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Excerpt of 2005 COUNCIL GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

 

Ref#

Status

Priority Level and Project Name

Page

HIGHEST Priority

1

Continued

Development of Parking Lots 2 and 5

5

3

Continued

Additional Neighborhood Conservation Districts

9

4

Continued

Community Goals/Process for Horace Williams Property (Carolina North)

10

5

Revised

Transit Master Plan

11

7

Revised

1.             Affordable Housing Goals re:

a.       Enact Affordable Housing Funding Source

b.      Develop an Affordable Housing Incentive Program

c.       Fund Affordable Housing Development

d.       Pursue Inclusionary Zoning

12

8

Continued

Small Area Planning Process for Greene Rogers Road Residential Area and Greene Tract

13

10

Continued

Monitor/Evaluate Land Use Management Ordinance, Phase 2

14

11

Continued

Evaluate the Feasibility of a Downtown Transit Transfer Center

15

13

Continued

Tree Ordinance

17

15

New

Establish Park/Ride in 15-501 North Corridor

17

16

Continued

Transfer of Development Rights

18

19

New

Comprehensive Parking Strategy

18

20

New

Advisory Board Review of Comprehensive Plan

19

SECOND Priority

21

Continued

Parking Study/New Regulations

20

22

Continued

Downtown Small Area Plan Implementation

21

24

Continued

Rosemary Street Redevelopment

22

25

Continued

Bicycle/Pedestrian Goal to Develop Operating Performance Measures

22

29

Continued

Energy Bonds/Efficiency

24

30

Continued

Transportation Demand Management Plan

25

THIRD Priority

33

Continued

Entranceway Corridors

27

34

New

Development Review: Developer Contribution to Operating Costs of Bus System

27

35

Continued

General Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance

28

36

Continued

Prepare Non-Residential Development Strategies and Guidelines

28

37

Continued

Use Patterns

29

38

Continued

Inventory of Post World War II Architecture

30

40

Continued

Potential Mitigation of Traffic Congestion in U.S. 15-501 Corridor

30


COUNCIL GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

 

HIGHEST Priority

 

Continued          1. Development of Parking Lots 2 and 5

Description: Continue implementation of project to develop Town-owned downtown Parking Lots 2 and 5 with the Council Committee and economic development consultant, per Council contract authorization of October 27, 2003.  To date, the Council has authorized funding for a market study and for the development of master plans for the sites.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

 

•         Market Study

o            Begin Project:  Fourth Quarter, 2003

o            Public Forum: To be scheduled in March, 2004

o            Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2004

•         Master Plan – if authorized by Council

o            Begin Project:  Second Quarter, 2004

o            Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2004

 

May 12, 2003 Status: On February 24, 2003, the Council adopted Principles and Priorities for developing the lots, and authorized the preparation of a Request for Proposals for economic development consulting services to advise the Council and the Manager in developing a proposal.  The Council authorized the Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications, followed by a Request for Proposals, on April 28, 2003.  The Request for Qualifications was mailed on Friday, May 2, 2003; proposals are due by May 30, 2003.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Twelve proposals in response to the Request for Qualifications were received.  The Council Committee on Parking Lots 2 and 5 reviewed the proposals and selected four firms on June 23, 2003 to invite to submit a full Request for Proposals.  The Request for Proposals was mailed on Monday, June 30, 2003.  On July 30, 2003, the Town received four proposals in response.  The Council Committee on Parking Lots 2 and 5 interviewed the four firms on August 13 and 14, 2003.  On August 18, the Council Committee met and voted to continue conversations with one of the firms and have the Manager bring back a revised proposal to the Committee for consideration.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  On October 8, the Council held a work session on downtown issues, including a proposal to hire an economic development consultant for the development of Parking Lots 2 and 5.  On October 27, the Council authorized a contract with Stainback Public/Private Real Estate. Planning is underway for a work session with the economic development consultant and public partners on November 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Courthouse/Post Office Facility on Franklin Street.  The Council Committee on Parking Lot 2 and 5 will also meet on November 21 to review a proposed Market Demand Study.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  A work session with economic development consultant John Stainbeck was held on November 20, 2003.  The Council Committee on Parking Lots 2 and 5 met with the consultant on November 21, 2003, to review a proposed Market Demand Study. On November 24, 2003, the Council added $20,000 to the project budget for additional market study components. On December 16, 2003, the Council Committee met with Economic Research Associates to review the components of the market study.  Currently, Economic Research Associates is conducting the study.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Market study currently underway.  The Council Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on March 1 to receive and review the draft Market Study.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Council Committee met on March 1 and March 22, 2004 to review drafts of the market study.  The Market study is now complete. The Council held a public forum on the study on March 22, 2004.  On April 14, 2004, the Council authorized a preliminary building program based on the market study, and authorized initiation of the next project phase of developing design concepts for the properties.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Council Committee met on May 10, 12, and 24 to review conceptual plans prepared by the consultant, and held a public forum on May 24.  The Committee met on June 14, and the full Council authorized proceeding with the next stage of conducting a financial analysis at that time.  The Council Committee met on August 25 to review preliminary draft financial analyses of the consultant, and provided advice on potential development timing scenarios.  The Committee decided to defer the Council forum scheduled for September 13 to September 27.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The Council held a Public Forum on September 27 and October 27, 2004 on the draft financial analysis.  The Council solicited input from the Downtown Economic Development Corporation, the Downtown Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the University of North Carolina.  The Council Committee met on September 13, September 27, October 11, and October 27 to review revisions of the draft financial analyses. On November 8, the Council will consider proceeding with developing a two-step Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal process.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  On November 8, 2004, the Council authorized drafting a Request for Qualifications document. On December 6, the Council authorized proceeding with issuing a Request for Qualifications to potential developers. The Request for Qualifications was issued December 15, 2004, with a submittal date of January 31, 2005.  On January 11, the Council held a pre-proposal conference in Town Hall for prospective developers.  On January 31, the Town received six proposals in response to the Request for Qualifications.  The Council Committee reviewed the proposals at its February 23, 2005 meeting and recommended that five developers be asked to submit proposals.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  On February 28, 2005, the Council invited five firms to submit proposals for consideration.  On March 7, the Council authorized a Request for Proposals document for distribution to the five firms, and authorized the Town’s consultant, John Stainback, to complete the Request for Proposals process.  Two proposals were received on May 2, 2005.  A public presentation is scheduled for May 23.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: The Council held public interviews with two potential developers on May 23, 2005.  On June 15, 2005, the Council authorized negotiations with Ram Development Company and appointed Council members Sally Greene, Cam Hill and Bill Strom to the Town negotiating team.  On June 27, 2005, the Council authorized an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Ram Development Company.  The Council held design sessions with Ram Development Company on June 20 and June 29, 2005.  The Town negotiating team met on August 1, 2005; negotiations with Ram Development Company began August 2, 2005.  Additional negotiating sessions were held on August 18 and August 31, 2005.

