July 19, 2022 - Planning Board Meeting Minutes

10 MEETING OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Tuesday , July 19 , 2022 6 00 pm The Johnston County Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , July 19 , 2022 at 6 00 pm in the County Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , NC with the following members Present Denise Byrd , Adam Caldwell , Michelle Davis , Nicole Hackler , Brooke Holmes , Debbie Howard , Freddie Hudson , Richard Braswell BOCC Representative Absent Will Letchworth , Matthew Moore , Todd Marr Planner , BOE Representative Also present Braston Newton , Director ; Cameron Pittman , Planner ; Jennifer Slusser , County Attorney Vice - Chairman Hackler opened the meeting at 6 00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms Holmes Vice - Chairman Hackler stated that Farmstone Meadows Subdivision would not be heard at tonight’s meeting The Applicant is submitting an amended application and Farmstone Meadows Subdivision will be rescheduled to the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Approval of the Minutes Upon a motion by Ms Davis to approve the June 21st Planning Board Minutes , seconded by Ms Byrd , and carried by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , the June 21 , 2022 Planning Board Minutes were approved as presented All speakers were sworn in Subdivisions Water View Landing Ph II Owner Robmir , Inc Developer Robmir , Inc Surveyor Alsey J Gilbert , PLS Steve Sanderson Acreage Lots 357 acres , 2 lots Tax ID # 04N12022V Address 3600 Block of Stevens Chapel Rd Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Alsey Gilbert , 442 ½ East Main St , Clayton , NC , Surveyor , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions the Board may have Mr Gilbert explained that this was an addition to an existing development 1PageVice - Chairman Hackler asked about lots 13 and 14 to which Mr Gilbert confirmed that they were the proposed additional lots There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Caldwell to approve Water View Landing Ph II , seconded by Mr Hudson , Water View Landing Ph II was approved by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 Complete flood plain information 2 Metes & bounds 3 Certifications 4 Street name approval 5 All lots shall access internal streets 6 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 7 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 8 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 9 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 10 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 11 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 12 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 13 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 14 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads 2PageMinimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 15 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 16 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required - If this portion was already included on the original permit , no additional permit needed Any revisions to the previously approved plan should be submitted to our office 17 Stormwater Statement Required 18 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features 19 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 42 & Old Drug Store Retail West Owner Triple B # 32 Mast , LLC Developer Brodyco , Inc Surveyor Bohler Engineering NC , PLLC Acreage Lots 1688 acres , 8 lots Tax ID # 06D01008B & 0601008D Address 5842 NC Hwy 42 W Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Caldwell asked if the Mast Law Firm was the only thing currently on the subject property to which Mr Newton confirmed Mr Jerry Eatman , 4130 Parklake Ave , Raleigh , NC Attorney with Lynch & Eatman representing the Developer , introduced the development and introduced those present to answer any questions the Board may have Mr Will Swaringen , 4130 Parklake Ave , Raleigh , NC , Civil Engineer , stated the particulars of the development Mr Swarigen stated that they are proposing dividing the current parcel into 8 lots with two public roads with no tie into NC HWY 42 Mr Swarigen also stated that the current plan is to have a master stormwater pond Vice - Chairman Hackler asked about the location of the stormwater pond to which Mr Swarigen stated that it would be located in the back left corner of the subject property Mr Rynal Stephenson , 5808 Faringdon Pl , Raleigh , NC , Ramey Kemp Associates , spoke about the traffic impact study Vice - Chairman Hackler asked about the recommendations suggested by NCDOT to which Mr Stephenson replied that they did not have any problems with the recommendations 3PageMr Caldwell asked about the section of NC HWY 42 and if it would impact the proposed development Mr Stephenson replied that it was accounted for in the traffic impact study and the improvements identified by NCDOT Mr Eatman offered to answer any additional questions Ms Davis asked if the lots were to be residential or commercial to which members of the Board responded that they were to be commercial There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve 42 & Old Drug Store Retail West , seconded by Ms Byrd , 42 & Old Drug Store Retail West was approved by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 Complete flood plain information 2 Metes & bounds 3 Certifications 4 Entrance sign & street signs 5 Street name approval 6 All lots