Agenda Planning Board Tuesday, March 26, 2019 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
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1. 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1 Add or Delete Agenda Items as Necessary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Approval of Planning Board Minutes 4 - 8 RFA-19-0755 - Approval of Planning Board Minutes - Pdf
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
5.1 Please note that these proceedings, including the Public Comment portion, are being live-streamed and videotaped. The public and media also may videotape these proceedings at any time.
6. DISCUSSION TOPICS
6.1 Discussion of Proposed Text Amendments for Regulations on Yard Sales 9 - 11 Presented by Andrew Neylon, Planner II RFA-19-0781 - Discussion of Proposed Text Amendments for Chapter 66 in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Yard Sales - Pdf
6.2 New Procedure to Distribute Plans to Planning Board Members Prior to Technical 12 Review Committee Meeting Presented by Ben Andrea, Planning and Building Inspections Director RFA-19-0787 - New Procedure to Distribute Plans to Planning Board Members Prior to Technical Review Committee Meeting - Pdf
6.3 Discussion of Possible Monthly Working Groups for Text Amendments 13 Presented by Ben Andrea, Planning and Building Inspections Director RFA-19-0788 - Discussion of Possible Monthly Working Groups for Text Amendments - Pdf
6.4 Discussion of Requiring Pre-Application Meeting for Subdivisions 14 - 15 Planning Board - 2019-03-26 Page 2 of 69
Presented by Ben Andrea, Planning and Building Inspections Director RFA-19-0789 - Discussion of Requiring Pre-Application Meeting for Subdivisions - Pdf
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Initial Zoning Recommendation in Connection With the Proposed Voluntary 16 - 22 Annexation of Brunswick County Tax Parcels No. 01900001, 029AB002, and 029AB00201 in the Town of Leland, North Carolina Presented by Gary Vidmar, Economic and Community Development Director
POTENTIAL ACTION: Motion to recommend Council initially zone the Annexation Parcel Nos. 01900001, 029AB00202, and 029AB00201 R-6 Medium Density with Performance Standards Residential District, contingent upon accepting a Certificate of Sufficiency and adopting an ordinance to annex the subject parcels, as the Board finds that this request is: 1. Consistent with the objectives and policies of the following plans adopted by the Town of Leland because the initial zoning request of R-6 with Performance Standards Residential District will satisfy the applicant's plans for a townhouse development. R-6 is the appropriate zoning designation for the proposed townhouse development and townhomes will provide another type of single- family housing product for Leland residents to choose from; and 2. This request is reasonable and in the public interest because affordable single- family townhomes are a desirable housing product in today's market. RFA-19-0766 - Initial Zoning Recommendation in Connection With the Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Brunswick County Tax Parcels No. 01900001, 029AB002, and 029AB00201 in the Town of Leland, North Carolina - Pdf
7.2 Text Amendment for Section 42-11 (5) in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances 23 - 28 - Changeable Copy on Ground Signs Presented by Andrew Neylon, Planner II
POTENTIAL ACTION: Motion to recommend Council approve, as the Board finds that this request for a text amendment for Section 42-11(5) in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances is: 1. Consistent with the objectives and policies of the plans adopted by the Town of Leland because the amendment will update the Town's ordinances so as to provide signage options appropriate for the S-3 Industrial Growth Sector and maintain attractive aesthetics for the Town; and 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it brings the Town's ordinances up to date with current market demands while ensuring public health, safety and welfare. RFA-19-0782 - Text Amendment for Section 42-11 (5) in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Changeable Copy on Ground Signs - Pdf
7.3 Text Amendment for Chapter 50, Article III in the Town of Leland Code of 29 - 33 Ordinances - Subdivisions Planning Board - 2019-03-26 Page 3 of 69
Presented by Matt Kirkland, Senior Planner
POTENTIAL ACTION: Motion to recommend Council approve, as the Board finds that this request for a text amendment for Chapter 50, Article III in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances is: 1. Consistent with the objectives and policies of the plans adopted by the Town of Leland because the proposed amendment is consistent with the Leland 2016 Master Plan, Action A6, which encourages simplifying application processes and the 2018 Leland Zoning Ordinance; and 2. Reasonable and in the public interest because the proposed amendment will clarify application and review processes for citizens and staff. RFA-19-0777 - Text Amendment for Chapter 50, Article III in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Subdivisions - Pdf
7.4 Extension Request for the Preliminary Approval of the Site Specific Plan for The 34 - 36 Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation Presented by Andrew Neylon, Planner II
POTENTIAL ACTION: Motion to approve the extension request for the site specific plan for The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation PUD which will have a new expiration date of April 18, 2020. RFA-19-0776 - Extension Request for the Preliminary Approval of the Site Specific Plan for The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation - Pdf
8. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
9. STAFF/BOARD/COMMITTEE MONTHLY REPORTS
9.1 Economic Development Report. 37 - 55 Economic Development Update 03_2019 ED News of Interest 03_2019
9.2 Planning and Inspections Department Monthly Update. 56 - 61 Planning and Inspections Monthly Staff Report 03_2019
9.3 Monthly Transportation Update. 62 - 69 Wilmington MPO Project Update 03_2019
10. ADJOURNMENT
11. NEXT MEETING DATE
The next regular meeting of the Planning Board will be held on April 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0755 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Nancy Sims
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Approval of Planning Board Minutes
PURPOSE: To approve the February 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Planning Board.
BACKGROUND: The Planning Board held its regular board meeting on February 26, 2019. Deputy Town Clerk Nancy Sims recorded the minutes for the meeting.
SUMMARY: Deputy Town Clerk Nancy Sims requests that the Planning Board review and approve the minutes for the meeting listed above.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES N/A. OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: N/A.
ALTERNATIVES: To request corrections to the minutes before the Planning Board approves them.
RECOMMENDATION: Deputy Town Clerk Nancy Sims requests the Planning Board approve the February 26, 2019 regular meeting minutes as presented.
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TOWN OF LELAND Planning Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
ASSEMBLY The Town of Leland Planning Board held their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Joe Bryant, Warren Hodges, Robert Martin, Robert Penwell, Richard Weinstein, Stephen Whitney, and Debbie Willis . . ABSENT: . . ALSO Ben Andrea, Planning and Building Inspections Director; Michael R. Callahan, Council PRESENT: Liaison; Matt Kirkland, Senior Planner; Ashli Pirozzi, Senior Planner; and Nancy Sims, Deputy Town Clerk.
1. 6:00 p.m. - Call to Order
1.1 Chairman Whitney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
2.1 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of the Agenda
3.1 Add or Delete Agenda Items as Necessary.
ACTION: Motion to approve the February 26, 2019 Planning Board Meeting Agenda as presented.
Motion: Warren Hodges Second: Debbie Willis Vote: UNANIMOUS
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 Approval of Planning Board Minutes.
ACTION: Motion to approve the January 22, 2019 Planning Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
Motion: Robert Penwell Second: Richard Weinstein Vote: UNANIMOUS
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5. Public Comment None.
6. Discussion Topics
6.1 Discussion of Proposed New Advertising Protocol for Certain Planning Board Items. Mr. Andrea stated that staff would like some feedback from the Board members on advertising in the newspaper when there are text amendments and rezonings on the agenda at the Planning Board level. Staff feels there are benefits to having these items discussed with the public. Mr. Andrea explained how the cost for the advertisements would come from the application fees, or incurred by the Town if the amendment is initiated by staff. He further explained there is no statute requirement for this type of advertising, but staff wanted to provide an opportunity for citizens to be more involved. Mr. Andrea added that staff also recommends posting signs on the property that is the subject of the rezoning.
Chairman Whitney felt it was probably a good thing to have more transparency with these amendments. Mr. Penwell thought it was a good idea; it would certainly put the responsibility on the Board members to be prepared. He has lived here for 15 years; the Town has grown and it is probably an action that we owe the citizens.
Mr. Bryant said most of the time people come to a meeting only if they are interested in what is on the agenda. As a whole you don't usually get that much interest, but there is a segment of the population who do come regularly. It makes us more committed as a Board when people in the audience can add something to the meeting.
Chairman Whitney asked for confirmation that there was no requirement for a public hearing. Mr. Andrea responded, the Planning Board is not required to hold a public hearing for rezoning or text amendments; this would be advertised as a public meeting where you can still have a comment period for citizen engagement.
Chairman Whitney also asked if this would delay the actions taken for certain projects. Mr. Andrea responded no, the only way that would happen is if during the meeting the Board decided to delay a matter to discuss it more in depth later.
Ms. Willis stated, we may hear something from the audience that may make us reconsider, or may make us want to delay the outcome until the next meeting for more discussion. She then asked about the size of the signs that are posted on the property. Mr. Andrea replied, there is no requirement on the size of the signs.
Mr. Penwell wondered if it was even necessary to advertise for text amendments. Mr. Andrea replied, the Board can choose to advertise for rezonings only and not for text amendments. Mr. Hodges felt text amendments are just a formality, but rezoning issues are important.
Mr. Whitney confirmed that all rezonings and text amendments still require the approval of Council. Mr. Andrea replied, absolutely.
CONSENSUS of the Board for staff to advertise a public meeting at the Planning Board level for all
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rezonings.
6.2 Discussion of Proposed List and Schedule of Text Amendments. Mr. Andrea reiterated from last month that staff will be coming to the Planning Board with a series of text amendments at future meetings. In the agenda packet is a simplified list of the areas staff wants to approach with amendments. He noted staff's intention is that there will be no major policy changes with these amendments, staff just wants to increase clarity. Mr. Andrea continued, first the amendment will be brought to this Board for discussion and then, the next month the formal text amendment will be presented for recommendation to Council.
Mr. Penwell said this sounds like a good idea because sometimes we get mired in the definitions. Discussion then took place about when the current ordinances were adopted and how in the future they may need a comprehensive overhaul. Chairman Whitney asked if there was a timeline for any total renovation of the ordinances. Mr. Andrea responded that will probably happen after an update to the land use plan is adopted, as staff would want the ordinance to carry out the vision of the plan.
6.3 Discussion of Proposed Text Amendments for Chapter 50 in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Subdivisions. Mr. Kirkland presented a PowerPoint providing the background on the amendment to Chapter 50 that will be brought to the Board next month for recommendation to Council. He added that this is for discussion only at this time. Mr. Kirkland explained the definition of a subdivision, described why the change is needed, and included the new language for the definition.
Chairman Whitney said it seems straight forward for the types of property being looked at. Ms. Willis wanted to make sure an applicant doesn't think they have met all the requirements of any permits that may be needed outside of the town, i.e., for any wetland delineation or other mitigation they may need to do. She doesn't want the applicant to think the TRC has approved the permits. Mr. Kirkland replied, TRC only provides comments, the applicant will still have to get permits for wetland delineations, or driveway permits through the NCDOT, even if they comment at TRC.
Chairman Whitney mentioned that the list of reviewers under the TRC Preliminary Plat Review section doesn't mention Planning Board specifically. Should that be included? Mr. Martin stated it is an umbrella list, so it's not necessary.
7. Old/New Business
7.1 Chairman Whitney advised that he is now not available to attend the TRC meeting on his specified date of May 21st. Ms. Willis volunteered to cover the May 21st meeting.
Chairman Whitney then asked if the apartment deal that was discussed in the newspaper is a done deal and whether the Planning Board would be able to review the plans. Mr. Andrea responded it is a done deal in that the annexation has been approved. The site plan will be reviewed by TRC, but not this Board. Staff has not yet received an application, but will keep you posted.
Chairman Whitney then asked if the Town has taken any official stance on the Cape Fear Crossing. Mr. Penwell said he is on the Transportation Oversight Committee and was at the meeting on
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February 7th. There were over 450 people at the meeting, but he felt it was a very productive meeting. He continued, 6 or 8 people spoke. No decision has been made yet on the crossing, as there is still a lot discussion about it. Chairman Whitney then asked if Council is going to make any recommendation with regard to the crossing. Mr. Andrea responded, the Town has already adopted a resolution for the southern-most route.
8. Staff/Board/Committee Monthly Reports
8.1 Economic Development Report. The Economic Development Report for February, 2019 was distributed with the agenda packet. Mr. Andrea mentioned some highlights of the report.
Mr. Penwell advised he was the Planning Board representative to the TRC last month. There were two plans reviewed by the TRC. The first was some apartment units on Village Road; the other was a very large medical assistance facility in Brunswick Forest, phase one. Mr. Penwell added there is a slightly different format for TRC now. Mr. Kirkland then explained the new process for TRC.
8.2 Planning and Inspections Monthly Update. The Planning and Inspections Monthly Update was distributed with the agenda packet. Mr. Andrea added staff is trying some new formats for the Planning and Building Inspection departments report and highlighted some points.
8.3 Monthly Transportation Update. The Monthly Transportation Update from the WMPO was distributed with the agenda packet.
9. Adjournment
ACTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Motion: Robert Martin Second: Richard Weinstein Vote: UNANIMOUS
10. Next Meeting Date The next regular meeting of the Planning Board will be held on March 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
Adopted at a regular meeting on March 26, 2019.
