Members Present:  Kelly Commiskey, Renee Hutcheson, Douglas Harned, Katherine Oury, Andy Hadsell, Marla Dorrel

Nathaniel Parker – arrived @  6:09 PM

Douglas Harned – departed @  7:20 PM

Staff Present:  Tara Adams, Jeff Ulma, Philip Smith, Juliet Andes, Doug McRainey

SPEAKER

Item 1

Call to Order

Ms. Commiskey

Item 2

Approval of the November 30, 2005 Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve made by Mr. Andy Hadsell. Seconded by Ms. Katherine Oury. Minutes were approved unanimously by a vote of 5-0.

Item 3

Approval of the February 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve made by Mr. Andy Hadsell.  Seconded by Ms. Katherine Oury. Minutes were approved unanimously by a vote of 5-0.

Item 4

Items for Discussion:

A.    

Introduction of new Town Council Liaison

Marla Dorrel

 B.

Sustainable Design Assessment Team

Ms. Renee Hutcheson opened the discussion by providing the basic guidelines and principles behind the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) concept.  After further discussion, commission members agreed to revisit the topic at a later date, allowing staff time for further research. 

Ms. Hutcheson will also provide Ms. Tara Adams additional information on Sustainable Design.  This information will be passed along to staff to aid in their review.  

    C.

Overview of the Town Center Area Plan

Introduction of staff and the basis behind the Center Area Plan (TCAP)

• Town Center Area Plan/(Zoning) & the development of the Town Center Review Commission

• Downtown Streetscapes

• Civic & Cultural Arts District
  

Jeff Ulma

Phil Smith/Jeff Ulma
Juliet Andes
Doug McRainey

Following the PowerPoint presentation provided by staff, the TCRC Commission members offered the following suggestions:

• The uses of water features to attract pedestrians to the downtown area

• The need to address existing stormwater issues in Town of Cary parks

Item 5

For Information:

Construction Activity Reports

Handouts were sent to Commission prior to the meeting.

Item 6

Adjournment:  

Ms. Commiskey