Pinehurst public meetings in 2023

Village Council - Special Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council is meeting for a two-day strategic planning retreat to review and affirm the village's mission, vision, and strategic objectives, and to discuss the five-year financial forecast, capital and workforce needs, and potential changes to performance indicators. This is a working session, not a decision-making meeting on specific ordinances or contracts.

• Review and affirm Mission, Vision, and Core Competencies
• Affirm or amend actions (OFIs) to address strategic objectives
• Review Five-Year Financial Forecast and Fund Balance Policy
• Discuss Five-Year Major Capital Needs
• Discuss potential changes to FY 2024 Balanced Scorecard

Village Council - Special Meeting

This is a special organizational meeting of the Pinehurst Village Council. The council will administer the oath of office and select a Mayor Pro Tem and Treasurer. No other business is on the agenda.

• Oath of office
• Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
• Selection of Treasurer

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will discuss a request from the USGA and Golf Channel to close downtown streets during the 2024 US Open for a broadcast location, considering impacts on parking and access. They will also review a new state law restricting NC DOT right-of-way plantings to native species, which could affect the Pinehurst Traffic Circle's seasonal flowers. The agenda includes approving the 2024 meeting schedule, assigning partner and collaborator liaisons, and appointing representatives to regional boards via resolutions 23-50 and 23-51. No final decisions are expected on the road closure or native plants; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of road closure request from USGA/Golf Channel for 2024 US Open broadcast in downtown Pinehurst
• Discussion of native plants law (HB 259) affecting NC DOT rights-of-way, potentially ending seasonal flowers at Pinehurst Traffic Circle
• Approval of 2024 Council meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Assembly Hall)
• Resolution 23-50: Appointing voting member and alternate to Sandhills Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMPO)
• Resolution 23-51: Appointing delegate and alternate to Central Pines Regional Council

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will consider awarding a FY24 road resurfacing contract to Fred Smith Company, discuss dedicating Winston Pines Drive and associated right-of-way to the Village, and consider an ordinance accepting street dedications and amending traffic regulations. They will also discuss and potentially approve a resolution exempting CMS Engineering from the qualification-based selection process for annual intersection studies. The agenda includes routine consent items like meeting minutes approval.

• Award FY24 resurfacing contract to Fred Smith Company
• Dedication of Winston Pines Drive and associated right-of-way
• Ordinance 23-19 accepting street dedications and amending traffic schedules
• Resolution 23-52 to exempt CMS Engineering from QBS for intersection studies
• Consent agenda: approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Council - Special Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning pre-retreat, a full-day working session to review data, trends, and strategies across nine goals, including community safety, development, transportation, environment, and finances. The agenda is procedural and focused on discussion and planning, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of FY2024 SOAR Analysis, strategic advantages/challenges, and balanced scorecard
• Discussion of national, state, and local trends, workforce, taxes, and financial forecast
• Review of strategies for Goal 1: Safeguard the Community
• Review of strategies for Goal 2: Promote High Quality Neighborhoods, Development, and Appearance
• Review of strategies for Goal 9: Maintain a Healthy Financial Condition

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Major Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction or additions within the Historic District. The commission will also review minor work COAs issued since October, approve the 2024 meeting schedule, and handle organizational items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 26 work session and regular meeting.

• COA-2023-00275: new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd (continued from Oct. 26)
• COA-2023-00422: detached garage and additions at 110 McCaskill Rd E
• COA-2023-00397: garage addition at 20 Culdee Rd
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of minor work COAs issued 10/15/2023–11/7/2023

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for an accessory dwelling at 455 St. Andrews Drive. They will also consider adopting a stormwater management master plan, establishing fees for large-scale underground utility inspections, and approving financial reports and an audit contract amendment.

• Special use permit for accessory dwelling at 455 St. Andrews Dr. (PID #00025542)
• Resolution 23-48 appointing Historic Preservation Commission chairperson
• Adoption of Stormwater Management and Master Plan
• Resolution 23-47 establishing fee for review/inspections of large-scale underground utility installations
• Amendment to FY 2023 audit contract

Village Council Work Session

The Village Council will discuss a concept to convert angled parking on upper Chinquapin Rd. to parallel parking, which would reduce car spaces but add golf cart spaces. The council is expected to give direction on the proposal, which would require new brick curbing, pavement, and striping.

