04-01-2024 Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
April 1, 2024
6:00 p.m.
This meeting will convene in Room 215 of the County Office Building.
CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………… Chairman Powell
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOGNITION:
ITEM #1 (pgs.4-5)
Proclamation Recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month…………………………………………………………………. Carlton Paylor
ITEM#2 (pgs.6-7)
Proclamation Recognizing National Library Week………………… Kayli Reyna
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM #3 (pgs.8-9)
Consideration of Approval of Private Roadway High Slope Trail
to be Added to the Database for E-911 Dispatching………………… Sallie Vaughn
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST
ITEM #4
Consideration to Grant or Deny Approval of Private Roadway
High Slope Trail to be Added to the Database for
E-911 Dispatching…………………………………………………… Chairman Powell
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PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM #5 (pgs.10-64)
SUP-02-24 – A request by the Applicant, the Towers, LLC,
and Property Owner, James Swayze, for Special Use Permit
approval on an ±18.63-acre lot (Tax Map No. A80 111), located
at 2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd., to allow the Lawson Chapel
Church Rd. Tower (a telephone transmitting tower) in an RC
(Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the
Planning Ordinance…………………………………………………... Chris Bowley
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST
ITEM #6
Consideration to grant or deny SUP-02-24 – A request by
the Applicant, the Towers, LLC, and Property Owner,
James Swayze, for Special Use Permit approval on an
±18.63-acre lot (Tax Map No. A80 111), located at 2094
Lawson Chapel Church Rd., to allow the Lawson Chapel
Church Rd. Tower (a telephone transmitting tower) in an RC
(Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the
Planning Ordinance………………………………………………… Chairman Powell
INFORMAL COMMENTS
The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute
segment which is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens
of this county on issues, other than those issues for which a public hearing
has been scheduled. The time will be divided equally among those wishing to
comment. It is requested that any person who wishes to address the Board,
register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the meeting.
ITEM #7
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Minutes of March 18, 2024 (pgs.65-100),
B.Budget Amendment # 20 (pg.101),
C.Written Order for SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and Property
Owner, Conner Perkins, for Special Use Permit approval on a ±5.8-acre lot
(Tax Map No. 68 135) located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway, approximately
800 LF southwest of the Jim Thorpe Highway/Allie Clay Rd. intersection, to
allow for a camper/recreational vehicle park within an R (Residential) zoning
district, per Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance (pgs.102-106), and
D.Written Order for SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property
Owner, Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use
Permit approval on a ±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No. A58 192) located at 5022
Boston Rd. to allow for a salvage operation/junkyard-commercial use in an
RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the Planning
Ordinance (pgs.107-111)
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NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM #8 (pg.112)
Person County Business and Industrial Center (PCBIC)
Funding Request…………………………………………………..... Phillip Allen
ITEM #9 (pgs.113-141)
Presentation of FY2025-2029 Recommended Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) ………………………………………….. Katherine Cathey,
Amy Wehrenberg
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
MANAGER’S REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed
appropriate by the Board.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024 Proclamation
Summary of Information: National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of
families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services
and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities
protect children and strengthen families.
Recommended Action: Proclaim April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Person County.
Submitted By: Carlton B. Paylor, Social Services Director
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Proclamation
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2024
WHEREAS, children are our state’s most vulnerable members and most valuable resources, helping to shape the
future of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, positive childhood experiences (PCES)—like loving caregivers and safe, stable, and nurturing
relationships—can help mitigate trauma and the negative impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) to
promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children; and
WHEREAS, childhood trauma, can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects throughout an
individual’s lifetime and impact future generations of their family; and is a serious problem affecting every
community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, children who live in families with access to concrete economic and social supports are less likely to
experience abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, preventing child maltreatment is possible because of the partnerships created between families,
advocates, child welfare professionals, education, health, community, and faith-based organizations, businesses, law
enforcement agencies, and local, state, and national governments; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that in order to solve the public health issue of abuse and neglect we must work
together to change hearts and mindsets through storytelling and sharing, center the needs of families, break down
bias and barriers, and inspire action from partners; and
WHEREAS, we are committed to advancing equitable, responsive, and effective systems that ensure all children
and families are healthy and thriving; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to prioritize kids and invest in more prevention initiatives like home visiting
and family-strengthening policies, economic supports, and community-based child abuse prevention programs at the
national, state, and local levels; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention, the Person County Board of Commissioners do
hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith
groups, medical facilities, elected leaders and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to support
families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.
Adopted, this, the 1st day of April 2024.
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Gordon Powell, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: National Library Week Proclamation 2024
Summary of Information: April 7th – 13th is National Library Week. In connection with the
North Carolina State Library, we aim to acknowledge how libraries and librarians go beyond
their traditional roles and provide opportunities for education, empowerment, and community
engagement. All Personians are encouraged to visit Person County Public Library to utilize the
free services available to them and learn more about how the library can help them achieve their
goals through information, inspire creativity through programs, and imagine an infinite of
possibilities, one book, audiobook, song or movie at a time.
Recommended Action: Adopt a Proclamation Designating April 7th- April 13th 2024 as
National Library Week in Person County.
Submitted By: Kayli Reyna
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Proclamation
Person County Library Week
WHEREAS, since 1958, National Library Week from April 7th through April 13th celebrates the contributions of
libraries across the United States; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the North Carolina State Library acknowledge how libraries and librarians go
beyond their traditional roles and provide opportunities for education, empowerment, and community engagement;
and
WHEREAS, librarians, and volunteers build literacy skills and bridge the digital divide by providing people of all
backgrounds with engaging programs and events to attend, a wide array of materials to borrow, and access to
technology to help them succeed in an increasingly digital and connected world; and
WHEREAS, all Personians are encouraged to visit Person County Public Library to utilize the free services
available to them and learn more about how the library can help them achieve their goals through information,
inspire creativity through programs, and imagine an infinite of possibilities, one book, audiobook, song or movie at a
time;
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of National Library Week, the Person County Board of Commissioners
designates April 7th through April 13th 2024 as Library Week in Person County and encourages all citizens to visit
and use the Person County Public Library to become more informed, inspired and imagine infinite possibilities.
Adopted, this, the 1st day of April 2024.
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Gordon Powell, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: Addition of High Slope Trl, a private roadway
Summary Information: The developer/owner of 5 parcels of land along a platted, but
unnamed road right of way is selling the land to individuals interested in building dwellings. The
road will serve at least 3 homes which invokes the “Ordinance Regulating Addresses and Road
Naming in Person County” and requires that the road be named.
Background Information: A plat was submitted years ago subdividing this section into five smaller
parcels with access to an unnamed roadway. In accordance with Article IV, Section 402 H of the
“Ordinance Regulating Addresses and Road Naming in Person County,” any driveway serving 3 or
more addressable structures must be named. Naming this road now will prevent future residents
from having to change their addresses as more lots are developed.
North Carolina General Statute
153A-239.1(A) requires a public
hearing be held on the matter
and public notice be provided at
least 10 days prior in the
newspaper. The required public
notice was published in the
March 21st edition of the
Roxboro Courier-Times. A sign
advertising the public hearing
was placed at the proposed
roadway location on the same
date.
High Slope Trl was chosen by
the developer who owned all 5
parcels at the time. This road name is compliant with all naming regulations in the Ordinance.
Recommended Action: Approve the recommended roadway name.
Submitted By: Sallie Vaughn, GIS Director
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: SUP-02-24 – A request by the Applicant, the Towers, LLC, and Property Owner,
James Swayze, for Special Use Permit approval on an ±18.63-acre lot (Tax Map No. A80 111),
located at 2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd., to allow the Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (a
telephone transmitting tower) in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of
the Planning Ordinance.
Summary of Information:
The ±18.63-acre vacant Subject Property is located at 2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd. (Tax Map
No. A80 111 & Parcel ID No. 0948-03-10-8206.000), at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Lawson Chapel Church Rd. and Saint Paul Church Rd. The Applicant is applying for a Special
Use Permit to allow for a telephone transmitting tower (i.e. wireless cell tower) in an RC (Rural
Conservation) zoning district. As a wireless cell tower, Note No. 9 of Appendix C, Permitted Use
Table, in the Planning Ordinance, requires the tower setback to be equal to the height of the tower,
unless the tower fall-zone is certified to be less than the tower height.
The proposed guyed-wire tower is ±305-ft. in height, with a ±4-ft. lightning rod, for a total tower
height of ±309-ft. The Applicant’s structural engineer has provided a certified fall-zone letter to
comply with Note No. 9 that the intended engineered fall zone will be ±155-ft. As provided by the
Applicant, all of the existing structures within the immediate vicinity of the proposed tower are
over ±309-ft. away. The existing use of the Subject Property is vacant land. The Subject Property
is compatible with existing land uses on adjacent properties that include single-family homes and
vacant land. The Applicant will place the tower in the center of the site and leave the existing
mature vegetation in place to screen and to mitigate the view of the lower-portion of the tower
from adjacent land uses.
The RC zoning designation is consistent and compatible with the Rural future land use designation.
These designations are also consistent and compatible with adjacent property classifications of RC
zoning and Rural future land use. The following Guiding Principles support Special Use Permit
Application SUP-02-24 and the installation of a cell tower on the Subject Property:
Guiding Principle No. 1 – Celebrating Our Rural Character & Lifestyle; Guiding Principle
No. 1.5 – Provide enhanced services for rural communities.
Guiding Principle No. 2 – Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth; Guiding Principle
No. 2.3 – Improve access to broadband internet services.
Guiding Principle No. 3 – Building a Strong & Vibrant Community; Guiding Principle No.
3.4 – Invest in infrastructure improvements in older neighborhoods.
Guiding Principle No. 4 – Strengthening Governmental Coordination; Guiding Principle
No. 4.2 – Enhance collaboration and cooperation on the provision of fire and emergency
services.
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Recommended Action:
Per the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address
“Findings of Fact”, as listed in Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance, to determine if the proposed
use supports the Comprehensive Plan. From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-
3(b), approval of Special Use Permit Application SUP-02-24 supports the four Findings of Fact
listed below (details of the tower are available upon request):
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. – this project is
located on a vacant ±18.63-acre parcel and poses no physical danger to the public. The
tower is ±438.8-ft. from the property line along Lawson Chapel Church Road. The closest
adjacent parcel is ±261.6-ft. northwest. A signed and stamped fall zone letter from
professional engineer David Franklin of Kimley-Horn certifying a ±155-ft. engineered fall
zone is provided. This fall zone is also shown on pages C3 and C3.1 of the Zoning
Drawings provided. This project will actually promote public health and safety by
supporting e911 calls in the event of accident, health crisis, fire, natural disaster or other
emergency. NC General Statutes Section 160D-930(a) indicates it is the goal of the state
“to ensure the ready availability of reliable wireless service to the public, government
agencies, and first responders with the intention of furthering the public safety and general
welfare.”
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. – the Table of Permitted Uses
in Appendix C of the Planning Ordinance allows a “Radio, Telephone and TV Transmitting
Tower” in the RC District with approval of a Special Use Permit by the Board of
Commissioners. This proposed use will meet all required conditions and specifications as
shown by the application and supporting documents provided, including a statement
detailing compliance with the requirements for special uses and the tower specific
requirements in Note 9.
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public necessity. – this project is a public necessity. NC General Statutes
Section 160D-930(a) indicates it is the goal of the state “to ensure the ready availability of
reliable wireless service to the public, government agencies, and first responders with the
intention of furthering the public safety and general welfare.” In addition to the improved
public safety, the data and communications service provided from this facility will support
personal, business, remote learning and other activities in the vicinity. This will directly
benefit adjoining or abutting property and consequently maintain/enhance property value.
It will also benefit the community as a whole.
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted
and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. – the project will be in harmony with the area in
which it is located. It takes advantage of the screening provided by an existing mature
wooded area to provide natural buffering. This site will be a passive, unstaffed low impact
use which does not create any significant noise, odor, traffic or other adverse impact on
adjoining properties or the neighborhood. Periodic maintenance visits will be a couple of
times a month.
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Based on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of
Commissioners approve Special Use Permit SUP-02-24 for the Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower
within RC-zoned property, with the following conditions:
1. The Applicant continues to obtain all required permits from Person County, the State of
North Carolina, and any other agency to achieve construction, operations, and maintenance
of the Subject Property;
2. The Applicant or tenant records the ±30-ft. wide access easement from Lawson Chapel
Church Rd. and the three ±20-ft. wide guy wire easements, prior to construction;
3. The existing mature vegetation outside of the tower lease area remains that provides
buffering and screening from adjacent land uses; and
4. The Applicant or tenant shall provide continual property maintenance that does not impact
adjacent properties, to include maintenance of the perimeter security fence, fire safety
access, and any directional-downward security lighting.
Submitted By: Chris Bowley, AICP, Planning & Zoning Director
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Person County Special Use Application
Applicant: The Towers LLC
Site Number: US-NC-5226
Site Name: Lawson Chapel Road
Project Type: A New 309’ Guyed Tower
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SPECIAL USE APPLICATION
Person County Planning & Zoning
325 S. Morgan Street, Suite B
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-1750
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:Telephone:
Mailing Address:
City: State:Zip:
Email:Fax:
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Telephone:
Mailing Address:
City:State:Zip:
Email: Fax:
REQUEST
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Address: State: Zip:
Tax Map & Parcel Number: Township:
Zoning District: Floodplain: Yes No
Utilities (check all that apply):Public Sewer Public Water Septic Well
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
Section 155-3: The Board of Commissioners shall consider the (special use permit) application at a public hearing at which
all interested persons shall be permitted to testify. This hearing shall be used to gather competent, material, and
substantial evidence to establish the facts of the case. Testimony heard shall be under oath. The Special Use Permit, if
granted, shall include such approved plans as may be required. Please state how your request will meet each of the Four
Findings of Fact listed below (please attach additional sheets if necessary).
1)Thatthe use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according
to the plan as submitted and approved.
(2) That the use meets all required conditions and specifications.
(3) That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity, and
Fee
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CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL Continued
(4) That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in
harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with comprehensive plan.
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Ten (10) printed copies and one (1) digital copy of a site plan prepared by a North Carolina registered land surveyor,
engineer, or architect must be submitted with this application. The site plan, drawn to scale, shall depict the following:
1. The boundary of the lot(s) to be developed labeled with bearings and distances, total gross land area, location of
easement(s), utilities, adjacent road name(s) and number(s);
2. Name of project, property owner and applicant, vicinity map, north arrow, scale, date of plan preparation and
subsequent revisions dates;
3. Topography of site, at contour interval no greater than ten (10) feet, location of perennial and intermittent waters,
100-year floodplains;
4. Location and approximate size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures within the site and existing
buildings and structures within five hundred feet adjacent thereto;
5. Proposed points of ingress and egress together with the proposed pattern of internal circulation;
6. Existing and proposed parking spaces;
7. Proposed provisions for water supply and sewage disposal;
8. If the site is located in a designated drinking water supply watershed, the plan shall also:
a. Depict the location of existing (labeled according to the date of establishment) and proposed impervious
surfaces and respective totals in square feet;
b. The total land area of the lot(s) outside of the road right-of-way(s) in square feet. The property owner and/or
applicant shall have the burden of proving that the proposed special use will not materially injure the value of
adjoining or abutting property.
9. In addition to requirements listed above, a Special Use Permit site plan for a radio, telephone or television tower must
show compliance with Note 9 of the Planning Ordinance. (Amended 7/1/2002)
10.In addition to requirements listed above and those listed in Section 81 of this Ordinance, a Special Use Permit site plan
for a camper/recreational vehicle park must show compliance with the following:
a. A minimum lot size of two acres is required.
b. Density to be 2500 square feet for each tent or trailer space.
c. A minimum undisturbed fifty-foot buffer from all property lines.
d. Each campsite shall contain a stabilized parking pad of either pavement or gravel and one off-street parking
space.
e. A sanitary source of drinking water shall be not more than 200 feet, toilet facilities not more than 400 feet
and wash houses not more than 1500 feet from any tent or trailer space. This provision shall not apply where
community water and sewer connections are provided to trailers having self-contained kitchens and
bathroom facilities. (Added 8/2/2010)
SIGNATURES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The undersigned hereby certify that the forgoing application is complete and accurate. Furthermore, the undersigned
hereby authorizes Person County Planning Director or designated representative to enter upon the above referenced
property for the purpose of inspecting and verifying compliance with Person County’s Ordinances.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Property Owner DateatureofPropertyOwner
1/15/2024
Victoria Farmer Digitally signed by Victoria Farmer
Date: 2024.01.16 18:54:03 -05'00'
See the attached finding of facts sheet.
1/16/2024
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ZONING PROPOSAL SIGNS
Applicants are required to post notice on the land subject to the application, one sign per each road frontage and no
more than 25’ from the street right-of-way. Signs must be clearly visible from the street.
Sign picked up: Signature:
Sign Returned: Signature:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Completed Application Submitted On: Received By:
Receipt Number:
Public Hearing Notice Filed:
Name of Newspaper
Dates Notices Published:
Date of Board of Commissioners Hearing:
Action of Board of Commissioners:
Additional Comments:
January 22, 2024 Sarah Moore
REC-009031-2021
Courier Times
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FINDINGS OF FACT
This request meets each of the Findings of Fact required by Section 155-3(b) of the Person
County Planning Ordinance as follows:
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
This project is located on a vacant 18.63 acre parcel and poses no physical danger
to the public. The tower is 438.8’ from the property line along Lawson Chapel
Church Road. The closest adjacent parcel is 261.6’ northwest. A signed and
stamped fall zone letter from professional engineer David Franklin of Kimley-Horn
certifying a 155’ engineered fall zone is provided. This fall zone is also shown on
pages C3 and C3.1 of the Zoning Drawings provided.
This project will actually promote public health and safety by supporting e911
calls in the event of accident, health crisis, fire, natural disaster or other
emergency. NC General Statutes Section 160D-930(a) indicates it is the goal of
the state “to ensure the ready availability of reliable wireless service to the public,
government agencies, and first responders with the intention of furthering the
public safety and general welfare.”
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications.
The Table of Permitted Uses in Appendix C of the Planning Ordinance allows a
“Radio, Telephone and TV Transmitting Tower” in the RC District with approval of
a Special Use Permit by the board of Commissioners. This proposed use will meet
all required conditions and specifications as shown by the application and
supporting documents provided, including a statement detailing compliance with
the requirements for special uses and the tower specific requirements in Note 9.
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or
that the use is a public necessity, and
This project is a public necessity. NC General Statutes Section 160D-930(a)
indicates it is the goal of the state “to ensure the ready availability of reliable
wireless service to the public, government agencies, and first responders with the
intention of furthering the public safety and general welfare.”
In addition to the improved public safety, the data and communications service
provided from this facility will support personal, business, remote learning and
other activities in the vicinity. This will directly benefit adjoining or abutting
property and consequently maintain/enhance property value. It will also benefit
the community as a whole.
An Impact Study from certified appraiser Michael Berkowitz is also provided to
specifically address property values. His professional opinion that the proposed
development will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property is on page 25 of the study:
“It is my opinion that the proposed development will not substantially
detract from the aesthetics or character of the neighborhood because of its
location, existing vegetative buffer, and current zoning. The proposed
development will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property and will not be detrimental to the use or development of adjacent
properties or other neighborhood uses.”
