TOWN OF GARNER · 2021. 3. 30. · TOWN OF GARNER Human Resources Health Plan • 5.5% decrease in premium costs with no benefit changes • Maintain: 100% Town Contribution for employee

TOWN OF GARNER

Town Council Work Session

March 30, 2021 6:00 p.m.

Garner Town Hall 900 7th Avenue

Garner, NC 27529

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Town of Garner Work Session Meeting Agenda

March 30, 2021

This regular meeting of the Council will be conducted virtually at 6:00 p.m. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Mayor Ken Marshburn B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C. DISCUSSION/REPORTS

1. Health Renewal Presentation…………………………………………………………..…………………Page 3 Presenter: BD Sechler and Paul Sydor

Present to Council staff's recommendations for benefits, including health, dental, life for the upcoming FY 21-22 fiscal year.

Action: Consider staff's recommendations for approval on consent on April 5, 2021.

2. Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Update and LPA Selection………………………………..Page 20 Presenter: Gaby Lawlor, Senior Planner-Transportation and City of Raleigh Staff

Update and Routing Alternatives Discussion. Staff will provide an update on progress to date on the Wake BRT Southern Corridor project, including traffic analysis that was completed to explore the feasibility of the Wilmington Extension alternative, and coordination with developers/property owners along the corridor. The presentation will go over the tradeoffs and considerations analyzed by staff in making their recommendation to the Council for the locally preferred [routing] alternative (LPA).

Action: Consider placing staff LPA recommendation on consent on April 5, 2021.

3. UDO-21-01, Telecommunication Facilities in the LBC Overlay District………..Page 26 Presenter: Reginald Buie, Senior Planner

Text amendment request (UDO-21-01) submitted by Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., Williams Mullen, attorney for American Towers, LLC to amend the UDO to allow telecommunication towers in the Lake Benson Conservation Overlay District.

Action: Consider setting public hearing for May 20, 2021.

4. Litter Options………………………………………………………………….……………..Page 31 Presenter: Forrest Jones, Public Works Director

Staff from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Garner PD will share about current litter programs. We will also share thoughts for future enhancements to these programs.

Action: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.

5. Update on Public Works Space Needs Study…………………………………….Page 37 Presenter: Matt Roylance, Assistant Town Manager-Operations

Staff and the Town's consultant, IBI Group, will update the Town Council on work they have done since Council's last briefing.

Action: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.

D. CLOSED SESSION

Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes 143.318.11(a)(5) to discuss possible real estate acquisition and the Town’s negotiating position regarding such real estate.

E. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION F. MANAGER REPORTS 1. Spring Yard Waste and Large Trash Pick-up Update 2. Election Update 4. Jones Sausage Road Traffic Concerns

3. Pending Agenda Items G. COUNCIL REPORTS H. ADJOURN

Town of Garner Town Council Meeting

Agenda Form

Meeting Date: Subject: Location on Agenda: Department: Contact: Presenter: Brief Summary:

Recommended Motion and/or Requested Action:

Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:

Cost: One Time: Annual: No Cost: Manager’s Comments and Recommendations:

Attachments Yes: No: Agenda Form Reviewed by:

Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

FY 21-22 Benefits Renewal

Human Resources BD Sechler

BD Sechler and Paul Sydor

Present to Council staff's recommendations for benefits, including health, dental, life for the upcoming FY 21-22 fiscal year.

Consider staff's recommendations for approval on consent on April 5, 2021

BDS

RD

March 30, 2021

Discussion/Reports

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TOWN OF GARNERHuman Resources

2021/2022 Health & Benefits Renewal

RecommendationsTown Council Work-Session

March 30, 2021

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Executive Summary

• Health Plan: (5.5)%• Dental Plan: 0.0%• New Vision Plan – Staff paid• Life & Disability Insurance: 0.0%• COBRA & FSA Administration: 0.0%• Retiree Medicare Part D: 11.4%• Retiree Medicare Supplement: 2.1%

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Health Plan

• 5.5% decrease in premium costs with no benefit changes• Maintain:

100% Town Contribution for employee premium (including wellness reward)

35.1% for dependent premiums• Continue to offer dual-option health plan from Aetna:

1. Traditional Plan (High option with lower out-of-pocket cost and higher premium cost)

2. Choice Plan (Low option with higher out-of-pocket cost and lower premium cost)

• Premium cost is determined partly by out-of-pocket cost. The lower the out-of-pocket cost the higher the premium cost.