• Convert 7 angled parking spaces to 4 parallel spaces, losing 3 car spaces
• Add two 90-degree golf cart spaces near the Magnolia Inn
• Add two 90-degree golf cart spaces beside existing parallel spaces
• Requires brick curbing, pavement, and striping
• Location: Chinquapin Rd. between Magnolia Inn and Ritter Rd.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional zoning request from Red Pine Investments, LLC to rezone about 8.04 acres near Trotter Drive west of NC Highway 5. The change would allow a 65-unit residential development with 31 single-family detached homes and 34 townhomes. The board will make a recommendation to the Village Council, which has final approval. The agenda also includes approval of the October 5 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning 8.04 acres (Parcel IDs 00052965-00052968) from PS-FBC-H to PS-FBC-H-CD for 65 residential units
• Proposed development includes 31 single-family detached cottages and 34 single-family attached townhomes
• Applicant: Michael Etowski of Red Pine Investments, LLC
• Approval of October 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 7, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Major Certificates of Appropriateness: a continued request for a new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd and a request to paint the brick façade white at 38 Chinquapin Rd. They will also approve minutes from the September 28 work session and regular meeting, and review minor work COAs issued from September 15 to October 14, 2023.

• Public hearing: Major COA for new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd (PID 00020108), owners David and Louise Parks, applicant Thomas Bradford
• Public hearing: Major COA to paint brick façade white at 38 Chinquapin Rd (PID 00030476), owner Conner Smith, applicant Daniel Brown
• Approval of minutes from 09-28-2023 work session and regular meeting
• Review of minor work COAs issued 9/15/2023 - 10/14/2023
• Next meeting date: 11-16-2023 regular meeting

Historic Preservation Commission - Work Session

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to discuss potential revisions to the Historic District Standards. A draft redline document has been prepared by a commission member with input from others, and the commission and staff will discuss the draft and goals moving forward. The agenda includes only this discussion item and is not a voting meeting.

• Discussion of redline revisions to Historic District Standards sections B-F (exterior walls, windows/doors, storm windows/doors, shutters/awnings, chimneys)
• Proposed changes include requiring replacement of wooden windows on street-facing elevations in kind
• Proposed changes include prohibiting removable grids and grids between glass in windows
• Proposed changes include requiring storm doors to have full view glass or mullions aligning with door stiles/rails/muntins
• Proposed changes include requiring awnings to be fabric and colors in the Village of Pinehurst Color Palette

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold two public hearings and consider resolutions on a 78-lot single-family subdivision (Pinewild Phase V) and a special use permit for an accessory dwelling at 15 McDonald Rd. W. They will also review an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and receive the Risk Management Committee's annual report with 2024 health benefit recommendations. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a budget amendment report.

• Public Hearing No. 1: Pinewild Phase V Major Subdivision (78 lots, PID 00025104) between Stoneykirk Drive and Linden Road
• Public Hearing No. 2: Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling at 15 McDonald Rd. W (PID 20210410)
• Resolution 23-46: Approving Pinewild Phase V Major Subdivision
• Budget amendment: $6,225 transferred from Buildings & Grounds to Fleet for Harness Track conditioner
• Update to Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council work session includes a discussion with the Given/Tufts Foundation about the proposed library's size, location, and capital fundraising. Following that, the council will enter a closed session to consider qualifications of a public officer or employee, as permitted by state law. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion with Given/Tufts Foundation on proposed library size, location, and capital fundraising
• Closed session under NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to consider personnel qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness
• Motion to recess work session and enter closed session
• Motion to adjourn closed session and re-enter work session

Board of Adjustment

The Pinehurst Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve the minutes from the September 7, 2023 regular meeting and to set the next meeting date. The agenda includes no new public hearings or variance requests; it is largely procedural. The board will also consider whether to hold a meeting on November 2, 2023, if business arises.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting date set for November 2, 2023, if needed

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Subdivision Review for Pinewild Phase V, a proposed 78-lot single-family subdivision on about 88 acres in the Pinewild gated community. The board will deliberate and forward a recommendation to the Village Council. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing for Pinewild Phase V Major Subdivision: 78-lot single-family subdivision, Moore County PID# 00025104, between Stoneykirk Drive and Linden Road, applicant Pinewild Project Limited Partnership
• Proposed density about one unit per acre, with 18.6% open space (16.4 acres)
• Applicant seeks waivers for asphalt wedge curb instead of concrete curb/gutter and sidewalk requirement
• Staff recommends approval, citing compliance with Pinehurst Development Ordinance standards
• Approval of 09-07-2023 regular meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission - Work Session

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss proposed revisions to the Historic District Standards, specifically focusing on the section about roofs. The revisions include changes to language about roof materials, colors, and the placement of features like vents, gutters, and solar panels. No final decisions are being made at this work session; it is for discussion only.

