Blowing Rock public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
ABC Board
The Blowing Rock ABC Board met on December 19, 2024, with Chair Susie Greene presiding and member Sylvia Tarleton present; Jerry Starnes was absent. The board unanimously approved the prior meeting's minutes. The finance officer reported November 2024 sales of $279,945.49, up from $267,865.03 in November 2023. No substantive decisions were made; items discussed included a draft alcohol prevention program, holiday lights, tastings, staff gifts, showroom painting, and a thank-you letter from Club 12.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider Variance request #2024-01 from Peter Larson for a setback variance. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and other business as needed.
- Variance request #2024-01 – Peter Larson setback variance request
The Blowing Rock Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing Peter Larson to build a 10x14-foot storage structure and an enclosed elevator with covered entry that encroach into the 30-foot street setback at 432 Green Hill Woods. The board found unnecessary hardship due to the property's steep grade and existing nonconforming features, and noted the elevator would improve safety. The variance was granted with a unanimous vote.
- Approved 16.5-foot setback variance for 432 Green Hill Woods (unanimous)
- Adopted findings of fact and conclusions of law (unanimous)
- Approved January 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment and an annexation request for Wildwood Place. The agenda includes the swearing-in of a new Town Attorney and a contract for the Wonderland Trail. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential property acquisition.
- Annexation request for Lots 5 and 6 Wildwood Place
- Budget Amendment 2024-54
- Wonderland Trail Contract
- Swearing in of Joey Petrack as Town Attorney
- Closed session for potential property acquisition
The Town Council unanimously approved a $242,700 contract with Mountain Crest, LLC for emergency repairs to Wonderland Trail after Hurricane Helene caused a landslide. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the Tyler Sime annexation request and budget amendment, and unanimously approved a resolution and fee agreement for new Town Attorney Joey Petrack.
- Approved $242,700 Wonderland Trail repair contract with Mountain Crest, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Tyler Sime annexation and Budget Amendment #2024-54 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution and fee agreement for Town Attorney Joey Petrack (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 regular and closed sessions (unanimous)
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold public hearings on the Pine and Laurel Townhomes project and the Downtown Subcommittee Phase 1. They will also consider consent items including a budget amendment and an amendment ordinance, and receive a special presentation from the Police Department. The regular agenda includes discussion of Shops at Watership Down and a retreat date/location, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Pine and Laurel Townhomes
- Public hearing on Downtown Subcommittee – Phase 1
- Consent agenda: Budget Amendment and Amendment Ordinance
- Special presentation by Police Chief Nathan Kirk on Casandra Reid and Daniel Harris
- Regular agenda: Shops at Watership Down with David Reule
Planning Board
The Blowing Rock Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional rezoning request (CZ 2024-03) from Lucrum 7, LLC to convert a previously approved 14-room hotel site at Pine and Laurel streets into an 8-unit townhome project. The board will also review and potentially approve the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes and receive committee reports. The agenda includes only one substantive new business item.
- Conditional Rezoning Request #2024-03: Pine and Laurel Townhomes – 0.29-acre site between Pine Street and Laurel Lane, applicant Lucrum 7, LLC, proposes 8 townhomes instead of the previously approved 14-room hotel.
- Site plan shows 15 parking spaces (angled), access one-way from Pine Street to Laurel Lane, building heights ranging from 28 ft 10 in to 39 ft 10 in (meeting CB district requirements).
- Architectural materials include board and batten siding, lap and cedar shake siding, stone veneer, and architectural roof shingles.
- Storm water detention system already installed from previous hotel construction; sewer and water connected to Pine Street.
- Neighborhood meeting held October 10, 2024; no additional conditions proposed by applicant.
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment and tax releases. The meeting includes a scheduled update from Manager Fox regarding Hurricane Helene.
- Hurricane Helene update
- Budget amendment
- Tax releases
Planning Board
The Blowing Rock Planning Board will consider recommendations from the Downtown Subcommittee regarding Downtown Standards. This is a discussion item; no final decision is indicated on the agenda.
- Review of Downtown Subcommittee recommendations for Downtown Standards
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for the Shops at Watership Down. They will also discuss McGill studies for streets, sidewalks, reservoir, and reservoir intake, including a budget amendment. The council will introduce a new police chief and set a public hearing date for downtown standards. Consent agenda items include USDA RD ESA and a budget amendment.
