Pittsboro public meetings in 2024

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on two conditional rezoning petitions by Highcroft Investors. The board will also elect officers and receive updates from the Planning Department.

• PB-24-509: Womble Tract – 122.5 acres rezoned from RA, RA-2, R-12 to CMUC-CZ conditional district (parcels 7310, 7311, 75046, 70324, 75046), abutting Chatham Park.
• PB-24-511: Bland Tract – 34.4 acres rezoned from RA, RA-2 to CMUC-CZ conditional district (parcel 7479), along US 64 Business at Eubanks Road, includes Eubanks Road extension, a fire department, and a future town-owned park.
• Election of Planning Board officers for the coming term.
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
• Public comment period and board comment period.

The Pittsboro Planning Board approved the Womble Tract conditional rezoning (PB-24-509) with a 5-1 vote, despite concerns about density and consistency with the Future Land Use Map. The board denied the Bland Tract conditional rezoning (PB-24-511) after a 3-3 tie vote, citing density and alignment with the Future Land Use Plan. The board also elected Corey Forrest as Chair.

• Approved Womble Tract conditional rezoning (PB-24-509) 5-1
• Denied Bland Tract conditional rezoning (PB-24-511) 3-3
• Elected Corey Forrest as Chair 5-1
• Adopted November 18, 2024 minutes 6-0
• Modified agenda to move Election of Officers to item 7.III 6-0

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive public input, and hear project updates including the closure of Rock Ridge Park for driveway paving and the upcoming opening of Mary Hayes Barber Holmes restrooms. They will also debrief the Christmas parade, review programming numbers, and continue planning for a Pittsboro Parks Month event.

• Rock Ridge Park closed Dec 12-15 for driveway paving
• Mary Hayes Barber Holmes restrooms tentative opening January 2025
• Skatepark construction has begun; no completion date set
• Community House rental registration opening after New Year
• Discussion of Pittsboro Parks Month event and spring program guide

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the October 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed plans for a Parks and Recreation float in the 2025 Christmas parade, setting an August meeting deadline to finalize the theme. The board also reviewed a significant increase in fall programming participation from 2023 to 2024 and discussed upcoming projects, including the Mary Hayes Barber Holmes restrooms and skate park construction.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set August 2025 meeting as deadline to finalize Christmas parade float theme
• Requested Knight Farm Park dog park plans presented at next meeting
• Requested securing structure on Robeson Creek Greenway
• Requested meeting agendas/minutes added to Google Drive and sent within 2 weeks
• Requested revenue breakdown for rentals and programs at next meeting

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to adopt a policy addressing climate change, continue discussion on the Climate Action Plan, and consider a budget amendment for barricades and signage on Sanford Road. The board will also receive the Pittsboro Downtown Parking Study and appoint a new member to the Board of Adjustment. Several consent items, including new staff positions and an amended dress code policy, are scheduled for approval.

• Resolution to adopt a policy addressing climate change
• Continued discussion on the Climate Action Plan scope
• Budget amendment (FY 2024-2025) for barricades and signage on Sanford Road
• Appointment of Rachel Lenzi to the Board of Adjustment (three-year term)
• Receive the Pittsboro Downtown Parking Study

The Board unanimously approved a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Central Pines COG for the facilitation and development of a climate action plan. The Board also approved a budget amendment for Sanford Road, directing the Town Manager to discuss a mid-block crossing. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda as modified (5-0)
• Approved Rachel Lenzi to Board of Adjustment for three-year term (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to enter agreement with Central Pines COG for climate action plan (5-0)
• Approved budget ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 operating budget for Sanford Road (5-0)

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners holds a budget scoping session for fiscal year 2025-26, reviewing completed projects, proposed capital improvement plan (CIP) projects for FY26 and FY27, recommended vehicles and equipment, and staffing plans for population targets of 10,000 and 22,500. No votes are taken; discussion is the purpose of the meeting.

