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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-12-2026 WSCITE' OF DUNN NORTH CAROLINA ddl & C~tu /efbwl CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 6:30pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Dunn Municipal Building 401 East Broad Street Dunn, North Carolina 28334 -AG E N DA- CALLTO ORDER — William P. Elmore, Jr., Mayor INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Alan Hargis, Council Member CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA CONSENTAGENDA Consent Agenda items are considered and approved by a single motion and vote. Any member of the City Council may request an item be removed, without a motion or a vote, from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, that item will be placed under the Items for Discussion & Possible Action section of the agenda. 1. Approval of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. 66t' Annual Public Works Week (May 17-23-2026) Proclamation ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & CALENDARING FOR MAY 26, 2026 3. Designated Truck Routes & No Through Trucks — Phase 2 4. Rezoning / Map Amendment (RZ-26-02) — 809 & 811 E Cumberland Street 5. Data Center Discussion 6. Dunn Representative for Harnett County Library Board of Trustee REPORTS & UPDATES 7. City Manager's Report a. Upcoming Agenda Items b. Highway 301 South Elevated Storage Tank C. West Broad Street Paving d. Family Day Picnic 8. Announcements CLOSED SESSION If called, the motion to enter closed session must cite the North Carolina General Statute that authorizes the closed session. ADJOURNMENT The City of Dunn is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Page 1 of 1 9 CITY OF 11F­ 11w'01000 DUNN NORTH CAROLINA GdAZie cs�""14 6e�usl Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): Approval of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Presenter(s): Melissa Matti, City Clerk Responsible Staff: Melissa Matti, City Clerk Action Item: Yes Attachment(s): 1) April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Background None Budget Impact None Staff Recommendation(s) Approval of Minutes as presented. Suggested Motion(s) Motion to approve April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Page 1 of 1 Dunn City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 p.m., Dunn Municipal Building Minutes PRESENT: Mayor William P. Elmore Jr., Mayor Pro Tem April Gaulden, Council Members J. Wesley Sills, Raquel McNeil, Billy N. Tart, Alan Hargis, and Dr. David L. Bradham. Also present: City Manager Justin Hembree, Assistant City Manager Billy R. Godwin, HR Director Connie Jernigan, Deputy Finance Director Alexa Abling, Senior Planner Stephanie Goodrich, Police Chief Lynn Gay, Parks and Recreation Director Brian McNeill, Public Works Director Dwayne Williams, Collection & Distribution Manager Billy Cottle, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Dukes, Code Enforcement Officer Cindy Rodreguez, Administrative Support Specialist Christy Sweeney, City Attorney Tilghman Pope and City Clerk Melissa Matti. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM & CALL TO ORDER Mayor William P. Elmore, Jr., called the meetingto order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present. Mayor Elmore welcomed those in attendance, including a group of AP students from Midway High School, who were present as observers. He noted the agenda was relatively brief for the evening. INVOCATION The invocation was delivered by Reverend Floyd Ray, Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Billy Tart led in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion by Council Member Bradham, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Gaulden to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Harnett County Children's Advocacy Center Mayor Elmore read a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Dunn. Amanda Duncan, Center Director and primary forensic interviewer of the Harnett County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization. Ms. Duncan introduced her colleagues: Clinician Rebeca Perez -Gonzalez, Family Advocate Dafne Suarez -Torres, and Medical Provider Sarah Kilmer. She noted that Harnett County CAC is one of ten (10) CACs across North Carolina, operating as part of a foster care community managed by South Mountain Children and Family Services. Ms. Duncan highlighted the CAC's evidence -based practices, including family advocacy, mental health services, on -site medical exams, and forensic interviews, all provided in a child - friendly environment. She specifically thanked the Dunn Police Department for its commitment as a member of Harnett County's multidisciplinary team. Chief of Police Lynn Gay expressed the Police Department's appreciation for the CAC, noting that investigations of this nature could not be conducted without the support of the Advocacy