MINUTE BOOK XXX, PAGES 89-101  TROUTMAN TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  October1 14, 2021  The regular meeting of the Town ofTroutman Town Council was held in the Troutman Town Hall, 4001 North Eastway Drive, North Carolina on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with thel Mayor Teross W. Young, Jr., presiding. Councilmembers Present: Mayor Pro Tem W.Paul Henkel; Sally P. Williams; George W. Harris; Edward R. Nau; Felina  L.I Harris Absent: None  StaffPresent: Kimberly Davis, Town Clerk; Lynne Hair, Planning Director; Andrew Ventresca, Associate Planner; Justin Mundy, Finance Director; Gary Thomas, Town Attorney; Lt. Darrin Payne, Interim Police Chief; Michael Barker, IT  Press Present: Debbie. Page, Iredell Free News  LI MAYOR YOUNG CALLED THE MEETINGTO ORDER MAYOR YOUNG WELCOMED VISITORS AND GUESTS INVOCATION- - Delivered by Pastor Wesley Morris, Ostwalt Baptist Church  PLEDGIE OF ALLEGIANCE  ADJUSTMENIS TO. AND. APPROVAL OF' THE. AGENDA (**Adjustments)  Consent Agenda Item 4(c) = Councilmember Paul Henkel requested to change the proposed Public Hearing date in Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councimember Sally Williams, and carried, approved to  Resolution 22-21 from November 10, 2021 to December 09, 2021.  change the Public Hearing date from November 10-2021 to December 09, 2021 bya 4-1 vote.  Yeas: P. Henkel, S. Williams, G. Harris, F. Harris  Nays: E.1 Nau  Consent Agenda Item 8 - Councilmember Paul Henkel requested removal consideration of Item 8 "Approval of Amendment to the Town of Troutman, Iredell County and Children's Hope Alliance Wastewater Agreement from the Upont motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded' by Councilmember Eddie) Nau, andi unanimously carried, approved to1 remove. Item 8 (wastewater agreement): from the agenda, adding the item to Council's) November 10, 2021 meeting. Agenda Items 12 &13 under Old Business - Councilmember Paul Henkel requested that Item 12 & Item 13 pertaining tot the annexation request AX2.0)mircpngrgesEPCZRMI0DE WinecoffVillagel be continued to Council's Councilmember Nau asked why the applicants are: requesting another deferral. Planning Director Hair responded that itis her understanding that the applicant has tore-do the site plan due to floodplain/wetiand issues and also NCDOT hasi made some widening recommendations for Winecoff: Street. Therefore, she thinks they are wanting more time to work  agenda, and addi it to Counci'sNovember 10, 2021 meeting.  December 09, 2021 meeting.  89    through those issues and see ifthey can make their plan work. Councilmember Nau asked if Council should continue with their request or remove from the agenda. Ms. Hair stated that Council could do either. Staffcontinues tos send notifications to adjoining property owners, but continuing keeps the Town froml having to re-advertise int the newspaper whichs saves the Town money. Councilmember Nau asked ifi it should go back before the Planning Board. Ms. Hair stated only if the site Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councilmember Sally Williams and unanimously carried, II. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Items are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no. separate discussion on these items unless the Mayor or a Council member. sO requests, in which event the item will be removedj from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item under New  plan changes significantly.  approved the agenda as amended above.  Business.  ITEM 1. Approval of Agenda Briefing Meeting Minutes of September 07, 2021 ITEM 2. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 07,2 2021 ITEM 3. Approval ofl Regular Meeting Minutes of September 09,2021  ITEM4. Annexation Request AX-21-04 (Non-Contiguous), Project Name: Troutman Logistics; Applicant:  Timothy Douglas, et.al.; 159.134(+-) acres; PIN(s) 4741519085 (Douglas property), 4741616292 (Douglas property), 4741723835 (Douglas property), 4741726187 (Douglas property), 4741708547 (Murdock property), 4740798755 (Murdock property), 4741601981 (Thomas property), portion of 4741409550 (Carrigan property), portions of 4741506602 (Day property), portion of 4741507774 (Hobbs property), portion of 4741504957 (Carrigan property), 4741728927 (Poole property), located at the a. Adoption ofR Resolution! 