Sept minutesHARNETT COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Lillington, NC 27546
September 3, 2013
The Harnett County Planning Board met on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building
in Lillington, NC. Members present were: Curtis Bullion, Chairman, Carnell Robinson, William Elmore and Jay Smith. Planning Services staff members present were: Jay Sikes, Sr. Planner.
Teresa Byrd, Planner I, Matt Talbott, Planner I and Cathy Gardner, Recording Secretary.
Chairman Bullion called the meeting to order and Mr. Robinson gave the invocation.
July, 2013
minutes were approved as submitted.
Proposed Text Amendment:
Requested by: Harnett County Planning Services,
Unified Development Ordinance, Article VII, Section 13.1
Mr. Sikes noted
the proposed amendment was considered at the July Planning Board meeting and forwarded to the County Commissioners. After modifications, the Commissioners requested that the revised
text amendment go back before the Planning Board a second time for their consideration and recommendation.
Jay Sikes presented revised proposed amendments regarding recreational fees
associated with developments that willingly provide recreational areas/park lands. Mr. Sikes noted the main modification was the removal of the section where a credit was given back
to developments that previously paid recreational fees or had already built a recreation amenity. Thus, no credit for anything in the past, only future amenities will be considered
for a credit.
Board members expressed concerns with enforcement of the guidelines and it was suggested that the Commissioners consider each request on a case-by-case basis.
A motion
was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Elmore to recommend approval of staff’s guidelines and forward to the County Commissioners for their elected vote. Mr. Robinson questioned
the intent of the motion. Mr. Smith stated his intent was to forward the guidelines that staff developed noting it is not perfect and has some holes and flaws which understandably there
is going to be. But he feels it is for the County Commissioners as elected officials to debate and see if they want to give tax credits to the developers. The motion passed with a
3-to-1 vote with Mr. Robinson opposing the motion.
Other Business:
Mr. Elmore apologized for his absence at the August Planning Board meeting.
There being no further business, the
Planning Board adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Curtis Bullion, Chairman
Jay Sikes, Sr. Planner
Cathy Gardner, Recording Secretary