Chapel Hill public meetings in 2021

Community Design Commission

The Commission will review final plans for a YMCA lighting retrofit and a modification request for Shack Shake at Eastgate. The agenda also includes reviews of concept plans for South Creek and 2217 Homestead Road. Additionally, the body will discuss UPlace multi-family design standards.

• YMCA Lighting Retrofit final plans
• AURA Blue Hill COA request
• Shack Shake at Eastgate COA modification request
• South Creek concept plan review
• UPlace Multi-Family and Design Standards discussion

The Community Design Commission deferred action on three items: AURA Blue Hill COA request, Fifth Third Bank final plans, and Shake Shack at Eastgate COA modification. A motion to approve the Shake Shack COA with a Design Alternative failed, and the item was deferred. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including the YMCA lighting retrofit and 307 N. Roberson concept plan, and provided comments on two concept plans without taking action.

• Approved consent agenda including YMCA lighting retrofit and 307 N. Roberson concept plan (unanimous)
• Deferred AURA Blue Hill COA request for continued discussion (unanimous)
• Deferred Fifth Third Bank final plans for continued discussion (unanimous)
• Denied Shake Shack COA with Design Alternative for additional EIFS (2-4)
• Deferred Shake Shack COA request for continued discussion (5-1)
• Approved October and November minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss a Council petition regarding the Design Review Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a review of revised Rules of Procedure and an application for 6 Briarbridge.

• Application [21-0928] for 6 Briarbridge
• Review of Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure [21-0929]
• Discussion regarding Council petition for Design Review Advisory Committee

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 25 solar panels at 6 Briarbridge, determining the installation was not incongruous with the historic district's character. The commission also adopted its Rules of Procedure and approved the November 9, 2021 action minutes. A petition regarding masonry walls was tabled for discussion at the January meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 6 Briarbridge (unanimous)
• Adopted Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2021 action minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of masonry wall petition to January meeting

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will hold an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office to the Mayor-Elect and newly elected Council Members. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro tem and make appointments for various council liaisons.

• Oath of office for Mayor-Elect Pam Hemminger
• Oaths of office for Council Members-Elect Camille Berry, Paris Miller-Foushee, Adam Searing, and Karen Stegman
• Election of Mayor Pro tem
• Appointments for various Council Liaisons and Representatives
• Resolutions of Appreciation for Allen Buansi and Hongbin Gu

The Chapel Hill Town Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in Mayor Pam Hemminger and new Council Members Camille Berry, Paris Miller-Foushee, Adam Searing, and Karen Stegman. The Council unanimously elected Karen Stegman as Mayor pro tem and approved appointments for various council liaisons and representatives. Resolutions of appreciation were adopted for outgoing Council Members Allen Buansi and Hongbin Gu.

• Adopted resolution honoring Council Member Allen Buansi (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Council Member Hongbin Gu (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Pam Hemminger
• Administered oaths of office to Council Members Camille Berry, Paris Miller-Foushee, Adam Searing, and Karen Stegman
• Elected Karen Stegman as Mayor pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for various Council liaisons and representatives (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission is conducting a session focused on retreat homework and internal processes. Members will discuss the purpose of the HDC, available resources, and ways to hold more efficient meetings.

• Discussion regarding the purpose of the HDC
• Review of historic preservation resources
• Exercise on meeting efficiency

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review variance requests for 308 Hickory Drive and 207 Short Street. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding updates to the Rules of Procedure.

• Variance request for 308 Hickory Drive regarding Resource Conservation District
• Variance request for 207 Short Street regarding Floor Area Ratio and House Size
• Update to the Rules of Procedure

The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to rehear the 308 Hickory Drive variance application, finding substantial new evidence, but then denied the variance in a 6-3 vote. The Board also unanimously approved the variance requests for 207 Short Street. Additionally, the Board adopted amended Rules of Procedure and approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Adopted the amended Rules of Procedure unanimously.
• Determined substantial new evidence existed for the 308 Hickory Drive variance, allowing a rehearing (unanimous).
• Denied the 308 Hickory Drive variance request via Resolution B (6-3 vote).
• Approved the 207 Short Street variance requests via Alternative Resolution A (unanimous).

Town Council

The Town Council will review a five-year budget strategy and the FY 2021 audit results. The agenda includes a concept plan review for Trinity Court and an update on community splash pad options. Additionally, the Council will consider a rezoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street.

• Rezoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street
• Five-Year Budget Strategy presentation
• Funding for Orange County Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection Program
• Concept plan review for Trinity Court (Project No. 21-071)
• Update on community splash pad options

The Town Council voted 7-1 to close the legislative hearing, adopt Resolution 4, and enact Ordinance A, approving a conditional zoning application for a seven-story wet lab/office building at 150 East Rosemary Street. The approval includes stipulations such as prohibiting bio-safety level 4 labs and creating a safety oversight committee. The Council also unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance and received updates on the FY 2021 audit, a five-year budget strategy, and the American Rescue Plan Act. Several consent agenda items were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved (7-1) conditional zoning for a seven-story wet lab/office building at 150 East Rosemary Street, with Council Member Gu voting nay.
• Adopted Resolution 4 (7-1) to close the legislative hearing for the 150 East Rosemary Street project.
• Enacted Ordinance A (7-1) as amended for the 150 East Rosemary Street project.
• Adopted Resolution R-0.1 (unanimous) recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance.
• Adopted Resolution R-3 (unanimous) transmitting comments on the Trinity Court concept plan.
• Received as presented the FY 2021 audit results and financial update.
• Received as presented the five-year budget strategy presentation.
• Received as presented the American Rescue Plan Act update.

Town Council

The Town Council approved a modified $663,000 funding plan for the Affordable Housing Development Reserve, supporting 128 affordable units. It also closed the legislative hearing and approved a conditional zoning request for a hotel at 108, 110, and 114 W. Rosemary Street, 205 and 207 N. Columbia Street, and 208 Pritchard Avenue. The Council continued the rezoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street to December 1, 2021, and adopted a resolution for the Greene Tract recombination plat. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the modified $663,000 funding plan for the Affordable Housing Development Reserve, supporting 128 affordable units.
• Closed the legislative hearing and enacted Ordinance A, approving the conditional zoning for the Rosemary-Columbia Street hotel property assemblage.
• Continued the conditional zoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street to December 1, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 15, approving the Greene Tract recombination plat and conceptual plan.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a $100,000 contribution to the NC Botanical Garden Foundation for Stillhouse Bottom Nature Preserve.
• Adopted a resolution supporting the FY23 Transportation Demand Management application to the Triangle J Council of Governments.
• Adopted a resolution supporting honorary highway name signs for Dean Smith and Roy Williams on U.S. Highway 40.
• Approved a request for expedited processing of a conditional zoning application for 307 North Roberson Street.

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will conduct a project review for AURA Blue Hill. The applicant has requested additional time to review elevations, proposed materials, and massing.

• Project review of AURA Blue Hill [TMP-3855]
• Review of urban design assessment and plan sets

Community Design Commission

The Commission will consider a modification request for Shake Shack at Eastgate and review plans for Fifth Third Bank elevations and lighting. Members will also discuss 150 E. Rosemary and approve Hillside Church lighting retrofit plans. Additionally, the commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Shake Shack @ Eastgate COA modification request
• Fifth Third Bank elevations and lighting plan review
• Hillside Church lighting retrofit final plans
• Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion regarding 150 E. Rosemary

The Chapel Hill Community Design Commission held a virtual meeting on November 11, 2021, and took several actions. It approved the agenda, August minutes, and the consent agenda (including the Hillside Church lighting retrofit). It deferred the October minutes, the Fifth Third Bank final plans review, and the Shake Shack COA modification request to future meetings. The commission also elected John Weis as chair and Susan Lyons as vice-chair.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred October minutes to 12/16/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Hillside Church lighting retrofit (unanimous)
• Deferred Fifth Third Bank final plans review to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred Shake Shack COA modification request to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Elected John Weis as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Lyons as vice-chair (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a rezoning application for the Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes at 101-111 Erwin Road. They will also consider transferring town-owned land at 107 Johnson Street to EmPOWERment, Inc. for affordable housing. Additionally, the council will review a $150,000 gift to the library fund.

• Rezoning application for Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes at 101-111 Erwin Road
• Transfer of town-owned land at 107 Johnson Street to EmPOWERment, Inc. for affordable housing
• $150,000 gift from the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation to the library budget
• Concept plan review for Stanat's Place at 2516 Homestead Road

The Town Council unanimously approved conveying Town-owned land at 107 Johnson Street to EmPOWERment, Inc. for development of PEACH Apartments, 10 permanent affordable rental units for households at or below 60% of area median income. The Council also closed a legislative hearing and approved a conditional zoning application for the Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes at 101-111 Erwin Road, including five 2-bedroom and two 3-bedroom affordable housing units. A legislative hearing for a hotel rezoning at 108, 110, and 114 W. Rosemary Street was continued to November 17, 2021. The Council received a petition from a resident regarding the Greene Tract and received the first public forum on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as presented.

• Approved conveyance of 107 Johnson Street to EmPOWERment, Inc. for PEACH Apartments (unanimous)
• Closed legislative hearing for Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes, 101-111 Erwin Road (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution and enacted ordinance for conditional zoning at 101-111 Erwin Road (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for hotel rezoning at 108, 110, 114 W. Rosemary Street to Nov 17 (consensus)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY 2022 Library Gift Fund appropriation and meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Received first quarter FY 2022 Affordable Housing Report as presented
• Received petition from Abel Hastings regarding the Greene Tract (consensus)
• Adopted concept plan review for Stanat's Place, 2516 Homestead Road (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will review multiple applications for certificates of appropriateness. The agenda includes a petition regarding stone and masonry walls and updates on 214 Glenburnie Street. New business items include properties on N. Boundary, E. Franklin, S. Columbia, and E. Rosemary streets.

• Petition regarding stone and masonry walls [21-0830]
• Application for 214 Glenburnie Street [21-0833]
• Application for 309 N. Boundary Street [21-0834]
• Application for 604 E. Franklin Street [21-0835]
• Application for 114 South Columbia Street [21-0836]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a modified addition at 214 Glenburnie Street, with conditions from the staff memo, by an 8-1 vote. The commission also approved certificates for a sunroom at 309 N. Boundary Street, a fence at 604 E. Franklin Street, a stone wall at 114 South Columbia Street, and a metal roof at 223 E. Rosemary Street, all unanimously. A petition on stone and masonry walls was acknowledged for future consideration, and the commission appointed David Schwartz as spokesperson for the 150 E. Rosemary St discussion at the November 17 Council meeting.

• Approved 214 Glenburnie Street addition with conditions (8-1)
• Approved 309 N. Boundary Street sunroom and retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved 604 E. Franklin Street fence with gate (unanimous)
• Approved 114 South Columbia Street stone wall (unanimous)
• Approved 223 E. Rosemary Street metal roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved consent item for solar panels at 728 Gimghoul Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Schwartz as spokesperson for 150 E. Rosemary St Council discussion (unanimous)
• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes with amendments (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review an appeal by Down Time Franklin Street, LLC regarding a staff decision. The board will also consider proposed updates to its rules of procedure.