• Recommending a modest increase in Choice Plan out-of-pocket costs to further reduce premium cost of Choice Plan and significantly reduce employee contributions for dependent coverage. 20.5% decrease.

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Dental Plan

• No increase in “premium equivalent” costs

• 79% Claims Loss Ratio from 2/1/20-1/31/21

• Self-Insured • Delta Dental Administration: 3-year

rate guarantee through 6/22 for administration fee

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New Vision Plan

• The Town does not currently have eyewear benefits• Eyewear benefits are part of overall health. • Eyewear benefits are especially important for some

employees that operate Town vehicles and equipment.

• Propose new vision plan with eyewear benefits and vision exam benefits for all employees.

• Voluntary plan 100% paid by staff• Fully-insured with Superior Vision

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New Vision Plan • Annual vision exam benefit for a 10 copay• Annual $150 contact lens coverage• Annual eyeglasses lens benefit for a $25 copay• Biennial $150 eyeglasses frame coverage • Discounts for lens options and treatments

Employee Only Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Family

$9.56 $19.12 $22.45 $34.41

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Life & Disability Insurance

• No change in premium costs• Life Insurance, AD&D and STD• Reliance Standard: 2-year rate

guarantee through 6/23

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COBRA & FSA

• No change in administrative costs• COBRA Administration and Flexible

Spending Account Administration• isolved: 3-year rate hold through 2022

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Retiree Medicare Part DPrescription Drug Coverage

• 11.4% increase in premium (Perspective: 23.7% lower premiums than prior carrier)

• Renewal Effective 1/1/21• Fully-insured with United Healthcare• Individual insurance policies (not group

policies) with same premium rate regardless of retiree age or gender

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Retiree Medicare Supplement Hospital & Medical Coverage

• 2.1% increase in premium

• Renewal Effective 5/1/2021

• Individual insurance policies (not group policies) with various premium rates based on retiree age or gender

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Timeline

• Approval by Council, on consent, at April 5th meeting

• Open enrollment period 5/3/21-5/21/21

• Effective 7/1/21

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Aetna Dual Option Plan

Network Description

Network ACO Narrow Network POS Broad Network ACO Narrow Network POS Broad Network ACO Narrow Network POS Broad NetworkAnnual Deductible (Individual / Family) $750 / $1,500 $2,000 / $4,000 $1,500 / $3,000 $3,500 / $7,000 $2,500 / $5,000 $4,000 / $8,000Out-of-Pocket Maximum* (Individual / Family) $2,250 / $4,500 $4,000 / $8,000 $3,000 / $6,000 $6,000 / $12,000 $5,000 / $10,000 $6,000 / $12,000

Crossover Credit

Physician Office ServicesPrimary Care $25 copay $35 copay $25 copay $35 copay $25 copay $35 copaySpecialist $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copayPreventive CarePrimary Care 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% coveredSpecialist 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% coveredHospital ServicesInpatient & Outpatient 20% after deductible 40% after deductible 20% after deductible 40% after deductible 20% after deductible 40% after deductibleEmergency & Urgent CareUrgent Care Centers $50 copay $75 copay $50 copay $75 copay $50 copay $75 copayEmergency Room Visit Prescription Drugs

Tier 1 Preferred Generic (30 Day Supply) $5 copay $5 copay $5 copay $5 copay $5 copay $5 copay

Tier 2 Preferred Brand (30 Day Supply) $35 copay $35 copay $35 copay $35 copay $35 copay $35 copayTier 3 Non-Preferred Generic & Brand (30 Day Supply) $60 copay $60 copay $60 copay $60 copay $60 copay $60 copayTier 4 Preferred Specialty (30 Day Supply) 25% (Max $100) 25% (Max $100) 25% (Max $100) 25% (Max $100) 25% (Max $100) 25% (Max $100)Tier 5 Non-Preferred Specialty (30 Day Supply) 35% (Max $100) 35% (Max $100) 35% (Max $100) 35% (Max $100) 35% (Max $100) 35% (Max $100)Mail Order and Retail (90 Day Supply) 2X copay 2X copay 2X copay 2X copay 2X copay 2X copay

Diabetic Supplies, Inhaler Spacers, & Peak Flow Meters Covered as durable medical equipment, 20% after ded.

