Agenda 2010 02-01AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301
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JASON R. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN • JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR., VICE-CHAIRMAN ROBERT G. GREER, COMMISSIONER • WILLIAM A. CASTER, COMMISSIONER • TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER
BRUCE T. SHELL, COUNTY MANAGER • WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY • SHEILA SCHULT, CLERK TO THE BOARD
FEBRUARY 1, 2010 6:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Jason R. Thompson)
INVOCATION (The Reverend Mark Powell, St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Approval of Tax Collection Reports
3. Adoption of Ordinances for Budget Amendments
ESTIMATED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
TIMES
6:05 p.m. 4. Consideration of a Resolution of Recognition of Major General Joseph A.
McNeil
6:15 p.m. 5. Consideration of a Resolution in Honor of Mrs. Hannah Soloman Block
6:25 p.m. 6. Public Hearing
Special Use Permit (5-598,1/10) - Request by Malcom Dean Johnson for
Malcom L. and Shirley S. Johnson for a Special Use Permit to Allow a
Residential Use Within a B-1 Commercial Zoning District at 2723 Castle
Hayne Road
6:45 p.m. 7. Public Hearing
Special Use Permit (5-599,1/10) - Request by Withers & Ravenel for Gordon
Road Development Partners for a Special Use Permit to Allow for aHigh-
Density 23 Single-Family Residential Lot Development on 6.095 Acres at
6469 Gordon Road in a R-15 Residential Zoning District
7:05 p.m. 8. SC-88 (1/10) Road Resolution to Abandon From State Maintenance a Portion
of Terminal Road South (SR 2134)
7:20 p.m. 9. Presentation by Consultant of Evaluation Findings and Final Report of Fire Service District Master Plan
NON-AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
7:50 p.m. 10. Consideration of a Resolution to Protect the Room Occupancy Tax
7:50 p.m. 11. Additional Items
County Manager
County Commissioners
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County Attorney
8:00 p.m. 12. ADJOURN
Note: Times listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move
forward until the agenda is completed.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
CONSENT
ITEM: 1
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chairman Thompson
CONTACT(S): Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Regular Session meeting held on January 19, 2010
Budget Work Session held on January 19, 2010
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
CONSENT
ITEM: 2
DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Michelle Harrell, Collector of Revenue
CONTACT(S): Michelle Harrell, Collector of Revenue
SUBJECT:
Approval of Tax Collection Reports
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Tax collection reports for December 2009 are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve reports.
ATTACHMENTS:
Collection Reports
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
CONSENT
ITEM: 3
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director
CONTACT(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Ordinances for Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2010.
10-030 -Library 10-145 -Social Services
10-146 -Social Services
10-148 - Sheriff s Office
10-149 -Budget
10-151- Health
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adoption of the ordinances for the budget amendments listed in the summary above.
ATTACHMENTS:
B/A 10-030
B/A 10-145
B/A 10-146
B/A 10-148
B/A 10-149
B/A 10-151
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-030
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-030 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Library/Partnership For Children
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Libra /Partnershi For Children:
Su lies $2,000
Total $2,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Libra /Partnershi For Children: Grant -State -Smart Start $2,000
Total $2,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional funds received from Smart Start to purchase books for the Growing Readers program.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-030, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-145
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-145 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: DSS /Energy Assistance
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
DSS I Ener Assistance:
Assistance Pa menu $183,382
Total $183,382
Revenue: Decrease Increase
DSS /DSS -Administration: DSS Admin 1571 Funds -Fed /State $183,382
Total $183,382
Section 2: Explanation
To budget an additional Federal allocation of crisis intervention program (CIP) funds of $183,382 for
energy assistance payments. There is no County match required.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-145, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-146
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-146 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: DSS /Client Related Support -CWS
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
DSS /Client Related Su ort -CWS:
Famil Find Searches $2,000
Total $2,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
DSS /Administration: Duke Endowment Grant $2,000
Total $2,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget an additional allocation of a grant award of $2,000 from the Duke Endowment to fund Family
Find information search expenses. No County match is required, and there is no requirement to continue
the program when funding ends.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-146, amending the
annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-148
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-148 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff sOffice/Administration/Uniform Patrol
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Sheriff sOffice/Uniform Patrol:
Ca ital Outla -Motor Vehicle $50,000
Total $50,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Sheriff sOffice/Administration: ABC Fees $50,000
Total $50,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional ABC revenue for vehicles.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-148, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-149
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-149 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Courts/Clerk of the Court; Governing Body -County Commissioners
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Courts/Clerk of the Court:
Probation and Parole Office Rent: $60,114
Total $60,114
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Governin Bod -Count Commissioners: A ro riated Fund Balance $60,114
Total $60,114
Section 2: Explanation
This budget amendment increases the rent line item for the Probation and Parole Office by
$60,114. Action taken at the last session of the state Legislature requires counties to pay the total
rental expense for office space for probation officers and their administration support. This is a new requirement in the state's budget for 2009 - 2011(See Section 19.19, G.S. 15-209). The total
annual cost for FY10-11 will be $216,767, an increase of $120,227 over the $96,540 we currently
pay. Prior to actions taken at this Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Appropriated Fund balance is $3,655,593.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-149, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: February 1, 2010 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 10-151
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 10-151 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Health/Family Strengthening Initiative
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Health/Famil Stren thenin Initiative:
Contract Services $46,000
Total $46,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Health/Famil Stren thenin Initiative: State Grant - NC Division of Public Health $41,000
Administrative Fee 5,000
Total $46,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a grant award from the NC Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health
Section, for the Evidence-Based Family Strengthening Initiative. The Health Department will contract with the Child Advocacy and Parenting Place (CAPP) Exchange Club Center who will
initiate parenting classes using researched curricula, such as the Strengthening Families Program.
Permission to apply for this grant was approved by the County Commissioners at their January 19, 2010, meeting. No County match is required.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 10-151, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of , 2010.
(SEAL)
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: 4
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Vice-Chairman Barfield
CONTACT(S): Bruce T. Shell, County Manager
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution of Recognition of Major General Joseph A. McNeil
BRIEF SUMMARY:
On February 1, 1960 Joseph McNeil and three other young men made a choice to seek service at a
Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, NC. Their action was a catalyst for the civil rights sit-in
movement. Joseph McNeil continued to serve his country in the United States Air Force, retiring in 2001 as a
Major General. Today is the fiftieth anniversary of Major General McNeil's courageous action which was instrumental in the civil rights movement.
Major General McNeil may not be able to attend the meeting. His cousin, Henry McNeil and his wife, Jean
will be happy to receive the resolution on his behalf.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the resolution and honor Major General McNeil.
ATTACHMENTS:
Bio
Joseph McNeil Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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On February 1, 1960, in Greensboro, NC, Joseph McNeil along with
three otherfreshmen students (David Richmond, Franklin McCain and
Jibril Kazan) started what became known as "the student sit-in
movement." The four North Carolina A&T University students began
sitting-in at a F.W.1Noolworth's lunch counter and refused to leave
until they were served. This simple act became the catalyst for a
major social movement and challenged racial segregation throughout
the South. It became the corner stone forfollow-on major civil rights
legislation. Afterthe sit-ins, Joe McNeil graduated from North Carolina A&T
University with a degree in engineering physics in 1963, and was also
commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USAir Force.
