Chapel Hill public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will consider the 1721 E Franklin Street Concept Plan (CP-24-11) and the Aura South Elliot Conditional Rezoning request (24-0586). Staff and applicant presentations will be followed by public comment, after which the commission will vote on draft resolutions and ordinances for each application. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of 1721 E Franklin Street Concept Plan (CP-24-11)
• Review of Aura South Elliot Conditional Rezoning (24-0586)
• Consideration of Draft Resolution A – Consistency and Reasonableness
• Consideration of Draft Ordinance A – Approving the Application

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission reviewed the 1721 E Franklin Street concept plan and provided comments to the applicant. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Aura South Elliot conditional rezoning, including Resolution A and Ordinance A. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Aura South Elliot Conditional Rezoning (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Reviewed 1721 E Franklin Street Concept Plan and provided comments

Community Design Commission

The Chapel Hill Community Design Commission will meet remotely to review and vote on three Certificate of Appropriateness modifications for tenant upfits at Eastgate and a modification for AURA Blue Hill. The body will also discuss proposed standards for building and development types.

• Review AURA Blue Hill COA modification
• Review JCrew tenant upfit COA modification at Eastgate
• Review Options Weight Loss tenant upfit COA modification at Eastgate
• Discuss proposed building and development type standards
• Approve June 2024 minutes

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider and vote on Certificate of Appropriateness applications for 742 Gimghoul Road, 107 Battle Lane, 111 Ridge Lane, and 217 Vance Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the November 12 minutes, announcements, and discussion of the commission retreat and Historic Preservation Month.

• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 742 Gimghoul Road
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 107 Battle Lane
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 Ridge Lane
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 217 Vance Street
• Discuss Historic District Commission Retreat and Historic Preservation Month

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved a new privacy fence at 107 Battle Lane after a public hearing, approved a fence replacement at 217 Vance Street, and continued a hearing for a fence at 107 Battle Lane to January 14, 2025. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes, and renewed a certificate of appropriateness for 742 Gimghoul Road.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Renewed Certificate of Appropriateness for 742 Gimghoul Road for 365 days (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 107 Battle Lane fence to January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 111 Ridge Lane addition as not incongruous with district character (unanimous)
• Approved 217 Vance Street fence replacement as not incongruous with district character (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will consider two dimensional variance applications: one for 112 Fraternity Court (after‑the‑fact) and another for 318 McDade Street. Staff and the applicants will present, followed by public comment, before the board votes to grant or deny each request. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the November 2024 draft meeting minutes and announcements.

• Dimensional variance for 112 Fraternity Court – Resolution A: grant, Resolution B: deny
• Dimensional variance for 318 McDade Street – Resolution A: grant, Resolution B: deny
• Approval of the November 2024 draft meeting minutes
• Approval of agenda
• Announcements

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two dimensional variance requests. The first granted an after-the-fact variance for a property at 112 Fraternity Court. The second granted variances for a property at 318 McDade Street. Both motions directed staff to draft orders granting the variances.

• Approved after-the-fact dimensional variance at 112 Fraternity Court (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances at 318 McDade Street (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

This meeting is an information packet with no votes or decisions. The council will receive updates on upcoming public hearings and petition status, and a five-year report on the Southern Orange County Government Services Campus, including the construction plan for Veterans Memorial Phase III.

• Receive upcoming public hearing items and petition status list
• Receive Southern Orange County Government Services Campus five-year report with Veterans Memorial Phase III construction plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a site plan for 104 Grant Street and a concept plan for 1701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. They will also discuss whether the Land Use Management Ordinance is consistent with transit-oriented development and greenway connectivity, and continue a discussion on the Blue Hill project.

• Review of 104 Grant Street Site Plan [24-0566]
• Review of 1701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Concept Plan [24-0567] with draft affordable housing commitment letter
• Discussion on LUMO consistency with transit-oriented development and greenway connectivity [24-0545]
• Blue Hill write-up discussion [24-0547]
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes [24-0565]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved the site plan for 104 Grant Street (Resolution A) by a 7-0 vote. The commission also reviewed the 1701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd concept plan and provided comments to the applicant, and voted 7-0 to transmit a write-up of its Blue Hill design discussion to the Town Council. The November 19, 2024 meeting minutes were approved 7-0.

• Approved 104 Grant Street site plan (Resolution A) 7-0
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes 7-0
• Transmitted Blue Hill design and process write-up to Town Council 7-0
• Reviewed 1701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd concept plan and provided comments

Town Council

The Town Council will review the FY 2024 audit results and a five-year budget update. Members will consider a second reading of an ordinance to disband nine advisory boards in favor of staff-led engagement. The meeting also includes a review of recommendations for the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Second reading of ordinance 2024-11-20/O-1 to disband nine advisory boards
• FY 2024 audit results presented by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Five-year budget update presentation
• Staff recommendations for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update

The Town Council voted 5-4 on second reading to enact ordinance O-1, disbanding eight advisory boards and commissions and replacing them with staff-led equitable engagement and issue-oriented taskforces. The council also received the FY 2024 audit results, which showed an unmodified opinion, and discussed the five-year budget and Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, but took no formal action on those items.

• Enacted O-1 disbanding eight advisory boards and commissions (5-4)
• Received FY 2024 audit results with unmodified opinion
• Received five-year budget update as presented
• Received LUMO rewrite update as presented

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a staff proposal to disband nine advisory boards and rely on staff-led engagement and issue-oriented task forces. They will also review and comment on staff recommendations for updating the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). Consent items include appointing Donovan Livingston as Poet Laureate for 2025-2026. Appointments to the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and Community Design Commission are scheduled, with a possible closed session.

• Proposal to disband nine advisory boards and commissions
• Review of Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update recommendations
• Appoint Donovan Livingston as Poet Laureate 2025-2026
• Fill one Council-appointed seat on Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
• Fill four empty seats on Community Design Commission

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted 8-1 to adopt Resolution R-3, which disbands the Community Policing Advisory Board. It also approved Ordinance O-1 on first reading (5-4), which would repeal sections of the Town Code to disband all other advisory boards and commissions; the ordinance will be considered for final adoption at the December 2 meeting, where only 5 votes are needed. The council received public comment on the removal of an art installation at Peace and Justice Plaza but took no action on that matter.

• Adopted Resolution R-3 to disband the Community Policing Advisory Board (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-1 on first reading to repeal sections of the Town Code related to advisory boards (5-4); carried over to Dec. 2 meeting
• Appointed Donovan Livingston as Poet Laureate for 2025-2026 (consent)
• Awarded same pay increase as other employees to the Town Attorney (consent)
• Appointed Antoine Puech to the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
• Appointed Patrick Brennan to the Community Design Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and decide on the Minor Subdivision proposal for 115 Dixie Drive, including two resolutions to approve or deny the application. Commissioners will also review the 271 Erwin Concept Plan and discuss the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update. An equity analysis of the Blue Hill write‑up will be discussed, and the minutes from the October 15 meeting will be approved.

