Nags Head public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider construction bids for a workforce housing development project and a related budget amendment and reimbursement resolution. Other items include discussion of lobbyist services, bids for resurfacing a multi-use path on S. Virginia Dare Trail, and a personnel policy update. The board will also discuss Senate Bill 382 and may hold a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Personnel policy update on sick leave bank, vacation leave, and resignation/retirement
• Discussion/consideration of lobbyist services (virtual presentation)
• Consideration of workforce housing development project construction bids and associated budget amendment and reimbursement resolution
• Consideration of S. Virginia Dare Trail multi-use path resurfacing construction bids
• Discussion of Senate Bill 382

The Board unanimously approved a $1,417,992.80 construction contract with Todd Coyle Construction for the workforce housing project, along with a budget amendment and reimbursement resolution. They also awarded contracts for multi-use path resurfacing and Pond/Lark Avenue repaving, and authorized a lobbyist agreement with Ward and Smith, PLLC.

• Approved $1,417,992.80 construction contract for workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 for workforce housing debt payment (unanimous)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution up to $3.5M for capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $575,000 contract for S. Virginia Dare Trail path resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $177,678.20 contract for Pond/Lark Avenue repaving (unanimous)
• Authorized lobbyist agreement with Ward and Smith, PLLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Cahoon as NCLM voting delegate (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and swear in witnesses. The primary item is a variance request to reduce a setback for a 6'x7' elevator on a corner lot at 3100 South Virginia Dare Trail.

• Approval of October 15, 2021 and February 8, 2024 minutes
• Variance request for elevator installation at 3100 South Virginia Dare Trail
• Property owner: Thomas and Molly Alexander
• Property zoned C-2, General Commercial

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Tom and Molly Alexander to install a 6' x 7' elevator over their driveway at 3100 S. Virginia Dare Trail, allowing a 2-foot 6-inch encroachment into the required 12-foot corner lot setback. The decision was based on the applicant's disability-related need for reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair Housing Act and NCGS 160D-705(d)(2). The variance is subject to conditions including compliance with approved plans and recording the decision with the Dare County Register of Deeds.

• Approved variance for elevator encroachment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2021, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider construction bids for a workforce housing development project and drainage improvements on South Old Oregon Inlet Road. A public hearing is scheduled on proposed changes to hotel parking standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. Other items include a site plan review for a new Dare County EMS station and approval of the final Town Hall Campus Master Plan.

• Consideration of workforce housing development project construction bids
• Public hearing to amend hotel parking standards in the Unified Development Ordinance
• Site plan review for Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive
• Consideration of S Old Oregon Inlet Rd drainage infrastructure improvements construction bids
• Consideration of S. Virginia Dare Trail multi-use path resurfacing construction bids

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance updating hotel parking standards to require 1.2 spaces per unit or one per bedroom (whichever is greater) plus one space per two employees on the largest shift, with a correction adding '100' before 'square feet'. They also unanimously approved the site plan for a new Dare County EMS station at 105 W. Seachase Drive, subject to Village Architectural Committee approval. The board adopted the Final Town Hall Campus Master Plan, a resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 regarding down-zoning authority, and the updated Strategic Plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted hotel parking standards ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Dare County EMS station site plan at 105 W. Seachase Dr (unanimous)
• Adopted Final Town Hall Campus Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #6 and personnel policy update (unanimous)
• Reappointed Meade Gwinn to Planning Board and Margaret Suppler to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting and FY 25/26 budget calendars (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Special Use/Site Plan Amendment for the Soundside Event Site, adding five properties, a boardwalk, gazebos, and ten pickleball courts. The Board also unanimously recommended approval of a site plan for an 8,305-square-foot Dare County EMS station at 105 W. Seachase Drive. In discussion items, the Board reached consensus to remove the Hotel Overlay District and to allow accessory dwelling units townwide with conditions, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Recommended approval of Soundside Event Site Special Use/Site Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Dare County EMS station site plan at 105 W. Seachase Drive (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the October 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to remove the Hotel Overlay District; staff to bring ordinance for vote in December (no formal vote)
• Consensus that ADUs should be allowed townwide, with attached ADUs preferred and detached ADUs considered for lots 16,000 sq ft or larger (no formal vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a dormitory construction at College of The Albemarle and UDO amendments for a new EMS station. They will consider a budget amendment, a water cut-off code change, and a policy for streaming meetings. A key discussion is the scope for the 2026/2027 beach nourishment project, including an update on the beach maintenance plan and triggers. Additionally, the Board will discuss the process to fill a vacant commission seat.

