MEETING NOTES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. NO MEETING IN JULY
Parks and Recreation
Announcement of upcoming summer events and new programs.
There is another skating event scheduled for the fall of 2014. Police Report
Suggested that people are more aware to secure their valuables within their vehicles. Growing number of vehicle break-ins. National Night Out – Tuesday August 5th
The interim chairperson encouraged the CAC to be involved in National Night
A meeting of the Northeast Citizens Advisory Council (NECAC) was held on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 New Hope Road, Raleigh. First Vice Chair Lillian Thompson presided. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm. Parks and Recreation Report: Heather O’Brien reported on various activities currently underway and upcoming. The January – March LeisureLedger is available.
(The February meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.)
Department Reports
Parks and Recreation Report: Jud Dunleavy, Marsh Creek Parks and Recreation Community Center Assistant Director, highlighted: Marsh Creek Community Day, 26 March, with skate board demo; Getting additional lights in parking lot; Registration for summer camps with youth programs. Also, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services has a series of open houses to receive input on its system plan drafts; March 24th is the closest one, at Green Road Community Center, from 6.30pm. Police Report: Officer George Porter, Crime Prevention Officer, Lieutenant DD Knuckles, and Barbara Schmidt, greenways volunteer, all were in attendance. Greenways: Greenway is 117 miles; reports from the greenways include two cases of indecent exposure, spray painting, someone carrying a weapon. Greenway Volunteers only report back; the core has been husband-and-wife teams.
Three tips for safety along greenways:
Know where your marker is/are. Have your cell phone with you to call 911.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources – Heather O’Brien
General announcements
Summer camp registration has started
There is a life guard training program available
There is a need for 50 certified life guards for the summer
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation – Dudley Winslow
Role of the division
Reminded residents to monitor their grass height
Property proposed for Wal-Mart development was sighted for overgrown grass
Concerns were raised about the mounds of mulch on New Hope Rd. Police Department – Officer Porter
Coffee with a Cop – May 27, 2015
10:00 am – Noon
Northeast Outreach Center
Job fair – Northeast Outreach Center
Youth 12 – 15 years old
6/24/15
4 pm – 6pm
Conducting Monthly Movie Nights
Northeast Outreach Center
National Night Out
August 4, 2015
Raleigh Police Department will help if anyone is interested in starting a Community Watch for their neighborhood
April Adams – RPD Youth Coordinator
Discussed programs and initiatives for youth offered by the Raleigh Police Department
Recommendation was made to have kids involved in the programs to come and talk to the CAC membership at the June meeting. Small Area Plan update – Vivian Ekstrom – Planner, City of Raleigh
Plan was submitted to the City Council for adoption of May 5, but the Council requested additional information. Plan will be submitted again to the City Council on May 19th, with update information. Nancy Liles – Northeast CAC Secretary
Garnered interest in having a CAC social
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve was made and second
Minutes were approved
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
