The CVS developers will hold another public meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Carrboro Town Hall. Please come if you 're interested in this project that could change the face of downtown Carrboro. The developers will present 3 versions of a revised site plan and a some new drawings of the buildings.
All 3 versions of the updated plan still calls for a ~12,300 square foot, high volume, 24-hour CVS store on the 1st floor and a 2nd story with storage for CVS and office space. Large delivery trucks will still have to come down Short Street to turn into the parking lot (signage currently indicates large delivery trucks are not permitted on Short St). There is still the problem of increased traffic, noise and light pollution for the residents on Center street. These plans will all still require a rezoning of some properties and possibly the elimination of the Downtown Neighborhood Protection overlay.
All the plans are linked below with some general descriptions of our first glance at the plans:
OPTION 1
This would require rezoning a residential lot and a small business lot and tearing down of houses on Center St. (in addition to other zoning changes) There are less parking spaces than the original plan. Many trees will still be cut down. 24-hour parking lot still very close to Center St residences.
OPTION 2a
Similar to OPTION 1, but it appears that residential and small business lot would not need to be rezoned. Slightly more space between Center St residents and the 24 hour parking lot. It is unclear if houses will be torn down on Center St.
OPTION 2b
Almost the same as OPTION2a, but the dumpster is moved and parking lot has a slightly different configuration.
New Elevations
New elevation drawings as viewed from Greensboro and Weaver Streets.
Below is the letter sent by the developer:
"As part of our commitment to creating a quality project, we invite you to join us on
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Carrboro Town Hall Board Room, Room 110 for an
open discussion of the proposed project.
This project has been reviewed by the Town Planning Board. Several changes to the
plans will be presented based on comments received from the Planning Board. This will
be an opportunity to ask questions and make comments on the updated plans. If you
have a question that you would like addressed at the meeting, please email the question to
Chris Bostic at chris.bostic@kimley-horn.com"
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
CVS Public Hearing Tues. April 17th 7:30PM
Summary:
1. CVS has requested & was granted a delay in the public hearing to Tues. April 17th 7:30PM at Carrboro Town Hall
2. Neighbors have filed a "Protest Petition" that legally triggers a 3/4 majority vote of the Alderman to change the zoning. see here
3. Please contact the mayor & the members of the Board of Aldermen if you are concerned about the proposed large CVS development. see here
1. Public hearing on the CVS rezoning request is Tues. April 17th 7:30PM at Carrboro Town Hall
CVS has requested & was granted a delay in the public hearing.
The planning board (& other town boards) met on March 1st on the CVS request. The planning board will finalize their meeting minutes & their recommendations to the Aldermen at their meeting next week. Copies of the planning board comments should be available by request from the Town.
The neighbors and residents of Carrboro have outlined many reasons why this development will not work for this location in a previous blog post.
These concerns include but are not limited to:
- Increased light, noise & air pollution for residential neighbors in the Old Mill House District from this 24hr business that will be within 50 feet from some homes
- increased traffic & congestion in downtown Carrboro and through the residential neighborhoods. This will result in increased safety hazards for pedestrians, bicyclists & motorists.
- this is simply the wrong place for this high volume 24hr CVS.
The neighbors and residents of Carrboro are not against developing the corner of W Weaver St and N Greensboro St. The current zoning in place in this area of town, allows for a more creative mixed use development along Weaver & Greensboro and appropriately protects the safety, health and welfare of the residential neighbors.
It is important to note that CVS already has a downtown location in an appropriate place and has a long-term lease with Carr Mill Mall and there nothing compelling them to leave that location. It is possible for CVS to expand in that location. Further, currently owns less than half of the land that they are proposing to build on.
2. Neighbors have filed a "Protest Petition"
see the Carrboro Citizen Article on the subject.
This petition legally triggers a 3/4 majority vote of the Alderman to change the zoning. In short, this means only 2 aldermen need to vote against the rezoning request in order to deny this request.
3. Please contact the Mayor & the members of the Board of Aldermen
It is important to note:
"If the Board concludes in the exercise of its legislative discretion that the proposed rezoning would not be consistent with the public health, safety, or welfare, it may deny the application in accordance with the same procedures applicable to any ordinance amendment request."
The the Mayor and Aldermen will listen to your concerns about this very significant proposed 24hr high-volume CVS.
see here for the Alderman and Mayor's contact info:
A Chapel Hill lawyer representing CVS is already using an opportunity to meet with the Mayor..
See the publicly available email here:
Carrboro residents can also exercise their right to access to their elected officials.
Thanks!
Your Neighbors in the Center of Carrboro
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