• Public hearing for 2-story, 8-bedroom dormitory at CCC (College of The Albemarle)
• Public hearing for UDO amendments to allow EMS station in Village at Nags Head Commercial-1 zoning district
• Discussion of design/engineering scope for 2026/2027 beach nourishment project with associated budget amendment
• Consideration of amendment to Town Code Sec 44-35 regarding water shut-offs
• Consideration of acceptance of NC Land & Water Fund grant for conservation easements on town-owned properties near Fresh Pond and Nags Head Woods

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a $481,940 capital project ordinance amendment and authorized a task order with Moffatt & Nichol for planning the next beach nourishment project. The board also adopted an updated Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan, approved a special use permit for a town workforce dormitory, and accepted a $4 million state grant for conservation easements. Several other items were approved, including a waterline extension agreement and a no-parking zone on S. Linda Lane.

• Approved $481,940 capital project ordinance amendment for beach nourishment planning (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute beach nourishment task order with Moffatt & Nichol (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 8-bedroom dormitory at 425 W. Health Center Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000,000 NC Land & Water Fund grant for conservation easements (unanimous)
• Adopted UDO amendments to allow EMS station in Village Commercial-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved waterline extension agreement with property owners Ethan White and Victoria Passmore (unanimous)
• Adopted no-parking/tow-away zone on S. Linda Lane cul-de-sac (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the town's current strategic plan, hear staff updates and discuss any revisions. A tour of the public services complex is also scheduled. The meeting concludes with an update to the strategic plan before adjournment.

• Review current strategic plan
• Updates from staff and board discussion
• Tour of public services complex
• Update the strategic plan

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners held a retreat to review the town's strategic plan, identifying new priorities and next steps. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the session focused on discussion and staff assignments. Key next steps include exploring a lobbyist, developing a board orientation plan, and updating the strategic plan webpage with progress indicators.

• Agreed to update strategic plan webpage with status report and progress indicators
• Town Manager to gather information on hiring a lobbyist
• Staff to develop plan for future Board orientation (handbook, video, mini-retreat)
• Town Manager to finalize Town Campus master plan for Board approval
• Planning department to adopt strategies for public input before Planning Board meetings
• Staff to assist Board in appointing a new Commissioner

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will meet to review a sketch plan for a new Dare County EMS station and consider a text amendment regarding hotel parking standards. The agenda also includes discussions on a hotel overlay district and continued talks on accessory dwelling units.

• Sketch plan review for 6,760 sq. ft. Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive
• Consideration of text amendment to minimum parking standards for hotel use
• Discussion of Hotel Overlay District
• Continued discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Approval of September 17th and 18th draft minutes

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance establishing a minimum parking standard for hotels: 1.2 spaces per rentable unit or one space per bedroom (whichever is greater) plus one space per two employees on the largest shift. The board also reviewed a sketch plan for a new Dare County EMS station, discussed the future of the Hotel Overlay District, and continued its discussion on accessory dwelling units. No final decisions were made on the EMS station or the overlay district.

• Recommended approval of hotel parking standard amendment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 17 and September 18 meetings (unanimous)
• Discussed sketch plan for Dare County EMS station at 105 W. Seachase Drive; no action taken
• Discussed potential removal of Hotel Overlay District; requested more data before initiating amendment
• Continued discussion on accessory dwelling units; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment to reclassify a property on Satterfield Landing Road from commercial to general commercial. The meeting includes approval of budget amendments, a tax adjustment report, and resolutions for stormwater infrastructure and beach maintenance projects.

• Public hearing on rezoning property at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road
• Consideration of budget amendment #4 to FY 24/25 budget
• Resolution accepting NC-DEQ stormwater infrastructure funding
• Consideration of fire truck purchase contract
• Consideration of Verizon lease amendment for Town Hall monopole

The Board of Commissioners adopted a revised multi-family dwelling ordinance following prior public hearings and workshops. The Board also accepted a $2,356,910 NC-DEQ stormwater infrastructure grant and authorized a $500,000 estuarine shoreline management grant contract. Longtime Commissioner Kevin Brinkley submitted his resignation due to moving out of town.

• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Kevin Brinkley following his relocation outside town limits
• Adopted the multi-family dwelling ordinance and associated findings (unanimous)
• Accepted NC-DEQ LASII stormwater infrastructure funding offer of $2,356,910 via consent agenda
• Approved rezoning Lot 2a-1r Charles Sineath Subdivision from C-3 to C-2 (unanimous; Siers recused)
• Authorized $500,000 NC-DEQ grant contract and McAdams contract for Estuarine Shoreline Management Projects (unanimous)
• Approved procurement contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions for a custom pumper fire truck for 2028 delivery (unanimous)
• Approved $208,000 planning proposal with McAdams to begin Stormwater Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Authorized fall beach condition survey change orders totaling $71,140 with McKim & Creed and Moffat & Nichol (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop focused on multi-family and workforce housing. The meeting includes a review of staff presentations and draft ordinances.

• Multi-Family/Workforce Housing Workshop
• Review of Multi-Family Ordinance drafts
• Review of August 20, 2024 Planning Board minutes

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss a draft ordinance that would reintroduce multi-family housing in the C-2 commercial district. No formal votes were taken; the ordinance is scheduled for consideration at the October 2 board meeting. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, stormwater, HOA enforcement, and workforce housing definitions.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Draft ordinance to be considered at October 2 board meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a new workforce dormitory and zoning amendments for a Dare County EMS station. Members will also hold a community engagement session regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and discuss parking standards for hotels and restaurants.

• Special Use/Site Plan Review for a 2-story, 8-bedroom dormitory at 425 W. Health Center Drive
• Text Amendments for Village at Nags Head Commercial-1 zoning to accommodate a Dare County EMS Station
• Community engagement session on potential allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion of minimum required parking standards for hotel and restaurant uses

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for a two-story, eight-bedroom dormitory for Town of Nags Head workforce at 425 W. Health Center Drive, conditioned on lot coverage not exceeding 28.6% and Dare County Health approval. The Board also unanimously recommended approval of text amendments to the UDO to allow a County EMS Station in the SPD-C district and reduce the front yard setback from 75 to 45 feet. No final decisions were made; these are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for workforce dormitory (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments for EMS station (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #3 to the FY 24/25 budget, the FY 24/25 Tax Adjustment Report, and a policy allowing neighborhoods to request traffic‑calming devices. A map amendment request will be presented to rezone a vacant parcel at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C‑3 to C‑2. Public hearings will be held on several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments covering multi‑family housing, a religious complex definition, and dormitory use in the SED‑80 district.

• Budget Amendment #3 to FY 24/25 budget
• FY 24/25 Tax Adjustment Report
• Policy for neighborhoods to request traffic‑calming devices
• Map amendment to rezone 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C‑3 to C‑2
• Public hearing on UDO amendments for multi‑family dwelling developments

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners tabled a proposed multi-family housing ordinance after a public hearing, scheduling a workshop for September 18 and deferring action until the October 2 meeting. The board also adopted ordinances modifying the definition of "Religious Complex" and permitting dormitory use in the SED-80 district. A resolution supporting AEC protections for Jockey's Ridge State Park was approved unanimously.

• Tabled multi-family housing ordinance; workshop set for Sept 18, action deferred to Oct 2 (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance modifying 'Religious Complex' definition to allow a single-family residence for church staff (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance permitting dormitory use in SED-80 district (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting AEC protections for Jockey's Ridge State Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #3, tax adjustments, traffic calming policy, and rezoning public hearing request (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Septic Smart Week, National Night Out, and Diaper Need Awareness Week (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will vote on a map amendment to rezone a vacant lot at 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C-3 (Commercial Services) to C-2 (General Commercial). The board will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family dwellings and discuss potential changes to parking standards for hotels and restaurants, as well as an accessory dwelling unit ordinance.

• Rezoning request for 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road, Lot 2a-1r (Parcel #005618002) from C-3 to C-2
• Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance on multi-family dwelling developments
• Discussion on minimum parking standards for hotel and restaurant uses
• Discussion and update on potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance

The Planning Board voted 5-1 to recommend amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for multi-family dwellings, including a 25-bedroom-per-acre limit and a parking standard of 2.5 spaces per unit plus one space per four units. The board also unanimously approved a rezoning request for a property on W. Satterfield Landing Road from C-3 to C-2. Discussions on hotel and restaurant parking standards and accessory dwelling units were held without formal action.

