TOWN OF DUCK
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
March 8, 2006
The Planning Board for the Town of Duck convened at the Duck Municipal Offices at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.
Present were Chairman Ron Forlano, Vice-Chairman Jon Britt, Members Marilyn March and John Jenkins.
Also present were Council Liaison Denver Lindley, Jr., Planning Director/Zoning Administrator Suzanne Cotellessa and Administrative Assistant Sandy Cady.
Member Darnall was not present for the meeting.
Others Present: Victor White representing Applicant Vincenza George, Applicants Myra Ladd-Bone and John Bone, Bobby Outten attorney representing Ms. Ladd-Bone, Jay Overton of Albemarle Engineering, Willo Kelly, government liaison for the Outer Banks Home Builders Association and Association of Realtors, and Olin Finch resident of Duck.
Chairman Forlano called to order the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board for March 8, 2006 at 6:35 p.m.
Chairman Forlano gave a background on how the Planning Board meetings work to the audience.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
It was agreed that the Board would begin with New Business instead of Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and Recommendation on Special Exception 06-001 to renew a special exception for a Small Child Care Home at 105 Jaycrest Drive
Planning Director Suzanne Cotellessa was recognized to speak. Planning Director Cotellessa gave an overview on the Special Exception to the Board. She stated that in May, 2004, the Board of Adjustments had granted a special exception to Ms. Vincenza George for a small child care home. She stated that the terms and conditions of the Special Exception require Ms. George to come back to the Board in two (2) years for review and renewal. She stated that in the meantime the Town changed the Zoning Ordinance requiring that a Special Exception go before the Town Council as opposed to the Board of Adjustments. She stated that this issue was coming before the Planning Board for a recommendation to Council. She stated that all of the conditions of the original Special Exception have been met and that there was a letter of support in the Board’s packets from an adjacent property owner. She stated that the Town has received no complaints on the project and use for the past two (2) years. She pointed out that Dare County also supports this project. She stated that staff believes that the number of children Ms. George cares for are still appropriate and recommends approval with the findings and conditions that was in the Board’s packets. She stated that approval would be for twenty-four (24) months as per the Town code.
Victor White of Landmark Engineering was recognized to speak. Mr. White stated that he was representing Ms. George. Chairman Forlano asked if he had any comments he would like to add. Mr. White stated that he did not and that Ms. George could not attend the meeting due to her attending continuing education out of state.
Chairman Forlano asked for any comments on the Special Exception. There being no one wishing to speak, he turned the discussion to the Board.
Member Jenkins asked if the fenced area was the children’s playground. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that it was. Member Jenkins pointed out that the back yard did not have any fencing. He asked if there were safeguards against the children getting away from the house. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the deck area on the bottom level of the house has been finished off with the children having access to the outer play area and is monitored by Ms. George.
Member Britt had no comments.
Member March had no comments.
Member March moved to recommend approval to Council Special Exception SE 06-001 as presented with the conditions. Member Britt seconded the motion.
Motion carried 4-0.
B. Consideration and Recommendation on Special Exception 06-002 to grant a parking reduction for a proposed office use at 1180-5 and 1180-6 Duck Road
Planning Director Cotellessa was recognized to speak. Planning Director Cotellessa gave an overview on the Special Exception to the Board. She stated that Ms. Myra Ladd-Bone wishes to use two (2) condominium units for a realty office. She stated that the office is in the Duck Soundside Shops which was previously used as retail space. She stated that office and retail uses are both permissible provided the parking requirements are met. She stated that the applicant has applied for the Special Exception pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance to change the use with less than the required amount of parking. She stated that the use is supported by the Town’s Land Use Plan. She stated that the Board’s packets included a description of office use parking with Duck having a higher standard for parking. She stated she was not sure of the original genesis of the parking requirement. She pointed out that it is not uncommon for an office to have less parking than a retail unit.
