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Northeast CAC April 9, 2015 Minutes

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Northeast CAC                                                                                                                           April 9, 2015

7:00pm

Attendance: 55

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources – Heather O’Brien

General announcements
Summer camp registration has started
Community Center resources and programs available to the public
Summer camp registration is still open

Housing and Neighborhood Preservation – Dudley Winslow

Role of the division
Information on “See, Click, Fix” initiative
Reminded residents to monitor their grass height

Police Department – Officer Porter
Coffee with a Cop – April 29, 20159:30 am – 11:30 am
Lock your car to prevent theft
National Night Out will be first Monday in August ‘ Night out against Crime’. RPD: Youth and Family Services – investigates all crimes involving youth as victims and provide supportive services for the family. NECAC Business – Visit to Pedestrian an Bicycle Advisory Commission Resolution – Lillian Thompson
Comp. Plan text change – David Cox

Importance of height restrictions next to residential communities
Proposed need for zoning designation NX to better guide development next to residential housing. Resolution to have the Comp Plan 2030 to supersede the UDO

 

Small Area Plan Draft Review – Vivian Ekstrom – Planner, City of Raleigh

Presented update on the public comment results
Public comment period has closed
Focus area

Vacant parcels
Future development
Community impact
Transportation

Review of comments from the public comment session
Next Steps

Present plan to City Council
Public comment at the City Council or Planning commission meeting
Zoning Case Z-12-15

New Hope and Buffalo Road
Review of sight plan and conditions
Questions were raised about adding more crosswalks in addition to the one (1) crosswalk the developer will add

Concerns were raised about the storm water pond in front of the development
Vote

40 – residents approved the zoning
12 – residents disapprove of the zoning
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45

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Northeast CAC August 8, 2013 Minutes

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NECAC MINUTES

August 8, 2013

A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Chairperson Michi Vojta presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Heather O’Brien outlined various activities currently underway and upcoming. Among the new activities starting in September are African dance classes on Saturdays and new exercise classes.

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Northeast CAC December 12, 2013 Minutes

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NECAC MINUTES

December 12, 2013

A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Chairperson Michi Vojta called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Heather O’Brien, Marsh Creek Parks and Recreation Supervisor, reported that the winter Leisure Ledger (January-April) was available and noted some of the opportunities available, including art classes and fitness programs. Zumba and adult basketball are currently underway; Junior basketball will begin in January. Housing and Neighborhood Preservation:   Chris Boyd, City of Raleigh Inspector, Housing & Environment Division, discussed some of the issues he addresses as City of Raleigh Inspector. Recent issues involved home repairs/vacant houses and fences on homeowner property perimeters.

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Northeast CAC April 11, 2013 Minutes

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NECAC MINUTES

April 11, 2013

A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. In the absence of the First Vice Chair Christopher Allen, Second Vice Chair Paul Brant presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported that the baseball season was underway; basketball registration is open; skateboard activities are planned to begin this summer; active adult program being developed and suggestions still welcome; dance and fitness class currently available; line dancing being considered; soccer program is being developed. Volunteers are being sought to monitor the Raleigh Greenway system.

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Northeast CAC January 8, 2015 Minutes

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Northeast CAC                                                                               January 8, 2015 7:00pm

Attendance: 50

Parks and Recreation

General community center announcements

Housing and Neighborhood Preservation

Shared the role and responsibilities of the division
Safety issues with dwellings not being well kept

Approval of minutes

Minutes from the November meeting were approved

Zoning Case Z-35-14 (4901 Beach Road)

Vote was taken on the rezoning of one acre parcel of land as part of larger rezoning already approved. Affected communities were contacted by the attorney. For the rezoning – 25
Against the rezoning – 0

New Hope/Buffalo Small Area Plan Meeting

First draft was represented with instructions to links online for community input until February 6th. Questions and comments from the residents expressed concern about online access, transparency, final language, and additional input once report has been developed into a final draft. Report intent is to capture and reinforce ideas from the community reflecting points of views that could be added to the Comprehensive Plan 2030 as a guide in developing Buffalo and New Hope Roads corner properties.