• Proposed revisions to Section III-A (Roofs) of the Historic District Standards
• Metal roofs would be limited to copper or specific colors (weathered copper, dark brown, dark bronze, dark gray, dark green, dark silver, or black)
• New gutters and downspouts must be installed to avoid damaging character-defining features
• Replacement gutters and downspouts must be painted or have baked-enamel finish in Village of Pinehurst Color Palette unless made of copper
• Skylights and skylight tubes must be placed inconspicuously on rear roof surface with flat profile

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for a new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd, continued from August. They will also consider a modification to a detached garage at 190 Midland Rd and review minor work certificates issued in the past month.

• Public hearing for new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd (COA-2023-00274)
• Public hearing for detached garage modification at 190 Midland Rd (COA-2023-00301)
• Review of minor work COAs issued 8/15/2023-9/14/2023
• Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will discuss and consider several items, including appointing an ETJ representative, a library and archives space analysis, a stormwater management master plan, an update to fees and charges for the Harness Track, and the FY 2023 community survey results. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and reports.

• Resolution 23-43 appointing Carol Henry as ETJ representative to Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Library and Archives Space Analysis and Programming Update and Location Discussion
• Presentation of Stormwater Management and Master Plan
• Fees and Charges Schedule Update for Harness Track
• Presentation of FY 2023 Community Survey Results

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 1, 2023 regular meeting and receive staff updates on future business items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new zoning cases, ordinances, or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Staff updates on future business items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Pinehurst Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a proposed fence at 115 Baltusrol Lane. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 30-foot golf course setback to 1 foot to install a 4-foot-high fence along the north property line abutting Pinehurst Resort Course No. 5. The board will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Variance request for 115 Baltusrol Lane (PLN-2023-00261) to reduce golf course setback from 30 feet to 1 foot for a 4-foot fence
• Approval of June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on eight Major Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic District, including a new dwelling, a patio, window/door changes, a garage addition, and several projects by Resorts of Pinehurst. The commission will also review minutes from the July 27 work session and regular meeting, and minor work COAs issued in the past month.

• COA-2023-00274: new single-family dwelling at 125 Graham Rd
• COA-2023-00259: enclose second-floor porch, add columns and planters at 1 Carolina Vista (Resorts of Pinehurst)
• COA-2023-00275: demolish/rebuild part of smokehouse, add service window at 300 Magnolia Rd (Resorts of Pinehurst)
• COA-2023-00272: remove/resize window and replace exterior wall/door at 1 Carolina Vista (Resorts of Pinehurst)
• COA-2023-00269: patio in side yard at 225 Linden Rd

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will consider awarding a downtown street resurfacing contract to Turner Asphalt, along with several advisory board appointments and a policy on advisory board appointments. The agenda also includes routine consent items like meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Resolution #23-31: Appointment to Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Tom Brereton - Pinewild)
• Resolution #23-37: Re-appointment to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Paul Sale)
• Resolution #23-38: Re-appointment to Historic Preservation Commission (Richard Vincent)
• Resolution #23-41: Appointment to Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment (Schroeder)
• Resolution #23-40: Establishing an Advisory Board Appointment Policy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Major Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic District. The first request is for extensive modifications at 85 Shaw Rd SW, and the second is for changes to a previously approved project at 15 Fields Rd. The commission will also review minor work certificates issued in the past month and approve the minutes from the June meeting.

• Public hearing for COA-2023-00244: front porch, rear patio, enclosing patio, driveway, painting brick façade, spa and pavilion at 85 Shaw Rd SW
• Public hearing for COA-2023-00246: changes to previously approved COA-2022-00039 at 15 Fields Rd
• Review of Minor Work COAs issued 6/14/2023 - 7/14/2023
• Approval of June 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will vote on a consent agenda, consider a FY2024 budget amendment for reappropriations, and appoint six members to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes reports from the village manager and council members.