He retired from the USAir Force Reserve in February 2001 with the rank of
Major General. General McNeil served for over 37 years and was involved
in our country's efforts in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He last served as the
Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of the Air Force Reserves, and had
previously served as an Air Force Wing Commander and Numbered Air
Force Commander. He received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
upon retirement.
Major General McNeil also retired (5/31 /2002) from the Senior Executive
Service of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in Jamaica, NY.
McNeil served for over 15 years and was the head of the Flight Standards
Division for the Eastern Region of the U.S.
He has been recognized with honorary doctorate degrees from North
Carolina A&TUniversity - Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities (1991,
Greensboro, NC} and St. John's University- Honorary Doctor of Laws
(1998, Jamaica, NY).
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
RECOGNITION OF MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH A. MCNEIL
WHEREAS, Major General Joseph A. McNeil was born and raised in the City of Wilmington in
New Hanover County, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Major General McNeil attended and graduated from Williston High School; and
WHEREAS, Major General McNeil pursued his college degree at A&T University in
Greensboro, North Carolina graduating with a degree in engineering physics in 1963; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1960, Major General McNeil and three other students made a
choice to seek service at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro refusing to leave until they
were served; and
WHEREAS, this simple act became the catalyst for the civil rights sit-in movement; and
WHEREAS, Major General McNeil served our country in the United States Air Force for over
thirty-seven years, retiring from the United States Air Force Reserves on February 21, 2001,
receiving the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, the year 2010 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Greensboro counter sit-ins,
which began his j ourney through history; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners recognizes Major General Joseph A. McNeil for his contribution to New
Hanover County, the State of North Carolina, and the United States of America by sacrificially
giving of himself to effect positive change for our nation.
ADOPTED this the 1St day of February, 2010.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: 5
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Commissioner Davis
CONTACT(S): Bruce T. Shell, County Manager
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution in Honor of Mrs. Hannah Soloman Block
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Hannah Soloman Block was a local civic leader for more than four decades, and an inspiration to many in the
lower Cape Fear area. She was a friend of the arts, history and culture of New Hanover County. Mrs. Block
died November 13, 2009 at the age of 96. She will be long remembered for her spirit of service to others.
Her son, Frank Block, will receive the resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the resolution and present it to Mr. Block.
ATTACHMENTS:
Hannah Block Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
IN HONOR OF HANNAH SOLOMON BLOCK
WHEREAS, Hannah Solomon Block was born June 8, 1913 in Portsmouth, Virginia,
daughter of Samuel and Jenny Solomon; and
WHEREAS, following a career on various New York City stages married Wilmington
businessman Charles Morris Block in 1935, moved to New Hanover County, and became
actively involved in countless community causes including the establishment of Wilmington's
first USO; and
WHEREAS, during the 1940's Hannah Solomon Block served as the first female lifeguard
and first female head lifeguard for the Town of Carolina Beach and volunteered for many
organizations including the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, from 1961 until 1963, Hannah Solomon Block was the first woman elected to
the Wilmington City Council and served as the city's first female Mayor Pro Tempore; and
WHEREAS, throughout many decades, Hannah Solomon Block continued a life of
community service, pioneering the city's historic preservation efforts, organizing many talent
and beauty pageants, and serving those in uniform all while raising her family; and
WHEREAS, Hannah Solomon Block was recipient of many honors including the Order of
the Long Leaf Pine from the State of North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners does hereby posthumously recognize Hannah Solomon Block as civic leader,
humanitarian, preservationist, author, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and urges
all residents to embody her spirit of service to others.
ADOPTED this the 1 st day of February, 2010.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: 6
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Jane Daughtridge, Planning & Zoning Manager;
Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
CONTACT(S): Jane Daughtridge, Planning & Zoning Manager; Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit (5-598,1/10) -Request by Malcom Dean Johnson for Malcom L. and Shirley S.
Johnson for a Special Use Permit to Allow a Residential Use Within a B-1 Commercial Zoning District
at 2723 Castle Hayne Road
BRIEF SUMMARY:
At its January 7, 2010 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of the
special use permit based on positive findings of fact as presented.
No one spoke in opposition to the item.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ACTION NEEDED:
Use the Script/Worksheet to make findings and
1. Grant the special use; or
2. Add conditions to the special use; or 3. Deny the special use
ATTACHMENTS:
5-598 Staff Summary
5-598 Petition Summary
5-598 Site Plan
5-598 Adj Prop Map
5-599 Applicant Materials
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 5-0.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
February 1, 2010
CASE S-598 (1/10)
APPLICANT: Malcolm Dean Johnson for Malcolm L. and Shirley S. Johnson
LOCATION: 2723 Castle Hayne Road
REQUESTED USE: Residential Apartment over a Beauty Salon in a B-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: At its January 7, 2010 meeting, the Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend a royal of the special use permit based on positive findings of
fact as presented. No one spoke in opposition to the item.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Prior to the initial zoning of this area in July of 1974, the structure was a residence, possibly
utilized astwo apartments. The propertywas zoned B-1 neighborhood commercial atthattime.
Residences were not permitted in commercial districts, so this use was continued as a non-
conformity. Mr. Johnson has changed the lower level into a beauty salon, which is a permitted
use in a 6-1 zoning district. However, in order to legitimize the separate residential apartment
above the salon, a special use permit is needed in accordance with the requirements below.
Although the standards included in the ordinance clearly anticipate a more elaborate mixed use
project, the proposal for this case brings anon-conforming use into compliance with the spirit
and intent of the ordinance to allow residences in commercial districts only as part of a mixed
use project. Not all of the standards can be applied to this project. For example, the use is
located wholly within an existing structure, so photographs of the structure have been
substituted for an architectural elevation. Also, there is only one structure and only two uses,
so a walkway from the parking lot to the structure should suffice for sidewalk interconnectivity
within the project.
REQUIRED STANDARDS:
72-38: Residential Uses within Commercial Districts - A dwelling unit or units may be
permitted in the B-1 or B-2 commercial Districts provided: (12/3/01)
(1) The dwelling units are part of a mixed use development established to
provide innovative opportunities for an integration of diverse but compatible
uses into a single development that is unified by distinguishable design features
with amenities and walkways to increase pedestrian activity. Such a
development shall be in single ownership or unified control of a propertyowners
association.
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(2) Uses within the development are restricted to residential and B-1
neighborhood business uses.
(3) A conceptual elevation indicating proposed architecture style shall be
provided.
(4) Sidewalks must be provided throughout the project.
(5) Parking locationand quantityshould be shared.
(6) Community facilities and/orCommon area shall be provided.
(7)Aconceptual lightingplan must be provided.
(8) Residential uses are permitted and encouraged in the same building as
commercial uses.
(9) Density can exceed 2.5 units per acre in Resource Protection Areas if the
development is located inside the urban services boundary, provides a minimum
of 25% pervious area, and is exceptionally designed. Exceptionally designed
projects shall reduce runoff from impervious surfaces through porous paving
and/or infiltration devices as well as managing runoff with at least one or more
of the following water quality Best Management Practices (ref: NCDENR Best
Management Practices Manual for design criteria): bioretention area, filter strip,
sand filter, or grassed swales.
