Chapel Hill public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning application for 2217 Homestead Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting.

• [22-0937] 2217 Homestead Road - Conditional Zoning
• Approval of December 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review plans for the Trinity Court affordable housing development and a conditional zoning application for Barbee Chapel Apartments. The agenda also includes reviewing building elevations for Brixx Meadowmont and a concept plan for UNC Health Eastowne.

• Trinity Court affordable housing plans review
• Barbee Chapel Apartments conditional zoning recommendation
• Brixx Meadowmont awning construction elevations
• UNC Health Eastowne concept plan review

The Community Design Commission approved building elevations and lighting for Trinity Court and an awning for Brixx Meadowmont. The board also transmitted comments on the Barbee Chapel Apartments and requested a status update on the Blue Hill District.

• Approved Brixx Meadowmont awning building elevations
• Approved Trinity Court elevations and lighting plan with condition that fixtures be 3000K or warmer (unanimous)
• Approved transmission of comments on Barbee Chapel Apartments conditional zoning application (unanimous)
• Requested staff update on Blue Hill District development for January 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council formally appointed Chris Blue to serve as interim Town Manager following the resignation of Maurice Jones. The search for a permanent replacement is scheduled to begin in January.

• Appointed Chris Blue as interim Town Manager (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider new business applications for various properties. These items include requests for Certificates of Appropriateness at multiple locations.

• 504 East Franklin Street [22-0887]
• 313 E. Franklin Street [22-0888]
• 311 McCauley Street [22-0889]
• 312 McCauley Street [22-0890]
• 405 Ransom Street [22-0892]

The Commission granted Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at 311 McCauley Street, 312 McCauley Street, and 405 Ransom Street. A partial approval was granted for 313 E. Franklin Street with specific roofing and window conditions. Applications for 504 East Franklin Street and 109 Fraternity Court were continued to January 2023.

• Approved COA for shed at 311 McCauley Street (Unanimous)
• Approved COA for siding, rooflets, and brick staining at 312 McCauley Street (Unanimous)
• Approved COA for walkways and porch reconstruction at 405 Ransom Street (Unanimous)
• Approved COA for 313 E. Franklin Street provided upper roofs use shingles and porches use metal, and parlor windows match 12-1 pattern (5-1)
• Tabled parlor window hearing for 313 E. Franklin Street to Jan 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 504 East Franklin Street to Jan 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 109 Fraternity Court to Jan 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes with one spelling correction (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will consider adopting the Complete Community Framework and authorizing various pilot projects. The agenda also includes a presentation on $1.98 million in two-thirds bonds and discussions regarding the future use of the American Legion Property. Additionally, the Council will review land use ordinance amendments related to housing choices.

• Pay increase for Town Attorney to $201,250.00
• Introduction of $1.98 million in two-thirds bonds
• Future use recommendations for the American Legion Property
• Concept plan review for 6830-6900 Millhouse Road
• Grant applications for paved trails and transportation demand management

The Town Council approved a plan to combine the American Legion property with Ephesus Park to create a new park with active and passive recreation. The plan also reserves 8-9 acres for affordable housing. Additionally, Council scheduled a January hearing for zoning amendments to allow condos and townhomes in single-family districts.

• Approved plan for new park and 8-9 acres of affordable housing at American Legion property (8-1)
• Approved Complete Community Framework and related pilot projects as amended (unanimous)
• Scheduled legislative hearing for Jan 25, 2023, regarding housing-related zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jan 11, 2023, for $1.98M in public safety bonds (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase and contract extension for Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Transportation Demand Management application (unanimous)
• Approved Paved Trails Feasibility Study grant application (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for Aspen Chapel Hill to Jan 25, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will meet in person to discuss appointment recommendations and subcommittee reports. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Planning Commission Appointment Recommendations [22-0894]
• Subcommittee Reports [22-0895]
• Approval of November 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes

The Planning Commission recommended Erik Valera, Aaron Shah, and Theodore Nollert for appointment to the commission. The board also approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Erik Valera for appointment to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Aaron Shah for appointment to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Theodore Nollert for appointment to the Planning Commission (5-1)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on the Complete Community Strategy and discuss possible pilot project options. The Council will also review an initial update regarding the Planning System Evaluation to provide feedback.

• Update on Complete Community Strategy and Pilot Project [22-0883]
• Update on Planning System Evaluation [22-0884]

The Town Council held a work session to review the Complete Community framework and the Planning System Evaluation. No formal votes were taken on the strategy or planning items, though the Council identified potential pilot projects for future resolution. The Council unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Entered closed session to discuss a personnel matter (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review several development applications, including signage at 410 Market Street and elevation changes for Perry Place affordable housing. The meeting includes continued discussion on Tarheel Lodging and comments on revised plans for University Place - Phase 2. Additionally, the commission will consider a recommendation to Council regarding conditional zoning for 2217 Homestead Road.

• Conditional zoning recommendation for 2217 Homestead Road
• Elevation changes for Perry Place affordable housing at 800 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Signage proposal for Better Dental at 410 Market Street
• COA modification requests for Tarheel Lodging
• Review of revised plans for University Place - Phase 2

The Commission approved signage for 410 Market Street and elevation changes for the Perry Place affordable housing development. It also approved modifications for Tarheel Lodging and building elevations for University Place - Phase 2. A recommendation for Council to approve conditional zoning at 2217 Homestead Road was passed.

• Approved signage for 410 Market Street (Better Dental) via consent agenda
• Approved after-the-fact elevation changes for Perry Place affordable housing via consent agenda
• Approved Design Alternatives and Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Tarheel Lodging (unanimous)
• Approved Outdoor Amenity Space for Tarheel Lodging (3-2)
• Approved building elevations and lighting plan for University Place - Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve conditional zoning for 2217 Homestead Road with a requirement for courtesy review of elevations (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will review a resolution apologizing for the 1990 Graham Street Raid and discuss affordable housing funding plans. They will also consider allocating $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for downtown projects.

• Resolution to acknowledge harm from the 1990 Graham Street Raid
• Approval of $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for Downtown Together implementation
• Potential increase of up to $9,000,000 for the Rosemary Parking Garage project
• Special Use Permit modification for Harris Teeter expansion at 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
• Amendment to the CDBG Program Plan for use of $715,483

The Council approved a funding plan for affordable housing and allocated $1 million in ARPA funds for downtown streetscape and mobility projects. It also adopted a Land Use Management Ordinance amendment to accelerate affordable housing development reviews. Additionally, the Council authorized increased funding for the Rosemary Street Parking Garage due to construction cost overruns.

• Adopted resolution apologizing for the 1990 Graham Street Raid (unanimous)
• Approved $1M ARPA funds for downtown streetscape, mobility, and renovations (7-1)
• Approved affordable housing funding plan for six development projects (7-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted resolution to issue General Obligation Public Safety Two-Thirds Bonds (unanimous)
• Enacted LUMO amendment to expedite affordable housing development review (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit modification for Harris Teeter fuel center and pharmacy (5-3)
• Approved increased project authorization for Rosemary Street Parking Garage (unanimous)
• Appointed Noah Upchurch to the Transportation and Connectivity Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review applications and interviews [22-0847] and preview upcoming applications for late 2022 and early 2023. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the commission's short-term goals.

• Review of planning commission applications and interviews [22-0847]
• Preview of late 2022/early 2023 applications [22-0870]
• Discussion of Planning Commission short-term goals [22-0871]

The Planning Commission created two new subcommittees to focus on parking and green energy. The commission also approved the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes. A recommendation for new commission appointments was withdrawn and deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Established Parking Subcommittee consisting of John Rees, Jonathan Mitchell, and Elizabeth Losos (6-0)
• Established Green Energy Subcommittee consisting of Elizabeth Losos (6-0)
• Withdrew motion to recommend Theodore Nollert and Erik Valera for appointment

Town Council

The Town Council will review a master plan regarding the design and rebuild of fire department facilities. The meeting also includes an update on the five-year budget strategy and a review of stormwater regulations.

• Master Plan for Design and Rebuild of Chapel Hill Fire Stations and Facilities
• Update on Five-Year Budget Strategy for FY23-34
• Stormwater Regulations Review

The Town Council received presentations on fire station deficiencies, a five-year budget strategy focusing on deferred maintenance and employee compensation, and a review of stormwater regulations. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; all items were received as presented.

• Received presentation on fire station design and rebuild master plan
• Received update on FY23-34 five-year budget strategy
• Received update on stormwater regulations review

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a variance from street setback requirements at 1005 Pinehurst Drive. The board will also review the draft minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for street setback requirements at 1005 Pinehurst Drive
• Approval of October 6, 2022, draft minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for a variance from street setback requirements at 1005 Pinehurst Drive. The board adopted Alternate Resolution A to grant the dimensional variance after a public hearing.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for 1005 Pinehurst Drive via Alternate Resolution A (unanimous)

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will consider a conditional zoning modification for 800 S. Merritt Mill Road. Members will also discuss final disbursements for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community partner projects. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to receive the Complete Community Draft Plan.

