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Agenda 2016 02-01AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC BETH DAWSON, CHAIRMAN - JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR., VICE - CHAIRMAN SKIP WATKINS, COMMISSIONER - WOODY WHITE, COMMISSIONER - ROB ZAPPLE, COMMISSIONER CHRIS COUDRIET, COUNTY MANAGER - WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY - TERESA ELMORE, CLERK TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 1, 2016 5:30 PM STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS (Chairman Beth Dawson) BREAK FOR RECEPTION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Beth Dawson) INVOCATION (Kathy Beach, Interim Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Care, First Presbyterian Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Commissioner Rob Zapple) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Appointment of County Manager and Chief Financial Officer to the Board of Directors for the New Hanover County Financing Corporation 3. Approval to Apply for the NCDEQ 2016 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant - $30,000 4. Approval to Apply for the NCDEQ 2016 Mercury Grant - $20,000 5. Approval of November 2015 Tax Collection Reports 6. Approval of Order for Advertisement of 2015 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property ESTIMATED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS MINUTES 40 7. Public Hearing Rezoning Request (Z -942M) — Request by Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions on Behalf of the Krueger Family Trust, Property Owner, and Stephen Fasul, Contract Purchaser, to Rezone 3.15 Acres Located at 7755 Market Street from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to Amend a Previously Approved Conditional Zoning District for a Mini - Warehouse Use (The property is classified as Transition according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ESTIMATED MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 10 8. Additional Items County Manager County Commissioners Clerk to the Board County Attorney 9. ADJOURN Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. Mission New Hanover County is committed to progressive public policy, superior service, courteous contact, judicious exercise of authority, and sound fiscal management to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow. Vision A vibrant prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. Core Values Integrity - Accountability - Professionalism - Innovation - Stewardship Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Teresa Elmore, Clerk to the Board CONTACT(S): Teresa Elmore SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approval of minutes from the following meetings: Agenda Review Meeting held on January 14, 2016 Regular Meeting held on January 19, 2016 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education • Keep the public informed on important information RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: County Attorney PRESENTER(S): Wanda Copley, County Attorney CONTACT(S): Wanda Copley SUBJECT: Appointment of County Manager and Chief Financial Officer to the Board of Directors for the New Hanover County Financing Corporation BRIEF SUMMARY: The Board will need to appoint County Manager Chris Coudriet and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Wurtzbacher to the Board of the New Hanover County Financing Corporation. The term for each director is three (3) years. The New Hanover County Financing Corporation was formed under the North Carolina Non - Profit Corporation Act to, among other things, assist the County in the financing of the purchase of essential real property, the construction of essential improvements and the purchase of essential personal property. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Effective County Management • Increase efficiency and quality of key business processes RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make appointments. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval of appointments. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: Environmental Management PRESENTER(S): Joe Suleyman, Environmental Management Director CONTACT(S): Joe Suleyman SUBJECT: Approval to Apply for the NCDEQ 2016 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant - $30,000 BRIEF SUMMARY: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ( NCDEQ) has requested proposals for grant funding to assist local governments with the implementation, expansion, and improvement of waste reduction and recycling programs in North Carolina. The 2016 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) grant program seeks to fund projects that help communities build lasting capacity to divert materials from the waste stream and/or increase public awareness of waste reduction and recycling. Of particular interest are projects that increase the diversion of special and /or hazardous wastes from disposal, projects that implement education and outreach efforts to grow public awareness about waste reduction and recycling services, and projects that increase the efficiency or effectiveness of public electronics recycling programs. The Environmental Management Department is requesting approval to apply for the CWRAR grant to fund a combination of two projects in New Hanover County. The first portion of the grant would be for the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Mobile Site Expansion, and the second portion of the grant request would be to provide funding for a new Composting Pilot Program in collaboration with UNCW. The Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Site Expansion is intended to enhance service delivery to the public by providing HHW and electronic waste collection to New Hanover County residents for whom access to the existing collection facility's location is inconvenient. The proposed expansion will provide collection services one (1) day /week at three (3) new sites in the County: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina /Kure Beach and in Ogden. This grant, if approved, will provide partial funding for the collection vehicle. The Composting Pilot Project would provide a beneficial re -use for the landfill's yard waste and clean wood waste generated from the Construction & Demolition recycling program. A partnership with UNCW will make this pilot program possible. UNCW will supply the pre- consumer food waste from their cafeteria to provide an important source of nitrogen for the compost mix. This will assist UNCW in meeting their goal of zero waste. This pilot program will combine the landfill's wood waste with UNCW's pre- consumer food waste via in- vessel composting to produce high quality, grade -A organic compost for use as a soil amendment on -site at the landfill, or for sale to the public. Expenses for both programs over and above those provided by grant funding will be paid from the Environmental Management Enterprise Fund in the FYI 6-17 budget if approved and adopted by the NHC Board of County Commissioners. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Productive Strategic Partnerships Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 • Collaborate on service delivery and implement opportunities to reduce duplication of services • Understand and act on citizen needs RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve the submission of a CWRAR grant application for $30,000 to the NCDEQ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service for the HHW Mobile Site Expansion and the Composting Pilot Program. ATTACHMENTS: Grant Evaluation Form Grant Application COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 C;00STY.� Oat y x 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY 4 f��eusHEO d� Grant Application Evaluation Form Lead Department: Date: Environmental Management Department 12/30/15 Department Head: Focus Area: Joe Suleyman Effective County Manangement (Increase Citizen Satisfaction) Co- Applicants / Other Participating Departments / Agencies /Community Organizations: Grant Title: 2016 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants Funding Organization: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality/ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Fiscal Year: Grant Amount: X New Grant ❑Recurring Grant 2017 $30,000 Multi -Year Grant? ❑Yes ❑No Matching Funds? xYes ❑No If Yes, Amount: ❑In Kind $6,000 X Cash ❑Other Application Due Date: 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2016 I Briefly describe the purpose of the grant. The grant is intended to assist local governments with the implementation, expansion and improvement of waste reduction and recycling programs in North Carolina. New Hanover County (NHC) Environmental Management Department proposes to use these grant funds, if approved, to expand the existing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program through the implementation of a mobile HHW unit that will travel one day /week to each of three locations within NHC to improve citizen access to drop off HHW for safe processing. An additional component of this grant request is the implementation of a pilot Composting Program working in partnership with UNCW. If known: Are any other NEC Departments eligible for this funding? ❑Yes x No ❑Possibly Specify, which one(s)? / Cost Will this project in any way duplicate or compete with another service or ❑Yes x No Possibly program provided by NHC, another local agency or community organization? Will this grant provide support for a mandated service? xYes ❑No Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1 Can we capitalize on this funding to meet current and /or future equipment or facility needs? Does the grantor agency accept indirect costs as an allowable expense? If Yes, what dollar or percentage is allowed? xYes ❑No ❑Yes x No Additional Grant Considerations Can the proposal be completed within grant time frame allotted? xYes ❑No ❑Possibly Can the requirements of this grant be met with current staffing levels? ❑Yes x No ❑Possibly Will new positions be requested (or expiring grant funded positions extended)? xYes ❑No If Yes, how many new positions will be funded by the grant? 1_par time new positions How many existing positions will be funded by the grant? existing positions Will the grant create a program or require any County commitment for fundiA fund' xYes ❑No after grant funding ends? Does this program fit well with and enhance a current department or County xYes ❑No program / initiative / service? If Yes, please explain: Yes, both programs fit well with current Environmental Management services. j The Household Hazardous Waste Program is a very successful initiative that citizens have praised. Providing satellite locations for the HHW program will enhance and improve the County's ability to reduce hazardous material being deposited into the landfill and therefore protect the environment, and the initiation of a pilot program for composting will allow the County to j demonstrate that a permitted compost operation can generate high quality, grade -A organic compost for use as a soil amendment onsite or for sale to the public. This will create a beneficial use for the yard waste and clean wood waste generated from the Construction & Demolition recycling program at the NHC Landfill. Does sufficient administrative support exist to make the grant worth pursuing? xYes ❑No Description of items or services to be purchased with funds: A mobile van and start-up supplies will be purchased for the HHW program, a portion of which will be paid with grant funds. Are matching funds in the current budget or does the match require additional X Available funding? Matching funds are available in the Environmental Management ❑Additional Needed Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 2 Enterpnse Fund. Does the grant extend beyond the fiscal year (7 /1 to 6/30)? ❑NIA- No matching funds ❑Yes x No Is funding received in advance or on a reimbursement basis? ❑In Advance x Reimbursement I bave read, and am familiar with, the Grant Policy (AM 13 -001). I acknowledge that as the Department Head, I am agreeing to be responsible for the administration of this grant and will ensure all requirements are fully met in a timely manner. Depactme Head Signature Date IT Director (required if computer /technology related) Date r ❑A proved Grants & Project Analyst oRequires BOCC Date approval (agenda date) ! I �p Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POVER CO N RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE 2016 COMMUNITY WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Mobile Site Expansion and Implementation of a new Composting Pilot Program Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 1 New Hanover County — HHW Mobile Site Expansion and New Composting Pilot Program Applicant Contact Information: Kim Roane, Business Officer New Hanover County Environmental Management Department 3002 U.S. Highway 421 North Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: (910) 798 -4402 Fax: (910) 798 -4008 Email: kroane(c)nhcgov.com Federal Tax ID: 56- 600324 Date of Proposal Submittal: February 2, 2016 III. General Requirements: • CERTIFICATION: The Director of the New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management certifies that all NC Solid Waste Disposal Tax Proceeds are used only for solid waste management purposes within the county. All Proceeds are used only for recycling collection and processing, landfill operation and maintenance, Household Hazardous Waste collection, and Construction and Demolition Debris diversion and recycling. Further, attached is a written statement from the New Hanover County Finance Director that certifies the proper use of tax proceeds. • RECYCLING SERVICES AVAILABILITY: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Formatted: Font: Bold New Hanover County (NHC) provides for recycling collection at all key government buildings. Receptacles for the collection of recyclable materials are positioned in high- traffic areas at the following locations: Government Center, all Libraries, Property Management, NHC Parks, Health Department, Airlie Gardens, Cape Fear Museum, Senior Resource Center, Animal Control, Juvenile Detention Facility, Old Courthouse, Judicial Building, Cooperative Extension, Department of Social Services, Register of Deeds, and Hoggard High School Baseball /Softball fields. Employees at all locations are encouraged to recycle materials and are, for example, provided receptacles to separately dispose of recyclable materials Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 2 for their regular garbage. Materials collected for recycling include mixed paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum beverage containers, and plastic beverage containers. NHC maintains a contract with a private hauler for the collection and transportation of the materials to the County's recycling processing facility. Additionally, battery collection containers have been placed at the NHC Government Center, all four (4) NHC public libraries, the NHC Senior Center, the Fort Fisher Aquarium (State facility), UNCW and at two campuses of the Cape Fear Community College. These sites are all serviced at no charge by the NHC Environmental Management Department. NHC has a program in place for the collection of fluorescent lights and mercury thermostats from the County's public buildings. These materials are collected by the NHC Property Management Department until sufficient quantities are available to be sent to Cleanlites Recycling, Inc., for proper handling, including recycling and /or disposal. Additionally, the NHC Environmental Management Department operates a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program for the general public, through which fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermostats, among other HHW materials, are accepted from the public at no charge. The mercury- containing materials collected from the public are sent to either EcoFlo Inc. or Cleanlites Recycling, Inc. for proper handling, including recycling and /or disposal. IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Description and quantities of items to be purchased with grant funds: A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program The County is seeking to enhance its service delivery through an expansion of the existing HHW program by providing mobile HHW and E -Waste collection to NHC residents for whom access to the existing collection facility's location is inconvenient Customer Satisfaction Surveys have indicated great community acceptance of this program, with the only issue being the travel time to reach our primary location situated at the far western edge of the county. The current collection and storage site for this program is located at 3002 U.S. Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC, in a newly renovated warehouse at the northeast corner of the department's Recycling, HHW and Administration campus. The newly renovated warehouse provides a covered, secure facility for processing and storing collected materials. Hours of operation at this primary facility are Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. — noon. Proposed expansion of this program will provide a mobile van with an enclosed trailer to be taken one (1) day /week to each of three (3) sites in the County: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina /Kure Beach and Ogden (in the northern portion of the County) providing improved access to citizens. The hours at each community site will be 10:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m., to mirror our primary site's operating hours. The Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 3 employee will then transport the sorted materials to the primary HHW facility for final processing and packaging. Our goal with this program expansion is to provide improved access to residents for whom access to the existing primary HHW collection site is inconvenient. Mobile collection will increase the amount of collected materials (reducing landfill disposal of toxic, combustible, corrosive, or reactive materials), improve satisfaction rates for services offered, expand awareness of the HHW program and reduce the pressure on the main collection facility during operating hours. Grant funds will be used to offset a portion of the cost to expand the HHW Program to include the following: o Funding to partially cover the cost of the purchase of a high roof mobile cargo van. Additional funds are being requested from the Mercury Grant Program for the purchase of this van, and New Hanover County will fund the remainder of the cost via the Environmental Management Enterprise Fund. B. Composting Pilot Program New Hanover County plans to develop a composting pilot project to provide a beneficial end -use for the landfill's yard waste and clean wood waste generated from the Construction & Demolition (C &D) recycling program. A pilot program has been established in partnership with UNCW, which will supply the pre- consumer food Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 4 waste from their cafeteria to provide an important source of nitrogen for the compost mix. This will assist UNCW in meeting their goal of zero waste. The NHC landfill currently receives over 4,000 tons of yard waste annually, and 2,000 tons of clean wood waste from the C &D recycling program. Both waste streams are expected to increase dramatically with the receipt of the City of Wilmington's yard waste (14,000 tons annually) and full implementation of the automated C &D recycling system (providing an additional 6,000 tons of wood waste annually). Yard waste is currently ground by a contractor and passively composted. This material is used for erosion control during rainy conditions. Clean wood waste is ground by a contractor and used to either generate colored mulch or boiler fuel. The site does not have any on -site soils suitable for sustaining vegetation, so all topsoils must be imported from offsite at significant cost. This pilot project is intended to demonstrate that a permitted compost operation can generate high quality, grade -A organic compost for use as a soil amendment onsite or for sale to the public. Permitting applications must be submitted to NCDEQ, in order to implement the composting project. This permitting is expected to be initiated in February, 2016, and completed by May 31, 2016. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be initiated with UNCW to document respective responsibilities with regard to the composting process. This MOU process is expected to be completed and fully executed by May 31, 2016. The pilot program will be successful if the site is able to consistently generate compost that meets all state requirements for sale to the public. If successful, the program can be easily expanded to generate sufficient volumes to reduce the cost of importing topsoil for cell closure projects and daily cover needs for outside cell slopes at the landfill. Example of In- Vessel Composting Equipment Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 5 Description of the anticipated life of service for the items or materials to be purchased with grant funds (estimate how long the project will continue to serve the community): A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program The expected service life of the equipment, with proper maintenance, is ten (10) years, at which time a replacement will be budgeted in order to continue providing this service to the community on an ongoing basis. B. Composting Pilot Program The expected service life of the composting equipment, with proper maintenance, is ten (10) years. At this point, we anticipate that the program will have significantly expanded, necessitating larger equipment to increase throughput. An estimate of the number of households or businesses that will be impacted by or have access to the recycling services associated with the proposed project: A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program Current traffic count to the existing facility exceeds 500 visits /month. Many customers must make a 45- minute round trip to utilize the service due to our remote location. The implementation of mobile sites at the farthest reaches of the County is anticipated to increase resident participation in the program while reducing the volume of residents driving to our primary HHW site. This is important due to the traffic congestion at the primary site due to the recent addition of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on the same campus which has increased commercial vehicle traffic fivefold, creating confusion for customers traveling within the campus to the HHW facility. Reduction in traffic count to the existing facility, while increasing overall program participation year- over -year is the goal. We anticipate greater utilization of our HHW program with the introduction of mobile sites within the community, reducing the amount of hazardous waste being placed in the garbage to be picked up by waste haulers and transported to the NHC landfill. HHW and Electronics recycling services are available to every resident within NHC. With a current population well over 213,000 — and growing —this program has a wide reach. Increased diversion of hazardous waste from the landfill is expected to result in lower operating costs due to efficiencies gained. These savings are passed on to residents and businesses in the form of reduced fees. B. Composting Pilot Program Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 6 The pilot program's primary goal is to establish a method by which food waste can be diverted away from landfill disposal. The short -term benefit is directly related to reduction of UNCW's food waste from the waste stream. Long -term, this program can benefit schools, hospitals, and grocery stores in achieving their waste reduction goals. An estimate of the waste reduction impact of the proposed project: A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program Using current operating practices, the NHC landfill diverts, on average, 240 tons per year of HHW & E -waste away from disposal. With expansion of the HHW program to include mobile sites, the diversion goal is an increase of 15 %, for a total goal of 26 tons of diverted HHW and E- waste. Reducing hazardous waste disposed of in the landfill will reduce long -term liability of the site, improve leachate quality, and reduce worker exposure to corrosive, toxic, reactive, and combustible chemicals. B. Composting Pilot Program In the pilot phase, it is expected that the waste reduction impact will be 25 tons /week (1300 tons /year). This includes pre- consumer food waste from UNCW's cafeterias and vegetative debris and wood waste from the NHC landfill's yard waste and C &D recycling programs. A description of whether the grant project will create a new service, enhance or expand and existing service, or support an existing recycling service without expanding that service: A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program This grant project will expand as well as enhance an existing service. Our existing HHW program serves over 500 visitors /month at our primary site. The goal of this mobile expansion is to increase the utilization by 30% while reducing the number of visits to our primary HHW site. The efficiencies gained will expand the amount of waste diverted from landfill disposal from 240 tons per year to an estimated 276 tons per year. B. Composting Pilot Program Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 7 This is a new program in New Hanover County. The grant funding will be used to support the implementation through the partial funding of the purchase of the composting in- vessel equipment. VI. PROJECT TIMELINE: Formatted: underline A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program • Submit grant request to BOCC for approval: February 1, 2016 • Submit grant application: February 2, 2016 • Establish Interlocal Agreements with the Towns of Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach for collection sites: April, 2016 • Purchase van, trailer and supplies: July- August, 2016 • Employee training: August, 2016 • Begin mobile collections: September, 2016 • Submit final NC DEACS report: June 30, 2017 B. Composting Pilot Program • Submit grant request to BOCC for approval: February 1, 2016 • Submit grant application: February 2, 2016 • Permitting: February — May, 2016 • Establish Memorandum of Understanding with UNCW — April, 2016 • Issue RFB for Composting Equipment May, 2016 • Purchase Equipment: July, 2016 • Begin composting operations: September, 2016 • Submit final NC DEACS report: June 30, 2017 C. Grant Timeline • September 26, 2016: Complete purchase of van for HHW program and initiate mobile collections. • September 30, 2016: Complete purchase, installation and permitting for composting equipment and initiate composting pilot program. • June 30, 2017: Prepare and submit final report to state. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 8 - Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75', No bullets or VII. PROJECT BUDGETS numbering t- - - Formatted: No bullets or numbering A. HHW Mobile Site Expansion Program Item State Grant Award — CWRAR NHC Funds State Grant Award Project Total Award Grant Mercury Grant High Roof Caro Van 1 $ 15,000 1$3,000 1 $12,000 1 $30,000 Total 1$15,000 1$3,000 1 $12,000 1$30,000 B. Composting Pilot Program Item State Grant NHC Funds Project Total Award Award .= Total Composting Equipment $ 15,000 $185,000 $200,000 and Associated Cargo Van Improvements $3,000 $12,000 $30,000 Total $ 15,000 $185,000 $200,000 C. Combined Grant Budget Item State Grant NHC Funds Other Grant Total Award .= Funds CWRAR Grant Cargo Van $15,000 $3,000 $12,000 $30,000 Composting $15,000 $185,000 $200,000 Equipment and Associated Improvements Total $30,000 $188,000 $12,000 $230,000 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 3 - 2 - 9 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: Environmental Management PRESENTER(S): Joe Suleyman, Environmental Management Director CONTACT(S): Joe Suleyman SUBJECT: Approval to Apply for the NCDEQ 2016 Mercury Grant - $20,000 BRIEF SUMMARY: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ( NCDEQ) has requested proposals for grant funding to assist local governments in developing, implementing, and expanding recycling programs to collect products containing mercury. Particular emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of public collection sites for fluorescent lights and mercury thermostats. The Environmental Management Department has been operating a mercury product collection program at its primary Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) site since 2013, with excellent public acceptance. Customer Satisfaction Surveys have indicated very positive citizen comments regarding the service, with the only issue being access to the HHW facility, which is located in the far western side of the County on Highway 421. The Environmental Management Department proposes to enhance service delivery to the public by providing mercury product collection, along with other HHW and electronic waste collection, to New Hanover County residents for whom access to the existing collection facility's location is inconvenient. The proposed expansion of the program will provide collection services one (1) day /week at three (3) new sites in the County: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina/Kure Beach and in Ogden. This grant, if approved, will provide partial funding for the collection vehicle, recycling services and supplies to implement the program in FY16 -17, along with $1,300 /year funding for mercury product recycling services in FY17 -18 and FY18 -19. Expenses over and above those provided by grant funding will be paid from the Environmental Management Enterprise Fund in the FYI 6-17 budget if approved and adopted by the NHC Board of County Commissioners. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Effective County Management • Increase efficiency and quality of key business processes • Understand and act on citizen needs RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve the submission of a grant application for $20,000 to the NCDEQ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service for the Mercury Grant program. ATTACHMENTS: Grant Evaluation Form Grant Application Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 N 117 iC G e ant Ap;p icell olofi Lead Department: Date: January 12, 2016 Environmental Management Department Will this grant provide support for a mandated service? Department Head: t Joe Sul an increase Citizen Satisfaction Co- Applicants / Other Participating Departrnents/Agencies/Community Organizations: Grant Title: Merc Products Rmcl*g Grant Pro am Funding Organization: N 117 iC G e ant Ap;p icell olofi Lead Department: Date: January 12, 2016 Environmental Management Department Will this grant provide support for a mandated service? Department Head: Focus Area: Effective County Management Joe Sul an increase Citizen Satisfaction Co- Applicants / Other Participating Departrnents/Agencies/Community Organizations: Grant Title: Merc Products Rmcl*g Grant Pro am Funding Organization: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality/Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Fiscal Year: Grant Amount: ❑New Grant ❑Recurring Grant 2017 o1 a o ye— Multi -Year Grant? X Yes ❑No Matching Funds? ❑Yes If Yes, Amount: ❑In Kind X No $ ❑Cash ❑Other Application Due Date: N/A — Open for duration of fundiR& ability. Briefly describe the purpose of the grant. To assist North Carolina local governments, solid waste authorities and water and sewer authorities in developing, implementing, and expanding recycling programs to collect products containing mercury with particular emphasis on increasing the number of public collection sites for fluorescent Iights and mercury thermostats. If known: Are any other NHC Departments eligible for this funding? ❑Yes X No ❑Possibly Specify, which one(s)? Program Du Heatfion ! CAnt Recover Will this project in any way duplicate or compete with another service or program vided by NHC another local yena or community or Lion? ❑Yes X No ❑Possibl Will this grant provide support for a mandated service? X Yes ❑No Can we capitalize on this funding to meet current and/or future equipment or facility needs? X Yes ❑No Does the grantor agency accept indirect costs as an allowable expense? If Yes, what dollar or percentage is allowed? � ❑Yes X No i Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1 'additional Grant Considerations Can the proposal be completed within grant time frame allotted? IX Yes oNo ❑Possibly Can the requirements of this grant be met with current staffing levels? ,- I' new positions be requested (or expiring grant funded positions extended)? If Yes, how many new positions will be funded by the grant? How many existing positions will be funded by the grant? Will the grant create a programs or require any County commitment for funding after grant funding ends? X Yes ❑No oPossibl) Dyes X ' ;o new positions _0 existing positions ❑Yes X No Does this program fit well with and enhance a current department or County I X Yes t program / initiative / service? If Yes, please explain: Does sufficient administrative support exist to make the grant worth pursuing? I X Yes oNo Description of items or services to be purchased with funds: Are matching funds in the current budget or does the match require additional ❑Available funding? ❑Additional Needed XN /A- No matching fund: Doc.,s the grant extend beyond the fiscal year (7/1 to 6/30)? X Yes nNo Is funding received in advance or on a reimbursement basis? ❑In Advance X'Reimbursement I have read, and am familiar with, the Grant Policy (AM 13 -401). 1 acknowledge that as the Department Head, I am agreeing to be responsible for the administration of this grant and will ensure alp requirements are fully met in a timely manner. Jta-4-IY6 Departrn Head 11,gnature Date T IT Director (required if computer /technology related) Date .�_ ' ❑Approved I 1 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 2 Grants &. Project Analyst oRequires BGCC Date approval (agenda date) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 3 February 2, 2016 Mr. Joe Fitzpatrick NC DEACS 1639 Mail Services Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1639 Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick Please accept this letter and attached documents as a request for New Hanover County to participate in the NCDEQ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service Grant Program for the recycling of Mercury Containing Lamps and Thermostats. This application is for Program Option 2 — Funding for Expanding /Enhancing Existing Program, for adding existing sites for mercury product collection through the expansion our established HHW program. New Hanover County currently operates a permanent ongoing program for the collection of HHW and mercury- containing products six (6) days per week (Monday — Saturday, excluding some holidays), four (4) hours per day, at our primary HHW facility. We hope to utilize this grant funding, if awarded, to add three (3) new mobile collection sites within the county to improve access and increase mercury product collections, along with the collection of other HHW products. Thank you for consideration of our grant application. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information to facilitate your review of our proposed program. Sincerely, Joe Suleyman NHC Environmental Management Director Attachment: Grant application Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 1 New Hanover County Application for Mercury Products Recycling Grant Program Request for Program Option 2 Funding Contact Information: • Joe Suleyman, New Hanover County Environmental Management Director • New Hanover County Environmental Management Department • Address: 3002 U.S. Highway 421 North Wilmington, NC 28401 • Phone: (910) 798 -4403 Fax: (910) 798 -4408 • Email Address: jsuleyman @nhcgov.com • Federal Tax Identification Number: 56- 6000324 • Alternate Contact: Kim Roane, Business Officer, Phone: (910) 798 -4402, email: kroane @nhcgov.com 2. Management of Bulbs from Public Buildings: In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 130A- 310.60, the New Hanover County Property Management Department has an established program for recycling all fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermostats from county buildings. These materials are collected by the NHC Property Management Department until sufficient quantities are available to be sent to Cleanlites Recycling, Inc., for proper handling, including recycling and /or disposal. 