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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-09-2023; 7 - Carrboro Board of Adjustment – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 9, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 7 SUBJECT: Carrboro Board of Adjustment — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Application of Other Applicant Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The Carrboro Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals from any order, decision, requirement, or interpretation made by the Zoning Administrator. It also hears and decides on applications. The Board of County Commissioners appoints two (2) members, representing the Carrboro ETJ and the Transition Area. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM John Baker Carrboro ETJ Second Full Term 02/28/2026 NOTE: The Carrboro Town Council recommended the reappointment of a Carrboro Town resident to the Carrboro ETJ position due to a lack of applicants from the ETJ at the time they reviewed applications. Since that review, an application from an ETJ resident has been received. If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. 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 an appointment to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. 3 A motion was made by Council Member Haven-O'Donnell, seconded by Council Member Romaine that the following resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Section 1. The Carrboro Town Council hereby appoints the following applicant(s) to the Board of Adjustment: nation Appointee Term Expiration Jenifer Wolfe 2/2026 thi-Tov Section 2. The Town of Carrboro Town Council requests that the Orange County Board of Commissioners reappoint John Baker to a three-year term on the Board of Adjustment in the Extraterritorial Planning Area Seat. There were no other applicants qualified for this appointment. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. This the 7th day of March 2023. Ayes: Mayor Damon Seils, Council Member Susan Romaine, Council Member Barbara Foushee, Council Member Randee Haven-O'Donnell, Council Member Danny Nowell, Council Member Eliazar Posada, Council Member Sammy Slade. Damon Seils,Mayor 4 Carrboro Board of Adjustment Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Erle Smith Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill John Baker Member Male White Chapel Hill Nicholas Stover Applicant Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill 5 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: 6 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 7 Page 1 of 3 Nicholas Stover Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Nicholas Stover Name Called: Home Address: 501 NC 54 W Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 828-406-5940 Email: stoverna@ad.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: - Recent appointment to the Climate Action Team, Carrboro NC - Volunteer with Orange County Democrats - recent attendance to the county convention as part of an effort to reestablish the OWASA District to aid in organizing the party Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Currently not serving on county advisory boards, and have not served on any in the past. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background in city and regional planning is directly related to the operation of the legislative body. I am currently a first-masters student at UNC working to complete the program in planning. This is a follow-up to my undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University in Community and Regional Planning. Other experience includes working as a volunteer on advisory committees for the Towns of Boone NC and Carrboro NC. The specific focus of these committees was and is on sustainability in economic development, and the natural environment. Other relevant experience includes interning with the Department of City Planning in Pittsburgh, PA. There I gained insights into planning issues and operating procedures of governing bodies, namely the planning board and board of adjustment. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My reasons for wanting to serve on this board stems from a desire to create positive outcomes for the community I live in. I see the need to answer a call for help put out by government to help others. More than that, this is an excellent opportunity to be involved in practical matters of implementation, for which there is always a need to understand nuance in order to understand what success is and to be successful. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? 8 Page 2 of 3 Nicholas Stover Being young, I have access to viewpoints of upcoming generations. I would have the ability to act as a voice on issues that matter to them. Additionally, as a member of the LGBT+ community, I would bring perspective on issues that would impact that demographic, and because of being a part of a marginalized population, I have a special motivation to advocate for those who are underrepresented. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Carrboro Board of Adjustment Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background in city and regional planning is directly related to the operation of the legislative body. I am currently a first-masters student at UNC working to complete the program in planning. This is a follow-up to my undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University in Community and Regional Planning. Other experience includes working as a volunteer on advisory committees for the Towns of Boone NC and Carrboro NC. The specific focus of these committees was and is on sustainability in economic development, and the natural environment. Other relevant experience includes interning with the Department of City Planning in Pittsburgh, PA. There I gained insights into planning issues and operating procedures of governing bodies, namely the planning board and board of adjustment. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My reasons for wanting to serve on this board stems from a desire to create positive outcomes for the community I live in. I see the need to answer a call for help put out by government to help others. More than that, this is an excellent opportunity to be involved in practical matters of implementation, for which there is always a need to understand nuance in order to understand what success is and to be successful. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being young, I have access to viewpoints of upcoming generations. I would have the ability to act as a voice on issues that matter to them. Additionally, as a member of the LGBT+ community, I would bring perspective on issues that would impact that demographic, and because of being a part of a marginalized population, I have a special motivation to advocate for those who are underrepresented. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Commission for the Environment Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My background in city and regional planning is directly related to the operation of the legislative body. I am currently a first-masters student at UNC working to complete the program in planning. This is a follow-up to my undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University in Community and Regional Planning. Other experience includes working as a volunteer on advisory committees for the Towns of Boone NC and Carrboro NC. The specific focus of these committees was and is on sustainability in economic development, and the natural environment. Other relevant experience includes interning with the Department of City Planning in Pittsburgh, PA. There I gained insights into planning issues and operating procedures of governing bodies, namely the planning board and board of adjustment. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board My reasons for wanting to serve on this board stems from a desire to create positive outcomes for the community I live in. I see the need to answer a call for help put out by government to help others. More than that, this is an excellent opportunity to be involved in practical matters of implementation, for which there is always a need to understand nuance in order to understand what success is and to be successful. 9 Page 3 of 3 Nicholas Stover How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? Being young, I have access to viewpoints of upcoming generations. I would have the ability to act as a voice on issues that matter to them. Additionally, as a member of the LGBT+ community, I would bring perspective on issues that would impact that demographic, and because of being a part of a marginalized population, I have a special motivation to advocate for those who are underrepresented. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/23/2023 10:18:21 PM Date Printed: 4/24/2023 10 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Carrboro Board of Adjustment Meeting Times: 7:00 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Wesley Barker,Town Clerk Meeting Place: 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. Mr John Baker 1 First Appointed: 12/02/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expiration: 02/28/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 1 Mr Erle Smith 2 First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/05/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Transition Area Expiration: 02/28/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 1 Thursday,April 13,2023 Page 1 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Wesley Barker,Town Clerk Carrboro Board Of Adjustment Contact Phone: 919-918-7309 Nicholas Stover Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/23/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ Also Serves On: Monday,May 1,2023 Page I of 1