21-21 Titled: "Resolution Directing The Clerk Tol Investigate. A Petition. Received **c. Adoption of Resolution 22-21 Titled: "Resolution Fixing Date of Public. Hearing On Question of1 Non- Contiguous Annexation Pursuant to Article 4A Of G.S. 160A" (Setting Public Hearing Date of Tolbert; 13.6(+1-) acres; PIN(s) 4731825159; (located between Quail Haven Drive and Era Street) a. Adoption ofResolution: 23-21 Titled: "Resolution Directing The Clerk To Investigate. A Petition Received C. Adoption of Resolution 24-21 Titled: "Resolution Fixing Date of Public Hearing On Question of Contiguous Annexation Pursuant to Article 4A of G.S. 160A" (Setting Public Hearing Date of a. Adoption of Resolution 25-21 Titled: "Resolution Directing The Clerk To Investigate. A Petition C. Adoption of Resolution 26-21 Titled: "Resolution Fixing Date ofPublic Hearing On Question ofNon- Contiguous Annexation Pursuant to Article 4A Of G.S. 160A" (Setting Public Hearing Date of  Intersection of USI Hwy 21 and Ostwalt Amity Road Under. Article 4Aof G.S. 160A" b. Approval of Certificate of Sufficiency  November 10, 2021 December 09, 2021) Changed under Adjustments to the Agenda  ITEM 5. Annexation Request. AX-21-06 (Contiguous). Project: Wagner Street Townehomes; Applicant: Mary  Under Article 4Aof G.S. 160A" b. Approval of Certificate of Sufficiency  November 10,2021)  ITEM6. Annexation Request AX-21-08 Non-Contiguous) Project Name: Rocky Creek; Applicant: Adelaide  Horton & et.al; 53.0(+1-): acres; PIN(s) 4740586774; (located on Charlotte Hwy)  Received Under. Article 4AofG.S. 160A" b. Approval of Certificate of Sufficiency  November 10, 2021)  ITEM7. Approval of Resolution 27-21 Titled: "Resolution Approving Financing Terms" (BB&T/Truist Bank) **ITEM8. ApprovakofAmendmemdmenttoae-Towpoffrowtman,redel-Countyand CHldreps-opeAlanse  (CHA-Wastewater-Agreement Removed from Agenda under Adjustments to the Agenda  ITEM9. Budget Amendments:  Falls Cove Waterline Extension ($17,965)  Capital Budget Reserve Transfer to Utility Fund-Purchase of Sewer Capacity ($233,220)  90    ITEM 10. Approva! of Design Review Board (DRB) Rules ofProcedure ITEM11. Approval of Amendment to the' Town ofTroutman Schedule of] Fees  Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councilmember George Harris, and unanimously carried,  approved Consent Agenda as amended.  (Copied in full, Resolution 21-21 is filed in] Resolution Book IV, Page 22) (Copied ini full, Resolution 22-21 is filed in] Resolution BookIV, Page 23) (Copied ini full, Resolution 23-21 is filed in] Resolution Book) IV, Page 24) (Copied in full, Resolution 24-21 is filed! in) Resolution Book) IV, Page 25) (Copied ini full, Resolution 25-21 is filed in Resolution Bookl IV, Page 26) (Copied in full, Resolution 26-21 is filed in Resolution Book) IV, Page 27) (Copied in full, Resolution! 27-21 is filed in Resolution Book IV, Page 28) and 144, 2021 in CDI Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  (Copied in full, Resolutions 21-27, Certificates of Sufficiency, Wastewater. Agreement, Budget. Amendments and Schedule of Fees is attached to these minutes and is filed on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11th  II. PUBLIC COMMENTS  The public is invited to address the Town Council with comments or concerns. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per individual. Speakers are required to sign in at the podium and are required to adhere to Town Policy #51 Titled: "Policy Governing Comments from the Public at Town. Meetings". Public comments can be received by mail at 400N. Eastway Drive, Troutman NC28166, live stream chat ofno more than. 3501 words, or email as@roumarmegor Nicholas Jaroszynski voiced concerns regarding growing traffic and traffic congestion resulting from transfer trucks trying to make turns and blocking the road at the intersection of Old Murdock Road and US Hwy 21 stating that it is creating a safety issue. In speaking with Saddle Creek Logistics Distribution Director, he is willing to put in or assist the Town ini installing "no right turn" signage out oft the facility onto Old Murdock Road. He stated that the Logistics Director aiso suggested that a' "no right turn" sign be installed on Hwy 21 at Old Murdock Road: for vehicles with more than three axils that could be enforced by the local Police Department and that a weight limit is stipulated for Old Murdock Road as well. He also voiced concerns regarding an increase in crime with car break-ins by mischief teens andrestless children duet to mandating ofTown activities where children cannot interact with the community and sustain their social aspect pointing out that it is causing some to struggle with mental issues. He also addressed the mandating  (emails can be received upi to. 5:00! pmi the day of the meeting).  ofmask and medical issues for some not being able to wear the mask. Mayor Young stated that Council will take his comments into consideration No public comments submitted via live stream, email, or hand written.  IV. STANIDING REPORTS  Troutman Fire Department Quarterly Report, (Wesley. Morris, Fire Chief) Wesley Morris, Fire Chief presented the following quarterlyreport: which are now in the process of getting equipped.  