed the action of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group and have signed below to reflect their approval and support. Figure Eight Island HOA Shell Island Resort HOA North Shell Island HOA Wrightsville Dunes HOA Duneridge HOA Cordgrass Bay HOA Cordgrass Bay Estates HOA Duneridge Estates HOA West Shell Island HOA • 65 This page intentionally left blank f~ 66 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSfONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 6 Estimated Time: Department: County Manager Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Consideration of Drainage Program BRIEF SUMMARY: Dawson Engineering recently completed its Pages Creek Drainage Study and reported the findings to the Board at a July 27 work session. The Board requested that staff bring back a brief summary of the findings for further discussion. The attached memo lists the major findings. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Board should consider the advantages and disadvantages of developing a drainage program and provide further direction. , FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: ~ . , Dwboard.wp REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with the recommendations in the attached backup material. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: COUNTY COMM{SS N'~i ~~ APPROVE4? L ~~ REJECTED ^ REMOVED ® . _ POSTPONED D HEARD GI ~~ 67 DATE ..- TO: Board of Commissioners FROM: Dave Weaver RE: - Drainage . ; .~' The attached two pages from Dawson Engineering's "Pages Creek Watershed Study" lists both the elements needed for a comprehensive drainage program and some financing sources and mechanisms for the ,purpose; , , Staff makes the following recommendations: 1) A m horou h drainage ordinance and manuals should be developed. The County has had i Briar rainage regulations in effect for over a year. Amore thorough drainage ordinance and manual .could greatly reduce the drainage impact of new development on - existing neighborhoods and would be of little direct cost to the County. 2) The County could initiate a drainage program on two fronts: - The County could discuss with the City the potential for joint drainage programs on creeks that are under both the jurisdiction of the County and the City, e.g. Hewletts Creek. - The County could initiate programs f cree within the County e.g. Pages Creek. One possibility would be to esta isli a separate drainage district for Pages Creek where a separate tax would pay for a County drainage division to perform drainage work in the Pages Creek area as suggested by Dawson Engineering, e.g. culvert replacement and stormwater detention areas. We will be glad to pursue any actions you wish us to take. C1 C~ +' ~ l.~S! ®~Wp~T~'t3~ . ~ ~~~~ . ,. ~,,,~ c~~ .Executive ummarv~ ~, . P~lblic Participation; " i - -- - #: `~ ~ Information from the public was obtained at public meetings and during individual '. O ~ interviews in neighborhoods. The citizens are concerned about flooding and.water quality 'problems. Many residents presume the County has a drainage management program similar'to . , • " "the erosion control program. _ - ` . .. , . .. . ' Existing Regulatory Agencies: ~ ` The current stormwater management programs of the federal, state and local agencies " .were reviewed and are summarized in the report. Each of the different regulatory agencies has " :established effective rules for it`s particular area of authority. However, there is a significant ~ " . ' ' , ~ opportunity to improve the coordination and effectiveness between the agencies at the local _ level. ~ - ~ .. . 'TheNPDES Phase.II Stormwater Rules proposed by the U.S: Environmental Protection Agency will require New Hanover .County to apply for stormwater discharge permits under the • .` National Pollutant Discharge`Elimination System (NPDES): Anticipating the need to complying ' , with these proposed rules is one of the reasons the Citv of Wilmington has'recently established a - ~, stormwater fee and, expanded its stormwater department. ,• r Recommendations: , : ~ " L • _. ,. .. ,. -~ , New Hanover County should develop,-and implement a comprehensive stormwater `. -- .+' management.program: The: rapid growth of residential and commercial developments has begun :.;~ .. _. . ., .._ to exceed the conveyance and "assimilation capacities of the natural streams. Without a ~. " ` ~ - ~ . " • comprehensive stormwater management program, the flooding and water quality problems will. continue to grow with development.. :' `. ~"' ", ...The comprehensive stormwater management program. should provide for integrated. response to growth through appropriate planning, financing, standards and policies that are. , , " effective,,equitable and economical The program should be tailored to the specific needs and . " the public policy objectives of New Hanover County. . The program should be separated into the following categories for consideration: Ordinances and policies , Drainage master-plan `. ~ ' Storm drainage manual- County stormwater database _ ~ ' Training and public education program t" . ,~ "~` ~. Financial management strategies ~ ' The elements of the program are interconnected and need to be developed over time. It is unreasonable to believe that a complete, functional program can be put in.place in a very short • ~' ~ time. ~It makes mo"re sense to grow into a program one step at a time. Extensive discussion, ` "should begin immediately to identify the features needed in the County now, a few months from • ` ". Pages Creek Watershed Study " j • -`.WK DICKSON . i Executive Summary R -- now, and a few years from now. The program will be successful to the extent that it provides