Attest:
______Nancy Sims, Deputy Clerk Stephen Whitney, Chairman
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0781 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Andrew Neylon
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Discussion of Proposed Text Amendments for Regulations on Yard Sales
PURPOSE: To discuss potential text amendments for regulations on yard sales.
BACKGROUND: The Town regularly considers amendments to the code of ordinances to improve processes, provide clarity, and update our standards to reflect those found in the North Carolina General Statutes. The current language pertaining to the regulations of yard sales is in need of clarification.
Staff is proposing amendments that will accomplish the following: • Update the definition of yard sale, • Relocate the yard sale standards within the temporary use section, and • Clarify the standards that regulate yard sales.
SUMMARY: 1. Modify Yard Sale Definition
The definition for yard sale includes a regulation that dictates where yard sales can occur. Definitions should not include regulations or standards as those are more appropriate in elsewhere in the ordinance with other regulations and standards. Staff proposes to remove the regulation from the definition:
Sec. 66-4 - Definitions Yard sale means all general sales, open to the public, conducted from or on a residential premise in any district or at a commercial establishment in any commercial district, subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter, for the purpose of disposing of personal property. The term "yard sale" shall include all sales described in this definition, whether or not they are garage, lawn, yard, attic, porch, room, backyard or patio sales. The sale of a vehicle at a private residence does not constitute a yard sale and is not subject to the provisions of the town's regulation regarding yard sales.
The table of permitted uses in Section 66-162 dictates in which yard sales are allowed, so there is no need to reference within the definition which zoning districts permit yards sales.
The current definition for yard sales further limits where yard sales are permitted by requiring the property containing a residential use. Staff is not
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proposing to change that allowance. It should be noted that a residential use may be permitted in zoning districts other than the residential zoning districts. Non-residential properties are allowed temporary outdoor sales such as tent sales, grand opening sales, and similar sales through existing language in Section 66-228(c)(4).
2. Relocate and Modify Regulations for Yard Sales
Yard sale regulations are currently located in Article IX - Supplemental Regulations under Section 66-314. Staff proposes relocating yard sale regulations to Section 66-228 - Temporary Uses under a new subsection (d), with some modifications:
(d) Yard Sales. Yard sales as defined in Section 66-4 shall be allowed without a temporary use permit subject to the following provisions and only in the zoning districts specified in Section 66-162:
(a) Yard sales shall be permitted in all zoning districts on residential use lots and subject to the provisions of this chapter section. (b) Yard sales conducted at commercial establishments shall only be conducted by nonprofit organizations for nonprofit causes. The entity conducting a yard sale at a commercial establishment must have written permission to conduct such sale from the commercial establishment in its possession and available for inspection at all times during the sale. (1) (c) Yard sales conducted at commercial establishments and residences shall be limited to not longer than two consecutive days. No more than one yard sale, of up to two consecutive days, shall be conducted on any residential lot or commercial establishment and regardless of length, shall take place nomore than once per calendar month. (2) (d) If a yard sale extends for two consecutive days as permitted in subsection (c) of this section, all merchandise shall be removed from the sales location at 6:00 p.m. on the day of the first sale and may not be relocated to the sales location prior to 6:00 a.m. on the second day of such sale. Yard sales shall operate only between dawn and dusk. (3) (e) Yard sales shall be conducted so as to not impede or interfere with the flow of traffic on any adjacent or surrounding street or right- of-way. (f) Any entity conducting a yard sale, other than one conducted by a resident at his home, shall apply for, and obtain, a permit from the code enforcement officer before conducting such sale. The application for the permit must be submitted to the office of the code enforcement officer at least 24 hours before the start of the sale, and no later than the close of business on the preceding Thursday for sales to be held on Saturday or Sunday. The application shall identify the Request for Action Page 2 of 3 Page 11 of 69
name of the organization conducting the sale; the address and owner of the location where the sale is to take place; the date and hours of the sale; and the name, address and telephone number of the contact person for the organization conducting the sale. The permit so issued must be displayed in a conspicuous location at the place of the sale during all sales hours.
Because yard sales are temporary uses, the additional requirements for yard sales are more appropriate under the temporary uses section of the ordinance, making the ordinance more user-friendly because it can be located easier by citizens.
The modifications to the language would clarify that a temporary use permit is not required for a yard sale, remove the reference to yard sales on a properties that do not contain a residential use, remove the unnecessary requirement that merchandise be removed overnight, and limit the hours of operation to minimize impact on the surrounding community.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES 2020 Master Plan OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: n/a
ALTERNATIVES: n/a
RECOMMENDATION: Planning Board review proposed text amendments and provide feedback and suggestions to the proposed changes.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0787 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Ben Andrea
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: New Procedure to Distribute Plans to Planning Board Members Prior to Technical Review Committee Meeting
PURPOSE: To notify the Planning Board of Staff's intention to send plans for projects scheduled for a TRC meeting to all Planning Board members for review and comments.
BACKGROUND: Plans for projects that are scheduled to go to the Technical Review Committee (TRC) have typically only been sent to the Planning Board member that is serving as the Board's liaison at the TRC meeting. As such, when the opportunity arrives for other Planning Board members to provide comments on the proposed project, it is usually at a point in the process at which the design has been reviewed for technical compliance by Planning Staff and members of other regulatory agencies that comprise the TRC.
SUMMARY: Recognizing the value of Planning Board member input, beginning in April, Staff will send the plans for proposed projects scheduled for TRC to all members of the Planning Board. Planning Board members may reply to the staff contact person with any questions or comments, and Board members' comments will be included in the comment compilation sent to the applicant prior to the TRC meeting.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES n/a OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: None.
ALTERNATIVES: Staff can continue to not send plans for TRC projects to all Planning Board members.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends sending plans for projects scheduled for TRC to all Planning Board members.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0788 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Ben Andrea
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Discussion of Possible Monthly Working Groups for Text Amendments
PURPOSE: Discussion of idea to have a few Planning Board members work with Planning Staff monthly on text amendments.
BACKGROUND: During a meeting with Planning Staff on March 5, Chairman Steve Whitney proposed the idea of having a few Planning Board members work with Staff to discuss the areas of the ordinance that need amending.
SUMMARY: No more than three Planning Board members could comprise a working group due to public meetings laws. Based on the timing of Planning Board agenda preparation, these "working group" meetings would need to occur the week after the Planning Board meeting to allow Staff enough time to finalize the agenda package for the next Planning Board meeting.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES n/a OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As an alternative, discussion of text amendments could occur at the regular Planning Board meeting as proposed to the Board in February.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Board discuss the idea and come to a consensus on whether to solicit volunteers each month for a working group or continue having discussions at the regular meetings.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0789 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Ben Andrea
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Discussion of Requiring Pre-Application Meeting for Subdivisions
PURPOSE: Discussion of idea to require a pre-application meeting for subdivisions and site specific plans.
BACKGROUND: During a meeting with Planning Staff on March 5, Chairman Steve Whitney proposed the idea of requiring an applicant to meet with Planning Staff prior to application of a project's preliminary plan or site specific plan. Currently, the Town's regulations strongly encourage, but do not require, a pre-application discussion with Staff, as well as an on-site walkabout if necessary to familiarize all parties with the site and work through potential site design issues or constraints:
Sec. 50-107. - Elements of the preliminary plan process (a) Pre-application discussion. A pre-application discussion is strongly encouraged between the applicant, the site designer, and the subdivision administrator. The purpose of this informal meeting is to introduce the applicant and the site designer to the town's zoning and subdivision regulations and procedures and to discuss the applicant's objectives in relation to the town's official policies and ordinance requirements. (b) On-site walkabout. After the pre-application discussion has been completed, the subdivision administrator may schedule a mutually convenient date to walk the property with the applicant and his site designer. The purpose of this visit is to familiarize the subdivision administrator with the property's special features, and to provide him an informal opportunity to offer guidance to the applicant regarding the potential house locations, street alignments, and the tentative location of conservation areas. If an on-site walkabout is applicable, the subdivision administrator may combine the pre-application discussion and the on-site walkabout as one step in the submittal process of the preliminary plan.
SUMMARY: A pre-application meeting or discussion between the applicant and Staff provides value in that it could orient developers and site designers unfamiliar with the Town's design requirements or approval process, and also potentially work through issues or present ideas for site design early in the process prior to significant time and money investment into site design. Typically, a development team will have completed to have site assessment performed prior to site design, including site survey, preliminary due diligence regarding flood zones, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas, and other potential site design considerations.
At every opportunity, Staff provides feedback to the developer or site designer to inform them of site design requirements and also suggestions. Staff, the Technical
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Review Committee, and the Planning Board are all limited to what elements or design features can be required based on what adopted regulations apply to the project. While input and ideas may help guide site development, ultimately the applicant is responsible for designing a site that meets all applicable regulations.
If the Planning Board recommends that the Town regulations be amended to require a pre-application meeting, Staff would incorporate that change into the text amendment grouping scheduled for Month 3 of the ordinance update project.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES n/a OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: An additional requirement for all applicants to meet with Staff prior to application would increase workload.
ALTERNATIVES: Alternatives include leaving the existing language that strongly encourages pre- application meetings or the Planning Board recommend to Town Council to change the ordinance to require pre-application meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Board discuss the idea and come to a consensus on whether to recommend to Town Council to change the ordinance to require pre- application meetings.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0766 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Gary Vidmar
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Initial Zoning Recommendation in Connection With the Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Brunswick County Tax Parcels No. 01900001, 029AB002, and 029AB00201 in the Town of Leland, North Carolina
PURPOSE: To review a proposed zoning map amendment and make a recommendation to Town Council for the initial zoning of a 28.473 acre property identified in the Brunswick County Tax records as Parcels No. 02900001, 029AB002, and 029AB00201 (collectively "Annexation Parcel") to R-6 Medium Density with Performance Standards Residential District in the Town of Leland, NC. in connection with a proposed voluntary annexation into the Town of Leland initiated by a petition requesting voluntary annexation filed by the owner of the property proposed for annexation.
BACKGROUND: On December 13, 2018, Charles Poindexter submitted an annexation petition and an annexation and zoning application to voluntarily annex the Annexation Parcel.
On December 20, 2018, Town Council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to investigate the sufficiency of the annexation petition and to certify the results of the investigation.
On February 4, 2019, the Applicant submitted an amended annexation petition and annexation application which changed the name of the property owner to reflect the transfer of the property from Charles Poindexter to a corporate entity by the name of Sunset Land Investments, LLC ("Applicant").
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 66-32(3) in the Code of Ordinances, all proposed amendments to the Town of Leland zoning map shall be submitted to the Planning Board for review and comment. If no written report is received from the Planning Board within 30 days of referral of the amendment to that Board, the Town Council may proceed in its consideration of the amendment without the Planning Board recommendation. The Town Council is not bound by the recommendations, if any, of the Planning Board.
A vicinity map is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The existing zoning designation of the Annexation Parcel and the adjoining parcels is shown on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and the proposed zoning of the Annexation Parcel is shown on Exhibit "C", attached hereto.
The Annexation Parcel and parcels to the north along Mt. Misery Road are presently zoned C-LD: Commercial - Low Density in Brunswick County. The C-LD District is intended primarily to be used in outlying areas, adjacent to major thoroughfares, with yards and other provisions for reducing conflicts with adjacent residential uses, and
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with substantial setbacks to reduce marginal friction on adjacent major thoroughfares. Commercial uses in this District serve the needs of residential neighborhoods for auto-dependent commercial facilities; and serve the needs of highway oriented tourist business. Examples of some uses that are permitted or permitted with limits include, but are not limited, to the following: agriculture; detached single family home; townhouse; multifamily; medical facility; retail sales; self-service storage; commercial office; and indoor recreation. Maximum density for residential uses is 13.6 units per acre.
The parcels immediately to the north of the Annexation Parcel are zoned R-6000 High Density Residential in Brunswick County. The R-6000 district is established to provide for orderly suburban residential development. A limited number of commercial and civic uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve and protect the residential character of the neighborhood. A special permit process for higher intensity development is also allowed, using discretion to balance issues of higher density with improved amenities. Due to the higher intensity developments contained in this district, it is intended to be applied to properties served by public sewer and water systems. Maximum density for residential uses is 7.3 units per acre.
The adjacent parcels to the east of the Annexation Parcel are presently zoned C-1 Commercial Business District, General Commercial in the Town of Leland. The C-1 General Commercial Business District is designed to serve both nonresidents and residents using the major roads that run through the areas zoned. This district is designed to accommodate retail or service establishments customarily patronized by transient traffic as well as nontransient traffic. The district shall provide for commercial sites smaller than those needed for regional shopping facilities, and for the clustering of smaller businesses as well as provide for the intermediate commercial needs of the community. The minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet. Single family dwellings are permitted; multifamily buildings and townhomes are not permitted.
The parcels across Mt. Misery Road to the west of the Annexation Parcel are zoned R- 6 Medium Density with Performance Standards Residential District and C-2 Commercial Business District, Regional Business in the Town of Leland. The area zoned R-6 is the Lake Forest Village subdivision which is comprised of single family homes. The area zoned C-2 is a retail shopping area which includes a Food Lion.
