Burgaw public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one requiring a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and creating a bufferyard for existing ones, and another modifying tree survey thresholds and exempting only single- and two-family projects from tree removal permits. The board will recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners.

• Text amendment to require a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and a bufferyard for existing cemeteries
• Text amendment to modify tree survey thresholds and exempt only single- and two-family projects from tree removal permits
• Board will vote to recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance requiring a 25-foot buffer for new and existing cemeteries. A proposed amendment regarding tree preservation and removal permits was tabled for the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment for 25-foot cemetery buffers (Unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment to Section 9.27.3 regarding tree preservation and removal permits (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one requiring fences to have the finished side outward and allowing taller fences in industrial zones, one permitting electronic changeable copy signs in the B1 Central Business District, and one modifying the process for major subdivisions. The board will also consider a fee change for the Incubator Kitchen, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and cemetery monument repairs.

• Public hearing on fence ordinance requiring finished side to face exterior and allowing 10-foot fences in industrial zones
• Public hearing on allowing electronic changeable copy signs in B1 Central Business District
• Public hearing on modifying major subdivision review process
• Fee change request for use of Burgaw Incubator Kitchen
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) consideration for town employees

The Board of Commissioners approved several amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding fences, electronic signs, and subdivision processes. The board also authorized a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time staff and waived usage fees for annual Chamber of Commerce events.

• Approved 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for full-time staff
• Approved Ordinance 2022-34 banning chain link fences in residential front yards
• Approved Ordinance 2022-35 permitting electronic changeable copy signs in B1 District with 10-second display limits
• Approved Ordinance 2022-36 streamlining the major subdivision review process
• Approved waiving usage fees (but charging cleaning fees) for 2023 annual Chamber events
• Approved Resolution 2022-27 using perpetual care funds for cemetery monument repair
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Pender County for School Resource Officer positions
• Reappointed Commissioner Dawson as COG representative and Commissioner George as alternate

Planning Board

The Burgaw Planning Board will consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. One would require a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and create a bufferyard for existing ones. The other would tighten tree preservation rules by modifying survey thresholds and limiting tree removal permit exemptions to single- and two-family projects. The board will recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners.

• Text amendment to require 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and a bufferyard for existing cemeteries
• Text amendment to tighten tree survey requirements and exempt only single- and two-family homes from tree removal permits
• Board will vote on recommending each amendment to the Board of Commissioners

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance requiring a 25-foot buffer for new and existing cemeteries. A proposed amendment regarding tree preservation and removal permits was tabled. The board also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment for 25-foot cemetery buffers (Unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment to Section 9.27.3 regarding tree preservation and removal permits (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a $190,715 construction contract for watershed protection, a major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, and a text amendment to traffic impact study requirements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, a fee waiver request, and street closure requests for holiday events.

• Resolution 2022-25: $190,715 contract with Trader Construction for Emergency Watershed Protection Project
• Public Hearing #1: Final plat for Coastline Station Subdivision, 7 lots at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Public Hearing #2: Text amendment to UDO Section 9.3.3 on traffic impact study thresholds
• Resolution 2022-24: Court action to enforce building standards at 715 N. Wright Street
• Resolution 2022-22: Amend Map Review Officer list

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a watershed protection contract and cemetery repairs. They also approved a new residential subdivision plat and updated traffic impact study requirements in the town ordinance.

• Approved $190,715 contract to Trader Construction Company for Emergency Watershed Protection (unanimous)
• Appropriated up to $75,000 from perpetual care funds for cemetery enhancement projects (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-31 to revise traffic impact study requirements in the UDO (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk cleaning not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 to petition court for property compliance at 715 N. Wright Street (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop and Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Directed NC Blueberry Festival to remove items from Public Works warehouse by June 30, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Burgaw Planning Board will consider a major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, a seven-lot development on West Bridgers Street Extension. They will also review two staff-requested text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one to allow certain subdivisions to bypass the board for final plat approval, and another to adjust traffic impact study thresholds. The board will also decide on a façade grant application of up to $1,500 reimbursement.

