RCAC February 2010

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Learn about the big challeges ahead for our drinking water supply

by Philip W Poe

http://wakeupwakecounty.com/cms/files/image/waterforum.jpg Philip W Poe PWPoe(a)att.net 919.832.6777 voice 919.522.1078 mobile 919.832.6775 fax

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Check out http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Boards, _Commissions_and_Counc

by Southralcap＠aol.com

_http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Boards,_Commissions_and_Council/Plann ing_Commission/PC-COW_agenda.pdf_ (http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Boards,_Commissions_and_Council/Plann…) TC-2-10 is the second item on this two item agenda. You can find it at _http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Planning/Text_Changes/2010/TC-02-10/… 0-10_Rezoning_Process_Summary.pdf_ (http://www.raleighnc.gov/publications/Planning/Text_Changes/2010/TC-02-10/T…) . Mary Belle

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Form-Based Coding Workshop Video NOW Available for Viewing

by Philip W Poe

Visit. http://fivepointscac.org/newraleighcode/ to get quick access to relevant content related to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project. On the front page below the RTNSV banner, you will find a new section called the 21st Century City Lecture Series. The workshop video is included here, as well as other videos that can help with the assessment of the Diagnostic & Approach Report. Philip W Poe Co-Chair, Five Points CAC PWPoe(a)att.net 919.832.6777 voice 919.522.1078 mobile 919.832.6775 fax www.fivepointscac.org

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Re: [RCAC] citizen/RCAC input for new recycling program?

by Southralcap＠aol.com

Everyone, I heard about the rolling recycle carts some time ago and am looking forward to having one. A rolling cart will be much easier to get to the curb than lugging the bin full of papers, plastic bottles cans, etc. - at my age that is a challenge my back and I do not enjoy. Currently it is wasteful to have a recycle truck come every week if some people do little recycling. Once every two weeks to empty a bin makes more sense. As for the size of the recycle cart, there are options, just like those for our garbage carts. Remember, before the City started a recycling program, we had to take our recyclables to a few designated sites throughout the city - just as we do now with telephone books. At future SWCAC meetings and in our newsletter, I will be begging folks to recycle even more when they get their rolling carts.. My biggest frustration is that people do not recycle every item they can - that's what being "green" is about. I was lucky - my mother taught me to recycle as a child many, many, many years ago. If people had lived in Raleigh long enough, they would remember the City's challenge to find enough land to expand our "garbage mountain." The more stuff people can recycle, the less land Raleigh will have to buy for a garbage dump when the present dump is full or if they cannot find land, the garbage will have to be shipped somewhere away from here at a much greater expense. Do not forget some items that should be recycled are toxic to our water supplies. Recycling saves additional expenses of purifying our drinking water, too. Leaving to our children and other family members land that is as green as possible will be just as important as leaving them our home and money. Please make a positive adjustment to this bin-to-cart change. Thanks for reading my email. I do not want to step on people's toes, but I so strongly believe in recycling. Mary Belle Pate In a message dated 2/17/2010 12:40:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, linda(a)lindawatson.com writes: I was surprised and disappointed to see in the paper today that Raleigh will be using big new plastic recycling containers and decreasing the number of city employees (no layoffs, but a net loss of jobs). We had a presentation about recycling at a recent Glenwood CAC meeting, but I don't recall any mention of this new plan. I took a survey that a friend forwarded to me, but otherwise didn't know about the upcoming changes until seeing the article today. The survey mentioned a tax increase to pay for the new program, but the article today didn't mention one. Was the RCAC informed of this change? I know the people in the recycling department work hard and have great intentions, but I would have liked to have a more public discussion of the pros and cons of this program before seeing it approved, including RCAC notification. For example: * What is the environmental impact of throwing away the bins we already have and buying new ones? * Where will the new ones come from? A Raleigh firm would be good, a Chinese firm would be very bad. * Is it a good use of tax money to replace jobs with big plastic bins and fancy trucks? * Should we be striving to increase the volume of material recycled or to decrease the amount of overall waste? Sincerely yours, Linda Watson Glenwood CAC chair _______________________________________________ RCAC mailing list RCAC(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/rcac

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RCAC Resolution re: Public Notice of Comp Plan Amendment Period

by Ana Duncan Pardo

Dear Councilors and City Staff: Please see the resolution below, passed at yesterday's Raleigh Citizens' Advisory Council meeting, regarding public notice of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment period. We have learned since last night's meeting that the cut-off date for amendments has now been properly established as May 1, which addresses one of the requests in the resolution. However, we ask that you also honor our related requests for proper and adequate public notification of the amendment period, as detailed in the resolution below. Respectfully, Ana Duncan Pardo Chair, Raleigh Citizens' Advisory Council -------------------- Resolution regarding proper public notice of the Comp Plan amendment period *Raleigh Citizens' Advisory Council meeting, 2/17/2010 * *Background:* On May 26, 2009 the Planning Commission passed a motion that all future comments (concerning the new Comprehensive Plan) be reviewed six months after Plan adoption. There was an indication at that time that Mitchell Silver, the City Planning Director, had provided staff’s suggested recommendations for new request submittals. On Feb 10, 2010 a new Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition form and process was published on the City web site without announcement or links from any other web site pages. On Feb 16, 2010 during a related Citizen Petition item Mitchell Silver indicated requests using the new form could be made without the customary development fee of $514.00 but would need to be received by April 1, 2010. There is some confusion as to the specific dates associated with the Planning Commission’s motion to establish a 6 month window for new comments, the process forms involved or that it was without charge. Very little public awareness of this process has been made available. *Resolution:* As advocates for Raleigh citizens, the RCAC requests the City Planning Department take the following action: 1. Make the process for petitioning to amend the Comprehensive Plan more visible on the City web site with appropriate links to ensure easy public access. 2. Request Public Affairs to announce the amendment process by Mar 1, 2010 indicating clearly the closing date for input, the waiver of customary fees during this window and the dates of the Public Hearing where these new requests will be heard. 3. Establish a web based log to track these Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests from Nov 1, 2009 forward with the location linked from the Comprehensive Plan web page and similarly related city web site pages. 4. Confirm the cutoff date as May 1, 2010 for submitting no-charge amendment requests. Approved unanimously on Feb 17, 2010 by RCAC motion. Ana Duncan Pardo RCAC Chair

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Re: [RCAC] Raleigh New Web Portal Demo

by Ana Duncan Pardo

Thanks Beth! We were very excited about the improved ability for residents to find their CAC. I look forward to the big switch! Ana On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Stagner, Beth < Beth.Stagner(a)ci.raleigh.nc.us> wrote: > RCACs, > > > > Thank you for being a receptive and interested audience last night for the > web portal demo. It was great to hear your comments as it was the first time > we have previewed it to citizens outside of City staff. I am very sorry that > the mapping part was unavailable last night, so I have attached some screen > shots of what *you would have seen*. > > Note, the hyperlink that I have highlighted in yellow goes to the portal > page that discusses the CACs, lists the newsletters, maps, etc. Hopefully it > could not be any easier for citizens to find you! > > > > > > > > > > Beth C. Stagner, GISP > Web Services Manager > City of Raleigh - Information Technology > 222 West Hargett St, Room 502 > Post Office Box 590 > Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-0590 > Phone: 919.996.5485 > > Fax: 919.996.7179 > Email: Beth.Stagner(a)ci.raleigh.nc.us > Website: www.raleighnc.gov > > > > *Customer** Support Center**: 919.996.6000* > > > > “E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North > Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an > authorized City or Law Enforcement official.” > >

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Fw: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date

by Paul Brant

CAC Chairs, FYI Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Brant To: Silver, Mitchell ; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles ; Odom, John ; West, James P. ; Crowder, Thomas ; McFarlane, Nancy ; Stephenson, Russ ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann ; Gaylord, Bonner ; Allen, Russell Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:08 PM Subject: Re: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Mitchell, Thanks Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Silver, Mitchell To: 'Paul Brant' ; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles ; Odom, John ; West, James P. ; Crowder, Thomas ; McFarlane, Nancy ; Stephenson, Russ ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann ; Gaylord, Bonner ; Allen, Russell Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 12:42 PM Subject: RE: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Paul, You are correct. The six month amendment instead of annual process had not been broadcasted. The initial six-month period after adoption for land use amendments was announced several times during the Planning Commission and City Council process because land use amendments kept coming in after the public comment period had closed. The six-month amendment process will be posted on our website in an appropriate location. Mitchell Silver, PP, AICP Director, Department of City Planning & Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, PO Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602-0590 919.516.2625 phone 919.516.2684 fax e-mail: mitchell.silver(a)ci.raleigh.nc.us Department: www.raleighnc.gov/planning Comprehensive Plan: www.planningraleigh2030.com Zoning Code: www.NewRaleighCode.com From: Paul Brant [mailto:paulbrant@mindspring.com] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 11:30 AM To: Silver, Mitchell; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles; Odom, John; West, James P.; Crowder, Thomas; McFarlane, Nancy; Stephenson, Russ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann; Gaylord, Bonner; Allen, Russell Subject: Re: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Mitchell; I appreciate you clarifying the date issue and the information in the Comprehensive Plan. I assume the recent development of the Amendment form and process was in response to Action item IM 3.1 in Section N. However the initial 6 month review period and fee waiver still needs additional clarity and visibility. I trust that information will soon be part of your update to the web page covering the initial and ongoing Amendment process. Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Silver, Mitchell To: 'Paul Brant' ; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles ; Odom, John ; West, James P. ; Crowder, Thomas ; McFarlane, Nancy ; Stephenson, Russ ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann ; Gaylord, Bonner ; Allen, Russell Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: RE: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Paul, The cut off is May 1. We suggested April 1 (six months after the date the Council adopted the plan), but later changed it to May 1 (six months after the plan became effective). In terms of posting to the web site. The City web site will be revamped and we are working with IT to understand how much information we can post on the new City website. Our goal is to post as much information as possible for the public. I inserted highlights regarding the annual updates, which is found in the Implementation Section on the plan. N.3 Comprehensive Plan Updates and Amendments This section addresses the process for monitoring, amending, and updating the Comprehensive Plan. It outlines the amendment process and recommended timeframe for amendment cycles as well as for the more extensive periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan every five years. The City should establish a yearly cycle for minor plan amendments to maintain its relevancy to the public and city government. The cycle should be timed to follow the annual progress assessment, so that lagging implementation items can be revisited. The yearly amendment process should provide an opportunity for individuals, groups, or city agencies to propose a minor amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to address changing social and market conditions or reflect new facility plans and work programs. Minor amendments may include changes to the text or maps of the Comprehensive Plan. Each proposed amendment will require the applicant to provide the burden of proof for the change or addition. Policy IM 3.1 Five-Year Updates Update the Comprehensive Plan every five years to remain current and relevant, with a particular focus on the Plan's policy actions. (3, 6) Policy IM 3.2 Annual Amendments Amend the Comprehensive Plan on a yearly basis so the Plan may address changes in demography, economic markets, and public priorities. (1, 3, 6) Action IM 1.2 Annual Review of Development Regulations Annually review and update the City's regulations to account for any adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments, emerging issues, and market or real estate trends. Mitchell Silver, PP, AICP Director, Department of City Planning & Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, PO Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602-0590 919.516.2625 phone 919.516.2684 fax e-mail: mitchell.silver(a)ci.raleigh.nc.us Department: www.raleighnc.gov/planning Comprehensive Plan: www.planningraleigh2030.com Zoning Code: www.NewRaleighCode.com From: Paul Brant [mailto:paulbrant@mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 5:03 PM To: Silver, Mitchell; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles; Odom, John; West, James P.; Crowder, Thomas; McFarlane, Nancy; Stephenson, Russ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann; Gaylord, Bonner; Allen, Russell Subject: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Mitchell, At today's Council Meeting, during my Citizen Petition, you indicated April 1st was the cutoff date for submitting suggested amendments to the new Comp Plan based on the 6 month window established by the Planning Commission. This was to be from Nov 1, 2009, the date the Plan was effective. I suggested May 1, 2010 was my understanding and you corrected me by stating April 1, 2010 was the date which is really only 5 months from the effective date. I believe the correct cutoff date should be May 1, 2010 or at a minimum Friday April 30, 2010 since that is the last business day of the 6 month period.So there is no doubt as to what the date really is, I suggest you place the cutoff date and related Public Hearing date on the Planning Department's web site so the general public will clearly understand the window. Reading through the Comprehensive Plan web page there is no mention of the Amendment process or time frame; nor is there any mention of this form or process in the Comprehensive Plan itself. It seems to be a well intended plan of the Planning Commission to accommodate the public but not well communicated. I assume their intent is recorded in a set of minutes somewhere but I doubt that the average citizen is able to find that information or even knows where to look. I will ask the RCAC to make a formal request to the City to make this information, with a link to the new Amendment Form, available on the Comprehensive Plan web site so everyone can understand the opportunity not just a few closely connected and well informed professionals. Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- â?oE-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized City or Law Enforcement official.â? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized City or Law Enforcement official."

