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Agenda 1995 09-054 1 1 1 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _ ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH .THIRD STREET, ROON1301 WILMINGTON, NC SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 6:30 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Chairman Robert G. Greer INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limit three minutes per item) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSI-NESS PAGE NO. 6:45pm 1. Presentation -Phil Ricks, New Hanover County 1 United Way Chairman 6:SOpm 2. .Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 37 3. Public H ring: 7:OOpm Item A: Rezoning. Appealed Case- Request by Coastal 3 Carolina Developers to rezone 684.4 acres north of Gordon Road and south of Brittany Woods to R-10 Residential from R-15 Residential (Z-542,7/95) 7:30pm Item B: Rezoning. revised petition- Request by New 9 Hanover Medical Group, Inc. as represented by Michael McCleod to rezone 3.672 acres on the east side of South College Road 200+ feet south of Greenbrier Road to Conditional Use Office and Institution for a medical office facility from R-15 Residential. (Z-522, 1/95, 8/95) 8:lOpm Item C: Rezoning: revised etition- Request by CDK 19 Associates to rezone 1.52 acres on the south side of Wrightsville Avenue west of Allen's Lane to Conditional Use B-2 Business for a hardware store from R=15 Residential. (Z-539, 6/95; 8/95) 8:20pm Item D: Rezoning- Request by Penton and Maynard to 25 rezone .14 acre at 15 Lame Avenue northwest of Oleander Drive to B-1 Business from R-15 Residential.. (Z-546, 8/95) 8:25pm Item E: Rezoning- Request by CEG Associates to rezone 29 2.75 acres on the east side. of the Intracoastal Waterway north of Towles Road to R-20 Residential from I-1 Industrial. (Z-547, 8/95) 8:30pm Item F: Subdivision Text Amendment- Recommendation ~ 3'3 by the Planning Board .to permit shallow swales along lot lines in easements less than thirty feet in width if approved by the County Engineer. (A-265, 9/95) 8:35,pm Item G: Road Closing- Request by P. Benjamin to close 35 the northern segment of Nassau Road north of Jamaica Drive located in Sedgefield Subdivision. (SC-50 8/95) ADDITIONAL ITEMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY MANAGER COUNTY ATTORNEY 8:45pm ADJOURN 1 F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 301 WILMINGTON, NG SEPTEMBER S, 199 6:30 P.M. ITEM NO. ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. NON .AGENDA ITEMS 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Consideration of alternatives to provide sewer services to the area south of Monkey Junction PAGE NO. 39 41 NEtiV HAi~10VER COUNTY BOARD OF COivTV1ISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA SEPTEMBER ~, 199 6:30 P.iV1. . ITEM NO. ITEMS OF BUSIi~tESS ~ ~ PAGE `~'. ~ NO. 1. Approval of Minutes 47 2. Ratification of appointments 49 3. Adoption of proclamation declaring September 23,• 1995, as ~ ~51 Hunting and Fishing Day in New Hanover County 4. Adoption of Resolution requiring persons seeking official 55 transcripts for judicial review, etc., to bear the cost of preparing such documents 5. Approval of Project Ordinance for the 800 Megahertz System 57 and associated Budget Amendment #96-09 6. Acceptance of Grassroots Science Grant awarded to the Cape 61 Fear Museum for the amount of $50,000 and approval of associated Budget Amendment #96-0028 7. Consideration of Approval to waive Tipping Fees for 69 The Keep America Beautiful Big Sweep Trash Collection September 16, 1995 8. Approval of Budget Amendments: A. #96-0031 to budget contribution received fora 71 Project Assist workshop to be held in September, 1995 B. #95-0250 to budget funds for transfer of sales tax in 72 excess of budget 45 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 REQUEST FO~Z BOARD ACTION. t I!'~eeting Date: 09/0~/9~ r Regular Item #: I Consent Item #: ~ Additional Item m: Department: Museum Presenter: Phil Ricks Page Count In Agenda Package: ~ Contact: SUI3:TECT: Presentation -Phil Ricks, New Hanover County United ~Vay Chairman BRIEF SUMMARY: .Phil Ricks-has been selected by the County Manager to chair the New Hanover County Govenunent United Way Campaign. The goal. for this year is $27,500.00 , ~ -~ 1 I 1 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RFOUESTFD ACTION Recommend acceptance of the grant and request approval of associated budget amendment #96-0028. ,, FUtyDING SOURCi;: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fccs S: Other S: illoney Is In Current Budget: New Appropriation Request: Budget Amendment Prepared: REVI~`vrD 13y: ~• LGL: N/A WCOPLEY FIN: N/A ESHELL BUD: N/A CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Ricks will make a brief presentation on plans for the c paign. I request the Board of Commissioners endorse the campaign and suggest the goal of $27,500. - ~ - -_.~ ,~tPPROV ~ ~~~~J ~ Y G~~. ~~~ ~~~~~~~~,~ ~ ~ Rcfcr to Oflicc Vision E3ullctin E3oard Cor Disposition NHC CO-OP EXT -i52639t"I t 'North Carolina _ ',I Cooperaf~ve Extension Service , NORM CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ' ,.~ C01,LEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LICE SCIENCES - 'Nciv Harw,~ L'oW,.~ Ccntn. • 6206 OLcc:dc, Drive ` iYil~ntn3[on, NC 28403 • 9I0/~51-6393 • 9l0 /43L i - _ j r _.. M At i J ~ '_ ._. . 7 f _ .r ~ ~ ~ , 1 T0: Allezz O'Neal -~ounty Manager FROM: ~ ~'hillip R. Ricks ~ ; Cooperative Extension Duector ~~~ United Way County Campaig.c~ ' Proposed Tiate Sohedule - September 5. Septcnlber 7 Septembez 12 ~ i -September.- T$A, il~eeting.wit}2 County Comruissioners'to announce County Employees United Way Campaign drive. United Way Blast Off- tiVilnungton Nitton Mectizlg of all County Departrnent United Way Representatives Kick-off of County Employees United -Way Drive at bepartxnent Uead meeting. October 5 ~ - .., I Mid-campaign meeting with all County Departrnent.Urlited Way Coord.inato'rs. ~ , October 27 ~ - ` i ~ Coztclude County Employees United Way Canipaigp - ; Allen, this is a plam~,g schedule based upon tlic "ofpiicial" Unit~ti Way schedule announced ax- Scpt-embcz- 7. The United Way repzesentatives and I have talked and evil( ~ u~eet neon my zeturn from the National County Agriculture Agents meetiing. Thanks. ;PR1~/a wz ; ~ ~~ ~ ,~-~ .-~~ 7 fpm ~ 4,s~ " ~~I:~.,t ~l ~ ~~°''J i ~plo"ymeat end pcogfam opportunltles~arc offered to aU people regardless of race, color, national origin, sez, ege, or diaxhilIty, Noah Gro[ina Sate UPivcrsity, North C~colina A6cT$tlcc University, U.S. Dcpastmcnt of AFaicvlturc, and foal gwcTnmrnts uwpcratjng. c i 1 P. 01 i i s F'sflc .~ i fC t /! i i i i s _ r 1 ~a ~~ 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 REQUEST k'OR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/0/95 Regular Item #: 3A Consent Item m: ~ Additional Item #: Department: Planning Presenter: D. Hayes Page Count In Agenda Package: 5 Contact: Pete Avery SUBJECT: Rezoning -Appealed Case Z-S42, 7/9~ BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by Coastal Carolina Developers to rezone 634.4 acres north of Gordon Road and south of Brittany Woods to R-10 Residential from R-1~ Residential. i RECOMMENDED~MOTION AND RE UES_T_E_D ACTIONS• The Planning Board recommends denial. FUNDING SOURCE: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fccs S: Other 5: Money Is In Current Budget: Ncw Appropriation Rcqucst: Qudgct Amendment Prepared: REViE`VED BY: LGL: FIN:. BUD: H1~: BOUNTY MAMA TI; R' COMMENT AND RF OMMENDATIONS• ~- ~- - - _ .. ~ r ~v ~ ~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 Refer to O(Tice Vision Bulletin Board for Disposition t Item A - . Case: Z-542, 7/95; Owner: Coastal Carolina Developers Request: R-15 to R-10 Acreage: 684.4 • Location: Gordon Road-Area: North of Gordon Woods,-Meadowbrook and Parkwood Estates Subdivisions; South and East of Brittany Woods s Planning Board Summary The .Board voted unanimously (S to 0) to recommend denial of the applicant's petition. They argued that the increase in density would create•too great a burden on public services in the area. A earlier motion to rezone a•smaller area of the tract to R-10 was rejected by a vote of 3 to 2. A large number of surrounding property owners appeared before the vote to voice their displeasure with the request. Most of them argued that rezoning this tract would cause property values to decline, create additional traffic congestion and cause more school overcrowding. Others argued that their quality of life would diminish. Still others felt the additional density would deplete public services Planningt Staff Summary The property is classified Limited Transition in the 1993 Land Use Plan Update. This classification identifies where increased development is likely to occur and suggests that residential densities not exceed 2.5 units per acre. To accommodate that sort of development, clustering and planned unit developments are encouraged. In the previous Land Use Plan, the Limited Transition areas were designated Transition and .were intended to provide for more intensive urban development. But because of limits for public services, these growth areas were scaled back in the plan update, resulting in lower density development being targeted for these areas. To date the County has approved three petitions for R-10 Residential on lands classified Limited Transition. In two of those cases, it was determined the net increase in density was not so significant that the intent of the underlying policy for density limits would be compromised. In the most recent case, which a involved land that is east of and adjacent to the subject tract, the. ,net increase in density was significantly higher--about 290 dwellings. Staff commented that the increase would seriously erode an already bad traffic situation in the area. a Also,~iit addition to existing housing projects already approved in the area, a• new school and regional park will also be built, which w--11 fur-t her strain the capacity of Gordon.Ro.ad and .US 1.7 to"serve the•area.. Currently,. there are no plans to widen Gordon Road or US 17. - Staff also was concerned about the long term availability of sewer service and how plans to serve~~~he~ a~~~a~f~c~~~~r~e~lt~-alto the Land Use Plan. Currently, new development in the area^is +~se_rviced ~lby lthe `Southside Treatment Plant because of limited capacity in tthe~ Nor•`thsd`e.:P.l~ant a~Discussions with County Engineering rgveal that adequate capacit'y' and transport is available to the Southside Plant fd' sustain development projects i`n the."area for the next 24 months. However, if ~, additional ro'ects are a roved or if extra densit is added to the. area P J PP Y prior to the completion of a new northside plant-the remaining capacity will be quickly exhausted. .These same concerns are even more applicable to the subject tract. Rezoning it • would allow an additional 548 dwelling units where over .17.00 are already permitted. Couple this with the increase already approved on the adjoining tract and the total number of additional units permitted increase by, 838. On both tracts, the total maximum number of units increases to 3457 from 2619 units. Sustaining that sort of growth will be ,very difficult without major improvements to .existing public services, particularly. the widening of Gordon Road and the construction of a new northside sewage treatment plant. Inadequacies also exist ~. with regard to water systems and drainage improvements. Without a .more definitive public service plan, Staff believes the rezoning is inappropriate at this time.' . 1 ~. _~ • - • -- - - 5 ~ .~ - ,.. -~= PETITION SUMMARY SHEET Petition Number: Z-542 . Owner: Coastal Carolina Developers Representative:` Same Request: R-15 to R-10 Acreage: 6 84.4 .Tax ID Number 4:300` ~ ~ Location:.. ~ Gordon Road 'area LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES Limited Transition, Urban Transition - .- Land Classification: Existing Land Use: Vacant Zoning History: Area or Lainally ~onPC3 ~7iily 7, 1477 z~rPa +•n oast rezoned R-10 June, 1995. Water Typc: Community Fire District: Ogden VFp Road Access: Harris Road enan oa t. Blair School District: Scwcr Type• County Recreation: R t ~ ~ ,- rlnh ~ Volume: Unknown MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Watershed andWater Quality Classification• Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Rechar None Conservation Resources: Historic Landmarks and Archeological Sites: - Soil Type(s) and Class: Primarily Murville, Class III ~--~ eptic Tank Suitability: Limits-due to high water table None irimc Agricultural Soils: Building Suitability: Some limits due to wetness unless drained Smith Creek C(Sw) Area None a ~Y~A.T ~'OtJ MUST ESTABLISH TO G-ET .A~ C~~ANGE Off' ZONING~`O~' •P~2.0~'ERT~' J Your intended .use of property upon rezohing is completely irrelevant, except fo_c conditional use district proposals. The I`iorth Carolina Gcncral Statutes require that zoning regulations shall be made in 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 follow- ing requirements. •' ; 1. How would the requested change be consistent with the County's Policies for Crowth and Devel- opment? Consistent with 3.0, 3.11 and especially 3.12 with housing opportunities shall be encouraged Co be developed for citizens of all econonic status to include the elderly, physically and nentally challenged, single parent households, and'the area's homeless population. 2. How woL(d the requested zone change be consistent with the property's classification on the Land Classification Map? Land classification is transition which is.consistent with the proposed R-1'0 zoning. ~~ - 3. 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? 4lat<er and.seuer service has been provided for this project by developers and has .been turned over to the County. 