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Jeff Adkins of HDR and Bill Dauvagon, a consulting engineer with CDM Smith, described the project components, including a Jordan Lake intake, an underground tunnel and raw-water pump station, treatment basins, treated-water storage and transmission pipelines to partner distribution systems. Presenters said the partners are in preliminary engineering and aim to have facilities in operation by 02/1931; detailed design and contractor selection had not yet occurred.

Several nearby homeowners and residents spoke during the public hearing and urged the board to deny the rezoning or to require additional mitigation. John Cieppo, a Seaforth Landing homeowner, asked the board to “deny this application and require the WIP to find a more suitable location” and raised concerns about hazardous chemicals, spill risks, emergency access and impacts to home values. Pat Gallarelli, whose property is adjacent to the site, urged that unused land near the facility be designated as permanent green space, asked that the project require high-speed internet be run to Seaforth Road, and requested clarity on the proposed right-of-way width that appears in application materials.

After the presentation and public comment, the board chair closed the hearing and referred the rezoning application to the county planning board for further review and recommendation. No zoning ordinance or rezoning decision was adopted by the commissioners at the Jan. 16 meeting; the matter will continue through the planning and quasi-judicial processes required for rezonings of this type.

Presenters and partners emphasized the regional nature of the project; staff noted OWASA previously purchased the property decades ago and Durham is acting as agent on behalf of the partnership. Pittsboro and OWASA were described in the presentation as not participating in the project’s initial phase for finished water distribution (Pittsboro transitioning from Sanford; OWASA to receive water only in emergency initially).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chatham County - 1-16-2024 Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - May 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chatham County commissioners on Jan. 16 heard a Durham-led presentation on a proposed Jordan Lake intake and 20-million-gallon-per-day treatment facility on about 121 acres near Seaforth Road and referred the rezoning application to the county planning board after significant public comment.","taxTitle","Chatham County, North Carolina","taxId",72775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576134,"Chatham County commissioners approve rezoning to allow apartment complex in Baldwin Township",126,666000,792000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012&start=666&end=792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012/thumbnail_666000.jpg","/articles/6576134/Chatham-County/North-Carolina/Chatham-County-commissioners-approve-rezoning-to-allow-apartment-complex-in-Baldwin-Township","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576134-cd6e851cbc2e52be4d5c7c61845cd267/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121681&Signature=CssymjpeHSRhQZl~CFk0tDhiK5oSQM4BmQRY00FP-ljvHEgpM9BYtAv1hE2EB793YjuPSU~8pZ9hVRrn6ScY4TXlATqwWkjj8drQ1JNl8ifVl9EMuiseGZf3hJ-ttYUJGqdG-QQcBJIN1iLEqzF3c0OIsqrXs9CAkuQx4~U8HjbHn3YoE5R61bdhtYCNxFhMycORFXRm~Dq1bgwmtLVRPFG3xTVW7W1Xsv96Jmh0efQxmkl-8NUgaBH~CmqmpAigMkacrXC7vjrLk9ygNiOVJ8XiwIFBzMSccPAC36KX29N3Wjq9SQnq~sJPya389DxFgO6a5ICjny8Lp9rul8-w2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chatham County commissioners voted Jan. 16 to approve a legislative rezoning request from Catalyst Capital Partners LLC to rezone two parcels in Baldwin Township from R-2 (residential) to a conditional district mixed-use (CDMU) designation to allow an apartment development with associated commercial space.

The motion, made and seconded during the County Board meeting, included the required consistency statement. The board chair announced, “The motion carries,” after no recorded opposition was identified on the record.

The application sought rezoning of parcels identified in the application as 2547 and 2647 to permit apartments with an amenity building, a pool and approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial space. Commissioner Delaney moved the item off the consent agenda for discussion; another commissioner spoke in favor of recognizing the role of apartments in expanding housing options and moved to approve the rezoning as described in the application.

The board did not state a roll-call vote tally on the record. Staff confirmed the motion included both the rezoning and the consistency statement.

The planning and zoning record for the application (including the rezoning ordinance language and any proffers or conditions) will remain with county planning staff and the item will proceed in accordance with standard post-approval processes.