Covered as durable medical equipment, 40% after ded.





Diagnostic Tests (Non-Preventive)MRI, MRA, CT Scan, & PET Scan 20% after deductible 40% after deductible 20% after deductible 40% after deductible 20% after deductible 40% after deductibleTherapiesPhysical, Occupational, & Chiropractic(Various quantity limits on visits based on type) $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copay

Autism Behavioral Therapy $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copay $50 copay $65 copayVision ServicesRoutine Annual Eye Exam 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered 100% covered

*The Out-of-Pocket Limit includes medical and Rx deductible, coinsurance, and copays.

Grey shading indicates benefit differences between the plans.

Amounts paid toward the ACO deductible and OOP Max are credited toward the POS deductible and OOP Max.

Amounts paid toward the POS deductible and OOP Max are credited toward the ACO deductible and OOP Max.





$150 copay $150 copay $150 copay

Report Date: March 22, 2021

Traditional PlanCurrent & Recommended Renewal

Choice PlanCurrent

Choice PlanRecommended Renewal

Two different provider networks with two different insurance benefit levels. The benefit level is determined by the network in which the provider is contracted.

ACO: Duke and WakeMed POS: UNC





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Town of GarnerHealth Insurance Renewal In-Network Benefits

Dual Option: Traditional Plan & Choice Plan: Current vs. Recommended RenewalEffective Date: July 1, 2021

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Employee Employee& Spouse

Employee & Children Family Monthly

TotalAnnual Total

Annual Change

Percent Change

EnrollmentJanuary 2021 157 2 22 4 185 2,220 NA NA

Premium $871.39 $2,046.70 $1,509.28 $2,708.22 $184,939 $2,219,264 NA NA

Employee Reward Contribution $0.00 $762.75 $413.97 $1,192.04 $15,401 $184,812 NA NA

EmployerContribution $871.39 $1,283.95 $1,095.31 $1,516.18 $169,538 $2,034,452 NA NA

EnrollmentJanuary 2021 2 1 9 3 15 180 NA NA

Premium $814.12 $1,912.18 $1,410.07 $2,530.21 $23,822 $285,860 NA NA

Employee Reward Contribution $0.00 $628.23 $314.76 $1,014.03 $6,503 $78,038 NA NA

EmployerContribution $814.12 $1,283.95 $1,095.31 $1,516.18 $17,319 $207,822 NA NA

Premium $823.47 $1,934.14 $1,426.27 $2,559.27 $174,768 $2,097,217 -$122,047 -5.5%

Employee Reward Contribution $0.00 $720.80 $391.20 $1,126.48 $14,554 $174,647 -$10,165 -5.5%

EmployerContribution $823.47 $1,213.34 $1,035.07 $1,432.79 $160,214 $1,922,570 -$111,882 -5.5%

Premium $769.35 $1,807.01 $1,332.52 $2,391.05 $22,512 $270,138 -$15,722 -5.5%

Employee Reward Contribution $0.00 $593.67 $297.45 $958.26 $6,146 $73,746 -$4,292 -5.5%

EmployerContribution $769.35 $1,213.34 $1,035.07 $1,432.79 $16,366 $196,392 -$11,430 -5.5%

Premium $733.52 $1,722.87 $1,270.47 $2,279.71 $21,463 $257,559 -$28,301 -9.9%

Employee Reward Contribution $0.00 $509.53 $235.40 $846.92 $5,169 $62,027 -$16,011 -20.5%

EmployerContribution $733.52 $1,213.34 $1,035.07 $1,432.79 $16,294 $195,533 -$12,290 -5.9%

The exhibit above assumes that the current number of enrolled employees and covered dependents will enroll in the same plans at renewal without any benefit changes, however the negative 20.5% Choice Plan Recommended Renewal is intended to draw more employee enrollment in it. Regardless of enrollment changes, the Town's funding remains the same.

