TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  CRA  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER HOUSTON HELMS - COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY COMMISSIONER DONALD RICE : COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, August 22nd, 2019 @ 6:00 PM G.M. MICHAEL COMMISSION CHAMBER prior to the meeting by calling 704-824-4337.  Citizens with disabilities requiring special needs should contact Cramerton Town Hall three (3) days  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  3. Public Comment  Anyone may speak on any issue. If you are here to speak at a public hearing, please wait until the public hearing has been opened on that particular item. Before speaking, please state your name & address. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. a. AProclamation for Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2019) to honor American labor and the contributions that workers have made to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, and well-being of the country. (page 3) Note: Cramerton Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019in  4. Proclamation  observance ofLabor Day.  5. Work Session Topic Items (pages 4 to7)  a. Discussion Regarding Town Development Grants in the Downtown Area. 6. Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda. Note: Ifany item requires further discussion, it should be removed from consent and placed  appropriately on the agenda. a. Minutes  . August 1, 2019 BOC meeting minutes. (pages 8 to 12)  7. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing (pages 13 to2 25)  a. Aj public hearing for the Rezoning Case #RZ19-02: Gaston County parcels 188571, 188566, and 188565 consisting of approximately 7.27 acres located at 4017 S New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the property from B-1 and R-  2 toB-2.  i. Open Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments/ BOC Q&A iii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  1    V. Action Item: Consider approval of the Rezoning Case #RZ19-02: Gaston County parcels 188571, 188566, and18856 consisting of approximately 7.27 acres located at 4017 S New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the  property from B-1 and R-2 to B-2.  8. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing (pages 26 to 59)  a. Parks and Recreation  - Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update  1. Action Item: Per staff recommendation, consider approval of the firm for the Parks & Rec. Masterplan Update.  ii. South Fork Village Fishing Pier Update.  9. BIG BOARD (pages 601 to 63) 10. Manager's Report (pages 64 to 67) 11. General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed)  12. Committee Reports  13. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  14. Adjournment - Thursday, September 5th @6pm Thursday, September 19th @6pm Thursday, October 3rd @6pm  Upcoming BOC Meetings  2  2    OFCRANE  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION IN: RECOGNITION OF LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2019  1915  WHEREAS, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City, in WHEREAS, thousands of American workers gathered to march in the New York City Parade of 1882 in order to raise awareness oft the demand of fair pay, decent hours, and safe working conditions; and WHEREAS, since that day, Labor Day parades have taken place across the United States during the first week of September, as a celebration ofthe social and economic achievements of American workers; WHEREAS, North Carolina celebrates the vital contributions of working people in the state's economy WHEREAS, Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made for worker's rights in North Carolina and across the United States, and to acknowledge the challenges that remain. NOW, THEREFORE, AS MAYOR OFTHE TOWN OF CRAMEKTON,IIERENY PROCLAIM the Town'sr recognition ofL Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2019.  accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union; and  and  and continues to support their economic and social well-being; and  Adopted this the 22nd day of August, 2019.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  3    FCAR  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: August 22, 2019 RE: Town Development Grants ini the Downtown Area Information/ Background the August 22, 2019 meeting.  The following information is meant for BOC and staff discussion as the "work session" topic at In the past two months, the developer (Wilcox Real Estate) of the property on Main Street Extension in Old Town (Riverside) Neighborhood has come to Cramerton staff to officially ask if the Town of Cramerton would be willing to partner and participate in the development oft the property (shown in blue). The developer currently plans to build ten (10) cottage/ bungalow Generally, the "best practice" for Town participation in a development involves projects that are classified as "economic development" in nature (i.e. commercial, business, and industrial). Residential only projects, especially smaller scaled, are typically not something that Towns financially partner with developers; and, in many cases, are required to get permission from the  residential houses on the property.  Local Government Commissioner (LGC) at the state level.    However, due to the location of this parcel and it being one of the last pieces of undeveloped land in Cramerton's "historic mill neighborhood areas" (i.e. Old Town, Woodlawn, Washington), there are many examples of Towns in North Carolina creating a Town grant system for new development and redevelopment in "downtown areas" and "historical areas". This is due to those areas' success and continued success playing a significant role in overall town quality and vibrancy. A good example is the City of Concord's Downtown Grant Program (the general Furthermore, Cramerton has recently studied its Downtown Area via the 2015 "Cramerton Vision 2040" plan. This plan was approved by the BOCi in April 2015 and was basically Cramerton's first modern "small area plan", which did create a study boundary of the Downtown Area to target future development. This area does include the "Wilcox Property". The full plan has been included in the agenda packet for reference. A1 further note on the plan is that the goals need to be revisited, as several oft them were not achievable int the time table discussed (i.e. several of the railroad items). Thet full review and discussion of the plan and needed goal updates is recommended for discussion at a later date. However, the plan does provide as an excellent starting point for the discussion of Town Grants for the Downtown Area.  descriptions of which have been attached to this memo).  