High Point public meetings in 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendments, a plan amendment, and a text amendment. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 18 acres near Cedrow Drive and I-74 to allow multifamily housing. The commission will also consider removing criminal penalties from the development ordinance.

• Rezone 9.5 acres near Kersey Valley and Cecile Farm roads from Employment Center to Residential Single Family-5
• Rezone 0.9-acre parcel at 2400 Penny Road from Conditional Use General Business to Conditional Zoning General Business
• Rezone 18.3 acres as part of Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment, including 18 acres near Cedrow Drive/I-74 to multifamily districts
• Change future land use for 6.5 acres to Recreation/Open Space and 2.4 acres to Office near Eastchester Drive/I-74
• Text amendment to remove criminal penalties from Chapter 9 of Development Ordinance per Sessions Law 2021-138

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of all five items on the agenda: three zoning map amendments, one plan amendment, and one text amendment. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final decisions, with most scheduled for January 18, 2022, and the text amendment on January 4, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Todd Fuentes' rezoning of 9.5 acres from EC to R-5 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Covelli Enterprise's rezoning of 0.9 acres from CU-GB to CZ-GB (6-0)
• Recommended approval of City's rezoning of 18.3 acres as part of comprehensive map amendment (6-0)
• Recommended approval of City's plan amendment for Eastchester Drive/I-74 land use (6-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to remove criminal penalties from Development Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The High Point Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 9, 2021, and hear one variance request. The applicant, Dak Murphy on behalf of BMS Investment Properties LLC, seeks a 7-foot variance from the 15-foot side street setback to allow a single-family detached dwelling to encroach within 8 feet of the side street property line at 901 Howard Pl. The variance is filed under the Development Ordinance.

• Variance request VR-21-02 for 901 Howard Pl to reduce side street setback from 15 ft to 8 ft
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021 regular meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a 7-foot variance to the 15-foot side street setback for a single-family detached dwelling at 901 Howard Pl, allowing an 8-foot setback from the side street property line. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the September 9, 2021 minutes by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved 7-foot side street setback variance for 901 Howard Pl (5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider two certificate of appropriateness requests: one for a stamped concrete patio and walkway at 1103 Johnson Street, and another to demolish a storage/garage building at 1201 Johnson Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and announcements.

• Request to add stamped concrete patio and walkway at 1103 Johnson Street (CA-21-22)
• Request to demolish 19x20-foot storage/garage building at 1201 Johnson Street (CA-21-23)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two certificate of appropriateness requests: a stamped concrete patio and walkway at 1103 Johnson Street, and the demolition of a condemned storage/garage building at 1201 Johnson Street. Both were approved unanimously (5-0). The commission also approved the November 10, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved CA-21-22 for stamped concrete patio and walkway at 1103 Johnson Street (5-0)
• Approved CA-21-23 for demolition of 19' x 20' storage/garage building at 1201 Johnson Street (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point MPO Transportation Advisory Committee will consider approving amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP), the 2022 meeting schedule, and appointment of a nominating committee for 2022 officers. They will also receive information on a Kernersville CTP amendment request, safety performance targets, the draft UPWP, and a CMAQ funding call.

• Consideration of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• Approval of the 2022 TAC meeting schedule (no meetings in July and December)
• Appointment of a nominating committee for 2022 TAC officers
• Kernersville CTP amendment request for a Minor Thoroughfare connecting Macy Grove Road to Bunker Hill Road
• 2023 CMAQ Funding Call for Projects

Board of Adjustment

The November 11, 2021 regular meeting of the High Point Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street. No items were considered or discussed at this cancelled meeting.

• November 11, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 9, 2021, 4:00 P.M.
• Location: Municipal Office Building, Third Floor, City Council Chambers, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to decide on two certificate of appropriateness requests for storage structures and to evaluate two proposed historic markers. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and announcements.

• Continued hearing: 10' x 14' wooden storage shed at 1202 Johnson Street (CA-21-15)
• New hearing: relocate 16' x 24' wooden storage building to 228 Woodrow Avenue (CA-21-21)
• Historic marker request for Washington Terrace Park
• Historic marker request for Greenhill Cemetery

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a storage shed at 1202 Johnson Street, with conditions to move it and paint it earth tones or match the house. It also recommended approval of historic markers for Washington Terrace Park and Greenhill Cemetery, which require City Council approval. A request for a shed at 228 Woodrow Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved COA for shed at 1202 Johnson St with conditions to move and paint (6-0)
• Recommended approval of historic marker for Washington Terrace Park (6-0)
• Recommended approval of historic marker for Greenhill Cemetery (6-0)
• Withdrawn: shed request at 228 Woodrow St

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider approving October meeting minutes, the 2022 meeting schedule, and amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) for recommendation to the TAC. They will also receive information on a Kernersville Comprehensive Transportation Plan amendment for a new Minor Thoroughfare, safety performance targets, the draft 2022-2023 Unified Planning Work Program, and a 2023 CMAQ funding call.

