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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Materials-6 p.m.-FINAL

Town of Pittsboro · 1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)
Monday, April 13, 2026

Regular meeting Parks and recreationZoning text amendmentBudget and appropriationsAnnexationContracts and procurementHousing and affordabilityRoads and transportationAppointments and personnelComprehensive planEnvironment and sustainabilityRezoningStormwater and floodingSubdivision and site plans

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Agenda items (28)

Other · 12Public hearing · 7Budget action · 2Contract or award · 1Ordinance · 1Resolution · 1Staff or committee report · 1Procedural · 1Appointment · 1Presentation · 1
  1. 2.I Minutes: November 18, 2025 Special Meeting Of The Board of Commissioners
    Other
  2. 2.II Minutes: March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Commissioners
    Other
  3. 2.III Annexation Petition: Highcroft Investors, LLC and Chatham Park Investors, LLC A-2026-01, PB-26-150
    Other AnnexationParks and recreation
  4. 2.IV Request: Patrol Vehicle Surplus to Central Carolina Community College (CCCC)
    Budget action
  5. 2.V Request: Authorization to Offer NC 457 Retirement Plan
    Other
  6. 2.VI Request: Audit Contract Fiscal Year 2026 with Sharpe Patel, PLLC
    Contract or award Budget and appropriations
  7. 2.VII Memorial Day 2026 Alcohol Vendor Request
    Other
  8. 2.VIII Request: Ordinance Amending Title 114 of Town Code of Ordinances (COA-2026-01)
    Ordinance
  9. 2.IX Request: Farmer's Market Alcohol Vendor
    Other
  10. 2.X Request: SummerFest 2026 Street Closure & Alcohol Vendor
    Other
  11. 2.XI Request: Resolution for Purchase of Property-CSX Transportation, Inc.
    Resolution Contracts and procurement
  12. 2.XII Budget Amendment: Purchase of Property-CSX Transportation, Inc.
    Budget action Budget and appropriationsContracts and procurement
  13. 3.I Manager Updates
    Other
  14. 3.II Mayor & Commissioner Committee Liaison Reports
    Staff or committee report Environment and sustainabilityHousing and affordability
    Mayor Shipp Central Pines Rural Planning Organization (CPRPO) Mayor Pro Tem Farrell Town of Pittsboro Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board Commissioner Bonitz Chatham County Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) Central Pines Regional Council Commissioner Foley Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Commissioner Hunziker Chatham County Affordable Housing Committee (AHAC) Commissioner Thurber Chatham Chamber of Commerce Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB) Liaison
  15. 3.III Public Comment
    Procedural
    Speakers should sign up with the Town Clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes – a timer will be on the screen. Each speaker should state their name and address at the beginning of their comments. While the Board is interested in hearing your comments and concerns, speakers should not expect any board action or deliberation on the remarks made. Please direct your comments to the Board as a whole. Comments or concerns requiring further investigation will be referred to the appropriate town official. We thank you for being considerate of the Town Board, Staff, and other speakers. Any speaker handouts shall be given to the Town Clerk and will be distribu…
  16. 6.I Appointment: ABC Board
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    ABC Board Recommendation: Appoint William Hartley. Staff Recommendation: Appoint one applicant to ABC Board. Suggested Motion: "a motion to appoint (INSERT NAME) to Town of Pittsboro ABC Board, with term ending December 31, 2028"
  17. 6.II Presentation: Flock Safety ALPR Camera
    Presentation
  18. 7.I Annexation Petition: Chatham Community Church A-2025-06, PB-25-678
    Other Annexation
    Action: Conduct Public Hearing. Staff Recommendation: Approve annexation request. Suggested Motion: "a motion to approve the annexation request for voluntary contiguous annexation petition A-2025-06, PB-25-678"
  19. 7.II Public Hearing: PB-25-624 Womble Tract Major Residential Subdivision Preliminary Plat
    Public hearing Parks and recreationRoads and transportationSubdivision and site plans
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Advisory Board Recommendation: The Planning Board met on March 16, 2026 and unanimously recommended approval. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVING the subject Major Subdivision Plat. Suggested Motion: “… a motion to recommend APPROVAL of the subject Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, subject to the inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the road, Park Land, and the provision of greenways in accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance and the Pittsboro Parks & Recreation Master Plan.”
  20. 7.III Public Hearing: Rezoning Case #PB-25-345 Cooper Property
    Public hearing Housing and affordabilityRezoning
    Advisory Board Recommendation: The Planning Board a public hearing on March 16, 2026, and unanimously recommended approval of Rezoning Case PB-25-345 Cooper Property with the recommendation to revise the affordable housing condition to include “municipal workers”. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case PB-25-345 Cooper Property with the conditions offered by the applicant. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to recommend APPROVAL of Rezoning Case PB-25-345 Cooper Property.”