• Minor Subdivision for 115 Dixie Drive – Resolution A (approve) or Resolution B (deny)
• Concept Plan Review – 271 Erwin Concept Plan
• Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update discussion
• Equity Analysis – Blue Hill Write‑up Discussion
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision application for 115 Dixie Drive (Resolution A) by a 9-0 vote. The commission also approved the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes and the amended agenda. A concept plan for 271 Erwin was discussed, with comments heard by the applicant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minor subdivision for 115 Dixie Drive (9-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing item 4 (9-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on a contract for the Homestead Park skatepark reconstruction and a pay increase for the Town Attorney. Members will also discuss community development needs for the Block Grant program and review a concept plan for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

• Contract for the reconstruction of the skatepark at Homestead Park
• 6% pay increase for the Town Attorney effective July 1, 2024
• Concept plan review for 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• LUMO text amendment for technical corrections in Article 3, Table 3.7-1
• Designation of Police Chief or Assistant Chief as signing officials for ABC Permit Applications

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including a bid for the Homestead Park skatepark reconstruction, and closed a legislative hearing to adopt technical corrections to the Land Use Management Ordinance. A pay increase for the Town Attorney was deferred. The Council also reviewed a concept plan for a mixed-use development at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and provided feedback, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved consent agenda including skatepark reconstruction bid (unanimous)
• Closed legislative hearing on LUMO technical corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6 for LUMO text amendment (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 1 for LUMO technical corrections (unanimous)
• Deferred Town Attorney pay increase item
• Received and referred mural petition to Town Manager and Mayor (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review administrative certificates of appropriateness and discuss pattern books. The body will also establish meeting dates and deadlines for 2025.

• 2025 Meeting Dates and Deadlines
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Approvals
• Discussion on Pattern Books

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission voted unanimously to create an exploratory subcommittee to investigate the feasibility and implications of a pattern book for the Historic Districts. The commission also approved the agenda and the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were discussions only.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024 action minutes (unanimous)
• Created exploratory subcommittee to study pattern book feasibility (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a discussion on how it reviews Special Use Permits, with a staff presentation followed by Q&A. No specific permit applications are up for a vote; the meeting is largely procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion regarding Board of Adjustment review of Special Use Permits (no attachments)
• Approval of June 20, 2024 draft meeting minutes

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment met virtually on November 7, 2024, and approved the agenda and the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed a proposal to assign all new Special Use Permits to the Board of Adjustment, with members expressing support, but no official action was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draft agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0, 3 abstentions)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss a resolution supporting a Great Trails State grant application. This application is for the construction of the Tanyard Branch Trail Neighborhood Connector.

• Resolution R-1 to support the Great Trails State Program grant application for the Tanyard Branch Trail Neighborhood Connector

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will receive a report on climate‑action implementation and discuss staff recommendations for updating the Land Use Management Ordinance. Council members will also consider a concept‑plan review for a proposed development at 115 Chapel Point Road and vote on filling a vacant seat on the Historic District Commission. A request for a closed‑session meeting on economic‑development and related matters will be noted.

• Update on Climate Action Implementation (Item 24‑0502)
• Rewriting Our Rules – Land Use Management Ordinance update (Item 24‑0503)
• Concept Plan Review: 115 Chapel Point Road (Item 24‑0504)
• Appointment to fill one vacancy on the Historic District Commission (Item 24‑0505)
• Request for closed‑session to discuss economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1, providing feedback on the 'Carraway 3' concept plan at 115 Chapel Point Road, urging more density and affordable housing. They also appointed Don Tise to the Historic District Commission and received updates on climate action and land use rules. A petition for housing for the intellectually disabled was referred to the Town Manager.

• Adopted Resolution 1 with comments on 115 Chapel Point Road concept plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Don Tise to the Historic District Commission
• Received and referred petition for intellectually disabled housing to Town Manager (unanimous)
• Received Climate Action Implementation update as presented
• Received Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update as presented

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss how the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) can address housing availability and affordability. The body will also review the Chapel Hill Affordable Housing Plan and Investment Strategy and the Fall '24 workplan.

• LUMO Update Discussion regarding housing availability and affordability
• Review of the Chapel Hill Affordable Housing Plan and Investment Strategy
• Review of the Affordable Housing Annual Report
• Planning Commission workplan for Fall '24

The Planning Commission met virtually to approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting. The commission held discussions regarding a LUMO update and the role of LUMO in addressing housing availability and affordability.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes (9-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a plan for the Greene Tract and receive the 2024 Community Survey report. The body will also consider budget ordinance amendments and a safety plan update for Chapel Hill Transit.

• Resolution to endorse the September 22, 2024 Plan for the 107-acre portion of the Greene Tract
• Budget ordinance amendments for General, Grants, Library Gift, Climate Action, Vehicle Replacement, Debt, and Parking Funds
• Updates to Chapel Hill Transit’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Public hearing for Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) text amendments regarding the Use Matrix
• Concept Plan Review for 1651 Old Lystra Road

The Town Council voted 8-1 to adopt Resolution R-3, endorsing the Greene Tract Master Plan and next steps for the 107-acre parcel jointly owned with Carrboro and Orange County. The plan, shaped by community engagement, includes housing, greenspace, and other uses. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a pay increase for the Town Manager, and continued a LUMO technical correction hearing to November 13.

• Adopted Greene Tract Master Plan resolution R-3 (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda, including FY 2024-25 budget amendment and Town Manager pay increase (unanimous)
• Referred leaf blower noise petition to Town Manager and Attorney (unanimous)
• Continued LUMO technical correction hearing to November 13 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution R-4 transmitting comments on 1651 Old Lystra Road concept plan (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider and vote on Certificate of Appropriateness applications for 500 North Street, 510 E. Franklin Street, 304 N. Boundary Street, and 317 McCauley Street. Each item includes a written decision and a COA placard. The board will also discuss a staff memo on historic district boundaries. Decisions will be made after public comment and board discussion.

• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 500 North Street
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 510 E. Franklin Street
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 304 N. Boundary Street
• Approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 317 McCauley Street
• Discuss staff memo on historic district boundaries

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved the written decisions for four properties (500 North Street, 510 E. Franklin Street, 304 N. Boundary Street, and 317 McCauley Street) unanimously. They also approved the September 10, 2024 action minutes and the agenda as amended to include discussion of a new LUMO Rewrite subcommittee. The commission discussed historic district boundaries and prioritized the LUMO Rewrite, with plans to revisit boundary discussions once the 9th seat is filled.

• Approved written decisions for 500 North Street, 510 E. Franklin Street, 304 N. Boundary Street, and 317 McCauley Street (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024 action minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add LUMO Rewrite subcommittee discussion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a text amendment for technical corrections to the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). The body will also discuss lessons from Blue Hill to inform the LUMO revision process.