3. Program Option and Description: The New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management is seeking grant funding for Program Option 2 — Funding for Expanding /Enhancing Existing Program, as a return applicant. We intend to utilize this grant funding to support the expansion of our existing HHW / Mercury Products collection program to provide a mobile van to be taken one (1) day /week to each of three (3) sites in the county: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina /Kure Beach and Ogden (in the northern portion of the county) providing improved access to citizens. The hours at each community site will be 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. to mirror our primary site's operating hours. The employee will then transport the sorted materials to the primary HHW facility for final processing and packaging. The grant funds would be used to support the cost of the purchase of the mobile van, disposal costs and operating supplies for the mercury collection portion of the HHW program. The HHW /Mercury Products Collection Program general program description follows: NEW HANOVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT HHW/ MERCURY PRODUCTS COLLECTION PROGRAM General Program Description • Operations: o The New Hanover County Environmental Management Department operates a residential Mercury Products Collection Program as part of an overall Household Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 2 Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program. This program was initiated in 2013, and received partial program funding from the NCDENR Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach Grant Program for the recycling of Mercury Containing Lamps and Thermostats. Residents may, at no charge, drop off HHW items (listed in item #4 below), including mercury- containing devices and lamps, for proper disposal and recycling. Customer satisfaction surveys have indicated great community acceptance of this program, with the only issue being the travel time to reach our primary location at the far western edge of the County. Our goal with this program expansion is to provide improved access to residents through a mobile unit located at three (3) new community sites within the county. The current collection and storage site for this program is located at 3002 U.S. Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC, in a newly renovated warehouse at the northeast corner of the department's Recycling, HHW and Administration campus. The newly renovated warehouse provides a covered, secure facility for processing and storing collected materials. Hours of operation at this primary facility are Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. — noon. Proposed expansion of this program will provide a mobile van with a covered trailer to be taken one (1) day /week to each of three (3) sites in the County: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina /Kure Beach and the northern portion of the County, providing improved access to citizens. The hours at each community site will be 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., to mirror our primary site's operating hours. A trained employee is on site at the primary HHW facility during all operational hours to oversee the collection site, receive the materials, provide assistance to customers, count and inventory items received and ensure proper storage in appropriate containers. Similarly, a trained employee will be present at each new mobile site, and will return to the HHW facility each day to offload and properly prepare collected materials for processing and /or disposal. Training & Emergency Response: o Staff are trained by EcoFlo Inc., the County's contractor, in the proper handling and storage of materials, as well as in spill containment and emergency decontamination procedures. Materials for cleaning up spills, including mercury spills, are readily accessible in the storage facility and will be in the mobile van. An eyewash station and emergency shower is in place at the main HHW facility for use in decontamination, and a portable eyewash station will be available on the mobile van. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to employees for their safety. • Collection of materials: • Carts with spill containment edges are provided for employees to roll to the customer's vehicle to collect materials. PPE shall be worn by employees for safety during collection of materials. Lamp bulbs must be whole and unbroken, and may not be taped together. • A covered trailer will be purchased for the mobile sites to carry electronic items for transport to the main HHW facility. Packaging and Storage: • Containers for storage of hazardous materials are structurally sound and appropriate to the material to be stored. For example, 55 gallon fiber barrels may be used for 4' fluorescent lamp bulbs, steel 55 gallon drums may be used for lamp ballasts, pallets and cardboard boxes stored on pallets may be used for 8' fluorescent lamp tubes • Storage containers are properly and clearly labeled to identify the contents. • Containers are kept closed unless actively being filled. • Containment shelving is available for storage of materials awaiting disposition. • Stainless steel tables are located in the primary on -site facility for work surfaces. • Containment shelving will be installed in the mobile van for secure storage of items during transportation to the main facility. • Plastic tubs and plastic buckets are used for storage of some smaller items. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 3 Universal waste lamps are handled and packaged in a manner that prevents release of any universal waste or component of universal waste into the environment. Items must be packaged in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents. Containers and packages with universal waste lamps are labeled or marked clearly with stickers containing one of the following phrases as appropriate: "Universal Waste Lamps" or "Waste Lamps" or "Used Lamps." Items are stored on site only up to one (1) year. All materials collected at the mobile sites shall be offloaded each day and stored in the appropriate manner at the primary HHW facility. • Recycling: To recycle fluorescent lamps, ballasts and other mercury- containing devices, New Hanover County (NHC) partners with an approved vendor under State Contract 926b, directly. We currently use Cleanlites as our contractor, and we purchase the 4' and 8' cardboard boxes and 5 gallon poly -pails from them and other suppliers for storage containers. A contract is in place with EcoFlo to provide the other HHW recycling and disposal services to New Hanover County, but they will not be utilized for the lamp recycling. New Hanover County currently contracts with PowerHouse Recycling for the recycling of electronics items. Lights containing mercury collected by our HHW collection program will be handled separately from the bulbs collected from our public facilities. NHC has partnered with the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) for the recycling of waste thermostats containing mercury. Bins are shipped from TRC to NHC for collection of thermostats. Full bins are shipped to TRC for recycling. Management of Thermostats and Mercury Containing Devices (MCD): • MCD's are defined as thermostat switches which contain an ampule of mercury as a functioning part of the device. These are often automotive switches. The devices must be received with the ampule intact so that the mercury is not released into the environment. • Thermostats will be accepted and recycled. • Thermometers or other mercury containing devices will be accepted. 4. Materials Collected/ HHW mercury- containing items accepted: • Mercury Thermostats and Mercury- containing devices (including thermometers) • Lamps containing mercury (unbroken) • Batteries (button -cell) containing mercury 6. Measurement Plan: • Items collected are counted and logged for inventory control purposes. A new log is used for each month; the monthly counts are combined for annual report purposes. Logs are used to reconcile each invoice prior to payment. Electronics shipments are weighed on the County's scale to measure load weights. 6. Public Outreach Plan: • Education and promotional materials are utilized to increase public awareness about the proper disposal and recycling of hazardous materials, including mercury and other universal waste. It is particularly desirable to make collection of these materials easy and convenient for the public to avoid disposal in the solid waste stream, otherwise impacting the landfill and the environment. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 4 • Promotional advertising is used to publicize the new service to residents and to educate them about the need for elimination of hazardous materials from the landfill and the proper disposal and recycling of appropriate materials. The County's government television channel will be used to inform the public and promote the program's expansion to the three (3) new mobile sites within the community. A media /press release will be issued to announce the program expansion and encourage participation. • The program expansion will be added to the NHC Environmental Management Department's webpage for public information. • A Twitter account has been established to provide timely communications and updates to citizens who choose to "follow" @luvtrash2. • Program availability and location of the three (3) new collection sites will be registered at www.earth911.org to facilitate public access. • Grant funds will be utilized to print educational brochures, promotional materials and advertising for the expanded HHW collection program. 7. Implementation Timeline: It is the intention of the New Hanover County Environmental Management Department to begin preparation for and implementation of the program's mobile expansion program immediately upon receiving notification of a grant award and the approval of the County's FY17 budget. Grant Award April15, 2016 Purchases July -Aug., 2016 Hire new employee Aug. -Sept, 2016 Begin mobile collections October, 2016 Final Report June 30, 2017 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 5 8. Program Budget: Mercury Recycling Program Budget Item Cost Disposal Costs, boxes & packing materials — Lamps /bulbs/Thermostats FY17 $ 1400.00 Disposal Costs, boxes & packing materials — Lamps /bulbs/Thermostats FY18 $ 1300.00 Disposal Costs, boxes & packing materials — Lamps /bulbs/Thermostats FY19 $ 1300.00 Mobile Van (partial support of cost) $12,000.00 Mercury Spill Kits $ 150.00 Signs /Educational Brochures /Advertising $ 550.00 Shelving for Mobile Van $ 2,200.00 Lettering/Wrap for Mobile Van $ 1,000.00 PPE (Aprons, gloves, face shields, boots) $ 100.00 Total $20,000.00 Other Terms and Conditions: • New Hanover County is enrolled with the State's NC E- Procurement system • This document and Attachments are being sent electronically to avoid printing. • A Final Report will be forwarded to NC DEACS electronically at least 30 -days prior to the contract end date. • Reimbursement conditions have been read and are understood. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Allison Snell, Assistant Tax Administrator CONTACT(S): Allison Snell SUBJECT: Approval of November 2015 Tax Collection Reports BRIEF SUMMARY: NCGS 105 -350 requires the Tax Collector to submit a report showing the amount of taxes collected. Collections for November 2015 are ahead of collection for November 2014. This continues to be the trend based on the earlier generation and mailing of tax notices in July 2015 compared to being mailed in August 2014. Another factor in the increase over last year is the increased usage of the installment coupons. The report for November 2015 in comparison to November 2014 is as follows: New Hanover County Current Year November 2014 Real Property 45.80% 44.82% Personal Property .04% 3.08% Motor Vehicle 99.997% 71.47% Overall Collection Rate 43.51% 41.05% Total Collected YTD $72,687,660.50 $63,843,476.13 Fire District Current Year November 2014 Real Property 53.86% 51.5% Personal Property .04% 2.02% Motor Vehicle 100% 78.53% Overall Collection Rate 50.59% 46.12% Total Collected YTD $3,893,797.31 $3,848,238.54 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 5 Superior Public Health, Safety and Education • Keep the public informed on important information RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve the November 2015 Tax Collection Reports. ATTACHMENTS: New Hanover County Monthly Report for November 2015 New Hanover Fire district Monthly Report for November 2015 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 5 New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for November 2015 Current Year 2015 Scroll /Billed Abatements Adjustments Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined $ 149,650,798.79 $ (924,964.95) $ 4,426.04 $ 13,729,356.48 $ (9,745.97) $ 25.87 $ 4,530,222.60 $ - $ - $ $ $ 167,910,377.87 (934,710.92) 4,451.91 Total Taxes Charged Collections to Date Write -off $ $ $ 148,730,259.88 68,115,766.13 (2.56) $ $ $ 13,719,636.38 5,633.42 (0.01) $ $ $ 4,530,222.60 4,530,081.00 - $ $ $ 166,980,118.86 72,651,480.55 (2.57) Outstanding Balance $ 80,614,491.19 $ 13,714,002.95 $ 141.60 $ 