Planning Board April 16, 2024 Minutes  The Morehead City Planning Board conducted a public meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 1100 Bridges Street at 5:30 p.m. The following MEMBERS: Sally Lumpkin, Diana Tootle, Ronetta Gaskill, Glenn Curtis andl Matt  people were present:  Johnson.  ABSENT: Curtis Oden, Jr and Nathan Chambers  Others present: Planning and Inspections Director Sandi Watkins, Planner Annie Bunnell, Zoning Enforcement Officer. Jeannie Drake, Planning Board Secretary Rachel Steiger, City Attorney Derek" Taylor, Mike Tolson, Michelle Crepeau, Ronald Cullipher, Timothy Payne,  Tim Wright, and' Tom Hall.  Chairperson Sally Lumpkin called the meeting to order. Chairperson Lumpkin gave the  invocation.  Glenn Curtis] led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Thei roll was called, and Curtis Oden, Jr and Nathan Chambers were absent. Glenn Curtis made MOTION, seconded' by Diana Tootle to excuse the called-in absence. The motion carried Chairperson Lumpkin asked Board members to take a moment to review the minutes from the March 19,2024, meeting. Shet then asked for ai motion to approve the minutes. MINUTES: March 19, 2024: Ronetta Gaskill made MOTION, seconded by Matt Johnson to adopt the minutes and dispense with the reading. The motion carried unanimously. the Conflict-of-Interest: Statement as shown on1 the screen. There were: none.  unanimously.  Chairperson: Lumpkin asked ifa any Board member had a conflict ofi interest. She reviewed Chairperson Lumpkin stated the Board's policy for public comment prior to the  discussion oft the requests. NEWBUSINESS:  A). Request submitted by Mack Gay Associates, P.A., on behalfof Morehead City, SelfStorage, LLC, for an amendment to the CH-CZ (Highway Commercial - Conditional Zoning) District to allow. for an addition to the self-service storage facility located at 164 Old Murdoch Road and. 175 and 179 Vellines Avenue (Tax. PIN#63560738095400,. Zoned: CH-CZ (Highway Commercial- Conditional. Zoning). Efective Flood Zone:. X Total. Area: 1.09 acres. The applicant has submitted a request to revise the existing CH-CZ Conditional Zoning District by amending the approved site planf fora an additiont toa as self-service storagef facility. The tracti is approximately 1.09 acres andi isl located in Morehead City's extraterritorial, jurisdiction." The property currently houses four self-service storage buildings at Zoning/Use: Surrounding zoning includes R15M (Single-Family Residential- - Manufactured Home) District tot the north, south, and east; andl PD (Planned Development)! District to the west. Surrounding land use includes single- family residences and vacant property tot ther north; single: family residences to the east and south; and al Park Villas Genera!: The applicant proposes tor revise thes site plan approved in July of2004 with the original then-conditional-use rezoning oft the property. Thep property was partially developed shortly afterward with what is shown as' "Phase T" on the approved site plan. The site plan shows "Phase I" as an extension to the existing buildings but was never constructed.' The proposed plan for development ofthe eastern portion oft the property has changedi in size, orientation oftheb building, anda accesst tot thes site from whati is shown as" "Phase m" ont the approved sitep plan. Maximum Height: The maximum height int the CH district is 70'. However, structures within 100' of the outside perimeter of the property will be limited to 50 where abutting a single-family residential district. The proposed Lot Coverage: The maximum lot coverage area under roof in the Highway Commercial (CH) District is4 40%. The tract contains 1.09 acres or 47,480.4s squaref feet. Therei is 6,524 square feet ofi lot coverage currently ont the site and Parking: At total ofs six (6) parking spaces are required for the self-service storage facility. Subsection 20-3.5 (D) states that ones space per each 1,000s squaref feet ofs storage areai is required upt to 5,000 square feet. After thei first5 5,000  roughly 1,600 squaref feete each.  condominium andt townhome multifamily development tot thev west.  location ofthe newb building willl bel limited to5 50' feeti in! height. 4,750 squaref feet proposed. Loto coverage aftert thea addition will be23.74%.    Morehead City Planningl Board  Page2 2  April 16, 2024  square feet, ones space pera additional 5,000 square feet ofs storage areai isr required. This requirement has been exceeded Landscaping: Landscaping isi required ass showni in thet table below. The full landscaping details, including planting types, willb ber reviewed forf full compliance inc conjunction with review ofthe Building Permit application.  