Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes April 9,2024-6 6:00 PM The Town Council of] Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Council Members Present: Mayor Mike Brannon, Mike Ernst, Rae Nelson, Christy Schafer, 6:001 PM. The meeting was held at the Bermuda Run Town Hall. Melinda Szeliga, and JeffTedder Council Members Absent: Also Present: Andrew Meadwell, Town Manager; Cindy Poe, Town Clerk; and Brian Williams, Town Attorney Call to Order Mayor Mike Brannon called the meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Itist the intent oft the Town Council to solemnize the proceedings of this meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the opportunity ofai reflective moment of silence Town of Bermuda Run Code of Ethics Statement = Town Attorney Brian Williams Adoption of the Agenda Council MemberJeffTedder: made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Mike Ernst seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and none opposed. Approval ofthe March 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Melinda Szeliga made a motion to approve the. March 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Rae. Nelson seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5)i infavor and none opposed. Citizen Comments Dan Bourland of346 Yadkin Valley Rd spoke regarding goals of] Bermuda Run and said wanted Erin Dinero of147 Haywood Dr quoted portions of the DEQ audit, saying that the findings the town to get guidance on how the 10/70 requests are allocated. presented were not true. 1. Proposed Action Items A. Public Hearing 10/70 Request Davie Construction The applicant is petitioning the Town of] Bermuda Run for the approval ofa 10/70 provision for 0.044 acres (1.906 sq. ft.) ofproject area: for a commercial project. The site currently has 0.217 acres (33%) ofe existing impervious area. The applicant isj proposing 0.366 acres oftotal impervious area on the site. The total impervious area ofthe site would be 55.71% percent. Brad Chapman ofDavie Construction gave information regarding the Caribou Coffee location, saying that this 10/70 allocation would allow for 10 parking spots needed. Mayor. Brannon Opened the Public Hearing There were no public comments. Mayor Brannon Closed. the. Public. Hearing Council. Member Rae. Nelson made a motion to approve the requested 10/70 allocation. Council Member JeffTedder seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and none opposed. B. Public Hearing 10/70 Request Hall Walker The applicant is petitioning the Town of Bermuda Run for the approval ofa 10/70 provision for 59.54 acres of project area for ai multi-use development project. The project area currently consists of 6.57 acres that is outside oft the watershed. The applicant is proposing 24.44 acres ofi impervious area on the Amanda Hodieme, Attorney for the developer (Bermuda Run Investments, LLC) explained how they have used the past 8: months to pause and reflect, adding that tonight is a threshold to set upi the rest of the development sequence. She shared the vision oft the Fords and showed how the property would look with the 10/70 allocation, and without the 10/70 allocation. They have changed the access point from Yadkin Valley Road to Hwy. 801 based on concerns regarding traffic flow. Environmental regulations are being followed and protections are inj place as required by the state. Council Member Melinda Szeliga asked for clarification that ift the 10/70 was not allocated, it would be all multi-family site. The total impervious area of the site would be 41.04 % percent. (instead of a combination oftownhomes and apartments). Mayor. Brannon Opened the Public Hearing Vera Williamson of229 Haywood Drive - Shared a slideshow (included in minutes) saying Carl Carney of] Davie Construction - Concerned about affordable housing in the area, giving examples ofl his own kids and employees wanting them to be able to stay in the area. Feltit would be wise to approve the 10/70 request as this was a good project proposal. Dan Bourland of346 Yadkin Valley Rd- There needs to be improvements on how the town approves 10/70 requests. Be conservative and protect watershed. Beth Bourland of346 Yadkin Valley Rd - Feels that the town is becoming "less charming" and failing to "Just Be". Concerned about traffic and stormwater studies. Matt Belford of270 Yadkin Valley Rd. - Quoted the Comprehensive Plan and called it "ancient Elizabeth Hutcherson ofHaywood Drive - Questioned total acres and accuracy saying numbers Erin Dinero of 147 Haywood Drive - Says her parcel abuts the Hall Walker property and she worries about a "bait and switch". Wanted to appeal to the common sense ofthe Council, saying that it was a "no brainer" to turn down the request. However, she added that she is not Teresa Snider of Yadkin Valley Rd - Read a letter from the Yadkin River Keeper who is opposed to the request due to the negative impact on the streams, creeks. Monica Belford of113 Oakwind Dr (Kinderton Village) Stated that she lives in a condo, and is ini favor ofa affordable housing but not what is being proposed. High density affects home 10/70 was a "privilege, not a right", and asked for a deferred vote. history", saying iti is just "hollow words on paper". were inaccurate. "anti-development. values. Patricia Williams of 124 Parkview Ln (Kinderton Village) - Applauds the town now videoing the meetings. "More doesn'tmean better." Look at the future- - Trees gone makes noise from I- 401 horrible. Mayor. Brannon Closed the Public Hearing Attorney for developer, Amanda Hodieme clarified misquotes. Development plans not about density/land use, but about the shape it takes. This is a threshold decision which allows them to decide permits for which to apply. Council Member Rae Nelson addressed the height limit of3 stories when project mentioned 4. (At the time oft the application, 4-story buildings were allowed.) Council Member Christy Schafer asked for clarification regarding buffering (greenery, fence). Council Member JeffTedder asked about timing oft the project. (Depending on outcome oftonigh'smecting, it will Council Member Melinda Szeliga made ai motion to approve the 10/70 request with conditions. Council Member Christy, Schafer seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) in probably be developed in 2-4 phases.) favor and none opposed. C.Public Hearing Annexation Request Hall Walker The Town has received petition(s) for a contiguous and a noncontiguous annexation of property described as Davie County Tax Parcels C700000115, C70000011501, C700000112 and referenced being as the "Hall Walker Property". On January 9th, 2024, the Town Council adopted a Resolution directing the Town Clerk to investigate the petition. The Town Clerk has submitted a Certificate of Sufficiency ofthe petition. Mayor Brannon Opened the Public Hearing Paul Dixon of1 120 Kilbourne Dr - Shared concerns regarding the impact on the town. Concerned about population - schools, law enforcement, traffic. Mentioned "Show us the Plan" Elizabeth Hutcherson ofH Haywood Drive - Wanted to go on record as questioning the zoning Jim Fulghum of357 Town Park Dr - Pointed out concerns for fire/police protection, EMS and timely medical care, street maintenance and other services - financial impacts on the town. Charlene Genaway of150 Brookstone Dr - Against high density, feels watershed is being ignored. There will be more expenses with adding residents and would love tol hear the and land use. benefits, "when the town can'tservice what you have." Mayor Brannon Closed the Public Hearing Council Member Christy Schafer made ai motion to approve the annexation request. Council Member Mike Ernst seconded: the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and none opposed. Mayor Comments- Mayor Mike Brannon thanked the speakers and all in attendance. He also thanked the Council and Town Staff for their professionalism. Bermuda Run Garden Club Shredding Event Saturday, April 13. Sheriff Hartman will be speaking at the May 14 Council Meeting. Adjourn none opposed. Approved hA With noj further business to discuss, Council MemberJ JeffTedder made a motion to adjourn. Council Member. Mike Ernst seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5)infavor and Respectfully Submitted 42h Mike Brannon, Mayor Cindy Poe, Town Clerk