• Conditional zoning modification for 800 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Final disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community partner projects
• Approval of Chapel Hill Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Receipt of the Complete Community Draft Plan and pilot project guidelines

The Town Council approved funding for community-based projects and a zoning modification for Merritt Mill Road. Council members discussed potential ARPA allocations for parks, greenways, and downtown revitalization, though some items remain under review. The Council also received a draft plan for the Complete Communities initiative.

• Approved $1,005,669 for ARPA Community Partner projects (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Conditional Zoning Modification for 800 S. Merritt Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved Chapel Hill Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Meeting Calendar through June 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 14 and 19, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult legal counsel (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review an update to the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes interviews for planning commission applications.

• Climate Action Plan Update [22-0813]
• Planning Commission Applications and Interviews [22-0814]
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission met virtually to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates. No substantive policy or zoning decisions were made during this session.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider several development applications, including signage at 300 Market Street and elevation modifications for Park Apartments. The commission will also continue discussions regarding Tarheel Lodging and the CV Refuel Center. Additionally, members will review final plans for Residence Inn and Fifth Third Bank.

• Signage proposal at 300 Market Street
• Elevation modifications for Park Apartments
• COA modification for AURA-Blue Hill
• Final plan reviews for Residence Inn and Fifth Third Bank
• Comments on the Transit Concept Plan

The Community Design Commission approved final plans for building elevations and site lighting at 1800 Fordham. The commission also approved several items via a consent agenda and provided comments on a transit concept plan.

• Approved final plans for building elevations and site lighting at Fifth Third Bank, 1800 Fordham (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 300 Market Street signage, Park Apartments elevation mods, AURA-Blue Hill COA modification, CV Refuel Center, and Residence Inn (Unanimous)
• Approved September Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Agenda (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Tarheel Lodging COA modification request

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will consider conditional zoning for townhomes at 710 North Estes Drive and review a $500,000 grant application for the Cedar Falls Park tennis court renovation. The Council will also hold legislative hearings regarding student housing at 701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and affordable housing development review processes.

• Conditional zoning for 710 North Estes Drive townhomes
• $500,000 grant application for Cedar Falls Park tennis court renovation
• Acceptance of two donated vans for Hargraves Community Center
• Legislative hearing for student housing at 701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Text amendment regarding affordable housing development review

The Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning for 107 townhomes and multi-family units at 710 North Estes Drive, rezoning from Residential-2 to Residential-5-Conditional Zoning District. The project includes 14 affordable units, EV charging stations, and a side-path along Estes Drive. The Council also continued hearings on a student housing proposal at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and a land-use text amendment to streamline affordable housing development.

• Approved conditional zoning for 710 North Estes Drive townhomes (107 units, 14 affordable) (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for Aspen Chapel Hill student housing at 701 MLK Blvd to Dec 7, 2022
• Continued legislative hearing for CASA's Merritt Mill Road zoning modification to Nov 2, 2022
• Continued hearing on LUMO text amendments for affordable housing priority process to Nov 16, 2022
• Appointed Patrick Gunsch and Kulwadee Yung to Library Advisory Board
• Appointed Anthony Williams to Housing Advisory Board
• Adopted resolution supporting Cedar Falls Park tennis court renovation grant application
• Accepted donation of two vans for Hargraves Community Center programming

Planning Commission

The commission will review a conditional zoning modification at 800 S. Merritt Mill Road. The meeting also covers the Parkline East Village coordination report and applications and interviews.

• Conditional zoning modification for 800 S. Merritt Mill Road [22-0772]
• Parkline East Village Coordination Report [22-0774]
• Planning Commission applications and interviews [22-0775]

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a time extension for 2015 General Obligation Bonds and discuss the future of Franklin Street Downtown. The meeting also includes updates on climate action implementation and a zoning application for 2516 Homestead Road.

• Removal of 19 parking spaces on Cameron Avenue for protected bike lanes
• Budget ordinance amendment to adjust various funds, including the Climate Action Fund
• $27,325 in additional funding for the Human Services Program
• Conditional zoning application for Stanat’s Place at 2516 Homestead Road

The Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning for 47 townhomes at 2516 Homestead Road, with all four affordable units set at 65% AMI and a prohibition on dedicated short-term rentals. The Council also extended the deadline to issue $40.3M in 2015 GO bonds to November 2025 and received updates on Franklin Street maintenance options and climate action progress.

• Approved conditional zoning for Stanat's Place (47 townhomes) at 2516 Homestead Road (unanimous)
• Extended deadline to issue remaining $18.8M in 2015 GO bonds to November 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including protected bike lanes on Cameron Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $27,325 funding plan for Human Services Program (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from six prior meetings (unanimous)
• Received update on Franklin Street downtown design options (no decision)
• Received climate action update with direction for December email update (no decision)
• Transmitted comments on 157 E. Rosemary St. concept plan (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair positions. The meeting also includes reviews of certificates of appropriateness and applications for properties at 234 McCauley Street and 222 Vance Street.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair
• Review of application for 234 McCauley Street
• Review of application for 222 Vance Street
• Approval of Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness and Maintenance Memos

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for roof and exterior improvements at 234 McCauley Street and 222 Vance Street, both by unanimous votes. The commission also re-elected its officers for the coming year. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved COA for metal roof replacement at 234 McCauley Street (5-0)
• Approved COA for porch, fence, and kitchen at 222 Vance Street with conditions (5-0)
• Re-elected Sean Murphy as Chair, Duncan Lascelles as Vice-Chair, Polly van de Velde as Deputy Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a notice of violation for off-street rental parking in a residential zone at 612 Hillsborough Street. The agenda also includes a recommendation for new member Judith Miller and the approval of minutes from September 15, 2022.

• Appeal of off-street rental parking violation at 612 Hillsborough Street
• New member recommendation for Judith Miller
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted 4-2 to uphold a staff-issued notice of violation for off-street rental parking in a residential zone at 612 Hillsborough Street. The board also recommended Judith Miller for appointment to the Board of Adjustment and approved minutes from the September 15 meeting.

• Approved agenda for October 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Judith Miller for appointment to Board of Adjustment (motion carried)
• Upheld staff decision on notice of violation for off-street rental parking at 612 Hillsborough Street (4-2)

Planning Commission

The commission will review two text amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance regarding affordable housing and housing regulations. The meeting also includes a coordination report for Parkline East Village.

• LUMO text amendment: Affordable Housing Development Review [22-0723]
• LUMO text amendment: Housing Regulations and Housing Choices [22-0724]
• Parkline East Village Coordination Report [22-0725]
• Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval to the Town Council of two Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) text amendments: 'Affordable Housing Development Review' and 'Housing Regulations and Housing Choices for a Complete Community.' The recommendations include several substantive comments, such as urging removal of parking minimums, clarifying eligibility criteria for hybrid rental/for-sale projects, and flagging density limits for Council consideration. A report on Parkline East Village was postponed to the October 11 meeting.

• Approved agenda with addition of future member interviews discussion (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes with written comments as attachments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of LUMO text amendment 'Affordable Housing Development Review' to Town Council (6-0)
• Recommended approval of LUMO text amendment 'Housing Regulations and Housing Choices for a Complete Community' to Town Council (6-0)
• Postponed Parkline East Village Coordination Report to October 11 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will review findings from the Splash Pad and Inclusive Playground Feasibility Analysis. Staff will also provide updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and present three scenarios for Community Partner funding.

• Splash Pad and Inclusive Playground Feasibility Analysis Update
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Town Department Project Update
• Presentation of three scenarios for Community Partner funding
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Town Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on splash pad and inclusive playground feasibility, and on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations. The Legion Road property item was postponed. The ARPA update was continued to the October 19 meeting.

• Received splash pad and inclusive playground feasibility analysis as presented
• Received and filed ARPA project update, continued to October 19, 2022 meeting
• Deferred future use of American Legion property to undetermined date

Town Council

The Council will hold a legislative hearing regarding conditional zoning for townhomes on North Estes Drive. The meeting also includes presentations on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus development and updates on public housing expenditures. Additionally, members will review concept plans for Lullwater Park.

• Conditional Zoning Application for 710 North Estes Drive Townhomes
• Public Housing Proposed FY 23 Capital Fund Expenditures Update
• UNC-Chapel Hill Semi-Annual Campus Development Report presentation
• Concept Plan Review: Lullwater Park, 860 Weaver Dairy Rd.
• Continuation of hearing for Chapel Hill North at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The Council unanimously continued the legislative hearing for a conditional zoning application at 710 North Estes Drive to October 19, 2022, after receiving public comment and discussing stormwater, traffic, and affordable housing. The applicant proposes 95 townhomes and condos with 12-15 affordable units. No final decision was made.

• Continued legislative hearing for 710 North Estes Drive townhome rezoning to Oct 19 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including public housing capital fund update and minutes adoption (unanimous)
• Received UNC-CH semi-annual campus development report as information
• Received Complete Communities capacity analysis presentation as information
• Received FY 2022 Affordable Housing Annual Report as information
• Received FY 2022 Public Housing Annual Report as information
• Adopted resolution transmitting comments on Lullwater Park concept plan (unanimous)
• Received and referred all public petitions (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review applications for lighting updates and building modifications. This includes a certificate of appropriateness modification for Monterrey Grill and plans for the Carraway Village Refuel Center. The commission will also receive an application for Tarheel Lodging and provide comments on 157 E. Rosemary.

