Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss a transit plan and flexible zoning district

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday night to discuss updates to the Orange County Transit Plan and a consideration to redone property to a site specific, flexible zoning (FLX) district. Staff writer Molly Horak live-tweeted the meeting.

Meeting is called to order at 7:30, Mayor @lydialavelle gives thanks to those who worked during OWASA water shortage last weekend

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

"It was great to see our community in action" said Jacquelyn Gist in response to OWASA water shortage

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Gary Phillips, the Poet Laureate of Carrboro, makes a surprise appearance and reads a poem

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Aldermen unanimously approve an amendment to the Town Code to create a liaison seat for members of the Youth Council

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Aldermen unanimously approved possible amendments to the Joint Planning Agreement and WASMPBA

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Presentation on the Orange County Transit Plan update occurring. Orange County has independent transportation plan from Durham County.

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Alvin Sellers and Erin Jobe are both unanimously appointed to Carrboro Tourism Development Authority

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Transit Plans are updated every four years and requires approvals by Orange BOCC, DCHC Policy Board and GoTriangle Board of Trustees

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

The original D-O LRT project cost has increased by 4% since 2011, according to the presentation

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Aldermen are questioning gaps in prices from 2011 versus recent 2016 costs in the D-O LRT Proposed Budget

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Sales tax, vehicle registration fees completely fund Durham-Orange Light Rails Transit, says presenter

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Local costs are increasing as revenues are changing, Aldermen voice concerns over additional costs

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Sammy Slade expresses concern over dependence on sales tax to fund the project, worried about cyclical recessions

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

"I'm a very big believer of rail and public transportation, but I'm increasingly worried about this plan" said Randee Haven-O'Donnell

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Aldermen moves on to next agenda item: a request to submit a petition to rezone property at NC Old 86 and Eubanks Road

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Request from Parker Louis, LLC, is applying for a Site Specific, Flexible Zoning (FLX) District. Concept plans have been submitted

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

If authorized, the applicant will submit petition form and a detailed narrative of 12 elements, conditions and site plan

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Discussion between Aldermen and presenters over the restraints and flexibility of FLX zoning versus preexisting zoning ordinances

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

After lengthy discussion, Bethany Chaney moves to approve the resolution with a small amendment, matter passes 6-1

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Jacquelyn Gist asks to delay discussion of the Presentation of Parking Study Recommendations

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Parking Study Recommendations are pushed back to a later date; BOA talks about adjusting future agendas to better allocate time

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

Meeting is adjourned and our foray into local government comes to an end! pic.twitter.com/E6hXLZe3IK

— Molly Horak (@molly_horak) February 8, 2017

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