Archdale public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Archdale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request by Keystone Group Inc. for property at 4805 Archdale Road, changing from R-15 to CD R-AH, along with a related high-density development permit. They will also consider authorizing contracts for sewer system assessment and property purchase at 22 Old School Road, plus routine consent agenda items including budget amendment and event approvals.

• Rezoning request for 4805 Archdale Rd. from R-15 to CD R-AH (continued from Nov. 23)
• High Density Development Permit request for 4805 Archdale Rd.
• Authorization for sewer system asset inventory and assessment contract
• Authorization to purchase property at 22 Old School Road
• Budget Amendment 2022-4

The Archdale City Council approved a rezoning request by Keystone Group, Inc. for 52 acres at 4805 Archdale Road, changing the zoning from R-15 (Single-Family Residential) to CD R-AH (Conditional Residential Attached Housing) to allow up to 201 townhomes. The motion passed 4-2 despite public opposition and a unanimous denial recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board. Council also unanimously approved a High Density Development Permit for the same property, a sewer system asset inventory contract, and the purchase of property at 22 Old School Road.

• Approved rezoning of 4805 Archdale Road from R-15 to CD R-AH for 201 townhomes (4-2)
• Approved High Density Development Permit for 201 townhomes at 4805 Archdale Road (unanimous)
• Authorized manager to contract with WithersRavenel for sewer system asset inventory and assessment up to $210,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized manager to purchase property at 22 Old School Road for Public Works storage (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, 2022 meeting dates, budget amendment, and event approvals (unanimous)
• Set annual retreat for February 25-26, 2022
• Recognized retiring Police Chief Shannon Craddock and named Captain David Jones as Interim Chief

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its November 1, 2021 meeting and address any additional items. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions, only routine procedural matters.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2021 Planning Board meeting

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board met and approved the minutes from its November 1, 2021 meeting, with two grammatical corrections noted by board member Brent Kinney. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed finalizing the 2022 meeting schedule and adjourned.

• Approved Nov. 1, 2021 minutes with corrections (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 4805 Archdale Road and updates to the zoning ordinance for mobile food vendors. The meeting also includes the formal acceptance of a land donation from Randolph Community College.

• Rezoning request for 4805 Archdale Road from R-15 to CD R-AH
• High Density Development Permit (HDDP) request for 4805 Archdale Road
• Text amendment to zoning ordinance regarding mobile food vendor regulations
• Public hearing for a traffic calming request on Wood Avenue
• Formal acceptance of land donation from Randolph Community College

Stormwater Advisory Board

The Archdale Stormwater Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the program progress report.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021
• Public comments (Notices, Petitions, and Persons to be Heard)
• Progress update on ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program

The Stormwater Advisory Board met and approved the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program, including the approval of a model ordinance by City Council, the performance of the online portal, and the rationale for the $150,000 per jurisdictional mile funding assessment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 5, 2021, meeting and conduct business regarding Yard of the Season. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items.

• Approval of October 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Yard of the Season discussion

The Community Appearance Commission approved the October minutes and made plans for the Holiday Yard of the Season event, choosing December 7th, a dinner at Rancho's, and a drive-around voting method. They also discussed promoting the event on Facebook and noted thanks from the Parks Department for their help at Community Appreciation Day.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Chose December 7th for Holiday Yard of the Season, in lieu of the monthly meeting
• Selected Rancho's as the meeting location for the event
• Agreed to meet for dinner then drive around to view homes for voting

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a rezoning request by Keystone Group, Inc. for property at 4805 Archdale Rd., changing from R-15 to CD R-AH, and a related high-density development permit. The board will also hear a city request to amend Articles III and XVII of the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes approval of the October 4, 2021 minutes and other procedural items.

• Rezoning request by Keystone Group, Inc. for 4805 Archdale Rd. from R-15 to CD R-AH
• High Density Development Permit request by Keystone Group, Inc. for 4805 Archdale Rd.
• Text amendment to Articles III and XVII of the City's Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of October 4, 2021 Planning Board minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a rezoning request by Keystone Group, Inc. for 201 townhomes at 4805 Archdale Road, citing inconsistencies with the city's comprehensive plan. The board also recommended approval of a separate High Density Development Permit for the same project, 6-1. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating mobile food vendors, with two modifications.

