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BK 0029 PG 0498 <br />permits to regulate uses within the designation. He further provided that the County does not <br />intend to restrict all residential development, however it would like to avoid development <br />from abutting the airport so as not to prevent anticipated future growth of the airport from <br />occurring. <br />IX. Homeless Shelter — S3 Housing Connect, also known as the Homelessness Task Force, is <br />working on creating a transitional and affordable housing program in addition to getting an <br />account of the homeless community In the area. They are looking at developing <br />public/private partnerships to see If there are any areas or buildings that can be repurposed. <br />According to Lee County Schools, almost 200 families in Lee County are considered <br />homeless. The goal is to work together to make obtaining shelter and housing easier by <br />lowering barriers to permit access. S3 Conned has created five subcommittees and plan to <br />present a summary of their findings to both the City and County. <br />X. Coal Ash/Chamh Property — County Manager John Crumpton sent a request to CHARAH and <br />Duke Energy who are presently in control of one of Lee County's best industrial sites to see <br />If they would be interested in selling all or a portion of the property. They responded that <br />there is no interest In selling the property at this time because of uncertainty around what <br />the State may require with regard to storing coal ash. <br />A. Reourvosino Distressed Properties — Mayor Mann requested that the City and County consider <br />the benefits of repurposing distressed and old properties based on the trend for further <br />development A handout was provided on experiences in other communities. There was a <br />discussion regarding the designation of local landmarks. Landmarks are evaluated based on <br />their historical, architectural, or cultural value. There is an application process and $250 fee. <br />If approved, all changes to the exterior of the building are reviewed by the Historical <br />Commission. There are currently about 1,600 local landmarks in North Carolina. Local <br />landmarks In Lee County include the Wiiwrik, old WB Wicker School, and the Eisenhower <br />House, which have all taken advantage of the tax credit associated with the local landmark <br />status. Landmark status is an economic tool communities and developers use to bring back <br />historical buildings. The designation process Is estimated to take from six months to a year. <br />XII.Tdanale J Meetina Update — Councilwoman Rebecca Wyhof Salmon stated that In urban areas <br />counties have a robust appetite for local foods. She further provided that we have a good <br />opportunity to conned our agriculture constituents to those with an interest obtaining or <br />providing local foods. The connections could spur economic development by creating <br />contacts in the region. Mrs. Salmon proposed the creation of a county food council. <br />XIII. Courthouse Soace Needs — Due to multiple offices currently located at the Lee County <br />Courthouse running out of space, the County has hired and met with an architect to conduct <br />a space needs evaluation and produce a solution. County Manager John Crumpton stated <br />that a walk through has been performed and the goal is to have a plan back to the Board of <br />Commissioners in May and within the next year get people settled into the expanded space. <br />The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m. a4-0 <br />Amy M. Dalrymple, Chalf <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />e o the Board NOR i H CAROLINA, LE- COUNTY <br />Presented for registrabor ,n chis AAda <br />r�cuo `- of.� o' / 8 at JL:19AMS) <br />recorded in Book .Z. -Page <br />Pamela G. Bi'tl, Register of heeds <br />