for orderly and continuous expansion.to meet the growing needs of the County: - ~__ Due to some of the watersheds in the County extending into portions of the City of Wilmington, the County may need to utilize a~watershed management district program for generating funds and establishing maintenance priorities. There are a variety of measures for financing stormwater systems. The idea of the stormwater utility is new in North Carolina, and has not found.. acceptance in all cases. Other alternatives that the County may, wish to consider ,include one ;or more of the following: General tax revenues ~ Revenue bonds Speciai assessments Pubiic-private participation Impact fees Private financing General obligation bonds• ~ - Watershed District Tax A uniform program of comprehensive drainage regulations needs to be established by the County and enforced by a highly trained and experienced stormwater management, staff in order ' to prevent the continued development of the County without adequate drainage. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 7 Estimated Time: Department: Planning Presenter: D. Hayes Contact: Dexter Hayes SUBJECT: Zoning change for Library property on Military Cut-Off ' BRIEF SUMMARY: Following recent action by the Commissioners the Military Cut-off library property is now surrounded by Office & Institutional Zoning. Based upon the County's long standing intended use of the property and the recent zoning changes for adjacent land, the County should initiate efforts to rezone the remaining 2.49 acres owned by the County RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Direct the Staff to .initiate a Zoning petition for the property. FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: •~ zoning map. ~ .. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: NIA COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend the County Commissioners direct staff to initiate a zoning petition for the grope COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: I• 0p11ntTY C~"r~~SIONERS APrR~..:_ +~ REJECTED ^ REMOVED D p45TPONEQ O HFA•QRD Q ((l~~ ~ - 1 fir 1/.1/I~»_!-~4M . 71 ,.. _ This page intentionally left blank. . ~ , . ~ ,, , ~q ®~110M~~ 7 2 ~ . as~~ fl NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 7.1 Estimated Time: Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes Contact: Pete Avery SUBJECT: Item 1, Rezoning, Appealed case (Z-633, 8-98) .BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by Rudie Malpass to rezone 1.72 acres at 649 Piner Road to O-I Office and Institution from R-15 Residential.. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: The Planning Board recommends denial. ~ FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: ... ,... , REVIEWED BY: .. ~ ~... _ _ ~. - .. LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: NIA BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ^ ~ REJCG T ED ~/ fiEMOVED O P©STPONED D HEARra o 7 3 b ITEM 1 rezoning CASE: Z-633, 8/98; Applicant Rudie Malpass REQUEST: R-15 to O-I ACREAGE: 1.72 LOCATION: 649 Piner Road LAND CLASSIFICATION- Resource Protection: This designation provides for the preservation and protection of important natural, historic, scenic, wildlife and recreational , resources. Residential density cannot exceed 2.5 units per acre. Non-residential uses are permitted provided their impacts are minimized. - , . _ Planning Board Summary The Board voted 4 to 0 to recommend denial of the petition as submitted. In making that conclusion, the Board determined that open-ended zoning made it too difficult to judge impacts and suggested that the applicant consider conditional use zoning instead. After a lengthy debate on the merits of that approach, the applicant urged the Board to vote on the matter as presented. 'The Board also questioned whether O-I zoning at this location would. be consistent with the Land _: .. :.. Use Plan. ... ..... Two adjoining property owners from Woodduck Forest spoke in opposition. They were opposed because they didn't know what would-be built on the site. Staff Summary The County denied a request to rezone the property to general use O-I in October 1994. However, the Board of Commissioners felt there was some merit in conditional use zoning, so the applicant was given the opportunity to refile the petition. Subsequently, the subject property was rezoned to Conditional Use Office and Institution in January 1995 for general and professional offices. Because no building permit was issued during the site plan's validity period (24 months), the plan became null and void. A request to re-establish the plan was denied by the County in June 1997. Thus, the property was rezoned back to its original R-15 Residential classification. During public debate for the reapproval request, there was considerable opposition noted from property owners in neighboring Woodduck Forest. They were concerned because the office buildings planned would be located too close to their homes, creating negative impacts and disrupti ~g~lV~e~r~~ q~~ al~ity~~of{;i~e~~ The latest requests to4r~ezone~the property to general use Office and Institution. This request differs from the others .in t~wo~hwrays: one, the request is only for the first 500 feet ofdepth--the o~3er~ included th~,e,~ent~ire~paycwl~ two, the request is for general use O-I, not conditional use. ~} @ Afl~~6 3T~+~ l~J County Policies for Growth and Development encourage the placement of office and institutional .uses where a transition in land use is needed. Typically, O-I districts have been established along major and minor thoroughfares and collector roads to buffer adjacent residential land uses and established subdivisions from the harsh reality of