• Rezoning at 4805 Archdale Rd from R-15 to CD R-AH recommended for denial (unanimous)
• High Density Development Permit for 201 townhomes at 4805 Archdale Rd recommended for approval (6-1)
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for mobile food vendors approved with modifications (unanimous)
• October 4, 2021 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider two rezoning requests and a request for traffic calming on Wood Avenue. The agenda also includes a budget amendment and a request to close Bonnie Place for an event.

• Rezoning 4402 Archdale Road from B-2 to R-15
• Rezoning 9065 US HWY 311 from R-40 to M-2
• Traffic calming request on Wood Avenue
• Budget Amendment 2022-3
• Request to close Bonnie Place for SerCo Trunk or Treat event

The Archdale City Council unanimously approved lowering the speed limit on Wood Avenue to 25 mph, installing additional speed limit signs, and adding stop signs at the first and second entrances to Bradford Downs. The council also unanimously approved two rezoning requests: one for property at 4402 Archdale Rd. from B-2 to R-15, and another for property at 9065 US Hwy 311 from R-40 to M-2. Additionally, the council authorized the City Manager to enter a contract to purchase property at 591 Robin Lane for future greenway expansion.

• Approved lowering Wood Ave speed limit to 25 mph, installing speed limit signs, and adding stop signs at Bradford Downs entrances (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 4402 Archdale Rd. from B-2 to R-15 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 9065 US Hwy 311 from R-40 to M-2 (unanimous)
• Authorized Manager to enter contract to purchase property at 591 Robin Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, budget amendment, and Bonnie Place closure (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 7th meeting and to discuss the Fall Yard of the Season program and the upcoming Community Appreciation Day on October 30th. The agenda also includes a miscellaneous items section. This is a routine meeting focused on community appearance initiatives.

• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Fall Yard of the Season
• Discussion of Community Appreciation Day (October 30th)
• Miscellaneous items

The Community Appearance Commission approved the September minutes and selected 4309 Burgemere St. for the Fall Yard of the Season award. They also discussed plans for Community Appreciation Day and art-wrapped traffic boxes, with no other formal decisions made.

• Approved September minutes unanimously
• Awarded Fall Yard of the Season to 4309 Burgemere St. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review requests to change the zoning classifications for properties on Archdale Rd. and US Hwy 311. The board will also approve minutes from the August 30, 2021, meeting.

• Rezoning request for 4402 Archdale Rd. from B-2 to R-15
• Rezoning request for 9065 US Hwy 311 from R-40 to M-2
• Approval of August 30, 2021, meeting minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of two rezoning requests: one to change property at 4402 Archdale Road from conditional neighborhood business to single-family residential, and another to change property at 9065 US Hwy 311 from residential to light industrial. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final decision. The board also approved the minutes from the August 30, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 4402 Archdale Road from CD B-2 to R-15 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 9065 US Hwy 311 from R-40 to M-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council will consider routine consent items, hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a proposed moratorium on chicken-related penalties, and conduct quasi-judicial hearings for a restaurant drive-thru and high-density development permit. The council will also award a street resurfacing contract and discuss a grant application.

• Rezone 10405 and 10407 S. Main Street from R-15 to HB
• Special use permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 10101 and 10103 S. Main Street
• High density development permit for same properties
• Moratorium on enforcement of penalties for keeping chickens or fowl
• Award of contract for resurfacing selected streets

The Archdale City Council approved a rezoning of two properties on S. Main Street from R-15 to Highway Business, and granted a Special-Use Permit and High Density Development Permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru (likely a Starbucks) at 10101/10103 S. Main Street. A proposed 180-day moratorium on chicken/fowl penalty enforcement failed in a 3-2 vote. The council also awarded a $393,750.33 street resurfacing contract to Sharpe Bros.

