Indian Trail public meetings in 2022

* Town Council

Council approved rezoning 401 Gribble Road from single-family to light industrial and amended the municipal code to prohibit hunting with firearms within town limits. The board also authorized several payments and agreements related to the Chestnut Parkway Phase III project and approved a $136,000 survey for the Watershed Management Plan.

• Approved rezoning of 401 Gribble Road from SF-1 to LI (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #24 to prohibit hunting with firearms in municipal area (unanimous)
• Approved $23,620.44 cost increase for Chestnut Parkway Phase III R/W acquisition (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of easements to NCDOT for $440,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute utility easement agreement with NCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved $136,000 in Stormwater Funds for Watershed Management Plan survey (unanimous)
• Approved donation of surplus items to Cameron's House of Hope (unanimous)
• Approved street acceptance for Manor Stone Way, Canina Lane, and Kona Lane (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board approved a $3,500 spending limit for General Manager Jeff Sullivan without prior board approval. The board also approved the fourth quarter distribution and reviewed June 2022 financials showing $589,985 in the General Fund. A temporary certificate of occupancy was received for the new store, pending NCDOT approval for Spectrum to drill.

• Approved $3,500 purchase limit for General Manager Jeff Sullivan
• Approved Fourth Quarter Distribution
• June 2022 sales: $616,307 total, $495,904 to Commission
• New store has temporary certificate of occupancy; awaiting NCDOT approval for Spectrum drilling
• Officer Chris Whited promoted to Sergeant, leaving team for training

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board is holding a regular board meeting at the ABC Store on Old Monroe Rd. The date and time have been changed from the usual 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM to Wednesday, November 16 at 6:00 PM. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed to Wednesday, November 16, 2021
• Meeting location: ABC Store, 6400 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC
• Meeting time changed to 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone 18.926 acres at 401 Gribble Road from Single-Family Low Density Residential (SF-1) to Light Industrial (L-I). The property owner seeks the change to market the land for sale; no concept plan has been submitted. The board must make consistency findings with the Comprehensive Plan and public interest before forwarding a recommendation to Town Council.

• Rezoning request ZM 2022-0109 for 401 Gribble Road: 18.926 acres from SF-1 to L-I
• Property adjacent to Indian Trail Elementary School and proposed Chestnut Parkway Connector
• No concept plan or architectural samples submitted with the application
• Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with Economic Development and Land Use goals
• Town Council will take final action on December 13, 2022

* Town Council

Council approved a capital project ordinance for Chestnut Square Park Phase 2 and authorized the purchase of generators for town facilities. The board also approved several surplus property donations to local nonprofits and a right-of-way sale to NCDOT.

• Approved Ordinance #21 appropriating $7.5M for Chestnut Square Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $143,290 contract amendment with McAdams for Chestnut Square Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of right-of-way for Chestnut Parkway Project Phase 3 not to exceed $32,250 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two generators for Town Hall and Public Works/UCSO not to exceed $478,500 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of right-of-way and easements to NCDOT for Old Monroe Road widening not to exceed $218,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with July 25 and August 22 meetings cancelled (unanimous)
• Approved contract with NCDOT for town maintenance of specific right-of-ways (unanimous)
• Approved surplus donations to Cameron’s House of Hope, Food for Families, Union West Rotary, Common Heart, and Indian Trail Lions Club (unanimous)

* Town Council

Council approved the pursuit of EV charging stations for town parks and authorized several capital project amendments for road improvements. The board also approved the annexation and rezoning of a property on Stockbridge Drive and updated the open burning ordinance.

• Approved pursuit of EV charging stations at town parks not to exceed $100,000 (4-1)
• Approved Annexation #166 and rezoning of 5915 Stockbridge Drive to Regional Business District (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Ordinance #22 regarding permissible open burning (unanimous)
• Approved $500k budget amendment for FY22/23 road maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager's contract second amendment increasing salary to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Water Main Extension Contract for Emerald Woods (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of right of way for Chestnut Parkway Phase III not to exceed $221,921.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Amended CPO #19 (Chestnut Extension) and CPO #20 (Complete Street) (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Board reviewed financial reports showing a 10.12% increase in August retail sales compared to 2021. Members discussed delays in opening a new store due to a back-ordered water meter and required county inspection repairs.

• August 2022 total sales: $589,925.37
• June 2022 General Fund balance: $453,535.03
• New store update: water meter on back order and pending county inspection repairs
• Installation of new counterfeit scanners

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to update the town-wide Comprehensive Plan. This document serves as a 20-year roadmap for future growth and decision-making in Indian Trail.