Votes at the meeting on this item were announced verbally; no detailed roll-call vote was read into the public record during the meeting.","The board approved a legislative rezoning request by Catalyst Capital Partners LLC to rezone two parcels from R-2 to a conditional district mixed-use (CDMU) to permit an apartment development with commercial space; the motion included the consistency statement and carried without a recorded roll-call tally.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576119,"Chatham County approves $300,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards for preservation and new units",588,2808000,3396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012&start=2808&end=3396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012/thumbnail_2808000.jpg","/articles/6576119/Chatham-County/North-Carolina/Chatham-County-approves-300000-in-Affordable-Housing-Trust-Fund-awards-for-preservation-and-new-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576119-9948ffea350064518466269af3573c23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121681&Signature=hXw1P8czNZg8vOpCETThBflGOYuSaFGUWgORiuD2fCUC3KWAB6Y-KjkF2L5VEBiSt-eXM2IJluLy3l0XBSU28bNrFarmThq7DYEVRSwhywLotalk1vyavv~VkOW-s2lYxvemWxhtcSu6aYxeymdFYHZPQnz-IiqZf8N3siRDCIY97bvTB0lDcH4wXxdmHj4U9vwqAbhiUSqOuqXpvXyinH1TnXEmhjjjypFsL5ItdT1U8aq3OpF-9C7Pyh3W-VHa20nMuze9JRKISJd8L6vQT-l2JBzKF03T7DFhx~9le1bLGgFkFGvgwCkilXgKSmlaE5xSx2JXkJXo-wDVOBzGsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chatham County commissioners approved Jan. 16 the recommended awards from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the 2023–24 cycle, allocating a total of $300,000 to two projects: a $75,000 award to Habitat for Humanity for a Hadley Mills townhome project in Siler City (four living units within a townhome footprint) and a $225,000 award to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to fund preservation work estimated to assist about 58 homes in Chatham County.

Brian Thompson presented staff recommendations and explained that the competitive pool for this cycle totaled requests of roughly $838,000 while $300,000 was available for grants. Staff said the $300,000 allocation is funded from $250,000 of operating revenues in the annual budget plus a $50,000 supplemental allocation from Article 46.

Thompson described the Habitat request as targeted at enabling four affordable units in a multi-unit townhome footprint as an efficiency measure for the nonprofit. The Rebuilding Together award was presented as a housing-preservation investment that would assist dozens of owner-occupied homes with repairs and safety upgrades. Two other applicants were not recommended in this competitive cycle; staff said county staff will continue to work with those applicants outside the competitive round.

Commissioners asked for follow-up strategic information about how Trust Fund awards fit into broader county housing goals; staff said a strategic funding outlook and planning effort with partners is underway. A motion to approve the award recommendations and authorize execution of contracts passed by voice vote.

The board directed staff to proceed with contracts and follow normal reporting and monitoring requirements for Trust Fund awards.","The board approved $300,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards: $75,000 recommended for a Habitat for Humanity townhome project in Siler City (four units) and $225,000 for Rebuilding Together of the Triangle to preserve an estimated 58 homes; funding mix includes operating revenues and $50,000 from Article 46.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576124,"Applicant seeks 190-foot wireless tower near Moncure; quasi-judicial hearing referred to planning board",237,2441000,2678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012&start=2441&end=2678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172775-68fbcdcae94080060a7a1145ea0ea012/thumbnail_2441000.jpg","/articles/6576124/Chatham-County/North-Carolina/Applicant-seeks-190-foot-wireless-tower-near-Moncure-quasi-judicial-hearing-referred-to-planning-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576124-60d110e954af1dae3a9e8bc83841c2ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121681&Signature=ij0GJ6ZxyA0hDaO79i6EIrfQCrb4jeIPjb1wP3MZ-vpfyNtbmszhrtWGMpSirGIXjuW6Tnn-mFB6fL50qtQVQwsZJOyBNlGHnuyTAU-arjziVZ~aDUU7kmuwLF7bOKNAu1Tl7uLLQhpfOK6PF7X~jt672VpCAbzHnoG7lbuR91L8wyStuHB7i9yKp3FCfUCdTZ99e6fGOYZN~NekrJtsg40MKcacUwORspsIoNDD-q4Ai21BL-GDi7VswcF9XXnPN1QA-mwvAnXuqTeYHfWYr1~CboP7Qzbxn-JY3y13IROO8-ojkj1IqdFPRClL8VCy7Ai3cXbH2vAbJFhv4HebvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A special use permit application for a new 190-foot steel wireless telecommunications tower on about 3.25 acres near Moncure was presented to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Jan. 16. The application was filed by Towers LLC (doing business as Vertical Bridge) and was presented by John Yeagley of Chase Real Estate Services, who said the submission complies with the county’s wireless telecommunications ordinance and that no alternative facility locations existed within a 1.5-mile search radius.

Angie Plummer and staff described the proposal as a quasi-judicial matter and noted there is no fixed time limit for testimony. The applicant said it had held public meetings and discussed concerns with a neighboring church; the landowner was present and a lease agreement for carrier operations (for example with Verizon) was described as expected.

After presentation and an opportunity for public comment, the chair closed the hearing and referred the special use permit application to the county planning board for further review and a recommendation. No vote on the special use permit was taken at the Jan. 16 meeting.

The applicant said the area has limited service due to hilly topography and that the tower is intended to improve technology services for the area. Additional documentation submitted to county staff was noted during the hearing. The planning board will consider the application under the quasi-judicial process and return a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.","Towers LLC (doing business as Vertical Bridge) presented a special use permit application for a new 190-foot steel telecommunications tower near Moncure; applicant said the proposal follows the county wireless-telecommunications ordinance; the board closed the hearing and referred the matter to the planning board for recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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