Nags Head public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a new trade center behind TW’s Bait and Tackle. The meeting also includes reviews of text amendments for long-term hotel rentals and multi-family development. Additionally, the board will discuss regulations for drive-through restaurants.

• Site plan review for a trade center on Lot 2a of the Charles L. Sineath Subdivision
• Text amendment to allow long-term rentals in existing hotels and motels
• Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family development
• Discussion of text amendments related to drive-through restaurants

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will reorganize the board and select a Mayor Pro Tem. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss drive-thru restaurants and subdivision waivers. The board will also consider accepting $244,000 in American Rescue Plan funding for an asset study.

• Public hearing on allowing drive-thru restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments
• Acceptance of $244,000 in American Rescue Plan funding for an Asset Inventory and Assessment Study
• Resolution authorizing a contract with NCDEQ for a Public Beach & Coastal Waterfront Access Grant
• Request for approval of the Town Hall/Fire Station Properties Master Plan
• Public hearing regarding a subdivision waiver for Parcel 007323000

Planning Board

The board will consider various text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family development. The agenda also includes a report on November 1, 2023, Board of Commissioners actions and the Planning & Development Director's report.

• Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for multi-family development
• Report on November 1, 2023, Board of Commissioners actions
• Approval of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The provided document is an agenda for a Board of Commissioners retreat. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed in the text.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a bid award for the Epstein Beach Access Bath House Project and Budget Amendment #5 to the FY 22/23 budget. The agenda also includes presentations from the Town Attorney and Town Manager.

• Bid award for Epstein Beach Access Bath House Project
• Budget Amendment #5 to FY 22/23 Budget

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a subdivision waiver for a two-lot minor subdivision and several proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. These updates include regulations for drive-through restaurants, pawn shops, and multi-family development.

• Subdivision waiver for a two-lot Minor Subdivision of Parcel 007323000
• Text amendment to allow 'Restaurant, Drive Through' in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments
• Text amendment to prohibit Pawn Shops and Pawn Brokers as uses within the Town
• Text amendment regarding precious metal appraisal/purchase for retail jewelry shops
• Continued discussion of Multi-Family Development within the Unified Development Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to prohibit pawn shops within the town. They will also review a site plan for a 90-unit hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue. Other business includes beach nourishment planning and drainage project bids.

• Public hearing on prohibiting pawn shops and regulating precious metal appraisals
• Site plan review for the four-story, 90-unit Inn at Whalebone hotel
• Bid award for the Old Nags Head Place Drainage Project
• Discussion of the Beach Nourishment Master Plan
• Interlocal agreement with Dare County for a proposed EMS station

Planning Board

The board will consider text amendments regarding pawn shops and precious metal services in jewelry stores. Members will also review a site plan for the 90-unit Inn at Whalebone hotel. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on multi-family development and municipal building uses.

• Site plan review for the 90-unit Inn at Whalebone hotel at 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue
• Text amendment to prohibit pawn shops and brokers within the Town
• Text amendment to allow precious metals appraisal as an accessory use in jewelry shops
• Initiation of text amendment to permit municipal buildings in the SPD-C District
• Discussion regarding multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several items including a budget amendment and tax adjustment reports. Discussion topics include text amendments to the town code regarding beach driving stickers and prohibited uses in the UDO. The board will also review requests related to stormwater grants and police department equipment.

• Budget Amendment #3 to FY 23/24 Budget
• Text amendment for Chapter 8 Beaches and Waterways regarding beach driving sticker placement
• Text amendment to UDO Section 6.5.3 regarding pawnbrokers, metal dealers, scrap dealers, and precious metal businesses
• Application for Stormwater Construction Grant (LASII)
• Proposed revision to the Police Dept License Plate Reader CIP Request

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for a state stormwater construction grant to reduce flooding on Wrightsville Avenue. They also adopted proclamations for Diaper Need Awareness Week and National Night Out, and approved several budget and tax reports.

• Approved resolution to apply for Stormwater Construction Grant for Wrightsville Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #3 to FY 23/24 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY 23/24 New Year Tax Adjustment Reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Diaper Need Awareness Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted 40th Annual National Night Out proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to Town Code Chapter 8 regarding beach driving sticker placement (unanimous)
• Adopted September 6th agenda (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a text amendment to list pawnbrokers, metal dealers, scrap dealers, and precious metal businesses as prohibited uses within the town. The board will also continue discussions regarding multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Proposed text amendment to prohibit pawnbrokers, metal dealers, scrap dealers, and precious metal businesses
• Continued discussion of multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from August 2, 2023
• Planning & Development Director's report from July 27, 2023

The Planning Board unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to prohibit pawnbrokers, metal dealers, scrap dealers, and precious metal businesses. The board also discussed potential UDO revisions regarding multi-family development and workforce housing.

• Approved amendment to Section 6.5.3 of the UDO to prohibit Pawnbrokers, Cash Converters, Metal Dealers, and Precious Metals Dealers (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from David Treherne for property at 8723 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road. The request involves setbacks for a 10’ x 8’ deck, lot coverage, and parking stall dimensions. The board will also approve minutes from September 9, 2021, and July 13, 2023.

• Variance request for 8723 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021, and July 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a special use permit for a new Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway. They will also hold public hearings regarding drive-through restaurant regulations and the closing of part of Old Nags Head Woods Road. Additionally, the board will review budget amendments and beach nourishment programs.

• Special Use Permit for a Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Public hearing for 'Restaurant, Drive Through' use in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments
• Amendment to Beach Nourishment Maint Capital Project Ordinance
• Debris Monitoring Contract for FY 23/24
• Permanent closing of a portion of Old Nags Head Woods Road

The Board approved an application for a state grant to improve the Governor Street beach access area. They also authorized $335,000 for the Sand Relocation and Dune Management Cost Share Program, including $15,000 for OBX Better Beaches.

• Approved NC Division of Coastal Management Public Beach and Waterfront Access grant application (4-0)
• Approved $335,000 for Sand Relocation and Dune Management Cost Share Program (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 for OBX Better Beaches for dune vegetation (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 to FY 22/23 Budget (4-0)
• Approved FY 22/23 Year End Tax Adjustment and Settlement Reports (4-0)
• Approved request for public hearing regarding 'Restaurant, Drive Through' UDO text amendments (4-0)
• Approved request for public hearing regarding Starbucks Special Use Permit at 7100 S. Croatan Highway (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider text amendments to allow drive-through restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments. The board will also review a special use permit for a Starbucks at 7100 S. Croran Highway. Additionally, members will discuss multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Text amendment to allow 'Restaurant, Drive Through' in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments
• Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for a Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Discussion of multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance

The Planning Board unanimously recommended the denial of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would have allowed drive-through restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments. The proposal was submitted by SRE Mustang, LLC to facilitate a Starbucks at Outlets Nags Head.

• Recommended denial of text amendment to permit drive-through restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from property owner David Treherne. The request involves setbacks and lot coverage for the construction of a 10’ x 8’ deck.

• Variance request for rear and side yard setback encroachments
• Request regarding maximum allowable lot coverage
• Construction of a 10’ x 8’ deck

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding dewatering activities such as inground pool installation. The agenda also includes budget amendments, tax adjustments, and updates on cell towers and public services facilities.

• Public hearing for UDO text amendments regarding dewatering and excavation
• Resolution authorizing equipment exchange with Roanoke Island Fire Depts
• Traffic Control Map amendments for Soundside Road and Bonnett Street
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #1 to the FY 23/24 budget
• Renewal of the Disaster Debris Removal Agreement

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including Budget Amendment #1 and an order to collect taxes for FY 23/24. They authorized an equipment exchange with the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Dept and set higher federal micro-purchase thresholds. A request for a public hearing regarding a beach access grant was also approved.

• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to FY 23/24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report and Order to Collect Taxes for FY 23/24 (Unanimous)
• Approved Business License and Registration Fee debt release (Unanimous)
• Authorized equipment exchange of $2,000 Amkus equipment for $2,000 fitness equipment with Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Dept (Unanimous)
• Self-certified federal micro-purchase thresholds of $30,000 for supplies/construction and $50,000 for certain services (Unanimous)
• Approved request for public hearing to apply for $89,313 NC Division of Coastal Management grant (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is considering the Town Manager's proposed operating budget for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This includes adoption of the FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance, updated fee schedules, and capital improvement program requests. A public hearing on these items was held at the June 7th meeting.

• Adoption of FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests for FY 23/24 through FY 27/28
• Updated Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Pay Plan and Career Progression Plans
• New Organizational Chart

The Board unanimously approved the FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance along with the associated pay plan, organizational chart, and fee schedule. The Board also approved a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and nominated a member to a state park committee.

• Approved Budget Amendment #16 to FY 22/23 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Plan and Career Progression Plans (unanimous)
• Approved Organizational Chart (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests (unanimous)
• Approved Consolidated Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Nominated Comr. Sanders to Jockey’s Ridge State Park 50th Anniversary committee (unanimous)
• Reached consensus for Mayor to draft letter opposing Farm Bill wetlands legislation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance and review a townwide community survey. There are no action items scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of multi-family development within the Unified Development Ordinance
• Review of the townwide community survey
• Report on June 7 Board of Commissioners actions

The Planning Board reviewed a draft community survey and discussed proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family and townhouse definitions. No formal actions were taken on these items; the board provided feedback on survey questions and debated the appropriate zoning districts for multi-family dwellings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Town Manager’s proposed operating budget for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This includes reviews of capital improvement program requests and an updated consolidated fee schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments.

• Public hearing for the FY 23/24 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests
• Proposed UDO text amendments regarding dewatering activities for inground pools
• Proposed UDO text amendments for 'Restaurant, Drive Through' uses in commercial mixed-use developments
• Proposed UDO text amendments regarding regulations for fueling stations
• Discussion of a request for a traffic signal at Villa Dunes Drive

The Board approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment and water account write-offs. They scheduled public hearings for UDO text amendments regarding in-ground pools and drive-through restaurants. The adoption of the FY 23/24 Operating Budget was tabled until June 21.

• Approved June 7th agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #15 to FY 22/23 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of one water account totaling $0.27 (unanimous)
• Approved renaming 'cut-off tag fee' to 'non-payment fee' in Town Code Sec 44-35 (unanimous)
• Approved request for public hearing on UDO text amendments for in-ground pool dewatering (unanimous)
• Approved request for public hearing on UDO text amendments for drive-through restaurants (unanimous)
• Tabled FY 23/24 Operating Budget and related documents to June 21st meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for June 2023. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items to be decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled for June 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop. The session includes reviews of the Capital Investment Fund, non-CIP capital outlay, and discussions regarding operating budget pay and benefits recommendations.

• Review of Capital Investment Fund
• Review of Non-CIP Capital Outlay
• Discussion of Operating Budget Pay/Benefits recommendations
• Departmental discussions

The Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop to review recommended expenditures for major projects, personnel, and equipment. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the meeting served as a presentation and discussion session prior to a scheduled public hearing on June 7.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board is considering amendments to allow drive-thru restaurants in certain commercial areas. The board will also review a sketch plan for a Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway. Additionally, members will discuss regulations regarding multi-family development and restaurant parking.

• Text amendments to allow drive-thru restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments
• Sketch plan review for a Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendments regarding de-watering for in-ground pools
• Discussion of multi-family development regulations
• Discussion of restaurant parking requirements

The Planning Board unanimously recommended denying a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would allow drive-through restaurants in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments. The board also reviewed a sketch plan for a proposed Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway, noting significant concerns regarding the loss of 88 parking spaces.

• Recommended denial of text amendment to allow 'Restaurant, Drive Through' in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the Town Manager’s proposed operating budget and updated fee schedules. The meeting also includes discussions on short-term rental rules, new zoning districts, and beach monitoring proposals.

• Public hearing for the FY 23/24 operating budget and CIP requests
• Proposed text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance regarding fueling stations
• Zoning map amendment for a new C-5 Historic Character Commercial District
• Request to approve Moffatt and Nichol proposal for beach monitoring and analysis
• Site plan review for parking expansion at 4917 S. Croatan Highway

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment #14 for FY 22/23, a tax adjustment report, a Water Shortage Response Plan resolution, a $57,119 beach monitoring contract with Moffatt & Nichol, and public hearing requests for the FY 23/24 budget and fueling station zoning amendments. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda; the meeting also featured a proclamation for Police Week and a presentation from the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #14 (unanimous)
• Approved Water Shortage Response Plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $57,119 Moffatt & Nichol beach monitoring contract (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for FY 23/24 budget and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for town-wide fueling station zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Police Officer's Week proclamation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for May 2023. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items to be decided or discussed.

• No meeting scheduled

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider budget amendments and updates to the traffic control map. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding an ordinance to abate a hazardous structure at 10211 E Seagull Drive.

• No Parking – Tow-Away Zone on Gannett Avenue
• Budget Amendment #13 to FY 22/23 Budget
• Removal of Short-Term Rental Registration Fee from the fee schedule
• Ordinance for abatement of a structure at 10211 E Seagull Drive

The Board of Commissioners approved the removal of a hazardous structure after the owner failed to comply with a 2022 safety order. The Board also approved several consent items including a traffic map amendment and a fee schedule change.

• Approved ordinance to remove/demolish structure at 10211 E Seagull Drive (4-0)
• Approved Traffic Control Map amendment for No Parking – Tow-Away Zones on Gannett Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #13 to FY 22/23 Budget (4-0)
• Approved removal of Short-Term Rental Registration Fee from Consolidated Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan amendment for additional parking at 4917 S. Croatan Highway. The board will also review text amendments regarding fueling station regulations. Additionally, members will discuss definitions for “Habitable Building Area” and dwelling units.

• Site plan amendment for additional parking at 4917 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendments for 'Fueling Stations' regulations
• Discussion of 'Habitable Building Area' definition
• Discussion of dwelling unit and accessory structure definitions
• Report on April 5, 2023, Board of Commissioners actions

The Planning Board approved a site plan for additional parking at The Outer Banks Hospital. The Board also recommended approval of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding fueling station regulations.

• Approved Major Site Plan Review for 8 additional parking spaces at 4917 S. Croatan Highway (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments for fueling stations (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed text amendments to short-term rental registration rules and the town's zoning map. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and solid waste management ordinances. Additionally, the board will consider a parking lot expansion for Nags Head Church.

• Text amendments to short-term rental registration rules
• Zoning map amendment for the C-5 Historic Character Commercial District
• Parking lot expansion at 105 W. Soundside Rd for Nags Head Church
• Amendments to Town Code Chapter 30 regarding solid waste management
• Bid award for updating the Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with iParametrics to update emergency operations plans and adopted amendments to the solid waste management code. The Board also authorized a grant application for multi-use path maintenance and tabled a proposed text amendment regarding habitable building area definitions.

• Approved contract with iParametrics for Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plan updates (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Town Code Chapter 30 Solid Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Rural Transformation Grant up to $950,000 for multi-use path maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved modification to Consolidated Fee Schedule for Dowdy Park t-shirt sales at $20 plus tax (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed text amendment to UDO regarding 'Habitable Building Area' and 'Habitable Living Space' (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved requests for public hearings regarding C-5 zoning, Nags Head Church parking, and short-term rental registration (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 19, 2023, regarding removal of Cherry, Inc. cottage at 10211 E Seagull Drive (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for April 2023. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or absence of business for the month.

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will review a site plan amendment for a parking lot expansion at 105 W. Soundside Road. The board is also considering changes to short-term rental registration rules and the Historic Character Area zoning map. Additionally, members will discuss definitions related to dwelling units and accessory structures.

• Parking lot expansion for Nags Head Church at 105 W. Soundside Road
• Zoning map amendment regarding the Historic Character Area moratorium
• Text amendments to short-term rental registration rules
• Discussion on dwelling unit definitions and accessory structures
• Update on electric vehicle grant opportunity

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for a parking lot expansion and shed relocation at 105 W. Soundside Road. The board also recommended a zoning map amendment for the Historic Character Area and the removal of the town's short-term rental registration program.

• Recommended approval of Nags Head Church parking lot expansion and shed relocation (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment for Historic Character Area, including 100 E. Hollowell Avenue (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to rescind the Short-Term Rental (STR) Registration program (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments regarding the Historic Character Area. These updates include establishing a new C-5 Historic Character Commercial Zoning District and revising development standards. The agenda also includes a tax adjustment report and a fee proposal for petroleum equipment removal.

• Adoption of text amendments to establish the C-5 Historic Character Commercial Zoning District
• Proposed updates to the Town Code of Ordinances regarding the Historic Character Area
• Consideration of a Tax Adjustment Report
• Fee proposal for petroleum equipment removal and canopy installation for the Public Services Redevelopment Plan

The Board of Commissioners approved text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and Town Code to create the C-5 zoning district. This new district establishes development regulations, standards, and permitted uses for the Historic Character Area. Map changes related to this zoning will be considered in April.

• Approved creation of C-5 Historic Character Commercial Zoning District and associated UDO text amendments (4-0)
• Approved text amendments to the Town Code of Ordinances regarding the C-5 district (4-0)
• Approved contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for petroleum equipment and canopy installation not to exceed $414,124.16 (4-0)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for March 2023. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding UDO text amendments for a new commercial zoning district. The agenda also includes consideration of several capital project ordinances, budget amendments, and a mutual aid agreement with Kill Devil Hills.

• Adoption of C-5 Historic Character Commercial Zoning District and map amendments
• Capital Project Ordinances for Beach Nourishment and Public Services Complex
• Budget Amendment #11 to the FY 22/23 Budget
• MOU between Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills regarding Building Inspector Mutual Aid
• Request for additional funding for the Dune Management Program

The Board of Commissioners declined to adopt proposed zoning map and text amendments for the Historic Character Area, directing staff to revise the proposal to prevent existing businesses from becoming nonconforming. Other actions included approving a $50,000 increase for the Dune Management Program and modifying beach concierge ordinances.

• Tabled Historic Character Area UDO and Zoning Map amendments for revision
• Approved $50,000 additional funding for Dune Management Program
• Approved modifications to beach concierge ordinance
• Adopted resolution requesting state criminal penalties for abandoned beach holes
• Approved 5% residential recycling cost increase for TFC Recycling
• Approved $32,556.33 Gallery Row Waterline Extension agreement
• Approved building inspector mutual aid MOU with Kill Devil Hills
• Approved Safety Week Proclamation for March 6-10, 2023

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the definition of 'Habitable Building Area/Habitable Living Space.' The board will also discuss potential amendments related to dwelling unit definitions and accessory structures. Additionally, members will receive an update on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP).

• Text amendment regarding 'Habitable Building Area/Habitable Living Space' definition
• Discussion of potential text amendments for dwelling unit definitions and accessory structures
• Update on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP)
• Review of the 2023 Submittal Calendar
• Report on February 1, 2023, Board of Commissioners actions

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to clarify the definitions of 'Habitable Building Area' and 'Habitable Living Space.' The board also reached consensus to approve the 2023 Submittal Calendar.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment for 'Habitable Building Area/Habitable Living Space' definitions (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Submittal Calendar (consensus)
• Approved January 17, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment has no meeting scheduled for February 2023. The agenda is purely procedural, indicating a cancellation or absence of business.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments and tax adjustment reports. The meeting includes a request for a public hearing regarding zoning changes in the Historic Character Area. Additionally, officials will discuss drainage re-bid results and NCDOT paving projects.

• Request for public hearing on UDO/Zoning Map Amendment for the Historic Character Area
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #10 to FY 22/23 Budget
• Review of Final Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan
• Discussion of Old Nags Head Place Drainage re-bid results
• Presentation on town paving and drainage projects from NCDOT

The Board of Commissioners approved a financing application for the Public Services Complex and Smart Meter Infrastructure projects. They also adopted the final Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan and scheduled a public hearing for zoning amendments in the Historic Character Area.

• Approved financing application for Public Services Complex and Smart Meter Infrastructure not to exceed $19.9M (4-0)
• Adopted final Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Historic Character Area UDO and Zoning Map amendments for March 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Appointed Wayne Varilek, Tim Julian, Robert Edwards, and Dave Hermann to the Septic Health Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #10, Tax Adjustment Report, and request to advertise delinquent taxes (4-0)
• Moved first Budget Workshop date from February 15 to March 1 by consensus
• Consensus to seek additional funding for Old Nags Head Place drainage project
• Consensus to revise resolution on beach hole abandonment for March 1 meeting

Planning Board

The board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023 calendar year. Members will continue discussions regarding the Historic Character Area within the 2022 CAMA Land Use Plan. This includes reviewing current ordinances and land uses related to a recently adopted moratorium.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Historic Character Area and recent moratorium
• Report on January 4, 2023 Board of Commissioners actions

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a map amendment to rezone the moratorium area using a combination of R-3 High Density Residential and a new C-5 Historic Character Commercial zoning district. The Board also recommended text amendments to establish the C-5 district, including specific lot coverage requirements and a revised table of uses.

• Elected Megan Vaughan as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Megan Lambert as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendments creating the C-5 zoning district (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of map amendment rezoning moratorium area to C-5 and R-3 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on financing for FY 2023 projects and updates to tree preservation regulations. They will also discuss multifamily uses in the C-2 District and a new pay plan for Ocean Rescue.

• Proposed financing for FY 2023 Public Services Facilities and AMI systems
• UDO text amendment for multifamily uses in the C-2 District
• UDO amendments regarding tree preservation and removal regulations
• Discussion of a new Ocean Rescue pay plan
• Property donation of 119 E Seagull Drive to the Town

The Board approved financing for a new Public Services Complex and smart water meters totaling up to $19.9M. They also voted to remove multi-family dwelling uses from the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District and updated tree preservation regulations.

• Approved $14,494,000 contract to A.R. Chesson Construction Co. for Public Services Complex (unanimous)
• Approved $1,650,495 contract to Consolidated Pipe & Supply for smart water meters (unanimous)
• Approved financing for FY 2023 Projects not to exceed $19,900,000 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 'Dwelling, Multi-Family' as a permissible use in C-2 District (4-1)
• Approved UDO text amendments for tree preservation and removal regulations (unanimous)
• Approved new Ocean Rescue Pay Plan including $2/hour base pay increase (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance making it unlawful to drive through or around town barricades (unanimous)
• Approved parking reduction for TW’s Bait and Tackle via bicycle racks (4-0)