withs seven (7)p parking spaces provided: three (3): asphalta andf four (4) pervious pavers.  Area 10' Strip (Old Murdoch Road) 10' Strip (Vellines Avenue) Interior Parking Area Landscaping  Required Plantings 4 Understory Trees and 24 Shrubs 5 Understory Trees and 28 Shrubs 21 Understory Trees 48 evergreens at 5' apart, 2nd row of8  Proposed Plantings 5Understory Trees and 25 Shrubs 51 Understory Trees and 29 Shrubs 2 Understory Trees 49 evergreens at 5' apart, 2nd rowof9 and Fencing 40 evergreens at 5' apart, 2nd row of7 and Fencing  56 Evergreens (rowof 58 Evergreens (rowof evergreens at 30' evergreens at 30' apart) 47 Evergreens (row of 47 Evergreens (rowof evergreens at 30' evergreens at 30' apart)  10'ScreenType "B"  (Southern] PropertyLine) apart) and Fencing  40 evergreens at 5' apart, 2nd row of7  10' ScreenType' "B" south ande east side property lines. Department and Firel Department.  (Easter Property! Line) apart) and Fencing  Setbacks: Setbacks as shown are 25' along Old! Murdoch Road and Vellines Avenue property lines and 10' alongt the Technical Review: The plan details have been reviewed and approved by the Planning) Department, Public Services Conditional Zoning Request: Since this requesti isi for conditional zoning, specific conditions may bep proposed by the petitioner or the) Planning! Board or Council. Onlyt those conditions approved by the Town Council and consented to: Conditions and site-specific standardsi imposed ina a conditional zoning district shall bel limited tot those that address conformance oft the development and use of the site to local ordinances and plans ort to the impacts reasonably, expected to beg generated by the development oru use oft thes site. Pleases sees section 10-7.3 ofti the Unified Development Asac conditional: zoning amendment, no other uses may bel located on the property except those uses stated in the application materials. The development and use of the property shall be governed by the ordinance requirements applicable to the zoning district, general conformance with the approved site plan, and any additional approved Conditions: Any recommendation of approval of the request should be contingent upon the following applicant- Uses ont thep property willl bel limitedt to Self-service storage facility", "accessory building/use", and signage. State Stormwater, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, and NCDOT driveway approvals (or exemptions or confirmation: from permiti issuing authority that no approval is required, as applicable) willl ber required priort to Development will be restricted tol layout as depicted ont the attached plan dated. April 2, 2024, by Mack Gay Associates. Minor adjustment may be required during the design phase, but the building footprint will not Minor Modifications: Thel Planning Directori isa authorized to make minori modifications to an approved site plan under subsection 10-9.2oft the UDO. These changes may nots significantly alter the plan or qualify asar major modification asl listedi ins subsection 10-9.1. Such modifications considered tob ber major wouldr requiret thatt they plan go back through- (B) Increase ini intensity of the development; such as, increase in density of units, whether residential, office, commercial ori industrial; (C) Ani increase ofl 10% org greater ofo overall ground coveraget bys structures; (D) Areduction ina approved open space ors screening; (E) Ad changei in vehicular access; or (F) Avariationi from ani imposed condition. Land Use Plan Consistency: The property is located int the Southwest" Neighborhood: Planning Area andi is classified as Neighborhood Residential", ont the future land use map inl Morehead City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan The Morehead Cityl Plan 2032. The applicant-s submitted! land use consistency statement! hasb been provided with the agenda Notice ofl Meeting: The request has been advertised in the Carteret County News-Times, abutting property owners Notice of Public Hearing: The request will be advertised in the Carteret County News-Times, abutting property Planner Annie Bunnell introduced the request by reviewing the staff report. The  byt thep petitioner inv writing may bei incorporated: into thez zoning regulations. Ordinance for examples of conditionsi thati may be considered.  conditions.  agreed upon conditions (as written ori modified): issuance ofbuilding permits fort thep project. increase, andt theg general buildingl location will not change.  ther map amendment process; thesei include thef following: (A) Changei inu use(s);  materiais fort this request.  