Plan Year

AetnaTraditional Plan

Current 2020 - 2021(35.1% Town Contribution for Dependents)

AetnaChoice Plan

Current 2020 - 2021(Same Town Contribution as for Traditional Plan)

AetnaTraditional Plan

Recommended Renewal With No Benefit Changes2021 - 2022

(35.1% Town Contribution for Dependents)

AetnaChoice Plan

Renewal With No Benefit Changes 2021 - 2022

(Same Town Contribution as for Traditional Plan)

AetnaChoice Plan

Recommended Renewal With Benefit Changes2021 - 2022

(Same Town Contribution as for Traditional Plan)

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Town of GarnerAetna Dual Option Health Plan Renewal Cost & Contribution Comparison

Dual Option: Traditional Plan & Choice Plan: Current vs. Recommended RenewalRenewal Effective Date: July 1, 2021

Report Date: March 22, 2021

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Waiting Periods No Waiting Periods

Annual Individual Deductible (Applies to Basic and Major Services) $50

Annual Family Deductible (Applies to Basic and Major Services) $150

Maximum Annual Benefit $1,000

Routine Oral Examinations 100% (Unlimited X Year)

Cleanings 100% (Unlimited X Year)

X-rays 100% (Bitewing 1 X Year. Full Mouth 1 X 5 Years)

Fluoride Treatment 100% (1 X Year to Age 19)

Sealants 100% (For Dependents up to Age of 16)

Brush Biopsy 100%

Space Maintainers 100% (1 X Lifetime for Dependents up to Age of 17)

Fillings (Resin fillings are covered for posterior teeth) 80%

Occlusal Guards 80%

Periodontics 50%

Endodontics 50%

Crowns 50%

Bridges 50%

Onlays & Inlays 50%

Dentures 50%

Implants 50% (1 X 5 Years per Tooth)

Coinsurance 50%

Lifetime Maximum Benefit $1,000 (Dependents up to Age 19)

General Provisions

Diagnostic and Preventive Services (No Deductible)

Basic Services (Deductible Applies)

Major Services (Deductible Applies)

Orthodontics (No Deductible)

Report Date: February 25, 2021

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Town of GarnerSelf-Insured Dental Plan Benefits

Delta DentalEffective Date: July 1, 2021

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Employee Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren) Family Monthly

TotalAnnual Total

Annual Change

Percent Change

January 2021 Enrollment 124 18 20 24 186 2,232 NA NA

Premium Equivalent $30.96 $70.36 $86.68 $119.02 $9,696 $116,347 NA NA

Employee Contribution $0.00 $39.40 $55.72 $88.06 $3,937 $47,244 NA NA

Employer Contribution $30.96 $30.96 $30.96 $30.96 $5,759 $69,103 NA NA

Premium Equivalent $30.96 $70.36 $86.68 $119.02 $9,696 $116,347 $0 0.0%

Employee Contribution $0.00 $39.40 $55.72 $88.06 $3,937 $47,244 $0 0.0%

Employer Contribution $30.96 $30.96 $30.96 $30.96 $5,759 $69,103 $0 0.0%

Plan Year

Current 2020 - 2021

Renewal 2021 - 2022

Calculations are based on the Town funding 100% of the employee only cost and zero% of the dependent cost.

Report Date: February 25, 2021

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Town of GarnerDelta Dental Self-Insured Dental Plan

Renewal Premium Equivalents & Contribution ComparisonEffective Date: July 1, 2021

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Rate Guarantee 4 Years

Employee $9.56

Employee + Spouse $19.12

Employee + Child(ren) $22.45

Employee + Family $34.41

Exam 12 Months

Eyeglass Lenses 12 Months

Frames 24 Months

Contact Lenses 12 Months

Vision Exam Copay $10

Copay $25Copay Waived When Lenses Also Purchased

Coverage $150 Frame Allowance

Eyeglass Lenses Standard Lenses CopaySingle Vison, Bifocal, Trifocal, & Progressive $25 Copay

Copay $0

Coverage $150 Lens Allowance.

