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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item20 - Orange County Board of Adjustment – Appointment Discussion 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): Membership Roster Application for Person up for Reappointment Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125 PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Orange County Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 2 TBD (BOCC Appointment) At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023 3 Samantha Cabe At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2022 4 TBD (BOCC Appointment) At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2021 6 TBD (BOCC Appointment) At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023 7 TBD (BOCC Appointment) At-Large Senior Alternate Partial Term 06/30/2022 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 1 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. 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:7:00 pm second Monday of each month Positions:7 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Whitted Building Rm. 230, 300 W. Tryon St,, Hillsb Length:3 years 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. Ethnic Background:white Susan Halkiotis Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment:05/01/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:09/15/2015 Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms: 2 First Appointed: Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Samantha Cabe Gender Identity: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 Age Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms: 4 First Appointed: Special Repr:Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Leon Meyers Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment:05/01/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 5 First Appointed:05/01/2018 Special Repr:AlternateAge Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2023 Number of Terms: 6 First Appointed: Special Repr:At-Large - Formerly Planning BoardAge Range: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 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:7:00 pm second Monday of each month Positions:7 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Whitted Building Rm. 230, 300 W. Tryon St,, Hillsb Length:3 years Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms: 7 First Appointed: Special Repr:Senior AlternateAge Range: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Page 2 4 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Samantha Cabe Page 1 of 2 Home Address:104 Cynthia Drive Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-968-4441 Phone (Evening):919-969-9140 Phone (Cell): Email:shc@nbfirm.com Name:Ms. Samantha Cabe Boards/Commissions applied for: 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. Chapel Hill NC 27514 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 Place of Employment: Northern Blue, LLP Job Title:Associate Attorney Name Called: Year of OC Residence: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Supplemental Questions: 5 Page 2 of 2 Samantha Cabe Education: B.S. in Business Administration (magna cum laude)--Western Carolina University, 1997. J.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002. 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 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 6 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 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Orange County Board of Adjustment - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 7 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 Ethnic Background:White Nathan Boucher Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:02/10/2020 Dr. Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:Other Kent Qandil Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:07/28/2020 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Jeff Scott Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:08/10/2020 Mr. Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Scott Taylor Gender Identity:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:08/04/2020 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Town LimitsAge Range Also Serves On: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Page 1 of 1 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Nathan Boucher Page 1 of 2 Home Address:2012 Westbury Drive Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:9197170555 Email:bouchermailbox@gmail.com Name:Dr. Nathan Boucher Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 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 Age Range:35-59 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. Conflict of Interest: None at all 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. 9 Page 2 of 2 Nathan Boucher Other Comments: This application was current on:2/10/2020 5:13:01 PM Date Printed:2/11/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 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. Conflict of Interest: I am an expert in aspects of aging-related research for both Veterans and non-Veterans, and their families. 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. 10 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Kent Qandil Page 1 of 1 Home Address:6015 Meadow Greer Rd Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:Other Gender Identity:Male Phone:9195924144 Email:kkq1969@gmail.com Name: Kent Qandil Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:7/28/2020 Date Printed:7/28/2020 Year of OC Residence:2012 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 11 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jeff Scott Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1520 Park Lane Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:919-815-8254 Email:jgscott0@gmail.com Name:Mr. Jeff Scott Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2014 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 Age Range:35-59 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. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 12 Page 2 of 2 Jeff Scott Other Comments: This application was current on:7/28/2020 Date Printed:8/10/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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. Conflict of Interest: 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. 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. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 13 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Scott Taylor Page 1 of 2 Home Address:118 N. Occoneechee Street Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Town Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:443-699-6238 Email:staylormd@gmail.com Name: Scott Taylor Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2017 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 Age Range: 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. 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 14 Page 2 of 2 Scott Taylor Other Comments: This application was current on:8/4/2020 Date Printed:8/4/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 15