 

New                    3.   Additional Neighborhood Conservation Districts

 

Description: Consider a process for developing additional neighborhood conservation districts in the Greenwood, Pine Knolls, Coker Hills, and Morgan Creek neighborhoods.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

•         Interim Report to Council on Greenwood Neighborhood scheduled for February 28, 2005

•         Submit report on proposed process to Council by April 2005

•         Other steps to be determined by the Council

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Council called a public hearing to consider rezoning the Greenwood neighborhood on February 28, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status: The Council received a report on a potential process for considering neighborhood conservation districts on April 25, 2005.  The Council decided to take additional public comment on May 9, 2005. At the April 25th meeting, the Council adopted a resolution initiating a process for the Pine Knolls neighborhood. The staff will also prepare cost estimates of feasible options for the Council’s June 15, 2005 meeting.  Information on each neighborhood’s requests follows:

 

Greenwood Neighborhood:  On February 14, 2005, the Planning Board petitioned the Council to consider making the Greenwood neighborhood a Neighborhood Conservation District.  On April 18, the Council held a public hearing to consider rezoning the neighborhood to Residential-Low Density 1, and on April 25, 2005, the Council adopted the new zoning.

 

Pine Knolls Neighborhood:   On February 28, 2005, Ms. Delores Bailey, on behalf of the Pine Knolls neighborhood, presented a petition requesting Council consideration of a Neighborhood Conservation District for the Pine Knolls neighborhood.   On April 5, 2005, the Planning Board also petitioned the Council in support of the Pine Knolls request. The Council initiated the process at the April 25th meeting.

 

Coker Hills Neighborhood:  On March 7, the Coker Hills neighborhood petitioned the Council to consider establishing a Neighborhood Conservation District for the neighborhood.   On March 29, 2005, the neighborhood submitted its formal petition with signatures from property owners to the Town Clerk.

 

Morgan Creek Neighborhood:  On April 25, a representative of the neighborhood indicated it is preparing to submit a request to the Town Council for a Neighborhood Conservation District.

 

September 12, 2005 Status:  On June 15, 2005 the Council authorized entering into a Performance Agreement with Clarion Associates to prepare and complete the four Neighborhood Conservation District’s by April 2006, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.  On July 20, 2005 we entered into a Performance Agreement with Clarion for this project.  The Neighborhood Conservation District process is underway.  The consultant is in the process of setting up community meetings in each of the four neighborhoods.