- Public hearing on special use permit for Shops at Watership Down
- McGill studies for streets, sidewalks, reservoir, and reservoir intake (budget amendment)
- Introduction of new Police Chief
- Setting a public hearing date for Downtown Standards
- Consent agenda: USDA RD ESA and Budget Amendment
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss Planning Board membership. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Planning Board membership
Planning Board
The Blowing Rock Planning Board will hold a meeting to review and potentially decide on a Special Use Permit application (2024-03) for Watership Down, submitted by David Reule. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Special Use Permit #2024-03 for Watership Down (David Reule)
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will consider a capital debt financing resolution, approve consent agenda items including a USDA reimbursement resolution, a Caldwell County Animal Control matter, a DAR proclamation for Constitution Week, and an Annie Cannon grant resolution. They will also hear presentations on ending overdose in Watauga and the Johns River Headwaters project, then go into closed session for attorney/client privilege and potential property acquisition.
- Capital Debt Financing Resolution
- Closed session for potential property acquisition
- USDA Reimbursement Resolution
- Caldwell County Animal Control
- Annie Cannon Grant Resolution
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request to rezone property from R-15 to CZ-R-15 for Town of Blowing Rock Communications. The council will also receive an update on Stage 1 Water Conservation and consider adoption of the regular agenda.
- Public hearing for conditional rezoning (R-15 to CZ-R-15) for Town of Blowing Rock Communications
- Update on Stage 1 Water Conservation by Town Manager Shane Fox
- Regular agenda adoption and meeting adjournment
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review minutes from the January 18 and April 18, 2024 meetings. The board will also consider a conditional rezoning permit for a communications pole on Green Hill Circle.
- Conditional Rezoning Permit # 2024 – 01 – Green Hill Circle Communications Pole
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, which includes a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. The Council also discussed an amendment to allow driveway connections to Wonderland Drive for the Heritage Village Subdivision.
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Special Use Permit Amendment #2024-02 (Heritage Village Subdivision)
- TDA Ordinance Amendment public hearing
- Fireworks Permit – Chetola
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider setting a public hearing for the Green Hill utility pole. The agenda includes updates on Main Street and Chestnut sewer projects, as well as discussions regarding workforce housing, parking, and the 2025 bond timeline.
- Consideration of a public hearing for CZ – Green Hill – Utility Pole
- Main Street Water and Sewer Project updates
- Chestnut Sewer Project update
- Discussion on workforce housing and Memorial Park Phase 2
- TDA Ordinance regarding lodging
Planning Board
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024, was postponed. The agenda included the approval of minutes from January and April 2024 and a conditional rezoning permit for a communications pole on Green Hill Circle.
- Conditional Rezoning Permit # 2024 – 01 – Green Hill Circle Communications Pole
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 Budget and a Special Use Permit Amendment for Heritage Village Subdivision. The agenda also includes a review of a USDA loan offer and several consent agenda items.
- Public hearing: FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Special Use Permit Amendment #2024-02 – Heritage Village Subdivision
- Review of USDA loan offer
- Budget Amendment #2024-36
- Blowing Rock ABC Store travel policy
Town Council
This meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for decision or discussion. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
- No agenda items listed
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for Arbor Village, consider filling a PLARB board vacancy, and vote on consent agenda items including the Main Street Water/Sewer Line Replacement project funded by $4.8 million in ARP funds. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed session for attorney-client privilege.
- Public hearing on SUP for Arbor Village
- Main Street Water/Sewer Line Replacement project ordinance ($4,800,000 ARP funds)
- ARPA Project Ordinance amendment ($421,955.42)
- Budget Amendment #2024-22
- PLARB board vacancy to fill
ABC Board
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes for any prior actions.
- No agenda items listed
Planning Board
The Town of Blowing Rock Planning Board will conduct organizational business, including the swearing-in of members and the selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also review SUP 2024-01 for the Arbor Village project. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda text.
- Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Swearing in of new members
- Review of SUP 2024-01 Arbor Village
ABC Board
This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes for any prior actions.
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will vote on a consent agenda including a budget amendment, fireworks approval, three special event requests, and an ARPA policy. They will also hear a presentation on instating a High-Country Poet Laureate and discuss potential property acquisition in closed session.