The R-6 District is established for medium density single-family dwellings, including townhouses, with additional performance development standards and other related uses. In promoting the general purpose of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is to encourage the construction, and continued use, of land for single-family dwellings while at the same time prohibiting commercial and industrial use of the land and any other use which would substantially interfere with the development of single-family dwellings. Under the definition of townhouse development in Section 50-71 of the Code of Ordinances, townhouse developments in the R-6 Residential Zoning District shall comply with all requirements of Section 66-145(b). The maximum density allowed in the R-6 Zoning District is seven (7) units per acre. The performance standards in the R-6 zoning district include paved roads, curb and gutter, a municipal or community water system, a municipal sewer system, underground utilities, streetlights, undivided areas designated as open space that are available for
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all owners of property in the subdivision, homeowners are members of a homeowners' association and minimum size of the subdivision is five acres. The C-2 Regional Business Commercial Business District is established to accommodate larger commercial facilities offering goods and services meeting the needs of the residents of the town, county and region, such as malls or shopping centers. It is designed to be located at the intersections of major thoroughfares and occur in clustered patterns. This district is intended to encourage one-stop shopping at convenient and safely accessible locations. The minimum lot size is 15,000 square feet.
With its annexation application, the applicant has requested that the Town initially zone the Annexation Parcel R-6 Medium Density with Performance Standards Residential District. Water and sewer will be provided by Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES The proposed zoning is compatible with the surrounding zoning and is supported by OR PLANS: many elements of the Action Plan listed in the 2020 Master Plan including (i) promote a diverse range of affordable housing ownership and building types; (ii) promote managed growth through a coordinated system of neighborhoods and corridors; (iii) zoning that is tied to the Sector Map; (iv) increased availability of smaller homes on smaller lots; and (v) encourage compact walkable neighborhoods that nurture a higher quality of life for town residents. The area within the Sector Map and CAMA Suitability Map shown in the Master Plan includes areas outside of the Town's present boundary that could be considered for annexation. The Annexation Parcel is shown on the Town Sector Map as a Controlled Growth Sector and on the 2011 CAMA Suitability Map as Somewhat Suitable.
FINANCIAL: Development that may take place on the Annexation Parcel and is permitted by right in the proposed R-6 Residential District could result in increased ad valorem property tax revenue and sales tax revenue.
ALTERNATIVES: The Planning Board may make a recommendation for Council to approve or deny the proposed initial zoning or recommend a different zoning classification.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the Planning Board make a recommendation for Council to initially zone the - 6 Annexation Medium Parcel Density R with Performance Standards Residential District, contingent upon Council's acceptance of a Certificate of Sufficiency and adoption of an annexation ordinance.
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TOWN OF LELAND PLANNING BOARD CONSISTENCY STATEMENT ZONING MAP/LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REQUESTS
102 Town Hall Dr., Leland, NC 28451 Economic & Community Development www.townofleland.com Phone 910-371-3754 Fax 910-371-1158
Title: Mt. Misery Road Initial Zoning Application Applicant: Sunset Land Investments, LLC Hearing Date: March 26, 2019
This request ( X ) IS ( ) IS NOT consistent with the objectives and policies of the following plans adopted by the Town of Leland because: The initial zoning request of R-6 With Performance Standards Residential District will satisfy the applicant’s plans for a townhouse development. R-6 is the appropriate zoning designation for the proposed townhouse development and townhomes will provide another type of single-family housing product for Leland residents to choose from.
This request ( X ) IS ( ) IS NOT reasonable and in the public interest because: affordable single- family townhomes are a desirable housing product in today’s market.
(X) 2009 CAMA Land Use Plan ( ) 2009 Leland Comprehensive Bike Plan ( ) 2013 Collector Street Plan (X) 2016 Leland Master Plan ( ) 2014 Infill Street Map (X ) 2009 Leland Zoning Ordinance ( ) 2014 Westgate Nature Park Master Plan ( ) 2017 Leland Municipal Park Master Plan ( ) 2016 Pedestrian Plan
Therefore, the Town of Leland Planning Board ( X ) DOES ( ) DOES NOT consider this action to be reasonable and in the public interest and recommends ( X ) APPROVAL ( ) DENIAL this request.
Comments:
This report reflects the decision of the Planning Board this 26th day of March, 2019.
Attest:
Signature
Planning Board Chairman
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0782 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Andrew Neylon
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Text Amendment for Section 42-11 (5) in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Changeable Copy on Ground Signs
PURPOSE: To amend Section 42-11 (5) of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Leland, North Carolina.
BACKGROUND: Riegelwood Federal Credit Union (Applicant) has submitted a zoning text amendment application to amend Section 42-11 (5) pertaining to changeable copy on ground signs. The proposed text amendment will increase the maximum amount of permitted changeable copy on ground signs that are adjacent to to US Hwy 74/76 right-of-way.
SUMMARY: Changeable copy sign is a term which is defined in the Code of Ordinances. This type of sign is utilized by business to display information such as sales, events, specials, time, and temperature. Changeable copy signs are permitted as signs on which the content can be changed manually or electronically.
The current ordinance limits the maximum allowed changeable copy area to 50 percent of the total sign area, up to a maximum of four square feet. In certain instances, such as along U.S. Hwy. 74/76, the allowable four square feet of changeable copy can be blocked by vehicles on multi-lane highways and cannot be seen by traffic that is traveling at moderately high speed limits.
Currently, there is one the property adjacent to the right-of-way of U.S. Hwy. 74/76 that is located within the Town's jurisdiction. This property is zoned C-2 (Commercial Business District, Regional Business). Individual Business ground signs in the C-2 zoning district are permitted to have a maximum total sign area of 48 square feet and be maximum height of 8 feet tall.
The Applicant's submitted language is included as ATTACHMENT A.
The following is a summary of the Applicant's proposed changes: 1. The proposed changes would be applicable to businesses adjacent to the right-of-way of US Hwy. 74/76 2. An increase in the maximum changeable copy from 4 square feet to 24 square feet 3. Operating standards to which changeable copy signs must function under: o Static in movement o May only change once every 24 hours o Changes must occur instantaneously
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4. Illumination of the changeable copy shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light
Staff has reviewed the request and recommends the language provided in ATTACHMENT B.
The differences in the Applicant's proposed language and Staff's recommended language are summarized below: 1. The word exclusive in the first paragraph of Section 42-11 (5) (d) has been removed as staff feels it was both unclear and unnecessary. 2. Staff's recommendation includes language that clarifies the requirement that changeable copy signs shall comply with the ground sign regulations in Section 42-11 (5). This includes existing provisions for base landscape requirements, distance requirements from existing ground signs, V-shaped signs, sign location, and illumination. 3. Staff's proposal recommends an increase in the total sign area containing changeable copy from 4 square feet to 16 square feet. Staff feels that increasing the changeable copy sign area from 4 square feet to 24 square feet, as requested by the Applicant, is too large of an increase given the maximum total sign area for individual businesses is 48 square feet. Essentially, the Applicant is requesting that half of the allowable size ground sign could be changeable copy. Staff does not feel that large of an increase is justified given the conditions of the Hwy. 74/76 area. 4. Staff's recommendation provides clarity to the intent of a "static movement", as proposed by the Applicant. 5. Staff's recommendation adds language that requires applications for any sign with electronic changeable copy to include signed statements that the sign has automatic dimming control and failsafe features.
Staff's recommendation includes ordinance language that is consistent with the current development patterns of Highway 74/76 as well as the future land use designation on the Sector Map included in the 2020 Master Plan, which designates this property as the S-3 Industrial. The S-3 Industrial Sector is appropriate for auto- mobile oriented uses and includes little, if any, residential in the immediate vicinity. Staff reviewed ordinances from neighboring jurisdictions in addition to reviewing current development patterns for Hwy 74/76 and the 2020 Master Plan. Jurisdictions vary in the total sign area that is permitted as changeable copy, but all jurisdictions regulate the location, illumination, and design requirements of changeable copy signs.
Staff feels that an increase to the changeable copy sign area for businesses in this location is justified within the specified recommendations included in ATTACHMENT B.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES 2020 Master Plan OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: n/a
ALTERNATIVES: Planning Board may recommend Council approve or deny the proposed text amendment or may recommend a modified version of the text amendment to Request for Action Page 2 of 6 Page 25 of 69
Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the Planning Board recommend that Council approve the proposed text amendment in ATTACHMENT B and Statement of Consistency as drafted.
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ATTACHMENT A
TEXT AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT
Sec. 42-11.-Permanent signs requiring a permit d. Changeable sign. A sign with changeable copy or reader board area and exclusive and electronic message board area are permitted as on-premises ground signs, provided that the changeable copy or electronic message board area does not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the sign, up to a maximum of four square feet. Electronic message board area is included in the calculation of the total sign area unless the board displays only time and temperature information, in which case, the message area is allowed in addition to the maximum area of the sign. Messages on a changeable copy or electronic message board area may only change every 30 or more seconds.
Changeable signs located on property immediately adjacent to US Highway 74/76. Properties adjacent to US Highway 74/76 may have a sign with changeable copy or reader board area and exclusive and electronic message board area are permitted as on-premises ground signs, provided that the changeable copy or electronic message board area does not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the sign, up to a maximum of 24 square feet. Provided the electronic message board area is included in the calculation of the total sign area unless the board displays only time and temperature information, in which case, the message area is allowed in addition to the maximum area of the sign. Messages on a changeable copy or electronic message board area may only be static in movement and may only change once every 24 or more hours and in an instantons manner. The maximum illumination level of the changeable copy would be .3 feet candles above ambient light regardless of the method of illumination. The 0.3 foot candle above ambient light shall measure at a distance from the subject equal to the following equation
√(sign area in sq ft x100)
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ATTACHMENT B
Sec. 42-11.-Permanent signs requiring a permit
(5) Ground signs. The sign area, location characteristics and number of ground signs shall be determined in accordance with the tables in section 42-14 and as outlined in this section. The following requirements also apply to all ground signs:
d. Changeable sign. A sign with changeable copy or reader board area and exclusive and electronic message board area are permitted as on-premises ground signs, provided that the changeable copy or electronic message board area does not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the sign, up to a maximum of four square feet. Electronic message board area is included in the calculation of the total sign area unless the board displays only time and temperature information, in which case, the message area is allowed in addition to the maximum area of the sign. Messages on a changeable copy or electronic message board area may only change every 30 or more seconds.
Applications for signs with electronic changeable copy area shall include a signed statement that the design and construction of the sign includes a light-sensitive automatic dimming control and the sign is designed and equipped to freeze in one position with no more than the maximum allowable illumination if a malfunction occurs. The application shall also include a signed letter from the sign owner or operator stating that they have read the regulations and will not tamper with the manufacturer preset illumination settings.
1. Changeable signs located on properties adjacent to US Highway 74/76. Individual Business ground signs with changeable copy and electronic message board areas that area located on property adjacent to the US Highway 74/76 right-of-way shall be permitted subject to the following conditions: i. Such signs shall meet the requirements located in Section (5) of this section. The ground sign regulations in Section 42-11 (5) regarding base landscape requirements, distance requirements from existing ground signs, V-shaped signs, sign location and illumination shall apply to changeable copy or electronic message board signs that are located on properties adjacent to US Highway 74/76. ii. The changeable copy and electronic message board area does not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the sign, up to a maximum of 16 square feet. iii. The changeable copy and electronic message board area is included in the calculation of the total sign area. iv. The changeable copy and electronic message board area shall not have animated graphics or the appearance of scrolling, moving, fading, or disappearing words and may only change once every 24 or more hours and in an instantaneous manner. v. The maximum illumination level of the changeable copy or electronic message board area would be 0.3 foot candles above ambient light regardless of the method illumination. The 0.3 foot candles above ambient light shall be measured at a distance from the sign that is equal to the following equation: √(sign area in square feet x 100).
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TOWN OF LELAND PLANNING BOARD CONSISTENCY STATEMENT ZONING MAP/LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REQUESTS
102 Town Hall Dr., Leland, NC 28451 Economic & Community Development www.townofleland.com Phone 910-371-3754 Fax 910-371-1158
Title: Changeable copy signs on Highway 74/76 Applicant: Riegelwood Federal Credit Union Meeting Date: March 26, 2019
This request ( X ) IS ( ) IS NOT consistent with the objectives and policies of the following plans adopted by the Town of Leland because: The amendment will update the Town’s ordinances so as to provide signage options appropriate for the S-3 Industrial Growth Sector and maintain attractive aesthetics for the Town.
This request ( X ) IS ( ) IS NOT reasonable and in the public interest because: it brings the Town’s ordinances up to date with current market demands while ensuring public health, safety and welfare.
( ) 2009 CAMA Land Use Plan ( X ) 2020 Leland Master Plan ( ) 2013 Collector Street Plan ( ) 2009 Leland Comprehensive Bike Plan ( ) 2014 Infill Street Map ( X ) 2009 Leland Zoning Ordinance
Therefore, the Town of Leland Planning Board ( X ) DOES ( ) DOES NOT consider this action to be reasonable and in the public interest and recommends ( X ) APPROVAL ( ) DENIAL of this request to Town Council.