Center. A copy of the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (P2026-07) is incorporated into these minutes Attachment #1. Recognition of Kevin Moore for Leadership Training Chief Gay recognized Lieutenant Kevin Moore for his completion of the North Carolina Justice Academy Leadership Certificate Program, which required 400 hours of classroom training. Chief Gay presented Lieutenant Moore with a framed plaque from the Justice Academy. Chief Gay commended Lieutenant Moore not only for completing the program, but for consistently demonstrating its lessons in his role as the Department's Training and Support Lieutenant, noting his willingness to go beyond the formal boundaries of his job description with a positive attitude and a clear understanding of the Department's mission. Lieutenant Moore's family was present at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Jay Sills 206 West D Street, Erwin Mr. Sills addressed the Council during the Public Comment Period. He spoke about the long- standing drug problem in the area, referencing personal losses including the death of his son in 2018. He urged the Council, Police Department, and Federal and State agencies to intensify efforts targeting upper -level drug traffickers rather than focusing solely on street - level dealers. He called for greater use of drug interdiction tools such as wiretaps and increased early -morning enforcement in known drug areas. Mayor Elmore thanked Mr. Sills for his concern for the community as the three -minute time limit was concluded. CONSENTAGENDA Mayor Elmore presented Consent Agenda Items, which included six (6) items: • Approval of March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes • Approval of April 14, 2026 Work Session Minutes • 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week Proclamation (May 3-9, 2026) • Public Service Week Proclamation (May 3-9, 2026) • NCDOT- 2026 Municipal Mowing Extension • Adoption of the 2025 Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Motion by Council Member Sills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Gaulden to approve the Consent Agenda (Items 3-8) . The motion carried unanimously. Copies of the Municipal Clerk's Week Proclamation (P2026-08), Public Service Week Proclamation (P2026-09), NCDOT 2026 Municipal Mowing Extension Request, and the Resolution Adopting the 2025 Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (R2026-13) are incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION Yard Waste Can - Follow Up Assistant City Manager Billy Godwin presented a follow-up on the Yard Waste Can contamination issue, which had been introduced at a prior Council meeting. He provided context, notingthat Public Works crews were spending approximately two (2) days perweek at the County landfill manually sorting contaminated yard waste, and that continued contamination threatened the County's Landfill Permit. The loss of that permit, he explained, would force the City to transport yard waste to a facility in Roseboro at significantly greater cost. Mr. Godwin outlined a proposal submitted by Republic Services, the City's solid waste contractor, described as an "enhanced screening process." The plan involved three (3) components: placing informational decals on all yard waste cans to clarify what materials are permitted; adding a second crew member to walk behind the collection truck and manually inspect each can before it is emptied; and implementing a Two (2)-Strike Enforcement Policy, whereby a contaminated can would first receive a warning tag, and upon a second violation, the can would be removed from service. The additional cost to implement this program would be $1.86 per unit per month — raising the current yard waste fee from $4.15 to $6.01 per month — for a total annual City cost of approximately $72,000. Republic Services estimated the program could be operational within approximately two (2) weeks of approval. Council Members raised several questions regarding the practical implementation of the policy. There was discussion about how the decals would be applied, how honest mistakes (such as accidentally placing a small plastic pot in a yard waste can) would be distinguished from deliberate abuse, and whether there would be any appeals process for residents who had their cans removed. City Manager Justin Hembree acknowledged that some degree of discretion would Likely be necessary and that the second crew member would be expected to exercise reasonable discretion in the field — treating a stray piece of paper or a small planting container differently from multiple bags of household trash clearly placed in the can intentionally. Both Mr. Hembree and Mr. Godwin emphasized that yard waste service would still need to be provided to households whose cans were removed, as uncollected yard waste risks entering the storm drain system. The Council also considered whether the City