94,328,635.74 Collection Percentage - 45.80 20,023.16 0.04 $ 99.997 $ 43.51 YTD Interest Collected $ 2,410.99 $ - $ 33,768.96 $ 36,179.95 Total 2015 Collections YTD $ 72,687,660.50 Prior Years 2005 -2014 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 1,826,059.15 $ 3,119,974.31 $ 1,249,783.82 $ 6,195,817.28 Abatements $ (257,059.37) $ (142,385.43) $ (964.60) $ (400,409.40) Adjustments $ 20,023.16 $ - $ - $ 20,023.16 Total Levy $ 1,589,022.94 $ 2,977,588.88 $ 1,248,819.22 $ 5,815,431.04 Collections to Date $ 379,857.34 $ 100,202.00 $ 29,661.58 $ 509,720.92 Write -off $ (18.79) $ (15.88) $ (73.12) $ (107.79) Outstanding Balance $ 1,209,146.81 $ 2,877,371.00 $ 1,219,084.52 $ 5,305,602.33 YTD Interest Collected $ 62,514.80 $ 16,238.42 $ 12,478.72 $ 91,231.94 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 600,952.86 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 73,288,613.36 NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chairman Clerk to the Board Date Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1 New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for November 2015 Current Year 2015 Scroll /Billed Abatements Adjustments Real Estate Personal Property Property Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles Combined $ 6,782,715.62 $ (78,882.59) $ (7,023.69) $ 711,707.04 $ (165.35) $ 3.15 $ 284,140.36 $ - $ - $ $ $ 7,778,563.02 (79,047.94) (7,020.54) Total Taxes Charged Collections to Date Write -off $ $ $ 6,696,809.34 3,606,812.43 (1.79) $ $ $ 711,544.84 317.90 - $ $ $ 284,140.36 284,140.36 - $ $ $ 7,692,494.54 3,891,270.69 (1.79) Outstanding Balance $ 3,089,995.12 $ 711,226.94 $ - $ 3,801,222.06 Collection Percentage $ 53.86 $ 0.04 Total Levy 100.00 72,732.95 50.59 YTD Interest Collected $ 343.81 $ - $ 2,182.81 $ 2,526.62 Total 2015 Collections YTD $ 3,893,797.31 Prior Years 2005 -2014 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $ 98,480.92 $ 156,444.18 $ 59,228.00 $ 314,153.10 Abatements $ (25,886.49) $ (5,087.61) $ (55.32) $ (31,029.42) Adjustments $ 138.52 $ - $ - $ 138.52 Total Levy $ 72,732.95 $ 151,356.57 $ 59,172.68 $ 283,262.20 Collections to Date $ 8,597.63 $ 5,122.77 $ 1,438.96 $ 15,159.36 Write -off $ (1.08) $ (1.20) $ (4.19) $ (6.47) Outstanding Balance $ 64,134.24 $ 146,232.60 $ 57,729.53 $ 268,109.31 YTD Interest Collected $ 3,630.66 $ 998.11 $ 549.37 $ 5,178.14 Total Prior Year Collections YTD 20,337.50 Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 3,914,134.81 NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chairman Clerk to the Board Date Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 CONSENT DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Allsion Snell, Assistant Tax Administrator CONTACT(S): Allison Snell SUBJECT: Approval of Order for Advertisement of 2015 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property BRIEF SUMMARY: Per NCGS 105 -369, the governing body is required to order the Tax Collector to advertise the tax liens. Notice to owners will be mailed in February giving taxpayers 30 days to pay before the advertisement runs. Staff anticipates the advertisements will run no later than the end of April. The advertisement must run at least one time in one or more newspapers having general circulation in the taxing unit. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education • Keep the public informed on important information RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the Order for Advertisement of 2015 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property. ATTACHMENTS: Order for Advertisement of 2015 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX DEPARTMENT 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 190 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403 -1671 TELEPHONE (910) 798 -7300 FAX (910) 798 -7310 Roger L. Kelley Tax Administrator Allison Snell Asst. Tax Administrator Order for Advertisement of 2015 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property As required by G.S. 105 -369 Advertisement of Unpaid Tax Liens of Real Property It is hereby ordered that the Collector of Revenue will cause to have published once in a local newspaper all unpaid 2015 tax liens on real property during the period prescribed by law. The advertisement will combine the liens of the County of New Hanover, City of Wilmington, Town of Kure Beach, Town of Wrightsville Beach, Town of Carolina Beach and the Fire District taxes thereon. This 1st day of February, 2016. Beth Dawson, Chairman New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Teresa P. Elmore, Clerk to the Board Witness Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: February 1, 2016 REGULAR DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Brad Schuler, Current Planner CONTACT(S): Brad Schuler; Ben Andrea, Current Planning & Zoning Supervisor SUBJECT: Public Hearing Rezoning Request (Z -942M) — Request by Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions on Behalf of the Krueger Family Trust, Property Owner, and Stephen Fasul, Contract Purchaser, to Rezone 3.15 Acres Located at 7755 Market Street from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to Amend a Previously Approved Conditional Zoning District for a Mini - Warehouse Use (The property is classified as Transition according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.) BRIEF SUMMARY: On August 17, 2015 the subject property was rezoned to a Conditional B -2 District in order to develop a mini - warehouse use. The current approved site plan allows for five buildings to be constructed totaling 52,700 square feet. The petitioner is proposing an amendment to that site plan, which will increase the gross floor area of the proposed buildings from 52,700 square feet to 79,000 square feet. While the proposed site plan increases the gross floor area of the buildings, it also reduces the amount of impervious coverage on the property. This is because much of the storage area is proposed to be within a two -story building; whereas the current site plan proposed only single -story storage buildings. The reduction in impervious coverage will allow for the existing pond on the property to be preserved, and for the width of the rear bufferyard to be increased. The pond will be modified as necessary in order to be utilized for stormwater retention. Currently the area consists of a mixture of zoning districts including B -2, O &I, R -15, and R -10. The surrounding land uses include single - family and multi - family residential, general office and retail, and warehousing uses. The site and surrounding area are classified as Transition according to the 2006 CAMA Plan. The purpose of the Transition class is to provide for future intensive urban development on lands that have been or will be provided with necessary urban services. At their January 7, 2016 meeting, the Planning Board recommended a condition be added ensuring that the rear bufferyard will consist of both vegetation and an eight -foot tall solid -wood fence. The Board also recommended a condition be added to ensure the proposed buildings will be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application and presented at the meeting. The Planning Board voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of the rezoning, finding that the application is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the "Transition" classification allows for future intensive urban development. The subject site is along a major thoroughfare, adjacent to existing commercial uses, and is best suited for non - residential uses. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 Conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessary to provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight -foot tall solid -wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Intelligent Growth and Economic Development • Attract and retain new and expanding businesses • Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs • Understand and act on citizen needs RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff recommends approval with conditions and suggest the following motion: Motion to approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of 3.15 acres from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business Zoning District, to amend an existing conditional zoning district as described is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the "Transition" classification allows for future intensive urban development. The subject site is along a major thoroughfare, adjacent to existing commercial uses, and is best suited for non - residential uses. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessary to provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight -foot tall solid -wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. ATTACHMENTS: Z -942M Script for BOC Z -942M Petition Summary Z -942M Staff Summary BOC Z -942M Neighbor Properties Map Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 Z -942M Zoning Map Z -942M CAMA Map Z -942M Water Sewer Map Proposed Site Plan Cover Sheet Z -942M Site Plan Z -942M Architectural Renderings Applicant Materials Cover Sheet Z -942M Application COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval as presented by staff. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5 -0. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 SCRIPT FOR Conditional Zoning District Application (Z -942M, 1/16) Rezoning Request (Z -942M, 1/16) — Request by Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions on behalf of the Krueger Family Trust, property owner, and Stephen Fasul, contract purchaser, to rezone 3.15 acres located at 7755 Market Street from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to amend a previously approved conditional zoning district for a mini - warehouse use. The property is classified as Transition according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan. 1. This is a public hearing. We will hear a presentation from staff. Then the applicant and any opponents will each be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and additional 5 minutes for rebutta I. 2. Conduct Hearing, as follows: a. Staff presentation b. Applicant' s presentation (up to 15 minutes) c. Opponent's presentation (up to 15 minutes) d. Applicant's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes) e. Opponent's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes) 3. Close the Public Hearing A. Commissioners discussion 5. If a rezoning request is denied, a new application may only be submitted within 12 months of the denial if there is a substantial change in the original petition for rezoning. At this time, you may ask to either continue the application to a future meeting, or to proceed with this Board deciding whether to grant or deny the application. What do you wish to do? 6. Vote on the conditional zoning application. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or is not, consistent with the land use plan and why it is, or is not, reasonable and in the public interest. Staff Suggested Motion: Motion to approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of 3.15 acres from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business Zoning District, to amend an existing conditional zoning district as described is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the "Transition" classification allows for future intensive urban development. The subject site is along a major thoroughfare, adjacent to existing commercial uses, and is best suited for non - residential uses. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 1 Conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessary to provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight foot tall solid - wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 2 Case Z -9421M, (1/16) Amendment of an existing (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District Petition Summary Data Parcel Location & Acreage: 7755 Market Street, 3.15 acres Petitioner /Owner: Jean A. Krueger Family Trust Existing Land Use: Undeveloped Zoning History: Initially zoned R -15 via Area 5 (July 6, 1971) Land Classification: Transition Water Type: Public Sewer Type: None /Septic Recreation Area: Ogden Park Access: The site has direct access to Market Street. Fire District: New Hanover County North Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Pages Creek (SA;HQW) Conservation /Historic/ Archaeological Resources: None Soils and Septic Suitability: Leon Sand (Le) — Severe: wetness Kureb Sand (Kr) - Slight Schools: Blair Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, Laney High Z -942M, 1/16 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 1 Page 1 of 1 CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT APPLICATION CASE: Z -942M, 1/16 PETITIONER: Cindee Wolf on behalf of Jean A. Krueger Family Trust, property owner, and Stephen Fasul, contract purchaser REQUEST: Amendment of an existing (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business Zoning District ACREAGE: 3.15 acres LOCATION: 7755 Market Street PID: R03600- 004 - 007 -000 LAND CLASS: Transition PLANNING BOARD ACTION: At their January 7, 2016 meeting, the Planning Board voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of the rezoning, finding that the application is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the "Transition" classification allows for future intensive urban development. The subject site is along a major thoroughfare, adjacent to existing commercial uses, and is best suited for non - residential uses. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessaryto provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight foot tall solid -wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. At the meeting, the Planning Board recommended a condition be added ensuring that the rear bufferyard will consist of both vegetation and an eight foot tall solid -wood fence. The Board also recommended a condition be added to ensure the proposed buildings will be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application and presented at the meeting. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 1 Pagel of 8 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Existing Zoning and Land Uses The 3.15 acre parcel was zoned R -15 when zoning was initially applied to this area in 1971. On August 17, 2015 the property was rezoned to a Conditional B -2 district in order to develop a mini - warehouse use. The current approved site plan attached to the conditional district is shown below. It allows for five buildings to be constructed totaling 52,700 square feet. Current Approved Site Plon The existing Conditional B -2 district was approved with the following conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear 25' bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Currently the area consists of a mixture of zoning districts including B -2, O &I, R -15, and R -10. The surrounding land uses include single - family and multi - family residential, general office and retail, and warehousing uses. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 2 Page 2 of 8 L'N�o W�te� x 9 la.d�01 ,•. ..ei P W s � � Ftal 'rrcry Larde CokUWtl pp6,ey' �d areU _ s y i i f ��Il'(�p; 65SOS t 200 0 s_f- L,1114 t5 trolled !�/ �`,V g / �f i 5 x 250' I 250 s.f. 11�� 65' x: Y1J' 65' x 230' IA,950 s.f. limate- CC ntralled tarage Climate- Controlled 4 w .Climate- Storage ,Sty -fie I \ . i i� e �ga-abs' xi r m r j' 20' Arar „o - -- � -- zv rvelK�aear� .�a��.vetac,e- ��ear€�mr —. _ - - -- -- f! Market Street / U.S. I4wy. 17 (loo, P�bllc R /w) Current Approved Site Plon The existing Conditional B -2 district was approved with the following conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear 25' bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Currently the area consists of a mixture of zoning districts including B -2, O &I, R -15, and R -10. The surrounding land uses include single - family and multi - family residential, general office and retail, and warehousing uses. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 2 Page 2 of 8 Z ©Wing ACC as �° II CITY r 9421 � f B =2 Cl t y B 2 R -10 CD Existing Site Conditions The property proposed to be rezoned is undeveloped. It is currently wooded and contains an existing pond. The property has frontage along Market Street. Community Services Water and Sewer: The property is within the Urban Services boundary and is within the CFPUA service area. Fire Protection: The property is served by New Hanover County Fire Services and located in the New Hanover County North Fire District. Schools: The property is located within the school districts for Blair Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, and Laney High schools; however this use will not impact the school system. Conservation, Historic, and Archaeological Resources No conservation, historical or archaeological resources are known to exist on the property. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 3 Page 3 of 8 PETITIONER'S REQUEST: The petitioner is proposing an amendment to the existing Conditional B -2 district. Specifically, the proposed amendment will modify the approved site plan, including increasing the gross floor area of the proposed buildings from 52,700 square feet to 79,000 square feet. Below is the proposed site plan. LIMa Zvi �rarm R -15 s cD'2TxY w � 11 � 1 � � s wa'a.• w m 2f ®M- of-Ylay � _1 dl Market Street / U.9. -Hu)y. 17 (100, P�6r� Riw) Proposed Site Plan While the proposed site plan increases the gross floor area of the buildings, it also reduces the amount of impervious coverage on the property. This is because much of the storage area is proposed to be within a 2 -story building; whereas the current site plan proposed only single -story storage buildings. The reduction in impervious coverage will allow for the existing pond on the property to be preserved, and for the width of the rear bufferyard to be increased. The pond will be modified as necessary in order to be utilized for stormwater retention. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 4 Page 4 of 8 The applicant has also agreed to dedicate a 20' pedestrian easement to the County along Market Street in order to allow for a future multi -use path to be install in accordance with the Market Street Corridor Study and Comprehensive Greenway Plan. STAFF POSITION: Zoning Ordinance Considerations The Zoning Ordinance states that the purpose of the B -2 Highway Business district is to provide for the proper grouping and development of roadside business uses which will best accommodate the needs of the motoring public and businesses demanding high volume traffic. Principle means of ingress and egress should be along collector roads, minor arterials, and /or major arterials as designated on the County's Thoroughfare Classification Plan. Mini - warehouse uses are permitted by right within the B -2 zoning district. The amended conceptual site plan has had a preliminary zoning review and is in compliance with the zoning ordinance. A more detailed site plan must be formally submitted for development review and obtain zoning approval prior to the commencement of any development activity. Traffic A traffic impact worksheet was provided as part of the application. The worksheet demonstrates that the use will not create peak hour trips in the amount necessary to require a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). Peak AM hour trips realized from the use will be 12 trips, and peak PM hours trips will be 21 trips. NCDOT traffic volume maps and the WMPO traffic counts found the adjacent segment of Market Street has an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 38,000 and 37,600 vehicles per day, respectively. Market Street's capacity from Gordon Road to north of Sweetwater Road is 43,700 vehicles per day. Therefore, this section of Market Street operates at a Level of Service of "E ", meaning its operation is at or near the street's capacity level. Environmental The project will be subject to several environmental regulations and permits. Stormwater management will be reviewed by New Hanover County Engineering, along with sediment and erosion control. The existence of any wetlands must be confirmed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Department of Environmental Quality prior to building permit issuance. Landscaping and Buffering Landscaping and buffering must be installed in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance regulations, which includes streetscaping along Market Street, and a buffer along the rear property line, which adjoins residentially zoned land. The rear buffer will consist of both vegetation and an eight foot tall solid -wood fence. Existing vegetation within the buffer will be preserved and supplemented as necessary to make it fully opaque and compliant with ordinance requirements. Land Use Plan Considerations The site and surrounding area are classified as Transition according to the 2006 CAMA Plan. The purpose of the Transition class is to provide for future intensive urban development on lands that have been or will be provided with necessary urban services. Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 5 Page 5 of 8 Draft Comprehensive Plan The County is currently going through a process to create a new comprehensive land use plan. The current draft of the new Comprehensive Plan classifies the property as Community Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map. The Community Mixed Use Place Type focuses on small - scale, compact, mixed use development patterns that serve multimodal travel and act as an attractor for county residents and visitors. These areas share several qualities with higher- intensity mixed use place types, including a combination of retail with office and housing above, wider sidewalks, and an emphasis on streetscaping. However, these centers are generally small, no more than a few square blocks. Civic uses, particularly recreation and public gathering places, are particularly encouraged here. Ideally, large- scale, lower density commercial and industrial developments are prohibited. Lower density single family development may be acceptable when limitations to mixed use development exists. Ideally, large- scale, lower density commercial and industrial developments are prohibited. As the place type encourages a mixture of uses, the proposed development would be consistent with the new Comprehensive Plan. REVIEW AND ACTION: Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 6 Page 6 of 8 This request is being facilitated by Section 55.3 — Conditional Zoning District of the County's Zoning Ordinance, and has been processed and reviewed per Section 110 — Amending the Ordinance. A community meeting was held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in accordance with the requirements for such an application. One member of the public attended the meeting. The applicant has provided a summary of the meeting which includes the concerns and comments brought up by the attendee. Staff recommends the approval of the application with conditions. Staff concludes that the request is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and also the 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover County CAMA Land Use Plan. Specifically, the property is adjacent to a commercial node along Market Street, supporting Policy 4.3 of the CAMA Land Use Plan: Maximize effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Staff recommends the following conditions be placed on the district: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessary to provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight foot tall solid -wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. Orfinn Naarlarl • Motion to approve of the petitioner's proposal (with or without conditions) • Motion to "table" the item in order to receive more information • Motion to deny of the petitioner's request based on specific reasons Example Motion for Approval: Motion to approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of 3.15 acres from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business Zoning District, to amend an existing conditional zoning district as described is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because Describe elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is consistentl. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because [Briefly explain why. Factors may include public health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or balancing benefits and detriments. 1. Example Motion for Denial: Z -942M, (1/16) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 7 Page 7 of 8 Motion to deny, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of 3.15 acres from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business Zoning District, to amend an existing conditional zoning district as described is: 1. Not Consistent with the purposes and intent of the "Transition" land use classification in the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because [Describe elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is not consistentl. 