Sanford public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved a contract for an updated Parks Master Plan and a lease for a new industrial shell building at Central Carolina Enterprise Park. The council also repealed a residential zoning ordinance to allow for more public input on map amendments. Several annexation and rezoning requests were tabled until January 2023.
- Approved contract with McAdams for Updated Parks Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $1,194 budget amendment for Parks Department vehicle insurance proceeds (unanimous)
- Approved $34,600 budget amendment for Solid Waste compost facility and conference room chairs (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to investigate annexation petition by MADM&R LLC (unanimous)
- Approved public hearing date of January 17, 2023, for MADM&R LLC annexation (unanimous)
- Approved Economic Development Project and lease for Shell Building #4 at CCEP (unanimous)
- Repealed Ordinance 2022-76 regarding residential development text amendments (unanimous)
- Tabled rezoning application Case 2022-1102 and annexation petition by Hazel Carter Bullard et al. until January 17, 2023 (unanimous)
Sanford Planning Board
The Sanford Planning Board will hold public hearings on five items: a preliminary plat for a 40-lot townhome development on Friars Drive, three rezoning applications (including a 140.8-acre tract on NC Hwy 87 S for light industrial and commercial, a 58.43-acre tract on Petty Road for conditional zoning, and a 51.58-acre tract on US Hwy 421 for conditional zoning), and a text amendment to repeal recently adopted UDO changes for residential development. The board will make recommendations to the City Council for its January 3, 2023 meeting.
- Major subdivision preliminary plat for 40-lot townhome development with new public streets and 4 acres of open space (Case 2022-1201)
- Rezoning of 140.8 acres on NC Hwy 87 S from residential/office to light industrial and general commercial (Case 2022-1102, tabled from November)
- Rezoning of 58.43 acres on Petty Road and Carbonton Road to conditional zoning district (Case 2022-1202)
- Rezoning of 51.58 acres on US Hwy 421 and Sandy Creek Church Road to conditional zoning district (Case 2022-1203)
- Text amendment to repeal recently adopted UDO changes for residential development set to take effect January 1, 2023 (Case 2022-1204)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission's December 2022 meeting has been canceled because no major cases were submitted for review. The next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Buggy Conference Room at 115 Chatham Street. Complete Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due by December 30, 2022.
- December 2022 meeting canceled
- Next meeting: January 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Buggy Conference Room, 115 Chatham Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness applications due December 30, 2022
Sanford Parks Advisory Committee
The committee did not reach a quorum, preventing a vote on the approval of previous minutes. Members discussed scheduling a joint meeting with County Parks for January.
City Council
City Council reached consensus to proceed with a Phase 2 study regarding a potential wastewater utility merger with the Town of Pittsboro. Council also agreed to move forward with staff recommendations for a microtransit pilot program.
- Approved moving forward with Phase 2 study on potential wastewater utility merger with Town of Pittsboro
- Approved staff recommendations for a microtransit pilot program
City Council
City Council approved several zoning map amendments and a preliminary plat for a 567-lot residential subdivision. The council also authorized funding and contract amendments for the Triangle Innovation Point project and approved a loan to the Sanford Affordable Housing Development Corporation.
- Approved preliminary plat for Deep River East residential subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved $1M contract amendment for Freese and Nichols engineering services (unanimous)
- Authorized Phase B of the Corinth Road Sewer Extension Project (unanimous)
- Approved loan to Sanford Affordable Housing Development Corporation (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Tramway South Apartments (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Vista Townhomes (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Ascend Leadership Academy (unanimous)
- Tabled rezoning application for Gum Fork Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a special-called work session to hear an update from LifeSprings Church regarding their proposed Dream Center. The church presented its initiatives to combat human trafficking, addiction, and suicide. No formal votes or funding decisions were made during the session.
- Removed 'Consider Use of Mural Photos by Local Business' from the agenda
- Approved motion to enter closed session to consult with attorney and discuss business expansion (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Sanford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on November 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Buggy Conference Room. The Commission will consider two applications: one to replace a slate roof with asphalt shingles at 525 Summit Drive, and another to paint the front brick facade of a property at 131 Wicker Street.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one to paint the front brick façade at 131 Wicker Street, and another to replace a slate roof with asphalt shingles at 524 Summitt Drive. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing on painting the unpainted front brick façade at 131 Wicker Street (owner Jeffery Brown, applicants David and Jennifer Heimbecker) with Alabaster cream color.