• Appeal of staff decision [21-0850] (Down Time Franklin Street, LLC)
• Rules of Procedure Update [21-0851]
• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted 7-0 to dismiss Down Time Franklin Street, LLC's appeal of a staff decision, agreeing with the Town Attorney that the board lacks jurisdiction over building code violations. The board also approved the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously and continued a discussion of proposed Rules of Procedure updates to the December 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed Down Time Franklin Street, LLC appeal of staff decision on building code violations (7-0)
• Continued Rules of Procedure update discussion to December 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting focuses on administrative matters, including the election of officers and consideration of Planning Commission candidates. No specific land use or rezoning applications are detailed in this agenda.

• Election of officers
• Review of Planning Commission candidates ([TMP-3812])

The Planning Commission recommended James Bartow for approval by a 5-3 vote, with three members opposed. The commission also unanimously approved the October 19, 2021 minutes and re-elected Michael Everhart as Chair and James Baxter as Vice-Chair. Additionally, the commission unanimously agreed to a statement urging the Town to recruit more diverse candidates, specifically calling for representation from a woman of color on the commission.

• Recommended James Bartow for approval (5-3)
• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Michael Everhart as Chair and James Baxter as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted statement urging diverse candidate recruitment, including a woman of color (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing several land use management ordinance amendments, including new standards for short-term rentals in the Blue Hill District. The agenda also includes discussions on affordable housing funding and updates to the Employee Housing Program. Additionally, the Council will hear petitions regarding traffic restrictions and downtown street management.

• $100,000 for performance agreements with human services agencies
• Short-term rental standards in the Blue Hill District
• Extension of Town Attorney Ann Anderson's contract to March 1, 2025
• Conditional zoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street
• Proposed ban on truck and bus traffic on Henderson and North Streets

The Town Council closed legislative hearings and enacted two Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) text amendments: one allowing the Town Manager to grant two 12-month extensions for certain development approvals, and another applying town-wide short-term rental standards to the Blue Hill District. The Council also approved updates to the Employee Housing Program, including expanded eligibility and increased incentives. A conditional zoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street and a concept plan for 710 North Estes Drive were continued or reviewed with recommendations for changes.

• Enacted LUMO text amendment allowing two 12-month extensions for Conditional Zonings, Special Use Permits, site plans, and master-use plans (unanimous)
• Enacted LUMO text amendment applying short-term rental standards to Blue Hill District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 16 updating Employee Housing Program, including expanded geographic area and increased incentives (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for Historic District Commission review criteria to November 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued conditional zoning hearing for 150 East Rosemary Street to November 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, micro-purchase threshold increase, and $100,000 for human services agreements (unanimous)
• Referred petition to explore Town takeover of downtown Franklin Street to Town Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17 for concept plan review of 710 North Estes Drive, with Council recommending applicant return with revised concept (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review preliminary ideas for revising Town Stormwater regulations in response to climate change impacts. Members will also receive updates on the community splash pad project and the Booker Creek Working Group. A closed session is requested to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation.

• Community splash pad interest and funding priority discussion
• Booker Creek Working Group activity update
• Preliminary response regarding Town Stormwater regulation revisions

The Town Council received updates on three items: a community splash pad initiative, the Booker Creek Working Group, and a review of stormwater regulations. No formal votes were taken; the Council expressed support for staff to proceed with further exploration of a splash pad, a technical stormwater study, and the working group's efforts. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter closed session for personnel and attorney-client matters.

• Received splash pad update; directed staff to return Dec. 1 with costs and locations
• Received Booker Creek Working Group update; no formal action
• Received stormwater regulations review; supported technical study, no formal vote
• Unanimously voted to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a text amendment regarding Historic District Commission review criteria. The commission will also review applications for Planning Commission candidates.

• LUMO Text Amendment - Historic District Commission Review Criteria [21-0774]
• Planning Commission Candidates [21-0775]
• Approval of October 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved a report on a LUMO text amendment regarding Historic District Commission review criteria. The commission also approved the October 5, 2021 meeting minutes and continued discussion on Planning Commission candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LUMO Text Amendment- Historic District Commission Review Criteria (6-0)
• Approved October 5, 2021 Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Continued discussion on Planning Commission candidates

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will hold hearings on several zoning applications, including a project at 101-111 Erwin Road. The agenda also includes adopting a Vision Zero traffic safety strategy and authorizing a development agreement for affordable housing on Homestead Road.

• Rezoning of 101-111 Erwin Road for Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes
• Adoption of a Vision Zero Resolution to eliminate traffic deaths by 2031
• Site development agreement for affordable housing at 2200 Homestead Road
• Major modification to the Glen Lennox Height development agreement
• Changes to Community Design Commission membership and voting policies

The Council unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute a site development agreement with Self-Help Ventures Fund for Homestead Gardens, a mixed-income affordable housing project at 2200 Homestead Road with approximately 120 units. The Council also unanimously approved a major modification to the Glen Lennox development agreement, allowing additional stories on three buildings, and adopted a Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment reducing Community Design Commission seats from nine to seven. The Erwin Road conditional zoning application for the Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes was continued to November 10, 2021, and the Council received a risk assessment for the Police Station property indicating the site is safe for current uses.

• Authorized Town Manager to execute site development agreement with Self-Help for 120-unit Homestead Gardens affordable housing project (unanimous)
• Approved Glen Lennox height modification allowing additional stories on three buildings, with stipulations for greenspace and pedestrian safety (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance reducing Community Design Commission seats from 9 to 7 and quorum from 5 to 4 (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for Erwin Road conditional zoning (Residence Inn/Summit Place Townhomes) to November 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Vision Zero resolution as part of consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Library Services Task Force (unanimous)
• Received risk assessment for Police Station property; site deemed safe for current uses, with recommendations for permanent erosion measures
• Adopted concept plan review resolution for 5500/5502 Old Chapel Hill Road multi-family project (unanimous, Council Member Anderson did not vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider conditional zoning for 150 E Rosemary Street and a concept plan for 742 Gimghoul Road. The agenda also includes text amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance and revisions to commission rules of procedure. Additionally, the commission will hold elections for its Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair.

• Conditional Zoning at 150 E Rosemary Street
• Concept Plan for 742 Gimghoul Road
• Text Amendments to Land Use Management Ordinance Section 3.6.2(e)
• Revisions to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair

The Historic District Commission voted 7-2 to forward a recommendation to the Town Council for approval of the Conditional Zoning District application at 150 E Rosemary Street, with the Chair's letter and a statement clarifying the Commission's review was limited to the park within the historic district. The Commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness modification for 203 Battle Lane (7-2), approved text amendments to LUMO Section 3.6.2(e), and adopted revised Rules of Procedure. Officers were elected for the coming term.

• Forwarded CZD recommendation for 150 E Rosemary St to Town Council (7-2)
• Approved COA modification for 203 Battle Lane (7-2)
• Approved text amendments to LUMO Section 3.6.2(e) (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Elected Sean Murphy as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Duncan Lascelles as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Polly Van de Velde as Deputy Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Continued 214 Glenburnie St COA to Nov 9 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a staff decision at 103 New Parkside Drive. The meeting also includes officer elections and the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Appeal of staff decision for 103 New Parkside Drive [21-0751]
• Officer elections [21-0752]
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously denied an appeal of a staff decision regarding 103 New Parkside Drive, upholding the original staff ruling. The board also approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes and elected new officers, appointing Geoffrey Green as Chair and Brian Godfrey as Vice Chair.

• Approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Denied the appeal and upheld the staff decision for 103 New Parkside Drive (Resolution B) unanimously.
• Appointed Geoffrey Green as Board Chair unanimously.
• Appointed Brian Godfrey as Board Vice Chair unanimously.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning application for 150 East Rosemary Street. The meeting includes staff presentations, applicant presentations, and public comment. The commission will also review the minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting.

• Conditional Zoning - 150 East Rosemary Street [TMP-3728]
• Approval of Minutes [TMP-3730]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance A (TMP-3728) with conditions, along with a Resolution of Consistency. The minutes record no other substantive decisions; the agenda, prior minutes, and other items were handled procedurally.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance A with conditions (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution of Consistency (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission is continuing its discussion regarding the proposed design standards for the University Place Redevelopment. The Town Manager has set a deadline of October 15 for final commission input.

• University Place Redevelopment design standards [21-0744]

Town Council

The Town Council will review a staff response and proposed implementation plan regarding the Reimagining Community Safety Task Force recommendations. The meeting also includes an update on American Rescue Plan Act funds and feedback on a proposed Vision Zero resolution.

• Staff response and implementation plan for Reimagining Community Safety Task Force recommendations
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and usage
• Council feedback on the proposed Vision Zero resolution
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Town Council received staff presentations on the Reimagining Community Safety Task Force implementation plan, an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update, and a Vision Zero resolution. No formal votes were taken; the items were received as presented. The Council expressed support for the Vision Zero resolution and requested an additional clause prioritizing pedestrian safety in development reviews.

• Received Reimagining Community Safety Task Force implementation plan as presented
• Received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update as presented
• Received Vision Zero resolution update as presented; Council expressed support and requested additional clause on pedestrian safety in development reviews

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will hold public hearings on a major modification to the Glen Lennox development agreement to allow a height increase, and on two Land Use Management Ordinance text amendments regarding short-term rental standards in the Blue Hill District and time extension periods. They will also discuss climate action implementation, receive UNC's semi-annual campus development report, and consider payment-in-lieu amendments for public parking in Town Center. Several consent items include withdrawing approval of stormwater storage basin projects and approving an opioid settlement agreement.

• Glen Lennox height modification application (major modification to development agreement)
• LUMO text amendment on short-term rental standards in Blue Hill District
• LUMO text amendment on time extension periods for zoning amendments, special use permits, site plan reviews, and master land use plans
• Withdraw approval of stormwater storage basins: Piney Mountain, Red Bud, Daley Road, New Parkside, MLK, Willow; create Booker Creek Watershed working group
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with State of NC on opioid litigation settlement funds

The Town Council held a public hearing on a major modification to the Glen Lennox Development Agreement to add height to blocks along Raleigh Road, but voted unanimously to continue the hearing to October 13, 2021, allowing 30 more days for public input. The Council also continued legislative hearings on short-term rental standards in the Blue Hill District and on time extension periods for land use permits to October 27, 2021. A concept plan for a 310-unit development at Lullwater was reviewed, and the Council adopted a resolution transmitting comments to the applicant, with members recommending the applicant rethink the plan due to concerns about affordable housing and design.

• Continued Glen Lennox height modification hearing to Oct. 13 (unanimous)
• Continued short-term rental standards hearing to Oct. 27 (unanimous)
• Continued time extension periods hearing to Oct. 27 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution transmitting comments on Lullwater concept plan (unanimous, Anderson abstained)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Received petitions and referred to Town Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for property acquisition at 8120 Merin Road (unanimous, Anderson abstained)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a minor subdivision application for 721 Hillsborough Street. The commission will also review land use text amendments related to public parking and payment-in-lieu policies. These reviews include proposed changes to the Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code Chapter 11A.