Last week the department took delivery of two new apparatus (a new rescue pumper and a 2000 gallon tanker) Eight (8) full time personnel have completed state certification of a 120 hour Technical Rescue Class. Training hours forj personnel are required for the department to maintain Heavy Rescue Certification. Upcoming Vehicle Rescue Class will bel held at the departments training facility at CATS next week  Training:  91    The County has accepted three new full-time job positions making the Department fully staffed. These new Update on the Station 3 pojarCumentyawalting: engineering drawings before proceeding forward,  personnel will start October 25th.  ChiefMorris thanked Council for their continued support.  Troutman ABC Store Quarterly Report, (Layton Getsinger, ABC Board Chairman)  Layton Getsinger, ABC Board Chairman stated that on behalf oft the Troutman ABC Board (Wes Edmiston and Kim Cavin) and General Manager Evelyn Walls, thanked Council for the opportunity to provide an update on the. ABC Store's performance for the end ofthe 1"Quarter ofFiscal Year 2021-2022. He stated as aj precursor that the storej just received the results of our annual audit once again receiving a clean audit with no significant findings. Mr. Getsinger stated that when he was before Council in August hei indicated that there had been a slight down tick ins sales in the 4th Quarter over thej previous year. Fortunately, the new. Fiscal Year began with a roar. July was up 9.4%, August 25% Mr. Getsinger reported that the board has signed a contract for aj parcel of land for a second store. There are some technicalities that need tot be worked out before they can close on the deal and before going public on its location,  and September: 31% over last year.  HIGHLIGHTS: 1st Quarter Highlights $744,051 ins sales $614,1101 last year Ist Quarter Net Profit $63,729 for this year $39,4461 last year  $129,942 Increase quarter over quarter (or an 21.2%. Increase)  $24,283 Increase quarter over quarter of 62%  1st Quarter Operating Expenses averaged $28,337 per month a slighti increase over 1st Quarter last year.  Quarterly RECAP  Budgeted Revenue for 2021-2022 is $2,362,000 Revenues for 1st Quarter: $744,051. (32% of] Budge) The store is on ai trajectory to do $2,960,000 Budgeted profit before distribution: $199,722 Distributions are estimated. at $92,000  Retained Working Capital: $487,432 (against a max allowed of $490,812). This max allowed was reset at the Since opening, the store has generated $743,254 inj profit before distributions and has made distributions of: $37,909 to DACI (alcohol & drug education) since the storel begin operations in December 2016. Beginning next month we will be able to put the excess over the working capital into a "Specific Capital Improvements" account which will go towards the and construction ofas second store. The: store is fully staffed with no known needs to add additional payroll for the coming year.  end of the audit. The store will reach its maximum allowed this month,  $205,769 to thet town and its identified recipients $27.078 to law enforcement and  92    Mr. Getsinger concluded by commenting that on behalfoft the ABC. Board we thank you for the opportunity to be Councilmember Nau extended his appreciation tol Mr. Getsinger, ABC Board and store staff for their hard work and for the dollars that are coming back to the community. He also commented to how clean the store is being kept. Mr. Getsinger stated that Evelyn Walls, General Manager is the reason the store does so good.  ofservice.  V. OLDI BUSINESS:  Items 12 & 13 Continued to Council's December 09, 2021 meeting.  AATEM-12--Annexation-RequestAX210HContiguousyProjet-Name-WinecellVilages Applieant:-Peggy 1aly:3469-#)aeres,NO,A43A-#A4-#KUinee-fComtina-sine -Cumider-Adepiomdfodae631Taaml-T-Cmparimmis-FP-To- **TEM-13. RezeningRegustCRM3H0DPeretName-WasaageAppene"Peggyalyp3.sy #)aer,PNO,4741264,A6EA,suissirhumabataa-esitemtalR5yamd own-Reidemia/REieRalkeaiahladeCamaialCZ-RMP/Cminaahnecamwmdis-Meymetine b-Cemsider-Adeptiondfonimme072H-Paed-"mOnimameChanginglhe-ZommgClasfealom@F-lhe-Afer DesrihelPrepery-PromsahphanRasthaaSlaokaskaMhemAPoRaMamiéemlalMaalComaliomal  Coumels-Marmecing, -HoldPablicHearing  rowman-NortkCarohmefContgwons)  -HoldPablicHearng  CZRMPCaNeCZRM2-0APepvpaege  Consider-AdeptinoFsiatementeCensisteney  VI. NEW BUSINESS  ITEM 14. Annexation Request. AX-21-05 (Non-Contiguous) Project Name: Speedway; Applicant: Big Daddy and Nonnie, LLC;2.71(#)atres; PIN(S) 4740931943; Location-Charlotte Hwy on Lexus Drive), (Lynne Hair,  Planning Director) a. Call for a Public Hearing Mayor Young Opens the Public Hearing  Planning Director Lynne Hair presented annexation request AX-21-05 for project Speedway, petitioned by Big Daddy and Nonnie, LLC. The property is 2.71 acres located on Charlotte Highway south oft the Exit 42 Interchange.  