TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamela Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don! Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  RO  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE Regular Meeting of the China Grove Town Council  Tuesday, December 6th, 2022  China Grove Town Hall China Grove, North Carolina  6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.  CALLTOORDER I) Pledge of Allegiance II) Roll Call III) Adopt the Agenda IV) Approval of the Consent Agenda  Mayor Seaford  a) Approve Minutes from November 1,2 2022 regular meeting ) Approve Amendment to. Audit Contract c) Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment  6:05 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:25 p.m.  CITIZEN COMMENT PUBLIC HIEARING I) NEW BUSINESS I)  Franklin Gover  2022-SUP-01 Auto Sales and Service  Reappointments for Planning Board and Parks Advisory Board Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO)  II) 2023 Appointments to the TAC and the TCC oft the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area  III) Discussion of 2023 Events OLDBUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS COUNCIL UPDATES CLOSED SESSION I) ADJOURN  Jill. Sellers  6:35 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 7:00 p.m.  Economic Developmen-Oeneral Statue 143-318.11.(a)(4)  3331 NI Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department ofA Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited) from discriminating ont the busisof race, color, nationald origin, age, disability, religion, sex, fumilial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Nota all prohibited bases apply to all  programs)."    TOWNN MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur! Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  CHINA  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  A regular meeting of the China Grove Town Council  Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:00p.m. CALLTOORDER  China Grove Town Hall China Grove. North Carolina  Mayor Seaford called the regular meeting of November Ist, 2022 to order. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Seaford called roll. All council members were present with the exception of Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Sheets. Mr. Stroud made ar motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. Higgins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Mrs. Sheets was listening via phone. There was a quorum.  Consent Agenda items:  a) Approve Minutes from October 4, 2022 regular meeting b) Adopt Ordinance 2022-16 to close Main Street for the SRC Parade Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment for Main Street Corridor Study d) Approve 2022 Audit Contract with Huneycutt, Parsley & Taylor  Mr. Heggins made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Stroud seconded the motion, which Mayor Seaford introduced Madeline Wagner from the Salisbury Post. Ms. Wagner stated she is a freelance writer that fills in at the Salisbury Post in a couple of areas. She stated she has lived in Rowan County her entire life and  carried unanimously. livesi in Faith. CITIZENS COMMENT Diana Folk 425 Park Street  Mrs. Folk stated she would like to discuss the purchase of the 2024 Knuckle Boom Truck. She stated as a citizen of this town and seen the Public Works employees do their job, she does not deny the fact that the department needs something such as this truck to help with picking up brush and curbside items. She stated at the last meeting the ARP funds were moved in the general fund. She stated she sees this quote is from NCSA Contract Purchases and asked ift the bid process is a competitive bid process. She stated there are $30,000.00 worth of add-ons and options in the $227,000.00, and asked ift they are all needed. She asked if this truck will only be operated by one employee and Mayor Seaford stated the NCSA Contract offers counties and cities a statewide purchasing program on a variety of vehicles. He stated they are able to get us al better deal on this type of equipment. He stated most of the add-ons are Mayor Seaford asked Mr. Deal to introduce the towns news employee. Mr. Deal introduced to the Council Alana  free up the second employee that typically follows the current truck to do other things. safety related. He stated you are correct on this truck will be operated by one employee.  Sweatt as the towns GIS Planner.  364Page. Minute Book 7    Mayor Seaford recognized Rod Crider with thel EDC.  NEW BUSINESS I) Kristina Whitfield -1 Kimley Horn  Main Street Corridor Planning Study Presentation  Mrs. Whitfield stated the town initiated a Main Street Corridor Study that focuses on Main Street from the Food Lion at Kimbell Road to the Food Lion at Hwy 29. She stated they held aj pop-up engagement at the Block Party to kick the study off. She stated they asked residents to tell them what they liked, did not like about Main Street. She stated they held another one at Hanna Park and handed out flyers for an online survey. She stated they held an all- day session at Town Hall and had various business owns come in to discuss Main Street. She stated 77 folks took the online survey with 169 comments. She stated 75% of those that took the survey stated they eat, shop and socialize along the corridor, 25% said they live along the corridor. She stated pedestrian safety was one of the highest priorities. She stated increase lighting, enhance landscaping, and increase