busy streets. They also have been used to promote more compatible land uses between established residential uses and commercial districts. The single largest impact on the future land use along this stretch of Piner Road is the growth of the commercial node around Monkey Junction. In just the last few years, new businesses have been constructed at a phenomenal rate. As the areas along the major access corridors around that node are developed, pressures will mount to accommodate expansion along Piner Road as well. While precise limits of the County's commercial nodes are not defined, it becomes important to ensure that the outer fringes of the nodes promote transitional land uses. Otherwise, commercial encroachment will eventually erode the quality of nearby neighborhoods. The central questions arising from this petition are whether or not there is a need to establish a land use transition here and would the zoning classification be compatible with the existing land use pattern? In the 1994 petition to rezone this property to 0-I, Staff recommended denial. At that time it was felt that the transition should progress from west to east, not east to west. Staff continues to believe the transition should begin adjacent to the commercial area to the west. Regarding compatibility with established land uses, the placement ofnon-residential uses on the site has some appeal. Land use in the immediate area, with the exclusion of two residential structures to the west, one of which is located adjacent to the subject property, is a mixture of .institutional uses and commercial activities. The most significant commercial use affecting this ro ert is the Wa)1'vlart sho in center com lex which is located across the street Also, there. ~ ~ ~ -- P P Y PP g P are two churches and two schools in the area. More recently, the County approved a rezoning just west of Myrtle Grove Middle School authorizing the conversion of a residential structure into a small real estate office, now zoned CD(0-I). That action may have been premature. The residential appeal this tract once had has diminished over the years. It is more apparent.now with the emerging land use pattern around the Monkey Junction commercial node. Higher density residential would be more suitable along this road, unfortunately the maximum density allowed is only 2.5 units per acre. Also, the tract has only 150 feet of road frontage, making the development of a lower density project more difficult. Despite these circumstances, the placement of O-I Zoning here might not yet be appropriate. As noted, Staffbelieves the transition should begin to the west at the existing commercial district boundary. For these reasons, Staff recommends denial at this time. • 75 WHAT YOU MUST ESTABLISH TO GET A CHANGE OF ZONING OF PROPERTY Your intended use of;property upon rezoning is.completely irrelevant, except for conditional use district proposals. The North Carolina General Statutes require that zoning regulations shall tie made ih ~'. accordance with a comprehensive plan. Since amendments to zoning maps should also be based on a Land Use Plan, you must explain in the space below how your request satisfies each of the following requirements. How would the requested change be consistent with the County's Policies foe Growth and Deve1- .G~9~~ .coo 4^ ~ Q~--~" /G~-~" ~~'~'~~~ / _ ..;. ,_ , ~,.. © How would the requested zone chance be consistent with the property's classification on the Land ~ , , Classification IViap? r C~' (y ~~v 7~° ~ ~ % ~ _ ~ ~ I Win.-~~2 D~~~~~ ~ C ~~~ ~ .~ ~ cy~~ .~~ ~vl C%o~~ ~ G~~t/f-~~~,~'' ® What significant neighborhood changes have occurred•to make the original zoning inappropriate, or how is the land involved unsuitable for the uses permitted under the existing zoning? ~~ 0 ,J ~ Tc~c Ih si thts~ion-, I understand that the existing zoning ma~s presumed to be correct and that I have the burden of proving ~vhy a change is in the public interest. I further understand that the singling out of one parcel of ]and for special zoning treatment unrelated to County policies and the surrounding neighborhood would probably be illegal. I certify that all the information presented in this application is accurate to tl~e best of my knowledge, information, and belief. 76 Signature of Petitioner and/or Owner fJ r PETITION `SUMMARY SHEET _ • • Petition Number: Z-633., 8/98 Owner: ~ ~ b~alter Powell Heirs Request: R-~ ~ +-~ ~=T Tax ID Number: 7600 Land Classification: Existing Land Use• ~ Vacant Structure Zoning History: Area originally zonPC~ an,-; i z, i g~i RArnACi- for O-I in October 1994 denied ~ Si t-'P rP~nnPC~ t~ C'n (n-Tl nPC _ ' 94; expired Request for reap~roval t-n c~n (~-Tl r~Pn, P(~ h/97 Representative: _ ~„~; P i~tal ~ asp Acreage: ~ ~~._ Location: 740 Piner Rd. LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES Resource Protection Water Type: Community Fire District: I~IYrtle Grove Road A:cccss: Piney Road School District: Roe ~ ' Scorer Type• c~~„„t~~ Rccre.Ation: Arrowhead Park City) MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS • Watershed andWater Quality ClassificAtion' ~ottc ~''"~-~ ~'~cw- Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Conservation Rcsourcea: None Historic Landmari:s and Arcbeologicsil Sites: ____~ Soil Type(s) and Class:. i°iurville (i~Iu) and Leon (Le) : Class III Scptic Tank Suitability: Limited Primc Agric~tturxl Soils: None $uilding Suitability: _ r, Fi ~. . ". NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 . Regular~ltem #: 7.2 Estimated Time: ; Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes ~ ~ ' ` Contact: Pete Avery SUBJECT: . .Item 2: Special Use Permit (S-431, 8/98). BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by ABA Mini-storage, inc. to provide an on-site manager's residence for the facility located on the ' east side of Carolina Beach Road west of Sanders Road. The property is zoned B-2 Business. ' RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: - ' . ~ The Planning Board recommends. approval . FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS:. 