• Ordinance #23-18: Amending FY2024 budget for reappropriations from FY2023
• Six appointments to the Pinehurst Neighborhood Advisory Committee (resolutions #23-32 through #23-36)
• Appointments to the SAMPO Formation Committee
• Approval of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (regular, work session, closed session)
• FY2023 bi-annual fire and police reports

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a work session to discuss downtown truck deliveries and other business. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition negotiations, as permitted by state law. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of downtown truck deliveries
• Closed session for real property acquisition negotiations (NCGS §143-318.11(a)(5))

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including appointments to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, a presentation on the Library and Archives, an ordinance amending the FY2024 budget for GASB 96 IT subscriptions, and a janitorial services contract. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution #23-28: Appointment to Pinehurst Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Carolyn Jamison - North Lake Pinehurst)
• Resolution #23-29: Appointment to Pinehurst Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Jennifer Tomilin - Donald Ross)
• Presentation and discussion with Oakley Collier Architects regarding the Library and Archives
• Ordinance #23-17: Amending FY2024 Budget for GASB 96 IT Subscriptions
• Janitorial Services Contract

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Downtown Amenity Plan, the Stormwater Management and Master Plan, naming the Council Conference Room in honor of former Mayor Ginsey Fallon, and a potential endorsement of the Raleigh-to-Richmond S-Line passenger rail project. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition negotiations.

• Downtown Amenity Plan update: road resurfacing, golf cart parking expansion, Theater Building parking, 4-way stop at Chinquapin and Magnolia, stormwater improvements, sidewalk additions on Market Square and Chinquapin Rd.
• Stormwater Management and Master Plan update: McGill Associates retained; Phase 2 near completion.
• Discussion on naming Council Conference Room in honor of former Councilmember and Mayor Ginsey Fallon.
• Discussion on endorsing Raleigh to Richmond S-Line rail project; draft letter to Secretary Buttigieg.
• Closed session under NCGS §143-318.11(a)(5) for real property acquisition negotiations.

Village Council Work Session

The Village Council will discuss the formation of the Sandhills Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAMPO), including Pinehurst's designation as the Lead Planning Organization. They will also discuss state legislation and the board nomination and appointment process. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a work session for discussion only.

• Discussion of Pinehurst as Lead Planning Organization for SAMPO
• Review of proposed MPO staff functions and Village support roles
• Discussion of North Carolina General Assembly legislation
• Discussion of board nomination and appointment process

Board of Adjustment

The Pinehurst Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a retaining wall at 185 Canter Lane, which exceeds the 3.5-foot height limit and encroaches into the front yard setback. The board will also consider appointing a new regular member and electing a chair. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public hearing on variance PLN-2023-00194 for retaining wall at 185 Canter Ln. (PID 00018577), seeking to allow wall up to 9.25' tall, 12.26' from front property line (required 30' setback)
• Consider appointing an alternate member to fill vacancy left by David Alzamora's term expiration
• Consider electing a new Board Chair
• Approval of January 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for July 6, 2023, if business exists

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on three Major Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic District: a continued request for a detached four-car garage at 275 Midland Rd., modifications to a previously approved COA at 70 Carolina Vista, and a garage addition with window/door replacements and courtyard enclosure at 40 Campbell Rd. The commission will also review minor work COAs issued since the last meeting and approve minutes from the April 27 work session and regular meeting.

• COA-2023-00104 (275 Midland Rd.): continued request for detached 4-car garage
• COA-2023-00165 (70 Carolina Vista): modifications to previously approved COA-2022-00063
• COA-2023-00187 (40 Campbell Rd.): garage addition, window/door replacement, courtyard enclosure
• Review of Minor Work COAs issued 04/16/2023 - 05/11/2023
• Approval of April 27 work session and regular meeting minutes

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold two public hearings: one on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and another on zoning map and text amendments to implement the Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans. The council will also consider a contract for legal services for FY 2024, receive a Q3 update on the FY 2023 Strategic Operating Plan, discuss the expiration of the Pinehurst South moratorium, and consider a resolution related to the Central Pines Regional Council.

• Public Hearing #1: Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• Public Hearing #2: Official Zoning Map and Text Amendments for Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans
• Discuss and consider Ordinance #23-13 for zoning map and Development Ordinance amendments
• Discuss Pinehurst South Moratorium Expiration
• Discuss and consider Resolution #23-17 ratifying Central Pines Regional Council charter

Village Council - Special Meeting

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the recommended FY 2024 Strategic Operating Plan and budget. The work session covers strategic priorities, the General Fund budget, capital projects, and a five-year financial forecast. No final decisions are made at this session; a public hearing is scheduled for May 23 and adoption on June 13.