werer notified, andt thep property hast been posted withl Planning Board meeting signs. owners willb ber notified, andt thep property willl bep postedv with public! hearings signs.  Planning Board hadi no questions for Ms. Bunnell.    Morehead City) Planning Board  Page3  Aprill 16,2 2024  Mike Tolson, principal engineer for Mack Gay Associates, P.A., approached the podium to speak on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Tolson stated that the request is asking for a new approval of the existing approval given for 164 Old Murdoch Road and 175 and 179 Vellines Avenue. The applicant wants to meet the current approval requirements for the next phase ofthe construction on the site. The existing site plan is twenty years old, and the applicant now wants tou update the plans to construct a better facility for the location. Mr. Tolson stated that the request is to renew the zoning and submit an updated site plan with a revised layout for Chairperson Lumpkin compared the site plan presented in 20041 to the proposed site plan presented. Ms. Lumpkin stated that the proposed site plan seems to have less lot coverage than the previous plan presented in 2004 and asked Mr. Tolson to explain the differences to the Planning Board. Mr. Tolson replied yes, the new site plan has less lot coverage. Matt Johnson askedi ift the landscape plan presented includes old planting ori ift there willl be new plants planted. Mr. Tolson stated that there are a: few existing trees that have been notated on the proposed plan but there will be new plantings to meet the screening requirements for the property. Matt Johnson then asked if all the parking around the proposed building is pervious. Mr. Tolson replied that three oft the parking spaces, which include a handicap parking space, will need to be impervious, but the other four parking spaces will bej pervious. Ms. Lumpkin then asked ift there will be three asphalt and four pervious paver parking locations. Mr. Tolson confirmed that is correct. He continued by showing the Planning Board the locations of the discussed parking spots on the proposed site plan. Glenn Curtis asked what the proposed building is going to look like. Mr. Tolson responded stating that the level of detail on the proposed building has not been discussed at this time. The proposed site plan shows the maximum size building that can be accommodated on the property to meet the regulations for state permitting. Mr. Tolson stated that the applicant will make the existing buildings and the proposed new building improved  consideration.  aesthetically compared to what is currently located on the property.  The Planning Board had no further questions for the applicant at this time. Chairperson Michelle Crepeau approached the podium to speak. Ms. Crepeau is a resident of Park Villas condominiums and had a question for the applicant. Ms. Crepeau asked when the proposed construction would begin. Mike Tolson responded stated that pending the rezoning approval and site plan approval, the construction is about six to ten months away from beginning. Ms. Crepeau then asked Mr. Tolson ift there would be any impact to the accessibility of the surrounding area from construction traffic. Mr. Tolson replied that the plans have included traffic patterns for construction traffic at this time but will plan to have the traffic not be minimally invasive to the surrounding areas. Ms. Crepeau concluded by asking if there would be any road closures. Mr. Tolson replied that they do not expect there to be any road closures. Chairperson Lumpkin had a question about the Land Use Plan and Reasonableness statements provided to the Planning Board regarding Grow with Purpose 1.2, which reads "Promote land use and development activities that balance economic development needs with the protection of natural: resources and fragile environments." Ms. Lumpkin continued by stating that in the application submittals, the applicant indicated the: request is consistent with this policy because the "this expansion only increases the impervious area of the development by slightly less than 10,000 square feet. Thel high unit yield toi impervious area: ratioi is only possible duet tot this expansion utilizing existing infrastructure already installed. This minimizes the impacts to the environment." Ms. Lumpkin asked for an explanation ofthe hight unit yield to better understand during deliberations. Mr. Tolson stated thatt this means putting ini more unitsi in ai more concise planned area without units spread out on the property. Mr. Tolson stated that there will be less concrete coverage having with the units only being in one building, whereas the existing units are spread out on the property with aisles of asphalt in between each building. Ms. Lumpkin thanked Mr. Tolson for his explanation. Ms. Lumpkin then askedi ift the twenty feets surrounding thel building that is showni int the proposed plan was required. Mr. Tolson replied that would be a minimum drive aisle for access to the outer part of the Lumpkin closed the time for public comment and began discussions on Land Use  Lumpkin asked ifa anyone would like tos speak in favor of or opposing the request.  