• MTIP amendments include U-5308 Finch Farm Road and Kennedy Road to I-85 in Trinity, widening delayed from FY 23 to FY 25
• MTIP amendments include U-3400 Archdale Road from Springwood Lane in Archdale, cost increase exceeding $2 million
• MTIP amendments include U-5757 NC 8 Winston Road in Lexington, cost increase exceeding $2 million
• Kernersville CTP amendment request: new Minor Thoroughfare connecting Macy Grove Road and US 421 interchange to Bunker Hill Road
• Safety performance targets for 2022: NCDOT recommends MPO adopt state targets; NC did not meet 2019 targets

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning map amendments, including two large-scale city-initiated rezones affecting 230 properties. They will also receive a presentation on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan update and hear the director's report.

• Rezone 0.7 acres at 512-520 W. Green Drive from Heavy Industrial to Central Business (ZA-21-26)
• Rezone 1 acre on Eastchester Drive from Office-Institutional to Conditional Zoning General Business (ZA-21-27)
• Rezone 151 properties (36.14 acres) in multiple districts as part of Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment (ZA-21-28)
• Rezone 79 properties (43.21 acres) including areas near Hickory Chapel Road and Roberts Lane (ZA-21-29)
• Presentation on Community Inventory and Analysis for Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four zoning map amendments, all by 8-0 votes. These include rezoning for a Bruster's Ice Cream site, a property on W. Green Drive, and two comprehensive citywide rezoning projects. All items are tentatively scheduled for City Council review on December 6, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-26 (8-0): Rezone 0.7 acres at 512-520 W. Green Drive from Heavy Industrial to Central Business
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-27 (8-0): Rezone ~1 acre on Eastchester Drive to Conditional Zoning General Business for a Bruster's Ice Cream
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-28 (8-0): Rezone 151 properties (~36.14 acres) as part of Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-29 (8-0): Rezone 79 properties (~43.21 acres), excluding 2701 Triangle Lake Road which was withdrawn
• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for all four rezoning requests (8-0 each)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and land use plan amendment requests, including a street abandonment by High Point University and several conditional zoning requests. They will also receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan update's Community Inventory and Analysis. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a director's report.

• Street abandonment of eastern 365+ feet of Barbee Avenue right-of-way by High Point University and Lily Pad Investors, LLC
• Plan amendment for 13 acres at Johnson Street and Skeet Club Road from Low Density Residential to Local Convenience Commercial (HEPHIGHPT, LLC)
• Rezoning of 13 acres at Johnson Street and Skeet Club Road to Conditional Zoning Retail Center and Limited Business (HEPHIGHPT, LLC)
• Rezoning of 72 acres south of Joyce Circle to Conditional Zoning Residential Multifamily-16 (Leoterra Development, Inc.)
• Rezoning of 12.2 acres on National Service Road to Conditional Zoning Light Industrial (Collier's Properties, Inc.)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a plan amendment and rezoning for a proposed grocery-anchored retail center at Johnson Street and Skeet Club Road, despite applicant support and a petition with about 900 signatures. The commission also recommended approval of several other rezoning requests, including a 72-acre townhome development and a conditional light industrial rezoning. All recommendations are tentative and will go to City Council on November 15.

• Recommended denial of Plan Amendment 21-04 (HEPHIGHPT, LLC) to change land use to Local Convenience Commercial (9-0)
• Recommended denial of Zoning Map Amendment 21-18 (HEPHIGHPT, LLC) for Conditional Zoning Retail Center/Limited Business (9-0)
• Adopted consistency statement that Zoning Map Amendment 21-18 is not consistent with city policy (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-21 (BSP Investment LLC) to Conditional R-5 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-22 (Leoterra Development) for 72-acre Conditional RM-16 townhome site (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-23 (Shamrock Petey, LLC) for Conditional Retail Center with applicant's transportation conditions (8-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-24 (Collier's Properties) for Conditional Light Industrial (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Plan Amendment 21-07 and Zoning Map Amendment 21-25 (High Point Land Investment) for Heavy Industrial (9-0 each)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point MPO Transportation Advisory Committee will consider approving amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and the minutes from the August 24th meeting. They will also receive an update on the P6.0 workgroup, which is developing the 2024-2033 STIP, and hear agency reports from NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and transit providers.