Standard Lens Fitting Copay $25

Specialty Lens Fitting Coverage $50 Allowance

Retinal Screening $39 Out-of-Pocket Max

Polycarbonate Lenses Children: Covered in FullAdults: $40 Out-of-Pocket Max

Progressive LensesPremium: $25 Copay Plus $110 Out-of-Pocket MaxUltra: $25 Copay Plus $150 Out-of-Pocket MaxUltimate: $25 Copay Plus $225 Out-of-Pocket Max

High Index Lenses 1.67: $80 Out-of-Pocket Max1.74: $120 Out-of-Pocket Max

Plastic Photochromatic Lenses $80 Out-of-Pocket Max

Polarized Lenses $75 Out-of-Pocket Max

Anti-Scratch Coating $15 Out-of-Pocket Max

Blue Light Filtering $15 Out-of-Pocket Max

Anti-Reflective Coating

Standard: $50 Out-of-Pocket MaxPremium: $70 Out-of-Pocket MaxUltra: $85 Out-of-Pocket MaxUltimate: $120 Out-of-Pocket Max

Tint Solid: $15 Out-of-Pocket MaxGradient: $18 Out-of-Pocket Max

Ultraviolet (UV) Coating $12 Out-of-Pocket Max

Discounts for Extra Eyewear PurchasesIf you buy extra eyewear after using your benefits, you receive 30% off frames and eyeglass lenses, 20% off contacts and eyeglass lens options, and 10% off disposable contact lenses.

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Town of GarnerSuperior Vision Voluntary Vision Insurance In-Network Benefits & Cost

Proposed Effective Date: July 1, 2021Report Date: March 16, 2021

Monthly Premiums

100% employee paid voluntary benefit. No Town contribution toward cost.

Benefit Frequency

Both contacts and eyeglasses are covered in the same plan year.

Eyeglass Frames

Contact Lenses

Discounts Available at Particpating Network Providers

About 75% of network providers, including some chain retailers and many independent providers, offer discounts indicated in the exhibit below. About 25% of network providers, including some large chain retailers like Costco and Walmart, but also many independent providers, do not offer discounts. Members interested in getting the most out of their vision benefit should verify if their provider offers discounts before receiving service.

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Agenda Form



Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:



Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Update and LPA Selection

PlanningGaby Lawlor, Senior Planner - Transportation

Gaby Lawlor, Senior Planner - Transportation and City of Raleigh Staff

Update and Routing Alternatives Discussion Staff will provide an update on progress to date on the Wake BRT Southern Corridor project, including traffic analysis that was completed to explore the feasibility of the Wilmington Extension alternative, and coordination with developers/property owners along the corridor. The presentation will provide go over the trade offs and considerations analyzed by staff in making their recommendation to the Council for the locally preferred [routing] alternative (LPA).

Place staff LPA recommendation on consent on April 5, 2021.

This item is meant to address any questions Town Council might have, receive additional input and reach consensus on a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). Then this item would then be placed on the following regular Town Council meeting agenda to obtain a formal endorsement of the LPA.

N/A

N/A

JST

RD

March 30, 2021

Discussion/Reports

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Planning Department Memorandum

TO: Honorable Mayor Marshburn and Members of the Town Council

FROM: Gaby Lontos-Lawlor, AICP; Senior Planner

SUBJECT: Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Update and Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Selection

DATE: March 30, 2021

I. BACKGROUND

Since staff’s last presentation to Town Council in the summer, the Raleigh City Council made its selection and formal endorsement of the routing alternative for the northern portion (north of Tryon Road – red line) of the BRT corridor – Wilmington Street/Wilmington Street Extension.

There are two routing alternatives to select between, for the southern segment (which lies mostly in the Town of Garner’s jurisdiction south of Tryon Road), shown in the graphic at right:

1) Continuation of the Wilmington Street Extension (yellow); or

2) Wilmington Street over to Fayetteville Road (blue).

The BRT project team conducted analysis to further explore the feasibility of the Wilmington Street Extension Alternative (see Section II). Additionally, Town of Garner staff has coordinated with landowners in the direct vicinity of the Wilmington Street Extension, to gauge their interest in this alternative and willingness to participate in potential cost share associated with it (see Section III).

Wilmington St. Extension Fayetteville Rd.

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This memo includes the results and findings of these efforts, staff’s LPA recommendation, as well as an updated timeline for the entire Wake BRT Southern Corridor project.

