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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-14-19 Work Session Item 4 - Carrboro Board of Adjustment - Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 14, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: Carrboro Board of Adjustment —Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Records Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 1 John Baker ETJ Partial Term 02/28/2020 BOCC Appointee 2 Will Heflin Transition Area First Full Term 02/28/2022 BOCC Appointee NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: None 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Carrboro Board of Adjustment Meeting Times: 7:30 pm third Wednesday Contact Person:Cathy Dorando,Town Clerk Meeting Place: The Carrboro Town Hall Contact Phone: 919-918-7309 Positions: 2 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints citizens to fill the two Orange County positions on this board. This board hears and decides citizen appeals from any order,decision,requirement,or interpretation made by the Zoning Administrator. It also hears and decides on applications. VACANT 1 First Appointed: Sex: Township: Current Appointment: Race: Resid/Spec Req: Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expiration: 02/28/2020 Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: Wil Heflin 2 First Appointed: 06/06/2017 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/06/2017 Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Transition Area Expiration: 02/28/2019 Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: Monday,August 12,2019 Page 1 3 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS, the seat reserved for the Joint Planning Transition Area was vacant from 2013 until 2017 when Wil Heflin was appointed; and, WHEREAS, the seat reserved for the town's extraterritorial planning area has also been vacant since 2013; and, WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has advertised for the vacancies with no success in recruiting for both residents that meet the requirements; and, WHEREAS, the Carrboro Town Code allows for the Board of Commissioners to appoint other residents of the county(including residents of the Town of Carrboro). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF CARRBORO THAT: SECTION 1: The Orange County Board of Commissioners is hereby requested to appoint the following applicants to the seats identified below: Seat Designation Appointee Term Expiration Joint Planning Transition Seat Will Heflin 02/2022 ETJ Seat I John Baker 2/2021 SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. 4 Page 1 of 2 John Baker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr John Baker Name Called: Home Address: 8210 Reynard Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-708-8726 Phone (Evening): 919-708-8726 Phone (Cell): 919-708-8726 Email: jobaker@vt.edu Place of Employment: TMTLA Associates Job Title: Landscape Architect Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Regularly engage in neighborhood trail maintenance and community gatherings at Fox Meadow. Fulltime parent. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a licensed landscape architect with more than a decade of experience in planning, design and construction. Holding a masters degree in Landscape Architecture and BS in Natural Resource Management, I bring a well versed perspective to the table and can help serve to shape our community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of the community, I want to involve myself and contribute to the spirit of Carrboro and my local district. Conflict of Interest: I am currently employed as a landscape architect/planner for TMTLA Associates in Durham. There is a slim chance a future client could apply for a future development project in my district. The likelihood is rare, considering the majority of my projects are in Durham,the Triangle and Raleigh. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 5 Page 2 of 2 John Baker Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/20/2019 9:56:23 AM Date Printed: 6/27/2019 6 Page 1 of 2 Wil Heflin Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Wil Heflin Name Called: Home Address: 2208 Pathway Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-987-7616 Phone (Evening): 919-987-7616 Phone (Cell): 919-987-7616 Email: wilheflin@gmail.com Place of Employment: Job Title: Director of Art Consulting Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am active in my neighbor by hosting gatherings , participating in trail maintenance and providing consultation to neighbors on exterior/site improvements or maintenance. I enjoy engaging with my children, friends and staff at Morris Grove School events and activities. I regularly participate in public meetings hosted by the Town on improvements or activities in my community and zoning district. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Carrboro Board of Adjustment. Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a practicing landscape architect and planner working within most municipalities throughout the Triangle. With over a decade of experience in planning, design, management and construction of our built environment , I am versed in plan review, the application of zoning regulations, and understand the requirements of our local government to help grow a health community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a member of our community, I hope to bring my experience to the table and contribute to the vision of Carrboro and represent its constituents . Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 7 Page 2 of 2 Wil Heflin Carrboro Board of Adjustment Application Date: 5/8/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 2012-2014: Master s degree in City& Regional Planning, specializing in economic development, UNC-Chapel Hill -This educational experience gave me a strong foundation in understanding the supporting relationships &tensions between real estate, economic p Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I love Carrboro. As a resident of Carrboro for the pat 4 years, I ve been privy to several years of concentrated growth and development. This has created both opportunities &challenges, which require thoughtful consideration, community input, and susta Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/11/2019 Date Printed: 6/27/2019 8 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Carrboro Board of Adjustment July/2018-July/2019 Member Appointed Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Will Heflin 06/06/2017 x x P x x P Ix P Ix x IP x IP P: Present E: Excused A:Absent X: No Meeting Current through—July 31,2019 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Cathy Dorando,Town Clerk Carrboro Board of Adjustment Contact Phone: 919-918-7309 Mr John Baker Date Applied: 01/20/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Wil Heflin Date Applied: 02/11/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Reginald Morgan Date Applied: 08/12/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSUR Mr Erle Smith Date Applied: 08/12/2019 Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday,October 01,2019 Page 1 of 1 10 Page 1 of 2 Reginald Morgan Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Reginald Morgan Name Called: Home Address: 311 Rossburn Way Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-624-3434 Phone (Evening): 919-624-3434 Phone (Cell): 919-624-3434 Email: reg.morgan3@gmail.com Place of Employment: Fathom Realty Job Title: Real Estate broker and Real Estate Appraiser Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Previous member of the Board of Equalization and Review Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Board of Equalization and Review Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a licensed Real Estate agent and appraiser. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Help in the planning of my town. Conflict of Interest: Carrboro Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Familiar with many properties and real estate sales in the county Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to continue may long standing commitment to public duty. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 11 Page 2 of 2 Reginald Morgan Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 2/19/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 1/28/2015 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a licensed Real Estate agent and appraiser. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I ve been serving a long time and understand the process. Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 2/7/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Licensed RE Broke and Appraiser Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Have served many years in the past and wish to continue, Conflict of Interest: Work Experience: Licensed Real Estate Broker and Licensed Real Estate Appraiser in Orange County since 1992 Volunteer Experience: Board of Equalization and Review both Chairman and alternate since 1993 Education: 5 Years of College Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Renewed application for E & R Board 2/18/10. Renewed applicaton for E & R Board 03/19/2003 and 2/15/02. Renewed app. 3/01 for E&R Board. Board app. For: E&R Board, 3/13/96, renewed 3/2/2000. Applied for Carrboro Rcreation and Parks Commission and Carrboro Planning Board 2/18/10, Renewed application for E&R Board 2/21/2013. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 311 Rossburn Way is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro Jurisdiction, Carrboro City Limits. Updated application 01/27/2015. This application was current on: 8/12/2019 Date Printed: 8/12/2019 12 Page 1 of 2 Erie Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Erie Smith Name Called: Home Address: 103 Sunset Creek Cir Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 9192592100 Phone (Evening): 9192592100 Phone (Cell): 9192592100 Email: Erle@ErleSmith.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carrboro Citizen Academy Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange Unified Transportation Board 2016 - 2018 Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My experience as a corporate executive has prepared me to contribute to the towns goals and objectives. In particular, my experience with supply chain optimization is useful experience. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a retiree, I have available time to devote to my community. Conflict of Interest: OUTBoard representative for Chapel Hill 2-16-2018 Director Supply Chain Strategy Carrboro Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My experience as a corporate executive has prepared me to contribute to the towns goals and objectives. In particular, my experience with supply chain optimization is useful experience. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a retiree, I have available time to devote to my community. Conflict of Interest: 13 Page 2 of 2 Erle Smith Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: OUTBoard representative for Chapel Hill 2-16-2018 Director Supply Chain Strategy Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a retiree, I have available time to devote to my community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. OUTBoard representative for Chapel Hill 2-16-2018 Director Supply Chain Strategy What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? I have been a homeowner for 20 years and understand the area as it changes and grows What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to accomplish if appointed? I see the board as a contributor to the county s goals &objectives. What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related to growth? We will see significant growth in Orange County as the universities and the RTP business communities continue to grow. This will increase demands for housing of several cost structures along with the associated transportation needs. What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? The board should encourage growth in the areas that need acceleration. The decisions should support the county s goals and objectives. How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? I would remain current with the goals and priorities and then encourage progress toward those goals as activities come within the board s agenda. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/12/2019 Date Printed: 8/12/2019