Site Engineer Mark Zimmerman was present to answer any question. No others spoke in favor of or against the proposed annexation. (Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet is filed with these minutes)  Mayor Young Closes the Public Hearing  93    b. Adoption of Ordinance 13-21 Titled: "An Ordinance to Extend The Corporate Limits Of The Town of Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember Eddie Nau, and unanimously carried, approved Ordinance 13-21 Titled: "An Ordinance to Extend the Corporate Limits of the Town of Troutman, North  Troutman, North Carolina Non-Conttgwousy)"  Carolina Non-Contiguous)"  (Copied in full, Ordinance 13-21 is filedi in Ordinance Book 9, Pages 35-37) CDI Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  (Copied in: full, Ordinance 13-21 and public hearing notice is filed with these minutes and is filed with the annexation petition, site map, and plat on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11t and 14th, 2021 in ITEM 15. Rezoning Request (RZ-21-02) Project Name: Speedway; Applicant: Big Daddy and Nonnie, LLC; 2.71(+/-): acres; PIN(S) 4740931943; (Location-Charlotte Hwy on Lexus Drive) from Iredell County G-B (General Business) and R-A (Residential Agricultural) to' Town ofTroutman HB (Highway Business), (Hair)  a. Call for a Public Hearing Mayor Young Opens the Public Hearing  Planning) Director Lynne Hair presented rezoning request RZ-21-02: for 2.71 acres, project name Speedway, located on Charlotte Highway between Wendy'sand) Bojangle's. Thej property is currently2 zoned Iredell County General Business; the requested. zoning is Town of Troutman Highway Business. She stated that this is a straight rezoning, therefore all permitted uses in the HB District should be considered prior to making a determination. A site location map, aerial photo, zoning map, and future land use: map were presented via Power Point illustrating that the property is currently surrounded by Town of Troutman Highway Business and Iredell County General Business with the Future Land Use Plan showing thej property as. Interstate Commercial. She presented al briefdescription ofthel Highway) Business District stating that it was established to provide retail and service uses. Ms. Hair concluded by stating that staff recommends approval of the request as the request fits in with the! Interchange Commercial designation shown on the Future Land Use Map. Thel Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map  and the surrounding: area.  No others spoke in favor ofo or against the proposed annexation. (Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet is filed with these minutes)  Mayor Young Closes the Public. Hearing  b. Adoption of Ordinance 14-21 Titled: "An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Classification Of The Afier Described. Property From Iredell County General. Business (G-B). And Residential. Agricultural (R-A) To Town Of Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Paul Henkel, and unanimously carried, approved Ordinance 14-21 Titled: "An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Classification OfThe.After Describedi Property From Iredell County General Business (G-B) And Residential Agricultural (R-A) To Town Of Troutman Highway  Troutman. Highway. Business (HB)"  Business (HB)"  C. Adoption of Statement of Consistency  Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously carried, approvedi rezoning to] Highway Businessi is consistent withi the 2035 FutureLand Use Mapt to allow appropriatel highway- oriented commercial development at this location. The request is consistent with the currently-adopted Unified  94    Development Ordinance. The request is reasonable and in the public interest as it proposes to allow commercial  development in areas ofTroutman where itisa appropriate.  (Copied in full, Ordinance 14-21 is filed in Ordinance Book 9, Pages 38)  (Copied in full, Ordinance 14-21 and public hearing notice is filed with these minutes and is filed with the rezoning application, location map, current. zoning map, future. land use map, table ofuses, Planning Boards recommendation and Power) Point presentation on CDt titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11-and 144,2021 linCD ITEM 16. Rezoning Request (RZ-21-03) Applicant: Superior Properties of Iredell; 1(+1-) acres; portions of PIN(s) 4740938470 & 4750031554; (Location-Charlotte Hwy 600 feet south of the intersection with Garden Center Avenue) from Iredell County H-B (Highway Business) to Town of Troutman HB (Highway Business),  Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  (Andrew Ventresca, Associate. Planner) a. Call for al Public Hearing Mayor Young Opens the Public. Hearing  Associate Planner Andrew Ventresca presented rezoning request RZ-21-03 stating that the subject property is located on Charlotte Highway adjacent to Taco Bell (applicant: Superior Properties ofl Iredell). Mr. Ventresca explained that previously thej property was zone. Iredell County Highway Business but currently has no zoning destination due to the property being