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  5    Staff Request  Given the information above and the attached documents for review, staffi is requesting the BOC use the August 22nd work session to discuss the following question: Does Cramerton want tol have a policy regarding financial participation and partnership with new development and redevelopment in its Downtown Area? As an additional note, the full Cramerton Vision 2040 plan is included for optional reference. This discussion is not intended to review the full plan, but to discuss the Downtown Area grant question and possible direction for staff going forward.  Approximate location oft the current "Wilcox Property" within the Cramerton Vision 2040 Plan (for the Downtown Area).  -  inch-  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  6    Departments> Economic Deyelopmenl>incenlives & Taxes> Downtown Grants  Downtown Grants  There are several different types of grants and loans tol help restore Concord Downtown's rich history and beauty. These programs are administered by the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC). Forr more information oni these grants, please visit the Concord Downtown Development  C-O-N-C-O-R-D DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  Corporation's grants page.  For further information about any of the grant programs, please contact Diane Young, Executive Director of Concord Downtown Development Corporation,at  704-784-4208 or nfoconcorddowntown.com Jump Start Grant Program  This grant program was created to expand economic development options for the Municipal Service District (MSD) of downtown Concord. Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) wants to encourage the location of businesses ins speclfic categorles within the MSD that Will meet the specific market needs of the community, The Jump-Start Program Is a one-time relmbursable grant In an amount up to $1,500 that will be awarded to business types In specifled categorles as outlined In the 2007 Downtown Master Plan Economic Assessment.  Sign Grant Program  The Sign Grant Program was designed to assist business owners In the design and fundling of signage for downtown businesses. These rembursement matching grants cover tot to 50 percent of the cost of the design and production of signage and will not exceed $350.00, Signage elements that are fundable by the Design Divisionare the business name, street, address, hours of operation and other such secondary business Information. The application must be submitted and approved by the Design Division PRIOR to the purchase of the sign. Formoreintormation,  contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or Visf the office located af 30 Cabarus Avenue, West,  Restoration & Beaulificalion Grant Program  The Restoration & Beauflication Grant Program was created to encourage practical, but architecturally approprlate deslgn of downtown bullding façade renovations located within the Municipal Service District (MSD) and served by the Concord Downtown Development corporation (CDDC). Only exterlor Improvementprojects are ellglble. These reimbursement matching grants are shared between the owner and CDDC, on a5 50/50 matching basis. The maximum CDDC contribution is $2,500. All grant applications must be approved! by the Design Divsion PRIOR tot beglnning the project. For morel Information, contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or Visit the  office located at30 Cabarus. Avenue, West,  Upper Floor Grant Program  The Upper Floor Grant Program was created to encourage Investment Ini renovating andi restoring upper floors of bulldings within the Municipal Service District of downtown Concord. High priorityis placed on expanding the usefulness of downtown properties for office andi residential use. Thisis ar relmbursement matching grantp program, with the costs being shared between the owner and the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) ona5 50/50r matching basis. The maximum CDDC conimbulionmoynot: exceed $2,500. All grant applications must be approved by the Design Division PRIOR to beginning the project. Forr more information, contact CDDC,  704-784-4208, or visit the office located at 30 Cabamus Avenue, West.  7    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ÇOUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON August 1,2 2019  The Board ofCommissioners: for the Town ofCramerton met on Thursday, August 1,2019at6 6:00 p.m., in the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber at the Cramerton Town Hall. Board Members present: Mayor Will Cauthen; Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias; Commissioners Donald Rice and Susan Neeley were present. Commissioner Houston Helms arrived at 6:16 p.m. Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk. The Finance Director Call to Orderand Determination of Quorum: Mayor Cauthen called the meeting to order and Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: The Town Manager requested a closed session be added under NCGS 143.318-11(a)(3) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is ap participant. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the amended agenda. The Public Comment: Heather Levine, 5291 Lake Wylie Road, asked that thel Board ofCommissioners consider how the size of the proposed MT Land project would affect their area and their way of Proclamation: A proclamation honoring those recipients of the Purple Heart Medal who haveselflessly served the United States of America. A signed copy ofthis proclamation will be  Commissioner Dixie. Abernathy was absent.  was absent,  determined there was a quorum.  