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4. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted
and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with comprehensive plan
The project will be in harmony with the area in which it is located. It takes
advantage of the screening provided by an existing mature wooded area to
provide natural buffering. This site will be a passive, unstaffed low impact use
which does not create any significant noise, odor, traffic or other adverse impact
on adjoining properties or the neighborhood. Periodic maintenance visits will be a
couple of times a month. The Impact Study from certified appraiser Michael
Berkowitz states on page 25:
“It is my opinion that the proposed development will not substantially
detract from the aesthetics or character of the neighborhood because of its
location, existing vegetative buffer, and current zoning.”
The Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan does not
specifically address wireless telecommunications facilities. However, it does place
an emphasis on the provision of adequate infrastructure to support growth and
the importance of efficient fire and emergency services.
Figure 3.1 on page 35 identifies “Infrastructure” as a factor influencing growth.
While the term “Infrastructure” generally calls to mind water, sewer, electricity,
and telephone lines, wireless infrastructure is just as essential. Most people use
cell phones as their primary means of communication and most 911 calls are made
using cell phones.
On page 31 and pages 84-85, Guiding Principle 2: Facilitating Sustainable
Economic Growth contains the following objectives:
• Improve access to broadband internet services.
• Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth.
On pages 33 and 88, Guiding Principle 4: Strengthening Governmental
Coordination contains the following objective:
• Enhance collaboration and cooperation on the provision of fire and
emergency services.
The voice and data service that will be provided by this site will support internet
access and economic growth and will provide critical communication capability
enhancing the provision of fire and emergency services.
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kimley-horn.com 11720 Amber Park Drive, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-619-4280
January 15, 2024
Victoria Farmer
The Towers, LLC
750 Park of Commerce Drive, Suite 200
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Re: Engineers Opinion of Tower Fall Zone – US-NC-5226 Lawson Chapel Road
2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
Dear: Mr. Grugan,
As part of the proposed telecommunications site listed above, we are designing the site with a 155’
Engineering Fall Zone. When the tower structure is procured and awarded to a tower manufacturer, the
tower manufacturer will have considered and by design, controlled the characteristics of a tower collapse
in the unlikely event of a greater than code-prescribed load event.
The industry standard, TIA-222-H, provides the applicable loads and strength design requirements for
towers, foundations and the surrounding soils. It is based on a load and resistance factored design
(LRFD) and ultimate strength design (USD) approach. These approaches apply larger than anticipated
loads, including weights, wind, wind with ice and earthquake, as applicable to the site and structure. For
instance, the wind loading used in the standard is based on a 50-year storm with a 2 percent probability
of occurrence. An overload factor of 1.6 is applied to design wind load.
These loads are then compared with the reduced calculated resistances of the steel tower, concrete
foundation and surrounding soils. Steel and concrete components are designed by reducing their
calculated strength one tenth to one quarter. Foundation (soil) components are designed by reducing
their calculated strength by one quarter.
This results in a factor of safety between 1.78 and 2.13. Therefore, towers are not designed to fail.
Rather, we design them to sustain little to no damage during a design event. In our industry, this usually
involves winds resulting from a hurricane.
Guyed towers are vertical truss structure; the top of the tower moves the most. We can design (or alter)
the structural system such that the component with the lowest factor of safety is a certain distance from
the top of the tower. This distance could be referred to as the “fall-zone radius”, since the tower would
most likely fail at this point first.
If failure were to occur, the mode would likely include: localized buckling of bracing or vertical pipe
columns, bending over and contacting the tower below or collapsing to ground. In either instance, the
profile exposed to the wind would greatly reduce, thus would the loading on the remaining portion of
tower.
The structural tower design dictated by our site design drawings will utilize the principles above to locate
a change in factor of safety at approximately 155’ from the top of tower. This will result in the intended
155’ Engineered Fall Zone.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if we can be of additional assistance.
Sincerely,
David Franklin, P.E., S.E.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Southwest Regional Office
Obstruction Evaluation Group
10101 Hillwood Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Aeronautical Study No.
2023-ASO-26107-OE
Page 1 of 6
Issued Date: 09/18/2023
Julie Heffernan
The Towers, LLC
7500 Park of Commerce Dr
Suite 200
Boca Raton, FL 33487
** DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION **
The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C.,
Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning:
Structure:Antenna Tower US-NC-5226 Lawson Chapel Rd
Location:Roxboro, NC
Latitude:36-26-35.09N NAD 83
Longitude:78-51-28.06W
Heights:550 feet site elevation (SE)
309 feet above ground level (AGL)
859 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)
This aeronautical study revealed that the structure does not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a
hazard to air navigation provided the following condition(s), if any, is(are) met:
Emissions from this site must be in compliance with the parameters set by collaboration between the FAA and
telecommunications companies and reflected in the FAA 5G C band compatibility evaluation process (such as
power, frequencies, and tilt angle). Operational use of this frequency band is not objectionable provided the
Wireless Providers (WP) obtain and adhere to the parameters established by the FAA 5G C band compatibility
evaluation process. Failure to comply with this condition will void this determination of no hazard.
As a condition to this Determination, the structure is to be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory
circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15.
Any failure or malfunction that lasts more than thirty (30) minutes and affects a top light or flashing obstruction
light, regardless of its position, should be reported immediately to (877) 487-6867 so a Notice to Air Missions
(NOTAM) can be issued. As soon as the normal operation is restored, notify the same number.
It is required that FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, be e-filed any time the
project is abandoned or:
_____ At least 10 days prior to start of construction (7460-2, Part 1)
__X__ Within 5 days after the construction reaches its greatest height (7460-2, Part 2)
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See attachment for additional condition(s) or information.
While the structure does not constitute a hazard to air navigation, it would be located within or near a military
training area and/or route.
This determination expires on 03/18/2025 unless:
(a)the construction is started (not necessarily completed) and FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual
Construction or Alteration, is received by this office.
(b)extended, revised, or terminated by the issuing office.
(c)the construction is subject to the licensing authority of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and an application for a construction permit has been filed, as required by the FCC, within
6 months of the date of this determination. In such case, the determination expires on the date
prescribed by the FCC for completion of construction, or the date the FCC denies the application.
NOTE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THIS DETERMINATION MUST
BE E-FILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. AFTER RE-EVALUATION
OF CURRENT OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF THE STRUCTURE TO DETERMINE THAT NO
SIGNIFICANT AERONAUTICAL CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED, YOUR DETERMINATION MAY BE
ELIGIBLE FOR ONE EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD.
This determination is based, in part, on the foregoing description which includes specific coordinates, heights,
frequency(ies) and power. Any changes in coordinates, heights, and frequencies or use of greater power, except
those frequencies specified in the Colo Void Clause Coalition; Antenna System Co-Location; Voluntary Best
Practices, will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including increase to heights,
power, or the addition of other transmitters, requires separate notice to the FAA.This determination includes all
previously filed frequencies and power for this structure.
If construction or alteration is dismantled or destroyed, you must submit notice to the FAA within 5 days after
the construction or alteration is dismantled or destroyed.
This determination does include temporary construction equipment such as cranes, derricks, etc., which may be
used during actual construction of the structure. However, this equipment shall not exceed the overall heights as
indicated above. Equipment which has a height greater than the studied structure requires separate notice to the
FAA.
This determination concerns the effect of this structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace
by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or
regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body.
A copy of this determination will be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) because the
structure is subject to their licensing authority.
If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at (817) 222-4104, or diana.v-ctr.pinos@faa.gov.
On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 2023-
ASO-26107-OE.
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Signature Control No: 596728195-599527295 ( DNE )
Diana Pinos
Technician
Attachment(s)
Additional Information
Frequency Data
Map(s)
cc: FCC
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Additional information for ASN 2023-ASO-26107-OE
Antenna Tower (309 feet AGL) penetrates the route structure floor by 109feet (VR-043: Floor of the MTR
segment is 200 feet AGL). Request the Antenna Tower be equipped with NVG compatible lighting, and
applicable FAA lighting/paint/markings. For any questions on this request, contact Mrs. Latrivia Williams Air
Force Representative to the FAA at 770-313-2135; email: Latrivia.williams@salasobrien.com.
Part 77 authorizes the FAA to evaluate a structure or object's potential electromagnetic effects on air navigation,
communication facilities, and other surveillance systems. It also authorizes study of impact on arrival,
departure, and en route procedures for aircraft operating under visual or instrument flight rules, as well as the
impact on airport traffic capacity at existing public use airports. Broadcast in the 3.7 to 3.98 GHz frequency
(5G C band) currently causes errors in certain aircraft radio altimeters and the FAA has determined they cannot
be relied upon to perform their intended function when experiencing interference from wireless broadband
operations in the 5G C band. The FAA has adopted Airworthiness Directives for all transport and commuter
category aircraft equipped with radio altimeters that prohibit certain operations when in the presence of 5G C
band.
This determination of no hazard is based upon those mitigations implemented by the FAA and operators of
transport and commuter category aircraft, and helicopters operating in the vicinity of your proposed location.
It is also based on telecommunication industry and FAA collaboration on acceptable power levels and other
parameters as reflected in the FAA 5G C band evaluation process.
The FAA 5G C band compatibility evaluation is a data analytics system used by FAA to evaluate operational
hazards related to aircraft design. The FAA 5G C band compatibility evaluation process refers to the process
in which the telecommunication companies and the FAA have set parameters, such as power output, locations,
frequencies, and tilt angles for antenna that mitigate the hazard to aviation. As the telecommunication
companies and FAA refine the tools and methodology, the allowable frequencies and power levels may change
in the FAA 5G C band compatibility evaluation process. Therefore, your proposal will not have a substantial
adverse effect on the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace by aircraft provided the equipment and
emissions are in compliance with the parameters established through the FAA 5G C band compatibility
evaluation process.
Any future changes that are not consistent with the parameters listed in the FAA 5G C band compatibility
evaluation process will void this determination of no hazard.
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Frequency Data for ASN 2023-ASO-26107-OE
LOW
FREQUENCY
HIGH
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
UNIT ERP
ERP
UNIT
6 7 GHz 55 dBW
6 7 GHz 42 dBW
10 11.7 GHz 55 dBW
10 11.7 GHz 42 dBW
17.7 19.7 GHz 55 dBW
17.7 19.7 GHz 42 dBW
21.2 23.6 GHz 55 dBW
21.2 23.6 GHz 42 dBW
614 698 MHz 2000 W
614 698 MHz 1000 W
698 806 MHz 1000 W
806 901 MHz 500 W
806 824 MHz 500 W
824 849 MHz 500 W
851 866 MHz 500 W
869 894 MHz 500 W
896 901 MHz 500 W
901 902 MHz 7 W
929 932 MHz 3500 W
930 931 MHz 3500 W
931 932 MHz 3500 W
932 932.5 MHz 17 dBW
935 940 MHz 1000 W
940 941 MHz 3500 W
1670 1675 MHz 500 W
1710 1755 MHz 500 W
1850 1910 MHz 1640 W
1850 1990 MHz 1640 W
1930 1990 MHz 1640 W
1990 2025 MHz 500 W
2110 2200 MHz 500 W
2305 2360 MHz 2000 W
2305 2310 MHz 2000 W
2345 2360 MHz 2000 W
2496 2690 MHz 500 W
3700 3980 MHz 3280 W
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Verified Map for ASN 2023-ASO-26107-OE
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(PER-001)
Real Prope rty Appraise rs an d Consul tants
1100 Sund ance D rive, Concord, North Carolina 28027
Telephone: 704-605-0595
January 12, 2024
Matt Grugan
c/o Victoria Farmer
The Towers, LLC
Project Manager
750 Park of Commerce Dr.
Suite 200
Boca Raton, FL 33487
RE: Impact Study for Proposed Telecommunications Facility located at 2094 Lawson
Chapel Church Road, Roxboro, Person County, North Carolina.
Dear Ms. Farmer:
I have completed a study of the proposed tower. The scope of the assignment is to provide an
analysis and conclusions addressing whether the proposed tower will not substantially injure the
value of adjoining or abutting properties. The study is intended to assist Person County officials
for a special use permit for the development of a telecommunications tower.
The location of the proposed tower is on a property owned by Sylvia and James Swayze (Trustees).
according to the Person County GIS. The site is an 18.36-acre vacant tract of land in a rural area
of Person County. The site is zone CR, Conservation/Residential. The surrounding land uses are
primarily agricultural with some low-density residential. The surrounding land uses, location and
siting are contributing factors in the development of a conclusion regarding the potential impact
of the tower on adjacent or abutting properties.
The impact study is intended to conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP), the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice of the Appraisal Institute. The impact study is not an appraisal as it does not report a value
of any property; however, the study employs appraisal methodology to reach our conclusions of
the impact of the proposed development. The impact study is of real property as this is the field of
our expertise.
The conclusions of this study are supported by the data and reasoning set forth in the attached
narrative. Your attention is invited to the Assumptions and Limiting Conditions section of this
report. The analysts certify that we have no present or contemplated future interest in the proposed
development, and that our fee for this assignment is in no way contingent upon the conclusions of
this study.
EXTRAORDINARY ASSUMPTIONS AND HYPOTHETICAL CONDITIONS:
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January 12, 2024
Page 2
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It is an extraordinary assumption of this report that the improvements as described within this
report are compliant with the appropriate ordinance including but not necessarily limited to
setbacks, landscaping, access, wetlands and other items outside our field of expertise for this
assignment. These items will be addressed as part of the application by others with expertise within
their respective fields.
It is an extraordinary assumption of this report that the proposed development will be constructed
as detailed in the report. Further, it is an assumption of the study that the proposed access will be
in accordance with all local and state regulations. Maintenance will occur through a non-exclusive
easement that we assume is legal access. Given access will be required for the development, we
consider the assumption reasonable for the purpose and intended use of this report.
The content and conclusions of this report are intended for our client and for the specified intended
uses only. They are also subject to the assumptions and limiting conditions as well as the specific
extraordinary assumption set forth in this report.
It is our opinion that the proposed development will not substantially injure the value of adjacent
or abutting properties.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. If you have any questions or comments, please
contact our office.
Sincerely yours,
MICHAEL P. BERKOWITZ
MPB REAL ESTATE, LLC
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SECTION 74 - PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS
74-1 Special Use Permits may be issued by the County Commissioners for the uses mentioned
under the Special Uses as pertains to each district.
A. An application for a Special Use Permit must be accompanied by a site plan, prepared by
a North Carolina registered land surveyor, engineer, or architect. The site plan, drawn to
scale, shall depict the following:
(amended 9/2/2008)
1) The boundary of the lot(s) to be developed labeled with bearings and distances, total
gross land area, location of easement(s), utilities, adjacent road name(s) and
number(s);
VB Response: Please refer to the survey details provided on pages two and
three of the Zoning Drawings (ZDs). This section includes comprehensive
information such as the boundary of the lot(s) to be developed, complete with
bearings and distances. It also covers the total gross land area, the location of
any easements and utilities, as well as adjacent road names and numbers.
2) Name of project, property owner and applicant, vicinity map, north arrow, scale,
date of plan preparation and subsequent revisions dates;
VB Response: For comprehensive details about the project, please refer to the
Zoning Drawings (ZDs). The project name 'US-NC-5226 LAWSON CHAPEL
ROAD', along with the property owners James S. Swayze & Sylvia C. Swayze,
Trustees, and the applicant Vertical Bridge, can be found on page T1 of the
ZDs. Additionally, for the vicinity map, north arrow, scale, and the dates of
plan preparation and any subsequent revisions, please see the overall Site
Plan located on page C3.1 of the ZDs
3) Topography of site, at contour interval no greater than ten (10) feet, location of
perennial and intermittent waters, 100-year flood plains;
VB Response: The location and approximate size of all existing and proposed
buildings and structures within the site, as well as those within five hundred
feet adjacent to it, are detailed in the Survey found on sheet 2 (the third page)
of the Zoning Drawings (ZDs). Additionally, the 100-year floodplain map,
which may impact these structures, is depicted on sheets C3 and C3.1. These
sheets correspond to the sixth and seventh pages of the ZDs, respectively.
Please pay particular attention to NOTE #2 on both C3 and C3.1 for relevant
details.
4) Location and approximate size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures
within the site and existing buildings and structures within five hundred feet adjacent
thereto;
VB Response: For detailed information on the location and approximate size of
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all existing and proposed buildings and structures within the site, as well as
those within five hundred feet adjacent to it, please refer to page C3.1 of the
Zoning Drawings (ZDs). This page, identified as the seventh in the set, contains
comprehensive diagrams and measurements that fulfill the requirements of the
ordinance.
5) Proposed points of ingress and egress together with the proposed pattern of internal
circulation;
Response: For detailed information on the proposed points of ingress and
egress, as well as the pattern of internal circulation within the site, please refer
to page C3.1 of the Zoning Drawings (ZDs), which is the seventh page in the set.
On this plan, we have clearly delineated a 30-foot wide access and utility
easement. This easement includes a 12-foot wide gravel access drive that
extends approximately 493 feet, showcasing the proposed entry and exit points
and the internal traffic flow. This layout is designed to provide a clear
understanding of how movement will be managed within the site.
6) Existing and proposed parking spaces;
VB Response: For information on both existing and proposed parking spaces,
please refer to page C4 of the Zoning Drawings (ZDs). This page, which is the
ninth in the ZD documentation, includes a detailed representation of the
designated area for vehicle parking and maneuvering. The dimensions of this
area are specified as 20 feet by 50 feet. This layout ensures compliance with the
ordinance's requirements for parking space provision.
7) Proposed provisions for water supply and sewage disposal;
VB Response: "For this particular project, the requirements for proposed
provisions for water supply and sewage disposal are not applicable. Our project
scope and site specifications do not necessitate the inclusion of these elements as
per the current project plan and design.
8) If the site is located in a designated drinking water supply watershed, the plan shall
also:
(a) depict the location of existing (labeled according to the date of establishment)
and proposed impervious surfaces and respective totals in square feet;
(b) the total land area of the lot(s) outside of the road right-of-way(s) in square feet.
VB Response: For this specific project, the provisions outlined in section 8,
regarding sites located in a designated drinking water supply watershed, are
not applicable. Our project site is not situated within such a watershed, and
therefore, the requirements to depict existing and proposed impervious
surfaces, as well as the total land area of the lots outside of the road right-of-
ways, are not relevant to our current project plan and scope.
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The property owner and/or applicant shall have the burden of proving that the proposed
special use will not materially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
VB Response: "We acknowledge the responsibility of the property owner and
applicant to demonstrate that the proposed special use will not adversely affect the
value of adjoining or abutting property. In alignment with this requirement, we
are currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive impact study. This
study will include detailed analyses and Photo Simulations to accurately assess and
illustrate the potential impact of the proposed special use on the surrounding
properties. We are committed to ensuring that all necessary data and evidence are
thoroughly compiled and presented to support our application.
B. In addition to requirements listed in Section 74-1A, a special use permit site plan for a
radio, telephone or television tower must show compliance with Note 9 of this ordinance.
(Amended 7/1/2002)
NOTE 9 – RADIO, TELEPHONE AND TV TRANSMITTING TOWER
Towers located in B1, B2 or GI Districts require a Special Use Permit if located adjacent to a residential
use.
VB Response: In light of the zoning regulations, which stipulate that towers located in B1, B2, or
GI Districts require a Special Use Permit (SUP) when adjacent to a residential use, we are
proactively submitting an application for an SUP. Our property, although situated within the
Rural Conservation (R-C) zoning district, is in close proximity to areas designated as B1, B2, or
GI Districts. This adjacency necessitates the acquisition of a Special Use Permit to ensure full
compliance with zoning regulations and to acknowledge the mixed-use nature of our project's
location.