II. TRYON ROAD TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA)

A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was completed in January 2021 to further explore the feasibility of the Wilmington Street extension, specifically by looking at the potential impact to traffic operation in the area surrounding the intersection of Tryon Road and existing Grenelle Street. The graphic below shows the intersections that were included in the TIA.

Five at-grade Build Alternatives were evaluated under signal control with varying access restrictions and signal phases at Tryon Road and Grenelle Street intersection. All Alternatives include exclusive north-south BRT lane movements. Based on the 2020 and 2045 capacity analysis, each Alternative appears potentially feasible with appropriate geometric improvements, signal timing, and optimized signal coordination.

A couple of meetings were held between the Town of Garner, City of Raleigh, and NCDOT to discuss the results of the TIA and the group agreed that the Wilmington extension alternative is

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feasible, from a traffic operation perspective enabling the BRT line to make the crossing of Tryon Road.

III. PROPERTY OWNER COORDINATION

601 Tryon Road Parcel

There is a development group working on plans for the 601 Tryon Road parcel. Staff has discussed the Wake BRT Southern Corridor project and potential implications for this site and they are including ROW dedication and construction of their half of the extended roadway in their plans. The images below show how the Wilmington Street Extension would line up with the property and the illustration depicts the potential cross-section configuration for the extension.

601 Tryon Parcel

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North South Station

Staff has held several meetings with the owners of the North South Station parcel to discuss the BRT project and they have expressed great interest and their support of the project, acknowledging the potential for redevelopment that the project could offer. The image below depicts how the Wilmington Street extension could impact the property.

There is a potential for cost share on the Town’s end with the Wilmington Street extension, if general purpose lanes are included, because Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds only cover BRT-specific costs. However, it is not anticipated that the Town’s contribution would be significant as the likelihood for private development and redevelopment being responsible for the construction of those general purpose lanes is high.

IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION

It is staff’s recommendation that the Wilmington Street extension alternative should be endorsed as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). The bullets below list the supporting reasons for this decision.

• The TIA showed that this alternative ultimately would not lower the existing Level of Service (LOS) in the vicinity – either in the immediate term or under future conditions.

• NCDOT agrees that this alternative could function and is supportive of it. • The 601 Tryon parcel developers and owners at North South Station are aware of the

plans, supportive of the Wilmington Street extension and willing to contribute, in the

North South Station

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form of ROW dedication (actual construction would be triggered by making application for development / redevelopment).

• The Wilmington Street extension aligns with the Garner Forward vision - Garner Station Boulevard was one of the identified Opportunity Sites, which called for an improved experience for drivers, pedestrians, and transit patrons. The Wilmington Street extension offers greater redevelopment potential, compared to the Fayetteville Road alternative.

V. NEXT STEPS

With Council agreement, this item would be placed on the agenda for the next regular Town Council meeting (April 5th) in order to make record of a formal endorsement on the Town’s Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA).

Below is an up-to-date timeline on prior and upcoming milestones, as well as the anticipated year for construction and service.

Wake BRT Southern Corridor Timeline

Date Milestone

October 2020 City of Raleigh endorsed S. Wilmington Street as preferred route for the northern section

December 2020 Began Wilmington Extension at Tryon Road Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)

Spring/Summer 2021

Southern section LPA adoption Begin 0 – 30% design/NEPA

Fall 2022 Complete 0 – 30% design and NEPA

2023-2024 Final Design

2025 Begin Construction

2027 Begin Revenue Service

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Agenda Form


Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:



Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

UDO-21-01, Telecommunication Facilities in the LBC Overlay District

PlanningReginald Buie, MPA, CZO; Senior Planner

Reginald Buie, MPA, CZO; Senior Planner

Text amendment request (UDO-21-01) submitted by Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., Williams Mullen, attorney forAmerican Towers, LLC to amend the UDO to allow telecommunication towers in the Lake Benson ConservationOverlay District.

The reason for this request is that an existing tower on Thompson Road is being decommissioned for residentialdevelopment. A new location is needed in this general vicinity to ensure adequate cell service coverage for Garnerresidents and travelers along Timber Drive. Currently, telecommunications towers are prohibited on any propertywithin the Lake Benson Conservation Overlay District per Article 5. Use Regulations B. 8 (c) 5 and also the list ofallowable uses in Article 4.9 D. Neither the City of Raleigh nor Wake County have a similar restriction and bothstated no objection to this amendment.