• LUMO Text Amendment: Technical Corrections [24-0476]
• Discussion on lessons from Blue Hill for LUMO revision [24-0477]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council approve Resolution A (Resolution of Consistency) and Ordinance A for the LUMO Text Amendment: Technical Corrections. The commission also approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda item was a discussion on lessons from Blue Hill for the LUMO revision.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Council approval of Resolution A, Resolution of Consistency for LUMO text amendments
• Recommended Council approval of Ordinance A for proposed LUMO text amendments

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council is meeting to receive informational reports on Blue Hill, Glen Lennox, Carolina North, and affordable housing, rather than taking formal action.

• Receive Blue Hill Semiannual Report #20
• Receive 2024 Glen Lennox Annual Compliance Report
• Receive Carolina North 23-24 Annual Compliance Report
• Receive Fiscal year 2024 Affordable Housing Annual Report
• Receive list of upcoming public hearing items and petition status

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will decide on several items including a housing funding application, a subdivision modification, and sole-source contracts for fire department services. They will also discuss technical corrections to land-use rules and appointments to a historic commission.

• Approve sole-source contract for Fire Department records management
• Approve sole-source contract for Fire Department annual medical physicals
• Open public hearing on PRO Housing funding application to HUD
• Approve preliminary plat modification for Aquabella Major Subdivision
• Call legislative hearing to amend Land Use Management Ordinance Table 3.7-1

The Town Council unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement for the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project, authorizing the mayor to sign it and appointing Council Member Nollert as the working group representative. The Council also approved the Aquabella preliminary plat as amended, despite neighbor objections, and opened and closed a public hearing for a federal PRO Housing grant application. All consent agenda items, including sole source contracts for fire department records management and medical physicals, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Co-Gen Rail Transformation MOA, mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Nollert as working group representative for Co-Gen project
• Approved Aquabella preliminary plat as amended (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for PRO Housing grant application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including sole source contracts for fire records and medical physicals (unanimous)
• Appointed David Hawisher to Historic District Commission

Town Council

The Town Council will review staff recommendations for updating the Land Use Management Ordinance. Members will also continue discussions regarding boards, commissions, and equitable community engagement to determine if ordinance amendments are needed.

• Review of staff recommendations for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) update
• Discussion on potential ordinance amendments for advisory boards and commissions
• Information on strategic communications and equitable engagement efforts

The Town Council discussed three models for community engagement—maintaining, reducing, or disbanding boards and commissions (B&Cs)—but took no formal action. Members expressed preferences: some favored reducing, others favored disbanding, and some a combination. The item was received as presented, with staff to return with a proposed process. The Land Use Management Ordinance update was postponed to Spring 2025.

• Received presentation on boards/commissions and equitable engagement (no vote)
• Deferred Land Use Management Ordinance update to Spring 2025

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will approve routine agenda items such as minutes and agenda approval, then discuss a staff memo titled “Rewriting Our Rules – A LUMO Update,” including an equity analysis and community metrics. No final decisions are noted; the meeting is for discussion and possible motion on the LUMO update.

• Approval of agenda and June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of staff memo “Rewriting Our Rules – A LUMO Update”
• Equity analysis presentation
• Review of Complete Community Metrics

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on September 17, 2024. It approved the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to forward comments on the Aquabella Major Subdivision to the Town Council. The commission also elected Elizabeth Losos as Chair and Jon Mitchell as Vice-Chair, both by 8-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; items on the LUMO update and metrics were listed but not acted upon.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Forwarded comments on Aquabella Major Subdivision to Town Council (8-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Losos as Chair (8-0)
• Appointed Jon Mitchell as Vice-Chair (8-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on a contract for park improvements and an annual budget ordinance amendment. The body will also hold an evidentiary hearing for a special use permit and review a concept plan for a development project.

• Contract with H.M. Kern Corporation for $1,342,800 to reconstruct six tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park
• Annual Budget Ordinance Amendment to re-appropriate funds for prior year encumbrances
• Evidentiary hearing for a Special Use Permit at 207 and 209 Meadowmont Lane
• Concept Plan Review for 860 Weaver Dairy Road
• Petition regarding enforcement of quality-of-life laws in the community

The Council unanimously adopted a resolution affirming access to reproductive health care and approved a special use permit for senior housing. They also reviewed a concept plan for a mixed-housing development on Weaver Dairy Road and processed several proclamations.

• Adopted resolution advocating for reproductive health care as a human right (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 10 units at 207 and 209 Meadowmont Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Cedar Falls Park tennis court reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Budget Ordinance Amendment for prior year encumbrances (Unanimous)
• Received and filed Quality-of-Life petition without further action (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-6 to transmit comments to developer for 860 Weaver Dairy Road (Consensus)
• Received Patriot Day and Day of Public Service proclamation
• Received Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week proclamation

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will interview candidates for open seats and hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair. The body will also review administrative approvals for properties on Pittsboro Street and Franklin Street.

• Interviews for Historic District Commission candidates
• Election of Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Deputy Vice Chair
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness for 214 Pittsboro Street
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness for 510 E. Franklin Street
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness for 500 North Street

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved certificates of appropriateness for four properties: 500 North Street, 510 E. Franklin Street, 304 N. Boundary Street, and 317 McCauley Street. The commission also interviewed three candidates for open seats and re-elected its officers.

• Approved 500 North Street parking/driveway revision (unanimous)
• Approved 510 E. Franklin Street porch enclosure with 12-over-12 windows condition (unanimous)
• Approved 304 N. Boundary Street detached addition (unanimous)
• Approved 317 McCauley Street exterior changes (5-1)
• Re-elected Brian Daniels as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Polly van de Velde as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Nancy McCormick as Deputy Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Interviewed three candidates for open commission seats

Historic District Commission

The Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Mint Springs Lane, E. Franklin Street, North Street, and Pittsboro Street. The body will also receive a staff presentation on the FY2022-23 Certified Local Government Annual Report.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 3 Mint Springs Lane
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 400 E. Franklin Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 500 North Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 214 Pittsboro Street
• Discussion on the LUMO Project and State Model Ordinance

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for a 4-foot steel fence and gates at 400 E. Franklin Street (UNC president's residence) and for exterior changes at 214 Pittsboro Street, both unanimously. The commission also approved the June 17, 2024 minutes and a consent item for 3 Mint Springs Lane, and continued the 500 North Street parking application to September 10, 2024. No substantive decisions were made on the LUMO project or HDC procedures, which were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved COA for 400 E. Franklin Street fence and gates (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 214 Pittsboro Street exterior changes (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 3 Mint Springs Lane (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 500 North Street parking application to September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Deferred HDC procedures and State Model Ordinance discussion to September meeting

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 17, 2024, review four administrative certificates of appropriateness, and discuss updates on the LUMO project. The meeting will also include a presentation of the Certified Local Government annual report for FY2022-23.

• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness for 3 Mint Springs Lane
• Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report FY2022-23
• Application review for 400 E. Franklin Street
• Committee update on the LUMO Project

Town Council

The Town Council approved a budget ordinance amendment to recognize proceeds from Limited Obligation borrowing. These funds are designated for the Rosemary Street parking deck, fire truck purchase, and police station upfit.