Setbacks for Radio, Telephone and TV Transmitting Towers will be equal to the height of the tower
unless the fall-zone is certified to be less than the height of the tower.
VB Response: In accordance with the setback requirements for Radio, Telephone, and TV
Transmitting Towers, we have included a certified letter that specifically details the fall zone of
the proposed tower. This certification supports the assertion that the fall zone is less than the
height of the tower. Additionally, for a visual representation of the fall zone in relation to the
tower's structure and surrounding area, please refer to pages C3 and C3.1 of the Zoning
Drawings (ZDs). These pages, the 6th and 7th in the set of drawings, provide detailed diagrams
illustrating the fall zone and its compliance with the setback requirements. This comprehensive
documentation ensures that our project adheres to the necessary safety and zoning standards.
Lattice towers, or self-supporting towers, with a triangular base tapered to the top and engineered with
break-points may be setback a distance ½ their height.
VB Response: For detailed information regarding the setback requirements of our proposed
lattice tower, a self-supporting structure with a triangular base that tapers to the top and is
engineered with break-points, please refer to page C3.1 of the Zoning Drawings (ZDs). This page,
the seventh in the set, features detailed plans and specifications illustrating our compliance with
the regulation that allows such towers to have a setback distance of half their height.
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Additionally, to further substantiate our compliance, we have included a certified letter that
specifically details the fall zone of the tower. This certification, along with the visual details
provided on page C3.1, comprehensively demonstrates how our project aligns with the zoning
requirements for setback distances, ensuring both safety and regulatory adherence.
At a minimum, towers in all Districts are subject to the standards of the Table of Dimensional
Requirements (Table 75; page 64).
VB Response: In response to the zoning stipulations, we have meticulously ensured that our tower
design fully complies with all the dimensional requirements as outlined in Section 72's Table of
Dimensional Requirements (Table 75; page 64). This includes a thorough review and adherence to
all specified standards relevant to our project within the various districts. Our compliance with
these detailed requirements is documented and can be cross-referenced with the specifications in
our project plans to confirm alignment with the zoning regulations.
There are no height limitations for towers except as specified by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) in the vicinity of the Person County Airport.
VB Response: In accordance with the zoning regulation stating that there are no height
limitations for towers except as specified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the
vicinity of the Person County Airport, we have obtained and attached the FAA Determination for
your review. This document confirms that our proposed tower project does not face any height
limitations imposed by the FAA. The determination ensures that our tower's height is in full
compliance with FAA regulations, especially considering its proximity to the Person County
Airport.
74-1 continued
C. In addition to requirements listed in Section 74-1 A, a Special Use Permit site plan for a
camper/Recreational Vehicle Park must show compliance with the following in addition
to meeting the requirements of Section 81 (Site Plan Requirements):
1. A minimum lot size of two acres is required.
2. Density to be 2500 square feet for each tent or trailer space.
3. A minimum undisturbed fifty-foot buffer from all property lines.
4. Each campsite shall contain a stabilized parking pad of either pavement or gravel
and one off-street parking space.
5. A sanitary source of drinking water shall be not more than 200 feet, toilet facilities
not more than 400 feet and wash houses not more than 1500 feet from any tent or
trailer space. This provision shall not apply where community water and sewer
connections are provided to trailers having self-contained kitchens and bathroom
facilities. (Added 8/2/2010)
VB Response: The requirements for a Special Use Permit for a camper/Recreational Vehicle
Park, as outlined in Sections 74-1 A and 81, do not apply to our Vertical Bridge project. Our
project does not involve creating a camper or RV park, so the rules about lot size, density,
buffers, and facilities are not relevant to us.
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PERSON COUNTY
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
325 S. Morgan Street Suite B
Roxboro, NC 27573
March 7, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Person County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 1, 2024, at
6:00 PM, in Room 215 of the Person County Office Building, located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro,
NC, to hear the following:
Petition SUP-02-24 – A request by the Applicant, the Towers, LLC, and Property Owner, James
Swayze, for Special Use Permit approval on an ±18.63-acre lot (Tax Map No. A80 111), located at
2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd., to allow the Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (a telephone
transmitting tower) in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the Planning
Ordinance.
The public is invited to attend the meeting. Substantial changes may occur to the request based on comments
from the public hearing. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to recess the public hearing at
another place and time. For further information on the case(s) listed above, please contact the Person County
Planning & Zoning Department at (336) 597-1750.
________________________________________________________________________________
Please run in the Legal Section of the Courier Times on March 21, 2024, and March 28, 2024.
Please charge the credit card on-file & send an electronic receipt to Ms. Sarah Moore at
smoore@personcountync.gov at the Person County Planning & Zoning Dept., 325 S. Morgan St., Suite B,
Roxboro, NC 27573.
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
SUP – 02 – 24
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Introduction
The Subject Property is ±18.63-acres
Located at 2094 Lawson Chapel Church Rd. (Tax Map No. A80 111 & Parcel ID No. 0948-03-10-8206.000)
Located at the SE corner of Lawson Chapel Church Rd. & Saint Paul Church Rd.
Site has a Rural future land use designation; with RC zoning designation
Proposed telephone transmitting tower use needs Special Use Permit (SUP) approval in an RC zoning district
Applicant followed Planning Ordinance criteria for SUP application & Site Plan
The proposed use is consistent with the Comp Plan & County Ordinances
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Exhibit A: Aerial Photo
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Exhibit B: Future Land Use Map
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Exhibit C: Zoning Map
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Exhibit D: Site Plan
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Exhibit D: Site Plan
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Findings of Fact
Per the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address “Findings of Fact” as listed in Section 155, to
determine if the proposed use supports the Comprehensive Plan. From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-3(b), approval of
Special Use Permit Application SUP-02-24 supports the four Findings of Fact listed below (greater detail is provided in the application):
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved. –this project is located on a vacant ±18.63-acre parcel and poses no physical danger to the public. The
tower is ±438.8-ft. from the property line along Lawson Chapel Church Road. The closest adjacent parcel is ±261.6-ft. northwest. A signed
and stamped fall zone letter from professional engineer David Franklin of Kimley-Horn certifying a ±155-ft. engineered fall zone is
provided. This fall zone is also shown on pages C3 and C3.1 of the Zoning Drawings provided. This project will actually promote public
health and safety by supporting e911 calls in the event of accident, health crisis, fire, natural disaster or other emergency. NC General
Statutes Section 160D-930(a) indicates it is the goal of the state “to ensure the ready availability of reliable wireless service to the public,
government agencies, and first responders with the intention of furthering the public safety and general welfare.”
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. –the Table of Permitted Uses in Appendix C of the Planning Ordinance
allows a “Radio, Telephone and TV Transmitting Tower” in the RC District with approval of a Special Use Permit by the Board of
Commissioners. This proposed use will meet all required conditions and specifications as shown by the application and supporting
documents provided, including a statement detailing compliance with the requirements for special uses and the tower specific
requirements in Note 9.
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Findings of Fact
Per the Person County Planning Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners shall also address “Findings of Fact” as listed in Section 155, to
determine if the proposed use supports the Comprehensive Plan. From the Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155-3(b), approval of
Special Use Permit Application SUP-02-24 supports the four Findings of Fact listed below (greater detail is provided in the application):
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity. –this
project is a public necessity. NC General Statutes Section 160D-930(a) indicates it is the goal of the state “to ensure the ready availability
of reliable wireless service to the public, government agencies, and first responders with the intention of furthering the public safety and
general welfare.” In addition to the improved public safety, the data and communications service provided from this facility will support
personal, business, remote learning and other activities in the vicinity. This will directly benefit adjoining or abutting property and
consequently maintain/enhance property value. It will also benefit the community as a whole.
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with
the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. –the project will be in harmony with the
area in which it is located. It takes advantage of the screening provided by an existing mature wooded area to provide natural buffering.
This site will be a passive, unstaffed low impact use which does not create any significant noise, odor, traffic or other adverse impact on
adjoining properties or the neighborhood. Periodic maintenance visits will be a couple of times a month.
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Staff Recommendation
Based on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board ofCommissioners approve Special Use Permit SUP-02-24 for the Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Towerwithin RC-zoned property, with the following conditions:
1.The Applicant continues to obtain all required permits from Person County, the State of NorthCarolina, and any other agency to achieve construction, operations, and maintenance of theSubject Property;
2.The Applicant or tenant records the ±30-ft. wide access easement from Lawson Chapel ChurchRd. and the three ±20-ft. wide guy wire easements, prior to construction;
3.The existing mature vegetation outside of the tower lease area remains that provides bufferingand screening from adjacent land uses; and
4.The Applicant or tenant shall provide continual property maintenance that does not impactadjacent properties, to include maintenance of the perimeter security fence, fire safety access,and any directional-downward security lighting.
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Potential Motion
“I hereby move to approve Special Use Permit SUP-02-24 for the Lawson Chapel Church Rd.Tower within RC-zonedproperty, with the followingconditions:
1.The Applicant continues to obtain all required permits from Person County, the State ofNorth Carolina, and any other agency to achieve construction, operations, and maintenanceof the Subject Property;
2.The Applicant or tenant records the ±30-ft. wide access easement from Lawson ChapelChurch Rd. and the three ±20-ft. wide guy wire easements, prior to construction;
3.The existing mature vegetation outside of the tower lease area remains that providesbufferingand screening from adjacent land uses; and
4.The Applicant or tenant shall provide continual property maintenance that does not impactadjacent properties, to include maintenance of the perimeter security fence, fire safetyaccess, and any directional-downward security lighting.”
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Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Tower (SUP-02-24)
Thank You
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The Towers, LLC
Special Use Permit
305’ Guyed Tower with 4’ Lightning Rod
Verizon Wireless plus 3 future providers
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Introduction
Applicant The Towers, LLC is a subsidiary of Vertical Bridge which is a
build to suit company that constructs infrastructure for wireless
providers around the country.
In this case, Verizon Wireless will be the initial occupant of the tower
and the design anticipates at least 3 additional future providers
locating at this site.
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Need
Before After
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No Existing Towers
in Vicinity
5 km Radius
FCC Antenna
Structure
Registration Search
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Co-Location Design
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FAA Approval
No Hazard to
Air Navigation
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Engineer Letter
155’ Engineered
Fall Zone
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Aerial View
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Impact Study
Certified Appraiser Michael Berkowitz – Impact Study page 25:
“It is my opinion that the proposed development will not
substantially detract from the aesthetics or character of the
neighborhood because of its location, existing vegetative
buffer, and current zoning. The proposed development will
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property and will not be detrimental to the use of
development of adjacent properties or other neighborhood
uses.”
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Findings of Fact
1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved.
2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications.
3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property and is a public necessity.
4. The location and character of the use if developed according to the
plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in
which it is to be located and in general conformity with comprehensive
plan
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Thank You
Applicant, The Towers, LLC, agrees with the Planning & Zoning
Department Staff Report and with the conditions it proposes
and respectfully requests your approval of the requested
Special Use Permit.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this project and
how it will serve and ensure the safety of this part of the
Person County.
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 18, 2024
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Gordon Powell Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
C. Derrick Sims Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Kyle W. Puryear T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
Charlie Palmer
Jason Thomas
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
regular session on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.in the Commissioners’ Boardroom
215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC.
Chairman Powell called the meeting to order. Chairman Powell offered an
invocation and Commissioner Sims led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING #1:
SUP-06-23 – A REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER,
CONNER PERKINS, OF ±5.8-ACRES (SUJECT PROPERTY), LOCATED AT
1351 JIM THORPE HIGHWAY WITH TAX MAP NO. 68 135 AND PARCEL
IDENTIFICATION NO. 0917-00-54-6083.000, TO APPROVE SPECIAL USE
PERMIT SUP-06-23 FOR A CAMPER/RECREATIONAL PARK IN AN R
(RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PERKINS RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV) PARK, PER SECTION 155 OF THE PERSON COUNTY
PLANNING ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised quasi-judicial hearing for SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and
Property Owner, Conner Perkins, of ±5.8-acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim
Thorpe Highway with Tax Map No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-
6083.000, to approve Special Use Permit SUP-06-23 for a camper/recreational park in an
R (Residential) zoning district for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section
155 of the Person County Planning Ordinance.
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Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon administered the Oath of Sworn Testimony to
the following individuals who offered testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing:
Chris Bowley, Conner Perkins, and Charles Sams.
Chairman Powell asked the members of the Board if there was any conflict of
interest related to this request by the Applicant, Conner Perkins. All Board members agreed
to no conflict of interest.
Planning & Zoning Director Chris Bowley shared the following presentation for
SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Conner Perkins, of ±5.8-
acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway with Tax Map No. 68 135
and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, to approve Special Use Permit SUP-
06-23 for a camper/recreational park in an R (Residential) zoning district for the Perkins
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section 155 of the Person County Planning
Ordinance.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit A: General Map and stated that the map shows the
proximity of the property.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit B: Aerial Photo showing that the land is vacant and
consistent with adjacent land uses.
Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit C: Future Land Use Map showing the growth area and
future land use designation in all directions.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit D: Zoning Map and advised it is in the Residential Zoning
District.
Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit E: Site Plan and advised it is required and was followed
using Section 81 and Section 155-2 of the Planning Ordinance.
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Commissioner Sims asked the maximum number of RV’s that could be placed on
the property. Mr. Bowley advised that three RV’s is the maximum number allowed per the
Environmental Health Section.
Chairman Powell asked about additional permits. Mr. Bowley advised that other
permits would potentially be required, such as a driveway permit if the applicant chooses to
add a driveway easement from US Highway 501. Mr. Bowley advised that the applicant
would need permits through the Inspections Department to get any building permits for
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc.
Commissioner Palmer asked about the septic system and wanted to know if it would
be a gravity line. Mr. Bowley replied that it would be contained on-site for on-site septic.
The following individuals appeared before the Board to speak in favor of the
quasi-judicial hearing for SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner,
Conner Perkins, of ±5.8-acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway
with Tax Map No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, to approve
Special Use Permit SUP-06-23 for a camper/recreational park in an R (Residential) zoning
district for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section 155 of the Person
County Planning Ordinance.
Charles Sams of 525 Mill Hill Road, Roxboro testified that he is an adjoining land
owner to the property, and that he has no problem with the RV Park as long as it is done
according to the application, that he cannot see it from his property and that it will contain
a fence to distinguish the property line.
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Conner Perkins, the applicant testified that he accepts the conditions as proposed
and is in agreement with the findings of fact as presented by Mr. Bowley. He addressed
the comment made by Mr. Sams, in reference to the fence, and advised that he intended to
have mostly vegetation to include cypresses to be used as screening and would evaluate if
a fence is needed. He also indicated that he would post no trespassing signs.
There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in opposition of the
quasi-judicial hearing for SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner,
Conner Perkins, of ±5.8-acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway
with Tax Map No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, to approve
Special Use Permit SUP-06-23 for a camper/recreational park in an R (Residential) zoning
district for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section 155 of the Person
County Planning Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to close the quasi-
judicial hearing for SUP-06-23 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Conner
Perkins, of ±5.8-acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway with Tax
Map No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, to approve Special
Use Permit SUP-06-23 for a camper/recreational park in an R (Residential) zoning district
for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section 155 of the Person County
Planning Ordinance.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY SUP-06-23 – A REQUEST BY THE
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER, CONNER PERKINS, OF ±5.8-ACRES
(SUJECT PROPERTY), LOCATED AT 1351 JIM THORPE HIGHWAY WITH
TAX MAP NO. 68 135 AND PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NO. 0917-00-54-
6083.000, TO APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUP-06-23 FOR A
CAMPER/RECREATIONAL PARK IN AN R (RESIDENTIAL) ZONING
DISTRICT FOR THE PERKINS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARK, PER
SECTION 155 OF THE PERSON COUNTY PLANNING ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to approve SUP-06-
23 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Conner Perkins, of ±5.8-acres
(Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway with Tax Map No. 68 135 and
Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, to approve Special Use Permit SUP-06-23
for a camper/recreational park in an R (Residential) zoning district for the Perkins
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, per Section 155 of the Person County Planning
Ordinance.
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QUASI-JUDICAL HEARING #2:
SUP-01-24 – A REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER,
MATTHEW BRANDON, BRANDON’S WRECKER SERVICE, INC., FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL ON A ±25.6-ACRE LOT (TAX MAP NO. A58
192), LOCATED AT 5022 BOSTON RD. TO ALLOW FOR A SALVAGE
OPERATION/JUNKYARD-COMMERCIAL USE IN AN RC (RURAL
CONSERVATION) ZONING DISTRICT, PER SECTION 155 OF THE PLANNING
ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised quasi-judicial hearing for SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property
Owner, Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit
approval on a ±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No. A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow
for a salvage operation/junkyard commercial use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning
district, per Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance.
Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon administered the Oath of Sworn Testimony to
the following individuals who offered testimony during the public hearing:
Chris Bowley, Howard Brandon, Timothy McElroy, Teresa Parkman, and Travis
Wilson.
Chairman Powell asked the members of the Board if there was any conflict of
interest related to this request by the Applicant, Matthew Brandon. All Board members
agreed to no conflict of interest.
Planning & Zoning Director Chris Bowley shared the following presentation for
SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s
Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit approval on a ±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No.
A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a salvage operation/junkyard commercial
use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the Planning
Ordinance.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit A: Aerial Photo and advised that in the northeast corner is
where the salvage operation is currently. He stated that you can also see that there is a house
on the property, and soon to be a commercial building on the property as well.
Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit B: Future Land Use Map indicating the future land use
designation.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit C; Zoning Map and advised it is RC-Rural Conservation to
the north and R-Residential to the south.
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Mr. Bowley presented Exhibit D: Site Plan and advised that in the northeast corner, it will
be fenced and screened in. He stated that all the salvage material will be at this location, and
the applicant will be acquiring a 50- foot access easement across the Puryear property to the
east, out to Jim Thorpe Highway. He stated that an alternate would be to come in off of
Gospel Lane, which is an existing public right of way.
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Commissioner Palmer asked about who would follow up on this if approved, for oil
spills/leaks. Mr. Bowley advised that the Planning Department has two contacts at DEQ in
Raleigh. He stated that they both have helped with similar properties in Person County.
Commissioner Sims asked how long has the operation been in business. Mr. Bowley
advised, unknown, that this came about from a code enforcement complaint. Commissioner
Sims asked about the type of fencing and screening required. Mr. Bowley advised to comply
with Person County’s Junkyard Ordinance, the fence has to be 100% opaque. He stated that
from his understanding, the fence is supposed to be a chain link fence with black screening.
Commissioner Sims asked if the applicant would be expanding, to which Mr. Bowley
replied no, they would not be expanding.
Chairman Powell asked if the property includes the house. Mr. Bowley stated a
house is on the property, and that is where the applicant lives, and the entire property is 25.6
acres, the area for the salvage yard will encompass about an acre. Mr. Bowley advised that
the applicant has built a pond on the property for on-site stormwater management adjacent
to where the salvage yard is proposed. He stated that there is an existing path across the
Kevin Puryear property from Jim Thorpe into this property, and that is where they are
recording the easement for access, to come and go, rather than go through Gospel Lane.