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Northeast CAC September 12, 2013 Minutes

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NECAC MINUTES

September 12, 2013

A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. Vice-Chairperson Lillian Thompson presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported on various activities currently underway and upcoming. Among the new activities starting in September are Insanity® (an adult cardio-based body conditional program for all fitness levels), youth dance classes, art classes for all ages, youth basketball, etc.

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Northeast CAC May 8, 2014 Minutes

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NORTHEAST CAC MEETING NOTES

MAY 8, 2014

Department Reports
Police: Officer George Porter from Crime Prevention presented with Lieutenant DD Knuckles in attendance spoke of opening a new center on May 17th at the Mini-City location. Available outreach programs are available in collaboration with Parks and Recreation. The upcoming National Night Out (first Tuesday in August) involving community Crime Watch groups are encouraged to get involved by contacting him for more information at (919) 796-9653 or email George.porter@raleighnc.gov . On vehicle break-in: reports state that 97% affected were unlocked. On Greenways: ‘please’ stay on greenway paths were there are police call boxes for your safety
Parks and Recreation: Heather O’Brien noted that Pullen Park is competing as ‘A Great Place’ as contender for statewide recognition.

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Northeast CAC March 12, 2015 Minutes

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Northeast CAC                                                                                                   March 12, 2015

7:00pm

Attendance: 17

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources – Heather O’Brien

General announcements
Summer camp registration has started
Community Center resources and programs available to the public
At the April CAC meeting, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural resources will present information on the greenway connections

Housing and Neighborhood Preservation – Dudley Winslow

Role of the division
Information on “See, Click, Fix” initiative

Police Department – Officer Porter

Continue to see an increase in vehicular break-ins
Hide/Lock/Take: 97% of vehicle break-ins happen to unlocked vehicles

Coffee with a Cop – Start 3/25/15

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Bojangles on New Bern Ave (New Bern & New Hope)
An initiative by RPD to interact with the community. Retail Theft class – class for business owners at Triangle Town Center to be better aware of retail theft in their stores

National Night Out

First Tuesday in August – August 4, 2015

Club Astromundo – Raleigh Police Department asked the residents if there were any questions about the club

Questions raised by residents
Risk for increased crime in the area
Since October, 2014, there have been 7 incidents at the club
Officer Grey informed the residents that CAC’s are made aware of any businesses that apply for an alcohol and beverage license

My Raleigh Subscription – NECAC Chair, Lillian Thompson

Provided instructions to sign-up for MyRaleigh Subscriptions

Approval of minutes

Minutes from the February meeting were approved

Biking and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Report – Jennifer Baldwin

60 miles of on road bike facilities by the end of the year
Review of the 2015 Bike Raleigh Plan Update

Focuses on down town and NC State area

2013 Pedestrian Plan – Focus on busier street

Expansion of sidewalk
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) – Vice Chair, Amy Simes

Review of roles, responsibilities, and make-up of the BPAC
Rezoning Case Z-4-15 (5618 Louisburg) – 0.61 acres, R-1 to CX3 being considered to be leased to an automotive dealership

Will be at the April meeting for a vote

Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 pm

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Northeast CAC May 9, 2013 Minutes

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NECAC MINUTES

May 9, 2013

A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. In the absence of the First Vice Chair Christopher Allen, Second Vice Chair Paul Brant presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunlevy reported that they were planning a community event in September with various fun activities going on – details at later. He talked about other opportunities available at the Marsh Creek Parks & Recreation facility, including summer basketball, various other summer camps, including summer camp for 5-year-old children only.

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Northeast CAC October 9, 2014 Minutes

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Northeast CAC                                                                                  October 9, 2014

7:00pm

Attendance: 3 CAC Members

Parks and Recreation

Basketball league sign-ups have begun for players 5-18 and need volunteer coaches especially for 7-8 year olds. Sign up for youth ended October 10th yet coaches are still needed and can contact closet community center including Marsh Creek. ‘Coats for cause’ initiative annual giving of ‘gently used coats’ to young people sponsored by Top Greene and Sgt. Courtney Johnson Centers. Drop off at any community center. Marsh Creek Hours are M-F 7am to 9pm, Sat.