City Council Strategy Session
Regular MeetingCharlotte, NC · November 7, 2016
Minutes
City of Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 East 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 7, 2016
4:00 PM
Council Chamber / Room 267
City Council Workshop Meeting
Mayor Jennifer W. Roberts
Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles
Council Member Al Austin
Council Member John Autry
Council Member Ed Driggs
Council Member Julie Eiselt
Council Member Claire Fallon
Council Member Patsy Kinsey
Council Member LaWana Mayfield
Council Member James Mitchell
Council Member Greg Phipps
Council Member Kenny Smith
City Council Workshop Meeting Meeting Minutes November 7, 2016
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina convened for the
continuation of public hearings from the October Zoning Meeting on Monday,
November 7, 2016 at 4:08 p.m. in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte
Mecklenburg Government Center with Mayor Jennifer Roberts presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Council Member John Autry, Council Member Ed Driggs,
Council Member Julie Eiselt, Council Member Claire Fallon, Council Member Patsy
Kinsey, Council Member Vi Lyles, Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Council
Member Greg Phipps, and Council Member Kenny Smith
Absent 1- Council Member Al Austin
AUN 1- Council Member James Mitchell
INTRODUCTIONS
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Lyles led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
EXPLANATION OF A ZONING MEETING
Mayor Roberts explained the Zoning Meeting rules and procedures.
INTRODUCTION OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE
Cozzie Watkins, Vice-Chairperon, introduced the members of the Zoning
Committee of the Planning Commission.
ZONING HEARINGS
ROLL CALL
Council member Mitchell arrived at 4:22 p.m.
Present 11 - Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Council Member John Autry, Council Member Ed Driggs,
Council Member Julie Eiselt, Council Member Claire Fallon, Council Member Patsy
Kinsey, Council Member Vi Lyles, Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Council
Member James Mitchell, Council Member Greg Phipps, and Council Member Kenny
Smith
Absent 1- Council Member Al Austin
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33. 15-4141 Rezoning Petition: 2015-106 by The Gold District of
Charlotte, Inc.
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing.
The following speaker addressed City Council regarding this item:
Walter Fields
A motion was made by Council Member Autry and seconded by Council Member
Smith to Close the Public Hearing this Zoning Hearing. The motion carried
unanimously.
34. 15-4145 Rezoning Petition: 2016-110 by Three Publicans, LLC
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing.
The following speakers addressed City Council regarding this item:
Russell Fergusson
Dianne Hopper
A motion was made by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council
Member Mayfield to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
35. 15-4140 Rezoning Petition: 2015-037 by Dominick Ristaino
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing.
The following speaker addressed City Council regarding this item:
Dominick Ristanino
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Kinsey to Close the Public Hearing . The motion carried unanimously.
36. 15-4150 Rezoning Petition: 2016-127 by Steele Creek (1997),
LLC
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing.
The following speaker addressed City Council regarding this item:
Bridget Dixon
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Mitchell to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
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37. 15-4151 Rezoning Petition: 2016-129 by Greenway Residential
Development
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing.
The following speaker addressed City Council regarding this item:
Keith MacVean
A motion was made by Council Member Mayfield and seconded by Council
Member Mitchell to Close the Public Hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
A motion was made by Council member Driggs and seconded by Council
member Mayfield to Recess the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 5:14 p.m. to move to Conference Room 267 for the
scheduled Workshop and Citizens Forum.
WORKSHOP
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina reconvened for a
Workshop and Citizens Forum on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 5:36 p.m. in
Conference Room 267 of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center with
Mayor Jennifer Roberts presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present 11 - Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Council Member John Autry, Council Member Ed Driggs,
Council Member Julie Eiselt, Council Member Claire Fallon, Council Member Patsy
Kinsey, Council Member Vi Lyles, Council Member LaWana Mayfield, Council
Member James Mitchell, Council Member Greg Phipps, and Council Member Kenny
Smith
Absent 1- Council Member Al Austin
15-4282 Draft FY2017 General Fund City Services Review
Kim Eagle, Office of Strategy and Budget Director, presented an update on the
process for the FY2017 General Fund City Services Review. A completed Draft
FY2017 General Fund City Services Review document has been distributed to
Council members.
Additional discussion of the results of the City Services Review is scheduled for
the December 5, 2016 Council Workshop.