• Discussion of new budget requests for FY 2025-26
• Review of updated FY25 completed projects document
• Review of staffing plans for Pittsboro at 2029 (pop. 10,000) and 2034 (pop. 22,500)
• Discussion of capital improvement plan (CIP) for FY 25-26 with recommended projects for FY26 and FY27
• Discussion of recommended vehicles and equipment for FY26

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is meeting to review standard financial reports, including the balance sheet and income statement for October 2024. The agenda contains only procedural financial documents with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Standard Balance Sheet for October 2024
• Standard Income Statement (2-year comparison) for October 2024

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board will meet on November 18, 2024, to consider ZTA-2024-06, the Quarter 3 Unified Development Ordinance amendment. The board will also introduce a new member, approve minutes from October 21, and hear public comment. No other substantive old or new business is listed.

• New member introduction
• ZTA-2024-06 Quarter 3 Unified Development Ordinance – draft ordinance and consistency statement for review
• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period
• Planning Director update

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed map amendment for the Powell Place Mixed-Use Planned Development (MUPD). The board will also consider action items including accepting a Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant from the NC Department of Commerce, approving an interlocal agreement between Chatham County and the Town of Pittsboro regarding Kunal Enterprises Inc., and making appointments to the Planning Board. Routine consent items include minutes, 2025 meeting schedules for several boards, and a budget amendment for a potential lease.

• Public hearing on PB-24-466 Powell Place MUPD map amendment with staff recommendation to approve
• Resolution to accept a Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant from NC Department of Commerce and authorize the mayor to sign
• Consideration of Interlocal Agreement between Chatham County and Town of Pittsboro for Kunal Enterprises Inc.
• Three Planning Board appointments (two in-town members, one extraterritorial jurisdiction member)
• Budget amendment to reallocate funds for a potential lease agreement

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Pittsboro and Chatham County boards are meeting jointly to receive presentations on five topics: the county's tax reappraisal program effective January 1, 2025; the Unified Development Ordinance update; a mixed-use redevelopment initiative for town and county parcels; the TriRiver mergers; and a Pittsboro scenic overlay district. All items are for discussion and presentation only, with no votes scheduled.

• Receive presentation on the Tax Reappraisal Program (File 24-5601)
• Receive presentation on the Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance update (File 24-5602)
• Receive presentation on the mixed-use redevelopment initiative of town and county parcels in Pittsboro (File 24-5603)
• Hold a general discussion on the TriRiver mergers (File 24-5604)
• Receive presentation on the Pittsboro scenic overlay district (File 24-5605)

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

This is a routine procedural meeting. The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission will review the standard balance sheet and income statement for September 2024. No votes or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of standard balance sheet for September 2024
• Review of standard income statement for September 2024

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board will hold a regular meeting, with the main action being a vote on a map amendment to the Powell Place Mixed-Use Planned Development (MUPD). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a public comment period, and planning department updates including the 2025 meeting schedule and an informational article about rental affordability.

• PB-24-466 Powell Place MUPD Map Amendment V3 — a proposed amendment to the Powell Place MUPD map

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will discuss the scope of a Climate Action Plan and consider hybrid and electric vehicles. The consent agenda includes closing the Town Hall project, adding street lights on Sanford Road, and approving the 2025 meeting and holiday schedules. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation and real property acquisition negotiations.

• Discussion: Climate Action Plan scope and timeline (two versions of plan provided)
• Resolution to close Town Hall Project (Project 940) with budget amendment
• Request: Additional street lighting on Sanford Road with budget amendment for Duke Energy
• Consent agenda: Lewis Freeman Park scope, 2025 meeting/holiday schedules, engineering spec update
• Closed session for attorney consultation (Town of Pittsboro vs. 3M et al.) and real property acquisition

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss project updates including the opening of bathrooms at Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park and the Community House, the start of skatepark construction, and a design contract for Lewis Freeman Park. They will also review fall programming statistics, plan for events like Trails & Treats and the Christmas Parade, and discuss a potential Pittsboro Parks Day event.

• Skatepark construction to begin in November after financial goals met, completion expected in 4–6 weeks.
• Lewis Freeman Park design agreement with Hobbs Architects, budget $150,000 plus donations, to be presented at Board of Commissioners meeting.
• Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park bathrooms nearly complete, expected to open within a month.
• Community House near completion, aim to open by end of October with exterior work scheduled.
• Robeson Walk parkland donation increased from 72 to 78 acres, survey being finalized.

6. Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also receive updates and hold a discussion regarding affordable housing information provided by Randy Cahoon-Tingle.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on affordable housing updates

The Pittsboro Planning Board held a regular meeting with no public comment, old business, or substantive decisions. The board approved the agenda and previous minutes, then elected officers: Karl Shaffer as Chair and Charity Dautun as Vice Chair, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. Planning department updates and board comments were brief, and the meeting adjourned at 6:52pm.

• Approved September agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 19, 2024 minutes with attendance list edit (6-0)
• Elected Karl Shaffer as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Charity Dautun as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

This regular meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items, a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition from Chatham Park Investors, and action items including authorization of a municipal agreement with NCDOT to reassign the US 15-501 truck route to NC 87 and approval of a $125,000 budget amendment for signage. The board will also consider a new downtown events coordinator position and enter closed session to discuss litigation.

• Public hearing on annexation petition A-2024-03 from Chatham Park Investors, LLC
• Action item: Authorize town manager to enter agreement with NCDOT for US 15-501 truck route reassignment, with $125,000 cost match
• Budget amendment for truck route signage, not to exceed $125,000
• Request to create a new Downtown Events-Administrative Coordinator position
• Consent agenda includes affordable housing request PB-24-305 (Firetower Road) and personnel changes

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is meeting to review financial documents. The agenda includes balance sheets and income statements for June and July 2024.

• Standard Balance Sheet-June 2024
• Standard Income Statement-June 2024
• Standard Balance Sheet-July 2024
• Standard Income Statement-July 2024

The Pittsboro ABC Board unanimously approved a motion authorizing General Manager Scott Cox to execute a contract with an architect for design services for the Northwood Landing Store, not to exceed $10,500. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing solicitation of building services. Minutes from June 27 and July 17, 2024, were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved architect contract for Northwood Landing Store, not to exceed $10,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Building Services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 27 and July 17, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request from Pulte Homes to change 74.32 acres on Alston Chapel Road from Rural Agricultural to Multifamily Residential, and will also review an affordable housing proposal on Firetower Road. The board will also approve minutes from June and July meetings and receive updates from the Planning Director.

• PB-24-236: Pulte Homes requests rezoning of parcel 60804 (74.32 acres south of Reeves Farm) from RA to MR-CZ for townhomes and single-family homes
• PB-24-305: Firetower Road Affordable Housing proposal with staff analysis and preliminary plat
• Approval of June 17 and July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning Department updates from Director Randall Cahoon-Tingle

The Pittsboro Planning Board approved the Firetower Road Affordable Housing project (PB-24-305) and denied the Alston Chapel Conditional Rezoning (PB-24-236) after hearing public comments. Both decisions were unanimous (7-0). The board also adopted the agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and adjourned.

• Approved PB-24-305 Firetower Road Affordable Housing (7-0)
• Denied PB-24-236 Alston Chapel Conditional Rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The board will consider moving its meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly starting October 9, 2024. Members will review new logo designs for Kiwanis Park, Rock Ridge, Community House, and Town Lake. The meeting also includes updates on several park infrastructure projects.

• Proposed change of meeting schedule from monthly to bi-monthly
• Review of new logos for Kiwanis Park, Rock Ridge, Community House, and Town Lake
• McClenahan Park skatepark contract finalized with estimated November 2024 start
• Combined master planning for Moncure Pittsboro Road and Robeson Walk parklands
• Status updates on bathrooms at Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park and ADA ramp at Community House

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the June 2024 meeting minutes with amendments, elected Josh Rudy as chairperson, and voted to change meetings from monthly to bi-monthly starting August 14, 2024. The board also reviewed new park logos and voted to have designers incorporate their feedback. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Elected Josh Rudy as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Changed meeting schedule to bi-monthly starting Aug 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed designers to consider feedback on new park logos (unanimous)

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests: Robeson's Walk Conditional Rezoning (PB-24-127) and 44 NC HWY 902 Rezoning from R-10 to C-2 (PB-24-266), both with staff recommendations to approve. The consent agenda includes an annexation petition from Chatham Park Investors, LLC, budget amendments for carry-over projects and merger expenses, a parking lease with Brightspeed of North Carolina LLC, a grant application, and other routine items. Action items include a request from the ABC Board to retain 40% of excess working capital for capital improvements, and appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board. A presentation on the town's debt model is also scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on Robeson's Walk Conditional Rezoning (PB-24-127)
• Public hearing and vote on 44 NC HWY 902 rezoning from R-10 to C-2 (PB-24-266)
• Annexation petition by Chatham Park Investors, LLC (A-2024-03)
• Budget amendments for carry over projects and merger expenses
• ABC Board request to retain 40% of excess working capital for capital improvements