• Union Grove lighting updates including a downward facing fixture
• Monterrey Grill certificate of appropriateness modification
• Tarheel Lodging certificate of appropriateness modification
• Carraway Village Refuel Center final plans application
• 157 E. Rosemary concept plan review

The Community Design Commission approved a modification to the Certificate of Appropriateness for Monterrey Grill, after staff determined street trees could not be added due to sidewalk width requirements. Two items were deferred: Tarheel Lodging's COA modification and Carraway Village Refuel Center's final plans, with applicants encouraged to resubmit after incorporating commission comments. The commission also conducted a concept plan review for 157 E. Rosemary, providing comments on height, design, and affordable units.

• Approved Monterrey Grill Certificate of Appropriateness modification (unanimous)
• Deferred Tarheel Lodging COA modification to a later date (unanimous)
• Deferred Carraway Village Refuel Center final plans to a later date (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including officer elections and Union Grove lighting updates (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with modification to move Monterrey Grill to old business (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing conditional zoning requests for 710 N Estes and Aspen Heights. The meeting also includes an update on the Shaping Our Future TOD+UDO project.

• Conditional zoning for 710 N Estes [22-0666]
• Conditional zoning for Aspen Heights [22-0667]
• Shaping Our Future TOD+UDO Update [22-0668]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted to forward recommendations of approval to the Town Council for two conditional zoning applications: 710 N Estes and Aspen Heights. Both recommendations include supplemental comments raising concerns about stormwater standards, parking, and affordable housing configuration. The commission also approved minutes from previous meetings and received a status report on the Shaping Our Future TOD+UDO update.

• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for 710 N Estes Conditional Zoning to Town Council with comments on stormwater, guest parking, and street width
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Aspen Heights Conditional Zoning to Town Council with comments on bike/scooter parking, RCD restoration, and affordable housing configuration

Town Council

The Town Council will review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Partner applications to identify projects of interest for future approval. The agenda also includes a request for a closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.

• Review of ARPA Community Partner applications [22-0662]
• Request for closed session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and/or litigation

The Town Council held a work session to discuss allocating $1 million in ARPA funds to community nonprofits. Staff presented 31 eligible projects requesting a total of $6.8 million. Council members debated criteria, sustainability, and conflicts of interest, but took no final vote; the discussion was continued to October 3, 2022.

• Discussed ARPA community partner application process and scoring
• No vote taken; discussion continued to October 3, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a dimensional variance application for 106 Ephesus Church Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 5, 2022.

• Dimensional variance request for 106 Ephesus Church Road
• Approval of May 5, 2022 draft minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted 5-2 to deny a dimensional variance for 106 Ephesus Church Road, rejecting the applicant's request. A prior motion to approve the variance failed.

• Denied dimensional variance for 106 Ephesus Church Road (Resolution B) by a 5-1 vote (one member absent).
• Approved the May 5, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously.

Town Council

The Town Council is considering ordinances to annex properties at 2200 Eubanks Road and 7300 Millhouse Road. The agenda also includes a discussion on naming facilities at Hargraves Community Center and reviews of development concept plans.

• Annexation of property at 2200 Eubanks Road
• Annexation of property at 7300 Millhouse Road
• Regional Bus Procurement Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham
• Naming Hargraves Community Center facilities after Nate Davis and Fred Battle
• Conditional Zoning application for Stanat’s Place at 2516 Homestead Road

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved annexation petitions for properties at 2200 Eubanks Road and 7300 Millhouse Road, and continued the legislative hearing for the Stanat's Place conditional zoning application to October 12, 2022. The council also approved consent agenda items, including budget amendments and interlocal agreements, and adopted resolutions naming the Northside Gym and indoor basketball court at Hargraves Community Center.

• Approved annexation of 2200 Eubanks Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 7300 Millhouse Road (unanimous)
• Continued Stanat's Place legislative hearing to October 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget ordinance amendment and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Named Northside Gym for Nate Davis and indoor basketball court for Fred Battle (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Gary and Hilary Rau to Community Policing Advisory Committee
• Received and referred three public petitions (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review certificates of appropriateness and maintenance memos. The agenda includes old business for 379 Tenney Circle and a new application for 160-UT E. Rosemary Street. Information regarding officer elections is also provided.

• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness and Maintenance Memos [22-0614]
• Old business review for 379 Tenney Circle [22-0615]
• New application for 160-UT E. Rosemary Street [22-0616]
• Announcement of HDC Officer Elections scheduled for October 11, 2022

The Historic District Commission voted 6-1 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to a house at 379 Tenney Circle, including revised dormers, a screen porch, and new French doors. The commission also unanimously approved a new wood pole with a wireless antenna at 160-UT E. Rosemary Street. Both decisions were based on findings that the proposals were not incongruous with the special character of the historic district.

• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 379 Tenney Circle modifications (6-1)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 160-UT E. Rosemary Street wireless antenna pole (7-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 action minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning application for Stanat's Place. The meeting also includes reports regarding the recent Planning Commission retreat and meetings with town consultants on LUMO.

• Conditional zoning application for Stanat's Place [22-0617]
• Report on takeaways from the Planning Commission retreat [22-0618]
• Report on meeting with town consultants on LUMO [22-0619]

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Stanat's Place conditional zoning application, adding conditions for full vehicular connectivity to Cabernet Drive and reduced on-site parking. They also discussed takeaways from their recent retreat and a meeting with town consultants on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update.

• Recommended approval of Stanat's Place conditional zoning (Resolution 22-0617) with added conditions: full vehicular connectivity to Cabernet Drive (no bollards) and reduced on-site parking (lower than proposed 4.4 spaces/unit), with construction vehicles prohibited from using Cabernet Drive until project completion. Vote: unanimous (6-0).

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider recommendations for conditional zoning applications at 710 N. Estes, Aspen Heights, and Stanat's Place. The meeting also includes reviews of the Lullwater Park and Gateway concept plans. Additionally, members will discuss new guidance principles for the Commission.

• Conditional zoning recommendations for 710 N. Estes, Aspen Heights, and Stanat's Place
• Concept plan reviews for Lullwater Park and Gateway
• LED retrofit lighting proposals for Vilcom and Hargraves Tennis Crt
• Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Monterrey Grill outdoor seating
• Final plans review for 1200 MLK

The Community Design Commission recommended denial of the conditional zoning application for 710 N. Estes, citing excessive density and grading concerns. It also recommended approval for Aspen Heights and Stanat's Place conditional zoning applications. The commission approved final plans for 1200 MLK with conditions, deferred Monterrey Grill's COA modification, and approved the consent agenda including Vilcom lighting and 712 Market Street signs.

• Recommended denial of 710 N. Estes CZ application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Aspen Heights CZ application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Stanat's Place CZ application (unanimous)
• Approved 1200 MLK final plans with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred Monterrey Grill COA modification (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Vilcom lighting and 712 Market Street signs (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with modifications (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider new business applications for properties at 304 South Columbia Street and 379 Tenney Circle. The meeting also includes approval of the June 13, 2022, action minutes and legal training.

• Application review: 304 South Columbia Street [22-0578]
• Application review: 379 Tenney Circle [22-0580]
• Approval of June 13, 2022 action minutes

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for site improvements at 304 South Columbia Street, including replacing a shed, adding parking, and installing a concrete walkway, by a 5-2 vote. The commission continued the application for 379 Tenney Circle to the September 13, 2022 meeting to allow the applicants to address concerns about dormer proportions and other design details. The commission also approved the June 13, 2022 minutes and the meeting agenda, both unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 304 South Columbia Street site improvements (5-2)
• Continued 379 Tenney Circle COA amendment to September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Commission will review final building elevations and site lighting plans for 1200 MLK and the Rosemary Hotel. Staff will also discuss potential modifications to minor works review authority. The meeting includes a review of the Pedestrian & Bicycle Wayfinding Plan.

• Final plans review for 1200 MLK [22-0576]
• Final plans review for Rosemary Hotel [22-0577]
• Discussion on modifying CDC minor works review authority [22-0575]
• Review of Pedestrian & Bicycle Wayfinding Plan [22-0573]
• Approval of May minutes including HuseSt, Starpoint Refuel, and BarbeeChapel comments [22-0572]

The Commission deferred the 1200 MLK final plans review for further discussion, and approved the Rosemary Hotel building elevations, lighting plan, and alternate buffer with a condition to consider shade-relief solutions for the ground floor parking facade. The May minutes were approved, and the agenda was amended to add a discussion of Chapel Hill character. No action was taken on the wayfinding plan, minor works program, or retreat follow-up items.