motion was seconded by Commissioner Riçe and approved by all.  life.  placed in the minutes book. Work Session Topic Items:  a. PreDevelopmetMeting Presentation and Discussion with potential developers in the South New Hope Road corridor. Bridget Grant with Moore and Van Allen, Steve Vermillion with MPV Properties, and Paul Shriver with MT Land were in attendance. Ms. Grant presented a PowerPoint presentation for the Overlook at Riverside project. Mr. Watkins advised the Board that the developer was presenting information only with no decisions being made at tonight's meeting. The proposed plan consists of 479 acres that will include 670 single-family homes, 260 age-related single-family homes, 140 townhomes, 80,00 square feet retail/commercial, 100,000  Town of Cramerton- August 1,2019- Pagel 1  8    square feet office, 450,000 square feet business park/light industrial (with future reservation ofthe Catawba Crossing corridor and the Carolina Thread Trail), and 30+/- percent open space and amenity areas. A list of building materials was presented. A new traffic study will be completed. The designated greenway area will be about 2.2 miles. Ms. Grant stated a zoning application will be submitted next week. Commissioner Rice asked about the triggers for development of the commercial area. (Commissioner Helms arrived at 6:16 p.m.) Ms. Grant advised that certain amenities and trail areas will be built based on the number of rooftops. Transportation improvements will be triggered by the number of rooftops and be based on the TIA study. Itis difficult toj place a timeline on retailers and place ai number ofhow many rooftops will be needed to trigger this development. She stated this is seventy acres The Board asked about open space amenities. Mr. Shriver stated there will be public easements for the open space amenities and the YMCA may be interested inj partnering regarding the pool and other amenities. Mr. Shriver stated there will be ai master HOA which would be in charge of the landscaping and then there will be separate HOA's within the project. Commissioner Neeley asked about ADA compliance and residents being able to utilize golf carts. Mr. Shriver golf carts would be encouraged as a benefit. He stated that residents would be encouraged to use the sidewalk connectivity to the Carolina Thread Trail and the commercial center. The Board asked about parking for residential areas. Mr. Shriver stated thes single-familyhomes will have ai two-car garage and two additional spaces on the driveway. Commissioner Rice asked who would be responsible for park maintenance. Mr. Shriver stated the parks would be maintained by the master HOA. The Board asked about the impact ofthis project on fire and police services. ChiefAdams said he would like to see how the project will bej phasedi in order toi increase the number of officers as needed as the project is being built out. It was suggested for a possible satellite area or substation be provided for use by the fire, police, and public works departments. Mr. Shriver stated it will be approximately two years before the first home will be constructed. Total buildout for the project is estimated to be eight to ten years. Ms. Grant stated population information will be Mr. Watkins stated this plan contains medium density residential units, commercial, business, and industrial areas and aligns closer to the town's Land Use Plan. Mr. Shriver stated they. are working with Two Rivers Utilities regarding utilities. A regional pump station has been designed and water lines will be installed along New Hope Road and. Armstrong Ford Road. Mr. Watkins stated the current proposedproject isina alignment with the airport study. Mr. Shriverstatedi they would be workingclosely with NCDOT to limit the impact on the current residents. A traffic light will be installed at the Lake Wylie Road intersection. Improvements to the local recycling center has been discussed. The Board asked if the proposed roads will be sufficient for fire, police, and garbage service vehicles. Ms. Grant stated the proposed roads will meet all standards and requirements. The Board asked about buffers and Mr.S Shriver stated they would be fifty feet. Commissioner Rice asked about price points. Mr. Shriver said townhomes would start around $200,000; age related homes closer to  with a fifteen-year reservation.  available after the traffic impact analysis is completed.  Town of Cramerton August 1,2019- Page 2  9    $250,000; single-family homes starting at $250,000 to $275,000; and active adult homes starting at $300,000 to $350,000. Ms. Grant thanked the Board for their time.  Mayor Cauthen called for a five-minute recess.  Consent Agenda.  a. Minutes  Consider approval of the July 18, 2019 BOC meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  Agenda Items NotRequiringal Public Hearing,  a. Board of Commissioners  .A Appointments to Boards: Nominating Committee.  1. ABC Board vacancy timeline. This item will be discussed at the next  Board meeting.  Manager's Report: Mr. Pugh stated a hurricane and storm preparedness meeting with the police and fire department to educate citizens is] planned for Tuesday, August 13th, at 6:30j p.m. He stated that the Community Committee meeting is scheduled for the same time and their meeting will be relocated to a different location in Town Hall. He reminded the Board of the Montcross meeting for August 14th at the Belmont Abbey and anyone wishing to attend needs to let the Town Clerk  or himselfknowi in order to be registered. General Staff Reports:  Update from Two Rivers Utilities: Kyle Butler with Two Rivers Utilities was in attendance. He presented thei report from TRU and asked ifanyone had questions toj please let him know. The Board did notl have any questions at this time. Work on Phase3 3 oft the clearing project for the Cramer Mountain Sewer Easement Phases 3 and 4 is almost complete. A contractor has been selected for Phase 4 and notification will be sent to affected property owners before work starts. A final acceptance report for the Courtyards at Cramerton will be done once a copy ofthe recorded plat isi received. Sewer construction isc complete at the Village at South Fork single-family homes. Water line construction is about 90 percènt complete, Relocation ofthe water line that was in conflict with the sewer has been completed at the Village at Cramerton Mills. Water and sewer construction are complete at The Grove at Peach Orchard. Water construction is complete and sewer is about 95 percent at The Haven. Some additional fill material will need to be hauled in Police Department: Chief Adams stated an account has been set up with the State Employees Credit Union to assist with medical expenses for State Trooper Chris Wooten. Parks and Recreation: Eric Smallwood stated that work has started on the Community Center building. Several small leaks are being patched. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias  before completion ofthe last segment ofthe sewer.  Several fundraising events are being discussed.  Town of Cramerton- August 1,2019-1 Page3  10    asked for an update regarding the turf for the Goat Island playground. Mr. Smallwood advised turf should be available at the end of August. Mr. Pugh advised the Board of the continuing work at Town Hall and that there are two examples of mortar on the front of Town Clerk: She asked that the Board members to please let her know as soon as possible ifthey will be attending the August 14th Montcross event as this is a limited seating event. Legal: Attorney Wolter discussed the setting up an account with the Community Foundation as a general fund for donations. Since the Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 account the town would not have access as to who the donors were. Attorney Wolter stated she would follow up with this topic and present information at an upcoming meeting.  the building.  Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Helms stated he was not running for office and thanked Richard Atkinson for signing up. He said the proposed MT Land project is a very large project and is a big deal for the town and he wants to make sure it is properly monitored. He offered his prayers to the Wooten Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias stated his prayers also for the Wooten family. He stated there was recent question about one ofthe fire hydrants in Cramerton Village and he thanked the Town Clerk and Chief Foulk for following up on this item. He said that a contractor has already started work Commissioner Rice stated several residents from Lakewood have asked him what they can do to assist the Wooten family. He said coordination and management of these events will need to be through staff. He thanked Josh Watkins for thej presentation tonight. He thanked Mr. Pugh forhis assistance with information regarding the town'spolicy on bulk pickups. He stated he spoke with Brad Milton and informed him that al letter from the Board of Commissioners has been sent to the Masonic Lodge regarding the parking lot paving. Commissioner Rice stated he would be in Commissioner Neeley asked Chief Adams about the speeding on Mayflower Avenue. He stated police presence has been increased in this area. She thanked code enforcement for the quick cleanup ofthe area on South New Hope Road, She attended the retirement lunch for Mark Cramer Mayor Cauthen recommended that everyone read the recent Gaston Outside article about the surge of placemaking in Gaston County. The article focused on Cherryville with mention of] Belmont, The Town Manager stated that a request for a certificate of need application from CaroMont has been received. The Board consented to this certificate be completed and returned to CaroMont.  family.  on repairs to this fire hydrant.  Raleigh next week at the Governor's) Highway Safety Symposium.  held at TechWorks in Belmont.  Dallas and Cramerton.  Town of Cramerton- August 1,2019-F Page 4  11    NCGS14331-II0G)T0 consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is a participant. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to enter into closed session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice and approved by all. Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. The motion  was seconded by Commissioner Rice and passed by unanimous vote.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton- August 1,2019- Page 5  12    Staff Report  Planning Board - Rezoning Request- - File #RZ18-02  Applicant: Richil Lee and Marla Price Property Owner: RichiLee and Marla Price Property! Location: 4017S. New Hope Rd. Parcel ID#s 188571, 1018566, 188565 Property Size: Approximately3.6: acres  Current Zoning Classification: B-1,R-2 Proposedz Zoning Classification: B-2 Land Use Plan Recommendation: Planned Mixed Use  Mr. & Mrs. Price have submitted a request to amend the existing zoning mapi for property identified byt tax parcels 188571, 1018566, 188565. These parcels are approximately 3.6 acres and are located at 4017 S. New! Hope Rd. The parcels fronting on S. New Hope Road are currently zoned B-1, and the parcel to the north is zoned R-2. The requested amendment would rezonet the property to al B-2 Zoning district to allow for the development of a proposed commercial The parcelj just to the west oft this parcel, located at 4007 S. New Hope Road, was just recently rezoned to B-2 to allow for the development of a commercial: storage facility for boats and RVs. The parcel to the east of this parcel, located at 4025 S. New Hope Road, is developed as a commercial storage facility known as Cramerton Self Storage. The Future Land Use Plani for the Town recommends Planned Mixed ini this area, which would bei inconsistent with this request. However, the ability to achieve ai full Planned Mixed Usei int this area at this time is challenging given the lack of consistent ownership of parcels, lack of coordinated development of multiple properties in this area at thist time, and inability for a planned mixed use project envisioned under the Land Use Plani to be served by public utilities. The proposed zoning change, and proposed use, would provide an economic benefit toi the Town in facilitating development of an unused commercial property, while still being able to allow the transition of the property to uses more in line with the Land Use Plani int the future. Iti is also consistent with recent zoning changesapproved by the Town directly adjacent  storage facility.  