# City Council Meeting Agenda Packet (PDF)

**Body:** City of Lenoir — City Council
**Date:** January 2, 2024 6:00 PM EST (2024-01-02T18:00:00-05:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727


## Agenda

- [A public hearing will be held to consider a Conditional Zoning District (CZ-10) as requested by Edward Earl Booker for property located at 2035 Walt Arney Road, NCPIN#2758204978 subject to the following special conditions (1-7) as listed below and as based on the consistency statement also listed below. Staff recommends City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31350)
- [Concept Plan. Subject to any modifications expressly contained in the text of this ordinance, development and maintenance of the Property must be consistent with the concept plan attached to this ordinance as Exhibit “B” (hereinafter the “Concept Plan”). In the event of a conflict between the text of this ordinance and the Concept Plan, the text of this ordinance shall control. References in this ordinance to lots, parcels, buildings, phases, and other development features refer to such features as identified on the Concept Plan.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31351)
- [Variances. Zoning variances to the standards of the default zoning district not modified by this ordinance may be approved pursuant to the procedures set forth in Appendix A, Article XIII, Section 1312.1 of the Lenoir City Code.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31352)
- [Modification. The special conditions specific to the CZ-10 zoning district may only be modified by application for a zoning map amendment following the procedures outlined in Appendix A, Article VIII, Section 820 of the Lenoir City Code.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31353)
- [Permitted/Special Uses. All uses permitted within the R-9 zoning district, as well as offices, and manufacturing (boutique/artisan and light). Heavy manufacturing is not permitted by this ordinance.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31354)
- [Design. Design standards laid out for industrial districts shall apply, as well as the following conditions:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31355)
- [All commercial and industrial activity shall take place within the buildings.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31356)
- [Outdoor storage, truck parking, garbage collection, and loading/unloading shall not be visible from abutting streets. All of the following in addition to HVAC/utility equipment and other similar functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building. Non-enclosed areas shall be permanently defined and screened, as well as conform to materials and colors on the building.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31357)
- [All lighting shall be fully cut-off and shielded so as to eliminate light spill-over onto adjacent residential properties.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31358)
- [Six parking spaces are required, located to the side and rear of the buildings as shown on the concept plan.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31359)
- [Buffer. The tree line along the rear property boundary shall remain and landscaping must be replaced if damaged. The buffer in front of the proposed secondary building shall consist of evergreen trees screening away from the adjacent single-family home (known as 2025 Walt Arney Rd). The buffer must meet the following specification: Trees and shrubs used in a buffer strip shall be species which reach a height of six feet within two years. A combination of two or more species may be permitted, provided that at least 50% of the trees will reach six feet within two years and such trees will be evenly distributed along the buffer strip. Any change of ownership or occupancy does not negate the requirements of this section.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31360)
- [Signage. This site is permitted the following signs with an approved zoning permit.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31361)
- [One monument sign not to exceed 32 SF copy area and 6 feet in height.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31362)
- [Building mounted wall signage up to 8 SF.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31363)
- [Electronic message boards are prohibited.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31364)
- [Minutes: Approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 as submitted.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31365)
- [Minutes: Approval of the closed session minutes from the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 as reviewed by the City Attorney, City Council and the City Manager.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31366)
- [Resolution; Division of Water Infrastructure: Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution accepting the Stormwater planning grant offer from the Division of Water Infrastructure in the amount of $248,640.00 and making the applicable assurances contained therein as submitted.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31367)
- [Resolution & Symbol; Public Works & Engineering: Staff recommends City Council adopt the Resolution to designate Public Works and Engineering as First Responders as well as the symbol created and approved by the American Public Works Association in 2017. The symbol will be used by City of Lenoir Public Works Professionals to mark vehicles, equipment (tags and decals) and facilities (PWFR) identifying them as Public Works First Responders as submitted.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31368)
- [Items of Information](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31369)
- [The calendar for the month of January will be provided to City Council listing various meetings and events.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31370)
- [Curbside Christmas tree pickup begins Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 5.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31371)
- [The Lenoir Tourism Development Authority will meet on Thursday, January 4 at 4:00 p.m.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31372)
- [The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, January 8 at noon at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31373)
- [The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 9 at 8:15 a.m.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31374)
- [The ABC Board will meet on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31375)
- [The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31376)
- [City offices will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31377)
- [Items for Council Action](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31378)
- [Bid Award; Lenoir Vehicular Wayfinding Project: Staff recommends approval to award the contract for the Lenoir Vehicular Wayfinding Project to Rite Lite Signs, Inc. for $416,960.00 (Unit Price: Maj. $7,619.00, Min. $7,404.00) as they are the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Rite Lite Signs, Inc. is a national sign and architectural features company based out of Concord, NC. They are a North Carolina Licensed Contractor with a portfolio of similar wayfinding projects in cities such as the City of Monroe, NC, Town of Strasburg, Virginia and City of Murray, Kentucky as referenced in their bid package.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31379)
- [A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING AS FIRST RESPONDERS AS FEDERALLY MANDATED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31380)
- [Project Bid Award: Lenoir Vehicular Wayfinding Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727/item/31381)

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-01-02.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727?document=16581)
- [agenda_2024-01-02.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/3727?document=16580)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://lenoirnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/254)