Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item20 - Orange County Board of Adjustment – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 20 SUBJECT: Orange County Board of Adjustment —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Application for Person up for Reappointment Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 2 TBD At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023 (BOCC Appointment) 3 Samantha At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2022 Cabe 4 TBD At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2021 (BOCC Appointment) 6 TBD At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023 (BOCC Appointment) 7 TBD At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2022 (BOCC Senior Alternate Appointment) NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 2 SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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 Orange County Board of Adjustment. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Michael Harvey Meeting Place: Whitted Building Rm.230,300 W.Tryon St„Hillsb Contact Phone: 919-245-2597 Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2 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. Susan Halkiotis 1 First Appointed: 09/15/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/01/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 2 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Samantha Cabe 3 Chair First Appointed: 09/15/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/21/2016 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 4 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Leon Meyers 5 First Appointed: 05/01/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/01/2018 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Alternate Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 6 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-large Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large-Formerly Planning Board Number of Terms: Wednesday,August 12,2020 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 7:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Michael Harvey Meeting Place: Whitted Building Rm.230,300 W.Tryon St„Hillsb Contact Phone: 919-245-2597 Positions: 7 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Senior Alternate Number of Terms: Wednesday,August 12,2020 Page 2 5 Page 1 of 2 Samantha Cabe Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Samantha Cabe Name Called: Home Address: 104 Cynthia Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 919-968-4441 Phone (Evening): 919-969-9140 Phone (Cell): Email: she@nbfirm.com Place of Employment: Northern Blue, LLP Job Title: Associate Attorney Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: CPA firm Crisp Hughes Evans, LLP, Sylva, NC--Client Services Accountant (1997-1999)General Bookkeeping for various corporate/small business clients--i.e. local construction companies, dry cleaners, motels, etc.; Prepared personal, corporate and non-profit tax returns Northen Blue, LLP--Associate Attorney (2002-Present)--Represent individual and business clients in various civil actions and business negotiations, including real estate development, real estate transactions, contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, etc.; Represent Orange and Chatham County Departments of Social Services in appeals and as an assistant attorney to Carol Holcomb, DSS attorney. Volunteer Experience: Since moving to Orange County: 1) Prepared meals once/month at IFC Homeless Shelter through UNC Law School. 2) Helped construct Habitat for Humanity house in Durham, NC 3) Various pro bono and reduced fee legal representations. 4) Orange County Democratic Party Secretary 6 Page 2 of 2 Samantha Cabe 5) North Carolina Democratic Party--One of two attorneys organizing voter protection effort for 2008 election 6) Current president of 15B Judicial District Bar President Education: B.S. in Business Administration (magna cum laude)--Western Carolina University, 1997. J.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002. Other Comments: Though I currently live within the Chapel Hill city limits, I would make an excellent At- Large" member of the board because I grew up in a very rural area of the state (Swain County), so I identify strongly with my neighbors who live in the more rural areas of Orange County. I submitted an application for these boards a couple of years ago, so I just wanted to update my application and remind the Board of my interest. Also, though I currently reside in the Chapel Hill township, my husband and I now own 6 acres outside the city limits and plan to build a home there in the near future. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange County Board of Adjustment and Orange County Planning Board 3/14/2006. Reapplied for Orange County Planning Board & Orange County Board of Adjustment 6/5/2008. Updated application 04/05/2011 for Orange County BOA. Updated application 05/15/2013 for Orange County BOA. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 104 Cynthia Dr is in Orange County in the Chapel Hill city limits. This application was current on: 5/15/2013 Date Printed: 1/14/2014 7 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Orange County Board of Adjustment- Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 Member Original Date Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Samantha Cabe 6/21/2016 N N N N N N N P N E N P P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Informatin Current Through: February 29,2020 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Michael Harvey Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES D Contact Phone: 919-245-2597 Dr. Nathan Boucher Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/10/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Kent Qandil Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill Age Range Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Jeff Scott Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/10/2020 Ethnic Background: white Township: Hillsborough Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Scott Taylor Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/04/2020 Ethnic Background: white Township: Hillsborough Age Range Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Wednesday,August 12,2020 Page 1 of 1 9 Page 1 of 2 Nathan Boucher Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Nathan Boucher Name Called: Home Address: 2012 Westbury Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9197170555 Email: bouchermailbox@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am on the Board of Directors for A Helping Hand and previously served on advisory boards for the Durham Master Aging Plan and the NC Institute of Medicine Serious Illness Task Force. I am also currently on the advisory board for the NCCU Public Administration Program and Department of Health and Human Services Falls Task Force. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a public policy professor and research scientist accustomed to analyzing data thoughtfully, weighing unintended consequences and community benefit. I have no political agenda - I would like to listen well, collaborate when able, and be there for the tough decisions. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to help ensure positive growth in our county that is tempered with consideration for density, traffic, ecosystem, and human impact. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I pride myself on my even hand and value multiple viewpoints. I am an OC homeowner, taxpayer, and parent of school age children with an analytical mind and a heart rooted in community. Conflict of Interest: None at all 10 Page 2 of 2 Nathan Boucher Orange Unified Transportation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a car user, bus user, runner, and bicyclist in OC. I am a public policy professor and research scientist accustomed to analyzing data thoughtfully, weighing unintended consequences and community benefit. I have no political agenda - I would like to listen well, collaborate when able, and be there for the tough decisions. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Our community is growing rapidly and we need workable solutions to keep our county a livable place. I would like to help ensure positive growth in our county that is tempered with consideration for density, traffic, ecosystem, and human impact. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I came from NYC in 2015 and Boston before that. I have been a long advocate of public transit options using mixed methods. I am an OC homeowner, taxpayer, and parent of school age children with an analytical mind and a heart rooted in community. I pride myself on my even hand and value multiple viewpoints. Conflict of Interest: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 34 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a professor in geriatric medicine and population health sciences at Duke Medical School and professor of public policy at Duke s Sanford School of Public Policy. My research there and at the Veterans Administration (where I am a health services research scientist) is focused on aging populations especially care in advanced illness. Family caregiver support is also my focus. My research is at the intersection of social care and health care. Additionally, I am a senior fellow at the Duke Center for Aging and core faculty at the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The care and health of our aging community and families caring for them are my focus and passion. I am a public policy professor and research scientist accustomed to analyzing data thoughtfully, weighing unintended consequences and community benefit. I have no political agenda - I would like to listen well, collaborate when able, and be there for the tough decisions. Conflict of Interest: I am an expert in aspects of aging-related research for both Veterans and non-Veterans, and their families. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/10/2020 5:13:01 PM Date Printed: 2/11/2020 11 Page 1 of 1 Kent Qandil Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kent Qandil Name Called: Home Address: 6015 Meadow Greer Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9195924144 Email: kkg1969@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 12 Page 1 of 2 Jeff Scott Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Jeff Scott Name Called: Home Address: 1520 Park Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-815-8254 Email: jgscott0@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Hillsborough Planning Board AIA Triangle Design Awards Committee AIA National Advisory Panel AIA National Conference on Architecture Peer Reviewer AIA Triangle Education Outreach Committee Registered Architect in State of NC Member, Construction Specifications Institute Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently an active member of the Hillsborough Planning Board. I have served on this board for 2-years and have enjoyed being a part of the process. I also have several years of architectural background in civic/justice projects at the state and local level. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a resident of Hillsborough and Orange County for over 5-years, it is important to me to understand how I can help the community understand the process. The planning process can be confusing (even to me), so hearing everyone s thoughts and opinions are very helpful. I understand people s trepidation and concern about changes in this community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 13 Page 2 of 2 Jeff Scott Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As an architect, affordable housing is always a critical topic of concern. I practiced in residential architecture at the beginning of my career. I have also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh/Durham. My previous experience working with general contractors and construction managers also allows me to understand the ramifications of costing, constructability, and project management. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Affordable housing is a very important and apt topic locally and nationally. As an active professional in this region, I continue to see how this area is being shaped for both the positive and negative. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I believe that the diversity I could bring to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board could certainly be an asset for Orange County. Having lived in other communities in this state (Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham), as well as having spent time studying abroad in Italy and Germany, I have seen a variety of strategies that address housing. In many instances this housing has been shaped by how the urban or rural fabric is shaped. Orange County has the opportunity to really be a leader in driving affordable housing strategies forward as the county grapples with issues of growth and long-term planning strategies. I have seen this while working on single- family and multi-family residential projects and how the divide between building types is critical. Having seen how other communities grapple with affordable housing is also very important to me. Affordable housing is always a very difficult and contentious topic. I have previously been a part of a design/build architectural studio that focused solely on designing and building a home for a low-income family. I have seen how carefully and thoughtfully the process can be executed. Much of the process comes down to creating an architecture of decency for the people that inhabit these homes. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Having served in the Hillsborough Planning Board, I see the issues of concern when planning is at odds with the property owners. Typically this has always been something remedied without resorting to BOA but it seems like an interesting process. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My architectural/planning background would help me in serving on this board. I also believe I have the fair and impartial temperament to serve. Having served as a project architect and manager for numerous projects, I see where conflicts come in and how to resolve them. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 8/10/2020 14 Page 1 of 2 Scott Taylor Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Scott Taylor Name Called: Home Address: 118 N. Occoneechee Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 443-699-6238 Email: staylormd@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Leadership Team - Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness Volunteer Fire Fighter EMT Member of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Member of the Better Business Bureau Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Board of Adjustment (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was the owner of a company that had offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore Maryland, Washington DC and North Carolina. Having worked with the City of Baltimore to employ people in disadvantaged areas, I have brought that knowledge to my current company in Hillsborough, which provides employment to men and women in recovery. Several FEMA certifications in budgeting, organizing, and response all play a part in my decision making. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I live in Orange County, I work in Orange County, my office is in Orange county and I play in Orange County. Giving back through service work is part of my life. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Perceived: I own a residential construction company. Although, since Ive moved back to North Carolina, I have not encountered any reason to approach a board for any reason. 15 Page 2 of 2 Scott Taylor Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/4/2020 Date Printed: 8/4/2020