• 721 Hillsborough Street Minor Subdivision Application [21-0692]
• Land Use Text Amendment for public parking [21-0693]
• Amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance (Ordinance A)
• Amendments to Town Code Chapter 11A Off-Street Parking (Ordinance B)
• Resolution of Council Parking Expectation Policy (Resolution B)

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved the minor subdivision application for 721 Hillsborough Street unanimously. The commission also discussed a proposed text amendment on payment-in-lieu parking in the Town Center but took no action, deferring it to the October 19, 2021 meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the June 7, 2021 minutes.

• Approved 721 Hillsborough Street minor subdivision application (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred payment-in-lieu parking text amendment to October 19, 2021

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review applications for 214 Glenburnie Street and 150 E. Rosemary Street. The meeting includes discussions on proposed revisions to the commission's Rules of Procedure and commissioner emails. Other topics include fieldstone and brick walls and a petition from the Design Review Advisory Commission.

• Application review for 214 Glenburnie Street
• Application review for 150 E. Rosemary Street
• Proposed revisions to HDC Rules of Procedure
• Discussion regarding commissioner emails
• Discussion regarding fieldstone and brick walls

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the park at 150 E. Rosemary Street, with conditions requiring public art on trash enclosure gates and use of Town Standards for street lights. The motion passed 5-1, with Commissioner Berndt voting nay. A second motion to ask the Town Council to undertake a participatory design process for the public green also passed 5-1, with Commissioner Murphy voting nay. The Commission continued the application for 214 Glenburnie Street to the October 12, 2021 meeting, requesting further analysis of design standards compliance.

• Approved COA for park at 150 E. Rosemary Street with conditions (5-1)
• Approved motion to request Town Council participatory design process for public green (5-1)
• Continued 214 Glenburnie Street application to October 12, 2021 meeting
• Approved July 13, 2021 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Commission will discuss review criteria for proposed design standards at University Place. The discussion includes topics such as block size, street character, and pedestrian connectivity. No official action or vote is required by the Commission regarding these standards.

• Review of design standards for University Place [21-0684]
• Discussion of review criteria including block size, street character, and pedestrian connectivity

The Community Design Commission met virtually and approved its agenda and minutes. The only substantive item was a discussion of review criteria for proposed Design Standards at University Place, organized into five review buckets (block size, street character, pedestrian connectivity, greenspace, architecture). No official action was required or taken; the commission will continue conversations at later meetings. The meeting adjourned at 5 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed University Place Design Standards review criteria; no action required
• Adjourned meeting at 5 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use management ordinance text amendments. These include changes to the Blue Hill Form District and Community Design Commission membership rules. The commission will also review a height modification request for Glen Lennox.

• Blue Hill Form District text amendment [21-0675]
• Community Design Commission membership rule changes [21-0676]
• Glen Lennox Development Agreement height modification [21-0677]
• Extension of Town Manager time extension periods [21-0678]

Town Council

The Council will consider several land use amendments, including short-term rental standards in the Blue Hill District. Members are also reviewing a conditional zoning application for 101-111 Erwin Road. The agenda includes updates on parking regulations and town noise ordinance changes.

• Conditional zoning hearing for Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes at 101-111 Erwin Road
• Proposed parking changes on Longview Street to allow only residential permit parking
• Three percent pay increase for the Town Manager
• Legislative hearing call regarding short-term rental standards in Blue Hill District
• Closing evidentiary hearing for Tri-City Medical Office Building at 5002 Barbee Chapel Road

The Town Council unanimously enacted an ordinance amendment (O-3) to the Town Noise Ordinance, allowing criminal penalties as a last resort for violators who refuse to stop noisy behavior, with fines starting at $25 and potentially rising to $500, and possible jail time. The Council also unanimously approved a resolution (R-10) authorizing the Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board to review qualifying concept plans for larger sites. All consent agenda items were approved, including a pay increase for the Town Manager and adding names to Peace and Justice Plaza. The Council recessed the legislative hearing for the Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes conditional zoning application to October 13, 2021.

• Enacted O-3, amending the Noise Ordinance to allow criminal penalties as a last resort for repeat noise violators.
• Adopted R-10, authorizing the Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board to review qualifying concept plans.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a pay increase for the Town Manager and the 2021-2022 Percent for Art Plan.
• Approved adding Reverend Robert Seymour and former Council Member Edith Wiggins to Peace and Justice Plaza.
• Recessed the legislative hearing for the Residence Inn and Summit Place Townhomes conditional zoning application to October 13, 2021.
• Recessed the legislative hearing for the Community Design Commission rules text amendment to October 13, 2021.
• Closed the evidentiary hearing and approved a limited scope special use permit modification for the Tri-City Medical Office Building.
• Received and referred all public petitions to the Manager and Mayor.

Town Council

The Town Council will meet virtually to discuss current procedures and potential changes for filling council vacancies. The agenda also includes an overview of the upcoming fall session schedule and major development projects.

• Procedures for filling Council vacancies
• Overview of Fall Council Session schedule
• Review of key policy and regulatory issues
• Review of major development projects

The Chapel Hill Town Council met virtually on August 30, 2021, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting focused on discussing procedures for filling Council vacancies, with the Town Attorney outlining legal requirements and the Council agreeing to have staff bring back a proposed process. Other items were informational, including updates on COVID-19, parking deck groundbreaking rescheduling, and fall session goals.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the meeting
• Discussed procedures for filling Council vacancies; agreed to have Town Attorney bring back a proposed process
• Rescheduled Rosemary Parking Deck groundbreaking due to conflict with Jewish holiday
• Noted CCES meeting moved to September 10 and will stay virtual through fall

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider an application regarding 214 Glenburnie Street. The meeting also includes a review of proposed revisions to the commission's Rules of Procedure.

• Application for 214 Glenburnie Street [21-0625]
• Revisions to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure [21-0373]

Historic District Commission

The commission will discuss photo replacements for the Historic District Design Principles & Standards. The meeting includes reviews of several property applications, including 6 Cobb Terrace and 150 E. Rosemary Street. Revisions to the commission's rules of procedure are also on the agenda but will continue in September.

• Photo replacement for Historic District Design Principles & Standards [21-0493]
• Revisions to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure [21-0373]
• Application for 6 Cobb Terrace [21-0497]
• Applications for 104 N. Boundary Street and 214 Glenburnie Street [21-0624, 21-0625]
• Applications for 514 E. Rosemary Street and 150 E. Rosemary Street [21-0617, 21-0633]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a second-floor addition, window/door replacements, and an ADA ramp at 104 N. Boundary Street, with an amendment to a finding of fact. The Commission also approved a COA for a generator and metal fence at 514 E. Rosemary Street, conditioned on landscaping to screen the generator. Several items were continued to September 14, 2021, including the 214 Glenburnie Street renovation and the 150 E. Rosemary Street park design, which was partially approved for alley realignment.

• Approved COA for 104 N. Boundary Street (second-floor addition, window/door replacements, ADA ramp) with amended finding of fact, unanimous vote.
• Approved COA for 514 E. Rosemary Street (generator and metal fence) with condition to screen generator with landscaping, 7-1 vote.
• Approved realignment of NCNB alley for 150 E. Rosemary Street park project, unanimous vote.
• Continued 150 E. Rosemary Street park design to September 14, 2021, unanimous vote.
• Continued 214 Glenburnie Street renovation to September 14, 2021, unanimous vote.
• Continued revisions to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure to September 14, 2021.
• Continued 6 Cobb Terrace COA application to September 14, 2021.
• Approved multiple photo replacements in the Historic District Design Principles & Standards, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5-3.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss revisions to the Rules of Procedure and updates to design standards for photo replacement. The meeting includes reviews of several property applications ranging from old to new business. Some items are scheduled to be continued to a later date.

• Revisions to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure [21-0373]
• Updates to Design Principles & Standards regarding photo replacement [21-0493]
• Applications for 510 Hooper Lane, 609 North Street, and 6 Cobb Terrace
• New applications for 104 N. Boundary Street, 214 Glenburnie Street, and 715 Gimghoul Road

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) at its July 13, 2021 meeting. For 510 Hooper Lane, the Commission approved the reconstruction of a fieldstone wall and the construction of a retaining wall with a 4-3 vote. For 609 North Street (Dr. Coker House), the Commission approved a renovation and addition with a condition that driveway materials be reviewed by staff. For 715 Gimghoul Road, the Commission approved driveway, patio, and retaining wall repairs with an 8-1 vote. Several other items were continued to the July 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved COA for fieldstone wall reconstruction and landscaping at 510 Hooper Lane (unanimous)
• Approved COA for retaining wall construction at 510 Hooper Lane (4-3)
• Approved COA for renovation and addition at 609 North Street with condition on driveway materials (unanimous)
• Approved COA for driveway, patio, and retaining wall repairs at 715 Gimghoul Road (8-1)
• Continued 6 Cobb Terrace fence application to July 20, 2021
• Continued 104 N. Boundary Street to July 20, 2021
• Continued 214 Glenburnie Street to July 20, 2021
• Approved June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will discuss using American Rescue Plan funds for the ReVive Recovery Plan. They will also consider conditional zoning for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Additionally, the Council will review changes to noise and garbage ordinances.

• Funding for ReVive Recovery Plan via American Rescue Plan
• Conditional zoning for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
• Removal of criminal penalties from noise and garbage ordinances
• Special use permit modification for University Place at 201 S. Estes Drive
• Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board concept plan reviews

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the Aura conditional zoning application on a second reading (5-3) and approved a special use permit modification for University Place (5-2). The Council also funded the ReVive Recovery Plan with American Rescue Plan dollars and decriminalized noise and garbage ordinances.

• Approved Aura conditional zoning ordinance (5-3)
• Approved University Place special use permit modification (5-2)
• Adopted ReVive Recovery Plan funding resolution (unanimous)
• Enacted noise and garbage ordinance changes removing criminal penalties (unanimous)
• Referred stormwater basin petition to Town Manager and Mayor (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing budget amendments and bond issuances for parking and road projects. The agenda also includes discussions on community safety recommendations and short-term rental regulations.

• Final resolution for Limited Obligation Bonds including $39 million for Rosemary Deck Parking
• Contract for Estes Drive Bicycle-Pedestrian Improvement Project ($499,005.16)
• Conditional zoning application for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
• Funding the ReVive Recovery Plan using American Rescue Plan funds
• Proposed changes to Land Use Management Ordinance regarding short-term rentals

The Council enacted Ordinance 9, amending the Land Use Management Ordinance to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), requiring permits for primary residence and dedicated STRs, and setting a $150 permit fee. The Council also adopted resolutions to incorporate the Climate Action and Response Plan into the Comprehensive Plan, approve a special use permit modification for Timberlyne Offices, and receive the Re-Imagining Community Safety Task Force report. Several items were deferred to the June 28 meeting, including the Aura Development conditional zoning and the ReVive Recovery Plan funding.

• Enacted Ordinance 9, amending LUMO to regulate short-term rentals, requiring permits and setting a $150 fee.
• Adopted Resolution 6, incorporating the Climate Action and Response Plan into the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
• Approved Special Use Permit modification for Timberlyne Offices, replacing the movie theater with office use.
• Adopted Resolution 12, receiving the Re-Imagining Community Safety Task Force report and authorizing next steps.
• Approved conditional zoning for Putt Putt Fun Center, including electric go-carts and self-storage.
• Voted 6-1 to allow staff to work on an Economic Development Agreement for the Police Station property.
• Deferred the Aura Development conditional zoning and ReVive Recovery Plan funding to June 28 meeting.
• Continued public hearings for the Rosemary-Columbia Street Hotel and Residence Inn expansion to September.

Town Council

The Town Council will review concept plans for several developments and discuss the redevelopment of the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard. The Council will also consider authorizing a construction contract for the Rosemary Parking Deck Project.

• Construction contract authorization for Rosemary Parking Deck Project
• Concept plan review: St Paul Community Village, 1604 Purefoy Drive
• Concept plan review: Jay Street Apartments, 66 Jay Street
• Concept plan review: 101 East Rosemary Street
• Redevelopment update: Police Station Property at 828 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard

The Town Council authorized the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract for the Rosemary Parking Deck project, with a $39 million budget and a guaranteed maximum price. The project is expected to begin demolition in early July 2021, with construction starting in September 2021 and completion expected in fall 2022. The Council also reviewed concept plans for four developments, including the St. Paul Community Village and Jay Street Apartments, but took no formal action on those items.

• Authorized the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract for the Rosemary Parking Deck project, with a $39 million budget and a guaranteed maximum price.
• Approved the concept plan for St. Paul Community Village, a 24-acre mixed-use development with about 350 residential units, as a preliminary review.
• Approved the concept plan for Jay Street Apartments, a proposed 48-52 unit affordable housing project on Town-owned land, as a preliminary review.
• Approved the concept plan for 101 East Rosemary Street, a proposed 7-story building with approximately 140 apartments, as a preliminary review.
• Received an update on the redevelopment of the Police Station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with no formal action taken.
• Entered a closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several land use applications, including a rezoning request for the Aura Development. The meeting also includes a review of the Orange Countywide Racial Equity Plan Framework and a public hearing on short-term rental ordinances. Additionally, the Council may authorize eminent domain proceedings for the Elliott Road Extension Project.

• Rezoning application for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Authorization of eminent domain proceedings for the Elliott Road Extension Project
• Construction contract negotiation for the Rosemary Parking Deck Project
• Review of the draft Orange Countywide Racial Equity Plan Framework
• Public hearing regarding short-term rental ordinance amendments

The Council approved a rezoning for the Aura development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., changing 16 acres from Residential-1 to Office/Institutional-3-Conditional Zoning, with a 6-2 vote for the resolution and a 5-3 vote for the ordinance, which will return for a second reading on June 23. They also enacted a Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment for the Blue Hill District, allowing primary residences and dedicated short-term rentals, and voted to close the public hearing on broader short-term rental regulations, with a vote scheduled for June 23. The University Place special use permit modification was moved to June 28.

• Approved the Aura conditional zoning resolution (6-2) and ordinance (5-3), with the ordinance failing on first reading and set for a second reading on June 23.
• Enacted a LUMO text amendment for the Blue Hill District, allowing primary residences and dedicated short-term rentals, with a unanimous vote.
• Voted unanimously to close the public hearing on short-term rental text amendments, with a vote on the ordinance scheduled for June 23.
• Moved the University Place special use permit modification to the June 28 meeting.
• Approved the consent agenda, including authorizing eminent domain for the Elliott Road Extension and adopting the 2021 meeting calendar.
• Received and referred three petitions regarding the Jay Street development to the Town Manager and Mayor.
• Proclaimed June 16 as Eugenia Floyd Day and recognized Juneteenth.
• Moved agenda item 10 (University Place) to June 28, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will review several development applications. These include requests for conditional zoning at Rosemary/Columbia Street and Erwin Road, a site plan review for 707 Gomains, and an item regarding the Tri-City Medical Office Building.

• Conditional zoning for Rosemary/Columbia Street Hotel (108, 110, and 114 W. Rosemary Street, 205 N. Columbia Street, and 208 Pritchard Avenue)
• Site plan review for 707 Gomains
• Conditional zoning for Residence Inn-Summit Place at 101-111 Erwin Road
• Tri-City Medical Office Building at 5002 Barbee Chapel Road

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission recommended Town Council approve the Rosemary/Columbia Street Hotel conditional rezoning, with stipulations to add tree canopy, soften the building transition near Northside, and explore a community benefit agreement. The motion passed 7-2, with concerns about traffic, left-turn safety, and building height. The commission also unanimously approved the 707 Gomains site plan, recommended approval of the Residence Inn-Summit Place conditional rezoning, and approved the Tri-City Medical Office Building modification.

• Approved agenda reorder to hear 707 Gomains before the hotel item
• Approved May 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Rosemary/Columbia Street Hotel conditional rezoning with conditions, 7-2
• Approved 707 Gomains Street site plan unanimously (Webber abstained)
• Recommended approval of Residence Inn-Summit Place conditional rezoning with parking regulation modification removed
• Recommended approval of Tri-City Medical Office Building conditional zoning modification

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider modifications for 409 W Franklin and Purefoy Road Apartments. Members will also provide comments on concept plans for 101 East Rosemary Street and 1604 Purefoy Drive. Additionally, the commission will review a conditional zoning application for 100-111 Erwin Road.

• Screen modification at 409 W Franklin
• Elevation modification for Purefoy Road Apartments
• Concept plan review for 101 East Rosemary Street
• COA modification request for Aldi @ Eastgate
• Conditional zoning recommendation for 100-111 Erwin Road

The Community Design Commission approved the Aldi @ Eastgate certificate of appropriateness modification as presented and recommended approval of the 100-111 Erwin Road conditional zoning application with conditions. The board also approved two consent agenda items, including a screen modification for 409 W. Franklin and an elevation modification for Purefoy Road Apartments. It provided comments on two concept plans and elected John Weis as Vice-Chair.

• Approved 409 W Franklin screen modification as part of consent agenda
• Approved Purefoy Road Apartments elevation modification as part of consent agenda
• Approved Aldi @ Eastgate COA modification as presented
• Recommended approval of 100-111 Erwin Road conditional zoning with conditions
• Approved May minutes as amended
• Approved agenda with modification to switch items 4 and 5
• Elected John Weis as Vice-Chair
• Adjourned meeting at 10:13pm

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss replacing the Historic District Design Principles & Standards. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fieldstone and brick walls and proposed revisions to the commission's rules of procedure. Several property applications will be reviewed.

• Replacement of Historic District Design Principles & Standards
• Discussion regarding fieldstone and brick walls
• Proposed revisions to the Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 609 North Street
• Application review for 6 Cobb Terrace

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved the consent agenda for 733 Gimghoul Road, allowing a membrane roofing material instead of a standing seam metal roof on a rear dormer. The Commission continued several items to the July 13, 2021 meeting, including the Historic District Design Principles & Standards photo replacement, 609 North Street, 6 Cobb Terrace, and revisions to the Rules of Procedure. The meeting adjourned early at 8:27 PM after losing quorum when Vice-Chair Lascelles left.

• Approved the consent agenda for 733 Gimghoul Road, including a membrane roofing material change, unanimously.
• Continued the Historic District Design Principles & Standards photo replacement to July 13, 2021.
• Continued the 510 Hooper Lane after-the-fact COA application, asking the applicant for more information on wall location, property lines, materials, and landscaping.
• Continued 609 North Street to July 13, 2021.
• Continued 6 Cobb Terrace to July 13, 2021.
• Continued revisions to the Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure to July 13, 2021.
• Approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes with amendments, unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:27 PM due to loss of quorum.

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing the final budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting includes public hearings regarding bond issuances for the Rosemary Street Parking Deck and Elliott Road improvements. The council will also consider various contract awards and right-of-way closures.

• Discussion of the FY 2001-22 final budget
• Public hearing on $39 million in bonds for the Rosemary Street Parking Deck and $6.48 million for Elliott Road Phase II
• $425,639 amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
• Contract award to Barnhill Contracting Company for street resurfacing
• $100,000 match request for a North Carolina Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund grant

The Town Council unanimously adopted the FY 2021-22 budget of $117 million, including a property tax rate of 51.4 cents and a 3% employee pay adjustment. The Council also approved a $39 million guaranteed maximum price for the Rosemary Deck project, with amendments requiring all EDA documents by closing and a 15% MWBE/DVE contracting target. The public hearing on the University Place special use permit was continued to June 16, 2021.

• Adopted the FY 2021-22 budget of $117 million with a 51.4-cent property tax rate (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution-1 for the Rosemary Deck project, including a $39 million guaranteed maximum price, with amendments for document delivery and 15% MWBE/DVE target (7-1).
• Closed the public hearing on the Mitchell Lane right-of-way closure, allowing 24 hours for written comments (unanimous).
• Closed the public hearing on incorporating the Climate Action and Response Plan into the Comprehensive Plan, allowing 24 hours for written comments (unanimous).
• Closed the public hearing on the Limited Obligation Bonds for the Rosemary Deck, allowing 24 hours for written comments (unanimous).
• Continued the public hearing on the University Place special use permit to June 16, 2021 (unanimous).
• Reappointed Mimi Hock to the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership (unanimous).
• Reappointed Lucas Beal, Nicole Klett, and Blaine Schmidt to the Library Advisory Board and recommended Alison Smith for the County-appointed seat (unanimous).

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an after-the-fact dimensional variance for the property at 758 Old Mill Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

• After-the-fact dimensional variance for 758 Old Mill Road [21-0490]
• Approval of May 6, 2021 Meeting Minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted 9-1 to deny a dimensional variance request for 758 Old Mill Road, citing a lack of evidence proving significant hardship. The board also approved the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied dimensional variance at 758 Old Mill Road (9-1)
• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will receive a final update on the development of the FY 2021-22 budget. Members will also review options for redeveloping the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on American Rescue Plan funding and the Rosemary Parking Deck.

• Final update on FY 2021-22 budget development
• Redevelopment options for 828 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
• Update on American Rescue Plan support for ReVive Recovery Plan
• Rosemary Parking Deck project update and public hearing call

The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1 to proceed with financing for the Rosemary Parking Deck project, now estimated at $39 million, and to call a public hearing for June 9, 2021. The Council received updates on the FY 2021-22 budget, a proposed redevelopment of the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and potential uses of American Rescue Plan funds for downtown recovery, but took no formal action on those items. The meeting ended with a closed session.

• Adopted Resolution 1 to proceed with Rosemary Parking Deck financing and call a public hearing (unanimous)
• Received FY 2021-22 budget update as presented (no vote)
• Received update on 828 MLK redevelopment as presented (no vote)
• Received ReVive Recovery Plan ARP funding update as presented (no vote)
• Entered closed session for economic development, property, personnel, and litigation matters (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a $4.8 million contract for Estes Drive bicycle-pedestrian improvements and several zoning applications. Public hearings are scheduled for developments at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and 2200 Eubanks Road. The Council will also address petitions regarding miniature pigs and gas-powered leaf blowers.