Chairman Powell asked if the area has public access or is it for private use. Mr. Bowley
stated that it would be for private use coming in off of the easement. He stated that one of
the conditions of approval would be for the applicant to get the easement recorded with the
Register of Deeds, so it would be a recorded instrument for ingress/egress.
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The following individuals appeared before the Board to speak in favor of the quasi-
judicial hearing for SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Matthew
Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit approval on a ±25.6-acre
lot (Tax Map No. A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a salvage
operation/junkyard commercial use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per
Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance.
Howard Brandon, the applicant’s father and representative, testified that they would
do whatever is needed and required to make people happy. He stated that they would put up
a fence with a black top around it. He stated that they have permission from Kevin Puryear
to use the right of way, to go in and out. He stated that they have gotten that surveyed. He
stated that the towing business is operational 24-hours a day and that the employees of the
salvage/junkyard operation usually end the workday at 5:00 p.m. with some occasional
overtime.
The following individuals appeared before the Board to speak in opposition of the
quasi-judicial hearing for SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner,
Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit approval on a
±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No. A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a salvage
operation/junkyard commercial use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per
Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance.
Timothy McElroy of 5215 Boston Road, Roxboro testified that he lives across the
road from the applicant, Matthew Brandon, and Brandon’s Wrecker Service. He stated that
he is opposed to the salvage yard operation due to noise at all hours of the day and night,
with the tow trucks and flat beds coming through and the jake braking occurring. He stated
he also is opposed due to the possibility of oil and anti-freeze spills and leaks getting into
the groundwater.
Teresa Parkman of 5215 Boston Road, Roxboro testified that she lives across the
road from the junkyard. She stated that she is opposed to the salvage yard operation. She
stated that the property needs a fence surrounding it, so you can not see it from the road.
She stated that the property is on a hill, so even with the fence, you will be able to still see
all the junk. She stated that there are lots of traffic on the road, at all times, day and night,
from this operation and it is loud. She stated that with this junkyard brings the possibility of
environmental concerns as well as rodents. She stated that she also lives next to the RV
Park, that was approved a few years ago, and she was opposed to that as well. She stated
that she has been at her residence for twenty years and moved there because it was peaceful
and quiet.
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Travis Wilson of 5570 Boston Road, Roxboro testified that he has property on Jim
Thorpe Highway, Boston Road, and Gospel Lane. He stated that normally he is not opposed
to anybody doing anything they want to, as long as they pay the taxes and are not polluting
the air and water. He stated that he has received letters from the County demanding that he
clean up land on Gospel Lane or they would put a lien on his property, yet here we are
having a public hearing for a junkyard. He stated that if the salvage yard operation comes
in off of Gospel Lane, they would tear up the road with the big trucks. He stated that if this
is approved, he would like to see groundwater testing and soil testing to be completed
periodically. He stated that he does not care that the applicant has a place there or not, just
as long as it is contained.
A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to close the quasi-
judicial hearing for SUP-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Matthew
Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit approval on a ±25.6-acre
lot (Tax Map No. A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a salvage
operation/junkyard commercial use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per
Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY SUP-01-24 – A REQUEST BY THE
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER, MATTHEW BRANDON, BRANDON’S
WRECKER SERVICE, INC., FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL ON A
±25.6-ACRE LOT (TAX MAP NO. A58 192), LOCATED AT 5022 BOSTON RD. TO
ALLOW FOR A SALVAGE OPERATION/JUNKYARD-COMMERCIAL USE IN
AN RC (RURAL CONSERVATION) ZONING DISTRICT, PER SECTION 155 OF
THE PLANNING ORDINANCE
Chairman Powell had concerns about the checks and balances with the potential of
spillage and leakage from oil and so forth from the junked vehicles.
Commissioner Sims had concerns related from an environmental standpoint, on the
affect of oil leaking in to the ground. He stated that if approved by the Board, he would like
to make it a requirement for the ground to be checked periodically and to require stormwater
testing.
County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. advised the Board that they could add
recommendations to the conditions of approval and see if the applicant is in agreement.
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It was the recommendation of the Board to add additional requirements to the
conditions of approval. The Board recommends the following to be added:
1) The tow yard-salvage operation shall include a minimum 10-ft. high
secured fence (not including the height of any security wire) that
completely screens the use from adjacent properties and keeps operations
entirely on the Subject Property.
2) The Applicant shall provide an environmental assessment annually to the
Person County Planning & Zoning Department by December 31st of each
calendar year that addresses soil and water conditions on the Brandon
Salvage Operation site. Should the assessment indicate environmental
concerns, the Applicant shall take proactive measures to remediate the
matter addressed in the report for Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, to
remain in effect.
Mr. Brandon agreed to the conditions of approval as indicated with the addition of
the recommendations by the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to approve SUP-01-
24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s
Wrecker Service, Inc., for Special Use Permit approval on a ±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No.
A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a salvage operation/junkyard commercial
use in an RC (Rural Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the Planning
Ordinance with the following additional conditions of approval:
1) The tow yard-salvage operation shall include a minimum 10-ft. high
secured fence (not including the height of any security wire) that
completely screens the use from adjacent properties and keeps operations
entirely on the Subject Property.
2) The Applicant shall provide an environmental assessment annually to the
Person County Planning & Zoning Department by December 31st of each
calendar year that addresses soil and water conditions on the Brandon
Salvage Operation site. Should the assessment indicate environmental
concerns, the Applicant shall take proactive measures to remediate the
matter addressed in the report for Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, to
remain in effect.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Katie Moore of 411 N. Lamar Street, Roxboro stated that she is a resident of Person
County. She asked the Board to consider reversing the rezoning of the Moriah Energy
Center (MEC). She asked the Board to call for an Environmental Impact Statement, which
has not happened, and will not be required of Dominion Energy. She stated that she got
emotional earlier, in relation to a hearing on the agenda, and meant no disrespect to anyone.
She stated she thought the hearing consisted of a thoughtful, and caring discussion of what
it is like to live next to an industrial facility, although smaller than the Dominion Energy
facility. She stated, what made her emotional was that the Board did not have that discussion
about Dominion Energy, and the fact that the Board wants to require ground and water
testing of this junkyard is wonderful; however, it does not make sense to do it for this small
operation when they would not even require it for a company much larger, and has a much
larger impact than this junkyard. She stated that everyone deserves to live in a safe and clean
environment that is peaceful.
Andrea Childers of 270 Blackberry Lane, Rougemont stated that she has lived in
Person County for thirty-one years. She stated that she just sat there and listened to the
Board give more consideration to a one-acre salvage yard than they gave for a 50M gallon
bomb that is being placed 2,300 feet from her house. She stated that it is funny that when
people come to speak about Dominion Energy and No MEC, they are held to strict
regulations, yet today, she watched people address the Board back and forth, with no
mention from the Board, and if the people of No MEC did that, they would have been asked
to leave. She thanked Chairman Powell for providing the list of questions to Dominion
Energy that was submitted to the Board on November 6, and December 4, 2023. She asked
the Board to reverse the rezoning of the proposed MEC in southeastern Person County. She
stated that an Environmental Impact Study needs to be done on that site, along with a
Stormwater Runoff Policy.
Theresa Ahrens of 108 Elderberry Lane, Rougemont stated that several of the Board
members commented that they visited Dominion Energy’s Cary plant, and felt confident
that what they do in Cary will work for Person County. She stated that the Cary facility is
an eleven-million-gallon facility, and the Person County facility would be five times that in
size. She compared a toddler to an adult, and stated that there is no comparison as an
example in relation to the size difference in the facilities mentioned. She stated that the
people of No MEC want answers. She stated that the Board has the power to fix this, and to
make Person County a fabulous place to live.
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DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2024,
B. Approval of Minutes of March 4, 2024, and
C. Budget Amendment #19
NEW BUSINESS:
VAYA HEALTH UPDATE
Vaya Health Community Relations Regional Director Elliott Clark presented the
following after expressing gratitude to Chairman Powell, and Health Director Janet Clayton
for their service to Vaya Health’s Regional Board.
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Clark indicated there was an error in the below slide. He stated that it should read as 385,000,
instead of 835,000.
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Chairman Powell thanked Clark for his informational presentation and keeping the
Board informed. He stated that mental health issues typically are out of sight, out of mind
for most people, and that if you don’t experience it, you usually don’t pay a lot of attention
to it. He stated that he commends Vaya for deciding to go with the RHA facility on Weeks
Drive, as it is an asset to Person County and those in need of services.
Vice Chairman Sims expressed appreciation to Clark for what he is doing for Person
County. He stated that you hear of children and adults dying from opiates and fentanyl,
which is a very important issue. He stated that it is good to have a program locally that can
help with drug disorders and mental health issues.
REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR 2024 LIMITED OBLIGATIONS BONDS
(LOB’s)
Finance Director Amy Wehrenberg presented the Board with the following
Reimbursement Resolution for 2024 Limited Obligations Bonds (LOB’s), which authorizes
the County to advance funds to pay for certain projects, not to exceed $21M, and reimburse
itself with the proceeds of tax-exempt LOB’s, to be executed and delivered later in the
calendar year.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to approve the
Reimbursement Resolution for 2024 Limited Obligation Bonds.
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OPTIONS FOR EVALUATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Presented by Assistant County Manager Brian Hart. He advised that the Board
requested options for consulting services to conduct an evaluation of the Department of
Social Services (DSS), and on March 4, 2024 the Board requested additional information
regarding the timeframes and costs for the proposed services. He stated that he received
revised proposals from both consultants, Allies4Outcomes and CCR Consulting. He
provided the following information:
Allies4Outcomes stated that they could increase the timeline from 6 months
to 8 months, which would result in an early April 2024 start date, and end in
late November 2024. He stated that the 8-month proposed cost is $115,200,
which is less than the $166,740 proposed cost for 6 months.
CCR Consulting stated that they could reduce the timeline from 12 months
to 9 months, which would result in an early April 2024 start date, and end in
mid-December 2024. He stated that the cost for 9 months would remain the
same as the original 12 months, approximately $86,400.
He stated that based on the proposals and information gathered, staff recommends
contracting with CCR Consulting.
County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that she agrees with the recommendation
to contract with CCR Consulting. She advised that State and Federal reimbursements are
expected to cover approximately 45% of the costs associated with the evaluation. She stated
that funding is available in the DSS Fund Balance to cover the portion for which the County
is responsible.
A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to contract with CCR
Consulting for a period of 12 months for evaluation of DSS.
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OPTIONS FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT
Presented by General Services Director Ray Foushee. He stated that the Board
requested more information in order to evaluate options for fleet management. He stated
that he contacted six other fleet management companies, which were selected based on their
ranking with Sourcewell’s evaluation of proposals for fleet management services. He
provided the following information:
D&M Leasing, ranked #1 by Sourcewell, stated that their business model is not a
good fit for the County. They provided leasing only.
Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc, ranked #2 by Sourcewell, stated that they can
address and manage critical elements that are currently lacking in our fleet program
by providing the following: improved vehicle safety, optimized time to replace
vehicles, long-term planning, detailed maintenance plans with extensive feedback
and follow-up, completely upfitted vehicles upon delivery-road ready, to include
Sheriff’s cruisers, and significant purchasing power-vehicles will be readily
available.
Holman Fleet, ranked #3 by Sourcewell, acknowledged initial email but did not
respond to multiple attempts for follow-up questions.
Element Fleet Management, ranked #4 by Sourcewell, has no government clients in
NC, and government effort is relatively new.
Merchants Fleet, ranked #5 by Sourcewell, stated that their business model is not a
good fit for the County.
Sewell Fleet Management, ranked #6 by Sourcewell, has no government clients in
NC.
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, ranked #7 by Sourcewell, stated that their business
model is not a good fit for the County.
He stated that other than Enterprise, the vendors do not have government clients in
NC, they predominately service larger entities, and offer leasing options, rather than
purchasing vehicles. He stated that a representative from one of the vendors advised that
Enterprise has a business model that fits smaller government markets. He advised that staff
has not identified any other companies that compete with Enterprise in this market. He stated
that staff recognizes many benefits of this proposed program with Enterprise. He stated that
Enterprise has a relationship with several other government clients, such as, Granville
County, Stanley County, Yadkin County, Surry County, Onlsow County, Hertford County,
Bertie County, Gates County, Lenoir County, Emerald Isle, Mount Olive, Hendersonville,
Norwood, Roanoke Rapids, and Rocky Mount. He stated that Enterprise’s fleet management
program offers the County the opportunity to purchase and replace vehicles earlier,
improving driver safety, gas mileage, employee morale, and reducing routine maintenance
expenses due to having a newer fleet. He stated that over a 10-year period, the program is
projected to save $1.3M and support more predicable fleet budgeting. He stated that staff
recommends partnering with Enterprise for fleet management services.
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Commissioner Palmer asked if approved, when would this process be implemented.
Foushee stated it would be this upcoming budget season, as there is no way to do anything
quicker than that. Cathey stated that if the Board decides to partner with Enterprise, that the
County would be working with Enterprise by providing a list of vehicles for replacement to
be ready for the next fiscal year, prior to July 1, 2024. Foushee stated that they would be
partnering with Enterprise and that there is no contract, so if the County decides that
Enterprise is not a good fit, they could separate from Enterprise at any time.
Chairman Powell stated that he has spoken to several clients of Enterprise and that
they were not impressed with Enterprise, and it is not saving them money as depicted. He
stated that he is in agreement that we all want to keep our people safe. He stated the need to
spend tax payer money conservatively. Commissioners Sims, Palmer, Puryear, and Thomas
all expressed interest in Enterprise and agree with staff recommendation to partner with
Enterprise Fleet Management.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 4-1 to move forward
with a partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management. Commissioners Sims, Palmer,
Puryear, and Thomas voted in favor of the motion. Chairman Powell voted in opposition to
the motion.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Powell reported that he attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony, and it was an
honor and a privilege to attend. He reported that he attended the Veteran Services event at
Piedmont Community College (PCC), and that the event was well attended. He reported
that he attended the opening day ceremonies for Person County Little League (PCLL) on
March 16, 2024, and there was a huge crowd in attendance, and it was a pleasure to be there.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager Katherine Cathey reminded everyone that the next Board of
Commissioners meeting will be April 1, 2024, and would begin at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00
p.m. She stated that Elliot Clark shared in his presentation earlier tonight about Person
County’s FamFest. She stated that FamFest is a new program that the County is offering in
conjunction with other community partners. She stated that FamFest will be an event that is
oriented towards all members of our community, with lots of activities and resourceful
information. She stated that FamFest will be held at Huck Sansbury on April 13, 2024 from
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
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COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Vice Chairman Sims stated that it was brought up earlier about his concerns with the
environmental health and safety, and the completion of a stormwater evaluation on an
annual basis. He stated that he thinks the other larger companies, just like the company he
works for, would already be required to conduct routine stormwater testing. He stated with
it being a junkyard that he feels that the County should be doing environmental testing with
the land and the water.
Commissioner Palmer reported that he attended the opening day ceremonies for
PCLL and there was a huge crowd in attendance. He advised that the Charters of Freedom
information, in reference to the brick and paver donations, is located on the table at the end
of the hallway for those that may be interested in donating. He reported that the light on the
pole across the street at the Charters of Freedom display, will be furnished by Tommy
Lawrence.
Commissioner Puryear had no report.
Commissioner Thomas reported that there was an incident that occurred at the
Person County Sheriff’s Office involving two detention officers that were hospitalized after
coming into contact with a substance.
CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed
Session #1 at 11:37 a.m. per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) for the purpose to discuss
personnel with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine
Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., and
Register of Deeds Tonya Wilson.
Chairman Powell called the Closed Session #1 to order at 11:38 a.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:47 a.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to increase Register
of Deeds Tonya Wilson’s salary by 6% to $77,976 effective February 18, 2024.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting
at 11:48 a.m.
____________________________ ______________________________
Michele Solomon Gordon Powell
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
Public Safety 23,811
Human Services 2,030
Transporation (2,030)
Culture and Recreation 11,437
REVENUES General Fund
Other Revenues 34,948
Intergovernmental Revenues 300
EXPENDITURES Economic Catalyst Special Revenue Fund 703,186
REVENUES Economic Catalyst Special Revenue Fund
Intergovernmental Revenues 703,186
Explanation:
Account Number Account Description
$Revenues
incr. (decr.)
(cr.) dr.
$Expenditures
incr. (decr.)
dr. (cr.)
100-389890 Miscellaneous Revs 15,645
1004310-435300 Sheriff Office-Maint & Repair/Vehicles 15,645
100-389890 Miscellaneous Revs 4,497
1004370-435300 EMS-Maint & Repair/Vehicles 4,497
100-389890 Miscellaneous Revs 2,380
1004370-435300 EMS-Maint & Repair/Vehicles 2,380
100-389890 Miscellaneous Revs 989
1004370-435300 EMS-Maint & Repair/Vehicles 989
10025-335240 EMS-RACECar Grant 300
1004370-428740 EMS-Spec Supp/RACE-CAR Grant 300
10055-361422 Kirby-Rental/Auditorium 11,437
1006122-412000 Kirby-Salary & Wages-Part-time 11,437
28040-379940 GLF SITE Grant/North Park Site 703,186
2804920-429990 GLF SITE/North Park Site 703,186
Totals 738,434 738,434
BUDGET AMENDMENT #20
Correct an expenditure classification reported in error on BA-16 dated January 16, 2024 from Transportation (-
$2,030) to Human Services ($2,030); amend budget for receipt of insurance claims for Sheriff's Office vehicle
($15,645) and EMS vehicles ($7,866); recognize additional Cardiac Grant revenue received for EMS ($300);
amend excess Kirby rental fee revenue ($11,437) for part-time Salaries and Wage costs; and recognize a new
grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation in the Economic Catalyst Fund ($703,186).
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: Written Order for SUP-06-23 – The Applicant and Property Owner, Conner
Perkins, for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park, is requesting approval of “Written Decision
Approving Special Use Permit Application” (i.e. Written Order) following Special Use Permit
approval on ±5.8-acres (Subject Property), located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway, with Tax Map
No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000, for a camper/recreational park
(Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park) in an R (Residential) zoning district, per Section 155 of the
Person County Planning Ordinance.
Summary of Information:
On March 18, 2024, the Person County Board of Commissioners (Board of Commissioners) voted
unanimously (5-0) to approve Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, for the Perkins Recreational
Vehicle Park site. In making their decision, the Board of Commissioners considered and addressed
the Findings of Fact listed in Section 155-3(b) of the Person County Planning Ordinance (Planning
Ordinance) in determining that the Special Use Permit application and Perkins Recreational
Vehicle Park use is in keeping with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (Comprehensive Plan), as follows:
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located where
proposed and developed, according to the plan as submitted and approved;
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications;
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public necessity; and
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted
and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park was determined to be compatible with the Growth
Areas future land use designation for the Subject Property, as is permitted in an R (Residential)
zoning district with Special Use Permit approval. The Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, was
approved by the Board of Commissioners with the following conditions:
1. The Applicant continues to obtain all required permits from Person County, the State of
North Carolina, and any other agency to achieve construction, operations, and maintenance
of the Subject Property;
2. The Person County Noise Ordinance is followed;
3. As stated by the Applicant, campers/RVs will be screened from view from adjacent
properties. This screen shall be perpetually maintained while the Subject Property is used
as a camper/RV park;
4. The camper/RV park shall use community meters and not be separated into individual
meters per pad for permanent housing; and
5. Use of a camper/RV for temporary workforce housing is for a period up to six (6) months,
with no consecutive rentals of the pad to the same tenant or their designee.