the  buildingt to accommodate vehicles witht trailers. and Reasonableness Statements with the Board.  Chairperson Lumpkin asked if there was any public comment. Hearing none, Ms. Grow with Purpose, Policy 1.2, which reads "Promote land use and development activities that balance economic development needs with the protection of natural resources and fragile  Consistency    Morehead City Planning Board  Page 4  April 16,2024  environments." In the qpplication submittals, the applicant indicated the request is consistent with this policy because the "this expansion only increases the impervious area of the development by slightly less than. 10,000 square feet. Thel high unit) yield to impervious area ratio is only possible due to this expansion utilizing existing infrastructure already installed. This minimizes the impacts to the environment. "Matt Johnson found the request to be consistent with this policy because the site contains no environmentally sensitive areas and would not trigger the size threshold for stormwater requirements. Both phases oft the development together are slightly more than 10.000 square feetof building area. AlI Planning) Board members found the request tol be consistent witht this policy. Grow with Purpose, Policy 1.4, which reads "Promote infill and mixed-use development to encourage the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands." In the application submittals, the applicant indicated the request is consistent with this policy because "this request is to expand an existing business thati is7 neededi int the neighborhood The original design accounted for the expansion as the need, grew over time with the increase in housing. Utilizing the existing improvements oft this business is the most eficient way to meet the demand and minimize the developed area.' "Matt Johnson stated that ther request was consistent with this policy because ity would fill in empty space at an existing location. All Planning Board members agreed that the request is consistent with this Move With Ease, Policy 2.1, which reads "Coordinate transportation decisions with neighboring municipalities and relevant agencies (Carteret County, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Newport, DERPO,NCDOTNCRK, eto.)" In the application submittals, the applicant indicated the request is consistent with this policy because "this development will utilize an existing commercial driveway. This is the moste efficient way to expand this business without the need for additional points ofaccess to public streets. The driveway permit will be reviewed. by the Town and NCDOT.' Chairperson Lumpkin stated she was unsure ift the request was applicable to this policy. Glenn Curtis agreed, stating that it is within a small residential neighborhood that has been in the location for some time and he did not think it was applicable. All Planning Board Move With Ease, Policy 2.2, which reads "Cooperate with and assist NCDOT, Norfolk- Southern Railroad, andl NCRR inj preserving US 70 andi thei railroad as a vital transportation corridor." Int the application. submittals, the applicant indicatedi the request is consistent with this policy because "this driveway of this business connects to Old Murdoch Road that has direct access to US70. NCDOT will review the existing access as part of the site plan approval process.  Matt Johnson stated that the request was also not applicable with this policy. All) Planning Board members agreed Cultivate New Opportunities, Policy 3.2, which reads "Encourage neighborhood-oriented commercial development where such uses are compatible with existing residential and/or located where future residential uses are encouraged and the street system is adequate to accommodate commercial vehicular traffic." In the application submittals, the applicant indicated the request is consistent with this policy because "this project is an expansion of an existing commercial development being utilized by local residents. The expansion will continue to serve citizens living in this neighborhood ands support their increased demand for thiss service.  