• Approved May minutes with added landscape language (unanimous)
• Deferred 1200 MLK final plans review (unanimous)
• Approved Rosemary Hotel elevations, lighting, and buffer with condition (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Denied motion to defer Rosemary Hotel (2-4)
• Denied motion to approve Rosemary Hotel without condition (2-4)
• Added agenda item for Chapel Hill character discussion (unanimous)
• Moved retreat follow-up to after new business (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a strategy for building complete communities. This discussion includes how the initiative aligns with transit-oriented development and land use management ordinance projects.

• Work session on complete community building strategy and related ordinance projects
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Town Council held a virtual work session to hear a presentation from consultants on a 'complete communities' strategy for future housing and growth. No formal votes or decisions were made; the item was received as presented. Council members provided feedback on the proposed planning process, including stakeholder interviews and a pilot project approach.

• Received complete communities strategy presentation as presented (no vote)
• Discussed stakeholder interview plan for July-August 2022 (no vote)
• Agreed generally with three 'hard truths' about Chapel Hill's growth challenges (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for 134 Lincoln Lane. The meeting also includes an update on the LUMO process and continued discussion of the Booker Creek Work Group.

• Site plan review for 134 Lincoln Lane [22-0564]
• Update on LUMO process
• Booker Creek Work Group discussion

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved the site plan review for 134 Lincoln Lane unanimously (7-0). The commission also approved the June 7, 2022 meeting minutes with two abstentions. Discussions were held on the LUMO rewrite and a proposal to require stormwater mitigation for 100-year storm events, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Approved 134 Lincoln Lane Site Plan Review (7-0)
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous, with Louie Rivers and Elizabeth Losos abstaining)

Town Council

The Council will consider awarding a bid for sidewalk construction at Homestead and Seawell Schools. They are also reviewing zoning amendments for Gimghoul Castle and the Fifth Third Bank property. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of residential concept plans.

• Bid award for Homestead and Seawell School Sidewalk Projects up to $2,153,448
• Rezoning application for 742 Gimghoul Road
• Grant application for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program ($60,500)
• Special Use Permit Modification for Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Fordham Boulevard
• Annexation of property at 2200 Eubanks Road

The Town Council closed the evidentiary hearing and approved a Special Use Permit modification for a new Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Fordham Boulevard, and closed the legislative hearing and approved conditional zoning for Gimghoul Castle at 742 Gimghoul Road. The Council also continued the legislative hearing for the 101 E. Rosemary Street rezoning to September 14, 2022, and adopted concept plan review resolutions for the Huse Street Residential and Barbee Chapel Apartments projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Use Permit modification for Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Fordham Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional zoning for Gimghoul Castle at 742 Gimghoul Rd from R-1 to OI-1-CZD (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for 101 E. Rosemary St rezoning to Sept 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted concept plan review resolution for Huse Street Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted concept plan review resolution for Barbee Chapel Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,153,448 sidewalk construction bid and roof replacement contract (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Downtown Partnership, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board, Justice in Action Committee, OWASA Board, and Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider new business applications for properties on Wilson Street, East Rosemary Street, and Tenney Circle. The meeting also includes the approval of May 10, 2022, action minutes.

• Application for 218 Wilson Street [22-0475]
• Application for 150 East Rosemary Street [22-0476]
• Application for 379 Tenney Circle [22-0477]
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness [22-0474]
• Approval of May 10, 2002 Action Minutes

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a cultural garden at 218 Wilson Street, proposed by the UNC American Indian Center, despite concerns about a split rail fence. The commission also approved COAs for modifications at 150 East Rosemary Street and for roof replacement, garage demolition, and dormer additions at 379 Tenney Circle. The commission interviewed a candidate for a vacant seat but chose not to forward a recommendation to the Town Council.

• Approved COA for cultural garden at 218 Wilson Street (6-1)
• Approved COA for modifications at 150 East Rosemary Street (6-1)
• Approved COA for roof, garage, and dormers at 379 Tenney Circle (5-1)
• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Interviewed Nikkima Santos for commission seat; no recommendation forwarded

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the final budget and related items for fiscal year 2022-23. The agenda also includes a review of using $3.15 million in ARPA funds for community partner grants. Additionally, the Council will hear a conditional zoning application for PEACH Apartments at 107 Johnson Street.

• Final budget and related items for FY 2022-23
• Use of $3.15M in ARPA funds for community partner grants
• Conditional zoning application for PEACH Apartments at 107 Johnson Street
• $676,336 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
• Annexation of property at 7300 Millhouse Road

The Town Council enacted the FY 2022-23 budget of $129.3 million, including a property tax rate of 52.2 cents per $100 valuation (a 0.8-cent increase for transit), and approved $3.15 million in ARPA funds for four priority projects. The Council also approved a conditional zoning for the PEACH Apartments, a 10-unit affordable housing project, and adopted a library internet filtering policy for CIPA compliance. Several petitions were received and referred, and multiple board appointments were made.

• Enacted FY 2022-23 budget ordinance O-9 (8-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted resolution R-8 approving non-profit funding (5-0, 4 recused)
• Approved $3.15M ARPA allocation for Cedar Falls turf, East Morgan Creek Trail design, Library AV system, and Homestead Aquatics HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved conditional zoning for PEACH Apartments at 107 Johnson Street (unanimous)
• Closed Stinson Street right-of-way portion (unanimous)
• Adopted library internet filtering policy for CIPA compliance (unanimous)
• Updated advisory board remote participation policy (unanimous)
• Reappointed/appointed members to five boards and commissions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve the draft minutes from the May 17, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes a review of planning commission applications. Specific details regarding these applications are not provided in the text.

• Approval of May 17, 2022, draft minutes
• Review of Planning Commission applications [22-0487]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission interviewed candidates for a vacant seat and voted unanimously to recommend Wesley McMahon to the Town Council. A motion to recommend James Faron failed for lack of a second. The commission also agreed to interview Nikolaus Reasor a second time. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Wesley McMahon for Planning Commission appointment (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend James Faron failed (no second)
• Agreed to conduct second interview with Nikolaus Reasor

Town Council

The Town Council will continue discussions regarding the development of the FY 2022-23 budget. The meeting also includes an update on Parks and Recreation facilities and services. Additionally, Council will receive information and provide feedback on potential future uses for the American Legion property at 1714 Legion Road.

• FY 2022-23 budget development discussion
• Parks and Recreation Department overview of facilities and programs
• Discussion on future use of the American Legion property at 1714 Legion Road

The Town Council discussed the FY 2022-23 budget, expressing unanimous support for using fund balance for one year to cover $384,000 in new funding for the Interfaith Council and a street outreach program, with a plan for future years. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a work session. The Council also discussed the future use of the American Legion property, with five members supporting staff proceeding on a plan, while others raised concerns about the timeline.

• Unanimously supported allocating fund balance for one year for IFC and SOHRAD funding (no formal vote)
• Agreed not to increase property tax rate further for IFC/SOHRAD funding
• Discussed but did not vote on proceeding with American Legion property plan; five members supported, four opposed
• Expressed support for prioritizing Cedar Falls turf, inclusive playground, Teen Center, and AD Clark pool upgrades (no formal vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will continue discussions regarding the development of the FY 2022-23 budget. The Council will also review preliminary recommendations from the Booker Creek Working Group.

• Discussion on FY 2022-23 budget development
• Feedback on Booker Creek Working Group preliminary recommendations

The Town Council received updates on the Booker Creek Working Group's stormwater findings and continued discussions on the FY 2022-23 budget. The Council expressed support for entering an interlocal agreement to fund the Interfaith Council and for the Partnership to End Homelessness request, but deferred final decisions pending more information. The budget discussion was continued to June 1, 2022.

• Received Booker Creek Working Group update as presented
• Continued FY 2022-23 budget discussion to June 1, 2022
• Supported entering interlocal agreement for Interfaith Council funding
• Supported Partnership to End Homelessness request, pending more information

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider lighting plan upgrades for 105 Market Street and The Farm Tennis. The commission will also review elevation plans for UPlace and a classroom trailer at RENA Community Center. Additionally, members will provide comments on several proposed concept plans and recommend candidates to fill vacant seats.

• Lighting plan upgrades for 105 Market Street and 800 Market Street
• Elevation review for a RENA Community Center classroom trailer
• Elevation reviews for three buildings at UPlace
• Concept plan reviews for Huse Street, Starpoint Refuel Center, UNC Golf, and UNC Tennis
• Recommendations to fill three vacant commission seats

The Community Design Commission approved lighting plans for 105 Market Street and The Farm Tennis with conditions, approved the RENA Community Center classroom trailer as presented, and deferred the UPlace final plan review. It forwarded UNC Golf and Tennis concept plans without comment and recommended three members for vacant seats.

• Approved 105 Market St. lighting plan with condition of 3,000K or warmer (unanimous)
• Approved The Farm Tennis lighting plan with condition that light sources not be visible from other properties (unanimous)
• Approved RENA Community Center classroom trailer as presented (unanimous)
• Deferred UPlace final plan review to allow applicant response (unanimous)
• Forwarded UNC Golf Concept Plan without comment (unanimous)
• Forwarded UNC Tennis Concept Plan without comment (unanimous)
• Recommended Chair Weis, Vice-Chair Lyons, and Nikolaus Reasor for vacant seats (unanimous)

Town Council

This meeting consists of town and state updates regarding various municipal programs. Topics include pandemic response, economic development, affordable housing, and transportation projects. No specific decisions or actions are listed on this agenda.