• Approved rezoning of 0 W. Satterfield Landing Road from C-3 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended small multi-family amendment with 25-bedroom/acre limit and 2.5 parking spaces per unit plus 1 per 4 units (5-1)
• Recommended large multi-family amendment with townhouse-style only, 25-bedroom/acre limit, and same parking standard (5-1)
• Agreed to recommend Board of Commissioners consider limiting number of multi-family developments
• Approved agenda and minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a second budget amendment for the 2024/25 fiscal year, an ordinance regulating shark fishing practices, and public hearings on zoning text amendments for multi-family housing and religious complexes. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Services Facility construction and a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege and property acquisition.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment #2 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Consideration of Ordinance Regulating Shark Fishing Practices
• Public hearing on text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Consideration of addition to fee schedule for EV charger payments
• Update on construction of the Public Services Facility

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved the sale of its undivided interest in the Soundside Event Site to the Dare County Tourism Board for $2,336,107 and the sale of 105 W Seachase Drive to Dare County for $1,700,000. The board also adopted an ordinance prohibiting shark baiting from piers and shores during peak season, and approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, a new EV charger fee, and public hearings for zoning changes.

• Approved sale of Soundside Event Site interest to Dare County Tourism Board for $2,336,107 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 105 W Seachase Drive to Dare County for $1,700,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting shark baiting from piers/shore May 1-Oct 31 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #2, EV charger fee, surplus water meters (unanimous)
• Adopted Traffic Control Map amendment for No Parking on W. Lakeside St. (unanimous)
• Approved Public Services Facility Change Order #6 and capital project amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions authorizing Fall 2024 fishing tournaments for three groups (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Sept 4 on multi-family, religious complex, dormitory UDO amendments

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will consider three text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes address multi-family dwelling developments, dormitory use in the SED-80 district, and an additional staff residence for Ark Church. The board will also discuss a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and review recent Board of Commissioners actions.

• UDO amendment to allow an additional single-family residence for Ark Church staff
• UDO amendments regarding multi-family dwelling developments
• UDO amendments regarding dormitory use in the SED-80 Special Environmental District
• Discussion of a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance

The Planning Board recommended two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding staff housing and dormitories. The Board deferred a decision on large multi-family housing ordinances pending further analysis and visual representations.

• Recommended approval of text amendment to allow one additional single-family residence for church staff at religious complexes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to allow dormitory use for town staff in the SED-80 district (unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation on large multi-family dwelling developments pending August revisions
• Approved July 16, 2024, agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2024, meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items including a budget amendment and tax adjustments. The meeting includes public hearings for a coastal waterfront grant and discussions regarding accessory dwelling units and hotel site plan modifications.

• Budget Amendment #1 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Site plan modification for Inn at Whalebone at 6632 W Pheasant Avenue
• NC Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant Application
• Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant
• Amendment to Eighth Street Beach Access maintenance MOU with Kill Devil Hills

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a modified site plan for the 87-unit Inn at Whalebone hotel, changing a prior condition that required widening Lakeside Street to three lanes. The approval instead adopts an alternative roadway design proposed by the Town Engineer, and directs staff to conduct a July traffic analysis and bring a No Parking Tow Away Zone amendment for Lakeside Street to the August meeting. Commissioner Lambert cast the sole no vote. In other action, the Board approved the Beach Nourishment Master Plan, a June Street beach access grant application, and a No Parking Tow Away Zone on Bonnett Street.

• Approved modified site plan for 87-unit Inn at Whalebone hotel with alternative Lakeside Street improvements (4-1, Lambert no)
• Approved NC Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access grant application for June Street beach access improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Beach Nourishment Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance designating No Parking Tow Away Zone on south side of Bonnett Street from Wrightsville Ave to NC 12 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY 24/25 Budget Amendment #1, tax adjustment report, order to collect taxes, fee schedule changes, and $301,000 coastal storm damage mitigation grant resolution (unanimous)
• Consensus to continue multi-use path speed limit stenciling pilot project
• Directed staff to conduct July traffic analysis for Lakeside Street and bring No Parking Tow Away Zone amendment to August meeting
• Closed session held on attorney/client privilege and possible property acquisition; no actions taken

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan amendment for the 87-unit Inn at Whalebone regarding Lakeside Street roadway conditions. Members will also review multi-family dwelling amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and a restaurant sketch plan for Outlets Nags Head.

