The agenda for the Town Board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday includes a public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to the town’s sign ordinance, a vote on a resolution that would endorse the addition of the Davidson Historic District to the National Register for Historic Places, and confirmation of new members to several town boards and committees. The board also will listen to an update about the MI-Connection cable system, which the town owns with Mooresville. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 216 S. Main St.
The public hearing will review a series of definitions to be added to the Planning Ordinance, many of them related to the sign rules. They include such terms as LED (light emitting diode), “sign package,” and various sign types. For a list, CLICK HERE> (PDF format)
The board previously held a public hearing last month, on Dec. 9, about the proposed changes to the sign ordinance. There were no public comments during the hearing. The revisions, developed through nearly two years of discussions among town planners and other town officials, citizens, and representatives of the business community, are aimed at updating the ordinance to allow for new types of signs not covered in the existing rules, according to Town Planner Parviz Moosavi. The ordinance also spells out the sign permit process. And it would disallow some signs currently seen in town, such as ground-mounted signs or plastic A-frames and other sidewalk signs. Download a copy of the proposed ordinance (Adobe Reader software required), CLICK HERE>
FARMERS MARKET RETURNS
On the consent agenda, which includes items to be voted on without discussion, the board will be asked to renew the town’s agreement with the Davidson Farmers Market, which was founded in 2008 and plans a second year beginning this spring. In a “recap” to the board, the farmers market organizers said that between 250 and 350 customers per week used the market last year. Twelve farmers and vendors signed up in March, and the number increased to 24 in mid-July to meet demand.
The market finished the year with revenues about $2,000 ahead of budget. The market ended the season with a surplus of $1,150. A total of 200 people volunteered time during the market season.
The market will ask the town to continue allowing the use of town-owned land next to Town Hall. In addition, the group wants permission to leave 3 to 6 large tents standing throughout the season. Last year one was left permanently.
The full agenda:
A G E N D A
TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Town Hall Board Room - 216 South Main Street
January 13, 2009………….6:00 P. M.
I. CALL TO ORDER II. ANNOUNCEMENTS (a) Board/Staff Retreat on January 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 2009 (Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte) III. CITIZEN COMMENT IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) To receive citizen comment on proposed revisions to Section 23, Definitions of the Davidson Planning Ordinance. Exhibit V (a)
VI. PRESENTATIONS (a) MI-Connection update. VII. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) Approve Minutes of December 9th.
(b) Approve the Davidson Farmers Market Agreement. Exhibit VII (b)
(c) Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with NCDOT for debris removal during a State of Disaster or Imminent Threat of Disaster and/or a State of Emergency. Exhibit VII (c)
(d) Endorse the Black Farm/Mayes Road Intersection Improvements and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter request. Exhibit VII (d)
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
(a) Consider approving amendments to Section 14, Signs of the Davidson Planning Ordinance. Exhibit VIII (a)
IX. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Consider approving amendments to Section 23, Definitions of the Davidson Planning Ordinance.
(b) Consider endorsing nomination of the Davidson Historic District to the National Register for Historic Places.
(c) Elect members to the Planning Board, Design Review Board,
Board of Adjustment, Recreation Advisory Board,
and Greenway, Bikeway, and Trails Board for 2009.
Exhibit IX (c)
(d) Announce other Committee Appointments.
X. CLOSED SESSION
(a) To discuss a legal matter with the Town Attorney.
XI. ADJOURN