Comments:
This report reflects the decision of the Planning Board this 26th day of March.
Attest:
Signature
Planning Board Chairman
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0777 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Matt Kirkland
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Text Amendment for Chapter 50, Article III in the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances - Subdivisions
PURPOSE: To amend Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Leland, North Carolina.
BACKGROUND: The Town regularly considers amendments to the zoning ordinances which will improve processes, provide clarity, and update our standards to reflect those found in the North Carolina General Statutes. The current subdivision ordinance standards contain some processes and standards in need of such an update.
The proposed amendments for discussion would update the definition of subdivision to include new statutory exemptions, provide a direct reference to Technical Review Committee in the preliminary plat procedure, and clarify the Town's minor subdivision standards.
SUMMARY: Subdivision Definition
North Carolina General Statute defines subdivisions for local municipalities and exempts certain types of maps and divisions of land from subdivision regulation. In 2017, the General Assembly updated these exemptions to include divisions of tracts into parcels in accordance with the terms of a probated will or in accordance with intestate succession under Chapter 29 of the General Statutes. This change codified a ruling from the 1974 case Williamson v. Avant, which ruled that this type of division is not subject to subdivision regulations. The proposed change would align our ordinance with the requirements of the General Statute.
Technical Review Committee Preliminary Plat Review
The current preliminary plat review procedure allows the subdivision administrator to direct the applicant to meet the requirements of other agencies and officials, but the Technical Review Committee is not specifically referenced. While the TRC provides this function, staff believes that a direct reference to this committee will provide clarity for applicants and developers on the process for the Town to review a preliminary plat.
Minor Subdivisions
North Carolina General Statute allows local municipalities to provide for expedited review of specified classes of subdivision, typically referred to in local ordinances as a Request for Action Page 1 of 5 Page 30 of 69
"minor subdivision." The Town's current minor subdivision procedure and definition standards conflict with design standards found within the chapter. For example, a minor subdivision by definition cannot dedicate a right of way. However, the design standards for any subdivision require that roadway interconnections be provided for all subdivisions. In addition, the process for minor subdivisions is a staff review, but many of the design standards require a Planning Board review. Staff believes that the most expedient way to relieve this situation is to clarify that these design standards apply to our major subdivision category.
The proposed text amendments are included in "Attachment A" with this RFA.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES 2020 Master Plan OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Planning Board may recommend Council approve or deny the proposed text amendment or may recommend a modified version of the text amendment to Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the Planning Board recommend that Council approve the proposed text amendment. Staff further requests that the Planning Board approve the Statement of Consistency as drafted.
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TOWN OF LELAND PLANNING BOARD CONSISTENCY STATEMENT ZONING MAP/LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT REQUESTS
102 Town Hall Dr., Leland, NC 28451 Economic & Community Development www.townofleland.com Phone 910-371-3754 Fax 910-371-1158
Title: Chapter 50 - Subdivisions Applicant: Town of Leland Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 RFA: 19-0777
This request ( x ) IS ( ) IS NOT consistent with the objectives and policies of the following plans adopted by the Town of Leland because the proposed amendment is consistent with Leland 2016 master plan action A6, which encourages simplifying application processes.
This request ( x ) IS ( ) IS NOT reasonable and in the public interest because the proposed amendment will clarify application and review processes for citizens and staff.
( ) 2009 CAMA Land Use Plan ( ) 2009 Leland Comprehensive Bike Plan ( ) 2013 Collector Street Plan ( x ) 2016 Leland Master Plan ( ) 2014 Infill Street Map ( x ) 2018 Leland Zoning Ordinance ( ) 2014 Westgate Nature Park Master Plan ( ) 2017 Leland Municipal Park Master Plan ( ) 2016 Pedestrian Plan ( ) 2018 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Therefore, the Town of Leland Planning Board ( x ) DOES ( ) DOES NOT consider this action to be reasonable and in the public interest and recommends ( x ) APPROVAL ( ) DENIAL this request.
Comments:
This report reflects the decision of the Planning Board this 26th day of March, 2019.
Attest:
Signature
Planning Board Chairman
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Attachment A
Sec. 50-71. - Definitions.
Subdivision, for the purposes of this article, means all divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions when any one or more of those divisions is created for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) and shall include all divisions of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets; but the following shall not be included within this definition nor be subject to the regulations authorized by this article: (1) The combination or recombination of portions of previously subdivided and recorded lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the town as shown in its subdivision regulations. (2) The division of land into parcels greater than ten acres where no street right-of-way dedication is involved. (3) The public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for the widening or opening of streets or for public transportation system corridors. (4) The division of a tract in single ownership whose entire area is no greater than two acres into not more than three lots, where no street right-of-way dedication is involved and where the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the town as shown in its subdivision regulations. (5) The division of a tract into parcels in accordance with the terms of a probated will or in accordance with intestate succession under Chapter 29 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Those divisions or combinations of land meeting the criteria listed subsections (1)—(4)(5) above will bear the certificate below on the recorded final plat.
Sec. 50-103. - Procedures for review of major and minor subdivisions.
(a) All subdivisions shall be considered major subdivisions except those defined as minor subdivisions in this article. Major subdivisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures in sections 50- 106 through 50-109. Minor subdivisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions in section 50-104. However, if the subdivider owns, leases, holds an option on, or holds any legal or equitable interest in any property adjacent to or located directly across a street, easement, road or right-of-way from the property to be subdivided, the subdivision shall not qualify under the abbreviated procedure (minor subdivisions). The abbreviated procedure may not be used a second time within three years on any property less than 1,500 feet from the original property boundaries by anyone who owned, had an option on, or any legal interest in the original subdivision at the time the subdivision received preliminary or final plat approval. Furthermore, the abbreviated procedure may not be used within three years on any property less than 1,500 feet from the original property boundaries by any subsequent owner, individual having an option on, or individual having any legal interest in the original subdivision at the time the subdivision received preliminary or final plat approval. (b) A minor subdivision is defined as a subdivision involving no new public or private streets or roads, or right-of-way dedication, no easements, no utility extension, where the entire tract to be subdivided is five acres or less in size, and where four or fewer lots result after the subdivision is completed.
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Sec. 50-108. - Preliminary plat submission and review.
(b) Review by other agencies. Concurrent with submission of the preliminary plat, the subdivision administrator shall direct the subdivider, if warranted, to meet the requirements of all state and/or federal agencies and any other officials and/or agencies concerned with the preliminary plat, including, but not limited to: the NCDOT district highway engineer as to proposed streets, highways, and drainage systems; the North Brunswick Sanitary District and the county health director as to proposed water and sewerage systems; the state department of environment and natural resources, land quality section as to the erosion control requirements; distribute the plat for review by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and any other agency or official designated by the subdivision administrator for review and recommendation. (c) Review procedure. (1) The planning board shall review the preliminary plat within 30 days from the submittal date of a complete application and all the appropriate TRC comments have been received addressed by the developmental services department.
Sec. 50-142. - General improvement requirements.
Each major subdivision shall contain the improvements specified in this division, which shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this article and paid for by the subdivider unless other means of financing is specifically stated in this article. Land shall be dedicated and reserved in each major subdivision as specified in this division. Each subdivision shall adhere to the minimum standards of design in Section 50-145 established by this division.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION RFA-19-0776 Meeting Date: March 26, 2019 Prepared By: Andrew Neylon
MEETING TYPE: Planning Board
TITLE: Extension Request for the Preliminary Approval of the Site Specific Plan for The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation
PURPOSE: Review a request from Pinnacle Property Investments, Inc to extend a preliminary approval of the Site Specific Plan (SSP) for The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation.
BACKGROUND: The Mallory Creek Plantation Planned Unit Development (PUD) is located of NC-133 and is comprised of 1001.68 acres. The Pinnacle, a named phase subdivision within Mallory Creek Plantation PUD, is encompasses 34.92 acres. The Pinnacle has been approved for 203 townhouse lots.
SUMMARY: Per Section 50-109 of the Town's code of ordinances, the subdivider shall submit the final plat, so marked, to the subdivision administrator at which it will be reviewed; further, the final plat for the first stage of the subdivision shall be submitted not more than 18 months after the date on which the preliminary plat was approved; otherwise such approval shall be null and void, unless a written extension of this limit, not to exceed a 54-month period from the initial approval date granted by the Planning Board.
Further, per Section 50-109, the subdivision administrator will accept no final plat for review until the subdivider has installed the improvements specified in this article or guaranteed their installation as provided herein. An application for either a final plat or an improvement guarantee for The Pinnacle has yet to be submitted for review to the Town.
The Pinnacle SSP was approved by Town Council on October 19, 2017 and its 18 month approval ends on April 19, 2019. Attached hereto as 'Exhibit A' is the developer's request for an extension, citing the weather delaying the completion of the necessary infrastructure within the subdivision. If approved, the request would provide an additional 12 months for the developer to record a final plat or submit an improvement guarantee for approval. In addition to the initial 18-month approval validity, the extension, if approved, totals a 30 month approval period from the initial SSP approval date. The SSP will have a new expiration date of April 18, 2020. There are no submitted changes to the SSP and all the same conditions from the previous approval will still apply.
SUPPORT OF STUDIES n/a OR PLANS:
FINANCIAL: n/a
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ALTERNATIVES: Planning Board may approve the extension as requested, modify the request length, or deny the extension in its entirety.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Board approve the extension request for the site specific plan for The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation PUD which will have a new expiration date of April 18, 2020.
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Exhibit A Pinnacle Property Investments, Inc.
March 12, 2019
Andrew Neylon, Planner II Town of Leland 102 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451
Mr. Neylon Pinnacle Properties Investments, Inc., is respectfully requesting a 12 month extension on the Preliminary Plat approved on October 19, 2017. The project has received all of the required State and Local permits and started construction in October 2018. Weather has slightly delayed the project for receiving the final plat approval for the first phase. We are well under construction and do not anticipate needing another extension.
Please let me know if you have any questions and we thank you, staff and Council for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Brian Kaiser (agent for Pinnacle Property Investments, Inc.)
910-899-0555
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Board
FROM: Gary Vidmar, Economic & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Economic Development Report
DATE: March 26, 2019 ______This memorandum reports on current economic development activities in the Town of Leland. Updated information is indicated in italics.
Leland Town Center This development will include a mix of offices, retail, restaurants, entertainment and civic areas. Streetlights are being installed on Ploof Road, Gateway Blvd. and Tradeway Drive. The current landowner/developer will retain the 60-acre property and intends to develop the property in the same manner that was planned by Twin Rivers Capital. The developer is hoping to get the project back on track very soon including construction of a Chick-fil-A and a multi-tenant retail building on the outlots on Highway 17.
Harrington Village This 19± acre development will include 300 luxury apartment units in 13 separate buildings and about 30,000 square feet of retail/commercial space. One of the three 4-story retail/apartment buildings sustained significant damage during Hurricane Florence and will require major repairs and reconstruction. The developer is set to begin construction of Phase 2 comprised of 5 three- story apartments building north of Baldwin. Leasing activity continues to be strong. Completed apartment units are nearly 100% leased. The retail/commercial space is about 49% leased. Sandalwood Shops and the McKee Homes Design Center are now open. The developer has begun construction of the apartment buildings in Phase 2. Repairs are continuing on the building that received significant damage from Hurricane Florence.
Other Gateway District Re-development in Progress Woodburn Townhomes, located at the corner of Village Road and Dresser Lane, are completed and available for sale or lease. Brunswick Forest Construction is underway on a 55,000 sf. 3-story medical office building for EmergeOrtho. This facility will have an outpatient surgery room and two procedure rooms. Page 38 of 69
Farmhouse Kitchen is coming to the former Bessie Burgers space. The new restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch. Waterford Commercial Village Construction has started on the 120-unit luxury apartment community across from the Goodwill store. A 5,000 square foot medical office building is under construction at the entrance to the Waterford residential area. Jimmy John’s has opened up in a space next door to the former Fat Tony’s restaurant. Other Economic Development News: Papis Chicken is now open in Westgate Marketplace offering a Peruvian-inspired menu. McKee’s Market opened up mid-February on Village Road. It is part convenience store, part deli, offering an early-morning breakfast menu, Mediterranean, Latin, and American food options. Completed and Pending Annexations: Bishops Ridge – 17.18 acre parcel on Hazel’s Branch Road (Pending) Mt. Misery Road – 28.43 acre parcel near Highway 74/76 interchange (Pending) Lanvale Forest Phases 1 and 2 (Pending) Hawthorne Waterside – 57.6 acre parcel at corner of Hewitt-Burton and Highway 17 (Completed) Economic Development Committee News: Economic Development Committee meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The EDC has been holding special monthly workshop meetings in-between regular meetings while working on a strategic plan that they plan to present to Council on April 18. Page 39 of 69
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BCC's developing construction workforce program gets state funding
By Christina Haley O'Nea|, posted Mar 1, 2019 on Wi|mingtonBiz.com
Brunswick Community College and the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board were recently awarded a $400,000 grant to help fund a program that aims to build a talent pipeline into the area’s construction industry. The grant award stems from the NCWorks Local Innovation Fund, which Gov. Roy Cooper established last year as part of the NC Job Ready initiative, according to a news release. The governor announced the winners Tuesday, naming the Brunswick County initiative one of three recipients of a two-year implementation grant. The initiative, Pathways to Purpose, will support innovative recruitment, accelerated construction training, credential attainment and soft skills instruction, according to the release. “The traditional semester model does not apply to this initiative. It is our goal to have students enter Pathways to Purpose, receive their training, get their credentials, find their employment match and get to work,” Greg Bland, interim vice president for BCC's Economic & Workforce Development, said of the initiative Friday. The project overhauls the traditional approach to delivering instruction and managing retention in an effort to keep pace with the private sector demand in the region's thriving construction industry, stated the release. “|t’s an awesome opportunity for the college to partner with the private sector and with community organizations to provide the talent pipeline that is so desperately needed,” Bland said, adding that the area is still recovering and rebuilding from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Florence. BCC and the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board are the lead entities on the job-ready education project. Other partners include the Brunswick County Home Builders Association, Brunswick Transit System, Countywide Community Development Corp., Brunswick County Sheriff's Office/Brunswick County Detention Center, Brunswick County Career Center, fire departments and local nonprofit agencies, according to the news release. The program is still in the infant stages of development since funding for the initiative through the state has only just been awarded, Bland said. “We don’t have the funding yet, other than the announcement,” Bland said Friday. “We were funded $200,000 for the first year." That money is slated to be used to fund equipment, supplies, registration fees, books, credential exams, transportation money and other student needs. The motivation behind Pathways to Purpose is to keep up with the current economic demands of the area's construction industry, which has struggled over the past several years to find skilled workers to keep up with the pace, Bland said in an email. There is no timing of when the program would get started, but funding could be distributed by the state in April, he said. The funds would go to the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board, which would reimburse BCC for costs associated with running the program, Bland said.