shall access internal streets 7 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 8 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Stubout Street extension signage in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 226 g 10 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 11 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 12 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 13 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements 14 TIA Recommendations Improvements by NCDOT STIP I - 4739 4PagePage pageNumber5? STIP I - 4739 is expected to provide access improvements in the vicinity of the existing I - 40 NC 42 interchange as well as intersection improvements at the intersection of NC 42 and Cleveland Rd and at the intersection of NC 42 and Old Drug Store Rd Western Improvements by NCDOT STIP R - 3410 ? STIP R - 3410 is expected to widen NC 42 to a 4 - lane , median divided cross section in the vicinity of the site Although plans are not finalized , access to the proposed site may be impacted Recommended Improvements by Developer NC 42 and Existing Access Driveway Draft House Driveway ? Monitor the intersection for signalization , and install traffic signal when warranted Additional Requirements by NCDOT ? All driveways for this site on NCDOT ROW must be spaced 600 ’ on secondary and 1000 ’ on primary routes This is measured along the ROW line between the tangent projection of the inside edges of adjacent driveways apart measuring the distances between the radiuses of both driveways ? Any additional improvements that are constructed by others and not shown on this TIA or review must be maintained while constructing the improvements required by this letter ? Right - of - way reservation to match NCDOT project R - 3410 shall be a requirement of the driveway permit and recorded via plat for the proposed subdivision for the property frontage along NC 42 ? NCDOT makes no guarantees about access after completion of R - 3410 Due to the widening and creation of a raised median the proposed driveways may be converted to Right - in and Right - out movements only [ Environmental Health ] 15 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 16 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 17 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 18 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required 5PagePage pageNumber619 All new outparcels lots shall be internally served Cross access should be shown to all new lots , including lot 6 , as additional access will not be allowed on NC 42 as mentioned in the TIA [ Public Utilities ] 20 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 21 Stormwater Statement Required 22 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers A buffer call may be required if a feature starts on the property 23 Property is located within the ESA and limited to 12 impervious area without stormwater management The property is limited to 50 total impervious area without participation in the land dedication program , or up to 80 with participation in the land dedication program [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide for Fire Final Inspection 25 Provide fire access road detail 26 Provide hydrant distribution system information Hwy 222 Edwards Tract Owner J & J Flowers Finch , Inc Developer J & J Flowers Finch , Inc Surveyor True Line Surveying Acreage Lots 78856 acres , 16 lots Tax ID # 03Q02001D Address 3100 Block of NC Hwy 222 Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Curk Lane , 205 West Main St , Clayton , NC , Surveyor , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions the Board may have Ms Holmes asked about the road frontage lot and if it would be sold to which Mr Lane confirmed Mr Caldwell asked about the land between lots 4 and 5 and if there was a pond to which Mr Lane stated it was wetlands Vice - Chairman Hackler asked about wetlands across the back of lots 12 - 16 to which Mr Lane confirmed Ms Davis asked about the location of the mail kiosk to which Mr Lane stated that it would be located on the front lot and they are waiting for postmaster approval 6PagePage pageNumber7Ms Claudia Mason , 3370 NC HWY 222 W , Kenly , NC , an adjacent property owner , asked how the wetlands would be protected and about plans for stormwater control Ms Mason asked about future utility easements and road drainage while sharing concerns about runoff onto adjacent properties Ms Mason spoke about a branch on the property Ms Mason also asked about the types of homes , if there would be an HOA , who would be responsible for maintaining the landscape and road , and would the development be marketed for high speed internet and cable Mr Lane explained that a stormwater management plan will be in place and added that the plan will be approved by the County Mr Lane also stated that they have a pending riparian buffer request that would go along the stream Vice - Chairman Hackler asked if there would be a possibility that the buffer would be extended Mr Lane explained that it is possible Mr Lane also explained the permitting process for stormwater management through the US Army Corps of Engineers and Johnston County Public Utilities Vice - Chairman Hackler asked if calculations would need to be submitted showing the amount of runoff both pre and post construction Mr Lane confirmed Mr Lane acknowledged the presence of a branch on the property and that the label may have been left off of the preliminary plat Mr Lane also stated that he was unsure about a covenant , as well as internet and cable utilities Mr Lane stated that an HOA was planned and would be responsible for any areas not part of private property such as the mail kiosk and signage Mr Lane stated that the road is designed to be a public right - of - way Vice - Chairman Hackler asked Mr Lane if he would like for there to be access to high speed internet and cable for the proposed development to which Mr Lane confirmed Vice - Chairman Hackler asked Ms Mason if her questions were answered to which Ms Mason confirmed There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Mr Caldwell asked if the subject property was in an Environmentally Sensitive Area to which Mr Newton stated it was not Mr Caldwell asked if there was a layer on GIS that would show Environmentally Sensitive Areas to which Mr Newton confirmed and presented on GIS Staff Recommendation Approval 7PagePage pageNumber8Upon a motion by Ms Howard to approve Hwy 222 Edwards Tract , seconded by Ms Davis , Hwy 222 Edwards Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 Complete flood plain information 2 Metes & bounds 3 Certifications 4 Entrance sign & street signs 5 Street name approval 6 All lots shall access internal streets 7 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 8 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 10 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 11 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 12 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 13 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 14 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 15 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 16 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required 17 Sight triangles are required for NCDOT to accept for road maintenance [ Public Utilities ] 18 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 19 Stormwater Statement Required 8PagePage pageNumber920 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers A buffer call will be required to set the buffer start point or verify if the feature shown on the soil map is subject to the buffer rules 21 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 22 Provide for Fire Final Inspection 23 Provide fire access road detail 24 Provide topographic information 25 Provide cul - de - sac detail 26 Provide fire flow test 27 Provide hydrant distribution system information Richardson Tract Owner Roy Richardson Estate Developer Steel Bridge Crossing , LLC Surveyor Freedom Firm PC Acreage Lots 193 acres , 19 lots Tax ID # 11L06017P Address 800 Block of Thanksgiving Fire Rd Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Carlos Bagley , 63 Watkins Rd , Clayton , NC , Surveyor Engineer , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions the Board may have Mr Bagley distributed to the Board a revised preliminary site plan showing the minimum lot sizes Mr Bagley also identified wetlands on lots 4 and 5 Mr Hudson asked if this would affect the proposed location of the mail kiosk to which Mr Bagley stated that it would not affect the mail kiosk location Vice - Chairman Hackler asked about the Voluntary Agricultural District adjacent to the subject property to which Mr Bagley stated he was not aware of what it was or if it was an active operation Mr Bagley also confirmed that there is a note about the Voluntary Agricultural District on the preliminary site plan Mr Bagley asked if there was a public resource available for information on Voluntary Agricultural District locations Mr Newton explained how to find the information Mr John Hanshew , 705 Thanksgiving Fire Rd , Selma , NC , a nearby property owner , expressed concerns about septic fields , drainage , road widening , and traffic Mr Bagley explained findings of a licensed soil scientist , as well as NCDOT requirements and site distance 9Page0Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for clarification that the application process and approval from Johnston County Environmental Health is required before development Mr Bagley confirmed that an approval is required before the lot is deemed buildable and before a final plat would be approved There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Hudson to approve Richardson Tract , seconded by Ms Hudson , Richardson Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Ms Davis stated for the record recognizing that Richardson Tract was a subdivision approval in a school district already over capacity Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 Complete flood plain information 2 Metes & bounds 3 Certifications 4 Entrance sign & street signs 5 Street name approval 6 All lots shall access internal streets 7 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 8 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 10 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 11 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 12 All lots must be minimum of 30,000 sf 13 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 14 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot 10Page1[ NCDOT ] 15 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 16 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 17 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required 18 Sight triangles are required for NCDOT to accept road for maintenance [ Public Utilities ] 19 