should take over yard waste collection in- house. Mr. Godwin assessed this option was not economically feasible, estimating that the City would need at minimum two (2) additional dedicated personnel (at a combined cost of at least $120,000 peryear) plus an additional vehicle, and that collection would take the full week rather than Republic Services' current two-day schedule. Council Member Alan Hargis expressed reservations about increasing the contract cost mid-term, arguing that Republic Services, as an experienced contractor working in multiple municipalities, should have anticipated a certain level of contamination when pricing the original contract. He stated he was not opposed to addressing the problem but questioned the fairness of passing the cost on to residents to correct the behavior of a relatively small number of violators, estimated at around 30 to 40 households out of more than 3,400 units. Mayor Pro Tem April Gaulden acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, but ultimately supported the proposal, emphasizing that the risk of losing landfill access — and the far greater costs that would follow — outweighed her reluctance to raise fees. She also expressed appreciation for the work of Public Works Director Williams and his crew, who had been responding to the landfill regularly to address the contamination. The Council agreed that a public education effort — such as a press release clearly explaining what constitutes yard waste —would bean important first step upon adoption of the plan. Motion Council Member Tart and seconded by Council Member Bradham to adopt the enhanced yard waste screening plan as proposed by Republic Services and staff, including the associated fee schedule modification and contract amendments. The motion carried unanimously. A copy of the Republic Services Enhanced Yard Waste Screening Plan is incorporated into these minutes Attachment #3. REPORTS & UPDATES City Manager's Report Data Centers City Manager Hembree briefed the Council on the emerging issue of Data Centers and how local governments across North Carolina are responding. He noted that neighboring jurisdictions — including Harnett County, Cumberland County, and several municipalities in Wake County— are considering or have already adopted temporary moratoriums on Data Center Development while they study the issue and update their land use regulations. Mr. Hembree explained that the rapid growth in demand for data centers, driven by cryptocurrency mining, artificial intelligence, and widespread cloud data storage, has created pressure on communities that were not well -prepared for this type of development in their zoning ordinances. He highlighted two (2) primary concerns: data centers can place severe strain on the electrical grid, and they can require enormous volumes of water — potentially one (1) million gallons or more per day — for cooling systems, which could significantly affect the city's water infrastructure capacity. He further noted that most Unified Development Ordinances (UDOs) adopted under G.S. 160D did not clearly define data centers, leaving communities without clear permitting standards or zoning criteria. Mr. Hembree proposed that staff present a more detailed briefing at the next work session, including an option to adopt a 12-month moratorium that would allow the planning board and staff time to develop appropriate definitions, permitting requirements, and standards to be incorporated into the UDO. He emphasized the importance of acting proactively, noting that if a data center application were received without adequate regulations in place, the City could be in a difficult position. Council Members expressed general support for further study. Council Member Hargis noted that some data centers are being designed to generate their own power and water supply, which could mitigate infrastructure impacts. Discussion also touched on the broader issue of rising electricity costs and the desire to engage the state legislature regarding utility regulation. The Council reached consensus to place the data center moratorium discussion on the agenda for the upcoming work session. Downtown Development Director City Manager Hembree announced that an offer for the Downtown Development Director position had been accepted. The incoming director, Sandra Osmond, has served as a Downtown Director for eight (8) years in Cuervo, Texas — a community of comparable size to Dunn — and has a background in Historic Preservation Planning and Community Communications, both of which align closely with the responsibilities of the position. Ms. Osmond is expected to begin in July, as she will be relocating from Texas. Mr. Hembree noted that she has family in the Raleigh area and expressed enthusiasm about her upcoming sta rt. Mav 121" Budget Workshop City Manager Hembree reminded the Council that the Budget Workshop is scheduled for May 12, beginning