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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 1987
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, February 2, 1987, at 7:00 o'clock
P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield,
Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman
John Dolan; Chairman, Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix
Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the
Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order.
Reverend William C. Simpson, Jr., Pastor of Wesley
Memorial Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 5, 1987, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman O'Neal 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 person commented:
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Request for Continuance of Public Hearing to Consider an
Appeal of Denial by the Planning Board to Rezone
Approximately 2.75 acres on the Souths ide of Eastwood Road,
West of Rogersville Road to B-1 Business from R-15
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Mr. Addison Hewlett,Jr., Attorney representing the
petitioner, requested continuance of Item #13 in order to
allow time for presentation of facts and issues involved.
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present was opposed to
continuing the Public Hearing. No one commented.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Dolan to continue the Public Hearing until March 2, 1987.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
After discussion of respite care and the Emergency
Heating Assistance Program, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to approve the following
Consent Agenda items:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Adoption of Proclamation to Proclaim the Month of February
1987, Human Relations Month
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation designating
the month of February 1987, as Human Relations Month.
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A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 7.
Approval of Burglary Alarm System Fees
The Commissioners approved Burglary Alarm System fees
as follows to become effective April 1, 1987:
HOOk-up fee $50
Annual renewal fee - $70
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Adoption of Resolution for Addition of Road to State
Maintained Secondary Road System
The commissioners adopted a resolution for addition of
the following road to the State Maintained Secondary Road
System:
Tennessee Avenue - Extension of SR 1709
Division File #555-N
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 7.
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Approval of Agreement for Release of Unopened Easement in
Alley owned by County - Atlantic View Subdivision
The Commissioners approved an agreement, release and
quitclaim between New Hanover County and W. Martin Willard
for release of an easement for a portion of an alley next to
the County's sewer lift station and adjacent to lots in
Atlantic View Subdivision.
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Approval of Personnel POlicy Amendments
The Commissioners approved amendments to Article III,
Section 12 and 13 of the County's Personnel Policy to
clarify pOlicies regarding eligibility for compensation
under each section and the method of computing compensation.
A copy of the amendments are contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 7.
Acceptance of Grant and Approval of Personnel Change for
Tuberculosis Control - Health Department
The Commissioners approved acceptance of a grant in the
amount of $4,290 from the Tuberculosis Control Branch,
Division of Health Services, providing funding for one
half-time Licensed Practical Nurse to a full-time position
for strengthening Tuberculosis control in New Hanover
County. The following Budget Amendment was approved:
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87-00000142
Health
Debit
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Tuberculosis Grant
$4,290
Health
Salaries and Wages
Social Security Taxes
Retirement
$3,716
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Approval of New Respite Care Program and New position -
Health Department
The Commissioners approved a Respite Care Program and
new half-time Licensed Practical Nurse III position for
implementation of the program with an increase of one
additional hour per day in a half-time Clerk Typist III
position. The following Budget Amendment was approved:
87-00000132 Health/Respite Care
Debit
Credit
Health/Respite Care
Social Services Block Grant Revenue $3,485
Health/Maternal Health
Salaries and Wages
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Health/Respite Care
Salaries and Wages
Social Security Taxes
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Telephone
Postage
Printing
Uniforms
Auto Allowance
Travel , Meetings & Schools
$2,520
181
210
312
140
20
20
150
280
150
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Budget Amendment - Health Department (Continued)
$10,400 per year grant from Social Services Block Grant.
Budgeting one-third since program begins in March. Transfer
from salaries to meet required 12.5% local match.
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Approval of Funding for Participation with the City of
Wilmington in Studies of Sewage Flows in North Section of
County
The commissioners approved funding in the amount of
$18,550 (the other half to be funded by the City) for County
participation in two studies to be conducted by the City of
Wilmington for current and potential sewage flows in the
northern section of the County as well as impacts on the
23rd Street Treatment Plant.
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Approval of Pre-application for Selected Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Projects - Cape Fear substance
Abuse Center
The commissioners approved submission of a
pre-application for selected Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Projects for funding in the amount of
$50,000 with no county match for establishment of an
intensive after school program for status offenders and
serious juvenile offenders.
Approval of Budget Amendment for Establishment of Public
Service Director Position
The Commissioners approved the following Budget
Amendment to establish a Public service Director's position
in Administration effective March 1, 1987:
87-00000130 - Administration
Debit
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Contingencies
Contingencies
$16,843
Administration
Salaries & Wages
Social Security Taxes
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Departmental Supplies
Dues & Subscriptions
Travel, Meetings & Schools
Auto Expense
capital Outlay
$11,895
850
986
312
500
300
1,000
300
700
Approval of Budget Amendments - Various Departments
87-00000127 - Board of Elections
Debit
Credit
General Fund
contingencies
$16,495
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Board of Elections
Salaries and Wages
Professional Services
Printing
Rent
Communications
Additional funds required for March 31,
Referendum.
$ 385
10,500
4,000
600
1,000
1987, Bond
87-00000122 - Landfill
Debit
Credit
Tipping Fees - Landfill
(Unanticipated Revenue)
$12,000
Contracted Services
$ 12,000
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Budget Amendment - Landfill - (continued)
To cover the cost of excavator service for loading clay
cover att the Landfill.
87-00000131 - Department of Social services
Debit
Credit
DSS/Child Day Care
Title XX Day Care (75% FFP)
DSS/Child Day Care
Assistance Payments
$63,590
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$ 63,590
Received additional allocation.
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87-00000130 - Department of Social Services
Debit
Credit
DSS/Administration
Admin. Grant
$16,790
DSS/CP&L Intervention Program
Assistance Payments
$ 16,790
Received initial allocation for the fiscal year (CP&L
Project SHARE).
Budget Amendments Approved by Budget Officer and Reported
for Entry Into the Record
87-00000136 - Outside Agencies
Debit
Credit
General Fund
Contingencies
$ 5,000
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Outside Agencies/Food Bank of Lower Cape Fear
Contributions to Outside Agencies
$5,000
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Seed money for Food Bank of Lower Cape
USDA Commodities for New Hanover County.
Commissioners on January 19, 1987.
Fear to distribute
Approved by County
87-00000137 - Sheriff's Dept.
Debit
Credit
General Fund
Contingencies
$30,341
Sheriff's Dept.
Salaries & Wages
social Security Taxes
Medical Insurance
$26,078
1,865
2,488
Establishment of four additional positions: 1 Secretary
Support Services; 1 Clerk Dispatcher; and 2 Civil Deputies.
DISCUSSION ON SALE OF PUBLIC RECORDS - TAX ROLES
Ms. Charlotte Parker, a resident of New Hanover County,
expressed concern for sale and use of tax rolls for
solicitation purposes. She requested the commissioners to
study this issue devising some procedure to protect citizens
of the County, particularly senior citizens who become
victims of money making schemes. Ms. Parker requested
removal of her name and address on tax rolls being used for
this purpose.
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Commissioner Corbett stated he shared the same concern
as Ms. Parker and questioned the legality of tax rolls being
public information. Assistant County Attorney Copley
commented on opinions from the Attorney General's office
stating tax rolls are public records and the County has the
duty and responsibility to provide these records when
requested.
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Commissioner Retchin commented on the possibility of
legislation that would permit an individual to indicate on
the tax return no use of their name and address by venders
for sales purposes. Consequently, when tax rolls are
purchased by venders, it would be illegal for use of that
person's name and address.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on the Federal Privacy
Act asking if this act provided some type of protection for
people in this situation.
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After discussion, commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED
by commissioner Retchin to request the Legal Department to
further study this issue with recommendations being made to
the Board at a later date. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULED AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS
Finance Director Atkinson commented on a meeting with
Mr. Ed Harris, President of Comprehensive Home Health Care,
stating an agreement has been reached for a rate structure
that is equitable to Mr. Harris and the County. He presented
the following recommendations:
1. The flat rate for non-emergency transports
would increase from $60 to $70.
2. The rate per mile would remain at $3.50.
3. For all out-of-County transports, the rate per mile
would be charged from the point of pickup.
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Each fiscal year, the Finance Office
Comprehensive Home Health Care will negotiate
determine a rate for their services, agreeable
both parties.
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Any adjusted rate would be submitted to
Commissioners for their approval.
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After discussion, Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Retchin to accept the proposed rates as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF COLLECTION RATE - EMS BILLINGS
Finance Director Atkinson gave baCkground information
on various methods to improve collection of EMS billings. He
stated all procedures had failed due to non-emergency
transports not being handled by the County and the nature of
emergency transports carrying a low collection rate. He
commented on the time spent in trying to collect these
accounts presenting the following recommendations:
1. Daily Billing Cycle: Each day call reports from
the prior day will be billed. This will reduce lag time
before an account is known to be a collection problem.
