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Chapel Hill Town Council Agenda

Monday, November 6, 2006

7:00 p.m.

Town Council Regular Business Meeting

Agenda Item

1. Ceremonies: Veterans Day Recognition (R-1).
2. Public Forums and Public Hearings:
   1. Deleted.
   2. Public Forum: Draft Northside Mobility Report (R-1.1) (Staff Presenter: David Bonk, Long Range and Transportation Coordinator) [Estimated Time: 15 minutes]
   3. Public Forum: Public Art Contextual Plan (Presenter: Kate Flory, Executive Director, Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission) [Estimated Time: 15 minutes]
      1. Presentation of Draft Public Art Contextual Plan
      2. Resolution Calling a Public Hearing on the Draft Public Art Contextual Plan (R-2).
   4. Public Forum: Budget Process (Staff Presenter: Kay Johnson, Finance Director) [Estimated Time: 15 minutes]
3. Petitions by citizens and announcements by Council members. [Estimated Time: 15 Minutes]
   1. Petitions by citizens on items not on the agenda.
      1. Habitat for Humanity requesting Expedited Review on Sunrise Ridge.
      2. Public Housing Program Advisory Board request for Removal of Board Members.
      3. Neighborhoods for Responsible Growth regarding Carolina North.
   2. Petitions by citizens on items on the agenda.
   3. Announcements by Council members.
4. Consent agenda: action items (R-3). (Any item may be removed for separate discussion at the end of the Council meeting.) [Estimated Time: 5 minutes]
   1. Minutes September 11, 18, 2006.
   2. Resolution Scheduling Public Forum on Public Access Fee (R-4).
   3. Amendment to the Revolving Acquisition Fund (O-1).
   4. Response to Petition requesting Town Assistance with National Register Historic District Expansion (R-5).
5. Information items. (Any item may be removed for separate discussion at the end of the Council meeting.) [Estimated Time: 5 minutes]
   1. Council Goals Quarterly Report.
   2. Orange Water and Sewer Authority Quarterly Report.
   3. Orange Community Housing Land Trust Quarterly Report.
   4. Response to Petition regarding Bicycle Commuter Access to Research Triangle Park.
   5. Follow-up Report on Merritt’s Pasture Maintenance.
   6. Update on 2006 International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives North American Congress (Council Member Jim Ward).

Main Discussion

6. Report and Recommendations for Improving Safety on Fordham Boulevard between Manning Drive and Old Mason Farm Road (R-6) (Presenter: Fordham Boulevard Safety Committee) [Estimated Time: 30 minutes]
7. UNC Semi-Annual Report (Staff Presenter: Gene Poveromo, Development Coordinator) [Estimated Time: 15 minutes]
8. Socio-Economic Forecasts for 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (R-7) (Staff Presenter: David Bonk, Long Range and Transportation Coordinator [Estimated Time: 20 minutes]

9. Starbucks at Eastgate Shopping Center: Application for Special Use Permit Modification (Without objection, the Manager’s Preliminary report and any other materials submitted at the hearing for consideration by the Council will be entered into the record.) (Staff Presenter: Phil Mason, Principal Planner) [Estimated Time: 30 minutes]
   1. Continuation of a Public Hearing for Special use Permit Modification for Starbucks at Eastgate Shopping Center.
      1. Swearing of all persons wishing to present evidence
      2. Introduction and recommendation by the Manager
      3. Presentation of evidence by the applicant
      4. Presentation of evidence by citizens
      5. Comments and questions from the Mayor and Town Council
      6. Applicant’s statement regarding proposed conditions
      7. Motion to recess Public Hearing.
   2. Consideration of a resolution to approve an Application for Special Use Permit Modification for Starbucks at Eastgate Shopping Center. (R-8a, b, c, d, e, f, R-8g would deny).
10. Aquabella Subdivision – Application of Preliminary Plat Approval (Without objection, the Manager’s preliminary report and any other materials submitted at the hearing for consideration by the Council will be entered into the record. (Staff Presenter: Gene Poveromo, Development Coordinator) [Estimated Time: 15 minutes]
    1. Continuation of a Public Hearing for a Preliminary Plat Approval at Aquabella Subdivision.
       1. Swearing of all persons wishing to present evidence
       2. Introduction and recommendation by the Manager
       3. Presentation of evidence by the applicant
       4. Presentation of evidence by citizens
       5. Comments and questions from the Mayor and Town Council
       6. Applicant’s statement regarding proposed conditions
       7. Motion to adjourn Public Hearing.
    2. Consideration of a resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat Application for Aquabella Subdivision (R-9a, b, c, d, R-9e would deny).
11. Response to Request for Additional Information about the Proposal for Obtaining an Information Technology Needs Assessment for the Town of Chapel Hill (R-10a, b) (O-2) (Staff Presenter: Roger Stancil, Town Manager) [Estimated Time: 20 minutes].
12. Appointments: [Estimated Time: 5 minutes]
    1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board.
    2. Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission.
    3. National League of Cities Conference Delegate (R-11).
13. Petitions: [Estimated Time: 5 minutes]
    1. By the Mayor and Council Members.
       1. Possible Improvements to the Property Designated as Little Creek Park. (Mayor Foy)
    2. By the Manager and Attorney.
14. Reserved for discussion of consent agenda items if necessary.
15. Request for closed session to discuss property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.