• Discussion of FY 2024 General Fund budget, including property taxes, sales taxes, permits and fees
• Review of capital expenditures and Capital Improvement Plan (pages 155, 171-186)
• Five-year financial forecast (pages 163-170)
• Debt service review (page 152)
• Public hearing scheduled for May 23, 2023; adoption on June 13, 2023

Village Council Work Session

The Village Council is discussing a potential land swap with Moore County involving two Village-owned parcels on Juniper Lake Road and two County-owned parcels on Power Plant Road. Staff is requesting authorization to proceed with the necessary steps and to allow the Village Manager to sign documents. The County would pay the Village $248,000 for the appraised value difference.

• Land swap with Moore County involving Village parcels on Juniper Lake Road (Parid 00022016, 44.96+/- acres, appraised $517,000; Parid 20170456, 3.2+/- acres, acquired for $66,000)
• County parcels at 111 and 105 Power Plant Road (Parid 00026002 and 00026001), appraised at $335,000
• County to pay Village $248,000 from Moore County Public Utilities for value difference
• Council to consider authorizing staff to proceed and Village Manager to sign documents

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans and Form Based Guidance Plans. They will also discuss budget amendments for library and archives capital improvements, review financial statements, and receive a presentation on the FY2024 budget. Additionally, they will consider a resolution supporting NCDOT's plan to install stoplights at two Highway 15-501 intersections.

• Public hearing and Resolution 23-16 to adopt Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans and Form Based Guidance Plans
• Ordinance 23-11 amending FY2023 budget for Library and Archives Building Capital Improvements
• Ordinance 23-12 amending Library Expansion Capital Project Fund Budget
• Resolution 23-15 supporting NCDOT stoplights at Hwy 15-501/Spring Lake Dr. and Hwy 15-501/Spring Lake Rd.
• Presentation of FY2024 Budget and Strategic Operating Plan

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning and Zoning Board is holding a public hearing on proposed text and map amendments to the Pinehurst Development Ordinance and Zoning Map to implement the Village Place and Pinehurst South Form Based Codes. The hearing was continued from the April 6 meeting to gather more community input, especially from residents of the neighboring Jackson Hamlet community, who expressed concerns about the impact of the proposals. The board will also consider boundary adjustments and discuss how the Regulating Plan may be used.

• Public hearing on text and map amendments for Village Place and Pinehurst South Form Based Codes
• Discussion of Regulating Plan usage
• Continued public hearing from April 6, 2023, to allow more community input
• Concerns raised by Jackson Hamlet residents about zoning changes and potential impact
• Board to consider boundary adjustments based on public feedback

Historic Preservation Commission - Work Session

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss proposed revisions to the Historic District Standards, specifically sections I-A & B and III-A (Roofs). The revisions aim to clarify guidelines for property owners and applicants regarding changes, additions, and new construction within the historic district. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed revisions to Historic District Standards sections I-A & B
• Proposed revisions to section III-A (Roofs), including roof materials, colors, and placement of vents, skylights, and solar panels
• Discussion of the Certificate of Appropriateness process and how standards are applied

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five Major Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic District, including a new garage, a brick façade paint job, a glass door installation, a breezeway addition, and a new single-family home. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 23 meeting and review minor work items. All requests are for work within the Pinehurst Historic District.

• COA-2023-00104: Four-car detached garage at 275 Midland Rd., applicant Richard Larson
• COA-2023-00110: Painting brick façade at 45 Ferguson Rd., applicant Dokim Elphick
• COA-2023-00128: Glass door installation at 30 McIntyre Rd., applicant Dunagan Builders LLC
• COA-2023-00131: Breezeway and garage modifications at 40 Dundee Rd., applicant John Bortins
• COA-2023-00159: New single-family home at 85 Short Rd., applicant Tyler Cook of Latitude Builders

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will consider approving a five-year solid waste contract with Waste Management for the Pinewild neighborhood, valued at $272,524 for the first year. They will also preview the FY 2024 Strategic Operating Plan, which outlines major capital projects and seeks Council input on a five-year financial scenario. The agenda includes routine consent items like meeting minutes approval.