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CITIZENS FORUM
Speaker #1: Chris Turner - Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Speaker #2: Maxine Ruff - Better Community for our Youth
Speaker #3: Mable Hemphill - Postiive Change in Charlotte
Speaker #4: Julianne Taylor - Affordable Care Act Enrollment Assistance
Speaker #5: Gail Adams - Obama Studio Apartments
Speaker #6: Andrew Fede - Citizens Review Board
Speaker #7: Kathryn Mahan - Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Speaker #8: Patrick Pope - Positive Change in Charlotte
Speaker #9: J'Tanya Adams - Affordable Housing
Speaker #10: Howard Brown - Mother's Safe Deposit Box
15-4350 Community Action Plan Update
On October 3, 2016, the City Council presented a “Letter to the Community” in
response to the recent Charlotte demonstrations and community feedback. The
letter pledged “energy and focus on three key areas for further discussion and
action at upcoming City Council meetings beginning on October 10, 2016: Safety,
Trust, and Accountability; Access to safe, quality, and affordable housing; and,
Good paying jobs."
At their October 10, 2016 Business Meeting, the City Council approved several
actions supporting the three key areas referenced in the October 3 “Letter to the
Community.”
The workshop provided presentations from from various staff that updated
Council on the work that has been done, is underway, and forthcoming in
support of the October 10, 2016 Council Action. Willie Ratchford, Executive
Director of the Community Relations Committee presented a framework for future
community forums; Ann Wall, Assistant City Manager and Kerr Putney, Chief of
Police presented an update on initiatives that are under way in support of
Council's objective for Safety, Trust and Accountability; Pam Wideman, Deputy
Director of Neighborhood & Business Services provided an update on providing
Access to safe, quaility and affordable housing; and, Kevin Dick, Director of
Economic Development, provided an update on initiatives to create good paying
jobs.
The presentations are part of ongoing work, for which staff will regularly provide
updates on these and other related efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council member Mayfield and seconded by Council
member Mitchell to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 East 4th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 7, 2016
Council Chamber / Room 267
City Council Workshop Meeting
Mayor Jennifer W. Roberts
Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles
Council Member Dimple Ajmera
Council Member Al Austin
Council Member Ed Driggs
Council Member Julie Eiselt
Council Member Claire Fallon
Council Member Patsy Kinsey
Council Member LaWana Mayfield
Council Member James Mitchell
Council Member Greg Phipps
Council Member Kenny Smith
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
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1. Rezoning Petition: 2015-106 by The Gold District of
Charlotte, Inc.
Location: The petition proposes to modify transit supportive (TS) overlay district regulations related to
uses, maximum height, parking standards, screening requirements, change of use exceptions, and
administrative alterations.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the text amendment.
Attachments:
Staff Analysis
Matrix
Text Amendment
2015-106_staff_10-17-16 final
2015-106 matrix
2015-106 amendment rev2a(2)
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2. Rezoning Petition: 2016-110 by Three Publicans, LLC
Location: Approximately 0.25 acres located on the northwest corner at the intersection of Central
Avenue and Thomas Avenue. (Council District 1 - Kinsey)
Current Zoning: B-2 PED (general business, pedestrian overlay)
Proposed Zoning: MUDD-O PED (mixed use development, optional, pedestrian overlay)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of outstanding technical issues related to site
and building design.
Attachments:
Staff Analysis
Vicinity Map
Rezoning Map
Site Plan
2016-110_Staff_101716_final_final
2016-110 vicinity map
2016-110 rezoning map
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3. Rezoning Petition: 2015-037 by Dominick Ristaino
Location: Approximately 0.46 acres located on the north side of West Boulevard between South Tryon
Street and Wickford Place. (Council District 3 - Mayfield)
Current Zoning: R-5 (HD-O) (single family residential, historic district overlay)
Proposed Zoning: UR-C (CD) (HD-O) (urban residential - commercial, conditional, historic district
overlay)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of outstanding issues related to site design
and technical issues.