 

Continued          4.   Community Goals/Process for Horace Williams Property (Carolina North)

 

Description: Continue community dialogue on the future of the Horace Williams property and discussions on process for receiving and considering additional information about the University of North Carolina’s plans for Carolina North.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

•        Public forum scheduled for March 1

•        Council adoption of Horace Williams Goals and Principles

•        Other steps to be determined by Council

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal. Council to hold public forum on Horace Williams Goals and Principles Report from the Horace Williams Citizens Committee on March 1, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Council held a public forum on March 1, 2004.   The Council accepted the report on March 22, 2004 and authorized its transmittal to the University of North Carolina and to the Board of Trustees.  On April 14, 2004, the Council adopted a resolution that the Council and staff be “extremely cautious” in spending time on the project until the issue of the airport relocation is resolved.  A Council information session with the University was conducted on May 5, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  On May 24, 2004, the Council asked the Horace Williams Citizens Committee to compare the Town’s report with the May 5, 2004 University presentation, and report back to the Council.  The Committee worked on this comparison over the summer, and is scheduled to make its report on October 11, 2004.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The Horace Williams Citizens Committee presented a report to Council on October 11, 2004, comparing the University’s May 5, 2004, presentation to the Town’s Goals and Principles report accepted by the Council on March 22, 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  The Council received a follow-up report on December 6 on a process to consider rezoning the property, options for addressing the fiscal equity recommendations, and potential land conservation techniques.  On January 10, 2005, the Council reviewed the report and instituted a process to consider rezoning portions of the Horace Williams property from Office/Institutional-3 and Residential-2 to Office/Institutional-2.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  On March 21, 2005, the Council held a public hearing on the rezoning proposal.  On April 25, 2005, the Council rezoned the Office/Institutional-3 portion of the property to Office-Institutional-2.  The Council also adopted a resolution concerning its willingness to work with the University at the appropriate time to develop new zoning for the future development of the Horace Williams property.  The Mayor has discussed the fiscal equity proposal with Chancellor Moeser and the initial reception to the proposal is positive. 

 

September 12, 2005 Status: On June 27, 2005 the Council appointed two new members to the Committee and reappointed five members. In September 2005 the Committee will hear a presentation by the Village Project on an alternative development concept for Carolina North; the Village Project presented the concept at a public meeting in the Council Chamber at Town Hall in late June 2005. A progress report to the Council is planned for September 26, 2005.

 

Revised               5.   Transit Master Plan

 

Description: Develop a Transit Master Plan for Chapel Hill Transit’s future.  Look at potential transit configurations 20 to 30 years in the future.  Include review of potential fixed guideway corridors, such as U.S. 15-501/N.C. 54.  Seek grant funds to pay for such a study.  Include developing a policy that no roads in Chapel Hill be constructed or widened to be greater than four lanes.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

•         Consider funding as part of Council’s Budget deliberations, Second Quarter, 2004

•         Report to Council on Potential Process

o            Report by Fourth Quarter, 2004

•        Secure Funding in 2004

•        Study underway in Second Quarter, 2005

•        Target Completion Date, Second Quarter, 2006

 

March 22, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Report to Council on potential process, including funding sources, scheduled for fourth quarter 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Council included $75,000 for the study in the FY 2004-05 budget adopted on June 14, 2004.  Work is beginning on developing a report to Council by October 2004 on a potential process.  Work may include obtaining professional advice on how such a study might be conducted.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  We have engaged a consultant to assist us in preparation of a request for proposals and will report to the Council later in this quarter.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  We reported progress to the Council at its 2005 Planning Session on January 13, 2005.  At that time, the Council received a discussion paper prepared by consultant John Bonsall of McCormick Rankin International and decided to seek the involvement of Chapel Hill’s transit partners, Carrboro and the University of North Carolina. On January 26, the Public Transit Committee heard a proposal to jointly undertake a Long Range Transit Master Plan for the area.  The Committee endorsed the concept and agreed to plan a spring meeting of the transit partners with John Bonsall, to be held at the Friday Center.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  The joint meeting of the transit partners is now scheduled for September 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Friday Center.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Final preparations have been completed for a joint meeting of the transit partners on September 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Friday Center. Mr. John Bonsall will provide an overview of his outline for preparing a Long Range Transit Plan.

 

Revised               7.   Comprehensive Plan Affordable Housing Goals re:

a.                   Enact Affordable Housing Funding Source

b.                  Develop an Affordable Housing Incentive Program

c.                   Fund Affordable Housing Development

d.                  Pursue Inclusionary Zoning

 

Description: Review in a work session the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for affordable housing, including funding, incentives, and whether to pursue inclusionary zoning. Consider experience of Davidson, N.C.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

 

•         Council work session set for April 27, 2005

•         Additional steps to be determined by the Council

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Revised Goal.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  On April 27, 2005, the Council held a work session on the Comprehensive Plan Housing Strategies.  The Council decided to initiate a process to consider drafting an inclusionary zoning ordinance, and established a Council Committee to draft a proposal.  The Council also decided to appoint a citizen’s committee to review the draft.

 

September 12, 2005 Status:  On June 27, 2005 we reported to the Council with a proposed work plan for affordable housing initiatives.  The Council adopted resolutions to: (1) establish a process and schedule for developing an inclusionary zoning ordinance; and (2) call a public hearing for September 26, 2005 to consider amending the Town’s Comprehensive Plan to include additional language for the payment-in-lieu option.  On tonight’s agenda, there is an item asking that the Council adopt a charge for an Inclusionary Zoning Task Force. 