• Consideration of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• P6.0 Workgroup update on 2024-2033 STIP development
• NCDOT reports on safety, including 12% increase in fatalities
• CMAQ funding call for projects: $1,191,275 allocated to HPMPO
• CTP amendment requests from Lexington and Kernersville

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider approving the August meeting minutes and recommend amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) to the Transportation Advisory Committee. They will also receive an update on the P6.0 workgroup, which is developing the 2024-2033 STIP, and hear agency reports from NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and public transit providers.

• Recommendation to TAC for approval of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• P6.0 Workgroup update: STIP cost increases, overprogrammed funding buckets, and schedule changes
• NCDOT Division 7: New project SS-6007P, bridge guardrail on Kivett Drive over Reddick's Creek
• NCDOT Division 8: Morris Road bridge replacement expected open by end of January 2022
• NCDOT Division 9: Awarded W 5709C, left turn lane on NC 150 at Becky Hill Rd

Board of Adjustment

The City of High Point Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to review two certificate of appropriateness requests: one for a new wooden storage shed at 1202 Johnson Street and another for replacing windows at 331 Woodrow Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and hear announcements about architecture books and minor works.

• Request by Dakorie Murphy for BMS Investment Properties LLC to place a 10' x 14' wooden storage shed in the rear yard at 1202 Johnson Street (CA-21-15)
• Request by Richard Weinbaum to replace existing aluminum double-hung windows with ProVia AP 500 series vinyl windows at 331 Woodrow Avenue, excluding the east-side sunroom (CA-21-17)

The High Point Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA-21-17) allowing Richard Weinbaum to replace the existing aluminum double-hung windows at 331 Woodrow Avenue with ProVia AP 500 series vinyl windows, excluding the east-side sunroom. The commission found vinyl to be the closest available like-kind material since similar aluminum windows are no longer manufactured. The commission also continued a request for a storage shed at 1202 Johnson Street (CA-21-15) to the November 10, 2021 meeting because the applicant was absent, and approved the August 11, 2021 minutes.

• Approved CA-21-17 for vinyl window replacement at 331 Woodrow Ave (6-0)
• Continued CA-21-15 for storage shed at 1202 Johnson St to Nov 10, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on multiple requests to amend zoning maps, land use plans, and the city development ordinance. These items include large-scale residential and commercial rezonings in both city and extraterritorial jurisdictions.

• Rezoning 3 acres on W. English Drive from PD-CC and HI to amended PD-CC
• Leoterra Development, Inc. request to change 70 acres south of Cox Avenue to Moderate-Density Residential
• Leoterterra Development, Inc. request to rezone 70 acres near Jackson Lake Road to CZ RM-16
• Shamrock Petey, LLC and City request to change 41 acres at W. Wendover Ave and Penny Road to Community/Regional Commercial
• Text Amendment 21-05 regarding Land Disturbance Permit exemptions

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of all six public hearing items, including a 450-unit residential development near Cox Avenue and Jackson Lake Road, a retail center at Wendover Avenue and Penny Road, and two text amendments. All votes were 6-0 except the Shamrock Petey retail rezoning, which passed 5-1. The items are tentatively scheduled for City Council on November 1, 2021.

• Approved Text Amendment 21-05 (soil erosion exemption) 6-0
• Approved COHAB rezoning (PD-CC) 6-0
• Approved Leoterra Plan Amendment 21-05 (70 acres to Moderate-Density Residential) 6-0
• Approved Leoterra Zoning Map Amendment 21-19 (CZ RM-16, 450 units) 6-0
• Approved Shamrock Petey Plan Amendment 21-06 (41 acres to Community/Regional Commercial) 6-0
• Approved Shamrock Petey Zoning Map Amendment 21-20 (CZ-RC) 5-1
• Approved Text Amendment 21-04 (development ordinance corrections) 6-0

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The September 28th meeting of the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m.

• September 28 TAC meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor watershed variance request from High Point University to install synthetic turf and new built-upon area within protected surface water buffers. The board will also approve minutes from its August 19th special meeting.

• Minor Watershed Variance VR-21-0 for 7,154 sq ft of synthetic field turf and 203.2 sq ft of new built-upon area in Zone 1 and Zone 2 surface water buffers
• Location: 1020 N University Parkway, High Point, NC
• Application filed under Section 2.4.16 – Variance of the Development Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2021 special meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a minor watershed variance for High Point University to install 7,154 square feet of synthetic field turf and 203.2 square feet of new built-upon area within surface water buffers at 1020 N University Parkway. The decision was unanimous (5-0) after hearing testimony from the applicant and staff. The board also approved the August 19, 2021 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved the August 19, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0).
• Approved VR-21-01, a minor watershed variance for High Point University's synthetic turf field and built-upon area (5-0).