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As a Special Use Permit, the permit consideration is required to have a quasi-judicial public
hearing, witnesses were sworn in and subject to cross-examination, there was no ex-parte
communication listed without full disclosure at the public hearing, and the application was
reviewed with the four Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155 of the Person County Planning
Ordinance.
Recommended Action:
Therefore, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners
vote to approve the Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application and to grant
Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park use.
Submitted By: Chris Bowley, AICP, Planning & Zoning Director
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PERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
WRITTEN DECISION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This matter came before the Person County Board of Commissioners for a quasi-judicial public
hearing (public hearing) on March 18, 2024, regarding the Special Use Permit application (SUP-
06-23) by Conner Perkins (“Applicant” and “Property Owner”) for the “Perkins Recreational
Vehicle Park” (“Use”). Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, approval will allow for a
camper/recreational vehicle park to be developed on the Subject Property. The Board of
Commissioners, based upon the sworn testimony and evidence presented and received at the
public hearing, made the following findings and conclusions:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Applicant submitted a complete Special Use Permit application that was
accompanied by a Site Plan that was prepared by a North Carolina registered land
surveyor and/or engineer. Based on a review of the documents presented and testimony
from the Person County Planning & Zoning Department staff, the application was found
to be complete.
2. The Site Plan included proper data and information listed within Sections 81 and 155,
Special Use Permits, specifically Section 155-2, Submission of Petitions, of the Person
County Planning Ordinance (Planning Ordinance).
3. The ±5.8-acre Subject Property is located at 1351 Jim Thorpe Highway with Tax Map
No. 68 135 and Parcel Identification No. 0917-00-54-6083.000.
4. The existing land use for the Subject Property is vacant, undeveloped land.
5. The proposed land use for the Subject Property is for a camper/recreational vehicle park
known as the Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park.
6. The zoning designation for the Subject Property is R (Residential). Appendix C, Table of
Permitted Uses of the Planning Ordinance, allows for camper/recreational vehicle park as
a permitted use in the R zoning district, with Special Use Permit approval from the
Person County Board of Commissioners.
7. The Subject Property’s zoning designation of R is consistent and compatible with the
Growth Areas future land use designation for the site and the Person County & City of
Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comprehensive Plan).
8. The proposed land use, as a camper/recreational vehicle park for temporary workforce
housing, does not diminish public health, safety, and general welfare, is appropriately
located within R zoned properties that are similarly situated, is highway-oriented along
Jim Thorpe Hwy., shall honor the County’s Noise Ordinance, is limited to three (3) pads,
has received Environment Health Department Permits for this use, shall be properly
buffered and screened from adjacent land uses, shall use community meters, and is
limited to up to six (6) months of non-consecutive use per tenant per recreational vehicle.
9. A public hearing was properly noticed in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations governing the noticing requirements for public hearings. At the beginning of
the hearing and prior to presentation of any evidence on the Special Use Permit
application, the Board of Commissioners and everyone at the hearing was informed that
the public hearing would be a quasi-judicial proceeding, with sworn testimony from
which the Board of Commissioners would make a decision similar to a court of law.
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Every person that presented evidence at the public hearing was properly sworn-in. The
requirements for conducting a quasi-judicial hearing were met and complied with.
10. Section 155-3 of the Planning Ordinance establishes the following Findings of Fact that
the Board of Commissioners must make in granting Special Use Permit approval:
a. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located
where proposed and developed, according to the plan submitted and approved;
b. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications;
c. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity; and
d. That the locations and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
11. The staff report and all additional documents were submitted into evidence at the public
hearing properly and satisfactorily addressing the above listed Findings of Fact.
12. The Applicant presented sworn testimony in support of granting the Special Use Permit
and spoke in support of the Board of Commissioners granting the Special Use Permit.
Additional persons spoke in opposition to granting the Special Use Permit, based on
potential land use incompatibility. The Applicant committed to the following conditions
of approval and to add no-trespassing signs and demarcation at the Subject Property
boundary to increase land use compatibility:
a. The Applicant continues to obtain all required permits from Person County, the
State of North Carolina, and any other agency to achieve construction, operations,
and maintenance of the Subject Property;
b. The Person County Noise Ordinance is followed;
c. As stated by the Applicant, campers/RVs will be screened from view from
adjacent properties. This screen shall be perpetually maintained while the Subject
Property is used as a camper/RV park;
d. The camper/RV park shall use community meters and not be separated into
individual meters per pad for permanent housing; and
e. Use of a camper/RV for temporary workforce housing is for a period up to six (6)
months, with no consecutive rentals of the pad to the same tenant or their
designee.
CONCLUSIONS
Having heard and reviewed the evidence presented at the hearing, and having made the above
referenced Findings of Fact, the Board of Commissioners concludes the following:
1. By a 5-0 vote, the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located
where proposed and developed, according to the plan submitted and approved. The Board
of Commissioners made this finding, per Section 155-3(b)(1), in the affirmative;
2. By a 5-0 vote, the use meets all required conditions and specifications. The Board of
Commissioners made this finding, per Section 155-3(b)(2), in the affirmative;
3. By a 5-0 vote, the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity. The Board of Commissioners made this
finding, per Section 155-3(b)(3), in the affirmative; and
4. By a 5-0 vote, the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and
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in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board of Commissioners made
this finding, per Section 155-3(b)(4), in the affirmative.
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of
Commissioners vote to approve the Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application
and to grant Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, for the Perkins Recreational Vehicle Park use.
Therefore, based on the foregoing, it is ordered that Special Use Permit, SUP-06-23, is hereby
granted.
Date:
Conner Perkins
Applicant
Date: _______________ ______________________________
Gordon Powell, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: Written Order for SUP-01-24 – The Applicant and Property Owner, Matthew
Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service, Inc., is requesting approval of “Written Decision Approving
Special Use Permit Application” (i.e. Written Order) following Special Use Permit approval on a
portion of a ±25.6-acre lot (Tax Map No. A58 192), located at 5022 Boston Rd., to allow for a
salvage operation/junkyard-commercial use (Brandon Salvage Operation) in an RC (Rural
Conservation) zoning district, per Section 155 of the Planning Ordinance.
Summary of Information:
On March 18, 2024, the Person County Board of Commissioners (Board of Commissioners) voted
unanimously (5-0) to approve Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, for the Brandon Salvage Operation
use listed above. In making their decision, the Board of Commissioners considered and addressed
the Findings of Fact listed in Section 155-3(b) of the Person County Planning Ordinance (Planning
Ordinance) in determining that the Special Use Permit application and Brandon Salvage Operation
use is in keeping with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(Comprehensive Plan), as follows:
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located where
proposed and developed, according to the plan as submitted and approved;
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications;
3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public necessity; and
4. That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan, as submitted
and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Brandon Salvage Operation use was determined to be compatible with the Rural
future land use designation for the Subject Property, as is permitted in an RC (Rural Conservation)
zoning district with Special Use Permit approval. The Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, was
approved by the Board of Commissioners with the following conditions:
1. The Applicant obtains all required permits from Person County Environmental Health
Department, Planning & Zoning Department, and Inspections Department, as well as
required permits from any other agency to achieve construction, operations, and
maintenance of the Subject Property;
2. The Subject Property has legal access and a physical driveway within a recorded easement
or from Gospel Lane;
3. The tow yard-salvage operation is confined to the Subject Property at Tax Map No. A58
192 and Parcel Identification No. 0918-00-91-4724.000;
4. The tow yard-salvage operation includes a minimum 10-ft. high secured fence (not
including the height of any security wire) that completely screens the use from adjacent
properties and keeps operations entirely on the Subject Property;
5. The Applicant shall not park or store vehicles or salvage materials on adjacent properties
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or within access easements and rights-of-way;
6. The Applicant or tenant shall provide continual property maintenance that does not impact
adjacent properties, to include maintenance of the perimeter security fence, fire safety
access, and any directional-downward security lighting; and
7. The Applicant shall provide an environmental assessment annually to the Person County
Planning & Zoning Department by December 31st of each calendar year that addresses soil
and water conditions on the Brandon Salvage Operation site. Should the assessment
indicate environmental concerns, the Applicant shall take proactive measures to remediate
the matter addressed in the report for Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, to remain in effect.
As a Special Use Permit, the permit consideration is required to have a quasi-judicial public
hearing, witnesses were sworn in and subject to cross-examination, there was no ex-parte
communication listed without full disclosure at the public hearing, and the application was
reviewed with the four Findings of Fact criteria listed in Section 155 of the Person County Planning
Ordinance. The Site Plan also meets all conditions of approval.
Recommended Action:
Based on the above, the Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of
Commissioners vote to approve the Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application
and to grant Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, for the Brandon Salvage Operation use.
Submitted By: Chris Bowley, AICP, Planning & Zoning Director
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WRITTEN DECISION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This matter came before the Person County Board of Commissioners for a quasi-judicial public
hearing (public hearing) on March 18, 2024, regarding the Special Use Permit application (SUP-
01-24) by Matthew Brandon, Brandon’s Wrecker Service Inc., (“Applicant” and “Property
Owner”) for the “Brandon Salvage Operation” (“Use”). Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24,
approval will allow for a salvage operations/junkyard-commercial use to be located on a portion
of the Subject Property. The Board of Commissioners, based upon the sworn testimony and
evidence presented and received at the public hearing, made the following findings and
conclusions:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Applicant submitted a complete Special Use Permit application that was
accompanied by a Site Plan that was prepared by a North Carolina registered land
surveyor and/or engineer. Based on a review of the documents presented and testimony
from the Person County Planning staff, we found the application to be complete.
2. The Site Plan included proper data and information listed within Section 155, Special Use
Permits, specifically Section 155-2, Submission of Petitions, of the Person County
Planning Ordinance (Planning Ordinance) and has been updated to meet all conditions of
approval.
3. The ±25.6-acre Subject Property is located at 5022 Boston Rd. at Tax Map No. A58 192
and Parcel Identification No. 0918-00-91-4724.000.
4. The existing land use for the Subject Property is a single-family house and vacant land.
5. The proposed land use for the Subject Property is for a salvage operation/junkyard –
commercial on a portion of the ±25.6-acres.
6. The zoning designation for the Subject Property is R (Residential) and RC (Rural
Conservation). The proposed land use will be located entirely on the RC-zoned portion of
the Subject Property. Appendix C, Table of Permitted Uses of the Planning Ordinance,
allows for salvage operation/junkyard - commercial as a permitted use in the RC zoning
district with Special Use Permit approval from the Person County Board of
Commissioners.
7. This portion of the Subject Property’s zoning designation of RC is consistent and
compatible with the Rural future land use designation and the Person County & City of
Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comprehensive Plan).
8. The proposed land use of salvage operation/junkyard - commercial is consistent and
compatible with the adjacent land uses, with required fencing and screening. The
proposed land use, with proper screening and long-term property maintenance, does not
diminish public health, safety, and general welfare, and is appropriately located within an
RC zoning district.
9. A public hearing was properly noticed in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations governing the noticing requirements for public hearings. At the beginning of
the hearing and prior to presentation of any evidence on the Special Use Permit
application, the Board of Commissioners and everyone at the hearing was informed that
the public hearing would be a quasi-judicial proceeding, with sworn testimony from
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which the Board of Commissioners would make a decision similar to a court of law.
Every person that presented evidence at the public hearing was properly sworn-in. The
requirements for conducting a quasi-judicial hearing were met and complied with.
10. Section 155-3 of the Planning Ordinance establishes the following Findings of Fact that
the Board of Commissioners must make in granting Special Use Permit approval:
a. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located
where proposed and developed, according to the plan submitted and approved;
b. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications;
c. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity; and
d. That the locations and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
11. The staff report and all additional documents were submitted into evidence at the public
hearing properly and satisfactorily addressing the above listed Findings of Fact.
12. The Applicant presented sworn testimony in support of granting the Special Use Permit
and spoke in support of the Board of Commissioners granting the Special Use Permit.
Additional persons spoke in opposition to granting the Special Use Permit, based on
potential land use incompatibility. The Applicant committed to the following conditions
of approval and to relocate inoperable vehicles from the Boston Rd. property frontage to
the salvage operation site to increase land use compatibility:
a. The Applicant obtains all required permits from Person County Environmental
Health Department, Planning & Zoning Department, and Inspections Department,
as well as required permits from any other agency to achieve construction,
operations, and maintenance of the Subject Property;
b. The Subject Property has legal access and a physical driveway within a recorded
easement or from Gospel Lane;
c. The tow yard-salvage operation is confined to the Subject Property at Tax Map
No. A58 192 and Parcel Identification No. 0918-00-91-4724.000;
d. The tow yard-salvage operation includes a minimum 10-ft. high secured fence
(not including the height of any security wire) that completely screens the use
from adjacent properties and keeps operations entirely on the Subject Property;
e. The Applicant shall not park or store vehicles or salvage materials on adjacent
properties or within access easements and rights-of-way;
f. The Applicant or tenant shall provide continual property maintenance that does
not impact adjacent properties, to include maintenance of the perimeter security
fence, fire safety access, and any directional-downward security lighting; and
g. The Applicant shall provide an environmental assessment annually to the Person
County Planning & Zoning Department by December 31st of each calendar year
that addresses soil and water conditions on the Brandon Salvage Operation site.
Should the assessment indicate environmental concerns, the Applicant shall take
proactive measures to remediate the matter addressed in the report for Special Use
Permit, SUP-01-24, to remain in effect.
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CONCLUSIONS
Having heard and reviewed the evidence presented at the hearing, and having made the above
referenced Findings of Fact, the Board of Commissioners concludes the following:
1. By a 5-0 vote, the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located
where proposed and developed, according to the plan submitted and approved. The Board
of Commissioners made this finding, per Section 155-3(b)(1), in the affirmative;
2. By a 5-0 vote, the use meets all required conditions and specifications. The Board of
Commissioners made this finding, per Section 155-3(b)(2), in the affirmative;
3. By a 5-0 vote, the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity. The Board of Commissioners made this
finding, per Section 155-3(b)(3), in the affirmative; and
4. By a 5-0 vote, the location and character of the use, if developed according to the Site
Plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board of
Commissioners made this finding per Section 155-3(b)(4) in the affirmative.
Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends that the Board of
Commissioners vote to approve the Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application
and to grant Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, for the Brandon Salvage Operation use.
Therefore, based on the foregoing, it is ordered that Special Use Permit, SUP-01-24, is hereby
granted.
Date:
Matthew Brandon
Applicant
Date: _______________ ______________________________
Gordon Powell, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: Person County Business and Industrial Center (PCBIC) Funding Request
Summary of Information: Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc. (PCBIC), Person
County's nonprofit economic development corporation, promotes the growth and expansion of new
and existing business and industry in Person County and works in close cooperation with other
entities engaged in similar efforts. The business and property of the Corporation is managed and
controlled by a Board of Directors made up of the voting members of the Person County Economic
Development Commission (the "EDC") as appointed by the Person County Board of
Commissioners. Although Person County created PCBIC many years ago, the two operate as
separate legal entities, with the County’s oversight being limited to appointing PCBIC Board
members. The PCBIC President has general charge and supervision of the affairs of the Corporation
and performs such other duties as may be assigned to him by the PCBIC Board of Directors.
PCBIC President Phillip Allen will present a request for FY24 funding to the Board of
Commissioners.
Recommended Action: Consider PCBIC’s request for funding.
Submitted By: Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 2024
Agenda Title: FY 2025-2029 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Summary of Information: The CIP is a planning tool for implementing large capital projects.
The CIP includes projects costing $50,000 or greater for Person County Government, Piedmont
Community College, and Person County Schools. We also plan for capital needs for the Person
County Museum of History and the Person County Senior Center, as they are county-owned
facilities.
This document paves the way for the FY25 Recommended Budget as it will provide an estimate
of funding needed for capital projects and anticipates the impacts on operating costs as well. These
capital projects span the next five fiscal years with the upcoming fiscal year (FY25) being the only
year where a funding commitment is needed from the Board.
The CIP is presented as information only at this meeting. Staff proposes adoption of the CIP at the
April 15, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Recommended Action: Receive the Recommended CIP and provide staff with feedback.
Submitted By: Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager and Amy Wehrenberg, Finance Director
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FY 2025-2029
Recommended
Katherine Cathey, County Manager
Amy Wehrenberg, Chief Financial Officer
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Table of Contents
Managers Letter to the Board of Commissioners ............................................ 1-2
Objectives and Procedures for the CIP ................................................................. 3
Criteria for Project Priority ..................................................................................... 4
Completed and Ongoing Projects ..................................................................... 5-7
Recommended and Not Recommended Projects ........................................... 8-15
Funding Schedule ......................................................................................... 16-19
Graph-Revenue Sources ..................................................................................... 20
Graph-Projects by Function ................................................................................. 21
Graph-Projects by Type ...................................................................................... 22
Person Countys Debt Service ...................................................................... 23-26
Future Debt Service Payments ........................................................................... 27
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PERSON COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
April 1, 2024
Dear Person County Board of Commissioners,
I am pleased to present Person Countys Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 2029 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The CIP is an important planning tool for our county, reflecting the Board of Commissionerspriorities for large
capital projects costing more than $50,000. In addition to Person County Government, this plan also incorporates
the needs of our partner agencies, including Person County Schools (PCS) and Piedmont Community College (PCC),
given that counties are statutorily responsible for the provision of educational facilities. We also include capital
needs for two outside agencies for which the County owns the buildings, the Person County Museum of History and
the Person County Senior Center.
The development of this plan considers many factors including the current economic and fiscal climate, logistical
and financial constraints, as well as competing demands and priorities for County funds. The most critical capital
needs are those that address life safety issues. Once those needs are identified, we work towards a balance of
needs and priorities. This plan identifies the anticipated funding sources needed to meet these priorities. Although
the projects in this plan span the next five years, the fiscal impacts extend far beyond. Projects that are financed
incur debt service payments typically over a 15 to 20 year period. Therefore, the full array of funding sources
needed to support the projects as well as potential impacts to future operating budgets are also presented. The
Board of Commissioners reviews the five year CIP every year, but only funds the projects on an annual fiscal year
basis.
For the previous fiscal year (FY24), the Board of Commissioners appropriated $3,200,000 from the General Fund,
$402,109 from CIP fund balance, $80,000 from Airport Construction fund balance, limited obligation bonds (LOBs)
in the amount of $12,745,000, and funding from other revenue sources to fund the CIP. The debt financing required
an increase in property taxes of $0.0025 cents in order to make principal and interest payments on the bonds that
financed accessibility and safety improvements for Person High School (PHS) and other public school facilities. In
addition, the Board of Commissioners made a mid year appropriation of $3,000,000 from the General Fund fund
balance for additional PHS stadium improvements.
FY25 CIP requests total $34,410,413. Over the five year plan, all requests total $163,170,701. The needs are great,
but with limited funding options, it is necessary to exclude and/or delay some projects. Examples of proposed
projects that are not included in the recommended CIP due to limited funding options and competing priorities are
Emergency Services Building/EOC Building Replacement ($52.6M), Library Expansion ($6.5M), PCS New Roofs
(Northern Middle School and Stories Creek Elementary School) ($5.6M) and PCC Center for Health, Advanced
Technology & Trades (CHATT) Renovations and Main Campus Backfill ($15.0M).