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF FACT:
In its review of the request, the Planning Staff made the following preliminary "findings of
fact."
1. The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or
safety where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved.
A. Septic system serves the property. Application for an additional use must be
submitted to environmental health to ensure compliance with well and septic
regulations for beauty salon.
B. Public water supply is provided through CFPUA.
C. The property is accessed from Castle Hayne Road, a principal arterial.
D. Level of Service (2007) on Castle Hayne Road between North Kerr Avenue and 1-
140 is rated E meaning that traffic volumes are at the design capacity, and traffic
experiences some delays.
E. Average daily traffic counts along Castle Hayne Road, south of Sheridan Dr.
decreased by about 1% between 2008 and 2009.
F. A driveway permit is required from NCDOT and application has been made.
G. Traffic Impact Analysis is not required because traffic for this use will not reach
thethreshold of 100 peak hourtrips.
H. Fire Service is available from the Wrightsboro Fire Department.
I. The property is not located in a flood hazard area.
J. The proposed facility is an existing building recently remodeled forthe proposed
purposes.
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Staf f Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a f inding that the use will
not materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed.
2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the
Zoning Ordinance.
A. The property is zoned 6-1 Neighborhood Commercial.
B. Nine off-street shared parking spaces are provided. Off-street parking
requirements for the combined uses include a minimum of 5 parking spaces and
landscaping.
C. No additional lighting has been proposed forthis site.
D. Signage for the commercial use must comply with the zoning ordinance.
E. The lot is approximately 36,000 sq. ft. Therefore residential density does not
exceed 2.5 units per acre.
F. All other local, state and federal requirements must be met, including possible
property upgrades to meet building codes and fire safety codes.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use meets all
required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or
abutting property orthat the use is a public necessity.
A. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease property values
of residents who live nearby.
Staf f Suggestion: The evidence in the record at this time supports a f inding that the use will not
substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according
to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is
to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New
Hanover County.
A. The 2006 land Use Plan Update identifies this area as Transition. The Transition
classification provides for future intensive urban development on lands that
have been or will be provided with necessary urban services.
B. Policies in the 2006 Land Use Plan encourage mixed use development in
appropriate locations and where environmental impacts are minimal.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff feelsthefindings are positive and supportsthe Planning Board's recommendation.
ACTION NEEDED:
Use the Script/Worksheet to make findings and
1. Grant the special use or
2. Add conditions to the special use or
3. Denythe special use
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Case: 5-598 (1/10)
Special Use Permit -Residential use within a commercial zoning district (B-1)
Petition Summary Data
2723 Castle Hayne Road
Owner/Petitioner: Malcom Dean Johnson for owners Malcom L. and Shirley S. Johnson
Existing Land Use: Beauty salon
Zonin H.~ istory: Zone l0A (July 1,1974)
Land Classification: Transition
Water Type: Public water through Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)
Sewer TXpe: Septic
Recreation Area: Cape Fear Optimist
Access & Traffic Volume: Castle Hayne Road (rural principal arterial) with LOSE;
ADT on Castle Hayne Road, slightly south of Sheridan Drive, decreased 1 % between
2007 and 2008.
Fire District: Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire District
Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Ness Creek; C; Sw
Aquifer Rechar e.~ Area: Secondary recharge area for Castle Hayne and Pee Dee aquifer
where occurring near land surface under water table conditions.
Conservation/Historic/Archaeological Resources: none
Soils: Onslow loamy fine sand (On)
Septic Suitability Moderate limitation; requires moderate modification and maintenance
(Class II)
Schools: Wrightsboro Elementary
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~1ote: Applients should refer to Article . 7 of the caning Ordinance far additional requirements for specific uses, Thy
Planning Department, Manning Board, ndlar Board of Oount~y Commissioners reserve the right to require additional
information if needed to assure that the use in its proposed location will be harmonious with the area and in accordance with ~ -
the honing Ordinance of the bounty of New Hana~rer.
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Applications far peeial Use Permixs ~otber then for single family dwellings oa ind~~idual lots} are ~l~trst referred to the New
Hanover County Planning Board for recommendatio~~ to the County Oomrsioners. The Commissioners rnalce final action on
the permit application in a quasi judicial pudic hearing.
Complete petitions and all supplementary infarmation must be accepted by the planning Department t~~en~y worng
days before the Planning .Board nr~eeting to allow ~dequ~te time for processing ar~d advertisement as required by the North
Carolina General statutes,
Planning >~aard meetings are held on the first Thursday of each ~1lonth at 5;30PNI in the ommiss~ioner's Assembly .Room at the
Old County ~ourtliouse, at Third and princess streets, wilmingtan, North Carolina.
Applications for single-farr~ily dwellings, including mobile homes, on individual lots must be accepted ~y the Planning Department twenty ~~0~ working days before the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting. Applications far single-family
dwellings an individual lots da not require planning board re~riew.
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explain, with reference to attached plans, whe~•e applicable, Mo~v fhe proposed use satisfies these requirements: ~At~ach additional
pages if necessary}
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: 7
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Jane Daughtridge, Planning & Zoning Manager;
Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
CONTACT(S): Jane Daughtridge, Planning & Zoning Manager; Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspectins
Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit (5-599, 1/10) -Request by Withers & Ravenel for Gordon Road Development
Partners for a Special Use Permit to Allow for aHigh-Density 23 Single-Family Residential Lot
Development on 6.095 Acres at 6469 Gordon Road in a R-15 Residential Zoning District
BRIEF SUMMARY:
At its January 7, 2010 meeting, the Planning Board voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the conditional
rezoning special use permit based on current traffic volumes, which exceed the design capacity of Gordon
Road.
At the meeting, three adjacent property owners from Farrington Farms expressed concern that the proposal has the potential to exacerbate existing traffic and stormwater problems. Additionally, these adjacent
property owners were concerned that the proposed stormwater ponds pose safety concerns if not fenced and
would reduce their property value if not buffered sufficiently with natural vegetation. One letter of
opposition from an adjacent property owner was also received expressing similar concerns, as well as
concern about the developer's use of the drainage easement to satisfy the Open Space requirement in the
ordinance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ACTION NEEDED:
Use the Script/worksheet to make findings and 1. Grant the special use; or
2. Add conditions to the special use; or
3. Deny the special use
ATTACHMENTS:
5-599 Staff Summary
5-599 Petition Summary
5-599 Site Plan-rev01-19-10
5-599 Adj Prop Map
5-599 Applicant Materials
5-599 Opposition Letter
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
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COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
A motion to approve with the recommended conditions and the additional condition that the remaining 8
units (beyond 15) are not allowed unless NCDOT completes the road widening project on Gordon Road was
approved 3-2, Commissioners Greer and Davis dissenting.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
CASE S-599 (1/10)
APPLICANT: Gordon Road Development Partners, L.L.C. via Withers & Ravenel
LOCATION: 6469 Gordon Road Division
REQUESTED USE: High Density Residential Development (23single-family lots) on 6.095 acres
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: At its January 7, 2010 meeting, the Planning Board voted 4-3 to
recommend denial of the item based on current traffic volumes, which exceed the design
capacity of Gordon Road. At the meeting, three adjacent property owners from Farrington
Farms expressed concern that the proposal has the potential to exacerbate existing traffic
and stormwater problems. Additionally, these adjacent property owners were concerned
that the proposed stormwater ponds pose safety concerns if not fenced and would reduce
their property value if not buffered sufficiently with natural vegetation.