 

Continued          8.   Small Area Planning Process for the Rogers Road Residential Area and Greene Tract

 

Description: The Council has discussed conducting an additional small area plan per the Council’s action on the Greene Tract Work Group recommendations in November 2002.  In the jointly adopted resolution among Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro, Chapel Hill agreed to conduct a small area plan for the residential area west of the Greene Tract (Rogers Road, Purefoy Road area), including the affordable housing site on the Greene Tract.  The plan will include a more detailed look at the impacts of providing public services in the area, especially the extension of sewer, and the impacts on the area of developing an affordable housing site.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council on Potential Process

o            Work to begin in 2005

 

May 12, 2003 Status: Work to begin in 2004.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  We plan to submit a report to Council on a potential process for proceeding by the end of the Second Quarter of 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Because of changes in staffing and anticipated workload, we recommend considering initiation of this work in 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: On June 27, 2005 we reported that due to current staff shortages and expected work load, we recommended that the development of a Rogers Road Small Area Plan begin in June 2006 following completion of four Neighborhood Conservation Districts, because of staff shortages and expected workload.

 

Continued          10. Monitor/Evaluate Land Use Management Ordinance, Phase 2

 

Description: We will continue to monitor and evaluate the Land Use Management Ordinance and offer advice on further action. 

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Implement Second Phase of Revisions

o            Specific projects to be scheduled for Public Hearing:

–       Clarify the relationship between building code and Land Use Management Ordinance definitions of floor area

–       Clarify land disturbance triggers for soil and erosion control requirements; coordinate with similar requirements in other documents

–       Adjust parking requirements

–       Reconsider the time frames specified for action in the OI-4 zoning district

–       Clarify formula for payment in lieu of affordable housing

–       Reconsider using the “2-year frequency, 24-hour storm event”  as the basis upon which calculations are made regarding how much stormwater (volume) needs to be retained on-site

–       Consider how to handle porous pavement as impervious surface

–       Clarify distinctions between water treatment requirements for runoff from public streets vs. private lots

–       Reconsider requiring stormwater management facilities on individual single-family lots

–       Increase flexibility in “alternate buffer” provisions

o            Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2005

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  The Council is scheduled to authorize a timetable for consideration of the second phase of amendments on February 23, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status: The Council adopted a schedule for consideration on February 23, 2004.  Most items call for a fall, 2004 public hearing.  On April 26, 2004, the Council called a public hearing on the OI-4 district proposed changes for October 18, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Please see related Agenda Item #10 tonight.  This item proposes a new schedule for considering other proposed amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance in the spring and fall of 2005 because of Planning staff workload demands.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  On September 27, the Council adopted a resolution scheduling proposed amendments for the spring and fall of 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Proposed amendments scheduled for spring and fall of 2005, are shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

ISSUE

ACTION

Clarify the relationship between building code and Land Use Management Ordinance definitions of floor area.

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

Clarify land disturbance triggers for soil and erosion control requirements; coordinate with similar requirements in other documents.

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

Adjust parking requirements (Section 5.9).

 

Defer discussions, pending completion of study that is currently underway (report expected to Council in November with likely public hearing in spring, 2005).

Reconsider affordable housing requirements (Section 3.8)

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council by spring, 2005.

Reconsider using the “2-year frequency, 24-hour storm event” as the basis upon which calculations are made regarding how much stormwater (volume) needs to be retained on-site.  (Section 5.4.6)

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

 

Consider how to handle porous pavement as impervious surface (Table 3.8-1, footnote (k)).

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

Clarify distinctions between water treatment requirements for runoff from public streets vs. private lots.

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

Reconsider requiring stormwater management facilities on individual single-family lots (Section 5.9.2(a)).

Schedule further consideration in fall, 2005.

Increase flexibility in “alternate buffer” provisions (Section 5.6.8).

Defer discussions, pending further study, with recommendations to the Council in fall, 2005.

Consider reducing minimum lot size from 5 acres to 1 acre for Planned Development-Housing in residential zoning districts (Section 6.18.4)

Discuss in fall, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  We believe that all of these items except the parking requirements report will have to be deferred until 2006.  The parking item will be presented to the Council on May 23, 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: No change in status.

 

Continued          11. Evaluate the Feasibility of a Downtown Transit Transfer Center

 

Description: An initiative in the Downtown Small Area Plan is the development of a downtown transit transfer center. The Council Committee on Lots 2 and 5 recommended studying the feasibility of a center on sites other than Parking Lot 5. The Council is discussing process options for soliciting development proposals for Lots 2 and 5.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Feasibility analysis of a downtown transit transfer

o            Work to begin Second Quarter, 2004

•         Council Committee to evaluate

•         Council consideration

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  The Transportation Board on January 12, 2004, petitioned the Council to include consideration of the market feasibility of a transfer center in the Market Study being conducted as part of the Parking Lot 2/5 project (see Project #9 above). The Council has referred the proposal to the Council Committee on Parking Lots 2 and 5. Consultant has been asked to provide an estimate of costs.  Council Committee on Parking Lots 2 and 5 is tentatively scheduled to meet March 1 to discuss the petition from the Transportation Board.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Council Committee met on March 1 and 22, 2004 (see #12 status above).  The preliminary building program approved by the Council on April 14, 2004 authorizes consideration of design options for a transit transfer center in conjunction with the development of Parking Lots 2 and 5 as part of the next stage of developing conceptual master plans for the sites.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The conceptual plans approved by the Council on June 14, 2004 include a transit transfer center on Lot 2 as the preferred option.  At its meeting of August 25, 2004, the Council Committee affirmed its commitment to selecting a scenario that includes consideration of constructing a transit transfer center and proceeding with initiating a search for federal funding sources.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  On November 8, the Council will consider proceeding with developing a two-step Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal process.  The Council-approved proposed building program includes the concept of a transit transfer center on Lot 2 at the corner of Rosemary and Columbia Streets.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  The potential use of Lot 2 as a transit transfer center is included in the second phase of the project scheduled for 2008.  Pursuing potential funding and examination of the concept is scheduled to begin this year.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  No change in status.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Funding has been identified to complete a Downtown Transfer Center Feasibility Study. It is anticipated that this study will be initiated before the end of 2005.

 

Continued          13. Tree Ordinance

 

Description: Consider protection of trees on private property and banning clear cutting, through amendments to the Land Use Management Ordinance.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

•        Revision to Land Use Management Ordinance

o            Work to begin Third Quarter, 2004

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Work delayed due to Planning staff workload demands.  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status: Work delayed due to Planning staff workload demands.  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:   Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred until 2006 because of staffing shortages and workload challenges.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: No change in status.

 

New                    15. Establish Park/Ride in 15-501 North Corridor

 

Description: Find a location and establish a park/ride lot in the 15-501 North corridor. Consider use of Chapel Hill Bible Church lot.

 

Products and Timetable

•              Evaluate potential locations

o            Report to Council by Fourth Quarter 2005

•              Obtain funding sources

o            Investigate by First Quarter 2006

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  A Budget working paper was prepared for Council’s consideration at its April 27, 2005 work session.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Congressional approval of Safe, Accoutable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act legislation included approximately $1.25 million in federal funds for the purchase of land and design of a park and ride facility in the US 15-501 North Corridor. Town staff is clarifying the availability of the funding and identifying potential locations for evaluation.

 

Continued          16. Transfer of Development Rights

 

Description: Initiate discussions with Orange County, Carrboro, and Hillsborough concerning a coordinated Transfer of Development Rights/Purchase of Development Rights/conservation easement strategy as a priority Rural Buffer protection action, per Strategy 5B-1 of the Comprehensive Plan.  This strategy calls for working with Orange County and Carrboro to evaluate and implement options for strengthening the Urban Services Area and Rural Buffer.

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

 

•         Initiate discussions through Joint Planning process, Fourth Quarter, 2005

 

March 22, 2004 Status:  New goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status: Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status: Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred to 2006 because of staffing shortages and workload challenges.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Orange County has hired a consultant to prepare a feasibility study.

 

New                    19. Comprehensive Parking Strategy

 

Description: Develop and implement a comprehensive parking strategy per 2000 Comprehensive Plan strategy 10E-1, including short-term parking, reducing long-term parking, structured parking, and shared parking approaches.  Especially consider impacts in downtown Chapel Hill.

 

 

Products and Timetable

•              Work to be scheduled in 2006.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to be scheduled for 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: No change in status.

 

New                    20. Advisory Board Review of Comprehensive Plan

 

Description: In lieu of initiating a revision of the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, request that Town Advisory Boards review Comprehensive Plan and suggest areas in which it needs revision.

 

Products and Timetable

•              Schedule Advisory Board review for Third and Fourth Quarters 2005.

•              Report to Council at its annual retreat in January 2006.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  No action to date.  Process will begin in Fall, 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred until 2006 because of staffing shortages and workload challenges.

 

 


SECOND PRIORITY

 

Continued          21. Parking Study/New Regulations

 

Description: The Council has asked the Manager to prepare a study of current parking practices and policies, and propose a set of new requirements during 2003.  The study will include local parking patterns, supply, and demand.  We will recommend a budget for such a study.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•         Study by Consultant, New Rules Proposed

o       Begin Project: Second Quarter, 2003

o       Hearing Date:  Second Quarter, 2004

o       Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2004

 

May 12, 2003 Status: The Manager’s budget proposal reserves funds to pay for the parking study.  We expect to engage a consultant prior to the end of this fiscal year.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  On June 23, 2003, the Council authorized the Manager to enter into a contract for $45,000 with Ray Moe of LSA Associates to undertake the parking study.  Data collection is to begin this fall.   We anticipate having the report results by December, 2003, for inclusion in a January 2004 public hearing on possible changes to the Land Use Management Ordinance.  We are behind schedule in pursuing this project, due to reallocation of staff resources required to implement the new Land Use Management Ordinance.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work is underway, and data are being gathered and compiled on parking patterns for existing residential, office, and commercial uses at multiple sites throughout Town.  A report will be ready in December, and recommendations on adjusted parking regulations will be presented at the January 21 Public Hearing.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Progress was delayed due to workload demands on other projects.  The report now is scheduled to be completed in February 2004, with a spring public hearing.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:    Report to be presented to Council in March, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Provided status report to Council on March 22, 2004.  Anticipated May public hearing to be delayed to September, 2004 due to workload demands on other projects.  Consultant has submitted draft report and staff will complete review during the summer.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Delayed by workload demands on Planning staff; report to the Council expected in November 2004.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Report to the Council expected in November 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  On November 22, 2004, the Council called a public hearing on draft report recommendations for February 21, 2005, and referred the report to advisory boards.  The Council conducted the hearing and referred comments to the Manager and Town Attorney for a follow-up report.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  The follow-up report will be presented at the May 23, 2005 Council meeting.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: This item will return to the Town Council following Transportation Board review in fall 2005.

 

Continued          22. Downtown Small Area Plan Implementation

 

Description: Develop an implementation schedule and begin implementing the Downtown Small Area Plan. The Town has completed some of the initiatives in the Plan since its adoption in 2000, but in a piecemeal fashion. This document would spell out specific projects and a timetable for completing them.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council proposing projects and schedule

o            Work to begin in Second Quarter, 2004

o            Report to Council in Fourth Quarter, 2004

 

May 12, 2003 Status: Work to begin in 2004.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin this quarter.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:    Work to begin in 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in Second Quarter, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2004.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work has not started due to amount of Planning staff resources being devoted to the Lot 2/5 project.  Work to begin in Third Quarter, 2005.

 

February 24, 2005 Status:  Work has not started due to amount of Planning staff resources being devoted to the Lot 2/5 project.  Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred until 2006 because of staffing shortages and workload challenges.

 

Continued          24. Rosemary Street Redevelopment

 

Description: Consider strategies to reduce surface parking and make property available for redevelopment on Rosemary Street. 

 

Product to be Produced and Timetable

•              Add to Implementation Timetable for Downtown Small Area Plan

o         Work to begin in 2005

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in Fourth Quarter 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Work on this project is expected to be integrated with the Downtown Small Area Plan implementation work as described in Item 22 above.

 

Continued          25. Bicycle/Pedestrian Goal to Develop Operating Performance Measures

 

Description: Two major short-term Comprehensive Plan actions are related to Bicycle and Pedestrian goals:

 

•        Adopt Pedestrian/Bicycle Operating Performance Measures. Procedures would be developed for evaluating the operating performance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The new Mobility Report Card includes data that could be used to develop standards.

 

•        Preparation of Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvement Action Plan. Completed in 2004.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•         Report to Council: Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures

o                  Project Start:  Fourth Quarter, 2004

o                  Target Completion Date:  Second Quarter, 2005

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  Implementation of annual sidewalk plan approved by the Council November 25, 2002, is underway.  A Bike Forum with the Transportation Board and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2003, on the issue of the Town's policy concerning wide outside lanes versus striped bike lanes.  Work is set to begin next quarter on preparation of performance measures and an Action Plan.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  The Bike Forum with the Transportation Board and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was held on May 20, 2003 on the issue of the Town’s policy concerning wide outside lanes versus striped bike lanes.  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board subsequently voted on June 24, 2003 to recommend retaining the current Town policy. On June 23, 2003, the Transportation Chair petitioned the Town Council to act on the Transportation Board’s February 18, 2003 petition to modify the current Town policy. Council consideration is tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2003.

 

Work began this quarter on preparation of a proposed Scope of Work for a Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan.  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is scheduled to discuss the proposal on August 26, 2003.  Council consideration is tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2003.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Council Members Jim Ward and Ed Harrison have been working with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and the Transportation Board to achieve consensus on a new recommended bicycle facilities policy for Council consideration (please see related items on tonight’s agenda).

 

The Council adopted a Scope of Work and a process for developing a Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan on September 8, 2003.  On October 27, the Council invited other advisory boards to provide liaisons to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to assist in developing the Plan, in response to a petition from the Planning Board.   An open house was held on October 9, 2003 to obtain citizen ideas on needed facilities.  About 60 persons attended the open house.  The Board has scheduled additional work sessions on November 4 and December 2 to develop the plan concept.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  On November 10, the Council adopted a new bicycle facilities policy.

