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CHATPEC Work Group
Margaret Brown and Alice Gordon
Co- Chairs
November 7, 2002
November 14 Work Group Meeting
Please find attached the agenda and materials for the next meeting of the
CHATPEC Work Group, scheduled for:
Please note the change in meeting location (this meeting
only). A map to the Homestead Center is provided.
At this meeting we plan to pick back up with discussion of the "Challenges
and Opportunities" discussion from last times, and formalize our field trip to
at least one other school campus /park.
A light meal will be provided. If you will be unable to attend the meeting,
please contact Carol Melton at 245 -2590 (cmelton @co.orange.nc.us).
AGENDA
Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus (CHATPEC)
Master Plan Work Group
November 14, 2002
5:30 p.m.
Homestead Community Center
600 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC
No. Time Agenda Item
1. 5:30 Welcome (Co-Chairs)
2. 5:35 Additions or Changes to the Agenda
5:40 Approval of Meeting Summary
4. 5:45 "Challenges and Opportunities"
-Continuation of Discussion from October 29 meeting. Staff will explore
the implications of the site evaluation, and explain the site analysis work
to date. Additional materials will be provided at or prior to the meeting.
5. 6:45 Responses/Additional Information since 10/29
6. 7:15
Planning of Field Trips
a) Park in Cary and
b) Veteran's Park and Schools Campus, New Hanover County, NC
(Wilmington)
Adjourn
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Meeting Summary - October 29, 2002
Members Present: Margaret Brown, Alice Gordon, Wendy Bryan, Jay Bryan, Gloria Faley,
Delores Simpson, Judson Edeburn, Johnny Randall, Bill Strom, Doris Murrell, Robb English,
Judy Margolis, Renee Price, Kory Wilmot, Terri Tyson, Matthew Barton, Kathy Kaufman,
Nick Didow, Patrick Sullivan, Jeanette Moore.
Members Absent: Joe Herzenberg, Elizabeth Brown, John Herrera.
Staff Present: David Stancil, Lori Taft, Steve Scroggs, Bill Mullin, Kimberly Siran, Tina
Moon, Carol Rosemond, Craig Benedict, John Link, Gwen Harvey.
Commissioners Alice Gordon and Margaret Brown called the meeting to order and asked
everyone to introduce themselves to the new county Recreation & Parks Director Lori Taft.
Commissioner Brown called for changes to the agenda. The meeting summary of September
30, 2002 was approved unanimously with Bill Strom making motion to approve the meeting
summary, seconded by Doris Murrell. Members reviewed the work group ground rules and
adopted them unanimously. Members shared their initial site observations of the site visits
(see details "Initial Site Observations "). In summary these items were noted as requiring
more research:
More info on powerline (access, electromagnetic)
New aerials of site enlarged for future meetings
➢ Geological issues (rock) to be addressed as the design proceeds
➢ Need to engage OWASA on different utility configurations - how does it affect
water /sewer. Is there flexibility in standards on placement of gravity sewer lines
along streams (offset).
➢ Consider opportunities to de- emphasize the road
David Stancil noted that staff has done a lot of what is involved in looking at the external
factors in the staff report "Challenges and Opportunities ". I At the next meeting it is planned
to continue the discussion, to begin to think about the implications of soils, topography and
other features — to share those before beginning to look at menus of different potential
park/recreation activities or school uses. This will also allow the group to begin to assess
exactly what external factors in terms of infrastructure are going to impact the site. Irony of
some of the information is that one needs to know enough about what will be designed in
order to efficiently research further detailed information (example, geological samples).
Work group must try to strike that balance over the next couple of months. Strom noted the
need to converse with OWASA to get a sense of utility configurations /advantages of building
locations — a find out now what approach is best. Stancil reported that staff met with
OWASA in the development of the pre- concept plan and indicated these lines as their
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preliminary estimates for water and sewer. Strom asked if OWASA could be asked to look at
this again and whether there is flexibility. Stancil noted that soil borings could be conducted
on portions of the site, after we have a sense of where the buildings and structures would be
located. Also, a cultural and archeological survey is being conducted and will be available
after first of the year to further look at areas worthy of preserving.
