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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19860804~`~ MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1986 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 4, 1986, 7:3p p.m. in Superior Courtroom, Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT• Chair Don Willhoit and members Shirley Marshall, Moses Carey, Ben Lloyd and Norman Walker. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County Manager Albert Kittrell, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director Marvin Collins and Planner Eddie Kirk. A. BOARD COMMENTS None. B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Willhoit stated that those persons desiring to speak to items on the printed agenda would be recognize at the time that item is discussed. 2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Mr. Bi11 Ray announced that in Cedar Grove acres of water that he would like to offer for use southern end of the County when needed. Ch i there is about 15 by those in tn~ a r Willhoit asked that the County Manager make an inventory of those water resources available in Cedar Grove. He noted that OWASA has identified other sources of water and that any other sources located in the northern end of the County be maintained for use by Hillsborough. C. APPOINTMENTS D. MINUTES Items moved to the end of the agenda. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PD-2-86 HEARTWOOD AT SLACK MOUNTAIN - CONTINUATION TO RECEIVE DUKE UNIVERSITY COMMENT Marvin Collins presented comments from Duke University on the proposed planned development rezoning and Class A Special Use Permit request submitted by Spence and Lyn Dickinson. The comments from Duke University indicated agreement with the number of dwelling units proposed and the positioning of the homesites. It suggested restrictive covenants to protect the buffer or some form of conservation easement. The package plant would be of some concern as it appeared to drain northward to a small stream eventually flowing to New Hope Creek. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd to continue the public hearing until August. l9, 1986 to receive the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. WOODS EDGE MOBILE HOME PARK Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval a modification to the Woods Edge Mobile Home Park Planned Development special use permit. The applicant, Roger Dale Stephens has requested to ~~ make permanent an office mobile home which was installed on a temporary basis to assist placement of tenants in the park. In addition, he wishes to use an existing foundation to erect a storage facility for use by tenants of each mobile home unit. The Planning Board recommended approval of the modification to the planned development site plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd to approve the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3. SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Revised list is in the Permanent Agenda File) Marvin Collins stated that each year the Department of Transportation holds a public meeting with the Board of Commissioners to receive citizen input on the Secondary Road Improvement Program. The total allocation for 1986-87 is $633,778.00 plus $70,000 carryover from the previous year making the grand total $703,778. John Watkins, DoT Division Engineer, explained that the gasoline tax will increase from 1-3/8 cents to 1-3/4 cents next year. The criteria this year for the three different categories consists of spending 20~ on paved roads, 15~ on spot stabilization and fi5~ on unpaved roads. He highlighted some of the .spot stabilization improvements and read the proposed list of roads that are included in the 1986-87 secondary road improvements program. Marvin Collins explained the sliding rate scale for the PPP which was adopted on March 5, 1986. George Bressler, Chair of the Secondary Roads Improvement Advisory Committee, asked if the repairs scheduled for Old 86 had been completed and Mr. Watkins indicated that the $120,000 is sti].1 available for those improvements that have not been made. Bressler questioned the procedure for conducting traffic counts, how they are made and how the roads are selected. Watkins stated that traffic counts are difficult to get. There is a statewide procedure that is followed. For a deadend road, six (6) vehicular trips is assigned per house. If there is a business or church the figures are adjusted accordingly. After further discussion, Watkins indicated it would not be a problem to do a traffic count on the top ten (10) roads listed on the report. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS 1. BARBARA LAKEY, SR 1358, expressed appreciation for the paving of New Sharon Church Road and asked when the work would commence. Watkins indicated the work would begin in the fall, 1986. 2. BRUCE PETERS, Little River Township, spoke in support of paving New Sharan Church Road indicating he uses that road enroute to Guess Road. WITH NO FURTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the 1986-87 Secondary Road Improvement Program as presented by John Watkins. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. F. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION 1. EVELYN P. LLOYD BOARD OF HEALTH Chair Willhoit presented to Evelyn Lloyd a Resolution of ~~ Appreciation: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR EVELYN P. LLOYD WHEREAS, EVELYN P. LLOYD has served Orange County's Board of Health in an exemplary manner; and, WHEREAS, EVELYN P. LLOYD has given freely and unselfishly of her time, talents and boundless energy for the improvement of the County's health programs and facilities; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners through its members Don Willhoit, Shirley Marshall, Moses Carey, Ben Lloyd and Norman Walker does hereby express its sincere appreciation to Evelyn P. Lloyd for her efforts on behalf of the people of orange County. THIS, the 4th day of August, 1986. Commissioner Carey presented to Evelyn Lloyd a plaque commemorating her service an the Board of Health. G. REPORTS 1. EXEMPT PLAT REPORT This was presented for information only to inform the Board as to exempt plats approved by the Planning Staff from April 1986 to June 1986. 