• Approved rezoning of 10405/10407 S. Main St. from R-15 to Highway Business (unanimous)
• Approved Special-Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 10101/10103 S. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved High Density Development Permit for same property (unanimous)
• Denied 180-day moratorium on chicken/fowl penalty enforcement (3-2 vote failed)
• Awarded $393,750.33 street resurfacing contract to Sharpe Bros. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer pump purchase and budget amendment (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve the August minutes and discuss upcoming community events, including Movies in the Park, a fall litter sweep, Community Appreciation Day, and the fall Yard of the Season contest. The agenda is largely procedural and event-planning focused, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Movies in the Park event planning
• Fall Litter Sweep coordination
• Community Appreciation Day planning
• Fall Yard of the Season contest

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission approved the August meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting focused on planning upcoming events, including Movies in the Park, Fall Litter Sweep, Community Appreciation Day, and Fall Yard of the Season, with no formal decisions made on these items.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request by Anita R. Martin for two parcels on S. Main Street from R-15 to HB (Highway Business). The board also unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit and a High-Density Development Permit for SBUX Holdings Arch, LLC to build a restaurant with a drive-thru at 10101 and 10103 S. Main Street. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final decisions.

• Approved minutes from August 2nd, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning of 10405 and 10407 S. Main St from R-15 to HB (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 10101 and 10103 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of High-Density Development Permit for same property (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Randolph County, Samet Properties, LLC, and the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation for pre-construction services at 907 Eden Terrace. The council also unanimously approved a consent agenda, went into closed session, added Veterans Day to the employee holiday schedule, and increased the City Manager's salary to $120,000 per year retroactive to July 1, 2021. A motion was approved to consider a moratorium on enforcing the ordinance against backyard chickens at the September 28th meeting.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial report, a 5K event application, and a resolution for 'A Week for Archdale'.
• Approved the Economic Development Agreement for a site along Eden Terrace and Archdale Boulevard, with each party contributing $31,200 toward $124,800 in pre-construction services.
• Held a closed session to consider personnel matters; no action was taken.
• Added Veterans Day to the employee holiday schedule, effective immediately.
• Increased the City Manager's salary to $120,000 per year, retroactive to July 1, 2021.
• Agreed to consider a moratorium on enforcement of the ordinance against backyard chickens at the September 28th meeting.
• Agreed to review the ordinance regarding keeping chickens/fowl within city limits during the annual retreat.

Stormwater Advisory Board

The Stormwater Advisory Board met and heard a staff update on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from February 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve July minutes and plan community events, including a movie in the park, fall activities, and Christmas in the City. The agenda is mostly routine planning with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Movie in the Park planning discussion
• Fall activities planning discussion
• Christmas in the City planning discussion
• Miscellaneous items

The Community Appearance Commission approved the July minutes and set the Fall Litter Sweep for September 18th, with a focus on the Walmart area. They also discussed upcoming events including Movies in the Park on September 10th, Community Appreciation Day on October 30th, and a potential Christmas decoration program. The Commission unanimously agreed to start future meetings at 6:00 PM instead of 6:30 PM.

• Approved July minutes unanimously
• Set Fall Litter Sweep for September 18th
• Agreed to start future meetings at 6:00 PM

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting on August 2, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, approving the minutes from the July 12, 2021 meeting, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of July 12, 2021 Planning Board meeting minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board met on August 2, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 12, 2021 meeting with a correction to a statute reference. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural announcements about future meeting dates.

• Approved July 12, 2021 minutes with correction to NCGS 160D reference (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests and a special use permit for a bar, and will consider consent agenda items including a budget amendment and demolition contract. The meeting includes several routine approvals and a public comment period.

• Public hearing: Desco Investment Co. rezoning at 508 Old English Farm Road and 609 Trindale Road to CU R-10
• Public hearing: Desco Investment Co. rezoning 16.8 acres bounded by Trindale Road and Old English Farm Road to R-AH
• Public hearing: Javier Padilla Villa special use permit for a bar at 10146 N. Main Street
• Public hearing: Bernice Ingram Earnhardt rezoning at 4602 Archdale Road to R-AH
• Consent agenda: Budget Amendment 2022-1 for General Fund; demolition contract for city-owned buildings at 10402 N. Main Street

The Archdale City Council approved two rezoning requests by Desco Investment Co. for the English Farm property, allowing a mixed single-family and townhome development. The first rezoning (CU R-10) passed 3-1, and the second (R-AH) passed unanimously. Council also approved a special use permit for a bar/taproom at 10146 N. Main St. (3-2), accepted a land donation from the YMCA, and appointed new council members.

