Town of Fletcher Agenda Review Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017  Call the meeting to order at: 06:04 pm Those who were in attendance are as follows: Mayor Bill Moore Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson Councilwoman Sheila Franklin Councilman Bob Davy Councilman Hugh Clark Town Manager Mark Biberdorf Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa Police Chief Erik Summey Town Attorney. Joe Ferikies  Invocation: Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Hugh Clark  ***Public Input*** None at this time (10/02, 10/09 & 10/19)  Approval of minutes-corrections, additions or deletions.  Mayor Moore asked council to: review minutes and let any changes be known next  week.  Council Updates  Councilwoman Sheila Franklin: None at this time Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson: None at this time Councilman Bob Davy: None at this time  Councilman Hugh Clark: Commented on the heavy rains in the park and the water that accumulated on the back parking lot. He said that it took on lots of water has asked why the valves were not put on during the recent improvements on the  drainage area in that area of the parking lot.    Town Manager Mark Biberdorf My recollection from that is that they can put something like that on but it tends to cause more issues or problems as far as  stopping up the drains instead ofl benefiting them.  Mayor Moore asked if the debris was removed from Cane Creek.  Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that public works rented a track hoe and removed all the debris that had collected around the bridge from the storm.  Consent Agenda Tax releases/refunds  Set public hearing for December meeting to consider CD# 2017-01 & SUP#2017-02, an application form the City of Hendersonville water dept. for a new booster pump  station on parcel ID# 9652-67-2788, on Woodhill Drive. Renewal of broker agreement with Commercial Carolina.  Mayor Moore asked council to review the Consent Agenda and let him know if they  would like to remove any items for discussion next week.  Presentation of audit for FY 16/17-Carol Avery CPh,ofLowdermilkx Church & Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that the audit is done and we will direct you to the management discussion and analysis in the document. Iam happy to report that this is another clean audit. Ms. Avery will go into more detail on net assets, fund balance and tax collection rate. To give you a quick glimpse our total fund balance combined is $5,275,694 and we had al little bit net decrease of$71,829 as compared to the prior year. This is all of fund balance restrictive and unrestrictive. Then our unassigned fund balance which is the one we do the calculation with the fund balance policy that is available for appropriations for anything and that was at $3.466, 673. Our fund balance policy is 45% to 65 % as a percentage of general fund expenditures. That puts us at 51.9% or 52 % we were at 54% almost 55% last year. The dollar amount is very close to the prior year. Our debt increased by $179, 000 which is really good at 2.07%. Then our collection rate is 99.61% which is great and the statewide average is 98.78% as a comparison. We did not have any  Company.  audit findings or material weaknesses.    Discussion Followed:  Public hearing to consider SUP Application #2017-01, a proposed 168 unit Apartment complex located at 35 Howard Gap Road PIN#9852-78-6499. zoned  CBD)-Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa.  Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa stated that the developer and the engineer will be here next for the Public Hearing. This went before the Planning Board and it took about 2 hours last week and there was a vote of 4to 3in favor ofrecommending approval of the project. He then gave a brief overview of the meeting with Planning Town Attorney Joe Ferikes stated that this hearing needs to be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing and everyone needs to be given the right to testify under  Board and answered some questions that council had on this.  oath.  Discussion Followed:  Consideration ofanimal controlo ordinance-Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager and  Erik Summey, Police Chief.  Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that a lot of the language in this ordinance is the county's animal control ordinance that we are currently operating under when we did our Resolution years ago to authorize them to enforce here in the town. However, with the advent of the police department taking over the animal control function of capturing and transporting dogs and cats to the shelter Erik andI Ihad some discussion with the School of Government and they recommended that we have our own ordinance. Erik: started working on this and Ihave been going over edits on it. What you have here is that the language that has been taken out as to who is] picking up the animals (which our police department will now be doing) and the shelter is still an integral part of this which you will see throughout the ordinance. Police Chief Erik Summey stated that once the budget was approved in July is when we started looking at this. He commented that per the discussion with the School of Government they highly recommended that we have our own animal control ordinance especially if this might lead to a criminal or civil issue. He said that he spent the last several months going over the ordinance and making The chief then answered questions council had concerning this ordinance.  changes to fit what we need in Fletcher    Discussion Followed: final amendments.  The Police Chief and Town Manager are comfortable with this ordinance with ai few Councilman Hugh Clark suggested moving this to consent agenda next week. Council is agreeable to move this to the Consent Agenda for next week.  Discussion on recycling contract with Curbside Management-Mark Biberdorf,  Town Manager.  Town Manager. Mark Biberdorf stated that he mentioned to council back in the spring that we have gotten to close to the notice period to be renegotiating orre- evaluating our recycling contract. Technically it expired and renews automatically for one year unless we give notice or curbside gives notice to end the agreement. Everything is going fine with recycling services right now there has been no issues with it. Ineed to start looking what our options are to continue with the service.  