Nags Head public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider budget amendment #8 and a resolution for a water resources grant application. Discussions include bids and financing for the Public Services Complex and Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The agenda also includes a lease for Community Care Clinic improvements and a request for a public hearing on multifamily use in the C-2 District.

• Budget Amendment #8 to FY 22/23 Budget
• Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project ordinance amendment
• Public hearing request for multifamily use in the C-2 District
• Lease consideration for Community Care Clinic improvements
• Bids and financing for Public Services Complex and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

The Board approved a 'Not To Exceed' financing figure for a new Public Services Complex and Advanced Metering Infrastructure. They also extended a lease to the Community Care Clinic of Dare through 2030 to allow for dental clinic improvements. A public hearing on the project financing is scheduled for January 4, 2023.

• Approved 'Not To Exceed' financing figure of $19,900,000 for Public Services Complex and Water Meter Projects (4-0)
• Approved lease extension and building improvements for Community Care Clinic of Dare through December 31, 2030 (4-0)
• Approved Community Care Clinic Landlord Letter of Consent (4-0)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for project financing for January 4, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 to FY 22/23 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Water Resources Development Grant application for estuarine access facilities (4-0)
• Approved request for Public Hearing to remove 'Dwelling, Multi-Family' use from C-2 Zoning District (4-0)

Planning Board

The board will discuss the Historic Character Area and related moratorium ordinances. Members will also consider a request to initiate a text amendment regarding dwelling unit definitions and accessory structures. A presentation on the Soundside Event Center concept is scheduled.

• Presentation of Soundside Event Center Concept
• Discussion of Historic Character Area and moratorium ordinances
• Request for text amendment regarding dwelling unit definitions

The Planning Board voted to initiate a text amendment to eliminate multi-family use from the C2 Zoning District to better align with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also reached consensus to initiate a text amendment clarifying the definition of a dwelling unit and accessory structures. Members discussed potential rezoning options for the Historic Character Area but took no formal action.

• Approved recommendation to eliminate multi-family use from C2 Zoning District (unanimous)
• Consensus reached to initiate text amendment for dwelling unit and accessory structure definitions
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a bid award and budget amendment for the FY 22-23 street resurfacing project. Public hearings are scheduled regarding tree preservation regulations and a parking reduction request at 2230 S. Croatan Highway. The agenda also includes updates on Jockey’s Ridge State Park access and sand relocation programs.

• Bid award for FY 22-23 street resurfacing project
• Public hearing for tree preservation/removal regulations
• Parking reduction request for TW’s Bait and Tackle at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Budget Amendment #7 to the FY 22/23 budget
• Dominion Energy easement request

The Board approved a major street resurfacing project and a budget amendment of $1,069,544 to fund it. Other actions included establishing a Septic Health Advisory Committee and approving the FY 2023/2024 budget calendar.

• Awarded $1,786,758 street resurfacing contract to Fred Smith Company (4-0)
• Approved $1,069,544 budget amendment for street resurfacing project (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Established Septic Health Advisory Committee and approved its new charge (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 Budget Calendar (4-0)
• Approved $150 bonus for full-time and $75 for part-time employees (4-0)
• Reappointed Gary Ferguson, Kristi Wright, and Molly Harrison to Planning Board (4-0)
• Appointed Town Manager Andy Garman as director of Nags Head Leasing Corporation (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for December 2022. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or lack of items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting and retreat to discuss various town departments. The board considered a resolution authorizing an application for a Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant. Other discussion topics included Ocean Rescue, Fire, Planning, Police, and Budgeting.

• Resolution authorizing application for Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant
• Core values presentation

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $300,000 Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant for beach grass planting. The Board also reached consensus to move forward with a Request For Qualifications for smart meters and to evaluate certain zoning districts for modifications.

• Approved resolution for Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant for beach grass planting (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to move forward with RFQ process for smart meters
• Consensus to evaluate zoning districts for possible modifications, including C-1 designation for Beach Road
• Consensus to require permits for weddings with over 100 attendees
• Consensus to coordinate with Dare Co Public Health to verify septic systems for house gatherings

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to reduce three required parking spaces at 2230 S. Croatan Highway using bicycle racks. The board will also review a draft appendix regarding tree removal and preservation regulations. Additionally, members will discuss the Historic Character Area and the town's short-term rental program.