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF FACT:
In its review of the request, the Planning Staff made the following preliminary "findings of
fact."
1. The board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety
if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved.
A. The subject property is located within the Ogden Fire District.
B. Existing water and sewer services are currently available to the site from the Cape Fear
Public Utility Authority public mains.
C. Waterand sewercapacityiscurrentlypendingapproval.
D. The subject property is not located in a special flood hazard area.
E. There are approximately .25 acres of jurisdictional wetlands on the site, which will be
designated as a perpetual conservation easement.
F. Traffic level of service on Gordon Road, an urban minor arterial, is F, meaningtraffic counts
exceed the capacity of the roadway.
G. A Traffic Impact Analysis was not required for this project because traffic generation is
below the 100 peak hour trip threshold. The 23 single family lots would generate
approximately 40 combined peak hour trips.
H. The property is partially located in the airport conical zone but the residential building
height in R-15 is limited to 35 feet and so the airport height zones will not be relevant.
i. The applicant is proposing a minimum 5' high security fence around the sides and back of
the stormwater pond adjacent to the Farrington Farms subdivision.
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Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use may
materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed, based on the traffic volumes
exceeding the capacity of the roadway.
2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the
zoning ordinance.
A. The site is located in an R-15 Residential Zoning District. High-density development pup to
10.2 units per net acres may be allowed by Special Use Permit undercertain conditions in an
R-15 Residential District.
B. The maximum number of units permitted on 6.095 acres in an R-15 High-density
development is 62 units under optimum conditions. The applicant proposes 23 units. The
physical and environmental characteristics of this parcel would not accommodate more
than 23 lots when the requisite development standards are applied.
C. The site presently has only one access point from Gordon Road. Additional access is
planned through two road stubs to adjacent properties for future inter-connectivity.
D. The 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan classifies the area as Urban, which allows for intensive
development or redevelopment where urban services are available. At the time of this
writing, no letter of commitment has been provided for water and sewer capacity. This
proposal represents both infill and redevelopment.
E. Stormwater detention ponds have been planned for the site and must be permitted in
accordance with the standards of the county ordinance. Low-impact development
techniques and materialswill be utilized.
F. Underground storm drainage is required for R-15 high-density developments. The
developer states that they will meet State and County requirements.
G. Total impervious surface is proposed at 39.4%. The ordinance allows up to 40%of the gross
site.
H. Total open space areas meet the minimum 17.5% requirement of the ordinance for high-
densitydevelopments with detached single-family lots, not less than 6,000 square feet. The
applicant is proposing an open space area totaling 18% of the base site.
i. Improved recreational space meets the minimum 7.5% requirement of the ordinance. The
applicant proposes a combination of active and passive recreation space totaling 12% of the
base site.
J. Preliminary site plan indicates the required minimum 25' building setback from the
perimeter boundary and minimum 10' building setback between detached single-family
dwellings. Additional setbacks may be required based on the formula for high density
setbacks adjacent to existing detached residential development.
K. Although not required by the ordinance, a 10' bufferyard consisting of existing vegetation
has been proposed along the property line of the Farrington Farms subdivision.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use meets all
required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or
abutting property orthat the use is a public necessity.
A. No evidence has been presented at the time of this writing that the proposed use will injure
the value of adjoining or abutting property values.
Staf f Suggestion: The evidence in the record at this time supports a f finding that the use will not
substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to
the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformitywith the plan of development for New Hanover County.
A. The 2006 Joint land Use Plan encourages higher density development to be located in
urban areas where public services are already in place.
B. The proposed development is similar in character and nature to surrounding performance
residential developments alongGordon Road.
Other Information:
The TRC reviewed and approved the preliminary site plan on December 9, 2009 with the
following technicalcondfitions:
1. Anew unduplicated development name will need to be issued for the project.
Two unduplicated street names will also need to be issued for the road stubs.
The Hansbrough name isacceptable eitheras a streetordevelopmentname.
2. The two road stubs within the project will be platted and improved to the
property line prior to final plat approval to prevent any misunderstanding from
adjoining land owners.
3. Since Gordon Road Division is ahigh-density project, a special use permit will be
required. If the special use permit is not granted by the Board of County
Commissioners the site plan will become invalid.
4. With this project being a private development, no gates or obstructions will be
allowedthat mayinhibitemergencydelivery.
5. Regulated and significant trees will need to be retained in accordance with the
County's Zoning Ordinance.
Several telephone inquiries have been received in regard to this project. The callers
mentioned a desire for a buffer between the stormwater pond and the adjacent residential
neighborhood to the east; fencing around the stormwater ponds; and concerns for the
possible traffic impacts on a section of Gordon Road that is already overburdened. In
response to buffering and fencing concerns, the applicant modified the site plan to include a
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minimum 5' high security fence around the back and sides of the stormwater pond adjacent
to Farrington Farms and a 10' bufferyard of existing vegetation extending from the security
fence tothe propertyline.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff feelsthatthe preliminaryfindings are generally positivewith the exception of the negative
finding on Gordon Road's traffic volume exceeding the capacity of the roadway. There are
future plans for widening of Gordon Road between Interstate 40 and Wood Sorrell Road. The
widened roadway will include two travel lanes and atwo-way left-turn lane. The MPO reports
that these improvements will still leave the level of Service over capacity at Level F.
ACTION NEEDED:
Use the Script/Worksheet to make findings and
1. Grant the special use or
2. Add conditions to the special use or
3. Denythe special use
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Case: 5-599 (1/10)
Special Use Permit -High-density residential development for 23-single-family lots on
6.095 acres in an R-15 zoning district
Petition Summary Data
6469 Gordon Road
Owner/Petitioner: Gordon Road Development Partners, L.L.C.
Existing Land Use: Single-family homes and mobile homes
Zonin H.~ istory: July7,1972 (Area 8B)
Land Classification: Urban
Water Type: Public water through Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)
Sewer TXpe: Public sewer through Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)
Recreation Area: Ogden Park
Access & Traffic Volume: Gordon Road (urban minor arterial) with LOS FF; ADT on
Gordon Road between Cape Harbor Drive and Market Street increased 5% between 2008
and 2009; ADT on Harris Road increased 1 % between 2008 and 2009.
Fire District: Ogden Fire Department (OFD)
Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Smith Creek; C; Sw 303(d)
Aquifer Rechar e.~ Area: Primary recharge area of principal aquifer (combined Castle
Hayne and Peedee aquifers -confined artesian)
Conservation/Historic/Archaeological Resources: none
Soils: Seagate fine sand (Se); Murville fine sand (Mu); Leon sand (Le)
Sebtic Suitability Moderate limitations requiring moderate modification and
maintenance in Class II (Seagate fine sand) to severe limitations requiring extensive
modification and intensive maintenance in Class III (Murville fine sand and Leon sand).