Several options that we have are: 1) Renew for another year 3) Go through the RFP process 4) Bring it in house.  2) Renegotiate a new agreement for another five year period  Staff recommendation is to enter into negotiations for another 5 year agreement if council is comfortable with that. We would want to talk to them about help with marketing and see ift they can go to a larger container and maybe go back tol lids. I will be suggesting possibly roll out carts and maybe something larger than the 32  gallon container which is the largest that they currently allow.  Discussion Followed:    Discussion on lease agreement with Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers Inc.-  Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager.  Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that the Fletcher RC flyers merged with ABA back in September. Iasked Joe Ferikes (Town Attorney) did we need to have a: new lease agreement since they merged. We have got a new draft going that ends in  2019 which is when the current lease ends unless we extend it.  Do we want to go up on the lease fee for this?  We are currently getting $131.00 per acre with taproot dairy.  Itw would be $525.00 for 4 acres. (Per year)  Council has suggested that the fees increase since this is a new group and is mostly  nonresidents. Discussion Followed:  The rate suggested is $500.00 a year with a notification of 60 days. The town also needs to be notified of any large event that takes place on the property.  Comments from the Town Manager-Mark Biberdorf.  The FABA. Annual Business meeting is tomorrow night upstairs from 5:30 to 7:00. They have their elections of president, treasurer, communications committee chair Ihanded out a map for you to view because Iwas contacted by a ROW specialist from Raleigh. They are going to need a right of way area from the town (green area on map) and a temporary construction easement (yellow area) for the Howard Gap Council has some concerns what the impact on public works would be with the We held the mandatory pre-bid conference for the Hwy 25 Corridor project last Thursday. There was a good turnout nine contractors came to the meeting. Hopefully this is a good indication that we will get competitive bids because we have  and membership elections chair.  Road project. They are offering compensation of$10, 350 for this.  temporary construction easement.  to get a minimum of three bids.    The Veterans Salute is this Saturday at 8:30 am. Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson  will do the closing remarks for the ceremony.  Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded  by Councilwoman Sheila Franklin.  Adjourned: 08:58 pm Approved:  7 Date  Mayor Rod-Whiteside  AbEk    Town of Fletcher Council Meeting Minutes November 13, 2017  Call the meeting to order at: 06:59 pm Those who were in attendance are as follows: Mayor Bill Moore Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson Councilman Bob Davy Councilman Hugh Clark Councilwoman Sheila Franklin Town Manager Mark Biberdorf Assistant Town Manager Heather Taylor Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa Public Works Director Jabbo Pressley Parks & Recreation Director Greg Walker  Police Chief Erik Summey did not attend this meeting.  Invocation: Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Bob Davy  ***Public Input**** None at this time (10/02, 10/09 & 10/19)  Approval of Mimutes-corrections or deletions.  Mayor: Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson made a motion to approve the minutes as  written and it was seconded by Councilman Bob Davy.  Council Updates:  Councilwoman Sheila Franklin: stated that she attended the water and sewer advisory committee last month and they decided that we would be meeting quarterly. They did a presentation on all the capital plans they have right now and ifa anyone has any questions she would be glad to answer them. Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson: None at this time Councilman Hugh Clark: None at this time Councilman Bob Davy: None at this time    Mayor Moore: commented on our Veterans Celebration this past Saturday and what a wonderful turnout there was for this event. Our sponsor was United Federal  Credit Union and we appreciate that.  Consent Agenda Tax releases/refunds  Set Public Hearing for December meeting to consider CD# 2017-01 & SUP# 2017-02, an application from the City of Hendersonville Water Dept. for a new booster pump  station on parcel ID # 9652-67-2788 on Woodhill Drive. Renewal of broker agreement with Commercial Carolina. Approval of Fletcher. Animal Control Ordinance # 0-17-16.  Mayor Moore asked if council had any questions on the consent agenda. Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that council received an updated version of the animal control ordinance in their packet. There was an update on the fees and  just some housekeeping issues in the update. There were no questions at this time from council.  Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda  and it was seconded by Councilman Hugh Clark  Presentation of audit for FY 16/17-Carol Avery CPA, ofLowdermilk Church &  Company.  Carol Avery went over the financial highlights oft the audit that Lowdermilk &  Church recently completed.  She also gave an overview of the fund balance and how it works and answered  questions that council had on this.  Discussion Followed:  Mayor Moore asked ifi it would be a fair statement to say that the Town of] Fletcher is  on a solid financial foundation.    Carol Avery: stated that yes you have a 69.28% fund balance so Iwould say that you  are.  Councilman Hugh Clark: asked do we have to approve the audit?  Town Manager Mark Biberdorf: stated that it is not necessary for this to be voted  on.  Public Hearing to consider SUP Application # 2017-01, a proposed 168 unit Apartment complex located at 35 Howard Gap Road PIN#9652-78-649. zoned Councilman Hugh Clark made a motion to go into public hearing and it was  CBD)- Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa. seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson.  Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa went over a few procedures with this being Quasi-judicial hearing all persons who wish to speak did sign in and were Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa stated that this hearing is in regards to SUP Application #2017-01 for The Groves at' Town Center. Our staff had received an application from Triangle Real Estate and Southwood Reality for a 168 unit apartment complex purposed for 35 Howard Gap Road commonly known as the former Mason property and currently owned by] John Koenig. The property is simply under contract at this point with a long contingency period. This is the same development company that constructed The Seasons Apartments at the corner of US 25 and Blake The property at Howard Gap Road is currently zoned CBD (Central Business District) and is located within our. Heart of Fletcher overlay district. Multifamily residential is a permitted use within the CBD but does require this formal approval as a special use permit. He then went over the list of criteria required for consideration for a special use permit and stated that in approving or denying a special use permit council has to make findings to justify either approval or denial.  ac quasi-judicial process that is necessary for us to follow. sworn in by' Town Clerk Christine Thompson.  Road.  Discussion Followed:  William Ratchford Vice President ofTriangle Real Estate and Southwood Realty he stated that he is the builder and developer of these companies and that this is a family owned company. He gave an overview of the complexes that they have developed in Henderson County toi include Four Seasons at Cane Creek which    is located here in Fletcher. He then went over all the specific details concerning this proposed complex and what it would bring tol Fletcher. He provided letters of support for his project that will be made aj part of the record. (See "Exhibit A"  attached pages 1-13)  Tom Jones of WGLA Engineering went over the maps/plats for the apartments and stated that in conclusion the project will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the town residents and it meets all the requirements for the central business district for zoning and we believe it complements the master plan. Tom Jordan 24 Westfield Road Fletcher does not agree with this location for the apartment complex and stated his concerns with traffic on Howard Gap Road as well as the quality of life for the residents that already live here in Fletcher. Mickey Foster 2 Dunn Woody Drive Arden stated that he owns 57 Howard Gap Road which is the doctor's office next to this proposed development. He has said that he is not in favor of this complex due to the fact that he has concerns of the flooding that it will create on his property. He does think that the apartment complex is a great idea just not there in the flood plain. He presented council with some documentation ofrecent photos of heavy rain from 10-23-17 along with a letter ofe explanation of his situation as well as a flood elevation certificate of his property which will be made part of the: record. (See "Exhibit B" attached pages 1-6) Jeff Ledford of' Triangle Real Estate deferred his turn to speak.  Heather English of' Triangle Real Estate stated that she has been a: resident of Henderson County for 19 years and an employee of Southwood Realty and Triangle Real Estate for 15 of those 19 years. She spoke in favor of this apartment complex Planning & Zoning Board Chairman George Clayton spoke against the apartment complex. He stated that he knows they have a quality project and the town needs housing but not in that location. He does not believe that putting apartments next to the park and with the traffic on Howard Gap Road that this is not a suitable area for apartments. He feels that there would be much better use for this property. He said that the issues of concern were: traffic, flood plain and how the ingress/egress access will cause an impact on Howard Gap Road.  for Fletcher.  Discussion Followed:    Planning Board Member Joe Tandy spoke out against the apartment complex due to the traffic on Howard Gap Road and he said that he is mirroring what George Clayton said but that ifj just does not fit our plans for the Town of Fletcher  Planning Board Member Lucas Armefia spoke on his concerns about flooding on the property and the traffic on Howard Gap Road that would be associated with this  complex.  Michael Luplow Director of FernLeaf Charter School stated that he has no official stance for or against this development and that he is here to answer any questions Council had several questions concerning possible flooding on FernLeaf property as well as conversations that Mr. Luplow may have had with DOT concerning the  council may have for him on the potential impact on the school.  changing of the road and bringing in the sidewalk.  Discussion Followed:  Kelly Noble of Southwood Realty stated that she grew up in Fletcher and spoke in favor of the apartment complex and stated that as the manager of Seasons at Cane Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa answered questions that council had  Creek. Apartments that it is full and there is a waiting list.  concerning this development. Discussion Followed:  William Ratchford and' Tom Jones answered additional questions that council had  concerning flood/storm water issues on this property.  Discussion Followed:  James Wilson owner of Fletcher Business Park is in favor of this development and spoke on attracting workers to the area. He said one of the deciding factors for businesses to come to this area and attract quality workers is if housing is available for them. He said that any housing within a 5 mile radius of Fletcher would be a Mayor Moore: stated his concerns on a turning lane being installed for this and will  good idea.  that happen for this development.    Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that what the district engineer said is that it is warranted and they can require the developer to bear the cost to do this. They would do a: reimbursable agreement with them and then roll this into the design of  the Howard Gap Road project. Discussion Followed:  Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa stated that when council does vote on this that to make sure to include the two conditions of approval per Bob Davy.  Conditions of approval are: Turn lane must be installed Sidewalks need to be installed  Councilman Hugh Clark made a motion to go out of Public Hearing and it was  seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson.  Planning & Zoning Director Eric Rufa stated that when you make the motion to approve this development (if this is what you choose) Iwould state the findings in the criteria of the outline (agenda packet item # 5) at the beginning of the meeting  have been met. Discussion Followed:  Councilman Bob Davy made a: motion to approve this plan per the checklist that the developer has accomplished and that the legal aspect of this has been met. I propose that we approve this with the 2 conditions of the turn lane has to be installed and regardless of what DOT position is that sidewalks have to be installed as well. Councilwoman Sheila Franklin stated that she prefers to leave the connector gate  out between the apartment complex and Fletcher Park.  Motion was amended to include:  Adding the restriction of leaving the connector gate out tol Fletcher Park and it was  then seconded by Councilman Hugh Clark  Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson stated that he agrees with Hugh that the developer has met all the guidelines that he knows that these gentlemen will do everything they can to make it right. However, Idon't think that we can control some elements to the environment and the road down there. Because of this I don't think all the requirements have been met and therefore Iwill have to vote no.    Alli in favor Councilman Bob Davy Councilman Hugh Clark Councilwoman Sheila Franklin Mayor Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson Motion passes with a 3tolvote.  Against  Discussion on recycling contract with Curbside Management-Mark Biberdorf,  Town Manager.  Town Manager Mark Biberdorf stated that recycling contract had renewed for a one year period after it expired from a 5 year contract. Italked to you about several  options:  1) Let the contract renew for another year. 3) Look at bringing iti in house.  2) Go out for a request for proposals like we did 6 years ago. 2) Negotiate another 5 year contract of what we discussed  After discussion council recommends (staff as well) looking at renegotiating a new extended contract for a 5 year period. The Town Manager also stated that if council has any suggestions that they would like to negotiate in the contract let him know. He also stated that we would like to look at something larger for recycling containers currently they do not allow anything larger than a 32 gallon roll out cart.  Discussion Followed:  Discussion on lease agreement with Asheville Buncombe Heromodelers Inc.- Town Manager Mark Biberdorfl Last weekIdiscussed with council that we would be establishing a new lease agreement with the balance of what we have with  Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager.    Fletcher R/C Flyers. Fletcher R/C Flyers has merged with. ABA. We are doing this based on the advice of our attorney to establish a new lease. They are under a 30 day public notice period which will expire on the 215t of this month. Then you can We talked about a fee increase ($500.00) giving what we have forgone with this property not being farmed. Greg has communicated this to that individual (Dave Bowman) and they have communicated back that this might be a hardship on them  consider approving the new. lease in December  Comments from the Town Manager-Mark Biberdorf.  Aright of way is needed for the Howard Gap road project from Fletcher in front of Public Works. They have surveyed the flagged area and the Town Manager said that he would have to go out and look ati it. Jabbo and Iare going to meet with the point of contact for right of way acquisition on Wednesday morning. Iwill also ask what parts of the improvements are passing in front of public works and what goes into  the temporary construction easement area as well.  Discussion Followed:  On the extension of the greenway trail Equinox Environmental did that quote for the preliminary design study. CMLC (now known as Conserving Carolina) has been going after grants and have been approved for a grant from the community foundation of Henderson County the Fletcher fund. We have been awarded $5,000 and they asked for $ 9,000. We have a gap of $4,000 and last year you. had appropriated $5,000 and they never got the rest of the funding so you never expended that money. Ifcouncil would consider at the December meeting is if we would make up that 4,000 gap. This is for the preliminary design of extending the  greenway under FernLeaf.  Iwill be meeting with our legislative delegation for our legislative priorities list. Iam also working on potential update to CIP to consider some type of phasing in of  the Meritor Park Improvements.  Councilman Bob Davy made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Mayor  Pro-Tem Eddie Henderson.    Adjourned: 10:44 pm  Approved:  114 Date  L4 bb Mayor RodWhiteside    "EXHIBIT. A" Page(s) 1-13  November 13, 2017  The Honorable Bill Moore, Mayor Town of Fletcher 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher, NC: 28732 Dear Bill:  The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce supports the development of Southwood Realty's newest housing community- -1 the Groves at Town Center. We understand that the project has been approved byt the Fletcher Planning Board and meets all oft the zoning and land- use guidelines pertaining to the project. We feel that this project willl be beneficial to citizens in Henderson County and our region are int the midst ofal housing shortage. Additional rental units are needed and welcome in the community. Southwood has developed three other properties ini Henderson County that good are examples of the quality product thati they produce (Ballantyne Commons, Brittney Place and the Season's at Cane Creek).  