tot these parcels.  Ins summary, the request is for the following use changes: a) Rezone the property from B-1 and R-2 to B-2.  The Planning Board recommended approval oft this request by a vote of 3-2. Draft minutes from that meeting have been included at the Commissioners request. Additionally, based on feedback from the Planning Board, the applicant has requested that two parcels that were originally included ini the rezoning request, PINs 188559: and 188560, have been removed from the rezoning request. The applicant intends to: submit a conditional request for those parcels at al later date, but did not want to include them ini this general district rezoning request at this time. Staff has included two maps, one to show the original requested rezoning area, and one to show the reduced areat that is being considered for  rezoning at this time.  Based on this revised application, staffi is recommending approval of this request.  13    Original Location Map (subject property outlined in blue)  S  PARKAT CRAMERTON MIDDLE  LmT    Original Location Map (subject property outlined in blue) with Adjacent Uses  PARKAT CRAMERTON, MIDDLE  E  H3Boat andRV Storage  Cramerton Self-Storage  NEW- HOPE RD ogovbmca  14    Revised Location Map (subject property outlined in blue) with Adjacent Uses  PARKAT CRAMERTON MIDDLE    Cramerton Self-Storage  H3Boat andAV Storage  VEW ITOPA RO D00V6 O0 (0A  Aerial with Zoning (subject property outlined in blue)  15    DRAFT PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 7.16.19  STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON July 16, 2019  The Planning and Zoning Board for the Town of Cramerton met on Tuesday, July 16th, at 6:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Wil Neumann; Beth Westmoreland; Brad Milton; Zachary Horne;  p.m. in the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber. Richard Atkinson; and Diana Carlson were present.  MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk.  OTHERS PRESENT: Josh Watkins, Planning Director; Kevin Bringewatt, Attorney; and CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Chair Wil Neumann stated ADOPTION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Richard Atkinson to adopt the proposed  there was a quorum and the meeting was called to order.  agenda. The motion was seconded by Diana Carlson and approved by all.  Planning Board Action Items:  a) Approval of May 215,2019 Planning Board minutes. A motion was made by Zach] Horne to approve the May 21, 2019 minutes. The motion was seconded by Brad Milton and b) Recess Planning Board and open Zoning Board of Adjustment. Chair Wil Neumann  approved by all.  recessed the Planning Board. Zoning Board Action Items  a. Variance request- Case File #VA19-01 identified by Parcel ID#195264.  Matthew Kiker, applicant for property located at 108 Old Lakewood Road, Staff Comments/P'anning Board Q&A: Zach Horne advised the Planning Board members and staff that he was assisting the Kiker family with this project. He asked to be recused. The Planning Board members consented tot thisi request. Anyone wishing tos speak at thisl hearing will need tol be sworn inj prior to offering testimony. Mr. Watkins presented information regarding the plat for the construction. Currently there is a one-car garage located on the north side of the property and the Kikers would like to replace this with a two-car carport. This property is currently zoned R-1 and requires a fifteen-foot setback. Ai five-foot setback would be needed for the addition of the carport. Mr. Watkins pointed  Planning and Zoning Board- July 16, 2019-Pagel 1  16    out that the house is ten-foot off the current south side and nothing is proposed for Zach Home, 2013 Tomshire Drive, stated] he serves on the Planning and Zoning Board and is also working with thel Kikers as their contractor. He stated this projecti is for ai renovation to 10801dLakewood) Road by upgrading the one-car garage to ai two-car carport. Attorney Bringewatt asked that Mr. Horne be sworn in. The oath was given to Mr. Horne by Attorney Bringewatt. Mr.Horne: advised that the upgrade from ag garage to a carport would allow for easier enter and exit. The new carport would allow four cars to be parked. This home is located offofOldL Lakewood Road andi this is a dead-end street with limited traffic flow. Thel Board asked to see what thel homes located next door to this address looked like. Mr. Watkins presented this information. Brad Milton stated a lot of the homes in the Lakewood neighborhood have carports and/or garages that are close to the easements. 2) Applicant Comments. Attorney Bringewatt swore in Matthew Kiker as a witness. Mr. Kiker advised the Planning Board and staff that his brother, Brian and his mother, Joan, and himself own this property. The home was built in 1955 and belonged to his grandfather. He stated the carport is needed for parking. Mr. Watkins stated he received two phone calls asking for an explanation of the rezoning. He stated they were neighbors to this property and they were advised of the Kiker's request and they were okay with this  construction on that side ofthe home.  proposed upgrade.  3) Public Comment: No one signed up to speak.  4) Close Public Hearing: A motion was made by Diana Carlson to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Brad Milton and passed by unanimous vote. (Zack Horne  did not vote as he was recused.)  Findings of] Fact:  1. Itis the Board'sl Findings ofFact that an unnecessary hardship would result from the strict application oft the ordinance based ont thei following evidence. Brad Milton stated that other homes int the neighborhood have garages and carports that encroach on theirt neighbors and this easement was not enforced at the time this neighborhood was built. Beth Westmoreland: statedal hardship is created ift the construction ofthe carport wasi not allowed since the carport would increase the value of this home. The vote was 5 to 0 stating an 2. Itis the Board's Findings of Fact that the hardship does result from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as location, size or topography, based on the following evidence. Brad Milton stated this home was built in 1955 and property lines seem to have shifted. Diana Carlson stated construction of the carport would make the property lines equal on both sides ofthis home. The request for this type ofc construction is unique to this neighborhood. The vote was 5 to 0 agreeing a hardship does result from the conditions  unnecessary hardship would result.  