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Follow-up on Service Raleigh: Saturday, March 27, 2010

by Bill Padgett

13th Annual Service Raleigh: Saturday, March 27, 2010 RCAC leadership, Following up on NCSUs Service Raleigh discussed at the RCAC last evening: Partner and Volunteer Registration for Service Raleigh is Open until Friday, March 5, 2010 Web Site: http://www.serviceraleigh.org/ Email: serviceraleigh(a)ncsu.edu Service Raleigh each year offers us the opportunity to work together to improve our community. On March 27th over 2000 Service Raleigh volunteers will come together to work on projects throughout Raleigh and they are now seeking Partners (that would be you) who will identify worthwhile projects within our community. In the past volunteers have planted 1000s of trees in our Parks and along our greenways (and will be planting ~400 trees this year in East Raleigh with Trees Across Raleigh), helped in maintenance of an historic cemetery, painted & insulated houses, installed low-flow devices in low income communities, cleaned streams & vacant lots, worked on school playgrounds you get the idea. This is both a wonderful opportunity and a wonderful service for us to work together to enhance our community. Partners would be expected to provide the project including tools, equipment, special expertise (if needed) and coordination. Service Raleigh provides the volunteers. Dont forget that the CACs do have some monetary resources that may be available for supplies, etc. This is a wonderful service so please look around your community, schools, churches, open areas and be è creative! & partner with Service Raleigh. Thanks, Bill Co-Chair Wade Citizen Advisory Council http://www.serviceraleigh.org/ Partner Registration is Open Partner registration for Service Raleigh 2010 is now open! You can sign-up through the website by visiting the Partners page. Registration must be completed by Friday, March 5th. Volunteer Registration is Open Volunteer registration for Service Raleigh 2010 is now open. You can sign-up as an individual or a group through the website by visiting the Volunteer page. Sign up by Friday, March 5th! If you have Questions about Service Raleigh & becoming a Partner contact: Holley Nichols: Asst Director of Park Scholars 919-515-3794 (holley_nichols(a)ncsu.edu) If you have questions about types of projects in the past, community coordination & benefit, etc. please feel free to contact me (Bill) at: 919-264-7114 (cell), 919-787-6378 (home) or email: Bill(a)BillPadgett.com

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Fw: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date