• Major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, 818 West Bridgers Street Extension, 2.47 acres, seven lots under R-7 standards
• Text amendment to allow major subdivisions with no major infrastructure improvements to go directly to Board of Commissioners for final plat approval
• Text amendment to modify daily trip threshold requiring a traffic impact study under Section 9.3 of the UDO
• Façade grant application(s) for up to $1,500 reimbursement

The board approved a final plat for a seven-lot residential subdivision and two facade grant applications. Additionally, the board recommended approval of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding traffic impact study thresholds.

• Approved facade grant for 111 West Fremont Street (Unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 114 South Dickerson Street (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Coastline Station Subdivision at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment to Section 9.3 regarding traffic impact study trip generation thresholds (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold four public hearings regarding zoning map amendments and special use permits. The body will also discuss street closure requests for holiday events and a grant application for a streetscape project.

• Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 115 N. Cowan St.
• Preliminary Plat application for Coastline Station Subdivision at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Rezoning of 0.689 acres at 105 & 107 N. McRae Street from R-12 to R-7
• Down-zoning of 0.5 acres on S. Dudley Street from B-1 to R-7
• Grant application for Courthouse Avenue Streetscape and Park Development project

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and two zoning map amendments. The board will recommend approval or denial of these items to the Board of Commissioners.

• Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Coastline Station Subdivision (7 lots) at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Rezoning request for ±0.689-acre tract (tax ref 3229-13-9244-0000) from R-12 to R-7 for two duplexes
• Rezoning request to downzone ±0.5 acres (tax ref 3229-21-8922-0000 and 3229-21-8856-0000) from B-1 to R-7

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding two major special use permits and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes budget amendments for insurance funds and tree removal.

• Special Use Permit for a ±15,300 sq. ft. ABC store, warehouse, and office on US Hwy 117
• Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 115 N. Cowan St.
• Ordinance 2022-20: Speed limit reduction on West Satchwell Street
• Ordinance 2022-24: Changes to the zoning section of the FY 2022-2023 budget Schedule of Fees
• Proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow government offices in the R-7 zoning district

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat for the Coastline Station Subdivision on W. Bridgers Street Extension. The board will also review facade grant requests for Burgaw Presbyterian Church and Coleman Law PLLC, as well as proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Coastline Station Subdivision: 2.47-acre preliminary plat for seven lots at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Burgaw Presbyterian Church: Façade grant of up to $1,500 reimbursement
• Coleman Law PLLC: Façade grant of up to $1,500 reimbursement
• Unified Development Ordinance text amendments regarding SL 2021-138 and R-7 zoning office allowances

Town Council

The Board will discuss reducing speed limits within the town and receive updates on current projects. Additional discussion includes downtown sidewalk cleaning and electrical outlet replacement for holiday decorations.

• Approval of audit contract for year ending June 30, 2022
• Discussion regarding reducing speed limits in town
• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
• Discussion on downtown sidewalk cleaning and electrical outlet replacement

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Major Special Use Permit for a mixed-use development. The board is also considering policy amendments for town facilities and a new ordinance for outdoor recreational facilities.

• Major Special Use Permit for RMK Properties L.L.C. for mixed-use buildings on a +/- 0.5-acre tract (tax ref 3229-22-7158-0000)
• Ordinance 2022-19 to create regulations for Outdoor Recreational Facilities
• Resolution 2022-16 regarding Community House Usage Policy amendments
• Amendments to Historic Burgaw Train Depot Usage Policy and Decorating Guidelines

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the FY 2022-2023 Budget. They will also hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a major special use permit for multi-family apartments at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South.

• Conditional zoning amendment for ±16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Major Special Use Permit for 192 multi-family apartment units at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Adoption of the FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Ordinance 2022-16 amending the FY 2021-2022 budget

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special use permit for a four-apartment building. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments for a new Assistant Town Manager position and American Rescue Plan Act grant funds.