• Parking space reduction request for TW’s Bait and Tackle at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Presentation of draft appendix regarding tree removal and preservation regulations
• Discussion of the Historic Character Area and recent moratorium
• Update on the Town’s Short-Term Rental (STR) Program

The Board approved a new appendix to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding tree removal and preservation. It also approved a special use permit for TW’s Bait and Tackle to reduce required parking spaces using bicycle racks. The Board held an initial discussion on rezoning the Historic Character Area under a current moratorium.

• Approved Special Use/Site Plan for TW’s Bait and Tackle to reduce three required parking spaces via bicycle racks (Unanimous)
• Approved draft Appendix C to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding tree removal and preservation regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a proposed Trade Center and the redesign of various Public Works facilities. The agenda also includes reviews of budget amendments, tax adjustment reports, and updates on beach nourishment.

• Trade Center construction site plan review
• Public Works facility redesign at 2110 S. Pond Avenue and 2200 S. Lark Avenue
• Budget Amendment #6 to the FY 22/23 Budget
• Dominion Energy easement request for Old Nags Head Woods Road
• Discussion of short-term rental registration and business licenses

The Board approved a special use permit for a new trade center and a redesign of town public works facilities. Other actions included accepting the Coastal Villas Subdivision improvements and approving a grant for beach nourishment analysis.

• Approved special use/site plan for 11,200 sq ft Trade Center (3-0)
• Approved special use/site plan for redesign of Public Works facilities at 2110 S. Pond Ave and 2200 S. Lark Ave (4-0)
• Accepted improvements for Coastal Villas Subdivision and added W. Coastal Way to street system (4-0)
• Approved NC Division of Coastal Management Planning and Management Grant for beach nourishment analysis (4-0)
• Approved easement request from Dominion Energy for Old Nags Head Woods Road (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for four radar speed limit signs in Old Nags Head Cove (4-0)
• Adopted Veterans Day Proclamation (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Dare County Elections staff and workers (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head, NC Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for November 2022. The agenda is only a cancellation notice with no items to discuss or decide.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a public hearing for a proposed moratorium on commercial and certain residential developments within the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District. The pause would last up to 150 days to allow staff to review the Town’s Zoning Map and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The agenda also includes budget amendments and grant applications.

• Proposed moratorium on commercial, mixed-use, and certain residential developments between Danube Street and Hollowell Street
• Budget Amendment #5 to the FY 22/23 Budget
• Resolution in support of the NC Rural Transformation Grant
• Request for a public hearing regarding an NC CAMA Planning and Management Grant application
• Discussion of Epstein Bath House

The Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt a moratorium on commercial, mixed-use, and residential developments in the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District from Danube Street north to Hollowell Street between US 158 and NC 12, for up to 150 days. The moratorium allows staff to review the Zoning Map and its consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Board also approved the consent agenda, entered closed session for attorney-client privilege, and authorized a letter to State Parks expressing concerns about the Jockey's Ridge State Park museum project.

• Adopted 150-day moratorium on commercial, mixed-use, and residential developments in C-2 district from Danube Street to Hollowell Street (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #5, resolution supporting NC Commerce Rural Transformation Grant ($600,000), and request for public hearing on DCM Planning and Management Grant (4-0)
• Entered Closed Session to consult with Town Attorney on 205 Baltic Street and Cherry, Inc. litigation (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor Pro Tem Siers to send letter to State Parks expressing concerns about Jockey's Ridge State Park museum and supporting environmental impact statement (4-0)

Planning Board

The board will consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding tree removal and preservation. Members will also discuss a potential amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for areas east of NC 12/1243.

• Text amendments to tree removal and preservation regulations
• Discussion on V Zone Certification requirements east of NC 12/1243
• Report on October 5, 2022, Board of Commissioners actions

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance that clarify and strengthen tree removal and preservation regulations. The amendments remove a proposed tree bank program and limitations on pruning Live Oaks, as directed by the Board of Commissioners. The Board also discussed initiating a text amendment to ease V-Zone certification requirements for small development projects east of NC 12, and agreed staff should research the topic further.