6 . ', ~ ~ ' ,:. .. , .. _. REVIEWED BY: . .... ;.. , . .. LEGAL: N%A ; FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A „HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A ` ' .COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 'COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~ COUNTY COMMI,SlON~~S . _ ~ APPROVED U . REJECTED REMOVED C7 . ` ~ , . PQSTPONEQ C"t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~,~~ ~ ~ 7 9 _ . DATE ~ ,.~~ ~~~ - ., . __ __ ITEM 2 Special Use Permit-Request by ABA Mini-storage; Iris: To Provide an On-site Manager's, Residence at the Personal Storage Facility on Carolina Beach Road. The property is zoned B-2. (S-431, 8/98) { .. Planning Board Summary With little discussion except to note that the applicant had' met the required findings, the Board,_ voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval of the request as subrriitted. There was no opposition. Preliminary Staff Findings; -~ , _ .' .~ '~ . 1. The Board must find that the use~will not.mafierially,endanger the public,health or.., , .: . safety if located where proposed and developed_ according to the plan as submitted and ~~ approved. __ '. ' . A. The site has adequate water and, sewer service. ~ ' ~ - ~~ ' ~ ' B. The property has direct access to Carolina Beach Road. ~, _ ~:_ ~ .: C. The site is located in the Myrtle Grove VFD District. 2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance. ' A. A dwelling unit incidental to a principal use is permitted by special use permit in the B-2 . Business~District. The-site is zoned B-2. ~'.... ~ . ; -, ,.. , , ,, . ~. B. The planned use complies with all requirements set forth by Section~72-29 of the Zoning . Ordinance. -The dwelling does not occupy-more than 50%°of the floor space oftlie principal .use. . -All front, side and rear yard setbacks are met. -An area of open space equaling the total floor space of the,dwelling is,provide on site.. . -The dwelling unit will located above the ground floor administrative office. -Two off-street parking spaces have been provided to serve the dwelling unit. 3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity. A. The dwelling will be located within a commercial building in an area zoned for commercial activities. B. The building will be located on a site devoted almost entirely to personal storage units. 4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located a•nd in general confo•rrnity with plan of development for New Hanover County. ~'-~C~~Ot9~c,~t~vli,',41,~ y Ivluv.~. A. While most of the nonresidential use in this area is located to the north around the Monkey Ju~n•~ctio~n~ ~o~mn~e~-~rcial node, there are commercial uses nearby. B. The site and~yadjoimna.land to the south is zoned B-2 Business. C. A proposed~tho~royg~hfa~r~e~connection would impact the northwest corner of the property. 8 0 ~ ~~ What You Must Establish For A Special Use Permit Authority to grant a Special Use Permit is contained in the Zoning Ordinance; pursuant to section 71. The Zoning Ordinance imposes the following General Requirements on the use requested by the applicant. Under each requirement, the applicant should explain, with reference to attached plans, where applicable, how the proposed use satisfies these requirements:.(Attach additional pages if necessary) General Requirement #1 The Board must find "that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where pro- posed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved." Statement by Applieanl: ' The purpose of the request is to allow the close physical proximity required by the operator and full time employee of the business to effectively transact the applicant's business on the storage facility site. The special use, if granted, will allow the applicant to maintain a family dwelling safely within the same structure as the storage unit use. General Requirement #2 ,The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and specifications" of the Zoning Ordinance." Statement by Applicant: The application meets all conditions and specifications of the zoning ordinance including Section 72-29 in that: the building meets all minimum side, rear and front yard requirements, provides an open space equal to the total square 'foot space of the dwelling unit, the amount of dwelling unit floor space is not more than 507. of the: dwelling unit of the storage use, the dwelling unit is located above the ground floor, provides the 2 required parking spaces and will be occupied by the operator. General Requirement #3 The Board must find "that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity." Statement by Applicant: The use of a portion of one of the storage unit buildings as a dwelling for the operator of the storage unit will not injure the value„of the adjoining properties. The adjoining properties aie zoned B-2 on the A'orth and South and R-15 on the West and the dwelling unit will be contained within the same building as the principal use and will have the required parking. General Requirement #4 The Board must find "that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted .and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County." Statement by Applicant: The location of a dwelling unit within the principal use of a storage building in the B-2 will ,be in harmony with the area and in