The Board of Commissioners approved two rezoning requests: Robeson's Walk conditional rezoning and a map amendment for 44 NC Hwy 902 from R-10 to C-2. The latter passed only after Mayor Shipp cast the deciding vote on a 2-2 tie. The board also approved consent agenda items, resolutions, appointments, and an ABC Board fund retention request.

• Approved consent agenda including annexation petition, budget amendments, and parking lease (3-0)
• Approved Robeson's Walk conditional rezoning and consistency statement (4-0)
• Approved map amendment PB-24-266 rezoning 44 NC Hwy 902 from R-10 to C-2 (3-2, mayor's tie-breaker)
• Approved ABC Board retaining 40% of excess working capital for Restricted Capital Improvement Fund (4-0)
• Appointed Walter F. Harris to Board of Adjustment, term ending Dec 31, 2027 (4-0)
• Appointed Christina Piard to Planning Board, term ending Dec 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Child Protection Awareness Day (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring Women's Equality Day 2024 (4-0)

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, primarily consisting of procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, and public comment. New business includes a planning training session led by Theresa Thompson. The Planning Director will provide department updates. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are on this agenda.

• Planning training by Theresa Thompson
• Planning Department updates by Planning Director Randall Cahoon-Tingle

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will review text amendments regarding scenic corridors, affordable housing, and general zoning. They will also hold public hearings on annexation requests and preliminary plats for Chatham Park Investors, LLC. Additionally, the board will consider a 255-lot subdivision at Madison Ridge.

• Text amendments for Scenic Corridor Overlay, Affordable Housing, and Zoning
• Annexation request for Chatham Park Investors, LLC (A-2024-02/PB-24-232)
• Preliminary plat approval for 255-lot Madison Ridge subdivision
• Budget amendment to change zoning application fees for FY 2024-25
• Resolution supporting a second ABC store at Northwood Landing

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission meeting includes the presentation of financial documents. These include the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with balance sheets and income statements.

• Proposed Budget FY 2024-2025
• Standard Balance Sheet
• Standard Income Statement

6. Planning Board

The board will consider preliminary plats for the Madison Ridge and Chatham Park subdivisions. Agenda items also include a rezoning request for 44 NC Hwy 902 and a zoning text amendment. Additionally, the board will elect new officers and swear in a new alternate member.

• Rezoning 0.47 acres at 44 NC Hwy 902 from R10 to C2 Highway Commercial
• Chatham Park 7.1 Phase 3 subdivision of 68.5 acres into 54 residential lots
• Madison Ridge subdivision of 72 acres into 255 residential lots
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA-24-04) for Unified Development Ordinance updates
• Annual election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the recommended FY 2024-2025 budget and two text amendments for affordable housing and a scenic corridor overlay. The Board will also consider downtown streetscape improvements and the Downtown Work Plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing: FY 2024-2025 Manager's Recommended Budget
• Text amendment: ZTA-2024-02 Scenic Corridor Overlay District
• Text amendment: ZTA-2024-03 Affordable Housing
• Request: NCDOT R-5724B Hillsboro Street Improvements (Downtown Streetscape)
• Presentation: Downtown Work Plan FY 2024-25

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to select four priority goals for 2024, including bathroom installations and park improvements. The board also reviewed progress on several park projects, such as restroom construction at Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park and drainage work at Rock Ridge.

• Selection of four priority goals for the 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board term
• Restroom openings at Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park in July and Pop-up Park in late June
• Temporary closure of McClenahan Street Park courts on June 7 for windscreen installation
• Completion of drainage work at Rock Ridge by Bland Landscaping
• Expansion of Knight Farm Park splashpad hours to 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is meeting to review the standard balance sheet and income statement for April 2024.

• Review of April 2024 Standard Balance Sheet
• Review of April 2024 Standard Income Statement

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting for a regular session that includes a training presentation by Jim Joyce from the UNC School of Government. The board will also receive updates from the Planning Director and will elect a new chair at its June 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific rezoning or contract items listed.

• Training of Planning Board members by Jim Joyce from UNC School of Government
• Planning Board Chair election scheduled for June 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting minutes draft
• Public comment period

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro ABC Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a new store submission to the NC ABC and to enter into a lease agreement for the new location. The meeting will take place at the current ABC store on May 15, 2024.

• Vote on new store submission to NC ABC
• Enter into lease agreement for new location

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Manager's Recommended Budget for FY 2024-2025. The body will also consider several annexation requests and rezoning petitions. Additional items include budget amendments for various capital projects and infrastructure updates.

• Public hearing for Manager's Recommended Budget FY 2024-2025
• Annexation request for AF Bynum, LLC (PB-24-91/A-2024-01)
• Rezoning of PIN# 74500, 7454, and 7455 from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• Conditional rezoning of PIN# 70062, 83225, 83226, 83229 and 6211 (PB-23-527)
• NCDOT Supplemental Agreement for Pittsboro Elementary School Road Sidewalk Project

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is meeting to review its standard balance sheet and income statement for March 2024. The agenda includes these financial documents as the primary items for discussion.

• Review of March 2024 standard balance sheet
• Review of March 2024 standard income statement (2-year comparison)

6. Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a text amendment regarding affordable housing incentives and a map amendment for property on Callies Haven Way. The meeting also includes a presentation on the duties of the Planner I position.

• Text amendment ZTA-2024-03 to modify affordable housing incentives
• Rezoning request PB-24-118 to change 32.17 acres from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to RA (Rural Agricultural)
• Map amendment for property at 258 and 581 Callies Haven Way
• Presentation of Planner I duties

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing public input, and receiving committee and project updates. The main substantive items are reviewing previous goals, adding new ones for 2024, and voting on the board's vision statement.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Public input period
• Review of board responsibilities
• Review of project update packet
• Vote on the vision statement

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request for several parcels. The board will also consider a sidewalk agreement with NCDOT and a budget amendment for sidewalks and greenways.

• Public hearing for PB-23-527 Shramek Conditional Rezoning (PIN# 70062, 83225, 83226, 83229 and 6211)
• NCDOT Hwy 87 Sidewalk Agreement
• Budget Ordinance for Hearne Road Project 2024
• Audit Contract FY 23-24 with Sharpe Patel, PLLC
• Annexation Petition for AF Bynum LLC (A-2024-01/PB-24-91)

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget retreat to review financial data and departmental needs. The session includes a presentation on community budget survey results and a budget overview.

• Presentation of Community Budget Survey results
• Budget overview presented by Finance Director Heather Meacham
• Departmental reviews for Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, Engineering, Public Works, Buildings & Grounds, Solid Waste, Planning, and Downtown

5. Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB)

The board will meet to decide on the FY25 Work Plan. Members will also discuss the April 8 Town Board Meeting regarding a Champion award and a PDAB appointment.

• Decision on FY25 Work Plan
• Discussion of April 8 Town Board Meeting (Champion award and PDAB appointment)
• Promotions committee update
• Design committee update
• Economic Vitality committee update

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is holding a meeting to review standard financial reports, including a balance sheet and income statement, and to discuss the updated board meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of February 2024 standard balance sheet
• Review of February 2024 standard income statement (2-year comparison)
• Discussion of updated 2024 ABC board meeting schedule

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to consider creating a Scenic Corridor Overlay District to protect the aesthetic character of US-64 Business and Hillsboro Street. The board will also receive planning training and hear public comments. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and updates from the planning department.

• ZTA-2024-02: Scenic Corridor Overlay District for US-64 Business and Hillsboro Street
• Planning training for board members
• Public comment period
• Approval of February 19, 2024 minutes
• Planning department updates

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and review committee and project updates. The board will revisit goals set in January 2023, including the Town Lake flower seed/pollinator/community garden and future parks, and discuss new goals. No major decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of goals set in January 2023, including Town Lake flower seed/pollinator/community garden
• Discussion of future parks and community involvement
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Public input period
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also discuss a skate park and consider several budget amendments and construction contracts.

• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance text amendment ZTA-2024-01
• Contract for Pittsboro Elementary School Road sidewalk construction
• Contract for Find It-Fix It sewer rehabilitation construction
• Annexation petition for AF Bynum LLC (A-2024-01, PB-24-91)
• Budget amendments for Powell Bill FY 2023-2024, Sidewalks & Greenways Project, and Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park bathrooms

5. Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB)

The board will meet to provide a recommendation and discuss projects for the FY25 Work Plan. The meeting also includes updates from the Promotions, Design, and Economic Vitality committees.

• FY25 Work Plan project discussion
• PDAB recommendation decision item
• Promotions committee update
• Design committee update
• Economic Vitality committee update

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

The Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is meeting to review its standard balance sheet and income statement for January 2024. The agenda contains only these financial documents and no other substantive items.

• Review of January 2024 standard balance sheet
• Review of January 2024 standard income statement (2-year comparison)

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and review the upcoming fiscal year budget, along with updates on several park projects including Moncure Pittsboro Road Master Plan, Community House, McClenahan Park, and others. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public input, and planning for spring and summer 2024 programs.

• Budget review for FY24-25 upcoming projects
• Project updates: Moncure Pittsboro Road Master Plan, Community House, McClenahan Park (tennis & basketball courts, skatepark), Pop Up Park, Rock Ridge Park, Kiwanis Park, Knight Farm Park
• Planning for Spring & Summer 2024 programs
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Public input session

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment (ZTA-2024-01) and to consider a consistency approval memo. The board will also discuss an advisory board attendance policy and approve draft minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• UDO Text Amendment ZTA-2024-01
• Consistency approval memo for ZTA-2024-01
• Advisory Board Attendance Policy (dated 2.12.2024)
• Draft minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session at the Town of Pittsboro Water Treatment Plant. The meeting consists of a press conference with Representative Robert Reives and NC Attorney General Josh Stein regarding water quality and infrastructure investments.

• Press conference with Representative Robert Reives and NC Attorney General Josh Stein regarding water quality and infrastructure investments

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding revision requests for Bellemont Station and the Northwood MUPD Master Sign Program. The body will also consider budget amendments for a water plant pilot study and legal fees for the Sanford Utility Merger.

• Public hearing for Bellemont Station MUPD PD-23-306 revision request
• Public hearing for ECO Northwood MUPD Master Sign Program text amendment
• Budget amendment for a pilot study at the Water Plant
• Ordinance establishing all-way stop signs on Park Drive at Circle Drive
• Budget amendments for BOC health insurance and Sanford Utility Merger legal fees

5. Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB)

The Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board will meet to provide a recommendation and review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also discuss updates regarding the Social District, Vision Plan, and Pop Up Park.

• Downtown FY 25 Preliminary Budget
• Social District Update
• Pop Up Park Update
• Vision Plan Update
• FY24 Work Plan Update

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

This is a procedural meeting of the Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control Commission with an agenda that lists only the agenda itself and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

6. Planning Board

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a new business item: a map amendment request (PB-23-527) to rezone property from RA-2 to M-1 CZ. The board will review the staff report and take action on the amendment.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2023, and draft minutes from December 18, 2023
• New business: PB-23-527 map amendment from RA-2 to M-1 CZ (conditional zoning)

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and receive committee and project updates. Key discussion items include the Moncure Pittsboro Road Master Plan, Community House, McClenahan Park, and planning for spring 2024 programs and events. The board also has a vacancy to address.

• Moncure Pittsboro Road Master Plan project update
• Community House project update
• McClenahan Park project update
• Let's Jump Into Spring! programs and events for spring 2024
• Board member vacancy discussion

5. Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB)

The board is meeting to review updates to current work plans and brainstorm ideas for the FY 25 work plan. Members will also discuss the FY 25 budget.

• FY 25 Work Plan ideas
• FY 25 Budget Discussion
• Work Plan Updates

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

The Board of Commissioners will consider an annexation request for Friendship Road, LLC at 45 The Whites Way. Additional actions include amending the town code, updating utility rate language for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and filling vacancies on the Planning and Parks and Recreation advisory boards.

• Annexation request: Friendship Road, LLC, 45 The Whites Way
• Appointment of Brian Finnigan to the Parks And Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)
• Appointment of members to the Planning Board for In-Town and ETJ vacancies
• Amendment to Code Of Ordinance §50.03
• Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget ordinance regarding utility rates