- Public hearing on removing slate roof and replacing with asphalt shingles at 524 Summitt Drive (owner Mateo Gill Nava).
The Historic Preservation Commission denied a request to paint an unpainted brick facade at 131 Wicker Street. The board approved a request to replace a slate roof with asphalt shingles at 524 Summit Drive.
- Denied COA-22-83 to paint unpainted brick facade at 131 Wicker Street (4-1)
- Approved COA-22-78 to replace slate roof with asphalt shingles at 524 Summit Drive (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Sanford Tourism Development Authority
The Authority approved the agenda and consent agenda and accepted financial reports. The board voted to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for December.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted financial reports as presented (unanimous)
- Cancelled December regular meeting (unanimous)
Sanford Parks Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the Depot Park fountain status, Christmas decorations, and challenges regarding the Greenway extension easement. City Council has established optional compensation for board and commission members.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:54pm (unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved several grant project ordinances and budget amendments related to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The council also approved a no-parking zone on Greenland Drive and Lansing Street and updated compensation for boards and commissions. No decisions were made on the public hearings held during the meeting.
- Approved $156,267.00 performance security for 72 South Subdivision (Unanimous)
- Approved ordinances to erect stop signs at six intersections (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for Risk Management and IT Departments (Unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Service District Expenditures (Unanimous)
- Approved ordinance to extend corporate limits for CPW Development Partners, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Board, Commission, and Committee compensation adjustments (Unanimous)
- Approved Grant Project Ordinance and $3.608 million budget appropriation for ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Approved no-parking zone on portions of Greenland Drive and Lansing Street (Unanimous)
Sanford Planning Board
The Sanford Planning Board will hold public hearings on seven rezoning applications, including a 6-acre apartment project on Tramway Road and a 140-acre industrial/commercial rezoning on NC Hwy 87 S. They will also review a preliminary plat for Deep River East, a 567-lot single-family subdivision. All recommendations will go to the City Council on December 6, 2022.
- Rezoning 6.01 acres on Tramway Road/Marketplace Drive to Tramway South Apartments Conditional Zoning District
- Rezoning 140.8 acres on NC Hwy 87 S to Light Industrial and General Commercial
- Amendment to Brookshire Conditional Zoning District on Valley Road (168 acres)
- Preliminary plat for Deep River East: 567 single-family lots on Cotten and Cumnock Roads
- Rezoning 110.41 acres on Colon Road/US Hwy 1 to Gum Fork Conditional Zoning District
City Council
Council agreed to a 'hybrid approach' for updating the Unified Development Ordinance to increase urban density and reduce the need for Council approval on small projects. The body also reached consensus on allocating approximately $1.468 million in ARPA funds toward affordable housing, downtown planning, and the Depot Building. Additionally, a new compensation structure for City board members was established.
- Approved hybrid approach for UDO zoning to increase urban density (Consensus)
- Allocated ~$1.468M in ARPA funds for affordable housing, Depot renovation, downtown planning, and Sanford Area Marketplace (Consensus)
- Approved $50 per meeting compensation for ADA, Appearance, Environmental Affairs, and Parks boards (Consensus)
- Approved $100 per meeting compensation for Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Board of Appeals, and Planning Board (Consensus)
- Denied compensation for Council liaisons and ex officio board members (Consensus)
City Council
City Council approved several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments and adopted a text amendment to regulate mobile food vendors. The council also approved a preliminary plat for the third phase of Brantley Place and scheduled public hearings for two annexation petitions.
- Approved UDO text amendment for mobile food vendor regulations with start date by Feb 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 47.36 acres at 1715 Carthage Street to Carthage Street Residential Subdivision Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 7.22 acres at 3239 NC Hwy 87 S to Truelove Street Apartments Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 22.27 acres at Hawkins Run to Hawkins Village Apartments Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 2.93 acres at 1411 Goldsboro Avenue to Goldsboro Avenue Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 196.87 acres on Carbonton Road to Residential Mixed (R-10) (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 5.006 acres at Colon Rd & US Hwy 1 to Highway Commercial (HC-City) for a new fire station (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat for third phase of Brantley Place residential subdivision (unanimous)
City Council
City Council established a new stipend structure for planning-related boards and authorized staff to approve specific aesthetic upgrades for street poles. The session also included updates on a new fire station timeline and the selection of an architect for the Depot Building renovation.