Historic Preservation Commission

The September 8, 2021 meeting of the High Point Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2021 at the same location.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 13, 2021, 6:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a street name change for Montlieu Avenue to Qubein Avenue, but excluded the Sunset Avenue portion from the request. The commission also recommended approval of three zoning and street abandonment requests, all with unanimous votes. The meeting included public comments both for and against the street renaming.

• Approved Street Name Change 21-02 to rename Montlieu Ave. to Qubein Ave., excluding Sunset Ave. segment (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-15 for 4250 Furniture Ave. LLC (7-0)
• Adopted consistency statement for Zoning Map Amendment 21-15 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Street Abandonment 21-01 for Fitesa High Point Inc. (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-16 for City of High Point (7-0)
• Adopted consistency statement for Zoning Map Amendment 21-16 (7-0)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Transportation Advisory Committee is reviewing several amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). The committee will also consider a resolution to support the Town of Jamestown's application for a bicycle and pedestrian planning grant.

• Resolution of support for Town of Jamestown’s NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant
• Amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• Amendment to the 2020-2029 MTIP regarding $600,000 in FTA Section 5307 funds for PART
• Amendment to the 2020-2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Approval of May 25 and July 12 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The High Point Board of Adjustment held a special meeting to review one hearing item. The body considered a Minor Watershed Variance application from High Point University. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the July 8, 2021 regular meeting.

• High Point University (C/O Jason Sweet) at 1020 N University Parkway requested a Minor Watershed Variance (VR-21-01).
• The request allows 7,154 square feet of synthetic field turf within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of surface water buffers.
• The request allows 203.2 square feet of new built-upon area within the same buffer zones.
• The application is filed pursuant to Section 2.4.16 – Variance of the Development Ordinance.

The Board of Adjustment approved the July 8, 2021 minutes and continued a minor watershed variance request by High Point University to the next regular meeting on September 9, 2021. No substantive decisions were made on the variance itself.

• Approved July 8, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Continued VR-21-01 watershed variance to Sept. 9, 2021 (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review two certificate of appropriateness requests regarding property modifications. The commission will also consider amendments to its rules of procedure due to NCGS 160D.

• Driveway and walkway construction request for 1200 Johnson Street
• Tree removal request for 325 Woodrow Avenue
• Amendments to Rules of Procedure due to NCGS 160D
• Approval of June 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved amendments to its rules of procedure and two certificates of appropriateness (COAs). The first COA allowed removal of two canopy trees at 325 Woodrow Avenue, and the second allowed construction of a concrete driveway and walkway at 1200 Johnson Street, despite the applicant's absence. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved amendments to Rules of Procedure due to NCGS 160D (4-0)
• Approved COA CA-21-14 to remove two canopy trees at 325 Woodrow Avenue (4-0)
• Approved COA CA-21-13 for concrete driveway and walkway at 1200 Johnson Street (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests (Leoterra and Crowne Partners), a text amendment on fence regulations, and consider a street name change for Montlieu and Sunset Avenues. The board will also elect officers and approve prior minutes.

• Leoterra: 44.6 acres at Skeet Club Rd & Johnson St from Low-Density to Moderate-Density Residential (PA-21-02)
• Leoterra: Rezone same 44.6 acres from AG to CU RM-16 (ZA-21-13)
• AMAROK: Text amendment to revise fence height and materials, adding low-voltage electric fence standards (TA-21-03)
• Crowne Partners: 9.27 acres near W. Wendover Ave & Piedmont Pkwy from Office/Institutional/Low-Density to High-Density Residential (PA-21-03)
• Crowne Partners: Rezone 9.27 acres from RS-40 to CU RM-26 (ZA-21-14)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a plan amendment and rezoning for 44.6 acres at Skeet Club Road and Johnson Street, allowing a 300-unit townhome development (7 units per acre). It also recommended approval of a 9.27-acre rezoning for a 240-unit multifamily development near W. Wendover Avenue and Piedmont Parkway, and a text amendment allowing low-voltage electric fences in certain districts. All recommendations are subject to City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of Plan Amendment 21-02 (Leoterra Development) 7-0
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-13 (Leoterra Development) 7-0
• Adopted consistency statement for Zoning Map Amendment 21-13 7-0
• Recommended approval of Text Amendment 21-03 (AMAROK, LLC) 6-1
• Adopted consistency statement for Text Amendment 21-03 6-1
• Recommended approval of Plan Amendment 21-03 (Crowne Partners) 7-0
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-14 (Crowne Partners) 7-0
• Found merit in street name changes for Qubein Avenue and set public hearing for Aug 24, 2021 7-0

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2021.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and considering amendments to its rules of procedure. The main item is a public hearing on an appeal by Pat Cardillo of a Historic Preservation Commission decision denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 909 Johnson St.