on-street parking were other concerns. She stated on the south end of Main Street there are no crosswalks and very little sidewalks. She stated there are three Bicycling Rowan County routes that run along Main Street. She stated the Town found out about a grant they could apply for during the study process. She stated they pivoted how the study would approach this so the Town could apply for the Rural Transformation Grant. She stated Segment A shows completing the missing sidewalk segments along the southeast side, adding a crosswalk at El Liberty Street, adding a shared lane marking to indicate that bicycles are allowed along the road, and adding a RRFB which is a flashing pedestrian sign at China Mrs. Whitfield stated al lot of time and energy was spent developing a concept where the Town could apply of the Rural Transformation Grant. She stated the grant is through the Department of Commerce and is left over funds from the CARES Act. She stated one of the categories is Downtown revitalization. She stated Mr. Gover submitting the application today and if we are lucky the Town will receive $950,000.00 to improve Main Street. She stated the vision was driven by the conversations with the community. She stated the concept includes bump outs which are landscaped areas near the intersections. She stated bump outs shorten the pedestrian crossing time and provides Mrs. Whitfield stated these items were not included in the grant but the Town should look into alley activation. She stated taking an old alley and activating it for public space can enhance the ascetic of Downtown. She stated the Town should look at adding outdoor eating areas at Hanna Park. She stated to enhance the two-step portion of the sidewalk in front oft the Pharmacy they are proposing 2 foot by 4 foot planters that straddle the step. She stated this would more define the entrance. She stated they would propose wayfinding signage to let people know which way Mrs. Whitfield stated segment C shows adding sidewalks between Thom Street and Coach Deal Lane. She stated they spoke with people oft the community about creating a marketing strategy for the Southend. She stated there has been discussion of creating an arts district. She suggested finding a new use for the town owned building located in the area. She stated establishing an official China Grove Main Street Association would be one of the first steps to being able to apply to the NCI Main Street Downtown Associate Community Program. She suggested to consider the Mr. Bringle stated we have been told handrails were not allowed in the area where the sidewalk has two steps in front of the Pharmacy, Dales Sporting Goods. He asked if the one handrail that is in place would be replaced and then an additional three or four would be added. Mrs. Whitfield stated NCDOT will be good partners along the way. She stated there are inconsistencies with the step heights and they can make sure the steps are. ADA compliant with State requirements. Mr. Bringle stated he is concerned that bump-outs would eliminate some parking spaces Downtown. Mrs. Whitfield stated the community expressed their concern with losing on street parking, with these bump-outs it only eliminates 2 spaces. Mr. Bringle asked where the bicycle route is along Main Street. Mrs. Whitfield stated the route is from Shue Road tol Patterson Street. She stated this would not be a designated bike lane  Grovel Middle School.  more landscaping areas along Main Street.  places are located such as" Town Hall, Hanna Park, and the Roller Mill.  creation ofal Municipal Service District.  itw would be markings indicating that bicycles are allowed on the road along Main Street.  II)  Discussion and possible. Action tol Purchase a) 2024 Knuckle Boom Truck  365Page. Minute Book 7    Mr. Deal stated thel Public Works Department has had a need for this truck for many years. He stated the department had a demonstration of the truck last week. Hes stated Mr. Ketneri is available for any questions. Mayor Seaford asked what the delivery date would be after ordering. Mr. Ketner stated we are looking at six to eight months. Mr. Heggins stated we have been discussing this for atl least 3 years. He asked if Mr. Ketner about the add- ons and if those items were added based on hisi input. Mr. Ketner stated one of the features is an exterior hopper. He stated employees will be able to pick up smaller items by hand and place them in this hopper. He stated not only will this truck be able to pick up all the brush it will also be able to collect curbside items. He stated now we collect curbside by hand and load it in a dump truck. He stated this truck will improve the speed of collecting items Mr. Stroud made a motion to approve the purchase of the Knuckle Boom Truck. Mr. Bringle seconded the motion, Mrs. Sheets stated Mr. Gover and herself completed the Rural Transformation Grant classes. She stated in 2023 there will be another $50,000 grant available to apply for. She stated a key component in receiving the grant for $950,000.00 is having community involvement. She stated the Main Street Corridor Study was the foundation for applying for this grant. She stated we will know by December 16thift the grant is awarded to China Grove. Mayor Seaford stated Michael Moon made him aware of the need for CPR classes for residents of the community. He stated CPR Classes will be offered to anyone that would like to sign up on November 15th and 17th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Community Building. He stated soi far seventeen individuals have signed up. Mayor Seaford stated on Sunday, January 1$+2023 starting at 3:00 pm, he will be holding a Walk with the Mayor event from Town Hall to Main Street Mission. He stated he will answer any questions residents have and get to Mr. Bringle stated the October Car Show was the largest he had attended. He stated this event brings a lot of people tot the Downtown. He stated even with the rain there were al lot of Trick or Treaters out at the Downtown Halloween  throughout town. Mr. Stroud stated Council isi in agreement that the truck is needed.  