• Public hearing for a multi-family building with four two-bedroom apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-15 to add an Assistant Town Manager position to the FY 2021-2022 budget
• Ordinance 2022-14 regarding American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant project funds
• Resolution 2022-14 requesting services from the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center
• Resolution 2022-13 to amend the Town of Burgaw’s Personnel Policy

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. This is a work session focused on budgetary discussions.

• FY 22-23 Budget Discussion

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a four-apartment building. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and the adoption of a capital project ordinance for a multi-purpose building renovation.

• Public hearing for a multi-family building with four two-bedroom apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-13: Capital Project Ordinance for Town of Burgaw Multi-purpose Building Renovation Project
• Ordinance 2022-09: Budget amendment for film revenues from LGTV Set Up 5 Productions, Inc.
• Ordinance 2022-11: Budget amendment for Highway 117 wastewater expansion project land appraisals
• Appointment of two members to the Beautification Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request from Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC to amend the official zoning map. The proposal seeks to change a 16.84-acre tract from B-2 and O&I to a conditional (CZ) O&I District.

• Conditional zoning amendment for 16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Zoning change request by Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including the West Side Trail & Parks Plan and financing for EMS building renovations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a major special use permit for a four-apartment building at 404 S. McRae Street.

• Resolution 2022-11: Adoption of the West Side Trail & Parks Plan
• Resolution 2022-12: Financing terms for EMS building renovation
• Ordinance 2022-08: Creation of a Landscaping & Beautification Committee
• Public Hearing: Major Special Use Permit for four apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-07: Budget amendment for Cape Fear Community College Day

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings to discuss conditional zoning amendments for two properties. These changes would allow existing apartment buildings to become conforming with town zoning laws.

• Rezoning of +/-1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. from C/P and R-12 to C/P and Office and Institutional
• Ordinance 2022-04 regarding the 405 E. Wilmington St. apartment building
• Rezoning of +/-0.351 acres at 312 A&B South Campbell St. from R-12 to Office & Institutional
• Ordinance 2022-05 regarding the 312 A & B S. Campbell Street duplex

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a two-day strategic thinking retreat. The purpose of the sessions is to plan for the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Strategic Thinking Retreat for the FY 2022-2023 budget

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional zoning amendments to make existing apartment buildings conforming. The meeting includes a review of the Courthouse Avenue Project and early citizen input on the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Rezoning of +/-1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. to Office and Institutional
• Rezoning of +/-0.351 acres at 312 A&B South Campbell St. to Office and Institutional
• Proposed text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance regarding sign standards
• Adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
• Budget amendments for police car damages, East Wilmington Street sewer main, and Depot/Community House repairs

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to talk with the Tourism Development Authority. The discussion will focus on upcoming projects and improvements within the town.

• Discussion with the Tourism Development Authority regarding town projects and improvements

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will review bank proposals and hold a public hearing regarding a contract for installment financing involving real property. The board intends to select a financial institution and approve a resolution to file for a financing agreement under NC General Statute 160A-20.

• Review of bank proposals for installment financing services
• Public hearing on financing contract for real property
• Selection of a financial institution for installment financing
• Approval of Resolution 2022-02 regarding the financing agreement application

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request from Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC to amend the official zoning map. The proposal involves rezoning a 16.84-acre tract of land from B-2 and O&I to a conditional (CZ) O&I District.

• Conditional zoning amendment for 16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Rezoning request by Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the FY 2020-2021 audit and discuss the West Side Trail and Parks Plan and the Courthouse Avenue Plan. The body will also consider a policy amendment for the Community House and the disposal of two surplus police vehicles.

• FY 2020-2021 Audit Presentation by S. Preston Douglas & Associates
• Resolution 2022-01 to dispose of two police department vehicles as surplus property
• Community House Policy Amendment
• Discussion of West Side Trail and Parks Plan
• Discussion of Courthouse Avenue Plan

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review bid proposals for the renovation of the old EMS Building. The meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2022, at the Historic Train Depot.

• Review of bid proposals for renovation of old EMS Building at 108 E Wilmington St