• CPA 2022-0061: Town-wide Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 25.4 acres on the north side of Chestnut Lane. The proposal by Pulte Group seeks to allow for 57 single-family detached homes under a new conditional zoning district.

• Rezoning of 25.4 acres from Union County R-20 to Indian Trail CZ SF-5
• Proposed development of 57 single-family detached homes on Chestnut Lane
• Concurrent Annexation #165

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Tree Board is reviewing a request for an Alternative Landscape Plan for a proposed 14,000 SF industrial building on a 2.65-acre lot. The board will recommend to the Planning Director whether the proposed screening is equivalent to standard buffer requirements.

• Alternative Landscape Plan for Lot 19 Technology Dr (Project 2021-0053)
• Proposed 14,000 SF industrial building
• Request to allow 700+ SF of encroachment into the 50-foot landscape buffer along Faith Church Rd Ext
• Proposed planting of Leyland Cypress or Cryptomeria trees and evergreen shrubs

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone three parcels near Indian Trail and Gribble Roads from Single-Family Residential to Central Business District. The applicant intends to combine the parcels into one independent parcel number. This change is intended to align with the Town's Comprehensive Plan for downtown development.

• Rezoning of 1.14 acres near Indian Trail and Gribble Roads
• Change from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) to Central Business District (CBD)
• Combination of parcels 07108039, 07108055, and 07108056

* Town Council

The Town Council appointed David Cohn as Mayor to serve the remainder of the current term. The council also approved several projects funded by state appropriations, including utility line burial and roadway construction.

• Appointment of David Cohn as Mayor effective immediately
• Approval of $5,000,000 for Indian Trail Road utility line burial
• Approval of $980,000 for Shady Bluff roadway construction
• Approval of $2,000,000 for annual resurfacing budget increase
• Approval of $2,020,000 for Indian Trail Road additional limits of construction

* Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop regarding the Chestnut Single-Family Homes project. The regular meeting includes a determination of the new Mayor to serve the remainder of the term and several zoning and ordinance updates.

• Workshop: Chestnut Single-Family Homes (57 lots proposed)
• Public Hearing: Zoning Map change for 1810 Aringill Lane (Ord. #220222-370)
• Public Hearing: UDO Misdemeanor Language update (Ord. #220222-371)
• New Business: Urban Archery approval
• New Business: Determination and appointment of Mayor

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will discuss a request to rezone a portion of the Union Festival shopping center to correct map inaccuracies. The board will also review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding vehicle sales in multi-tenant structures.

• ZM 2022-0008: Proposed rezoning of 0.47 acres at Old Monroe Rd and S. Indian Trail Rd from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) to General Business District (GBD)
• Proposed amendments to UDO Chapter 7150 and Chapter 560 regarding vehicle sales requirements for multi-tenant structures to comply with NCDMV requirements

* Town Council

The Town Council will consider a rezoning request to combine parcels for light industrial use at 1519 Waxhaw Indian Trail Road. The meeting also includes presentations regarding a proposed outdoor skate park, new local businesses, and employee recognitions.

• Rezoning of 4.14 acres at 1519 Waxhaw/IT Road for two 8,000SF flex space buildings
• Public hearing for Aringill Annexation #164
• Proposal for an outdoor Skate Park capital project
• Town Street Adoption Resolution #1 (Hwy 74 to OMR)
• Shady Bluff Project decision

* Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the FY22-23 budget calendar and conduct a first review of a new code book. The meeting includes a presentation from Union West Hospital and a review of the FY21-22 audit.

• Approval of Ordinance #002 regarding American Rescue Plan Action (ARPA) funds
• First review of New Code Book and Adoption Ordinance #001
• Creation of a full-time Economic Development position and a part-time IT Administrator position
• Stormwater contract approval
• Resolution to set a public hearing date for February 8, 2022, regarding Aringill

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to align with North Carolina land use law. The board will also review its 2022 calendar.

• Proposed amendments to UDO Chapter 1170 and Chapter 1520 to remove misdemeanor language for certain penalties
• Proposed civil penalty structure: $50 for first citation, $100 for second, and $300 for third and subsequent citations
• Review of the 2022 Calendar

* Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022 was cancelled. Mayor Michael Alvarez cancelled the meeting as a cautionary measure regarding Coronavirus concerns.