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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-d - Orange County Board of Adjustment - Appointments ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 1, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 11-d SUBJECT: Orange County Board of Adjustment - Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster Memo Concerning Re-appointment Suggestion to Change Alternate Status Applications for Alternate and Re- appointment Members Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term(Position #1) “At-Large” representative for Susan Halkiotis expiring 06/30/2021. • Appointment to a full term (Position #5) “Alternate” representative BOCC Appointee 06/30/2021. • Appointment of Randy Herman (current Senior Alternate) to the open full member vacancy (Position #6) “At-Large – Formerly Planning Board” representative expiring 06/30/2020. • Appointment of Holly Safi (current Alternate) to “Senior Alternate” (Position #7) representative expiring 06/30/2019. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 1 Susan Halkiotis At-Large 06/30/2021 5 To Be Determined by the BOCC Alternate 06/30/2021 6 Randy Herman At-Large – Formerly Planning Board 06/30/2020 7 Holly Safi At-Large Senior Alternate 06/30/2019 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None ***Public Service Announcements continue to go out along with posting on social media. Also posted on the weekly Community Relations update. 1 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Michael Harvey Contact Phone:919-245-2597 Meeting Times:7:30 pm second Monday of each month Description:Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Adjustments hears and decides on variance applications, appeals submitted related to official decisions/determinations made by the Planning Director, reviews and takes action on Class B Special Use Permit applications, as well as matters required to pass by the Unified Development Ordinance. Positions:7 Terms:2 Meeting Place:West Campus Office Bldg., 131 W. Margaret Lane Length:3 years Race:white Susan Halkiotis 2930 Franklin Road Hillsborough NC 27278 919-668-6031 919-732-4813 halkiotis@neuro.duke.edu Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:09/15/2015 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:09/15/2015 Special Repr: Race:white Dr. Barry Katz 5801 Cascade Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-383-5178 919-383-5178 bakatz@nc.rr.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:06/06/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 2 First Appointed:09/15/2015 Special Repr: Race:white Samantha Cabe 104 Cynthia Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-928-5701 919-969-9140 919-942-6603 shc@nbfirm.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:06/21/2016 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:1 3 First Appointed:09/15/2015 Special Repr: Chair Race:white Karen Barrows 3816 Twin River Farm Rd Hurdle Mills NC 27541 919-732-4491 919-732-4491 billbarrows830@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Little River Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:09/15/2015 Expiration:06/30/2018 Number of Terms:2 4 First Appointed:06/04/2013 Special Repr: Vice-Chair Race: VACANT Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex: Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms: 5 First Appointed: Special Repr:Alternate Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Michael Harvey Contact Phone:919-245-2597 Meeting Times:7:30 pm second Monday of each month Description:Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Adjustments hears and decides on variance applications, appeals submitted related to official decisions/determinations made by the Planning Director, reviews and takes action on Class B Special Use Permit applications, as well as matters required to pass by the Unified Development Ordinance. Positions:7 Terms:2 Meeting Place:West Campus Office Bldg., 131 W. Margaret Lane Length:3 years Race:white Randy Herman 195 Ellsworth Manor Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 919-474-9137 336-337-6516 rherman@bankslawfirm.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:06/06/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 6 First Appointed:06/06/2017 Special Repr:At-Large - Formerly Planning Board Race:white Holly Safi 307 Bartlett Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 919-683-2458 919-943-1230 hollysafi@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: FAX: E-mail: Sex:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:06/06/2017 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:1 7 First Appointed:06/06/2017 Special Repr:Senior Alternate Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 2 4 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Current Planning (919) 245-2575 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) www.orangecountync.gov 131 W. Margaret Lane Suite 201 P. O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 MEMORANDUM TO: Orange County Board of Commissioners, Thom Freeman, Deputy Clerk I FROM: Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor DATE: April 25, 2018 SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT of Member to Orange County Board of Adjustment __________ Please accept this memorandum as the Planning Department's formal recommendation that Ms. Susan Halkiotis be appointed to serve as second term as a member of the Orange County Board of Adjustment (hereafter ‘Board’). Ms. Halkiotis was appointed as a member of the Board on September 15, 2015 to her first term, which will end on June 30, 2018. Since that time there have been approximately 9 meetings of the Board acting on 6 individual cases, including several meetings associated with the Barn of Chapel Hill Special Use Permit and associated appeal(s). Ms. Halkiotis has attended all meetings including 2 special meetings associated with the cases referenced herein. Ms. Halkiotis has expressed a desire to be re-appointed to serve a second term as a Board member. Staff recommends she be re-appointed to same. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. 