• Approved rezoning of 508 Old English Farm Rd and 609 Trindale Rd to CU R-10 (3-1)
• Approved rezoning of 16.8-acre parcel to R-AH for townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for bar at 10146 N. Main St. (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of 4602 Archdale Rd to R-AH (unanimous)
• Accepted 7.42-acre land donation from YMCA for Aldridge Fields
• Appointed John Glass to Ward 4 seat and Lorie McCroskey to At-Large seat

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by Bernice Ingram Earnhardt for property at 4602 Archdale Rd., changing from R-15 to R-AH. The board will also approve minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes only these items and standard procedural steps.

• Public hearing: rezoning request for 4602 Archdale Rd. from R-15 to R-AH
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021 Planning Board meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of Bernice Ingram Earnhardt's request to rezone 6.64 acres at 4602 Archdale Road from R-15 (single-family residential) to R-AH (residential attached housing). The board also approved the June 7, 2021 minutes with two corrections. The rezoning recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Approved June 7, 2021 minutes with corrections changing 'matter' to 'manner' and 'Mr.' to 'Ms.' for Ms. Hodierne
• Recommended approval of rezoning from R-15 to R-AH for 4602 Archdale Road (Parcel #7718422000) with Consistency Statement
• Unanimously approved the rezoning recommendation

Plan Archdale Commission

The Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve the June minutes and select the summer Yard of the Season. The agenda also includes a miscellaneous items discussion and time for additional topics.

• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Summer Yard of the Season selection
• Miscellaneous agenda items discussion

The Community Appearance Commission unanimously selected 4601 Westhaven Lane as the Summer Yard of the Season winner. They also discussed plans for a Halloween-themed Fall Yard of the Season, sponsorship opportunities, and the upcoming Movies in the Park event. No formal decisions were made beyond the yard selection and approval of the June minutes.

• Approved June meeting minutes unanimously
• Selected 4601 Westhaven Lane as Summer Yard of the Season winner (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests by Desco Investment Co., a special use permit for a bar, and amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinances for state law compliance. They will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, a financial report, and a sewer grant resolution, and select a mayor and mayor pro tem.

• Rezone 508 Old English Farm Road and 609 Trindale Road to CU R-10
• Rezone 16.8 acres near Trindale and Old School roads to R-AH
• Special use permit for a bar at 10146 N. Main Street
• Amend zoning and subdivision ordinances for NCGS 160D compliance
• Resolution to accept asset inventory and assessment grant for sewer system

The Archdale City Council held its final meeting with Mayor Bert Lance-Stone, who was honored for 29 years of service. The council unanimously appointed Lewis Dorsett as the new mayor and John Glass as mayor pro tem, effective after the meeting. Two rezoning requests by Desco Investment Co. were continued to the July 27 meeting, and a special use permit for a taproom was also continued. The council approved zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to comply with state law NCGS 160D.

• Appointed Lewis Dorsett as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed John Glass as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Continued Desco Investment rezoning request to July 27 (unanimous)
• Continued Desco Investment R-AH rezoning request to July 27 (unanimous)
• Continued special use permit for taproom to July 27 (4-1, Blackwell opposed)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance amendments for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Ordinance amendments for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, and sewer grant (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests by Desco Investment Co., a special use permit for a bar, and two ordinance text amendments to comply with state law. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning of 508 Old English Farm Rd. and 609 Trindale Rd. from R-15, M-1, M-2, OI to CU R-10
• Rezoning of a portion of 508 Old English Farm Rd. from R-15 to R-AH
• Special use permit for a bar (SR 38) at 10146 N. Main St.
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for NC General Statute Chapter 160D compliance
• Subdivision ordinance text amendment for NC General Statute Chapter 160D compliance

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request by Desco Investment Co., Inc. to rezone approximately 215 acres at 508 Old English Farm Road and 609 Trindale Road from R-15, M-2, M-1, and OI to CU R-10 for a proposed single-family subdivision. The board also recommended approval of a companion rezoning of 16.8 acres to R-AH for townhomes (6-1), a Special Use Permit for a taproom at 10146 N. Main Street with conditions (7-0), and text amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances for compliance with NCGS 160D (unanimous).