• Appeal AP-21-01 by Pat Cardillo regarding 909 Johnson St
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission's denial of Certificate of Appropriateness
• Proposed amendments to Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
• Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the June 10, 2021 minutes and amendments to its Rules of Procedure, both by 4-0 votes. The board then heard an appeal by Pat Cardillo of the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rooftop deck at 909 Johnson Street. After testimony, the board voted 4-0 to deny the appeal, upholding the Commission's decision.

• Approved June 10, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Rules of Procedure (4-0)
• Denied appeal AP-21-01 for 909 Johnson Street (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to its rules of procedure and a large city-initiated rezoning of 551 properties (about 222.8 acres) tied to the Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment project. The commission will also review a Piedmont Triad International Airport Part 150 update assessment and hear the director's report.

• Rezone 545 properties (~177.2 acres) from conditional-use residential districts to standard R-5 and RM-16 districts in Nottingham, Lakeside at Nottingham, Parkside at Nottingham, Lakeside Townhomes, and Park Hill Townhomes subdivisions
• Rezone 6 properties (~45.6 acres) from conditional-use office and general business districts to standard OI and GB districts at 1231, 1141, 1139 Enterprise Drive and 606, 1000 Greensboro Road
• Amendments to Rules of Procedure related to 160D
• PTIA Part 150 Update Assessment review
• Approval of May 25, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-12, which would rezone 551 properties (about 222.8 acres) from conditional use districts to standard districts, as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment project. The commission also approved amendments to its Rules of Procedure and recommended that City Council adopt the Piedmont Triad International Airport Part 150 Update Assessment recommendations. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved the May 25, 2021 minutes as presented (5-0).
• Approved amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure (5-0).
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-12, rezoning 551 properties (5-0).
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for Zoning Map Amendment 21-12 (5-0).
• Recommended City Council move forward with the Piedmont Triad International Airport Part 150 Update Assessment recommendations (5-0).

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 22 has been canceled. The next TAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• June 22 TAC meeting canceled
• Next TAC meeting: August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The June 15th meeting of the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Coordinating Committee has been canceled. The next TCC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for June 15, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the January 7, 2021 minutes and re-elected David Horne as Chair and Deborah Davis as Vice Chair, both by 5-0 votes. Amendments to the Board's Rules of Procedure were discussed but not voted on; they will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved January 7, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected David Horne as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Deborah Davis as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Tabled Rules of Procedure amendments to next meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider amendments to its rules of procedure due to NCGS 160D. The agenda also includes announcements about the Architecture of High Point books and a summary of minor works certificates of appropriateness.

• Election of officers
• Amendments to rules of procedure due to NCGS 160D
• Announcement: Architecture of High Point books
• Minor Works COA Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the April 8, 2021 minutes and elected Holly Davis as Chair and Jeremy Fennema as Vice Chair, both by 6-0 votes. Proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure under NCGS 160D were discussed but not voted on; they will be considered at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Holly Davis as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Jeremy Fennema as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Tabled amendments to Rules of Procedure under NCGS 160D until next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, a street name change, and amendments to its rules of procedure. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 91 properties as part of a comprehensive zoning map amendment. The commission will also consider a street renaming proposed by High Point University.

• Rezone 3.4 acres at 323 & 401 Brentwood St from Light Industrial to Conditional Zoning Heavy Industrial (Classic Dyestuff, Inc.)
• Rename E. Hartley Drive to N. University Parkway and W. Hartley Drive to Hartley Drive (High Point University)
• Rezone 51 acres east of Westchester Drive from Planned Development Mixed to Planned Development – Core City (John Ritner)
• Rezone 0.92 acres at 108 & 110 Irbywood Dr to Conditional Zoning Office Institutional (Hunter Farms)
• Rezone 91 properties (25.6 acres) in Arbors and Ashton Woods subdivisions as part of comprehensive zoning map amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request by Classic Dyestuff, Inc. for a heavy industrial district, and approved four other rezoning and street name change requests. All votes were 7-0. The meeting was held remotely over two days, with public hearings on May 25 and votes on May 27.