Chairperson Lumpkin stated that the request is consistent with this policy because the request is an expansion of an existing business. All] Planning Board members agreed that ther request is consistent with this policy. Live with Water, Policy 1.2, which reads "Conserve the natural resources and fragile environments that provide storm protection, economic, recreational, and aesthetic value." In the application submittals, the applicant indicated the request is consistent with this policy because the "this project is an expansion of an existing commercia development onto land that was set aside for this purpose during phase 1. This assures undeveloped land elsewhere in the Town, that would otherwise be used for this development, remains undeveloped to protect the natural resources and environment. Matt Johnson stated at first. he felt the request was not applicable to this policy, but one could reason that the developer is staying under a certain development threshold which would not have negative impacts on natural resources. After reading the response. Mr. Johnson stated he could go either way regarding consistency. Chairperson Lumpkin said she felt the request is consistent with this policy because the developer proposes to use land that is already designated for this storage space. and they are proposing to use iti instead of] locating elsewhere ont undeveloped] Jand. AIII Planning Board members agreed that thei request is consistent witht this policy. The applicant addressed consistency with the Neighborhood Residential" Future Land Use Classification which reads: Description: Neighborhood Residential accounts for more traditional  policy.  members found ther request to bei not applicable to this policy.  thatt thei request was not applicable to this policy.    Morehead City Planning Board  Page5 5  April 16, 2024  lower-density, suburban-style areas primarily served by sewer. While existing neighborhoods have uniform housing types and canl be preserved, new development int this area should promote ar mixture of housing variety including size, price, and design where appropriate. Neighborhood-scale commercial is appropriate. Intent: To enhance existing lower-density residential areas withi improved connectivity for multimodal options to and from community amenities; help diversify the housing stockt tos support a variety ofo community: needs; act as at transition tor rural or environmentally sensitive areas; and promote innovative neighborhood design tol limit land consumption and preserve naturai areas. Most appropriate land uses: Single-Family Residential, Multifamily, Institutional." Applicant response. "This request is to expand an existing commercial development within a low-density neighborhood This development is used by the neighbors and is a neighborhood-scale development. Diana Tootle stated that shei found the request tol be consistent with thel Neighborhood Residential Future Land Use Classification because it's part of the neighborhood and an existing commercial development. Matt Johnson agreed stating it was neighborhood-scale commercial development. AIIE Planning Board members found thei request to be consistent with this classification. The applicant addressed consistency with the "Southwest" Neighborhood Planning Area objectives which reads "Preserve: Existing neighborhoods and residential character; Traffic flow along US 70. Promote: More creative people-focused uses; mixed-use development where appropriate, multifamily housing where appropriate; new connections between US 70 and NC 24; and ways to contribute tot the Town's workforcel housing supply." Applicant Response: "This project is an expansion to an existing commercial development within a residential neighborhood This expansion is being driven by the increase in demand by the neighbors. This expansion will support this thriving neighborhood and has direct access to US Highway 70. " Chairperson Lumpkin stated that the request is consistent with the Neighborhood Planning Area objectives because it contributes to the mixed-use ands serves the growing inventory of multifamily housing in the area. All Planning Board members found thei request to be consistent with thel Neighborhood: Planning Area. The Board then proceeded to evaluate the reasonableness of the rezoning request. The applicant said that the rezoning request is reasonable and int the public interest, because: a) The applicant described the consistency in size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area proposed tol be rezoned as "this is a revision to an existing conditional zoning. The only change is the configuration of the building(s) and drives. " Matt Johnson stated if you look back to the original approval, there was phase one and phase two. This