• Recommended approval of CU R-10 rezoning for 215-acre English Farm subdivision (5-2, Collins abstained)
• Recommended approval of R-AH rezoning for 16.8-acre townhome portion (6-1, Collins abstained)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Firehouse Taproom with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance text amendment for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance text amendment for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May 4, discuss the summer Yard of the Season program, and handle miscellaneous items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Summer Yard of the Season program
• Miscellaneous agenda items

The Community Appearance Commission approved the May minutes and set its July meeting for July 6 to vote on the Summer Yard of the Season. They also discussed upcoming events, including sponsoring the movie Trolls on September 10 and a possible AARP grant for Paint the Park. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May meeting minutes unanimously
• Set July meeting for July 6 to vote on Summer Yard of the Season

City Council

The Archdale City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one by Big Sky Holdings LLC to change 3204 Archdale Road from R-10 to B-2, and one by the city to rezone 5734 Oak Knoll Drive from M-2 to R-40. The council will also hold hearings on the FY 2021-2022 annual budget and economic development appropriations. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, a financial report, an interlocal tax agreement amendment, and accepting ARPA grant funds.

• Public hearing: Rezone 3204 Archdale Road from R-10 to B-2 (Big Sky Holdings LLC)
• Public hearing: Rezone 5734 Oak Knoll Drive from M-2 to R-40 (City of Archdale)
• Public hearing: FY 2021-2022 annual budget
• Public hearing: 2021-2022 budget appropriations for economic development
• Resolution opposing SB 349 / HB 401

The Archdale City Council unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 annual budget, which includes a property tax rate increase of $0.02 to $0.31 per $100, a $0.50 garbage collection rate increase, a 4% water/sewer rate increase, a 2.5% staff salary increase, and funding for four new police officer positions. The council also approved two rezoning requests, accepted a private water line for public maintenance, and approved the consent agenda, which included establishing an ARPA special revenue fund and a resolution opposing statewide zoning legislation.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 annual budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 economic development appropriations: $7,000 for A/T Chamber of Commerce, $20,000 for RCEDC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 3204 Archdale Road from R-10 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 5734 Oak Knoll Drive from M-2 to R-40 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA fund establishment and resolution opposing SB 349/HB 401 (unanimous)
• Accepted private water line for public maintenance (unanimous)
• Held closed session; no action taken

Stormwater Advisory Board

The Stormwater Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2021
• Public comment period (Notices, Petitions, and Persons to be Heard)
• Progress update on ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program

The Stormwater Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from its February 17, 2021 meeting. David Joseph Sefieres provided an update on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program, including the City Council's approval of a revised soil erosion ordinance effective July 1, 2021, and data on NPDES requests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the Yard of the Season program, and handle miscellaneous items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Yard of the Season program
• Miscellaneous items

The Community Appearance Commission voted unanimously to award Yard of the Season to 4901 Westhaven Ln. They also discussed code enforcement issues, litter sweeps, and park events, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April minutes unanimously
• Awarded Yard of the Season to 4901 Westhaven Ln (unanimous)
• Selected movie options for September 10 Movies in the Park: Trolls: World Tour, Sing, Finding Nemo

Planning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet on May 3, 2021, to consider rezoning requests for properties on Archdale Rd. and Oak Knoll Dr. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 5, 2021, meeting.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 3204 Archdale Rd. from R-10 to B-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning 5734 Oak Knoll Dr. from M-2 to R-40
• Approval of April 5, 2021, Planning Board minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of two rezoning requests. The first would rezone 3204 Archdale Road from R-10 to B-2 to allow a medical office expansion. The second would rezone 5734 Oak Knoll Drive from M-2 to R-40 to permit a single-family home. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 3204 Archdale Rd from R-10 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 5734 Oak Knoll Dr from M-2 to R-40 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council will hold public hearings on a request by SBUX Holdings LLC to rezone two properties on S. Main Street from residential to general business, and a request by Old North State Commercial, LLC for a special use permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru and a high density development permit for properties on N. Main Street. The council will also consider an amendment to the city code regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Rezoning of 10101 and 10103 S. Main Street from R-15 to B-1 by SBUX Holdings LLC
• Special use permit for a restaurant with drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street by Old North State Commercial, LLC
• High density development permit for 10118 and 10126 N. Main Street by Old North State Commercial, LLC
• Amendment to Chapter 16 of city code for soil erosion and sedimentation control
• Consent agenda includes approval of March 23, 2021 minutes and financial summary report