the Fletcher community as well as the: surrounding area.  We appreciate Southwood Realty's continued investment in Fletcher, Henderson County and our entire region. We thank the Fletcher Town Council for your consideration oft this project  and encourage you to approve the Groves at Town Center.  Sincerely, A / Bob Williford President  204 Kanuga Road e Hendersonville, NC: 28739 e Phone: (828) 592-1413 9 Fax: (828) 993-8802 a www.handersoncountychamber.arg    ParkRidgeHealth  November 10, 2017  Mr. Eric Rufa & Town Council Members 300 Old Cane Creek Rd Fletcher, NC: 28732  Re: The Groves at Town Center Apartment Project  Dear Mr. Rufa and Town Council,  We have recently learned about the proposed apartment project called The Groves at Town Center and would like to mention to you that it has our support. Our medical system serves Fletcher, Henderson County, and the surrounding areas and we have a need for quality housing for our workforce. We employ over: 1,100 people, many ofv whom call Fletcher home. Josh Allen has looked at the site plan for this project and PRH hopes it succeeds to bring forth  some new growth to this great town.  Sincerely, lain Jimm. Bunch, CEO Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonvile, NC: 28791  B  00H Hospital Drive Hendersonville, NC2 28792 AdhvenistMACMSVETEM    2 801 LA WHITEI DRIVE P.0, Box 249 FLETCHER. NC2 28732  TAMMY. ALBRECHT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (828) 651-7578 OFFICE (828): 337-9016 CELL  "Wilsonart  November 8, 2017 TO' WHOM: ITI MAY CONCERN;  Wilsonart currently employees approximately 600 people att the manufacturing sitel located: in Fletcher, NC. Ani issuet that continually arises for our employees as well as many others int this Ibelieve that thej proposed apartment complex to bel located on Howard Gap Road would bea a benefit to not onlyt the citizens ofthe community buti to all employers in the: area as well. Al key component to attracting workers to an areai is availability ofhousing. As1 more: and morel businesses moye to this area, Ibelieve this will continue tol bea a growing issue that must be addressed.  community ist the need for additional affordable housing.  Thankyou. Sincerely, Tammy Albrecht  Jumowrg Alveckt    FLETCHER BUSINESS PARK  3  November 9, 2017  Fletcher Town Council 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher, NC 28732 RE: The Groves at Fletcher Dear Fletcher Town Council,  Fletcher Business Park, LLC owns and operates the) Fletcher Business Park (former Steelcase Building) on Cane Creek Road, which has a number ofl large type companies, employing over 800 people from our community. We would be very supportive ofThe Groves atl Fletcher on Howard Gapl Road. There isa ai real need for additional housingi ini this area. Employers need housing close tot their businesses so their employees do not have to travel so far for employment. Ini fact, there could be connectivity between this new neighborhood and the employment needsi int the areas ofMills Gapl Road, Hwy 25 and the proposed Heart ofFletcher, fort those: folks who may need to or decide to walk to work, Wel believe this is another step forward to ofthe! proposed Heart of Fletcher becoming ai reality and real asset for the community. As owners ofthel Fletcher Business Park, we encourage thel Fletcher Town Thank you: for your consideration ofthis matter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you  Council to approve this new housing community.  may have. Sincerely,  Fletcher) Business Rusty Pulliam 2 Walden Ridge Drive, Ste. 70 Asheville, NC 28803 pulam@puliamproperties.com  nG  Park,LC  RP/I  145 Cane Creek Industrial Drive. Fletcher. NC 28732 (828)684-4344 office    BB&T  Branch Banking and Trust Conpany  Business Services Mailcode: 503-01-02-00 265 W. Franklin Blvd. PO. Box 1776 (28053) Gastonia, NC: 28052 (704)8 Fax (704)8 852-5555 852-5531  November 3, 2017  Mr. Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager Mr, Eric Rufa, Planning and Zoning Director 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher, NC 28732  RE: Southwood Realty Company, Inc. & Triangle Real Estate of Gastonia, Inc.  Dear Mr. Biberdorf and Mr. Rufa;  Att the request of Mr. William Ratchford with Southwood Realty Company, Inc., Ihave been asked to provide you with information around the overall banking relationship on the companies of Southwood Realty Company, Inc. and Triangle Real Estate of Gastonia, Inc. Both of these companies are owned and operated underi the same management team and both are based in Gastonia, NC. The relationship that we have with these companies at BB&T has spanned over 40+ years. We are proud that they have entrusted BB&T to be their lead financial institution and they have multiple depository and credit services with us. I can confirm that as of today, their combined overall deposit relationship has balances that are in the mid-eight figure range and their loan commitments to BB&T is in the high- eight figure range. Based on the tenure and the depth of this relationship, I can certainly state that they are very These companies purchase, build and own numerous multi-family apartment complexes throughout the Southeast. Ina addition to ownership, these companies handle all oft the property management responsibilities of their properties and also have a construction arm of their business which provides project management over new construction and renovations. The company builds projects as well as acquires various projects that may meet their demographic requirements and are within service areas of the property management company. BB&T does provide financing on various construction projects and have found thati the company produces a quality product that is traditionally ahead We are pleased to have these companies as clients of BB&T and wel have expressed our desires to provide additional services to them as we see tremendous opportunity for them in the future. hope that you will find this information adequate for summarizing this relationship and if you need additional information, please feel free to contact Mr,  much a valued client and we are very happy that we have the ability to serve their banking needs.  ofs schedule.  