Schools: Blair Elementary School
Other: Subj ect property is partially located in an airport conical zone with elevation 3 87'
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A~pplic~tians for Special lase Perrr~its bother then for single family dwellings on individual lots} are first referred to the New Hanover bounty Pian~~ing Board far recat~r~nendatian to the Jaunty arr»~issio~7ers. The ~a~~nrr~issianers
Ynal~e final action on the permit application in a quasi j~~dicial public haring.
~or~~plete petitions and all supple~r~entary infor~r~atian must be accepted by the Planning Depa~~tr~nent tr~enty X20} ~vo~~i~n days be~Fore tl~e Planning Board rrieeting to allow adequate time for processing and advertisement as
requi~•ed by the North Carolina general statutes.
Planning >aard meetings are held on the first Thursday afeach ~~anth at :~OP~I in the Co~nY~issior~er's Asset~nbly
Room at the ~Id Jaunty ~aurthouse, at Third and Princess Streets, wilr~.ington, North Carolina,
Applications t`ar single-fa.rrrily dwellings, including rnabile Karnes, an individual lots must lac accepted by the
Planning l)epartrrrent twenty ~20~ working days hefare the regularly scheduled ornmisianers trreetir~g. applications
For sil~le~famiIy dwellings on individual lots da not require planning board review
w~~~ 'you ut ~t~~~sh A
p~ci~ LJ PermY~
Authority to grant a special Use Permit is contained in the ~~ning ordinance, pursuant to section 7l .The caning ordinance imposes the fallowing General .Requirements an the use requested by the applicant. Under each requi~•ernel~t, the
appiicant sl~auld explain, with reference to attached plans, where applicable, haw the proposed rase satisfies these
require~~nel~ts: Attach additional pages if necessary
general Requirent~nt #1
The Board must find "that the use ur~ll root r~ater~ally endanger tl~e pubtic health or safety ifioeated where proposed and
developed according to tl~e plan as submitted and appro~ed.~'
1. Property i served by the Ogden Fire Department
2. Access is to pardon Road, a public right-of-way classified as an "urban minor arterial" street.
3. Project will connect to ~PU~ public water ~ sanitary sewer mains. 4. Stormwater manaer~ent will be provided in conformance with i1IH~o & N DENR requirements. .
General ~equine~nent
The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and speclf~oatians" of the caning ~rdinan~ce",
1. Site plan has been prepared in accordance vuitb all regulations, reviewed by the various
departments ~ agencies, and granted j`preliminary" approval by the TRC.
. Detailed engineering design must be completed & approved, and all necessary issued prior to the onset of construction,
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general requirement #3
The Boa~•d must find "ti~at tl~e use will not substantially injure the value at'adjoir~ing or abutting prope~~ty or that the use is .
a public necessity."
~ . Tl~e proposed sinEe~famiiy subdivision lot style of development is consistent with much of the
existing neighborhoods in the Gordon load vicinity.
There is no evidence, based upon recent ta~c vaEuatior~s that similar deveEopments have had any adverse effect on properties adjacent to them.
general requirement
The Board must end "that the location and character ofthe use if developed accordi~~ to the play ~bmitted end
approved will be in harmony witl✓, the area. in wh.i~h it is to be located and in general conforrnity with the plan o~
development for New >;~anover County."
The oO LAMA land use plan identifies the site as being in an "Urban" classification. The
purpose is to provide for continued intensive development when services are avaiiable~
The policies for growth and deveEopment encourage safe and affordable housing to be available
to every citizen. A special Use hermit for a moderate-density residential development allows fir flexibility in the subdivision layout and would be consistent with the concept of transitioning
uses between traffic corridors such a Gordan load and other established neighborhoods in the
general vicinity.
The honing ~rdi~aance in same 'rnstances also imposes additional spec~ic requirements an the use
requested by the applicant. The applicant should he prepared to dem~anstrate that the proposed use would
catnply with each specific requirement found in section 7~, additional restrictions impaled on certain special
uses has applicable. ~e1he should also demonstrate that the land would he used in a manner consistent with
the plans and policies of dew ~[anovcr Jaunty, The Board of Cammissianers tray impale additional
conditions anal restrictiatis that they deem appropriate prior to the issuing of the pccial Use Permit, l certify
that this application is complete and that all afthe information presented in this application is accurate to the
best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Cigna re of~Peti~ioner ar~~lor ~raperty O~r~er
~ ~ ~rYnt Dame
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Praject Narrative for
High-density Development at ~4~g cordon Road
The subject tract encompasses acres in the New Hanover County zoning jurisdiction,
and is coned R-~. It is bordered by ~ mobile hone community, a "perforrr~~nce" residential
subdivision and a farm I retail establishrr~ent for fruits produce, The CAIUI~ land
classification i "Urban." The purpose of this classification is to provide for continued
intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas, par~icularlywhere urban
services are already in plane. Higher density residentiai development is an acceptable lend
use.
Access to the developmentwould be from cordon Road, public right-of-way classified as
an "urban rr~inor arterial" street. Road stubs to adjacent properties are being provided on the
plan far future inter-connectivity. It i intended for the interior streets to be privately
r~aintained by horneawr~er' association, but open to public access. Any required
impravements farsafety will be addressed in a d~~veway permitthatwill need to be issued by
NCD~T.
cordon Road operates as a najortraffiic corridor between the iriCet Street ~ 1111ilitary Cutoff
Road can~rnercial node and Interstate Highway 40 I N. College Rand interchange. lnfill ofthe
tract presents an excellent opportunity to create an efficient, sustainable, and quality
development where services already exist,
The development would consist of a total of twenty~three singleMfrrrily borne lots, very
consistent with much of the "performance" development that has occurred in the Cordon
Road vicinity overthe past years. llllinimur lot size is ~g00 square feet, ar~d construction of
three-bedroom residences i assumed. Recreation areas for both active and passive
activities are provided. Clearing limits will be restricted to the proposed road rights-of-way
and necessary utility easements, There are no impacts proposed to the wetland area at the
rear ofthe site, or along the drainage ditch traversing the tract.
Public water and sanitary sewerser-vicewill be provldedframthe Cape FearPublic Utility
Authority system, existing mains are adjacent to the project boundaries forextension. Vvater
mains for domestic use and fire protection throughout the project will b looped foradequate
pressure.
The project i a rnjordevelopr~ent and will disturb more than one acre of land. The
requirements of both Now Hanover County, far stormwater management, and N ~~NR, for
water quality control, will therefore apply. The site is in theSn~rith Creek watershed which
then drains into the Cape Fear River. The proposed design is to treat and detain the runoff in
ponds. The total impervious surl•aces will be less than ~~~1~. The Technical Review
Con~rrr~ittee has recommended that low~impact design techniques and materials be used to
the maximum extent in the site ir~provernents,
v1~e believe that the development proposal, site plan and ac~Cnowiedged conditions combine
to satisfy the requirements of a special use perrr~itfor high-density development, and that the
project will be an asset to the community as ~ whole.
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Diu ~tri~ e, ~n~
From: David Carson ~~.carsanbiltmark~comJ
dent; Thursday, January ~ ~ ~ ;5 AM
`o: Daughtridge, Jane
ub~ect: ~ecial Use Permit Iterr7 ~ ~onigh~ ,
~i ~ai7e,
Thank you for speaking ~vith one yesterday rega~din proposed development aff cordon load undei
consideration bar e ~'lann.in hoard tonight.