Stancil noted that `Part I - Detailed Site Information' report is intended to highlight the main
points regarding the different components of the property, to give members an opportunity to
think about the different components. Following that, Kimberly Siran would present site
analysis mapping to explore what this all means from the standpoint of site design. This is
part II of the report - building on the map and the information discussed in terms of
infrastructure and will be brought back next time based on feedback of this meeting. Stancil
reviewed the background and overall site basic setting; the surrounding land uses; the
proposed educational campus area; the proposed Chapel Hill Township Park; and the area
designated "Potential School Site, Pending Further Study." Siran then described the general
characteristics of the property as well as the topography and soils information provided in
the report. For Part II of the report, she presented an overlay based on all the physical
information compiled from the site such as soils mapping, vegetation patterns and other
factors - analyzing the land for its natural characteristics. This site analysis yielded several
areas or "pods" of potential activity. Stancil noted that one could consider these pods
development envelopes, using the analytical techniques of the property overlaying all of
these different components. These reveal the most easily useable portions of the site. Staff
proposed that the Work Group come back at the next meeting to pick up with this topic again
and begin talking about what observations related to the site analysis and implications.
The proposed schedule of future meetings through May of 2003 was distributed favoring the
second Thursdays with November 14th being the next meeting and no meeting in January.
After discussion, a starting time of 5:30 was agreed to, as it was noted that the group needs
two hours of meeting time to accomplish goals and that some folks need to be at a second
meeting. The next meeting was noted to be held at Homestead Community Center, and a
map should be sent with the agenda packet. Possible field trips were briefly discussed, with
the most likely candidate Veterans Park/School Campus in Wilmington, with polling to occur
on when in November members would be available (and when staff at that site could be
present). Staff was asked to investigate other school park examples. The meeting
adjourned at 7:30p.m.
CHATPEC Work Group
10/29/02
➢ Buildings in good condition (house, barn)
➢ Hardwood Forest/autumn leaves
➢ Need trails
➢ Powerlines didn't thrill me — but could work around
➢ School Sites /rock outcroppings, How much buildable land
➢ Understand the site better
➢ Substantial loss of woodlands on the educational campus
➢ Major powerline easement — electromagnetic issues?
➢ Trail /Entranceway — need to get a feel for these before planning
➢ Enjoyed tour— leaves beautiful
➢ Loved the peacock!
➢ Farmhouse /granary nice structures
➢ Can powerlines (transmission line in easement) be buried ??
➢ Can only see limited view of ed. campus. Need larger -size aerials
➢ Thanks to voters who made purchase possible
➢ Many positive points — the location is ideal
➢ The site is very accessible both from Chapel Hill and points north
➢ Will enable the beginnings of eventual Carrboro greenways — and many
community purposes
➢ Road connection from Eubanks will improve transportation
➢ Beauty of site compelling — glad its protectedforever
➢ The stream corridor is a nice element
➢ Powerline easement — potential to create "prairie" habitat in that area? Need
education on that possibility
➢ Ticks!
➢ Many deer — along the back streams, in the meadow (15 deer + / -, and will
multiply)
➢ Snakes around pond — poisonous
➢ Powerline - electro- magnetics issues? Evidence to date inconclusive
➢ Preserve & use existing buildings
➢ Preserve as much of site as possible.
➢ Grateful site was purchased
➢ Preserve buildings — but what will be the use?
➢ Enough land for schools
➢ Quiet picnic area around pond
➢ Mixed uses /timing of inftrastructure important
➢ Existing buildings & barn have enormous recreation potential — beautiful
➢ Site was more varied than expected— gorgeous.
➢ Inside of house very nice. Beautiful view pond.
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> No clear answer on powerline impacts (elect.romagnetics). Proximity to lines
is the key. Will look at data on subject.
➢ Will have children at these schools
Should be careful to preserve creek/slopes
> Pond is beautiful
➢ Thought saw an old roadbed on the property?