which carried unanimously. COUNCIL UPDATES  know members of the community.  event. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted, Pamela L. Mills, CMC Town Clerk  Mr. Stroud made ar motion to adjourn. Mr. Heggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Charles Seaford Mayor  366/Page. Minute Book 7    LGC-205 Amendment Whereas Primary Govemment Unit  AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TO AUDIT. ACCOUNTS Rev. 10/2021  Town of China Grove Auditor  and and  Discretely Presented Component Unit (DPCU) (ifa applicable) Huneycutt, Parsley & Taylor, CPAs, PLLC  entered Into a contract in which the Auditor agreed to audit the accounts oft the! Primary Govemment Unit  and DPCU (if applicable)  Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/22  Audit Report Due Date 10/31/22 Modified due date 12/31/22 Modifiedi fee  for  and originally due on  hereby agree that iti is now necessary that the contract be modified as follows.  Original due date 10/31/22 Original fee  ON Modification to date Modification to fee Primary Other (choose 1)(choose 0-2) o o o O o o O o o 0 o o  Reason(s) for Contract Amendment  Change in scope Issue with unit staff/turnover D Issue with auditor staff/workdoad  D Third-party financlal: statements not prepared by agreed-upon date D Unit did not have bank reconcliations complete for the audit period  a Unit did notl have reconcliations between subsidiary ledgers and general ledger complete D Unit did not post previous years adjusting journal entries resultingi ini incorrect beginning a Unit did not have information required for audit complete by the agreed-upon time  balances in the general ledger Delay in component unit reports Software implementation issue Software system failure Software - ransomwareleyperatack Natural or other disaster Other (please explain)  Plan to Prevent Future Late Submissions  Ifthe amendment is submitted to extend the due date, please indicate the steps the unit and auditor will take to prevent late filing of audits in subsequent; years. Indicate NAifthis is an amendment due to a change in cost only. The' Town will provide the information required to complete the audit before October ini future years.  Additional information  Pleàse provide any additional explanation or details regarding the contract modification.  By their signatures on the following pages, the Auditor, the Primary Government Unit, and the DPCU (if  applicable), agree to these modified terms.  Page1of3    LGC-205 Amended AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTTO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev. 10/2021  SIGNATURE PAGE AUDIT FIRM  Audit Firm"  Huneycutt, Parsley & Taylor, CPAs, PLLC  Authorized Firm Representative" (typed or printed) Signature*  William R. Huneycutt Date"  Email Address Shenta@hptepas.com  Zhyy  ulzr/zz  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT  Governmental Unit* Town ofChina Grove  Date Primary Govemment Unit Goveming Board Approved Amended  Audit Contract* (frequlred! bys goveming! boerd policy) Mayor/Chalperson' (typed or printed) Charles Seaford, Mayor Date  Signature" Email Address sabnd@etimgovemegow  Chair of Audit Committee (typed orp printed, or" "NA') Signature  N/A Date  Email Address  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT - PRE-AUDIT CERTIFICATE (Pre-audit certificate not required for hospitals) Required by G.S. 159-28(a1) or G.S. 115C-441(a1)  *ONLY REQUIRED IF FEES ARE MODIFIED IN THE. AMENDED CONTRACT  This instrument! has been pre-audited! in the manner required by The Local Govemment Budget and Fiscal Control Act or by the School Budget and Fiscal ControlAct. Primary Governmental Unit Finance Officer* Signature*  N/A  Date of Pre-Audit Certificate"  Email Address*  Page2of3    CHINAGROVE Come Grow withUs Anoriginul town.  Budget Ordinance Amendment  BE ITI HEREBY ORDAINED, the Town Council oft the Town of China Grove, at its meeting on December 6, 2022, hereby adopts thet following FY: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance Amendment for the purpose of appropriating Fund Balance for the repair of Police Dept roof, purchase of a Knuckle Boom Truck andrecognizing the grant revenue and expenditure  for the Veteran's Memorial Flag Poles.  GENERAL FUND Budget  Revenue  Amendment  Budget as Amended  General Fund Fund Balance Appropriated Grant Revenue  $ $  179,300 $  240,000 $ 17,000 $  419,300 17,000  $  Expenditures  Budget  Amendment  Budget as Amended  Police Dept  Repair & Maintenance Building  $  8,000 $  12,000 $  20,000  Public Works Capital Outlay Recreation Capital Outlay  $  19,200 $  228,000 $  247,200  $  $  17,000 $  17,000  Adopted this 6th Day of December  ATTEST:  BY:  Charles Seaford, Mayor  Pamela Mills, Town Clerk    TOWNMANAGER Kenl Deai TOWN CLERK Pamela Mills TOWNATTORNEY Tom Brooke  HA  MAYOR Charles-Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Cheryl Sheets Rodney Phillips Steve! Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE Town Council Meeting December 6th, 2022 Mayor Seaford and the Town of China Grove Town Council Franklin Gover, Assistant Town Manager  TO: FROM: DATE:  November 29,2022  SUBJECT: StaffReport -2022-SUP-01;4 Automobile Sales and. Service  A.Suggested Actions for Town Council 1. Four Individual Motions Adopting Finding ofl Facts  2. Motion to approve/deny/ltable the requested special use permit for automobile sales and  service on Rowan County Tax Parcel 128 092, with or without conditions  B. Basic Information Applicant/Owner: Physical Address: Zoning District: Area: Rowan County Parcel Number: C.Background  Petra Vallicana Rodriguez 125 Fawn Brook Drive Lexington, NC 27292 1108 SUS29HWY Highway Business .7acres 128092  Petra Vallicana Rodriguez, is requesting a Special Use Permit to redevelop an existing site along US 29 HWY for automobile sales and service. This is the first project utilizing our reuse The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) provides for uses to be permitted by right in each zoning district. In addition to these uses the ordinance allows some uses on a conditional basis subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP). The SUP process ensures compatibility with the surrounding uses and keeping with the purpose of the general zoning district. The site plan (See attachment 2) is subject to administrative modifications based on the engineering plan  provisions. There is a vacant apartment above the shop.  review.  333 NI Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 LE Fax(704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal lane and US, Department of Agriculture policy. this institution is prohibited! from discriminating on the basis of race. color. nationale origin, age. disability. religion. sex. familials status. sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply t0 all  programs).    D.S Site Plan Information  Special Use Permits shall follow the Town Council Approval process. An application shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and shall be accompanied by a site-specific plan meeting the requirements of a Major Site Plan. A complete application and site plan shall come before the Planning Board for review and recommendation. The Town Council may, in its review, suggest reasonable conditions to the location, nature, and extent of the proposed use and its relationship to surrounding properties, parking areas, driveways, pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems, screening and landscaping, timing of development, and any other appropriate conditions. Such conditions may include dedication of any rights-of-way or easements for streets, water, sewer, or other public utilities necessary to serve the proposed development. Section 7.10.3 Re-use of Sites and Buildings Developed Prior to August 1, 2006  Smaller sites in the H-B district with buildings 5,000 square feet or less in size, which were built prior to August 1, 2006, have the potential for new uses or revitalization. In many cases, however, meeting current building design, landscaping, parking, paving, or driveway requirements may be physically impossible or cost-prohibitive. Rather than allowing these sites to become vaçant, abandoned, or deteriorated, the provisions of Section 5.9, Nonconforming Sites and Buildings Developed Prior to August 1,2006, grant re-use projects a greater degree of  flexibility in meeting current ordinance requirements.  5.9.3 Building Design Guidelines  Existing buildings eligible for re-use are exempt from the building design guidelines.  5.9.4&. 5.10. Landscaping  Landscaping for re-use projects developed according to this section shall meet the standards set forth in Chapter 1I to the greatest extent possible. When plantings are not possible, alternatives There is type A screening along the rear property line between the development and Cherry Street. The applicant is proposing planters and shrubs on the northern and southern property  such as decorative fencing or planter boxes/pots should be implemented  lines.  5.9.5 Parking Requirements  The Parking Requirements of Chapter 10 shall be met where possible. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve a reduction of up to 33% in the minimum parking ratios of Section 10.2 for buildings in existence before August 1, 2006 when such a reduction will facilitate increased There 13 new spaces shown on existing concrete or asphalt, including 1 accessible space.  compliance with landscaping or dumpster storage area requirements.  5.9.7 Existing Driveways  3331 NMain Street, China Grove, NÇ: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax(704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal lar and US. Department of Agriculture policy. this institution is prohibited from discriminating ont the basis of race. color. national origin. age. disability. religion. sex. familials status. sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Nor all prohibited bases apply 10 all  programs),    When sites with existing driveways comprising the entire frontage of a parcel along streets maintained by the Town of China Grove are redeveloped or experience a change of use that results in an expansion of required parking, existing driveway width shall be reduced to channelize ingress/egress. This requirement could include physically removing paved areas as There multiple curb cuts along the frontage of this property. Per our re-use guidelines the applicant is showing the installation of curbing to close three curb cuts. Creating one main  determined necessary by the TRC.  driveway.  