~ ~v be unalale to attend the meeting, but Y ~vanted to pass along my comments to ~rau to share as ap~~opriate. .
I am the owner lot 7D ~n Farrington Faxtns, the property closest to tl~e starrr~~vat~r ponds aid ditch area off
Bucl~hurst aunt. I am positive toward the proposed. plan general, and I believe it is an i~nproven~ent to its
cu~~ent u.se.
.o~veve.r, ~ am concerned that tl~e developer's use of the pu~~lic drainage ease~~aent {the ditch} to sa~sf~~ tine open
Space requ.~•e~ent ~ra~x~ t%e a~rdin.ance, and. e use of the wetlands area. to a~.s£~T the Passive Recreation could be
in~.proved to be more ~ line ~~ith the spirit and intent o.f these requirements even though ~ understand zt .may
qualif~~ technically,
,long those lines, ~ a~~. cancer~.ed that the tees along the southern portion of the nordlern pond {het~veen my lot,
lot 9 a~~d the proposed Iocat~on of the stof~vater pond will be rerr~oved complete~.y to a.llo~v the pond to lie away from n1y p~`ap~r~ line. ~ und.erstand there is no buffer re~ui~:en~ent of even a mi~vmal distance, liven the
small nat~ue of the proposed lots and tl~e sn~.a~l lots in the rarrington Farms develapa.ent, an additional 15 foot of
reserved ve etative ~r natural buffer in this area {from e ditch nort~~~vard to the proposed lot ~7 buuffer} seen~.s
like an appropriate and reasonable condit~.on for consideration bar the Plan.nuag Board. neighbors, fir. and ~lrs.
Banks {a~ lot ~9}, also feel this is an appropriate request aid would add to the harmony of where so~~.e of our t~va
neighborhoods came together.
~~dd~~onally i~7 this area, ~ ~vauld request {along with dlr. and fir. Baf~ks ~vho will attend the meeting drat a fence
be i~~stalled from the ditch. to the ~ro~osed lot ~ 71~ to prevent the inclination of chi~.d~:e~~ to use this area to pass
through yard and the ditch and storm~vater pond area to ~~r to access our neighbor}hood and Ogden. l'ar. 'leis
area currently experiences Borne "cut through" foot traffic, and ~ am concerned n~.are children usg it with the
pa.nds nearb~~ 4vould be a safet~~ hazard. Perhaps a G' shadawl~o~ stele Fence in this area 5' in fio~~ e prapert~~
line would help the situa~an,
Thank you main, and if nay schedule changes anal 1 atn able to attend tonight ~ shah ~y to da sa.
Sincerely,
David arson
{deal Sound dentures LLB}
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~8~0 Buckl~urst aunt
Farrington Farms
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: $
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Sam Burgess, Principal Development Planner;
Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
CONTACT(S): Sam Burgess, Principal Development Planner; Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT:
SC-88 (1/10) Road Resolution to Abandon From State Maintenance a Portion of Terminal Road South (SR 2134)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
A request has been received from NCDOT and Terminal Road Property, LLC to abandon a portion of
Terminal Road South just east of HWY 421 North and south of the CSX Railroad tracks. A road resolution to abandon a state maintained road must be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) considering the request to abandon the road.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
SC-88 Staff Summary
SC-88 - SR-3 Petition
SC-88 Base Map
SC-88 DOT Letter
SC-88 Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Adopted the resolution 5-0.
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RESOLUTION OF ROAD ABANDONMENT
SC-88,12/09
Request: Abandon from State Maintenance a Portion of Terminal Road South (SR 2134)
Petitioner: Terminal Road Property, LLC
Location: North of Parsley Street (Holmes Bridge)/US Highway 421 North Intersection, East side
General Information
Terminal Road Property, LCC has petitioned the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
to abandon State maintenance of a portion of Terminal Road South (SR 2134). In accordance with NCGS 136-63, NCDOT requires that the Board of County Commissioners consider adopting a Road Resolution
prior to considering abandonment of any State maintained road. The portion of Terminal Road South
proposed to be abandoned from State maintenance is approximately 1,343' North from the intersection
of Parsley Street and US Highway 421 North, East side of US Highway 421 North. The segment of road to
be abandoned is approximately 277' in length and contains a 100' right-of-way. A site map depicting the
road area is attached.
Staff Observations
As shown on the attached site map, four (4) adjacent parcels exist nearby. Presently, approximately two
industrial uses exist away from the road near the Cape Fear River. Terminal Road South does not
physically connect with Terminal Road North due to the CSX rail way and is basically a quiet enclave that
does not attract vehicular traffic. Along the road exist a variety of discarded debris ranging from bags of
trash to old furniture and bed accessories.
A~ency Comments
Opportunitywasprovided forthe Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), County Engineering,
County Fire Services, and the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) to comment on
the proposed State road maintenance abandonment. Their comments include:
A) CFPUA: Usually, we get a recorded utility easement over an abandoned ROW. Our office
does not have any facilities in this area at this time.
B) County Fire: Our office is okay with the road being abandoned from State maintenance. C) WMPO: Our office is concerned that placing a gate on this road may limit the effectiveness
of the loop for emergency access and evacuation. With large parcels of land located nearby,
it is preferable to have more than one point of ingress and egress. If this road were
abandoned, the illegal dumping that exists will just occur elsewhere. We do not support any
abandonment that would impact operations of the adjacent rail line by obstructing access to
the tracks for maintenance or creating a situation where vehicles must stop on or near the
right-of-way to open or close a gate. We would request comment from CSX.
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D) County Engineering: Removal of the Terminal Road from State maintenance for the purpose
of gating off access is not an issue at this time based on its current use. However, we should
reserve the right to require the road to be returned to public in the future once
development occurs. This will provide another guaranteed emergency exit in the event that
it is needed to ensure safety of current and future residents. This would satisfy the current
request to stop dumping and illegal access and allow future flexibility depending on the land
use.
E) County Emergency Services: Our office has no objections to the request to abandon a
portion of Terminal Road South.
Petitioner Comments
Terminal Road Properties, lLC indicates that their property is a haven for discarding trash since the road
is rarely used by vehicular traffic. To minimize the risk of dumping, the petitioner is interested in having
the State abandon the road from their State Road Maintenance System and place a gate at the southern
entrance to their property.
Planning Staff Recommendation
Terminal Road South (SR 2134) has existed for at least the past 25 years. Since that period of time,
industrial development near the area has been limited due to potential environmental impacts and lack of public water and sewer. If the road resolution is adopted, the road would remain legally open. The
road designation would change from public to private use with the petitioner being responsible for the
maintenance of the road and erecting a gate. Acknowledging the present uncertainty of future
development for the area, staff recommends that the Road Resolution to abandon a portion of
Terminal Road be adopted and sent to NCDOT for their consideration.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ABANDON A PORTION OF TERMINAL ROAD SOUTH
(SR 2134 -East Side of US Highway 421 North}
WHEREAS, pursuant to NCGS 136-63, a petition has been filed requesting the New Hanover
County Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution abandoning from State maintenance a
portion of Terminal Road South (SR 2134}, a North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) State Maintained Road located approximately 1,343 feet north of the intersection of
Parsley Street/Highway 133 and US Highway 421 North, east side. Said portion of road is
approximately 277 feet in length and contains a 100 foot right-of way as depicted on the attached
exhibit; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the 277
foot segment of Terminal Road South, if abandoned from State maintenance, would not be
contrary to the public interest provided the owner(s) of real property fronting along the segment
shall privately maintain the right-of way for emergency access to the adj acent railway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners requests that the North Carolina Board of Transportation consider abandoning
State maintenance of a portion of Terminal Road South (SR 2134) in favor of private
maintenance of that segment, as petitioned before the Board.