that are peculiar to this property.  Planning and Zoning Board- July 16,2 2019-Page2  17    3. Itist the Board's Findings of Fact that the hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or property owner. The vote was 5 to 0 agreeing that the hardship did not result 4. It is the Board's Findings of Fact that the variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the ordinance such that public safety is secure and substantial justice is achieved based on the following evidence. The Board agreed that the proposed carport construction would be consistent with neighboring homes in this area. The vote was 5to 0 agreeing that the variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the Action on the request. A motion was made by Brad Milton to approve the variance request, case file #VA19-01, for the property located at 108 Old Lakewood Road, identified by Parcel ID#195264. The motion was seconded by Diana Carlson and approved by all. Adjournment: A motion was made by Brad Milton to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. The motion was seconded by Richard Atkinson and approved by all.  from actions taken by the applicant.  ordinance.  Joshua Watkins Planning Director ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham Town Clerk  Planning and: Zoning Board- July 16, 2019- Page3  18    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 16, 2019  The Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Town of Cramerton met on Tuesday, July MEMBERS PRESENT: Wil Neumann; Beth Westmoreland; Brad Milton; Zachary Horne;  16th, ini the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber. Richard Atkinson; and Diana Carlson were present.  MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk.  OTHERS PRESENT: Josh Watkins, Planning Director; Kevin Bringewatt, Attorney; and A motion was made by Richard Atkinson to open the Board of Adjustment. The motion was  seconded by Diana Carlson and approved by all.  New Business:  Rezoning Request - Case File #RZ19-02  RichiLee] Price, applicant for property located at 4017 South New Hope Road, Parcel ID#188571, 188566, 188565, 188559, 188560. Request to rezone property from B-1 1) Staff Comments/Planning Board Q&A: The applicant has requested a zoning change from B-1 and R-2 to B-2. The property is Cramerton Self-Storage. Mr. Price's long-term plan is to develop this entire property as a commercial self- storage facility. There are two other storage areas on each side on this property already in place. Additions to the property will occur at the rear of the property. The long-range Land Use Plan does call for this property to be mixed use. Water and sewer are not available in this area for a planned mix use development. The property adjacent to this property was approved eighteen months ago for outdoor boat storage. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request. Wil Neuman stated that this property is located in the town's ETJ and that this is only ai rezoning request from! B-1 and R-2toB-2. Richard Atkinson asked about Warren Streetand the right-of-way that is parallel to New Hope Road and does it dead end. Mr. Watkins stated yes. Rowe Reece Road acts as a driveway to the Cramerton Self- Storage facility and the area is zoned R-2 behind the school. Mr. Atkinsonstated 2) Applicant Comments. Richi Price, property owner, stated he owns the lots and the current self-storage facility. He stated Warren Street was closed about tenyears  and R-2 tol B-2.  he feels the B-2 zoning would isolate the area.  Planning and: Zoning Board of Adjustment- July 16, 2019- Page 4  19    ago. He stated he may ask in the future that this be changed. Beth Westmoreland asked about the front oft the property and the placement of foliage and what type of façade will be used. Mr. Price stated the front will look like whati is already inj place currently. The outside storage will be used as part of the perimeter instead of fencing as part ofthe buffer. Brick will be used on the outside like the current units inj place. The master Land Use Plan calls for ai mix ofcommercial and residential uses. Richard Atkinson stated this is a large piece of land and abuts Cramer Mountain. Mr. Watkins stated all adjacent property owners will be notified. The entire property in this area is about 35 acres. Beth Westmoreland stated people want storage areas. Richard Atkinson stated rezoning this property to B-2 is permanent. Zach Horne stated there is not a residential thoroughfare and he asked when was the property designated as mixed use. Mr. Watkins stated this was per the 2011 Land Use Plan. Wil Neumann reminded everyone that this property is located in the town's ETJ and the Board of Commissioners will make the final 3) Action on the request. A motion was made by Richard Atkinson to not approve the rezoning request from B-1 and R-2 to B-2. The motion failed for a lack of Ar motion was made by Beth Westmoreland to approve the rezoning request from B-1 and R-2 to B-2 for property located at 4017 South New Hope Road, Parcel ID#188571, 188566, 188565, 188559, and 188560. The motion was seconded by Zach Horne. The motion passed 3 to2. Brad Milton and Richard Atkinson voted  decision.  second.  nay.  