• Site plan amendment for 87-unit Inn at Whalebone at 6632 Pheasant Avenue/Lakeside Drive
• Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding multi-family dwelling developments
• Sketch plan review for a 2,279 square foot restaurant at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Proposed text amendment regarding dormitory use in the SED-80 Special Environmental District

The Nags Head Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for the 87-unit Inn at Whalebone and an alternative road widening design for Lakeside Street by a 4-3 vote. The Board also reviewed updates on a multi-family housing ordinance, examined a sketch plan for a sit-down restaurant at the Outlets Nags Head, and unanimously voted to initiate a text amendment allowing dormitory use in the SED-80 district for town workforce housing.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan amendment and Town Engineer's alternative road widening design for the Inn at Whalebone (4-3)
• Initiated a UDO text amendment regarding dormitory use in the SED-80 district for town workforce housing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the Town Manager's proposed operating budget, capital improvement requests, and a consolidated fee schedule. Additional public hearings cover text amendments for prohibiting parking on residential septic systems and allowing digital displays at fueling stations.

• Public hearing for FY 24/25 operating budget and CIP requests
• Public hearing for text amendment regarding residential septic system parking
• Public hearing for text amendment regarding LED digital displays for fueling stations
• Consideration of annual beach monitoring survey proposals from Moffat & Nichol and McKim & Creed
• Consideration of change order for dune grass plantings via Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Grant

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance, Pay Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan. New ordinances were adopted to prohibit parking on residential septic systems and to allow LED digital price displays at fueling stations. The Board also authorized a $15,000 donation for the Jockey’s Ridge State Park 50th Anniversary.

• Adopted FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance, Pay Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting driving or parking on residential septic areas (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing LED digital displays for fueling stations (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 contribution to Jockey’s Ridge State Park 50th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved $245,000 change order for Sea Oat sprigs installation (unanimous)
• Approved $69,000 and $63,485 beach monitoring contracts for McKim & Creed and Moffat & Nichol (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of disaster debris removal and monitoring contracts with DRC Emergency Services and DebrisTech, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved update to Personnel Policy regarding employment of relatives (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider updating the Use of Town Parks and Dowdy Park policies to include a balloon release ordinance. They will also consider a resolution supporting the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program Grant Application for 2024-2025. Additionally, a closed session is requested to review award applications.

• Updates to Use of Town Parks Policy and Dowdy Park Policy regarding balloon release ordinance
• Resolution in support of NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program Grant Application 2024-2025
• Closed session to consider Nags Head Lightkeeper and Nags Header award applications
• Ribbon cutting at New Epstein Bathhouse, 5401 S. Croatan Hwy

The Board unanimously approved updates to Town Parks and Dowdy Park policies to align with a recent balloon release ordinance. They also adopted a resolution supporting a Phase 3 grant application for living shoreline projects in Roanoake Sound. Additionally, the Board authorized the voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit against the State of NC regarding affordable housing zoning exemptions, following a state legislative repeal.

• Approved Consent Agenda including park policy updates and coastal grant resolution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week (4-0)
• Authorized Town Attorney to voluntarily dismiss lawsuit against State of NC re: affordable housing zoning (Unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss Nags Header and Lightkeeper awards (Unanimous)
• Recessed to Budget Workshop and ribbon cutting for Epstein Street Beach Access Bathhouse (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review updates regarding LED and digital displays for fueling stations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Community Rating System (CRS) Program. There are no action items scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on LED and digital lighting displays for fueling stations
• Presentation on the Community Rating System (CRS) Program
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from May 1, 2024

The Planning Board unanimously voted to amend a recommendation for fueling station digital displays to include a specific brightness limitation. The board also received presentations on the Community Rating System for flood insurance and town planning updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to fueling station digital sign recommendation to include a 0.3 footcandle limitation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Town Manager's recommended operating budget for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Discussion items include potential ordinance changes regarding balloon releases and residential septic systems, as well as a possible real property acquisition.

• Presentation of Town Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 24-25
• Public hearing request for the proposed operating budget and CIP requests
• Text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on residential septic systems
• Text amendment for LED digital displays at fueling stations
• Proposed ordinance to ban the release of balloons on Town property

The Board unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting the release of balloons on town property and passed a resolution opposing balloon releases town-wide. They also approved budget amendments, fee schedule changes, and requests for public hearings on the upcoming budget and zoning amendments. Additionally, the Board approved hiring a new sanitation operator and a seasonal event planner, and authorized the installation of security cameras on sanitation trucks.