• Recommended denial of Classic Dyestuff rezoning to CZ-HI (7-0)
• Approved street name change for E. Hartley Drive to N. University Parkway (7-0)
• Approved John Ritner rezoning to PD-CC (7-0)
• Approved Hunter Farms rezoning to CZ-OD (7-0)
• Approved City of High Point comprehensive zoning map amendment for 91 properties (7-0)
• Approved April 27, 2021 minutes (6-0)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point MPO Transportation Advisory Committee will consider and vote on three action items: approving the April 27 meeting minutes, adopting the P6.0 prioritization process and local input methodology (including a new flex policy), and approving amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP. Agency reports will cover NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and transit updates. The meeting is held online via Microsoft Teams.

• Consideration of P6.0 prioritization process and local input methodology, including new flex policy to move points between Regional and Division tiers
• Consideration of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• Approval of April 27, 2021 TAC meeting minutes
• Agency reports: NCDOT Board, Division 7/8/9, FHWA, transit agencies
• Public comment period and ethics statement

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider approving the April meeting minutes, recommend approval of the P6.0 High Point MPO Prioritization Process and Local Input Methodology, and recommend approval of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP. The agenda also includes reports from NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and public transportation agencies.

• Recommendation to approve P6.0 Prioritization Process and Local Input Methodology, including a new Flex policy allowing up to 500 local input points to be transferred between funding tiers
• Recommendation to approve amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP, including STIP addition HI-0002 (I-85 pavement rehabilitation) and modifications B-5783 (bridge replacements over Norfolk Southern Railroad) and I-5950 (I-85 pavement rehabilitation)
• Consideration of April 20, 2021 TCC meeting minutes
• Reports from NCDOT Divisions 7, 8, and 9, Transportation Planning Branch, FHWA, and public transportation agencies

Historic Preservation Commission

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 10, 2021, at the same location. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• May 6, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: June 10, 2021, 4:00 P.M., Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 10, 2021, at the same time and location.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 10, 2021, 4:00 P.M.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two zoning map amendments and a text amendment to update the city's development ordinance to comply with new state law. The commission will also consider a request from High Point University to rename two streets and set a public hearing date for that change.

• Rezone 28.6 acres on Clinard Farms Road to Conditional Zoning Residential Single Family-5 (CZ R-5) for Phoenix Academy Foundation
• Rezone 37.6 acres on Amada Drive to Conditional Zoning Light Industrial (CZ-LI) for Amada America, Inc.
• Text amendment to update the Development Ordinance for compliance with new state planning law Chapter 160D
• Consider merits of renaming E. Hartley Drive to N. University Parkway and W. Hartley Drive to Hartley Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a remote public hearing on April 27, 2021, and reconvened on April 29 to vote. It recommended approval of three items: a zoning map amendment for Phoenix Academy Foundation, Inc., a zoning map amendment for Amada America, Inc., and a text amendment to update the Development Ordinance for new state legislation. The Commission also found merit in High Point University's street name change request and scheduled a public hearing for May 25, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Phoenix Academy Foundation rezoning (CZ R-5) on 28.6 acres (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Amada America rezoning (CZ-LI) on 37.6 acres (8-0)
• Recommended approval of City text amendment for NCGS Chapter 160D updates (8-0)
• Found merit in High Point University street name change and set public hearing for May 25 (7-0)
• Approved March 23, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Recessed April 27 meeting to April 29 (7-0)
• Adjourned April 29 meeting (8-0)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point MPO Transportation Advisory Committee will consider several action items, including approving the March meeting minutes, the annual self-certification of its planning process, amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP, and allocations of Section 5307 and American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also receive information on a bicycle/pedestrian grant initiative and the SPOT 6.0 prioritization process, plus agency reports. The meeting is procedural and routine, with no public comments noted.

• Consideration of Section 5307 funding allocation: $2,966,881 total, including $2,231,881 for High Point, $600,000 for PART, $95,000 for Davidson County, $40,000 for Guilford County
• Consideration of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• Consideration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocation
• Consideration of HPMPO Self Certification process for FY 2021-2022
• Information item: 2021 NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Initiative

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider recommending approval of several items to the Transportation Advisory Committee, including the HPMPO self-certification process, amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP, and allocations of Section 5307 and American Rescue Plan Act funds for transit operations, capital, and planning. The committee will also hear reports from NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and public transportation providers, and receive information on the 2021 NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative.

• Recommendation to approve HPMPO self-certification process for FY 2021-2022
• Recommendation to approve amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP
• Section 5307 funding allocation: $2,966,881 total (High Point $2,231,881, PART $600,000, Davidson County $95,000, Guilford County $40,000)
• ARPA funding allocation: $1,057,076 total (High Point $758,976, PART $250,000, Davidson County $33,848, Guilford County $14,252)
• Information item on 2021 NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative (application deadline June 30, 2021)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 8, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 6, 2021, at the same location and time.