• Approved Project Ordinance Amendment O-1 to recognize Limited Obligation Financing proceeds (Unanimous)

Community Design Commission

The Commission will consider proposed building elevation modifications for Park Apartments in Blue Hill due to required transformer additions. Members will also review several elevation updates for the UPlace multi-family project and discuss upcoming vacancies on the Commission.

• Park Apartments, Phase 2: Certificate of Appropriateness modification regarding building elevations on Bennett Way
• UPlace-900 Willow Drive: Review of minor modifications to elevations
• South Creek: Review of proposed building elevations for phase one
• UPlace-Building 6/7: Review of elevation updates
• UPlace Additional Updates: Review of elevation updates for various buildings and the mall

The Community Design Commission unanimously approved minor modifications to the UPlace project at 900 Willow Drive and approved proposed changes to the Certificate of Appropriateness for Park Apartments Phase 2 in Blue Hill. The Commission also voted to form a sub-committee to address concerns regarding LUMO and Design Guidelines. Several other development items, including South Creek and additional UPlace updates, were reviewed for comment only, as the Commission holds review authority rather than approval power for those projects.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved minor modifications to UPlace-900 Willow Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Park Apartments Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Voted to form sub-committee for LUMO and Design Guidelines concerns (unanimous)
• Reviewed South Creek Phase 1 elevations for comment only (no vote)
• Reviewed UPlace additional updates and Building 6/7 plans for comment only (no vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment will approve the June 6 meeting minutes, confirm a variance decision for 401 Cobb Terrace, and elect new board officers. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no public hearings or new development proposals scheduled. The variance decision affects property use rules at the specified address, and the elections determine board leadership.

• Approval of the June 6, 2024, draft meeting minutes
• Approval of the variance decision for 401 Cobb Terrace
• Election of a new Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Scheduling of the next meeting for September 5, 2024

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a draft decision granting variances for the property at 401 Cobb Terrace. The board also elected Thomas Grasty as Chair and Thomas Wortman as Vice-Chair. Previous meeting minutes from June 6, 2024, were approved.

• Approved draft decision granting variances for 401 Cobb Terrace (unanimous)
• Elected Thomas Grasty as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Thomas Wortman as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a requested modification for the Aquabella Major Subdivision. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) updates.

• Aquabella Major Subdivision Modification at 120, 121, and 130 Grand Alexander Court
• Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed bond orders for the November 5, 2024 referendum. The meeting also includes a discussion on a federal funding application for community engagement and an update on the Rewriting Our Rules project.

• Public hearing on bond orders for the November 5, 2024 referendum
• Public hearing on HUD PRICE funding application for fiscal years 2023 and 2024
• Transfer of 75 surplus portable radios to UNC Health Hospital Police Department
• Lease application for Town offices at 7300 Millhouse Road
• Update on the Rewriting Our Rules project

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review written decisions for several properties including Cameron Court, Wilson Street, Hillsborough Street, and Glenburnie Street. The meeting also includes a committee update regarding the LUMO Project.

• Written Decision: 118 Cameron Court
• Written Decision: 218 Wilson Street
• Written Decision: 211 Hillsborough Street
• Written Decision: 214 Glenburnie Street
• Committee Update on the LUMO Project

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission voted unanimously to approve its May 14, 2024 meeting minutes and the written decisions for 118 Cameron Court, 218 Wilson Street, 211 Hillsborough Street, and 214 Glenburnie Street. The rest of the meeting was discussion: a subcommittee update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) project covering five recommendations, including keeping Design Principles and Standards applicable in local historic districts and creating transition zones next to the three historic districts. The subcommittee said it would refine the recommendations and draft a letter to share with commissioners and then the Town Council. Chair Daniels noted two current vacancies on the commission.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved written decision for 118 Cameron Court (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved written decision for 218 Wilson Street (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved written decision for 211 Hillsborough Street (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved written decision for 214 Glenburnie Street (unanimous, 7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several budget amendments, a community development grant plan, and a revised memorandum for the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness. The meeting also includes a concept plan review for Old Chapel Hill Road Apartments and an assessment of advisory boards and commissions.

• Budget ordinance amendment for various funds including General Fund and Vehicle Maintenance Fund
• 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan involving $444,669
• Concept plan review for Old Chapel Hill Road Apartments at 11 North White Oak Drive
• Public hearing regarding a building lease
• Assessment of Advisory Boards and Commissions

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the consent agenda, adopted the 2024-2025 HOME Investment Partnership Program Annual Plan, and reviewed a concept plan for a multi-family apartment development at 11 North White Oak Drive. The Council also opened and closed a public hearing on a proposed 15-year lease for temporary police department space at Millhouse Road, while item 10 regarding a boards and commissions assessment was deferred.

• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the FY 2023-24 Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved the revised MOU for the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024-2025 HOME Investment Partnership Program Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting calendar through December 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (7-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved the funding plan for human services agencies (7-0, 1 recusal)
• Adopted R-7 to transmit concept plan comments for Old Chapel Hill Road Apartments (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will review several written decisions regarding Cameron Court, Wilson Street, Glenburnie Street, and E. Franklin Street. The meeting also includes a report on the 2023 Certified Local Government update and a discussion on historic district boundary modifications.

• Written Decision for 118 Cameron Court
• Written Decision for 218 Wilson Street
• Written Decision for 211 Hillsborough Street
• Written Decision for 214 Glenburnie Street
• New Business: 400 E. Franklin Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a continued variance application regarding 401 Cobb Terrace. The meeting includes the approval of May 2, 2024, draft meeting minutes.

• Variance Application - 401 Cobb Terrace (Continued from May 2, 2024)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for 401 Cobb Terrace. The Board voted to adopt Resolution A, directing staff to draft a written decision granting the requested variances.

• Approved variance application for 401 Cobb Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the final budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and introduce bond orders for a November 2024 referendum. Additionally, the Council will discuss affordable housing development at Tanyard Branch Trace and review a concept plan for East Lakeview Residential.

• Final Budget and Related Items for FY 2024-25
• Introduction of Bond Orders for November 2024 Referendum
• Development contract with Taft-Mills Group for Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing
• 99-year ground lease for the Town-owned parcel at 110 Jay Street
• Concept Plan Review: East Lakeview Residential, 5640 Old Chapel Hill Road

The Council unanimously approved a $156.9 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including a 2-cent property tax increase. Members also introduced five bond orders totaling $44 million for a November referendum and approved contracts for the Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing project.

• Approved FY 2024-25 budget of $156,949,029 with a 2-cent tax increase (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-6 to introduce $44M in bond orders for November referendum (Unanimous)
• Approved development contract for Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Approved 99-year ground lease for 110 Jay Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-9 transmitting comments on East Lakeview Residential concept plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Rosemary Street Parking Deck financing (Unanimous)
• Authorized sole source contract for Sierra Software Services ILS Platform (Unanimous)
• Approved correction plat for Greene Tract Recombination Plat (Unanimous)

Town Council

This meeting consists of information items only and requires no formal Council action. The Council will receive reports regarding campus sustainability, climate action implementation, and the Building Integrated Communities initiative.