JST

RD

March 30, 2021

Discussion/Reports

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Recommended Motion and/or Requested Action:Set public hearing for April 20, 2021

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Planning Department Memorandum

TO: Honorable Mayor Marshburn and Members of the Town Council

FROM: Reginald Buie, MPA, CZO; Senior Planner

SUBJECT: UDO-21-01, Telecommunication Facilities in the LBC Overlay District

DATE: March 30, 2021

I. BACKGROUND

The Town Council has received a text amendment request from Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., Williams Mullen, attorney for American Towers, LLC to amend the UDO to allow telecommunication towers in the Lake Benson Conservation (LBC) Overlay District. The cell tower at 828 Thompson Road (property owned by Faye Hudson) is being discontinued due to the expiration of the lease agreement. The removal of this tower later this year will create a gap in the service coverage for this area of Garner. Many properties in this area of Garner south of Timber Drive along Thompson Road are within the LBC. Due to the Overlay restrictions, finding a suitable, qualifying site for a cell tower is difficult.

The two (2) conflicting sections of the UDO are:

• Article 4.9 D. where “telecommunication facilities” are not listed as a permissible use; and

• Article 5.3 Specific Use Standards, Subsection B.8.c.(5) where it says “towers shall not be allowed in the Lake Benson Conservation Overlay District.”

II. CURRENT TEXT

Article 4.9 D. Limitations on use in Lake Benson Conservation District

1. Permitted uses. Within the Lake Benson Conservation District only the following uses are permitted:

a. Agriculture;

b. Residential (meaning only the following uses as listed in Section 5.1 (table of permissible uses);

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c. Single-family residences; other than manufactured home parks or manufactured home subdivisions;

d. Duplex and triplex;

e. Multifamily residences;

f. Townhouses and townhouse developments;

g. Churches;

h. Cemeteries;

i. Public parks including ancillary concessions;

j. Community centers;

k. Indoor and outdoor recreation;

l. Home occupations;

m. Planned Residential Developments;

Article 5.3 Specific Use Standards, Subsection B.8.c.

The application shall comply with the criteria of Section 31.4 where applicable of the ordinance and meet the following standards.

…

(5) The proposed tower location must be in conformity with the Comprehensive Growth Plan, the Transportation Plan and other plans officially adopted by the Town Council and applicable zoning overlay districts (I-40), U.S. 70/401, and Timber Drive). Towers shall not be allowed in the Lake Benson Conservation Overlay District.

III. PROPOSED TEXT CHANGE BY APPLICANT

Article 5.3 Specific Use Standards, Subsection B.8.c.(5)

(5) The proposed tower location must be in conformity with the Comprehensive Growth Plan, the Transportation Plan and other plans officially adopted by the Town Council and applicable zoning overlay districts (1-40), U.S. 70/401, and Timber Drive). Towers shall not be allowed in the Lake Benson Conservation Overlay District except upon approval of the Town Council.

IV: INITIAL ANALYSIS

The stated purpose of the LBC Overlay District is to protect “the lake from non-point pollution sources”. Telecommunication facilities have a limited impervious footprint that is far lass than

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other permitted uses including: multifamily residences, churches, public parks, community centers, and indoor and outdoor recreation; all of which have considerable parking requirements in addition to the facilities themselves. Additionally, necessary municipally owned and operated utilities such as water towers – a very similar use – are also allowed. Staff has consulted with Raleigh Water and the Wake County Planning Department. Neither jurisdiction restricts telecommunication towers around water sources apart from applicable zoning setbacks. Both jurisdictions indicated they had no objection to the proposal.

V. RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends setting a public hearing for this request on April 20, 2021.

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Agenda Form



Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:



Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

Litter Discussion

Public Works Forrest Jones

Katie Lockhart, Forrest Jones, Chief Joe Binns

Staff frm Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Garner PD will share about current litter programs. We will also share thoughts for future enhancements to these programs.

Receive presentation and provide feedback for staff.