by Paul Brant

CAC Chairs, Update on the above subject. Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Brant To: Silver, Mitchell ; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles ; Odom, John ; West, James P. ; Crowder, Thomas ; McFarlane, Nancy ; Stephenson, Russ ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann ; Gaylord, Bonner ; Allen, Russell Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: Re: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Mitchell; I appreciate you clarifying the date issue and the information in the Comprehensive Plan. I assume the recent development of the Amendment form and process was in response to Action item IM 3.1 in Section N. However the initial 6 month review period and fee waiver still needs additional clarity and visibility. I trust that information will soon be part of your update to the web page covering the initial and ongoing Amendment process. Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Silver, Mitchell To: 'Paul Brant' ; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles ; Odom, John ; West, James P. ; Crowder, Thomas ; McFarlane, Nancy ; Stephenson, Russ ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann ; Gaylord, Bonner ; Allen, Russell Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: RE: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Paul, The cut off is May 1. We suggested April 1 (six months after the date the Council adopted the plan), but later changed it to May 1 (six months after the plan became effective). In terms of posting to the web site. The City web site will be revamped and we are working with IT to understand how much information we can post on the new City website. Our goal is to post as much information as possible for the public. I inserted highlights regarding the annual updates, which is found in the Implementation Section on the plan. N.3 Comprehensive Plan Updates and Amendments This section addresses the process for monitoring, amending, and updating the Comprehensive Plan. It outlines the amendment process and recommended timeframe for amendment cycles as well as for the more extensive periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan every five years. The City should establish a yearly cycle for minor plan amendments to maintain its relevancy to the public and city government. The cycle should be timed to follow the annual progress assessment, so that lagging implementation items can be revisited. The yearly amendment process should provide an opportunity for individuals, groups, or city agencies to propose a minor amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to address changing social and market conditions or reflect new facility plans and work programs. Minor amendments may include changes to the text or maps of the Comprehensive Plan. Each proposed amendment will require the applicant to provide the burden of proof for the change or addition. Policy IM 3.1 Five-Year Updates Update the Comprehensive Plan every five years to remain current and relevant, with a particular focus on the Plan's policy actions. (3, 6) Policy IM 3.2 Annual Amendments Amend the Comprehensive Plan on a yearly basis so the Plan may address changes in demography, economic markets, and public priorities. (1, 3, 6) Action IM 1.2 Annual Review of Development Regulations Annually review and update the City's regulations to account for any adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments, emerging issues, and market or real estate trends. Mitchell Silver, PP, AICP Director, Department of City Planning & Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, PO Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602-0590 919.516.2625 phone 919.516.2684 fax e-mail: mitchell.silver(a)ci.raleigh.nc.us Department: www.raleighnc.gov/planning Comprehensive Plan: www.planningraleigh2030.com Zoning Code: www.NewRaleighCode.com From: Paul Brant [mailto:paulbrant@mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 5:03 PM To: Silver, Mitchell; Bowers, Kenneth Cc: Meeker, Charles; Odom, John; West, James P.; Crowder, Thomas; McFarlane, Nancy; Stephenson, Russ; Baldwin, Mary-Ann; Gaylord, Bonner; Allen, Russell Subject: Comp Plan Amendment Cutoff Date Mitchell, At today's Council Meeting, during my Citizen Petition, you indicated April 1st was the cutoff date for submitting suggested amendments to the new Comp Plan based on the 6 month window established by the Planning Commission. This was to be from Nov 1, 2009, the date the Plan was effective. I suggested May 1, 2010 was my understanding and you corrected me by stating April 1, 2010 was the date which is really only 5 months from the effective date. I believe the correct cutoff date should be May 1, 2010 or at a minimum Friday April 30, 2010 since that is the last business day of the 6 month period.So there is no doubt as to what the date really is, I suggest you place the cutoff date and related Public Hearing date on the Planning Department's web site so the general public will clearly understand the window. Reading through the Comprehensive Plan web page there is no mention of the Amendment process or time frame; nor is there any mention of this form or process in the Comprehensive Plan itself. It seems to be a well intended plan of the Planning Commission to accommodate the public but not well communicated. I assume their intent is recorded in a set of minutes somewhere but I doubt that the average citizen is able to find that information or even knows where to look. I will ask the RCAC to make a formal request to the City to make this information, with a link to the new Amendment Form, available on the Comprehensive Plan web site so everyone can understand the opportunity not just a few closely connected and well informed professionals. Paul paulbrant(a)mindspring.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ â?oE-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized City or Law Enforcement official.â?

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citizen/RCAC input for new recycling program? [update]

by Linda Watson

Our wonderful Glenwood CAC Secretary Margaret Link tells me that this program was mentioned at our CAC meeting but there was no discussion about it. I'm sorry to say that I didn't grasp the implications at the time. So at least the Glenwood CAC was informed. My other questions still stand: what was the level of citizen involvement in this and is it the right direction? ... Linda ****** original note: I was surprised and disappointed to see in the paper today that Raleigh will be using big new plastic recycling containers and decreasing the number of city employees (no layoffs, but a net loss of jobs). We had a presentation about recycling at a recent Glenwood CAC meeting, but I don't recall any mention of this new plan. [...] Sincerely yours, Linda Watson Glenwood CAC chair

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