- Budget Amendment for FY 2023-2024
- Fireworks Approval
- Special Events: BRS Rocket Run, Summer Kick-Off, Cornhole Tournament
- ARPA Policies adoption
- Closed session: potential property acquisition
ABC Board
The Blowing Rock ABC Board meeting on March 28, 2024, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.
Planning Board
The Blowing Rock Planning Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and January minutes, swearing in members, and selecting a chair and vice-chair. The only business item, a special use permit application (SUP 2024-01) for Arbor Village, will be continued to the April 18, 2024 meeting.
- SUP 2024-01 Arbor Village continued to April 18, 2024
- Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes
- Swearing in of members
- Selection of chair and vice-chair
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, to approve minutes, adopt a consent agenda, and discuss a street right-of-way maintenance strategy. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider personnel matters. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the maintenance strategy discussion.
- Budget Amendment #2024-12
- 2023 Tax Advertisement Request (approve advertising delinquent taxes on April 24, 2024)
- Mayview Madness Run (5K road race on September 21, 2024)
- Street Right-of-Way Maintenance Strategy discussion
ABC Board
This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural or cancelled. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, a ten-year update to the 2014 plan. The council will also consider a budget amendment, discuss RFPs for tank maintenance, review the 2024 Winter Retreat summary, and make citizen board appointments.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Review and Adoption
- Budget Amendment #2024-04
- RFPs for Tank Maintenance
- Summary of 2024 Winter Retreat
- Citizen Boards Appointments
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council is holding its winter retreat to discuss general items, including a pay study and officer retention, board appointments, and other matters. The council will also set priorities for 2024. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or public hearings listed.
- Discussion of salaries and pay study/retention
- Discussion of officer retention
- Discussion of board appointments
- Setting priorities for 2024
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council is holding a winter retreat to discuss and receive updates on public works projects, including a sidewalk master plan, water and sewer replacements, and a water tank maintenance contract. The agenda also includes discussions on downtown paid parking, a future parking facility, and the town's future building space needs. The meeting will recess and continue the next day.
- Sidewalk Master Plan/Expansion
- Water/Sewer Replacements & Sewer Expansion
- Water Tank Maintenance RFP/Contract
- Broyhill Lake Spillway
- Downtown Paid Parking – Next Steps
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council is holding a winter retreat to receive departmental updates from landscaping, police, fire, parks, public works, and IT, along with a mid-year financial update for FY 23-24. They will also discuss a future water, sewer, and paving bond, planning and zoning updates, and public safety communications. The meeting recesses until the next day.
- FY 23-24 mid-year financial update
- Future water/sewer/paving bond discussion
- Planning and zoning updates
- Public safety – Green Hill Communications
- Blowing Rock TDA update
Board of Adjustment
The Blowing Rock Board of Adjustment will consider a setback variance request for a property at 442 Dogwood Lane, and will also discuss the UNC School of Government's definition of 'unnecessary hardship.' The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes, installing new members, and electing officers.
- Variance request #2023-02 by Matt & Jenny Martella for a setback variance at 442 Dogwood Lane
- Discussion of UNC School of Government definition of 'Unnecessary Hardship'
- Installment of new board members
- Election of chairman and vice chairman
ABC Board
The Blowing Rock ABC Board meeting on January 18, 2024, has no agenda available. The only listed item is 'No Agenda,' and the public is directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.
Planning Board
The Blowing Rock Planning Board is meeting to consider a special use permit application for the Arbor Village Subdivision and to review the town's draft Comprehensive Plan. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the October 2023 meeting.
- SUP 2023-06 Arbor Village Subdivision
- Review of the Town of Blowing Rock Draft Comprehensive Plan
Town Council
The Blowing Rock Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes awarding a bid for the Wayfinding Signage Project and a request to partner with the Blowing Rock Country Club for FEMA grant funds for dam removal. The council will also receive a summary of the Green Hill Communications Project. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting will include a closed session to consider personnel matters.
- Wayfinding Signage Project – Bid Award
- Request to Partner with Blowing Rock Country Club – FEMA Grant Funds for Dam Removal
- Summary of Green Hill Communications Project
- Closed session for personnel matters