William Ratchford at Southwood Realty Company, Inc.  Craig C. Klyttz Senior' Vice President Business Services Officer  Z  CC: Town of Fletcher Council Members    WELLS FARGO  5  November 10th 2017  Town Council 300 Old Cane Creek Rd Fletcher, NC 28732  Re: The Groves at Town Center Apartment Project Dear FletcherTown Council Members,  Wells Fargo & Co. has al long! history in Henderson and Buncombe County and would love to see The Groves at Town Center apartment project come alive ini the Fletcher community. This would present an opportunity for ust to help additional employees and residents oft this community with their financial This would have a positive impact to having affordable housing in this community that would result in morej jobs, more economic value to other small businesses, and attract additional small businesses to the area, This is an attractive areat for people to live that can work in the Fletcher area and: surrounding  situations.  areas.  Sincerely,  Joshua A English Wells Fargo & Co. AVP ph. (828)232-3766    5660 OHaywoad Road Mills River, NC28759 (828)8908154 6  RU.S.LAWNS  November 09, 2017  Town Council 300 Old Cane Creek Rd Fletcher, NC2 28732  Dear Town Council,  As al local, small town business who has provided services to businesses and residents in the town ofFletcher we wanted to reach out ànd express our support for Southwood Realty. They] have provided work & housing for local businesses and an instrumental part of our growth int thel Fletcher community. We stand behind the apartment project, The Groves at' Town Center, asi it canl bes a dynamic opportunity to help more: business thrive in Fletcher. This projéct will bring in residents that can start to build roots in this town that can later buy homes. Itwill also bring additional business and sales to our local businesses As an employer, we have to recruit and bringi in employees that can live in a quality and reasonably priced areas to succeed. Adding these units willl help the market slowdown from the great  versus these dollars going to other surrounding communities.  incrèases ini the cost ofhousing that this market is suffering from.  Thank yous for your time,  Rdbin éBualk  Robin & Donna Smith U.S. Lawns Owner/Operators  Your Tuf. OurLawn. VPASiANASZETA    7  30Oct17  To Whom It May Concern  We, the undersigned, wish to state as a matter for record that we are most pleased with our new apartment here at the Seasons at Cane Creek in Fletcher. Having lived in! Fletcher at Livingston Farms before we decided to downsize and sell our home, we wanted to stay in the Town of Fletcher. We looked throughout the greater Asheville area at new apartment complexes and decided that the new development on Rt. 25 Hendersonville Rd in Fletcher was the best for our needs. As developed and  managed by Southwood Realty, our decision has proven to bet the right one.  The complex here both for young professionals working at their careers and the retirees including us is optimum living for all. Also, the resident management and: staff are most cordial, professional and always available for any matters that might arise. Iti is a "win-win" situation for everyone. The Town of Fletcher should be very pleased to have this kind of rental living int their area. Knowing that so much is  developing south of Asheville, the Seasons at Cane Creek isi ideal fora all.  Sincerely,  TgCacla  FrancisJ.Cullinan  Ale  182 Seasons Circle-A Apt #108, Fletcher, NC 28732    William Ratchford From: ent: To: Subject:  Heather English Friday, November 10, 2017 12:53 PM William Ratchford  8  FW: The Fletcher Groves at Town Center Apt Projects  Heather English, CAPS Regional Manager Southyondieally 828.556.9672 heatherengishesouthwoodrealtycom From: Lori. Jantzi malto.ion.yantzi@nestrealty.com) Sent: Friday, Movember10,0171245PM To: Heather English heatnerengish@southwoodrealy.com, Subject: Re: The Fletcher Groves at" Town Center Apt Projects  As Real estate Agents in the area as well as a transplants from the West coast, we realize the need for rentals. We have many out of state clients that would like to have affordable rentals to move into while they take the time to find their dream home. Being able to move when needed and not feel pressured to buy without knowing the area would alleviate much of the stress out of tate clients feel after deciding to move whether it be a job transfer or a lifestyle change. We believe the town of Fletcher would benefit from The Groves at Towne Center. What a great opportunity to help businesses provide affordable safe housing for the growing community in that area. The more housing made available the more businesses will thrive. Quality affordable  housing. It just makes sense.  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This information explains to potential Buyers and Sellers the different roles of agency representation their agent may provide - ie., representing the buyer, representing the seller, or representing both To see the brochure prepared by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission to provide this consumer, protection  parties equally.  information, clink on thei following link: Working With Real Estate Agents  2    CoStar Property@) Building Images  Page 3of5  10  PALISADES  Pallisades at Legacy Oaks  Clubhouse  Building Photo  Building Photo  Building Photo  Building Photo  tp./property.osar.com/PopatyDeaiDetailasp/Resuls-o  11/10/2017    CoStar Property@  Page 4 of5  11  Entrance  Building Photo  Building Photo  Building Photo  Building Photo  Building Photo  itp/property.costar.com/PopatyDemiDetailaspa/kesulsy  11/10/2017    CoStar Property@  Page 5of5  12  Building Photo  3BR, 2BA-1 1408sf Dartmouth w/Balcony & S...  3BR, 2BA- 1408sf Dartmouth w/Balcony & S...3BR, 2BA - 1408sf Dartmouth w/Balcony & S...  3BR, 2BA- - 1408sf Dartmouth w/Balcony & S...2BR, 2BA - 1102sf Franklin w/Balcony- Walk-...  