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2. Establishment of new position in Finance Office to
file all medical insurance. This position would closely
monitor the types of riders to determine whether or not the
insurance would cover the services rendered.
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3 . Charge for
splints, etc. This
charge for service.
supplies such as oxygen, bandages,
would be over and above the standard
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4. Attempt to get all patient information that is
available from the hospital where admitted. The Legal
Department will need to be involved to insure compliance
with the law.
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not pay
made.
Use a collection agency for all accounts that do
within a certain number of days after the charge is
Finance Director Atkinson requested no action be taken
on recommendation #3 until further study has been made.
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A lengthy discussion was held on working more closely
with area hospitals and the use of a collection agency.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on placing the Insurance
Clerk in the EMS office instead of in the Finance Office.
He also commented on other issues such as working with
hospi tals, use of a collection agency making a motion to
request staff to further study and address these issues with
recommendations being made to the Board a later date. He
expressed concern for moving too rapidly on this matter.
After further discussion, commissioner Barfield MADE A
SUBSTITUTE MOTION SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to
approve recommendations presented with deletion of Item #3;
approve the following Budget Amendment for creation of a new
Clerk position; and increase the Basic Life Support rate to
$70 with an increase on Advanced Life Support to $75. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Corbett
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
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87-00000150 Finance/EMS
Debit
Credit
EMS
EMS Fees
$16,178
Finance
Salaries & Wages
social Security
Medical Insurance
Departmental Supplies
Capital Outlay - Equipment
Contracted Services
$ 5,096
382
400
300
4,000
6,000
To establish new position in Finance to file insurance and
funds to contract with collection agency for past due EMS
bills.
APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE HOME HEALTH CARE AMBULANCE
FRANCHISE AND MODIFIED AMBULANCE CONTRACT UPON THE SECOND
READING
County Attorney Pope commented on the first reading of
the ordinance to amend the franchise for notice of
termination from 60 days to 120 days and approval of a
modified contract to comply with the amended franchise.
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commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Corbett to adopt an ordinance upon the second reading
amending the Comprehensive Home Health Care Ambulance
Franchise for notice of termination from 60 days to 120 days
and to approve the modified contract to comply with amended
franchise. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the ordinance is contained in Ordinance Book
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING RESTRUCTURING OFFENDER
PROGRAMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Corbett to adopt a resolution opposing State Auditor Edward
Renfrow's recommendation to restructure offender programs in
the Criminal Justice System. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 7.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be
held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County on
Monday, February 2, 1987, at 7: 00 0' clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration
BUilding, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina,
to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION BY THE PLANNING
BOARD TO ADOPT A MORATORIUM ON ALL PERMITS FOR "OUTDOoR
ADVERTISING" SIGNS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 23-35 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE
Chairman
Hearing was
moratorium on
O'Neal stated the purpose of
to decide on whether or not
permits for outdoor advertising.
the Public
to place a
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of placing a
moratorium on permits for outdoor advertising signs. The
following persons commented expressing concern for the
number of outdoor signs and impact upon the esthetic beauty
of New Hanover County:
I' Mr. Peter Davis
Mr. John Sawyer
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Mr. Mack McKeever
Mr. Ben Washburn
Mr. Jack Dunn
Chairman Barfield commented on the majority of outdoor
signs being erected in the City not the County stating the
County's ordinance was much more restrictive.
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to placing a moratorium on permits for outdoor
advertising signs. The fOllowing persons commented on the
small amount of space available in the County for placement
of billboards; the restrictions of the present ordinance;
and the importance of billboards to hotels and tourists
requesting denial of the moratorium:
Mr. James Pridgen
Mr. Thomas Hodges
Mr. Howard Green
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Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Corbett MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to adopt an ordinance
establishing a moratorium on issuance of building permits
for outdoor advertising signs for a period of 90 days ending
May 4, 1987, giving the Planning Staff time to further stUdy
the issue and present a recommendation at the Board Meeting
of May 4, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the ordinance is contained in Ordinance Book
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE
TWO MOBILE HOMES ON FIFTEEN ACRES AT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF
GLADIOUS ROAD
Planning Director Hayes stated this Public Hearing was
continued from the meeting of January 5, 1987, and gave
background information on the request.