Attachments:
Staff Analysis
Vicinity Map
Rezoning Map
Site Plan
2015-037_staff-10-17-16_final
2015-037 vicinity map
2015-037 rezoning map revised2
2015-037 site plan 2nd rev 9-19-2016
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4. Rezoning Petition: 2016-127 by Steele Creek (1997), LLC
Location: Approximately 6.02 acres located on the northeast corner at the intersection of Dixie River
Road and New Fashion Way and also located on the southeast corner at the intersection of Dixie River
Road and Trojan Drive. (Council District 3 - Mayfield)
Current Zoning: CC LLWPA (commercial center, Lower Lake Wylie Protected Area) and MUDD-O LLWPA
(mixed use development, optional, Lower Lake Wylie Protected Area)
Proposed Zoning: CC SPA LLWPA (commercial center, site plan amendment, Lower Lake Wylie Protected
Area) and MUDD-O SPA (mixed use development, optional, site plan amendment, Lower Lake Wylie
Protected Area)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of outstanding issues related to transportation,
tree save, and building height and signage.
Attachments:
Staff Analysis
Vicinity Map
Rezoning Map
Site Plan
Previously Approved Site Plan
2016-127_staff_10-17-16_final final
2016-127 vicinity map2
2016-127 rezoning map revised
2016-127_RevSitePlan_09-19-2016
Previsously Approved Cover Page
2016-127 Approved Site Plan_2013-001
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5. Rezoning Petition: 2016-129 by Greenway Residential
Development
Location: Approximately 12.33 acres located on the east side of West Sugar Creek Road between West
W.T. Harris Boulevard and David Cox Road. (Council District 2 - Austin)
Current Zoning: R-3 (single family residential) and UR-2(CD) (urban residential, conditional)
Proposed Zoning: UR-2(CD) (urban residential, conditional) and UR-2(CD) SPA (urban residential,
conditional, site plan amendment)
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this petition upon resolution of the minor technical issues.
Attachments:
Staff Analysis
Vicinity Map
Rezoning Map
Site Plan
Previously Approved Site Plan
2016-129_10-17-16_final final
2016-129 vicinity map2
2016-129 rezoning map revised
2016-129 rev_09-19-2016
Previsously Approved Cover Page
2016-129 approved site plan_2007-092 (1)
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7. Draft FY2017 General Fund City Services Review
Topic: Discussion of FY2017 General Fund City Services Review
Resources:
Kim Eagle, Management & Financial Services
Key Points:
§ Council approved a Future Work Plan for FY2018 Budget Planning as part of the adopted FY2017
Strategic Operating Plan, including conducting a detailed review of services provided by the City of
Charlotte.
§ The City Services Review is intended to:
- provide a common foundation of knowledge pertaining to current City service delivery and
financial implications
- Create a framework for FY2018 budget development deliberations
- Address strategic needs associated with the City’s structural budget challenges and
long-term financial viability
§ During the August 22, 2016 Council Business Meeting Dinner Briefing, the Office of Strategy &
Budget Director provided an update on the process and timeline for conducting the FY2017 City
Services Review
§ At its September 15, 2016 meeting, Council Budget Committee discussed the City Services Review
process and reviewed the list of services and information to be inventoried for each service
§ On October 20, 2016, the completed Draft FY2017 General Fund City Services Review document,
containing information on 94 City Services and 289 Service Components, was presented to the
Budget Committee
§ One-on-one meetings with each Council member were conducted between October 27th and
November 4th to discuss questions and feedback on specific services and service components
Council Decision or Direction Requested:
Continued discussion of the FY2017 General Fund City Services Review to obtain additional feedback from
Council and provide Department Directors and other staff the opportunity to respond to questions Council
members may have on the City’s current services. Additional discussion of the results of the City Services
Review is scheduled for the December 5th Council Workshop.
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8. Community Action Plan Update
Topic: Update on Action Items in Response to City Council Letter to the Community
Resources:
Ron Kimble, City Manager’s Office and Designated Staff
Key Points:
§ On October 3, 2016, the City Council presented a “Letter to the Community” in response to the
recent Charlotte demonstrations and community feedback. The letter pledged “energy and focus
on three key areas for further discussion and action at upcoming City Council meetings beginning
on October 10:
- Safety, Trust, and Accountability
- Access to safe, quality, and affordable housing
- Good paying jobs”
§ At their October 10, 2016 Business Meeting, the City Council approved several actions supporting
the three key areas referenced in the October 3 “Letter to the Community.”
§ The November 7 Council Workshop will include a presentation from various staff that updates
Council on the work that has been done, is underway, and forthcoming in support of the October
10 Council Action.
§ The presentation is part of ongoing work, for which staff will regularly provide updates on these
and other related efforts.
Attachments:
October 3, 2016 Charlotte City Council Letter to the Community
October 10, 2016 Council Item: Action Items in Response to City Council Letter to the Community
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