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For the actual program, the college aims to host “back-to-back, short-term classes throughout the 24-month period,” Bland said. Students have to be at least 18 years or older to participate. “We are primarily serving the unemployed or underemployed,” Bland added. The program aims to serve 60 students per year, with options to train in construction—based skill sets that range from plumbing to electrical, to carpentry and roo?ng, he said. “Colleges run [traditional] construction classes but with this, we are going out in the community to recruit people,” Bland said. “We want to go out and find the students. And they will be assigned a career navigator that will help them secure an internship or a work-based learning experience." The program will also help students with soft skills and provide funds to perform exams, attire for interviews and other necessities to facilitate their entry into the workforce, he said. “These are some of the wrap—aroundservices that are built around this initiative that normally might not be in place,” Bland said. Using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, state officials recently reported that 2,100 people are employed in the county’s construction workforce, Bland said of the numbers. With a total of 48,700 adults employed in Brunswick County, the skilled trades professionals represent less than 5 percent of the total workforce population, according to the release. "This tightening labor market is a snapshot of the crisis occurring throughout our Southeast prosperity zone, state and nation. During the first quarter of 2018, national statics indicate that employers have been attempting to fill an average of 225,000 construction vacancies each month. The resulting talent gap is nothing short of stifling for the private sector,” Bland wrote in the email. Bland also said, "Shifting the training and workforce pipeline toward construction provides immediate benefits for the private sector, small business and the local tax base. "At the same time, there are also tangible benefits for individuals and families. Family sustaining wages, portable credentials and year—round employment will be the end result of this great collaboration.”
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MADE Awards honor region's makers By Vicky Janowski, posted Mar 1, 2019 on V\fI|mingtonBiz.com
In the fourth year of our MADE Awards competition, the winners covered a wide range of products being conceived and produced in the local market. The Greater Wilmington Business Journal launched the MADEAwards to spotlight makers, manufacturers, artisans, designers, small businesses and the businesses that support them in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Nominations ranging from conceptual and early stage to actual in-market product were welcome to be submitted. A manufacturing category also looks to call attention to the products that are mass-produced in the region. Nominations poured in from businesses vying in ?ve categories: Manufacturers, Exporters, Functional Product (examples include tools, gadgets, beauty products, furniture and industrial/medical devices), Arts (such as apparel, accessories, textiles, home goods and stationery), Food & Beverage (such as wine and spirits, drylbakedl canned goods and sustainable foods) and Supporter (examples include patent law ?rms, manufacturing associations, SBA lenders and retail markets that carry primarily local products). A panel of outside judges combed through the nominations and were asked to base their choices for winners on several factors, including: - Does the business have unique offerings in its market? - Which companies are likelyto grow sales the most, particularly in other parts of the country and/or internationally? - Is the continued growth of the company likely to result in the creation of more jobs in our region and a positive impact on local economic development? - and for the Supporter category: Which organization is best equipped to help businesses that make products expand quickly, resulting in more jobs locally and other positive impacts on local economic development? In the end, the judges chose top winners for the Manufacturers, Exporters, Functional Product, Food & Beverage and Arts categories and one overall for the Supporter designation. Those winners are pro?led on the following pages. The winners willeach have a table at this year’s annual V\?lmingtonBiz Conference & Expo, also produced by the Business Journal, on March 27 at the V\?|mington Convention Center. Outside of the annual awards, the Business Journal wants to continue to spotlight the MADE focus year-round. Each month in the print edition, we'll feature a locally based company making goods and products in the Cape Fear region. To be considered for the feature, contact [email protected] ([email protected]). Congratulations to this year’s winners. —VickyJanowski, editor Greater Wilmington Business Journal [email protected] (mai/to:[email protected]} On Twitter: @vickyjanowski (https://twitter.com/vickyianowski?/anq=en)
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JUDGING THE APPLICANTS The MADEaward's goal is to recognize products made in Southeastern North Carolina. Any company with an operation in New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender counties was eligible. Their product could be in production or in the prototype stage. After the nomination period, a panel of outside judges reviewed the submissions and picked the winners. In picking the winners, judges were asked to weigh whether the nominated businesses had unique offerings in its market; which were likelyto grow sales the most, particularly in other parts of the country and/or internationally; and ifcontinued growth would likely result in the creation of more jobs in the region and impact local economic development. For the Supporter category, judges considered what nominated organization was best equipped to help businesses that make products expand quickly. 2019 MADE Judges JERRY COLEMAN Director of CFCC's Small Business Center DIANE DURANCE Director of UNCWs Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship AMY GRANT Owner of Art in Bloom Gallery KANDRA ROMEO Business Relationship Manager for Alliance Credit Union
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MADE Winners - Manufacturer Category
By Staff Reports, posted Mar 1, 2019 on WilmingtonBiz.com
CandyCo Inc. I Signa Scents signascents.com (http:Ilsignascents.com)
Year founded: 2010
Number of employees: 3
Top official: Candy Padgett, CEO/president
Company description: Organic and vegan body products and medicinal skincare safe for the whole family
, Target market: Women (and men) 25- 65+ Company growth: “This company has grown from being made in a home kitchen, eventually overtaking our house, to producing 120-300 products at a time for some of our top—se|ling products, all in small batches for quality. T ’ We have shipped all over the U.S. every week, for years, and just opened up our wholesale side How did you originally come up with the concept for your product? “Most all of my products were developed out of a ‘need,’ including arthritis pain, healing of skin issues, organic options for deodorant and sunscreens, and anti- aging creams that were organic based and more effective than the artificial creams in the mainstream marketplace. Previously traveling for Lancome, was trained in skincare, but loved natural skin regimens even as a teenager and young girl. Was approached from a similar business previously due to my business sawy of building businesses from scratch, and impeccable sales record working for major TV networks such as NBC, ABC and PAX TV.”
What are your future goals for the product? “This is the year for another expansion into a warehouse setting, employing those women who have graduated from a year—longprogram, previously incarcerated but needing jobs to responsibly go back into society and rebuild relationships with their children and families.”
K9000 Dog Wash USA K9000dogwash.com 1http:IlK9000dogwash.coml
Year founded: 2018
Number of employees: 6-8
Top official: Pete Peterson, president
Company description: Self-serve dog wash machine at convenient locations Target market: Dirtydogs and pet owners where clean dogs can be had other than washing them at home
Company growth: “This is an early—stage company representing the North American operations of the Tru Blu K9000 Dog Wash, a successful Australian company. K9000 Dog Wash USA works with our manufacturing
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partner, Manufacturing Methods.”
How did you originally come up with the concept for your product? “The idea for a coin/bill operated self—servedog wash machine was born from the coin—operated car wash industry. Seeing idle car wash customers waiting with their dogs for cars to be washed and car wash owners wanting to expand business hours to 24 X 7 and create additional revenue, the K9000 Dog Wash was created and launched in 2006. Made of the highest quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship K9000 were built then, and continue to be manufactured now here in Leland with the same care and quality.’’
What are your future goals for the product? “There are plans for additional machine models and the potential for white label machines for larger customers that desire their own branded look. The machines come with organic and safe shampoo, conditioner and optional flea and tick solutions that are ultimately planned to be made locally adding further to the local economy.” Back to MADE home page (https://www.wi|mingtonbiz.com/entrepreneursl2019/03/01/made awards honor regions makers/18618)
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MADE Winners - Exporter Category
By Staff Reports, posted Mar 1, 2019 on Wi|mingtonBiz.com
Tri-Tech Forensics Inc. tritechforensics.com htt :Iltritechforensics.com
Year founded:1983
Number of employees: 85 Top official: James Seidel, CEO Company description: Manufacturer and distributor of forensic evidence collection kits, first responder kits and crime scene investigation supplies
Target market: Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
Company growth: “Tri-Tech Forensics began in Raleigh, manufacturing medical and laboratory equipment. Today we provide specimen collection, evidence collection, laboratory, digital forensics and first response products to a global customer base.”
How did you originally come up with the concept of your product? “Seeing a crisis in the lack of uniformity in forensics collection procedures and a need for structure and consistency when agencies worked together on investigations, Tri-Tech Forensics began developing forensic evidence collection kits, which today remain the gold standard in the industry."
What are your future goals for the product? “We are continuously evaluating and updating our products, seeking innovative answers to developing needs. As new methodologies are discovered, our goal is to carefully incorporate them into our line, providing law enforcement agencies with the forensic products they require in our fast-paced world.”
Note: Tri-Tech was one of five North Carolina—based companies to receive the 2017 Governor’s Export Awards, and the company exports to nearly 50 countries, according to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Dmanna dmanna.com (http:/ldmanna.com[
Year founded: 2018
Number of employees: 7
Top official: Sara Rose Harcus, founder Company description: Dmanna is an infection prevention company focused on creating solutions that help lower hospital infection rates and combat antibiotic resistance.
Target market: Elder care facilities, SNFs, hospitals and other organizations that prioritize preventing infections for their patients, as well as individual consumers focused on managing their infections at home.
Company growth: "Immediately after Dmanna launched its award—winning consumer product in the U.S. market, international inquires poured in, specifically from Mexico where UT|s have increased over 500 percent in six
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years. Dmanna is now providing products to Mexican doctors and health care facilities thanks to the help of Robbie McEwen, Dmanna’s international operations advisor."
How has your product helped impact the region's economic development? “The founders decided to move Dmanna’s operations from San Francisco to Wilmington during their launch. Since then, Dmanna has worked with local companies such as CAP3 and SME while selling products nationally and internationally. Dmanna continues to utilize local resources and meet with regional health leaders to work towards our shared goal of leading innovation for infection prevention."
How did you originally come up with the concept of your product? “UT|s are the most common bacterial infection affecting 250M people annually. After enduring recurrent UTls for 10 years, Sara Rose leveraged her entrepreneurial experience and chemistry degree from UNCW to research and productize a compound that was shown to prevent up to 85 percent of UT|s and bring it to market for herself and her fellow UTI sufferers.” Back to MADE home page (https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/entrepreneurs/2019/03/O1/made awards honor regions makersl18618)
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Lelandapprovesagreement callingfor morethan 700 apartments ByAdamWagner StarNews Staff Posted Feb24, 2019 at 6:06AM UpdatedFeb25, 2019 at 6:30 PM Brunswick County town also agreed to pay the projects developer $525,000
BRUNSWICK COUNTY —— In the span of less than 40 minutes last week, Leland Town Council agreed to annex 57.6 acres adjacent to Brunswick Forest’s western edge into the town, zone it for multi-family use, and pay the developers of a proposed 708—unitapartment complex $525,000 over the course of construction.
Council approved 4-1 the long—in—the—worksannexation, zoning, a development agreement and the eventual appropriations that would be part of the development agreement. Councilman Mike Callahan was the lone Vote against each of the four items.
According to the development agreement, the Town of Leland would owe Greensboro’s Evolve Companies $400,000 upon the completion of 11 buildings containing a proposed 276 units near the parcels U.S. 17 border. That would soon be followed by the second phase closer
to Brunswick Forest, with 17 additional buildings containing 432 units, for which the town would pay Evolve $125,000.
Leland must also complete off—sitesewer improvements, including a pump station located in Brunswick Forest and a sewer line running to the project along U.S. 17 . According to an attachment in the development agreement, the town anticipates awarding a construction bid in Juneand completing the work in May 2020.