2. MINOR SUBDIVISION REPORT - SECOND DARTER 1986 -- This was presented for information only to inform the Board as to Minor Subdivisions approved by the Planning Department from April. 1986 to June 1986. --. H. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board. 1. AGREEMENT BETWEEN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND ORANGE COUNTY To approve agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the joint funding agreement with .Geological Survey for -Eno River Gauge maintenance. 2. RESOLUTION OF CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR A MATCHING GRANT To adopt the resolution of continuing participation in the State's Land Records Management Program which qualifies Orange County to apply for and receive matching fund grant money for the remapping project, 1986-87. _ RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, that it recognizes and appreciates the Land Records Management Program of the State Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and its assistance to counties through matching grants, -and desires to participate in the modernization program of land records for the 1986-87 fiscal year. It further agrees to abide by the agreements and contracts with the program that are mutually adopted. 3. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACT To renew the annual agreement between Orange County and NRCD for the provision of support by the North Carolina Forest Service in Orange County. The County has appropriated $34,559 in fiscal year 1986 87 to match State appropriations of $51,838 far provision of this service in Orange County. ~~~ 4. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - REACTIVATED CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE To approve the charge to the Cable TV Citizen Advisory Committee and establish November i8, 1986 as the committee's reporting deadline. The charge is as follows: 1. Request from Alert Cable TV an expansion proposal outlining specific areas to be served and other information deemed necessary by the Committee. 2. Review Alert Cable TV expansion proposal. In reviewing proposal, the committee should consider criteria used in reviewing Cable TV franchise proposals in 1979. 3. Recommend/draft standards by which an expansion request (amendment) to a cable TV franchise may be considered by the Board of Commissioners. Motion was made by. Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey that the forgoing action be taken by the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. I. ITEMS FOR DECISION 4. PANTRY AREA STUDY (A copy of the Study is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office) Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the Pantry Area Study Land Use Plan. The Public Hearing was continued from May 27, 1986 and June 16, 1986 to July 7, 1986 to receive the Town of Hillsborough's recommendations. Collins reported that the Planning Board and the Town Board on June 5 and June 9 respectively reviewed the Pantry Area Study Land Use Plan and recommended approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to adopt the Pantry Area Study as submitted. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. CHARTER MEADOWS - PRELIMINARY -~ Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the Pre- liminary Plan for Charter Meadows - Section Three. The property is located on SR 1541 (Kiger Road) in Little River Township. It is bordered by agricultural and residential development. The tract is designated as Rural Residential on the Land Use Plan. Thirteen (13) lots are proposed out of 14.22 acres. The Planning Board recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan contingent upon the condition that adjoining lot layout, names of adjoining property owners and subdivisions be shown on the plat. . Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 6. BLUEBERRY HILL - PRELIMINARY Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the Preliminary Plan for Blueberry Hill Subdivision. The property is located on SR 1102 (Dodsons Crossroads) in Bingham Township. The property is bordered by agricultural and residential development as well as "The Ranch" mobile home park. The tract is designated as Rural Residential on the Land use Plan. Nine (9) lots are proposed out of 24.7 acres. The property is zoned Residential-1. The Planning Board recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan contingent upon two conditions: (1) Property lines fallow a 10' x 70' sight triangle at the intersection of Blueberry Lane and SR 1102 (note Department of Transportation comment), and (2) The developer consult the Orange County Recreation Director prior to the development of the proposed park ~~~ for Lot #l. Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 7. ACRES OF NEW HOPE - MINOR CLASS A ROAD Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval a request for a Class A private road to serve the new seven (7) acre lot of Joseph Stone, Et al. The Orange County Private Road Standards requires the approval of the Board of County Commissioners for establishment of a Class A private road through the subdivision procedures. The Planning Board recommended approval of a Class A road. Motion was made by Commission Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 8. WILLIAM AND MARY LYNN - MINOR CLASS A ROAD Marvin Collins presented for consideration o.f approval a request fora Class A private road to serve the new two (2) acre lot of William and Mary Lynn. The Planning Board recommended approval of a Class A road. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd to approve the recommendation of the Planning Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 9. WEST TEN MOBILE HOME PARK - PD REZONYNG EXTENSION Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the extension of time limits on a planned development amendment when approval has expired. The request is for a second six month extension for the West Ten Mobile Home Park. The Planning Board recommends extension of the planned development rezonings for the west Ten Mobile .;:-;: Home Park for six (6) months from July 1, 1986 to allow additional time to obtain appropriate permits and approvals and to initiate construction activity. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 10. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (The Text Amendments incorporating the revisions recommended by the Planning Board and revisions recommended by the attorney are attached to these minutes). Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Subdivision Regulations Text Amendments as revised by the Planning Board and as recommended by the county Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 11. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments including revisions as recommended by the County Attorney are attached to these minutes). Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments as submitted to public hearing on May 27, 1986 with minor revisions as recommended by the County Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 12. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS -AUGUST 25 1986 This item was presented for information only. ~~ 13. HUMAN SERVICES TASK FORCE Commissioner Carey presented the charge and a list of individuals to serve on an ad hoc task force which will study the present charge of the Human Services Advisory Commission and present recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on the future composition, charge and resources necessary to support its activities. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to adopt the membership of the Task Force, the charge and po-l icy directives as outlined with a report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of November, 198. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. The following list of individuals will of the Human Services Task Force: Keith Aldridge Dick Hildebrandt Ruth Royster Peggy Pollitzer, Chair Person Barbara Page Hilliard Caldwell Chris Nutter Betty Compton Arthur Whitted Ed Crowe Lane Cooke John Hartwell Jerry Robinson Jerry Passmore Al Mebane Lilly Atwater Dick Richardson Al Kittrell (Staff support) Beverly Blythe (Secretary) make up the membership 14. REVISED FEES FOR DENTAL CLINICS (A copy of the fee schedule is i n .the permanent agenda .f i le. ) Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the dental fee schedule as recommended by the Board of Health and Health Director. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. C. APPOINTMENTS 1. REGULAR APPOINTMENTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, Commissioner Lloyd to reappoint Dennis recommended by the Chapel Hill Town Council. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. seconded by Howell as BOARD OF HEALTH ~~ Motion ~~~was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Nicholas V. Holland to the Board of Health for a three year term. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE ADVISORY BOARD Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to appoint Lorna Hines Harris to the Health and Medical Care Advisory Board. VJTE: UNANIMOUS. RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY COUNCIL Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to appoint Cathrine Saxton to fill the AT LARGE vacancy on the Council. ~__..~ VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Mayor Frank Sheffield to the EAB. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Walker to appoint George Johnson to the EAB. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Chair Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to appoint David Moreau as Chair of the EAB. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3. LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING TASK FORCE Motion was made. by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Walker to appoint the following persons to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Task Force: Tara Fikes Sally Walker Alvin Oakley Dick Patton Lightning Brown Sam Lehman Robert Seymour Judith Wegner Arnie Katz Marge Land Roger Dale Stephens Joe Herzenberg Gloria Williams John Coffey Judith Hauser Christopher Moran John Davis R.. D. Smith (subject to his approval) Barry Jacobs _ VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Commissioner Marshall suggested that there be a direct liaison with the County Managers office and this Task Force. 4. REACTIVATED CABLE TV CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint the following persons to the Citizens Advisory Committee: Robert J. Gwyn Amy Elizabeth Hardee Clair Millar Edwin Riley Norman Vogel, Chair Col. Lawson P. Wynne Marvin Silver VrJTE: UNANIMOUS. D. MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the minutes for April 17 as circulated. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Chair Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the minutes for May 5 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the minutes for May 9 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd to approve the minutes for May 20, May 27, June 5, and June 16 as circulated. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the minutes for June 17 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Chair Willhoit to approve the minutes for June 18 as circulated. VOTE: UNANIMOUS THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 24 WILL BE CORRECTED AND RESUBMITTED AT THE NEXT MEETING. ADJOURNMENT with no further business to consider, Chair Willhoit adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on August 19, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old. Post Office, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Don Willhoit, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk