SECOND MONTHLY! MEETING  MAY22,2 2024 MINUTES May 22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 410  SECOND MONTHLY MEETING OFTHEC CITYCOUNCIL CITYOPERATIONS CENTER I 305 WILLIAMS ST. 14:00 p.m. Mayor) Barbara Volk, Mayor Pro" Teml Lyndsey Simpson and Council Members:. Jeffi Miller  Present:  Jennifer Hensley and Melinda P.) Lowrance  ViaZoom: John Connet, City Manager  Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Brian) Pahle, City Clerk] Jilll Murray, City Attorney Angelal Beeker,  Communications. Manager Allison, Justus, Budget Manager Adam Murr, and others.  . C CALLTOORDER  Mayor. Barbara Volk called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. and welcomed. those in attendance. A  quorum was established with all members in attendance.  2. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA  Council Member Lyndsey Simpson moved that City Council approve the agenda as presented. A  unanimous vote oft the Council followed. Motion carried.  3.CONSENT, AGENDA 4. PRESENTATIONS  There were: no items on the Consent Agenda.  A. School Resource Officer (SRO) Discussion -J John Connet, City Manager  Right before the meeting, Henderson County announced that they will be funding the Hendersonville Police Department School Resource Officers for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Mayor Barbara Volk The City of Hendersonville is pleased tol learn that] Henderson County willl be funding Hendersonville Police Department School Resource Officers for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The City Council appreciates the Board of Commissioners willingness tol listen to the concerns of the faculty, students and parents of the effected schools within the Hendersonville City Limits. The city is committed to working with) Henderson County, Henderson County Public Schools, and Henderson County Sheriff's Department toj protect our students, teachers, and administration. Thel Hendersonville Police Department School Resource Officers serve a critical role in supporting the school children in our city. Their specialized training allows them to deal with a wide range of issues facing our students. We believe thati itisi important that Hendersonville. Police Department officers are ini the Hendersonville schools to form critical relationships with our young people. This ist the firsts stepi in fostering twenty-first century community policing. Wel look forward to continuing B. Gen H Comprehensive Plan Grant Meacci & Lorna Allen (Bolten Menk Lead Consultant); Meg Nealon (Nealon. Planning); Jenn Gregory (Retail Strategies); & Ben Hitchings Lew) Holloway introduced the Comprehensive Plan consultant team toj present the thematic elements oft the Gen H2045 Comprehensive Plan in anticipation of the final draft oft thel Plan being released to the public on May 31S1. This presentation will serve as thel kick-offoft the final draft review and adoption process which will unfold over the course of June, July, and August. Each oft the  read the following statement:  ours service to these schools. (Green. Heron Planning)  consultants chimed in ont the following PowerPoint presentation.    SECONDNOMTIEYMETINO  MAY22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 411  GENPI  HENDERSONNVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  City Council Workshop  05.22.2024  AGENDA  GenH HG Content GenH H Context &Intent Visionf fort theF Future Focus Areas Downtown Master Plan Implementing the Plan Next Steps  GEN H CONTENT  Spotlight on the Plan  Acknowledgments  Table of Contents  GENH  ORNRM  Public Draft Release May 31,2024    SECONDMONTHLY) MEETING  MAY22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 412  Developing Gen H  Developing Gen H  GEN H CONTEXT &  INTENT  How Much Growth?  19,585 24,78 42367  4264 10.357 suo2 32546  170    Neilsberg  Note:  Where Should New Development Occur?  1. Developed Protected Underutilized/ Underdeveloped" Undeveloped" *Land Supplyi is comprised oft theset two areas, which incombination encompasses: 3,8320 acres.    SECOND! MONTHLY MEETING  MAY22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 413  What Kind of Development Should Be Supported?  Whatthe community's ations and aspirationsare Whatthedata Whatw willthe is-tellingus aboute existing conditions  marke  What is the Appropriate Level of Intensity?  Housing Growth  Numbero ofHomes Without Pressure tol Develop Outside City/ET)  3,349ac- VACANTplus DEVE VACANTIandin City*ETJarea  -  ODUAAcres  HousingUnits    SECONDI MONTHLY! MEETING  MAY 22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 414  THE VISION FOR THE  FUTURE  Defining the Vision & Goals  Goals Vibrant neighborhoods Abundant housing choices Healthy and accessible natural environment Authentic community character Safes streets andt trails Reliable and accessible utility services Satisfyingy work opportunities Welcoming andinclusive community Accessible and available community uses ands services Resilient community  The Vision  Visions  Guiding Principles  Mixo ofl Uses Compact Development Sense of Place Conserved and Integrated OpenSpace Desirable andA Affordable Housing Connectivity Efficient, Accessible Infrastructure GenHCompreheniver Plan  Vision Map  hensivePlan    SECOND MONTHLY MEETING  MAY22,2 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 415  Character Areas  Residential Character Areas comprise over half oft thes study area (56%) OpenSpace Character, Areas accountfor1 19% Employment Character Areas account forl 15% Activity Center Character Areas comprise 10%  Character Areas  Character Areas  Translating Character Areas to Zoning  Provide guidance for staff Layingg groundwork for code amendments  Character Areac Crosswalk    SECONDI MONTHLY MEETING  MAY22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 416  How This Chapter Will Be Used  Staff Boards City Council Communitly Partners  FOCUS  AREAS  FOcus Areas  1.V WestemE Ecustal Trail 2.B Blue Ridgel Mall 3. Spartanburg! Highway 4. Downtown Edge" 5. 7nStreet"  Focus Area Concepts  "Presentedin Chapter5  Western Ecusta Trail FOcUS Area  Western Ecustal Trail    SECONDN MONTHLY! MEETING  MAY 22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 417  Blue Ridge Mall Focus Area  Blue Ridge MallF Focus Area  Spartanburg Highway Focus Area  Spartanburg Highway FocusA Area  THE DOWNTOWN  MASTER PLAN  Downtown Character Districts  Character Districts  1. Lower Trailhead MainStreet DowntownE Edge 7ihAvenue    SECOND! MONTHLY MEETING  MAY22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 418  Downtown Character Districts  GenHComprehensiveP Plan  Downtown Edge Concept  7th Avenue Concept    SECONDI MONTHLY MEETING  MAY2 22,2 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 419  Downtown Design Guidelines  Downtown Design Guidelines  (  Public Realm  Public Realm  PublicR Realm! Diagram GenHComprehenive: Plan  Site Design  On-Site Opens Spacel Typology GenHCompreheneron    SECONDI MONTHLY! MEETING  MAY2 22,2 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 420  Building Design  Building Design  Façade AricuiationDiegrom GenkComprenenienon  MPLEMENTING THE  PLAN  mplemeniction components  1.1 mplementation Strategy 2. mplementation Projects 3. Operational Policies  Implemenidtion Strategy  Connect Peopleto the Great Ouidoors  Transform Gateways and Corridors  Protecto andR Restore Natural Systems  Leverage Partnershipsto Protect Apple Country  EnergizeA Pronged  Catalyze SmallB Business andInnovation  Strengthen Community Placemaking  GenmComprehensive: Plan    SECOND] MONTHLY) MEETING  MAY22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 421  2. mplemeniction Projects  Ordinances Publici  Requirements forv where newo development projects canl locate andv what design standardst theyr must meet. Parks, streets, greenways, communityf facilities, ando other community improvements' funded with publicr monies. Analysis of specifici issues ando detailed plansf for specific areas int thec communityt tob better understand local circumstances Publici initiativess such asa ac community tree planting program andp policies such as howt tor request neighborhoodi traffic  Programs andF Policies ando developa as sharedp pathf forward. Follow-Up Studies andF Plans calming measures.  2. mplemeniction Projects  DenHCompiehensiwer Plan  2. mplemenidtion Projects  HVL  (Draft, 5/19/24)  COST    SECONDI MONTHLY) MEETING  MAY 22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 422  2. mplemenidtion Projects  3. Operational Policies  A. Touchstone for Decision-Making  B. Staff Collaboration C.F Plan Alignment D. Annual Progress Report E. Regular Updates  Advancing the Vision on the Ground  nprehensive Plan    SECONDI MONTHLY MEETING  MAY 22,2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 423  ADOPTING GEN - H  Next Steps  5 5/31-D Draft Gen H Plan Released to Public* 6/1-6/17-Public Input period for Draft Gen HI Plan** 6/17-6/21-S Staff Review of Public Input 6/24-Planning Board Presentation* 7/10-Public Hegrng/Preseniaton to City Council* 7/11-7/31 -[ Draft Gen HI Plan Revisions  8/1-C City Council Adoption of Gen H Comprehensive Plan Draff Gen HF Plany will be available online andi inp print at Cily facilities  ** Publici inputo opportunity Comments from Council:  Councilwoman, Lyndsey Simpson thinks this is great and thati itisal lot to digest and shei is excited to see the fullj plan. I am going to try to readi it all front tol back. One question. You were talking about the available properties within the city and the ETJ (it was almost 4,000 acres). Iam curious how much oft that isi in the city and how muchi int the ETJ, ifyou could break that out, that would be Councilwoman Melinda Lowrance said under "Operational Policies" item D. Progress Report,I would liket tos see the community partnerships involved int that progress report. Under E. Regular Updates, youl havei it ast ten year andi maybe we could do 5 years instead to revisit this. Mayor Volk thanked everyone for the wrap-up as we go intot the final stages and she looks forward toi implementing this andi implementing the various projects willl bel helpful as we go through it. Councilwoman. Jennifer Hensley asked tol be excused at 5:10j p.m. to attend her daughter's C. Historic Preservation Commission Annual Council Update - Cheryl. Jones, Board Chair and Cheryl Jones spoke on behalfo of the Historic Preservation to share what they are doing, what's coming andt to meet some oft the members. The following members were present: Jim Welter, David] McKinley, Janel Branigan and] Ralph] Hammond-Green. Cheryl shared the following  helpful.  