• East Rosemary Parking Deck and Wetlab space redevelopment
• Estes Drive Connectivity Plan
• Fordham Sidepath project
• Downtown Together Initiative
• Vision Zero Plans

The Town Council met virtually and received updates on pandemic recovery, economic development, affordable housing, climate action, and transportation. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting, which focused on reports and discussions with state legislators.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a public hearing for the recommended fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes legislative hearings for zoning changes and special use permit modifications. Additionally, the Council will review the Porthole Alley Redevelopment concept plan.

• Public hearing for recommended FY 2022-2023 budget
• Rezoning of 101 E. Rosemary Street to TC-3-CZD
• Conditional zoning application for Gimghoul Castle at 742 Gimghoul Road
• Special use permit modification for Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Fordham Boulevard
• Special use permit modification for Harris Teeter Fuel Center at 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

The Town Council held public hearings on the FY 2022-2023 budget, a conditional rezoning for a proposed apartment building at 101 E. Rosemary Street, and several other development applications. The Council unanimously voted to continue the Rosemary Street rezoning hearing to June 15, 2022, after members expressed concerns about the project's design, affordable housing, and parking. The Council also continued hearings on the Gimghoul Castle rezoning, a Fifth Third Bank special use permit, and a Harris Teeter fuel center expansion to the same date. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Continued 101 E. Rosemary St. conditional zoning hearing to June 15 (unanimous)
• Continued Gimghoul Castle conditional zoning hearing to June 15 (unanimous)
• Continued Fifth Third Bank special use permit hearing to June 15 (unanimous)
• Continued Harris Teeter fuel center special use permit hearing to June 15 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-3 transmitting comments on Porthole Alley concept plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Grasty and Andrew Strada to Board of Adjustment
• Reappointed Duncan Lascelles and Anne Perl De Pal to Historic District Commission
• Reappointed Mychal Weinert, appointed Aaron Carpenter and Jan Lee Santos to Human Services Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for Northside NCD at 207 Short St. The meeting also includes discussions on virtual meeting formats, special use permit reviews, and nominations for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Northside NCD Site Plan Review: 207 Short St
• Discussion of Virtual Advisory Board Meeting Format
• Discussion of How to Review Special Use Permits
• Nominations for Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• LUMO update

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the 107 Short Street item, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board also nominated Jonathan Mitchell as Chair and Elizabeth Losos as Vice-Chair, both by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made on other items; discussions were held on LUMO updates, virtual meetings, and a potential policy on Special Use Permit reviews.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including 107 Short Street (8-0)
• Nominated Jonathan Mitchell as Chair (8-0)
• Nominated Elizabeth Losos as Vice-Chair (8-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Manager’s Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The agenda also includes a review of the proposed American Rescue Plan funding plan and updates on affordable housing and Booker Creek Working Group recommendations.

• FY 2022-23 Manager’s Recommended Budget discussion
• Proposed American Rescue Plan funding plan review
• Update on expedited review of affordable housing
• Feedback on Booker Creek Working Group preliminary recommendations

The Town Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2022-23 Manager's Recommended Budget, a proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding plan, and an expedited review process for affordable housing. No formal votes were taken; all items were received as presented. The budget discussion included a proposed property tax rate increase of 0.5 cents for Transit, with some members supporting a full 0.8 cent increase. The ARPA plan outlined potential allocations totaling $10 million, and staff will return with more details. The affordable housing review explored streamlining the development process, possibly using the Conditional Zoning District (CZD) model as a template.

• Received FY 2022-23 Manager's Recommended Budget as presented (no vote)
• Received proposed ARPA funding plan as presented (no vote)
• Received expedited affordable housing review update as presented (no vote)
• Deferred Booker Creek Working Group update to future meeting

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to consider new business applications for various properties. The agenda includes reviews for locations on Glenburnie Street, Gimghoul Road, and Hillsborough Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 12, 2022, meeting.

• Applications for 214 and 211 Glenburnie Street
• Application for 700 Gimghoul Road
• Applications for 301 and 404 Hillsborough Street
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness [22-0354]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved five Certificates of Appropriateness for projects at 214 Glenburnie Street, 211 Glenburnie Street, 700 Gimghoul Road, 301 Hillsborough Street, and 404 Hillsborough Street. The commission also voted to recommend the reappointment of Commissioners Lascelles and Perl de Pal to the Town Council. All decisions were made by unanimous or majority votes as recorded.

• Approved amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness for 214 Glenburnie Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 211 Glenburnie Street with condition on garage placement (6-2)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 700 Gimghoul Road except front door replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 301 Hillsborough Street (unanimous)
• Approved after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness for fieldstone wall at 404 Hillsborough Street (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioners Lascelles and Perl de Pal to Council (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider support for advisory board and commission members. The agenda also includes reviewing applications for new member recommendations and approving minutes from the April 7, 2022, meeting.

• Support for Advisory Board Members [22-0371]
• Approval of April 7, 2022, draft meeting minutes [22-0372]
• New Member Recommendations [22-0373]

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment met virtually on May 5, 2022, with six members present and five absent. The board unanimously approved the April 7, 2022 draft meeting minutes and unanimously recommended the reappointment of Andrew Strada and Thomas Grasty to the board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 7, 2022 draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Andrew Strada and Thomas Grasty to the Board (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and consider approving the Affordable Housing Bond Funding Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on speed regulation amendments and the Orange County Transit Plan Update.

• Presentation of recommended FY 2022-23 budget
• Approval of Affordable Housing Bond Funding Plan
• Conditional zoning application for 307 N. Roberson
• Speed regulation amendments via Vision Zero resolution
• Legislative hearing for conditional zoning at 107 Johnson Street

The Town Council unanimously approved a $1.35 million affordable housing bond funding plan, primarily supporting The Indigo, a 51-unit rental development at Carraway Village. The Council also unanimously approved a conditional zoning request for four affordable housing units at 307 N. Roberson and enacted ordinances to lower speed limits townwide and prohibit doorings. The FY 2022-23 budget was presented for discussion, with adoption scheduled for June 8.

• Approved $1.35M affordable housing bond funding plan (unanimous)
• Approved conditional zoning for 4 affordable units at 307 N. Roberson (unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance lowering speed limits to 25 mph townwide (unanimous)
• Enacted Dooring Ordinance prohibiting opening vehicle doors onto road users (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for 107 Johnson St. affordable housing project to June 8 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Lucy Vanderkamp and appointed Stefan Klakovich to Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board
• Re-appointed Howard Kallem and Liliane Komlos, appointed Maria Chapa to Grievance Hearing Board
• Appointed Chuck Mills to Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several development applications. These include site plan reviews and conditional zoning requests for properties on Lincoln Lane, Gimghoul Road, and Johnson Street. The commission will also consider a special use permit for Harris Teeter on MLK Blvd.

• 138 Lincoln Lane site plan review
• Conditional zoning for 742 Gimghoul Road
• Conditional zoning for 107 Johnson St
• Special Use Permit and MLUP for Harris Teeter at 1800 MLK Jr Blvd

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of conditional zoning for 742 Gimghoul Road and for Peach Apartments at 107 Johnson St, including a recommended amendment on parking standards for the latter. The commission also approved the April 19 action minutes and a site plan review for 138 Lincoln Lane. The Harris Teeter special use permit at 1800 MLK Jr Blvd was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved April 19, 2022 action minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 138 Lincoln Lane Pine Knolls NCD site plan review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution A for 742 Gimghoul Road conditional zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for 742 Gimghoul Road conditional zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution A for Peach Apartments at 107 Johnson St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for Peach Apartments, with amendment that project not be held to LUMO parking standards (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing rezoning requests for 751 Trinity Court and 110 Jay Street. The meeting also includes updates to campaign contribution limits and the OWASA Long-Range Water Supply Plan.

• Conditional zoning application for 751 Trinity Court
• Conditional zoning application for 110 Jay Street
• Amend campaign contribution limits to a $357 maximum
• Public hearing for closing part of Stinson Street right-of-way
• Endorsement of the County-Wide Manufactured Homes Action Plan

The Town Council approved conditional zoning for the Trinity Court public housing redevelopment, allowing construction of 54 affordable units. The Council also approved a similar rezoning for the Jay Street Apartments project with 48 affordable units, despite one dissenting vote. Both projects received unanimous support for their respective resolutions and ordinances, with the Jay Street vote being 7-1.

• Approved conditional zoning for 751 Trinity Court (R-4 to R-SS-CZD) for 54 affordable units (unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance for Trinity Court rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved conditional zoning for 110 Jay Street (R-3 to R-SS-CZD) for 48 affordable units (7-1)
• Enacted ordinance for Jay Street rezoning (7-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including campaign contribution limits amendment and manufactured homes action plan (unanimous)
• Received OWASA Long-Range Water Supply Plan update as presented
• Continued legislative hearing for 101 E. Rosemary Street conditional zoning to May 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted concept plan review for 828 MLK Blvd. redevelopment (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review several development plans and concept applications. This includes reviewing final plans for UPlace Redevelopment and Carraway Village Phase 3, as well as providing recommendations on conditional zoning for Peach Apartments.

