1990-12-03 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 3, 1990
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, December 3, 1990, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North
Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners
Mathews, Jr.; Nolan O'Neal; Chairman Fred
Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; County Manager,
Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to
Harrell.
Robert G. Greer; E. L.
Retchin; Vice-Chairman
Allen O'Neal; County
the Board, Lucie F.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Burton Whiteside, Pastor of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, gave the invocation.
Assistant County Attorney, Wanda Copley, led the audience in
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to approve the minutes of the Special Meetings of
November 9, 1990, November 14, 1990, and Regular Meeting of
November 19, 1990, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER & SEWER
DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting from 7:39 o'clock P.M.
to 7:43 o'clock P.M. to hold a Regular Meeting of the New Hanover
County Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners.
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REMOVAL OF ITEM #5, RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ISSUANCE OF SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL BONDS
Chairman Retchin stated Item #5 had been incorrectly placed
on the Water & Sewer Agenda; therefore, this item should be
removed and placed on the Regular Agenda to be heard after Item
#19.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board to remove Item #5
from the Water & Sewer Agenda to the Regular Agenda as requested
by the Chairman.
OATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Retchin stated due to the illness of Carl T.
Durham, arrangements have been made for Deputy Clerk, Joyce
Bragg, to administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Durham at New
Hanover Memorial Hospital. The oaths will be administered
simultaneously.
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell, administered the Oath
of Office to Robert G. Greer, and it was confirmed by telephone
that the Deputy Clerk, Joyce Bragg, had administered the Oath of
Office to Carl T. Durham.
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Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the board, congratulated and
welcomed the new members.
PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE TO COMMISSIONER NOLAN O'NEAl.
FOR YEARS OF SERVICE AS A COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Chairman Retchin read a portion of an editorial published in
the Star-News describing the many attributes of Commissioner
O'Neal, and on behalf of the Board, presented a plaque in
recognition of his eight years of dedicated service. The
audience gave Commissioner O'Neal a round of applause.
BREAK
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting for a break from 7:48
o'clock P.M. to 7:59 o'clock P.M.
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR
Chairman Retchin opened the floor to receive nominations for
Chairman.
Commissioner Mathews nominated Chairman Retchin to serve for
another term.
There being no further nominations,
declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Retchin
Vote: By acclamation, Chairman Retchin was appointed to serve as
Chairman of the Board for the coming year.
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Chairman Retchin expressed
Commissioners for appointing him
terms as Chairman of the Board,
serve to the best of his ability.
appreciation to his fellow
to se~ve for three consecutive
and stated he will strive to
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
Chairman Retchin opened the floor to receive nominations for
Vice-Chairman.
Commissioner Greer nominated Commissioner Mathews to serve
as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the coming year.
There being no further nominations,
declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Retchin
Vote: By acclamation, Commissioner Mathews was appointed to
serve as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the coming year.
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, congratulated
Commissioner Mathews on being elected Vice-Chairman.
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda
or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. The following issues
were presented:
Concern for Barking Dogs
Mr. S. W. Brinson, of 4495 Pine Street, expressed concern
for no city or county ordinances addressing the nuisance of
barking dogs. He stated as of December 1989, tenants renting a
home next door have been raising and breeding dogs with continual
barking and an odor that has become unbearable to the neighbors.
Due to no response from city or county agencies, a criminal
summons has been issued and a court hearing is scheduled for
December 19, 1990, with the owner of the property. He requested
the Commissioners to adopt some form of regulation that will
protect property owners in this type of situation.
Chairman Retchin stated since the property is located within
the City Limits, the City Council would be the governing body to
approach for additional regulations or enforcement of the City's
noise ordinance. He also encouraged Mr. Brinson to proceed with
the scheduled court hearing against the property owner to recover
any loss of value to his home.
Board of Health 0
meeting.
commissioner Greer stated as a member of the
he would be glad to discuss this item at the next
Consensus: After discussion of the best course of action to
follow, it was the consensus of the Board to direct Assistant
County Attorney Wanda Copley, who serves as the legal advisor to
the Board of Health, to review this complaint and see if some
form of relief can be provided to Mr. Brinson.
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Discussion of Item 12 on the Regular Agenda
Mr. Thad Litchfield, owner of a mini-storage facility at
5319 Oleander Drive, requested the Board to deny the request for
placement of a mini-storage facility on the south side of
Oleander Drive between Giles and Bagley Avenue.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to approve the consent agenda as presented. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
CONSENT AGENDA
DESIGNATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING AS FOCAL
POINT ON AGING AND ASSIGNMENT OF CASE MANAGER TO THE FOCAL POINT
AGENCY
The Commissioners designated the New Hanover County
Department of Aging as Focal Point on Aging for 1990 and 1991 and
assigned the Aging Case Manager to the Focal Point for this
period of time.
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APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
*91-0096 FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARK PROJECT
The Commissioners approved the Capital Project Ordinance for
the Third and Chestnut Streets Park and approved the following
Budget Amendment as recommended by the County Manager:
#91-0096
Parks/Various
Debit
Credit
Downtown Park Capital Project
Transfer In (from General Fund) $164,500
Land Acquisition
Contracted Services
Parks
Land Acquisition $163,000
Non-Departmental
Contingency $ 1,500
Transfer to Other Funds
Transfer to Other Funds (Downtown Park
Capital Project)
$163,000
$ 1,500
$164,500
Purpose: To establish project budget according to project
ordinance for the Downtown Park Project including 50% of land
acquisition cost (County's share/$163,000) and an environmental
review fee of $1,500. The $163,000 was approved by the
Commissioners on October 15, 1990.
A copy of the Capital Project Ordinance is hereby
incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit
Book XVIII, Page 29.
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CONTINUANCE OF ITEM #13, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY
RAIFORD TRASK FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY 125 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MILITARY CUT-OFF NORTH OF LANDFALL
FROM R-15 TO B-2 BUSINESS AND 0-1 OFFICE AND INSTITUTION FROM
R-15 AND R-20 RESIDENTIAL (Z-423)
Attorney David Barefoot representing the petitioner, Raiford
Trask, requested a continuance of this item since the full Board
is not present.
Consensus: After discussion of all members not being present, it
was the consensus of the Board to continue this Public Hearing
until January 7, 1990, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JIM QUINN TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY SEVEN ( 7 ) ACRES ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF U. S.
HIGHWAY 17, SOUTH OF THE NORTHERN EXTENSION OF ALEXANDER ROAD, TO
B-2 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL (Z-397, APPEALED CASE, AND
CONTINUED ITEM)
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes presented background information
stating the Planning Commission heard the request on January 4,
1990, and recommended denial feeling the proposal was
inconsistent with the Land Use Plan. The applicant appealed and
the case was scheduled to be heard by the Board of Commissioners
on March 5, 1990; however, due to consideration being given to
the Special Highway Overlay District Regulations (SHOD) for the
U. S. 17 corridor, action was delayed until a decision had been
reached on SHOD regulations.
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Chairman Retchin asked if
would like to speak in favor
following person commented:
anyone from the general public
of the rezoning request. The
Mr. Jim Quinn, representing the owners of the property,
stated the location of property dictates the highest and best use
of the land; therefore, the proposed B-2 zoning would allow for
commercial development which is the best use of this property
since the location is not desirable for residential use with a
traffic count of 25,000 cars per day on U. S. Highway 17. He
commented on the recently enacted SHOD regulations and buffering
requirements which restricted 80% use of the property and
requested approval of the rezoning since a commercial rezoning
request was just recently approved for Kenneth Parker.
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. The
following person commented:
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Mr. Larry Matthews, a resident of 7802 Market Street,
expressed concern for allowing additional B-2 zoning along Market
Street and continuing to approve shopping centers which are not
presently needed on this major corridor. He requested the Board
to deny the rezoning request.
Ms. Myra Outlaw Forest, an adjacent property owner,
presented pictures and a map to the Board reflecting the amount
of B-2 zoning on Market Street and requested the Board to follow
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and oppose the
rezoning request.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for SHOD regulations
and stated the Commissioners have sent a mixed message to
developers and residents. With adoption of SHOD regulations, the
developers feel they can now expect approval of commercial
development; whereas, residential communi ties expect these
regulations to protect their neighborhoods. He recommended
restudying SHOD regulations.
Vice-Chairman Mathews stated SHOD was adopted to control
future commercial development on Market Street and the recently 0
approved B-2 zoning for Kenneth Parker was a parcel of land
located in the area of the proposed outer loop which is
consistent with the Land Use Plan.
