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Town of Elon

Planning Board Agenda

January 21, 2020

5:30 PM

Town Hall

104 S. Williamson Avenue

Agenda Items

A. Call to Order

B. New Business

i. 10-15 Minute Interview with Planning Board Candidates

ii. Review and Consideration: Appointments to the Planning Board

C. Items from Board Members

D. Board of Aldermen Updates

E. Motion to Adjourn

Agenda Item # B-i and ii._______

Town of Elon Planning Board

104 S. Williamson Avenue PO Box 595

Elon, NC 27244

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MEMORANDUM TO THE PLANNING BOARD – January 21, 2020

Request:

Interviews with

Planning Board

Candidates and

Recommendation

Prepared by:

Pamela DeSoto,

Assistant Town

Manager/Planning

Director

Description of Request

The Planning Department currently has three applications for service to the

Planning Board and these are offered for your consideration. The Planning Board

currently has one In-town Regular seat open, one ETJ Regular seat open, one In-

town Alternate seat open, and one ETJ Alternate seat open. In response to the

Planning Board’s request, staff has invited the candidates to the January meeting

for brief (10-15 minute) meetings with each candidate individually to better equip

the Planning Board to make recommendations. Of the available applications, one

In-town Regular and one In-town Alternate member may be selected (all three

applicants reside within the Town’s corporate boundary).

Enclosed is a questionnaire that is being offered to guide the interviews. The

questionnaire has also been provided to each of the three candidates. They were

asked to be prepared to respond to the questions during their meeting with the

Planning Board and only fill out and submit written responses if they were unable

to attend the meeting.

Procedural Issues

Elon’s Land Development Ordinance (LDO) offers the following summary of the

Powers and Responsibilities of the Planning Board.

1. To consider and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen

concerning proposed Land Development Ordinance amendments, including

text amendments and map amendments according to the procedures

prescribed in the Ordinance.

2. To consider and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen

concerning proposed subdivisions and site plans and master plans.

3. To make interpretations of any portion of the Land Development Ordinance.

4. To consider and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on all

issues and petitions related to the Land Development Plan or other land use

plans, studies, or other matters as directed by the Board of Aldermen.

5. To review the Land Development Ordinance from time to time and make

recommendations for changes.

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6. To exercise any other power and authority provided to it by the Board of Aldermen, the Land

Development Ordinance, or state law.

The Planning Board also serves as Elon’s Board of Adjustment. The LDO describes the powers and

responsibilities of this body as follows.

1. To hear and decide appeals from any order, decision, determination, or interpretation made by the LDO

Administrator pursuant to or regarding the Ordinance.

2. To hear and decide variances from the requirements of the Ordinance in harmony with the general

purpose and intent of the Ordinance and where carrying out the strict and literal interpretation and

enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance relating to the construction or alteration of buildings or

structures or the use of land would result in unnecessary hardships.

3. To interpret any portion of the Ordinance, including disputed planning district boundaries.

4. To hear and decide all other matters referred to it as required by the Ordinance.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Planning Board review the applications, meet with the candidates, and make

recommendations to the Board of Aldermen at their earliest convenience.

Enclosures: Planning Board Applicant Questionnaire

Application: John Harmon

Application: Phillip Owens

Application: Ed Peters

Planning Board Applicant Questionnaire

How long have you been a resident of Elon? ___________________________________________

Why do you wish to obtain this appointment? ___________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Are you familiar with the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan or Land Development Ordinance?

(They can be accessed at the Town’s website www.townofelon.com under Planning, Zoning, and

Development Services). Yes ______ No ______

Rate your support for the Comprehensive Plan’s Vision Statement (“The Town of Elon builds upon its

strong foundation by continuing to ensure a vibrant and progressive community for all residents”)

using a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 signifying no support and 10 signifying great support. __________

Rate your support for the Comprehensive Plan’s Mission Statement (“Support a vibrant and connected

community life by investing in and enabling a remarkable quality of life for all residents”) using a scale

of 1 to 10 with 1 signifying no support and 10 signifying great support. __________

Please offer any justification or reasoning you may have for the ratings above. _________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Please describe any skills, education, training, experience, or area(s) of expertise you would bring to

this appointment. ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Have you had any issues with the Town of Elon which relate to the work of the Planning Board?