E.Special Use Criteria  Before making a motion for approval the Planning Board should consider the following four conditional use criteria described below. The applicant has provided responses to each of the criteria within their application and they are shown in quotation marks. Planning staff has also provided brief responses to supplement those of the applicant in bold text. The Planning Board may recommend Town Council attach fair and reasonable conditions to the approval based on 1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed "Auto. sales and inspections are permitted by right in the HB highway Business, but a. special use permit is required, for service and maintenance. Plans will comply with local, state, and national codes to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Project plans have been This project is subject to the requirements of Salisbury Rowan Utilities, Rowan County  the following findings of fact:  and developed according to the plan.  prepared in close communication with town. staff'  Building Inspections, NCDOT and various other agencies. 2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications.  "The use will meet all required conditions and. specifications of the HB district. Town staff There are no applicable special requirements for this use. If developed as proposed this 3. The use will not substantially injure the value ofa adjoining or abutting property unless the use "The update and re-use of the properly will be done in accordance with all local, state, and national standards and will constitute a substantial upgrade of the site and add value to  has assisted with, guidance SO that plans conform to all standards. "  plan meets the minimum standards oft the UDO.  isap public necessity.  surrounding, property. It conforms to the Town' s plans.  333NMains Street, China Grove, NC 28023 Phone (704)857-2466 - Fax(704)855-1855  "Ind accordance with Federal lar and U.S. Department of Agriculture, policy. this institution is prohibited) from discriminating on the basis of race. color. national origin. age. disability, religion. sex. familial stalus, sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply 100 all  programs).    No material evidence has been presented that this development will affect the property 4. The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and will be in general conformity with the adopted land use plans and other plans for physical development of the "Upgraded reuse ofthe site will enhance and be in harmony with the surrounding ared. Care is being taken in project planning to conform with land use and physical development plans of China Grove. It is well located with respect to highway and utility access and  values of adjoining or abutting properties.  China Grove area as adopted by the Town Council.  availability.  China Grove Future. Land Use Plan  The China Grove Land Use Plan recommends General Commercial in this area. The General  Commercial future land use category recommends the following:  Minimize the number of curb cuts. Move parking to the side or rear.  Objectives:  5.1C Implement improvements related to traffic flow in and out of commercial areas to  promote safety and reduce traffic congestion. 5.2A-3 Encourage a mixture ofhousing US29 HWY Corridor Plan Recommendations  5.2A Allow multi-family, and other housing types, where appropriate.  Much of the public comments received during the planning process revolved around the aesthetics of the corridor. The US 29 HWY plan recommends varied, distinct, and creative Access management - improvements in access management enhance mobility in developing corridors by eliminating points of conflict, improve traffic flow, provide clear expectations  landscapes.  where driveways are permitted.  F.Staff Comments  1.F Relationship with any plans and policies.  The subject property is currently located in town along US 29 HWY. The site plan is designed using our newly adopted re-use provisions. The plan addresses the recommendations of our  adopted plans.  3331 NMain Street, China Grove, NÇ 28023 I Phone (704)8 857-2466 I Fax(704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy. this institution. is prohibiled/ frome discriminating on the basis of race. color. national origin. age. disability. religion. sex.) familial status. sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Notd all prohibited bases apply 10 all  programs).    2. Compatibility of use with other properties and conditions in the vicinity  Conditions in the vicinity (see GISmap): Character of the area: Mixture of Residential Uses North: US29 Corridor and John Street Homes South: US291 HWY Corridor, Businesses East: US29H HWY Corridor West: China Grove Cotton Mill neighborhood  3.1 Potential impacts on facilities such as roads, utilities, and schools  Roads: The subject parcel fronts US 29 S and has a traffic count of 18,000 AADT (2018),  measured just south oft the project. Schools: No Impact  Utilities: This property is served by Salisbury Rowan Utilities  Other: This project is within a water supply watershed area. This redevelopment project is not subject to the town's stormwater management program and permitting requirements. Knox  Boxes will need to be approved by the fire department.  