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that in order for the Board to recommend Council to pass the Special Exception for parking, the applicant must meet certain criteria - no increase in traffic congestion, no negative impact on adjacent properties, cannot be contrary to the Land Use Plan, and won’t adversely impact surrounding areas. She stated that the staff believes that the applicant has not adequately demonstrated they meet the required criteria, especially during the check in and check out times. She pointed out that there are many sites in Duck that are fairly restrictive with respect to parking. She suggested it may be reasonable to allow the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate that the use will not affect adjacent properties. She stated that in order to do that, they would have to be provided a timeframe to demonstrate that and that the site features would need to be looked at that are heavily impacted by excess parking. She stated that staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request with the draft list of findings and conditions and a one (1) year limitation as presented in the Board’s packets.
Chairman Forlano asked for any comments on the Special Exception.
Bobby Outten of Sharp, Michael, Outten & Graham was recognized to speak. Mr. Outten stated that he was representing Ms. Ladd-Bone. He stated that he read through the staff report and on the factual side, he did not have any comments. He stated that he did not object to any of the conditions but pointed out that this is a condominium project of which Ms. Ladd- Bone owns two (2) units, and that there are other units in the condominium. He stated that three (3) of the conditions require her to go out and do work on what is a common area and not her property alone. He stated that requiring her to repair the whole parking lot should not be her responsibility alone. He stated that the problems that need to be addressed exist with or without Ms. Ladd-Bone having a business there. He felt that if the Special Exception is approved, she would have to bear the burden of what the association as a group has not done. He stated that it didn’t seem fair. He felt that an agreement between all of the condominium owners needs to be met. He stated that the parking during the week at the site would be very low. He stated that weekends are not big retail days to shop. He stated that she will have approximately fifty (50) rental units in the area that she controls and parking would be controllable as well and more predictable than a retail use. Mr. Outten stated that he didn’t think it was unreasonable to allow the parking as a condition and that the impacts would be minimal. He stated that they understand all of the other conditions.
Bobby Outten pointed out the one (1) season limitation on the Special Exception. He stated they would like two (2) seasons to allow them to fix any problems that may occur. He asked the Board to considering changing the time limitation.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Forlano turned the discussion to the Board.
Member Jenkins stated that the area is a known high traffic area and is already congested. He stated that his concern is that the original permit required fifty (50) parking spaces because of the size of the building and now has only thirty-three (33), which is quite a shortage. He asked how many of the rental homes have Saturday check in and how many have Sunday check in. Myra Ladd-Bone stated that Duck has nine (9) Saturday check ins and twenty-five (25) Sunday check ins, while Corolla has eleven (11) Saturday check ins and twelve (12) Sunday check ins.
Member Jenkins stated that other businesses feel the impact of tourists before check in time. He asked if there are any suggestions on how to deal with the issue. Bobby Outten stated that in terms of the customers that come in, it can be required that the guests get their keys and leave. He stated they can’t stop them from going anywhere else. He stated that it is the nature of the beast, and they do not feel that this office will increase the extent of any negative impact.
Member Jenkins stated he was concerned about the number of cars. Mr. Outten stated that Ms. Ladd-Bone has an office in Kitty Hawk that has twelve (12) spots for two hundred (200) rentals that also does real estate sales. He stated that the lot is not usually full on the weekends. He stated that the impacts will be minimal in Duck.
Member Jenkins stated that on the weekends there are between seventeen and twenty thousand (17,000 – 20,000) cars on Duck Road, of which the Town has no control over most of. He stated that it is a concern to him.
Mr. Outten pointed out that a retail use has been there and could go back in there. He felt that there would be less retail customers than office customers coming in during the weekend. He felt that the weekend would be slower and there should be sufficient parking.
Chairman Forlano stated that he has observed a shopping center with a real estate rental office that has people come in around 2:00 p.m., pick up their keys and knowing they cannot get into their rental homes, keep their cars parked in the parking lot for up to two (2) hours while they go out to eat or shop. He stated that in retail, the person goes in, buys their item(s) and leaves. He stated that the situation in Kitty Hawk is not comparative as there is nothing within walking distance. Mr. Outten stated that they could do some things to get people moving but cannot stop those that go across the street and park and wait for their home to be open.
Chairman Forlano felt it was unfair to the other condominium owners if a car is parked for an hour or two waiting for their rental home to open as they can’t get their clients in to shop at their stores. Mr. Outten stated that no one really knows what to expect.
Chairman Forlano asked if the other condominium owners have been approached to see if they would be willing to make any changes in the parking lot. Mr. Outten stated that they had talked with John Boyd and he supports what they want to do. Myra Ladd-Bone stated that she had spoken to Debbie Zeigler, owner of LaRive, but she has sold her business to Plum Crazy. Chairman Forlano asked how many other uses are there besides Mr. Boyd’s. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated there was Farmer’s Daughter, LaRive, which was sold to Plum Crazy as well as Surfside Casuals and Bob’s Bait & Tackle. Chairman Forlano asked if she would be doing sales from her office. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated that she was, but not on weekends. Mr. Outten pointed out that there is a three (3) employee limit. He stated that it takes three (3) employees to get the rentals in and out, so there will not be room to have a sales agent selling full time. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated that she has five (5) offices, so not everyone is there all at the same time.
Chairman Forlano stated that it may not be fair for one (1) condominium owner to bear the burden of the improvements, but that is the problem with buying into a condominium association. Mr. Outten pointed out that if the Special Exception is denied, the problems will still exist. He stated that they are not creating the problem. He stated that they understand the problems, but are not creating them. He stated that typically the applicant is not responsible for fixing a problem unless it was created by them.
Member March asked if there was any control or enforcement option with parking and septic for the condominium as a group. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the condominium formed ownership and the commercial uses that are there before the Town incorporated. She stated that there aren’t a whole lot of group site plans that are enforceable in terms of enforcing maintenance. She stated that there have been maintenance issues on the site and they have been addressed. She stated that the reason staff has recommended the proposed conditions is because there is a rational nexus between the increased demand for parking and the increase of potential traffic circulation and congestion issues on this site. She stated that things can be done to make it better. She stated that the short term sudden impacts are the issues that need to be addressed. She stated that if the applicant is a member of the condominium association, she would have a partial responsibility to the issues and Ms. Ladd-Bone could and should speak with the condominium association to seek permission and/or participation to make the improvements. She stated that the second condition of the Special Exception stated that all conditions would need approval of the condominium association. She stated that the applicant bought part of the problem and will need to be a part of the solution particularly with the potential for impacts.
Member March stated that the applicant has not met with the association to say as a group they can do what needs to be done to make it good for everyone involved.
Mr. Outten stated that the applicant is willing to do all of the conditions, but if the association objects, the permit will be in violation. He stated that they can’t make the other association members give them permission to do everything but the applicant would be willing to do it all.
Member March thought that the applicants should have spoken to the other owners before coming to the meeting.
Chairman Forlano asked if the applicant would be agreeable to research the matter to get approximately ninety percent (90%) cooperation. Mr. Outten stated they would be willing to move forward with no cooperation. Chairman Forlano stated that he did not like that. Mr. Outten stated that he was trying to find a way to keep the process moving and to meet the needs that the Town has, but could not imagine someone having a problem with the improvements.
Member Jenkins asked what the bylaws say with regard to the decision. Mr. Outten stated that the association is very informal and requires joint maintenance. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated that they are very laid back. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that there are no dues, maintenance or meetings. She stated that Ms. Ladd-Bone could come back to amend the Special Exception permit if they find that they cannot meet the conditions.
Chairman Forlano asked who owns the area of parking that is not improved. Mr. Outten stated that there are seven (7) condominium units and each person owns their condominium with the balance of the property divided up proportionately among the owners. Member Jenkins asked if the owners have a legal interest in it. Mr. Outten stated they do. Chairman Forlano stated that the parking area that is not paved is in quite a bit of disrepair. He stated that there is no delineated parking in the lot either. He asked if there could be small curb stops with returns in the lot. Mr. Outten stated that it would be a problem in that it could be a tripping hazard. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that they would need a Plan of Development to put the curb stops in.
Jay Overton of Albemarle Engineering was recognized to speak. Mr. Overton stated that the curb stops could be done with details to meet the approved site plan. He stated that a second year would be helpful for tweaking any problems.
Vice Chair Britt stated that in the past he has seen CUPs that have been reviewed after the summer season in October. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that after the problems are identified, the Board and Council should decide if changes should be implemented to help the problem which can be addressed at the one (1) year review.