1n signing this petition, I understand that the czisting zoning map is presumed to be correct and that I :have the burden of proving why a change is in the public interest. I further understand that the sin- gling out of one parcel of land for special zoning treatment unrelated to County politics and the - surrounding neighborhood would probably be illegal. I certify that alt the information presented in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. ~ - ~. Signature of Petitioner and/or Owner 7 ~' _ 4.~ NUR ~ ~~ v .. R c~ \ Site Location Map % ~• O ~ ~\ ~\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ +T\ 14 iT 4r~~ ry.~.r F I'O ~~. Cw.~r ren 61~- ~~v ' WIIMING7ON %//` 1 (\, 'wbGM3vRlt NnCN 1 v~G ~! is ,II ) ' ;r J. ~~=a 'J ~aT yo° wa~ ~ ~1 0 ~ m° 2 J a a~ Zoning Cases ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~r° 1-.Z-542, R15 to R10 ~ p 1. 2- Z=522, R15 to CD(O&I) ~ ~ 3- Z=539, R15 to CD(B2) ~ <~ , .~, ! ~~' 4- Z=546, R15 to B1 ~~~ "' i 5- Z-547, I1 to R20 ~ 6-.Road Closing, Nassau Road (\/n11~' .l'. r VII iC~~OtiHnse~CN I ~~nl ~ - . ' ~a .. 1 ~ --- ~e'/ , j N:' ~1 D ~. ° ;, ,• ,; , ,~ 1 REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION IYleeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item.#: ~B Consenj Item m: ~ Additional Item #: Department: Planning ~ Presentee D. Hayes . Page Count In Agenda Package: 13 Contact: Pete Avery SUI3.TTCT: Rezoning, revised petition (Z-522, 1/9~; 8/95) RRICF SUiyTiViARY: Request by New Hanover Medical Group, Inc. as represented by Michael McCleod to rezone 3.672 acres on t}le east side of South College Road 200+ feet south of Greenbrier Road to Conditional Use Office and Institution for a medical office facility from R-I~ Residential. i RrCOiYiMIJNDED MOTION AND REOUFSTFD ACTIONS• The- Planning Board recommends approval. FUNDING soURCI/: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fees S: Other S: Money Is In Current Budget: New Appropriation Request: Budget Amendment Prepared: Rrvlr~vrD T3Y: LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: COUNTY MANAGT?R'S COI<'iMrNTS AND RFCOti'fMFNDATI NS• 1 ~p~~ ~~ C~'~~~'Y ~!~~~~~~~°~ ~au~~S ~ ~~~~ _ ~~ ~ / ~s ~~~ 9 Rcfcr to Ofticc Vision [3ullctin ©oard (or DispoSitioV n ~'~"-"`~ r~°GV+ ~'S 7'~ ~-''li-~~ e~ ~ fie, ~j{ r~-~ec,cfi`m~+ ~ U Item B Case: Z-522, 1/95; Continued Item, Revised " Owner: William Little Request: R-15 to Conditional Use Office and Institution; Medical Offices Land Area: 3.672 acres Location: East side of S. College Road 203 feet south of Greenbriar Road Plannino Board Summarv The Board voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval of the applicant's petition and site plan without modifications. They felt the site's transitional nature would be consistent with the scope and purpose of the conditional use zoning district. Moreover, they felt the adjoining residential uses would be harmed less by site controlled development than residential uses because less land clearing would be needed and buffer yards could be imposed. Some property owners from nearby Greenbriar Subdivision spoke in support of the petition. They felt the plan as presented would be the best use of the site, particularly when comparing it to some the uses that could be placed there. Property owners in closer proximity to the site argued that the land should remain zoned R-15. They stated that development of the site as"presented would erode their quality of life, diminish property values, cause traffic hazards, and impair area drainage, which by the way was asserted to be very poor now. (Note: This item first appeared on the Board's January S, 1995 agenda_ Due to concerns raised by adjoining property owners regarding site design and potential negative impacts, particularly on existing drainage in the area and the preservation of natural buffer yards, the Board voted 'to table action until its February meeting. Other issues raised included: traffic congestion, property value decline, increases in crime, loss of privacy, increased incidence of vector and vermin control problems and land use compatibility. In the meantime, the applicant was instructed to meet with those property owners to dete~~ne if-revisions could be made to the plan to mitigate those problems. The primary revisions offered in this version of the plan involve increased landscaping and buffering, moving the dumpster site and improving the road-side ditch along South College Road ) Planning .Staff Summary: Coredibional Use Office and Institution p The placement of conditional use districts in the County is appropriate if the IlJ intended land uses are consistent with the objectives of the land use plan. The central focus of the approach is to establish transitional land uses between zoning districts orf.very.dissim la's-r character. This is ordinarily achieved by .,, establishing appropriate condit~i~o s `for planned uses to create a more orderly land use pattern and one that,~serves-to protect affected. property owners. nn ., ~h`e~ subject parcel may be suited- fo'r'`~'conditional use zoning in some form for t several reasons. It is located on the east side of S. College Road, a high volume .thoroughfare, adjacent to Greenbriar Subdivision and just north of a Branch of the County Library. It is also located just north of a large commercial node (Monkey Junction) which is undergoing rapid development. Growth pressures from that area, coupled with the aforementioned characteristics. underscore the . transitional nature of the area.. On the other hand, land along the frontage of S. College Road has proven to be suitable for single family uses as evidenced by the number of new projects•that have been approved in recent years. The majority of those projects are single family developments catering to middle and upper income markets. A primary advantage of those projects, however, is they are associated with larger acreage tracts,' allowing the majority of the dwellings. to locate away from the immediate road frontage. .The subject parcel is small in comparison and could probably accommodate only 9 dwelling units. ']~ Higher density could ease that problem, however, this site does not qualify for 1If i t . The more critical aspects of this proposal are the visual .and physical impacts that could affect Greenbriar 'Subdivision, particularly the lots that immediately adjoin the site. Certainly required buffering and extended setbacks could lessen the overall .impact but will not totally eliminate it. Other site design features, such as building height restrictions, area lighting, and .the location of off-street parking can also help ease the impact if they are properly controlled. Site Plan (as revisedl Summary 1. The plan initially calls for the construction of a 10,000 square foot medical office. The plan also shows a 6,000 square foot future expansion. '2. Off-street Parking: 98 spaces; ;Parking for this use is based. on one apace 'for each employee and four spaces per doctor. Area lighting consists of pole- mounted directional lamps. ~ ' 3. Building Height: 18 feet{approx.) 4'. Setbacks and Buffers, For Primary Building Front Yard: 105 feet, Buffer: N/A Side Yards.: 227 feet (north side) is shown;•Buffer: 24.7 233 feet (south side) is shown; Buffer: 24.7 Rear Yard: 67 feet, Buffer: 34 feet minimum; Buffer varies between 50 and 68 feet 5. Drainage: On-site retention pond is planned with some improvements to the existing roadside ditch along South College Road. 6. Dumpster to.be located on south end of property. Off-street .loading to be located 'on the northeast side of the"main office building. 7. The site is significantly ve etated, although protected specimen trees ~ a~e 9 .. . ,.not been identified. The northern end of the property is comprised primarily of .,wetlands. , 8- Estimates of traffic .counts,. and .local impacts are ,not iden_tif•ied by the aPPlic.ant. - ,. , Preliminary Staff Findings; Special IIse Permit 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 ,; .The property is located in the Myrtle;Grove VrD._ ,_ b. ,.The site has"direct access to S. College .Road. c., Water a_nd sewer service can- be provided. either from public-or• private sources.. ~ - 2: The ,Board .must. find that: the use ,meets all required Condit-ions. and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance. , a. The•proposed land use (medical office) is permitted in the Office and Institution Zoning District. ~,_: • b.~. A site..-plan. pursuant to the general requirements for the. establishment of conditional use districts .has been submitted. , c.~ Based on the proposed building height, applicable ,setbacks .f or side and rear yard s. can. be met. ,. The front yard setback is also. met. d,. The minimum' width buffers,, which are predicated on the- minimum required setbacks, can easily be established. _ e. Ninety-eight parking spaces are proposed, exceeding the minimum requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordinance. f. A site identification sign of unknown dimensions is ,proposed.: 3. The Board ,must find that the. use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining o;r abutting property or that the use is a public neceseity_ a...-The applicant intends: to provide,~the minimum required buffer between the planned office .building and single. family lots in. located in Greenbriar Subdivision. , 4. The Board must find that the location and.-character of the uae 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. Land uses in the area include Greenbriar.subdvision, a branch of the ,County Library, commercial activities clustered around Monkey Junction and across the street. Conclusion The development of residential uses along the frontage of S. College Road or any major road should not be discounted •simp.ly on the.premiae a hat the uses are not compatible with such roads. It,has already been pointed out a number .of new residential projects have been developed in recent years along major roads, most with great success. •S.~College Road is a good example of that success: ,Smaller sites with limited density will cont-roue to encounter _greater_marketing problems the larger tract developments, which will fuel interest in rezoning the s ~ler tract to a•.more intense use:. _ r Also, the County should attempt to control strip development to greatest extent practical.. In previous rezoning requests, Staff has suggested that the outer limits of the Monkey Junction commercial node not extend north of the branch ~~ library.. Approval of non-residential zoning would undermine efforts to achieve that goal and would likely lead to similar requests in the future. Conditional use zoning is a practical alternative, but it too could lead to a proliferation of similar requests, which would undermine the County's policy to control strip commercial development. The County should proceed cautiously with any new expansion. ~ ~ r ' - -~ J _4 J ~~ ~ ~ '. l Q ~ ~ ~ 13 ~ ~ ~ _ ~ f ' - -PET(TtON SUMMARY SHEET -. ~ .. Z-1522 1/95 Petition Number: ~ " ~_ Owner: ;4Jill~iam Little - Representative: Mike Mc-T,Pnc3 Request: 'R-15 to CD (O-I) Acreage: 3.672 TaxII)Number: 7100 Location: S. College Rc~ac3 LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES Land Classification: Resource Protection Existing Land Use: ~~acant Zoning History: Area originally zoned October ~ 1969. Several parcels to the south rezon_d c'omm r~ia~_ Water Type: Private ScwerType• County Fire District: _Nlyrtle Grove Recreation: Arrowhead Road Access: S. College Rd. Volume: 11, 900 ADT (1993) School District: Gregory MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Watershed andWater Quality Classsification• Motts Creek C (sw) Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Recharge Area Conservation Resources: None; some wetlands in area Historic Landmarks and Archeological Sitcs: None Soil Type(s) and Class: _ epic Tank Suitability: . riche A ricultural Soils: g Building Suitability: Murville & Leon major limits due to high water table None Some limits due to wetness 1 New Hanover County Planning Board August 3, 1995 Petition for rezoning 3.6 acres on South College Road in front of Greenbriar subdivision from R-15 to Conditional Use O & I for a medical office facility. The owners of the 3.6 acre site feel that the proposed medical office facility is the highest and best use of the site and is consistent with the interests of adjacent property owners. . Some of the adjacent Greenbriar residents are opposed to any development of the site, because they like the privacy afforded by the thick growth of trees and underbrush that covers the property at present. While this.is an understandable. feeling on their part, it is not realistic because.the property will be cleared and developed regardless of the outcome of this application by the medical group. Although zoned residential, it is not a desirable site. for single family houses because of its location on a main traffic artery. Even if it could be sold for residential development, the property is only one- lot deep (approximately 270 feet) so it would have to be subdivided into six 100 x 270 ft. lots There would be no buffer requirement, so the bordering Greenbriar lots would also be exposed to the sight and sound of South College Road traffic. A church is allowed in the R-15 zone, and that might be a good use for-the property. As with single family development, however, there would be-no buffer requirement or approval process, leaving the adjacent Greenbriar lots exposed to the church activities as well as highway traffic. The owners are aware of the recommendation of a previous planning board that the area north of the' library branch should remain residential, but we feel that this small site should be an exception to that policy for the reasons cited above and, because its unique size will negate the argument that rezoning it would open the door for other.rezoning applications. There are no other comparable sites whose residential potential is limited by size. It should also be pointed out that fhis site was cut off from a larger tract by the highway condemnation process, so it is no fault of the owners that they are stuck with apiece of R-15 zoned property that is not suitable for residential development. The branch library