G.A Attachments  1. Appliçation 2. Site Plan  3331 NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax(704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal lar and US. Department ofA Agriculture policy. this institution is prohibited! from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin. age, disability. religion. sex.) familials status. sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Nord all prohibited bases apply 10 all  programs).    TOWN OF CHINA GROVE 3331 N. Main Street China Grove, NC: 28023 704-857-2466 704-855-1855 Special Use Permit Application  Case #  Receipt #  Project Information Date of Application 9/14/22  Name of Project Rodriguez Auto Sales, Service & Inspections Parcel Number(s). Rowan County Parcel ID: 128092  Address 1108 S US2 29 HWY Contact Information Petra Vallicana Rodriguez Applicant 125 Fawn Brook Dr Address Lexington NC 27292 City, State Zip Code 336-590-1105 Telephone Villicana19/9@gmai.com Email address Findings of Fact  Property Size 0.7 acres  Current Zoning District H-B Highway Business Proposed Zoning District H-BHighway Business  Petra Vallicana Rodriguez Property Owner 125 Fawn Brook Dr Address Lexington NC 27292 City, State Zip Code 336-590-1105 Telephone Email address  Vicanal9/9@ymal.com  In approving an application for a Special Use Permit, the Town Council may attach fair and reasonable conditions to the approval. The petitioner will have a reasonable opportunity to consider and respond to any additional requirements prior to approval or denial by the Town Council. The appliçant has the burden of producing competent, material, and substantial evidence to establish the facts and conditions. In the space provided below, indicate the facts that you intend to provide to convince the Council that it can properly reach the A. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety iflocated where proposed and Auto sales and inspections are permitted by right in HB Highway Business, but as special use permit is required for service and maintenance. Plans will comply with local, state and national codes to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Project plans have  following required conclusions: developed according to plan.  been prepared in close communication with Town staff.  Page lof2    B. The use meets all required conditions and specifications.  The use will meet all required conditions and specifications of the HB district. Town staff has assisted with guidance so that plans conform to all standards.  C. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property unless the use The update and reuse oft the property willl be done in accordance with all local, state and national standards and will constitute a substantial upgrade of the site and add value to surrounding property. It conforms to Town plans for the future. D. The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and will be in general conformity with the adopted land use plans and other plans for physical development oft the Upgraded reuse of the site will enhance and be in harmony with the surrounding area. Care is being taken in project planning to conform with land use and physical development plans of China Grove. It is well located with respect to highway and  isap public necessity.  China Grove area as adopted by the Town Council.  utility access and availability. Meeting Dates Planning Board Meeting Date: Planning Board Decision: Town Council Meeting Date: Town Council Decision:  Page 2of2    CANST  WALNUTST  VICINITY  OAKST 9  CHERRYST  1  CHINAGROVE ComeGrowwithus Anoriginal town. Ond - RS-CU RI-CU  SITE  1108SUS 291 HWY China Grove,! NC: 28023  JEFF YOUNG, PLA LANDSCAPE. ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY PLANNING  Rodriguez Property  Zoning Map  Date:8/15/2022    MICINITY  CHERRISTREET  SUS29HWY  Rodriguez Property  1108 SUS 291 HWY China Grove, NC: 28023  Earth Google View  JEFF YOUNG, PLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY PLANNING  Date:8 8/15/2022    SITE  VICINITY  R-O-W CHERRY STREET  Lireo  EXISTING CURBCUT  EXISTING SIDEWALK  EXISTING CURBCUT  EXISTING SIDEWAUK EXISTING EXISTINGS SIDEWALK) CURBCUT EXISTING PROPERIYINE/ROW EXISTING SIDEWALK  PAVEMENTI EDGE- SOUTHBOUNDIANES SUS: 29 HWY  LEFTTURNLANE  50'  100' N- -  APPROXIMATE SCALE  1108SUS 29H HWY China Grove, NC 28023  JEFF YOUNG, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY PLANNING  Former Auto Sales Business  Old Aerial View Former Owner  PLA  Date:8/15/2022    TYPICAL SHRUB AND1 TREEF PLANTING DETAILS NOT TOSCALE SITE  CURB DETAIL NOTES NOTT TOSCALE BUSINESS HOURS: 8AM- -SPM SGMPNEIZ INDOOR BAYS FORS SERVICE NOS STORAGE OF DAMAGED Land area: 0.7acres VEHICLES MAYE BE USEDBY MECHANIC OR CARC CLEANER Setbacks: All front setback, Oft. min.  COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN Rowan County Parcel! ID: 128092 Zoning: H-B Highway Business Previous Use: Auto Sales Proposed Use: Auto Sales, Service andI Inspections Building! Floor Area: Approx. 