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 20 Stormwater Statement Required 21 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers A buffer call will be required to set the buffer start point or verify if the feature shown on the soil map is subject to the buffer rules 22 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 23 Provide for Fire final inspection 24 Provide topographic information 25 Provide cul - de - sac detail 26 Provide fire flow test 27 Provide hydrant distribution system information Hearon Pointe Owner Hearon Family , LLC Developer Carriage Creek , LLC c o James Lipscomb Surveyor Adams & Hodge Engineering , PC Acreage Lots 2839 acres , 24 lots Tax ID # 06H06005A Address 5100 Block of Cleveland Rd Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Ms Emily Beddingfield , 328 East Main St , Clayton , NC , a Land Planner present on behalf of Lipscomb Development , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions the Board may have Ms Beddingfield advised that the subject project is in an Environmentally Sensitive District and the project has been designed accordingly Ms Beddingfield stated that the proposed entrance has been aligned so that it is directly across the street from the Carriage Creek subdivision Ms 11Page2Beddingfield also stated that the soils are suitable for septic and advised of the location of the mail kiosk on lot 20 There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve Hearon Pointe , seconded by Ms Howard , Hearon Pointe was approved by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Mr Hudson stated for the record recognizing that Hearon Pointe was a subdivision approval in a school district already over capacity Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 Complete flood plain information 2 Metes & bounds 3 Certifications 4 Entrance sign & street signs 5 Street name approval 6 All lots shall access internal streets 7 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 8 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 10 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 11 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 12 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 13 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 12Page314 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 15 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 16 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required 17 Left turn lane is required [ Public Utilities ] 18 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 19 Stormwater Statement Required 20 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers 21 Property is located within the ESA and limited to 12 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 22 Provide “ No Parking Fire Lane ” on same side of street as hydrants 23 Provide Fire Flow test Helen Stephenson Tract July 2022 Owner Jones Creek , LLC Developer Jones Creek , LLC Surveyor Freedom Firm , PC Acreage Lots 5850 acres , 32 lots Tax ID # 13D05028 Address 4125 Zack’s Mill Rd Mr Newton introduced the subdivision and stated that a representative of the Applicant was present at tonight’s meeting The Applicant requested that it be tabled until the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Staff has no objections to the request Mr Caldwell asked if a reason must be given for a request to table to which Mr Newton stated that a reason was not required Upon a motion by Ms Howard to table Helen Stephenson Tract July 2022 until the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting , seconded by Ms Davis , Helen Stephenson Tract July 2022 was tabled by a vote of 6 - 1 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting , with Mr Caldwell in dissent Rezoning and Conditional Zoning Cases Rezoning Case 22 - 19 13Page4Rezoning Petition Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06D01013B Owner NC 42 Holdings LLC Applicant Gander Development Location 2345 acres located at 6695 NC Hwy 42 W in the Cleveland Township Conditional Zoning Various General Business Uses Mr Newton introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for clarification of Conditional Zoning to which Mr Newton responded Ms Katie Hamilton , Skylar Ln , Durham , NC , present on behalf of Gander Development , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions the Board may have Ms Hamilton explained that the wetlands and floodplain area will be protected Vice - Chairman Hackler asked if the proposed conditions had been reviewed to which Ms Hamilton confirmed and agreed to the proposed conditions There was no further discussion Vice - Chairman Hackler asked for the staff recommendation Mr Newton provided a staff recommendation of approval and presented a draft statement of consistency and conditions for consideration Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Caldwell to approve Rezoning Case 22 - 19 , seconded by Mr Hudson , Rezoning Case 22 - 19 was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 at the July 19 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Conditions 1 Proposed uses Any uses allowed in the General Business District on the Johnston County Table of Uses chart WITH THE EXCEPTION of Vehicular sales , Boat sales , Campground RV Park , Kennel , Hospital , Open Storage , Pawn Shop , Adult Businesses Proposed by applicant 2 Building footprints shown on site plan are subject to change with changes being limited to no more than 20 reduction in gross building area and no more than 10 increase in building area Proposed by applicant 3 Type C landscape buffers outside stream buffers and adjacent to developed residential sites shall utilize evergreen shrubs planted at 30 ” install height at 5 ’ OC in addition to trees required by Johnston County Design Manual Proposed by applicant 14Page54 Where a landscape area is noted inside a stream buffer , the existing vegetation within the stream buffer shall qualify for landscape area requirements and no additional plantings shall be required Proposed by applicant 5 The location of sewer easement shown is preliminary in nature Exact location of the sewer easement shall be determined at construction documentation , subject to approval by county staff Proposed by applicant 6 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 7 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 8 Landscape buffer shall be installed along all rezoning lines 9 NCDOT driveway permit required Must show ROW reservation from R - 3410 Full access driveway would be allowed pre - project , but will require turn lanes Post project this development will be required to be right in right out RIRO NCDOT requirement 10 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 11 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies Planning Director Report The Laurel Owner Powhatan Farm , LLC Developer DRSFA , LLC Surveyor Stocks Engineering , PA Acreage Lots 5922 acres , 46 lots Tax ID # 05J05030G Address 2641 Powhatan Rd There was discussion among the Board and staff concerning Board members voting if they were not present at the previous Board meeting Ms Slusser confirmed that Board members present at tonight’s meeting were required to vote Upon a motion by Mr Caldwell to approve the written decision for The Laurel , seconded by Ms Byrd , and carried by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , the written decision for The Laurel was approved as presented August 16 , 2022 Planning Board Meeting Mr Newton asked the Board members for confirmation of who would be in attendance at the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board meeting Ms Byrd , Mr Caldwell , Ms Davis , Ms Hackler , and Ms Howard all showed by a raise of hand that they would be in attendance at the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board meeting Mr Newton stated that he would follow up with an email to all Board members Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan 15Page6Mr Newton spoke about the draft of the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and encouraged Board members to review the draft Mr Newton stated that he would like for the consultants to present the draft to the Planning Board and asked if the Board members would be available for a meeting on Wednesday , August 10 , 2022 There was discussion among the Board concerning members ’ availability for this date and alternate dates An alternate date of Wednesday , August 3 , 2022 was suggested and discussion continued Ms Hackler asked about the possibility of holding a virtual meeting of the draft presentation Ms Slusser stated that the Governor has announced that North Carolina’s State of Emergency would end on August 15 , 2022 Ms Slusser advised there is no clear legal authority for remote meetings once the State of Emergency ends Ms Slusser stated the safest process moving forward would be to not permit members attending remotely to be counted as part of the quorum and to not permit those members to vote Those members attending remotely would be participating only Ms Slusser advised that the meeting should be scheduled prior to August 15 , 2022 if they wanted to hold the meeting remotely Ms Hackler asked for clarification that no action would be taken at the meeting to which Ms Slusser stated that is correct Ms Slusser stated that a meeting is a gathering of the group for the transaction of public business and to receive the report is the transaction of public business Ms Slusser also stated that staff would need to know which members would be in attendance at the meeting and who would be joining remotely There needs to be an option for the public to participate in person or remotely if the entire meeting is held remotely Ms Byrd , Ms Caldwell , Ms Davis , Ms Howard , and Mr Hudson stated they were available to meet in person on Wednesday , August 3 , 2022 Ms Hackler and Ms Holmes stated they preferred to join the meeting virtually on Wednesday , August 3 , 2022 Mr Caldwell asked if the plan was to receive the draft presentation in August and then vote on it in September Mr Newton responded that the plan was to receive the draft plan in August and to make a recommendation at the August 16 , 2022 Planning Board meeting Mr Newton stated that the Board already has access to the draft via the Planning website Mr Newton stated that the Board can make recommendations to the County Commissioners with regard to the content of the plan Ms Slusser provided examples for the Board Mr Newton shared the draft of the Future Land Use and Conservation Map 16Page7There was discussion among the Board and staff The Board suggested an alternate date of August 23 , 2022 for the August 16 , 2022 Board meeting Mr Newton stated that he would follow up with an email to all Board members There were no discussion items The meeting ended at 7 30 pm Respectfully submitted by _______________________________________ Jodie Gay , Secretary for the Board 17Page