TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 12, 2006

AGENDA

1. 8:30 a.m. A public hearing will be held to consider the following:

1.    A rezoning request from Atlantic Coast Development, Inc. to rezone 43.42 acres of Parcel #243NB001 and further identified as residential property located along Highway 179 between Waterway and Aquatic Drive.  This property is currently zoned R-1M and this request would change this zoning to R-2M.

2.  Modifications to Sections 66-50 through 66-54 of the Town’s zoning ordinance as follows:

(a)    Deletion of references to planned development in Section 66-50.

(b)  Adding a provision that requires all new or substantially improved structures to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program requirements, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and any regulations imposed by the Town.

(c)   Requiring the rear yard set back to comply with CAMA requirements.

(d)  Specifying that motor homes, travel trailers and campers shall not be used as sleeping quarters and providing that at no time may the vehicle be connected by electrical cord or jump cord into the power source of any existing permanent structure, except in a state of emergency.

(e)   Establishing a limitation of bedrooms based upon platted lots containing an area of 5,000 square feet are limited such that the construction of a house thereon shall contain five or fewer bedrooms.  Platted lots containing an area of more than 5,000 square feet, with a 60-foot or less frontage are limited such that the construction of a house thereon shall contain six or fewer bedrooms.  Platted lots containing an area of more than 5,000 square feet, with a frontage of more than 60 feet are limited such that the construction of a house thereon shall contain eight or fewer bedrooms.

(f)   Specifying that density shall be calculated by utilizing a standard that provides for every 2,000 square feet of commercial space located in a C-1 and C-2 area shall be considered as a unit;

(g) Clarifying the permitted uses in C-2, but not expanding upon the current uses

(h)   Establishing the maximum building height  in C-2 at 31 feet.

(i)     Deletion of sections regarding certain parking requirements, minimum rear yard set back for accessory structures and rear yard water contact provisions.

(j)   Establishing permitted uses in C-2M, Commercial Causeway mainland, specifying the lot requirements including width, set backs and building height.

(k)  Increasing the fence height in the commercial highway district from four feet to eight feet, creating a maximum height of 55 feet and the number of habitable floors to three;

(l)    Calculating the square footage of a lot by reference to the subdivision plat, unless a deed of recombination is filed and the additional property is landward of the mean high water, the 404 line or any designated wetlands and the first line of stable natural vegetation as defined by CAMA;

(m)  Establishing permitted uses in C-3A, Commercial Annexed District, specifying the lot requirements including width, set backs and building height.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

1. Meeting Called to Order
   1. Lord’s Prayer
   2. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Adoption of Consent Agenda
   1. Approval of Minutes of August 8^th and 29^th Meetings
   2. Request for Excused Absences from Board Members

Mr. Don Kauffman – August Planning Board Meeting

Mr. Russell Woody – August Airport Advisory Board Meeting

Mr. Frank Williamson - August Airport Advisory Board Meeting

Mrs. Patsy Calhoun – September Board of Adjustment Hearing

3. Approval of Resolution to Continue Membership in the North Carolina Interlocal Risk Management Agency Worker’s Compensation Program 

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Reports by Mayor

5. Departmental Reports
   1. Fire Department
   2. Administration
   3. Police Department
   4. Water/Sewer/Streets
   5. Building Inspections
   6. Planning/Zoning/CAMA

6. Comments Section:  This time has been set aside to allow our citizens to speak in regards to issues relating to the following agenda items.  Due to time constraints, we ask that each speaker limit their comments to three minutes.

7. Old Business

1.  Atlantic Coast Development – Request for Rezoning of 43.42 Acres of Parcel #243NB001

      2.   Discussion Regarding Public Hearing Issues from August 29^th and September 12^th

            (a)  Amendment to Section 66-251 of Town’s Zoning Ordinance

            (b)  Amendment to Section D – Objectives of the Town’s Flood Damage 

                   Prevention Ordinance

            (c)  Amendment to Sections 66-50 through 66-54 of the Town’s Zoning

                   Ordinance

      3. Approval of Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation Participate with the Town of Ocean Isle Beach in Funding a Traffic Circle on Causeway Drive

      4. Recommendation from Committee Regarding Cabanas and Other Beach Equipment

I.  New Business

1.   Discussion and Approval of North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant

2.   Recommendation from Recreation Advisory Board

      (a)  Purchase of Outdoor Sound System

      (b)  Increase in Board Membership 

3.   Recommendation from Planning Board  

      (a)  Sketch Plan for The Landing at Ocean Isle Beach

      (b)  Amendments to Article II, Division II of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance

             (Planned Unit Developments)

4.   Recommendation from Airport Advisory Board Regarding Emergency Removal of Planes in the Apron Area

5.   Discussion and Awarding of Bid for Phase II Stormwater Project

6.   Discussion Regarding Clarification of Section 66-56(6) of the Zoning

      Ordinance Pertaining to 36% Impervious Rule

7.   Discussion and Award Regarding Engineering Request for Proposals for the 2006 Expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Irrigation Facilities

10. Executive Session
    1.  Approval of Minutes of August 8^th Executive Session as per G.S. 143-318.11(1)
    2. Consult with  Town Attorney Regarding Pending Legal Issues as per G.S. 143-318.11(3)

11. Adjourn