request is ar reconfiguration of phase two. Glenn Curtis stated that he would state that the reconfiguration of phase two is an improvement. All Planning Board members found the request to be reasonable and in the public b) The applicant listed the benefits and detriments to the landowners, the neighbors, and/or the surrounding community by indicating that "the neighbors will benefit from this request by increasing the availability ofs storage units at this facility which is currently at capacity. Diana Tootle stated she felt the request was reasonable because it is adding to our storage inventory. AIII Planning Board members agreed that the request was reasonable and in the public interest for c) The applicant described how the development that would be permissible under the proposed amendment relates to the current development permissible on the tract and to the character of adjoining areas by indicating that "this request is a revision to the currently permissible development on this tract.' All Planning Board members found the request to be reasonable and d) Other reasons this amendment may be in the public interest not otherwise listed above. The applicant did not? respond to this item. Chairperson Lumpkin stated that everything that had been provided to the Board up until this point is adequate to establish reasonability. All Planning e) Any conditions which have changed which would warrant the map amendment (rezoning). The applicant did not respond to this item. Matt Johnson stated the request is reasonable and in the public interest because it is the same site [that received previous approval for self-service storagel. All Planning Board members found the request to be reasonable and in the public  interest for the reasons stated.  the reasons stated.  int the public interest fort the reasons stated.  Board members agreed.  interest for the reasons listed above for the reasons stated.  With no other questions or comments on the request, Chairperson Lumpkin called fora a  motion.    Morehead City) Planning Board  Page 6  April 16, 2024  Glenn Curtis made MOTION, seconded by Matt Johnson toi recommend approval ofthe request submitted by Mack Gay Associates, P.A., on behalf of Morehead City Self Storage, LLC, for an amendment to the CH-CZ (Highway Commercial - Conditional Zoning) District to allow: for an addition to the self-service storage facility located at 164 Old Murdoch Road and 175 and 179 Vellines Avenue (Tax PIN#635607380954000) contingent upon the following applicant-agreed upon conditions. 1. Uses on the property will be limited to "Self-service storage facility", "Accessory building/use", and signage. 2. State Stormwater, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, and NCDOT driveway approvals (or exemptions or confirmation from permit issuing authority that no approval is required, as applicable) will be required prior to issuance of building permits for the project. 3. Development will be restricted to layout as depicted on the attached plan dated April 2, 2024, by) Mack Gay Associates. Minor adjustment may be required during the design phase, but the building footprint will not increase, and the general building location will not change and to approve Planning Board Resolution #2024-  0003. The motion carried unanimously.  B). Request submitted. by the Cullipher Group, P.A., on behalfof Calico Area. Developers LIC,for an extension to aj previously approved preliminary plat for Calico. Subdivision located at 1601N. 20 Street (Tax PIN #638717108594000 and an unaddressed parcel (Tax PIN Zoned: RI5-CZ (Residential, Single Family- - Conditional Zoning). Efective Flood Zone: Shaded. X,X Total Area: 38.248 acres. Smallestl Lot Size: 9,570sq. f.Averagei Lots Size:. 15,434.15s4. f. Density: 2.09 units per acre. The applicant has submitted a request for an extension to a previously approved Preliminary. Plat for Calico Background: The subdivision proposes 80 single-family cluster development lots to be located on 38.24 acres. The  #638717701757000.  Subdivision] located on? North 20th Street.  