• Conditional zoning recommendation for Peach Apartments
• Final plans review for UPlace Redevelopment
• Final plans review for Carraway Village Phase 3 elevations and lighting
• Concept plan review for 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Municipal Service Center
• Special Use Permit comments for 1800 Fordham Blvd and Harris Teeter

The Community Design Commission approved several final plans and a conditional zoning recommendation, including UPlace Redevelopment lighting and building elevations (with Building 5 deferred), Carraway Village Phase 3 elevations and lighting (5-1), and a consent agenda covering 1751 Dobbins Drive, Pinnacle Self-Storage, Union Grove, and Peach Apartments. The board also recommended continuing remote advisory board meetings to the Town Council. No substantive decisions were made on concept plan reviews, which were only discussed with comments.

• Approved consent agenda: 1751 Dobbins, Pinnacle Self-Storage, Union Grove, Peach Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved UPlace lighting and elevations for Buildings 2, 3, 4 and existing mall; deferred Building 5 elevations (unanimous)
• Approved Carraway Village Phase 3 elevations and lighting (5-1, Lyons nay)
• Recommended Peach Apartments conditional zoning to Council (unanimous)
• Recommended continuing remote advisory board meetings to Council (unanimous)
• Approved March 22 minutes (5-0, Levitan abstained)
• Provided comments on 1800 Fordham Blvd. and Harris Teeter special use permits (no action)
• Provided comments on concept plans for Grand Alexander, 828 MLK Jr. Blvd., Porthole Alley, White Oak Drive (no action)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for 1800 Fordham Boulevard and a site plan review for 500 W. Rosemary Street. The commission will also interview Chuck Mills for membership.

• Special Use Permit for 1800 Fordham Boulevard [22-0311]
• Site Plan Review for 500 W. Rosemary Street [22-0312]
• Candidate interview for Chuck Mills [22-0313]
• Recommendations to Council for Planning Commission membership [22-0314]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Chuck Mills and Robert Beasley for membership to the Town Council. The commission also approved the 500 W. Rosemary Street site plan review and the April 5 action minutes. The 1800 Fordham Boulevard special use permit discussion was removed from the agenda.

• Recommended Chuck Mills and Robert Beasley for Planning Commission membership (unanimous)
• Approved 500 W. Rosemary Street site plan review (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2022 action minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to remove 1800 Fordham Boulevard discussion (4-3)

Town Council

The Town Council will review updates regarding the development of the FY 2023 General Fund budget. The meeting also includes presentations on the Chapel Hill Transit budget and transit-oriented development planning.

• FY 2023 General Fund budget update
• FY 2022-23 Chapel Hill Transit budget and Orange County Transit Plan update
• Update on Transit Oriented Development Planning and Unified Development Ordinance Visioning

The Town Council held a virtual work session receiving presentations on the preliminary FY 2023 budget, the Chapel Hill Transit budget, and updates on transit-oriented development (TOD) and Unified Development Ordinance (LUMO) visioning. No formal votes or decisions were made; all three items were received as presented. The budget discussion included potential uses of $1 million in discretionary funds and the possibility of using ARPA funds for one-time expenditures, but no allocations were approved.

• FY 2023 Budget Update received as presented (no vote)
• FY2022-23 Chapel Hill Transit Budget Update received as presented (no vote)
• TOD Planning and LUMO Visioning update received as presented (no vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider applications for 504 North Street Unit A and 206 McCauley Street. The agenda also includes a review of Gimghoul Castle's conditional zoning and updates to the town's historic design principles.

• Gimghoul Castle at 742 Gimghoul Road conditional zoning
• Chapel Hill Historic District Design Principles & Standards Update
• Application for 504 North Street Unit A
• Application for 206 McCauley Street

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment is meeting virtually to review new business and approve minutes from the February 3, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes a sign variance request for 106 N. Roberson Street.

• Sign variance for 106 N. Roberson Street
• Approval of February 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a sign variance for 106 N. Roberson Street, allowing a changeable digital sign, with conditions that it not blink, scroll, or flash and that it applies only to the sign purchased by First Baptist Church in 2019. The motion carried 9-1. The board also unanimously approved the February 3, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved sign variance for 106 N. Roberson Street (9-1)
• Added conditions: no blinking, scrolling, or flashing; applies only to 2019 First Baptist Church sign
• Approved February 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will conduct legislative hearings regarding land use amendments for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The agenda also includes discussing the renaming of the Chapel Hill Transit Facility and reviewing community survey results. Additionally, members will review the Hillmont Concept Plan at 138 Stancell Drive.

• Conditional zoning application for 307 N. Roberson St.
• Renaming the Chapel Hill Transit Facility
• Land use ordinance amendments for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
• Review of the Hillmont Concept Plan at 138 Stancell Drive
• Approval to place Fred Battle's name on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved renaming the transit facility in honor of former Mayor Howard Lee and his wife Lillian Lee. The council also approved the consent agenda, including placing Fred Battle's name on the Peace and Justice Plaza marker, and continued a hearing for a Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project. A manufactured homes action plan was discussed but action deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved renaming transit facility for Howard and Lillian Lee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Fred Battle marker (8-1)
• Continued legislative hearing for 307 N. Roberson St. to May 4 (unanimous)
• Received manufactured homes action plan; action deferred
• Received CDBG public forum; no vote
• Received OneOrange Racial Equity Framework update; no vote
• Received 2022 Community Survey results; no vote
• Approved Hillmont concept plan review (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a conditional zoning application for 101 E Rosemary St. The meeting also includes a Long Range Water Supply Update presentation from OWASA and an update on the LUMO rewrite.

• Conditional zoning at 101 E Rosemary St [22-0241]
• Long Range Water Supply Update presentation by OWASA
• Planning Commission Application Review [22-0269]
• LUMO Rewrite Update [22-0242]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional zoning for 101 E Rosemary St, including a condition for sidewalks with an 8-foot clear zone and special considerations for Town Council. The commission also approved the March 15, 2022 action minutes as amended. Other items were informational, including a water supply update and a LUMO rewrite update.

• Approved March 15, 2022 action minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution A for 101 E Rosemary St conditional zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for 101 E Rosemary St conditional zoning (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for the 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment project. They will also hold legislative hearings regarding conditional zoning applications for 751 Trinity Court and 110 Jay Street. Additionally, members will review the County-Wide Coordinated Manufactured Homes Action Plan.

• MOU for 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment
• Conditional zoning application: 751 Trinity Court
• Conditional zoning application: 110 Jay Street
• County-Wide Coordinated Manufactured Homes Action Plan endorsement
• Real-Time Passenger Information System Contract update

The Town Council voted 8-1 to authorize the Town Manager to execute a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Belmont-Sayre for the redevelopment of 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., a site with buried coal ash. The MOU is a first step in a Brownfields process that will include public input and further environmental review. The Council also opened and continued legislative hearings for two affordable housing projects (Trinity Court and Jay Street) to April 27, 2022, and appointed Aaron Carpenter to the Justice in Action Committee.

• Authorized Town Manager to execute non-binding MOU with Belmont-Sayre for 828 MLK Blvd redevelopment (8-1)
• Continued legislative hearing for 751 Trinity Court conditional zoning to April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued legislative hearing for 110 Jay Street conditional zoning to April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Carpenter to Justice in Action Committee

Community Design Commission

The Commission is reviewing several final site plans and minor modifications for local projects. This includes evaluating lighting adjustments at Eastgate and reviewing the fuel expansion for Carolina Blue Mini-Mart. The meeting also involves making a recommendation to Council regarding 107 Johnson Street.

• Conditional zoning application for 107 Johnson Street
• Final plans review for Carraway Village Self Storage
• Lighting modifications at Eastgate
• Final plans review for Pinnacle Self Storage
• Fuel expansion concept plan for Carolina Blue Mini-Mart

The Chapel Hill Community Design Commission approved several final plans, including 1100 S. Columbia Street, Homestead Gardens, and Pinnacle Self Storage, and approved a consent agenda covering minor modifications. It deferred UPlace Buildings 4/5 and Union Grove lighting to later meetings. The Gateway concept plan and 107 Johnson Street application were pulled from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including Lighting @ Eastgate, Snooze @ Eastgate, and Putt Putt final plans (unanimous)
• Approved Carraway Village Self Storage final plans modification (unanimous)
• Deferred Union Grove final plans lighting to later meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred UPlace Buildings 4/5 final plans to later meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 1100 S. Columbia Street final plans with condition allowing black framed windows (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead Gardens final plans (4-1, Weis nay)
• Approved Pinnacle Self Storage building elevations (unanimous)
• No action on Gateway concept plan or 107 Johnson Street application (pulled)

Town Council

The Town Council held a virtual retreat to discuss strategic goals, the FY23 budget, and performance metrics. No formal votes were taken; instead, members identified top budget priorities including housing, ending homelessness, downtown planning, parks, and cultural arts. Staff will use this feedback for the April 13 budget work session.