• $4,809,529.95 contract for Estes Drive Bicycle-Pedestrian Improvements
• Conditional Zoning application for Tri-City Medical Office Building at 5002 Barbee Chapel Road
• Public hearing for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Special Use Permit modification for Timberlyne Offices at 120 Banks Drive
• Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment regarding Blue Hill Form District

The Town Council continued the public hearing for the Aura conditional zoning application (1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) to June 16, 2021, after extensive discussion and public comment. The Council also opened public hearings for a Putt Putt Fun Center at 2200 Eubanks Road and a Special Use Permit modification for Timberlyne Offices at 120 Banks Drive, both continued to June 23, 2021. A Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment regarding short-term rentals in the Blue Hill District was also opened and continued. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Continued Aura conditional zoning public hearing to June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Opened and continued Putt Putt Fun Center conditional zoning hearing to June 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Opened and continued Timberlyne Offices SUP modification hearing to June 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Opened and continued Blue Hill District short-term rental text amendment hearing to June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Estes Drive bicycle-pedestrian improvements contract (unanimous)
• Received and referred petition to allow miniature pigs as pets (unanimous)
• Received and referred petition to ban gas leaf-blowers (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on the recommended FY 2021-2022 budget and consider potential tax rate reductions. The agenda includes discussions on land use ordinance amendments to comply with state law and a zoning application for 2200 Homestead Road. Additionally, the Council will review a property exchange related to the West Rosemary Hotel project.

• Public hearing for FY 2021-2022 recommended budget
• Land use ordinance amendments for NC GS 160D compliance
• Conditional zoning application for 2200 Homestead Road
• Property exchange Letter of Intent for West Rosemary Hotel Project
• LUMO text amendments regarding short-term rentals

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning application for 2200 Homestead Road, rezoning 13.09 acres from Residential-4-Conditional to Residential-Special Standards-Conditional to allow construction of 115-126 affordable housing units. The Council also adopted LUMO text amendments to comply with NC General Statute 160D, eliminating Conditional Use Zoning and updating references. The FY 2021-2022 budget public hearing was continued, with a proposed 51.4 cent tax rate and $117 million total budget. The Special Use Permit modification for University Place was continued to June 9, 2021, and the short-term rental ordinance public hearing was continued to June 16, 2021.

• Approved conditional zoning for 2200 Homestead Road (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMO text amendments for NC 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance-A and Ordinance-B for LUMO and Town Code updates (unanimous)
• Continued FY 2021-2022 budget public hearing to June 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued University Place Special Use Permit hearing to June 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued short-term rental ordinance hearing to June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed and appointed members to Board of Adjustment, Community Design Commission, Planning Commission, Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board, and Transportation and Connectivity Advisory Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use applications and a policy recommendation. This includes discussing the incorporation of the Climate Action and Response Plan into the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider zoning changes for a fun center and a special use permit for offices.

• Conditional zoning for Putt Putt Fun Center at 2200 Eubanks Road
• Special Use Permit application for Timberlyne Offices at 120 Banks Dr.
• Recommendation regarding the Climate Action and Response Plan
• Ordinance text amendment regarding short-term rentals

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Town Council adopt the Climate Action and Response Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan. It also recommended approval of conditional zoning for the Putt Putt Fun Center and a special use permit for Timberlyne Offices, both with stipulations. A text amendment on short-term rentals was recommended for approval with a 6-1 vote, and a related letter to Council was approved 6-1 with one abstention. The Commission also voted to cancel its July 2021 meetings.

• Recommended Council adoption of Climate Action and Response Plan into Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of Putt Putt Fun Center conditional zoning with stipulations (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of Timberlyne Offices special use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approval of short-term rental text amendment (6-1)
• Approved sending short-term rental letter to Town Council (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Cancelled July 2021 Planning Commission meetings (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review applications for 201 E. Rosemary Street and 510 Hooper Lane. The commission will also discuss proposed revisions to its Rules of Procedure and updates to Design Principles & Standards.

• Application for 201 E. Rosemary Street
• Application for 510 Hooper Lane
• Proposed revisions to Rules of Procedure
• Updates to Design Principles & Standards

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for an ADA ramp and related changes at 201 E. Rosemary Street, with a condition to paint the ramp's handrails dark. The commission also approved roof and gutter replacement at 510 Hooper Lane but continued the rest of that application, along with other items, to the next meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for ADA ramp at 201 E. Rosemary St. with condition to paint handrails dark (unanimous)
• Approved roof and gutter replacement at 510 Hooper Lane (unanimous)
• Continued 510 Hooper Lane application to June 10, 2021 meeting
• Continued revisions to Rules of Procedure to June 10, 2021 meeting
• Continued Historic District Design Principles & Standards to June 10, 2021 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22 to receive feedback. The agenda also includes a concept plan review for Aspen Chapel Hill and a public hearing regarding conditional zoning for Aura Development.

• Discussion of the recommended FY 2021-22 budget
• Concept plan review for Aspen Chapel Hill at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Public hearing for conditional zoning of Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Town Council discussed the recommended FY 2021-22 budget, which proposed a property tax rate of 52.4 cents, a 2-cent decrease from the current rate, and a 5% increase in total funds. The Council also held a concept plan review for Aspen Chapel Hill, a proposed student housing development, and opened a public hearing for the Aura development, a conditional zoning application for 418 residential units, which was continued to May 26. No final decisions were made on these items; the budget discussion was received as presented, and the Aura hearing was continued by consensus.

• Received FY 2021-22 budget presentation as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted R-1 motion for Aspen Chapel Hill concept plan review (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Aura conditional zoning application (continued to May 26)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission recommended approval of the conditional zoning application for the Putt Putt Fun Center at 2200 Eubanks Road, with conditions to enhance the buffer near the future affordable housing site and limit commercial zoning to the building footprint. The vote was 3-2, with Vice-Chair Berndt and Commissioner Weis dissenting. The commission also reviewed the Jay Street Affordable Housing concept plan and provided comments, but took no formal action on it.

• Recommended approval of conditional zoning for 2200 Eubanks Road Putt Putt Fun Center with conditions (3-2)
• Approved agenda with addition of discussion on vacant seat applications (unanimous)
• Reappointed Megan Patnaik to the CDC (unanimous)
• Recommended Scott Levitan to join the CDC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 PM (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request regarding the Jordan Riparian Buffer at 625 Sugarberry Road. The meeting also includes the approval of draft minutes from the April 1, 2021, meeting.

• Jordan Riparian Buffer Variance for 625 Sugarberry Road [21-0370]
• Approval of April 1, 2021, draft meeting minutes [21-0369]

The Board of Adjustment voted 9-1 to deny the Jordan Riparian Buffer Variance request for 625 Sugarberry Road, adopting Resolution B. Two members were excused from the vote. The board also unanimously approved the April 1, 2021 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved April 1, 2021 draft meeting minutes unanimously
• Denied Resource Conservation District variance request for 625 Sugarberry Road via Resolution B (9-1; 2 excused)

Town Council

The Council will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda also includes public hearings for right-of-way closures and discussions regarding various zoning modifications. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the town's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

• Presentation of the recommended FY 2021-22 budget
• Rezoning consideration for 1751 Dobbins Drive
• Adoption of $419,565 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
• Public hearing for Maxwell Road closure in Glen Lennox Development
• Review of the Eastwood Lake Subwatershed Study Report

The Town Council received the proposed FY 2021-22 budget of $117 million, which includes a property tax rate of 52.4 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from the current 54.4 cents. The Council also approved a consent agenda that included the Community Development Block Grant Plan, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and other routine items. The Council continued the University Place Special Use Permit modification hearing to May 19, 2021, and adopted the Eastwood Lake Subwatershed Study with amendments. No final budget was adopted; it is scheduled for adoption on June 9, 2021.

• Received proposed FY 2021-22 budget of $117 million with property tax rate of 52.4 cents (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including CDBG, HOME, and Capital Fund plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Eastwood Lake Subwatershed Study with amendments (7-0, Anderson excused)
• Continued University Place SUP modification hearing to May 19, 2021 (7-0, Anderson excused)
• Referred petition to increase MWBE/DBE contracting target to 15% to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Referred petition for CZD review at 5002 Barbee Chapel Road to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Todd Bendor to OWASA Board of Directors (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider text amendments regarding short-term rentals. The commission will also review a conditional zoning application for Aura.

• Proposed changes to short-term rental regulations [21-0367]
• Aura conditional zoning application [21-0318]
• Approval of April 20, 2021 draft action minutes

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted 8-1 to recommend Council approval of the Aura conditional zoning application with stipulations, including a 100% increase in commercial square footage, affordable housing at 65% AMI, and a 40% tree canopy. The Commission also unanimously voted to take no action on the short-term rental ordinance text amendment and will send a memo to Town Council with concerns and suggestions.

• Recommended Aura conditional zoning application with stipulations (8-1)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Took no action on short-term rental ordinance text amendment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council held a public information meeting to learn about traffic modeling software from HNTB, in preparation for the May 12, 2021, hearing on the Aura development project on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. Staff committed to providing detailed traffic analysis, including actual numbers for existing, no-build, and build scenarios, at the May 12 hearing.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only
• Staff to present quantitative traffic analysis at May 12 Aura hearing
• Staff to provide information on NC DOT approval of roundabout at May 12 hearing

Community Design Commission

The Commission will discuss the LUMO rewrite process and review several development applications. These include special use permit modifications for University Place and Timberlyne Offices, as well as a conditional zoning request for 2200 Eubanks Road.

• LUMO Rewrite process and CDC considerations
• University Inn resubmittal [21-0355]
• University Place Special Use Permit Modification [21-0334]
• Conditional Zoning for Putt Putt Fun Center at 2200 Eubanks Road [21-0346]
• Jay Street Affordable Housing application [21-0358]

The Community Design Commission recommended approval of the University Place Special Use Permit Modification block plan, deferred the University Inn application to May 25, 2021, approved the Chandler Woods alternate buffer, recommended approval of the Timberlyne Offices special use permit modification, and deferred the Putt Putt Fun Center conditional zoning application to May 10, 2021. The Jay Street Affordable Housing item was not heard due to lack of quorum. All votes were unanimous.

• Deferred University Inn application to May 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of University Place block plan (unanimous)
• Approved Chandler Woods alternate buffer (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Timberlyne Offices special use permit modification (unanimous)
• Deferred Putt Putt Fun Center conditional zoning application to May 10, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several land use applications, including conditional zoning for 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The meeting includes discussions on the Poet Laureate program and updates from the Re-Imagining Community Safety Task Force. Additionally, the Council will review budget amendments for various town funds.