was part of this same tract and chose the site for the s"ame reason as the medical- group: its shallow depth with good highway frontage makes it ideal for office and institutional use. The library is an allowed use, so it does not have the buffer protection that will be required of the proposed medical facility. ~ " If this application for Conditional Use O & I zoning is approved, it will not only provide a logical and effective buffer between Greenbriar and the nearby highway/commercial activity; it will also become a productive addition to the . County tax base. ___ ~ ~ 15 - ._ - -FRED LITTLE REAL ESTATE 108~N: KERB AVENUE, D-3 . WILMINGTON, NC 28405 .. . July 6, 1995 Mr: Walter Avery, Jr., Senior Planner ' - New Hanover County Planning Departmenf~ ~~ a- ~ {'~ Wilmington, NC 28401 .. ~ ~J Dear Pete: ' We are submitting herewith a revised application'for rezoning 3.6 acres on South College Road in front of Greenbriar subdivision from R=1'S to Conditional Use O & I for a medical office facility. As you know, our original petition was - tabled at the Jafiuary'Sth meeting of the Planning Board; so that the petitioners could contact the Greenbriar residents~who spoke in opposition and try to address ~ their concerns with the hope that additional buffering would make the proposed medical facility acceptable to them. The dissenting residents have been contacted by telephone~and.will be invited to a meeting or otherwise informed of our revised site plan prior to the August 3rd Planning Board rrieeting. None has changed his/her mind at;this point,'but the lines of communication areopen and we hope for the best. . , Our site plan has been redesigned to include a 68 ft. rear-yard setback, leaving the existing mature-trees in the setback.area, and to augment the buffer with the use of a solid wood fence and understory planting such as wax myrtles: This wile double the minimum buffer width requirements in most areas of the site. The dumpster has been moved to a~ less visible location; and lighting and drainage concerns are being addressed in more detail. (~ Also included vritfi this application are copies of three letters that were vrritten by Greenbriar residents to Chairman Ken Shanklin after the January meeting. All three were, and still are, strongly in favor of the medical office facility as the best use for`the 3.6 acre site in -front of Greenbriar. I trust that this second application is complete and in order; if not, please let me know (telephone 791-3587) how I can make it so. Michael R. McLeod, AIA is the applicant; as he was before, so he also will be glad to answer any questions concerning the material submitted h'erewith:' - ,. ___ Sincerely yours,- 16 v~,~ ~~~ `VHAT YOU tti~IUST ESTABLISH TO GET A CO~tDZTIONAL USE ZONING OF PROPERTY ~. Conditional Use District Inning is established to address situations where a particular land use would be consistent with the Ncw Hanover County Land Use Plan and the Zonins Ordinance objcctivu but for which none of the general coning disuict classifications which would allow the use arc acceptable. Ho~•cvcr, since amendments to zonins maps should also be based on the Land Usc Plan, you must czplain in the space below ho~• your rcyucst Stti.fca catch of the foltowins rcyuircmcnt_s: I. How would the rcyucstcd change be consistent with the County's Policies fur Grmrth and Devrlupment'. ObI developement is appropriate adjacent to residential uses when design scale and usage !s compatible. The proposed Doctor's Office has a one story perimeter with a two story central area. Primary patient activity in during normal working hours. l!e feel that this project would be a quiet buffer and a "good neighbor" to the residential area. 2. How would the rcyucacd Conditional Usc District be consistcnl with the property's elassifiration on the County's Land Classification Map? We feel that the site presently has no important natural, historic, scenic wildlife or recreational resources and that is is nor desirable foe residential use. As can be seen by our current medical facility on 16th Street, we intend to construct an attractive, yell landscaped and maintained Doctor's Office which will be an asset to the neighborhood and provide convenient access to medical service for the residents. 3. 1Vhaf significant neighborhotxl changes have oceureJ to make fhe original zoning inappropriate, ur how is the land involved unsuiublc for the uses permitted under the czisting zoning? ~~ There currently exists a highly developed business area near the site on HuY 132 •and a Branch Public Library building on the property adjacent to ours. The high .traffic count of btisy f{I1Y 132 makes any residential use of the property undesirable. Note: Survey indicates wetlands on this site. Currently site Ss not vet and land management group has filed for a fill permit for [his site. ~. List proposed conditions and rcstriclions that would mitigate the impacu of the proposed use. •~ Ike plan to provide the same landscape buffer between our site and the adjacent residential areas that are required between ObI and residential - e 68' vide setback and landscape buffer (calculation based on our average height). AddStionally, ve plan to retain as much of the wooded area as possible around [he perimeter of the site and to infill and augment with a solid wood fence and additional planting to further protect the neighboring property. The balance of the site will be carefully landscaped to create a pleasant and attractive asset to the community. x • Tract boundaries and tool aiea, plus hxafion of adjoining land parecls and roadway.. x Ezistinc zoning of the tract and neighboring parcel: and proposed tract zoning. x Proposed use of fund, struCtures and other improvements. For residemial uses, lhi: shall include number, heishl and type of unit: and site plan outlining area to t>,' oceupied by uch suueturc and/or subdivided lot f+oundarics. For non-residental uses, this shall include approiilnate st{uare foousc and hcisht of each structure, an outline of x lhC afea It M'jll UCCUpy and die ~pel'IfIC purpusC IUf w"bleb It will be used. x Dcvclopmenlscheduleincluding proposed phaslns. Traffic and Parking Plan fo include a statement o(impact concerning local traffic near the tract, proposed right•o(• way dedication, plans for access to and from the tract. location, width and righl•of•way for infernal streets and location, arrangement and access provisions for parkins areas. x All czisting and propose) casements, resen•alions, rcyuircd setbacks. righu-o(•µ•ay, bul'fcring anJ xignasc n/a The unc hundred (I W) year floudplain line, if applil:ablc. Lexation and sizing of trees required to bt protected under Section 67 of the Zoning Ordinance. Any aJJitional conditions and requirements, which represent greater resuictio'ns on development and use of the tract than Ulc euRCSponding General Usc Diarist rcgulauons, which arc the minimum rcyulrcmcnts in the Conditional Usc Disvicl, or other limitations on land which may be regulated by Sutlc law or Local Ordinance. Any other information that will (aciliuttc review of the proposed change. In signing this petition, I undenutnd shat the czisting'roning map is presumed lo'b.~iorrcet and that I have the burden of proving by a change is in the public insteresL I further undersund that the singling out of one parcel of land for special zoning treatment ~nrclatcd to County politics and the surroundinb neighborhood would probably be illegal. 1 ecru( that all the information presented in this application is accurate to fhc bait of my know•Icdbe, information, and belief. 17 What You Must Establish for A. S~eciaX ~[Jse 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." . Sraremenr by Applrcan[: The proposed use will be Hedical Doctor's Offices for family practltioners~and ` internal medicine. All pertinent code provisions for.the public health and safety will be followed. A "safer" entrance"drive is planned with a deceleration/turning lane. The proposed use will provide a convenient access for medical services for - the sucrounding community. General Requirement #2 The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and specifications" of the Zoning Ordinance." Srafemenf byAppliccvr(: tie are requesting a conditional use zoning of the''property for'06I zoning. Our site plan will be redesigned to conform sll the requirements of 06I adjacent to R15 ~ ' including a 68' rear yard setback.'ue plan to leave the existing mature trees Sn the setback area and to further augment the buffer with the use of a solid wood fence and understory planting such as wax myrtles. This x111 double the minimum bu~fer/Kidth re lrements Sn most areas of the sStc. The bullding has a one story Genera 1 equiremcnt ~~ perimeter hei ht and~ a, Cvo stor ten r 1 .element ovid v The Board must find "that the use will not suPbstant~ally ~njurc the vyalue ot<a~joinrng or ab~tting p~s~e~y o~t`h~~ stepback in the mass of the bullding. the use is a public necessity.' . S!alcnreir! by Appliearr(: ' tie feel that heavy traffic and nearby business used of 1{NY 132 make this site undesirable for residential use. tie feel that a Hedical Doctor's Office bullding will be a quiet, respectable and stable buffeting use for the adjacent residential area located behind the property. This facility will be similar to our facility on 16th Street - an nttractive, yell landscaped and maintained brick building. ., _ r 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 ar'ca in which i(is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for Ncw Hanover County." .. , Slalcmcnl by Appliconl: . Our site is located on the.perlphery of an area zoned resource protection and is adjacent to a high traffic corridor with nearby business zoning. t.'e feel that this proposed use will provide a''"good neighbor" buffer and four the R15 zone behind the site.and will provide mote protection Co the Greenbriar residents than would ~ , permitted R15 uses, such'as o Church which would not have restrSctlve buffer requirements. Patient activity at the medical 'office vSll generally be"limited to normal working hours with minimal impact on the adjacent neighborhood. The Zoning Ordinance in some instances, also imposts 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~ (as applicable). HcJShe should also demonstrate chat the land will be used in a manner consistent with "the plans and politics of New Hanover County. The Board of Commis- sioners may impose additional conditions and restrictions that they deem appropriate prior to the issuing of the Special Use Permit. r I certify that all of the information presented in this application is accurate to the best of my l;nowlcdge, informa- tion, and belief _.__ Signature f Applica ~ and/or Owner t ~i~ o1s ~`V ~C 1 .r ~y ~~ A 1 ~ .p ~ ~ ~ ` ~ ~ ` J ~ C _~ 0~ ` 1~ -1 Q T~ ~~ ~~~ '~ G ~~ ~, ~ ~ ~ ~J ~~o~~ ~~ ~\ ~ 'l. ,~ ~ ~ ~ ., ~ ~~~"s ~' ,~~ ~., ~ :1~ (`} 1 Z ~ ~ ~, ~ ~ ~~ ~- ! 1. ~~ ~~23 ~~~ ~~ i L D ~ . rn v v rn c z 0 rn ~, ~_ ~ II ~ II D ~% ~~ I .~ C I~ N O C ~_ C~ O r r rn Irn ~~ o I I I O)= EXIgTjNG D1TCy -_ _ p~kT- /'L1.~4F-~. =~: ,, I ~ ~~xl ~ DPI ZZ Z~ Y-~ ~~ X N -i Z 1 n ' ~2EQUEST FOR BO.A,RD .A.CTZON. Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Zegular Item #: 3C Consent Item #: ~ Additional Item ~: department: Planning ~ Presenter: D. Hayes 'age Count In Agenda Package: 8 Contact: Pete Avery SUB,T[;CT: Rezoning; revised petition (Z-539, 6/9~; 8/9~) BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by CDK Associates to rezone 1.~2 acres on the south side of Wrightsville Avenue west of Allen's Lane to Conditional Use B-2 Business for a hardware store from R-1 S Residential. r 0 e e RE OMMENDED MOTION AND RE(~JF,STED ACTIONS: The Planning Board recommends approval. FUNDING SOURCE: ~cdcral S: State S: County S: [Jscr Fces S: Otttcr S: vloncy Is fn Current Budget: Ncw Appropriation Rcqucst: 3udgct Arnendmcnt Prepared: RI;ViFWrD BY: LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENT AND RECOMMENDATION ~R~1~ •.. ~~~f'dl i tt~~Y~~dVtiuur~~at~`.~s~ Rcfcr to Office Vision E3ullctin t3oard for Disposition Item C - _ Case.: ~ Z-539, 6/95; Owner: CD K. Associates Request: R-15 'to CD (B-2), Hardware Store Acreage: 1.52 Location: South side of Wrightsville.A'venue across from Plaza , East Planningr Board Summary . The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the petition and site plan as submitted. A brief discussion ensued on the applicability of the Airlie Road Land Use Plan to the request. Staff pointed out that the County has consistently denied requests for commercial expansion in the Plan's coverage area, which is a key policy of the plan. It is important to note that several areas in the Plan's jurisdiction have been converted to commercial zoning, however, those were made possible by satellite annexations conducted by the Town of Wrightsville Beach. Staff also pointed out that conditional use zoning was not available at the time of adoption of the Airlie Road plan. There was no opposition.