• April 8, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 6, 2021, 4:00 P.M., Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two certificate of appropriateness requests regarding property modifications. The commission will also discuss a petition for the Washington Street area and fee structures for minor works.

• Driveway request for 319 & 321 Montlieu Avenue
• Deck installation request for 909 Johnson Street
• Petition for Washington Street Area
• Discussion on Major and Minor Works COA fees

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new gravel driveway at 319 & 321 Montlieu Avenue, with staff recommendations. It denied a certificate for a rooftop deck at 909 Johnson Street, while approving the associated metal roof. The commission also voted to pursue a local historic overlay district for Washington Street and to recommend staff identify funding for the designation report.

• Approved CA-21-04 for a new gravel driveway at 319 & 321 Montlieu Avenue (7-0).
• Denied the rooftop deck portion of CA-21-05 at 909 Johnson Street (7-0).
• Approved the low-profile dark gray metal ribbed roofing portion of CA-21-05 (7-0).
• Approved motion to pursue Local Historic Overlay District for Washington Street and recommend staff identify funding for the Local Designation Report (7-0).
• Approved the December 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes as presented (7-0).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider land use assessments for Eastchester Drive and the Jamestown Bypass. The meeting also includes public hearings for a 71-acre rezoning request and a city-wide project to rezone 583 properties.

• Rezoning of 71 acres at The Landings At Westmott, LLC from PD-P to amended PD-P
• Comprehensive rezoning of 576 residential properties totaling 313 acres in several subdivisions
• Rezoning of 7 business properties totaling 9.025 acres along N. Hamilton and S. Centennial Street
• Land use assessment for a 148-acre area along Eastchester Drive/I-74
• Land use assessment for a 1.4-square-mile area along Greensboro Road and Jamestown Bypass

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the Eastchester Drive/I-74 and Jamestown Bypass Land Use Assessments, and also recommended approval of two zoning map amendments: one for The Landings at Westmott (ZA 21-03) and one for the City's comprehensive rezoning (ZA 21-04). All votes were unanimous. The meeting was recessed on March 23 and reconvened on March 25 to take these votes.

• Approved the February 23, 2021 minutes by a 9-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of the Eastchester Drive/I-74 Land Use Assessment by a 9-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of the Jamestown Bypass Land Use Assessment by a 9-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-03 (The Landings at Westmott) by a 9-0 vote.
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for ZA 21-03 by a 9-0 vote.
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-04 (City of High Point comprehensive rezoning) by a 9-0 vote.
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for ZA 21-04 by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a motion to recess on March 23 and reconvene on March 25 by a 9-0 vote.

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Transportation Advisory Committee is reviewing updates to the long-range transportation program and the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program. The meeting also includes reports on project delays and budget allocations for regional planning.

• Amendment to I-5949 (I-74/US 311, US 29/US 70/Business 85) involving a cost increase exceeding $2 million
• Amendment to AV-5900 (Davidson County Airport) involving a cost increase exceeding $2 million
• Delay of R-5737 (US 29/US 70/Business 85 Old Greensboro Road) construction from FY 21 to FY 22
• Delay of P-5722 (Norfolk Southern-Kimberly Clark) construction from FY 20 to FY 23
• Approval of the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program with a $345,933 Federal PL Funds allocation

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider approving the January 19 meeting minutes, recommend approval of the FY 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and recommend approval of amendments to the 2020-2029 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). The UPWP is the MPO's annual budget and work plan, with a $345,933 federal allocation and $86,483 local match; no public comments were received. The MTIP amendments include cost increases and schedule changes for several projects. The meeting also includes reports from NCDOT divisions, FHWA, and public transportation agencies.

• FY 2021-2022 UPWP: $345,933 federal PL funds, $86,483 local match
• MTIP amendments: I-5949 (I-74/US 311) cost increase over $2M
• MTIP amendments: AV-5900 Davidson County Airport taxiway/apron cost increase over $2M
• MTIP amendments: R-5737 US 29/70/Business 85 at Old Greensboro Road interchange delay to FY 22
• MTIP amendments: P-5722 Norfolk Southern Kimberly Clark lead delay to FY 23

Historic Preservation Commission

The March 10, 2021 meeting of the High Point Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Board of Adjustment

The High Point Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 8, 2021, at the same location and time.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 8, 2021, 4:00 P.M., Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two zoning map amendments: one to rezone 20.8 acres on Eastchester Drive for office and multifamily use, and another to rezone 39.5 acres near Quail Run Drive for an 80-lot subdivision. Both recommendations passed 9-0. The commission also voted 9-0 to postpone consideration of the Eastchester Drive/I-74 and Jamestown Bypass land use assessments to the March 23, 2021 meeting. The meeting was recessed on February 23 and reconvened on February 25 for votes.