at 4:00 PM, with the Regular Work Session to follow at 6:30 PM. A 30- minute dinner break will be provided between the two (2) sessions. FINANCIAL REPORT Deputy Finance Director Alexa Abling presented the March Financial Report in the absence of Finance Director Cary McNallan. She reported the following highlights: • Cash and Investment Balances: Total balances across all funds stood at about $15,000,000, compared to about $10,000,000 at the same time last year. The increase reflects the receipt of $3,300,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Land Purchase and several State grant reimbursements for Water and Sewer projects. The City also holds a balance of about $5,200,000 in the East Side Pump Station Construction account. • Property Taxes: FY 2026 year-to-date Property Tax Revenues totaled about $5,600,000 against a total estimated levy of about $5,900,000 for the year. • Sales Taxes: January receipts of about $297,000 were about $28,000 above the same period last year. Year-to-date Sales Tax Revenue stands at about $2,300,000, or 67% of the $3,400,000 budget. • Building Permits and Development Fees: March collections of about $14,000 brought the year-to-date total to about $170,000, or 92% of the $184,000 budget —well ahead of the same period last year at about $118,000. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS & PROJECT UPDATES Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer Cindy Rodriguez provided a brief update, presenting before -and - after photographs of two recent enforcement actions. The first involved a property at 109 Carolina Drive, where junk and debris, including trailers, had accumulated; the property owner came into compliance and cleaned the site thoroughly. The second involved a more extensive case at 307 West Barrington Street, where significant debris and junk required tenants to vacate while the propertywas remediated. The owner acted responsibly, cleaned up the property, and ultimately removed a barn from the site as well. Mr. Hembree added that the season for grass and weed enforcement was underway, and that Code Enforcement staff were actively managing a high volume of related cases across the City. Paving Public Works Director Dwayne Williams reported that the City's paving project is progressing well and on schedule. Streets recently completed include North Wilmington Avenue, North Wayne Avenue, and Jernigan Tier. Mr. Williams noted that by retaining a base layer rather than milling all the way to the subgrade, the project is conserving asphalt tonnage while improving pavement durability. Coordination with adjacent businesses, including EMS, has gone smoothly. Paving is expected to resume Thursday. Mayor Pro Tem Gaulden raised a question from a local business regarding the timeline for Broad Street. City Manager Hembree confirmed that Broad Street is included in the project scope and that staff will determine the exact timing once the remaining contract tonnage is assessed. He indicated an answer would be available by the next work session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Elmore made the following announcements: • The Committee of 100 is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the Old Magnolia School Building on Thursday, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and tour the building. The Committee of 100 is a local small business organization that supports new business development. • The Budget Work Session is scheduled for May 12 at 4:00 PM, followed by the regular work session at 6:30 PM. • The next Regular Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. • The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for May 26th at 6:30 p.m. • The City has several board vacancies; interested residents are encouraged to apply. City Manager Hembree announced a City Employee Family Picnic to be held on Friday, May 15 at 4:30 PM at Tart Park. The event is open to all City employees and their families and will feature food and activities. Mayor Elmore noted that City Manager Hembree — a Competition Barbecue Cook and Certified Judge for the North Carolina Pork Council — would be among those preparing food for the event. Council Member Hargis inquired about the status of the Water Tower Project. City Manager Hembree reported that the project is on schedule and on budget. Foundation work and concrete pad installation are currently underway, and the tower structure is expected to begin rising visibly within the next couple of months. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Sills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gaulden to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. William P Elmore, Jr. Mayor Attest: Melissa R. Matti City Clerk CITY OF qjDUNN NORTH CAROLINA Where C&,fto� 6e�uu/ Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): 661h Annual Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026) Proclamation Presenter(s): N/A Responsible Staff: N/A Action Item: No Attachment(s): 1) Proclamation — 66' Annual Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026) Purpose Proclamation to recognize May 17 — 23, 2026 as the 66th Annual Public Works Week Background None Budget Impact None Staff Recommendation(s) None Suggested Motion(s) Approval of Proclamation in recognition of the 66th Annual Public Works Week. Page 1 of 1 Y 0.. FF JXDUNN NORTH CAROL NA 66g 2, (94�, a�j'76 _ 2-3a, 2026 WHEREAS, Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of the City of Dunn; and, WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of Public Works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the City of Dunn to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of Public Works and Public Works Programs in their respective communities; and, WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association, be it now, RESOLVED, I, William P. Elmore, Jr., do hereby designate the week of May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week. I urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our Public Works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Dunn (to be affixed), this 12t" day of May, 2026. William P. Elmore, Jr. Mayor Attest: Melissa R. Matti City Clerk CITY OF -- DUNN NORTH CAROLINA X&ue ce~t� 6ey6h5-1 Regular Meeting, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): Designated Truck Routes & No Thru Trucks — Phase 2 Presenter(s): Lieutenant Apelles Hart, II Responsible Staff: Lieutenant Apelles Hart, II - Designee of Chief of Police, Lynn Gay Action Item: Yes Attachment(s): 1) Presentation 2) Handout 1 — Proposed Ordinance Amendment Background Second and concluding portion to the Designated Truck Routes & No Thru Trucks presentation. Staff Recommendation(s) No action recommended at this time. Formal action, based on Council input, will be made at an upcoming meeting. Budget Impact To be determined Suggested Motion(s) N/A Part 2 New Plan '. New Plan: Designated Truck Routes 1.41, No Thru Truck RoutesPOLIVIt y City Ordinance Amendment Proposal WESTItAVEN w M•t+na en Yf Tra o w Westem Sa t Stta}harse N ` f 4 Durtb,,y foods Cofporatfon fry �at' wig 4 ##M13 � NN NZN NINN POLItt W Cityof Dunn rn a No Thru Truck Routes Street Na Cross Street /Descriptia Date � oe Appr d/ Minutes ' 1 Fayetteville Avenue Truck Routes - recommended signage Please Use Truck Route ! 1/2/1986 2 Duke Street Truck Routes - recommended signage Please Use Truck Route 1/2/1986 4 Layton Ave. Layton - remain a non -truck route 3/7/1996 Truck Route (by petition) for truck parking 5 114 Lilly St. Retired (Lease ended at least 18 years ago) AHart 11/4/2025 8/3/1996 6 200 Block S. Little Ave. No thru truck route 6/3/2004 7 600 Block E Divine St. No thru truck route 6/3/2004 8 200 Block S Washington Ave. No thru truck route 6/3/2004 9 200 Block of S Wilmington Ave. No thru truck route 6/3/2004 10 Cole Street No thru truck designation - between Ellis & Ashe Ave. 5/27/2025 11 Granville Street No thru truck designation - between Ellis & Ashe Ave. 5/27/2025 Proposed City Ordinance Amendment y See Handout 1 Proposed City Ordinance Amendment - Sec. 12-4 12-4(1) change vehicles to commercial vehicles as defined by NCDOT (NCDOT standards: commercial vehicle (CMV) as defined in the previous slide. 12-4(2) (ADD) delivery to an address not on the designated truck route, defined as allowing only trucks with legitimate commerce related business to travel on the road to and from their destination to conduct this business. Key Takeaways New Designated truck routes No Thru trucks routes )�- Proposed amended city ordinance 12 Thank you for your time and patience! ! ! Questions, Comments, or Concerns? Handout 1 Handout 1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Sec. 12-4. - Truck routes designated. The streets listed in a schedule established and amended by the city council from time to time, and on file in the office of the city clerk, are hereby designated as truck routes. (1) All roadways not specifically designated as truck routes by the city council shall be prohibited from usage by commercial vehicles with greater than three (3) axles unless prior approval has been obtained from the City Police Department. (2) Notwithstanding (1) above, vehicles used pursuant to municipal, county, state, or federal government operations shall be exempt from this section. Furthermore, any vehicle used in conjunction with construction, farming, home furnishings, moving a-rtd1 storage., and delivery to an address not on the designated truck route shall be exempt from this section. (Ord. No. 1991-006, 10-3 -91) Sec. 12-5. - No-thru trucks designated. The streets not designated in section 12-4 may be established in a schedule and amended by the city council from time to time, and on file in the office of the city clerk as "no-thru truck" streets in which signs shall be posted stating same. (Ord. No. 1991-006, 10-3-91) RoCITY OF DUNN NORTH CAROLINA G�e ce--4� bege;qsl Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): Rezoning / Map Amendment (RZ-26-02) - 809 & 811 E Cumberland Street Presenter(s): Stephanie Goodrich, Senior Planner Responsible Staff: Stephanie Goodrich, Senior Planner Action Item: No Attachment(s): 1) Location and Current Zoning Map 2) Staff Report 3) Rezoning Application Background RZ-26-02 is a rezoning request submitted by Delight Restaurant Group for addresses 809 & 811 E Cumberland Street PINs 1516-85-5425.000 and 1516-85-5472.000. The request is to rezone from O & I, Office and Institutional to C-3, Highway Commercial. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval at the May 5t" meeting. Budget Impact None Planning Board Recommendation(s) Approval based on the consistency with The Dunn Land Use Plan and surrounding land uses Suggested Motions) None Page 1 of 2 808 810 F 4% L04'. thill CITY OF City CouncilStaff Report Case: RZ-26-02 DUNN Planning Meeting: May 5, 2026 PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS Unanimous Recommendation of approval 102 N Powell Ave - PO Box 1065 - Dunn, North Carolina 28335 (910) 230-3505 •CitvofDunn,org Location: 809 and 811 E Cumberland Street Request: Zoning Map Amendmentfrom Office and Institutional (OI) to Highway Commercial (6) The applicant requests a zoning map amendment from Office and Institutional (OI) to Highway Commercial (C-3) to encourage development of the subject properties in a manner that is in keeping with the surrounding Highway Commercial area. Property Information: OWNER: John Suttion APPLICANT: Delight Restaurant Group ADDRESS/LOCATION: 809 and 811 E Cumberland Street (1516-85-5425.000 & 1516-85-5472.000) T { § # k. T f r s Z� 72 E , y OAS SIZE: The subject properties total .454 acres EXISTING ZONING:Office & Institutional EXISTING LAND USE The subject parcels contain three single family dwellings. SURROUNDING LAND USE: Direction Zoning Existing Use North Highway Commercial (C-3) Undeveloped/parking South Highway Commercial (C-3) Gas station West Highway Commercial (C-3) Restaurant East Highway Commercial (C-3) Restaurant OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The subject properties are located along one of Dunn's major thoroughfares, E Cumberland Street, much of which is already zoned Central Commercial (C-1) or Highway Commercial (C-3) district. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN CLASSIFICATIONS: This rezoning request is consistent with the City of Dunn Land Use Plan. The Future Land Use Map designates this property as Gateways & Corridors, which focuses on opportunities for improvement and/or redevelopment of areas that are adjacent to downtown and several prominent entrances to the heart of the city. Uses permitted in the C-3 zoning district are compatible with the City's vision for the areas adjacent to downtown and several prominent entrances to the city. The Future Land Use Map indicates the desired land use pattern for the City of Dunn. The map n based on the City's Strategic Vision Plan, community input from citi tons and stakeholders, land use analysis, and best practices in land use planning. The map and its coloreoded character areas am meant to guide growth and development as well as land use regulations in the City and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETR Descriptions for each character area are provided on the previous page of this plan. Traditional Nehrhborhood :Medium Density Residential Interstate 95 US Kgnway other =11knoeal roads . — ttylfoad — Rivers"5veams wutert>o6" Dunn City Limns Dunn ETJ Gateways & Corridors District: This character area is anchored by downtown as well as the key entrances into the City of Dunn. There is a focus on context -sensitive design standards, a thoughtful blending of uses, adaptive reuse of existing structures, multi -modal access, and creative solutions to development challenges. Pedestrian - scale development, connectivity, and public gathering spaces should support retail, office, restaurants, breweries, accommodations, and entertainment spaces. Associated plan goals and policies that may be considered include the following: Future Land Use Plan: Policy 1: Manage future growth and encourage quality development through implementation of the Strategic Vision Plan, the Land Use Plank, the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and other plans and regulations adopted by City Council. 1.1: Review development proposals for consistency with the Future Land Use Map. Policy 2: Strengthen Dunn's identity and enhance its character by encouraging high -quality design throughout the city 2.1: Develop design standards for commercial and mixed -use development in the Gateways & Corridors character area. Policy 5: Promote location and intensity of development that mitigates impacts to transportation infrastructure while maintaining mobility needs for people and goods. 