1,920sf Offstreet Parking: Providing 15 spacesi incl. 1 vana accessible HCS space Owner: Rodriguez, Petra' Vallicana  VICINITY  R-O-W CHERRY STREET  IGIOTOA PL  EXISTING BLDG SERVICE EXISTING AWNING VEHICLE DISPLAY AREA INALL NEWO CURB CLOSEE CURBCUT EXISYING  ES  gacgoot E  15 PARKING SPACES EXISTING CONÇRETE PAVING PROPOSEDI DRIVEWAY AT EXISTING CURBCUT  INTALLA NEW CURB EXISTINGS SIDEWALK CLOSE EXISTING PAVEMENT EDGE- SOUTHBOUNDI LANES SUS: 29HWY  INTALLN NEW'CURS PROPEAIVUNE/ROW CLOSEE EXISTING CURBCUT  EXISTING SIDEWALK  EXISTING SIDEWALK  EXISTINGS SIDEWALK  LEFT TURNL LANE  50'  100' N-  LIGHTING PLAN TBD BY OTHERS  APPROXIMATE SCALE  11085US 29 HWY China Grove, NC 28023  JEFF YOUNG, PLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PLANNING  Auto Sales, Service & Inspections  Site Plan  Date: 10/14/2022    28  HD AGROVE ETAL  26  €9 Re 80 g 83 83 84 85  920 430 140  6  160 470    335 235 265 CD 245 235 233  230) CHSCHINA GROVEMETH  1198 AB/BUS  230 240 250 260  1120) &M MOTORS  130 GRAHAMAS4 LEGEND RT HB LI  2022-SUP-01; Rodriguez Special Use Permit Highway Business District  0 50100  200 Feet  Current Time: 10/11/2022 1:47 PM    MEMORANDUM  To: From: Date: RE:  Mayor and Council Members Pamela Mills, CMC'Town Clerk December 5, 2022 Planning Board  The Planning Board has two terms that expire December 31, 2022.  Jason Higgins would like to be reappointed. A motion is needed to reappoint Brie Hager-Bivens would like to be reappointed. A motion is needed to We have received a new application for the Planning Board from Michael Only two appointments are needed. If the Council makes these two appointments there will still be one ETJ vacancy on the board.  him for another 3 year term. appoint her for a 3 year term.  Moon. His application is attached.    Town of China Grove Board and Commission Application  Xin Town ETJ  ICAIO  Ifyou reside in the Town Limits or the ETJ of the Town of China Grove and are willing to volunteer your time and knowledge to your community, please complete and submit this form. This application is required to be completed for appointment by the Town  Council.  Personal Information Name:  Michael Lane Moon  Home Address: 304 Haney St. China Grove, NC 28023  Mailing Address: Home Phone Number:  304 Haney St. China Grove, NC 28023  404-548-7752  404-548-7752  Work Phone Number:  Email Address: ADConfechnologies.1212@gmat.com  Board Preference  Are you currently serving on al board or commission oft the Town of China Grove?  Yes  No X  Ifso, what is the name of the Board?  Please list the name(s) of the board(s) to which you are applying or seeking  reappointment (you may apply to more than one):  Planning Board  Why do you wish to serve the' Town in this capaçity? Ifadditional space is needed please attach a separate sheet. After growing upi in rural NC,moving to overly populated cities here & then in the Atlanta, GA area & operating various businesses in very different atmospheres, Ifeel that my experience could be used in the town that I've chosen to call home. Much like the house we've purchased, Iwant tos see China Grove's legacy preserved while embracing the inevitable growth.    Do you anticipate a conflict ofi interest by serving as ai member of any of the boards or  commissions? Yes Ifyes, please explain.  No X  Eduçation  Please list your educational background. Include: names ofall schools attended.  Randolph Community College, Asheboro, NC Eastern Randolph High School, Ramseur, NC  Employment  Please list the name and address of your current employer, the title of your current  position, and al brief description of your duties.  Name of Employer: Address:  Absolute Convergence Technologies 2167 Pruitt Rd. Cumming, GA 30041  Description ofjob duties: Avionics Design & Prototype/Test Equipment Manufacturing  Please list previous employment history.  The Pootoon Mobile Marine Sanitation Systems Service & Repair  Sparta Combat Academy: Fitness Facility Roswell Inifiniti - Roswell. GA  Civic Involvement  Please list the names ofall civic organizations in which you currently hold membership.  Rotary Club of China Grove    References Contact Name James F. Morton Hope Olliphant Rohan Banton  Address 101 N. Clinton St. 908 S. Main St. 102 S. Main St.  Phone Number 704-239-5044 704-798-5929 704-701-0015  Terms and Conditions of Appointments  I,the undersigned, understand that an appointment to any Town of China Grove Board or Commission will require me to be available for meetings when necessary. Iunderstand that the information disclosed in this application may be used by the' Town of China Grove BoardatCommisioners in making appointments to Boards or Commissions.  12151-22 Date  Signature  Thank you for your interest in appointment to the Town of China Grove's Advisory Boards and Commissions. Individuals selected for appointment will assume their position on January 1. Youwill be officially notified ofyour status no later than five (5)  working days after the Council's meeting in December.  Please return to:  Town Clerk Town of China Grove 205 Swink Street China Grove, NC 28023  "In accordance with. Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution. is prohibited from discriminating on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial. status, sexual orientation, andi reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to  all programs).    MEMORANDUM  To: From: Date: RE:  Mayor and Council Members Pamela Mills, CMC Town Clerk November 29, 2022 Park and Recreation Advisory Board  The Park and Recreation Advisory Board has three terms that expire Joel Maynor would like to be reappointed. A motion is needed to reappoint Emily Mabrito would like to be reappointed. A motion is needed to Kevin Keiger would like to be reappointed. A motion is needed to reappoint If the Council makes these appointments there will be two vacancy on the  December 31, 2022.  him for another 3 year term.  reappoint her for another 3 year term.  him for another 3 year term.  board.    