Thomasville City Council Briefing Agenda
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING BRIEFING AGENDA
Monday, October 9, 2023 – 4:00 P.M.
20 Stadium Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360
Mayor Raleigh York, Jr. ~ Mayor Pro Tem Hunter Thrift
Call to Order
Additions and Deletions to the Agenda
Recognitions and Presentations on October 16, 2023
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)
Domestice Violence Awareness Month (October)
Public Forum on October 16, 2023 – Please sign up in person at the podium to speak for two minutes on any topic. The two-minute time limit will be enforced.
5. Public Hearings on October 16, 2023
A. Request for Rezoning: (Z-23-06)
Applicant/Owner: William & Martha Anderson
Location: Lambeth Rd.
Parcel Number: 16348C0000410
Existing Zoning: R-10 Low Density Residential
Proposed Zoning: C-2 Highway Commercial
The Planning Board held a public hearing on September 26, 2023 and voted 5-1 to approve this request because:
This area is adjacent to 109 – one of the major highways coming into Thomasville.
Changing to a C-2 would promote retailing and personal services for residents and non-residents.
The 2035 Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed-use and commercial use along 109.
Find that this rezoning is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the comprehensive plan and, as a result, its furtherance of the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
B. Request for Rezoning (Z-23-07) for Solar Farm at Baptist Children's Home of NC
Applicant: Kayla Marshall
Owner: Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
c/o Sam Barefoot)
Location: Farmview Road & Baptist Children’s Home Road
Parcel #s: 1633400000029, 16106000B0001, 1633800000007 & 1615800080001
Existing Zoning: R-10, R-8, M-2 Proposed Zoning: CZ-M-1
Conditional Use Permit: Solar Energy
The Planning Board held a public hearing on September 26, 2023 and voted 6-0 to approve this request because:
The rural nature of the land to be used for the Solar Farm and the land surrounding the property provide a significant buffer for adjoining properties. (As long as it will include Opaque fencing, where the project abuts residential properties and no other buffers exist).
Analysis shows no negative impact to property values where the Solar Farm abut nearby properties.
The Solar Farm is a compatible use for the property owned by Baptist Children’s Home.
Find that this rezoning is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the comprehensive plan and, as a result, its furtherance of the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
6. Consent Agenda on October 16, 2023
A. Consideration of Approval of Minutes – Briefing Meeting on 09/11/23
B. Consideration of Approval of Minutes – Council Meeting on 09/18/23
7. Regular Agenda on October 16, 2023
A. Consideration of Amendments to City Ordinances Chapter 54, Article 1:
Section 54-12. Soliciting and Begging
Section 54-16. Camping on Public and Private Property
Section 54-17. Urinating and Defecating on Public Property
B. Consideration of Replacement of Article II. Noise Ordinance
C. Consideration of ARPA Grant Project Ordinance
D. Consideration of Grant Project Ordinance: Assistance to Firefighters Grant
E. Consideration of Budget Amendment P4-01
F. Consideration of Revised Grant Project Ordinance: Golden Leaf Project M – Nucor
G. Consideration of Grant Project Ordinance: Governor’s Highway Safety Program
H. Consideration of Resolution in Support of Operation Green Light
8. Committee Reports and Appointments, Mayor’s Report and Appointments, City Manager’s Report, City Attorney’s Report on October 16, 2023
9. Additional Items
10. Adjournment