5.1: Focus higher density growth in Downtown and Gateways & Corridors. MOTIONS 1. Approve as Presented Move to approve the map amendment to Highway Commercial (C-3) as presented, based on the competent, material, and substantial evidence in the record, and find the request consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 2. Approve with Modification to a More Restrictive District Move to approve a map amendment to a more restrictive base zoning district in lieu of Highway Commercial (C-3), based on the competent, material, and substantial evidence in the record and find the modified request consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 3. Deny Move to deny the map amendment request, based on the competent, material, and substantial evidence in the record, and set forth why the request is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan and is no in the public interest. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application materials For Planning Department Use Only CITY OFCase Number Date Received DUNN Fee Paid NORTH CAROLINA Board Meeting 7 City Council Meeting REZONING APPLICATION OWNERSHIP INFORMATION: :Applicant: Pak Luu Phone Number: ( 804) 432 - Applicant's Legal Interest in Property: Developer Applicant's Address: 7469 12 Mountain Wood Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830 Property Owner: John Sutton Owner's Address: 814 Neighbors Road, Dunn, NC 28334 Date Property Acquired: 08/21 /2009 Deed Reference: Book 2663 1'agL 544 Tax PIN Number: 1516 - 85 - 5425.000 & 1516 - 85 - 5472.000 Tract Four &Tract Five of Book 2663, Page 544 r'.a:,.: AC 131.64' Size (Sq. Ft. or Acres) Street Frontage (ft) Location/Address: 809 & 811 E Cumberland St., Dunn, NC 28334 Attach a legal description (Metes and Bounds Description) of the area requested. ZONING REQUEST: A. Existing Zoning: Office & Institution (0&1) Requested Zoning: Highway Commercial (C-3) B. Land Uses: Single -Family Residential 1. Existing land uses on property to be rezoned: 2. Existing or proposed land uses on all adjoining properties: North Undeveloped/Parking South Gas Station East Fast -Food Restaurant West Fast -Food Restaurant 0 C. Statement of Justification: (City Code, Article II of Section 22) The proposed zone shall be greater than three (3) acres of land or... if smaller, the property adjoins and is contiguous to two (2) zoning districts after the proposed change. Attach a statement justifying the requested map change based upon the following: 1) The amendment, if small scale, is reasonable based upon surrounding conditions. 2) The impact of zoning is in the public interest and does not significantly harm the surrounding properties. 3) The amendment is warranted due to changed or changing conditions in the area. 4) The amendment achieves the purpose and is consistent with the Land Use Plan. -Co-behalf of the above listed applicant and property owner, we are humbly requesting that the City of Dunn review and approve the rezoning of the property located at 809-811 E Cumberland St, Dunn, NC (PIN 1516-85-5425.000 & 1516-85-5472.000). This request is in the interest of modifying the current zone of Office & Institution (0&1) to the proposed zone of Highway Commercial (C-3). This request is also concurrently submitted alongside a lot combination (exempt subdivision) to combine the two lots into one, as well as a site plan review application. There are currently three single-family residences located on the property. This is out of place amongst the surrounding development of uses more suited to Highway Commercial, such as drive -through restaurants, gas stations, and miscellaneous retail stores. The proposed rezoning would create more synergy throughout the corridor for options of more well -fitting uses, such as the applicant's proposed drive -through coffee shop. This rezoning would further be in the best interest of the City as it would be easier for future development to move into the area — development that would help improve the corridor. An example of this sentiment would be right next door at the new Burger King location, where street -facing landscaping and pedestrian sidewalks have been recently added, INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING A REZONING APPLICATION 1) A petitioner for a zoning change must complete this application in full. This application will not be processed unless all information is provided. 2) Include the filing fee for each rezoning petition which is $500. 3) If the request includes the entire area of an existing recorded parcel of land a copy of the metes and bounds for the parcel shall be included with a copy of the deed. IF NOT, an accurate survey of the property proposed for rezoning must accompany the application. The survey must be completed by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer, and shall describe the subject property by metes and bounds. 