5 Current Planning (919) 245-2575 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director 131 W. Margaret Lane Suite 201 P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov Hillsborough, NC 27278 MEMORANDUM TO: Orange County Board of Commissioners, Thom Freeman, Deputy Clerk I FROM: Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor DATE: April 25, 2018 SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT of Member to Orange County Board of Adjustment Please accept this memorandum as the Planning Departm ent's formal recommendation that Mr. Randy Herman be appointed to serve as a full mem ber of the Orange County Board of Adjustment (hereafter ‘Board’). This move was necessitated by the resignation of Board member Mr. Matt Hughes in April of 2018. Mr. Hughes’ was in his first term as a Board member, which was due to expire on June 30, 2018. Mr. Herman was appointed as an alternate to the Board on June 6, 2017 to his first term, which will end on June 30, 2020. Since that tim e there have been approximately 3 meetings of the Board acting on 2 individual cases. Mr. Herman has served as a ‘f ull voting mem ber’ of the Board on both occasions due to the excused absence of a regular member. Mr. Herman has expressed a desire to be appointed to serve as a f ull Board mem ber. Staff recommends he be appointed to same consistent with his current term. Please let m e know if I can be of further assistance. 6 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Susan Halkiotis Page 1 of 2 Home Address:2930 Franklin Road Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-668-6031 Phone (Evening):919-732-4813 Phone (Cell):919-605-4824 Email:halkiotis@neuro.duke.edu Name:Ms. Susan Halkiotis Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: Duke University Job Title:Administrative Manager Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1955 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Education Advisor, International Neuroscience Network Foundation Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Former member, Orange County Board of Education Previously served on numerous county committees and commissions, including UNC Professional Development School Advisory Board, Orange County Job Ready Partnership, Orange County Communities in School Advisory Board, Orange County Community College Task Force, Research Triangle Quality Schools Council. Supplemental Questions: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a long time resident of Orange County, I value decisions made in the interests of a majority of OC residents as well as the interests of the individual resident, and believe that my prior experiences representing constituents and the responsibilities of my professional position provide an excellent foundation to apply facts and fairness on this board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I enjoy being engaged in meaningful and thoughtful activity and immensely enjoy public service. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. 7 Page 2 of 2 Susan Halkiotis Other Comments: Recommended by OC Board of Education for Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. Orig.app.1/6/2000 for Community College Task Force. Chair of Orange County Board of Education. Her email address changed eff. 4/27/00 to susan.halkiotis@neuro.duke.edu. Updated 01/27/2015. This application was current on:1/27/2015 Date Printed:1/27/2015 My previous experience representing the citizens of Orange County on OC Board of Education and the numerous committees/commissions that I served on provide me with a unique perspective of the numerous issues and needs to be considered when making and applying policy decisions. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Basically, I see the citizen board offering a system of checks and balances to the application of county land use policies. My role would be to offer a fair and considerate non-governmental perspective. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? I believe that the board should strive to support the adopted land use plan and other regulations that are meant to ensure clean, non-polluting enterprises. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? I am a rural resident who has lived in OC most of my life and therefore have the historical perspective of change in OC -- from the initial implementation of zoning to economic development districts to population growth. Perhaps more importantly, I feel that I am very capable of reaching a fair decision after considering all elements of a problem. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? Without question, I believe the most important issue regarding growth is providing the necessary infrastructure (schools, roads, water, etc) to accommodate the growing population. Beyond that, protecting our water supply, preserving openspace, avoiding congestion, are all concerns. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? The operation and function of the Board of Adjustment affects all six goals - ensuring an adequate infrastructure, demonstrating transparency, balanced and sustainable growth, supporting quality county facilities, protecting natural resources, promoting quality of life issues. All of these are directly or indirectly related to the work -- and decisions -- of the board. My role as a member would be to reach decisions that are compatible and supportive of these goals. 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Randy Herman Page 1 of 3 Home Address:195 Ellsworth Manor Dr Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Male Phone (Day):919-474-9137 Phone (Evening):336-337-6516 Phone (Cell):336-337-6516 Email:rherman@bankslawfirm.com Name: Randy Herman Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: The Banks Law Firm PA Job Title:Attorney Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member, NC Bar Association Real Property Section Member, NC Bar Association Zoning and Land Use Section Member, Real Estate Lawyers Association of NC (RELANC) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a real estate and land use attorney with experience in title searches, closings and quasi- judicial hearings. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To apply my training and experience for the benefit of the community. Conflict of Interest: I have previously represented homebuilders and developers that are currently active in Orange County. To my knowledge, I do not currently have any clients that have the intention to appear before the board for any of the matters it considers. 9 Page 2 of 3 Randy Herman Supplemental Questions: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a real estate attorney with experience searching title and performing closings in Orange County and elsewhere. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To apply my training and experience for the benefit of the community. Conflict of Interest: I own real property located in Orange County. I also represent and have represented clients that own real property located in Orange County. To my knowledge, I do not currently have any clients that are appealing or intend to appeal any tax matters. Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I am currently an associate with The Banks Law Firm in Durham. I was previously with Moore & Alphin in Raleigh. In both positions, my practice is almost entirely real estate, including title work and quasi-judicial proceedings. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? The primary responsibility of the board is to apply the appropriate ordinances to determine if applicants have met presented appropriate evidence for their application to be granted. But in the larger sense, I see Boards of Adjustment as akin to the old Courts of Equity: they provide equitable relief from the strict letter of the development ordinance for uses that are non- conforming in a minor way. They also serve the general principal that landowners should be free to use their property as long as their use does not adversely impact their neighbors or the community. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? This begins with the specific ordinances governing the various permits and variances, which must be followed. But for matters within its discretion, the Board of Adjustment should guide growth by approving land use when possible, but only if it does not adversely impact other residents and the community. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? As a real estate and land use attorney, I have represented both builders and developers seeking variances and environmental groups opposing them. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? Allowing growth and development in a responsible way while avoiding sprawl. Orange County is a desirable place to live and is positioned for extensive growth whether it wants it or not. The key is to control that growth in a beneficial way without cutting it off entirely. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? By granting approvals where they are warranted and denying them where they are not, I would support the policies of the Board of Commissioners as expressed in the UDO and other related ordinances. 10 Page 3 of 3 Randy Herman Other Comments: This application was current on:1/25/2017 3:42:05 PM Date Printed:1/26/2017 Boards/Commissions appointments: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of real estate, tax appraisal or real estate law. I am currently as associate with the Banks Law Firm in Durham. Previously, I was with Moore & Alphin in Raleigh. I have conducted approximately 1500 real estate closings, many of them in Orange County. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I am a member of the North Carolina Bar Real Property Section and the Real Estate Lawyers of North Carolina (RELANC). I also represent RELANC on the Secretary of State s Land Records Task Force. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? The board is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the county s tax rolls. I hope to apply my experience with real estate to advance this goal. 11 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Holly Safi Page 1 of 3 Home Address:307 Bartlett Circle Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-683-2458 Phone (Evening):919-943-1230 Phone (Cell):919-943-1230 Email:hollysafi@gmail.com Name: Holly Safi Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: Berman & Associates, ATTYS Job Title:Attorney at Law Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 14th Judicial Bar Nominating Committee 14th Judicial Bar YLD North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None. Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I previously worked in Raleigh as a land use attorney and have experience with preparing and presenting cases before the Raleigh BOA, the Raleigh City Council, and the Wake County BOA, as well as ample experience reading and interpreting the Raleigh and Durham city ordinances and comprehensive plans. In addition to my legal degree, I have a masters in city and regional planning from UNC. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use, planning, and zoning. I supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC. I moved from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016. From my education and work experience in land use, I understand the importance of the BOA decisions and the effect they can have on the community. It is my desire to use my education and work experience to help make informed, positive choices for my home community. Conflict of Interest: 12 Page 2 of 3 Holly Safi Supplemental Questions: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a Durham attorney practicing in land use, civil litigation, and estates. I have ample experience navigating city ordinances and state and federal statutes. In addition to my law degree, I have a masters in city and regional planning with a specialization in housing and community development. My masters thesis focused on legal and political issues facing race and class housing integration. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: When I was in law school at UNC, I acquired an interest in land use and housing law. I supplemented my law degree with a masters in city and regional planning, also from UNC, in which I specialized in housing and community development. I understand many of the challenges faced by cities and counties as they work to provide affordable housing. I moved from Durham to the Hillsborough area of Orange County in December 2016 and would like to use my knowledge of housing law and my experience in land use to work towards ensuring that no family is ever denied access to a safe, affordable home. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I am an attorney with a masters in city and regional planning. I have worked in land use law both in Wake and Durham Counties. I have experience preparing and presenting cases before the Raleigh and Wake County BOAs, as well as ample experience reading and interpreting city ordinances and state law. What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? The BOA s responsibilities are set out in the UDO. In an nutshell, the BOA makes decisions in individual situations where the strict enforcement of the UDO would not provide justice to a property owner and hears appeals from legislative boards. It is very important for the BOA members to make these decisions in a careful and informed manner to ensure smart growth of the community and substantial justice for our citizens in a manner that upholds the spirit of the county ordinances. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? I have experience with land use law both at the municipal board level and with appeals to Superior Court. I have an interest in city planning, transportation and housing, and smart growth as well as ensuring that the proper procedures are followed through the quasi-judicial process. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? With 20% or more families in the county living in poverty, the largest challenges facing the county are affordable housing and economic development. It is important to both create affordable housing and to bring jobs and development that will provide a living wage to our citizens. While we should be working to attract development for jobs, it is also important to protect our rural and natural areas by allowing increases in density for appropriate areas and maintaining low densities in more environmentally sensitive areas. 