graduation.  members of the Historic Preservation Commission  PowerPoint presentation.    SECONDI MONTHLY MEETING  MAY2 22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 424  Historic Preservation  Commission Annual Report - 2024 May 22nd, 2024 Commission Members  City of Hendersonville City Council Community Development Planning Division  Historiç Preservation Commission Powers  Established by NCGS 160D-942 Undertake ani inventory ofp properties of historical, prehistoric, architectural: and/or cultural significance Recommend! buildings, sites, areas, etc.f for designation as" Historic Districts" or "Landmarks" orther revocationt thereof Acquire property forp purposes ofp preservation andp publica access Restore, preserve ando operate! historic properties Conducte educational: activities Review anda actu upon proposalsi fora alterations, demolitions, orr newo constructions within historic districts (Certificate(s) of Appropriateness or COA's)  Certificate of Appropriateness  Quasi-Judicial Proceeding  +Applies Design Standards to modifications and new construction of exterior elements of historic properties  72    SECOADMONTIYMIETNC  MAY2 22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 425  Commission Sub-Commiftees Community Affairs Committee: Organizes tours, newsletters and other activities facilitating knowledge andi interaction between the Commission and public Designation Committee: Reviews potential districts and building for national and/or local Design Guidelines Committee: Reviews Local District Standards to develop updates. Design Review Advisory/Commites: Reviews COA's and makes recommendation: to Commission. (Not currently active) Project Updates Lenox Park Local Landmark Designation  designation.  Commission hast funded and submittedi for state review a Designation Report" for the Lenox Spring Park property managed byt the City at the corner ofl Lenox Park Drive and South Whitted Street." The Commission intends to provide the City Council with a recommendation 1. The Commission identified deteriorated district banners andf funded replacement banners. Public) Works isi int the process of or has recently completed installing the replacement  forl Locall Landmark designation for the site. Historic District Banner Replacement  banners. Local Outreach 3. Rack Cards  1. Blue Ridge Community College Gathering 4. Downtown/eventh Avenue partnerships  2. Coloring Book Distribution to Elementary Schools throughout the county  -  Project Updates (cont.)  Landina Guest House Avenue West. Buffalo Solider Project  Partnership tor recognize historic' "Green Book" Tourist Home and Restaurant at7 710 1st. Ongoing partnershipi to recognize the final resting place of Sergeant Walter Bryson. Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Sgt. Bryson has a storied military past whichs shines a unique light onto 1. Partnership with UNC-Greensboro, the Downtown Committee and property owner to renovate thet façade oft the historic Queen Theater, now Rudi's. Jewelry.  the experiences ofA African American in the US military.  Rudi Jewelry Façade Project    SECOND! MONTHLY! MEETING  MAY22, 2024  VOLUME 27  PAGE 426  Future Projects-Workplan  Oakdale Cemetery Roundhouse Project & Community Education  Effort to renovate the roundhouse at Oakdale Cemetery andi include improvements to Ongoing partnershipt tor recognize thet final resting place of Sergeant Walter Bryson. Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Sgt. Bryson has a storied military past whichs shines a unique light onto 1. Partnership with UNC-Greensboro, the Downtown Committee and property owner to renovatet thet façade oft the historic Queen Theater, now Rudi's. Jewelry.  educational features int the document.  Buffalo Solider Project  the experiences of African American int the US military.  Rudi. Jewelry Façade Project  Future Projects-Workplan (cont.)  Revise Design Standards andintegrate 160D requirements. Property Condition & Inventory  Effortt tor review and revise the Design standardsi fori the districts to modernize requirements Reviewing! local districts and national districts and updating and amending property 1. Workt to develop community resources education and designation wheret feasible for the historic cultural sites known int the community as Peacock town, Black Bottom, West End and  inventories. Brooklyn.  African-American Cultural Site Identification: and Research  Council thanked the committee for all that they do.  6.A ADJOURN  At5 5:37 p.m. Council returned to opens session via at unanimous vote ofC Council.  BRaibare 2E Barbara Volk, Mayor  ATTEST: Jilll  hyes