Motion: After discussion of the amount of land already
commercially zoned on Market Street, Chairman Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to deny the rezoning request.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
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Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY RAYS AND CORPORATION TO
REZONE APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) ACRES OF LAND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
OLEANDER DRIVE, BETWEEN GILES AND BAGLEY AVENUES, TO CD(B-2)
CONDITIONAL USE BUSINESS, FOR A BOAT STORAGE AND MINI -STORAGE
FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL (Z-422)
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing and stated in
order to grant the Special Use Permit as part of the conditional
use zoning, all persons wishing to present testimony must be
sworn in by the Clerk to the Board. The following persons were
sworn in:
Mr. Robert Burke
Mr. Stewart Wallace
Planning Director Hayes stated the proposal seeks to
establish site specific land uses using conditional use district
zoning procedures. The applicant desires to construct a
combination boat storage and mini-storage facility and an on-site
manager's office. The Planning Commission recommended approval
of the proposed use feeling no negative burden would be placed on
adjoining residential properties if the following additional site
design features are included in the development plan: (1)
relocating the two driveway entrances, one on Bagley Avenue and
one on Giles Avenue to the northern property boundary; (2) paving
Giles Avenue from the southernmost property line to Oleander
Drive; (3) paving internal access areas to reduce dust on
adjoining properties; (4) increasing the buffer width on the
southern end to 25 feet of natural vegetation; and (5) providing
a security fence along the perimeter of the site.
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The following special use findings were presented by the
Planning Director:
General Requirement #1: The proposed use will not materially
endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed
and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved
based upon the following findings:
1. All internal drives will be paved to reduce the effects of
dust on adjoining residential properties.
2. Water and sewer is available to the site.
3. Access is available to Oleander Drive and will be provided to
Bagley Avenue and Giles Avenue. Giles Avenue will be paved.
General Requirement # 2: The proposed use meets all required
conditions and specifications based upon the following findings:
1. The proposed activities, boat storage and
permitted uses in the B-2 Business district.
square feet of mini-storage is proposed. A
residence/office in conjunction with the
proposed.
mini-storage are
A total 49,100
900 square foot
mini-storage is
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2. The on-site manager's office and apartment will be located to
the rear of one of the warehouse structures. Its floor area,
approximately 900 square feet represents only 4% of the total
area proposed for mini-storage. The minimum side and rear yard
setbacks for the dwelling/office can be met. Occupancy of the
dwelling will be limited to the person engaged in the business, a
full-time employee, and his/her family members. Two off-street
parking spaces will be required for the residence.
3. No specific data is given on signage, although signage is to
be located on existing buildings in the B-2 District to the north
outside the sphere of this application.
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4. All warehouse buildings are to be ten (10) feet in height.
The minimum rear yard setback is approximately 37 feet. The
minimum side yard for uses in a B-2 District when adjacent to a
local street is 35 feet. The site plan shows 45 feet.
General Requirement #3: The proposed use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the
use is a public necessity based upon the following findings
1. A twenty-five foot natural vegetative buffer will be left
along the rear of the site. 0
Other Conditions:: The proposed use is subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall fully comply with all of the specif ic
requirements stated in the ordinance for the proposed use, as well
as any additional conditions hereinafter stated.
2. If any of the conditions imposed by this special
shall be held invalid beyond the authority of this
Commissioners by a court of competent jurisdiction
permit shall become void and of no effect.
use permi t
Board of
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3. All other Federal, State and local laws are applicable.
4. Giles Avenue is to be paved from the southern property
boundary of the site to Oleander Drive.
5. All internal drives shall be paved.
6. The rear yard buffer shall be no less than 25 feet in depth.
Existing vegetation must be used.
7. An on-site manager's residence will be permitted.
8. Mini-storage and related storage, including but not limited ~
to boat storage, will be permitted.
9. Landscaping, off-street parking, and signage shall be in
accordance with local zoning requirements.
10. Security fencing around the the perimeter of site is
required.
11. Only directional lighting on site is permitted.
Chairman Retchin asked if the petitioner or anyone present
would like to speak in favor of the conditional use zoning. The
following persons commented:
Mr. Robert Burke, representing the petitioner, Mr. Stewart
Wallace and Raysand Building Corporation, presented background
information on the project and requested approval of the
condi tional use request to allow the petitioner to develop the
property as proposed.
Mr. Stewart Wallace,
approval of the request
occupying the facility.
owner of
and stated
the
his
property,
daughter
requested
would be
Chairman Retchin recommended that Phase II be specified
mini-storage buildings rather than a boat storage area.
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Chairman Retchin asked Mr. Wallace if he agreed with the
proposed findings as presented by the Planning Director and
development of Phase II specifying mini-storage only? Mr.
Wallace stated he concurred with both requests.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve rezoning approximately three (3) aces of land
on the south side of Oleander Drive between Giles and Bagley
Avenue to CD(B-2) Conditional Use Business from R-15 Residential.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
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Absent:
Commissioner Durham
A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA NO. 6 OF NEW HANOVER
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED AUGUST 18, 1971," is hereby
incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning
Book I, Section 6, Page 48.