ADOPTED this the 1St day of February, 2010.
NE~U HANOVER COUNTY
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
Attest:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
REGULAR
ITEM: 9
DEPARTMENT: Fire Services PRESENTER(S): Kent Greene, Emergency Services Consulting
International (ESCI)
CONTACT(S): Donnie Hall, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:
Presentation by Consultant of Evaluation Findings and Final Report of Fire Service District Master Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In March 2009, the Board of County Commissioners entered into a contract with Emergency Services
Consulting International for the development of a Fire Protection Master Plan and Cooperative Effort Feasibility Study. The study included an evaluation of current conditions, projected future system demands,
future delivery system models, and identifies cooperative opportunities between the agencies providing fire
protection services for the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County. This Master Plan, in summary, is
intended to become a guidance document for the Fire Service District for the next 20 years.
The initial phase of the report focused on the baseline assessment of where we are as a fire protection system as a whole. This was accomplished by using data collected from site visits and information retrieved from
our records management systems to compare to industry standards and best practices. This information
established a `snap shot' of current conditions for the fire service in the County.
Fire protection risk and service demands were analyzed to help us anticipate future work loads and its impact
on the communities we serve. With this information in hand, models of service delivery were devised to help prepare the district for the future. Staffing levels, apparatus assignments, and response targets were combined
to develop the best strategies for improvement and efficiency. Short, mid-term, and long range strategies
were used to help identify future obligations of the County to continue to provide the best possible service.
As this project nears completion, the consultant is required to conduct a formal presentation to the Board of
County Commissioners that includes a summary of the report, primary findings, and critical recommendations.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Accept the Master Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Master Plan Summary
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Accept the plan and direct County Manager to evaluate and bring recommendation back to the Board.
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COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Accepted the plan and directed the County Manager to evaluate and bring recommendations back to the
Board by a vote of 5-0.
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New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Condensed Report Summary
This Regional Fire Protection Master Plan is offered in response to a request by the New
Hanover County, North Carolina Board of County Commissioners. The purpose of this study
was to review and analyze current deployment and practices of fire department resources within
unincorporated New Hanover County, and to assess future needs specific to resource
deployment and staffing based on development throughout the area. The fire protection
services are provided throughout the County by New Hanover County Fire Services (a County
agency}, Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Federal Point Volunteer Fire Department,
Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department, and Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Each
agency was evaluated individually during the course of this study as well as in aggregate form.
Each report section provides the reader with general information about that element, as well as
specific observations and analysis of any significant issues or conditions that are pertinent to the
topic discussed. Observations are supported by data collected during the information gathering
process, through analysis of the collected data, and from the collective emergency services
experience of ESCI. Finally, specific findings and conclusions are included to resolve identified
issues and to take advantage of any opportunities that may exist.
To that end, ESCI developed three strategies that are considered viable for future deployment
of resources, independent of any further cooperative effort between New Hanover County and
the remaining four volunteer fire departments.
• Strategy A: Current Deployment Modified Performance Measure
• Strategy B: Additional Stations in North & South Side Areas
• Strategy C: Tiered Response Time
In regards to enhanced cooperative efforts, there are four basic strategies are available,
beginning with a do-nothing approach and ending with complete unification of the fire
departments into New Hanover County Fire Services. A description of the four methodologies is
found below:
• Autonomy -Continuing as separate organizations
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• Functional Consolidation -Coming together in a functional manner such as through
combined training to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy between the
organizations.
• Operational Consolidation -Coming together to form a single organizational structure
while preserving individual and separate governing bodies.
• Legal Unification -Dissolution of one or more of the existing organizations in favor of
forming a new consolidated agency.
Considering the foregoing, it is safe to say that New Hanover County may choose to execute
one or more strategies in order to put a more integrated regional fire protection program into
operation. ESCI intends for each option to serve as a tool for policy makers to compare present
conditions with the financial and operational outcome of the options. The following options were
presented for consideration.
Partnering Strategy Objective(s)
Consolidate fire and rescue entities into a single
operational unit. Provide increased fire and
A: Consolidation of All NHC Fire emergency service efficiency in the areas served by
Departments New Hanover County Fire Services, Castle Hayne
VFR, Federal Point VFD, Myrtle Grove VFD, and
Wrightsboro VFR.
Consolidate New Hanover County Fire Services,
B: Consolidation of Castle Castle Hayne VFR, and Wrightsboro VFR into a
Ha ne VFR Wri htsboro VFR single operational unit, eitherthrough the y g establishment of a new Fire Protection District.
and New Hanover County Fire Provide increased fire and emer enc service
Services g y efficiency in the areas served by NHCFS, CHVFR,
and WVFR.
C: Consolidation of M rtle Grove Consolidate NHCFS, MGVFD, and FPVFD into a
y single operational unit, through the establishment of VFD, Federal Point VFD, and anew Fire Protection District. Provide increased fire
New Hanover County Fire and emer enc service efficienc in the areas
Services g y y
served b NHCFS, MGVFD, and FPVFD.
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Partnering Strategy Objective(s)
Enhance the NHCFS Support Services Division that
promotes improved operational readiness and that
achieves procurement efficiencies by eliminating
duplication in the acquisition and distribution of
D: Enhance the NHCFS Su ort supplies. Create a uniform set of standards for
pp apparatus, small equipment, PPE (personal and Logistics Services Division rotective a ui ment emer enc su lies and
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ISIIT services. Develop a joint preventive
maintenance and repair service program for physical assets, apparatus, small equipment, and ISIIT
systems.
E: Enhance the Regional Fire Provide forthe cost-effective, regional dissemination
Safety Education Coalition of public fire safety education.
F: Develop a Regional Juvenile Provide an effective means for intervening in
Fire Setter Intervention Network ~uvenile-set/caused fires
G: Create a Unified Provide afire-service-related occupational and
Occupational Medicine Program health program.
H: Create a Unified Wellness Provide a wellness and fitness program that
and Fitness Pro ram promotes the improved health and well-being of g personnel in all divisions, at all ranks.
I: Create a Standardized Provide consistent, standardized training
Regional Training Manual procedures.
J: Develo an Annual Re Tonal Provide standardized and consistent training.
p g Provide a well trained emergency workforce. Provide Training Plan Ion -term vision and direction fortrainin delive .
K: Consolidate Training into a Eliminate duplicated efforts in training fire
Regional Training Division department emergency responders.
L: Develop Uniform Pre-Incident Provide a system of shared operational plans for use
Plans Burin emer encies and non-emer ent incidents.
Based on the preceding information and based on ESCI's collective experience with other
projects of similar character and scope, certain conclusions can be drawn regarding the fire
departments serving New Hanover County and the opportunities for collaboration.