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing aSking if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition
to issuance of the Special Use Permit. No one commented.
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After discussion of the site and surrounding
properties, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Retchin to issue a Special Use Permit based on
the findings of fact that the request meets specific
requirements set forth in Section 72-27 of the County Zoning
Ordinance as follows: (1) the proposed use will not
materially endanger the public health or safety if located
where proposed and developed according to the plan as
submi tted; ( 2) the proposed use meets all required
condi tions and specifications; (3) the proposed used will
not SUbstantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property; and (4) the location and character of the use if
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved
will be in harmony with the area in which is to be located
and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the Special Use Permit is contained in SUP
Book I, Page 25.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF DENIAL BY THE
PLANNING BOARD TO REZONE 3.08 ACRES ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH
SIDES OF GREENVIEW DRIVE TO B-2 BUSINESS FROM R-15
RESIDENTIAL - NEW HANOVER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery showed slides
and gave background information on the rezoning request.
Planning Director Hayes stated the Planning Board and
Planning Staff recommended denial due to encroachment of
non-residential activity and traffic in an existing
subdivision.
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Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of the rezoning
request. The following person commented:
Mr. Bob Walton, Vice-Chancellor of Business Affairs,
University of North Carolina - Wilmington, commented on
property being transferred to the Foundation of UNC-W with
proceeds from sale of property to be used for construction
of an olympic 9-lane 400 meter track on University property.
He stated rezoning of the property to B-2 would increase the
value and make the property more marketable. He requested
consideration of rezoning the property.
Commissioner Corbett requested to be excused from
voting on this request since he is a member of the Board of
Directors of UNC-W.
After discussion, Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED
by commissioner Retchin to excuse Commissioner Corbett from
voting on the rezoning request due to a conflict of
interest. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A lengthy
non-residential
subdivision.
discussion was
activity and
held on encroachment of
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After further discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to deny the rezoning
request due to encroachment of commercial activity into a
residential area. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
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Commissioner Corbett
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ESTABLISH AI, 400 FOOT SPACING REQUIREMENT BETWEEN EXISTING
AND PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES (FAMILY CARE HOMES)
AND/OR DAY CARE
Chairman O'Neal commented on Family Care Homes and/or
Day Care Centers stressing the difference between services
provided and traffic involved.
Planner Avery gave background information on the
proposed Zoning Text Amendment defining residential care
facilities as provided in N. C. Statutes and setting a
spacing requirement. He commented on concern expressed by
citizens of the County for concentration of group homes in
one area. Planner Avery presented background information on
state regulations permi tting 2,000 foot spacing for
residential care centers between existing and proposed
centers stating the Planning Staff felt a spacing
requirement of 1,400 would be reasonable and serve a more
useful purpose for New Hanover County.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan questioned the 1,400 foot spacing
instead of 2,000 foot spacing as proposed under state
regulations. Planner Avery stated based on the maximum
block length of 1,400 feet, street patterns in New Hanover
County's Subdivision Ordinance, and the size of New Hanover
County, the 1,400 foot spacing would be more appropriate.
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Commissioner Retchin expressed concern for establishing
a spacing requirement under 2,000 feet.
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present would like to speak in favor of the proposed
Text Amendment. The following persons commented expressing
concern for concentration of group homes requesting a 2,000
foot spacing requirement for residential family care homes
and day care centers:
Mr. Sam Gooding
Mr. Winston Price
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to the Text Amendment. The following persons
commented expressing concern for restricting establishment
of residential care facilities to take care of the elderly:
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Mr. L. C. McKinnon
Mr. Kermit Branch
Ms. Mattie Lowe
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Discussion was held on addressing residential family
care centers and day care centers as separate issues.
County Attorney Pope expressed concern for addressing both
under the same statute when the statute addresses only
residential care facilities. After further discussion, it
was the consensus of the Board to address only residential
family care centers.