Motion: Commissioner
Mathews to grant the
Zoning District for a
Upon vote, the MOTION
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Special Use Permit in a Conditional Use
mini-storage and on-site manager's office.
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
A copy of the Special Use Permit is hereby incorporated as a
part of the minutes and is contained in SUP Book I, Page 44.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY
LANGUAGE REGULATING OFF-PREMISES REAL ESTATE SIGNAGE (A-219)
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes stated the proposed text amendment
was initiated by the Inspections Department in order to eliminate
ambiguous language in the Zoning Ordinance which regulates
off-premises real estate signage. The purpose of the
modification is to specify the number of off-premises real estate
signs that can be located on a given site. The Planning
Commission recommended approval but noted that the change
proposed by Inspections is no less ambiguous than the current
language which was adopted September 4, 1990.
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed
text amendment. No one commented.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion:
amendment,
Mathews to
the MOTION
After discussion of the need to clarify the text
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
approve the text amendment as presented. Upon vote,
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH
CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969," is hereby incorporated as a part of the
minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 29.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO SYSTEMATICALLY ASSIGN HOUSE NUMBERS TO INLET ACRES DRIVE
LOCATED IN THE FEDERAL POINT TOWNSHIP
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes requested authorization for the
Planning Department to systematically assign house numbers to
Inlet Acres Drive located south of Lehigh Estates on the west
side of Carolina Beach Road in the Federal Point Township to
accurately identify developed property for emergency responsesO
and the delivery of general county services.
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed
assignment of house numbers. No one commented.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to approve the order authorizing the Planning Department
to systematically assign house numbers to Inlet Acres Drive
located south of Lehigh Estates on the west side of Carolina
Beach Road in the Federal Point Township. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
A copy of an order systematically assigning house numbers on
Inlet Acres Drive is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT'
PLAN
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing.
Assistant Planning Director, Dave Weaver, stated the purpose
of the New Hanover County Floodplain Management Plan is as
follows:
1. Analyze the problem of flooding and inventory
hazard-prone areas.
2. Review alternative measures to prevent flooding
damages and recommend proposed measures.
The plan has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines
established in the Community Rating System (CRS) under the
Federal Insurance Administration's National Flood Insurance
Program. Since 1968, the federal government has subsidized flood
insurance to encourage communi ties to enact and enforce
floodplain regulations. New Hanover County, as of October 9,
1990, is in full compliance with the Federal Insurance
Administration's National Flood Insurance Program with 1,016
flood insurance policies in force with premiums of $350,656 for a
total whole dollar coverage of $149,493,000. With adoption of a~
Floodplain Management Plan, the County's flood insurance premium~~ )
will be reduced approximately 10% for persons owning property in~
the 100 year floodplain.
In order for the County to continue to make one of its top
priorities the reduction of vulnerability to the loss of property
and life due to flooding, the County should pursue the following
recommendations which will be of minimal cost:
- Require Floodplain Elevation Certificates be filed for all
new constructions.
- Expand its outreach programs by distributing the attached
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brochure to residents in the floodplain area.
- Work with the Wilmington Board of Realtors for disclosure
of flood hazards on property listing forms.
- Create a Flood Protection Library in the New Hanover County
L'ibrary.
Establish a Floodplain Information Office in the County
Inspections Department.
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Establish a minimum lot size of 50,000 square feet in the
floodplain.
- Require new subdivisions to reserve portions of the flood-
plain on their plats as open space for greenway preservation
and as a possible trial system, to help reduce flood vulner-
ability. This can be pursued next year.
- Require that all new construction be elevated to two feet
above the Base Flood Elevation.
- Require that existing buildings not meeting present flood-
plain construction requirements only be improved or recon-
structed up to a value of 25% instead of the present 50%.
- Directly contact and offer technical assistance to the
repetitive loss of properties identified in the County.
- Pursue development of a comprehensive set of drainage
regulations.
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A lengthy discussion was held on reconstruction of
structures after flooding. commissioner Barfield expressed
concern for the proposed text amendment reducing the percentage
from 50% to 25% on improvements on homes that were constructed
before the present floodplain construction requirements and
recommended they remain at 50% in order to avoid undue hardships
on persons adding additions or improvements to their homes. He
also expressed c'oncern for the two feet above the base flood
level requirements when improving homes.