• Waste Management contract at $24.82 per home per month, $272,524 first year for 915 homes
• FY 2024-2028 Strategic Operating Plan preview with $13,062,450 total net cost for seven initiatives
• Proposed projects include $2.3M pedestrian facilities, $2.3M stormwater improvements, $1.7M ladder truck
• Library expansion/renovation at $5,565,750 over five years
• Consent agenda includes approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the latest drafts of the Village Place and Pinehurst South Form-Based Codes, the Morganton Road re-alignment, MPO updates, a Dornoch partnership, and a land swap option with Moore County. The form-based code discussion includes minor revisions such as a 15% minimum open space for single-family attached units and confirmation of alley widths. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discuss Village Place and Pinehurst South Form Based Code drafts
• Discuss Morganton Road Re-Alignment
• Discuss MPO Updates
• Discuss Dornoch Partnership
• Discuss Land Swap Option between Moore County and Village of Pinehurst

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will discuss draft form-based codes for the Village Place and Pinehurst South areas, which would guide future development and zoning changes. The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended adoption, and the council will provide input before a public hearing. The council will also discuss capital project prioritization for FY24 and development-related bills in the General Assembly.

• Discuss Village Place and Pinehurst South Form Based Code
• Discuss FY24 SOP Capital Project Prioritization
• Discuss Development Related Bills Being Considered by the General Assembly
• Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended adoption on March 30, 2023

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will discuss and consider Ordinance #23-08, which would create Planned Community Neighborhoods and allow Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations in residential districts. They will also consider updates to policies on public facility naming, streetlights, roadway safety on Midland Road, and the Neighborhood Advisory Committee. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 28 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance #23-08: PDO amendments creating Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations
• Resolution #23-11: Updates to Public Facility and Naming Policy
• Resolution #23-12: Updates to Streetlight Policy
• Resolution #23-13: Supporting Roadway Safety Enhancements on Midland Road
• Resolution #23-14: Neighborhood Advisory Committee Policy

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a formal recommendation on the Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans and Form-Based Codes to the Village Council. The board will also discuss proposed official zoning map and PDO text amendments for these areas. The plans aim to guide future development, including mixed-use walkable areas, while preserving the village's historic character.

• Public hearing on Village Place and Pinehurst South Small Area Plans and Form-Based Codes
• Discussion of proposed Official Zoning Map and PDO text amendments for Village Place and Pinehurst South
• Village Place plan covers approximately 100 acres bounded by Yadkin Road (NC 211), Magnolia Road, and McIntyre Road
• Plan goals include mixed-use development, new open spaces, and a connected street network to ease traffic on Rattlesnake Trail
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2023

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map and Pinehurst Development Ordinance (PDO) to create two new form-based zoning districts in the Village Place and Pinehurst South areas. The discussion will cover implementing Small Area Plans and Form Based Code requirements, including a table of permitted uses and a conditional zoning requirement. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of proposed Official Zoning Map and PDO text amendments for Village Place and Pinehurst South
• Creation of two new zoning districts: Village Place (VP) Form-Based District and Pinehurst South Overlay District
• Proposed conditional zoning requirement in Village Place and Pinehurst South areas
• Attachments include district maps and first draft of potential PDO amendments
• Special meeting scheduled for 03-30-2023

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a work session to discuss the formation of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) during its March 28, 2023 meeting. This is a procedural discussion with no formal decisions expected. The session may also cover other unspecified work topics and potential future agenda items.

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold three public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Planned Development Ordinance (PDO), covering new Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations, regulations for retaining walls, and temporary RV rentals in the Public Conservation district. The council will also consider ordinances for the retaining wall and RV amendments, approve the FY 2023 audit contract, and discuss an amendment to Chapter 31 of the municipal code. The agenda includes routine consent items and recognitions.

• Public Hearing #1: Text amendments creating Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations
• Public Hearing #2 and Ordinance #23-09: Text amendments regulating retaining walls
• Public Hearing #3 and Ordinance #23-10: Text amendments for temporary rental of RVs in the PC zoning district
• Audit contract for Fiscal Year 2023 audit
• Ordinance #23-04 amending Chapter 31 of the Pinehurst Municipal Code

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Major Certificates of Appropriateness: one for modifications to a previously approved project at 204 Dundee Rd, and another for a new addition at 185 Barrett Road E. The commission will also discuss filling the Vice-Chair position and review minor work items.

• Public hearing for COA-2023-00083 (204 Dundee Rd): modification to approved COA-2022-00125, eliminating 2 windows and changing window sash paint from red to white
• Public hearing for COA-2023-00050 (185 Barrett Road E): construction of a garage and bonus room addition to the east side
• Discussion on filling the Vice-Chair position
• Review of Minor Work COAs issued 2/17/2023 - 3/15/2023
• Discussion on scheduling work session meetings

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council is holding a work session to discuss updates to two policies: the Public Facility and Naming Policy and the Streetlight Policy. The naming policy update would add a new section on the duration and modification of facility names, providing guidance for future councils on renaming or ending names. The streetlight policy update involves minor simplifications. The council will also receive an update on the Dornoch, Scotland partnership.