- __, _ ' (NOTE: The applicant appeared before the Planning Board on June 1, 1995 requesting this site be rezoned B-2. After debate, the Board recommended the applicant resubmit the petition under conditional use guidelines. He agreed, resulting in the current petition before the Board ) Staff Summary: Conditional Use B-2 A request to rezone this. property to B-2 in .April 1989 was ;denied: Subsequent to that petition, the owner received in-October 1990 a special use permit fora convenience food store/meat market. The permit has since expired and no attempt has been made to renew.. it. • --- - For the general use B-2 requests (1989 and 1995), Staff pointed out-rtwo key factors affecting the petition: a. A neighborhood land use plan for the Airlie Road area was adopted on May 2, - 1983. Its jurisdiction includes the subject parcel. That plan says im part that there should be no commercial expansion south of, Wrightsville~Avenue. (NOTE: Over the years the County has prevented commercial expansion in the'plan area, however, satellite annexations by the Town of Wrightsville Beach led to commercial rezoning,s,wh~ch permit_ted~some encroachment.) f f if ~. U_v~~l._'P~~` .'LS b. The area is cltas))sified Resource^°Prgtection, which restricts residential density to 2.5 units'kpe'r acre:°"'Co'cn~m?rcal~°and other non-residential uses are also ~~tted provided important natural resources aren't affected. The concern here Yncreasing int'en's'fy of use' and the~~subsequent impact that could have on drainage, run-off and the water quality impacts on estuarine waters in the area. There is also, some concern for permitting the commercial area to encroach into established residential areas. The site is adjacent to a mobile home park and not too far from single-family residential uses along Edgewater Lane. Expansion could lead to similar requests, which might jeopardize the integrity of nearby neighborhoods. On the other hand, the site's proximity to the shopping center across the street and commercial uses to the west, plus its exposure to one of the County's busiest roads, makes this and similarly situated parcels less appealing for single family residential uses. Higher density residential would be more compatible- in these situations, except it is prohibited on lands classified Resource Protection. Possible alternatives include office and institution uses or perhaps a conditional use district. It is important to note that the adoption of conditional use zoning post-dates the adoption of the Airlie Road Plan. As a result, the Plan couldn't have contemplated the feasibility of expanding commercial uses based on site plan approvals because the technique wasn't available. Preliminary Staff Finding: Special Use Permit 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. The property has direct access to Wrightsville Avenue. B. The site is within the Seagate VFD. C. Adequate water and sewer services are available. D. The proposed use of the property for hardware sales is not significantly different in intensity than other non-residential uses in the area. ~~ 2. The Board must find that the use meets all 'required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance. A. Preliminary site plan drawings indicate that the minimum setback, buffering, off-street parking; and other design standards can be met. 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. 71. A wide mixture of land uses are located nearby: mobile home park, older single-family dwellings, convenience store, shopping center and bank. ti 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. A mobile home park is located to the south and west. Amid-sized shopping center is located across the street and a small convenience store/gas station ie located to the east. __- 21 a PETITION SUMMARY SHEET p~ L Z-539•, 6/95 Petition Number: CDK Associates Owner: Request: R-15 to (CD) B-2 Tax LD Number: 57-1 ~ Representative: A • Coward Acreage: 1. S 2 Location: ~nnn ~,rr~~~-~-~.ille-~Y-C. ~, LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVIGES Resource Protection Land Classification: Existing Lahd Use: Vacant Zoning History: .Area criginally ~cinPr~ TJprr~mhar~ 14~q• Request _tQ )rezone site B-2 in March, 1984 denied. SUP approval for convenience food store granted; in October, 1990. Watcr Type: Community Scwer Type• County Fire District: Seagate Rccrcation: Wriahtsvi 11 e Bch . Road Acccss: Wri qhi-svi 1 1 P Ave. Volumc: 14', 600 ADT (' 93 count) Wrightsville Bch. School District: MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Watershed. andWater Quality Classification• Bradley Creek . (Sc) . Aquifer Recharge Area: Outside Primary and SPCOndar~ Area . Conscrvat~ion Resources: None Historic Landmarks and Archeological. Sites: None Soi1T e s and Class: Primarily Seagate (Se) yP ~ ) tic Tank Suitability: Suif~atsl"e to moderate limits •rimc A ric Mural So' S ~ ils: Building Suitability: Minor limits tiVHAT YOU >tiIUST ESTABLISH TO GET A CONDITIONAL USE ZONING OF PROPERTY Conditional Usc District Zoning is cstablishcJ to aJJress situations where a particular land use would be consistent with the New Hanover County Land Usc Plan and the Zoning Ordinance objstives but for which none of the gcricral zoning district classifications which w•ould_allow the we arc acceptable. However, since amendments to zoning maps should also be bascri on the Land.Usc Plan, you must explain in the space below: how your rcyucst satisfies cash of the following rcyuircmcnts: I. How would the rcyucstcJ change be consistent with the Cuunly's Policirs fur Gni~~(h and De~•clppment'. j The property is located on the South side of Wrightsville Avenue. This road serves as a major link to Wrightsville Beach and accommodates _ numerous eortmercial activities on both sides of the corridor. ?. How would the rcyucstcd Conditional Usc District be consistent with the property's clzssification on the County's Land Classifi<atign Map'. Rezoning of this particular parcel is not inconsistent with recent rezoning of other properties abutting high traffic areas in the resource • protection area of the New Hanover County Land Classification Map. 3. What significant neighborhood chanbcs have occurcd to make the original zoning inappropriate, or how is the land involved unsuiiablc for the uses permitted under the existing coning;' This property is not. properly zoned and is not usable 15. This .property faces heavy commercial uses (Wrightsville Beach C-5 and New Hanover County on the front .sides and abuts . R-15 special use (Mobile Home Park) on other two sides. Traveling Est .53 miles on Wrightsville Avenue from the property, there are no single family residences acing Wrightsville Avenue between the property and the Intra-Coastal Waterway. Traveling .6 miles ton Wrightsv lee Avenue, there are,oniy three single family residences between the property and intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Oleander/Military Cut-off. Obviously, this area is eccial. The traffic count in front of this ro erty is in excess of 20,500 cars per day. The ~casi~ st $ opo°~tp~OO~ed nre~~~c ~r~twnelha~ oai,~t~mii~b~ c thh impec og~tc proposed use. ' The buffer areas will be heavily landscaped with both existing and newly planted. shrubbery to minimize any impact on adjacent properties. Tract bounJaries and towl arcs, plus location of adjoining land parcels and roadways. Existing zoninb of the trace anJ neithboring parcels anJ proposed tract zoning.. PropoacJ use of lanJ, structures anJ other impru~•emcnts. For rcsiJential uxs, this shall include number, height. and type of uniLi anJ site plan outlining area to he txcupicJ by each structure and/or subJi~•iJcJ lot boundariei. For non•rcziJental uses, this shall include approximate square footaSc and height ol'cach structure, an outline of the area it will a:cupy anJ Jte~specific purpose for which it will be uscJ. ` Development sc:hedulc including prvpweJ phasing. Traffic and Parking Pion to include a statement of impact conceminb Ir~•al traffic scar the tract, proposcJ right-of- way dcdieation, plans for access to and from the tract, location, width and right-o(•way for internal strccu and location, arrangement and accds pro~•isions for parking areas. All existing and proposcJ cascmcnu, rescn•alions, rcyuireJ setbacks, rights-of•way, buffering and signagc The one hunJrcd (1 W) year (loodplain line, i(applicablc. Llxation and sizing of trees rcyuircJ to be prutecteJ vnJer Section 67 of the Zoning Ordinance. Any additional conditions anJ rcyuircmenu, which represcm greater restrictions on JevclopmcntanJ use of the ~' tract than the corresponding Gcncral Usc District regulations, which arc the minimum rcquiremcnu in the Conditional Usc District, or other limitations on land which may be regulated by State law or Local Ordinance. Any other information that will facilitate review of the proposed change. !n signing this petition, I unJerslanJ that the existing zoning map ii presumed to-bCCOrrcct and that 1 have the burden of proving by a change is in the public inslcresl. (further unJersunJ that thcsingling out of one parcel oC land for special zoning ucatmcnt ^ nrclatcd to County policies anJ the surrounding neighborhood w•oulJ probably be illegal. 1 certify that all the inform~tionLJ 'prcicntcd in this application is accurate to the best of my knuw•IeJge, information, anJ belief. ' L~- ,~n;,turc ~f P~'titioncr and /or Ou•ner .- ~ e ' 'What ~'ou IVZust Establish For A. ~ ' Special Use Permit ~ Authority to grant a Special Use Permit is contained ip 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) Gcneral Rcquirement #1 , , ..'t: - 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." Slalemenr byApplrcaiil: The proposed use (Retail and Wholesale Hardware) will be compatible with ' and safe to surrounding properties and•roedways. Entry/Exits are in accordance with the '" North Carolina Department of Transportation Guidelines. the landscaping to be provided will not obscure visibility from the highways or entry/exits.• Nothing within the proposed development will produce excessive levels of,.noise,or light or noxious odors. ~ ~°~' General Requirement #2 I~--• The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and specifications" of the Zoning Ordinance" S!alenrerrl by App/ica,rl: The proposed use will meet the conditions and specifications of the zoning ordinance. Building height, set backs and sign'restrictions have been met or exceeded. Handicapped and standard parking spaces will exceed ordinance requirements. Space for loading/unloading ~is provided and•shielded"by the building and by set back and landscaped buffers. The proposed use will enhance the value of the adjoining properties. " ,. 1 Gcneral Rcquirement #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." •• .• _ :..:_ .. ~.: _ _ •..._; : _ .. _ :.. ~ :. , S!alemerr! byApplicairl: The proposed use is a move for an existing business irrmediately• across~ Route 76. It will have on one side Plaza East Shopping.. Center, on another side a Service Station, on another side a vacant lot and on another a trailer park that has no objection _ - -- to the proposed use since it will be in harmony with the neighborhood. General Rcquirement #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 Ncw Hanover County." • . , ,:; w . , _ S!olemen! byApplrcorrl: The proposed use will be a harmonious commercial development along. a'" ' • major thoroughfare to Wrightsville Beach which has previously been developed for similar ' commercial use. ~. ... . ,. ~ .~ ~ f __ _ • ~- 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__, (as applicable). HelShe 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- ~ - sinners may impost additional conditions and restrictions that they 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, , lion, and bclie~ ~ -'"~. ', • °• , - nature of Applicant and/or Owner - -- - - - i~A. -;~ -- - -. -~- ---..., •~• •• ~~ O ' ~ a Je S ~ m~ •Q ~ : ••• d • em ro • ~ d • `° ~ ~ ••~ , x •• ~ • n ~ o••• ® ,~ ••• • ~ Q r m •••• ~, ~•~••• r w~ •• m . ~`Z` c~ D e~ ~' m m ~ • ~ y a~u ass ~ ~ w° ~~ ----~~~ V rya ~za m ~ a ~~. ----~••--- ti ~ ~r I .~'`~ ~ ~ ~ •••• v •••~••• F, ~.~ ~ o \~ '' ° ~-,- - .e . _/ ire .~. ~) ~~ rp~ ~ r l '~ a ~ ~~ ~~ ~,a~ ~tid` ~2d a ^ Q<. ~ C~ - - - -- - F c ' ~ UM MER RES "pj. C CO , i , Y / T R~ ~ _ _~ ~ / ~ g~m~~~~, m v d ~ m ,o _. m ~ ~ lD o. . . . m ~ ~ ~ w~.~~ < O m m F m ~<n ~~ m a W ~ ~ ~ N- W ~ Cn ~. W N ~ - i n ._. ~ D = P'~7 .M l / _ `~ _ ~ ~ Q. C O ds~ (~ ~ ~ ~ ~ W ~ n ~ d ~ \ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ °'~ik m p ~ m °~ e 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 t 1 REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION ', Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ - Regular Item #: 3D Consent Item #: ~ Additional Item #: Department: Planning Presenter: D. Hayes Page Count In Agenda Package: 4 Contact: Pete Avery SUB.TECT: Rezoning (Z-546, 8/9S) BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by Penton and Maynard to rezone .14 acre at 15 Lame Avenue northwest of Oleander Drive to B-1 Business from R-1S Residential. (Z-S46, 8/9S) i RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RE(~UESTED ACTIQNS• The Planning Board recommends approval. FUNDIN T SOUR F: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fecs S: Other S: tlloney Is In Current Budget: New Appropria4ion Rcqucst: Budget Amendment Prepared: f REvrrwEn BY: LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: COUNTY MANAGER'S OMMENT AND RF OMMFNDATION~ ~ ~~~~~ ~Cd~ra d ~ ~~~~~~b~d~~>i~~~~'t~ a-~-1i 2 5 Rcfcr to Office Vision Bulletin E3oard for Disposition Item D Case: Request: Acreage: Location: Z-546, 8/95; Owner: Eli2abeth Rogers R-15 to B-1 .14 acre Oleander Drive, northwest side and east of Greenville Loop Road Plannino Board Summary The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval the petition. They noted that similar zoning was nearby, that the proposal was consistent with the Land Use Plan and that it would be consistent with the recent rezoning of the adjoining parcel to the east. There was no opposition. Planning Staff Summary ~ As the site map illustrates, the property is adjacent to commercial zoning, which is the predominant zoning along the northwest., side of Oleander Drive. - Development in the area includes a restaurant, offices, golf club repair shop and boat sales, service and storage. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is located on the opposite side of Oleander in the old Bradley Creek School. Over the years, this district has been expanded several times, the most recent in July 1995 for an adjoining parcel. Another nearby parcel, which was rezoned to B-1 in 1985, is currently home to a real estate office. An unimproved alley leading from Oleander Drive provides access to the property. J - The site is classified Urban 'Transition in the 1993 Land Use Plan Update. More intense urban type development is encouraged subject to the availability of public services. ~~ Based on surrounding zoning and the extent of- commercial uses nearby, little ~-- impact could be expected from rezoning this site. Also, development trends in the ~ area indicate there is little interest in developing similarly situated parcels for residential uses. The County however should remain mindful of impacts resulting from expansions that lead to encroachments into more defined residential uses west of Lame Avenue. _ ~ 14p ,. ~ i1 c~ t J"`! ~~U J Staff recommends approval. ~~~--~r,~~~ ~, - .. L - ~ . t t PETITION SUMMARY SHEET Petition Number: Z-538, 5/95 Owner: Elizabeth Rogers Request: R-1 S to B-1 Tax ID Number: 6208 Representative:. Maynard & Penton Acreage: • 2 4 LocatlOn: nl P~nrlAr nr LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES Urban Transition Land Classification: Existing Land Use: Abandoned residential structure . Zoning $istory: •' Area originally zoned August 1971. Area nQxt- ~ door zoned B-1 in 1985. Water Typc: Community Fire District: Seagate Road Access: Oleander D F. School District: Bradley Creek Scwcr Type' C'ot~nt-v _. Recreation: Hugh rlacRae Volume: 18 , 100 AnT (' 9 ~ c-c~l~nt) ~ • MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Watershed andWater Quality Classification• Bradley CrPPk (~r-1 Aquifer Recharge Area: ~ Outside Primary and Secondary Area Conservation Resources: N/A Historic Landmarks and Archeological Sites: None Soil Type(s) and Class: Primarily Wakulla, Class I Septic Tank Suitability; Prime Agric4ltural Soils:. None Building Suitability: S 1 ight- A.T YOU N.CUST EST.A`BLISH TO G-ET A. CEANG-E Off' ZONING Off' PROPERTY Your intended use of property upon rezoning is completely irrelevant, except for conditional use district proposals. The North Carolina General Statutes require chat zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprcllensive 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 follow- ing requirements. 1. How would the requested change be consistent with the County's Policies for Growth and Development? ~-1 77'~ ~- I (.i.~N. r•l. (~ ~ ~S •S'r F~V i tJ / MA-yiit~ '(IL.c....rL ~t .•- --.-~ 1 ~ n1 b.J y~cU,,,.~` C,•wv-ti "~ Di.a.s.,~Oa.L r~,c ~ ~T. ~) ~ r~rr`>-ti. -t N+~-.,.ic it ~.1tE. . 2. How would the requested zone change be consistent with the property's classification on the Land Classification Map? ~y l3 - t ~ ~ (~,,,r1, t'1 n._.-t ,~ .-: t~ ~.~ ~d.4.1 ~~s.p...c . ~ . o.J Girta~,~.., ~ . . 3. 1Vhat 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? I ~' S -S--r'14<'. vc ~rt-~P ~2.-~ -, ~< i r~ Lw c .. ~ ~..--~ o --c NZ . iS- Cs~n /z ~,~^^-~ ,>u,~ ~.-~u*s;.~,a. ..-f~ na..c...,P,.ti~,w P~ o: -rrt>c. n..Q.. L~'* ~ ~1tM ~ n 4 t.J /~C«=ru At~G) . tSn--.. Cr-~2 a'i+ T ~c,'t In signing this petition, I understand that the existing zoning map is presumed to be correct and that 1 have the burden of proving why a change is in the public interest. I further understand that the sin- gling out of one parcel of land Cor special zoning treatment unrelated to County politics and the surrounding neighborhood would probably be illegal. I certify that all the information presented in. this application is accurate to the best of my knowlcd c, i formation,-and belief. 28 ~ _ . l ~ i~~/ _ ignature of Petitioner and/or Owner r;: - -.4 - _ ...- - - ~ ~ ~. ~~ W g ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ a ea ~:. CFs '~e 7 ~ o~ 0 r m lz v m v m 1 li II H/ m ~ r r n o z 3; D- ~v 'w V , a ~ ~ ~ ,~ j l . . ~ ~. 7 0J. , / 0 /~ elan i ~ y e /~ d , G _/ / / / ~ s I~ N 11 W \ , , / , . ~ / 11; ) / ~ I m s~ v v n m ~ ~ N 1f _ 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ Qov to tn~ o N Yii m ~~ Cn rn / v ~ vv ~ N W W~ n v C p ~ m y ~ ' ,~ ~~ , ~~ ~" 1`T'I o ~ o o ~, W ®I ... / _.. _ 0 ~ ~~~ y+ A `~v ~ J ~q,/® r~G _ IF_ 2~ m o h ~' REQUEST ~'OR BOARD ACTION : Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Zegular Item #: 3E Consent Item #: Additional Item #: department: Planning Presenter: D. Hayes 'age Count In Agenda Package: 4 Contact: Pete Avery SUBJT~CT: Rezoning (A-547, 8/9~) BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by CEG Associates to rezone 2.7~ acres on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway north of Towles Road to R-20 Residential from I-1 Industrial. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQ~JESTED ACTIONS: _ The Planning Board recommends approval. FUNDING SOURCE: ~cdcral S: State S: County S: User Fecs S: Other S: vloncy [s In Current Budget: Ncw Appropriation Rcqucst: 3udget Amendment Prepared: REVIEWED BY: LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: COUNTY MANA ,FR'S COMMENTS AND R ~ OMMENDATIONS• ~ ~~~R~V~~ `~~ ~,~~Y9V1( G~~~~~'~~-~~~~~~~~~ o~t~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ 2 9 ,~ ~~ ReCu to Ofricc Vision Bulletin Board Cor Disposition Item E Case: Z-547, 8/95; Owner: CEG Associates, LLC Request: I-1 to R-20 ' Acreage: 2.75 '. Location: West-side of Intracoastal Waterway, north of Towles Road Planning Board Summary There .was very little discussion by the Board ~on.thi9•petition. They all heartily agreed that industrial zoning was incompatible with nearby residential uses. There was no opposition. The vote was unanimous to recommend approval of the petition. Planning Staff Summar Because this site already contained a small boat manufacturing operation, it was zoned I-1 when this area of the County was zoned for the first time in 1969. Oyer the years, some form of marine related activities have been conducted on the property. No previous attempts have been made to rezone it. The area is classified Conservation and Resource Protection in the-1993 Land Use Plan Update. Low density residential development is permitted, as: is industrial use provided important resources aren't impacted. Industrial policies discourage locations where land use compatibility cannot be preserved. In this instance, the entire surrounding area is zoned for residential uses, with many up-scale homes nearby. Equally as important, those policies discourage industrial uses in areas where the integrity of the natural environment cannot be maintained. The site fronts the Intracoastal Waterway, is in the 100 year flood plain and is in close proximity to significant stretches of salt marshes, all of which would be very sensitive 'to industrial pollutants. Another important location requirement is that these uses have access to major transportation corridors, such as a major highway, railroad and/or river. .While the site does front the waterway, it hardly rates as a prime port of call. Also, land access is limited to local residential streets, many of which are private. Industrial traffic there would be extremely disruptive. In the long term, this predominantly residential area would be better off without industrial activity. Its elimination would secure land use compatibility and eliminate a potential threat to the surrounding natural environment.- Staff recommends approval. r ,- ~ V r ~~:' . ~ 444th ~S ~ , r- ~:;-', r. may. t ~ .,. rt a ~t - i.- _ ~ Tf ~~ .. 30 ~µ~J u~~J~ ~, ~. i ~. ., . .. . _ L PETITION SUMMARY SHEET r Petition Number: Z-547, 8/95 Owner:. Richardson Coro . Request: I-1 to R- 20 Representative: CEG Associates Tax ID Number: 6300 Acreage: 2 • 7 5 Location: Towles Road LAND USE, ZONING, UTILITIES and SERVICES • ~ Resource Protection, Conservation Land Classification: Existing Land Use: Boat R~gai r Zoning History: •~ Area originally zoned December 15, 1969. No i rezoning nearby. ~~ WAtcr Typc: Community Sewer Type• County Fire District: SeaaatP Recreation: Wri ahtsyi 1 1 Q R?ach Road Access: Towles Road Volume: Unknown .., School District: Bradley Creek MISCELLANEOUS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Greenville Sound (SA) Watershed andWater Quality Classification• Aquifer Recharge Area: Outside Primary and Secundary Area Conservation Resources: Salt marsh, Primary Nursery Areas Historic Landmarks and Archeological Sites: None Soil T e s and P v yr O Class: >< Septic Tank Suitability: N/A'- County sewer planned None Pnme Agnc~lturxl Soils: ~~ - Building Suitability: ~ Some li.mi t-s WHAT ~OIJ MUST ESTABLISH TO GET .A, C~3CANGE OF ZOIVI~IG OF PROPERT'Y' Your intended use of pcoperty upon rezoning is completely irrelevant, except for conditional use district proposals. The North Carolina General Statutes require chat zoning regulations shall be made in 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 follow- ing requirements. ' 1. How would the requested change be consistent with the County's Policies for Cro~vth and Devel- opment? REZONING NOtTL.D HAKE PROPOSID PROPERTY CONSISTE'rL KITH Sl7RRD[TNDLNG CLASSIFICATION. 2. How wpuld the requested zone change be consistent with the property's classification on the Land Classi~catio^ Map? REZONING TO R-ZO NOULD COttPLY S7ITII CLASSIFICATION 2iAP. ' 3. 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? TIIZS IS AN OPPORTIINITY TO BEHOVE AN INDDSTRIAI. ENCLAVE FROH A RESIDENTIAL AREA. In signing this petition, I understand chat the existing zoning map is presumed to be correct and that I have the burden of proving why a change is in the public interest. I further understand that the sin- gling out of one parcel of land for special zoning treatment unrelated to County politics and the surrounding neighborhood would probably be illegal. I certify that all the information presented in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. 32 Signature of Petitioner and/or Uwner C. N. CARRE'IT, JR. /HF't3ER - --- J J`u '` ~ ~°a - ~ ~ o ~ N / .® F e i \ n ` ~~.. ~' Dnve °i n et ~~e~ ~ '° • _ a ve, \.. ' ~. -~ ~ D~ ~ / \ ~ m // ~/ ~~ ~ o , n iNrRA~oASTgt L ~ATFA ~qY ~~~-~ i .. `~~... ~.. m \~~ mo c~wD ~~ ~~~s, ~ `~1 _I C• ~ m r m c~ m rf /;~ espy m ~.. \ RO ~_ ~ D rOi'I vmi N ~ p O S N] N (n N CT O O S ^ .. .L ~ ~ ~ O N r- O ~ N SU C ~ ~ ~ ' - ~I f ~ O O ~ ] O ~ CQ ~~~ _/ _ ro is ~ (D N fll ~ ~ ~ O ~ A~ t 3 I~ Q d O~~ ~/~ .~ D cn o ~ N r REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item #: 3F Conser>,t Item ~: ~ Additional Item #: Department: Planning Presenter: D. Hayes Page Count In Agenda Package: 1 Contact: Pete Avery SUB.TECT: Subdivision Test Arendment (A-26~, 9/95) BRIEF SUMi~tARY: Recommendation by the Planning Board to permit shallow swales along lot lines in easements less than !~ thirty feet in width if approved by the County Engineer. t 1 RECOMMEND: D MOTION AND REOUESTED ACTiONS• Planning Board recommends approval. Federal S: State S: County S: User Fces S: Otircr S: ~toncy Is In Current Budget: Ncw Appropriation Rcqucst: 3udgct Amendment Prepared: FuivnlNC soURCE: REVrrwrD BY: LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: COUNTY MANAGER'S OMMENT AND RF .OMMENDATIONS• APPR0~41~;~ ~°~~ rJ~^^{~~ ~~~~~~ ~~c~~~UV~~~..~~~~~ 3 3 Refer to Otliee Vision Bulletin E3oard for Disposition Item F A-264,9/95: Subdivision Text Amendment-bequest to Permit Shallow Swales Along the Perimeter of Individual Lots in Easements Less Than Thirty (30) Feet If Approved by the County Engineer Spurred on by a presentation from a local developer at the August Planning Board meeting, the Planning Board agreed by unanimous consent to recommend permitting shallow Swales along lot lines in easements less than thirty (30) feet in width subject to approval by the County Engineer. In support of that decision, the Board determined that minor drainage problems on individual lots could be alleviated more efficiently. Moreover, less property would be encumbered by easements, which in turn provides more flexibility for landowners in the use of their property. . Back_ round Presently, every open swale must have an easement of thirty (30) feet, regardless of design. If approved, five (5) to ten (10) foot easements could be allowed around lots to alleviate drainage problems. The use of shallow Swales could be accomplished without imposing any ~ additional setbacks for the proposed structure. Existing Language Section 51-1 (5) (a) Easements Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm easement or drainage right-of--way of not less than thirty (30) feet with a ditch centered twenty (20) feet from on side and ten (10) feet from the other side of the easement conforming substantially to the lines of such water course. Revise Section 41-5 (a) Easements Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm easement or drainage ditch right-of--way of not less than thirty (30) feet with a ditch centered twenty (20) feet from one side and ten (10) feet from the other side of the easement conforming substantially to the lines of such water course. SShallow Swale easements alon~h erime~ r of individual lots maybe leis than thirt~(30 feet provided thev are an roved key the County Engineer \~{ ~~y -`, r. .l . ~ \ ~ 1! Jam{ ") ~ I ~.) 34 ~ - ~~~y~~i~-~v x, ((~~, ~1~- -_, REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION IVZeeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item #: 3G Consent Item #: ~ •Additional Item #: Department: Planning ~ Presenter: D. Hayes Page Count In Agenda Package: 3 Contact: S. Burgess SUB.TECT: Request to close a portion of Nassau Road (Sedgefield Development) BRIEF SUMMARY: Request by adjoining landowner Patty Benjamin to close the northern segment of Nassau Road located 1,000 ft. east of the Castle Hayne Road Jamaica Drive intersection. (See attached map.) The subject road has a platted and recorded right-of-~vay width of 60 feet, 200 feet in length. This segment of Nassau Road is unimproved and not accessible to vehicular or emergency traffic. The closure of this road would not landlock adjoining property owners in the Heritage Park development to the north. A previous petition to close a portion of Nassau Road, located on the south side of Jamaica Drive, was approved by the Commissioners in February, 1985. As of this writing, no landowner concerns relating to the petition had been received. i RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RFOUESTFD ACTIONS• While the impact of this road closure petition is minimal to the residents in Sedgefield and Heritage Park, the County Engineering staff has recommended that a 30 foot utility easement be retained for future sewer service to the area. An illustration of the easement location widen the Nassau Road right-of--way is attached. FUNDING SOURCE: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fccs S: Other S: Money Is In Current Budget: New Appropriation Request: Budget Amendment Prepared: ~'LGL: FIN: BUD: HR: ~ BOUNTY MANAGER'S COiVIMFNT AND RFCOMMENDATiONS• Q~~ ~~... ~~~~. R~S-~~S ~~~ ---~ - ~ 3 5 Rcfcr to Olficc Vision [3ullctin Qoard for Disposition ~... ?