released from countyjurisdiction upon the request ofthe applicant intot the' Town's. ETJ. The' Town must applyaz zoning destination within 60 days from the county releasing thej property. The request is to: zone thej property to the Town of Troutman Highway Business district. He stated that Highway Business is designed to attract retail and service uses, An aerial photo, zoning map, and future land use map were presented via Power. Point illustrating that the propertyisc currentlys surrounded by Town ofTroutman Highway. Business districts and] Iredell County General! Business. The Town's Future Land Use Plan shows the property as Interstate Commercial which is typically located at or near freeway interchanges. Staffrecommends: approval oft the request due the factor that Highway Business fits in with the Interchange Commercial designation shown oft thel Futurel Land Use) Map; thej property is surrounded by other properties zoned Highway Business; and that the property was previously zoned Iredell County Highway Business. He advised that the Planning and Zoning Board: recommended approval oft the request stating that the request is consistent with the Councimember George Harris stated that when the release of zoning advertised in the paper by Iredell County, it was mentioned that thej property was tol bet the future site ofa restaurant. Mr. Ventresca stated that staffhas not received any information as tot the development ofthis property but ati thet time the property is purposed tol be developed, the property  Future Land Use Plan Map and the surrounding area.  willl have to be annexed in order tol have Town utilities. No others spoke in favor of or against the proposed annexation. (Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet is filed with these minutes)  Mayor Young Closes the Public. Hearing  b. Adoption of Ordinance 15-21 Titled: "An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Classification of The After Described. Property From Iredell County. Highway Business (HB) To Town OfTroutman. Highway. Business (HB)" Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded' by Councilmember Paul Henkel, and unanimously carried, approved Ordinance 15-21 Titled: "An Ordinance Changing The Zoning Classification OfThe Afer Described: Property  From Iredell County. Highway. Business (HB) To Town OfTroutman. Highway Business (HB)"  95    C. Adoption of Statement of Consistency  Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, andi unanimously carried, approvedrezoning: tol Highway Business is consistent with the 2035FuturelandUsel Maptoa allowappropriate highway- oriented commercial development at this location. The request is consistent with the currently-adopted Unified Development Ordinance. The request is reasonable and in the public interest as it proposes to allow commercial  development in areas ofTroutman where it is appropriate.  (Copied in full, Ordinance 15-21 is filed in Ordinance Book 9,1 Pages 39)  (Copied in full, Ordinance 15-21 and public hearing notice is filed with these minutes and is filed with the rezoning application, location map, current zoning map, future land use map, table of uses, Planning Boards recommendation, adjacent property owner notice, and Iredeli County Release of Zoning Jurisdiction Info. on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11 and 14t, 2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting ITEM 17. Annexation Request AX-21-07 (Contiguous) Applicant/Project Name: The Meadows of Troutman,  Documents")  LLC; 1.367(+-) acres; portion ofPIN(s) 4741054722; Location-Winecotr Street), (Hair)  a. Call for a Public Hearing Mayor Young Opens the Public. Hearing  Planning Director Lynne Hair presented annexation request AX-21-07 for 1.367 acres, a portion of property for The Meadows of Troutman, LLC located off Winecoff Street. Ms. Hair stated that the Town previously annexed and approved a conditional zoning for this project and that during plan review it was realized that aj portion oft that property was not annexed. Applicant is asking that the remaining 1.367 acres be annexed: into the Town in order to clean upt the Councilmember Paul Henkel asked if the acreage will fall under the conditional zoning previously established. Ms.  property boundaries. Hair confirmed that it would.  