> Jones Creek bl6cked/disrupted by logging and storm debris
> School sites potential — many positives
➢ Need more detailed info on the building sites (soils, rock) on where we will
build. House is good condition.
> Challenge — preservation of important places, but construction also important.
> Must find preservation and development balance
> Size of site (193 acres) offers potential. Will need careful road siting.
➢ Site distances on Old NC 86 not good — safety issues
➢ Lot of potential in buildings.
> School groups should be able to utilize park and surrounding resources
➢ Equipment to enhance (educational possibilities?)
➢ Log cabin — a challenging issue
➢ Prime parcel for many playing fields
➢ Need to build green buildings already supportive of — merge the site's
possibilities into curriculum. Involve school students now in site work and
learning about the site.
Summary
➢ More info on powerline (access, electromagnetic)
➢ New aerials of site enlarged for future meetings
> Suitability of soils (rock) to be addressed as design proceeds
➢ Engage OWASA on different utility configurations - how does it affect
water/sewer. IS there flexibility in standards on placement of gravit sewer
lines along streams (offset).
> Consider opportunities to de-emphasize the road
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Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus
Master r Work
All meetings start at 5:30 p.m.
** - The 4th Thursday as a second monthly meeting date is expected to be
needed in March and April
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Murray fiddle and Ashley i h Schools
Murray- -555 Veteran's Drive, (910)790 -2363
Ashley- -655 Veteran's Drive, (910) 790 -2360
Wilmington, NC 28412
Directions:
From Hwy. 74 -76, 421 From I -40
Cross Cape Fear River, Enter Wilmington by way of I -40 turns into College Rd (Hwy. 132)
Dawson St (Memorial Bridge).
1. Following Hwy 421, turn right at the 3rd St. light.
2. Continue on Hwy 421, as it turns to Carolina Beach Rd.
at Greenfield Lake.
3. Follow Carolina Beach Rd. (you will cross Shipyard
Blvd.)
4. At Monkey Junction (intersection of Hwy 421 and
College Rd.) turn right, continue on Hwy 421.
5. Turn right on Veteran's Dr.
Murray Middle and Ashley High Schools will be on your
right.
1. Follow Hwy 132 through Wilmington heading south
toward Carolina Beach.
2. Hwy 132 ends at Monkey Junction. Continue on Hwy
421.
3. Turn right on Veteran's Dr..
Murray Middle and Ashley High Schools will be on your
right.
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Before decisions are made regarding the manner in which the park bond
funds will be disbursed, the work group had to first gain an idea of the state
of park and recreation facilities within the county and its municipalities. It
was necessary to have an accurate picture of who is providing for the '
recreation needs of the citizenry, whether through public, quasi-public, or
private means. Once the needs and resources were identified, standards for
future park and recreation provisions were discussed.
A. Inventory of Resources
One subcommittee of the Work Group was formed to create an inventory of
the current recreation resources and parks within the County (see Appendix
C). The Resource Subcommittee developed categories for the inventory and
decided it was important to address resources within all sectors of our
community. Thus, the inventory was split into lists for private, public, and
quasi-public. Private consists primarily of apartment complexes,
neighborhood clubs, and larger, specialized clubs (e.g. tennis club, country
club). However, locations such as Duke Forest are also listed as private since
they are privately owned with primary missions other than recreation. Public
resources identified were parks, trails, community centers, and other locales
open to and funded by the public. Quasi-public entities include community
centers and Ruritan clubs usually open to the public with additional contact
required, UNC facilities selectively opened to the public, and government-
owned facilities, such as Cane Creek Reservoir, which allows recreation while
maintaining the primary mission of water supply protection.
Once the list was divided, the categories were modified to more accurately
reflect specific resources in each ownership grouping. For example, the
quasi-public list may include a category inventorying whether the facilities
require additional contact before use, while this issue would infrequently
apply to public sector recreation facilities and parks.
The information for the Inventory was gained through several avenues. The
Work Group and staff's personal knowledge of resources in the area,
Inventories recently completed by participating municipalities, and
Information from area apartment associations and complexes were all used in
development of the document. The roster of apartments is that of complexes
listed in Orange County tax records. Thus, this is not a complete listing of all
complexes in the county or municipalities.