~I ,,~I~ m ~ m a n m z~ ~ n o ~a Du~i~ 0 ~~~ ~ O~ 2 D a°, ~ p a o N i,~, Ro .~ad ;~~ ~iir. -i m ~~ /1 O. Z D Y cn hn~ c I o '. m D m C (D \b ~`". `~ • ~ ~e ~ ?Impc~ooD ~ ` o ~(~p~~-p c ~- _ v m o s o '~ m'~am ~ ~ co ~ Sk ~' ~ ~ can SN~ p ~ o ~ ~ m~ ~ v a ~ Z nm'~ ~ v ~ 'm'om ~= v m N °®~ 1 ~ ~ o ~ L ~ N 3 II ~ N ~ O ~ 7 i ~ . ~ , r i ~. '~ r NEtiV HANOVER COLtNTY WATER AND SEtiVER DISTRICT ASSEitiIBLY ROOit~1, NEZV HAS\'OVER COWTY COURTHOUSE 2=3 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOiv1 301 WILMINGTON, NC SEPTE~~IBER S, 1995 6:30 P.M. ITEMS OF BUSI\i LESS PAGE NO. NON AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes Consideration of alternatives to provide sewer services to the area south of Monkey Junction 39 41 37 i 1 ~ ~~ ~. Tlris pn~e iirlenlioirnlly !ef! bl~r~rk J , i 38 t e B 1 1 e 0 A A 1 1 l 1 1 r ~~ REQUEST FO~Z BOARD A.CTZON Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item #: W&S 2 ConsenX Item ~: ~ Additional Item #: Deparfnient: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie F. Harreft Page Count In Agenda Package:. ~ Contact: Lucie F. Harrell SUBJECT: • Approval of Water and Sewer Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes of August 21, 1995 FUNDING SOURCE: ~cdcral'S: State S: County S: User Fccs S: Other S: Money Is In Current Budget: ~ I`tcw Appropriation Request: 3udget Amendment Prepared: REVIEWED BY: LGL: APP WCOPLEY FIN: N/A BSHELL BUD: N/A CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RFCOMMENDATIONS~ ~-~. -~ __ Refer to O(rice Vision Bulletin Doard for Disposition Tlris pale irrterrtiorrally left bla~rk ., 1~~~~~'P ~ ~ ~~~ ?.: ~ 6F w 4 0 ~ ~~ny~ ., _ , . ~~ A ~. ~~ - ~r ;~, _,~ R.EQUES~' F'O~Z BOA.~ZD A.C`I'ION Meeting Dater 09/0~I9~ Regular Item #: W&S#3 Consent Item #: Additional Item m: Department: Water and Sewer District Presenter: Dave Weaver Page Count In Agenda Package: Contact: Dave Weaver SUB.TECT: Consideration of alternatives for sewer provision south of Monkey Junction BRIEF SUMMARY: Several developers have expressed a strong demand for sewer in the area immediately south of Monkey Junction. The County can exanline a number of options, which are outlined in the attached memo. The options are as follows: 1) Provide temporary sewer as requested by the developers. 2) Do nothing at the present; follow the Master Plan: 3) Speed up implementation of the Master Plan. e 1 4 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REOUESTEn ACTIONS: The .Board should consider the above options. Federal S: State S: County S: User Fccs Sr Othrr S: 'Money Is In 'Current Budget: NO New Appropriation Request: Budget Amendment Prepared: NO REvll;wrn BY: LGL: APP WCOPLEY FIN: N/A BSHELL =BUD: NiA CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT COUNTY MANA TI/•R' OMMFNTS AND RFCOMMENDATIONS• The Board should consider the above options only after complete analysis because of the policy implications outlined in the attached memo. I encourage the Board of Commissioners to hold a work session to fully consider this matter and the financing options that are presented. The Board may wish fo cons' cation and investment of infrastructure in ways that will enhance the tax base to the fullest exte ~ ~rr~~~,~A ~~ Refer to Office Vision E3ullctin E3oard[~~fo++r~Disposition ~ ~ ~~~ ~~/~,~h`'m/ ' L~~6v.,.~. _ ~...~.,,~.o._.. August 25, 1995 ,, _ ~"„ TO: Board of County Commissioners _ FROM: Davie Weaver, Assistant County Manager~~ ~ • . Wyatt E . Blanchard, .County Engineer ~~:~~ George Shaw, Chief Project Engineer ~~~cu.~,~-' RE: Provision of sewer to the area,sout.h of Monkey Junction Present situation • "~ ~~ A number of developers have expressed a strong demand for sewer in the area immediately south of Monkey Junction. The County sewer system, however, does not presently extend to that area with adequate sewer lines and pump stations. The Monkey Junction Interceptor, as'.depcted; on. "Map One, was designed by County Staff several years ago to provide gravity flow and pumping capacity for existing development with some expansion capacity. The speed of development south of Monkey Junction over the past few years has created a situation where the Monkey Junction Interceptor project, now under construction, is not able to accept any new development. In addition, the Barnard's Creek Pump Station with existing and anticipated flows from permitted sites is also approaching its design capacity. _ • Op.t.ions Option One Provide sewer as requested by the developers. The developers have requested that the County upgrade the .new force main-and pump station as shown in Map-Two. The developers would pay the cost of the upgrade (approximately $180, 000).•and the .. District would .reimburse them. with impact.fees. 'This:. option, however, is .not 'desirable because the-Barnards Creek`Pump Station _. . _. _. is nearing its design capacity. The main... ~adw.antage of this ,option is it .would allow development i•n~ that area to occur quickly. The disadvantage is that this option would be a`'temporary measure that eventually will not. be needed and represen"ts .'a' lost investment of around $1'80',000 once that phase of the M~aster:PTan_is constructed,. as described in th.e'' next option.. 42 ~ , _ ~~, `~. ~, , , , ~ ~' ~, s . ~ q .ri NEW HANOVER COUNTY -INTER-OFFICE j~y LJ r Board of. County Commissioners Page Number Two ~a August 25, 1995 '~` - - . Option Two Do nothinq at present; follow the Master Plan.. The.Master Plan, as developed by the Sewer Task Eorce, will eventually provide sewer to this area as shown in Map 3 at a cost of over $1,000,0.00 for the interceptor. This phase.of the Master Plan is not scheduled until the year .2008 which significantly delays development plans for this area. Option Three Speed up implementation of the Master Plan. This phase of the Master Plan could be speeded up for construction of the ~int-erceptor, however, in order to meet development demands. The advantages of this action include meeting development pressures in that area and avoiding the lost investment of $180,000 in temporary upgrades. The disadvantage is that it would likely take up to one year for construction of this interceptor which may not meet immediate development needs. Possible sources of financing include: - Developers pay entire cost of over $1,000,000. - ,.County participates in financing. Land owners./developers -could be given the option of contributing X1,000 per acre now for .up-front capital costs or X450/lot when-the land is actually developed. It is doubtful whether the District has sufficient funds available in the District fund balance, given the other projects the .District is obligated for. One alternative is for funds to be transferred from the .general fund balance. The impact could be lessened by dedicating all impact fees associated with this phase to.the.fund balance and by financing the phase with Certificate of Participation. -The policy implications of these three options must be ;~ considered. These implications include: - Should priorities of the Master Plan be altered in - - response to shifting development pressures? ! Should the County allow the .investment in short-term temporary sewer measures to allow development or should the County strictly participate only in the long-term ,~. investments in the Master Plan? - Should there be considerations of transfers or "loans" 3 from the general fund to the Water and Sewer District ~~ fund? - What other opportunities, e.g. water systems investments, are foregone if sewer priorities and schedules are ~ changed? i1 - `t f a d a t t i r e. ,e r e NEW HAI~IOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COivIV1ISSI0iV~RS ' CONSENT AGENDA SEPTEMBER ~, 1995 6:30 P.iv1. ITE~~I NO. ITEMS OF BUSIYESS PAGE NO. 1. Approval of Minutes 47 2: .Ratification of appointments 49 3. Adoption of proclamation declaring September 23,.1995, as 51 Hunting and Fishing Day in New Hanover County 4. Adoption of Resolution requiring persons seeking official 55 transcripts for judicial review, etc., to bear the cost of preparing such documents 5. Approval of Project Ordinance for the 800 Megahertz System 57 and associated Budget Amendment #96-09 6. 'Acceptance of Grassroots Science Grant awarded to the Cape 61 Fear Museum for the amount of $50,000 and approval of associated Budget Amendment #96-0028 7. Consideration of Approval to waive Tipping Fees for 69 The Keep America Beautiful Big Sweep Trash Collection September 16, 1995 8. Approval of Budget Amendments: A. #96-0031 to budget contribution received fora 71 Project Assist workshop to be held in September, 199 B. #95-0250 to budget funds for transfer 'of sales tax in 72 excess of budget 45 Tlris pn~e i~r~e~rlio~rnlly (efr b(nrrk 46 i i .REQUES`T' FOR BOARD ACrI'ION I~~eeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item.. ;r: Consent Item ~: 1 Additional.Item ~: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie F. Harrell Page Count In Agenda Package: Contact: Lucie F. Harrell SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes 1 ~~ BRIEF SUMMARY: "~ Approve the following minutes: Fire Commission ~Vork Session, July 17, 1995 . Consolidation Study Commission, August 2, 199 Emergency Meeting, August 16, 199 "~~ Wellhead Protection Work Session August 17. 199 Regular Meeting, August 21, 1995 i ,~, RECOMMENDED MOTIOiy AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approval of minutes ~~~ ~~' ,~~ a, •4 FUNDING SOURCE: Federal S: State S County S Uscr Fees S: Money Is In Current I3udgct: [`Iew Appropriation Request !~; Budget Amendment Prepared: REVrEwrn 13v: Other S: LGL: A)?r WCOrLEY FIN: N/A aSHELL EUD: N/A CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT ~' BOUNTY MANAGER'S COMt1~tENTS AND RFCOi\1NIENDATIONS• {~~ ~~~ .~ - .~ ~,~ ~~ 1~~~~~. Rc(crto OfFicc vision E3ulluin E3oard for Disposition 47 ~1 :~, ~~~ \ ~l :-, ,~ t!~ ~', w~.. <.. - ~1 ~~. ~~^ ~~\ .~, ;~ ~2EQUEST ~'0~2 BOA.RD ACTION Meeting Date:`'09/0~/9~ Reguiar:Item #: Consent Item #` 2 Additional Item rc: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie Harrell Page-Count In Agenda Package: Contact: Lucie Harrell ~ SUB.I~CT: Ratification of appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Due to the ineligibility of Josephene Little to serve on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee, the . Commissioners were requested to change Mrs. Little's appointment to the Domiciliary Home Community Advisory ,Committee and Mrs. Dorothy Grime's appointment to the Nursing Home Advisory Committee. Verbal approval was received; and the Board is now requested to ratify the appointments. 1 ~tECOMMENDED IyIOTION AND RFC~UESTFD ACTIONS• Ratify appointments f ~ Federal S: State S: INloncy Is In Current Budoct: I` ~ Budget Amendment Prcparec3: County S: User Fees S New Appropriation Request Other S: REVIEWED I3Y: LGL: FIN: EUD: HR:~ COUNTY. MANAGER'S COMMENT AND RFCOMMENDATI N ' ~ y ~ 7~-~J e_cf ~d ~~ ~~ 1S%tilitl ~ ~ a' ~MUia~ ~~ .~~~ 49 Refer to OlTicc Vision Bulletin Boud for Disposition ~' l :~,;.: ~t. REQ,[JEST FOR BOARD .A.CTZON Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ Regular Item #: ~ Consent Item #: 3 Additional Item ;r: Department: Governing Body _ Presenter: Lucie Harrell Page Count In Agenda Package: Contact: Lucie Harrell ' SUB.TECT: .Proclamation: Hunting and Fishing Day t~' BRIEF SURNIARY: The NC Wildlife Federation is requesting the Commissioners to proclaim September 23, 1995, as Hunting and Fislung Day in New Hanover County. ,~ RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RFnI.JESTFD ACTIONS Adoption of proclamation ' r z ~J ~., - - ~-' , as FUiynING SOURCE: 7 Federal S: State S: County S: User Fces S: Other S: Money Is In Current Budget: Ncw Appropriation Rcqucst: '+~', Budget Amendment Prepared: REVIEwEn rev: _ _ LGL: FIN: EUD: HR: ,,~; COUNTY MANAGER'S rnMMr~'zvTC n Nn n~r,n~.T~rrrrr~ n ~rrn~rc. ~, Recommend approvav c ~~ . .~~ ~~~~ ~° ~, Rcfcr to-0flicc Vision Qullctin E3oard Car Disposition 51 .~~ cARO NORTH CAROLINA . o `'ti WILDLIFE. _ ~ FEDERATION ,9 as ~ A~fzliated with the National Wildli~'e Federation _ ENVIRONMENTAL ~ ~ ~ ; QUALITY Q P, O, BOX 10626 ~ ~ ~ ~ .. O '~ RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605-0626 - - - `/RF F EO~~P (919) 833-1923 _ FAX (9f9) 829-1192 August 13, 1995 , . ~ - Lucie F. Harrell Clerk to Board 320 Chestnut St., Rm 305 Wilmington, NC 28401 Dear Ms. Harrell, Last year the New Hanover County Commissioners declared the fourth Saturday in September as Hunting and Fishing Day. I am writing to ask that this issue be included on the agenda for an u9coming Commission meeting so that they might consider issuing a similar proclamation this year. The N.C. Wildlife Federation believes that the positive roles of the sporting public should not go unrecognized. Sportsmen and women provide revenues to protect and enhance fish.and wildlife populations and to improve the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat. In addition, the strong conservation ethic among true sportsmen and women should not be ignored. Enclosed is a sample proclamation for Hunting and Fishing Day, a sample press release and a postage paid postcard to let us know if your county is joining us in recognizing September 23th as Hunting and Fishing Day. Thank you for this opportunity to recognize an important piece of our national heritage. Sincerely, -- - - Chuck Rice, Chairman _ _ ~ , National Hunting and Fishing Day ~Igw - - enclosures . - cc: Allen Basala, President -NCWF NCWF Regional Vice Presidents NCWF Dislrict~Directors ~ fop 1~ ~€~~' i NCWF Affillate_`;Wiltllife Clubs ~} ~' ~'`, i4~~.~,~ 52 t L ~, ~~~ ~' _,~. t ~ew 7~CZnover Country Boarcf of Commissioners Proc~amutian Hunting and Fishing Day WHEREAS, hunting and fishing have always been an important part of the American tradition. While these activities may no longer be necessary for survival-as they were in early days of the nation-- they are still relevant today; and , "~ WHEREAS, sportsmen and sportswomen recognize the critical role of habitat-quantity and quality of air, land, water, adequate cover or shelter, appropriate space, and sufficient arrangement- for the existence of all living things. For over 100 years, they have been in the forefront of the conservation movement. Not content with merely vocalizing their support, the hunters and anglers requested special fees and taxes on their equipment to pay for scientific research, habitat acquisition and. improvement, ~ducation, and enforcement. Over the years, funds raised total over 518 billion for conservation; and tiVHEREAS, .programs financed by hunters and anglers have led to the dramatic comeback of many wild! fe species. These included game species such as the wild turkey, .tundra swan, snow geese, ducks, and white-tailed deer. :However, these efforts also helped the comeback of nongame species including the bald eagle, other. raptors, songbirds, shore birds, alligators, jut bearers, and others; and ' YVI~EREAS, individuals and tl~roctgh their organizations, hunters and anglers volunteer countless hours of their own time for local conservation projects and to raise even more funds for conservation; and WHEREAS, -ve would like to take this opportunity to commend responsible hunters and anglers jor~their .efforts on behalf of wildlife and for their contributions to conservation,. 1 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New .Hanover County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim Saturday, September 23, 199.5,. as "Hunting and Fishing Day" in New Hanover County and urge all our citizens ro join with hunters, anglers and other responsible conservationists to ensure the wise. use and proper managenient of our natural resources ro benefit future generations. Adopted this the Fifth day of September, 1995. Robert G. Greer, Chairman Attest.- ~'. Clerk to the Board 53 ,~ ~ // _~ ~~ ;~~ 1 ~~`-. .~~ ti .~. ~. ~, .-~ ' ~'~~ .~~ S ~, .~ C~ { ,.r~ .~~: REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION . Meeting Date: 09/0~/9~ ' Zegular Item #: Consent Item #: 4 Additional Item #: )epartment: Legal Department Presenter: Kemp P. Burpeau 'age Count In Agenda Package: 2 Contact: Kemp P. Burpeau SUB,TECT: Preparation of Official Transcripts. BRIEF SUMMARY: This Resolution would require persons seeking official transcripts for judicial review or other purposes to bear the cost and effort of preparing such documents. Such an approach will help prevent over-burdening County staff and resources, while deterring frivolous requests. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RFnUF,STCD ACTIONS• Enact the Resolution. FUNDING SOURCE: Federal S: State S: County S: 0.00 .User Fces S Other S: Money Is In Current Budget: [Yew Appropriation Rcqucst: Budget Arnendment Prepared: ' RrvlrwrD BY: LGL: APP WCOPLEY FIN: N/A BSHELL BUD: N/A CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT C'ni1NTV MANAC;I~.R~.C r7~AMVTFNT.C eNTI nrrnivrt~r~tvr~n•rrnlvc. Recommend approval X ` t4lt~C11Y 1 ~ ~~r , ~k~~ C~~~~i14 ~~-~.1,,~~~ _~ ~-~ s/ 55 ,. RcCcr to Office Vision Bulletin E3oard Cor Disposition RESOLUTION -- - ~ - - _. .OF THE - - - _ 'NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD-OF COitiIivIISSIONERS r J -; _ ~ WHEREAS, the preparation of transcripts, for purposes. of judicial revie~v,'of ac-lions and proceedings of the County Commissioners and other boards arid agenciesauthorized by the -` Commissioners, can unduly burden County staff and facilities. NOW, THEREFORE,.THE NEW HANOVER COWTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS j -, hereby resolves: The Clerk to the Board of County Conunissioners shall not undertake the transcription of County proceedings unless specifically directed to do so by the Board. Any person seeking to obtain a transcript of the actions and proceedings of the County Commissioners or other boards and agencies authorized or created by the Board of Commisisoners -~' must produce said transcript at their own cost and expense. The Clerk to the Board of County ,`ko~q,;t(bLYGfL~rn~ ~nCcre/coaY~R.~~"~rn.e, Commissioners shall provide tape recordings, at a reasonable cost! Persons may produce a transcription from said tapes and provide the.Clerk said document for certification. In the alternative, any person may have a court reporter present at any public session to prepare a contemporaneous transcription, which may be presented to the Clerk for certification. The Clerk shall have discretion to refuse to certify transcriptions not in an acceptable format. Adopted this the day of , 199. New Hanover County ~; - .. ~ .. [SEAL] Robert G. Greer, Chairman Board of County Commissioners ~- ~ f ATTEST: ..e ~ - _ _ w . ~~ ~, Clerk to the Board ''~`~~ ~:+ ~;j ~ ~!l,~. ,: cr, 1 1 ., .~ REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 09/0/95 Regular Item ~: ConsenX Item m: ~ " " Additional Item #: Department: Emergency ivlanagement Presenter: Dan Summers, if need Page Count In Agenda Package: 3 Contact: Dan Summers SUB.TECT: S00 Megahertz System BRIEF SUMNIARY: " Project Ordinance and Budget Admendment for the 800 Megahertz System. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND RFOUESTED ACTIONS• .Approval of the Project Ordinance for the 800 Megahertz System and the Budget Amendment for the .. project. Federal S: State S: County S: 800000 User Fecs S: Other S t`loncy Is In Current Budget: yes New Appropriation Rcqucst: Budget Amendment Prepared: yes FUNDING SOURCE: REVIEWEn BY: LGL: APP WCOPLEY FIN: APP BSHELL BUD: APP CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT ('(1TiNTV 1UtA N A r''CTJtC nnn~r~,rr. >\tTC ~ rtr~ nr. ~nn,rr,rr, ~rr~ ~ •rrn~rr_ '~~ Recommend approval il'~ ~~~~G~~SSO~~~~.u~~y ~~ Refer to OfTce Vision Qullctin E3oard for Disposition ~~ ., PROJECT ORDINANCE 800 MEGAHERTZ SYSTEM ' BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of .New. Hanover County: 1. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the Leasing of the 800 MHZ System Project, which capital .project involves the leasing of capital assets. ' 2. County desires to authorize and budget for said project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2, such ordinance to authorize all appropriations i necessary for the completion of said project. NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT: 1. This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2. 2. The project undertaken pursuant to this ordinance is the Construction of the 800 MHZ System Capital Project which project is herewith authorized. 3. The revenue that will finance said project is: • Transfer from Fire Service District $800,000 Total $800,.000 ,4. _The .following. appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the revenue listed above: Rent $800,000 ' .~ ~ ~~Total $800, 000 5 8.: .• ~r ~~ :.~ !~,~ i ~~ ~ , .ij .~ ~. `;~- 1 Y~< ~~• ~- ~,~ r ~~ ~~~ 5. This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the :Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County. Within five days hereof, copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the .finance and budget offices in New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County.- Adopted this day of 1995.' i c ~ ~ !~ ~, ' :, 1 ~3 -u cog e t .A.xx~ ex~ dxxx ~x-~t ..., .,,..,..V....,>.~ >::;<~ ~.... ~ ~ - w;,; ' DEPARTMENT: .~BUDGET~AMENDMENT# ~ DATE: ~'` ' _ ~; 800-MHZ System Capital Proj. 9'6-09 9-5-95 ,., _ ~ . ADJUSTMENT:. DEBIT: CREDIT: 800 MHZ System ~ Transfer from Fire $800,000 ~~ Service District .• 800 MHZ System Rent $800,000 i ~' •~ .. :. __ . EXPLANATION To establish budget according to Capital Project Ordinance. 6 ~ f~~P app ~o~~ 1 ~ ~~~~~~~I~L~~ ~~ ~~~~~~g ~. For (3udget Officer's approval; then report to Commissioners at nczt rcEular mectins and enlcr in minutes. To he approved by Commissioners. 1'n he entered into minutes. ~~ ' ~ REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION ~.~' Meeting Date: 09/05/95 Regular Item #: ~ Consent Item 7: 6 Additional Item ;r: Department: Museum Presenter: Pale Count In Agenda Package: Contact: Janet Seapker - ^ ,~ ~ SUB.TECT: - Grassroots Science Grant in the .amount of $50,000 awarded to the Museum ~~; BRIEF SUMiyTARY: - - The Museum has been awarded an additional $0,000 Grassroots Science Grant.. (They received an award of $5,000 that was approved by the Commissioners at the 7-~-9~ meeting.) The funds were~appropriated by the General Assembly and distributed by the Museum of Natural. Sciences. The grant will be used ``' partially for the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, partially for Underwater Archaeology manuals and ~- teacher packets; and for Dinosaur packets. The Commissioners approved t_he application for these funds at their.2-21-94.meeting. ~i ~ - _ - . j ~ ~- RECOMMENDED MOTION~ANb REQUESTED ACTIONS• - ,~ Recomrriend acceptance of the grant and request approval of associated budget amendment #96-0028. ,~ _. '~`) _i ,~~.. ~J Federal S: State S: 50,000 County 5: User Fces S: Other S: ~~ `~ t~r ~1 ,~~ ~Nloncy Is In Current Budget: No Budget Amendment Prepared: Ycs New Appropriation Request: Ycs REVIEWED BY: LGL: APP WCOPLEY FIN: APP BSHELL BUD: APP CGRIFFIN HR: N/A AMALLETT OUNTY MANA ER'S COMMF,NTS AND RECOMMENDATI Recommend acceptance of grant _ ... ~C~` ~~~~~~~~~ .. Refer to 0tlice Vision Bulletin Board for Disposition j Ir _ NEW HANOVER COUNTY _ INTER-OFFICE _ ~ ~~~-- ~~, ,/ i _ ~ 1 July 22, 1993 To: Allen O'Neal, County Manager - "- ,~"`~~~ ~ .. From: Janet K. ~Seapker, Director ' ~' ' ~_j:. ~ '.~ i.''~~ Cape Fear Museum, 4350 . .~.D.llIiti ISTt.l~ , i ~... Ei_ TICS Subject: Grassroots Science Initiative NE~V H.1?YOYEP. CO. •. ., ' Attached is information about:the state's new Grassroots Science. Initiative which pr,ovi•des $50,.000; to each of at, least eight "individual museums on a regional basis to enhance and expand programs offered to schools and_the general .public." The Grassroots .Science concept has'.been around fo'r years, but not funded until the last legislative session. In the early years, ours was_one of the museums incrluded as specified recipients) but ~~ no funds had been appropriated`~~ We finally dropped out of the planning out of boredom and the•fact that we were doing so little natural science in those days. ~... . ~- . , Well, it is a new day for 'Cape-Fear Museum and" ewe -are ~~ interpreti.ng natural~'sci~nce: I phoned Karen Gottovi` to find out ~' the status of this year's bill and she seemed miffed that I was asking about it "at this late date." I explained that I began making inquiry as soon as I knew about it. ~ At any rate, to be included in the future, I understand we would have to be specified in the bill. This is 4rhere you and probably the commissioners come in-~to 1Qbby our representatives in the General Assembly to get us written in. There may be ramifications of being designated a recipient of Grassroots money about which I am not aware,-but it never hurts to investigate. I understand there are two other ways to receive funds: 1. convince the direc,tors.of the recipient institutions to let us in, i.e., reducing their allotments (fat chance;) or 2.~ apply for project grant funds. In the case of the latter, no project pool monies have been appropriated and are not expected to be. included in the pending bill. - Should you decide to pursue~~this and find yourself in need additional information I will try to come up with it. "~. f- , ~ ~` ~ ,~ t-c~r.~.~- Qom'- ` ~ r ~ / ;, .. /~;, '"J~~ }~.y~.._c d ' ,y ~,//~ ~ ~. /' !/i L ~ ` ~ / ~~. ~. latura~ czences ~UNDED 1.879 t ~`y t NORTN C~ROIIN,~ ,~7ATE MUSEUM OF ..I J r t . ,^~ 'R ~~~ ~\ ~ \\\ ~~ ;~ iEWSLETTER r ~ AND ~OGRAM CALENDAR ~~MBE R 47 BRUARY 7993 v .. Dinosaurs Alive! And MORE: Good Press, Good Profits, Good Fellowship Jri a memorandum thankingmuseum staff and . volunteers for their support of the Dinosaurs Alivel And MORE exhibition at the 1992 N. C. State Fair, Volunteer Chair Mary HunterMartln and Project Chairman BIII Mclaurln announced that-the event showed a net profit of approximately 57.5,000. Managing the exhibit and'welcoming some 45,000 fair-goets required more than 2,000 volunteer hours. Burroughs Wellcome Co., which sponsored the Dinamation exhibit in 1991, did so again this year. The 1.992Show featured five dinosaurs and three .prehistoric mammals: Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus,. Stegosaurus, Pachycephalo- saLrus, Parasaurolophus, the rhinocerps-like Edbasileus, the glyptodont Doedicurus, and the Saber-toothed Cat (Smilodon). First Citizens Bank sponsored the Discovery Express, a tent dominated by life-sized models of a Tyrannosaurus head and a leg that was cut away on one side to reveal bones and muscles. The tent also housed a video on paleontology, hands-on activities far children, and information about the Museum of Natural Sciences. Thousands of activity sheets and educational leaflets were distributed to teachers, students, and-other interested visitors. Many people spent 30 minutes or longer learning about dinosaurs in the Discovery .Express. WLFL FOX 22 was the media sponsor, and York Properties provided the stickers placed on each visitor and volunteer. ' The Dinamation exhibit has become a high point of the State Fair for many people, and the Friends were pleased to see many repeat visitors from Cannon Foundation Grant Supports Wilderness Exhibit The Cannon Foundation has granted the N.C. .State Museum of Natural Sciences 55,000 to enhance North Carolina - A Sacred lend with " sound and video. Created by noted nature photographer James Valentine, the exhibit focuses on the beauty and ecological diversity of the state's wilderness areas. It was shown at'the museum in the spring of 1991. The exhibit is currently being circulated to ten county centers of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service under the sponsorship of the Grassroots p Continued on page 2 1.991. Commissioner of Agriculture Jlm Graham officially opened the exhibit on Preview Night. He and~Fair Manager Sam,Rand have expressed an interest in having the Friends sponsor a similar exhibit next year. Both attended athank-you party the Friends gave for museum staff and committee members who worked on the Dinamation project. Museum Director Betsy Bennett congratulated the Friends on the success of the exhibit. 