• Public hearing for conditional zoning at 2200 Homestead Road
• Conditional zoning application for Aura Development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Budget ordinance amendment for General, Library Gift, and Capital Improvements Funds
• Special Use Permit modification for Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill at 1602 E. Franklin Street
• Proposal for a columbarium at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 349, which would reduce local zoning authority and restrict conditional zoning used for affordable housing. The Council also approved a consent agenda, a special use permit modification for Signature Healthcare, and LUMO text amendments related to historic districts. Public hearings were opened for LUMO compliance with state statute 160D and a conditional zoning application for an affordable housing development at 2200 Homestead Road.

• Adopted resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 349 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and encroachment agreement extension (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit modification for Signature Healthcare (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMO text amendments for historic district review criteria (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for LUMO compliance with NC General Statute 160D
• Opened public hearing for conditional zoning at 2200 Homestead Road for affordable housing
• Referred petition regarding UNC coal-burning permit to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Referred petition for columbarium at Old Chapel Hill Cemetery to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet virtually to review several land use applications. The agenda includes a site plan modification for 202 E. Rosemary Street and an Aura conditional zoning application. The commission will also consider new member applications.

• Site plan review modification for 202 E. Rosemary Street/114 Henderson Street
• Aura conditional zoning application
• New member applications

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved a site plan review modification for 202 E. Rosemary Street/114 Henderson Street, continued the Aura conditional zoning application to May 4, 2021, and recommended appointments to town boards. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the site plan modification and one excused absence on the appointments.

• Approved site plan review modification at 114 Henderson Street/202 E. Rosemary Street (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Continued Aura conditional zoning application to May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Louie Rivers to ESAB and Stephen Whitlow to HAB, and appointment of Jonathan Mitchell to Planning Commission (unanimous, 1 excused)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a presentation on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Rewrite Project Plan. Staff will also present 2021 Orange County property revaluation results and discuss how they affect the FY 2021-22 Annual Operating Budget.

• Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Rewrite Project Plan discussion
• Presentation of 2021 Orange County property revaluation results
• Discussion on impacts to the FY 2021-22 Annual Operating Budget

The Town Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received a presentation on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite process and discussed the FY 2022 budget, including the 2021 tax revaluation results and options for the town tax rate. The Council also entered a closed session for legal consultation and adjourned without further action.

• Received LUMO rewrite process presentation as information only
• Received FY 2022 budget and tax revaluation update as information only
• Entered closed session for legal consultation (unanimous)
• Adjourned after closed session without further action

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct interviews for new commission members. The meeting also includes reviews of Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties and discussions regarding edits to design principles.

• Interviews for Historic District Commission candidates
• Property applications at 524 E. Franklin Street, 707 Gimghoul Road, and 210 Hillsborough Street
• Review of 510 E. Franklin Street/513 Hooper Lane
• New business reviews for 742 Gimghoul Road, 201 E. Rosemary Street, and 215 Friendly Lane
• Edits to Historic District Design Principles & Standards

The Historic District Commission approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including for a stone stair reconstruction at 510 E. Franklin Street/513 Hooper Lane, a new addition and terraces at 742 Gimghoul Road, and solar panels at 215 Friendly Lane. The Commission continued the application for 201 E. Rosemary Street to its May 13, 2021 meeting. It also forwarded recommendations to the Town Council for the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of two current members.

• Approved COA for stone stair reconstruction at 510 E. Franklin St/513 Hooper Ln (unanimous)
• Approved COA for addition and terraces at 742 Gimghoul Rd (unanimous)
• Approved COA for solar panels at 215 Friendly Ln (unanimous)
• Continued COA for 201 E. Rosemary St to May 13 meeting (6-1)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Chris Berndt appointment (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Brian Daniels appointment (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for David Schwartz reappointment (unanimous, recused)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Nancy McCormick reappointment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing authorizations for $3,205,000 in Two-Thirds Bonds and $4,755,000 in Referendum Bonds for parks, public safety, and streets. The agenda also includes discussions on a revised Climate Action and Response Plan and the use of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. Additionally, the Council will consider zoning applications and a memorandum of understanding regarding the Greene Tract.

• Authorization of $3,205,000 in Two-Thirds Bonds and $4,755,000 in Referendum Bonds
• Letter of Intent for 100 spaces at the East Rosemary Parking Deck with UNC
• Adoption of a revised Climate Action and Response Plan
• Conditional Zoning application for 1751 Dobbins Drive
• Lease amendment with USPS at 179 East Franklin Street

The Council unanimously adopted the revised Climate Action and Response Plan and declared a climate emergency, directing staff to seek funding and develop an implementation plan. It also approved a revised memorandum of understanding for the jointly-owned Greene Tract, authorizing the Town Manager to sign it. The Council continued the public hearing for the University Place special use permit modification to May 5, 2021, and received a report on proposed Community Development Block Grant fund allocations.

• Adopted the revised Climate Action and Response Plan and declared a climate emergency (R-10 and R-11) by unanimous vote.
• Approved a revised memorandum of understanding for the Greene Tract, authorizing the Town Manager to sign it (R-12) by unanimous vote.
• Continued the public hearing for the University Place special use permit modification to May 5, 2021, by unanimous vote.
• Approved the consent agenda, including bond orders for $3,205,000 in Two-Thirds Bonds and $4,755,000 in Referendum Bonds.
• Authorized a letter of intent for the East Rosemary Parking Deck and the drafting of a purchase and sale agreement with UNC.
• Amended the lease with the USPS at 179 East Franklin Street.
• Called a public hearing for May 5, 2021, to consider closing a portion of Maxwell Road within the Glen Lennox development.
• Received a petition from Paul Snow regarding a traffic model for the Estes Drive/MLK Boulevard area and referred it to the Town Manager and Mayor.

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several zoning modifications and a text amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance. Discussion includes applications for 1751 Dobbins Drive, 2200 Homestead Road, and University Place. The meeting also covers new member applications.

• Modification to conditional zoning at 1751 Dobbins Drive
• Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment
• Conditional zoning application for 2200 Homestead Road
• University Place Special Use Permit Modification
• Aura Conditional Zoning Application

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission recommended approval of LUMO text amendments to comply with NC General Statute 160D, and recommended approval of conditional zoning applications for 2200 Homestead Road and University Place, among other actions. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of LUMO text amendments for 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional zoning at 2200 Homestead Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of University Place Special Use Permit Modification with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved modification to conditional zoning at 1751 Dobbins Drive (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Aura Conditional Zoning Application to April 20, 2021
• Interviewed new member applicants; final recommendation to council on April 20, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will receive an introduction to the Resource Conservation District. The board will also consider applications for new members.

• Introduction to Resource Conservation District [21-0260]
• Consideration of New Member Applications [21-0259]
• Approval of March 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment met virtually and approved its agenda and the minutes from March 4, 2021. It heard a staff presentation on the Town's Resource Conservation District. The Board voted to recommend the reappointment of Tony Hito and Geoff Green, and the appointment of Gayathri Balasubramanian and Kathryn Jagoda, with one nay vote on each motion.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous vote.
• Approved the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
• Recommended the reappointment of Tony Hito and Geoff Green (7 yes, 1 no).
• Recommended the appointment of Gayathri Balasubramanian and Kathryn Jagoda (7 yes, 1 no).

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on the history of the Greene Tract. Staff will also present a status report on the current FY 2021 budget and discuss preliminary projections for the FY 2022 budget. The council will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Greene Tract history and update [21-0272]
• FY 2021 budget status update [21-0273]
• Preliminary FY 2022 budget development discussion [21-0273]
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 discussion [21-0273]
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The Town Council held a virtual work session to discuss the Greene Tract memorandum of understanding (MOU) and the FY 2021 budget update and preliminary FY 2022 budget discussion. No formal votes were taken; both items were received as presented. The Council provided feedback on the Greene Tract, emphasizing community engagement, realistic goals, and transparency, and discussed budget priorities, including the use of American Rescue Plan funds and the potential for a revenue-neutral tax rate.

• Received Greene Tract update as presented, with no formal action taken.
• Received FY 2021 budget update and preliminary FY 2022 budget discussion as presented, with no formal action taken.
• Council provided feedback on Greene Tract, including recommendations for a detailed work plan, transparency, and community engagement.
• Council discussed budget priorities, including climate action, affordable housing, and infrastructure, and the potential use of American Rescue Plan funds.
• Council discussed the possibility of a revenue-neutral tax rate, with no decision made.

Community Design Commission

The Commission will conduct a design review discussion for University Inn. Members will also work to finalize a CZ recommendation for Aura and discuss board priorities for Council review.

• Design review for University Inn [21-0245]
• Finalizing CZ recommendation for Aura [21-0246]
• Finalizing board priorities for Council review [21-0247]

Town Council

The Town Council is considering several land use changes, including a rezoning for the Columbia Street Annex. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding a $3,205,000 bond issuance for parks, public safety, and streets. Additionally, officials will provide an update on the town's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

• Conditional rezoning for Columbia Street Annex at 1150 S. Columbia Street
• Public hearing for $3,205,000 in bonds for parks, public safety, and streets
• Request to extend UNC Police Department jurisdiction to off-campus fraternity and sorority locations
• Public hearing regarding short-term rental regulations
• Closing a portion of the Monroe Street public right-of-way

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning request for the Columbia Street Annex at 1150 S. Columbia Street, changing the zoning from Residential-2 (R-2) to Mixed Use-Village-Conditional Zoning District (MU-V-CZD). The approval includes a stipulation that the Homeowner Association limit rentals to individuals aged 22 and older. The Council also unanimously approved closing a portion of the unmaintained Monroe Street right-of-way.

• Adopted Resolution-1.1 supporting the Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including calling public hearings for April 21 and May 19, 2021.
• Approved conditional zoning for Columbia Street Annex, 1150 S. Columbia Street, with a stipulation for the HOA to limit rentals to age 22 and above.
• Approved closing a portion of the unmaintained Monroe Street public right-of-way.
• Opened a public hearing for issuing $3.205 million in Two-Thirds Bonds for parks, public safety, and street projects.
• Opened a public hearing for a limited scope special permit modification for Signature Health Care of Chapel Hill.
• Opened a public hearing for Land Use Management Ordinance text amendments related to Historic District Commission review criteria.
• Appointed Nikkima Santos to the Community Policing Advisory Committee.

Community Design Commission

The Commission is reviewing conditional zoning recommendations for Aura and 2200 Homestead. It will also consider a special use permit modification for University Place and provide comments on the Aspen Heights concept plan. Members will also submit board priorities.

• Action on Merritt Mill lighting plan
• Conditional zoning recommendation for Aura
• Conditional zoning recommendation for 2200 Homestead
• Special use permit modification for University Place
• Concept plan review for Aspen Heights

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss design principles and goals for 2020-2025. The meeting includes reviewing applications for properties at 623 E. Franklin Street and 204 Glenburnie Street. A presentation from Raleigh's Design Review Advisory Committee is also scheduled.

• Application review: 623 E. Franklin Street
• Application review: 204 Glenburnie Street
• Discussion of Historic District Design Principles & Standards
• Presentation by Raleigh's Design Review Advisory Committee
• Election of Commission Vice Chair

The Commission unanimously adopted the Historic District Design Principles & Standards, with staff corrections and a list of up to twelve photos to be reviewed at the April 13, 2021 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a bamboo fence at 623 E. Franklin Street, continued a request for 510 E. Franklin Street/513 Hooper Lane to April, and approved a renovation at 204 Glenburnie Street. Duncan Lascelles was elected Vice Chair.

