SUMMARY OF MINUTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING/GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 6:00 P.M., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 COMMITTEE ROOM ROOM 239, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Dan Besse, Chair Council Member Denise D. Adams, Vice Chair Council Member James Taylor, Jr. Council Member Molly Leight Council Member Derwin L. Montgomery (out at 6:25 p.m.) Council Member Robert C. Clark (out at 6:44 p.m.) Chair Besse called the meeting to order and stated that without objection, the Committee would first consider the Consent Agenda. He noted staff has removed Item C-1(c) from the agenda because developments are in process. He removed Items C-1(b) and C-3 for discussion. No other items were removed. Council Member Adams made a motion to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Leight and carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA C-1. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A STRUCTURE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE V, SECTION 10-203(f)(2) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM: [Repairs more than 50% of value of structure (>50) six months]. a. Dianne Smithdeal Hodges and 4842 Monte Vista Street Foss T. Smithdeal C-2. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM TO REMOVE OR DEMOLISH STRUCTURE UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND, OTHERWISE, TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE V OF THE WINSTON- SALEM CITY CODE: [Repairs more than 65% of value of structure (>65)].
CD/H/GG COMMITTEE MINUTES November 19, 2013 Page 2 a. Mark A. and 1726 Waughtown Street Rebecca R. Underwood b. Elizabeth Frazier 1117 E. 24th Street C-4. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING/GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUMMARY OF MINUTES - October 22, 2013. C-1. ORDINANCE ORDERING THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A STRUCTURE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE V, SECTION 10-203(f)(2) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM: [Repairs more than 50% of value of structure (>50) six months]. b. Elizabeth P. Holland 3010 Old Greensboro Road Mr. Bruce Bailiff, Code Enforcement Supervisor, gave the staff presentation on this item. Ms. Elizabeth Holland, 3010 Old Greensboro Road, stated she is trying to keep the house, but she has been ill. She requested assistance in making repairs to the structure. She noted vandals have broken doors and windows and there is mold present inside the home. In response to Council Member Besse's question, Ms. Holland indicated she has not lived in the house since 2004. Mr. Bailiff noted staff was unable to locate any records indicating Ms. Holland had participated in a housing rehabilitation program. Mr. Clifford Holland stated the home is vacant and he is unable to afford to make repairs. He requested the City s help in locating grants or rehabilitation programs that will help Ms. Holland keep her property. Council Member Montgomery stated he is willing to work with the Hollands to identify resources and agencies that will assist them in making repairs to the home. He noted that having the house occupied benefits the community. Council Member Adams expressed concern about the presence of mold inside the house. Council Member Taylor made a motion to hold the item in Committee until January. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Adams and carried unanimously. c. Johnnie F. Hill, Heirs 1206 Excelsior Street Item removed from consideration.
CD/H/GG COMMITTEE MINUTES November 19, 2013 Page 3 C-3. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED SANITATION. Mr. Bailiff gave the staff presentation on this item. Council Member Montgomery out at 6:25 p.m. Chair Besse requested the ordinance contain language that clarifies exclusions from the definition of rank vegetation. In response to Council Member Adams question, Mr. Bailiff noted staff hopes to achieve greater understanding on the part of citizens and to clearly communicate the City s standards. In response to Council Member Leight s question, Mr. Bailiff indicated wooded lots with vegetation must be maintained to a depth of 20 feet from the property lines. Chair Besse stated that without objection, the item would be held in Committee until January. GENERAL AGENDA G-1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF LAND FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC. - Property adjacent to Crawford Park. Mr. Derwick Paige, Assistant City Manager, stated staff requests to continue the item until January. Chair Besse noted the item will be held in Committee until January. G-2. RESOLUTION APPROVING DONATION OF A PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF FORSYTH COUNTY. Mr. Tim Grant, Recreation and Parks Director, gave the staff presentation on this item. Council Member Leight made a motion to approve the item. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Adams and carried unanimously. G-3. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECTS: a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REVITALIZING URBAN COMMERCIAL AREA PROJECTS - Southeast Plaza Shopping Center and Ogburn Station Shopping Center. [$800,000.]