• Approved January 26, 2021 minutes (8-0).
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-01 (Leoterra Development) to rezone 20.8 acres to CZ-OI (9-0).
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for Zoning Map Amendment 21-01 (9-0).
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment 21-02 (True Homes) to rezone 39.5 acres to CZ R-5 (9-0).
• Adopted consistency and reasonableness statements for Zoning Map Amendment 21-02 (9-0).
• Postponed Eastchester Drive/I-74 Land Use Assessment to March 23, 2021 (9-0).
• Postponed Jamestown Bypass Land Use Assessment to March 23, 2021 (9-0).
• Approved motion to recess on Feb. 23 and adjourn on Feb. 25 (9-0).

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The February 23rd meeting of the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• February 23rd TAC meeting canceled
• Next meeting: March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. No other agenda items were provided.

• February 16 TCC meeting canceled
• Next meeting: March 16, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The February 10, 2021 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021 at the same location.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 10, 2021, 6:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting for February 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2021.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: three rezoning requests and one street name change. The rezoning requests include a 28.2-acre multifamily development, a 37.5-acre institutional expansion for High Point University, and a 9.5-acre light industrial site. The street name change involves renaming portions of existing streets and naming new extensions near an interstate interchange. The commission will also approve minutes and hear a director's report.

• Rezone 28.2 acres to Conditional Zoning Residential Multifamily-16 near W. Wendover Avenue (Wynnefield Properties)
• Rezone 37.5 acres to Conditional Zoning Institutional for High Point University near N. Centennial Street
• Rezone 9.5 acres to Conditional Zoning Light Industrial at Gallimore Dairy Road and S. Chimney Rock Road (Koury Corporation)
• Street name changes for Cypress Court, Gordon Road, and Hilton Court near I-74/Eastchester Drive
• All rezoning approvals contingent on City Council annexation approval

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of three rezoning requests (Wynnefield Properties, High Point University, and Koury Corporation) and approved a street name change, all by 8-0 votes. The meeting was recessed from January 26 to January 28, 2021, to allow for extended public comments.

• Recommended approval of Wynfield Properties rezoning to CZ RM-16 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of High Point University rezoning to CZ-I (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Koury Corporation rezoning to CZ-LI (8-0)
• Approved Street Name Change 20-01 (8-0)
• Approved December 8, 2020 minutes (8-0)
• Adopted consistency statements for all three rezoning requests (8-0)

HPMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The High Point MPO Transportation Advisory Committee will consider approving amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP, endorsing NCDOT's 2021 safety performance targets, and releasing the FY2021-2022 UPWP for public review. They will also elect a new chair and vice chair and hear agency reports.

• Amendments to 2020-2029 MTIP, including project delays and cost increases (e.g., U-4758 Johnson St/Sandy Ridge Rd cost increase exceeding $2M)
• Resolution endorsing NCDOT 2021 safety targets (e.g., reduce fatalities by 4.20% to 1,309.9 average)
• Release FY2021-2022 UPWP for 30-day public review; $345,933 federal allocation from NCDOT
• Election of TAC Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 17, 2020 meeting minutes

HPMPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will consider approving the November 10, 2020 meeting minutes, recommend approval of the 2021 Safety Performance Targets set by NCDOT, recommend approval of amendments to the 2020-2029 MTIP, and recommend releasing the FY2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program for a 30-day public review. The meeting is online via Microsoft Teams.

• Recommend approval of 2021 Safety Performance Targets (reduce fatalities by 4.2%, serious injuries by 3.24%, non-motorized fatalities/injuries by 3.65%)
• Amendments to 2020-2029 MTIP include delaying construction on Johnson St/Sandy Ridge Rd (U-4758) to FY24 with cost increase over $2M
• Release FY2021-2022 UPWP for public review Feb 1-Mar 6, 2021; $345,933 federal PL funds, $86,483 local match
• Approve minutes from Nov 10, 2020 TCC meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The January 13, 2021 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021 at the same location.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: February 10, 2021, 6:00 P.M., Municipal Office Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

Board of Adjustment

This is a special remote meeting of the High Point Board of Adjustment. The board will approve minutes from its September 10, 2020 regular meeting, discuss changes to the 2021 regular meeting schedule, and review the 2021 meeting calendar. No substantive zoning or variance cases are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2020 regular meeting
• Discussion of changes to 2021 regular meetings
• Review of 2021 meeting calendar