• Approved the agenda as presented by unanimous vote.
• Approved the minutes of the September 20, 2022, meeting as presented by unanimous vote.
• Recommended approval of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding tree removal and preservation regulations by unanimous vote.
• Agreed that staff should research and explore easing V-Zone certification and engineered drawing requirements for small development jobs in coastal high hazard areas.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendment #4 for the 2022/23 fiscal year and tax adjustment reports. The agenda includes site plan reviews for a 90-unit hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue and requests for public hearings on a trade center and public works facilities. Officials will also discuss electric bike speeds and pathways.

• Budget Amendment #4 to FY 22/23 Budget
• Ordinance to move 25 MPH speed limit on NC 12 from Gray Eagle Street to Gull Street
• Site plan for a 90-unit hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue
• Public hearing request for a Trade Center construction
• Replacement of police in-car and body worn cameras

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the site plan for a four-story, 90-unit hotel (Inn at Whalebone) at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue, with a condition requiring subdivision and recombination plats to be recorded before permits are issued. The Board also unanimously adopted a resolution supporting replacement of the structurally deficient Alligator River Bridge, approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and a speed limit change on NC 12, and scheduled a public hearing for a potential moratorium on commercial building permits in the C-2 district between Danube and Hollowell Streets.

• Approved Inn at Whalebone hotel site plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Alligator River Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #4, tax adjustments, speed limit change on NC 12, police camera replacement, and other items (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 19 on potential moratorium for C-2 commercial building permits (unanimous)
• Adopted Beach Nourishment Capital Project Ordinance amendment #5 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Prevention Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Brinkley as delegate to Southern Albemarle Association annual meeting (unanimous)
• Approved refund resolution for overpaid occupancy taxes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for October 2022. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or lack of items for the month.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for a proposed trade center located behind TW’s Bait and Tackle. The board will also consider the redesign of public works facilities at 2110 S. Pond Avenue and 2200 S. Lark Avenue. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on Whalebone Park and recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• Site plan review for a trade center at Lot 2a of the Charles L. Sineath Subdivision
• Site plan review for public works facilities at 2110 S. Pond Avenue and 2200 S. Lark Avenue
• Update on Whalebone Park NC Parks accessibility grant application
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from September 7, 2022

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use/Site Plan Review for an 11,200 sq ft Trade Center with 8 units on a vacant lot behind TW's Bait and Tackle, subject to conditions including shower facilities and a swale extension. The Board also unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use/Site Plan Review for the redesign and construction of Public Works facilities at 2110 S. Pond Ave and 2200/2208 S. Lark Ave. Both recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final decision.

• Recommended approval of Trade Center Special Use/Site Plan Review (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Public Works facilities Special Use/Site Plan Review (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget adjustments for the 2022-23 fiscal year and tax adjustment reports. Discussion includes updates on stormwater drainage projects and traffic control map amendments. The meeting also covers policy resolutions regarding American Rescue Plan funds.

• Budget Adjustment #3 to FY 22/23 Budget
• Traffic Control Map amendments for Pond Island Subdivision and S Old Oregon Inlet Road
• Water Infrastructure Grant application for stormwater drainage projects
• Resolution to accept Fourth Street Improvements
• Updates to the Consolidated Fee Schedule

The Board adopted ordinances amending the Traffic Control Map to designate a No Parking overnight zone at the Pond Island Subdivision bulkhead on North Shore Road and to extend the No Parking/Tow Away Zone on S Old Oregon Inlet Road near Islington Street. Both measures passed 4-0. The Board also approved a resolution to apply for a state Water Infrastructure Grant for stormwater projects #12 and #13, and accepted Fourth Street improvements into the town street system.

• Adopted ordinance designating No Parking overnight at Pond Island bulkhead on N Shore Road (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance extending No Parking/Tow Away Zone on S Old Oregon Inlet Road near Islington St (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Town Manager to file state Water Infrastructure Grant application for stormwater projects #12 and #13 (4-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Fourth Street improvements into town street system (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #3, tax adjustments, ARP policies, obsolete policy deletions, and fee schedule updates (4-0)
• Appointed Molly Vaughan, Jeremy Russell, and Shelli Gates to Arts & Culture Committee; amended committee size to 7-9 members (4-0)
• Adopted Government Access Channel Attendance Policy (4-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring Diaper Need Awareness Week Sep 24 – Oct 2, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for September 2022. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will review site plans for a 90-unit hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue and a proposed trade center. The board will also consider redesigns for Public Works facilities on S. Pond Avenue and S. Lark Avenue. Additionally, members will continue discussions regarding tree removal and preservation within the town.

• Site plan review for Inn at Whalebone hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue
• Sketch plan review for a Trade Center behind TW's Bait and Tackle
• Sketch plan review for Public Works facility redesigns on S. Pond and S. Lark Avenues
• Discussion of tree removal and preservation within the town

The Planning Board voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a site plan for a four-story, 90-unit hotel (Inn at Whalebone) at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue. The board also reviewed sketch plans for a trade center and public works facilities, and discussed potential tree preservation ordinance changes. No final decisions were made on the sketch plans or tree ordinance changes.

• Recommended approval of Inn at Whalebone hotel site plan (4-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a three-story mixed-use structure and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes consideration of budget amendments, tax documents, and updates on the beach nourishment project.

• Site plan review for mixed-use building at 4413 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendment to modify Cottage Court floor area and stories
• Budget Amendment #2 to the FY 22/23 Budget
• Update on the Beach Nourishment Project
• Consideration of revised Town Park Policy

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for a three-story mixed-use structure at 4413 S. Croatan Highway, with Mayor Cahoon recused. They also adopted a revised cottage court ordinance, expanded the dune management cost-share program to include sand relocation with increased funding, and approved a capital project ordinance for the Public Services Complex. The board approved several policies and resolutions, including a Dowdy Park event sponsorship policy and support for fishing tournaments.

• Approved special use permit for 3-story mixed-use building at 4413 S. Croatan Hwy (4-0, Mayor recused)
• Adopted revised cottage court ordinance increasing allowable gross floor area to 1,750 sq ft and allowing some two-story units (4-0, Comr. Renée Cahoon recused)
• Adopted Capital Project Ordinance for Dune Management Program, raising sand relocation reimbursement to $3,500 and authorizing $15,000 for OBX Better Beaches (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Project Ordinance for Public Services Complex with $1,288,200 for construction design and oversight (unanimous)
• Approved Dowdy Park Event Sponsorship Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Town Park Policy prohibiting reservations for weddings/receptions at Barnes St. Town Park (unanimous)
• Adopted three resolutions supporting fishing tournaments for Nags Head Surf Fishing Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Outer Banks Association of Realtors (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting state legislation to address dangerous holes on the beach (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for August 2022. The agenda is only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a Disaster Debris Removal agreement. The meeting also includes presentations from the Town Attorney and Town Manager, as well as a request for a closed session regarding attorney/client privilege matters.

• Consideration of award of Disaster Debris Removal agreement
• Request for Closed Session to consult with Town Attorney

The Board awarded the disaster debris removal contract to DRC Emergency Services, following staff's recommendation based on best value and local subcontractor engagement. The decision was made after reviewing supplemental information on contractor qualifications and references. All other agenda items were procedural, including approving the agenda, entering closed session, and adjourning.

• Awarded disaster debris removal contract to DRC Emergency Services (4-0)
• Approved July 20 agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client consultation (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board has no action items scheduled for this meeting. The board will discuss tree removal and preservation within the town and receive an update on the Epstein Street Bathhouse. Members will also review a draft water and energy conservation guide.

• Epstein Street Bathhouse update
• Tree removal/preservation discussion
• AIA Activate Grant update
• Draft Water and Energy Conservation Guide

The Nags Head Planning Board held a discussion-only meeting on July 19, 2022, with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed potential amendments to tree protection regulations, including incentives and a possible 'tree bank,' and received updates on the Epstein Street bathhouse, beach restoration, and other town projects. The board also reviewed a draft water and energy conservation guide.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed tree protection amendments, no action taken
• Reviewed draft water and energy conservation guide, no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider budget amendments, tax adjustments, and several grant applications. Public hearings are also scheduled for a new mixed-use development and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Site plan review for a three-story mixed-use structure at 4413 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendment to modify Cottage Court floor area and allowable stories
• Amendments to Town Code Chapter 8 regarding beach driving
• Renewal of the existing Storm Debris Removal contract
• Budget Amendment #1 to the FY 22/23 Budget

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted amendments to the beach driving ordinance, raising permit fees to $100 for non-residents and $50 for residents/property owners, and removing the reciprocal agreement with Kill Devil Hills. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a budget amendment, tax adjustments, and resolutions on beach nourishment easements and federal micro-purchase thresholds. Several organizational charts, job descriptions, and the Nags Header and Lightkeeper award process were approved. The Disaster Debris Removal Agreement was tabled to the July 20 meeting.

• Adopted beach driving ordinance amendments with new fees ($100 non-resident, $50 resident) (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #1, tax adjustments, and fee schedule changes (unanimous)
• Authorized litigation to confirm or condemn beach nourishment easements, with $50 per lot compensation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requesting $87,925 state assistance for groundwater data loggers (unanimous)
• Approved Public Services, Water Distribution, and Water Operations organizational charts (unanimous)
• Approved Water Distribution and Water Operations Superintendent job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved Nags Header and Lightkeeper award presentation and schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled Disaster Debris Removal Agreement to July 20 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting in July 2022. The agenda consists solely of a notice that no meeting will be held.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for a three-story mixed-use building and a 90-unit hotel. The board will also consider a text amendment regarding Cottage Court floor area and allowable stories. Additionally, the agenda includes appointing a member to a septic working group.

• Site plan review for three-story mixed-use structure at 4413 S. Croatan Highway
• Sketch plan review for The Inn at Whalebone hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue
• Text amendment regarding Cottage Court gross floor area and allowable stories
• Appointment of a board member to the Voluntary Septic Subscription Service working group

The Planning Board unanimously approved a Special Use/Site Plan Review for a three-story mixed-use building at 4413 S. Croatan Highway, with conditions including a parking reduction for a bicycle rack. The board also unanimously denied a text amendment to increase cottage court unit size and stories, and appointed Megan Lambert to the Septic Subscription Service Working Group.

• Approved Special Use/Site Plan for 4413 S. Croatan Highway mixed-use building (unanimous)
• Denied text amendment to increase cottage court gross floor area and stories (unanimous)
• Appointed Megan Lambert to Septic Subscription Service Working Group (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from John Robert Mitchell III. The request seeks deviations from dimensional requirements in the R-2, Medium Density Zoning District to allow for constructing a principal and accessory structure.

• Variance request for construction at 119 W. Waterside Lane

The Board of Adjustment dismissed John Robert Mitchell III's variance request for 119 W. Waterside Lane after accepting a revised interpretation of the rear yard setback, reducing it from 30 feet to 20.61 feet. The Board found it lacked jurisdiction because the project could proceed without a variance under the new interpretation. It recommended that staff and the Board of Commissioners clarify the methodology for calculating setbacks on irregular lots.

• Dismissed variance request for lack of jurisdiction (motion by Gentry, seconded by Burnette)
• Accepted revised rear yard setback of 20.61 feet based on applicant's survey
• Recommended staff and BOC revisit lot depth calculation methodology for irregular lots

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on the proposed operating budget for July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and a text amendment regarding Cottage Court units. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater planning, recycling service pricing, and town master plan updates.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 22/23 operating budget and CIP requests
• Text amendment to increase maximum gross floor area in Cottage Court units
• Appointment to the Decentralized Wastewater Master Plan committee
• Request for a price increase for recycling services
• Resolution in support of a Wright Brothers Tribute Museum and Observatory

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022/2023 operating budget of $35,020,453, along with the Capital Improvement Plan, updated Consolidated Fee Schedule, and several related policies. The board also approved a $100,000 budget amendment for building design services for the Public Works Facility Plan and approved a $0.60 monthly increase for recycling services. A proposed text amendment to increase cottage court dwelling sizes was tabled and sent back to the Planning Board for further review.

• Adopted FY 22/23 operating budget of $35,020,453 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised Consolidated Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Fund Balance Policy, Capital Investment Fund Policy/Ordinance, Debt Management Policy, Pay Plan/Allocation, Septic Health Initiative Policy (all unanimous)
• Approved Cell Phone Policy with amendment removing item F (unanimous)
• Approved four job descriptions: Sanitation Equipment Operator, Trainee, Crew Leader, and Event Planner (all unanimous)
• Tabled cottage court text amendment, forwarded to Planning Board with direction (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for Public Works Facility design services (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a sketch plan for an office and residential structure at 4413 S. Croatan Highway. The board will also consider a text amendment to allow remote control vehicle rentals and outdoor tracks. Additionally, members will discuss tree removal regulations and coastal resilience updates.

• Sketch plan review for a three-story mixed-use structure at 4413 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendment for remote control vehicle rentals and outdoor tracks
• Discussion of tree removal and preservation regulations
• Update on the Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The Nags Head Planning Board reviewed a sketch plan for a three-story mixed-use building at 4413 S. Croatan Highway, offering comments but taking no formal action. The board tabled a proposed UDO text amendment for remote control vehicle rentals and sales due to the applicant's absence. Staff updates covered the Resilient Coastal Communities Program and tree preservation discussions.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled UDO text amendment for Remote Control Vehicle Rentals and Sales until June meeting
• Reviewed sketch plan for mixed-use development at 4413 S. Croatan Highway (no formal action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop to review recommended financial policies. The session includes discussions on employee pay, benefits, and organizational changes.

• Review of fund balance, capital investment, and debt policies
• Review of employee pay, benefit recommendations, and new positions
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan modifications and capital outlay
• Review of fee schedule recommendations and beach driving discussion
• Amendments to the recommended budget

The Board approved Budget Amendment #13.1, allocating $26,713 for a sidewalk extension from Old Cove Road to Danube Street, using contingency funds from other sidewalk projects. The Board also reached consensus on several budget recommendations, including increasing the employee 401K contribution to 4%, raising the COLA to 7%, and increasing lifeguard base pay to $16/hour. Staff was directed to prepare the budget for consideration after a public hearing on June 1, 2022.

• Approved Budget Amendment #13.1 for sidewalk extension on Old Cove Road ($26,713) (unanimous)
• Consensus to increase employee 401K contribution to 4%
• Consensus to increase COLA from 6% to 7%
• Consensus to increase lifeguard base pay to $16/hour
• Consensus to adopt a July ordinance change for beach driving permits after June fee schedule adoption
• Consensus to have staff review and clean up the entire fee schedule
• Directed staff to prepare budget for consideration after June 1 public hearing

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the Town Manager’s recommended operating budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Public hearings are scheduled regarding a new System Development Fee and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes budget amendments for sidewalk projects and traffic updates.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 22/23 operating budget and CIP requests
• Public hearing for the adoption of a System Development Fee
• Budget amendment for Old Nags Head Cove and Nags Head Acres sidewalk projects
• Text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Cottage Court units
• Adoption of the Decentralized Wastewater Management Plan

The Board unanimously adopted a modified System Development Fee ordinance for water services, increasing residential fees by about 57.6% (e.g., three-bedroom from $637.20 to $1,004.40). The Board also approved a $205,000 budget amendment for sidewalk projects, authorized a $45,000 Phase III grant application for stormwater improvements, and adopted an updated Traffic Control Map with a 20 mph speed limit in westside neighborhoods effective June 1, 2022.

• Adopted System Development Fee ordinance increasing residential water fees ~57.6% (unanimous)
• Approved $205,000 budget amendment for Nags Head Acres and Old Nags Head Cove sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute sidewalk construction contract with Hatchell Concrete Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for $45,000 Phase III RCCP grant for Stormwater Area #12 engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted Decentralized Wastewater Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Traffic Control Map with 20 mph speed limit in westside neighborhoods, effective June 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Department organizational chart and revised grade list (unanimous)
• Approved Dominion Energy utility easement along Old Nags Head Woods Road (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

There is no Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 2022.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding maximum allowable gross floor area for dwelling units in conforming Cottage Courts. The meeting also includes updates on the Resilient Coastal Communities Program and the EV Action Plan.

• Text amendment submitted by George E. Goodrich to increase gross floor area in Cottage Court units
• Report on April 6, 2022, Board of Commissioners actions
• Update on Resilient Coastal Communities Program
• Update on EV Action Plan
• Planning & Development Director's report

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning of the Nags Head Water Plant property and the permanent closure of a section of Eighth Street. The agenda also includes discussions on tax adjustments, beach nourishment contracts, and updates on the Multi-Decadal Master Plan.

• Rezoning 2110 S Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3 Commercial Services
• Permanent closing of a portion of Eighth Street between Pond Avenue and Fresh Pond
• Approval of Multi-Decadal Master Plan Task Order with Moffat and Nichol
• Beach nourishment task order/contract with McAdams using ARPA grant funds
• Consideration of taxicab rate increase in Town Code Chapter 46

The Board approved rezoning the Nags Head Water Plant at 2110 S Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3, approved a $6,500 DebtBook contract for GASB 87 compliance, and adopted a resolution to close a portion of Eighth Street. They also approved a $841,841 task order for beach nourishment planning, a $20,000 contract for ARPA grant assistance, and a taxicab rate increase. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Sanders absent.