tracti iso currently undeveloped: andi isi located within the corporate limits. Initial Zoning and Sketch Development Plan R20t to PD (Planning Board Recommended! Denial)  Planning Board Board Planning Council Planning Board Council Planning Board Planning Board Council Council Board Planning Planning Board Council Planning Board Planning Board Council  6/20/2006 9/12/2006 10/10/2006 12/19/2006 1/9/2007 9/18/2007 1/15/2008 2/12/2008 3/4/2008 3/17/2009 10/17/2017 11/14/2017 6/16/2020 7/20/2021 8/10/2021  Rezoning R20t toR15 Rezoning R20t to R15-CZ Sketchl Development. Plan Review  Preliminary Plat (Planning Board-Withdrawn) Preliminary Plat and Variance Variance (Tabled) Variance Preliminary Plat Extension Revised SketchI Development: Plan Preliminary Plat  Revised Sketch Development: Plan    Morehead City Planning Board  Page7  April 16,2024  Preliminary! Plat  Planning Board  5/172022 allows towards for one  Preliminary Plat Extension: Subsection 4-29.3 (C) oft the Unified Development Ordinance twelve-month extension to an approved Preliminary Plat grantedf for good cause such ass substantial (UDO) improvements. Ifa an extension is not granted, the) Preliminary Plat approval is considered to be progress months afteri initial approval. Rathert than a comprehensive review ofas subdivision plat, the preliminary expired plat twenty-four extends an 164, approval 2025. previously granted by the Planning Board. If approved, the preliminary plat would be valid until April Planner Annie Bunnell introduced the request by reviewing the staff report. Ms. Bunnell showed pictures taken oft the site to show the clearing that has been completed as ofl March 2024. Ms. Bunnell stated thats staff has received inquiries regarding the clearing, but staff has not received direct Ron Cullipher approached thej podium tor represent the applicant for this request. Mr. requested the extension oft thej preliminary plat. When the original approvals werei received, itt Cullipher took time fort the project tos starti moving forward. Mr. Cullipher statedt that workl has begun asi it was willr needt thej preliminary plat extension to continue andi maintain thei momentum gained ont proposed the project.  inquiries regarding thej preliminary plat extension.  but  Chairperson Lumpkin asked if there was any public comment. Hearing none, Ms. With no questions or comments ont the request, Chairperson Lumpkin called for a motion. Matt Johnson made MOTION, seconded by Glenn Curtis to approve request submitted by the Cullipher Group, P.A., on behalf of Calico Area Developers LLC, for an extension to a previously approved preliminary plat for Calico Subdivision located at 1601 N. 20th Street (Tax PIN# #638717108594000). and an unaddressed parcel Caer-SSTTOISwA.Ie. motion  Lumpkin closed the time for public comment.  carried unanimously. REQUESIYCOMMENTS:  A. Planning Director Sandi Watkins reviewed commercial building permit Morehead City that occurred sincet the March Planning Board meeting: activity Commercial Addition & Alteration for Kitchen renovations at 1410 Bridges Street 2. Commercial. Accessory Structure (and two Commercial. Miscellaneous permits)- Tesla Solar Canopy, EV charger, and equipment pads at 2900 Arendell Street (Morehead 3. Commercial Accessory. Structure- Carport at 4091 N. 35th Street Commercial. Alteration at 502 Arendell. Street (former Coastal Press location) . Commercial, Alteration at 2900 Arendell Street, Suite 4for an expansion of Banks 6. Commercial. Alteration for renovations at 37064 Arendell Street 7. Commercial Alteration) for new office. space at. 1100. Commercial. Alterationj for renovations at. 509 Evans Street (Tower 7) 9. Commercial Alterationj for renovations at 5039. Executive Drive (Sound. 10. Commercial Alterationj for stage at 5058 Highway 70, Unit 5E 11. Commercial Demolition oft two accessory. structures at 3706A Arendell Street 12. Commercial Boatlif at 311 Arendell Street, Slip #49 (Dockside) 13. Commercial Newj for 32x32 storage building at. 3706 Arendell, Street Morehead City that occurred since the March] Planning Board meeting:  in  (Hope Mission) Plaza) Grill 8.  Street (El's Drive-in) (City Hall) Bank)  Bridges  B. Planning Director Sandi Watkins reviewed residential building permit activity in  1.K Residential. Accessory Structures: 8 2. Residential. Additions: 1 3. Residential. Alterations: 4 4. Residential. Dock-PierBulwhead 4  5. Residential Single-Family Dwelling at 1403 Dills Creek. Lane 6. Residential Single-Family Dwelling at. 1404 Fisher Street 7. Residential Single-Family. Dwelling at 1406 Fisher Street 8. Residential Single-Family. Dwelling at 206 South Spooner's Street. Ext.  9. Residential Solar Panel:1 10.. Residential Swimming Pool:    Morehead City Planning Board  Page 8  April 16, 2024  11. Residential. Roof2  Planning Director Sandi Watkins told the Board about the next phase of the Advance Morehead City Project, Code Diagnosis, which will take place in the July time frame. Ms. Watkins directed the Board to the website, Adrancemoreheadaiycon, to find materials  that have been discussed andt to submit comments about thej project.  ADJOURMMENT:  There beingi no further requests or comments, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.  Rachldluign Rachel Steiger, Sécretary