2. Not reasonable or in the public interest because [Briefly explain why not. Factors may include public health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or balancing benefits and detriments./. Staff Suggested Motion: Motion to approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of 3.15 acres from (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to (CZD) B -2, Conditional Highway Business District, to amend an existing conditional zoning district as described is: 1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the "Transition" classification allows for future intensive urban development. The subject site is along a major thoroughfare, adjacent to existing commercial uses, and is best suited for non - residential uses. 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas. Conditions: 1. The existing vegetation must be preserved within the rear bufferyard to the maximum extent practicable. The rear bufferyard shall consist of the preserved vegetation, which shall be supplemented as necessary to provide a fully opaque screen, and an eight foot tall solid -wood fence. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 3. The proposed buildings shall be designed and constructed consistent with the architectural renderings included in the application, including using similar building materials and incorporating similar design elements such as wall and color offsets, glazing, and corner design features. 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S—g -- — — — — k f 4 h7S WTl I Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 10 - 1 It / e U °om , CD LU U o H -. g o 0 �,� WLLFLL wY °o° C/) Y w Q= - U � \ /� � z w V/ J O QU >Q �W O L Qd~OaV' d 1-W UQ k f 4 h7S WTl I Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 10 - 1 It / e U Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM :7 -10 -2 °om , CD LU U o H -. g o 0 �,� WLLFLL wY °o° C/) LL U � - V/ J O QU >Q �W O L Qd~Oao' d 1-W UQ Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM :7 -10 -2 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 10 - 3 °om , CD LU U o H -. g o 0 �,� WLLFLL wY °o° C/) LL U � - V/ J O QU >Q �W O L Qd~Oao' d 1-W UQ Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 10 - 3 APPLICANT MATERIALS Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 11 - 1 RECEIVED DEC Q Print dorm NEW HANOVER COUNTY 230 Government Center Drive Suite 110 P LANNING & INSPECTIONS Wilmington, p 28e 910 - 798 -7165 phone 910 - 798 -7053 fax Application for www.nhcgov.com i_, OI'1 DITI01v,.,(.L ZOAr[NG -D -SS' 'l"�..1 "CT Petitioner :lnfor mntio.a I Property Owners) Subject Property f different than Petitioner - Name Owner Name Address Cindee Wolf Jean A. Krueger Family Trust 7755 Market St Company Owner Name 2 Parcel 11)(s) Design Solutions Stephen Fasul (Contract Purchaser) 316909.07.5475 Address Address Area PO Box 7221 8528 Lincolnshire Rd. 3.15 ac. +/- City, State, Zip City, State, Zip Existing Zoning and Use Wilmington, NC 28406 Jacksonville, FL 32217 P - Z(CZD) f Vc�Cc,n� Phone Phone Proposed Use 910- 620 -2374 919 - 649 -2445 B -2 (CZD) / Mini- Storage Email Email Land Classification cwolf @lobodemar.biz sfasul.galleria@gmail.com Transition Application Tracking Information E Case Number Dat ime received: lieceived by: I WflbA APPLICATION OVERVIEW In order to assist petitioners through the rezoning process, petitioners are highly encouraged to attend a pre - application conference prior to application submittal. Petitioners are requested to review the sections of the Zoning Ordinance specific to zoning amendments and conditional zoning districts prior to submission, and advised to contact Planning Staff with any questions. The following sections of the Zoning Ordinance pertain specifically to zoning amendments and conditional zoning districts: • Section 55.3: Conditional Zoning Districts • Section 110: Amending the Ordinance • Section 111: Petitions • Section 112: Approval Process Applications for zoning amendments must first be considered by the New Hanover County Planning Board at a public hearing. The Planning Board will make a recommendation to the County Commissioners which will take final action on the permit application in a quasi-judicial public hearing. Attendance at all public hearings is required. The public hearings will allow staff, the applicant, proponents and opponents to testify in regards to the request. Unless otherwise published or announced, Planning Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:OOPM in the Commissioner's Assembly Room at the Historic County Courthouse located at Third and Princess Streets, Wilmington, North Carolina. All meeting dates and application deadlines are published on the New Hanover County Planning website. Page 1 of 3 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 1 04/14 �G'PL CAT%ON .R1 FEQ JIR;.MENTS In order to assist petitioners through the rezoning process, petitioners are highly encouraged to attend a pre - application conference prior to application submittal. Applications must be reviewed by Planning Staff for completeness prior to being officially accepted. Applications must be submitted to Planning Staff at least twenty (20) working days before the Planning Board meeting at which the application is to be considered. In order to allow time to process, fees and review for completeness, applications will not be accepted after 5:00 PM on the deadline day. Once accepted, the Planning Board will consider the application at the assigned meeting unless the applicant requests a continuance. For all proposals, in addition to this application, the following supplemental information and materials are required: Required Information Applicant Staff Initial Initial Copy of the New Hanover County Tax Map, which delineates the property requested for rezoning. Legal description (by metes and bounds ) of property requested for rezoning. r—_Z"1 Copy of the subdivision map or recorded plat which delineates the property. Site Plan (8 -2406 copies for Planning Board; 8 -2406 copies for Commissioners) * Tract boundaries and total area, location of adjoining parcels and roads • Proposed use of land, structures and other improvements. For residential uses, this shall include number, height and type of units and area to be occupied by each structure and/or subdivided boundaries. For non- residential uses, this shall include approximate square footage and height of each structure, an outline of the area it will occupy and the specific purpose for which it will be used. Development schedule including proposed phasing. Traffic and Parking Plan to include a statement of impact concerning local traffic near the tract, proposed right -of -way dedication, plans for access to and from the tract, location, width and right -of -way for internal streets and location, arrangement and access provision for parking areas. • All existing and proposed easements, reservations, required setbacks, rights -of -way, buffering and signage • The one hundred (100) year floodplain line, if applicable • Location and sizing of trees required to be protected under Section 62 of the Zoning Ordinance • Any additional conditions and requirements, which represent greater restrictions on development and use of the tract than the corresponding General Use District regulations 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 Ref. Article VII, as applicable) A report of the required public information meeting outlined in Section 111 -2.1. Authority for Appointment of Agent Form if applicable) Fee - For petitions involving 5 acres or less, $600. For petitions involving greater than 5 acres, $700 Page 2 of 3 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 04/14 ITEM: 7 -12-2 CRITERIA REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE G:r ZON_1N G Conditional Use District Zoning is established to address situations where a particular land use would be consistent with the New Hanover County Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance objective but for which none of the general zoning classifications which would allow that use are acceptable. The applicant should explain, with reference to attached plans (where applicable), how the proposed use satisfies these requirements. The applicant has the burden of proof and must provide sufficient evidence in order for the required findings to be met. You must explain in the space below how your request satisfies each of the following requirements (attach additional sheets if necessary): l . How would t_he requested change be consistent with the County's Policies for Growth and Development? Policies for growth encourage cont;nued efforts to attract & retain businesses. The proposal is to develop a self - storage facility along a a busy commercial thoroughfare & close to several new residential developments. Extending the business zone, but with conditional regulations is consistent with the concept of in- filling parcels where urban services are available. 2. How would the requested zone change be consistent with the property's classification on the Land Classification Map? The site is in a 'Transition" land classification. The Transition classification is intended for-more intensive development where urban services are already in place. 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? Market Street is an extremely busy thoroughfare. Single- family residential use of lands immediately bordering it has become generally undesirable. The properties to both the North & South of the subject tract have already been zoned for business uses. Rezoning this property for a low- impact business use would be logical. 4. List proposed conditions and restrictions that would mitigate the impacts of the proposed use(s). Thl a trip generation for a self - storage facility is much lower than many of the more intense business uses that could be appropriate for this location. Reference the site plan layout & notes for proposed conditions. Fencing & a bufferyard will mitigate any impacts to the residential uses to the North west. Streetyard & interior plantings will meet the landscape requirements & add to the visual appeal roject. Architectural features on the street facades of the buildings, and decorative fencing along to street frontage will add to the overall aesthetics. If an applicant requests delay of coiisideratior from the Planning Board or Board of County Commissioners before notice has been sent to the newspaper, the item will be caleadared for the neat meeting and no :fee will 'oe -required. If delay is requested offer notice has been sent to the newspaper, the Board will act on the request -A the scheduled meeting and are under no obligation to grant the corrtinoi ce. If the continuance is granted, a fee in accordance with the adopted fee schedule as published on the New IIanover County Planning website will be required. By my signature Mew, I understand and accept all of the conditions, limitations and obligations of the Conditional Use District zoning for which I am applying. I understand that (ht,, existing official zoning map is presurned to be correct. I understand that I have the burden of proving why this requested change is in the public interest. Ir certify that this application is complete And that all information. p x eseTJ tee 1 in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belie Signature of Petitioner Print Name Page 3 of 3 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 04/14 ITEM: 7 -12-3 NE.W HANOVER COUNTY - PLANNING & INSPECTIONS A UTIJORI T Y FQ, APPOIATTIffiVT OFAGEVT EPr6it Yorsn 230 Government Center Drive Suite 110 Wilmington. NC 28403 910 -798 -7 i 65 phone 910 -798 -7053 fax www.nhcLo%-.com Please note that for quasi- judicial proccedings, either the land owner or an attorney muat be present for the case at the public hearing. The undersigned owner does hercbA° appoint an authorize �l the went described herein as their exclusive went for the purpose ref' petitioning tic% Hanover County for a variance, special use permit. rezoning request, and /or an appeal of Staf ' decisions applicable to the property described in the attach, :.d petition. The Agent is hereby authorized to. can beha!fofthe property o"ner: . Submit a proper petition and the required supplemental information and materials 2. Appeal at public me=eting; to give: representation and commitments on behalf-of the property owner 3. Act can the rrope:rty o+ %nrr's hehslf «ithout limitations with regard to