The Archdale City Council approved a rezoning request by SBUX Holdings LLC for two properties on S. Main Street from R-15 to B-1, a special-use permit for a restaurant with drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street, and a high-density development permit for the same site. The council also approved an amendment to Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control. No substantive decisions were made on the Quaker Lake Village Townhomes utility request, as the council declined to assume responsibility for those lines.

• Approved rezoning of 10101 and 10103 S. Main Street from R-15 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved special-use permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved high-density development permit for 10118 and 10126 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 16 of City Code on soil erosion and sedimentation (unanimous)
• Declined to assume maintenance of water and sewer lines for Quaker Lake Village Townhomes (consensus)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the Spring Litter Sweep. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Spring Litter Sweep

The Community Appearance Commission approved the minutes from the March meeting and agreed to continue the Yard of the Season program. Planning staff reported on the upcoming litter sweep scheduled for April 24, including cleanup locations and citizen-led efforts. No formal votes were taken on other items; discussions covered rezoning cases, code enforcement, park fees, and potential art projects.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue Yard of the Season program (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board will meet to approve minutes from March 1, 2021, and hold public hearings on a rezoning request for S. Main St. and a special use permit request for N. Main St. They will also discuss a high density development permit request for N. Main St. The meeting includes a pre-agenda session at 6:30 p.m.

• Public hearing: S. Main St. rezoning request
• Public hearing: N. Main St. special use permit request
• N. Main St. high density development permit request
• Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request by SBUX Holdings, LLC for two parcels on S. Main Street from R-15 to B-1, which is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit and a High Density Development Permit for a multi-unit restaurant with a drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street. Additionally, the board approved changes to its Rules of Procedure and was introduced to a new member, Joy Sparks.

• Approved minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting as written.
• Recommended approval (7-0) of rezoning for 10101 and 10103 S. Main Street from R-15 to B-1, with a consistency statement.
• Recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street.
• Recommended approval of a High Density Development Permit for a multi-unit restaurant with a drive-thru at 10118 N. Main Street.
• Approved changes to the Planning Board Rules of Procedure, removing the ward residency requirement.
• Directed staff to update the board roster to reflect a member's new address.

City Council

The Archdale City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items, including minutes, a financial report, board reappointments, a public event, a fee schedule change, a budget amendment, and a repayment schedule. They will also consider creating a Plan Archdale committee, hear public comments, and authorize the manager to contract for the purchase of property at 10402 N. Main Street. Reports from the Chamber of Commerce and Public Library are scheduled.

• Authorization for manager to enter contract to purchase property at 10402 N. Main Street
• Budget Amendment 2021-5 for the General Fund
• Schedule of Fees Amendment: Flag Memorial Sponsorship
• Reappointment of Vicki Fletcher and Tommy Hazelwood to Stormwater Advisory Board for 3-year terms
• Creation of a Plan Archdale City Council Committee

The Archdale City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to enter a contract to purchase property at 10402 N. Main Street for $243,000, to be held for street right-of-way needs for future economic development. The council also approved the consent agenda as amended, which included adding a request to close a portion of Bonnie Place for an Archdale Bakery event. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from the Chamber of Commerce and the library.