tp!propertycostr.com/PepetyDemiDetailasp/esulsro  11/10/2017    13  CONCRETE  Doggett  CONSTRUCTION  Memorandum  To:) Mr. William Ratchford, Southwood Realty From: Cletus Haas, Doggett Concrete Ce Subject: Building slab on grade pricing VS. as slab on grade with aj podium above  PROJECT: The Groves at Town Center  William, we. have determined the costs of providing a slab on grade with a suspended podium type slab above would be approximately $75/sft to $85/sf. Thet typical slab on grade for your projects run about $8/sf. For example, a 10,000 sf slab on grade would be $80,000. A slab on grade with a suspended podium slab above: for the same size building would be $750,000 to $850,000. Let mel know ifyou have any questions or need additional information.  1425 CRESSIDA DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 e (704)554-9200 o (704)554-9211FAX    "EXHIBIT B" Page(s) 1-6  November 13, 2017 The Town of Fletcher 300 Old Cane Creek Fletcher, North Carolina 287332  Re: Proposed apartment development, The Groves at Town Center Apartments, located at 35 Howard  Gap Road and adjacent property at! 57 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, North Carolina  Members oft the Fletcher Town Council:  The proposed apartment complex of 136 apartment units on 11 acres will be built in an existing flood plain. The proposed development with have a housing density of 12.4 units per acre. Ifthis density were: applied to my land of1.22 acres, then the parcel could accommodate 15 apartment units. Most all of the 11 acres of the apartment project is located int the flood plain. The developers propose the existing elevation of the land to be raised 31 to 5 feet above the flood elevation, creating a 41 to 51 foot wall along the west side of the creek for the full length oft the property line along the creek. Since the apartment property will have many roof tops, asphalt paving, concrete paving, sidewalks, and grass, the rain water cannot be absorbed as it exist now by the plowed fields. Instead, the water will run directly run directly towards the creek which will flood the stream on to adjacent land owner. In this case, the water will flood Fletcher Park, 57 Howard Gap Road, and Fernleaf Community: School on Iti is quiet probable that the immediate neighborhood not receive a heavy rain, but still flood from rains located up steam in the Old Airport Industrial area. The above-mentioned properties in the neighborhood would still flood due to the high wall created along the creek by directing the flood water on to neighboring properties while not absorbing any flood water on site. My property, located at! 57 Howard Gapl Road has at floor elevation 8.76 inches above the flood elevation The Corp. of Engineers states that if youf filli in ai flood plain, the you have to remove the same volume of dirt somewhere else. The fill dirt proposed for this project will created a dangerous health and safety This proposed apartment development is contradiction to the town of Fletcher's "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE," (Appendix 1t to the Land Development Code), Section "C" 1-5and Section  Howard Gap Road.  and has never flooded since construction in 2001.  issue for the neighbors.  "D"1-7.    1  Cont.  Irespectfully request that the proposed apartment project be denied in order to protect the neighborhood and its properties from flood damage that would be caused byt the proposed development plan. The high-density development is simply too large and the density too great to be  placed in at flood plain. Sincerely,  2D Dunnwoody Drive Fletcher, North Carolina 28704 828-670-8828 mickey@fosterappraisers.com Cc: Bob Long, attorney at law  ZLE  Attachments: Proposed. Apartment Plain & 57 Howard Gap Road Property  Flood pictures @ 57 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC dated 10-23-17    10-13-(7  2    F    [s-23-12  s  3  17  10.23.2017 15:00  2017 100    mpa    Li-2009 03:50 PM Fosters Realestate Appraisers, 8286708829 MENT OFHOMELAND SECURITY ELEVATIQN CERTIFICATE  2/5 2005  OMBI No, 1660-0008 Expires Februarv 28, Farl Insurance Palicy Number Company NAICI Number  emargency Management Agancy National Flood Insurance Program A1. Building Owner's Name MICHAELD D.F FOSTER CHy FLETCHER State NC ZIPGode 28732 "A3, Property Description (Lot and Block Numbars, Taxi Parcel Numbar, TAXI ID#9 9652784270 DEEDE BOOK1 1115-692 A4. Building Use (.9. Regldemtial, Non-Residentlal, Addition, Accessory, eto.) OFFICE A5, LalludelLongilude: Lat. 35.42517 Long, 982.50050 A7, Bullding Diagram Number 1 AB. Forab bullding with a crawi space are enclosure(s), provide a) Square footage ofç grawi space orendlosure(s) b) No, ofp permanent fipodo openings inb thet crawl space ot ençlosure() walls within 1,0f foota above adjacentg grade NA o) Totall net area offood openings InA8.b B1, NFIP Community! Name K Communlly Numbsr HENDERSON COUNTYUNINC.AREA 370125 B4. Map/Panel Number B5. Sulfix B6.F FIRMI index  Important: Read thel instructions on pages 1-8, SECTION, A- PROPERTY INFORMATION  Company Use:  A2, 57HOWARD Building Street Address (Indluding Apt, Unit, Suite, andlor Bldg. No.)orF P.Q. Routes andl Box No,  GAPI ROAD  Legal Descriptian, et.)  Horizontal A9. Forab withi ans 8) bulding  A6, Attach atl least 2 photographs ofthet bulding! Ifthe Certifioate ist being usedt to oblainf fioodi insurance, Datum: D NAD 1927 R NAD1 1983  N/A sq# NA sain B2. County Name HENDERSON GOUNTY B7. FIRMPane. Effedtiva/Revised OCT-2-2008 Date DOther (Describe). OCBRS CJOPA  Altached garage, provide:,  b) Squaret No, ofpermanent footage ofs sttached garage NIA syft wallsy within 1.0f fopts floodo openings Int the: altachedg garage 0) Totall net area off floud mbove openinge adjaoent inA9.b grade NA NIA  sqin  SECTION B-FLOODI INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORNATION  B3, State NC B8.Flood B9. (Base FloodE Zone(s) AE  Dale OCT-2-2008  Elavation(s) Zone AO, use! baset flood depth) 2074  3701259652  Bio. Indloate thes source oft thel Bage Flood Elevatlon (BFE) data ork base food depth enteredi Inf item B9. B11, Indigale elevation datum usadf for BFEI ini itém B9: NGVD1 1929 X NAVD1 1988 B12. Ist thel building! locatedl Inac Coastal Barrier Resoutcas System (CBRS) area or Othorwise Protected Other (Desaribe).  FISF Profile BF FIRM Dd Communly Determined  Designatlon Date  Area (OPA)?  