13 Page 3 of 3 Holly Safi Other Comments: This application was current on:5/15/2017 10:24:25 AM Date Printed:5/16/2017 Boards/Commissions appointments: The BOA makes decisions that are essentially outside of the strict letter of the UDO. In making these decisions it is important to keep in mind the overall spirit of the county ordinances and the comprehensive plan for growth and only allow exceptions that won t injure or impair the smart growth of the county. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? Many of the BOC s goals and priorities have to do with smart growth and economic development of the county. Land use plays an intricate role in both of those priorities by ensuring that economic growth happens in the places and in the manner that is directed by the comprehensive plan. Through my experience as a land use attorney and the economic development projects I worked on during my time in planning school, I have an understanding of how planning and zoning can work for or against economic growth and environmental protection. While the BOA may make individual decisions, those decisions do affect the larger community. As a member of the BOA, I believe my experience and knowledge will help raise issues that may not be immediately apparent so that as a board we can make decisions that work toward the goals and policies of the BOC. 14 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES D Contact Person:Michael Harvey Contact Phone:919-245-2597 Race:white Leon Meyers 3126 Carriage Trail Hillsborough NC 27278 919-422-5773 919-422-5773 919-422-5773 LMeyersNC@gmail.com Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Eno Date Applied:04/23/2018 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On:Skills: Race:Other Kent Qandil 6015 Meadow Greer Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 9195924144 9195924144 9195924144 KENTKQANDIL@GMAIL.COM Day Phone: Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/17/2018 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On:Skills: Monday, April 23, 2018 Page 1 of 1 15 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Leon Meyers Page 1 of 2 Home Address:3126 Carriage Trail Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):919-422-5773 Phone (Evening):919-422-5773 Phone (Cell):919-422-5773 Email:LMeyersNC@gmail.com Name: Leon Meyers Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: BuildSense Inc., Durham Job Title:Design-Build Operations Lead Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2005 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Homebuilders Association of Durham Orange and Chatham Counties, Past President; Durham County Board of Adjustment – Past Member. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Past experience with Durham Board of Adjustment includes solid understanding of quasi judicial format. Broad professional experience with land use regulation provides solid understand of basic regulations. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Past experience as applicant before boards and commissions has highlighted the need for responsible board members. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. Homebuilders Association of Durham Orange and Chatham Counties, Past President; Durham County Board of Adjustment – Past Member. What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? 16 Page 2 of 2 Leon Meyers Other Comments: This application was current on:4/23/2018 8:16:00 AM Date Printed:4/23/2018 Boards/Commissions appointments: What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Board of Adjustment’s role is reviewing special use permit applications and hearing appeals of staff and board decisions. I hope to contribute to fair and responsible decisions as a Board member. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? Board of Adjustment’s role does not include guiding growth. Its role in regulating growth is limited to appropriate review of special use permit applications and appeals to staff and board decisions. Past experience with Durham Board of Adjustment includes solid understanding of quasi judicial format. Broad professional experience with land use regulation provides solid understand of basic regulations. – Past experience as applicant before boards and commissions has highlighted the need for responsible board members. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? Appropriate funding for government and public schools; maintaining the unique character of Orange County while taking advantage of appropriate development activities. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? How would you, as a member of the Orange County Board of Adjustment, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners’ adopted Goals and Priorities – link below: 17 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Kent Qandil Page 1 of 2 Home Address:6015 Meadow Greer Rd Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:Other Sex:Male Phone (Day):9195924144 Phone (Evening):9195924144 Phone (Cell):9195924144 Email:KENTKQANDIL@GMAIL.COM Name: Kent Qandil Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: CFCU Job Title:Commercial Portfolio Analyst Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2012 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas (1997). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In order to help bridge the gap between citizens concerns and decisions made by a non elected zoning officers, I strongly see the need to have non partial experts in the area that can help in interpreting issues and helping resolve disputes from a non partial point of view. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas (1997). City of Arlington, TX Planning Dept from 1997 - 1998. Internship: Kansas City Area Development Council (1996) What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? Independence and professionalism. 18 Page 2 of 2 Kent Qandil Other Comments: This application was current on:4/16/2017 9:40:46 AM Date Printed:5/19/2017 Boards/Commissions appointments: What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? Hears and decides all appeals from and reviews any decisions made by the Zoning Officer. I hope to bridge gaps and misunderstandings that could be overlooked. What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? It appears the BOA hears and decides appeals on a case by case basis. The authority in guiding and regulating growth appear to be the responsibility of a different board. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? More local jobs and affordable housing. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? 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