Joshua Watkins Planning Director ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham Town Clerk  Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment July 16, 2019- Page 5  20    farny, 1915 Hammerton  Application for Zoning Map Amendment  Property location of area requested for rezoning (Include Gaston County! Parcel ID and Physical Address. Also attach map oft the  proposeda area): 4017 S New Hope Rd, PID-188571,188566,188565, 188559, 188560 Typeofrezoning requested: General District Rezoning D Conditional Rezoning  Appliçant Name:. Richi Lee Price, Marla S Price Applicant Address: 4017 S New Hope Rd Applicant City: Gastonia Applicant Telephone:, 704-913-5076  State:. NC Zip Code: 28056 Emall: Rciterricetpal.ce  Property Owner Name: Richi Lee Price, Marla S Price Property Owner Address: 236 Stowe Rdo Applicant City:. Gastonia Applicant Telephone: 704-913-5076  State:. NC Zip Code: 28056 Email ichilwerriceatpmall.cen  For General District Rezoning request please provide the current zoning and ther requested zoning designation:  Current Zoning District. BI/R2  Proposed Zoning District Bz  Conditional Rezoning Requests must be accompanied byas site plan, drawn to scale containing all oft thei information outlined in  Chapter 15 of thel Land Development Code  Certification  Ihereby acknowledge ands sayt that the information contained. herein and herewith is true and that this application shall not be scheduled for official consideration untilo allof the required contents are submitted. in properj form to the Town of Cramerton Planning Department. Iti is understood byt the undersigned that while this application willl be carefully reviewed and considered, the burden of  proving the needj for the proposedo Signature of Applicant/Owner:  with the applicant.  Dmellw2Z-14  Signature of Property Owner Requiredifa Conditional: Zoning    21    From: To: Subject: Date: Josh, 188565. ALSO  Richi Price Josh Watkins Cramerton rezoning Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:16:00F PM  Please revise the current request for B2: zoning to apply ONLY tol Parcel's 188571, 188566 & Please drop the request for rezoning Parcel's 188559 & 188560 at this time.  Please file away and take no action on the neighboring Parcel's 188564 & 188563 from the 2005: zoning board meeting to rezone to business. We will address those parcels when we  revisit the rezoning request for the lots that back up to Hannah Woods.  22    ecea  S BMs  BAETO  VOMIYSAEIO  "P"  h  Ah  MR  B:  "ii-  "k  "AE.  23    OFCRARE  H CARO  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OFTHE TOWN OF CRAMERTON  WHEREAS, after proper notification, a Public Hearing was held before the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners on August 22, 2019, to consider the rezoning of WHEREAS, after consideration oft the comments at the public hearing and other relevant information the board has determined that the requested rezoning should be approved as NOW THEREFORE BEI IT ORDAINED by the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners that the official zoning map: reflect the change of the above referenced  parcel numbers 188571,1018566, 188565 and,  presented.  parcels to B-2 with reference to case file RZ19-02. Adopted this the 22nd day of August, 2019  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk APPROVED ASTO FORM:  Karen Wolter, Town Attorney  24    a  EST.  915  TOWN OF CRAMERTON STATEMENT PERTAINING TO THE REASONABLENESS AND CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton Planning and Community Development Department received a request from Richi Lee and Marla Price to rezone property identified by Parcel WHEREAS, this request was subject to Public Hearing before the Town of Cramerton WHEREAS, the Town of Board of Commissioners has determined that the proposed request isreasonably consistent with the intent of the Town of Cramerton Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Future Land Use Plan recommends Planned Mixed Usei in this area. However the ability to achieve Planned Mixed Use in this area at this time is challenging given the lack of consistent ownership of parcels, lack of coordinated development of multiple properties in this area, and inability for a planned mixed use project envisioned under the Plant to be: served by public utilities. The proposed zoning change would provide an economic benefit to the Town in facilitating development of an unused commercial property, while allowing the transition of the property to uses more in line with the Land Use Plan in the future. Iti is also consistent with recent zoning changes approved by the WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A- 383, the Board of Commissioners does hereby find and determine that the adoption of an ordinance rezoning the following described property is reasonably consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan and that the adoption of an ordinance rezoning the following described property is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency witht the Comprehensive Land Use Planand, as aresult, its furtherance oft the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on the basis of the foregoing findings and conclusions, that the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners moves that the request  ZONING MAP AMENDMENT  ID: #s 188571, 1018566, 188565 from B-1 and R-2 to B-2; and, Board of Commissioners on 22 August 2019; and;  Town directly adjacent to these parcels; and,  goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.  forr rezoning be approved.  Mayor  ATTEST: Town Clerk  25    N S K A  Y  C  3  1  N  60    3  61    62    -  / N R A 0 a D 1  63    OF CRAR  TOWN OF CRAMERION Manager's Report (August 2019)  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: August 22, 2019 RE: Managers Report (for July 2019) Introduction  The information below and attached documents are for the August 22, 2019 Cramerton Manager's Report. This represents a compiling of department information for the month of July 2019. Additional, more: specific documents are indicated as 'attachments".  BOC and General Admin. (includes meetings and events)  0S. New Hope Widening: NCDOT invited you to al Local Officials' Informational Meeting to be held for STIP Project No. U- 5821, for the Proposed Improvements to New Hope Road (N.C. 279) from Union-New Hope Road (S.R. 2435) to Titman Road (S.R. 2478) in Gaston County. The meeting is Tuesday, August 27th from 2pm-3pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Gaston Chamber First Thursday Focus with Patrick McHenry: The event is Thursday, September 51 from 7:45am-9:15am at  Belmont Abby's Haid Theater.  