general conformity with the development plan for hew Hanover County. The use is located on a major arterial throughfare and will enable the business to accommodate its customers and users as stated in the New Hanover County Development P1'an. The Zoning Ordinance in some instances, also imposes additional specific requirements on the. use requested by the applicant. The applicant should be prepared to demonstrate that the proposed use will comply with each specific requirement found in section 72 -~9 ~ (aS applicable). He/She should also demonstrate that the land will be used in a manner consistent with the plans and policies of New Hanover County. The Board of Commis-. signers may impose additional conditions and restrictions thafthey deem appropriate prior to the issuing of the Special Use Permit. I certify that all of the information presented in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, informa- ~n, and belief. 81 ~~ Signature of Applicant and/or Owner PETITLON SUMMARY SHEET Petition Number: S-431 Owner• ABp' 'Mini=storage Request:_ Dwelling incidental to .; . . Tax TD Number: 7ti~~ . ~~ _ Representative: Joe Taylor Acreage: ~ ~ - ~ 9 .~ Location: -t~,~.-~ a ~ ~~u~t ~~~ ; + o . Sanders.. Road LAND USE; ZONING, UTIL171ES and SERVICES Land Classification: Resource Protection Existing Land Use• ~ Mini-storage -~ under' construction Zoning $istory: ~' Area originally. 7onPC? ~nY; i ~~ ~ X71 R_~ area where facility,is located establishPC3,7U,nP 1995 wells/com-~unity possible ~' `~ Water Type: Scwcr Type' County Fire Aistnct• `~yrtle Grove Rccreatio .;, ;- .. Road-Access: rTC a~~ ~~uth ~ .Volume:. 29,742 (r97`countC"..lf School District: Bellamy MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ,, Watershed andWater Quality'Classification• 1~Iotts Creek C (Sw) ~ - Aquifer Recharge Area: primary Conservation Rcsource~: None Historic Landmarks and Archeological Sites: None Soil Type(s) and Class: Septic Tank Suitability: _ Prime Agric~lturxl Soils: . 8~uilding Suitability: _ I~ureb (Kr) ;~ Class. I Few limits; suitab None Few limits . ~~_ J . t-,. ~ - NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION " . Meeting Date:' 09/08/98 • " Regular Item #: 7~.3 Estimated Time:. • Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes Contact: Pete Avery . SUBJECT: - Special Use Permit (S-432, 9/98) . BRIEF SUMMARY:, ~ •' Request by Bonnie McGhee to locate a. single-wide mobile home at 3227 Belt Road. The property is - zoned R-20 Residential. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Planning Board recommendation is not needed - . FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: _4 REVIEWED BY: ,. _ ... LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A "HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ; COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: o ` .~ < ~ •. ~ ~ ' ..~ " , .: 83 -;_ ITEM 3 Special Use Permit- Request by Bonnie McGhee to Locate. a Single Wide Mobile at 3327 -. Belt Road. The property is zoned R-20 Residential. (5-432, 9/98) .. - r. Planning Board Summary- N/A Preliminary Staff Findings 1. The Board must find 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. A. Water and, sewer will be provided by a_ well and septic tank. Public water- and sewer are not available. B. The site has direct access to Belt Road, a public street. C. The site is located in the Castle Hayne VFD District. .' 2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance. • - A. Single-wide mobile homes are permitted by special use permit in the R-20 Residential District. The minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet. This site contains approximately ~• 21780 square feet. B. All minimum front, side and rear yards can be met. _ ~. 3. The Board must find that the use will riot substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity. A. Adjacent land uses consist of other mobile:homes and single family dwellings. 4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which-it is to• be located and in general conformity with plan of development for New Hanover County. A. Development in the general area is primarily rural in nature, consisting of individual dwellings and mobile homes on individual lots that equal or exceed the minimum lot area required for the area. lv 84 ; - . PETITION SUMMARY SHEET _ - • 5-432, 9/98 Petition Number: -- 'Owner: Bonnie McGhee Representative: Same - Request: Mobile home Acreage: -.5~ TazIDNumber:'~ 2500 Location: ~~~~ RPi+- R~a~ LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES Land Classification: Resource Protection Existing Land Use: ~ vacant ~ ~ ~ •~ Zoning History: ~ AYPa ter; g; „a 1~ ~~„A~a ' e-~r ~--- ' ' ~ nearby Other special ~~ DPr~e-fee-~ ~~~~~ }~ - this general area for mobile rnmA~, .. Watcr Type: Well Sealer Type• ~ Septic tank' . . Fire District: ~ Castle - Hayne Rc-creAtion: -- Ri vPrGi dP. ark ' :. Road'Acccss: Belt Road - Volume: --~T.~}~~~.~,tn Scbo-01 District: ti~rightsboro .. ~ MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ' Watershed andWater Quality Classification' NcrthAact~a.~ e--~'e~~ P~ue~ Aquifer Recharge Area: Secondary Recharge Area Conservation Rcaources: None .Historic Landmarks and Arcbeologicul Sites: rT~~~ Soil'Type(s) and Ciass: Primarily Lynchburg (Ls) ; Class II Septic Tank Suitstbility: Generally suitable Prime Agric4lturx] Soils: Non ~ - ' - _ ~ -. ~:: Building Suitability: _ ,. ~~ . _. _ _ _ _ .1. ., • . _ . , _ ~ __, . t NEW HANOVER COUNTYBOARD •OF COMMISSIONERS , REQUEST.FOR'BOARD.ACTION Meeting Date: September 8, 1998 ,• ., • ~ .. j ' ~ ~ ~ _ .. Item# 4 Estimated Time: 10 minutes Department: Planning Contact: Sam Burgess ,y , .. Subject:•Pubtc Hearing-•Stree`t Renamirigs•R Address Assignments: John Henry`Drive, Julia Drive, Levi Lane, Vallie Lane ~ ` (SN-80, 9/98) .. .. ~ , Brief Summary: The Planning staff on behalf of resident Barbara Dinkins has requested that . several unnamed roads west of Carolina Beach Road and Lobos Road be __ - named and properly addressed. As depicted on the attached map, Johri Henry _ . Drive,.Levi Lane, Julia Drive and Va11ie.Lane are•the proposed rames. All-- four roads are `unimproved, private aiid'have various road access easement" widths with the exception of John Henry Drive which has a right of way width of 40 feet. E-91.1-has approved the four requested name's~and~according to the applicant, most of the. residents who live along the roads are in agreement with the names. If the road names are approved, new street addresses will be• assigned. At the present time; residents along the unnamed roads are using Carolina Beach Road addresses assigned by the County in the late 1980's. The County will be responsible for installing street signs if approved. The effective date of change will be November 9. 1998. Recommended Motion: The Planning staff recommends approval of the unnnamed road namings along with the assignment of street numbers. 8:8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ' REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION. ~ - ~' Meeting Date: 09/08/98 _ Regular Item.#: 8 Estimated Time: Department: County Manager .Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: . Public Hearing: Consideration of approval of action plan for the $1.8 million HUD Disaster Recovery Grant BRIEF SUMMARY: An Action Plan will be sent to you undera separate cover that performs the required analysis for the County to apply for the $1,853,170'.HUD Disaster Recovery Grant. The projects, as previously approved ' by the Board, are the following: - . Property acquisition for the south end of Wrightsville Beach , ' - Construction of a Carolina Beach Fire/Police Station - Drainage debris removal (snag and drag) _ = Sewer for Castle Hayne - phases I and II • - ~ Sewer assistance for Wilmington/Hanby Beach -low/moderate households `. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: .... •. .. - .:' _ The Board should listen to public comments and consider approving the Action Plan in accordance with previous discussion. FUNDING SOURCE: `.ATTACHMENTS: . • . :REVIEWED BY: ~ , _ .. , LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN. RESOURCES: N/A .. . ~ - ~ COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: j `~ -Hear public comment and. consider approval of the action plan I ~ , COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~.. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVCI) ~ - ' REJECTED 0 • REMOVED D PpSTP4NEt) D ~ > ., ..'~ d 1 ~~l~~7'~~i~~~°"~`~ ~~°~~30~ ~~~~~~ 90 ~~~~ ~~~ ~~ .J F~ . NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ - REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 Regular Item #: 9 Estimated Time: .. _ Department: County Manager Presenter: Contact: Allen O'Neal ~ ~ ~ " SUBJECT: Consideration of Purchase of Property for Snipes Elementary Building .. Replacement ~ ' BRIEF SUMMARY: _ ;' The Board of Education is requesting approval for the purchase of 17.7 acres of.property. on North 25th Street and Princess Place Drive. Please see the attached letter of request. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: ' FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: ~ - _ ' REVIEWED BY: ' LEGAL N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: NIA HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with'the Board of Education and recommend purchase of property. ' .COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ' ' ....~ , CO c- LINTY CO MMI S NE RS APPROVED G/ .: ~ REJECTED Q .. REMOVE© Q ~POSTPON . ~®Q. ~~ HEl~RD ~~«~ '~ ~` !RATE .~ ~, p~ - n' - '. -' BOARD OP EDUCATION CHAS. M. "DUKE' IINEBERRY, JR., Chairman ~,w. JANICE A. CAVENAUGH, trce Chairman OSCAR A. GRAHAM DONAID S. HAYES .. ' EDWARD B: HIGGINS; JR. DEBORAH S. KECK \ . NANCY 1. WIGIEY -ls DR. DALE F. MARTIN Supeiinlendenl August 20, 1998 Mr. William A. Caster, Chairman VIA HAND DELIVERY New Hanover County Board of Commissioners 320 Chestnut Street ~ _ Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 - ~ - ~ ~ ~ - Re: Purchase of Property Snipes Elementary Building Replacement ' ..~ ~ . Dear Bill: I am writing you, and the County Commission, on behalf of the Board of Education to relate the consensus reached by the Board on the purchase of property for the building replacement of Snipes Elementary school. On August 18, 1998, the Board approved the purchase of 17.7 acre's located northeast of the intersection of North 25`t' Street and Princess PIace Drive. The purchase price of the property is $22;500.00 per acre for a total purchase price of $398,250.00. Pursuant to I~T.C.G.S ~ J 115C-426(f), we are requesting that the,County Commissioners consider approval of the purchase;.: price of the property of their next meeting on September 8, 1998. ~ ' - The School System has completed a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment, a Preliminary Wetlands Detern~ination, Subsurface Investigatiori and' hvo Real Estate Appraisals of the property. - This information along with the architects site assessment and preliminary site layout confirm that this site is suitable for the-proposed elementary school. I am enclosing.a summary of,these, documents for your information along with this request. If you need additional information, please contacf Eddie''' Anderson at , 254-4282. Tllanlc you, in advance, for your consideration of this matter. CML'R~ ea+~~~~~~ ~~~~ ,'D f~~1!(Jf~~~A pc: Boardpivlembers~~1.