Needs. -Identified for County and Municipalities
The Needs Assessment Subcommittee was formed in order to more
accurately identify specific needs of facilities throughout each jurisdiction.
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The following active recreatiorLneeds were identified through this process:
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a) Develop Phase II - Efland-Cheeks School/Community Park. (In
progress)
b) Develop Courthouse/River Park (jointly with Town of
Hillsborough).
c) Develop Fairview Community Park & renovate playground.
9) Develop a joint Park planning effort with OWASA
h) Continue joint planning efforts with the school systems. for
locating schools and park sites and to construct larger
gymnasiums at future schools to address the overcrowding of
indoor recreation activities.
The Town ha's recently begun updating its comprehensive pla . n.
The new plan will:
Needs identified include:
a. Future Development of Northern Community Park
At its September 28, 1998 Council adopted the following
actions; 1) from FY98-99 budget appropriated for conceptua'
Plan Process of aquatic facility /community center; and 2)
$200,000 in Town park bonds allocated 'for development of.
batting cage project. possible development a. aquatic facility, b.
Community Center.
b. Future Development Of Southern Community Park
• No Council decisions made at this Point, except soccer field at
school
• No conceptual plan at this point
Staff and the Town Parks & Recreation Commission will soon
recommend a parks and recreation master plan Process that will:
Identify community leisure needs, v 'alues
Clarify/revise Department mission
Perhaps develop community standa'rds for park and recreation
planning /development
3. Town Of Carrboro
a) Acquisition and Development of a Northern Community Park
b) Community Gymnasium
c) Provide general on-going renovations to all existing facilities at
all community, neighborhood, and mini-park sites.
d) Along with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School. System, provide
expanded recreation facilities at existing and -new facilities.
e) Begin acquiring property along Morgan Creek and Bolin Creek
Greenway corridors and start developing facilities where
possible. Accept all previous offers of dedication and easements
along Morgan and Bolin Creek for greenway system.
f) Fully develop the "Morgan Creek Neighborhood, Park."
9) Acquire property for "Bolin Creek Neighborhood Park" and fully
develop.
h) Fully develop "Odum Mini-Park"
Acquire additional property for "Pathway Drive Mini-Park" and
fully develop.
Town of Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Master Plan was approved in
1993. Its goals are still valid although additional needs have arisen
that indicate the Master Plan is due for an update. A recent
annexation to the Town for a new subdivision coupled with substantial
growth within Hillsborough Township increases the need for
recreational Opportunities. The Town, as yet, has no public parks that
are officially open to the public although several park projects are
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The most immediate recreation needs, based on the original survey
and subsequent requests. by townspeople, include (not nec-
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z-tandards. See Appendix D for existing standards.
D. . Status of Previous Bonds and Projects
Constructed
In previous years, different jurisdictions have issued bonds for recreation and
parks projects. • number • existing facilities used by County and Town
residents were funded through these bonds. The following is a listing of
bonds approved and projects constructed or other accomplishments in the
past five years.
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Current Projects
• Construction of Efland- Cheeks School Park - Phase I.
• Feasibility study for Fairview Park development.
• Develop Master Plan for Courthouse /River Park.
Accomplishments - Past Five Years
• Renovations to Orange High School Tennis Courts (Jointly with
Orange County Schools - County share $40,00).
• Renovations to tot -lot la
Center ($9,200 plus $14,000 Smart-Start grant)n Human Services
• Purchased 40 acres adjoining the Northern Human Services Center
($110,000).