• Adopted ordinance banning balloon releases on town property (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing balloon releases town-wide (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 to FY 23/24 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved modification to Consolidated Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved request for Public Hearing on FY 24/25 budget and CIP (unanimous)
• Approved request for Public Hearing on septic system parking amendment (unanimous)
• Approved request for Public Hearing on LED signage for fuel stations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/installation of security dash cameras for sanitation trucks (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider text amendments regarding digital displays at fueling stations and parking on residential septic systems. The board will also discuss a potential amendment for golf course netting to prevent property damage.

• Text amendment to allow LED and digital displays for fueling stations
• Text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on residential septic systems
• Update on text amendment regarding golf ball netting installation
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from April 3, 2024

The Board recommended a text amendment to allow limited digital LED displays at fueling stations and approved a revised amendment prohibiting parking on residential septic systems.

• Recommended approval of text amendment for LED digital signage at gas stations (5-1)
• Approved text amendment prohibiting parking or driving on residential septic systems (unanimous)
• Decided to handle golf course netting concerns via one-on-one property owner consultation rather than a text amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several budget amendments, capital project ordinances, and a recycling franchise agreement update during the consent agenda. A public hearing addresses proposed text amendments that would permit long-term rentals in existing hotels and motels, which could affect local housing availability and seasonal visitor inventory. Commissioners will also discuss accessory dwelling units, dune management cost shares, traffic map updates for Oneto Lane and Gallery Row, and conservation easements at Nags Head Woods and the Soundside Event Site.

• Public hearing on text amendments to allow long-term rentals in existing hotels and motels
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #10 to the FY 23/24 budget
• Ordinance changes to Chapter 30 Solid Waste Management and recycling franchise agreement
• Conservation easement resolutions for Nags Head Woods and the Soundside Event Site
• Discussion on a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance per the Strategic Plan

The Board approved a text amendment allowing long-term rentals in specific hotels built before November 10, 1972, provided at least 50% of units are used for workforce housing. The Board also approved several capital project amendments and updated traffic parking restrictions.

• Approved ordinance allowing long-term rentals in older hotels with annual audits (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 increase for Dune Management Cost Share Program (unanimous)
• Approved $93,492.50 change order for Old Nags Head Place Stormwater Project (unanimous)
• Designated Oneto Lane and E Gallery Row as 'No Parking Between Signs - Tow Away Zone' (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #10 and Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions supporting conservation easements for Nags Head Woods and Soundside Event Site (unanimous)
• Appointed Comr. Megan Lambert and David Thompson to Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Cahoon as NCLM Board of Directors Voting Delegate (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget workshop to discuss fiscal matters. Discussion topics include beach nourishment, the recommended Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program, and staffing requests.

• Beach nourishment discussion
• FY 25 Recommended Capital Improvement Program
• Staffing requests

The Board of Commissioners conducted a workshop to review beach nourishment financing, the Capital Improvement Program, and staffing requests. No formal votes were taken; the Town Manager will present a proposed budget at the May 1st meeting.

Board of Commissioners

This was a short, procedurally focused meeting for the Nags Head Board of Commissioners. The board will consider a revised residential recycling contract and town subsidy that was tabled from the March 6 meeting. A closed session may address the possible acquisition of real property per state law.

• Revised residential recycling contract and town subsidy
• Closed session on possible real property acquisition
• Public comment period
• Updates from the Town Attorney, Town Manager, and Mayor

The Board approved a contract with Tidewater Fibre Corp (TFC) for weekly, year-round residential recycling and increased the Town's monthly subsidy from $5.00 to $6.50 per subscriber. The vote was unanimous, with Mayor Pro Tem Siers excused. The Board also entered closed session to discuss possible acquisition of real property at 4222 S Croatan Hwy; no actions were taken. Public comment and email comments focused on recycling costs and service.

• Approved TFC recycling contract for weekly, year-round service (unanimous; Siers excused)
• Increased monthly Town recycling subsidy from $5.00 to $6.50 per subscriber (unanimous; Siers excused)
• Entered closed session to discuss possible acquisition of 4222 S Croatan Hwy (unanimous; Siers excused)
• No actions taken during closed session
• Adjourned at 10:25 a.m. (unanimous; Siers excused)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several text amendments regarding hotel rentals and digital gas price signs. Members will also discuss potential new rules for golf course netting and septic system protection.