any and all things directly or indirectly connected with ur arising out of am petition applicable to the New 1- lariuv�er County Zoning Ordinance. - Agent Information Property t?wner(s) Subject Property �amc e)w ner \amc Address Cindee Wolf Jean A Krueger Family Trust 7755 Market St {`ompanti 0%ner Name 2 ! { iq' Stag, "lip Design So'utions Stepher, Fasul (Contract Purchaser) Wilmington Address Address Parcel ID P.O Box 7221 8528 Lincolrshire Rd. j 316909.07.5475 i { "ita state, lip C its' State. Zip 3600-004-007 'N v(Ri Wilmington. NC 28408 Jacksonville, FI. 32217 phone Phone i 910 -520 -2374 919-649-2445 (:mail Finai! cwolf (It lobodemar.biz sfasul.galleria*gmail.com i -this document was willfully Executed un the ! day' cif �ec�ew�b -ems , 2(1j Owner 1 Siena �e Board of Commis ffii9W -Teel ?J4rt�016 ITEM: 7 -12-4 1 ov :o A� ' f r4 Ilk L Z s _ *_ •� ; r ' �AN - Legal Description for Rezoning of 7755 Market Street Beginning at a point in the northwestern boundary of Market Street (U.S. Hwy 17), a 100' public right -of -way; said point being located South 42 037'57" West, 335.51 feet from its intersection with the southwestern boundary of Alexander Road, a 60' public right -of -way; and running thence from the point of beginning with the Market Street boundary, South 42 045'04" West, 377.03 feet to a point; thence leaving the road right -of -way, North 36 °22'31" West, 175.37 feet to a point; thence South 49 025'05" West, 14.37 feet to a point; thence South 85 027'56" West, 54.04 feet to a point; thence North 68 027'29" West, 29.90 feet to a point; thence North 55 008'04" West, 29.27 feet to a point; thence North 10010'04" West, 9.79 feet to a point; thence North 43 043'23" West, 55.91 feet to a point; thence North 34 037'57" East, 406.91 feet to a point; thence South 47 020'09" East, 388.50 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 3.145 acres, more or less. Being also described as "Lot 2 - W.C. Alexander Division," recorded among the land records of the New Hanover County Registry in Map Book 25, at Page 174. Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 -12-6 W I I III I II I D a Q�-N w ALEXANDER — _ — OW BUC R: a - -�- . ? I III I II I I — _ I I I I II �, III 11 I I I I II I � c I �t7 I I a ii i J 5 l! I I I' ,I 1 1 t f„ I J Fg w' a _ 11 1 I�I l u 3 Ri is a 01 -@ : -- ! 1 1111 I I, III i Zvi 6 g� r- r"= r'r- tfi�lr-- ii7`r-� -T-'r� -rte fj i 11 ii I ill i `�ffe`�)) i i i i i Il�y i 11u I. ii I f�a ----- •--- --- - -- i�11 II ii I eR CL � LL 11 .1n 11hoif1!111 ° I� I I 1'-Z oi.i'S•iBai�iepssll'yY ;� et.,'°o I �I I II I III I u I Q' co 1 s vBw ..Sx xw s1 I I ii a I I ii I 1°0 0 g. o8t'Il i! II I ii iji S MR L, `D I Qxw �' d� flyl r11 I I ii I 1 al II I I I I ff a 'Ba I I ii � •�� 1 I i 1 I ID, I I II � i•. 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A copy of the written notice is also attached. The meeting was held at the following time and place: Tuesday, December 1, 2015; 5:30 p.m.; New Hanover County Conference Center; 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. The persons in attendance at the meeting were: Reference Attached Sign -in List The following issues were discussed at the meeting: * A project introduction was given with an overview of Conditional Zoning Districts and of the site layout. ** The only adjacent property owner to attend asked if the project would have public sewer service. It was explained that since the need of the subject use would be only a unisex bathroom facility in the management office, and the only available public main is on the opposite side of the highway, this project would be serviced by a private septic system. As a result of the meeting, the following changes were made to the rezoning petition: None Date: December 4, 2105 Applicant: Design Solutions By' Cindee Wolf Board ot Commissioners - e ruary 1, ITEM: 7 -12-8 Community Information Meeting Tuesday Fasul Storage December 1, 2015 Name Address Email (Optional) ti Qtis Ck y Ws , LL-Q; 7 -2-?S VAca14.� 5 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 -12-9 /* i.It ez 'A 00 O c: Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 10 fn 4T .4 77- Ill M 0. 0 U140 ry v WON, F U ZU lit -a_— w I'A , -1 rE Iri ! Oj < tj LA: ill N L. it g S 0 -74 00 a) v-4 C. U = U q-4 0 to -Y. 1-4 41 -0 00 cu (N LA -6 Qj r- 40 aj Z CL 0 X 0 0 4, 00 a, S w rn E U rl O c: Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 10 fn 4T .4 77- Ill M 0. 0 U140 ry v WON, F U ZU lit -a_— w I'A , -1 rE Iri ! Oj < tj LA: ill N L. it g ?.I S 0 -74 00 a) C14 C. U = U 0 to -Y. LU LA -6 r- CL 0 ?.I Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 11 Name Address City State Zip TaxParcelID Ponds Edge Office HOA, Inc 7741 Market St Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.4234.000 Lillian Sneeden 6909 Haberseen Dr Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.4234.001 Donnalley Investments, LLC 219 Bedrock Ct Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.4234.002 Frances Feil 304 Monlandil Dr Wilmington NC 28403 316909.07.4234.003 Jobos, LLC 232 Causeway Dr Wrightsville Bch NC 28480 316909.07.4234.005 Steven & Sandra Felton PO Box 7007 Rocky Mount NC 27804 316909.07.4234.007 Genesis Center of Wilm 7741 -1 Market St Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.4234.009 Shirley Wilson 7725 Market St Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.3151 Gordon Everett etal 818 Freeland Ct Gambrills MD 21054 316909.07.3027 Theresa Moore Heirs 1402 Ann St Wilmington NC 28401 316909.07.2082 Johnny Brown 1402 Ann St Wilmington NC 28401 316909.07.1046 Henry Edward Brown 1402 Ann St Wilmington NC 28401 315912.96.9916 Miller Bragg 7734 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 315912.97.9142 Damaris Rebollo 7733 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 315912.97.7348 Mollie Rogers Johnson Life Est 206 Headwater Dr Hampstead NC 28443 315908.97.0875 Dwight Young 201 Alexander PI Wilmington NC 28411 315908.97.9535 Robt & Edith Brown 5306 Andover Rd Wilmington NC 28403 316905.07.0736 Maxie Shepard 7777 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28405 316905.07.0869 Donald & Sabra Boyd 7781 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28405 316905.08.0070 Chas & Patricia Krieger 3209 Aster Ct Wilmington NC 28409 316909.07.1302 Geo & Linda Peterson 1219 Middle Snd Loop Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316909.07.1475 Roland Boyette, Jr PO Box 11340 Wilmington NC 28404 316905.07.2720 Henry Clayton Landon 8220 Lantana Ln Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.2756 James Michael Outlaw 7780 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.5798 Mary Bazor Outlaw 7778 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.4896 Gary & Donna Jones 7782 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.3819 Woodie & Elaine Shepard 7786 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.3084 Virginia Crocker Life Est 7794 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.5027 Porters Neck Bus Pk, COA 6002 Meadow Run Ct Chapel Hill NC 27516 316905.07.8706.000 Fur Flying Realty Trust 7775 Market St Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.8706.001 WBP, LLC 6002 Meadow Run Ct Chapel Hill NC 27516 316905.07.8706.008 Robt & Pamela Rouse 7803 Raintree Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.6236 William D Bell 7802 Raintree Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.7172 Bailey C Wilkes 7806 Raintree Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.8261 Paul Jensen 7805 Hazelton Ct Wilmington NC 28411 316905.08.9057 Andrade Lazaro Gutierrez 7801 Hazelton Ct Wilmington NC 28411 316905.17.0957 Walter & Virginia Potter 7804 Hazelton Ct Wilmington NC 28411 316905.17.1977 Cathleen Padgett etal 7799 Alexander Rd Wilmington NC 28411 316905.07.9964 Amberleigh Shores, LLC 900 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Columbus GA 31904 316905.27.1857 Esther F Lee 8636 Fazio Dr Wilmington NC 28411 316909.17.2476 Chas Franklin & Thelma Foy 4325 Ely Ave Bronx NY 10466 316909.16.3915 George Saunders eta[ PO Box 1035 Wrightsville Bch NC 28480 316909.07.9246 Three Oak Property, LLC 1630 Military Cutoff Rd Wilmington NC 28403 316909.16.3603 Ogden 12 Properties, LLC 1612 Military Cutoff Rd Wilmington NC 28403 316909.06.8989 Cape Fear Marine Group, LLC 9410 Voyagers Way Wilmington NC 28412 316909.06.7810 Robert Howell 812 Soundviektrd of Commissi ITEM: I uary 1, W6 28443 316909.06.6632 01 � Destgx Solutions November 20, 2015 To: Adjacent Property Owners From: Cindee Wolf Re: Storage Facility at 7755 Market Street As you may recall, a developer successfully rezoned the referenced property for a self- storage facility back in August. The approval was based on a Conditional Zoning District that included a specific plan of development. During the detailed design for the business, the developer found that an alternative building layout would be more efficient and cost effective. Since a Conditional Zoning District allows particular uses to be established only in accordance with the specifically approved plan, a revised plan must be re- approved through the CZD Modification process. Again, this essentially means that only that use, structures and layout of an approved proposal can be developed. Both the past- approved plan and the modified project layout are enclosed. Although this plan does propose additional gross floor area for the storage, we believe that there are several benefits to the changes: • The rear buffer to the residential properties has been doubled in width to 45', leaving a larger area of existing vegetation to buffer & screen those homes from the project. • The proposed 8' high, solid -wood fence will still be installed, but now along the 45' offset. • Vehicular circulation in the back has been eliminated. • The overall impervious surfaces have been reduced to less than 50% coverage. • There is no pavement in front of the building - allowing a nicer streetscape view. • The existing pond will be upgraded for the stormwater management rather than filled. The County requires that the developer hold a meeting for all property owners within 500 feet of the tract boundary, and any and all other interested parties. This provides neighbors with an opportunity for explanation of the proposal and for questions to be answered concerning project improvements, benefits and impacts. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15`, 5:30 — 6:30 p.m., at the New Hanover County Conference Center (behind the public library) — Azalea Room; 1241 Military Cutoff Road. You can also contact me at telephone #620 -2374, or email cwolf @lobodemar.biz, with comments and /or questions. We appreciate your interest in the project and look forward to being a good neighbor and an asset to the community. P.O. Box 7221, Wilmington, NC 28406 * Telephone: 910 -620 -2374 * Email: cwoftlobodemar.biz Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 13 -x z 4" v) 14-- LU 0 o z CL 0 �` o (n LL o 1 4.. �W� >Ali I ID V Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 11LIVI't - 12- lzr I 4141 19 r- Ln t t Traffic Impact Worksheet Prior to submission of nonresidential site plan, this worksheet must be prepared. A Traffic Impact Analysis will be required for all projects generating 100 peak hour trips or more. The scope of the TIA shall be determined by concurrence of the Planning Director, the MPO coordinator and NCDOT traffic engineer. Any mitigation measures required must be included in the final site plan submitted for review. PROJECT NAME Fasul Storage Facility PROJECT ADDRESS DEVELOPER/OWNER 755 Market St / U.S. Hwy. 17 S and F1 Properties, L.L.C. EXISTING ZONING B -2 (CZD) GROSS FLOOR AREA 79,000 NEAREST INTERSECTION Alexander Dr. BEFORE PROPOSED PROJECT Average Daily Traffic (Date) LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) F sq. ft. ITE MANUAL TRAFFIC GENERATION ESTIMATE: *ITE Manual available at Planning Department USE AND VARIABLES: ITE 8th Ed. 151 / Mini- Warehouse (Example: Racquet Club; 8 courts; Saturday peaks) ( @0.15 KS F) ( @0.26 KSF) AM PEAK HOUR TRIPS 12 PM PEAK HOUR TRIPS 21 (Traffic generation of 100 peak hour trips will require Traffic Impact Analysis Scoping meeting with Planning Department) Cindee Wolf from ITE Manual Person Providing Estimate Signature Peak Hour estimate confirmed by Planning & Zoning on RIM (Date) Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 - 12 - 16 Board of Commissioners - February 1, 2016 ITEM: 7 -12-17 w id 3 _ Ul 9 0 � d � S � y 3 w C _ W �y cY 1 L 9 H v. 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