4) In compliance with State Law (GS 160A-382 and 383), the justification statements under Item " C" should be typed or written legibly to answer each condition that applies to the request. Substantial weight is given to the answers provided. Please consider your answers carefully and be prepared to address your answers at each public hearing. 5) The application must be signed by the owner or by an authorized agent of the property to be rezoned; the signature shall be notarized. 6) The Planning Board meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunn Municipal Building located at 401 E. Broad St, and shall make recommendations to the City Council on all rezoning requests. 7) The City Council meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Dunn Municipal Building located at 401 E. Broad St., and is the approving authority for all rezoning requests. For additional information or assistance, call the Planning Department at (910) 230-3503. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS (WITHIN 100 FEET OF REQUESTED CHANGE) 4 NAME MAILING ADDRESS PIN NUMBER 1' Sinay Family Holding Co 269 S Bete Dr. #327, CA 1516 - 85 - 4652 .000 LLC sevedy H81s, 90212-851 2 Vault Holdings LLC PO Box 2234, Angier, 1516 - 85 - 6526 NC 27501 .000 3. MCS DNC LLC & C/O 3 W 35th St, Fl 9, 1516 - 85 - 6491 Holm and O'Hara LLP New York, NY, 10001-2204 .000 4. 16220 N Scottsdale Rd Wilcohess LLC Shy LLC C/O Ryan LLC Ste 650 1516 - 85 - 4290 .000 Scottsdale. AZ 85254-1781 5. - - .000 6. - - .000 7. - - .000 8. - - .000 9. - - .000 10. - - .000 l 1. - - .000 12. - - .000 OWNER'S CERTIFICATION I (We) do herby certify that: I am (We are) the owners or authorized agent of the property described in this application for rezoning and have attached copies of deed, title reports or other documents as proof of ownership. I (We) have read the rezoning procedures, requirements and have truthfully completed this application for rezoning. I (We) understand that the filing fees are non-refundable; the process to review rezoning cases includes public hearings and review by both the Planning board and the City Council. I (We) understand that any action to approve our request is at the discretion of the Planning Board and the City Council and additional requirements may be imposed as determined necessary. D Y d//zl Signature Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this /%I' - day of fvt , 20 V O 1tMtrtt('o Notary Public �N Harnett $ County My om . Exp, y �. CA�a a� r�it tM'111110 My Commission Expires: OalqZ� 26 2- - --V----�-- CITY OF III qrlp DUNN NORTH CAROLINA G�e 6eg"isl Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): Data Center Discussion Presenter(s): Justin Hembree, City Manager Responsible Staff: Justin Hembree, City Manager Action Item: No Attachment(s): None Background At the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting the City Manager provided an overview to the Council concerning the emerging issue of data centers and how local governments across North Carolina are responding. The Council expressed general support for further study and reached consensus to place the data center discussion on the agenda for the May work session. Staff Recommendation N/A Budget Impact N/A Suggested Motion(s) N/A Page 1 of 1 CITY OF R DUNN I *W6,00,00 NORTH CAKULINA xAere co.*t�6e#'s/ Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): Dunn Representative for Harnett County Library Board of Trustees Presenter(s): Leslie Schultz, Dunn Library Branch Manager Responsible Staff: Justin Hembree, City Manager Action Item: No Attachment(s): None Background Shirley White -Snead has just completed her first three-year term as the City's representative on the Harnett County Library Board of Trustees. Ms. White -Snead and Leslie Schultz, Dunn Library Branch Manager, will make a brief presentation. Ms. White -Snead would like to renew her appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. Staff Recommendation N/A Budget Impact N/A Suggested Motion(s) N/A Page 1 of 1 CITY OF DUNN 1W,*1100 NORTH CAROLINA Work Session, May 12, 2026 Agenda Item(s): City Manager's Report Presenter(s): Justin Hembree, City Manager Responsible Staff: Justin Hembree, City Manager Action Item: No Attachment(s): None The City Manager will provide updates on the following items: a. Upcoming Agenda Items b. Highway 301 South Elevated Storage Tank C. West Broad Street Paving d. Family Day Picnic Page 1 of 1 CITY OF 7 if a --"I Al MU; DUNN NORTH CAROLINA Mere coft� , efu"l Announcements: • Ribbon Cutting - Fann Family Medical - 10 a.m. on May 131h at 211 W. Cumberland St. • City of Dunn Employee Family Picnic - 4:30 p.m. on May 15th at Tart Park (1300 S. Elm Street) • The next Regular Session of the Dunn City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 p.m. • The next Work Session of the Dunn City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.