• UNC Campus Sustainability Report 2023
• May 2024 Climate Action Implementation Report
• Building Integrated Communities Action Plan update
• Legion Road Pond wetland construction update
• Library Internet Use Policy and filtering progress report

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review several building elevation plans and a certificate of appropriateness modification. Items include final plan reviews for 119 East Franklin Street, 300 Market Street, and University Place Buildings 6 & 7.

• Elevation review for 119 East Franklin Street
• Elevation review for 300 Market Street
• Elevation review for University Place Building 6 & 7
• Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Millenium Chapel Hill

The Community Design Commission approved revised building elevations for 300 Market Street and a Certificate of Appropriateness modification for Millenium Chapel Hill. The University Place project was deferred for further discussion on design cohesion.

• Approved 300 Market Street elevation review with encouragement for more green space (unanimous)
• Approved Millenium Chapel Hill COA modification with conditions for balcony bases, railings, and window frame paint (unanimous)
• Deferred University Place Building 6 & 7 review until 6/25/2024 for design cohesion discussion (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 119 East Franklin Street elevation review (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a progress update on the Complete Community implementation framework. Staff will also provide an overview of Penny for Parks funded projects for fiscal year 2024.

• Complete Community implementation update regarding housing, connectivity, and sustainability
• Update on FY 24’ Penny For Parks Projects

The Town Council held a work session to review progress on the Complete Community initiative and the expenditure of 'A Penny for Parks' funds. No formal votes were taken; both items were received as presented.

• Received Complete Community update on data tracking and grant funding
• Received FY 2024 'A Penny for Parks' project spending update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for 130 Lincoln Lane and a concept plan for Overlook at The Cedars. The meeting also includes a report on updating land use rules.

• 130 Lincoln Lane Site Plan
• Overlook at The Cedars Concept Plan (247 Meadowmont Lane)
• Rewriting Our Rules: A LUMO Update

Town Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes a preliminary resolution for a November 2024 bond referendum and updates to land use rules. Several items for approval involve affordable housing development and stormwater maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 recommended budget
• $690,775 contract for stormwater control measure maintenance
• Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing development contract
• Preliminary resolution for a November 2024 bond referendum
• 99-year ground lease for the parcel at 110 Jay Street

Council approved a preliminary resolution for a $44 million bond referendum and a $16.5 million installment financing agreement for infrastructure and equipment. The Council also approved the FY24 Town Arts and Culture Award recommendations and held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget.

• Approved $44M bond referendum preliminary findings (unanimous)
• Approved $16.5M installment financing for parking deck, fire truck, and police station (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Town Arts and Culture Award recommendations (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved sale of personal property by public auction (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Greater Chapel Hill Fire Service District (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater control measures maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from eight 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred Tanyard Branch Trace development contract and ground lease

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Cameron Court, Wilson Street, Hillsborough Street, and Glenburnie Street. Members will also discuss Historic Preservation Month, recruitment, and the Land Use Management Ordinance update.

• 118 Cameron Court application
• 218 Wilson Street application
• 211 Hillsborough Street application
• 214 Glenburnie Street application
• Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) Update

The Commission approved four applications for property modifications, finding them not incongruous with the special character of their respective districts. Decisions included parking expansions, garden installations, and exterior material replacements.

• Approved front yard parking expansion at 118 Cameron Court (5-1)
• Approved American Indian Cultural Garden at 218 Wilson Street (6-0)
• Approved window, door, and siding replacements at 211 Hillsborough Street (6-0)
• Approved fence, pathway, and rain garden updates at 214 Glenburnie Street, provided copper is used for the trellis (6-0)
• Approved February 29, March 12, and March 25 action minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will continue discussions regarding a potential bond referendum. The discussion includes determining when to place the referendum on a ballot and what bond orders or amounts should be included.

• Bond Referendum - Further Consideration & Discussion

The Town Council held a work session to discuss a potential 2024 bond referendum. Staff presented revised spending options, and the Council voted 5-4 to move forward with a plan allocating $15 million to Affordable Housing. This decision was procedural; a formal vote to place the referendum on the ballot will occur at a later Regular Council Business Meeting.

• Approved moving forward with revised staff bond recommendation (5-4)
• Selected $15 million allocation for Affordable Housing
• Discussed bond timeline: ballot questions set by June 17, 2024
• No formal ballot referendum vote taken during this work session

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application for the property at 401 Cobb Terrace. The meeting also includes a request for a rehearing of the Turkish Center appeal.

• Variance application for 401 Cobb Terrace
• Request for rehearing of Turkish Center appeal

The Board of Adjustment denied a petition for a rehearing regarding a previously dismissed appeal for the Sancar Turkish Center. A variance application for 401 Cobb Terrace was continued to a future meeting.

• Denied petition for rehearing of Turkish Center Appeal [24-0232] (unanimous)
• Continued variance application for 401 Cobb Terrace [24-0234] to June 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2024 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Town Council

The Council will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Members will also consider a text amendment regarding stormwater management requirements. Additionally, the Council may adopt an updated traffic calming policy.

• Presentation of the FY 2024-25 recommended budget
• $172,700 grant application for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program
• Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment for stormwater management
• Update to the Town's Traffic Calming Policy

Council unanimously adopted a new data-driven traffic calming policy and a text amendment to stormwater management requirements for larger projects. The Town Manager also presented a recommended FY 2025 budget featuring a proposed 2-cent tax increase.

• Approved updated Traffic Calming Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Management Ordinance text amendment for stormwater requirements on larger projects (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from five previous meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will continue discussions regarding a future bond referendum. The discussion includes determining when to place the referendum on the ballot and deciding on bond orders and amounts.

• Discussion of future bond referendum timing and amounts [24-0231]
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, and litigation

The Council discussed a potential bond referendum for 2024 or 2025 to fund capital projects. Members agreed to allocate $20 million of the bond toward affordable housing and rescheduled a future meeting to continue discussions on other categories.

• Allocated $20 million for affordable housing in potential bond (5-4)
• Agreed to change May 3, 2024, agenda to a discussion of the bond (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to campaign contribution limits and the town's traffic calming policy. The meeting includes a public forum regarding the use of 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant funds and an update on the Rewriting Our Rules project.

• Increase municipal campaign maximum contribution to $367.00
• Increase contribution disclosure exemption to $38.00
• Adoption of updated Town Traffic Calming Policy
• Public forum on 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant funds
• Approval of the Recommended Affordable Housing Funding Plan

The Town Council approved a $1.67 million affordable housing funding plan to create 66 new units and preserve 10 others, with one council member recused from the vote. The Council also adopted a consent agenda that included a campaign contribution limit amendment and authorization to purchase property near Piney Mountain Road. A proposed update to the Traffic Calming Policy was deferred to a future meeting. Staff presented updates on Community Development Block Grant allocations and the ongoing rewrite of the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Approved $1.67M affordable housing funding plan (7-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including campaign contribution limits amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute option to purchase property near Piney Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Deferred update to Traffic Calming Policy to May 1st
• Received public petitions for affordable housing and parks bonds as presented
• Received CDBG funding plan recommendations as presented
• Received LUMO rewrite update as presented

Town Council

The Town Council will review several consent agenda items including budget adjustments and service contracts. The meeting also includes legislative hearings regarding conditional zoning modifications for Aura Chapel Hill Lighting and Longleaf Trace.

