TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: David Nash, AICP, Senior Planner and Staff Rep to the JAC
Taurus Freeman, Planning and Zoning Division Manager
Gerald Newton, AICP, Development Services Director
DATE: January 14, 2019
RE:
Title
Annual Report from the Joint Appearance Commission
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal III: High Quality Built Environment
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The Joint Appearance Commission (JAC) is pleased to present its 2018 Annual Report to the Fayetteville City Council. On January 14, 2019, Mr. Johnny Lanthorn, the current Chairman of the JAC, will make the presentation.
Background:
The Joint Appearance Commission was created in 2004 when the various jurisdictions in Cumberland County adopted an interlocal agreement. The interlocal agreement was based on enabling legislation enacted by the NC General Assembly.
The purpose of the JAC is to promote the enhancement of the appearance of the community. The interlocal agreement sets forth the duties of the JAC: To implement programs of general community beautification; to review and make recommendations regarding the aesthetic suitability of public buildings, facilities, or projects; to recommend ordinances; to direct local officials toward needed enforcement actions; and to prepare, publish, and distribute studies and reports which will advance the cause of improved community appearance.
The Fayetteville City Council appoints four members, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners appoints four members, and the governing bodies of the other eight towns appoint one member each. The four members appointed by the Fayetteville City Council also serve as the Fayetteville Tree Board.
See attached report for more information.
Issues/Analysis:
The attached report is based on the time period from January 2018 through December 2018. Some the highlights for 2018 include:
Reviewed plans for the baseball stadium and other associated projects in Downtown Fayetteville.
Partnered with Cumberland County Schools, Cumberland County, and Cooperative Extension Service in holding an Arbor Day ceremony at E. E. Miller Elementary School; this helped the City of Fayetteville maintain its designation as a Tree City USA.
Sponsored the tenth annual Community Appearance Awards Program. Ceremony was co-hosted by Fayetteville Area Apartment Association.
Received information on the need for clarifying City’s current banner policy.
Budget Impact:
Not applicable
Options:
Accept the attached report (recommended).
Request additional information before accepting the report.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the attached report.
Attachments:
Joint Appearance Commission-2018 Annual Report for the Fayetteville City Council