Nags Head public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider construction bids for a workforce housing development project and a related budget amendment and reimbursement resolution. Other items include discussion of lobbyist services, bids for resurfacing a multi-use path on S. Virginia Dare Trail, and a personnel policy update. The board will also discuss Senate Bill 382 and may hold a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Personnel policy update on sick leave bank, vacation leave, and resignation/retirement
• Discussion/consideration of lobbyist services (virtual presentation)
• Consideration of workforce housing development project construction bids and associated budget amendment and reimbursement resolution
• Consideration of S. Virginia Dare Trail multi-use path resurfacing construction bids
• Discussion of Senate Bill 382

The Board unanimously approved a $1,417,992.80 construction contract with Todd Coyle Construction for the workforce housing project, along with a budget amendment and reimbursement resolution. They also awarded contracts for multi-use path resurfacing and Pond/Lark Avenue repaving, and authorized a lobbyist agreement with Ward and Smith, PLLC.

• Approved $1,417,992.80 construction contract for workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 for workforce housing debt payment (unanimous)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution up to $3.5M for capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $575,000 contract for S. Virginia Dare Trail path resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $177,678.20 contract for Pond/Lark Avenue repaving (unanimous)
• Authorized lobbyist agreement with Ward and Smith, PLLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Cahoon as NCLM voting delegate (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and swear in witnesses. The primary item is a variance request to reduce a setback for a 6'x7' elevator on a corner lot at 3100 South Virginia Dare Trail.

• Approval of October 15, 2021 and February 8, 2024 minutes
• Variance request for elevator installation at 3100 South Virginia Dare Trail
• Property owner: Thomas and Molly Alexander
• Property zoned C-2, General Commercial

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Tom and Molly Alexander to install a 6' x 7' elevator over their driveway at 3100 S. Virginia Dare Trail, allowing a 2-foot 6-inch encroachment into the required 12-foot corner lot setback. The decision was based on the applicant's disability-related need for reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act and NCGS 160D-705(d)(2). The variance is subject to conditions including compliance with approved plans and recording the decision with the Dare County Register of Deeds.

• Approved variance for elevator encroachment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2021, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider construction bids for a workforce housing development project and drainage improvements on South Old Oregon Inlet Road. A public hearing is scheduled on proposed changes to hotel parking standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. Other items include a site plan review for a new Dare County EMS station and approval of the final Town Hall Campus Master Plan.

• Consideration of workforce housing development project construction bids
• Public hearing to amend hotel parking standards in the Unified Development Ordinance
• Site plan review for Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive
• Consideration of S Old Oregon Inlet Rd drainage infrastructure improvements construction bids
• Consideration of S. Virginia Dare Trail multi-use path resurfacing construction bids

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a dormitory construction at College of The Albemarle and UDO amendments for a new EMS station. They will consider a budget amendment, a water cut-off code change, and a policy for streaming meetings. A key discussion is the scope for the 2026/2027 beach nourishment project, including an update on the beach maintenance plan and triggers. Additionally, the Board will discuss the process to fill a vacant commission seat.

• Public hearing for 2-story, 8-bedroom dormitory at CCC (College of The Albemarle)
• Public hearing for UDO amendments to allow EMS station in Village at Nags Head Commercial-1 zoning district
• Discussion of design/engineering scope for 2026/2027 beach nourishment project with associated budget amendment
• Consideration of amendment to Town Code Sec 44-35 regarding water shut-offs
• Consideration of acceptance of NC Land & Water Fund grant for conservation easements on town-owned properties near Fresh Pond and Nags Head Woods

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a $481,940 capital project ordinance amendment and authorized a task order with Moffatt & Nichol for planning the next beach nourishment project. The board also adopted an updated Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan, approved a special use permit for a town workforce dormitory, and accepted a $4 million state grant for conservation easements. Several other items were approved, including a waterline extension agreement and a no-parking zone on S. Linda Lane.

• Approved $481,940 capital project ordinance amendment for beach nourishment planning (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute beach nourishment task order with Moffatt & Nichol (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 8-bedroom dormitory at 425 W. Health Center Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000,000 NC Land & Water Fund grant for conservation easements (unanimous)
• Adopted UDO amendments to allow EMS station in Village Commercial-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved waterline extension agreement with property owners Ethan White and Victoria Passmore (unanimous)
• Adopted no-parking/tow-away zone on S. Linda Lane cul-de-sac (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the town's current strategic plan, hear staff updates and discuss any revisions. A tour of the public services complex is also scheduled. The meeting concludes with an update to the strategic plan before adjournment.

• Review current strategic plan
• Updates from staff and board discussion
• Tour of public services complex
• Update the strategic plan

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will meet to review a sketch plan for a new Dare County EMS station and consider a text amendment regarding hotel parking standards. The agenda also includes discussions on a hotel overlay district and continued talks on accessory dwelling units.

• Sketch plan review for 6,760 sq. ft. Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive
• Consideration of text amendment to minimum parking standards for hotel use
• Discussion of Hotel Overlay District
• Continued discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Approval of September 17th and 18th draft minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment to reclassify a property on Satterfield Landing Road from commercial to general commercial. The meeting includes approval of budget amendments, a tax adjustment report, and resolutions for stormwater infrastructure and beach maintenance projects.

• Public hearing on rezoning property at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road
• Consideration of budget amendment #4 to FY 24/25 budget
• Resolution accepting NC-DEQ stormwater infrastructure funding
• Consideration of fire truck purchase contract
• Consideration of Verizon lease amendment for Town Hall monopole

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop focused on multi-family and workforce housing. The meeting includes a review of staff presentations and draft ordinances.

• Multi-Family/Workforce Housing Workshop
• Review of Multi-Family Ordinance drafts
• Review of August 20, 2024 Planning Board minutes

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss a draft ordinance that would reintroduce multi-family housing in the C-2 commercial district. No formal votes were taken; the ordinance is scheduled for consideration at the October 2 board meeting. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, stormwater, HOA enforcement, and workforce housing definitions.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Draft ordinance to be considered at October 2 board meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a new workforce dormitory and zoning amendments for a Dare County EMS station. Members will also hold a community engagement session regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and discuss parking standards for hotels and restaurants.

• Special Use/Site Plan Review for a 2-story, 8-bedroom dormitory at 425 W. Health Center Drive
• Text Amendments for Village at Nags Head Commercial-1 zoning to accommodate a Dare County EMS Station
• Community engagement session on potential allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion of minimum required parking standards for hotel and restaurant uses

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for a two-story, eight-bedroom dormitory for Town of Nags Head workforce at 425 W. Health Center Drive, conditioned on lot coverage not exceeding 28.6% and Dare County Health approval. The Board also unanimously recommended approval of text amendments to the UDO to allow a County EMS Station in the SPD-C district and reduce the front yard setback from 75 to 45 feet. No final decisions were made; these are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for workforce dormitory (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments for EMS station (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #3 to the FY 24/25 budget, the FY 24/25 Tax Adjustment Report, and a policy allowing neighborhoods to request traffic‑calming devices. A map amendment request will be presented to rezone a vacant parcel at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C‑3 to C‑2. Public hearings will be held on several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments covering multi‑family housing, a religious complex definition, and dormitory use in the SED‑80 district.

• Budget Amendment #3 to FY 24/25 budget
• FY 24/25 Tax Adjustment Report
• Policy for neighborhoods to request traffic‑calming devices
• Map amendment to rezone 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C‑3 to C‑2
• Public hearing on UDO amendments for multi‑family dwelling developments

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners tabled a proposed multi-family housing ordinance after a public hearing, scheduling a workshop for September 18 and deferring action until the October 2 meeting. The board also adopted ordinances modifying the definition of "Religious Complex" and permitting dormitory use in the SED-80 district. A resolution supporting AEC protections for Jockey's Ridge State Park was approved unanimously.

• Tabled multi-family housing ordinance; workshop set for Sept 18, action deferred to Oct 2 (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance modifying 'Religious Complex' definition to allow a single-family residence for church staff (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance permitting dormitory use in SED-80 district (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting AEC protections for Jockey's Ridge State Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #3, tax adjustments, traffic calming policy, and rezoning public hearing request (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Septic Smart Week, National Night Out, and Diaper Need Awareness Week (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will vote on a map amendment to rezone a vacant lot at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C-3 (Commercial Services) to C-2 (General Commercial). The board will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family dwellings and discuss potential changes to parking standards for hotels and restaurants, as well as an accessory dwelling unit ordinance.

• Rezoning request for 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road, Lot 2a-1r (Parcel #005618002) from C-3 to C-2
• Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance on multi-family dwelling developments
• Discussion on minimum parking standards for hotel and restaurant uses
• Discussion and update on potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a second budget amendment for the 2024/25 fiscal year, an ordinance regulating shark fishing practices, and public hearings on zoning text amendments for multi-family housing and religious complexes. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Services Facility construction and a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege and property acquisition.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment #2 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Consideration of Ordinance Regulating Shark Fishing Practices
• Public hearing on text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Consideration of addition to fee schedule for EV charger payments
• Update on construction of the Public Services Facility

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will consider three text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes address multi-family dwelling developments, dormitory use in the SED-80 district, and an additional staff residence for Ark Church. The board will also discuss a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and review recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• UDO amendment to allow an additional single-family residence for Ark Church staff
• UDO amendments regarding multi-family dwelling developments
• UDO amendments regarding dormitory use in the SED-80 Special Environmental District
• Discussion of a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items including a budget amendment and tax adjustments. The meeting includes public hearings for a coastal waterfront grant and discussions regarding accessory dwelling units and hotel site plan modifications.

• Budget Amendment #1 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Site plan modification for Inn at Whalebone at 6632 W Pheasant Avenue
• NC Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant Application
• Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant
• Amendment to Eighth Street Beach Access maintenance MOU with Kill Devil Hills

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan amendment for the 87-unit Inn at Whalebone regarding Lakeside Street roadway conditions. Members will also review multi-family dwelling amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and a restaurant sketch plan for Outlets Nags Head.

• Site plan amendment for 87-unit Inn at Whalebone at 6632 Pheasant Avenue/Lakeside Drive
• Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family dwelling developments
• Sketch plan review for a 2,279 square foot restaurant at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Proposed text amendment regarding dormitory use in the SED-80 Special Environmental District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the Town Manager's proposed operating budget, capital improvement requests, and a consolidated fee schedule. Additional public hearings cover text amendments for prohibiting parking on residential septic systems and allowing digital displays at fueling stations.

• Public hearing for FY 24/25 operating budget and CIP requests
• Public hearing for text amendment regarding residential septic system parking
• Public hearing for text amendment regarding LED digital displays for fueling stations
• Consideration of annual beach monitoring survey proposals from Moffat & Nichol and McKim & Creed
• Consideration of change order for dune grass plantings via Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider updating the Use of Town Parks and Dowdy Park policies to include a balloon release ordinance. They will also consider a resolution supporting the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program Grant Application for 2024-2025. Additionally, a closed session is requested to review award applications.

• Updates to Use of Town Parks Policy and Dowdy Park Policy regarding balloon release ordinance
• Resolution in support of NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program Grant Application 2024-2025
• Closed session to consider Nags Head Lightkeeper and Nags Header award applications
• Ribbon cutting at New Epstein Bathhouse, 5401 S. Croatan Hwy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review updates regarding LED and digital displays for fueling stations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Community Rating System (CRS) Program. There are no action items scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on LED and digital lighting displays for fueling stations
• Presentation on the Community Rating System (CRS) Program
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from May 1, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Town Manager's recommended operating budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Discussion items include potential ordinance changes regarding balloon releases and residential septic systems, as well as a possible real property acquisition.

• Presentation of Town Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 24-25
• Public hearing request for the proposed operating budget and CIP requests
• Text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on residential septic systems
• Text amendment for LED digital displays at fueling stations
• Proposed ordinance to ban the release of balloons on Town property

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider text amendments regarding digital displays at fueling stations and parking on residential septic systems. The board will also discuss a potential amendment for golf course netting to prevent property damage.

• Text amendment to allow LED and digital displays for fueling stations
• Text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on residential septic systems
• Update on text amendment regarding golf ball netting installation
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from April 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several budget amendments, capital project ordinances, and a recycling franchise agreement update during the consent agenda. A public hearing addresses proposed text amendments that would permit long-term rentals in existing hotels and motels, which could affect local housing availability and seasonal visitor inventory. Commissioners will also discuss accessory dwelling units, dune management cost shares, traffic map updates for Oneto Lane and Gallery Row, and conservation easements at Nags Head Woods and the Soundside Event Site.

• Public hearing on text amendments to allow long-term rentals in existing hotels and motels
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #10 to the FY 23/24 budget
• Ordinance changes to Chapter 30 Solid Waste Management and recycling franchise agreement
• Conservation easement resolutions for Nags Head Woods and the Soundside Event Site
• Discussion on a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance per the Strategic Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop to discuss fiscal matters. Discussion topics include beach nourishment, the recommended Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program, and staffing requests.

• Beach nourishment discussion
• FY 25 Recommended Capital Improvement Program
• Staffing requests

Board of Commissioners

This was a short, procedurally focused meeting for the Nags Head Board of Commissioners. The board will consider a revised residential recycling contract and town subsidy that was tabled from the March 6 meeting. A closed session may address the possible acquisition of real property per state law.

• Revised residential recycling contract and town subsidy
• Closed session on possible real property acquisition
• Public comment period
• Updates from the Town Attorney, Town Manager, and Mayor

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several text amendments regarding hotel rentals and digital gas price signs. Members will also discuss potential new rules for golf course netting and septic system protection.

• Text amendment to allow long-term rental of units in existing hotels and motels
• Text amendment to allow digital LED price signage at gas stations
• Discussion regarding netting barriers to prevent golf balls from leaving golf courses
• Discussion of text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on septic systems

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several text amendments regarding animal definitions, septic system protection, and drive-through restaurants. The meeting also includes discussions on the Ocean Rescue lifeguard pay plan, a residential recycling contract, and a public services facility update.

• Budget Amendment #9 to FY 23/24 Budget
• Revised Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Pay Plan
• Text amendments regarding Chapter 6 Animals
• Amendment to Traffic Control Map for Vansciver Drive
• Public hearing on prohibiting drive-through restaurants

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to review a pre-budget overview and discuss major initiatives. The agenda consists only of procedural items for the workshop.

• Pre-budget overview
• Major initiatives

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss text amendments regarding long-term rentals in hotels and motels. Members will also consider an ordinance to prohibit driving or parking on septic systems near driveways and parking areas.

• Text amendment for long-term rental of units within existing hotels and motels
• Ordinance to prohibit driving over or parking on septic systems adjacent to driveways
• Update on recent multi-family amendments and taskforce nominations
• Presentation of map delineating protected vegetated buffers

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal by Bryan Harvey. The case involves a Notice of Violation issued for using a detached accessory structure as an unpermitted second dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit.

• Appeal of administrative decision: 309 W. Soundside Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and a resolution to accept an American Rescue Plan grant. Public hearings are scheduled regarding a proposed Trade Center and multi-family development text amendments.

• Public hearing for a Trade Center on Lot 2a of the Charles L. Sineath Subdivision
• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance text amendments regarding multi-family development
• Request for public hearing to consider prohibiting drive-through restaurants
• Resolution to accept the American Rescue Plan Storm Project Grant
• Amendment to the Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance

Planning Board

The Planning Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members will consider text amendments regarding long-term rentals in hotels and the removal of drive-through restaurant uses from all zoning districts.

• Text amendment to allow long-term rental of units within existing hotels and motels
• Text amendment to remove 'Restaurant, Drive-Through' use from all zoning districts
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on status of recent multi-family development draft amendments

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider an appeal regarding a development or building permit at 4313 W. Soundside Road. Additionally, the Board has a case regarding a notice of violation for an unpermitted second dwelling unit at 309 W. Soundside Road, though that item was requested to be continued to February.

• Appeal of development/building permit issuance for 4313 W. Soundside Road
• Appeal regarding a notice of violation for an unpermitted second dwelling unit at 309 W. Soundside Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to accept ARPA grant funds for the Stormwater Master Plan Update Project. The meeting includes requests for public hearings regarding a new trade center and multi-family development text amendments. The board will also review budget amendments and tax adjustment reports.

• Public hearing request for Trade Center construction at Charles L. Sineauth Subdivision
• Resolution to accept ARPA grant funds for Stormwater Master Plan Update Project
• Text amendments to the UDO regarding multi-family development
• Budget Amendment #7 to the FY 23/24 budget
• Public hearing for 'Restaurant, Drive Through' use in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments