TOWN OF SWANSBORO
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 1, 2019 Town Hall Community Room
Monday 6:00 PM 601 W. Corbett Avenue
1. Call to Order
2. Meeting Minutes
A. April 1, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting
C. May 9, 2019 Special Meeting
3. New Business
A. UDO Text Amendment Related to Stormwater Certification Standards
This draft text amendment is proposed to modify Section 152.355 and Appendix IV to
include standards for As builts and engineer’s certifications documenting the stormwater
structure(s) is built as designed and approved by the NCDEQ and sealed by a licensed
surveyor.
Action Needed: Consider recommending approval of the UDO text amendment to the
Board of Commissioners for their review.
4. Chairman/Board Thoughts/Staff Comments
5. Public Comments
6. Adjournment
Swansboro Planning Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2019
Page 1 of 3
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Board members in attendance were: Ralph
Kohlmann, Christina Ramsey, Brad Vinson, Laurent Meilleur, Larry Philpott, and Jerry
Seddon. Walter Hancock arrived at 6:11 pm.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Mrs. Ramsey, seconded by Mr. Vinson, the meeting minutes for
February 4, 2019, were approved unanimously.
On a motion by Mrs. Ramsey, seconded by Mr. Meilleur, the meeting minutes for
February 7, 2019, were approved unanimously.
New Business
McKnight Rezoning Request/Hammocks Beach Road
Mrs. Correll reviewed that the McKnight family was seeking to rezone approximately
1.348 acres along Hammocks Beach Road from RA – Residential/Agricultural to B1 –
Highway Business. The parcels were identified as tax parcels 1319-63 and 1319-63.1.
Mrs. Correll noted that the rezoning would be consistent with the 2009 Land Use Plan
(Future LU Map) which identifies the parcels as commercial and the 2019 CAMA Land
Use Update (Future LU Map) which identified the parcel as Suburban Town Center
(STC). Three of the adjoining parcels were zoned commercial/townhouse development.
Jay McCloud of Stewart Engineering presented on behalf of the applicant and reviewed
the following slides.
Page 2 of 3
The board allowed for public comment. Those who spoke were:
Mr. McKnight shared that Mrs. McKnight grew up in the area and was not coming from
out of Town to develop.
On a motion by Mr. Philpott, seconded by Mr. Vinson the rezoning request was
approved unanimously.
Swansgate Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review
Parker and Associates, on behalf of A. Sydes Construction, Inc., was requesting
preliminary plat approval for the Swansgate subdivision, located near the intersection
of Main Street Extension and Swansboro Loop Road. One entrance would connect to
Main Street Extension and the other to Swansboro Loop Road. No direct driveway
accesses were proposed on Main Street Extension or Swansboro Loop Road. The
property was within the Town’s ETJ and could be voluntarily annexed by the
developer. Swansgate was contiguous to the town limits.
The subdivision would consist of 35 lots on 21.95 acres and is zoned R20SF and would
be developed on the Residential Cluster Development option using R-20SF dimensional
standards. The subdivision would be served on by Onslow Water and Sewer Authority.
Recently some land clearing on the site had begun that was not allowed. Mrs. Correll
addressed the violation and indicated that the developer would be required to plant 115
three-inch trees to meet buffer requirements.
Mrs. Correll reviewed that a deed of 4.48 acres of open space to the Town was
recommended to be accepted instead of the fee in lieu of recreation space. She shared
that this would be the wetlands portion and would most likely remain in wild state
until greenway planning was further along.
In response to inquiries from the Board, Mrs. Correll reviewed/clarified the following:
• Fencing requirements
• Fee in lieu of Recreation space would be $10,000+/-
• If deed of open space accepted the recreation area would be accessed by a
sidewalk from Main Street Extension and Swansboro Loop Road
• Lot 5 needed to be condition to 12,000 square feet to meet the criteria for lot
design per Town code
• The state stormwater permit application had been submitted – still pending
approval
• Erosion and sedimentation control plans were approved March 21, 2019 by
NPDES
Page 3 of 3
In response to an inquiry from the Board, Jonathan McDaniel of Bell and Phillips
reviewed the proposed stormwater control drainage and indicated that the drainage
towards the Deer Run subdivision would not be anymore than what already naturally
went to Deer Run. He shared that the ditches were designed to be flat to slow drainage.
The Board made referenced to the Public Works Director/Building Inspector’s TRC
comment of “Storm water runoff not to be directed in the direction of Deer Run Subdivision”
and felt that further clarification from him was needed.
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mrs. Ramsey, the Swansgate Preliminary
Plat Review was unanimously tabled to the next regular meeting to obtain further
clarification from Mr. Stipe on his TRC comment pertaining to stormwater runoff.
Old Business
Unified Development Ordinance Amendment related to MI Light Industrial
After discussion at the February 7th, March 4th and March 7th meetings, the ordinance
amendment related to MI Light Industrial was finalized for review and approval.
The board reviewed the amendment and provided the following edits to the note on MI
uses in the Table of Permitted Uses.
**** In the MI Light Industrial Districts as provided under Section 152.180 (LL) Note 38
setback of 200 feet from NC Highway 24 and stepback one foot for each foot over 35 feet not to
exceed 45 feet. The building size of 160,000 square feet is permissible for manufacturing and/or
distribution uses only. All other uses in the MI are limited to 40,000 square feet. Only up to one
2,000 square foot portion of any MI building may be used for retail or service purposes.
On a motion by Mr. Kohlmann seconded by Mr. Vinson the proposed amendment with
the indicated wording edit to the note on MI uses in the Table of Permitted Uses was
unanimously recommended for approval to the Board of Commissioners.
Special Meeting Dates Discussion
On a motion by Mr. Kohlmann seconded by Mr. Seddon, the April 4, 2019 special
meeting was canceled. The item scheduled for discussion on that date would be
handled at the May 9, 2019 special meeting.
Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the meeting was adjourned at
8:10 pm with unanimous approval.
Swansboro Planning Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2019
Page 1 of 4
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Board members in attendance were: Ralph
Kohlmann, Christina Ramsey, Laurent Meilleur, Larry Philpott, and Jerry Seddon.
Walter Hancock and Brad Vinson were absent.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Mr. Philpott, seconded by Mr. Seddon, the meeting minutes for March
4, 2019, were approved unanimously.
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the meeting minutes for March
7, 2019, were approved unanimously.
New Business
Special Use Permit – Bubba’s Pizzeria/108-3&4 Front Street
Fred Smith was seeking a Special Use Permit to operate Bubba’s Pizzeria at 108 W.
Corbett Avenue in units 3 and 4 adjacent to Bicentennial Park. The property was zoned
B-2 (General Business) with the 2009 CAMA Core Land Use Plan depicting the parcel as
commercial and the 2019 CAMA Land Use Update depicting the parcel as Traditional
Town Center. The proposed use was consistent with the Land Use Plan. The property
was further identified as tax reference map number 1407-1.1 containing 0.09 acres was
located along the northwest side of Corbett Avenue with frontage along the White Oak
River. A CAMA permit would be required for the proposed open deck.
The Board allowed for public comment, those who spoke were:
Applicant, Fred Smith and property owner Tony Howell addressed the board and
shared that they were in discussion with neighboring property owner to utilize the
parking located behind the building.
Brent Lanier shared that he owned and operated the Swansboro Paddle Board Shop
located next to the proposed pizzeria. He felt that the only time there were parking
issues at the location were on Saturday’s from 10 am to noon.
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the Board unanimously
recommended approval of a Bubba’s Pizzeria/131 Front Street Special Use Permit to the
Board of Commissioners based on the following criteria:
(1) The special use was allowed pursuant to § 152.210 and meets all the required
conditions and specifications, including without limitation, those set out in §
152.211. All Board members agreed.
Page 2 of 4
(2) The special use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located
where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved. All Board members agreed.
(3) The special use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property. OR the special use was a public necessity. All Board members agreed.
(4) The location and character of the special use, if developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it was
located. The special use shall demonstrate conformance to the Land Use Plan or
other plan in effect at the time and address impacts of the project as required by
G.S. §160A-382(b). All Board members agreed.
Special Use Permit – Sander’s Ford Repair Shop/924 W. Corbett Avenue
Dave Newsom, PE of Crystal Coast Engineering was seeking a Special Use Permit for
Sanders Ford to locate a repair shop at the existing dealership. The repair shop would
be located on a 2.24 - acre tract located east of the current dealership building at 924 W.
Corbett Avenue. The property was further identified as tax reference number 1319-199
and was zoned B-1 (Highway Business). The 2009 CAMA Core Land Use Plan depicted
the parcel a commercial and the 2019 CAMA Land Use Update depicted the parcel as
Gateway Corridor. The proposed use was consistent with the Land Use Plan.
Mr. Newsom shared that approximate 4,000 square feet of the existing asphalt would be
removed where the building was proposed and then all stormwater runoff would sheet
flow to the rear of the property. An easement to the Town of maintenance of the
drainage ditch would be provided in addition to providing fencing and vegetation
plantings to meet buffer requirements.
Michael Elks of Atlantic Contracting & Design out of Jacksonville shared that the
building was designed to be able to accommodate larger vehicles such as RVs and that
there was not any intent to be a need for a paint booth in the building now or in the
future. The proposed use would be for a vehicle service/repair not body work.
Additionally, he shared that the building façade would be brick and stucco with no
exposed metal.
The board did not feel that Recreational Vehicle repair was an appropriate use under
the special use permit request. The applicant agreed to remove RV repair as an offered
option.
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the Board unanimously
recommended approval of Sander’s Ford Repair Shop/924 W. Corbett Avenue Special
Use Permit to the Board of Commissioners based on the following criteria:
Page 3 of 4
(1) The special use was allowed pursuant to § 152.210 and meets all the required
conditions and specifications, including without limitation, those set out in §
152.211. All Board members agreed.
(2) The special use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located
where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved. All Board members agreed.
(3) The special use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property. OR the special use was a public necessity. All Board members agreed.
(4) The location and character of the special use, if developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it was
located. The special use shall demonstrate conformance to the Land Use Plan or
other plan in effect at the time and address impacts of the project as required by
G.S. §160A-382(b). All Board members agreed.
(5) Upon the issuance of any special use permit, the Board of Commissioners shall
consider whether it was necessary or appropriate to affix conditions thereto for
the purposes of protecting neighboring properties and/or the public interest
assuring that the use was harmonious with the area, and ensuring that the use
was consistent with the spirit of the ordinance, and shall affix to such permit
such reasonable and appropriate conditions as it finds are necessary for any of
those purposes. If any conditions affixed to any special use permit or any part
thereof was held invalid by any competent authority, then said special use
permit shall be void.
a. In the event the applicant elects to have Recreation Vehicle repair,
and/or a paint/body work, an amendment to the Special Use permit
will be required.
Old Business
Swansgate Subdivison Preliminary Plat Review
At the April 1, 2019 regular meeting, Parker and Associates, on behalf of A. Sydes
Construction, Inc., requested preliminary plat approval for the Swansgate subdivision,
located near the intersection of Main Street Extension and Swansboro Loop Road. The
item was tabled for further clarification on TRC comments provided by the Building
Inspector related to stormwater runoff.
Mrs. Correll shared that since their last meeting to review this item she found issue with
the proposed fencing and recommended the fencing requirement be a 3-post farm like
fencing with hog wire.
Jonathan McDaniel, PE with Parks & Associates address the Board and confirmed that
the only changes made since the April meeting was the increase in the size of Lots 5 & 6.
Page 4 of 4
He reviewed that approval had been received from ONWASA to provide the water and
sewer, but the stormwater permit submitted to the state was still pending.
The Board members shared that they were concern with the impact of stormwater
runoff on the already stressed infrastructure in the area.
Charles Lanier, Attorney for the developer addressed the Board sharing that his client
has satisfied the requirements to apply for plat approval and the board should not add
requirements that are not applicable.
On a motion my Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Seddon the Preliminary Plat Review for
Swansgate Subdivision was approved for consideration by the Board of Commissioners
with the following conditions:
• Approved Stormwater and DNR permits
• Rural board fence abutting the agriculturally zoned properties
• Completion of a study by the Town’s Public Works Department or designee on
the impact to the Towns stormwater infrastructure from the proposed Swansgate
subdivision development.
Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 pm with unanimous approval.
Swansboro Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2019
Page 1 of 1
Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Board members in attendance were: Ralph Kohlmann, Christina Ramsey, Laurent Meilleur, Larry Philpott, Walter Hancock and Jerry Seddon. Brad Vinson was absent.
New Business UDO Text Amendment Related to the RA Residential Agricultural Zoning District Mrs. Correll reviewed that the proposed text amendment was to change the size of the building lots in RA from 1.5 acres to 3.0 acres and create zoning standards and strategies to address development in and near rural areas. Mrs. Correll shared that she had sent notice to 47 residents/stakeholders that would be affected by this change in hopes that they could provide their opinions. There we none in attendance of the meeting therefore she recommended the Board table their decision to allow another chance for input.
The board reviewed the amendment and Mrs. Correll clarified the following to address their inquiries:
• 3 acres was a consistent measurement to other municipalities • Property owners could apply to change the zoning of their property
On a motion by Mr. Meilleur, seconded by Mr. Philpott the UDO text amendment was tabled to the June 3, 2019 regular meeting. The motion carried 4:2. Ayes: Kohlmann, Meilleur, Philpott, Seddon Noes: Hancock, Ramsey
Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Seddon, seconded by Mr. Philpott, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm with unanimous approval.
Planning Board Meeting
Agenda Item Submittal
Item To Be Considered: UDO Amendment Related to Stormwater Certification Standards
Board Meeting Date: July 1, 2019
Prepared By: Andrea Correll, AICP, Planner
Overview:
This draft text amendment is proposed to modify Section 152.355 and Appendix IV to include
standards for As builts and engineer’s certifications documenting the stormwater structure(s) is
built as designed and approved by the NCDEQ and sealed by a licensed surveyor.
Background Attachment(s):
Draft Ordinance
Recommended Action:
1) Motion to recommend the text amendment for approval to the Board of Commissioners.
TOWN OF SWANSBORO
ORDINANCE 2019-O6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 152:
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) UTLITIES AND STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT, SECTION 152.355: PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR
STORMWATER AS BUILTS AND ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro:
Section 1. The Town of Swansboro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 152, Section 152.355 (c)
(3) amended below:
152.355 UTILITIES AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
(C) Public water, and sewer and stormwater construction requirements.
(3) As-built drawings shall be submitted to the Administrator within 30 days of the
completion or installation for required utility, stormwater, streets, parks, and recreational
improvements. Upon completion of construction of stormwater structures and prior to
acceptance of new infrastructure or issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Town of
Swansboro, a signed/sealed As-built set of drawings shall be submitted. The As-built drawings
shall include the engineer’s sealed statement that the storm water structure(s) is built as designed
and approved by the NCDEQ and must also be sealed by a licensed surveyor. Final plat
approval shall be withheld until all required as-built drawings are provided to the Town.
(space left blank intentionally)
Section 2. The Town of Swansboro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 152, Appendix IV Information Required with Applications, Site Plans, Subdivision Plats to be
amended at the end of the submittal matrix:
Information
Subdivision Plats
Plot Plan Zoning Permit/ Site Plan
Minor Plat
Major
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
As-Built Checklist
Upon completion of construction of stormwater structures and prior to
acceptance of new infrastructure or issuance of a certificate of occupancy
by the Town of Swansboro, a signed/sealed As-built set of drawings shall
be submitted. The As-built drawings shall include the engineer’s sealed
statement that the storm water structure(s) is built as designed and
approved by the NCDEQ and must also be sealed by a licensed surveyor.
The following check list is provided as a guide to indicate the items that
are expected to be included with the as built drawings. This checklist
should be included with the as built submittal, and each blank should be
initialed by the applicant as being included on the as built or marked n/a
if not applicable to the project.
All Final As-Built Submittal Packages shall contain:
___ 2 sets of signed and sealed plan sheets – 24”X36”
____ Sealed cover letter from the professional engineer certifying at
stormwater structure are built as designed and approved by NCDEQ.
As-Built Information
Submitted by _____________
Phone#___________________
Transmittal Date___________
X X
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners in regular session, July 23, 2019.
Attest:
_______________________ __________________________
John Davis, Mayor Paula Webb, Town Clerk
Top Related