 

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and liaisons from other interested Boards have been meeting to develop the Pedestrian/Bicycle Action Plan.  A second community open house is scheduled for January 14, 2004 in the Chapel Hill Public Library from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to gain citizen input on the plan concept developed to date.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board held the Public Forum and is continuing to develop the Action Plan.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is reviewing options for improvements, and is writing a draft report to submit to the Council in June.  The schedule adopted by the Council in September 2003 calls for the Council to receive a draft report, and refer it to advisory boards for comment over the summer 2004, with a public hearing to be held in the fall.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board submitted a draft Plan to the Council on June 30, 2004.  At that time, the Council called a public hearing for September 20, 2004 and referred the proposal to Town advisory boards for recommendations.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Consideration of Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures will occur as part of the Town’s Annual Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities Construction Plan, scheduled for a Public Forum on November 8, 2004, and for Council consideration on December 6, 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  The Council received the Annual Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities Construction Plan on December 6, 2004, and adopted the proposed plan of action on January 10, 2005.  The Plan recommends pursuing grant funding for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures action item in 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Implementation of annual construction plan is underway.  A Budget working paper on the status of sidewalks near schools was presented for the Council’s consideration at its April 27, 2005 work session.  A Budget working paper on the implementation of bicycle facilities was also presented at the same work session.

 

As reported earlier, we will seek grant funding to develop the Bicycle/Pedestrian Operating Performance Measures in 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: The 2005 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Mobility Report Card will include an evaluation of bicycle facilities and collection of bicycle counts at various locations.

 

Continued          29. Energy Bond/Efficiency

 

Description: Continue planning for implementation of energy bonds and achieving energy efficiency in Town buildings.

 

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

•        Referred to Council Committee on Sustainability, Energy and Environment

•        Schedule Council discussion by Second Quarter, 2004

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Council Committee on Sustainability, Energy and Environment met on March 30, 2004 and reviewed the sustainable community development grant received for energy improvements to the Fire station and to discuss the 2003 bond schedule for energy improvements.  The Committee is scheduled to meet again on May 5, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  The Council Committee met on May 5 and June 21 to plan for implementation of the energy bonds approved by the voters in November, 2003 and implementation of the grant funding.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  The Committee met on September 17, September 30, and October 26 to continue discussion.  On November 8, the Committee is submitting a report to the Council on a proposal for a revised energy conservation ordinance or policy.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Council referred a proposal to create a revised energy conservation ordinance to advisory boards for comment and held a public forum on February 21, 2005.  The Council Committee is also engaged in implementing the sustainable community development grant for energy improvements to Fire Station #1 and developing an Energy Bank proposal for Council consideration prior to implementing 2003 bond projects for energy improvements.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  The Council will consider a revised energy ordinance this evening.

 

The Committee has recommended that the Council approve designating Chapel Hill as a Carbon Reduction Project site, which involves pledging to substantially reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Follow-up report scheduled for May 23.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: On May 9, 2005 the Council adopted a revised Energy Conservation Ordinance establishing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standard for new and expanded Town buildings.  On June 27, 2005 the Council heard a consultant’s presentation on a draft Energy Bank concept, which would “bank” savings resulting from energy improvements at Town buildings to pay for future energy projects. The follow-up report on the Carbon Reduction Project proposal, originally scheduled for May 23, is on tonight’s agenda.

 

Continued          30.  Transportation Demand Management Plan

 

Description: Develop revised Transportation Demand Management Program. The Manager will prepare a report to the Council, to include: a survey of programs in other communities, an evaluation of the Town’s program, and proposals for revising the Transportation Demand Management Program. The Transportation Advisory Board and the Planning Board have petitioned the Council to evaluate and revise the Town’s Transportation Demand Management Program.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council evaluating system of requiring Transportation Management Plans

•        Transportation Management Program

o            Report to Council evaluating system, Second Quarter, 2004

o            Begin work on new Transportation Demand Management Program in 2005

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  No action to date.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  No action to date.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  A report to Council evaluating the Transportation Management Plans is scheduled for the November 24, 2003 Council meeting.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Report scheduled for November was delayed due to necessary work on regional Transit Consolidation Study.  Work will be completed in the second quarter of 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Report to Council scheduled for Second Quarter, 2004.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Report to Council tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2004.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Report to the Council scheduled for September 2004.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work delayed to due staff work on regional 2030 Plan and related efforts.  Report rescheduled for Fourth Quarter, 2004.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Report expected in Second Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  The Council received an information report at its April 25, 2005 meeting assessing the current program.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Staff is preparing to collect survey data from all Transportation Management Plan sites in the 4th quarter of 2005. The information provided to TMP sites will also include integration of active living by design information.

 

 


THIRD Priority

 

Continued          33. Entranceway Corridors

 

Description: Revision of Town’s 1988 Master Plan for Entranceway Corridors.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Revised Entranceway Corridors Master Plan.

o            Work to begin in 2005.

 

May 12, 2003 Status: Work to begin in 2004.