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Speaking Thursday, Michael Lee, a Wilmington attorney representing Evolve, said work on the development could start in April or May. Gary Vidmar, Leland’seconomic and community
development director, said the first payment -— of $400,000 —— would likely happen in the 2020- 2021 ?scal year.
Lee explained development agreements can be used to assure construction happens along with utilities, so a project like Evolve’scan be built with the assurance of public services.
“Instead of having to wait until everything’sdone then go through the process -— and were
looking at a year or two down the road —— we can try to go parallel so that when the (certificates of occupancy)are issued, the utilities are there,”he said.
Evolve’sprevious development along U.S. 17 corridor includes the 240—unitHawthorne at
Specificsabout the project voted on Thursday are subject to change, as finalized plans have not been approved by the towns Technical Review Committee. Broadly speaking, though, the economic development agreement means the ?nal project will likely be close to the plans presented Thursday.
Vidmar said the town anticipates the first phase of the project resulting in $211,057 in additional tax revenues, jumping to $527,641 upon completion of the second phase. Those projections are based on two individuals living in each department, resulting in additional sales tax revenues, and the assessedvalue of the land increasing from about $1 million to an estimated $88.5 million.
Members of the public and town council did not receive the development agreement along with the annexation approval and proposed zoning.
As of Thursday afternoon, the towns website showed agenda items for each of the four items related to the property, but only had active links to full information about the annexation and zoning. Town officials said a draft agreement had been available at town hall earlier in the week.
“I apologize for getting that development agreement into your hands late in the day today,” Vidmar told town council Thursday. "We were fine—tuningthat agreement literally up until the last few hours.”
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Town attorney Brian Edes later clari?ed work on the development agreement has been underway “for a couple months”
Cynthia Rochelle was the sole person who signed up to speak during the public comment period, expressing concerns about the impact of additional traffic from the roughly 700 units.
“I don’t know how you’regoing to get people in and out with all of the people that live up there without one big cluster,”she said.
Lee said the developer is working with the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) to complete a traffic impact analysis (TIA). The main entrance to the development, Lee said, would be off of U.S. 17, while Hewett-Burton Road would provide a secondary entrance.
Later, Vidmar said, “The TIA that the DOT is currently reviewing will determine exactly what those two entrances will look like and what modifications may need to be made to Highway 17 and/or Hewett-Burton as a result.”
ReporterAdam Wagner can be reachedat 910-343=2389or Adam.W/[email protected].
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Related: Inside Southgort’s new restaurant Moore Street Oyster Bar Tom Tilley, co—owner of the new restaurant with his wife Josephine, said Farmhouse Kitchen willfilla void in Leland. “lt’sgrowing rapidly and the one thing that we're desperately missing — and folks talk about constantly here — is the need for a good breakfast,” Tilley said. “We thought we probably had an opportunity and we gave it a shot.” The mom-and-pop operation willopen around 6:30 a.m. and serve breakfast items including omelets, pancakes, chicken and waffles. Page 52 of 69 “Allof the key staples that everyone enjoys in a breakfast,” Tilley said, willmake it on the menu. Farmhouse Kitchen willalso offer a light lunch menu with soups, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and desserts. Tilley said official menus won’t print until a couple months after opening because the restaurant is eager to learn what its customers want. “We want to get as much feedback from the community as possible,” he said. Locals in the area are ready for what the Tilleys are up to. He said since renovations began, people have popped in to see what’s going on “every minute of every day.” “We’ve probably got a decent client base already," he said. “The meal ticket for an average order should be around 10 bucks,” Tilley said. Farmhouse Kitchen willbe a step up from Waffle House, he said, but still at an affordable price point. Seating a maximum of 85 people, the breakfast spot has outdoor seating, two rows of booths and two aisles of tabletops. With a liquor license pending, Tilley said he’s planning on setting up a bloody mary bar as things move ahead. Gearing up for a steady customer base, Tilley said Farmhouse Kitchen has a seasoned staff ready for opening. Send tips and comments to Johanna Ferebee at [email protected] Always be informed. Click here to get the latest news and information delivered to your inbox Page 53 of 69 Page 1 of 1 W-I - More medical space coming to Leland area By Cece Nunn, posted Feb 15, 2019 on Wi|mingtonBiz.com Crews are working on a new medical building at 1001 Olde Waterford Way in the growing northern Brunswick County town of Leland. Dermatologist Thomas Braza, who has a practice in Whiteville, is going into a 5000 square foot space in what will be called the Bluewater Medical Center, and his practice there is scheduled to open by the end of the summer 2019, according to an announcement from development firm GOBN LLC. Bluewater Medical Center has another 5,000 square feet of space available and are looking for a medical practice that will complenet Braza's, according to the announcement. "We are excited and grateful for our design—buildpartnership with Lisle Architecture and DAE [General Contractors]. The property is in a fantastic location. It has everything we looked for——it's easy to find and is very convenient to other businesses, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes," the announcement stated. "These close proximity amenities make the work-life-appointment balance much easier for all involved, from the staff to the patients." The developers said they are "excited to bring quality office space to the burgeoning Leland area." DAE owner Jonathan Earle said, "|t's going to be a really good—|ooking building." Copyright © 2019 SAJ Media, LLC dba Greater Wilmington Business Journal This story may be displayed, reformatted and printed for your personal, noncommercial use only and in accordance with our Terms of Service located at http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/useragreement. http://www.wi1mingtonbiz.com/printst0ry/18580 2/15/2019 Page 54 of 69 BUSINEGS 0 C3 THESYOCKS THATARE BEATINGTHE 3 MARKET WILMINGTON, N.C. 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Whilethe park, which dates "We promote it as the best- its infrastructure. Among the schedule of "It just keeps coming down. back to 1985, has a number of kept secret in Southeastern events is appearances from Downstairs had 4 inches of thriving businesses large and North Carolina," he said. a dozen of the show’s cast st-andinglwaterl.” small, it lacks "curb appeal," members (including Sophia The situation has became accordingto Merritt. Looking ahead Bush, Hilarie Burton and so dire, they've lined up the "I felt like Leland Industrial Bethany Joy Lenz), a fash- Brooklyn Arts Center as a Parkis going goodhusiness, but The 600 -plus acre park is ion show runway stretching backup venue as the events ‘ it was never managed or mar- home to manufacturers such as . through the building, a rec» company awaits word on keted,” Merritt said. Victaulic, Bradford Products, reated Red Bedroom Records whether or not it will get On a drive through the park Tritechl-‘orensicsandcoca-Cola, set, a concert and a pop-up the geen light to reopen the last Merritt and to one the Bridgeof ___ Lanvale - shop of merchandise. doors of Tric. week, discussed church, \ wk \ R1 “E implementing design guidelines Life Community Church. , The space, which mam — “maybe make the buildings source:mansrnewscnm/LHERE been used much since the closertotlieroadwithparldngon See LELAND, A5 ‘3*‘TEH°U55 W’-W‘ Show ended in 2011,wou1d See EVENT, A5 Valumuyz, Issuz14z Classi?ed. 7 Obitrrarier Ton-iv TUESDAY WEDNESDAV 1 l . . Home delivery: om-343-239r Entzrtainrnm 6 Rain A lzwshawm Cnolu ill, 54"55' 73'/49° 61‘/15“ ll a vl90994 13001 ‘A Nmstr‘ps:g1o-343-1071 Lottery...... Bz l Page 55 of 69 Stamens Star?ewsonlinecorn Monday.Februaryll.20l9 A5 SI(0rea, US sign cost-sharing deal for American troops ay Hyung-Iinldm South Korean Foreign Minister amid the "rapidly chang- sentiments. ‘l"heAssociated Press KanoKyvng-win; right. and ing situation on the Korean About7.0 ani:i-U.S.activ- Timothy Belts, acting Deputy Peninsula." The ministry ists ralliednear the Foreign SEOUL, South Korea Assisanl Secretary and saidtheU.S.assured South Ministry building in Seoul ~ South Korea and the senior Advisorfor security Korea that it is committed on Sunday. chanting slo- United States struckanew Negotiations and Agreement: to the alliance and has no gans like “No more money deal Sunday that increases in the Us. sun Department, plans to adjust the number for U.S. troops." No vio- Seoul's contribution for shake hands before their ofits troopsinSouthl(orea. lenoe was reported. the cost of the American meeting Sunday in Seoul. South Korea began "The United States military presence on its SouthKorea. [LEEIIN-MAN/IHE paying for the U.S. mili- government realizes that soil, overcoming previous assoomrsoPuss] tarydeploy-rnentintbe early Korea does a lot for our failed negotiations that 1990:, after rebuilding its alliance and peace and sta- causedworries about their economy from the dev- bility in the region," chief decades-long alliance. astation of the 1950-1953 U.S. negotiator Timothy The development comes provided about $830 mil- has pushed for South Korea tr?lion won ($914 million) Korean War. The big U.S. Betts said Sunday in Seoul. as President DonaldTrump lion, covering roughly 40 to pay more. in zero, Seoul's Foreign military presence in South “We are very pleased our is set to hold his second percent of the cost of the On Sunday, chief negoti- Ministrysaldinastatement. Korea is a symbol of the consultations resulted summit with North Korean deployment of 28,soo U.S. ators iron-rthetwocountries The statement said the countries’ alliance, forged in agreement that will leader l Rivercourt site in Battle- EyeCon's event tends to EVENT shipPark. garner more than 1,000 Wherever they end up, guests per convention. New hurdle emerges From Page A1 Sunday’: inclusive fash- Agostino’s willbe consid- ion show will be attended erably more consolidated by Bush and Saturday's at 400-500. perfor- talks While waiting for months Whatthetwoeventsshare border concertwillfeature amidst for therepairs,Agostino said mancesfrom Tyler Hilton, isasupport ofthe localcom- it has been important to be Kate Voegele and Bryan munity. Like Eyecon has with clock ticking cannnttake$5.7 (billion) off Thistime,Mulvaneysig- honest with the fans. Greenberg. done in the past. Agostino toward another the table," Mulvaney told naled thattbewhite House "We want to be here The event is one of two said her event willbe part- shutdown, two sides NBC, "but if you end up may be willing to take in Trio, but we also want "One Tree Hill" gather- neringwithlocalbusinesses at odds over a limit someplace in the middle, whatever congressional everyone to know the truth ings scheduled this spring. to create "One Tree Hill” on migrant detention ye.-ah,thenwhat youprob- money comes — eveniiless of the situation,” she said, The other willbe l'2yeCon’s hotspots that encourage ably see is the president than Trump’: goal — and noting regular updates and 10th and final “Return to gueststo shopandeatlocal. By JonathanLemire say, ‘Yeah, OK, and I'll go then supplementthat with even a video tour of the ’l‘ree Hill" fan convention Despite the lingering and Alan Fran: find the money someplace other government funds. space have been posted in a March 11-24. That con- impact oil-‘lorence,thisnext The AssociatedPress else.” “The president is going Facebookgroup. ventionbeganinzors, and weekisstlllfullsteamahead A congressional deal to build the wall. That's ’l'hI'spastweek, the build- announced late last year for theFriends witlihene?t WASHDIGTON — Bar- seemed to stall even after our attitude atthis point," ing’: roof was secured but that his wouldbe the final team. gainers clashed Sunday Mulvaney convened a Mulvaney said on Fox. further inspections needto convention. "Thisis stillhappening," over whether to limit bipartisan youp of law- "We’lltakeu rnuchmoney be done, leaving the final Although EyeCon has Agostino said. "We are just the number of migrants makers at Camp David, as you can give us, and decisionupin the air. largely cornered the local goingtobehardat workover authorities can detain, the presidential retreat in we'll go find the money Even if the event isrelo- marketon’l‘reeHillevents, the next two weeks." tossing a new hurdle northern Maryland.While somewhere else, legally, cated, Agostino said all of Agostino said her vision — before negotiators hoping the two sidesseemedclose and build that wallon the the events are sl.?lhappen- whichhasbeenbuildingfor Reporter Hunter Ingram to str?te aborder security to clinching a deal late last southern border, with or ing,as areafewother special severalyears now — is dif- can bereached at 910- compromise for Congress week, significant gaps withoutCongress." surprises, includingbuilding ferent than what fans may 343-1327orliuntzr. to pass this coming week. remain and momentum The president's sup- a temporarybasketballcourt have attendedso far. Ingram@StarNzw - TheW'hitel-Iousewculdn’t appears to have slowed. porters have suggested for a party at the former For one. it’: smaller. roniine. cam. rule out a renewedpartial Though congressional that Trump could use government shutdown if Democraticaides asserted executivepowers to divert anagreement isrrtreached. thatthe disputehadcaused money from the federal With the Friday dead- thetalkstobreakoff, it was budget for wallconstruc- line approaching, the two initiallyunclearhow dam- tion, though it was unclear sides remained separated aging the rift was. Both ifhewould face challenges FrornPageA1 by hundreds of millions sides are eager to resolve in Congess or the courts. of dollarsover how much the long-running battle One provision of the law mm: to spend to construct and avert a fresh closure lets the Defense Depart- Merritt is working to WDUSTRIALPARK President Donald'l‘rurnp's of dozens offederal agen- ment provide support for improve the park's infra- prornisedborder wall. cies that would begin counterdrug activities. structure and image, but But rising to the fore next weekend if Congress But declaring a national he stresses he's not an was a related dispute over doesn't actby Friday. emergency remained an recruiter. That A curbing Customs and “I think talks are stalled option, Mulvaney said, economic flit’/\.;‘§i‘ll...