• Authorized manager to purchase 10402 N. Main St. for $243,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Added Item K to consent agenda: close portion of Bonnie Place for bakery event (unanimous)

Plan Archdale Commission

The Community Appearance Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the spring litter sweep, 2021 activities, and miscellaneous items. The agenda is mostly procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of November 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Spring Litter Sweep planning
• 2021 activities discussion
• Miscellaneous items

The Archdale Community Appearance Commission approved the November minutes and chose Saturday, April 24, 2021, for the spring litter sweep, focusing on Aldridge Road and NC-62. They agreed to sponsor a movie in the park in September or October, pending Parks and Recreation confirmation. The commission will discuss the Spring Yard of the Season in April and vote in May. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the November minutes as read, unanimously.
• Chose April 24, 2021, as the date for the spring litter sweep.
• Agreed to focus the litter sweep on Aldridge Road and NC-62.
• Agreed to sponsor a movie in the park in September or October, pending confirmation.

Planning Board

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 1, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of February 1, 2021 Planning Board minutes

The Archdale Planning and Zoning Board held a regular meeting on March 1, 2021, with all members present. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 1st/8th, 2021 meeting as written. No other substantive decisions were made; staff reported no additional items, and a work session was held before and after the meeting. The meeting was adjourned without further discussion.

• Approved the February 1st/8th, 2021 meeting minutes as written, unanimously.

City Council

The Archdale City Council is meeting virtually to consider routine consent agenda items and hold several public hearings. Key items include a continued hearing on an economic development agreement for a site along Eden Terrace and Archdale Boulevard, an incentive agreement with Lancaster Customworks, and rezoning requests for properties on North Main Street/Plummer Drive and Tim Hill Road/Arnette Drive. The council will also vote on an audit contract, a street closure for a food truck festival, and an amendment to city code regarding planning board appointments.

• Audit contract for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
• Request to close Bonnie Place for SerCo's Spring Bash Food Truck Festival
• Public hearing: Economic development incentive agreement with Lancaster Customworks, Inc.
• Public hearing: Rezone properties on North Main Street and Plummer Drive from R-10 to B-1
• Public hearing: Rezone properties on Tim Hill Road and Arnette Drive from R-40 to M-2

The Archdale City Council approved an economic development incentive agreement with Lancaster Customworks, Inc., contributing up to $21,000 over five years to support the company's expansion and job creation. The council also approved two rezoning requests: one for properties along North Main Street and Plummer Drive from R-10 to B-1, and another for properties along Tom Hill Road and Arnette Drive from R-40 to M-2. Additionally, the council approved a sewer extension for a proposed subdivision with no financial assistance from the city.

• Approved Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Lancaster Customworks, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of properties along North Main Street and Plummer Drive from R-10 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of properties along Tom Hill Road and Arnette Drive from R-40 to M-2 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer extension for proposed subdivision on Sealy Drive and Oak Knoll Drive with no city financial assistance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, audit contract, and street closure for SerCo's Spring Bash (unanimous)
• Amended City Code to remove ward-based membership requirement for Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Stormwater Advisory Board

The Stormwater Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with procedural items including call to order, minutes approval, and public comments. The main substantive item is a progress update on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program, followed by approval of the upcoming schedule.

• Progress update on ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program
• Approval of upcoming schedule
• Public comment period for notices and petitions

The Stormwater Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from November 18, 2020, and voted to recommend changes to the Model Local Ordinance Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control November 2020 to the City Attorney and City Council. The board also received updates on the ACE Integrated Stormwater Management Program and the NPDES online portal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2020 (unanimous)
• Recommended changes to Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control November 2020 to City Attorney and City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Archdale City Council is meeting virtually to consider routine consent agenda items, including minutes, a financial report, fee schedule changes, board reappointments, and authorization for a land use ordinance update. A public hearing will be held on an economic development agreement for a site along Eden Terrace and Archdale Boulevard. The council will also hear the 2019-20 annual audit report and enter closed session for attorney consultation.

• Public hearing on economic development agreement for site along Eden Terrace and Archdale Boulevard
• Schedule of fees amendment
• Reappointment of Bob Kollm and Scott Greene to Planning & Zoning Board
• Authorization for manager to enter agreement for update to land use ordinances
• Presentation of 2019-20 annual audit report

Planning Board

The January 2021 Planning and Zoning Board meeting is cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, minutes, additional items, adjournment) that will not occur.

• Meeting cancelled for January 4, 2021