MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARDI MEETING TOWNOF: STALLINGS, NORTHCAROLINA OF THE The Planning Board of the Town of Stallings met for their regularly scheduled meeting on September 17,2024, at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held at the Stallings Goverment Center, 321 Stallings Planning Board members present: David Barnes, Heather Grooms, Chairman Robert Koehler,Jon Road, Stallings, NC: 28104. Van de Riet, and. Jacqueline Wilson Planning Board members absent: Vice Chairman Ryan Awaldt Staffmembers present: Planning Director Max Hsiang, Planning Technician Katie King, and Deputy Town Clerk Mary McCall Chairman Robert Koehler recognized a quorum. Invocation and Call to Order Chairman Robert Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Approval of Agenda Board Member Van de Riet made the motion to approve the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously after a second from Board Member Wilson. 2. Approval ofMinutes A. June 2024 Minutes Board Member Grooms made the motion to approve the Planning Board Minutes from June 18, 2024. The motion was approved unanimously after as second from Board Member Van del Riet. 3. TX24.06.01 A. Staffrequests a text amendment in the Stallings Development Ordinance Table 12.1 within Article 12.12 to amend the off-street parkingrequirements. B. Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness. September 17,2024- Planning Board Meeting Planning Director Hsiang presented the request to amend the off-street parking requirements in Article 12 ofthe Stallings Development Ordinance. He explained the changes made since this amendment was last brought tol Planning Board including adding back minimum parking requirements and simplifying the entire table. He explained that he was able to make the table easier to understand by using the square footage oft the structures to determine the number of parking spaces required. Planning Director Hsiang stated that staffr recommends approval of this text amendment as it will allow a user to more easily interpret off-street parking requirements and follow the Comprehensive Land Use Plan's goal After al brief discussion, Board Member Wilson made the motion to approve the recommendation ofTX24.06.01 with the note to research current places of worship, hospitals, hotels, and school parking space numbers toj present to Council. Board Member Wilson also made the statement that TX24.06.01 is consistent and reasonable in conjunction with the Comprehensive Land Usel Plan. The motion was toreduce parking. approved unanimously after a second from Board Member Van de Riet. 4. Amend Agenda Planning Director Hsiang requested changing the next item MSP24.06.01" to read TX24.09.01". Board Member Van de Riet made ai motion to approve the agenda with the above change. The motion was approved unanimously after a second from Board Member Wilson. 5. TX24.09.01 A. Staff requests a text amendment to address concerns regarding the selection of greenway Planning Director Hsiang presented the request for an amendment to change how greenway types are selected. He explains that this amendment will give the Development Administrator the authority to determine the most appropriate type of greenway trail for each property. Currently, there are five types of trails to choose from with no requirement to keep trail types consistent across properties. He also noted the same issue within the Streetscape Plan and added a statement within the plan to give the Development Administrator the authority to identify the most suitable streetscape type based on the plan. Planning Directorl Hsiang stated that staff recommends approval of this text amendment as it ensures greater clarity and flexibility in greenway and streetscape requirements, while also ensuring developments match the typesand the appliçation ofstreetscape requirements. overall adopted plans. Afteral briefo discussion, Board Member Van de Riet made the motion to approve the recommendation of TX24.09.01. The motion was approved unanimously after a second from Board Member Grooms. B. Statement of Consistencv: a and Reasonableness. September 17,2024 Planning Board Meeting 2 Board Member Van de Riet made a statement that TX24.09.01 is consistent and reasonable in conjunction with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The motion was approved unanimously aftera second from Board Member Grooms. 6. Adjournment Board Member Grooms made the motion for adjournment. The motion was approved unanimously after as second from Board Member Wilson. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 pm. 3Abk Robert Koéhler, Chairman Katie Technician hbA King, Planning September 17,2024- Planning Board Meeting 3