• Confirmed ground rules for the retreat (unanimous)
• Identified new strategic goals: parks/greenways, downtown planning, cultural arts, ending homelessness, communications, boards/commissions
• Set top budget priorities: housing, ending homelessness, downtown master plan, LUMO, parks/recreation, cultural arts, mobility/connectivity
• Noted 70% of budget allocated to personnel and core services
• Discussed adding Building and Development Services as enterprise fund (staff to research)
• Agreed to develop dashboards for Mobility Plan, Climate Action Plan, Economic Development, Parks, and Policing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional zoning application for Gattis Court at 307 N Roberson. The meeting also includes a review of a text amendment regarding transportation improvement payments and an update on the LUMO rewrite project.

• Conditional zoning for Gattis Court at 307 N Roberson
• LUMO Text Amendment for Transportation Improvement Payment In Lieu
• LUMO Rewrite Update

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Resolution of Consistency and Ordinance A for the LUMO Text Amendment on Transportation Improvement Payment In Lieu. It also unanimously recommended approval of the Resolution of Consistency and Ordinance A for the Gattis Court conditional zoning at 307 N Roberson. The commission discussed the LUMO rewrite update but took no action. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Resolution of Consistency for LUMO Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for LUMO Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution of Consistency for Gattis Court conditional zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance A for Gattis Court conditional zoning (unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Commission will consider final plans for AURA Chapel Hill, Chick-fil-A, and Carraway Village Phase 3. Additionally, the body will provide a recommendation to Council regarding a conditional zoning application for 101 East Rosemary. Possible actions include approval, approval with conditions, or deferral.

• Conditional zoning recommendation for 101 East Rosemary
• Final plans review for AURA Chapel Hill (elevations, lighting, and buffers)
• Final plans review for Chick-fil-A (elevations and site lighting)
• Final plans review for Carraway Village Phase 3 (elevations and building lighting)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several development and infrastructure projects. This includes considering a memorandum of understanding for the 828 MLK Blvd redevelopment and a public hearing regarding road realignments in Glen Lennox. The Council will also receive updates on affordable housing and campus development.

• MOU for 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Redevelopment Project
• Public hearing for road realignment on Maxwell Road and Hamilton Road
• Sewer connection amendment for Rogers Road homeowners
• Review of Weaver Dairy Road Residential concept plan
• Update on Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness

The Town Council unanimously approved closing a portion of public right-of-way on Maxwell and Hamilton Roads within the Glen Lennox development to allow realignment. The council also received updates on homelessness services and reviewed a concept plan for a residential development on Weaver Dairy Road, but took no formal action on that plan. A memorandum of understanding for the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. redevelopment was deferred to the March 23 meeting.

• Closed public hearing and adopted R-6 to permanently close right-of-way on Maxwell and Hamilton Roads (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreement amendment for Rogers Road sewer laterals (unanimous)
• Called legislative hearing for bicycle/pedestrian payments-in-lieu text amendment on April 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Amended 2021-22 Council calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from June 9, August 30, September 1, 22, and 29, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred MOU for 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. redevelopment to March 23, 2022
• Received Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness update as presented
• Received concept plan review for Weaver Dairy Road residential; no formal action taken

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider various applications for certificates of appropriateness and maintenance requests. The meeting includes reviews for properties on East Franklin Street, Henderson Street, and Glandon Drive.

• Applications for 246 Glandon Drive and 108 Henderson Street
• Review of 179 East Franklin Street and 211 Henderson Street
• Consideration of 218 Pittsboro Street and 1 Mint Springs Lane
• Approval of maintenance and repair requests
• Consent item for 209 East Franklin Street

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a hip-hop mural on a non-contributing building at 108 Henderson Street (7-1), and approved Certificates of Appropriateness for projects at 179 East Franklin Street, 211 Henderson Street, 218 Pittsboro Street, and 1 Mint Springs Lane. The commission also approved consent items including 209 East Franklin Street and 246 Glandon Drive (7-1), and unanimously approved the agenda as amended and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for mural at 108 Henderson Street (7-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for cupola/roof repairs at 179 East Franklin Street (unanimous, with condition of in-kind wood repair)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for courtyard renovation at 211 Henderson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for brick paver patio at 218 Pittsboro Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for bathroom addition at 1 Mint Springs Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including 209 East Franklin Street and 246 Glandon Drive (7-1)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 11 and February 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the redevelopment of the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The discussion includes a review of the NC Brownfields Program and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belmont-Sayre development team.

• Redevelopment discussion for 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Review of the NC Brownfields Program and project approach
• Discussion regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belmont-Sayre development team

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review applications for Jay St Affordable Housing and conditional zoning at 751 Trinity Court. The meeting also includes an update on the LUMO rewrite and a discussion regarding board goals and priorities.

• Conditional zoning application for 751 Trinity Court [22-0164]
• Jay St Affordable Housing application [22-0163]
• LUMO rewrite update [22-0165]
• Membership recruitment process update [22-0162]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission recommended approval of two conditional rezoning requests. For Jay St Affordable Housing, the commission unanimously recommended approval of the Resolution of Consistency and the Conditional Rezoning, with a condition that the requested modification to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces not be approved. For Trinity Court at 751 Trinity Court, the commission unanimously recommended approval of the Resolution of Consistency and approved the Conditional Rezoning by a 7-1 vote, with Neal Bench voting nay. The commission also received updates on membership recruitment, the LUMO Rewrite, and discussed board goals and priorities.

• Recommended approval of Jay St Affordable Housing Resolution of Consistency (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Jay St Affordable Housing Conditional Rezoning, with condition to deny parking space modification (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Trinity Court Resolution of Consistency (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Trinity Court Conditional Rezoning (7-1, Bench nay)

Town Council

The Council will consider a $4 million appropriation from the FY 2021 excess fund balance to fund affordable housing, street resurfacing, and bike-pedestrian safety. The meeting also includes a public forum regarding the annual budget and capital program. Additionally, members will review a concept plan for The Flats development.

• $4 million appropriation for housing, maintenance, and street resurfacing
• Public forum on the annual budget and capital program
• Concept plan review for The Flats at 607-617 MLK Jr. Blvd and 121 Stinson St
• Budget ordinance amendment to adjust various funds for FY 2021-22
• Climate Action and Response Plan implementation update

The Town Council unanimously approved two ordinances appropriating $4 million from the FY 2021 excess fund balance for affordable housing, building maintenance, vehicle replacement, a new fire engine, street resurfacing, and budget ads. The Council also received updates on the Climate Action Plan and held a concept plan review for a proposed student housing project, with all members expressing opposition to the project as proposed.

• Approved O-2, appropriating $4 million for various funds (unanimous)
• Approved O-3, related appropriation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and withdrawal of parking payment-in-lieu hearing (unanimous)
• Received and referred public comments on outdoor recreation facilities (unanimous)
• Received Climate Action Plan implementation update as presented
• Adopted R-3 transmitting comments on The Flats concept plan (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an update on bicycle and pedestrian safety efforts. Members will also discuss the intended uses for the FY 2021 excess fund balance appropriation. Additionally, the Council will review a concept plan for development at 2217 Homestead Road.

• Request for an anti-dooring ordinance
• 2021-22 independent audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• Legislative hearing for a Parking Payment-in-Lieu system
• Public hearing to consider closing portions of Maxwell Road and Hamilton Road
• Concept plan review for Homestead Road Tri-Point at 2217 Homestead Road

The Council received updates on bicycle and pedestrian safety and discussed appropriating $7.9 million in excess FY 2021 fund balance, but took no formal action on either item. It approved the consent agenda, including an audit contract and hearing dates, and unanimously adopted a resolution transmitting comments on the Homestead Road Tri-Point townhome concept plan. The Council also appointed Tim Pressley to the Community Policing Advisory Committee.

• Approved consent agenda including audit contract and hearing dates (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution transmitting comments on Homestead Road Tri-Point concept plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Pressley to Community Policing Advisory Committee
• Received bicycle and pedestrian safety update as presented
• Received FY 2021 excess fund balance discussion as presented

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve the January 11, 2022 action minutes. The agenda also includes a presentation by David Hoggard of Double Hung, LLC.

• Approval of January 11, 2022 Action Minutes
• Presentation by David Hoggard, Double Hung, LLC [22-0054]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission met virtually on February 8, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were made. The commission heard a presentation from David Hoggard of Double Hung, LLC on wood window restoration, and discussed preservation month activities and a stone wall petition. Approval of the January 11, 2022 minutes was continued to the March 8 meeting.

• No quorum; no formal actions taken
• Continued approval of January 11, 2022 minutes to March 8, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review an after-the-fact dimensional variance request for 514 E Rosemary Street. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from December 2, 2021, and January 20, 2022.