Ms. Mattie Lowe, a resident of Hillsdale Subdivision,
commented on purchase of property in 1975 for construction
of a residential care facility stating under the proposed
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Text Amendment
She requested
permit.
she would not be able to construct the home.
consideration for issuance of a building
After discussion, commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Dolan to approve a Text Amendment
establishing a 2,000 foot spacing requirement between
existing and proposed residential care facilities (family
care homes) with the condition that Ms. Mattie Lowe be
granted a 30 day period of time to be issued a building
permit. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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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 contained in Exhibit
Book XV, Page 7.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY
FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND THE SEPARATION BETWEEN
STRUCTURES IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the proposed Text Amendment modifying front yard setback
requirements and separation between structures in Planned
Development Districts as follows:
Under 53.5-2(3) Building Setback Separation
1. Change the setback from all public and private
streets to 25 feet from 35 feet; and reword the
last sentence of the same section to read:
In no case shall any part of a detached single
family dwelling unit be located closer than ten
feet to any part of any other detached single
family dwelling; and in no case shall any part
of a mUltiple dwelling unit be located closer
than twenty feet to a non-residential building.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan expressed concern for the esthetics
stating he felt twenty feet was not enough space between
dwellings.
Chairman 0' Neal opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed Text
Amendment. The fOllowing person commented:
Mr. Allen Cowan, a developer of Landfall, commented on
the current R-10 zoning where higher density can be obtained
stating he could build only four units per acre in Planned
Development Zoning. He requested approval of the setbacks
in order to construct a patio project.
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to the proposed Text Amendment. No one
commented.
After further discussion, commissioner Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by commissioner Retchin to approve the Text
Amendment as presented by the Planning Staff. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Corbett
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
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Voting Noe: commissioner Dolan
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 contained in Exhibit
Book XV, Page 7.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENT TO
INCLUDE "CONSERVATION SPACE" IN THE CERTIFICATE OF
DEDICATION, OWNERSHIP, AND JURISDICTION FOR FINAL PLAT MAPS
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the proposed Subdivision Text Amendment stating the Planning
Board and Planning Staff recommended approval.
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present wished to speak in favor of the request. No
one commented.
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Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to the request. No one commented.
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After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Subdivision Text
Amendment to include "Conservation Space" in the certificate
of dedication, ownership, and jurisdiction for final plat
maps. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of an "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER,
NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF NEW
HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 18, 1965" is contained in
Exhibit Book XV, Page 7.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENTs WHICH COINCIDE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE 1986
WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER LAND USE PLAN
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the zoning Text Amendments to coincide with the policies of
the 1986 Wilmington-New Hanover Land Use Plan which had been
continued from the meeting of January 2, 1987. He stated
the ground water and sewer pOlicies for new development in
the County had been removed from the proposed amendments.
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Planner Dave Weaver gave background information on the
proposed Text Amendments presenting an amended document
explaining minor changes from the original material that was
forwarded in the agenda packet.
Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for rece~v~ng
an amended document requesting deferral of this item until
further study could be made by the Commissioners.
Vice-Chairman Dolan expressed
hasty decision on issues of such
discussion should be held.
concern
importance
for making a
stating more
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to continue the Public Hearing until February 16,
1987, in order to further study the amended document.
STATUS REPORT OF FLEMINGTON LANDFILL LAWSUIT
County Attorney Pope gave an update on the Flemington
Landfill Lawsuit requesting adoption of a resolution to
enter into and execute contracts with appropriate
contractors for performance of a groundwater contamination
study in an amount not to exceed $105,000 which represents
the County's share at 17.50% of the estimated total cost of
$600,000.
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After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Dolan to adopt the resolution as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 8.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 1987 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner
Barfield to adjourn the meeting.
Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 10:30 o'clock
P.M.
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 1987
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, February 16, 1987, at 9:00
o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield,
Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman
John Dolan; Chairman, Nolan O'Neal, Assistant County
Manager, Mary Gornto; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order.
Reverend Shelley Fogleman, Pastor of Epworth united
Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Dolan requested a correction in a motion
by Commissioner Barfield on Page 4 to Commissioner Corbett.
After discussion, commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by
commissioner Retchin to approve the minute.. January 19, 1987, and
Special Heeting of January 26, 1987, as presented. Upon vote,the HOTION
CARRI~" UNANIHOUSLY.
Discussion was held on the study to be performed by
the Airport Ad Hoc Study Committee and the wording of
"Airport Commission, Airport Authority, or some other
effective structure." It was the consensus of the Board
that the minutes were recorded correctly.
After further discussion, commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to approve the minutes of
the Special Meeting of January 26, 1987, as presented. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman O'Neal 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. No one
commented.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Dolan questioned Item #3, Report of
Collector of Revenue, asking if the EMS collection figures
were correct. Finance Director Atkinson stated these figures
did not represent EMS collection fees, only EMS fees that
have been turned over to the Tax Office for collection.