• Amend the budget to appropriate $1,120,000 in Stormwater fund balance
• Award audit services contract for FY 2023-24 to Mauldin & Jenkins
• Authorize a contract change for Hargraves Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing Project
• Authorize HVAC renovations at Homestead Aquatic Center via Comfort Systems USA, LLC
• Conditional Zoning Modification for Aura Chapel Hill Lighting

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional zoning modification for Longleaf Trace, a 48-unit affordable housing project for residents aged 55 and older at 1708 and 1712 Legion Road. The Council also passed a consent agenda that included budget adjustments, construction contracts for park and pool facilities, and easements with Duke Energy. Public comments regarding affordable housing funding and flash flooding were received but not acted upon during this meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment for FY 2023-24 (unanimous)
• Amended Stormwater Enterprise Fund budget (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for FY 2023-24 Audit Services (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of personal property by public auction (unanimous)
• Authorized up to 10% increase in Hargraves Park Tennis Courts contract (unanimous)
• Authorized Homestead Aquatic Center HVAC renovations contract (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for Longleaf Trace 48-unit senior housing project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a Concept Plan Overview and an update regarding Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update. The meeting is scheduled as a virtual-only event via Zoom.

• Planning Commission Concept Plan Overview [24-0202]
• Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update [24-0203]

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission met virtually on April 16, 2024. The minutes list agenda items including a Concept Plan Overview and a LUMO update, but record no motions, votes, or outcomes for any item. The only recorded action was procedural: approval of the agenda and minutes. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• No action recorded on Concept Plan Overview [24-0202]
• No action recorded on LUMO update [24-0203]

Town Council

The Council will receive an update on the status of the FY 2024-25 budget development and discuss year two of a five-year budget strategy. Members will also discuss the timeline for a potential 2024 or 2025 bond referendum and review recommended projects.

• FY 2024-25 budget development update
• Discussion of year two of the five-year budget strategy
• Timeline update for a 2024 or 2025 bond referendum
• Review of recommended projects for a future bond referendum

The Council received updates on a proposed FY 2025 budget including tax increases and a cost-of-living adjustment. Members discussed whether to hold a new bond referendum in November 2024 or 2025. The Council voted unanimously to enter a closed session regarding property acquisition and litigation.

• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and attorney-client privilege (Unanimous)

Town Council

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Town Council

This meeting consists of procedural items and informational updates. The Council will receive updates from Town Staff, State Legislators, and representatives from Metro Mayors, NCLM, and Central Pines.

• Updates from Town Staff
• Priorities and updates from State Legislators
• Updates from Metro Mayors, NCLM, and Central Pines

The April 12, 2024 Chapel Hill Town Council meeting was an information and update session. Seven members were present and two were absent. Staff, state legislators, and regional organization representatives gave updates that were read into the record, but the draft minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items.

Town Council

This meeting consists of information items only. The Council will receive updates regarding public hearings, petitions, the Blue Hill semiannual report, and UNC-Chapel Hill campus development and transportation plans.

• Blue Hill Semiannual Report #19
• UNC-Chapel Hill Semi-Annual Campus Development Report
• UNC-Chapel Hill Annual Development Plan Report on Transportation
• Public Hearing Items and Petition Status List

Town Council

The Town Council and Vision Zero Executive Team met with Leah Shahum to discuss creating a culture of safety on roads, sidewalks, and greenways. The session focused on advancing Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) work. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will review several building elevation and plan modifications. Members will also continue discussions regarding design standards for the updated LUMO.

• Carraway Village Phase 2 building elevation modifications
• Wendy's @ Carraway Village building elevation modifications
• AURA Blue Hill Certificate of Appropriateness modification
• St. Thomas More final plan elevations
• Design standards for the updated LUMO

The Community Design Commission approved building elevation modifications for several projects and endorsed a comment memo regarding LUMO design standards for transmission to the Town Council.

• Approved Carraway Village Phase 2 minor building elevation modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved Wendy's @ Carraway Village building elevation modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved AURA Blue Hill Certificate of Appropriateness modification with notes on spandrels and parking deck screening (Unanimous)
• Approved St. Thomas More final plan elevations (Unanimous)
• Endorsed LUMO update comment memo for transmission to Council (Unanimous)
• Approved December and February meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review old business regarding three specific addresses. The agenda includes reviewing written decisions for 740 Gimghoul Road, 103 South Boundary Street, and 304 South Columbia Street.

• Written decision for 740 Gimghoul Road [24-0152]
• Written decision for 103 South Boundary Street [24-0153]
• Written decision for 304 South Columbia Street [24-0154]

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission approved written decisions for three properties: 740 Gimghoul Road, 103 South Boundary Street, and 304 South Columbia Street. The motion was moved by Commissioner Gurlitz, seconded by Booth, and passed with a unanimous vote of the six present members. Chair Brian Daniels and Clarke Martin were excused from the meeting.

• Approved written decision for 740 Gimghoul Road [24-0152]
• Approved written decision for 103 South Boundary Street [24-0153]
• Approved written decision for 304 South Columbia Street [24-0154]
• Motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0)

Town Council

The Chapel Hill Town Council will vote on routine contracts for police simulation equipment and town street repairs during a consent agenda block. The council will also open public hearings on limiting lighting standards for the Aura Chapel Hill development, closing an unmaintained section of Old Hargraves Road, and updating stormwater management rules. These items address local infrastructure maintenance, zoning adjustments, and environmental regulations that affect property owners and residents.

• Sole-source purchase of VirTra simulation equipment for the Chapel Hill Police, fully funded by a grant
• Bid award to Daniels Inc. for street patching and resurfacing on town-maintained roads
• Five-year lease extension with T-Mobile South, LLC for wireless facilities in Northern Community Park
• Legislative hearing to limit Aura Chapel Hill zoning review to offsite lighting standards modifications
• Public hearing to consider closing the unmaintained portion of Old Hargraves Road right-of-way

The Council approved the permanent closure of an unpaved public right-of-way adjacent to the Hillcrest neighborhood. Several other items were approved via a consent agenda, and two legislative hearings were continued to future dates.

• Approved closure of ~1,200ft x 12ft right-of-way on Old Hargraves Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including street patching bid and police purchase (unanimous)
• Approved breathing air compressor sole source purchase (unanimous)
• Approved T-Mobile South, LLC encroachment and lease agreement for Northern Community Park (unanimous)
• Approved modification to Aura Chapel Hill scope (unanimous)
• Amended 2023-24 Council Calendar to include Annual Legislative Breakfast (unanimous)
• Continued Aura Chapel Hill lighting modification hearing to April 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued Stormwater Management LUMO text amendment hearing to May 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a community priority conditional zoning application for the Longleaf Trace project. The meeting also includes an update on the 'Rewriting Our Rules' LUMO policy discussions.