Yes _____ No ______ If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any known conflicts of interest that might arise if you are appointed? Yes ___ No ____

If yes, please explain: _______________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

If you have previously served on a county or town board, commission, task force, or advisory

committee (within or outside of Elon), please describe the quality of your experience.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Feel free to add any additional information that you wish Elon’s Planning Board, Board of Aldermen,

or Planning Director to know. _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Submit Application

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Please fill out PDF, save to your computer then attach & email to: DEnoch@ci.elon.nc.us

John C. Harmon

567 Olsen Dr, Elon, NC 27244  Phone: 678.920.2388  E-Mail: jc9harmon@gmail.com

Work Experience

Vice President / Chief Financial Officer, several International Not For Profit Orgs. 1982-Present

Chief Pilot and Aviation Department Manager SIL International, Brasilia, Brazil 1980-1983

Commercial Pilot and Aircraft Mechanic SIL International, Rondonia, Brazil 1972-1982

Education

Master of Business Administration Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia 1992

Concentration in international business, finance, and accounting.

Member, Beta Gamma Sigma scholastic honor society

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor 1967

Other Training

Audited one year of business law Wingate University, NC 1995-1996

FAA Commercial Aircraft Pilot, Instrument Rated; Aircraft Mechanic 1970-1972

Community Involvement

Assistant Emergency Coordinator, Gwinnett County (GA) Amateur Radio Emergency Services

Member, Police Advisory Council, Monument, CO

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management,

El Paso County (CO) Sheriff’s Office

From: website@mg.townofelon.com

To: Enoch, Dianne

Subject: New submission from Boards and Commissions Volunteer Application

Date: Sunday, November 03, 2019 6:57:18 PM

Name

Edwin Peters

Address

109 Whitesell Dr.

Elon, North Carolina 27244

United States

Map It

Is your physical address in the town limits or in the ETJ?

Town Limits

Phone

(336) 269-2720

Email

epeters@ci.elon.nc.us

Select the Boards or Commissions you are interested in.

Planning and Zoning

Are you a citizen of the United States?

Yes

Are you currently serving or have you ever served on a public board or commission in Elon or

elsewhere?

No

Specific Qualifications

I have lived in Elon for 27 years.

I owned and operated a business in Elon for over 10 years.

I have been a police officer in Elon for almost eight years. Being a police officer has enabled me to be out

in the neighborhoods and speak with the residents. Speaking with the residents has enabled me to hear

their concerns regarding the town.

As a police officer I have a deep knowledge of the town ordinances and their enforcement.

Please tell us why you are interested in volunteering.

I believe living in Elon as a resident, it is very important to take part in decision making that reflects on the

community.

I believe as a past business owner in Elon for over 10 years I gained valuable knowledge and experience

that can help me in the decision making concerning the Planning Board.

Town of Elon

Board of Aldermen

Regular Meeting

AGENDA ITEMS

January 14, 2020

Municipal Building, 6:00 PM

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. MOTION TO APPROVE BY REFERENCE THE ITEMS LISTED WITHIN

THE CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED

A. Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes

1. December 2, 2019 Agenda Session Meeting

2. December 10, 2019 Regular Meeting

B. FY19 Annual Audit Review-Patricia Rhodes, Stout Stuart McGowen & King

III. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

The public may speak on any non-agenda item up to three minutes.

An agenda item will only be discussed at its appropriate time.

Public Hearing items can only be discussed during the public hearing.

Be sure to sign in, stand, and state your name and address for the Minutes.

IV. ORDINANCE(S) AND RESOLUTION(S)

A. Fidelity Bank Resolution - APPROVED

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Twin Lakes Community Major Development Plan - APPROVED

VI. REPORTS

A. Town Manager

B. Mayor and Board of Aldermen

VII. ADJOURNMENT

BOARD ACTION REPORT

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