FJ

RD

March 30, 2021

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Current Program Perspective Litter Sweep

Department of Transportation Big Sweep

Wake Soil & Water Conservation District Other Initiatives

International Coastal Cleanup Raleigh Regional Creek Week

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Current Program Perspective Spring 2021 Litter Sweep

April 10-24 Incentivized

Adopt-A-Highway Garner Road: Jones Sausage Road to

Auburn Church Road Requires quarterly cleanings

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Current Program Perspective NCDOT Collection Areas

HWY 401 I-40 including ramps Creech Rd Old Stage Rd

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Current Program Perspective Town of Garner Collection Areas

Timber Dr - biweekly HWY 70 - biweekly Garner Rd – weekly Main St. & Gateway Signs weekly Old Stage Rd – semiannual Frontage of undeveloped property throughout

town 3/4 weeks during the growing season, & 4/6 weeks during the off season.

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Future Program Ideas Hire additional Town Staff to focus on

litter. Increase Volunteer based programs Increased Enforcement

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Agenda Form



Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:



Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

Update on Public Works Space Needs Study

AdministrationMatt Roylance, Assistant Town Manager - Operations

Matt Roylance, Assistant Town Manager - Operations

Staff and the Town's consultant, IBI Group, will update the Town Council on work they have done since Council's last briefing.

Receive the presentation and provide feedback

Part of the presentation will include discussion of possible sites to acquire for the Public Works facility. This portion of the conversation will occur in closed session to protect the Town's negotiating position.

MR

RD

March 30, 2021

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REPORTS

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Agenda Form



Detailed Notes:

Funding Source:



Initials: Comments:

Department Head:

Finance Director:

Town Attorney:

Town Manager:

Town Clerk:

April Pending Agenda

Town Manager's OfficeRodney Dickerson, Town Manager

Rodney Dickerson, Town Manager

The pending agenda items for the April 2021 Council Meetings and Work Session are provided for review and discussion.

Receive as information.

Please note that Planning case numbers are in transition as we implement Chapter 160D and are subject to change.

NA

JH

RD

March 30, 2021

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Town Manager’s Office Memorandum

TO: Mayor and Town Council FROM: Rodney Dickerson, Town Manager DATE: March 23, 2021 SUBJECT: April Pending Agenda Items

The following items are currently planned for the April Council Meetings and Work Session. These items are subject to change. Please note that Planning case numbers are in transition as we implement Chapter 160D and are subject to change.

Monday, April 5 – Regular Meeting Presentations

None currently

Consent 1. Benefits Renewal Approval 2. Jones Sausage Road Design – Contract Amendment #1 (HDR) 3. Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Endorsement

Public Hearings 1. SUP-SP-20-04 – 401 Assemblage Apartments 2. SUP-SP-20-02 – JS Commerce Park Buildings 1 and 2

Old/New Business 1. Downtown Development RFP – Staff Recommendation 2. McAdams Construction Drawings for Meadowbrook and Yeargan 3. Stormwater Repair – 422Parkwood – Public/Private Agreement Approval 4. Lobbyist Report

Manager Reports 1. Capital Projects Status Update – Period Ending FY 21, Q3

Attorney Reports None currently

Closed Session 1. Closed Session for Economic Development

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Tuesday, April 20 – Regular Meeting Presentations

None currently

Consent None currently

Public Hearings 1. UDO-21-01 – Allow Cell Towers in Lake Benson Overlay 2. ANX-21-04 – Harpers Landing 3. CZ-21-02 – Rosemoor Subdivision 4. CZ-SB-20-05 – White Oak Ridge 5. CZ-20-10 – Raynor Meadows Rezoning 6. CZ-SP-20-13 - Bojangles

Old/New Business None currently

Manager Reports Quarterly Financial Report

Attorney Reports None currently

Closed Session 1. Closed Session for Economic Development

Tuesday, April 27 – Work Session Presentations

None currently

Discussion 1. UDO Re-Write – Joint Work Session with Planning Commission 2. Transportation Plan – Sidewalk Prioritization Update 3. Pending Agenda Items

Pending Items 1. Council Meeting Procedures

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Documents

TOWN OF GARNER · 2021. 3. 30. · TOWN OF GARNER Human Resources Health Plan • 5.5% decrease in premium costs with no benefit changes • Maintain: 100% Town Contribution for employee