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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-12-20; ITEM 9 - Mebane Board of Adjustment – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 12, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 9 SUBJECT: Mebane Board of Adjustment — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Mebane Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM David Ferraro Mebane ETJ First Full Term 12/31/2023 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 Mebane Board of Adjustments. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Mebane Board of Adjustment Meeting Times: 6:00 pm first Monday(only if necessary) Contact Person: Cy Stober,Development Director Meeting Place: Mebane Town Hall Contact Phone: 919-563-9990 Positions: 1 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: One member is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction(ETJ)and must be a resident of Orange County.The Mebane Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of decisions by the Mebane Zoning Enforcement Officer.It grants special use permits and variances. VACANT 1 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Mebane Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: Monday,October 26,2020 Page 1 3 c,14,e6ane Positively Charming September 17, 2020 Orange County Board of Commissioners PO Box 220 Hillsborough, NC 27278 RE: City of Mebane recommended Board of Adjustment Appointment Dear Chairman and Commissioners, On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Mebane City Council voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of applicant David Ferraro, 401 Hoover Road. We formerly request that the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint Mr. Ferraro for both the remainder of the existing term as well as the coming three-year term that begins January 2021 to the City of Mebane's Board of Adjustment. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Ed Hooks Mayor CITY OF MEBANE 106 E.Washington St.I Mebane,NC 27302 O 919 563 5901 4 Page 1 of 2 David Ferraro Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr David Ferraro Name Called: Home Address: 401 Hoover rd Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 4433867278 Email: davidferraro@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: none Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Mebane Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am confident that my over 20 years of experience in land surveying will be valuable to the board. Having a vast knowledge of boundary law and land development will be of value when working with the board to reach decisions. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: After being a resident of Mebane for 12 years I would like to see Mebane preserve its small town charming appeal while continuing to grow. As a stakeholder in the community I would bring to the board knowledge of zoning regulations while listening to the interest of community members who reside there Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Having a vast knowledge of boundary law and land development will be of value when working with the board to reach decisions. Conflict of Interest: I work under the State and County line Surveyor for North Carolina. If any project dealt with the county line being adjusted I would have to recuse myself from those discussions. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 5 Page 2 of 2 David Ferraro This application was current on: 10/2/2020 12:38:28 PM Date Printed: 10/2/2020 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Cy Stober,Development Directo Mebane Board of Adjustment Contact Phone: 919-563-9990 Mr David Ferraro Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/02/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Mebane ETJ Also Serves On: Ms Paula Kotarakos Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/23/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Town of Mebane City Limits Also Serves On: Linda Williamson Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/01/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Arts Commission Monday,October 26,2020 Page 1 of 1 7 Page 1 of 2 Paula Kotarakos Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Paula Kotarakos Name Called: Home Address: 708 Collington Drive Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 3107173154 Email: pmkotarakos@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am a Director for the Board for New Lease on Life. I am also a former co chair and current committee member for the Triangle Apartment Association Education Committee. I currently hold a Certified Apartment Manager designation from the National Apartment Association. Also of note: Although I live in Mebane, I am on the Orange County side of Mebane. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: This would be a new opportunity for me. Boards/Commissions applied for: Mebane Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My background is in Management of Multi Familydwellings. I have had the opportunity to study areas of new development and provide information whether the surrounding areas could or would benefit from new or revilatized Multi family projects. I curently manage 266 units in the Durham Market. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to give back to my community. In additiona, I want to broaden my personal horizons in opportunities to learn. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: While my history is in Multi Family I dont neccesasitly think that is the answer to aeveryting. I brelive careful consideration needs to balance the needs of the community vs the needs of possible occupants as well as what can be provided. I live in Collington Farms and belive the commercial/retail areas have been a benefit to our neighborhood as a whole. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 8 Page 2 of 2 Paula Kotarakos Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/23/2020 12:36:15 PM Date Printed: 1/28/2020 9 Page 1 of 2 Linda Williamson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Linda Williamson Name Called: Home Address: 7500 Yarborough Rd Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 919-563-4199 Phone (Evening): 919-563-4199 Phone (Cell): 919-338-9229 Email: gaboots@mebtel.net Place of Employment: Aetna Job Title: Business Project Program Manager Year of OC Residence: 1996 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have had limited community activities due to my career and family obligations. However, I am motivated now to start a more active role in our community. I participate in my son s school, Voyager Academy - the PTO and Friends of the Arts. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in Orange County for the last 20 years and before that lived in Hillsborough from 5th grade through my college years at UNC-Chapel Hill. I was very involved in the theatre during this time. I attended the University of Cincinnati and obtained a Masters in Arts Administration. I worked for several regional theater companies in management positions. I have not been involved in the arts for quite a while other than as an audience member, but I would like to be involved again. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My expertise is with the management of business projects and strategic initiatives. I d like to bring that knowledge together with my love of the arts to serve on this commission. I have lived most of my life in Orange County and I m very interested in seeing the arts grow and stay strong even with the political climate that will make it more difficult. Conflict of Interest: 10 Page 2 of 2 Linda Williamson Mebane Board of Adjustment Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in the Orange County area of Mebane for 20 years after my husband and I bought our home. I have a Masters of Business degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Arts Management. I grew up in Hillsborough from the 5th grade through my college years at UNC Chapel Hill. The fact that I ve not been in the building/develoopment sector will allow me to bring an objective voice to this board and the hearing of special requests/zoning exceptions. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think it is very important for Orange County to be represented in the activities undertaken by Mebane and to join with Mebane to grow this area effectively and responsibly. This area is very desirable for business and residents and we need to make sure development is done equitably and with our common purpose. Conflict of Interest: Mebane Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in the Orange County area of Mebane for 20 years after my husband and I bought our home. I have a Masters of Business degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Arts Management. I grew up in Hillsborough from the 5th grade through my college years at UNC Chapel Hill. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think it is very important for Orange County to be represented in the activities undertaken by Mebane and to join with Mebane to grow this area effectively and responsibly. This area is very desirable for business and residents and we need to make sure development is done equitably and with our common purpose. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/28/2017 11:12:11 AM Date Printed: 5/1/2017