• Conditional zoning application for Longleaf Trace at 1708-1712 Legion Road
• LUMO update regarding rule rewriting and communications
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the Council approve the Longleaf Trace Conditional Zoning District Application at 1708-1712 Legion Road and find it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also approved its February 20, 2024 meeting minutes and the evening's agenda, both 7-0. An item titled "Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update" [24-0142] appears on the agenda under New Business, but the minutes record no discussion, motion, or vote on it. Vice-Chair Wesley Mcmahon was absent.

• Recommended Council approve Longleaf Trace Conditional Zoning District Application at 1708-1712 Legion Road and find it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Town Council

The Council will hold a work session regarding the status of the FY 2024-25 budget development and department needs. Additionally, Planning Department staff will provide updates and request feedback on the Rewriting Our Rules project.

• FY 2024-25 budget development work session
• Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO update and feedback request
• Request for closed session regarding economic development, property acquisition, personnel, or litigation

The Chapel Hill Town Council held a work session on the FY 2024-25 budget, where the Town Manager presented a draft framework including a proposed 1.4-cent property tax increase for the General Fund and a 0.5-cent increase for the Transit Fund. Staff also proposed a 5-8% cost-of-living increase for employees and maintaining current funding for community partners. No budget was adopted; the item was received as presented, with a final vote scheduled for June 5, 2024. A separate update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite was also received as presented, with no decisions made.

• Received FY 2024-25 budget development presentation as presented (no vote)
• Received LUMO rewrite update as presented (no vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review administrative certificates of appropriateness and several property applications. The agenda includes old business regarding 740 Gimghoul Road and new business for South Boundary Street and South Columbia Street.

• 740 Gimghoul Road application review
• 103 South Boundary Street application review
• 304 South Columbia Street application review
• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness approvals

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved applications for a pool fence at 740 Gimghoul Road, stone walls and a patio at 103 South Boundary Street, and a portico and shed at 304 South Columbia Street. The Columbia Street approval required specific column proportions and a flush-panel dumpster gate. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and noted that the April meeting is canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 740 Gimghoul Road pool fence application (6-0)
• Approved 103 South Boundary Street stone walls and patio application (6-0)
• Approved 304 South Columbia Street portico and shed application with conditions (6-0)
• Announced April 9, 2024 meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Town Council

The Town Council will consider increasing the project authorization for the Rosemary Street Parking Deck by up to $3.02 million. Other items include accepting a grant for the Fire Department and discussing a new framework for advisory boards.

• Increase project authorization for Rosemary Street Parking Deck by up to $3.02 million
• Accept a $200,000 grant from the State of North Carolina for Chapel Hill Fire Department capital improvements or equipment
• Notice of intent to renew a five-year wireless lease agreement with T-Mobile at Northern Community Park
• Dedicate private sewer easements on Town property at the southern end of Sugarberry Road
• Authorize Town Manager to prepare a new framework for Advisory Boards

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously to increase the Rosemary Street Parking Deck project authorization by $3.02 million and to raise the amount the Town can reimburse itself from future borrowing. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting immigrant communities and approved its consent agenda, which included a fire department grant, a T-Mobile wireless lease renewal, and a sewer easement on Sugarberry Road. Several public petitions — on renaming Cameron Avenue, Clark Lake dam study, downtown public bathrooms, and a $50 million affordable housing bond — were received and referred to the Mayor and Manager without action. A discussion on a new framework for advisory boards ended with no vote; the Council agreed to continue the discussion at a future work session.

• Adopted resolution in support of immigrant communities (R-0.01) by consensus
• Approved consent agenda (R-1) unanimously, including a Fire Department grant, T-Mobile wireless lease renewal, and a sewer easement at Sugarberry Road
• Approved R-4 increasing Rosemary Street Parking Deck project authorization by $3.02 million (unanimous)
• Approved R-5 increasing the amount the Town may reimburse itself from future borrowing (unanimous)
• Received and referred four public petitions to the Mayor and Manager (unanimous)
• No vote taken on new advisory board framework; discussion continued to a future work session

Historic District Commission

The Chapel Hill Historic District Commission is meeting for a structured retreat session to review its purpose, set priorities, and identify policy areas for 2023–2028. This agenda contains only workshop materials and discussion questions; there are no development applications, contracts, or votes scheduled. Staff will facilitate exercises and review sections of the Land Use Management Ordinance.

• Retreat workshop on Historic District Commission goals (2023-2028)
• Review of Land Use Management Ordinance sections 3.6.2 and 8.4
• Commission discussion questions on effectiveness and future policy areas

The Commission held a retreat to discuss its purpose and priorities. Members identified goals regarding land use transitions, community engagement, and the refinement of Design Standards.

• Identified interest in clarifying the HDC role in transitional areas within the LUMO rewrite
• Proposed improving partnerships with community organizations to highlight diverse histories
• Discussed enhancing Design Standards and revisiting the removal of 'A through J' criteria from the LUMO
• Expressed interest in tree conservation and de-designating areas lacking historic resources
• Agreed that staff and officers will develop a survey to determine member interest in these topics

Community Design Commission

The Community Design Commission will consider a shed addition for St. Thomas More and minor modifications for Timberlyne Offices. Members will also discuss the LUMO design reference guide and potential changes to meeting start times.

• St. Thomas More-Shed Addition: proposed shed addition
• Timberlyne Offices: proposed minor modifications to building elevations
• AURA-Blue Hill: COA modification request
• LUMO: design reference guide discussion
• Discussion on modifying meeting start times

The Community Design Commission approved two design alternatives for AURA-Blue Hill regarding street trees and floor plate area. The commission deferred a shed addition for St. Thomas More and discussed the LUMO Typology Resource Guide.

• Approved minor modifications for Timberlyne Offices elevations (unanimous)
• Deferred St. Thomas More-Shed Addition pending more facade and lighting info (unanimous)
• Approved AURA-Blue Hill street tree variation on Ackland and Legion Roads (unanimous)
• Approved AURA-Blue Hill upper floor plate area change from 80% to 82% (unanimous)
• Deferred remaining AURA-Blue Hill COA Modification items for further applicant address (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a Zoning Compliance Permit and Special Use Permit modification for 1609 E. Franklin Street. The board will also review the draft minutes from the January 11, 2024, meeting.

• Appeal of permit modifications for Sancar Turkish Center at 1609 E. Franklin Street
• Approval of January 11, 2024, draft meeting minutes

The Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a written decision regarding an appeal of administrative approvals for a Zoning Compliance Permit and Special Use Permit Modification at the Sancar Turkish Center. The board also unanimously approved the amended minutes from the previous meeting, which corrected a vote tally to 5-1 for that same appeal.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2024 minutes as amended to reflect 5-1 vote (unanimous)
• Approved written decision on Sancar Turkish Center appeal (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive updates and feedback requests regarding the Rewriting Our Rules project. Planning Department staff will present these updates during the meeting.

• Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update [24-0078]

The Town Council held a work session to discuss updates to the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). Staff presented ten key concepts for future policy discussions, including housing, commercial development, and environmental protections. No final decisions or votes were taken; the session focused on gathering Council feedback for upcoming public meetings and draft releases.

• Work session held on LUMO update concepts (no vote)
• Staff to release Engagement and Communications Report
• Draft LUMO planned for late summer release
• Next business meeting scheduled for March 6

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a minor modification petition for Aura Chapel Hill at 1000 MLK Jr. Blvd. The meeting also includes a discussion on stormwater management text amendments and updates to LUMO rules.

• Petition for Minor Modification: Aura Chapel Hill Lighting Modification at 1000 MLK Jr. Blvd
• Stormwater Management Text Amendment regarding subsection 5.4.6 of LUMO Stormwater Management
• Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update

Town Council

The Council will receive an update on the implementation of Town affordable housing strategies and a mid-year progress report for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting also includes a follow-up discussion regarding capital projects.

• Update on Town Affordable Housing Strategies and Tools [24-0069]
• Fiscal Year 2024 affordable housing mid-year report
• Follow-up discussion on capital projects [24-0070]

The Council received progress reports on affordable housing strategies and discussed the preliminary process for a proposed 2025 bond referendum. No formal votes were taken on these items; both were received as presented.

• Received update on affordable housing strategies and mid-year progress
• Received follow-up discussion on capital projects and 2025 bond referendum planning

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review several administrative certificates of appropriateness and new business items. The meeting also includes a quasi-judicial legal training session and a discussion regarding an upcoming commission retreat.

• Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness [24-0059]
• 742 Gimghoul Road [24-0060]
• 211 Glenburnie Street [24-0061]
• 740 Gimghoul Road [24-0062]
• Quasi-Judicial Legal Training [24-0063]

The Historic District Commission approved a roofline amendment for an accessory structure at 211 Glenburnie Street. It also granted a partial Certificate of Appropriateness for a pool and patio at 740 Gimghoul Road, while excluding the proposed fence from approval.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2023 action minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 742 Gimghoul Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structure roofline at 211 Glenburnie Street (unanimous)
• Approved written decision for 211 Glenburnie Street with edits (unanimous)
• Granted partial Certificate of Appropriateness for pool and patio at 740 Gimghoul Road, excluding the fence (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an overview of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the Town's role in supporting those projects. Additionally, the Council will continue discussions regarding the budget following a recent retreat.

• Overview of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program
• Retreat follow-up and budget next steps

Planning Commission

The Chapel Hill Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting on February 6, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting and an update regarding the LUMO.

• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes [24-0067]
• Planning Commission LUMO Update [24-0068]

The Planning Commission met virtually and approved the minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 16th, 2024 Meeting Minutes (7-0)

Town Council

This meeting consists of information items only and does not require Council action. The Council will receive updates on scheduled public hearings and the current status of petitions.

• Receipt of upcoming public hearing items and petition status list [24-0066]

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several budget ordinance amendments for the 2023-24 fiscal year affecting various town funds. The agenda also includes a project update on North-South Bus Rapid Transit and calls for upcoming public hearings.

• Budget ordinance amendment to adjust General, Grants, Capital Projects, Transit, Parking, and Public Housing Funds
• Private sewer easement at 505 Craig Street for Habitat for Humanity project at 307 North Roberson Street
• Legislative hearing call for March 20, 2024, regarding stormwater management ordinance amendments
• Public hearing call for March 20, 2024, to consider closing a right-of-way on Old Hargraves Road
• North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NSBRT) project update

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a budget amendment for FY 2023-24 and a sewer easement for a Habitat for Humanity project. The Council received and referred a petition for a Social Host Ordinance to the Town Manager and Mayor for further review. A discussion on a ceasefire in Gaza was held, but no resolution was adopted. The Council also received an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit project, which is currently in the 60 percent design phase.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Miscellaneous Budget Ordinance Amendment for FY 2023-24
• Dedicated private sewer easement at 505 Craig Street for Habitat for Humanity project
• Called legislative hearing for Land Use Management Ordinance amendments (March 20, 2024)
• Called public hearing to close right-of-way along Old Hargraves Road (March 20, 2024)
• Received and referred Social Host Ordinance petition to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Received and referred cemetery protection petition to Manager and Mayor (unanimous)
• Received Jeffrey Hoagland's comments on Town debt as presented

Community Design Commission

The Commission will review updated plans for AURA Chapel Hill involving a siding color modification. Members will also discuss the final plans for the 2217 Homestead affordable housing project. The meeting includes discussions on design principles for 306 West Franklin and CDC review roles.

• Updated plans for AURA Chapel Hill (siding color modification)
• Final plan approval request for 2217 Homestead affordable housing
• Discussion of 306 West Franklin design principles
• Review of CDC review roles and typologies
• Planning and development activity updates

The Commission approved final plans for AURA Chapel Hill. It also conducted a courtesy review of an affordable housing project at 2217 Homestead and discussed design principles for 306 West Franklin.

• Approved consent agenda including final plans for AURA Chapel Hill (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Chair and Vice Chair to draft summary comments for 2217 Homestead courtesy review (unanimous)
• Received and filed discussion on 306 West Franklin Design Principals
• Received and filed discussion on CDC Review Roles
• Received and filed Planning Updates

Town Council

The Council will review the direction of the Complete Community conversations and how staff is integrating input. Additionally, staff will present an overview and work plan for the LUMO Rewrite project.

• Check-in regarding meeting materials format
• Complete Community Conversation update
• LUMO Rewrite Policy Overview and Work Plan

The Chapel Hill Town Council received presentations on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite and the Complete Community framework. No formal votes were taken; instead, the Council discussed staff proposals to expand missing middle housing types, such as triplexes and flag lots, along transit corridors. Staff will return with further options and policy decisions in upcoming meetings.

• Received meeting materials format feedback (no vote)
• Received Complete Community Conversation briefing (no vote)
• Received LUMO Rewrite Policy Overview and Work Plan (no vote)
• Received LUMO Update discussion on missing middle housing (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting consists of procedural items and general planning discussions. The commission will review policy working group updates and conduct planning for the upcoming year.

• Policy working group efforts and updates
• Planning for the upcoming year

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a Zoning Compliance Permit and Special Use Permit modification for the Sancar Turkish Center at 1609 E. Franklin Street. The board will also review and approve draft meeting minutes from June and October 2023.

• Appeal of zoning compliance permit and special use permit modification for Sancar Turkish Center (1609 E. Franklin Street)
• Approval of June 2023 and October 2023 draft meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted to dismiss an appeal concerning a Zoning Compliance Permit and Special Use Permit Modification for the Sancar Turkish Center. The decision was based on a determined lack of standing by the appellant.

• Approved June and October 2023 draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a resolution to dismiss the Sancar Turkish Center appeal due to lack of standing (5-1)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a consent item regarding 742 Gimghoul Road. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial legal training and a discussion about an upcoming commission retreat.

• Consent item for 742 Gimghoul Road [23-0879]
• Quasi-Judicial Legal Training [23-0880]
• Historic District Commission Retreat discussion