Planning Director Cotellessa pointed out that a new Certificate of Occupancy will be required due to the change of use. She stated that this will deal with handicap access, restroom access, ramp access, as well as installation of firewalls between this unit and the adjacent retail units.
Chairman Forlano asked if it was required to have public restrooms in a retail section. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that it depends on the type of use that is being used and is under discussion with respect to the office use.
Member Jenkins asked what was on the second floor of the facility. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated that nothing is up there now. Member Jenkins asked if it is storage as there are stairs leading to the second floor. Ms. Ladd-Bone stated that it would be a storage room.
Chairman Forlano asked if one more suggestion would be heard. He suggested that on the weekends only; hire a parking attendant to monitor the flow of cars to keep things moving. Mr. Outten stated that Condition 4 anticipates this.
Vice Chair Britt stated that he still has a concern about the parking. He stated that the rest of the conditions are reasonable and would like to see all of the conditions met.
Member March stated that she would like to see some coordination between the owners of the condominium association.
Chairman Forlano agreed with Vice Chair Britt and Member March’s comments. He felt that if the Board could pass this on with the conditions and the applicant is willing to work on the conditions, it would work.
Member Jenkins stated that he wasn’t sure the Board could legally pass this on without the approval of the condominium owners. Mr. Outten stated that this is a Conditional Use Permit and the purpose of the permit is for the Board to propose conditions to protect everyone. He stated that if he is wrong, there is a remedy to fix it.
Vice Chair Britt stated he would like to see in the Special Exception that it comes back to the Board in October for a review.
Member March made a motion to recommend to the Town Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the findings and conditions as stated in the draft with the change set in #13 that the permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years and further recommended that in the Fall of 2006 that staff review the process and experience with respect to this use and discuss with the applicant any potential impacts thereof.
Vice Chair Britt seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-1 with Member Jenkins dissenting.
C. Referral from Town Council of Zoning Text Amendments regarding signage
Planning Director Cotellessa was recognized to speak. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that at its March 1, 2006 meeting, the Town Council passed to the Board for its review a potential zoning text amendment with respect to signage. She stated that there are two (2) parts to the zoning text amendment which is outlined in Ordinance 06-01 which was in the Board’s staff report. The first provides a process for the Town Council to consider special exceptions for signage in cases of unusual topography, vegetation, building orientation or lot design. She stated that there is a required process of coming before the Planning Board for recommendation and move to the Town Council for special exception; this provides relief that cannot be easily addressed by the Town’s ordinance. She stated that the second part of the ordinance addresses errors in building location (EBL). She stated that this will provide relief in the commercial district similar to that which is offered in the residential district. She stated that staff recommends approval.
Chairman Forlano asked how many signs would be affected. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that there would be approximately a dozen.
Member Jenkins asked about the signage and vegetation for Schooner Ridge. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that there are several issues including a vision clearance issue at this location. She stated that she has been working with BD&A to have the sign at the Duck Cravings Shop pulled out and replaced so it is out of the line of sight. She stated that the text amendment would only be applicable where it wasn’t violating other requirements of the code and only for minor errors in building/sign location with respect to setbacks. Member Jenkins pointed out that vegetation in that area blocks the view and is dangerous. Planning Director Cotellessa agreed. She stated that staff is looking to address the whole site.
Member Jenkins asked about Red Sky Café’s signs. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that Red Sky’s sign is ok with respect to setbacks but their lighting does not meet the current code. She stated that by May 2006, they will have to meet the code for lighting.
Vice Chair Britt made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning text amendment as written.
Member March seconded.
Motion approved 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Lot Coverage Issues
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the Council began looking at a series of potential zoning text amendments dealing with event houses, house size, lot coverage and driveway widths. They only got through a few of the issues discussed and passed down at their last meeting event houses and lot coverage issues to the Planning Board. There was discussion about giving the Board some guidance on which direction to go. She stated that she will be taking back to Council a report and a visual display of what has been happening with houses and house size in the area. She stated that she will also have an analysis of what the Land Use Plan says as it is the guideline for the Town’s future.