'During a period of tight budgets and rising costs for goods and services, the profits from the State Fair exhibit. contribute. substantially to the successful operation of the museum,' Dr. Bennett said. 'However, the favorable publicity, the community support, and the strong sense of fellowship generated by working. together on an exciting project are equally important.. The N.C.-State Museum of Natural _ Sciences has acan-do staff, lots of can•do volunteers, and acan-do Friends organization. That's an unbeatable combination!' 6 Grassroots Science Reaches Across State The 1992 General Assembly took.. a big step toward giving the sciences the same. kind of statewide support that has long been offered to the arts in North Carolina. An appropriation of 5450,000 was divided among nine science centers participating in the Grassroots Science Inltlatlve. Most of the appropriation will be used to enhance and expand programs offered to schools and the general public by individual museums on a regional basis. To ensure the availability of similar educational opportunities throughout the state, even in communities far removed from a science center, members set aside 10% of the Grassroots Science funds to support cooperative outreach projects. Outreach efforts are being coordinated by the N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences. According to Betsy Bennett, who is serving as coordinator, six major projects are already under way. • Support for a traveling van operating r~ ~th'e Wastem North Carolina Nature C:~Ktt~~~ij'I{e. • Support for a traveling van operating out of Discovery Place, Charlotte. p~Continued on page 2 Native Amer/can Feast end Celebrat/on. Some o'( ~ the 126 participants in the November 1992 least tr,ad their hands at Native American arts and crafts. The group at left energetically twirled sticks to make holes in ;~ stone. Other people made projectile points, painted with natural pigments, or played games. Kuntesso is a board game developed by Siouz women to amuse their children. In authentic versions, the 'board' is drawn on the inner surface of a tanned animal hide. A player who rolls a seven has to return his rock or bean to the darting point. Ne may howl like a coyote, if that makes him fee! better. The winner is the frrst player to reach the tepee. (Photo by P. R. Ford-Potter) As Raleigh architect Ronald Mace pointed out to participants in'the annual meeting of the North.Carollna Museums Council last November, compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 benefits m~ny people who are not disabled. He urged museum professionals`to think in terms of 'universal access' rather than 'handicapped access.' The newly installed automatic door openers at the main enhance to the Museum of Natural Sciences are an excellent example of universal access. The control buttons. have a wheelchair symbol, but they work for people pushing baby strollers,. carrying large packages, or suffering from a sprained wrist. Unlike the parking spaces legally reserved for vehicles having special license plates issued only to the handicapped, other modified facilities benefit the general public. Many parents prefer to assist their small children in the wide toilet stalls. Exhibit text placed:at a level suitable for wheelchair riders is also convenient .for children, short adults, and people who wear bifocals. Captioned videos installed for the hearing impaired, like recorded sounds and touchable exhibits suitable for the visually impaired, can be enjoyed by' everyone. Keynotespeaker Janice MaJewskl, Accessibility Coordinator at the Smithsonian Institution, urged museums to take a hard look at type styles, type sizes, ink colors, and,:paper or background colors used for publications and exhibit'tezt: 'Mauve on gray is out,' she declared: Museums need to think in terms of what can be read conveniently by visitors with less than perfect vision. 'We are fortunate,' NCSM Director Betsy Bennett said, 'that our plans (orthe new building can be modified to comply not only with the Americans With Disabilities Act,. but also with the concept of universal access. We do not want anyone,_visitor or employee, to be excluded from any program or from any part of our facility because of a disability.. We recently installed a low water fountain operated by a push plate. It is., used tar more often.by children than by .wheelchair riders. Now we are exploring the possibility of automating the doors on the first floor ~ k. between the Brimley Room and the elevators to improve accessibility to the upper floors.' . 'As we make plans for Freshwater Wetlands: Habitats o(Beauty and Function,' Dr. Bennett concluded, 'we will establish readability standards for exhibit tQt~d incorporate features that enhance the museum . experience r e disabled and for everyone else as well.' ~ _• 2 GRASSROOTS SCIENCE INITIATIVE ii Continued irom_page 1 • Support (or a traveling van operating out of 1~ ..Imagination'Statlon, Wilson. • ~ "' Grassroots Science In Small-Town North Carolina. Asix-program series of hour-tong hands-on programs will be provided. at eight different libraries or community centers across the state. • Traveling exhibit.. North Carolina - A Sacred - - Land will visit ten county centers of the N.C. Cooperatlve,Extenslon Service, primarily ones ;~ _ ~ in eastern North Carolina. "J' Workshop for science teachers. One hour of renewal credit will be offered to participants in a video workshop conducted by Mary Ann Brittain and distributed by satellite communications to 12ti localities across the state in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction, "North Carolina is a big state," Dr. Bennett said. 'The goal of Grassroots Science is to help •~ . individual museums improve their own outreach and :to involve them' in cooperative projects that take science education beyond the walls of the r, museum into communities all across the state.' ~, Grassroots Science institutions other than those mentioned above are: Catawba Science Center, Hickory; N.C. Museum of Llfe and Science, Durham; Rocky Mount Children's Museum; Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia; ScI/Works, Winston-Salem; and the Natural Science~Center of Greensboro. The group will ask the 1993 General Assembly to continue funding its statewide science outreach. 6 CANNON FOUNDATION. GRANT Continued from page 1 Science Inltlatlve. When that schedule ends in September, the museum's' exhibits staff will install . the new features and prepare the display for future travels. ~. Persons interested in bringing the Valentine exhibit to. a library or community center in their hometown. should write to Dr. Betsy Bennett, Grassroots Science Coordinator, N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences, P.O. Box 27647, Raleigh NC 2761'1, or-call her at 919/733-7450. Q Museums-Strive forUniversal Access ~~' ti ~~ _~ ;~~ J ~, . 4.; ,~ ~ ' ~~ ' l ~Y ~~ ~,~~ .~; `~° ~l ~~= ~1. ''~~. - .1 UL 1 ~ 1995 NE~V H~.NOVER COUNTY . CAPE FEAR itiIUSEUtiI $l4. I~(r~RfCET STREET W[LN1tNGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 23401--3731 TELEPNO~VE (910) 141-43.10 F.-t,E'(910) Sal-a03i July 13, 1.995 Dr. Betsy Beru~ett, Director NC Museum o~ Natural Sciences ' P. O. Bos 29555 Raleigh, Nlr' 27620; Dear Betsy: ~itli the Grassroots Science Museum continuation . ~ ~ ~ budget ~aving been passed, I imagine it is time to invoice you ~or our ~e~axe; tbere~ore, please remit to Cape Fear Museum, at the above address, t~e "aura oL' X50, 00.0. . I. am pleased tat t.~e legislature approved our inclusion in ~e program and added X50,000 to cover us. Sincerely,. Janet K. Seap~Zer Director cc: Dottie Ray, Grants Administrator :-~ ' 65 PROPOSED GRASSROQl"S S:CiENCE BUDGcT 1995 -1996 (Sept. 4, 1995-June 30, 1996) Slaaries and Wages $20,039 - : ~ ~ . Temporary Services 40hr. x'43 weeks x $9.66 = $16,615 - School, Programs in museum, 30 hours including development .After-school and. Saturday programs in museum, 6 hours ~ Starlab management, 4 hours ' Graphics Artist Time: 365 hours @ $9:38, _ $3,424 . Discovery Gallery, 275 hours Underwater Archaeology manual, 60 hours _ _ Dinosaur packet, X30 hours ;. t' _ r 'FICA (.0765%) 1,533 Equipment 4,000 Computers, monitors, modems for intermuseum and school communications (2 units) Supplies and Materials - ' - - 18,928 For Discovery Gallery programs and carts, $6,000 For drawers in Discovery•Gallery, $4,000 Exhibit fabrication, $8,928 ! ` Printing • _ , . - 2, 500 _ Discovery Gallery teacher packets (500 copies @ $3.00) Underwater Archaeology teacher packets (50 copies @ $10.00) Dinosaur teacher packets (500 copies @.$1.00) Administrative Fee 3,000 66~ ~ ~~ ~~~ '% ~ - ~~xc~gef .A.~~ez~c~xx~ez~t ,~_? DEPARTMENT: ~~' .Museum .~~ BUDGET AMENDMENTtt 96-0028 DATE: 9-5-95 ADJUSTMENT: DEBIT: ~` Museum ~' Grassroots Science Grant $50,000 ~~~ Museum ~ Salaries '~ FICA j Printing Supplies Grassroots Science Flow-Through ~~'i Capital Outlay I ~J ~ f ~~ CREDIT: X20,039 1,533. , 2,500_ 18,928 3,000 4,000 .~' ~ - EXPLANATION \ ~~ To budget additional Grassroots Science Grant awarded to the Museum. Funds were appropriated by the General Assembly and distributed to the Museum of Natural Sciences. The Commissioners approved the application for these funds .at the 2-2.1-94 meeting. The original grant of X5,000-was accepted by the Commissione at the 7-5-95 } meeting. ~ ~i • h ~ ~ ~1 ( "~""" .`~~"^`" " ~~ For Oudgct O((i<cr's approval; then report ~`' ' '~'+ `~~-=~• "-~-j''~~'.~..-'-~~~ to Commissioners al nc~t regular meeting ~ ~ ,~ ~ ~ ~n~~~~•~ ~nd cnlcr in minulcs. ~,~,. `,~-~._ , ,. •,,_ ~ -~.~~. i To be approved by Cnmmissic~ncrs. ~.~-~... 1 ' - • --- • To be cntc:cd inti~ minute. 1 T/iis pad e i~rte~ttio~rally left binj~k ~~ 0 0 ~ C r; ,~. ~i ~~ ~~ ~s ,,~~ . ~~ -t' ~~! ~~ 4 ~ ~i ~~i t '~~. ~l ~r ~1 ,,~~ t~r REQ~[JEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Dater 09/0~/9~ Regular Item #: Consent Item m: 7 ~ Additional Item #: 'Department: Museum Presenter: Page Count In Agenda Package: Contact: SUB.TECT: Consideration of approval to waive tipping fees for the Keep American Beautiful Big Sweep Trash Collection September 16, 199. BRIEF SUMMARY: September 16, 1.995 will mark the Sth Annual Keep America Beautiful Big Sweep. 'For the past seven years the tip fee for this project has been waived. RECO1~'1MENDED ~70TION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING .SOURCE: Federal S: State S: County S: User Fccs S: Other S: ilioney Is In Current Budget: New Appropriation Rcqucst: Budget Amendment Prepared: 1~ISV1r.VVL'U 1S Y: LGL: WCOPLEY FIN: BSHELL ~ BUD: CGRIFFIN HR: AMALLETT ---. C:UUIV 1~Y MANAGER'; Recommend waiver of tip ( ~~~~~ Rcfcr to Ofticc Vision Bulletin Board for Disposition 69 ~ y --, . August 7, 1995 ' F ~~-~-Y TO: A11en O.'Neal., County. Manager. ~~ FROM: Nancy Pritchett, County Coordinator RE: Big Sweep '95 ~ ~ !~ The Big Sweep (cleaning of beaches and waterways of North Carolina will be held Saturday, September 16,:1995., '~ j As has been done in the~past seven years, I would ask that the. tipping fees~be waived for the trash collected on~that date by the .volunteers . The 'bags . of .trash ~wi 11 be ~ ~ .. 1 collected. by Waste Management for.-transport to the ~~ landfil l . ~ ~ ~. ~. ~~ Thank. you! , - ~r r~~1G C 7 1995 ~ . . . - .NEW ~1.1ti'OVEIt CO. ~ - -_ _' . . , --F ~, ~,~~. . J Uiln~' -.., ' ~.~J~, v.p.. KEEP A~~ZERZCA BEA.UTIrUL OF NE'~V ~~ANOVER COUNTY 24 NoI-th Third Street, Room 304, Wilmin~fon, I~1C 28401 (910) 762-096 ~; .. ~\~ ~ Budget A.mendz~nent covsENT Item No. 3A -r r~,?ai;i~i;, %r~/ rtr~/rr.•,•,,,/,,,...':vzirar, ,%,,~..,..r.,:,,,,,,r,,.r /~,~ ..,~. r. <'~ ~;~~/~•„r,,,;z,,;~,r;-// ;;~- r /, i ~: , :.iii/;:!~ • %!//.r r; :;i, i .~~~ .:r.G /~ ~, /, ~/>% • / i '.~•/in/• ,~~~io~%~i/ r~ ~ / /~~r ~~~ . //, //, %~/// r/%iri, /i /.ii. ///., / /,:.d/ /iii. i //~~ ~~i:r::~'//i ./„i/„i/.i„/,r/i/. r/r,%,~i/i/,','/iiai,/~ ////.,/,/ii:////~/,,. ~ir/~//,U~//v r///~~//..~~// - ~ ~ .. ~ li DEPARTMENT BUDGET AMENDMENT n DATE , ., Health Department/ 96-0031 9/5/95 ~r Project Assist ~5 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT r -ealth Depar m .n -~ - ~~ pr,~ject Assist Contributions $500. ,~~r . . Contracted Services $500 n ~' • ~~ i ~: - .~> ;~ '~~ • EXPLANATION r~ . To ,budget contribution received for a Proje Assist - workshop to~be held in September .1995. ~' t1 ~.~ ~~~;~~~ ~~~~C~~~~~9~~ /,~'~ ~~ / a For ~ud;et Officer's a 1- then report ~~~ "( k~G'~~' to Commissioners at nz t re~ular meeting " ~ ' -- - •--=--=-~......w-,: _._, '~ ,~;, .,nd enter in minutes. •- ~ ~~~';~~ To Uc appro~•cd by Commissioncn. -'~ To be entered intominutes. B~xc~get ..A-.xx~.ez~c~"zx~~~t~t CONSENT item Nn. RI3 ~, ..... DEPARTMENT: BUDGET AMENDMENT# DATE:.-_ - ~~ One-Half Cent. Sales Tax 95-0250 9-5-95 ' 1 +1_JJ ADJiJSTMENT: DEBIT: CREDIT: '~ One-Half Cent Sales Tax 1/2 Cent Unrestricted-Art.40 $352,075 1/2 Cent Schools-Art. 40 150,891 -_ 1/2 Cent lUnrestricted-Art.42 425,097 1/2 Cent Schools-Art. 42 69,151 f~ Once-Half Cent Sales Tax Transfer to Schools Transfer to Water/Sewer EXPLANATION X447,439- 549,775 To budget funds _for transfer of sales tax in excess of udget. t i 72 r jj ~<-.Ju {k. .~;,.~ ~. ~~ ~'~ ' "" ~-~ '` 1 f~~~~i~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~~~S~1~~ _ ~. For E3udget Officer's approval; then report to Commissioners at next regular meeting /and enter in minutes. ~/ Tn be approved by Cnmmissiuncrs. To be entered i++ta minutes.