• The fire departments serving New Hanover County are interdependent -The fire
departments have historically planned and functioned in an autonomous fashion. Now,
internal and external forces encourage a more widespread policy of mutual
interdependence. The trend is likely to continue as the community continues to develop,
the cost of providing emergency services escalates, and the availability of volunteers
continues to decline.
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• The fire departments value customer service -During the work leading to this report,
each of the fire departments consistently demonstrated a focus toward serving those who
live, work, and play in their service area.
• The fire departments meet the public's service expectation -While not empirically
verifiable, there is a general impression across New Hanover County that the fire
departments generally do a good job of satisfying the service expectations of the public
within the limits of geography, transportation, and funding. There remains, however, a
general misunderstanding by a majority of citizens how the fire protection system in New
Hanover County operates.
• Volunteers play a critical role in the provision of fire protection to New Hanover
County -Volunteer firefighters are a critical part of communities and fire departments.
Each of the departments maintains a roster of committed volunteer firefighters. The need
for volunteerfirefighters in any of the existing fire departments will not be eliminated by any
of the partnership opportunities detailed in this report. Rather, the intent of many of these
options is to administratively support and strengthen the volunteer program throughout the
region.
• Other organizations should be considered in any partnership initiatives -
Organizations outside of the current fire departments participating in this work should be
considered when developing a partnership plan. In addition, all of the region's fire
departments should maintain and use automatic aid protocols among themselves in daily
operations. Such practices reduce the reflex time required to react to serious emergencies
and maximize the value of available resources.
• New Hanover County is geographically diverse and unique -The geography of New
Hanover County includes a variety of waterways, open land, lowlands, coastline, and
developing areas. All add to the allure of the region as an increasingly desirable place to
live or visit. However, such features also include the expectation of the hazards of wildfire,
floods, and severe weather. Individually, none of the fire departments have the resources
to mitigate such disastrous events alone.
• New Hanover County is politically diverse -The highly varied demography of the
County influences where and how people choose to live. Consequently, the various areas
gain their political identity from the people who live in and who participate in the
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governance of that area. It is no surprise therefore, that the culture and politics within
individual communities are as different as the topography.
• Policymakers should work with the fire departments to develop a plan to implement
partnership opportunities -Fire department administrators, elected officials, and county
staff should create a foundation for partnership programs; but, without a strong message of
commitment from policymakers, progress on valuable initiatives will eventually falter.
Policymakers need to adopt a plan to move ahead with aligning the processes, services,
and operations of the fire departments wherever possible.
• Many opportunities exist to save cost -The ability to reduce duplication and/or increase
efficiency exists for each fire department. Such opportunities include savings as a result of
standardized specifications for fire equipment, the creation of a regional fire training
system, and other unified programs.
• Operational consolidation of the fire departments into a single special organization
is FEASIBLE -Merging the fire protection programs within New Hanover County through
the authority granted by North Carolina Statute would provide a coordinated regional
approach to planning, administration, funding, and operations. The result would be a more
sustainable system with shared funding and shared resources that are matched to the
needs of the participating communities with a resulting reduction in redundancy, overlap
and wasteful spending.
• All other cooperative opportunities are FEASIBLE -Without exception, all identified
collaborative functional strategies included in this report are feasible.
ESCI in noway intends to suggest that the fire departments within New Hanover County are not
already operating at a high level. In fact, we are pleased to report that all available evidence
shows that the fire departments consistently provide excellent service to the citizens of the
protected communities. However, in keeping with the notion of continuous improvement wherein
an unending loop of performance, measurement, and evaluation leads to system enhancements
that would otherwise be impossible, we offer recommendations to assist the fire companies to
implement the collaborative strategies that will best benefit the public.
The success of adopting and implementing change, improvement, or cooperative opportunities,
depends on many things. In ESCI's experience with hundreds of department evaluations,
leadership is the single factor that most frequently determines success. Nearly always, a key
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staff, councilor, or board member champions the concept, garnering the support of the various
affected groups (political, member, and community}. In addition, good leadership fosters an
organizational culture receptive to planning, calculated risk taking, and flexibility. The manner in
which leaders promote a trusting relationship between all groups and aid two-way
communication between the groups is essential.
The fire departments within New Hanover County have incrementally moved from a volunteer
fire protection system supplemented by career staff to a career system supplemented by
volunteers. This fact is understood by the remaining four volunteer fire departments.
Cooperative efforts through training, apparatus purchase, standardization of policies and
procedures, and equipment have served as the beginnings of a fully integrated and
consolidated department. As these cooperative efforts have continued, the system has
become more and more integrated. The next logical step is to bring the organization
together under one administrative and operational authority with a clear chain of
command, ownership, and sense of belonging for all involved.
With this in mind, the departments of New Hanover County should promptly and systematically
implement as many of the feasible cooperative opportunities as are possible. It is important that
the group exercise proper management of the process, but at the same time it is also important
not to get bogged down by bureaucracy. Long-term success of many of the initiatives may
depend on short-term evidence of improvement and benefit. Consequently, the establishment
of a steering committee is recommended to assure that the process moves forward without
delay.
• Utilize the Board of Fire Commissioners to plan and manage the implementation of
feasible collaborative opportunities. ESCI recommends that the Board of
Commissioners use the current Board of Fire Commissioners, comprised of elected
officials, fire agency representatives, and other affected parties from each agency to
oversee implementation of future collaborative efforts. The group should assume
responsibility for prioritizing and determining the sequential order for implementation of all
feasible collaborative opportunities. The oversight board should have the authority and
accountability to initiate all opportunities within established budgetary and governance
limitations.
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The ESCI project team began collecting information concerning the fire protection systems for
New Hanover County in April 2009. The team members recognize that the report contains an
extremely large quantity of information, and ESCI would like to thank the staff and members of
each agency for their tireless efforts in bringing this project to fruition. ESCI would also like to
thank the various individuals and external organizations for their input, opinions, and candid
conversations throughout this process. We sincerely hope that the information contained in this
extensive report is utilized to its fullest extent and that the emergency services provided to the
citizens of New Hanover County are improved by its implementation.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2010
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
ITEM: 10
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Commissioner Robert G. Greer
CONTACT(S): Bruce T. Shell
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution to Protect the Room Occupancy Tax
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Commissioner Greer brought the attached resolution forward for consideration.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Adopted the resolution 5-0 and instructed staff to send to legislative delegation February 2, 2010.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
TO PROTECT THE ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX
WHEREAS, the room occupancy tax funds beach renourishment, tourism, and the Convention
Center in New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, sales tax in New Hanover County funds County operations, including education,
public safety, and human service programs; and
WHEREAS, State and local governments are experiencing their worst fiscal crisis since the
depression; and
WHEREAS, in FY08-09, $7.4 million was collected in Room Occupancy Tax in New Hanover
County; and
WHEREAS, reduction in revenue due to reducing or eliminating online travel companies tax on
rooms would impact the ability of local governments to fund services; and
WHEREAS, reducing or eliminating online travel companies' taxes would provide them an
unfair competitive advantage by providing them preferential tax treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners strongly opposes any action which impact local governments' ability to levy
taxes on rooms that are marketed through online travel companies.
ADOPTED this the 1St day of February, 2010.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Jason R. Thompson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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