• Developed Efland- Cheeks Community School /Park Master Plan and
began construction of Phase I. ($84,575 for plan, $756,000 for
construction contract, Phase I. Total to-date: $840,575)
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1996 Parks and Recreation Facilities Bond Funds $5 million
1996 Land Acquisition for Open Space and Greenways $3 million
1989 Parks and Open Space Bond Funds - $5 million
• Funded the following IJ
($400,000), PaiCreek Greenway Part II ($161 273)tt orthe nComuni Bolin
($1.25 million for acquisition, $1.05 million for development),
Southern Community Park (north tract $679,000) and other smaller
projects
1986 Parks and Open Space Bond Funds $2.5 million
• Funded Southern Community Park (south tract - $1.046 million),
Pritchard Park.($665,000) and several small projects
1976 Parks Bond - $2.65 million
• Funded Cedar Falls Park, Chapel Hill Community Center, Umstead
Park, five ballfields, 20 tennis courts and Hargraves Recreation
Center
3. Town of Carrhoro
$1,110,000 Recreation Facilities Bond in.1978
• Funded Anderson Community Park acquisition /development
Accomplishments - Past Five Years
• Lighting of ballfield at Anderson Community Park
• Renovation of Wilson Park tennis courts
• Removal and renovation of playground at Baldwin Park
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Current Projects / Ongoing Improvements
Acquisition and renovation of Carrboro Baptist Church building for
Carrboro Community Center
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$254,000 from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund for Eno
Riverwalk Stream Buffers
$31,500 for Occoneec'hee Mountain park (plus $37,500 in other
funds)
Fairview Park - An engineering study is needed to evaluate the
Possible impacts of an old landfill and general soil conditions of the
combined county and town properties • the feasibility • a major
sports facility. The estimated cost • the study is $46,000.
Gold Park/Old Ball Park - Twenty-four acres at the south end of
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Nash Street, South Of the railroad tracks, were donated to the town in
1995. This land has historically been used for semi-pro baseball
activities and the town would like to reinstate its use for organized
sports, on a local scale. An estimated $26,000 is needed (in '96
dollars) to relocate sewer and electrical lines. Because the land is
adjacent to the Eno River, floodplain and wetland issues must also be
investigated.
Murray Street Park - The master plan for this 1/4 acre lot was
developed by local residents. $9,000 has been allocated for
construction of the project by the town board. $10,000 for phase 2
has been requested.
King/Occoneechee Street Park - Local residents have approached
the Park and. Recreation Board with a proposal to develop this 0.6 acre
lot for a neighborhood park. No funds have yet been requested.
River Walk - The town received a grant from 'the 'Clean Water
Management Trust Fund totaling $254,000 to acquire buffers along the
Eno River for water quality preservation. The buffer is planned to
connect Occoneechee Mountain Park on the west side of town with Eno
River State Park near US 70 bypass to the east. Funds have been
requested to hire a consultant to administer this project. The design
and planning for pedestrian access is still needed.
Sidewalks - Pedestrian access within the town of Hillsborough is
outlined In both Hillsborough's Parks and Recreation and
Transportation Plans.
5. Grant I Received
Each municipality within the County, as well as Orange County, have
received funds from various programs throughout the last couple
decades for the Purpose of constructing and improving recreational
facilities. These grant funds originate at various levels of government.
Examples of funding opportunities include the State Park and
Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT), the Clean Water Management Trust Fund,
the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and the
now defunct Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The range of
projects completed with these funds is broad. Examples of funded
projects - include nature trail construction, bike trail construction,
ballfleld construction, and playground upgrades.
The following table illustrates the total amount of : grant funding
received by Orange County and its municipalities within the last 20
years.
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(1) To facilitate construction of a classroom addition in 1969, approximately 10.81 acres of School Board
property was leased to the State of North Carolina (UNC) for 50 years. Additionally, 5.25 acres was
conveyed to UNC to construct and operate the FP Graham Child Development Center.
(2) An additional 16.62 acres are leased from UNC and used by the School District and Town of Carrboro
for three athletic fields and six tennis courts.
(3) 15,369 square feet of space at Lincoln Center is leased to the Town of Chapel Hill for use by Head Start
and Parks and Recreation. 54,683 square feet is used by school district administrative staff, maintenance,
and food services. 2,880 square feet is used by Phoenix Academy.