Inspections Supervisor, Sky Conklin, stated all new
construction and substantial improvements must comply to the
present floodplain regulations as stipulated by the federal, and
state governments; therefore, the question to be answered is,
what threshold percentage for improvements other than new
additions should be established, whether at the present 50% or
proposed 25%. He stated as far as the base flood level
requirements, most homes constructed before Hurricane Hazel are
at an elevation of 7 feet; therefore, the 2 feet above the base
flood elevation would not be a problem for property owners in the
floodplain of the unincorporated areas of the County.
Planning Director Hayes stated when property is at risk in
the floodplain and loss occurs, the purpose of the plan is to
establish regulations for improvements of the property in order
to eliminate the future risk. The 25% would help to accomplish
this goal and reduce insurance policies by approximately 10%;
however, if the percentage remains at 50% insurance premiums will
be reduced by approximately 5%.
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Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from general public would
like to comment on the proposed Floodplain Management Plan. No
one commented.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: After discussion of the proposed percentage reduction on
reconstruction, Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to adopt the Flood Plain Management Plan as presented
with the exception of the percentage reduction which is to remain
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at 50%. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE
REGULATIONS
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing.
FLOODPLAIN
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Assistant Planning Director, Dave Weaver, presented the
following text amendments to implement the measures proposed in
the Floodplain Management Plan stating the proposed amendment to
Article II, Sec. 2, ee. will be discussed since it was advertised
as a Public Hearing even though the Board has decided to allow
the percentage to remain at 50%.
1. Amend Article II, Sec. 2, ee.
ee. Substantial Improvement - for repair, reconstruct-
ion, or improvements of a structure built prior to
enactment of the ordinance, the cost which equals
or exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the market
value of the structure.
2. Add Article III, Sec. 3, F.
f. Complete and submit a Floodplain Elevation Certi-
ficate. Certificate forms are available from the
Inspections Department.
3. Amend Article IV, Section 2.
a. Residential Construction
b. Non-Residential Construction
c. Elevated Buildings
d. Manufactured Homes
e. Coastal High Hazard Areas (V Zones)
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Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in f~vor of or in opposition to the proposed
text amendments. No one commented.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Mathews
to adopt the text amendments as presented with exception of the
amendment to Article II, Section 2, ee., which is to remain at
50% as stated in the current Floodplain Ordinance. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
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A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH
CAROLINA, AMENDING THE FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
ADOPTED JULY 3, 1978," is hereby incorporated as a part of the
minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 29.
ACCEPTANCE OF BIKEPATH AT LANDFALL DEVELOPMENT
Motion: After discussion of ingress and egress, Commissioner
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Mathews to accept the
deed and plat for the bikepath at Landfall Development. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
BREAK
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting from 9:40 o'clock P.M.
to 9:48 o'clock P.M.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING PUBLIC OFFICIAL BONDS
Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to adopt resolutions approving Public Official Bonds for
the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover; New Hanover County
Finance Officer; New Hanover County Sheriff; Register of Deeds of
New Hanover County; New Hanover County Tax Collector, and
Chairman of the New Hanover County Alcohol Beverage Control
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as a part
of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 29.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF $2,200,000 OF "SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS, SERIES 1990A" AND ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 OF
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS, SERIES 1990B"
Chairman Retchin stated that notice had been published on
November 19, 1990, that a Public Hearing would be held on
December 3, 1990, on the County's proposed solid waste disposal
project at the Steam Plant and the issuance of general obligation
bonds to finance the project.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED,
Retchin to open the Public Hearing.
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED
Upon vote,
by Chairman
the MOTION
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone
would like to comment on the bond issue.
received.
from the general public
No public comments were
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer
to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
Chairmen Retchin introduced the resolution which had been
furnished to and read by the Commissioners prior to the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED
Mathews to approve resolutions authorizing
$2,200,000 of bonds designated "Solid Waste
Series 1990A" and the issuance of $1,300,000 of
by Vice-Chairman
the issuance of
Disposal Bonds,
bonds designated
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"Solid Waste Disposal Bonds, Series 1990B".
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Upon vote, the
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as a part
of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 29.
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MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting from 9:57 o'clock P.M.
until 10:02 o'clock P.M. to hold a Regular Meeting of the Water &
Sewer District.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
Parks Tour Scheduled for County Commissioners
County Manager O'Neal stated the Director of Parks &
Recreation would like to schedule a tour of County parks and
requested that a date be established.
Consensus:
to schedule
1991, with
afternoon.
and confirm
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
a tour of County parks on Wednesday, January 16,
the tour beginning mid-morning and ending in the
The County Manager is to determine the exact time
the scheduling of the tour.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 10:05 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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