Town of Cary

Town Center Review Commission Minutes

  Wednesday, April 11, 2007

6:00 PM

Town Council Conference Room #10035

316 N. Academy Street, Cary,  N.C.

Web Site:  www.townofcary.org

 

Members Present:  Kelly Commiskey, Nathaniel Parker, Thomas Gruber, Renee Hutcheson, Douglas Harned, Andy Hadsell, Richard Redfoot  

Town Council Liaison Marla Dorrel

Staff Present:  Wayne Nicholas, Anne Morris, Scott Ramage

SPEAKER

Item 1

Call to Order  

Ms. Commiskey

Item 2

Approval of the December 13, 2006 Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve made by Mr. Parker, and seconded by Ms. Hutcheson.   

Minutes were approved unanimously by a vote 
of 7-0.

Item 3

Town Council Report

No items were discussed.

Item 4 Items for Discussion:

      A.

Introductions
TCRC members introduced themselves to new member Thomas Gruber and staff.  Staff introduced themselves and explained their responsibilities within the Department.
      B. Election of Vice Chairperson


Motion by Ms. Hutcheson, second by Mr. Hadsell, to nominate Nathaniel Parker to serve as TCRC vice chair.   

Motion carried unanimously 7-0.

      C. Outline of Discussion
Mr. Nicholas explained the purpose of the orientation session and provided an outline of the topics to be presented.  Also reviewed the TCRC member handbook prepared and distributed by staff.

D.

      





Town Center Area Plan 
   -  Downtown Projects

 


Mr. Ramage presented an overview of the Town Center District, including the Town Center Area Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines.  Discussed the various elements of the Plan and the history of developing the document.

Ms. Morris presented an overview and the implementation status of the Town Center Strategic Action Plan.  She also provided an update of various projects and initiatives regarding the Town Center area, including the Downtown Streetscape Plan and website.
 


E.

 



Site/Subdivision Plan Review Processes and Procedures

 
Mr. Nicholas presented an overview of the TCRC role in reviewing development plans in the Town Center area.  Discussed the Land Development Ordinance and other relevant documents, plan review process and procedures, and applying the regulations and guidelines to plan reviews.
     F. Summary
Presentation concluded with a summary of topics discussed.

Item 5

For Information:

Construction Activity Reports

Handouts were sent to Commission prior to the meeting.

Item 6

Adjournment - 8:20 PM

Motion made by Mr. Parker, and seconded by Mr. Redfoot to adjourn.

 Motion carried unanimously 7–0.

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