The recommended FY25 CIP funding amount is $28,732,864. Like current year spending, next years funding sources
are diversified. The General Fund contribution is proposed at $2,070,000; CIP fund balance contributes $2,600,000;
State E911 Board contributes $81,000; American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds recreation, arts and parks projects
that improve safety and accessibility in the amount of $880,000; and PCC contributes $1,835,000 towards the
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purchase of the Carolina Pride Carwash Building (to house CHATT). In FY25, the County will issue $21,000,000 in
limited obligation bonds (LOBs) to finance the acquisition of the Human Services Building and the Carolina Pride
Carwash Building, construction and equipment upgrades associated with the PI/MRF merger, and a new roof for
South Elementary School. This financing will not require an increase in property taxes. The Countys annual lease
payment of $1,232,142 for the Human Services Building will be redirected to the CIF fund to offset principal and
interest payments on the bonds. Education Projects account for $10,252,522 or 35.7% of the FY25 Recommended
CIP.
Other County projects include virtual infrastructure upgrades ($523,000), replacing the HVAC system and front
windows in the Person County Office Building ($1,525,000), and matching funds for an acquisition grant for the 501
railroad corridor from Roxboro to Timberlake ($480,000). The FY25 CIP includes $225,000 for exterior
improvements and IT systems projects for PCC and $777,000 for various PCS projects, including asbestos and lead
abatement, and heat pump, HVAC and intercom replacements.
An important element of this CIP is the debt service analysis and the tables and graph showing the future debt
service levels for Person County Government. The Countys total outstanding debt at June 30, 2024 will be $24.0M.
The County, working in partnership with Person County Schools and Piedmont Community College, is planning to
issue new debt, totaling $21.0M in FY25.
Please keep in mind that this Capital Improvement Plan is just that a plan and while a great deal of effort and
analysis have gone into this, it offers a starting point for annual comparisons, fiscal changes, unforeseen needs, and
a place where public discussion can begin. The CIP will continue to be reviewed throughout the year, presenting any
recommended changes to the Board for consideration. This review is critical as new information about our capital
needs, our fiscal health, financing tools, and existing project scheduling arises.
Person County Government takes great care and pride in being fiscally responsible. This CIP demonstrates our
commitment to provide not only sustainable infrastructure but improvements and enhancements to our
community and quality of life. County staff looks forward to working with the Board of Commissioners and our
community partners as we implement the FY 2025 2029 CIP.
Sincerely,
Katherine M. Cathey
County Manager
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Objectives of a CIP:
Create a plan to organize long term capital needs in a manner to promote
discussion regarding priority, feasibility, timing, potential costs, financing options
and future budgetary effect.
Limit projects to those costing $50,000 and over in the plan.
Present an overview of requests submitted by Person County departments,
Piedmont Community College and Public Schools.
Facilitate the exchange of information and coordination between the County, the
community college and the schools on capital planning.
Steps in developing a CIP:
Determine capital needs for all departments and certain County-funded agencies.
Review priorities and assess proposed capital projects in relationship to these
priorities.
Make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on a projects
timing, priority and possible financing options.
Categories of projects:
Person County Government
Piedmont Community College
Public Schools
Each project includes a description, a timeline for construction and operating
costs, and the current status.
Also included are graphs that summarize revenue sources, projects by function,
projects by type, and outstanding debt.
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Criteria in determining project status:
Safety
Is public health or safety a critical factor with regard to this project?
What are the consequences if not approved?
Mandate
Is the project required by legal mandates?
Is the project needed to bring the County into compliance with any laws or
regulations?
Timing and Linkages
What is the relationship to other projects, either ongoing or requested?
Does the project relate to a County-adopted plan or policy?
Economic Impact
Will this project promote economic development or otherwise raise the standard
of living for our citizens?
Efficiencies
Will this project increase productivity or service quality, or respond to a demand
for service?
Are there any project alternatives?
Service Impact
Will this project provide a critical service or improve the quality of life for our
citizens?
How will this project improve services to citizens and other service clients?
How would delays in starting the project affect County services?
Operating Budget Impact
What is the possibility of cost escalation over time?
Will this project reduce annual operating costs in some manner?
What would be the impact upon the annual operating budget and future operating
budgets?
Debt Management
What types of funding sources are available?
How reliable is the funding source recommended for the project?
How would any proposed debt impact the Countys debt capacity?
Does the timing of the proposed construction correspond to the availability of
funding?
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Completed Projects
Person County Government:
Demolish Water Tower-Old Helena School ($54,000)
Refurbish Water Tank-Airport ($90,128)
Upfit PCOB Auditorium to BOC Boardroom ($121,813)
P&R-ADA Accessibility Safety Surfacing ($148,411)
Executive Airport Hangar Construction ($5,199,619)
Replace Airport Tractor ($75,400)
Piedmont Community College:
Early College- POD Building ($614,075)
Environmental Controls for Buildings ($327,526)
Signage Package ($80,000)
Public Schools
Woodland Elementary-Repaint Canopies ($29,816)
Install cameras-all schools ($180,000)
Ongoing Projects
Person County Government:
Permitting Software ($292,356) Remaining technology items to purchase in the
current fiscal year should cause the completion of these expenditures by fiscal year end
2024.
Human Resources Software - NeoGov ($182,767) Project was approved in FY 2022
to be expensed over a 4-year period. FY 2025 is the final year of the implementation
phase.
Re-pave PCOB Parking Lots ($130,312) Remaining work to be completed to extend
a drain in the Veterans Park in an effort to prevent the water runoff across the parking
lot.
HVAC Upgrades-Senior Center ($57,075) Project is in process. Completion
expected in the Spring 2024.
New Roof-Old Helena Gym ($231,095) Construction is completed; waiting on final
invoice for retainage.
New Roof-EMS (Barden St) ($243,921) Roofing construction completed; retainage
remaining to be paid.
New Roof-Old Helena (EMS/Sheriff) ($164,205) Roofing construction completed;
retainage remaining to be paid.
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New Roof-Inspection/Planning Building ($315,361) Will be bidding project out in
Spring 2024; construction anticipated to be complete by Fall 2024.
EMS Station North ($85,000) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been drafted
with Triple Springs VFD for building use. Some initial concept drawings have been
rendered, but no County funds have been expended to date. Next steps will include
execution of the MOA before any work can begin. Anticipated completion date is
January 2025.
Emergency Services Radio Upgrade ($180,000) About 75% of the communication
radios have been upgraded. Completion of radio upgrades is anticipated by May 2024.
This project also involves the installation of radio-activated alerting systems at EMS
Stations 1 and 2. This portion of the project is still in the specification and bidding
phase. Anticipated completion date is October 2024.
LUCAS CPR Compression Devices ($52,900) Waiting on final invoice for delivery
charges.
P&R-ADA Parking Areas ($62,827) Project is 96% complete. Final work is in
process.
Convert Picnic Shelters to Cabins ($63,300) Improvement Permit has been
obtained, and is pending septic evaluation by the Environmental Health Department.
Expecting to complete two cabin conversions over the summer of 2024.
Outdoor Multi-Purpose Courts ($63,000) Remaining court to be installed at
Longhurst Park once favorable weather conditions allow. Anticipating completion by
end of this fiscal year. Other multi-purpose courts that were part of this project have
been completed, and are located at Olive Hill, Bushy Fork and Mayo Park.
Playground and Park Improvements ($104,546) Project is pending completion after
final repairs are done to playground equipment at Helena and Bethel Hill.
Kirby Rebirth Project-Rooftop Event Space ($48,396) Completion is contingent on
the receipt of additional funding that is being requested for FY25. This project was
approved in FY24 and funded with contribution funds from Republic Services
(Community Development Project Fund).
PI/MRF Merger and Renovation ($2,103,000) Construction contract awarded in
December 2023. Proposal is in place to finance this project along with other projects in
FY25. Concrete foundation costs have been encumbered to pour a 12x22 area.
Ground breaking ceremony took place on March 4, 2024.
Piedmont Community College:
BDEC Entry ($60,000) No expenditures reported to date.
General Education Building Design ($300,000) Architectural and design services
are 87% complete.
Chiller Room Upgrades ($500,000) Project is in design phase with anticipated
completion in FY25. No expenditures reported to date.
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Science Lab Renovations ($400,000) Project is currently in design phase. No
expenditures reported to date.
Room Upfits B, C, G Buildings ($157,500) Construction in progress. Anticipated
completion by December 2024.
Repair HVAC Roof Waterlines ($90,000) Preliminary design is in process. No
expenditures to date.
New Roof-Building L & Covered Walkways ($326,468) Construction is underway;
expecting to complete by July 2024.
Public Schools:
2023 LOBs-Local Contingency ($740,000) Local set-aside contingency funds that
were approved to support the PHS Improvements Project funded with bond proceeds in
November 2023. This project is in the early stages of construction, and will be
expensed with bond proceeds until exhausted. It is unknown at this time if local
contingency funds will be needed to complete this project.
New Roof-South Elementary ($500,000) Proposal is in place to finance this project
along with other projects in FY25. The remaining cost of $1,904,555 was initially
requested for FY25 on the Countys FY24 Recommended CIP.
North Elementary Chiller ($331,901) This project was originally approved in the CIP
for FY22 and budgeted at $150K. However, the quotes came in much higher by the
time the project was ready to proceed. Applied funds that were available in other
completed projects in order to proceed. No actual expenditures have been spent to
date. Architect is currently reviewing this project.
South Elementary Metal Roof Replacement ($21,430) Schools made decision to
use these funds to demo building after engineers determined it to be in too poor of
condition to re-roof. The project is 2/3rds complete and waiting for invoices.
Communication Radios ($150,000) Radios have been ordered and a portion of them
has been received. Waiting on the remaining radios to be delivered.
Earl Bradsher-Fire Alarm System ($180,000) Installation of system is complete.
Pending inspection before final invoice is paid.
PHS-Repave Parking Lot ($300,000) No work done to date. Waiting on renovations
funded with the 2023 LOBs to be completed before this work is initiated.
New Roof-North End Elementary ($200,449) Construction of roof is complete;
waiting on final invoice to be received.
PHS Stadium Restroom Improvements ($3,000,000) This project was approved in
mid-year in FY23 at the Schools request. Construction is in process.
New Roof-Oak Lane Elementary ($960,636) Construction of roof is complete;
waiting on final invoice to be received.
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FY 2025-2029
Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
2025
Information
Technology Virtual Infrastructure Upgrades 523,000
Replace aging servers responsible for hosting all County
applications and upgrade storage infrastructure to meet data
storage demands. Servers will have reached the end of their
expected life. Technology changes and County-wide needs will
require the servers to be replaced.
Human Resources NEOGOV Software Acquisition 64,542
Purchase software by NEOGOV to improve efficiency in Human
Resources operations. This is the final payment of 4-year plan.
General Services Acquisition-Human Services Building 8,000,000
Issuing debt to acquire currently leased Human Services Building
that houses DSS, Public Health, and Mental Health services.
General Services Improvements-Human Services Building 2,000,000
Anticipated improvements needed to Human Services Building
once the property acquisition is finalized.
General Services
Issuance Costs-HS/PCC Buildings & Other
Projects 300,000 Issuance costs associated with the FY25 proposed debt package.
General Services
Contingency Costs-HS/PCC Buildings &
Other Projects - Local 309,168
Local set-aside contingency costs to support the FY25 debt-
proposed projects, particularly to cover any unexpected overages
incurred for the PI/MRF Merger and the re-roofing of South
Elementary School.
General Services
Replace Windows - Person County Office
Building (front side of building)525,000
Replace windows on front side of Person County Office Building,
which are 60+ years old. These windows are single-pane and not
energy efficient. The electrical system is dated, and the operation of
multiple portable electronics has, at times, overloaded the system
and caused the power to go out in the building.
General Services
Replace HVAC System in Person County
Office Building 1,000,000
Replace 60+ year old HVAC system in Person County Office
Building. Multiple repairs have been made and dated equipment
parts are becoming difficult to replace when failures occur.
Emergency
Services EMS Station North 110,000
Renovate space to house a satellite EMS Station on the northern
end of the County to reduce response times to medical
emergencies and to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Emergency
Services
Emergency Services Building Safety/
Security Upgrades 54,400
Upgrade security and safety systems at both EMS Station 1
(Barden Street) and EMS Station 2 (Helena-Moriah) to make a
safer working environment for employees. Install cameras and
recording system at both locations, as employees are often outside
at night, working on vehicles, restocking vehicles, moving about in
the parking lot, etc., and there are no security cameras at either
location.
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)241,206
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU) are advanced economical
solutions to high vehicle fleet operating and maintenance costs for
emergency response agencies. RRU's are transferable fiberglass
pick-up truck caps with a 15-20 year life expectancy that are vehicle
brand agnostic, and provide features such as whole unit climate
control for medication efficacy, accountability and command
platforms, fire suppression and investigation layouts, and various
other detailed oriented equipment compartments that can be
customized to that vehicles mission.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks
Kirby Rebirth Project: Rooftop Studio/ Event
Space 16,864
This project was originally approved in FY24's CIP for $53,236 and
funded with a contribution from Republic Services in the
Community Development Project Fund, but the project estimate has
now increased to $70,100, causing this additional request for funds.
Recommend the use of funds in the Community Development
Project Fund to complete this project in FY25.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks
Railroad Trails Project: Match to NCDOT
Grant 480,000
Match funds required for NCDOT Acquisition Grant for the 501
Railroad Corridor which would extend from Roxboro to Timberlake.
This project is supported by various organizations including
Conservation Matching Funds, NCDOT, Piedmont Conservation
Council, Person County Recreation Advisory Board, and Person
County Economic Development.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Restroom-Kirby 220,000
The Kirby Auditorium currently has 2 ADA accessible single-stall
restrooms that serve a facility with a capacity of over 1,000 people.
Upon review by the Person County Inspections Department, this
situation was described as "grossly inadequate". Recommend to
fund with available ARPA funds.
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FY 2025-2029
Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Elevator-Kirby 350,000
The elevator addition will provide accessibility from the basement to
the stage, which is a critical need. It will also improve safety for
citizens, staff and others, reducing physical exertion and risk of
injury by providing a way to move stage props between floors.
Recommend to fund with available ARPA funds.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Repairs/Updates-Kirby 160,000
Repairs/ updates to lighting, draping, roller systems and addition of
streaming equipment to provide ADA accessibility. Recommend to
fund with available ARPA funds.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Huck Sansbury ADA Accessible Playground 150,000
One fully ADA accessible playground to replace the outdated Huck
Sansbury playground. Recommend to fund with available ARPA
funds.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Additional RV Sites-Mayo Park 55,890
Twelve additional RV camp sites at Mayo Park. Mayo Park is at
very high demand and capacity during the camping season. The
County would benefit from increased revenue from additional sites.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000
Replace and/or update playground equipment in priority areas at
various park sites for safety reasons. Safety concerns with faulty,
outdated equipment will be addressed at all playground sites on a
yearly rotation.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 57,000
Replace light poles at various parks. All ballfields in Person County
have light systems that are 25+ years old. Recommend to continue
upgrading the lights for safety and preventative maintenance and to
reduce liability.
Person Industries/
Person County
Recycling Center
Person Industries/Materials Recovery
Facility Merger & Renovation (Phase I & II)3,789,478
Phases 1 and 2 of merging Person Industries (PI) into the Person
County Recycling Center (PCRC) location due to lease expiration of
current Madison Blvd. location on May 25, 2025. Phase 1 was
approved for $2.1M in FY24, which included the construction/
renovation of PCRC in preparation of absorbing PI into this facility.
Phase 2 for $1,686,478 includes the replacement of machinery
which is 15 years old, costing major repair bills and continuous
shutdown due to machine failure. Space is limited due to current
setup and flow of material handling. The front of building has no
ADA compliant entrance. The proposal in FY25 is to group this
project (phases 1 & 2) with other projects to fund with debt
proceeds.
PCC
Acquisition-Carolina Pride Carwash
Building (CPCW)7,000,000
Issue debt to acquire the Carolina Pride Carwash Building for
PCC's use as the new Center for Health, Advanced Technology &
Trades (CHATT).
PCC Exterior Improvements 150,000
Address multiple small and medium-sized exterior improvements:
bus stop canopy with concrete pad, PECIL steps and handrails,
daycare awning and gutter, gun range improvements, storm drain
replacement (B and C), and window film to address safety, ADA
compliance, and accessibility and/or areas in disrepair.
PCC IT Systems 75,000
Update phone systems and network switches. Not updating phone
system could result in phone system failure and force migration to a
new phone system without one in place, resulting in loss of service
during college operations. Current network switches are 6 years old
and industry standard for life expectancy is 7 years.
Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 340,000
Contingency funds from local County funding to use, as needed, for
the School Improvements Project (2023 LOBs).
Public Schools New Roof - South Elementary School 1,910,522
Most critical roof in need of replacement. Due to significant size and
cost, recommend grouping this project with other projects to be
covered with debt proceeds in FY25.
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Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
Public Schools
Asbestos & Lead Paint Abatement - All
Schools 100,000
Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly budgeted $150M
to address lead in water, asbestos, and lead-based paint
inspections and abatement of hazards in NC public schools and
licensed child care facilities. This funding was specifically budgeted
in Session Law 2021-180 Section 9G.8(a)-9G(c). As part of this
program, public school units shall be required to test for lead levels
in drinking water and be required to conduct inspections for lead
paint and asbestos hazards in their facilities. Inspections must be
completed by May 1, 2024. Under the ARPA Reimbursement
Program, public schools can be reimbursed up to two-thirds for
eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint
abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will
be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted,
whichever comes first. This will be a priority in 2024 to access the
funding.
Public Schools
Helena & Stories Creek Elementary
Schools - Water Source Heat Pumps 300,000
Replace water source heat pumps in mezzanines at both schools.
Heat pumps are 20 plus years old and evaporator coils are starting
to break down.
Public Schools
Southern Middle School - Rooftop HVAC
Units 100,000
Replace rooftop units for band room and the auditorium. The two
rooftop units are 20 plus years old and parts are becoming
obsolete.
Public Schools Replace Water Fountains - All Schools 97,000
Replace all water fountains with new fountains containing lead
filters. They need to be replaced due to age and possible changes
in state regulations to drinking water in K-12 buildings.
Public Schools
Northern Middle School, Woodland
Elementary School, & Person High School -
Intercom Replacements 60,000
Replace intercom systems at Northern Middle School, Woodland
Elementary School and Person High School. Current systems are
old and outdated and are not compatible with current system. The
incompatibility of the system creates an unsafe environment due to
lack of communication throughout the system. Recommendation is
to spread this cost over three years; first year to cover NMS .
Public Schools
Helena Elementary School - Replace Floor
Tiles 70,000
Replace vinyl tile floors in the hallways at Helena Elementary
School. Tile has become worn and loose in some areas. This
creates a possible tripping hazard for staff and students. In addition,
the age of tile makes it difficult to clean and maintain.
Public Schools
Northern Middle School - Rooftop HVAC
Unit 50,000
Replace the rooftop unit in the kitchen at Northern Middle School.
The rooftop unit has reached the end of its lifecycle. Over the last
several years, the unit has needed repair multiple times. The
repairs are delayed due to obsolete parts being difficult to find.