No others spoke in favor of or against the proposed annexation. (Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet is filed with these minutes)  Mayor Young Closes the Public. Hearing  b. Adoption ofOrdinance: 16-21 Titled: "An Ordinance: to. Extend The Corporate Limits OfThe Town ofTroutman, Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember George Harris, and unanimously carried, approved Ordinance 16-21 Titled: "An Ordinance to Extend the Corporate Limits of the Town of Troutman, North (Copied in full, Ordinance 16-21 and public hearing notice is filed with these minutes andi is filed with the annexation petition, site map, and plat on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11h and 144, 2021 in  North Carolina (Contiguous)"  Carolina (Contiguous)"  (Copied in full, Ordinance 16-21 is filed in Ordinance Book 9, Pages 40-42) CDI Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  96    ITEM 18. Text Amendment (TA-21-03) to the Town of Troutman Unified Development Ordinance (UDO):  Digital Billboards, (Hair) a. Call for al Public Hearing Mayor Young Opens the. Public. Hearing  Planning Director Lynne Hair presented the proposed text amendment (TA-21-03) on behalf of applicant Cannon Carolina Media to include language in the Town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow digital billboards in a very specific geographical corridor on Interstate 77. She presented al brief description regarding digital billboards stating that they are used for advertising along interstates/highways and major corridors that utilizes changeable copy and digitalLED technology. She stated that the amendment will effect two. Articles in the UDO-Article 61 referencing Signs, and Article 13 which is the definition section. The following proposed amendments regarding digital billboards  are as follows:  roposedrecommended requirements: Allowed in the) HB district only the) North and 2,000' to the South) Sign size: 14' X4 48' per sign face  Within 2,000° oft the centerline ofI-77 and Route 21 att thel Exit 42 Interchange (only allowed 2,000 to  No sign support be allowed no: further than 100' off the 1-77 right-of-way. Maximum height of 50 ft. to thet top ofs sign face, excluding cutouts or embellishments One sign face per side ofs structure with ai max of2 sign faces back tol back or V configuration Maximum of25 degrees separation between the two signs on a: single support structure  Maximum two sign structures within the allowable district.  Additional proposedrecommended. requirements:  Location: No closer than 75' from adjacent Commercial. Districts. No closer than 5' from NCDOTR Right Illumination: Automatic Dimmer set to prohibit the sign from exceeding 7,500 candles pers square meter during daylight hours and 500 candles per square meter between dusk and dawn. Additional Limitations: No flashing or moving copy; static position of 8 seconds per message. Designed to freeze in one (1) position or discontinue the display ifar malfunction occurs. One ofthe eight (8). sign changes willl bei reserved for public use at the' Town's discretion. Does not prohibit property owner from erected other types of allowable signage on property where an Electronic sign operator must own property or have an executed lease agreement with property owner  ofWay  May be used for onj premise and off premise advertising.  Electronic Billboard is located. where digital billboard is to be located. Sign Illumination by Zoning District(Table): Allows for external andi internal illumination General Construction and Maintenance of Signs:  Added word "static" to differentiate between digital and static billboards. Lists static billboards as prohibited. This applies to new billboards only. Added definitions for "Static Billboards" and "Digital Billboards".  Requires the removal of signage from an abandoned business within 30 days and applies to static  billboards, not digital.  Definitions:  Planning Director Hair stated that the Planning: and Zoning) Boardrecommended denial ofther request at their September meeting by a vote of4-2. She stated that staffhas reviewed the Town'sI Land Use Plan and ordinances and based oni the lands use plan goal of growth inl keys areas, staffs recommends approval of the amendments as presented.  97    Ini representation oft the applicant, Mr. Chris Carney spoke in favor of the UDO amendment commenting that thisi is an opportunity to help local business owners thrive along with the opportunity of communicating with the public. He commented on the aesthetics of digital billboards stating they are much nicer than the static billboards and that now is Councilmember George Harris questioned whether the 2,000" north and south isi in the Town'sE ETJ. Planning Director Hair replied that nota all ofiti is int the' Town limits. Some isi in the Town's ETJ, and some is int the county. He expressed concern with thes sign being sO close to the interchange. Mayor Young commented that most that he is familiar with are  thet time to upgrade.  located close to interchanges. Mayor Young Closes the Public. Hearing  (Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet is filed with these minutes)  b. Adoption of Ordinance 17-21 Titled: "Ordinance Amending The Town Of Troutman Unified Development Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and carried, approved Ordinance 17-21 Titled: "Ordinance. Amending The Town OfTroutman Unified Development Ordinance" 'bya4 4-1 vote.  