TOWN OF EMERALD ISLE
PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
Chairman Ceil Saunders called the meeting to order at
6:00pm. Members present were: Ceil Saunders, Jim Craig, Jerry Huml, Frank
Vance, Bob Smith, Robert Conrad and Eddie Barber. Also present were Kevin Reed,
Planning and Inspections Director and Kim Haut, Permit Technician/Administrative
Assistant.
A motion was made by Jim Craig
to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2004 Board meeting. The motion was
seconded by Frank Vance and passed unanimously (6 to 0).
Kevin Reed advised the Planning
Board members of the Town Board of Commissioner’s agenda items following its
September 14, 2004 meeting. Mr. Reed reported the Town Board of Commissioners
did approve the 2004 CAMA Land Use Plan. The Plan would now be sent on to the
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission for certification. The Board did approve the
amendment to Chapter 16 in its entirety to replace the Town’s former stormwater
regulations. The rezoning of the properties between 21st-23rd
streets was approved. In addition, the changes the Planning Board recommended
regarding off-premise signs were also approved. The Board of Commissioners
tabled the issue of commercial building colors in order to allow for a
subcommittee comprised of Commissioners McElraft and Hedreen to work with staff
on finalizing a color chart. The Oasis Car Wash located on Crew Drive was
approved subject to the developer receiving the necessary N.C. Division of Water
Quality permit.
Mr. Reed advised that for the
month of August the Planning and Inspections Department had issued a total of 9
permits for new homes and a total estimated value in excess of $2.1 million.
This brings the fiscal year total to over $5.3 million and the department has
collected approximately $46,500 in fees.
Consider a request by the Hammerhead Corporation, Inc.
for preliminary and final plat approval for the Shell Cove North Subdivision.
Mr. Reed presented the Board with the
proceeding request. All the Planning Board members agreed that the Hammerhead
Corporation had met all the town requirements and the preliminary and final plat
had their approval. A motion was made by Jerry Huml to recommend to the Board
of Commissioners that the Shell Cove North Subdivision preliminary and final
plats be approved. The motion was seconded by Eddie Barber and passed
unanimously (6 to 0).
Consider possible amendments
to Section 19, Article X., Dunes of Vegetation Protection, of the Town Code as
recommended by the Planning Board Subcommittee. Mr. Reed stated that all
Planning Board members had received a report from the sub-committee. After much
discussion between the audience, Planning Board members, and Director Kevin
Reed, a motion was made by Eddie Barber to recommend to the Board of
Commissioners that the amendment be approved. The motion was seconded by Frank
Vance and passed unanimously (6 to 0).
Discuss possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
pertaining to the regulation of advertising signs for theaters.
Mr. Reed presented the Planning Board members
with the idea to provide a provision in the ordinance for certain non-conforming
signs. As an example, recent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance would not
permit the existing sign at the movie theater located to be replaced if 50% or
more of its square footage is damaged or destroyed. It was decided by the
Planning Board that a sub-committee should work with Planning and Inspections
Director Kevin Reed to review the Zoning Ordinance for possible changes
pertaining to certain non-conforming signs.
COMMENTS:
Chairman Ceil Saunders asked for any comments among the
Planning Board members. Mr. Frank Vance commented that it was nice to see a
member of the Board of Commissioners at the Planning Board meeting. The comment
was made that the Technical Review Committee meetings were very helpful and
worthwhile for those able to attend.
There being no further business
before the Board, a motion was made by Bob Conrad to adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Eddie Barber and passed unanimously (6 to 0). Meeting was adjourned
at 6:55pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kimberly Hubbard-Haut, Secretary
Town of Emerald Isle Planning
Board
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