Public Works  Planning. & Zoning  Bulk Item Collection: 37 Tons TVE Pick-Up: 11 Yard Waste: 20 Tons Appliance Pick-Up: 12 Right-of-Way Trash Pickup: 18 Other Notes:  Total Permits Issued June 2019: 19 Residential Permits: 16 Home Additions: 0 Residential Accessory Structures:1 Nonresidential Permits: 1 (Upfit/Remodel. of existing classroom space for Cramerton Freewill Baptist Church) Commercial Permits: 0 Sign Permits: 1 (upgrade for Randy Walker Allstate on S. New Hope) CO's issued: 1 (H3 Boat and RV: Storage: CO issued for site only; building is still under construction and will needa a separate CO) MonthlyTrends/ Notes: Residential permits were slightly down over the June numbers; 2 permits were issued for True Homes off of Peach Orchard Road. 9 permits were issued for NewStyle Communities in the Courtyards at Cramerton. 3 permits were issued for Brookline Homes in VCM Phase 1A. The remainder of residential permits were interior upfits Code Enforcement: Please see page 4 of this report.  I New Home Permits: 14 Rez. Interior Upfits: 1  -NCDOT has completed the striping on N. Main -New PW Employee Hiring: Kalob Dorn  and accessory: structures.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 1  64    Fire Department  &  August 2019 FD activity report  Bi-monthly training meetings were conducted Additional training continues new watercraft Chase Hudson graduated from Rescue grant paperwork submitted See the below calls for service inJuly  Cleveland  with his FF certification  Community College  Ju431-12:03 Jul31-11:91 Ju27-07:24 Jul29-07.00 Ju123-13:16 Jul27-18:15 Jul26-12:19 Jul26-11:00 Jul26-06:16 Ju125.12:47 Ju124.12:20 Ju124.13.32 Ju122-1635 Ju119.23:42 Jul19-17:00 Jul18-08:54 Ju116-23.03 Ju116-13:35 Jul15-22:41 Jul15-15:14 Jul15-10:24 Jul14-06:40 Jul13-13:39  700FalseAlarm 60dHazardaus Inafirel opfatSE Alarm s00fervise ODHaardees hnefire! I0BFire o9FalieAlarm JAREVEEMS 1B0Fire JOORESVAENS 70gFaEAlFA  Alarm-Fire Alum.freMgLielard. VehAcc-PI Alum.freipiueunre Service Call Alarm-Carbon! Mgnoxide Fire-House Alarm-Fire VehAcc-PI Fire-Cormercial Business 704. NARCAN. Alarm-Fire 07/22/2019Training Aam.fralpueava. NARCAN Aarm-frelpnueMara Fire-House Alm-firellipalelaara Alarm-Fire Aurm.FirelpiueMsara, Fire-House VehAcc-PI Alarm-Fire  155NMAINST 101L LAKEWO00F RD LAKEW0ODI RD &EAGLERD 601 CRAMERMOUNTANRO 236EIGHTHAVE 239MARKETST SCHOOLSTEAPNCOTST 155NMAINST WESLETAMDRAACAOBMIST 309NMAINST 236EIOHTHAVE 155NMAINST 1418thAve IVASQUIKFORAVLLADEORK 210MARKETST 6000 CRAMERMOUNTANRD WALNUT AVE &HUBBARDST 1625LOWELL BETHESDARD 1300 RIVERR RUNDR 500 CRAMERN MOUNTAINRD 3020MTV VERNONDR CRAMERM MOUNTANRDOLD- 209FRONTST  400H92ardovF fnafire! JOOResEVe/EMS 400Hanrdecs faolitel ro0fire 700Falsellern 40pHszerdous lnofire! 40Harardous fnolire! 3Q0RerueMS 200FalscAlerm  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 2  65    Cramerton Police Department  CRAMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT: July,2019  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTALS  ARREST TOTALS DWI ARRESTS CASE TOTALS Larceny Breaking & Entering Drug Offenses Assaults Fraud TRAFFIC CITATIONS License' Vios. Registration Vios. Restraint Vios. Speeding Vios, Unsafe Movement Other Traffic TRAFFIC CRASHES  0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 246 261 0 0 0 0 0 47 47 Q 0 0 0 0 76 105 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 1 94 95 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  21 3 21 7 0 3 1 3 508 94 181 9 190 3 31 0  Parks & Recreation  Monthly Programing & Events Summer Camps  Athletics Baseball Rentals Shelters: 13 Pool Rentals: 12 Special Events (Recap) Fun in the Sun: Pool Kickoff: 37 attendance That's so 70's Day Pool Event: 73 Deck Art] Day Pool Event: 75 Pool Olympics: 37 Back to School Bash: 35  Registration for fall athletics begins July 1.  Softball  Soccer  Volleyball Kinder Music- - 40 participants  Art Camp - 19 Participants Nature Explorers Camp - 10 participants 9-11yr. Volleyball Camp - 24 participants Girls Basketball Camp - 16 participants 12-15yr. Volleyball Camp 26 participants Basketball Camp - 32 participants Soccer - 8 participants Card Club- 9 participants Baseball - 75 Softball - 11 Soccer 111 Volleyball - 105  Indoor Facilities: 14  Athletics (Fall registration started.uly1.2019)  Battle ofthe Badges Kickball: 100 estimated Holiday Bazaar - 17 vendors (as of8/16) -Note: Pool attendance YTD (8/16) has been 2,401  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 3  66    Monthly Enforcement Summary  July 2019  Field Inspections: (new and existing cases): 65  Total active cases: 16 New Cases: 11 Resolved Cases: 8 Highlights:  29 Second St.: The property has been posted 7/30//19 and scheduled for mowing. The Planning Dept. has ordered larger posting signs. Once those materials are in house, we'll 31 Second St.: The property has been posted 7/30/19 and scheduled for mowing. The Planning Dept. has ordered larger posting signs. Once those materials are inl house, we'll post the property in the ROW and contract the removal ofthe debris and junk stored 45Third St.: The property has been posted 7/30/19 for removal oft the junked vehicle and general property condition. The Planning Dept. has ordered larger posting signs. Once those materials are in house, we'll post the property ini the ROW and contract the  post the property in the ROW and contract the removal oft the pallets.  beside the dwelling.  removal oft the vehicle and cleanup ofthe site.  3739 S New Hope Rd. (J&J Upholstery): Imet with the owner Shane Causby 7/26/19 and discussed the need for a screening fence as required by the approved Conditional Use Permit. He stated he has contacted ai fencing contractor and would get the work scheduled. Idelivered him a copy of the approved minutes and site plan outlining the exact dimensions and location oft the fence. Ihave scheduled another site visit 8/2/19 to  monitor his progress.  3825 SNew Hope Rd.: Visited the site 7/26/19. and took photos oft the property condition. Josh provided me a contact number for the realtor representing the property. The realtor Mr. Dickson provided me a contact number for owner. Icalled the owner 7/26/19 and left a detailed voicemail requesting a return call. Ihave not receivedai return call to date. Iwill send a courtesy letter if the owner fails to contact the department by  8/1/19.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 4  67