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UPHA Board Minutes & Newsletters>
July 2009 UPHA Board Minutes
October 15, 2009
UPHA Board Meeting
July 2009
Present: Milt Rhodes, Donna Bailey, Leza Mundt, Joe Boisvert, Catherine Maxwell, Mahan Kick, Joy Haas, Marie Vedetta
1. Proposal from Porters – Kevin Jennings of Urban Food Group is asking for UPHA support for planned changes at Porters. They plan to add upstairs dining and remove roof to include an outdoor dining space. The outdoor space will face Hillsborough Street; all dining will be enclosed on the neighborhood facing side. It will have the same menu and concept as Porters. It may at some point have later hours, but will not change its presentation style. Specifically, they have no interest in an amplified sound permit. The official request is for a parking variance from the standard City requirement for an additional 14 parking spaces. They hope to finish it in spring 2010 to allow a grand opening of the new space when Hillsborough Street is completed. He requested a letter of support for their presentation to the City. A motion was made and to write a letter in support of new ventures such as this on Hillsborough Street that provide a higher end business that will augment the neighborhood, and which does not request an amplified entertainment permit (AEP) in an outdoor venue. Leza volunteered to do so.
2. Chamberlin-Clark Multi-family Unit Proposal – Spence Harrell – Harrell introduced himself as a builder who is working with an owner to tear down two houses and build multi-family investment property on the corner of Chamberlin and Clark. They propose construction of a 4 unit quadraplex that will face Clark Avenue. There will be one 3-bedroom unit; three 2-bedroom units with parking behind. They will go before the Wade Avenue CAC on July 28. They still need to go before the appearance Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council for approval. The owners’ commitment is to create a model for future development. There are nine parking spaces for nine bedrooms. Facade is expected to be Hardy Plank and brick. Previous projects have been individual homes at 1337 Brooks, 1505 Duplin, and 1320 Canterbury. They are seeking input from neighbors to improve the project, and expect to come back later on to update UPHA. No action was requested.
3. Minutes – Catherine Maxwell – The minutes from the June meeting were presented and approved.
4. Treasurer’s report – Mahan Kick – The June Treasurer’s Report was presented and approved, including one new advertiser – Brookscapes Landscape Architecture firm.
5. ABC Permit Officer – The board discussed the issue of Paul Blankenship’s continued service as Chief ABC Permit Officer for the UPHA. He has agreed to do so if asked. The motion was made and carried. The group agreed to ask if he would like to communicate with us individually, or if he would like to be added to the UPHA Board list serve.
6. Candidates’ Forum – The election is on November 6, and since 6 candidates are running for 4 council seats it should be well attended. There may also be competing venues for candidates. The forum was scheduled for Monday, September 14. Donna asked Cat and Leza to help organize. The group agreed to include City Council, Mayoral Races, and School Board. Donna will contact Mitch’s to request vegetarian and meat chili. We will request a cake from Kay Leager.
7. Website Issues – The group discussed whether to list a directory of physical places of worship within the UPHA on the UPHA website. A motion was made and carried to list address, contact information and hyperlink will be listed. The vote carried 7 for/1 against (Joe Boisvert). Catherine will distribute the list of neighborhood places of worship for review. Joy will call to ask if they would like a hyperlink; a statement will be included that organizations are linked by their request. The decision was made that blogs will not be officially linked to the site. Bloggers may advertise their sites on the UPHA message board or on the neighborhood list serve. Catherine will draft a formal policy statement based on this decision for review.
8. Isabella Cannon Park/Comp Plan Update – Donna Bailey/Milt Rhodes – Donna reported that Cannon Park plans went to City Council for Phase 1 approval. The first round of comments for the Comp Plan were overwhelmingly from District D, a testimony to the involvement of UPHA members.
9. Membership Drive – Joy Haas – Joy reported that she has received mailing labels from Louise Griffith for all houses purchased since January 1, 2007. She proposed kicking the effort off in September, using the Candidates Forum as a springboard and taking a two phase approach:
a. Mail packets to the current list in time to invite them to the Candidates Forum.
b. Follow up quarterly to those who have moved to UPHA in the previous quarter by personally taking packets by their homes to welcome them and invite their participation. Packets should include: UPHA brochure, neighborhood walking tour booklet, coupons for local businesses, etc.
10. Spring Home and Garden Tour – Joy Haas – Joy proposed organizing a tour with 10 homes, Saturday 10-5/Sunday 1-5; $10. Milt suggested combining with the Spring Blast. The group agreed to discuss further at the August meeting.
11. Aurora Nightclub – Milt Rhodes – Milt reported that he had been told that by the city attorney that the Amplified Entertainment Permit (AEP) was properly issued by the City. He suggested that we make a formal request of the city attorney to confirm that to us in writing. Aurora is in the midst of a 30 day trial period during which they have been asked to have uniformed attendants on Hillsborough Street directing parking to the bowling alley, a uniformed security guard at the door, and uniformed police officers on the streets, including on Vanderbilt. Joe reported that this has not been in force, and that it is bad for neighboring residents and businesses. Joe reported to the board that the Law and Public Safety meeting is July 28 at 4:30; he agreed to attend. He suggested that we draft a letter requesting specific clarity and proof of proper issuance of the AEP, and asking them to enforce all pertaining ordinances to the letter.
12. Parking & Traffic Issues – Leza Mundt – Leza reported on a misquote in the N&O of her statement on parking, reflecting her statements as in opposition to front yard parking. They agreed to issue a correction. She has received additional comments on the blocks and streets study since the newsletter notice was published. She plans to wrap it up in August and summarize for presentation to the city.
13. Hillsborough Street Corporation – The board voted unanimously to support Legacy Event Planners Hillsborough Street hikes at home football games.
14. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for August 31 at Joe’s House
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