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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-18 Agenda Review NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 36 JULY 18, 2024 AGENDA REVIEW MEETING PAGE 259 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in person and remote on July 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. for Agenda Review in Conference Rooms 138-139 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Commissioner Dane Scalise; and Commissioner Rob Zapple (remote). Members absent: Vice-Chair LeAnn Pierce. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; Clerk to the Board Kymberleigh G. Crowell; and County Attorney K. Jordan Smith. Chair Rivenbark called the Agenda Review meeting to order stating the purpose is for the Board to review and discuss agenda items for the July 22, 2024 Regular Meeting. Consent Agenda Item #3: Approval of Contract Award for Nutrition Services for the Senior Resource Center to Gibbs Management Services, Inc. Senior Resource Center Director Amber Smith confirmed the cost is $3.83 per meal for approximately 1,100 meals per day and that Gibbs Management Services Inc. is the current provider for all nutrition services. Consent Agenda Item #8: Adoption of Resolution Expressing Support for Consideration of Wilmington as a Future Site of the North Carolina Submarine Museum. County Manager Coudriet reported on the meeting with the representatives of the request. He and the staff feel comfortable recommending the request to the Board, assuring that it does not set up the County or the Board for a financial obligation. He clarified that no funds are endorsed to support the resolution. The group also met with the City of Wilmington staff. The Board briefly discussed the request and expressed support. Regular Agenda Item #11: Consideration of the 2023 Annual Tax Settlement. Commissioner Barfield commended Tax Administrator Allison Snell and her team on their hard work to reach nearly a 100% collection rate. Regular Agenda Item #12: Consideration of Two Construction Contract Awards Related to the Last Frontier Infrastructure Project. Chief Financial Officer Eric Credle confirmed that the cost estimates are coming in lower than for the first two projects. He noted that the bidding environment for these types of contracts has improved in recent months. County Engineer Tim Lowe stated he will confirm whether both water and sewer extend to the Island Creek area. Regular Agenda Item #13: Consideration of Castle Hayne and Gordon Road Fire Stations Guaranteed Maximum Price Award and Associated Budget Amendments. Facilities Project Manager Kevin Caison provided a brief overview of the request and the projects. He also explained what items will be paid for directly to save funds. The discussion briefly covered the contract wording. Mr. Caison stated he will ensure the clearing, grading, and grubbing wording is not in the Gordon Road contract and will remove it if it is. Additionally, these fire stations will have the same benefits as the other stations. Regular Agenda Item #15: Request by New Hanover County Planning and Land Use to amend the New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan to incorporate guidelines for residential densities and infill development. County Manager Coudriet and Development Review Planner Amy Doss reported that they are exploring options regarding the open burn policy. However, this amendment will not resolve the issue. Regular Agenda Item #16: Rezoning Request (Z24-08) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of Giovanni Ippolito and Tanya Vlacancich, property owners, to rezone approximately 4.65 acres of land located at 6634 Carolina Beach Road from R-15, Residential to (CZD) RMF-M, Residential Multi-Family – Moderate Density for a maximum 64-unit multi-family development. Mr. Farrell confirmed that the only change from the 2023 application is the inclusion of an agreed-upon condition regarding the dumpster. He noted that while the right turn lane is not required, the applicant is willing to include it to address concerns, provided it meets North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) standards. Commissioner Barfield commented on the positive impacts of seeing approved projects come to fruition in surrounding communities. Regular Agenda Item #18: Rezoning Request (Z24-06) - Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of LaLuLi Investments, LLC, property owner, to rezone approximately 0.86 acres zoned R-15, Residential located at 501 and 505 Manassas Drive to (CZD) O&I, Office and Institutional for one commercial structure totaling 8,000 square feet for the use of Medical and Dental Office and Clinic and other limited uses. Mr. Farrell confirmed the need for a septic tank and noted that Carolina Beach Road is over capacity in the subject area regarding traffic. He explained the operation of the U-turn and the intended traffic flow at Carolina Beach Road and Manassas Drive. The discussion briefly covered traffic flow. Scott James from the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) will attend Monday’s meeting to address driveway permit processes and traffic issues. Commissioner Barfield requested a NCDOT representative attend the meeting to respond to traffic questions. County Manager Coudriet stated that staff would ensure Environmental Health staff attend the meeting to answer any questions about the septic system. Regular Agenda Item #19: Rezoning Request (Z24-05) - Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of Paul E. & Deanne Meadows, property owners, to rezone approximately 0.93 acres zoned NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 36 JULY 18, 2024 AGENDA REVIEW MEETING PAGE 260 RA, Rural Agricultural located at 4737 Castle Hayne Road to (CZD) B-2, Regional Business, for two commercial structures totaling 8,700 square feet for the use of General Retail for a tire store and other limited uses. Mr. Farrell explained that parking is still conceptual, and the number of spaces depends on the site's use. He noted that there is no soil report because it was not required due to the functional existing septic system. However, he will ensure the applicant is ready to answer those questions on Monday. Regular Agenda Item #20: Rezoning Request (Z24-10) - Request by Mattson Wiksell with Hoyt & Berenyi, applicant, on behalf of Southeastern Freight Lines, INC, property owner, to rezone approximately 3.73 acres of a 4.24 acre parcel zoned B-2, Regional Business located at 2824 N. 23rd Street to (CZD) AC, Airport Commerce for the use of Motor Freight Transportation Warehousing to expand the existing Southeastern Freight Lines facility. Ms. Doss stated she believes the remaining half acre that will not be rezoned is where the two trailers will remain and stay in use. Regular Agenda Item #21: Text Amendment Request (TA24-03) - Request by Samuel Franck with Ward and Smith, P.A., applicant, to amend Article 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance to change the use of Senior Living: Independent Living Retirement Community from requiring a Special Use Permit to permitted-by-right in the RA, Rural Agricultural district. Mr. Farrell addressed questions about whether the 55 years or older requirement will remain with the amendment, explaining that it is not necessarily part of the ordinance but related to state law defining "senior" housing. He confirmed that the 55 years or older wording will remain the same. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Rivenbark adjourned the meeting at 3:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kymberleigh G. Crowell Clerk to the Board Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting. The entire proceedings are available online at www.nhcgov.com.