• Text amendment to allow long-term rental of units in existing hotels and motels
• Text amendment to allow digital LED price signage at gas stations
• Discussion regarding netting barriers to prevent golf balls from leaving golf courses
• Discussion of text amendment to prohibit driving or parking on septic systems

The Planning Board recommended approval of text amendments allowing long-term rentals in existing hotels and permitting digital LED fuel price signs at gas stations. Both recommendations passed with 5-1 votes. The Board also reached consensus to initiate a text amendment process for installing netting barriers to protect properties from stray golf balls.

• Recommended approval of hotel long-term rental ordinance (5-1)
• Recommended approval of digital LED fuel price signage amendment (5-1)
• Consensus reached to initiate text amendment for golf netting barriers
• Agenda approved unanimously
• February 20, 2024 minutes approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several text amendments regarding animal definitions, septic system protection, and drive-through restaurants. The meeting also includes discussions on the Ocean Rescue lifeguard pay plan, a residential recycling contract, and a public services facility update.

• Budget Amendment #9 to FY 23/24 Budget
• Revised Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Pay Plan
• Text amendments regarding Chapter 6 Animals
• Amendment to Traffic Control Map for Vansciver Drive
• Public hearing on prohibiting drive-through restaurants

The Board unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting drive-through restaurants in the Unified Development Ordinance. They also established a working group to review draft multi-family housing standards and approved a new Ocean Rescue flag system. Several items, including a recycling contract rate increase, were tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted ordinance prohibiting drive-through restaurants (unanimous)
• Approved Multi-Family Ordinance Working Group appointments and charge (unanimous)
• Adopted new Ocean Rescue Flag System ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #9 and lifeguard pay increase to $19.00/hr (unanimous)
• Approved cart rollback contract with Trash Detail, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Town Code Chapter 6 Animals definitions (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting NC General Assembly changes to wastewater system rules (unanimous)
• Tabled Residential Recycling Contract/Ordinance to March 20 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to review a pre-budget overview and discuss major initiatives. The agenda consists only of procedural items for the workshop.

• Pre-budget overview
• Major initiatives

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners held a FY 24/25 budget workshop on March 6, 2024, with all five members present. The board reached consensus to use $40,000 toward an Estuarine Shoreline Initiatives grant, agreed to defer a CCAP water-pollution project with no commitment, and directed staff to explore modular and three-story options for Ocean Rescue workforce housing. Staff also reported a grant application for $600,000 for a sound-side buffer conservation easement, and the board discussed moving the Windjammer pedestrian project up to FY 25. No formal votes or ordinances were recorded; the minutes reflect workshop discussion and consensus only.

• Consensus to use $40,000 toward Estuarine Shoreline Initiatives grant
• Consensus to defer CCAP grant project, no commitment made
• Consensus to have architect review modular units and three stories for Ocean Rescue housing
• Windjammer pedestrian project moved up to FY 25, substituting for a proposed project
• Board concurred on $600,000 Land and Water Fund restoration grant application; conservation easement resolutions to come later
• Consensus to look at Splash Pad planning next year with grant assistance
• Town Hall Campus Master Plan to return for April 2024 budget workshop

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss text amendments regarding long-term rentals in hotels and motels. Members will also consider an ordinance to prohibit driving or parking on septic systems near driveways and parking areas.

• Text amendment for long-term rental of units within existing hotels and motels
• Ordinance to prohibit driving over or parking on septic systems adjacent to driveways
• Update on recent multi-family amendments and taskforce nominations
• Presentation of map delineating protected vegetated buffers

The Planning Board unanimously recommended an ordinance requiring physical barriers to prevent driving or parking on residential septic systems. The Board also reached a consensus to revise a proposed ordinance regarding the conversion of hotels to long-term rentals.

• Recommended approval of ordinance prohibiting parking/driving on residential septic systems (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Molly Harrison and Meade Gwinn to the multi-family development work group

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal by Bryan Harvey. The case involves a Notice of Violation issued for using a detached accessory structure as an unpermitted second dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit.

• Appeal of administrative decision: 309 W. Soundside Road

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment upheld Notice of Violation No. 2208 against Bryan Harvey for using a detached accessory structure at 309 W. Soundside Road as an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit. The Board found the structure was permitted in 2014 as an office studio, not a dwelling, and that its use as a rental unit violated the Unified Development Ordinance. The motion to uphold the violation in whole passed unanimously. The Board also reached consensus that staff should look into amending the ordinance and definitions for accessory use/accessory dwelling to provide more clarity.