• Approved the agenda as amended (unanimous).
• Approved minutes for January 21, January 28, and February 9, 2021 (unanimous).
• Continued 510 E. Franklin Street/513 Hooper Lane to April 13, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the bamboo fence at 623 E. Franklin Street (unanimous).
• Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 204 Glenburnie Street, amended to clarify one new double-hung-style casement window on the north elevation (unanimous).
• Adopted the Historic District Design Principles & Standards with staff corrections and up to twelve photo changes to be reviewed April 13, 2021 (unanimous).
• Elected Duncan Lascelles as Vice Chair (unanimous).

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss priorities for the Orange County Transit Plan and proposed commuter rail. Members will also receive an update on the Glen Lennox Master Plan to provide feedback. Additionally, the Council will discuss receiving direction on a short-term rental ordinance.

• Direction on Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations ordinance
• Priorities for Orange County Transit Plan Update and commuter rail
• Glen Lennox Master Plan update and feedback
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property, personnel, or litigation

The Chapel Hill Town Council held a virtual work session on March 17, 2021, receiving updates on the Glen Lennox Master Plan, short-term rental (STR) regulations, and the Orange County Transit Plan. No formal votes were taken; all three agenda items were received and filed. The Council expressed support for allowing primary-residence STRs (hosted and unhosted) but not dedicated STRs in residential zones, and discussed requiring registration and zoning permits. The Council also entered a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Received and filed Glen Lennox Master Plan update (no action)
• Received and filed short-term rental regulations discussion (no action)
• Received and filed Orange County Transit Plan and commuter rail update (no action)
• Unanimously voted to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet virtually to review several agenda items. The commission will consider a special use permit modification for Signature Health Care of Chapel Hill at 1602 E. Franklin Street. The meeting also includes updates from Advisory Board Champions and planning priorities.

• Limited Scope Special Use Permit Modification for Signature Health Care at 1602 E. Franklin Street
• Approval of March 2, 2021, Planning Commission Action Minutes

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved its agenda and the March 2, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. It discussed a Special Use Permit Modification for Signature Health Care but only agreed to share the draft recommendation with staff and the applicant, with a more generic version to be drafted later. A motion to form a small working group to package recommendations to council was approved, with a deadline of April 1, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed working group to package priorities to council (motion by Baxter, second by Bench)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss updates on the COVID-19 response and affordable housing reports. The meeting includes consideration of multiple rezoning applications and the introduction of $3.205 million in two-thirds bonds. Additionally, officials will review plans for the East Rosemary Parking Deck.

• Rezoning 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
• Introduction of $3.205 million in two-thirds bond orders
• Reviewing East Rosemary Parking Deck lanes and technology
• Rezoning 108 W. Cameron Avenue for Phi Gamma Delta
• Adopting the 2020 Update to the Eno-Haw Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town Council approved a conditional zoning application for 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., allowing a self-storage facility, a rebuilt gas station, and the preservation of the Tarheel Mobile Home Park. The 5-3 vote on the second reading passed after a previous 5-3 vote failed to reach the required two-thirds majority. The Council also approved a rezoning for the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, adopted the 2020 Eno-Haw Hazard Mitigation Plan, and set a public hearing for the issuance of Two-Thirds Bonds.

• Approved (5-3) the conditional zoning for 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., allowing a self-storage facility, gas station, and preserving the Tarheel Mobile Home Park.
• Approved (5-3) the related ordinance (O-1) enacting the conditional zoning for the MLK Blvd. site.
• Adopted a resolution (R-3) related to the MLK Blvd. project by unanimous vote.
• Approved (unanimous) the rezoning of 108 W. Cameron Avenue for Phi Gamma Delta from OI-1 to OI-3-CZD.
• Adopted the 2020 Update to the Eno-Haw Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the consent agenda.
• Approved (unanimous) resolutions (R-7, R-8) determining the number of lanes and parking technology for the East Rosemary Parking Deck.
• Adopted a resolution (R-9) setting a public hearing for March 24, 2021, on the issuance of Two-Thirds Bonds.
• Approved (7-0) a limited scope review and fee reduction for a conditional zoning modification at 1751 Dobbins Drive.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for 201 S Estes Drive regarding the Resource Conservation District. The Board is also tasked with identifying three priorities to assist with the Town Council's five-year budget strategy.

• Variance request for 201 S Estes Drive (Resource Conservation District)
• Identification of three board priorities for the five-year budget strategy
• Approval of December 3, 2020, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a Resource Conservation District variance for 201 S Estes Drive, adopting Alternative Resolution A with a modified condition requiring a FEMA No Rise Certification if needed, along with an engineering study and documentation of flood opening and floodproofing requirements. The motion passed 9-1. The board also recommended Daniel Hatley for reappointment to the Orange County Board of Commissioners and voted to recommend that Town Council explore virtual participation and diversity options for advisory boards.

• Approved the agenda as published (unanimous).
• Approved the December 3, 2020 action minutes as published (unanimous).
• Approved the 201 S Estes Drive Resource Conservation District variance with a modified condition requiring FEMA No Rise Certification and supporting engineering study (9-1).
• Recommended to Town Council exploring virtual participation after the pandemic and increasing diversity on advisory boards (unanimous).
• Recommended Daniel Hatley for reappointment to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (unanimous).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed changes to the Land Use Management Ordinance regarding Sections 3.6.2 and 8.4. The meeting also includes consideration of a site plan for 411 N. Columbia Street and a permit modification for Signature Health Care of Chapel Hill. Additionally, members will identify three priorities for the next five years.

• Site plan review for 411 N. Columbia Street
• Special use permit modification for Signature Health Care of Chapel Hill at 1602 E. Franklin Street
• Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment (Sections 3.6.2 and 8.4)
• Identification of three planning commission priorities for the next five years

The commission approved a site plan review for 411 N. Columbia Street with a stipulation to add a third window on the front elevation, passing 8-1. It also recommended approval of a Limited Scope Special Use Permit Modification for Signature Health Care of Chapel Hill at 1602 E. Franklin Street, voting 6-3, with further discussion planned. Unanimous recommendations were made for a Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment. Budget priorities were discussed but not finalized.

• Approved site plan review for 411 N. Columbia Street with third window stipulation (8-1)
• Recommended approval of Limited Scope Special Use Permit Modification for Signature Health Care (6-3)
• Recommended Resolution of Consistency for LUMO text amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance A for LUMO text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will host a public forum regarding the annual budget, capital program, and use of grants. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 response updates and conditional rezoning for 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

• Conditional zoning application for 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Audit services contract extension with Martin Starnes & Associates for $53,050
• Resolution of intent to issue 'two-thirds' bonds for parks, public safety, and streets
• Public forum on the annual budget, capital program, and use of grants
• Proposed ordinance changes for townhomes in the Blue Hill District

The Council voted 5-3 to approve a resolution of consistency and a conditional zoning ordinance for 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., allowing a self-storage facility, gas station, and mobile home park. The vote fell short of a two-thirds majority, so the item will return for a second reading on March 10, 2021. The Council also approved amendments to the Criminal Justice Debt Relief Program, continued a public hearing on townhome standards in the Blue Hill District, and closed public hearings for the Columbia Street Annex project.

• Approved (5-3) Resolution of Consistency for 1200 & 1204 MLK Jr. Blvd. rezoning; item returns for second reading March 10
• Enacted (5-3) revised Ordinance A for conditional zoning at 1200 & 1204 MLK Jr. Blvd.; item returns for second reading March 10
• Approved (7-1) amended Criminal Justice Debt Relief Program, expanding eligibility and removing some restrictions
• Enacted (unanimous) budget ordinance amendment for the Criminal Justice Debt Relief Program
• Continued public hearing on townhome standards in the Blue Hill District to a future date
• Closed public hearings for Columbia Street Annex and Monroe Street right-of-way; final consideration scheduled March 24
• Approved consent agenda including audit contract extension, Percent for Art Plan, bond intent, and public hearing call
• Appointed Anne Perl De Pal to the Historic District Commission

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review several development applications and concept plans. This includes discussing a zoning recommendation for 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and evaluating building area modifications. The commission will also provide comments on proposed student and affordable housing projects.

• Update recommendation for conditional zoning at 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Review updated Certificate of Appropriateness request for University Inn
• Request to increase building area from 5,747 to 7,500 sq. ft. at 1751 Dobbins Drive
• Concept plan review for Flats @ Chapel Hill student housing
• Concept plan review for Peach Apartments affordable housing

The Community Design Commission approved a resolution to send to Town Council regarding the conditional zoning application for 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., focusing on Council deferral of action until further CDC review of design aspects. The commission also petitioned Council to consider reducing the commission's size from 9 to 7 members, though the vote fell short of a concurring majority. Several concept plan reviews were conducted, including for the Flats @ Chapel Hill student housing and Peach Apartments affordable housing projects, with comments provided but no formal decisions made.

• Approved January 26 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Petitioned Council to consider reducing Commission size to 7 members (4-1, not concurring)
• Approved resolution on 1200 MLK conditional zoning to send to Council (unanimous)
• Deferred University Inn Certificate of Appropriateness for continued discussion
• Extended meeting until at least 10:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:35 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review staff presentations regarding updates to the Land Use Management Ordinance and Town Code of Ordinances. Staff will also present information on the Resource Conservation District, including stormwater policies and processes. A request for a closed session concerning economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation is also included.

• Discussion of Chapter 160D updates to Land Use Management Ordinance [21-0109]
• Presentation on Resource Conservation District and stormwater policies [21-0110]
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Town Council discussed updates required by new state law 160D and agreed to pilot a preliminary forum approach for advisory board review of special-use permits, rather than eliminating board input or having staff vet it. They also decided to keep the current appeal process for Historic District Commission decisions, going to the Board of Adjustment rather than directly to court. No formal votes were taken; items were received and filed.

• Agreed to pilot Option 2 for advisory board review of special-use permits under 160D
• Kept appeals of Historic District Commission decisions going to the Board of Adjustment
• Received and filed 160D LUMO update discussion
• Received and filed Resource Conservation District presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss its approach to the LUMO rewrite. The agenda also includes updates from Advisory Board Champions and the introduction of a new Staff Liaison.

• Discussion regarding the LUMO rewrite [21-0082]
• Introduction of a new Staff Liaison [21-0107]
• Updates from Advisory Board Champions

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission met virtually and approved the agenda and the February 2, 2021 minutes. A new staff liaison, Jake Lowman, was introduced. The commission held a discussion on the upcoming Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, with a presentation by staff member Alisa Duffey Rogers, but took no action on the item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2021 action minutes (8-0)
• Discussed LUMO rewrite, no action taken

Joint Board and Commission Meetings

The Joint Board and Commission will meet virtually to discuss drafting a letter to the Town Council concerning 1200 MLK. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and announcements.

• Discussion of drafting a letter to Town Council regarding 1200 MLK [21-0087]

Historic District Commission

The commission will conduct interviews for new candidates and review property applications. The agenda also includes proposed text amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Interviews for Historic District Commission candidates
• Updates to Historic District Design Standards
• Text amendments to Land Use Management Ordinance sections 3.6.2(e)(4) and 8.4
• Applications for 206 Spring Lane, 3 Mint Springs Lane, 211 Hillsborough Street, and 709 E. Rosemary Street

The Commission approved edits to the draft Historic District Design Standards as provided in staff's summary table, with a 4-2 vote. It also forwarded a positive recommendation to Town Council for LUMO amendments replacing review criteria with Design Principles and Standards. Several Certificates of Appropriateness were approved unanimously, including for 206 Spring Lane, 3 Mint Springs Lane, 211 Hillsborough Street, and 709 E. Rosemary Street.

• Approved edits to draft Design Standards per staff summary table (4-2)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for LUMO amendments to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved COA for window modification at 206 Spring Lane (unanimous)
• Approved COA for stone retaining wall at 3 Mint Springs Lane (unanimous)
• Approved COA for renovation and addition at 211 Hillsborough Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for porch enclosure and garden shed at 709 E. Rosemary Street (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council held a retreat and discussed, but did not decide, a proposed pilot project for the petitioning process. The Council decided not to fill the existing vacant Council seat before the November 2021 election, citing time constraints. They also agreed to have the Town Attorney bring back ideas for updating the ordinance on filling vacancies.

• Decided not to fill vacant Council seat before election year (unanimous)
• Agreed to have Town Attorney propose updates to vacancy-filling ordinance
• Discussed but did not approve petitioning process pilot project
• Discussed but did not decide on reducing Council size to seven seats

Town Council

The Town Council held a virtual retreat to review progress on strategic goals and discuss the five-year budget strategy. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was focused on discussion and priority-setting. Staff were asked to provide additional information on a revenue-neutral tax rate and other topics for future meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during retreat session
• Council requested information on revenue-neutral tax rate impact before Orange County revaluation presentation
• Council directed staff to include information on unachieved goals in future updates
• Council agreed to continue budget priority discussions over next two months

Town Council

The Town Council met virtually for a retreat focused on the long-term budget framework, debt capacity, and capital improvement projects. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-based, with plans to reconvene the next day.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the retreat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss conditioned self-storage use and the approach to LUMO. The commission will also continue discussions regarding 1200 MLK3.

• Discussion of Conditioned Self-Storage Use [TMP-3134]
• Ongoing discussion regarding 1200 MLK3 [TMP-3137]
• Discussion of Planning Commission approach to LUMO [TMP-3136]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved a petition to the Town Council to remove conditioned self-storage as an accessory use in the OI-2 and PD-MU zoning districts (8-1). They also approved holding a joint meeting with the Community Design Commission to discuss the 1200 MLK project, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Discussions were held on the LUMO rewrite and subcommittees, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved petition to Council to remove conditioned self-storage from Land Use Matrix in OI-2 and PD-MU districts (8-1)
• Approved joint Advisory Board meeting with Community Design Commission for 1200 MLK project (9-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add subcommittee discussion (9-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 minutes (9-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss the Historic District Design Standards [21-0029]. This item is listed under old business and includes a staff report.

• Review of Historic District Design Standards [21-0029]

Town Council

The Council will receive an update on Town efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis from public safety officials. The agenda includes budget ordinance amendments and a review of the draft Climate Action and Response Plan. Additionally, the Council will continue public hearings regarding rezoning at 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

• Authorization of eminent domain to acquire property on North Street
• Budget ordinance amendments for FY 2020-21 General, Stormwater, and Capital Improvements Funds
• Continued public hearing for rezoning at 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
• Amendment to the 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
• Review of the draft Climate Action and Response Plan

The Town Council voted 6-1 to close the public hearing for the conditional rezoning of 1200 & 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and to accept written comments for an additional 24 hours. The item will be considered at the February 24, 2021 meeting. The Council also approved the amended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Plan and enacted related budget ordinances, and received updates on COVID-19 response, the draft Climate Action Plan, and FY 2020 financial results.

• Closed public hearing on MLK Blvd. conditional rezoning, continued to Feb. 24 (6-1)
• Approved amended CDBG Program Plan (unanimous)
• Enacted budget ordinances O-5 and O-6 for CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, Duke Energy comments, and eminent domain authorization (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 response update as presented
• Received draft Climate Action and Response Plan for guidance
• Received FY 2020 financial results and trends report

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review elevations and site lighting plans for Merritt Mill Road. The commission will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for University Inn and provide comments on the Signature Health Care concept plan at 1602 E. Franklin.

• Final plans review for Merritt Mill Road
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for University Inn
• Concept plan comments for Signature Health Care at 1602 E. Franklin
• Area 13 modification request for 700 N. Estes
• Trellis addition at Kippos @ Eastgate

The Community Design Commission approved the 700 N. Estes Area 13 modification, a trellis at Kippos @ Eastgate, and the 1602 E. Franklin Street concept plan, all by unanimous votes. The commission tabled the University Inn Certificate of Appropriateness for further discussion at the February meeting, and deferred the 2021 board priorities to a later date.

• Approved 700 N. Estes Area 13 modification (unanimous)
• Approved trellis at Kippos @ Eastgate (unanimous)
• Approved 1602 E. Franklin Street concept plan (unanimous)
• Tabled University Inn COA for February discussion (unanimous)
• Deferred 2021 Board Priorities to 2/23/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved September, November, and January minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several town updates. Topics include the COVID-19 impact, transit needs, and economic development. The council will also review items regarding community safety and the Climate Action Plan.

• Transit Needs and SMAP Funding [21-0057]
• Reimagining Community Safety Task Force [21-0059]
• Joint Town–UNC Jurisdiction for Law Enforcement [21-0060]
• Destruction of Surrendered Firearms [21-0061]
• Climate Action Plan [21-0064]

Historic District Commission

The Commission will discuss an update to the Historic District Design Standards and review 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes. The meeting also includes reviewing items continued from a previous meeting.

• Historic District Design Standards Update [21-0025]
• Review of 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes [21-0024]
• Continued items for 206 Spring Lane, 3 Mint Springs Lane, and 211 Hillsborough Street
• Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission met virtually and approved the agenda and the December 8, 2020 meeting minutes. Three agenda items (206 Spring Lane, 3 Mint Springs Lane, 211 Hillsborough Street) were continued to February 9, 2021 due to a noticing error. The Commission discussed but took no action on the appeal process for HDC determinations under NC General Statutes 160D and the Historic District Design Standards Update, with further discussion planned for January 28.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 206 Spring Lane, 3 Mint Springs Lane, and 211 Hillsborough Street to February 9, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss draft letters regarding 1200 MLK and a Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the January 5, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Draft 1200 MLK Letter Discussion
• Draft Climate Action Plan Letter Discussion
• Approval of January 5, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved sending a statement to the Town Council regarding the 1200 MLK project at the January 27 meeting. Members also reviewed and verbally agreed on a draft Climate Action Plan letter, but no formal vote was held. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved sending statement on 1200 MLK project to Council (8-0)
• Approved minutes from January 5, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Verbally agreed to present Climate Action Plan letter at January 27 Council meeting (no vote)
• Verbally agreed to present S Columbia St Annex letter at January 27 Council meeting (no vote)

Town Council

The Council will discuss COVID-19 vaccination implementation and UNC’s spring semester planning. Members will also review a redevelopment concept plan for 150 East Rosemary and receive an update on OWASA’s water supply plan. Additionally, the Council is considering an ordinance to add non-discrimination protections to the Town Code.

• Proposed non-discrimination ordinance for public accommodations and employment
• Review of 150 East Rosemary redevelopment concept plan
• Update on Orange County COVID-19 vaccination planning
• Update on UNC Spring Semester planning
• Special Use Permit Modification reviews at Signature Health and Murray Hill at Meadowmont

The Town Council unanimously enacted a non-discrimination ordinance (O-1) amending Chapter 10 of the Town Code to protect LGBTQ residents from discrimination in places that supply goods and services to the public. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included deferring a conditional zoning request for Phi Gamma Delta at 108 W. Cameron Avenue to March 10, 2021, and received updates on COVID-19 vaccination planning, UNC's spring semester, and OWASA's water supply plan. A concept plan for the 150 East Rosemary redevelopment was reviewed and a resolution (R-7) was adopted unanimously, though this is not a formal approval of the project.

• Enacted non-discrimination ordinance O-1 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda R-1 as amended (unanimous)
• Deferred conditional zoning for Phi Gamma Delta at 108 W. Cameron Ave to March 10, 2021
• Adopted concept plan review resolution R-7 for 150 East Rosemary redevelopment (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 vaccination update from Orange County Health Department
• Received UNC spring semester planning update
• Received OWASA long-range water supply plan update

Town Council

The Town Council will review updates on several municipal programs and initiatives. This includes considering a $7,500 fund increase to extend the Criminal Justice Debt Program to Carrboro residents. The Council will also discuss racial equity frameworks and manufactured home strategy priorities.

• Possible $7,500 expansion of Criminal Justice Debt Program to Carrboro residents
• Update on Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) staff participation
• Feedback session on County-wide Racial Equity Framework goals
• Report on priorities for the Manufactured Home Strategy implementation

The Town Council received and filed three informational updates: the Criminal Justice Debt Program Advisory Committee's recommendations, a proposed Racial Equity Program based on GARE, and a strategy for addressing threats to manufactured home communities. No formal votes were taken on these items. The Council also unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss an economic development matter.

• Received and filed Criminal Justice Debt Program update (unanimous)
• Received and filed racial equity framework update (unanimous)
• Received and filed manufactured home strategy update (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for economic development (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss ongoing communication to the Town Council regarding 1200 MLK. They will also discuss a letter to the Town Council concerning the S Columbia St Annex.

• Discussion of communications to Town Council regarding 1200 MLK
• Discussion of a letter to Town Council regarding S Columbia St Annex
• Updates from Advisory Board Champions [20-0118]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on January 5, 2021, and approved its agenda and the December 15, 2020 minutes. The commission discussed the 1200 MLK project and voted to craft a recommendation at its next meeting to forward to Town Council. It also discussed a letter to Town Council regarding the S Columbia St Annex project, agreeing to continue working on it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion by Rees, seconded by Losos)
• Approved December 15, 2020 minutes (8-0, with 1 excused)
• Approved crafting a recommendation on 1200 MLK at next meeting to forward to Town Council (9-0)
• Agreed to continue drafting letter to Town Council on S Columbia St Annex

Community Design Commission

The Commission will review building elevation changes at 700 North Estes Drive and a modification to the Town Operations Center. Members will also evaluate concept plans for 150 East Rosemary and provide feedback on the draft Climate Response Plan.

• Building elevation modifications at 700 North Estes Drive
• Minor building modification at 6850 Millhouse Road
• Concept plan review for 150 East Rosemary
• Comments on the draft Climate Response Plan