• Discussion on adding Section 9 to the Recognition and Public Facility Naming Policy, covering duration, renaming, and revocation of facility names
• Discussion on updates to the Streetlight Policy, including minor simplifications and requirements for new developments
• Update on the Dornoch, Scotland partnership

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes and resolutions honoring Historic Preservation Commission members. The council will also discuss and consider resolutions amending the Fund Balance Policy per GASB Statement No. 98, adopting a Grants Allowable Costs and Cost Principles Policy, and ordinances to close the ARPA Special Revenue Fund and amend Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code. The meeting includes public comments and other business.

• Resolution #23-07 amending Fund Balance Policy terminology per GASB Statement No. 98
• Resolution #23-08 adopting a Grants Allowable Costs and Cost Principles Policy
• Ordinance #23-03 amending and closing the ARPA Special Revenue Fund
• Ordinance #23-04 amending Chapter 31 of the Pinehurst Municipal Code
• Resolutions #23-09 and #23-10 honoring Thomas Schroeder and Terry Lurtz (HPC)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning and Zoning Board is conducting a final review of the Village Place Form-Based Code, a regulatory document that will govern development in the Village Place area. The board is expected to provide a formal recommendation to the Village Council by March 30, 2023. The agenda also includes a discussion on conditional zoning approaches related to the Pinehurst Development Ordinance and zoning map amendments.

• Final review of Village Place Form-Based Code (January 2023 draft)
• Discussion of conditional zoning approach with Pinehurst Development Ordinance and Official Zoning Map amendments
• Special meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023
• Form-Based Code covers site, street, landscape, architectural, and signage design standards
• Code applies to Village Place area, including mixed-use district and residential infill

Planning & Zoning Board

The Pinehurst Planning & Zoning Board will hold three public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Pinehurst Development Ordinance (PDO). Items include new definitions for Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations, regulations for retaining walls, and rules for temporary RV rentals in the Public Conservation district.

• Public Hearing on Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Lodging Accommodations text amendments to PDO Sections 8.5 and 10.2
• Public Hearing on retaining wall regulations text amendments to PDO Section 9.13
• Public Hearing on temporary rental RV use in Public Conservation district text amendments to PDO Sections 8.5 and 10.2
• Discussion on scheduling future work sessions
• Next meeting scheduled for April 6, 2023

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #23-02 to rezone approximately 14.56 acres (Moore County PID# 20000655) from R-30 (Medium Density Residential) to H-CD (Hotel Conditional District) to allow development of five 4-bedroom and four 8-bedroom lodging units at Pinehurst Resort Course No. 8. The council will also discuss special intensity allocations for two properties on Trotter Hills Circle, review financial statements and a budget amendment, and consider final walkway construction locations for FY23.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #23-02: Zoning Map Amendment for 14.56 acres at Pinehurst Resort Course No. 8 (PID# 20000655) from R-30 to H-CD
• Special Intensity Allocation for 35 Trotter Hills Circle (Medical Office)
• Special Intensity Allocation for 65 Trotter Hills Circle (Veteran's Guardian Parking Lot)
• Ordinance 23-07 Budget Amendment for Stormwater Drainage & Intersection Enhancements
• FY2023 Projected Year-End Financial Results and Budget Amendment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three requests for Major Certificates of Appropriateness within the Pinehurst Historic District. Each case involves exterior modifications to residential or commercial properties, requiring approval to maintain historic district standards.

• COA-2023-00007 (160 Dundee Rd): Remove rear Trex deck and install raised patio, walkway, outdoor shower, and screen porch addition
• COA-2023-00020 (30 McIntyre Rd): Replace doors and install two windows at commercial building for Clark Chevrolet
• COA-2023-00032 (80 Carolina Vista): Change windows and doors on property owned by Pinehurst LLC

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and a new Finance Officer, as well as amendments to the Village's fees and charges schedule and changes to the Position Classification and Pay Plan policy. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 24, 2023 regular, work, and closed sessions, and a budget amendments report. The meeting is largely routine, with no public hearings or major land-use decisions on the agenda.