EYes BNo KF Finished Construction  SECTION G- BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY REQUIRED)  C1. Building elevations are basedo on: Construdtion! Drawings* C2. Elevatlons. m Zones A1-A30, AE, AH, A (with BFE), VE, VI-V30, V(withi below according tot thel bulding diagrams spacifiedl Inl ltem A7. Benchmark Ullized NCGSN MON/MENTAIRPORT Vertioal Datum NGVD29 Convertion/Commenls NAVD8 88-NGVD2B+0.16) b) Top ofiher next! highert floor a) Bottomo oft the lowasth horizontal siructuralr member d) Attached garage (topd ofs slab) (Describe type ofe equipment In Comments) Lowesta adjacent (inished) grade (LAG) 9) Highest adjacent (fnlshed) grade (HAG) This cerification ist to bes signed and sealed! byal land surveyor, enginser, ora architect Information. Icertfy thatt thei informafion ont this Certificafe a Check here! lfcomments are provided ont back off fom. Certifiar's Name AARONR, BANKS Tile PROPEBSONALSURVEYOR Address 2787 TIPTONHILLRD Signature  a  "AI new Elevation Certlificate willb ber required when consiruction oft the bullding is complete. Building Under Construction*  BFP,AR,ANA,ARAE ARIA1-A30,ARAH, ARIAQ. Complete Items C2.ag  Chaçk ther measurement used. NIA L foet maters (Puerto Riçod anly) 3 feal Ometers (Puerto Rico only)  feet meters (Puerto Ricoc only) 2071,04 R feet Omajars (Pverto Rlco only) E A feet melars (Puerto! Rico only) 2071.73 A fest Ometens (Puerto Rico only) CERTIFICATION authorized byl lawt toc cerlify elevation Code, Section 1001.  a) Topo ofh bottomf floor (Includingt basement, crawl space, ore enclosure floor). 2071.73  frat meters  (Puerto Riçoc only)  (VZones only) NA,  e) Loweste eleyation ofmachinery ore equipments servloing thet buikling N/A  2070,83  SECTION D- SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT  lundarstand. that any false: statemant mayk bep punishable hyi represents fined orh Imprisonment my beste efbortst under toi i8u.s. interpret ther dats avallable,  Lioense NumberL-4667 State N.C. ZIP Codez 28748 Telsphone 828-779-4039 Seei revèrse sidei for continuation.  SEAL L-4667  Company Name BANKS CREEK SURVEYING, INC, C3280  Cily LEICESTER Date 6-10-09  FEMAI Form 81-31, February 2006  Replaces all prevlous editions    11-2009 03:51 PM Fosters Realestate Appraisers, 8286708829 : Inthuse spaces, copy the coresponding information from Section A. street/ Address (noluding Apt, Unit, Sule, and/ork Bldg. 1030fP.0. Roulez andE Box  3/5  For) Insurance Company Use: Policy Number Company NAIC Number  ar HOWARD GAP ROAD- City FLETCHER State N.C. ZIP Code 28732  No.  SECTION D-5 SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT GERTIFICATION (CONTINUED)  Copy both sides ofthlet Elevetion Cartificate for (1) community official, (2)1 Insurance agent/company, and (3) bullding owner,  Comments NONE Signature  Date 6-10-09  SECTION E-B BUILDING ELEVATION NFORMATION (SURVEY NOT REQUIRED) FORZ FarX Zones AO àndA A( (without BFE), completel Itsms E1-E5, Ifthe Çertificate E1, Provide plevation Informationt fort thet following ando chepkt the appropriatel boxeat tos show grade (HAG) and thel lowest adjacent grade (LAG), a) Top ofb bottomf fioor (including basement, orawis Bpace, ore endlosure)! Is. b)7 Top ofbotfom flgor (Includingt basement, crawi space, ore enclosure)i is E2, For Building) Diagrame 6-8V withy pemanent flood opanigs provided In (elevation C2.bi int the dlagrama) oft the building! Is E3. Attaohed garage (iops ois slab)le la  D Check hare ffs attachments  ZONE AO AND: ZONE A( (WITHOUT BFE)  and C. Forl lieme E1-E41 user natural grade, Ifavaiable. Check the measurement: isl Intendedt used, to InF support Puerto Rico al LOMA orL LOMR-F request, complete Sections. A,B,  only, enterr meters. feet L  whetheri ther elevation Ist above ork below thel highest adjaoent D meters DJabove or belowt the HAG. Dfeet meters n above or D below the LAG.  A  feet Saction liems 8andlor 9 (see page 8 ofinstructions), ther next highert floor  feet Ometere Or meters De above or D belowt thet HAG,  E4. Top ofp platfom ofmachinery andlore equipment servicing the bulldingl Is E above ar belowt tha HAG,  55, Zone AO only: Ifnai floodo depthr number Is uvallable, ist the top ofthe bottomf fipor If feet Ometers D above or D belowt thel HAG. ordinance? DYes D No D Unknown, Thel Iqual oficlal muat certifyt this Information elevatedi ins Ins accotdançe Section with the commynity'sf floodplaln management orz Zone AO: muet algn! here. Thes statements in Septions A, B, andE E are comect tot A,E thet B, besto and Ef for Zone A (without aF FEMA-Issued or community-iseued BFE)  G,  SECTION F- PROPERTY OWNER (OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE) CERTIFIÇATION  Thep proparty owner pro owner's authorized rapresentative who completes Sections Proparty Qwner's or Qwner's Authorized) Representative's Name  ofmy krowladge.  Address Signature Comments  Citly Date  Stale Telephone  ZIP Code  SECTION G- COMMUNITY NFORMATION  Chackh here. Ealtachmants  The local official whol ls authorizad! by lawo or ordinanca tos Administert the G1.D Thel information ins Section G wasi takent from other doçumentation G2.D) A communlily ofloial pompleted Section Ef fora abuilding! lacated Inz Zone A( (without G3. Thet following informalion (ltems G4-Gm.)igp providedi for G7, Thisp permit has been Issued for: D New Construotion substantial G8, Elevation ofe as-L -buill lowest! flopr (indluding basement) oft thel buiking:, G9.1 BFE or( (inz Zone AO) deplh off fioodlng at thul bullding si(e:  (OPTIONAL)  and G oft thle Elevation Gertificate, Completo the applivable ltem(s) and signk community'at below. Checkt fipodplain thet meaouremhent management ordinanca can complete SedlonsA, B,C(OrE), isz authorized byl law to certlily elovationi information. (Indionte the souroe that has and boon dale signed oft the and elevation sealed! byall licunsed aurvéyor, engineer, orE architecty who  usedi Inl Items G8. and G9, datai int the Comments areal below.) AFEMA-ssusd ord communty-lasued BF) ar? Zone/ AO, OrOomplmnow/oealpaney Issued  communiy floodplain management purposes,  G4. Pammit Numbar  G6, Date Pemitl Issued  G6. Date Certfiçate Improvement a foot meters (PR) Datum Et fret Or meters (PR) Datum Thle Telephang Date  Local Officlel's Name Community Nume Signature Comments  FEMAI Form 81-31, Febryary 2006  J Chagk herLatuchnents Replaces all previous editions