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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 15, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 7
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Planning Commission — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Application of Applicant
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Planning Commission develops a comprehensive plan for the
orderly growth and development of Chapel Hill. It reviews all plans for buildings, projects and
facilities to be located within the Town's jurisdiction. It also formulates and recommends the
adoption and amendment of ordinances.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints one (1) resident representing the Chapel Hill
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), as well as one (1) resident representing the Chapel Hill
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction or the Joint Planning Area (JPA).
The following position is presented for Board consideration:
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
BOCC Chapel Hill Partial Term 06/30/2025
Appointee ETJ or JPA
If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
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.
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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 Chapel Hill Planning Commission.
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Chapel Hill Planning Commission Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
E.Strother Murray-ndinga Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
VACANT
William Spang Applicant Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
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Page 1 of 1 William Spang
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. William Spang
Name Called:
Home Address: 1441 Gray Bluff Trail
Chapel Hill NC 27517-9126
Phone: 919-452-9567
Email: spangdevco@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 1986
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None, currently
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill Planning Commission
Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board
I have spent my entire career in real estate financing and development. Until my recent, partial
retirement, I developed residential subdivisions in Orange, Wake and Durham counties for 30
years.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I maintain an active interest in Chapel Hill's development and I now have the time to contribute to
the Town's progress.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
Every property I have developed had first to be evaluated for its location, capabilities, municipal
planning and potential. I can bring that same experience to the Planning Commission.
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: 4/5/2023 12:10:55 PM Date Printed: 2/5/2024
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill Planning Commission
Meeting Times: 7:00 pm First and third Tuesday of every month except July Contact Person:Brenton Hodge
Meeting Place: Chapel Hill Town Council Contact Phone: 919-969-5055
Positions: 2 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints citizens two positions on this board(JPA and ETJ). The board develops a
comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of Chapel Hill.It reviews all plans for buildings,projects and
facilities to be located within the Town's jurisdiction.It also formulates and recommends the adoption and amendment of
ordinances.
E. Strother Murray-ndinga
1 First Appointed: 05/10/2023
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/10/2023
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: ETJ-Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2025
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: ETJ or JPA Expiration: 06/30/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Brenton Hodge
Chapel Hill Planning Commission Contact Phone: 919-969-5055
Mr. William Spang
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/05/2023
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ
Also Serves On:
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