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Northeast CAC August 14, 2014 Mintues

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Northeast CAC                                                                                  August 14, 2014

7:00pm

Attendance: 20

Parks and Recreation

Announcement of upcoming summer events and new programs.
Creation of an indoor soccer
Leisure Ledger for the fall has been released

Police Report

Hide, Lock, Take program designed to reduce vehicle theft by encouraging citizens to lock their doors. Officer Porter encouraged the residents to purchase a home security system to prevent break-ins

UDO Presentation – Councilman Stephenson

Questions/Comments from residents

What’s the difference between moderate and medium density? Transitions are a major issue throughout the city
Will there be a significant reduction in the number of rezoning cases due to the new UDO? Why are some properties going from just residential to residential mix use? Approval of minutes

Minutes from the June meeting were approved

Zoning Cases

Presentation on zoning case Z-19-14

Review of property location and rezoning category
Wants to rezone from R-1 to R-10
There were expressed concerns about traffic increase and what is going to be developed on the property

Vote will be taken at the September meeting

Presentation on zoning case Z-14-14

Review of property location and rezoning category
Wants to rezone from R-4 to R-6
There were no major concerns raised
Vote will be taken at the September meeting
Special Election

There were no nominations for Chair or Secretary presented to the Nominating Committee, and no nominations were made from the floor

The CAC agreed to continue to seek nominations for Chair and Secretary at the September meeting

Meeting Adjourned at 9:15 pm

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Northeast CAC November 13, 2014 Minutes

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Northeast CAC                                                                                  November 13, 2014

7:00pm

Attendance: 8

Police Report

Hide, Lock, Take program designed to reduce vehicle theft by encouraging citizens to lock their doors. Hide valuables; Lock auto; and Take or remove important items from theft. Movie night on November 10, 2014 at Marsh Creek Community Center

Very successful attendance of youth from the area
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation

Explanation of the division’s responsibilities
Urged attendees to use the See Click Fix program for identifying possible ordinance violation in their communities

Cross Connection Ordinance and handbook presentation – Joanie Hartley, Public Utilities

Want to garner feedback on changing residential testing for irrigation contamination from every 3 years to annually

New Hope/Buffalo Small Area Plan Meeting

Review of recommendations from the workshop
Suggestions mentioned at the meeting

More street furniture
Greater traffic control
More inviting to the community
Keep natural space available
Enhance transportation options and efficiency

Next Steps

Finalize draft report
30 Day public feedback
Revised report presented to City Council
Rezoning Z-35-14

One acre parcel that is a part of a larger 57 acre development project
Edgewater Neighborhood has been contacted and has met with the developer and are in favor of the development

Will return in January for a CAC vote

Approval of minutes

Minutes from the June meeting were approved

Use of CAC funds

Opened discussion for idea on how to spend the allotted CAC funds

There is $1000 available
Focus will be on getting youth participation in CAC activities and meetings

Will continue discussion at the next meeting
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 pm

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Northeast CAC April 10, 2014 Minutes

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Northeast CAC Meeting Notes

April 10, 2014

Department Reports

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Report- Center staff reported on upcoming Parks and Recreation events. The Raleigh Ollie Community Day event will be held at Marsh Creek Center on April 26th from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. They are currently accepting applications for their soccer and baseball leagues for children 11- 12 years old. Police Report- Officer Porter gave the crime report for the the last 28 days. He stated there have been an increase in the amount of vehicle break ins in the area.

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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.