2026 General Services Repair HVAC System - Public Library 103,400
Replace the entire HVAC system at the Library, which includes a lot
of the original equipment, with new air handlers with gas furnaces
and two new 2.5-ton outside AC units. The inside air handler is of
the original equipment, dating back to the 1960's, and parts have
become almost impossible to find. It is also heated by electric duct
heaters which makes the unit extremely costly and inefficient.
General Services
New Roof - Emergency Communication
(911)193,943 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
Emergency
Services Radio System Replacement - 911 Consoles 1,435,000
CAD Console Radios have reached the end of their service life and
need to be replaced. These radios are critical infrastructure and are
used to dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for public
safety agencies. The project will replace 4 console radios at the
primary PSAP location, cover the purchase of two remote radio
control stations, consoles and antennae for the back-up location
located at the IT building.
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)160,804
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU) are advanced economical
solutions to high vehicle fleet operating and maintenance costs for
emergency response agencies. RRU's are transferable fiberglass
pick-up truck caps with a 15-20 year life expectancy that are vehicle
brand agnostic, and provide features such as whole unit climate
control for medication efficacy, accountability and command
platforms, fire suppression and investigation layouts, and various
other detailed oriented equipment compartments that can be
customized to that vehicles mission.
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FY 2025-2029
Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Public Splash Pad 250,000
There are no public aquatic facilities in Person County. A splash
pad/ spray ground has been approved in the Person County
Recreation Master Plan for 20 years. It was one of the priorities for
the public in the Wants/ Needs Survey done in 2010. This facility
will provide equitable water-based recreation activities for our
community in a safe and structured environment. A well-designed
splash pad is accessible for all kinds of physical abilities and serves
as a multigenerational place of play. Recommend to fund with
available ARPA funds.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000
Replace and/or update playground equipment in priority areas at
various park sites for safety reasons. Safety concerns with faulty,
outdated equipment will be addressed at all playground sites on a
yearly rotation.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 59,800
Replace light poles at various parks. All ballfields in Person County
have light systems that are 25+ years old. Recommend to continue
upgrading the lights for safety and preventative maintenance and to
reduce liability.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks HVAC Installation-Olive Hill Gym 150,000
There is a need for climate-controlled rental and program space
within the community. This project will provide for that community
space need by making these facilities climate-controlled and usable
year-round.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks HVAC Installation-Helena Gym 150,000
There is a need for climate-controlled rental and program space
within the community. This project will provide for that community
space need by making these facilities climate-controlled and usable
year-round.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Bike Lanes Addition 100,000
Implementing bike lanes or multi-use paths in parks will enable
cyclists to learn and ride at their preferred speed without
interference from prevailing traffic or pedestrians.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Construction of Pickleball Courts 80,000
This project will consist of installing two outdoor pickleball courts in
priority areas of the County. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing
sports in the Country. Over the past few years, we have seen an
increase in community interest for outdoor pickleball courts that are
specifically for open play.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks
Updates for various Gyms (Helena, Olive
Hill, and Huck Sansbury)50,000
Cosmetic updates and repairs to the following gyms: Helena, Olive
Hill, and Huck Sansbury, including painting the walls and rafters in
all three gym locations.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Fence Repair & Replacement 50,000
Fencing around outdoor play spaces assists in preventing children
from running out into hazards as well as minimizes external threats.
PCC IT Systems 400,000
Update Phone systems and Network Switches. Not updating phone
system could result in phone system failure and force migration to a
new phone system without one in place, resulting in loss of service
during college operations. Current network switches are 6 years old
and industry standard for life expectancy is 7 years .
PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 245,000
Replace hot water heaters, penthouse air handlers, and secondary
HVAC units that have been identified and prioritized in PCC's
Facility Master Plan. Identified equipment is beyond useful life.
Chance of emergency repairs high and new units will be more
efficient.
Public Schools
Debt Financing - Various Improvements to
Schools 10,215,000
Debt-financed project to provide funds for improvements at various
schools in this second tranche of funding approved by the Board of
Commissioners in March 2023. This estimate includes $8.35M
construction/renovation, $868K engineering and planning, $300K
issuance costs and $697K contingency funds.
Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 299,024
Setting aside contingency funds from local County funding to use
as needed for the School Improvements Project.
Public Schools
NMS, Woodland Elem, & PHS-Intercom
Replacements 60,000
Replace intercom systems at Northern Middle School, Woodland
Elementary School and Person High School. Current systems are
old and outdated and are not compatible with current system. The
incompatibility of the system creates an unsafe environment due to
lack of communication throughout the system. Recommendation is
to spread this cost over three years; second year to cover
Woodland Elementary.
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2025-2029
Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
Public Schools Replace Exterior Doors - All Schools 250,000
Replace all old exterior doors with new FRP style doors and
hardware. Exterior doors are old and are becoming hard to
maintain. This creates the possibility for doors to become unsecure
throughout the school day. The addition of the new doors will
ensure that all campuses are safe.
Public Schools Replace Electronic Door Locks - All Schools 150,000
Electronic door lock system is 15 years old and needs to be
replaced and upgraded to increase speed of service. The new
system would allow for instant data update and changes to be
made without physically visiting each site.
Public Schools South Elem-Replace Asbestos Floor Tiles 80,000
Remove asbestos floor tiles in 1-8 classrooms. Need to remove all
floor tiles with asbestos due to safety and health concerns. Floor
tiles are loose and may become friable causing health issues for
students and staff.
2027 General Services New Roof - Public Library Façade 136,600 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
General Services New Roof - Mayo Park Buildings 285,843 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)160,804
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU) are advanced economical
solutions to high vehicle fleet operating and maintenance costs for
emergency response agencies. RRU's are transferable fiberglass
pick-up truck caps with a 15-20 year life expectancy that are vehicle
brand agnostic, and provide features such as whole unit climate
control for medication efficacy, accountability and command
platforms, fire suppression and investigation layouts, and various
other detailed oriented equipment compartments that can be
customized to that vehicles mission.
Emergency
Services Life Safety Education Simulator 195,925
Life Safety Education Simulator trainer that is housed in a 27'
aluminum "V" nose trailer. This simulator allows participants of all
ages to be presented an immersive learning experience offering
opportunities for critical thinking, physical activity, hazard
recognition and safe practices.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000
Replace and/or update playground equipment in priority areas at
various park sites for safety reasons. Safety concerns with faulty,
outdated equipment will be addressed at all playground sites on a
yearly rotation.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 63,250
Replace light poles at various parks. All ballfields in Person County
have light systems that are 25+ years old. Recommend to continue
upgrading the lights for safety and preventative maintenance and to
reduce liability.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks
Updates for various Gyms (Helena, Olive
Hill, and Huck Sansbury)85,000
Cosmetic updates and repairs to the following gyms: Helena, Olive
Hill, and Huck Sansbury, including painting the walls and rafters in
all three gym locations.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Fence Repair & Replacement 100,000
Fencing around outdoor play spaces assists in preventing children
from running out into hazards as well as minimizes external threats.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks
Acquisition of property adjacent to Farm
Park 325,000
Acquisition of the property adjacent to the new County Farm Park,
Flat River, Railroad Corridor, and Highway 501.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Construction of Pump Track 300,000
A pump track attracts lots of visitors of all ages, skills levels, and
socioeconomic backgrounds, making our community healthier and
more inclusive. By installing a multi-purpose pump track at the
Rock Sportsplex, we will not only accommodate the need for our
local citizens but it will also have a positive economic impact
through tourism and special events held in Person County.
PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 530,000
Replace hot water heaters, penthouse air handlers, and secondary
HVAC units that have been identified and prioritized in PCC's
Facility Master Plan. Identified equipment is beyond useful life.
Chance of emergency repairs high and new units will be more
efficient.
Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 535,976
Setting aside contingency funds from local County funding to use
as needed for the School Improvements Project.
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2025-2029
Recommended Projects
YEAR DEPT PROJECT TITLE
TOTAL
COST PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
Public Schools
NMS, Woodland Elem, & PHS-Intercom
Replacements 80,000
Replace intercom systems at Northern Middle School, Woodland
Elementary School and Person High School. Current systems are
old and outdated and are not compatible with current system. The
incompatibility of the system creates an unsafe environment due to
lack of communication throughout the system. Recommendation is
to spread this cost over three years; third year to cover PHS .
Public Schools PHS-Replace Windows 300,000
The windows at Person High School were installed in the 1960's.
These windows are single-pane and not energy efficient. In addition
the windows are easily broken and are a safety hazard. These
windows need to be replaced to improve security and to create a
more comfortable environment by increasing energy efficiency and
reducing heating and cooling loss.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Oak Lane Painting 75,000
Need to paint entire school due to wear and tear of old paint and
paint peeling off walls and doors.
2028 General Services New Roof - Mayo Park Buildings 207,330 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
General Services New Roof - Courthouse 219,475 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)80,402
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU) are advanced economical
solutions to high vehicle fleet operating and maintenance costs for
emergency response agencies. RRU's are transferable fiberglass
pick-up truck caps with a 15-20 year life expectancy that are vehicle
brand agnostic, and provide features such as whole unit climate
control for medication efficacy, accountability and command
platforms, fire suppression and investigation layouts, and various
other detailed oriented equipment compartments that can be
customized to that vehicles mission.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000
Replace and/or update playground equipment in priority areas at
various park sites for safety reasons. Safety concerns with faulty,
outdated equipment will be addressed at all playground sites on a
yearly rotation.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 63,250
Replace light poles at various parks. All ballfields in Person County
have light systems that are 25+ years old. Recommend to continue
upgrading the lights for safety and preventative maintenance and to
reduce liability.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Fence Repair & Replacement 100,000
Fencing around outdoor play spaces assists in preventing children
from running out into hazards as well as minimizes external threats.
PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 325,000
Replace hot water heaters, penthouse air handlers, and secondary
HVAC units that have been identified and prioritized in PCC's
Facility Master Plan. Identified equipment is beyond useful life.
Chance of emergency repairs high and new units will be more
efficient.
Public Schools
Debt Financing - Various Improvements to
Schools 12,295,000
Debt-financed project to provide funds for improvements at various
schools in this second tranche of funding approved by the Board of
Commissioners in March 2023. This estimate includes $10.15M
construction/renovation, $1.055M engineering and planning, $300K
issuance costs and $789K contingency funds.
Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 842,353
Setting aside contingency funds from local County funding to use
as needed for the School Improvements Project.
Public Schools PHS Aux. Gym-Replace Bleachers 110,000
Need to replace bleachers due to the age (over 30 years old) and
operation of bleachers . Bleachers are wood and have inoperable
mechanical issues. They do not meet ADA standards.
Public Schools New Roof - Person High School 302,223 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
Public Schools New Roof - School Bus Garage 519,565 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 General Services New Roof - Museum Complex 541,563 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000
Replace and/or update playground equipment in priority areas at
various park sites for safety reasons. Safety concerns with faulty,
outdated equipment will be addressed at all playground sites on a
yearly rotation.
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2025-2029
Projects Not Recommended
DEPT PROJECT TITLE TOTAL COST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REASON FOR NOT
RECOMMENDING
Emergency Services Emergency Services Building 52,573,600
Emergency Services enlisted the consultative support/services
of Mission Critical Partners to conduct a facility feasibility
assessment. Preliminary results of the study were shared with
the BOC. The BOC recognizes the need and will continue to
receive and evaluate information related to the potential
project and its funding, as it is made available by the
department and/or MCP. If the BOC ultimately supports the
project, it will be forwarded to the County's Debt Consultants
for further financial review and analysis.
Emergency Services
Stryker Medical Asset
Management Program 457,680
This is the first of ten payments for the lease of equipment with
the option to purchase. Capital leases are classified as
operating costs, and are therefore required to be reported in
the operating budget. As a result, this request has been
moved to the Emergency Services Department's budget
request for FY25.
Public Library Library Expansion 6,450,000
Library space needs will be further evaluated to determine if
an expansion or new construction would better serve current
and future needs.
PCC
Renovate Carolina Pride
Building 10,000,000
The CIP includes purchase of Carolina Pride Building. PCC
has state funding available for renovations and equipment.
Additional revenue sources and projected needs/costs will be
evaluated for funding in future years.
PCC
PCC Main Campus-CHATT
Back Fill 5,000,000
Not recommending at this time due to other critical capital
needs, including recommended PCC projects.
Public Schools
New Roof - Northern Middle
School 2,662,877
Not recommended at this time as CIP funding is needed for
other school improvements. Roofing is deferred to a year
beyond the 5-year plan and will be re-evaluated each year to
determine if earlier replacement is necessary.
Public Schools
New Roof - Stories Creek
Elem 2,548,677
Not recommended at this time as CIP funding is needed for
other school improvements. Roofing is deferred to a year
beyond the 5-year plan and will be re-evaluated each year to
determine if earlier replacement is necessary.
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Person County
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2025-29
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Revenues:
General Fund Contribution 3,200,000 2,311,206 2,950,000 3,045,898 2,834,598 2,829,210 17,170,912
General Fund Contribution (ARPA
Funds)- 880,000 250,000 - - - 1,130,000
CIP Fund Balance 402,109 2,600,000 - - - - 3,002,109
State E911 Telephone Board Funds
(Virtual Infrastructure Replacement)- 81,000 - - - - 81,000
City of Roxboro Contribution (New Roof-
Emergency Communications (911)- - 96,971 - - - 96,971
Airport Construction Fund Balance
(Replace Tractor at Airport)80,000 - - - - - 80,000
State E911 Telephone Board Funds
(Radio System Replacement - 911
Consoles)- - 975,000 - - - 975,000
FEMA-Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
(Life Safety Education Simulator)- - 60,000 - - - 60,000
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant
(Life Safety Education Simulator)- - - 10,000 - - 10,000
State Farm Community Safety Grant
(Life Safety Education Simulator)- - - 20,000 - - 20,000
Community Development Projects Fund
Balance (Kirby Rebirth & Conversion of
picnic shelters to cabins)123,236 16,864 - - - - 140,100
PARTF Grant (Aquisition of property
adjacent to Farm Park)- - - 162,500 - - 162,500
State grant funds (PI/MRF Merger and
Renovation)1,000,000 - - - - - 1,000,000
PCC Contribution (Acquisition of HS Bldg
& Carolina Pride Bldgs, and Other
Improvements)- 1,835,000 - - - - 1,835,000
Debt Issuance (Acquisition of HS Bldg &
Carolina Pride Bldgs, PI/MRF Merger
Project, and Roof Replacement)- 21,000,000 - - - - 21,000,000
Debt Issuance (LOB's School
Improvements)12,745,000 - 10,215,000 - 12,295,000 - 35,255,000
Total Sources of Revenue:17,550,345 28,724,070 14,546,971 3,238,398 15,129,598 2,829,210 82,018,592
Project Costs for County:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
Information Technology:
Virtual Infrastructure Upgrades - 523,000 -- - - 523,000
Human Resources:
Software Acquisition 50,199 64,542 -- - - 114,741
General Services:
Demolish Water Tower-Old Helena
School 65,000 - -- - - 65,000
Replace Tractor at Airport 80,000 - -- - - 80,000
Acquisition-Human Services Building - 8,000,000 - - - - 8,000,000
Improvements-Human Services Building - 2,000,000 - - - - 2,000,000
Issuance Costs-HS/PCC Bldgs & Other
Proj - 300,000 - - - - 300,000
Contingency Costs-HS/PCC Bldgs &
Other Proj - Local - 309,168 -- - - 309,168
Replace Windows - PCOB - 525,000 -- - - 525,000
Repair HVAC System - PCOB - 1,000,000 -- - - 1,000,000
Repair HVAC System - Public Library - - 103,400 - - - 103,400
Sources of Revenue:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
REVENUE
SOURCES
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2025-29
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Project Costs for County:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
New Roof - Emg Comm (911)- - 193,943 - - - 193,943
New Roof - Public Library Façade - - - 136,600 - - 136,600
New Roof - Mayo Park Buildings - - - 285,843 207,330 - 493,173
New Roof - Courthouse - - -- 219,475 - 219,475
New Roof - Museum Complex - - -- - 541,563 541,563
Emergency Services:
LUCAS CPR Compression Devices 52,910 - -- - - 52,910
EMS Station North 75,000 110,000 -- - - 185,000
Emg Services Building Safety/Security
Upgrades - 54,400 -- - - 54,400
Radio System Replacement - 911
Consoles - - 1,435,000 - - - 1,435,000
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)- 241,206 160,804 160,804 80,402 - 643,216
Life Safety Education Simulator - - - 195,925 - - 195,925
Recreation, Arts & Parks:
Conversion of Picnic Shelters to Cabins 70,000 - -- - - 70,000
Kirby Rebirth Project - Roof Top
Studio/Event Space 53,236 16,864 -- - - 70,100
Rail Road Trails Project: Match to
NCDOT Grant - 480,000 -- - - 480,000
ADA Accessible Restroom-Kirby - 220,000 -- - - 220,000
ADA Accessible Elevator-Kirby - 350,000 -- - - 350,000
ADA Repairs/Updates-Kirby - 160,000 -- - - 160,000
Huck Sansbury ADA Accessible
Playground - 150,000 -- - - 150,000
Public Splash Pad - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Additional RV Sites-Mayo Park - 55,890 -- - - 55,890
ADA Accessible Playground Updates - 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 325,000
Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades - 57,000 59,800 63,250 63,250 100,000 343,300
HVAC Installation-Olive Hill Gym - - 150,000 - - - 150,000
HVAC Installation-Helena Gym - - 150,000 - - - 150,000
Bike Lanes Addition - - 100,000 - - - 100,000
Construction of Pickleball Courts - - 80,000 - - - 80,000
Updates for various Gyms (Helena, Olive
Hill, and Huck Sansbury)- - 50,000 85,000 - - 135,000
Fence Repair & Replacement - - 50,000 100,000 100,000 250,000 500,000
Aquisition of property adjacent to Farm
Park - - - 325,000 - - 325,000
Construction of Pump Track - - - 300,000 - - 300,000
Paving for Full ADA Access - - -- - 1,000,000 1,000,000
Person Industries/PCRC
PI/MRF Merger-Construction (Phase I)2,100,000 2,103,000 -- - - 4,203,000
PI/MRF Merger-Equipment Upgrades
(Phase II)- 1,686,478 -- - - 1,686,478
Total County Projects:2,546,345 18,471,548 2,847,947 1,717,422 735,457 1,956,563 28,275,282
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Person County
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2025-29
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Project Costs for PCC:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
Piedmont Community College (PCC):
Early College - POD Building 79,000 - -- - - 79,000
Chiller Room Upgrades 400,000 - -- - - 400,000
Science Lab Renovations 200,000 - -- - - 200,000
Room Upfits B, C and G Bldgs 100,000 - -- - - 100,000
BDEC Entry 60,000 - -- - - 60,000
Acquisition-Carolina Pride Building - 7,000,000 -- - - 7,000,000
Exterior Improvements - 150,000 -- - - 150,000
IT Systems - 75,000 400,000 - - - 475,000
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement - - 245,000 530,000 325,000 - 1,100,000
Bookstore Relocation - - -- - 450,000 450,000
Door Locking Security Upgrade - - -- - 250,000 250,000
Total PCC Projects:839,000 7,225,000 645,000 530,000 325,000 700,000 10,264,000
Project Costs for Public
Schools:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
Public Schools:
Debt Financing - Various Improvements
to Schools
Construction/Renovation 10,818,553 - 8,350,000 - 10,150,000 - 29,318,553
A&E Fees 1,081,855 - 868,400 - 1,055,600 - 3,005,855
Issuance Costs 300,000 - 300,000 - 300,000 - 900,000
Contingency Funds-Financed 544,592 - 696,600 - 789,400 - 2,030,592
Contingency Funds-Local 740,000 340,000 299,024 535,976 842,353 172,647 2,930,000
Install Cameras - All Schools 180,000 - -- - - 180,000
New Roof - South Elementary 500,000 1,910,522 -- - - 2,410,522
Asbestos & Lead Paint Abatement - All
Schools - 100,000 -- - - 100,000
Helena & Stories Creek Elem-Water
Source Heat Pumps - 300,000 -- - - 300,000
SMS-Roof Top HVAC Units - 100,000 -- - - 100,000
Replace Water Fountains-All Schools - 97,000 -- - - 97,000
NMS, Woodland Elem, & PHS-Intercom
Replacements - 60,000 60,000 80,000 - - 200,000
Helena Elem-Replace Floor Tiles - 70,000 -- - - 70,000
NMS-Roof Top HVAC Unit - 50,000 -- - - 50,000
PHS-Replace Windows - - - 300,000 - - 300,000
Replace Exterior Doors- All Schools - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Replace Electronic Door Locks-All
Schools - - 150,000 - - - 150,000
South Elem-Replace Asbestos Floor
Tiles - - 80,000 - - - 80,000
Oak Lane-Painting - - - 75,000 - - 75,000
PHS Aux. Gym-Replace Bleachers - - -- 110,000 - 110,000
New Roof - Person High School - - -- 302,223 - 302,223
New Roof - School Bus Garage - - -- 519,565 - 519,565
Total Public Schools Projects:14,165,000 3,027,522 11,054,024 990,976 14,069,141 172,647 43,479,310
Total Project Costs:17,550,345 28,724,070 14,546,971 3,238,398 15,129,598 2,829,210 82,018,592
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Person County
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2025-29
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Sources of Revenue for
Operating Impact Costs:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
REVENUE
SOURCES
General Fund Revenues - 711,875 2,799,650 3,516,150 4,183,350 5,099,050 16,310,075
Rental Revenue-Timberlake Building
Renovation - - -- - 20,800 20,800
Total Sources of Revenue for
Operating Impact Costs:- 711,875 2,799,650 3,516,150 4,183,350 5,119,850 16,330,875
Operating Impact Costs:
Current
Year
2023-24
Planning
Year
2024-25
Planning
Year
2025-26
Planning
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
Human Resources
NeoGov Software Acquisition - - 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500 50,000
Emergency Services
EMS Station North
Response Vehicle - - -- - - -
Ambulance & Equipment - - -- 450,000 - 450,000
Additional Personnel - - -- - 550,000 550,000
Radio System Replacement - 911
Consoles
VIPER CORE Connection Fee - - 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 33,600
Additional maintenance, contract
and service fees - - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 60,000
Life Safety Education Simulator
Trailer Maintenance - - -- 700 700 1,400
Recreation, Arts & Parks
Rail Road Trails Project: Match to
NCDOT Grant
Maintenance costs - - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 60,000
ADA Accessible Elevator Project
Maintenance costs - - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 4,000
Public Splash Pad
Maintenance costs and Chemicals - - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 40,000
Staffing (but not required)- - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 60,000
Fence Repair & Replacement-All
Parks
Minor Fence Repairs - - -5,000 - - 5,000
Piedmont Community Costs
Acquisition-Carolina Pride Building
Operating Costs - 200,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 1,800,000
Debt Service
Debt payments-2024 LOB's issuance - 511,875 2,073,750 2,021,250 1,968,750 1,916,250 8,491,875
Debt payments-2025 & 2027 School
LOB's issuances - - 249,000 1,013,000 1,287,000 2,176,000 4,725,000
Total Operating Impact Costs:- 711,875 2,799,650 3,516,150 4,183,350 5,119,850 16,330,875
Note 1: Yellow highlighted estimates include the revenues and expenditures associated with proposed debt issuances.