She stated that Planning Board has discussed some of these issues at 2-3 previous meetings. One of the issues discussed was counting lot coverage on oceanfront properties from the first line of stable natural vegetation rather than the mean high water mark, which is a standard in other Dare County jurisdictions. She stated the second issue they have been discussing is driveways and required parking and whether they should be included in lot coverage as they are in many other jurisdictions. She stated that she was asked to bring to the Board a draft ordinance which addresses these issues for controlling lot coverage and the driveway issue and creating a potential zoning text amendment for them.
Chairman Forlano asked if the lot coverage issue and size of the home go hand in hand. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that lot coverage and the size of a home go hand in hand as well as pools, pool decks, cabanas and driveways. Most of the other jurisdictions consider driveways and required parking within the lot coverage. She stated that the ordinance would change the lot coverage to state that all required driveways and parking areas be included in lot coverage.
Chairman Forlano pointed out that Chris Dewitt of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. had stated at the Council Retreat that the Town could educate homeowners on materials that they use for their driveways by encouraging pavers or pervious materials instead of concrete. He asked how the ordinance is going to accomplish that when a homeowner wants to save money. He stated that the Town is not achieving anything as far as stormwater by educating homeowners. Vice Chair Britt agreed. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the homeowners are not being incentivized to actually limit the pervious surfaces on the lot by putting in an environmentally friendly driveway, they are instead cementing around a pool and to the house. It is not resulting in lower lot coverages.
Olin Finch was recognized to
speak. Mr. Finch stated that people continue to build to thirty percent
(30%) lot coverage depending on what the Town allows. He asked if it was
the Town’s desire to have smaller houses. Chairman Forlano asked if everything
is included in lot coverage, would it make the houses smaller. Mr. Finch
stated it would depend on if that is the Town’s goal. He pointed out that
the Board is coming up with a solution with no goal. Planning Director
Cotellessa offered that the Town’s Land Use Plan is very clear about maintaining
a village atmosphere. She read a portion of the Land Use Plan that states
that redevelopment will challenge the Town.
Vice Chair Britt stated that he didn’t consider it an amendment to the ordinance but thought that the Town did not do right the first time and needs to fix it now. He stated he did not have a problem with recommending it to Council.
Chairman Forlano stated that by addressing the issues on lot coverage, it will not limit the size of the house. Planning Director Cotellessa agreed, but pointed out that it will have an impact. But it is not an impact that is inconsistent with other jurisdictions, nor does it further limit house size. Chairman Forlano stated that he did not see an answer on limiting house size. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the Planning Board is empowered to recommend to the Council any zoning text amendments. Chairman Forlano stated he did not have a problem with it. Vice Chair Britt agreed.
Member Jenkins felt that everything on the lot should be counted for simplicity. He stated that the Town should look at the architectural issues, height and landscaping issues.
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that there is a pendulum that swings in different ways at different times. She stated that everything must be weighed. She stated that Member Jenkins is at one end of the pendulum in that he wants to count everything on the lot. The other end of the pendulum would be to look at each individual lot and see what the impacts are, which would be too onerous to administer. She stated that the Board and the Council have to swing the pendulum in the middle. She stated that all the ordinance does is change how much lot coverage a homeowner could have forward of the potential vegetation line.
Olin Finch stated that by changing the ordinance from the mean high water line to the first line of stable natural vegetation will change the lot size of oceanfront homes. Economically this is not a minor change. The value of the property is in direct proportion to the number of bedrooms in a home. He stated that most rental homes are businesses.
Council Liaison Denver Lindley was recognized to speak. Council Liaison Lindley felt there were two (2) distinct points of view. He stated that he is not saying what is right or wrong but there is a different model that we should be urging, proposing and demonstrating and that is for people who want to get out of the city to have a vacation. He stated that in the Adirondacks, the word is “simple”. He stated that not everyone wants to do that, but if the Town can protect that quality the lots will be worth more than the entire seacoast of Virginia Beach. He stated that by offering a quaint village atmosphere year after year, people will continue to come back to Duck for vacations. He stated that there doesn’t have to be seven (7) bedrooms as some people like to travel with a small family and spend time with their children. He thought the Town needs to make a point of offering both as he felt the Town wanted diversity. He asked that no one assume that making the houses bigger and fancier would increase the value. He felt that some people would much prefer a smaller house on a large lot.