NEW FACILITIES
BEING CONSTRUCTED ACREAGE
Elementary School #9 22
- scheduled to open 2003 -04 shared with the
Town of Chapel Hill
SQUARE
FOOTAGE
94,234
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STUDENT
20th
EXISTING
SQUARE
MOBILE
CAPACITY
Day
SCHOOL /FACILITY
ACREAGE
FOOTAGE
UNITS
(excl. mobiles)
MEMBERSHIP
Carrboro Elementary
20.80
61,562
1
563
527
Ephesus Elementary
13.23
73,096
7
472
547
Estes Hill Elementary
inc. w /Phillips
57,029
1
549
534
Glenwood Elementary
10.05
54,412
4
445
430
FP Graham Elementary
10.81 (1)
65,365
2
570
568
McDougle Elementary
11.70
99,920
2
596
656
Scroggs Elementary
13.05
90,980
0
609
591
Seawell Elementary
10.95
58,629
6
498
702
Elementary Sub -Total
90.59
560,993
23
4,302
4,555
Culbreth Middle School
35.66
108,058
0
670
606
McDougle Middle School
28.28
138,141
2
732
626
Phillips Middle School
33.00
109,498
0
706
745
Smith Middle School
20.43(2)
128,764
0
732
627
Middle School Sub -Total
117.37
484,461
2
2,840
2,604
Chapel Hill High School
85.31
246,871
6
1,520
1,708
East Chapel Hill High School
74.80
258,985
0
1,515
1,476
High School Sub -Total
160.11
505,856
6
3,035
3,184
Hospital School
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-
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Transportation Center
10.30
5,089
0
-
-
Lincoln Center
12.76
72,932
(3) 3
-
-
Administrative Sub -Total
23.06
78,021
3
-
-
DISTRICT TOTALS
391.13
1,629,331
34
10,177
10,370
(1) To facilitate construction of a classroom addition in 1969, approximately 10.81 acres of School Board
property was leased to the State of North Carolina (UNC) for 50 years. Additionally, 5.25 acres was
conveyed to UNC to construct and operate the FP Graham Child Development Center.
(2) An additional 16.62 acres are leased from UNC and used by the School District and Town of Carrboro
for three athletic fields and six tennis courts.
(3) 15,369 square feet of space at Lincoln Center is leased to the Town of Chapel Hill for use by Head Start
and Parks and Recreation. 54,683 square feet is used by school district administrative staff, maintenance,
and food services. 2,880 square feet is used by Phoenix Academy.
NEW FACILITIES
BEING CONSTRUCTED ACREAGE
Elementary School #9 22
- scheduled to open 2003 -04 shared with the
Town of Chapel Hill
SQUARE
FOOTAGE
94,234
MM,
619
Neil G. Pedersen
Superintendent
TO:
DATE:
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS
Lincoln Center, Merritt Mill Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516-2881
Telephone: (919) 967-8211
Nettie Collins-Hart, Assistant Superintendent
of Instructional Service
Stephen S. Scroggs, Assistant Superintendent
Of Support Services
Raymond J. Reitz, Chief Technology Officer
John Link
Barry Jacobs
Neil G. Pedersen
Superintendent
Plans for New Facilities and High School Transition
October 28, 2002
Attached is the resolution adopted by the CHCCS Board of Education on October
17, 2002. Revisions made by the Board the evening of October 17 are in bold.
Attachment
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Lincoln Center, Merritt Mill Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
Telephone: (919) 967 -8211
Neil G. Pedersen
Superintendent
Raymond J. Reitz
Chief Technology Officer
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Neil G. Pedersen
Superintendent
Nettie Collins -Hart, Assistant Superintendent
for Instructional Services
Steve Scroggs, Assistant Superintendent
for Support Services
SUBJECT: Issues Related to New Facilities
DATE: October 5, 2002
At it's October 3rd meeting, the Board of Education clarified its position on several
issues related to planning for new education facilities. The resolution below has been
written to capture the consensus of the Board. It should be clearly stated from the outset,
however, that long -range facility planning is challenging in a community such as ours. We
must continually adjust to changes in enrollment trends; therefore, although these plans
reflect our best thinking based on current enrollment projections, they are subject to
change as conditions necessitate.