Ordinance"  Yeas: Sally Williams, Paul. Henkel, Felina Harris, Eddie. Nau c. Consider. Adoption of Statement of Consistency  Nays: George Harris  Upon motion by Councilmember Felina Harris, seconded by Councilmember Sally Williams, and carried, approved bya 4-1 vote that the Text Amendments are consistent with the Troutman Strategic Plan and the Future Land Use Map as they as they align with thel Plan's focusing growth inl key areas as part ofits vision statement. Thej proposed changes are reasonable and in the public interest ast they clarify procedures and conditions under which billboards are allowed.  Yeas: Sally Williams, Paul. Henkel, Felina. Harris, Eddie Nau (Copied ini full, Ordinance 17-21 isi filed in Ordinance Book 9, Pages 43-46) and 14h, 2021 in CD! Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  Nays: George. Harris  (Copied ini full, Ordinance 17-21 and public hearing notice is filed with these minutes and is filed with the application, Planning] Boardi recommendation, and diagrams on CD titled: "Town Council SupportingD Documents" dated October1 11th ITEM19. Consider. Façade for Accessory Structures (DRB-21-04) 6971 North Main Street; Applicant: Desired Associate Planner. Andrew Ventresca presented ai request for facade approval for commercial: accessory structures located at 697 North Main Street (Desired Image Collisions and Customs) currently zoned Highway Business, Chris Ellis, Representative of the request for: façade approval was not present, Mr. Ventresca stated that the request is to allow for metal non-residential accessory structure of which he read aloud the definition. A map ofi the site with the location of the structures along with pictures of the accessory buildings were shown through a Power Point presentation. Mr. Ventresca stated that the' Town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requires the Design Review Board (DRB)to review and make ai recommendation to Town Council on the design ofall non-single family buildings. He continued by explainingt thatnon-residential. accessory structures arej permittedi in allo commercial districts without any guidelines within the UDO, nor does the UDO provide design standards foes non-residential accessory structures. Mr. Ventresca stated that DRB did recommend approval oft the two accessory structures as presented toi the DRB as they are temporary ini nature and not unattractive, but they also recommended that the property owner go through the established permitting process  Image Collisions and Customs, (Ventresca)  noting that any change. ini use oft the property will require additional DRB review.  98    Councilmember Nau asked for clarification as tot the building currently being in violation for being located ont thej property line. Mr. Ventresca responded that where the buildings are currently located seem to be in violation of a 10' setback requirement for accessory buildings and if this request is approved, the buildings will have to be moved 10' from the property line for compliance. He explained the permitting process stating that the applicant cannot get permits from the county until' Town Council approves the design ofthes structures and the' Townapprovesazoingp permit. Abriefdiscussion Upon motion by George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Nau, and unanimously carried, approved to table the request (Copied in full, staff report, UDO building design standards, and photos is filed on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October 11th and 14h, 2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents") ITEM2 20. Approval of Design Review Board DRB)Reappoiatment: ofl Harry (Hap) Williams and Darrell Nantz Town Clerk Kimberly Davis stated that there are two Design Review Board re-appointments for Council consideration, Hap Williams and Darryl Nantz whose terms are to expire on November 13, 2021. Ifre-appointed, each applicant would Upon motion by Councilmember Felina Harris, seconded by Councilmember George Harris, and unanimously carried, approved reappointment ofHap Williams and Darrell) Nantz to the Design Review Board: for at three (3)yeart term. (Copied in full, applications for reappointment is filed on CD1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated October  was held regarding non-compliance issues and the open violation case against the business. for façade approval until the buildings are moved 10' offt the property line.  for3 Year Terms, (Kimberly. Davis, Town Clerk)  serve an additional 3 year term.  11"and 14#, 2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting! Documents")  VII. ELECTED/OFFICIAIS REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Councilmember George Barris  Updated Council on Centralina Council ofGovernment (CCOG) Board ofDelegates virtual meeting held last night. Due to conversations regarding traffic issues in a 12 county region and the prediction ofa 50% increase inj people within the next two decades, a vote was taken to partner with Connect Beyond for Charlotte Area Transportation Study to look at expanding mobility with public transportation to relieve strain ofon roads and streets with possibly Address the public comment by Nicholas. Jaroszynski regarding children not having enough to do commenting that she was in a meeting yesterday discussing the same subject and it always came back to parenting and the parents finding things toi keep kids busy and involved. She stating that in sitting here as a Council member and aj parent, if - Wished all candidates on1 the ballot the best of luck requesting that everyone vote stating that all votes count.  