Chairman Forlano respectfully disagreed with Council Liaison Lindley. Olin Finch agreed with Council Liaison Lindley except for where owners want to live. He stated that the Town is making decisions based on their own personal perceptions. He stated that the economics will be turned back. He stated that this is the Town’s burden and that it’s a huge deal.
Council Liaison Lindley agreed that it was a huge deal and felt that the pressure is on the community. He stated that as people care for the community, an effort needs to be made to keep it a small, quaint village.
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that discussions, surveys and input from many absentee landowners wanting the same thing that Council Liaison Lindley had stated are in the Land Use Plan. She stated that the ordinance isn’t an effort to say that there should be four (4) bedroom homes on the oceanfront or small homes on the oceanfront. It is to say that whatever is built, will be built in line with standard environmental practices of other jurisdictions in terms of using the first line of stable natural vegetation with the CAMA regulations and ensuring that the impacts of driveways and parking are counted as coverage. It doesn’t limit the number of bedrooms or the size of the house, except that there will be a push on both of them by putting both of them back in conformance with other towns. She stated that homeowners will not be as free to build bigger and bigger on oceanfront lots.
Willo Kelly of the Outer Banks Homebuilders Association was recognized to speak. Ms. Kelly ask how many oceanfront lots are platted and not developed as of yet. Chairman Forlano stated he wasn’t sure. Planning Director Cotellessa pointed to the map of Duck on the wall to give Ms. Kelly an idea of the number of oceanfront lots.
Member Jenkins felt that the Town could protect the land like Council Liaison Lindley had stated, but the demand is very high.
Vice Chair Britt moved to recommend the zoning text amendment to Town Council as is. Member March seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
B. Referral from Town Council of Zoning Text Amendment regarding Event Houses
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the Council had asked the Planning Board to take up the issue of wedding and event houses. She stated that at the last Council meeting there was a task force from the Outer Banks Wedding Association and Mayor Pro Tempore Thibodeau indicated an interest from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors also participating in the process. She stated that she contacted the representative from the task force and told her that the issue would be discussed at the April meeting and for them to bring their input with respect to parking, noise, public safety, septic and a contact person for the event. She stated that the Association of Realtors will be invited as well to discuss the issue at the April meeting.
Vice Chair Britt asked if the wedding group had proposals written up already. Chairman Forlano stated that the task force met and they addressed the parking, noise and contact person issues and came up with suggested remedies. He stated that they want to discuss with the Planning Board the recommendations and see if the Board would agree with it.
Vice Chair Britt stated that he would like to see the information before the April meeting. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that she had conducted some research with the Health Department regarding septic impacts on these uses and will forward it to the Board as well.
Vice Chair Britt suggested that Planning Director Cotellessa research what the other jurisdictions are doing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Board Regular Meeting February 8, 2006
Member March made a motion to approve the minutes of the Planning Board Regular Meeting on February 8, 2006 as corrected with a few minor typographical corrections.
Vice-Chair Britt seconded the motion.
Minutes for the Planning Board Regular Meeting on February 8, 2006 were approved 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Willo Kelly was recognized to speak. Ms. Kelly gave some comments about parking and overflow parking at the Timbuck II shopping center in Corolla to the Board.
STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Director Cotellessa stated that the remaining issues from the Retreat will be discussed at the Council’s mid-month meeting on March 15, 2006. She stated that a matrix of all the new changes for the new statutes that Raleigh requires of the ordinance would be provided to Council for referral to the Planning Board.
BOARD COMMENTS
Chairman Forlano asked what the procedure was to study landscaping and architectural issues. Planning Director Cotellessa stated that there are landscaping requirements in the commercial district. She also expects that Council will pass down to the Board a discussion of a tree perseveration ordinance and tree maintenance issue. She stated that architecture is a different issue and she has not seen on the agenda for Council to discuss passing down the consideration of architecture in residential areas to the Board. But that it is covered by commercial architecture standards. She cautioned that there are more than fifty (50) different communities in Duck, many of which have their own architectural standards with varying levels of control and enforcement.
Council Liaison Lindley suggested that the Board should read the hydrology report.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Forlano adjourned the meeting.
The time was 8:37 p.m.
Approved: ______________________________________________
/s/ Ron Forlano, Chairman