~~' Dr. JohQn Morn's,!(Siperintendent ofSchools Willia ~H~~B,,,oard~,Attomey 92 Bill Hance, Ass~¢aS~uperintendent of Operations Eddie Anderson, Director of Facility Planning "'°A`']'la'n O°'Neal o~nt~y Manager 1 802 SOUTH 15TH STREET WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401 PHONE X910) 763-5431 FAx ~910J 815-6927 ' ~ ~l ,~ z . i . ~~~ This page intentionally left blank 94 ^J i .. NEW HANOUER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS " ~ REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 ` Budget Amendment ' Water& Sewer Item #: 2 Estimated Time: ~, " DEPARTMENT: Water 8~ Sewer District . ". . ~ :BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 99-0024 ~ , ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT. Hazard Mitigation Grant-federal $41,580 Hazard Mitigation Grant-state $13,500 Contract Services - ~ . $54,000 " Salaries. ~ $1,080 EXPLANATION: to increase budget for HMGP grant awarded to Engineering to purchase transfer switches for generators. Grant was approved at the 8-3-98 Commissioners' meetin ` , APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners " ' COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: COUNTY COMMI~~1®I'~i . APPROVED ; ,. REJECTED p REMOVEp L] POS7PONIED D 9 5 . ~ HEA~® ~ ®AT'E ~~~ ~~.. ~ ~ . ~&tl~'3~4R6~ ~ ~~~~~ ~ ~;~lfgNl~f~ g ~ :~~~~ v . m . ~~ ``) i ~ ` ,' - CONSENT AGENDA " NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ' ; SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 ~ ~ • " ~ ITEMS OF BUSINESS ~ :.. PAGE NO. " ~ 1. Approval of resolution relating to the sale of surplus property owried by 99 -' ~ New Hanover County identified as Parcel Number R0054-13-033'-020:000, 206 Marstellar Street. Amount of Offer is $6,000. This resolution accepts the-offer as identified in the attachment.. Property has an ad valorem tax . `~ ~ ~ ~ value as. of 1989 of $719.00.. Offer to purchase has been duly advertised for upset bid. .. , . ~. ~ 2.: ,Approval of Resolution requesting to add Searay Lane to the State: 103 . ~ Highway System 3. Approval of Budget Amendment #99-10 to increase .budget for- additional 105 revenue received August 13, 1998. Controlled Substance Tax furids.are budgeted as received.and must be used for law enforcement activities as the Sheriff deems necessary - ' 4. Approval of GIS Information on CD-ROM for the public 107 -` 5. Authorize Chairman .Caster to write a letter to NCDOT in support of traffic 109 . Tight at Ogden Rescue Squad , , . `. . 97 98 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08/98 . ~~ Consent Item #: 1 Estimated Time: Department; County Manager Presenter: ~ . Contact: Allen O'neal ~ ~ ' ` SUBJECT: . ~ . Approval of resolution relating to the sale of surplus property owned by New ~ , - Hanover County ° BRIEF SUMMARY: ~ ' Parcel number R0054-13-033-020.000, 206 Marstellar Street. Amount of offer.is $6,000 . RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: . See attached. - . FUNDING SOURCE:, ATTACHMENTS: -' ': -~ ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S CO TS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: - Recommend approv ~. COMMISSIONERS' ACTT N OMMENTS: - . COUNTY COMM~~SION~RS - APPROVED [~ . REJEGTEr~ . , ~ REMOVED - p POSTP©NEO ^ HEARD Q 9 DATE _.i.... ~~, INTRODUCED BY: Allen ONeal, County Manager . DATE: September 8, 1998 ;" - .RESOLU'T'ION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 MARSTELLAR STREET s.~ .. LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE: This resolution relates to the sale of surplus property jointly owned by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, more particularly identified as follows: Parcel Number Address Amount of Offer Tax Value " RO054-13-033-020.000 206 Marstellar Street $6,000.00 $719.00 ,, Offerer ' ProQerty Dimensions Market Value ~ r : , . John J. Carroll 75' x 40' $6,000.00 .. , 1121 S. Front Street ~ ~ '~ ~ ,~ ~ ~ .~, '_ . This property has been offered to Wilmington Housing Finance and Development, Inc. and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Neither organization could use the property in their program. _ ___ The offer(s) has been advertised for upset bid in accordance with N.C.G.S. 160A-269 and there have been no qualifying. upset bids for the identified parcel(s). :The parcel(s) has been declared surplus by the County Commission and not needed for public purposes. RESOLVED: 1. That pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-269, the County Commissioners does'hei•eby accept the offer(s) to purchase identified herein from the offerers) as indicated. - ` - ~ ,:' , 2. That New Hanover County reserves the right to reject any and all~offers. ' ' 3. That New Hanover County will retain any deposit posted by the offerers) when: a. The offer is withdrawn after posting the deposit. b. The offerers) fail to pay the balance of an approved offer, due in cash, within ten (10) days of receipt of a notice by certified mail of availability of the deed of conveyance. 4. That any amount shown due on any attached list for liens be waived in total. 5. That the Chairman of the County Commissioners be and is hereby authorized to execute a deed without warranties to the offerers) as designated herein. O~i~l!l~~~~3~ Y~~ Adopted at a regular j~ 6 ~; ~t'Q"~$~ meeting on ,~ -.;~,1.9,., ~,_ ATTEST: New Hanover County Board of Commissioners ...~;~ .a;~~ ~~_.,/ 10 0 . ~ .. ,. ~~ Clerk o the Boaid'° ~ f~~ Chairman n al SSf)s+ of ~ o ^ fp 7 .- ~ N - ~!I _ ; Lam. ~ 1 yt ~+ a ~ . 1. 1, 1 _ as W w ao .n ± ••1)!!0 ° !) a 1]N fs s) _' u )) 1 N _ o ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ I` ~ r _ I 1 .! .. C'I):~ yp ~ ~ ~ 2 0 ~ In ~~. r. m ~ ~ ~ h 1 ~ 1 - 3~0 rv )a )• S " 1~ ~ I ~ 1 y~l ~ - 1 )i ~ as I _ ... 