Southern Shores public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request, discuss a special use permit for a new EMS/Fire Station, and consider a town code amendment on conflicts of interest. They will also discuss commercial design standards and the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- Public hearing on variance VA-22-02 for 36 Ginguite Trl. (Town Code Section 36-202(b)(5)c)
- Special Use Permit SUP-22-01 for new EMS/Fire Station at 28 E. Dogwood Trl.
- Discussion of potential commercial design standards
- Discussion of ETJ and possible transfer of Martin's Point commercial properties to Dare County
- Town Code Amendment TCA-22-04 to add Section 1-13, Conflicts of Interest
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning Board are holding a kickoff meeting and community tour to begin updating the CAMA Land Use Plan. The day includes joint discussions, staff meetings, site visits, and a public open house to gather input on the town's future.
- Joint Planning Board / Town Council meeting from 10:00am-11:15am
- Community tour from 1:45pm-3:45pm to document character and challenges
- Public open house from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a kickoff presentation at 5:15pm
- Discussion topics include water, sewer, streets, canals, bike/ped, drainage/flooding, and historic preservation
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, staff reports, and public comment. Key items include an educational presentation on e-bikes and a proposal to revise the ordinance for driving on the beach, as well as an amendment to the SSVFD contract to accommodate EMS renovations at East Station. The meeting also includes a closed session under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(5).
- Proposal for revised ordinance for e-bike driving on beach
- Amendment to SSVFD contract for EMS renovations at East Station
- Recognition of 9-21-22 ultralight crash responders
- Surplus Resolution 2022.11.01
- Beach nourishment update from Town Manager
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council will hold public hearings on a final subdivision plat for 267 Hillcrest Dr., two zoning text amendments, and consider an RFQ for the Trinitie/Juniper Bridge and proposals for the Ginguite Trail drainage project. The agenda also includes budget amendments, an audit presentation, and staff reports.
- Public hearing on final subdivision plat for 267 Hillcrest Dr. submitted by Matthew Casella
- Public hearing on ZTA-21-08 to amend Town Code Sections 36-57 and 36-165
- Public hearing on ZTA-22-10 to amend Town Code Section 36-207(c)(11)i
- Consideration of RFQ for Trinitie/Juniper Bridge
- Consideration of proposals for Ginguite Trail Drainage Improvement Project
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several business items, including a resolution on occupancy tax overpayments from a campground, a presentation on Trinitie Culvert replacement options, and budget items such as the budget overview, fund balance, and capital improvement plan. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Resolution 2022.09.03 on overpayments of occupancy taxes from a campground
- Presentation from Kimley Horn on Trinitie Culvert replacement options
- Discussion of budget overview, fund balance, and capital improvement plan
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes two public hearings: one on a preliminary subdivision plat for 267 Hillcrest Dr. and another on a zoning text amendment. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as budget amendments, a tourism board reappointment, and a resolution on beach holes, along with updates on stormwater, beach nourishment, and street paving projects.
- Public Hearing: PSP-22-01, preliminary subdivision plat for 267 Hillcrest Dr.
- Public Hearing: ZTA-22-09, zoning text amendment to Sections 36-163 and 36-207(b)(3)
- Budget Amendment #12 & #13
- Resolution supporting legislation on dangerous beach holes
- Discussion of potential crosswalk at Tenth Ave
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes FY 2022-2023 budget amendments and approval of minutes. Under new business, the council will consider a zoning text amendment (ZTA-22-07) to align with state law, a proposal to repeal speed limits, and a tourism board grant for a sidewalk project. The meeting also includes staff reports on beach nourishment, street improvements, and a water main break, followed by a closed session for attorney-client privilege and the town manager's evaluation.
- FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendments #2-#11 Encumbered Funds
- Public Hearing on ZTA-22-07, zoning text amendment to comply with N.C.G.S. 160D
- Certification of Municipal Declaration to Repeal Speed Limits
- Tourism Board Grant for sidewalk on east side of NC12 between NC12/Ocean Blvd. split to East Dogwood
- Closed session for attorney-client privilege and town manager's annual evaluation
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, staff reports, and public comment periods. The main new business item is consideration of a contract with Kimley Horn for the Trinitie/Juniper culvert bridge project. The meeting also includes updates on traffic, the 2022 street improvement project, and reports from the police and fire chiefs.
- Consideration of Kimley Horn contract for Trinitie/Juniper culvert bridge
- June permit report from deputy town manager/planning director
- Traffic update and 2022 street improvement project update
- Consent agenda: tax department pickups/releases and approval of minutes
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is meeting to consider the FY2022-2023 budget ordinance, two zoning text amendments, planning board appointments, and a town attorney contract. Public hearings are scheduled for the budget and zoning items. The agenda also includes consent agenda items related to the American Rescue Plan and various staff reports.
- Public Hearing: Town Manager's Recommended Budget FY2022-2023 and Budget Ordinance 2022.06.01
- Public Hearing: ZTA-22-05, zoning text amendment to amend Section 36-202(d)(6) on Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage (applicants: Stacia and Marc LeBlanc)
- Public Hearing: ZTA-22-06, zoning text amendment to amend Section 36-207(c) on Conditional Uses (applicant: Quible & Associates, P.C. for Ginguite, LLC)
- Consent agenda: Uniform Guidance Policy and Grant Project Ordinance for American Rescue Plan
- Discussion of Town Attorney Contract
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the budget, solid waste ordinance and policy revisions, stormwater projects, a culvert on Trinitie Trail, traffic mitigation, future path projects, and a potential community garden on Skyline Drive. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Budget discussion with Cliff Ogburn and Bonnie Swain
- Solid Waste Ordinance and Policy Revisions with Wes Haskett and Cliff Ogburn
- Stormwater Projects with Joe Anlauf and David Bradley
- Trinitie Trail Culvert with Joe Anlauf
- Potential community garden at town-owned property on Skyline Drive
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, officer swearing-in, and staff reports. Key new business includes a resolution supporting the Mid-Currituck Bridge, a potential scholarship for a police K9, and purchasing a mobile message board. The meeting also includes budget amendments and a proposed budget for the government access channel.
- Resolution in Support of the Mid Currituck Bridge
- Consideration of Potential Scholarship Award for Police K9
- Consideration of Mobile Message Board Purchase
- Budget Amendment #18 - Salary Adjustment
- 2022-2023 Government and Education Access Channel proposed budget
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss filling a council vacancy and hear updates from the town manager on capital projects, including pavement preservation, stormwater improvements, and potential multi-use paths. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled except possibly on the vacancy appointment.
- Council vacancy continued discussion and possible appointment
- Pavement Preservation Capital Project – year 1 update
- Stormwater projects: ARPA funding for Duck Rd and Sea Oats Trail
- Future multi-use paths/sidewalks discussion
- Traffic mitigation update
Town Council
The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two zoning text amendments (ZTA-21-09 and ZTA-21-10) that would change lot coverage limits and permitted/prohibited uses. The council will also consider a capital project ordinance for beach nourishment. Other items include a discussion on the Mid-Currituck Bridge update, a council vacancy continuation, and routine staff reports.
- Public hearing on ZTA-21-09 to amend maximum allowable lot coverage in Sections 36-202 through 36-205
- Public hearing on ZTA-21-10 to amend permitted and prohibited uses in Sections 36-207 and 36-209
- Capital Project Ordinance for Beach Nourishment
- Mid-Currituck Bridge update discussion
- Continuation of council vacancy discussion