- Authorized staff to approve black powder-coated mast-arm poles and pedestrian pedestals on new projects unless costs are prohibitive
- Consensus to increase base stipend to $50 per meeting for Appearance Commission, Board of Adjustment/Housing Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, and Planning Board
- Consensus to pay $25 for each additional hour or portion of an hour for the aforementioned boards
- Recommended Traub Architecture + Design for the Depot Building renovation project
Sanford Tourism Development Authority
The meeting was not called to order because a quorum of members was not present. No substantive decisions were made.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and clerk, followed by a regular meeting. The main action item is a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness application (COA-22-75) from the owners of 311 N. Gulf Street to remove a large red maple tree and replace the front sidewalk with brick.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk for the Historic Preservation Commission
- Public hearing on COA-22-75: removal of a large red maple tree (over 30 inches in caliper) and replacement of front sidewalk with brick at 311 N. Gulf Street
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2022 and September 20, 2022 meetings
The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 311 N. Gulf Street, allowing removal of two pine trees and replacement of the front sidewalk with similar brick, with conditions including professional pruning of a red maple tree. The red maple was not removed per the applicant's agreement and the Lee County Forest Ranger's recommendation. The meeting also included election of officers for the coming year.
- Approved COA-22-75 for 311 N. Gulf Street: removal of two pine trees and sidewalk replacement with similar brick, with condition that red maple be professionally pruned (unanimous)
- Elected Jason Cline as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Nate Dobbs as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Angela Baker as Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 27, 2022 and September 20, 2022 (unanimous)
Sanford Planning Board
The Sanford Planning Board will hold public hearings on seven rezoning and text amendment cases, including a 196.87-acre rezoning on Carbonton Road, a new fire station site, and apartment development. The board will make recommendations to the City Council for consideration on November 1, 2022.
- Rezoning 196.87 acres on Carbonton Road and Creek Trail from Residential Restricted and Residential Single-family to Residential Mixed
- Rezoning 4.67 acres at Colon Rd & US Hwy 1 for a new fire station
- Rezoning 22.39 acres between Charleston Drive and Hawkins Ave for The Station Apartments
- Rezoning 10.96 acres at 1418 Bragg Street for a new Lee County Library
- Text amendment to add regulations for mobile food vendors
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a specific property improvement.
- Public hearing for COA-22-63 regarding the removal and replacement of an awning at 131 Wicker Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from property owner Jeffery T. Brown. The application concerns the installation of a metal canopy at 131 Wicker Street.
- COA-22-63: Application for a flat metal canopy extending 4 feet from the front façade at 131 Wicker Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold an organizational meeting to elect its officers. The body will also conduct a public hearing regarding a request to replace an existing awning with a flat metal awning at 131 Wicker Street.
- Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Clerk
- Public hearing for COA-22-63: awning replacement at 131 Wicker Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 22, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The agenda is procedural, noting that Certificate of Appropriateness applications are due by August 1, 2022.
- Deadline for Certificate of Appropriateness applications: August 1, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will conduct public hearings regarding two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. These include an after-the-fact review for a chain link fence at 119 and 121 S. Street and a request to paint a mural at 114 N. Steele Street.
- COA-22-50: After-the-fact review of a 6-foot-tall chain link fence at 119 and 121 S. Street
- COA-22-54: Application to paint a mural of a Lee County figure at 114 N. Steele Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 131 Wicker Street. The application involves removing original front facades to create two open-air patios, installing new storefront elements, and updating windows and lighting.
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-22-445) for 131 Wicker Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The scheduled meeting for April 25, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the Buggy Conference Room.
- Certificate of Appropriateness applications due May 2, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding property modifications at 220 N. Gulf Street. The agenda includes a request to alter basement windows.
- Public Hearing: COA-22-32, application to remove four original basement windows and fill them with brick at 220 N. Gulf Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to conduct standard business. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of the current agenda, and approval of the January 2022 minutes.
- Approval of January 2022 minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing to consider three applications for property modifications. The body will review requests for garage door installation, window replacement, and porch alterations.
- COA-22-01: Manual wood garage doors at 503 N. Gulf Street
- COA 22-06: Window replacement on west façade at 229 Carthage Street
- COA 22-07: Opening of an enclosed back porch at 220 N. Gulf Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission is holding public hearings for three property modification applications. The body will also vote on submitting an updated Downtown Survey to the City Council regarding the Local District boundaries.
- COA-22-01: Installation of wood garage doors at 503 N. Gulf Street
- COA 22-06: Replacement of three windows at 229 Carthage Street
- COA 22-07: Opening of an enclosed back porch at 220 N. Gulf Street
- Vote on submitting updated Downtown Survey to City Council regarding Local District size