• Resolution #23-03 appointing Roxanne Vaitkus to the Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission
• Resolution #23-04 appointing Karl Ecker to the Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission
• Resolution #23-05 appointing Dana Van Nostrand as Finance Officer
• Resolution amending the Village of Pinehurst Fees and Charges Schedule
• Changes to the Policy on the Administration of the Position Classification and Pay Plan

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for 14.56 acres at 100 Centennial Blvd, proposed to change from R-30 to H-CD to allow nine lodging cottages at Pinehurst Resort Course No. 8. The board will also discuss the Form Based Code for Village Place and Pinehurst South in a work session, with no official action on that item.

• Public hearing on rezoning 14.56 acres (PID# 20000655) from R-30 to H-CD for five 4-bedroom and four 8-bedroom cottages
• Discussion of Form Based Code for Village Place and Pinehurst South (work session, no action)
• Approval of minutes from 01-05-2023 and 01-19-2023 meetings

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pinehurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five Major Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Pinehurst Historic District, covering additions, garages, painting, re-roofing, window replacements, and modifications to previously approved projects. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting and receive a report on minor work certificates issued since then.

• COA-2022-00223: Addition and detached garage at 20 Orange Rd (owner/applicant Timothy Drabik)
• COA-2022-00228: Painting brick exterior and re-roofing at 190 McCaskill Rd W (owner Sonja Rothstein, applicant Baker Roofing Company)
• COA-2022-00240: Window replacement, doors, renovations at 40 McCaskill Rd W (owners Robert and Mary Anne Heino, applicant R.G.S. Builders, Inc.)
• COA-2022-00246: Modification to approved COA-2021-00122, eliminating a window at 44 McKenzie Rd E (owners Philip and Emily McCarty, applicant Mitchell Harris)
• COA-2022-00247: Modification to approved COA-2021-00159 at 24 Rattlesnake Trl (owner Atlas Inspections, Inc., applicant Rhetson Companies, Inc.)

Village Council Work Session

The Village Council work session will discuss several items, including a draft form-based code for Village Place, potential amendments to the Pinehurst Development Ordinance for planned community neighborhoods, and a report on the Downtown Amenity Plan. The council will also consider staff recommendations for special event locations and safety updates. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Draft Form-Based Code for Village Place introduced for council review
• PDO amendments to create Planned Community Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Accommodations classifications
• Report on Downtown Amenity Plan items, including stormwater project on Chinquapin and Magnolia Rd., all-way stop at Magnolia/Chinquapin, and streetscape improvements
• Special event updates: move Live After 5 to Village Arboretum, support Sandhills Dog Fair on April 15, parade safety measures
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition negotiations

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #23-01 to extend the moratorium on real estate development in the Village Place and Pinehurst South small area plan areas. The extension would allow time to amend the Pinehurst Development Ordinance to implement the plans. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and bi-annual public safety reports.

• Public hearing on extending moratorium on real estate development in Village Place and Pinehurst South
• Consideration of Ordinance #23-01 to extend the moratorium on development activity
• Approval of January 10, 2023 Council Regular and Work Session minutes
• FY2023 Bi-Annual Fire and Police Reports

Village Council Regular Meeting

The Pinehurst Village Council will meet to decide on a design-services agreement for the Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives, ratify an on-call engineering task order, and approve the FY 2024 Balanced Scorecard and legislative goals. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past meeting minutes and a budget-amendments report.

• Design-services agreement with Oakley Collier Architects, PA for Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives
• Ratify on-call engineering task order with McGill Associates
• Approve FY 2024 Balanced Scorecard, Areas of Focus, and Initiative Action Plans
• Consider 2023-2024 Biennium Legislative Goals

Village Council Work Session

The Pinehurst Village Council will review a proposal to extend a 120-day moratorium on real estate development in specific areas to allow completion of small area plans and zoning updates. A public hearing is scheduled for January 24, 2023.

• Extension of 120-day moratorium on development in Small Area Plan areas
• Public hearing scheduled for January 24, 2023
• Moratorium currently expires February 3, 2023
• Discussion of traffic circle issues
• Review of Ordinance #22-14 extending prior moratoriums

Board of Adjustment

The Pinehurst Board of Adjustment will review and approve minutes from its December 1, 2022 regular meeting, which included a public hearing on a variance request for a retaining wall at 11 Shenecossett Lane. The board denied the variance, citing alternatives to control water flow, similar topography in the area, and self-created hardship from clear-cutting and grading. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no new business on the agenda.

• Denied variance for retaining wall at 11 Shenecossett Ln. (PLN-2022-00193) by 4-1 vote
• Approved minutes of 12-01-2022 regular meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for 02-02-2023 if business exists