  21. 7.IV Public Hearing: Amended Development Fees Ordinance Fiscal Year 2025-2026
    Public hearing Budget and appropriations
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: That the Board of Commissioners adopt the Amended Development Fees Ordinance for FY 2025-2026" Suggested Motion: "a motion to adopt the Amended Development Fee Ordinance for FY 2025-2026"
  22. 7.V Public Hearing: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment-ZTA-2026-01 UDO Definitions Update
    Public hearing Zoning text amendment
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and supports consideration of updated definitions as a way to better establish a clear regulatory framework and enhance transparency regarding planting requirements, regulations, and recommendations. Planning Board Approval: Planning Board recommends the approval as per the March 16, 2026 Planning Board meeting and per the attached signed Consistency Statement. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve the attached amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance ZTA-2026-01 as presented.”
  23. 7.VI Public Hearing: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment-ZTA-2026-02-Chapter 13
    Public hearing Zoning text amendment
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and supports consideration of relocating this information to the first Chapter and Article as a way to better establish a clear regulatory framework and enhance transparency regarding adopted amendments. Planning Board Recommendation : Planning Board Recommended approval during the March 16, 2026 Planning Board meeting, see the attached signed Consistency Statement from the Planning Board. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve ZTA-2026-02 as presented.”
  24. 7.VII Public Hearing: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment-ZTA-2026-03-Plant Tables
    Public hearing Zoning text amendment
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and supports consideration of updated the section and relocating the tables to the Town of Pittsboro Specifications as a way to better establish a clear regulatory framework and enhance transparency regarding planting requirements, regulations, and recommendations. Planning Board Approval: Planning Board recommends the approval as per the March 16, 2026 Planning Board meeting and per the attached signed Consistency Statement. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve the Unified Development Ordinance of ZTA-2026-03 as presented.”
  25. 7.VIII Public hearing: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment-ZTA-2026-04 Consistency
    Public hearing Comprehensive planZoning text amendment
    Action: Conduct public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and supports consideration of updates to the section as a way to better establish a clear regulatory framework and enhance transparency regarding the comprehensive plans and acceptance of streets requirements, regulations, and recommendations. Planning Board Recommendation: Recommended approval of ZTA-2026-04 as presented March 16, 2026 and signed consistency statement. Suggested Motion: “ … a motion to approve the Unified Development Ordinance Amendment ZTA-2026-04 as presented.”
  26. 8.I Request: Chatham Park South Village Section 2.1 Parkland
    Other Parks and recreation
    Staff Recommendation: This site presents a strong opportunity for park development. Staff recommends approval of this park site location. Suggested Motion: “…a motion to approve the location of parkland identified as Section 2.1 (D2), with the understanding that approval is for the land in its current condition and that the site will remain in its natural state, without disturbance or improvement.”
  27. 8.II Request: Chatham Park South Village Section 2.2 or 2.3 Parkland Relocation
    Other Parks and recreationStormwater and flooding
    Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends discussion of the relocation options, with particular focus on Option 2 and Option 3 , as Option 1 presents access limitations and is not considered ideal. Option 2 offers strong road frontage; however, its location within the watershed significantly limits the range of potential park improvements. Option 3 provides a direct connection to the E1 parkland, creating the opportunity for a larger, more cohesive park space. While the presence of a creek bisecting the property presents some design challenges, the site benefits from road frontage on two sides, enhancing accessibility and overall functionality. Additionally, it is the only option with approxim…
  28. 8.III Request: Chatham Park South Village Section 4.3 Parkland Relocation
    Other Parks and recreationRoads and transportation
    Staff Recommendation: Given the connectivity opportunities, road frontage, and access to the planned greenway network, staff recommends approval of this site relocation. Suggested Motion: “…a motion to approve the relocation of parkland identified as Section 4.3 (C1) to the proposed location, with the understanding that approval is for the land in its current condition and that the site will remain in its natural state without disturbance or improvement.”

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