• After-the-Fact Dimensional Variance for 514 E Rosemary Street [22-0076]
• Approval of December 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of January 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a dimensional variance for 514 E Rosemary Street, an after-the-fact request. The board also adopted its 2021 priorities as current, and approved minutes from two prior meetings. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved after-the-fact dimensional variance at 514 E Rosemary Street (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 board priorities as current (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will discuss guidance for West Franklin Street restriping and receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act funds. Members will also continue discussions regarding redevelopment options for the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

• Guidance on West Franklin Street restriping [22-0083]
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act funds and allowable uses [22-0084]
• Redevelopment options for the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard [22-0085]

The Town Council discussed options for restriping West Franklin Street during NC-DOT's summer 2022 resurfacing. Seven members expressed support for curb-running bike lanes, though no formal vote was taken; the item was received as presented. The Council also received updates on the American Rescue Plan spending process and deferred discussion of police station redevelopment to March 2.

• Received guidance on West Franklin Street restriping; 7 members supported curb-running bike lanes (no formal vote)
• Received American Rescue Plan update; staff to begin 6-week application period Feb 7, 2022
• Deferred police station property redevelopment discussion to March 2, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a recommendation to Council regarding Parking Payment In Lieu. Staff will also provide an update on the LUMO re-write.

• Recommendation to Council: Parking Payment In Lieu [22-0069]
• LUMO Re-Write Update from Town Staff [22-0070]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the Parking Payment in Lieu item, including the Resolution of Consistency, Ordinance A, Ordinance B, and Resolution B. The commission also received an update from town staff on the LUMO Rewrite Project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended denial of Resolution of Consistency for Parking Payment in Lieu (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Ordinance A for Parking Payment in Lieu (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Ordinance B for Parking Payment in Lieu (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Resolution B for Parking Payment in Lieu (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a new pay plan and a $500,000 appropriation to address employee compensation issues. The meeting also includes discussions on the redevelopment of the police station property and the adoption of a racial equity framework. Additionally, the council will review transit hardware upgrades.

• $500,000 appropriation for employee pay plan and minimums
• Sole source contract with Cubic Transportation Systems Inc. for transit hardware
• Redevelopment MOU for 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Legislative hearing for a Parking Payment-in-Lieu system
• Adoption of the One Orange Countywide Racial Equity Framework

The Town Council unanimously approved a two-phase employee classification and compensation plan, bringing 277 employees to new minimum salaries and providing a 2% midpoint increase for years of service, funded by $500,000 from Fund Balance for FY 2022. The Council also unanimously adopted the OneOrange Countywide Racial Equity Framework. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, making appointments to advisory boards, and receiving reports on affordable housing and public housing.

• Approved employee pay plan with $500,000 from Fund Balance (unanimous)
• Adopted OneOrange Countywide Racial Equity Framework (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including sole source contract with Cubic Transportation Systems (unanimous)
• Appointed Rex Mercer and Robert M. Dowling to Housing Advisory Board
• Appointed Julia E. Cunningham and Alix W. Mckay to Justice in Action Committee
• Received affordable housing and public housing reports as presented
• Received police station redevelopment MOU discussion as presented

Town Council

The minutes contain only a language access statement with contact information for interpretation services. No council actions, votes, or decisions are recorded in the document.

Community Design Commission

The Commission will take final action on the Certificate of Appropriateness for AURA Blue Hill. Members will also review final plans for University Place and a concept plan for Weaver Dairy Road Residential.

• Final action on Certificate of Appropriateness for AURA Blue Hill
• Final plan reviews for University Place Development
• Concept plan review for Weaver Dairy Road Residential
• Minor modification request for Shake Shack at Eastgate
• Elevations and site lighting plans for Fifth Third Bank at UPlace

The Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for AURA Blue Hill with two design alternatives and conditions, including eliminating white fiber cement frame elements and reconsidering the blue color scheme. It also approved the Fifth Third Bank elevations and lighting plan (4-1), denied the Shake Shack COA modification (1-4), and deferred University Place final plans to a later meeting.

• Approved AURA Blue Hill Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Fifth Third Bank elevations and lighting plan (4-1)
• Denied Shake Shack Certificate of Appropriateness modification (1-4)
• Deferred University Place final plans review to a later meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two appeals regarding staff decisions for properties on Billabong Lane and Hillsborough Street. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the December 2, 2021, meeting.

• Appeal of staff decision for 1815 Billabong Lane [22-0008]
• Appeal of staff decision for 609 Hillsborough Street [22-0009]
• Approval of December 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment denied two appeals of staff decisions. The appeal for 1815 Billabong Lane was denied unanimously, and the appeal for 609 Hillsborough Street was denied with an 8-1 vote. The minutes also noted an amendment to the December 2, 2021 minutes regarding a vote on 308 Hickory Drive, to be voted on at the February 3, 2022 meeting.

• Denied appeal of staff decision for 1815 Billabong Lane (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of staff decision for 609 Hillsborough Street (8-1, Hito nay)
• Amended December 2, 2021 minutes regarding 308 Hickory Drive vote; vote deferred to February 3, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation regarding parking payment in-lieu related to the 2018 Parking Study. The agenda also includes a review of the 255 Erwin Rd minor subdivision plat and discussion on sub committee formation.

• Presentation: Parking Payment in-lieu (2018 Parking Study)
• 255 Erwin Rd Minor Subdivision Plat
• Sub Committee Formation

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss results from a classification and compensation study and consider authorizing ground lease agreements for two affordable housing developments. The meeting also includes a concept plan review for the South Creek Mixed Use Project.

• Ground lease options for Trinity Court and Jay Street affordable housing projects
• Funding up to $38,860 for an Orange County street outreach position
• "No Through Trucks" ordinance for Henderson Street and North Street
• Concept plan review for the South Creek Mixed Use Project at US 15/501 S
• Assigning planning jurisdiction for Homeplace Drive and Old Lystra Road to Orange County

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved funding for a fourth SOHRAD homeless outreach position and authorized ground lease option agreements for two affordable housing projects (Trinity Court and Jay Street). The Council also received a compensation study showing town salaries lag the market and discussed a concept plan for the South Creek mixed-use development. All votes were unanimous except for the Jay Street lease, which passed 7-1.

• Approved resolution supporting $38,860 for a fourth SOHRAD position (unanimous)
• Authorized ground lease option for Trinity Court affordable housing (unanimous)
• Authorized ground lease option for Jay Street affordable housing (7-1, Searing nay)
• Approved consent agenda including no-through-truck ordinance for Henderson and North Streets (unanimous)
• Referred petition to regulate fast-food drive-throughs (unanimous)
• Referred petition for underground electric lines on East Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Referred petition to adopt electrification policies (unanimous)
• Received compensation study results; no action taken

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider applications for 317 N. Boundary Street and 512 E. Rosemary Street. Members will also debrief on a recent retreat regarding design standards and stone wall petitions. Additionally, the commission will review the FY2020-2021 Certified Local Government Report.

• Application for 317 N. Boundary Street
• Application for 512 E. Rosemary Street
• FY2020-2021 Certified Local Government Report
• Discussion on design standards and stone wall petitions
• Requests for maintenance and repair [21-0988]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties: 317 N. Boundary Street (replacement of stucco, wood windows and doors with aluminum-clad wood) and 512 E. Rosemary Street (deck extension and door/window modifications). Both were found not incongruous with the historic district and approved unanimously. The commission also approved its agenda and December 14, 2021 minutes as amended, and discussed a Historic Preservation Month proclamation and outreach efforts.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 317 N. Boundary Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 512 E. Rosemary Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will provide feedback on various options for the Franklin Street Downtown area and discuss how much excess FY 2021 fund balance to appropriate. The agenda also includes updates on land use management rewrites and long-range planning initiatives.

• Feedback on Franklin Street Downtown options [22-0003]
• Discussion of FY 2021 Excess Fund Balance Appropriation [22-0004]
• Update on Land Use Management (LUMO) Rewrite and community engagement [22-0005]
• Long Range Planning Initiative update [22-0006]

The Town Council discussed options for West Franklin Street, including taking over maintenance from the state DOT and adding curb-running bike lanes, but took no formal vote. They also reviewed a $7.9 million excess fund balance appropriation, with staff recommending $4.5 million be set aside, and discussed a long-range planning initiative and the LUMO rewrite. No binding decisions were made; the meeting was a work session.

• Received guidance on Franklin Street options, no vote taken
• Received FY 2021 excess fund balance appropriation update, no vote taken
• Received long-range planning initiative update, no vote taken
• Received LUMO rewrite update, no vote taken
• Entered closed session for economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a minor subdivision application for 811 Woodland Ave. The meeting includes staff presentations, applicant presentations, and public comment.

• 811 Woodland Minor Subdivision [22-0001]
• Citizen petition to the Planning Commission regarding 811 Woodland

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted 7-1 to approve Resolution A for the 811 Woodland Minor Subdivision, with a revised stipulation 8 requiring the applicant to provide payment-in-lieu. The December 16 meeting minutes were not discussed and will be taken up on January 18.

• Approved 811 Woodland Minor Subdivision Resolution A with revised stipulation 8 (payment-in-lieu) (7-1)