• Upheld Notice of Violation No. 2208 in whole (unanimous)
• Ordered the accessory structure at 309 W. Soundside Road be used solely as an accessory structure, not as an accessory dwelling unit
• Consensus that staff should look into amending the ordinance and definitions of accessory use/accessory dwelling for clarity

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and a resolution to accept an American Rescue Plan grant. Public hearings are scheduled regarding a proposed Trade Center and multi-family development text amendments.

• Public hearing for a Trade Center on Lot 2a of the Charles L. Sineath Subdivision
• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance text amendments regarding multi-family development
• Request for public hearing to consider prohibiting drive-through restaurants
• Resolution to accept the American Rescue Plan Storm Project Grant
• Amendment to the Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners increased lifeguard pay to $19 per hour for the 2024 season and approved a Special Use/Site Plan for a new Trade Center. Proposed amendments to multi-family development standards were tabled pending a task force review. The Board also adopted the town's Emergency Operations Plan.

• Approved lifeguard pay increase to $19/hour for 2024 season (4-0)
• Approved Special Use/Site Plan for Trade Center on Lot 2a of Charles L. Sineath Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Tabled multi-family development UDO amendments for task force review (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 to FY 23/24 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation declaring March 4-8, 2024 as Safety Week (4-0)
• Reappointed Megan Vaughan to the Planning Board for a three-year term (4-0)
• Approved request to advertise delinquent taxes and begin foreclosures on 2023 taxes (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members will consider text amendments regarding long-term rentals in hotels and the removal of drive-through restaurant uses from all zoning districts.

• Text amendment to allow long-term rental of units within existing hotels and motels
• Text amendment to remove 'Restaurant, Drive-Through' use from all zoning districts
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on status of recent multi-family development draft amendments

The Nags Head Planning Board elected Megan Vaughan as Chair and Meade Gwinn as Vice Chair for 2024, approved its agenda and the December 19, 2023 minutes, and approved its 2024 submittal calendar. On a text amendment request from Albemarle & Associates on behalf of Golasa Holdings, LLC to allow long-term rental of units in existing hotels and motels, the Board agreed it wanted the request to move forward but asked staff for further clarification on three points of contention: parking, unit size, and the ability to convert back to hotel use. The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a separate text amendment removing 'Restaurant, Drive-Through' as a permissible use town-wide.

• Elected Megan Vaughan as Planning Board Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Elected Meade Gwinn as Vice Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the December 19, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward on Golasa Holdings' hotel long-term rental text amendment, pending staff clarification on parking, unit size, and conversion back to hotel use (no vote recorded)
• Recommended approval of text amendment removing 'Restaurant, Drive-Through' as a permissible use town-wide (unanimous)
• Approved the Planning Board's 2024 submittal calendar as presented

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider an appeal regarding a development or building permit at 4313 W. Soundside Road. Additionally, the Board has a case regarding a notice of violation for an unpermitted second dwelling unit at 309 W. Soundside Road, though that item was requested to be continued to February.

• Appeal of development/building permit issuance for 4313 W. Soundside Road
• Appeal regarding a notice of violation for an unpermitted second dwelling unit at 309 W. Soundside Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to accept ARPA grant funds for the Stormwater Master Plan Update Project. The meeting includes requests for public hearings regarding a new trade center and multi-family development text amendments. The board will also review budget amendments and tax adjustment reports.

• Public hearing request for Trade Center construction at Charles L. Sineauth Subdivision
• Resolution to accept ARPA grant funds for Stormwater Master Plan Update Project
• Text amendments to the UDO regarding multi-family development
• Budget Amendment #7 to the FY 23/24 budget
• Public hearing for 'Restaurant, Drive Through' use in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to allow drive-through restaurants in commercial mixed-use developments. The Board also approved a $400,000 ARPA grant for a Stormwater Master Plan Update and updated the Fleet Maintenance pay plan.

• Denied text amendment to allow drive-through restaurants in commercial mixed-use developments (4-1)
• Approved $400,000 ARPA grant for Stormwater Master Plan Update
• Approved Fleet Maintenance pay plan modification adding a Crew Lead position
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 to FY 23/24 Budget
• Approved annual audit contract with Potter & Company
• Approved public hearing requests for a Trade Center and multi-family development for February 2024
• Appointed Comr. Lambert to Government Education Access Channel Committee
• Appointed Gary Ferguson to Septic Health Advisory Committee