light rail, buses, sidewalks, paths, etc. Councilmember Felina Harris  things are taken away itis for the children's safety.  Councilmember Eddiel Nau Councilmember Sally Williams Councilmember. Henkel  - Expressed appreciation for the comments made by Councilmember Felina Harris.  Addressed the reason why he. made the motion to Consent. Agenda Item 4(c) to change the Public Hearing date for Troutman Logistics from Council's November meeting to their December meeting stating that his intentions is to provide an opportunity tos make sure that no onei feels that they have not been heard, being that thisi is al large project that will effect' Troutman. He stated that Council's.job is to protect the' Town and its citizen' s and provide for the common good, part of which is smart commercial growth. He announced that there willl be an upcoming Planning  and Zoning meeting that thej public can attend ifanyone feels theyl have notl been heard.  99    Mayor Young  Expressed appreciation to Nicholas Jaroszynski for his comments made during the public comment section oft the agenda. He addressed the comment regarding traffic stating that growing traffic is an area ofconcem and the' Town is trying to address those concerns as plans and projectsi are being approved. As to his concerns regarding truck traffic on Old Murdock Road, the police department has looked into enforcement measures were applicable. Turn signs would need to be approved by NCDOT, and placing restrictions on weight limit is something the Town can Ina addressing mandates he commented that he does not know of anything the Town has taken away from children that would be outside of safety concerns. As far as inside mandates, Mayor Young commented that he does not know ofany government building: you can enter without wearing ai mask. The Town has a small staff that has been impacted by COVID and we are trying to ensure that our staff and those who attend the meetings are safe. He commented that he isi not fond of wearing a mask, and is hopeful to be out ofCOVID: restrictions soon.  look into. Hopefully there can be some resolutions.  Staffc Comments:  Associate Planner Andrew Ventresca stated that NCDOT has awarded the Town a grant to redesign the Town's Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, Ac community meeting was planned for this Saturday in conjunction with the' Wicked Fast SK) Run, but the event) has been cancelled. However, therei is a virtual community input meeting (via zoom) planned for Thursday, October 21,2021 at 5:30pm. The: zoom link can be found on both the' Town's website under "News"  and thel Planning Facebook page for all interested parties.  VII. HOLD CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GENERAL STATUTES 143-318.11(A)(4) TO DISCUSS  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT economic development. Closed Session.  Mayor YomgealedforaClosed: Session pursuant tol North Carolina General Statutes ANCG)18318110X0b: discuss Along with Mayor Young and Town Council, Kimberly Davis, Town Clerk; Gary Thomas, Town. Attorney; Jenn Bosser, Iredell Economic Development Corp. President and CEO and Chad' Thomas, Director of) Business Recruitment; joined the Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously carried, approved tol hold a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss economic development.  Mayor Young Opened. the Closed. Session.  **MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION HAVE BEEN SEALED UNTIL SUCH TIME PUBLIC INSPECTION WILL. NO. LONGER FRUSTRATE THE. PURPOSE OF THE CLOSED SESSION**  Closing of Closed Session and Reconvene Open Session  Upon motion by Councilmember Eddie Nau, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously carried,  approved to reconvene open session.  Action taken as ai result oft the Closed Session -N None  100    w. ADJOURNMENT  Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Sally Williams, and unanimously carried,  approved to adjourn the October 14, 2021 Town Council meeting at 9:00 p.m,  W. Young,  EgA  dl  Boluk AU6 Kimberly H. Davis, Town Clerk (")Adjustments to the Agenda  - F SEAL INCORPORATED 1905 CAROL  101