MEMORANDUM  To: From: Date: RE:  Mayor and Council Members Pamela Mills, CMC Town Clerk November 29, 2022 TAC &TCC  2023 Appointments to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area  Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) Need a motion for the' TAC: representative Current: Charles Seaford Need : a motion for the alternate for TAC Current: Cheryl Sheets Need a motion for the TCCrepresentative Current: Franklin Gover Need a motion for the alternate for' TCC Current: David Ketner Suggested: Alana Sweatt    November. 29, 2023 Mr. Ken Deal, Town Manager China Grove Town Hall 308 East Centerview Street China Grove, North Carolina 28023  SUBJECT: 2023 Appointments to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) of the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization  (CRMPO) Dear Mr. Deal,  As you know, each year the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requires the MPO1 tos supply al list of current TACandTCC representatives along with their alternates. Atpresent, Councilman Charles Seaford is the appointed member and Councilman Cheryl Sheets is the alternate to represent the Town of China Grove ont the TAC. Mr. Franklin Goveri is currentlyt the TCC representative: and Mr. David Ketneri ist the altemate. Please notify thel MPO ast tov who will serve in 2023 as your designated appointees tot the TAC (elected officials only), as well ast the TCC( (staff) appointee anda altemate. Thel TACandTCC appointees must! be available to attendregular monthly meetings and to also participate on regional transportation planning committees. Attendance at the meetings is critical to the success of our planning efforts and to bring information back to their respective communities. A schedule of the meetings will be sent to your designated representatives as soon as their As the current TAC members are aware, there is a requirement to serve as a member or altemate of the TAC. TAC members are: subject top provisions oft thel NC State Govemment Ethics Act, Chapter 138A oft the! NC General Statutes. There are two specific requirements: 1) State of Economic Interest (SEI) application, and 2) Real Estate Disclosure Form. Current.MPOTACr membersandt theira altemate muste electronically flet their SEland! Real Estate Disclosure Form annually by April 15h. This information can be found at htp/www.ehescommssonncgowsel. Go to Statement of Economic! Interest andckKCnMPORPOHers. Please alerty yourTACrepesentativet tot this requirement whenmaking Please provide current contacti informationi foryour selectedi individuals toi includer mailing address, telephonenumber, fax number ande e-maila addressi to Connie Cunningham: att the CRMPO officel by. January6, 2023. Youmay emailyour  information is made available to us.  yours selections.  Information to mamertslimcen Thank) youf fory your attentiont tot this matter.  Sincerely, PhifConrad Phil Conrad  Cabarrus Rowan MPO Executive Director    SCHEDULED January 1st-1 Walk with the Mayor April 8th- Easter Event June 3rd - Block Party Old Fashioned Evening Farmers 15th July -  2023  JANUARY- 2 89 10 11 17 18 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 -APRIL M T W T F S SM W 23 5 6 7 91011 12 13 14 à 141516 17 18 19 18 21 16 17 19 20 22 2122 23 24 25 26 23 2425 26 27 28 29 2829 30 31 30 -JULY- M 231 23_24_25_26 27 28 29 2728_29 30 31 30 31 -OCTOBER- M W F 12 34 4 o 7 891 101112 13 14 56 78 - 9 10 151617 18 19 20 22_23 24 25 26 27 30  FEBRUARY- SM W 56 12 13 14 15 16 2627 28 -MAY- 3 1 2 78 9 10 11 12  -MARCH- S M T W I F S 3 4 10 5678 9 10 11 1415 1617 12_13 18 26 27 28 2930 31 -JUNE- M 12 45 678 9 10 12111516 17 18120223 24 252627 2829 30 SEPTEMBER- M  & Tractor Parade Day  July14th-C  19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19_20 21 22_23 24 25  August 1st- National Night Out October 31st- Trick November 18th - Tree  or Treating Lighting  November 21st-Southern Rowan Christmas December 16th - Christmas in the Grove  Parade  -AUGUST- > SM, 1 2 34 67 10 11 12 3  S 1 2 8  910 11 12 13 445 1314 15 17 18 19 10_1112_13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 20_2122 23 2425 26 171819 20 21 22 (23  242526 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER- M TW T F S 1 2 56 7 8 No 10 1112 13 14 15 (6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 327393 31  To Be Scheduled  O  NOVEMBER- M1 I W I 1 2 121314 1516 17 1920 2122_23 24 2627.282930  Snow Day  Cruisin' The  Grove Series  Fall Movie in the Park Fall Event    CHINAGROVE ComeGrowwithUsz Anoriginal town. FY 4 2022-2023 Budget-to-Actual Report Period Ending October 31, 2022 2022-2023 Fiscal Vear Budget GENERAL FUND  Revenue  Actual Year to Date  Property Taxes Intergovernmental Taxes & Fees Permits & Fees Sales & Service Transfers from Other Funds Events/Donations Grants Miscellaneous Revenues Fund Balance Appropriation Total General Fund  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  2,015,000 $ 1,551,000 $ 26,500 $ 255,000 $ 231,400 $ 34,600 $ $ 193,000 $ 179,300 $ 4,485,800 $ 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget GENERAL FUND  1,020,077 131,126 8,335 45,922 13,189 23,083 13,241 1,254,974  Percent Remaining 65% 68% 65% 68% 73% 80% 73% -2% 91% 0% 71%  Expenditures  Actual Year to Date  Governing Body Administration Police Fire Public Works Planning & Development Recreation Farmer's Day Debt-Service- General Transfers to Other Funds Total General Fund  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  25,900 $ 508,800 $ 1,325,000 $ 737,400 $ 944,700 $ 257,200 $ 234,500 $ 26,600 $ 425,700 $ $ 4,485,800 $  8,972 161,717 459,175 238,931 255,362 50,156 64,187 27,076 36,246 1,301,820