CD/H/GG COMMITTEE MINUTES November 19, 2013 Page 4 b. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014. Council Member Besse noted the Finance Committee recommended moving forward with the Southeast Plaza Shopping Center project and holding the Ogburn Station Shopping Center project in Committee. Council Member Leight made a motion to follow the Finance Committee's recommendation. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Adams and carried unanimously. Council Member Clark requested additional information on the Ogburn Station Shopping Center project. G-4. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER B OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES TO ADD THE USE ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES OPERATION - Proposal of the City Attorney's Office - UDO-243. [Revised Version 2 recommended by Planning Board.] Mr. Chris Murphy, Acting Inspections Director, and Mr. Ben Rowe, Budget and Evaluation Director, gave the staff presentation on this item. Council Member Clark out at 6:44 p.m. Ms. Melynda Dunigan, 1875 Mallard Lakes Drive, representing the Winston-Salem Neighborhood Alliance, expressed concern about sweepstakes operations impinging on neighborhoods. She noted the two original proposals under consideration restricted sweepstakes operations to intense commercial districts. She stated she is in favor of Versions 1 and 2 of the text amendment. Mr. Steve Zorn, 205 Gloria Avenue, representing the Washington Park Neighborhood Association, expressed concern about sweepstakes operations existing in the commercial corridor. He stated he is in support of Versions 1 and 2 of the text amendment, but not Version 2, Revised. He noted sweepstakes operations have a negative effect on land use in terms of traffic and noise. He added he does not wish to see these operations exist in Pedestrian Business (PB) zoning districts. Ms. Carolyn Highsmith, 3335 Anderson Drive, representing Konnoak Hills Community Association and the South Winston-Salem Community Coalition, expressed concern that Version 2, Revised was presented at the Planning Board public hearing without prior notification. She stated she is opposed to Version 2, Revised, expressing further concern that it will expand sweepstakes operations throughout the city. Ms. Jennifer Fountain, an attorney representing the owner of a property at 1217 West Clemmonsville Road, expressed support for Version 2, Revised, noting it addresses citizens concerns and allows sweepstakes operations already zoned as Highway Business (HB) to continue operating. Mr. Murphy noted the three proposals create electronic sweepstakes operations as a specific use.
CD/H/GG COMMITTEE MINUTES November 19, 2013 Page 5 In response to Chair Besse s question, Mr. Murphy noted 11 of the 27 existing sweepstakes operations comply with Version 1, while 18 comply with Version 2 and 22 comply with Version 2, Revised. If the City Council approves Version 2, Revised, sites zoned as HB-S would not have to take any further action because the amortization would not apply to them. In response to Council Member Adams questions, Mrs. Angela Carmon, City Attorney, explained staff created Version 2, Revised to address the Planning Board s concerns about making existing HB-S sweepstakes operations nonconforming. She added that all three versions prohibit sweepstakes operations in PB and Limited Business zoning districts. Existing businesses with these zoning classifications will have until June 30, 2014 to close. Chair Besse expressed concern that Versions 2 and 2 Revised both permit sweepstakes equipment as accessory uses, which could open the door for potential abuse. Ms. Dunigan expressed concern that Version 2, Revised doubles the number of sweepstakes machines allowed as an accessory use. Chair Besse suggested amending the language in Version 1 to only permit sweepstakes operations as a use in HB zoning districts where the use is intended. Council Member Leight made a motion to recommend to the City Council Version 1 of the text amendment with a grandfather clause for sweepstakes operations zoned as HB-S. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Taylor and carried unanimously. Council Member Taylor made a motion directing staff to move forward with a budget amendment designating net revenues from sweepstakes operations for the Revitalizing Urban Commercial Areas program. The motion was duly seconded by Council Member Adams and carried unanimously. Mr. Garrity noted it would be appropriate to bring a budget amendment to the Finance Committee in December. G-5. PRESENTATION BY GLENN FULK OF HIS CONCEPT FOR LOCATING THE NEW FORSYTH COUNTY LIBRARY AT THE OLD SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT AND MERSCHEL PLAZA. Mr. Glenn Fulk gave the presentation on this item. Council Member Adams indicated citizen surveys regarding the library s location should collect feedback from a diverse group of respondents representing different sectors of the city. ADJOURNMENT: 7:42 p.m.