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' )) r Nv ,XI 11 1 Q / .-~ ~ i v a I a - GI . 1•. ~ i. / gTREET 1 - '.. ]r ,. ~ to ~ is ]] ~^- ~~ ~ na 1 I - 1" e~ !) as ~_ ~~~.- ~ i ~~ Isla 1 I I 11 1 1 11 l 1 JNT. ~.~ . '~ Jroa^ I Ifa~ ~ - r~ I ~ ~ ~.. ,' I. h ; ~ ~. I i ••1 1 u, 1 _I ~ I i ~ I- i 1 I ., ~ I 1 t 1 ' 1 m;,: R~11 r^~' ~ l _ j , ~ _ ~ ~ 1 CVI ~ 1 _ 1 ,, I ~. _. 1. - ~ 1 I 7 1 I I I I 1 1 I 1 1 •1 1 ,l 1 1 ' I 1 I I 91-iG tvn 1 , NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/08198 Consent Item #: 2 Estimated Time: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie Harrell • Contact: Lucie Harrell ~ , .SUBJECT:. ". Resolution: Request to add Searay Lane to the,State Highway System f BRIEF SUMMARY: ..Residents of Searay Lane and Alabama Avenue in the Wilmington Beach area has submitted an SR-1 • Petition to request the State to add Searay Lane to the State Highway System. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: • Adopt Resolution FUNDING SOURCE: ATTACHMENTS: - SR-1 .Petition ,. -ITEM DOES NOT.REQUIRE REVIEW. •COUNTY MANAGER'S COM TS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' AC NS OMMENTS: " COUNTY COMML~~IONER$ APPROVED ,~ REJECTED ^ REMOVED p .• ~ POSTPONED p . • NEARDQ Q ~ O 3 1~ATE ..-1., ,~ ~(~ -~-1}/ i ~~ ,, _ , ,, , ;;. fl 104 ~ ~ ~~~ ~~- ~. 1 ~ ~~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION - Meetin Date: 09/08/98 ~ ; _ 9 . . ..._ Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 3 Estimated Time: - DEPARTMENT: Sheriffs Department BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 99-10 - ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Controlled Substance Tax Capital Project - Controlled Substance Tax $4,073 Capital Project Expense ~ $4,073 EXPLANATION: to increase budget for additional revenue received 8-13-98. Controlled Substance Tax funds are .budgeted as received and must be used for iaw enforcement activities as th eriff deems necessary.. .. _. .,. .. APPROVAL STATUS:. To be approved by Board Of Commissioners.. - COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: ~. . .~ COUNTY C01~M1~"3!ON~RS ~ ~ - - APPF;t3VEs~4 REJ ~Ci"L• ~ ^ a REMOVED ~ q ~ e POSTPONED ~ O HEARD (1 I ~C~ ~ - -, ,. - ..~ i i ~ .. -: .. .. .. .. y ~~ .. .. - , ~~~}~P~~~R ~ ~ rr~ ~~ -~ ~~~ -,~; „~ . 106 ~ ~~ ~°~ k - «- ~~~~ • NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS " REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION • Meeting. Date: 09/08/98 ~~ Consent Item #: 4 Estimated Time:. . , ~ . Department: IT Presenter: Bill Clontz .Contact: Bill; Clontz ~ ~ . " } " ~ SUBJECT: " GIS Information on CD-ROM for the ptablic. ~ " BRIEF SUMMARY: • ' The county, is anxious to share public information that it possesses with those who request it: Many requests are received on a regular basis for GIS data. Because this data is very voluminous, it is very time consuming to extract each time a request is received. The GIS section has designed an excellent ' solution to this situation. They have created a master set of CD-ROMs that contain all the county GIS- data; all relevant tax data plus another data base that provides direct access to any parcel and .its associated. information. They have arranged for this master set of CD's to be duplicated by a commercial firm at a very reasonable rate. By mass producing these CD-ROM's, the cost is minimized and the time . • impact on the staff to .provide the data to the public is greatly reduced. The IT Department recommends " that this .procedure for distributing GIS data be approved as the standard method to provide this " information to the public. We recommend that a charge of $15.00 per-set be established to cover the . out-of-pocket costs to the county for their preparation. This procedure conforms with the Public Access • Statutes. • " .. " - ,. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Move that the approved method of distributing the county GIS data be through CD-ROM. media and that a charge of $1.5.00 per set of CD's be established as the cost for this information. ' `FUNDING SOURCE: ~ ' ~ - IT Budget - . . ~ ATTACHMENTS: "._ None - _ REVIEWED BY: , "LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: Approve BUDGET' Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: NIA ," " COUNTY MANAGER'S C SAND RECOMMENDATIONS: .Recommend approva , " COMMISSIONERS' ACTT NS/ OMMENTS: '` ., COUNTY COMMI~ONCRS APPROVED ' REJEGTEta p RE111;~ VED POSTPO,NCD ^ - ., .. " " . H~~~~ 0 07 • c~AT~ ,~~~ _ .. ' • ~~ ~ . • r' + . ; r ', -o. -~ ..... ,- _. '~E ~. ~~~44~.~t~;~~ y~'i~U ~,~ ~~l~~~I~A ~' ; ;,L'~ C~ ~-- # M~ ~ -{~ ~~~ ~~~ 1, 08 ~~' ..~. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION - ~ Meeting Dater 09/08/98 Consenf Item #: 5 Estimated Time: Page .Number: , Department: County Manager Presenter: Contact: Pat Melvin 'SUBJECT: Authorize Chairman to write a letter to NCDOT in support of a traffic fight at Ogden. Rescue Squad _ BRIEF SUMMARY: Please see letter to Senator Luther Jordan attached. - . RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:. FUNDING SOURCE:: ' ` ATTACHMENTS: . ITEM DDES NOT RE U/RE REVIEW Q COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ~ ' Recommend Board authorization for Chairman to write letter of suppo /~~ // . COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: V . . ~ ~ COUNTY COMMIS/~IONERS AP PROVED ~/ REJECTCO p '~ ~ REMOVED O POSTPONED ~ ~ O 9 ` ~ HEAR® ~ DATE ...wLr~..... ~.. ,... '1"( ,,, AUG-31-98 MON 04;41 PM COUNTY MANAGER FAX N0, 9103414027 P, 02 Y llua~gCJG 2,5 'S8 11~39'FlT/ , ~~US ~1Y0 swig x~ P.2 i'. Q~ Qar~e~ + New NaNOv~~ _ .. , '. V~LUNT~lS~ R~s~u~ ~au~aa,~ ANC. 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