-u task is the responsibility um. Immigration Enforce- right now," Sen. Rich- even though many in the of BrunswickBusiness and ment, or ICE, the federal ard Shelby, R-Ala., said administrationbavecooled Industrial Development. agency that Republicans Sunday on "Fox News ontbe prospect. Anumber Brunswick County con- see as an emblemoftough Sunday." "I'rn not con- of powerful Republicans, tracts with that group immigration policies and fident we’re going to get including Senate Majority to handle its industry- Democrats accuseofoften there.” Leader MitchMcConnell, recruiting efforts. goingtoo far. Sen. Jon Tester, R~Ky., have also warned Bill Early, its execu- Actingwbitel-lousechief D-Mont.,who appearedon against the move, believ- tive directcr, said Leland of staff Mick Mulvaney, the same proyam, ageed: ing it usurps power from Industrial Park is just one in appearances on NBC’s "We are not to the point Congress and could set of the sites throughout the “Meet the Press" and where we can announce a a precedent for a future county that he is market- “Fox News Sunday," said deal.” Democratic president to ing, but his organization “you absolutely cannot” But Mulvaney did signal declareanemergency fora is also working on behalf eliminate the possibility that the White House h'beralpoliticalcause. of the businesses already of another shutdown if a would prefer not to have The fight over ICE located there. deal is not reached over a repeat of the last shut- detentions goesto the core "We do have have a the wall and other border down, which stretched of each party’: View on heavy concentration of matters.The White House more than a month, left immiyation. existing companies there 4»: .. o -» hadaskedfor $5-7bil.Lion,a more than 800,000 gov- Republicans favor tough and we do work with them Gene Merritt, I Wllminglon developer and civic ?gurerejectedbythe Dem- ernment workers without enforcement of immigra- on a regular basis,"he said. heading up LelandInnovationPark Im:., a nonpro?t ovtslroot ocratic-controlled House paychecks, forced a post- tion laws and have little That assistance could oi the LelandEconomicDevelopment committee. He wants of Representatives, and pouernent of the State of interest in easing them if include helpingthem navi- to rename and rehrand LelandIndustrial Park to makeit the moodarnong'oargain- the Union address and Democrats refuse to fund gate permit andinspection more attractive to creative and high-tech industries. ers has soured, according sent Trurnp’s poll num- the Meidcan border wall. processes for building 15:CANTWELI./STARNEWS] to people familiarwith the bers tumbling. As support Democratsdespisethe pro- improvements, facilitat- negotiations not autho- in his own party began to posed wall and, hi return ing specialized training at CollegeoperatestheLeland would consider staying in rized to speak publicly splinter, Trump surren- for border security funds, community colleges, and Center in the industrial Leland Innovation Park if a aboutprivate talks. dered after the shutdown want to curb what they finding resources to help park, offering classes and suitable sitecouldbefound. "You cannot takeashut- hit}; days without getting see as unnecessarily harsh a business entering a new meetingspace. "Yeah, absolutely,” down off thetable, and you moneyfor thewall. enforcement by ICE. initiative such as exporting saidCole, a mariin hisms products abroad. Lots of potential whosefather and grandfa- Gary Vidmar, Leland’: ther were woodworkers. Economic & Community A business incuba- I-Ie’shopingto eirpandto Development director, said tor adjacent to the Leland around 2,000 square feet that althoughtheindustrial Center is home to Luke's and add a small showroom park is not in town limits, Furniture Co. A power to the next workshop. it's in the town's interest sawwhinedin the business Merritt, 74, who helped to see improvements made Thursday afternoon. launch the predecessor of there. Luke Cole makes custom Wilmington Downtown "We get benefits from furniture, primarily dining Inc. some 40 years ago, it because many of the room tables. He has three started Leland Innovation workers in that park livein employees but rarely has Park Inc. inlate 2013. He's Leland and provide busi- morethantwopeopleinthe putringin about zo hours a 10% off ness to Leland, shop at our small shop. week,andreceives no com- tree jobwiththisad stores," he said. The business is doing pensation forhiswork. 0 ExpertTreeMaintenance ony The board of Leland well,withresidential clients Vidinar praisedMerritt's Adcimonal$25 off Innovation Park lnc. largely centered around role. 0 0 forSeniors, Veterans includes Early andVid.mar, Leland. "He's doing a great job, Restoration Removals ondtheDisabled representatives from the “They're young fami- particularly as an unpaid town and from some ofthe lies with kids looking for a volunteer," Vidmar said. 0 ShrubShaping businesses in the park. table that willlast 10 years, "He's very passionate OmumenioiTree/ k aboutour Vidrnar said Leland andretirees looking for the about the park and its "at cost" pricing Economic Development perfect piece for their new potential." 0 Slump Grinding Committee had been home," Colesaid. “I'm excited about it,” driving around the park He saidhewouldbelook- Merritt said. "It's been and meeting with its busi- ingfor larger quarters after neglected for so long. It nesses, and felt it was not hisleaseerpiresinSeptem- needed someone to pay well-maintained. her — abusiness can only attention to it.” Merritt was a member stay in the incubator for of that committee when three years before it must Contact the Metro hevolunteered to form the make room for another desk at 910-343 -2384 nonprofit. ?edgling enterprise. or l1reoJzingnews@ - Easiwod R Wrlmgt NC 8403 Brunswick Community Merritt asked him if he StorNews0nliue.corn. ..-..-...-.----. Page 56 of 69 Planning and Inspections Department News On February 28, the Planning and Inspections Department hosted an open house lunch event in conjunction with the Wilmington-Cape Fear Homebuilders Association and Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE). The purpose of the open house was to provide an opportunity for members of the development community to meet the new Director and Chief Building Official and offer constructive criticism and feedback. Staff committed to acting on the concerns voiced at the open house, including improved inspections processes and setting up an email address specifically for inspections requests. These open houses will be ongoing and held quarterly, with the next event to occur in late April (date pending). Planning Board Meeting Summary The Planning Board met on February 26th and had three discussion items: 1. New Advertising Protocol – After discussion initiated by Staff about advertising for items on the Planning Board’s agenda in an effort to better engage the public, the Planning Board directed Staff to advertise and post signs for rezonings on future Planning Board agendas. 2. Ordinance Maintenance – The Planning Board provided feedback to Staff on the proposal to group, prioritize, and move forward a backlog of around 70 text amendments. These amendments are necessary maintenance to the Town’s land use codes and will improve clarity, reduce conflict, and add brevity to the codes. 3. Text Amendment Discussion – The Planning Board provided feedback on the first group of text amendments presented by Staff – minor revisions to Chapter 50 to clarify what standards apply to minor and major subdivisions, and codifying an exemption to the definition of Subdivision in the Town’s codes to mimic recently adopted state statutory exemption. The Planning Board’s next meeting is on March 26 at 6PM. Board of Adjustment Meeting Summary The Board of Adjustment did not meet in February due to no items of business. Transportation Oversight Committee Meeting Summary The Transportation Oversight Committee met on February 7 and heard a presentation from WMPO’s Executive Director Mike Kozlosky on the Cape Fear Crossing project. 1 Page 57 of 69 Planning and Inspections The Committee discussed several old and new business topics and heard updates on several transportation improvement projects. The Transportation Oversight Committee’s next meeting is April 4 at 1:30PM. Current Planning Update TRC Report The Technical Review Committee (TRC) met on February 19 and discussed two items: 1. 199 Old Fayetteville Road – 79 unit multifamily project located at 199 Old Fayetteville Road 2. Brunswick Forest Senior Living – 198 unit senior living project located in Brunswick Forest on Brunswick Village Boulevard. This month, the TRC began a revised process that includes the applicant getting a comprehensive list of comments prior to the TRC meeting, and the TRC meeting providing opportunity to discuss only the comments that the applicant wishes to discuss, instead of the applicant hearing all comments at the TRC meeting. The new procedure was welcomed with positive feedback from both applicants, TRC members, and Staff. The TRC’s next meeting date is March 19 at 1:30PM. Plan and Plat Reviews 2 Page 58 of 69 Planning and Inspections Other Information Improvement Guarantees Number of Total per Subdivision Agreements Agreement Type Adair Park Cash Bond 1 $ 188,258.13 Brunswick Forest Letters of Credit 25 $ 12,718,962.88 Grayson Park Letters of Credit 1 $ 30,952.50 Cash Bonds 3 $ 28,975.01 Surety Bond 1 $ 12,437.50 Lanvale Forest Letters of Credit 1 $ 349,455.00 Mallory Creek Letters of Credit 7 $ 374,306.88 Cash Bonds 4 $ 95,929.00 Surety Bond 1 $ 186,792.70 Sessoms Way Letters of Credit 1 $ 55,505.00 Tara Forest Cash Bonds 1 $ 10,840.00 Waterford Surety Bond 1 $ 244,281.25 TOTAL CASH BONDS 9 $ 324,002.14 TOTAL LETTER OF CREDIT 35 $ 13,529,182.26 TOTAL SURETY BOND 3 $ 443,511.45 TOTAL IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES 47 $ 14,296,695.85 SURITIES Long Range Planning Update Planning Staff continues to evaluate ways to implement the Master Plan, focusing primarily on minor ordinance maintenance that aligns with the goals of the Master Plan. Staff is beginning to consider goals and objectives of future comprehensive planning effort for the Town, anticipated to begin in 2020. 3 Page 59 of 69 Planning and Inspections Transportation Planning Update Street Design Manual – Planning Staff continue to work on the Street Design Manual project, including addressing comments received on the final draft and formatting and editing of the final draft. WMPO Transportation Coordinating Committee – Staff attended the TCC meeting on February 13; items discussed include the Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Modal Project List. NC Moves 2050 Plan – The NC DOT is updating its long-range transportation plan to help guide the state’s future transportation policies and investments. Interested parties can learn more and provide input at www.ncdot.gov/ncmoves. Building Inspections Update Total Permits Issued = 328 Total Inspections = 1143 Total Value of Construction = $11,259,864 4 Page 60 of 69 Planning and Inspections Code Enforcement Update 5 Page 61 of 69 Planning and Inspections 6 Page 62 of 69 WILMINGTON MPO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MARCH 2019 2045 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN Project Description/Scope: The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is required by federal law to update the Metropolitan Transportation Plan every 5 years. The last plan was adopted by the MPO Board on November 18, 2015. The next update is required to be adopted by November 2020. This plan will guide the regional transportation priorities and actions, and be used for project selection in the State/Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs. The MPO Board appointed a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to help guide the development of this plan. A four month public outreach period was held between April 3rd and July 31st. There were 2,287 transportation survey responses, 563 comments on the public input map tool, and 4,554 votes on map comments, totaling 7,404 responses collected. In July, the six modal subcommittees began meeting with the initial task of developing modal goals and objectives, which were completed in October 2018 and officially adopted by the Board in November 2018. Next Steps: Modal Subcommittees are in various stages of developing scoring criteria and policies. The development of scoring criteria and modal policies are anticipated to be completed and presented to the CAC by April 2019. The CAC, TCC and Board will receive the financial forecasts and consider recommendations of alternative funding sources in March 2019. A red line, fiscal constraint analysis of ranked modal projects, including opportunities for projects utilizing supported alternative funding sources will be prepared and reviewed by the CAC, TCC, and Board in early Summer 2019. Adoption in November 2020 LELAND STREET DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL Project Description/Scope: The Town of Leland is partnering with the Wilmington Urban Area MPO for the development of street design manual. These guidelines will guide new development towards the construction of streets that better align with the town’s values in terms of connectivity, multi‐modal activity, maintenance, design, and safety. The Leland Street Design Manual will includes conceptual tables/graphics which will more easily convey the impact of standards on the physical landscape to the public and elected officials. A public meeting was held on December 4th to review the draft materials. The document was revised and a follow‐up meeting was held on February 20th. Staff from the Town continues to work on the development of these standards. MPO staff met with the Town on May 22nd. The Town provided the MPO with a list of questions, proposed changes and comments. The MPO responded and the Town continues to review the document. Next Steps: • Continue to update the guidelines/manual per guidance from the Town of Leland NORTHEAST NEW HANOVER COUNTY FUTURE STREET PLAN Project Description/Scope: New Hanover County and the Wilmington Urban Area MPO are partnering to develop a Future Street Plan for Northeastern New Hanover County. This plan will serve as a framework for a future street system in the study area by examining how well the existing transportation system