RESOLUTION
Be it, therefore, resolved that the Board of Education adopts the following statements as
the official position of the Board as it moves forward with the provision of adequate
facilities for its students and staff through the year 2010 -11:
The Board of Education, via this resolution, formally requests the Orange County
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to authorize the use of 2001 bond funds
originally associated with Elementary School No. 10 for a third high school. These
funds will be combined with funds from previously identified revenue sources to
build a comprehensive high school with a capacity as close to 1000 students as the
budget will permit. The projected budget,.based on currently available funds, is
approximately $28 million. The school will be located on the southern side of the
school district. The target opening date is 2005 -06 although it is recognized that
this will be a difficult deadline to meet. If possible, the site that is selected and the
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in the event that this should become necessary.
2. The Board of Education will move as quickly as possible to acquire a site in
the southern end of the district. In the event the Board finds that the site along
the Smith Level Road is the best site for a third high school, it will request that
the appropriate governmental entities move the Urban Services Boundary line
to include three properties along Smith Level Road, north of Dogwood Acres.
If it would be helpful, the Board would support a provision that would restrict
development of these properties for school purposes. The attached map
outlines the very minor change that may be requested.
3. The school district's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) will include plans for the
conversion of the current Lincoln Center facility to a high school providing
alternative and/or magnet programs to serve an enrollment of up to 500 students.
This plan will include the renovation of existing space and add approximately
36,000 square feet to the building. A very preliminary estimate of the cost of this
project is $11 million. The cost of this renovation is projected to be less than
expanding the third high school to a capacity of 1500 and it would have the added
advantage of providing community resources to the Lincoln neighborhood. This
facility will open by 2010. Funding does not exist in the current CIP for this
purpose.
4. . A new central office facility will be constructed and opened no later than 2008 to
accommodate a growing staff, to provide a healthier work environment, and to
eliminate the need to rent office space in the community. At this time, plans call for
the construction of this facility adjacent to the Transportation Center and across the
street from Chapel Hill High School. Funding for this facility in the amount of $5.8
million currently exists in the CIP.
5. The Board of Education, via this resolution, requests the BOCC to work in
conjunction with the Board of Education to develop and commit to a new financing
plan that will allow for the construction of Elementary No. 10 that is projected to
open between 2006 -07 and 2010 -11 consistent with the Level of Service
parameters adopted in the final version of the Memorandum of Understanding for
the Schools Adequate Public Facility Ordinance and with class size reductions set
at either the state or local level. It is anticipated that this elementary school will be
constructed on the Old 86/Eubanks Road Site.
6. The Board directs the school administration to pursue plans to locate up to 15
additional mobile classrooms on the two high school- campuses to accommodate
increased enrollments until a third high school is constructed. This total will
include mobiles relocated from other elementary campuses as well as purchased
and/or leased mobiles. The 3Board further directs the redistricting committee to
give strong consideration to plans that will balance the enrollments between the
two high schools until a third high school opens, and mobiles should be located as
necessary to meet the needs of student enrollments. As the administration moves
forward with such plans, it should consider other opportunities for reducing
overcrowding in the high schools, especially collaboration agreements with local
community colleges and the Orange County Schools and continue our current
practice of approving transfer out requests as the first formal step to enable
students residing in this district to transfer to another school district of their
choice. The administration also will take into account the need for additional
resources in overcrowded schools and the need to create smaller learning
communities in our high schools as it plans for the transition and prepares for
future high school reforms.
7. The Board of Education believes that a fifth middle school will need to open by
2007- 08 and is receptive to this school being located on the Old 86/Eubanks Road
site. At this time there are no provisions for, funding this project in the CIP. The
Board requests that the BOCC begin planning now for how this facility will be
financed.
8. The Board of Education anticipates locating at least three comprehensive schools
on the Old 86 /Eubanks Road site and looks forward to participating as an active
partner in the master planning process for this piece of property.
9. The Board of Education will seek to identify and reserve additional sites for
schools within the next year.
Revised and Adopted by the Board on 10/17/02.