 

August 25, 2003 Status: Work to begin in 2004.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:   Work to begin in 2004.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Work on the Revised Entranceway Corridors Master Plan to begin in 2005.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

 

New                    34. Development Review: Developer Contribution to Operating Costs of Bus System

 

Description: Explore the possibility of obtaining developer contributions to bus system operating costs through the development review process in a manner similar to road and sidewalk improvements.  Look at possibility of Lots 2 and 5 development contribute to the Transit system.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

•         Prepare report for Council consideration by Fourth Quarter, 2005

 

February 28, 2005 Status:   New Goal.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Action scheduled for Fourth Quarter, 2005.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

 

Continued          35. General Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance

 

Description: The Council deferred work on a general Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance until completion of work on a Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The ordinance has gone into effect following adoption by Carrboro, Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board.  This project would develop an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance for other types of public facilities such as roads, parks, open space, etc.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council on process for developing general Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance

o            Begin work in 2005

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:   Work to begin in 2006.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

 

Continued          36. Prepare Non-Residential Development Strategies and Guidelines

 

Description: This strategy of the Comprehensive Plan relates to the economy of Chapel Hill.  The goal in the Comprehensive Plan calls for a multi-faceted approach to attract and retain desirable forms of non-residential development.   Approach includes developing a strategy to implement and retain non-residential development, and reviewing and strengthening existing design guidelines and standards for non-residential development. The Town would develop and implement a proactive strategy to encourage and retain non-residential development, including small businesses.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council on potential strategies

o            Work to begin in 2006

 

May 12, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2005.

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in 2006.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

 

Continued          37. Use Patterns

 

Description: An initial draft of the new Land Use Management Ordinance contained a series of Use Patterns: descriptions of particular types of development that would represent desirable forms of development.  The Council determined that a placeholder be left in the new ordinance and that work be taken up one-by-one by the Planning Board and Staff. 

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Amendments to Land Use Management Ordinance to include Use Patterns

o            Begin Project: First Quarter, 2005

o            Report to Planning Board and Council on Potential Process: Second Quarter, 2005

 

May 12, 2003 Status: Work to begin in 2004.

 

August 25, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

November 10, 2003 Status:  Work to begin in 2004.

 

January 15, 2004 Status:  Work to begin this quarter.

 

February 23, 2004 Status: Work to begin in First Quarter, 2005.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Work to begin in First Quarter, 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Work to begin in First Quarter, 2005.

November 8, 2004 Status: Work to begin in First Quarter, 2005.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in First Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred until 2006.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: No change in status.

 

Continued          38. Inventory of Post World War II Architecture

 

Description: This action would relate to Strategy 3B-1 of the Comprehensive Plan to strengthen existing Historic District Regulations.  The proposal would update a survey of historic resources to include preservation of post-World War II architecture in Chapel Hill.

 

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

•        Pursue grant funding in 2004

•        Conduct survey in 2005

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  No action to date.

 

September 7, 2004 Status:  Planning staff is investigating possible grant funding.

 

November 8, 2004 Status: Planning staff is investigating possible grant funding.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  Planning staff is investigating possible grant funding.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Under the auspices of the Town of Chapel Hill, the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill conducted a survey of historic resources in Chapel Hill in 2004, “The Town and Gown Architecture of Chapel Hill, 1795-1975,” by M. Ruth Little.  The Historic District Commission will discuss whether to conduct additional studies at an upcoming meeting.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: No change in status.

 

Continued          40. Potential Mitigation of Traffic Congestion in U.S. 15-501 Corridor

 

Description: Examine potential traffic congestion mitigation beyond the “superstreet” concept for the U.S. 15-501 Corridor from Manning Drive to I-40 corridor; especially consider expansion of Chapel Hill Transit operations and configurations.

 

Products to be Produced and Timetable

•        Report to Council on options for proceeding

o            Submit report First Quarter, 2005

o            Request Study through MPO and NCDOT

 

February 23, 2004 Status:  New Goal.

 

May 10, 2004 Status:  Report to be submitted in First Quarter, 2005.

 

September 7, 2004 Status: Report to be submitted in First Quarter, 2005.

 

November 8, 2004 Status:  Report to be submitted in First Quarter, 2005.

 

February 28, 2005:  Report to be submitted in Second Quarter, 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  Due to anticipated limited funding through the State Transportation Improvement Program (see related agenda item on tonight’s agenda), and the anticipated allocations of Direct Allocation funds over the next several years, we believe it is unlikely that funding could be obtained for this project.

 

September 12, 2005 Status: Funding for this project was not included in the 2006 State Transportation Improvement Program or regional planning work programs. Staff will work with regional and State staff to propose funding in the 2007 State Transportation Improvement Program.

 

February 28, 2005 Status:  A draft “Green Fleets” policy was submitted to the Manager and returned to staff for further work in December 2004.  We expect to present a draft policy to the Town Council by the Second Quarter of 2005.

 

May 9, 2005 Status:  The draft Green Fleets policy was received by the Council on April 25, 2005, and referred to the SEE Committee for review and comments. The item will be on the agenda of the SEE Committee at its next meeting.

 

September 12, 2005 Status:  The Town Council adopted the Green Fleets Policy on June 15, 2005. Members of the Green Fleets Committee have been appointed and the initial meeting of the committee is scheduled for late September. As required by the newly established Green Fleets Policy, baseline fleet inventories have been completed by the Public Works Fleet Supervisor and the Transportation Maintenance Superintendent. These baseline inventories will be presented to member of Green Fleets Committee for review at its first meeting.