performs, developing multi‐modal street design guidelines, and creating Page 63 of 69 strategies for integrating land use and transportation development. The MPO and County have received a draft plan from the consultant. The County Planning staff are meeting with stakeholders. The plan is being revised by the County to meet our needs. Next Steps: Finalize Draft Plan in Spring 2019 Present information to New Hanover County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Project Descriptions/Scope: The Wilmington Urban Area MPO assists with site development and Transportation Impact Analysis review for the MPO’s member jurisdictions. During the last month, staff has reviewed the following development proposals: • New Hanover County Development Plan Reviews: 2 reviews • New Hanover County Informal Plan Reviews: 0 reviews • New Hanover Concept Reviews: 0 review • Town of Leland Formal Reviews: 6 reviews • Town of Leland Informal Reviews: 1 reviews • Town of Navassa Formal Reviews: 0 reviews • Town of Navassa Informal Reviews: 0 reviews • Town of Navassa Concept Reviews: 0 reviews • Town of Carolina Beach Formal Reviews: 0 reviews • Town of Carolina Beach Informal Reviews: 0 reviews • Brunswick County Formal Plan Reviews: 0 reviews • Brunswick County Informal Plan Reviews: 0 reviews • TIA Reviews: 20 total (New Hanover County 4, City of Wilmington 10, Carolina Beach 0, Leland 0, Navassa 1, and Pender County 4, Brunswick County 1) ; new 2 and ongoing 18 • Pender County Development Plan Reviews: 3 reviews • Pender County Informal Plan Reviews: 0 reviews • Pender County Concept Reviews: 0 reviews • City of Wilmington Formal Reviews: 72 (16 new, 56 on‐going) • City of Wilmington Informal Reviews: 29 (6 new, 23 on‐going) • City of Wilmington Concept Reviews: 14 ( 10 new concept reviews‐ 4 on‐going concept) • COW Project Releases: 8 Full releases STBGP‐DA/TASA‐DA FY 2013 to Present STBGP‐DA U‐5534B ‐ CITY OF WILMINGTON‐ HEIDI TRASK DRAWBRIDGE‐ PROJECT COMPLETE U‐5534C ‐ WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE/GREENVILLE AVENUE TO HINTON AVENUE (Design) Project Descriptions/Scope: The project is for construction of intersection re‐alignment improvements at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue/Greenville Avenue and bike lanes and sidewalks along Greenville Avenue from Wrightsville Avenue to Hinton Avenue. Project Status and Next Steps: Complete review of final design package and submit to NCDOT for review– Summer 2019 Page 64 of 69 NCDOT final design approval and City request Construction Funds Authorization – Fall 2019 Begin Construction – Spring 2020 Complete Construction – Winter 2020 U‐5534D ‐ TOWN OF LELAND ‐ OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD MUP (Design) Project Descriptions/Scope: This project is for design and construction of a ten foot (10') wide multi use path, separate but adjacent to Old Fayetteville Road, beginning at or around the corner of the Leland Town Hall Campus and ending at the driveway of the North Brunswick High School. Project Status and Next Steps: • 100% Plan approval received • ROW certification has been issued • Construction funds have been requested for release • Updated PCE approved on December 4th, 2018 • Upon reviewing a set of AECOM plans that were not previously given to the Town showing the existing utilities, staff has determined that some potential utility conflicts exist • The Town is getting a proposal from Davenport to perform a complete and independent review of the drawings for the four STBG projects • A request has been made for a supplemental agreement to extend project completion deadline to July 2020 (will match up to deadlines for the I, J and K projects) • Bid and award timeline will depend upon Davenport’s findings; prefer to bid the four projects at the same time. U‐5534E & L ‐ TOWN OF CAROLINA BEACH ‐ ISLAND GREENWAY AND HARPER AVENUE BIKE LANES (Under Construction) Project Descriptions/Scope: This project is for the design and construction of an off‐road multi‐use path that begins at Mike Chappell Park and winds along the existing cleared fire path and terminates at Alabama Avenue and the Harper Avenue bike lanes will consist of a bicycle boulevard on existing pavement on each side of Harper Avenue from Dow Road to Lake Park Boulevard Project Status and Next Steps: • Construction is complete with a final walk through scheduled for March 8th U‐5534F – CITY OF WILMINGTON – PARK AVENUE MUP – PHASE II (Design) Project Descriptions/Scope: This project is for the design and construction of an off‐road multi‐use path between Audubon Boulevard and Kerr Avenue. The right of Way certification was received November 2, 2016. Project Status and Next Steps: • Complete review of final design package and submit to NCDOT for review – Spring 2019 NCDOT final design approval and City request Construction Funds Authorization – Summer 2019 Begin Construction – Winter 2019 Complete Construction – Fall 2020 U‐5534G –HOOKER ROAD MULTI‐USE PATH (Design) Project Descriptions/Scope: The project consist of the construction of a 10' wide multi‐use path along Hooker Road from Wrightsville Avenue to Mallard Drive/Rose Ave intersection Page 65 of 69 Project Status and Next Steps: • Complete final design package and submit to NCDOT for review– Summer 2019 Update/renew permits – Fall 2019 NCDOT final design approval – Fall 2019 R/W acquisition complete – Spring 2020 Begin Construction – Winter 2020 Complete Construction – Winter 2021 U‐5534H – HINTON AVE MULTI‐USE PATH (Design) Project Descriptions/Scope: This project consists of the construction of a 10' wide multi‐use path along Hinton Avenue from Park Avenue to Greenville Avenue. Project Status and Next Steps: • Complete final design package and submit to NCDOT for review– Summer 2019 Update/renew permits – Fall 2019 NCDOT final design approval – Fall 2019 R/W acquisition complete – Spring 2020 Begin Construction – Winter 2020 Complete Construction – Winter 2021 U‐5534I –VILLAGE ROAD MULTI‐USE PATH EXTENSION Project Descriptions/Scope: The construction of a 8 foot wide concrete path from the connection at the Brunswick Center at Leland across the front of the library property, down Village Road, ending on the western edge of the First Baptist Church property before the Sturgeon Creek Bridge. Project Status and Next Steps: • 100% Plans approved by NCDOT • Right of way acquisition underway • Right of way Certification‐ TBD • Encroachment agreement needed once right‐of‐way finalized • Let date will be delayed to match up with “J” project • The Town is getting a proposal from Davenport to perform a complete and independent review of the drawings for the four STBGP‐DA projects U‐5534J –OLD FAYETTEVILLE LOOP ROAD PEDESTRIAN LOOP Project Descriptions/Scope: The construction of sidewalks in three locations: 1) The construction of an 8 foot concrete sidewalk along Village Road from Town hall Drive to the apartment complex and widening the existing 5 foot sidewalk in front of the apartment complex to 8 feet. 2) The construction of a 6 foot sidewalk along Town Hall Drive from Village Road NE to the sidewalk that exists by the new Town Hall. 3) The construction of a 5 foot sidewalk along Old Fayetteville Road from the existing sidewalk in front of the apartment complex to Village Road NE. Project Status and Next Steps: • 100% Plans approved by NCDOT • Right of way acquisition underway • Right of way Certification‐ TBD Page 66 of 69 • Encroachment agreement needed once right‐of‐way finalize The Town is getting a proposal from Davenport to perform a complete and independent review of the drawings for the four STBGP‐DA projects U‐5534K –LELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL SIDEWALK Project Descriptions/Scope: The construction of 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk adjacent to Old Fayetteville Road from Ricefield Branch Rd to the US Hwy 74/76 overpass after Glendale Drive with connections to Leland Middle School and the surrounding neighborhoods. Project Status and Next Steps: • 100% Plans approved by NCDOT • Right of way acquisition underway • Right of way Certification‐ TBD • Encroachment agreement needed once right‐of‐way finalized • Let date will be delayed to match up with “J” project The Town is getting a proposal from Davenport to perform a complete and independent review of the drawings for the four STBGP‐DA projects U‐5534N SHIPYARD BOULEVARD SIDEWALK Project Description/Scope: The construction of a sidewalk and bus pull‐out along Shipyard Boulevard between Vance Street and Rutledge Drive. This will be a partnership between the City of Wilmington, Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority and Wilmington MPO. Project Status and Next Steps: • Let Date: March 14, 2019 U‐5534O CAPE FEAR BLVD MULTI‐USE PATH Project Description/Scope: The construction of approximately 3200 linear feet of 10’ wide paved off‐ road Multi‐use Path along the south side of Cape Fear Blvd. from 6th Street to Dow Road. Project Status and Next Steps: • Construction is complete with exception of street lighting installation which is due for completion the week of March 4th U‐5534Q –S. COLLEGE/HOLLY TREE CROSSWALKS Project Description/Scope: The project will install sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb and gutter, markings and traffic signal revisions required to install actuated pedestrian crossings of S. College Road and crossings on Holly Tree Road. Project Status and Next Steps: • The project has been put on hold until NCDOT’s College Road resurfacing project occurs U‐5534S (FORMERLY U‐5534M)‐ CORAL DRIVE SIDEWALKS Project Descriptions/Scope: The construction of sidewalks along Coral Drive will install approximately 954 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk on Coral Drive adjacent to Wrightsville Beach Elementary. The Town hired SEPI to complete the design. Project Status and Next Steps: Page 67 of 69 Easement issue has been resolved. Final plans have been reviewed by NCDOT. SEPI addressing issues. Construction funds can be released once PCE consult is received Anticipated Let Date: Summer 2019 U‐5534T – TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION Project Description/Scope: This project will install traffic pre‐emption equipment at 27 locations throughout the City of Wilmington and GPS devices on fire apparatus. Project Status and Next Steps: • Plans and Specification approved by NCDOT on February 19, 2019. • Construction Authorization and funding request in progress. • Anticipated bid date of April 2019. U‐5534U – NAVASSA PARK MULTI‐USE PATH Project Description/Scope: This project will construct bike lanes on both sides of Brooklyn Street, a multi‐use path connecting Brooklyn Street to the Navassa Park, and a multi‐use path through the Navassa Park forming a loop within the park. Project Status and Next Steps: • Scoping meeting held with NCDOT • PE funds were released at the December 2017 Board of Transportation meeting • The Town and Engineer have agreed to a fee. The Town working to complete the contract. EB‐6025 RICE HOPE MULTI‐USE PATH Project Description: The project consists of the construction of a multi‐use path of eight feet (8’) wide located at the western side of NC 133 between Morecamble Blvd and Rice Hope Run. Project Status and Next Steps: • Town working with NCDOT to receive/execute agreements TASA‐DA U‐5527B CITY OF WILMINGTON – 5th AVE INTERSECTION UPGRADES Project Descriptions/Scope: This project is for the construction of high visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian activated signals on 5th Ave at the Dawson Street and Wooster Street intersections. Project Status and Next Steps: • City Council awarded the contract on February 4, 2019. The City is currently working on executing the contract. U‐5527C NEW HANOVER COUNTY – MIDDLE SOUND GREENWAY – EXTENSION TO MIDDLE SOUND VILLAGE Project Descriptions/Scope: This project is for the construction of a multi‐use path along Middle Sound Loop Road from Oyster Lane to the Middle Sound Village property line. Project Status and Next Steps: • 90% plans to be submitted on March 18, 2019 Page 68 of 69 • No right of way needed Anticipated construction bid Summer 2019 U‐5527D HARPER AVE. MULTI‐USE PATH Project Descriptions/Scope: The construction of approximately 2104 linear feet of 10’ wide paved multi‐ use path along Harper Ave. from Dow Road to 6th Street Project Status and Next Steps: • The monies have been returned to the MPO and the project will be removed. EB‐ 6026 BELVILLE ELEMENTARY MULTI‐USE PATH Project Description: The project consists of the construction of a multi‐use path of twelve feet (12’) wide located along NC 133 connecting north and south entrances of Hawks Water Development to Belville Elementary School. Project Status and Next Steps: • The Town is working with NCDOT to receive/execute agreements TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Project Description/Scope: UNCW is taking the role as lead employer for the Cape Fear region. The WMPO will coordinate with UNCW to work with other major employers in the region to identify opportunities for public outreach, marketing, carpooling, vanpooling, alternative/compressed work schedules, Emergency Guaranteed Ride Home, park and ride lots, etc. The MPO adopted “Work Cape Fear: Expanding Commuter Options in the Cape Fear Region” TDM Short Range Plan on January 28, 2015 and also authorized staff to apply for a TDM grant through NCDOT that funded a full‐time TDM Coordinator position. The Agreement with NCDOT for the full‐time TDM Coordinator position was approved on November 4, 2015. The TDM program will work to increase active transportation initiatives and increase community knowledge of commuter options. The MPO finalized the Strategic Marketing Plan for the “Go Coast” program. In addition, the WMPO has been working with the City of Wilmington to implement a bike share program. The TDM program has continued to grow and progress and below are project status and next steps. Project Status and Next Steps: Initiatives 1. Be A Looker Campaign a. Planning a 6 month bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign to take place April to September 2019 2. Bike Share a. Completed agreement with Zagster. Contract to be signed. 3. New Go Coast Website a. May begin new search for developer in March 4. Social Media a. Posting at least three times per week b. WMPO Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and Go Coast Instagram 5. Continue to push Commuter Friendly Employer Program and Share The Ride NC Programs and Events a. May is National Bike Month and Cape Fear Bike to Work Month b. River To Sea Bike Ride May 4th at 7am Page 69 of 69 6. Scooter Share a. Waiting on direction from NC General Assembly for policy on electric scooter share programs b. General Assembly currently defining “scooter”