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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 04-30-2024; 6 - Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 30, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 6 SUBJECT: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Membership Roster Applicant Interest List No Applicants PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee will review zoning amendment requests, special/conditional use permit applications for developments within the Northern Transition Area of Carrboro; make recommendations to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment or Carrboro Town Council; inventory areas of cultural, archaeological, historical significance; areas of open space, rural character, scenic qualities, biological values; areas of agricultural uses; and make recommendations based on the above studies for additional policies, goals, etc. that will preserve and enhance the special character of this area, and relate to its growth. The Board of County Commissioners appoints three (3) members representing the Northern Transition Area. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Anahid Vrana Northern Transition Fourth Full Term 02/28/2027 Area BOCC Appointee If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. 2 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. 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 Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee. 3 A motion was made by Council Member Haven-O'Donnell, seconded by Council Member Nowell to approve the following resolution: A RESOLUTION MAKING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTHERN TRANSITION AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NTAAC) Section 1. The Carrboro Town Council hereby appoints the following applicant(s) to the Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee (NTAAC): Seat Designation Appointee Term Expiration Carrboro Lisa Brown 2/2027 Orange County Anahid Vrana 2/2027 Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. This 5th day of March, 2024. The motion carried unanimously. 4 Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Edward Witkin Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill Anahid Vrana Member Female White Chapel Hill Jennifer Conrad Member Female White 60+ Chapel Hill 5 Page 1 of 1 Anahid Vrana Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Anahid Vrana Name Called: Home Address: 8217 Old NC 86 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-942-4789 Phone (Evening): 919-942-4789 Phone (Cell): 919-215-0329 Email: anahid.vrana@gmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Cell Biologist Year of OC Residence: 1976 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: PTA Boards including President - Secretary when children were in school. Cancer Society - Community Swim for Life. Formerly head of Chapel Hill Summber Swim League. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in this neighborhood for 35 years. My grandchildren live in the same neighborhood. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want to make the community a continued safe beautiful and environmentally sound area while respecting the need to. My neighbor Joy Bryan, whom I respect greatly, adked me to consider serving. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/26/2015 11:48:53 AM Date Printed: 3/26/2015 6 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee Meeting Times: Meets as called Meets as called Contact Person:Wendy Welsh,hrterim Town Clerk Meeting Place: 'BD Contact Phone: 919-918-7310 Positions: 3 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: The Committee will review zoning amendment requests,special/conditional use permit applications for developments within the Northern Transition Area of Carrboro;make recommendations to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment or Carrboro Board of Aldermen;inventory areas of cultural,archaeological,historical significance;areas of open space,rural character,scenic qualities,biological values;areas of agricultural uses;and make recommendations based on the above studies for additional policies,goals,etc.that will preserve and enhance the special character of this area,and relate to its growth. The Committee will consist of five members,three appointed by the Orange County BOCC and two by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.All members shall be residents of the NTA. Edward Witkin 1 First Appointed: 05/14/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 01/31/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 2 Anahid Vrana 2 First Appointed: 04/21/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 02/28/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 3 Jennifer Conrad 3 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: N.Transition Area Expiration: 01/31/2026 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: B.O.C.C.Appointee Number of Terms: 1 Friday,April 19,2024 Page 1 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Wendy Welsh, Interim Town Cle Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Commit Contact Phone: 919-918-7310 No applicants for this board. Gender Identity: Date Applied: Ethnic Background: Township: Age Range: Zone of Residence: Also Serves On: Friday,April 19,2024 Page I of 1