• Approved rezoning 2110 S Pond Ave from SED-80 to C-3 (4-0)
• Approved $6,500 DebtBook contract for GASB 87 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to close portion of Eighth Street (4-0)
• Approved $841,841 task order with Moffat & Nichol for beach nourishment (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract with McAdams for ARPA grant assistance (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing taxicab rates to $3.50 rental, $2.70/mile, $26/hr wait (4-0)
• Approved PARTF grant application for Whalebone Park (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Mid-Currituck Bridge (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for April 2022. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or absence of business for the month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #10 for the 21/22 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on a trash cart service contract with Trash Detail, LLC and taxicab rate increase requests. A closed session is also requested regarding a legal matter involving Cherry, Inc.

• Budget Amendment #10 to the FY 21/22 Budget
• Contract with Trash Detail, LLC for trash cart roll out/roll back service
• Village At Nags Head Club Corps easement for a waterline
• Taxicab companies' request for rate increases
• Closed session regarding Cherry, Inc. oceanfront house

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Trash Detail, LLC for enhanced trash cart roll out/roll back service along South Virginia Dare Trail and Old Oregon Inlet Road, costing $32,500 per month ($195,000/year) for May through October. The board also approved a related budget amendment and authorized the mayor to execute an easement agreement for a waterline replacement through the Nags Head Golf Links. Additionally, the board reached consensus to bring back a taxicab rate increase ordinance at the next meeting. No action was taken during closed session.

• Approved Trash Detail, LLC contract for trash cart roll out/roll back service at $32,500/month (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Trash Detail, LLC contract (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Nags Head Club Corps easement agreement for waterline (unanimous)
• Consensus to bring back taxicab rate increase ordinance at April 6 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #10 (unanimous)
• Approved March 23 agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will review conceptual designs for Whalebone Park. The meeting includes a discussion on Unified Development Ordinance regulations regarding tree removal and preservation, as well as an update on the Resilient Coastal Communities Program.

• Presentation of Whalebone Park conceptual designs
• Discussion of tree removal and preservation regulations in the UDO
• Update on the Resilient Coastal Communities Program
• Report on March 2, 2022, Board of Commissioners actions

The Nags Head Planning Board held a discussion-only meeting with no formal action items. They reviewed conceptual designs for Whalebone Park redevelopment, discussed current tree protection ordinances, and received an update on the Resilient Coastal Communities Program. No decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and tax adjustments. They will also hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning on South Pond Avenue and an amendment to the flood damage prevention ordinance. Additionally, the board will discuss street closures and wastewater management plans.

• Rezoning 2110 S Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3 Commercial Services
• Text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Resolution to permanently close a portion of Eighth Street
• Contract with NC DEQ Division of Coastal Management for a Public Access Grant
• Epstein Street Public Access Bath House Site Plan consideration

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to correct an inconsistency in the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation for properties near the Nags Head Village Beach Club. The board also approved the Epstein Street Public Access Bath House site plan and a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter a contract with the NC DEQ for a public access grant. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution of intent to permanently close a portion of Eighth Street, which will require a public hearing before final action.

• Adopted text amendment to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Epstein Street Public Access Bath House site plan (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Town Manager to enter NC DEQ public access grant contract (4-0)
• Adopted resolution of intent to permanently close portion of Eighth Street (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendment, fee schedule updates, and financing resolutions (4-0)
• Approved Government Education Access Channel Committee Annual Budget (4-0)
• Approved Closed Session minutes from Jan-Dec 2021 and action to open/seal them

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for March 2022. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider rezoning 2110 S. Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Draft Decentralized Wastewater Management Plan and updates regarding coastal resilience and electric vehicle plans.

• Rezoning of 2110 S. Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3
• Presentation of Draft Decentralized Wastewater Management Plan
• Update on Resilient Coastal Communities Program goal setting
• Update on EV Action Plan
• Acceptance of 2022 Submittal Calendar

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of rezoning the property at 2110 S. Pond Avenue (Nags Head Water Plant) from SED-80 to C-3, Commercial Services, to align with other Public Works facilities. The Board also approved the 2022 Submittal Calendar and heard a presentation on the draft Decentralized Wastewater Management Plan, with comments due by February 18th. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 2110 S. Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3 (unanimous).
• Approved the 2022 Submittal Calendar as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the January 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a residential stormwater ordinance and development manual. The agenda also includes consideration of a site plan for a restaurant at 4329 S. Croatan Highway. Additionally, the board will review budget amendments and flood prevention ordinance text amendments.

• Public hearing for Residential Stormwater Ordinance
• Site plan for an 8,676 square foot restaurant at 4329 S. Croatan Highway
• Budget Amendment #8 to the FY 21/22 Budget
• Text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Review of conceptual designs for Whalebone Park Project

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a new Residential Stormwater Ordinance and updated Low Impact Development Manual, replacing volume-based rules with simpler standards developed with homebuilders. The board also approved the Blue Moon Five restaurant site plan (4-0, with Mayor Cahoon excused), the consent agenda, and several organizational items. A closed session was held to discuss an award, personnel, and litigation, but no action was disclosed.

• Adopted Residential Stormwater Ordinance and Low Impact Development Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Moon Five restaurant site plan at 4329 S. Croatan Highway (4-0, Mayor excused)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #8, tax adjustments, and audit contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2M reimbursement resolution for Public Services Complex project (unanimous)
• Approved request to advertise delinquent taxes and begin foreclosures (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 LPDI grant application for Board Room camera replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Claussen to Rural Transportation Coordination Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted organizational chart, job descriptions, and pay plan (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for February 2022. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or absence of business.

• No meeting scheduled

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will review a site plan for a new restaurant and consider several text amendments. The board will also discuss the Electric Vehicle Action Plan and short-term rental registration updates.

• Site plan review for an 8,676 square foot restaurant at 4329 S. Croatan Highway
• Rezoning request for 2110 S. Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3
• Text amendments to the Town’s Residential Stormwater Regulations
• Text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance regarding RFPE elevation
• Stakeholder interview for the Electric Vehicle Action Plan

The Nags Head Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for an 8,676-square-foot, two-story restaurant at 4329 S. Croatan Highway, finding it compliant with zoning, parking, and design standards. The board also recommended approval of text amendments to residential stormwater regulations and a flood damage prevention amendment, and initiated a rezoning of the Nags Head Water Plant property from SED-80 to C-3.

• Approved Blue Moon Five restaurant site plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of residential stormwater text amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of flood damage prevention text amendment (unanimous)
• Initiated rezoning of 2110 S. Pond Avenue from SED-80 to C-3 (unanimous)
• Elected Megan Vaughan as Chair and Kristi Wright as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and December 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will review annual audit reports and discuss several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes a change order for a water main replacement and updates on the Post-Dorian Beach Nourishment Project. The board will also consider committee appointments and traffic control amendments.

• Post-Dorian Beach Nourishment Project bid award and contract authorization
• Establishment of the Public Works Capital Project Fund and budget amendment
• Change order for Old Nags Head Cove Water Main Replacement Project
• Request for a public hearing on a Residential Stormwater Ordinance
• No Parking - Tow-Away Zone amendment for S North Shore Road

The Board approved a $11,598,653.10 construction contract with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for the 2022 Post-Dorian Beach Renourishment project, along with a budget amendment and notice of award. It also approved a $459,976.70 change order for the Old Nags Head Cove water main replacement project, adopted an ordinance updating vehicle definitions to include electric-assist vehicles, and approved removal of 12 large trees in the SED-80 district. Several appointments were made to town boards, and a request for a no-parking tow-away zone on S North Shore Road was denied.

• Approved $11,598,653.10 beach renourishment contract with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (4-0)
• Approved $459,976.70 change order for Old Nags Head Cove water main project (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Chapter 42 vehicle definitions to include electric-assist vehicles (4-0)
• Approved removal of 12 trees over 16 inches in SED-80 district at 452 W. Villa Dunes Drive (4-0)
• Denied no-parking tow-away zone on S North Shore Road, Pond Island (4-0)
• Approved COVID policy providing 4 hours vacation leave for booster shots (4-0)
• Reappointed Margaret Suppler to Board of Adjustment and as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Anne Farmer to Firemen's Relief Fund Board (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

There is no Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 2022.