Note 2: Orange highlighted estimates include the revenues and expenditures associated with available funding from the American Recovery Plan Act
(ARPA).
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Person County Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended - Revenue Sources
FY 2025 - 2029
Total % Revenue Sources
Description Current Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Totals % of Total
Airport Construction Fund
Balance 80,000 - - - - - 80,000 0.1%
Community Development
Projects Fund Balance 123,236 16,864 - - - - 140,100 0.2%
City of Roxboro
Contributions - - 96,971 - - - 96,971 0.1%
State 911 Board Funds - 81,000 975,000 - - - 1,056,000 1.3%
Grant Funding 1,000,000 - 60,000 192,500 - - 1,252,500 1.5%
PCC Contribution - 1,835,000 - - - - 1,835,000 2.2%
CIP Fund Balance 402,109 2,600,000 - - - - 3,002,109 3.7%
General Fund Contribution 3,200,000 3,191,206 3,200,000 3,045,898 2,834,598 2,829,210 18,300,912 22.3%
Debt Proceeds 12,745,000 21,000,000 10,215,000 - 12,295,000 - 56,255,000 68.6%
Totals 17,550,345 28,724,070 14,546,971 3,238,398 15,129,598 2,829,210 82,018,592 100.0%
0.1%
0.2%
0.1%
1.3%
1.5%
2.2%
3.7%
22.3%
68.6%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0%
Airport Construction Fund Balance
Community Development Projects Fund Balance
City of Roxboro Contributions
State 911 Board Funds
Grant Funding
PCC Contribution
CIP Fund Balance
General Fund Contribution
Debt Proceeds
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Person County Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended - by Function
FY 2025 - 2029
Total % CIP Projects by Function
Description Current Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Totals % of Total
General Government 195,199 12,721,710 297,343 422,443 426,805 541,563 14,605,063 17.8%
Public Safety 127,910 405,606 1,595,804 356,729 80,402 - 2,566,451 3.1%
Culture & Recreation 123,236 1,554,754 954,800 938,250 228,250 1,415,000 5,214,290 6.4%
Person Industries/PCRC 2,100,000 3,789,478 - - - - 5,889,478 7.2%
Education - PCC 839,000 7,225,000 645,000 530,000 325,000 700,000 10,264,000 12.5%
Education - Schools 14,165,000 3,027,522 11,054,024 990,976 14,069,141 172,647 43,479,310 53.0%
Totals 17,550,345 28,724,070 14,546,971 3,238,398 15,129,598 2,829,210 82,018,592 100.0%
Gen Gov't
17.8%
Public Safety 3.1%
Culture & Recreation
6.4%
PI/PCRC 7.2%
Education - PCC 12.5%
Education -
Schools 53.0%
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Person County Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended - by Type
FY 2025 - 2029
Total % CIP Projects by Type
Description Current Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Totals % of Total
Paving Projects - - 100,000 - - 1,000,000 1,100,000 1.3%
Planning & Consulting 1,381,855 300,000 1,168,400 - 1,355,600 - 4,205,855 5.1%
Roofing Replacements 500,000 1,910,522 193,943 422,443 1,248,593 541,563 4,817,064 5.9%
Other B&G Improvements 240,000 2,812,290 1,078,400 1,090,000 535,000 250,000 6,005,690 7.3%
Equipment/Software
Upgrades 183,109 2,772,226 2,330,604 564,979 208,652 415,000 6,474,570 7.9%
Property Acquisitions - 15,000,000 - 325,000 - - 15,325,000 18.7%
Construction/Renovation 15,245,381 5,929,032 9,675,624 835,976 11,781,753 622,647 44,090,413 53.8%
Totals 17,550,345 28,724,070 14,546,971 3,238,398 15,129,598 2,829,210 82,018,592 100.0%
- - - - - - -
#REF!
1.3%
5.1%
5.9%
7.3%
7.9%
18.7%
53.8%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0%
Paving Projects
Planning & Consulting
Roofing Replacements
Other B&G Improvements
Equipment/Software Upgrades
Property Acquisitions
Construction/Renovation
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Person County's Debt Service
Current Outstanding Debt
Project Description Term
Interest
Rate %
Outstanding
Balance
Last Pyt
Fiscal
Year
2012SMS&
portionofPHS
Re roofing
(QSCB)
Re-roofing construction for Southern Middle
School and a portion of Person High School;
financed through a Qualified School
Construction Bond (QSCB) yielding a 100%
refund of the interest payments.
15 years 3.93% 788,376 2028
2015PCRC&
VariousRoofing
Projects
Purchase, renovation and re-roofing of the
existing Person County Recycling Facility,
and re-roofing construction for the Kirby
Civic Auditorium and Earl Bradsher
Preschool.
15 years 2.80% 538,500 2029
2016Roxplex&
VariousRoofing
Projects
Acquisition and improvements of Roxplex
property; re-roofing construction to Huck
Sansbury, South Elementary, Woodland
Elementary, and Oak Lane Elementary;
window replacements for North End
Elementary, and a chiller replacement for
Southern Middle School.
10 years 2.22% 230,411 2026
2017Person
CountySenior
CenterProject
Acquisition and improvements of existing
facility (formerly Total Fitness Center) to
be location of Person County Senior Center.
15 years 5.555% 1,360,705 2032
2018Towers&
OtherBuilding
Improvements
Construction of public safety
communication towers; Huck Sansbury
HVAC and improvements to various school
buildings.
15 years 3.51% 2,834,328 2033
2023PHSADA
Improvements
(LOBs Tier1)
Construction and renovations to Person
High School to include ADA and security
improvements, and removal of parking
areas.
20 years 5% 18,236,125 2044
TOTALDEBT
SERVICE
OUTSTANDING
$23,988,445
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Current Debt Analysis
There are two standard ratios that measure debt service levels and the capacity for taking on
additional debt. These ratios and their meaning for Person County are described as follows:
Debt to Assets Ratio: Measures leverage, the extent to which total assets are financed with long-
term debt. The debt-to-assets ratio is calculated as long-term debt divided by total assets. A high
debt to assets ratio may indicate an over-reliance on debt for financing assets, and a low ratio may
indicate a weak management of reserves. FY 2022, the debt to assets ratio for Person County
was 8% (drops to 7% in FY 2023), while the other 21 counties with similar populations reported an
average of 23%. Person County was the 5th highest county for the amount of total assets reported
in comparison to these other counties, but rated the 5th lowest Debt to Assets Ratio, as well as the
4th lowest long-term debt expense. Results appear to indicate that Person County is minimally
leveraged in debt compared to the population group average. As displayed in the chart below,
Person County's debt to assets ratio has declined from 9% in FY 2021 to 8% in FY 2022. This
reduction is due to the yearly paydown of debt. The higher ratio of 15% in FY2018 was the result
of issuing new debt for the Senior Center renovation and construction of Public Safety
Communication Towers. Strictly from a current reporting perspective on the Countys debt to
assets ratio, the data supports that the County is more than sufficiently leveraged to take on
additional long-term debt. A gradual change or level trend indicates to credit agencies a more
strategic approach to the management of the Countys assets. Person County issued debt for
$12.725M in November 2023 for Person High School improvements, which should cause the debt
to assets ratio to be reported at a higher rate at the end of fiscal year 2024. Another proposal is in
this report to take place in FY 2025 to address the cost of two property acquisitions, construction
and renovation to the Person County Recycling Center in preparation of merging Person
Industries in with this facility, and the re-roofing of an elementary school. Borrowing rates are
more favorable than they were at the end of calendar year 2023 due to some recent rate
decreases by the Federal Reserve. The issuance of this new debt should cause the debt-to-asset
ratio to climb, and be closer to the average of what counties in our population group are reporting,
indicating an effort by the County to
display a stronger management of
reserves.
Person County's
FY Debt to Assets Ratio
2018 15%
2019 13%
2020 11%
2021 9%
2022 8%
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Debt Service Ratio: Measures financing obligations, provides feedback on service flexibility with
the amount of expenditures committed to annual debt service. The debt service ratio is calculated
as annual debt service divided by total expenses. General accounting guidance discourages this
ratio from being higher than 15% for a maximum benchmark. Any percentage higher than this
can severely hamper the County's service flexibility. FY 2022, Person County's debt service
ratio reported at 3.0% (increased to 4.7% in FY 2023), which is minimally under the population
groups average ratio of 6% for FY 2022. As it stands now, Person County is in a favorable
position to take on more debt when comparing the debt service ratio levels to its peer counties.
The issuance of new debt should cause the Countys debt service ratio to increase to a level that
indicates a stronger management of financing resources in relation to the amount that is available
for other services.
Debt Service
FY 2022 Ratio
Person County 3%
Population Group 6%
Maximum Benchmark 15%
Proposed Debt Service
A new proposal is included in FY25 to cover debt associated with two property acquisitions, the
construction and renovation to the Person County Recycling Center in preparation of merging Person
Industries in with this facility, and the re-roofing of South Elementary School. There are three debt
issuances in this 5-year CIP plan for FY2025, 2026, and 2028. The remaining two debt issuances
(FY26 and FY28) were part of a 3-tier financing package that the Board of Commissioners formerly
approved on March 20, 2023. This 3-tier financing required a $0.0025 cent tax increase in order to
make principal and interest payments on the Bonds, which was adopted and effective for FY24. The
remaining two tiers of debt will cover ADA and safety improvements at various public schools. The
detail for these projects is below:
Acquisition of Properties, PCRC Merger Project, and a School Roof Improvement
The County is proposing to issue a Limited Obligation Bond (LOB) for $21M in FY 2025 that
will cover the cost of acquiring the currently leased property that houses DSS, Health, and
Mental Health Departments, acquisition of the Carolina Pride Car Wash (CPCW) Building on
Crown Boulevard for use by Piedmont Community College, construction and renovation to the
Person County Recycling Center in preparation of merging Person Industries in with this
facility, and the re-roofing of South Elementary School. The total proposed debt amount for
this project is comprised of the following:
Acquisition of Human Services Building $ 8,000,000
Acquisition of CPCW Building 7,000,000
PI/MRF Merger Project (Phases I & II) 3,789,478
Roof replacement-South Elementary 1,910,522
Issuance Costs 300,000
Total $21,000,000
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Various Improvements to Schools Project (Tier 2)
The County is proposing to issue a Limited Obligation Bond (LOB) for $1 .15M in 202
that will cover the cost of planning, construction and renovation improvements, and issuance
costs for Stories Creek Elementary, South Elementary, Oak Lane Elementary, Helena
Elementary, and Earl Bradsher Preschool. Renovations include various ADA and safety
improvements. The total proposed debt amount for this project is comprised of the following:
Construction/Renovation/Planning $ 8,350,000
A&E Fees 868,400
Issuance Costs 300,000
Contingency Funds 696,600
Total $10,215,000
Various Improvements to Schools Project (Tier 3)
The County is proposing to issue a Limited Obligation Bond (LOB) for $1 .95M in
that will cover the cost of planning, construction and renovation improvements, and issuance
costs for Southern Middle School, Northern Middle School, Woodland Elementary, North End
Elementary, and North Elementary. Renovations include various ADA and safety
improvements. The total proposed debt amount for this project is comprised of the following:
Construction/Renovation/Planning $10,150,000
A&E Fees 1,055,600
Issuance Costs 300,000
Contingency Funds 789,400
Total $12,295,000
The addition of this new debt is estimated to increase the Countys outstanding debt total from $24.0M
at end of FY24 to $90.3M over the next four years, a 73% increase. Although significant, the County
has built up reserves that minimized the amount of tax revenue needed to support the two remaining
tiers of debt for schools by only $.0025 cents on the tax rate, which was adopted for FY24. The new
proposed debt for FY25 is fully supported in the Countys debt model without the need for a tax
increase due to the transfer from the General Fund of $1.23M each year, representing the cost
savings generated from the lease expenditure that is no longer necessary for the Human Services
Building, the paydown of current debt and the Countys excess reserves that were transferred into the
Countys Capital Investment Fund in FY24 to aid in the support of future debt. As always, the County
will continue to monitor available reserves in the debt model, analyze the impacts of new debt on the
Countys operating budget, and consider current economic conditions and the interest rate
environment for future debt project recommendations.
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Future Debt Service
Fiscal Year
Ending
June 30
2012
School Roofing
Projects for SMS
& PHS (QSCB)
2015
PCRC & Various
Roofing Projects
2016
Roxplex &
Various Roofing
Projects
2017
Senior Center &
Various Roofing
Projects
2018
Towers & Other
Building
Improvements
Project
2023
PHS
Improvements
Project (LOBs )
Total Current
Debt Service
Year to Year
Change in
Current
Debt Service
2025 235,509 113,300 154,163 183,897 484,240 1,203,000 2,374,108 1,069,012
2026 227,302 110,500 76,249 179,951 470,200 1,172,500 2,236,702 (137,406)
2027 219,095 107,700 - 176,006 381,818 1,142,000 2,026,619 (210,083)
2028 106,470 104,900 - 172,060 370,411 1,111,500 1,865,341 (161,278)
2029 - 102,100 - 168,115 359,003 1,081,000 1,710,218 (155,123)
2030 - - - 164,169 347,596 1,050,500 1,562,265 (147,953)
2031 - - - 160,224 212,285 1,020,000 1,392,509 (169,756)
2032 - - - 156,284 106,143 989,500 1,251,926 (140,583)
2033 - - - - 102,633 959,000 1,061,633 (190,294)
2034 - - - - - 928,500 928,500 (133,133)
2035 - - - - - 898,000 898,000 (30,500)
2036 - - - -- 867,500 867,500 (30,500)
2037 - - - - - 837,000 837,000 (30,500)
2038 - - - - - 801,625 801,625 (35,375)
2039 - - - - - 771,375 771,375 (30,250)
2040 - - - - - 741,125 741,125 (30,250)
2041 - - - - - 710,875 710,875 (30,250)
2042 - - - - - 680,625 680,625 (30,250)
2043 - - - - - 650,375 650,375 (30,250)
2044 - - - - - 620,125 620,125 (30,250)
2045 - - - - - - - (620,125)
Totals 788,376$ 538,500$ 230,411$ 1,360,705$ 2,834,328$ 18,236,125$ 23,988,445$ (1,305,096)$
Fiscal Year
Ending
June 30
Total Current
Debt Service
2024 HS/CHATT
Acquisitions &
School Roof
Improvements
(LOBs)
2025 Various
School
Improvements
(LOBs)
2027 Various
School
Improvements
(LOBs)
Total Proposed
Debt Service
Adjusted
Year to Year
Change with
Proposed
Debt Service
2025 2,374,108 511,875 - - 2,885,983 1,580,887
2026 2,236,702 2,073,750 249,000 - 4,559,452 1,673,469
2027 2,026,619 2,021,250 1,013,000 - 5,060,869 501,417
2028 1,865,341 1,968,750 987,250 299,750 5,121,091 60,222
2029 1,710,218 1,916,250 961,500 1,214,500 5,802,468 681,377
2030 1,562,265 1,863,750 930,750 1,183,750 5,540,515 (261,953)
2031 1,392,509 1,811,250 905,250 1,153,000 5,262,009 (278,506)
2032 1,251,926 1,758,750 879,750 1,122,250 5,012,676 (249,333)
2033 1,061,633 1,706,250 854,250 1,091,500 4,713,633 (299,044)
2034 928,500 1,653,750 828,750 1,060,750 4,471,750 (241,883)
2035 898,000 1,601,250 803,250 1,030,000 4,332,500 (139,250)
2036 867,500 1,548,750 777,750 999,250 4,193,250 (139,250)
2037 837,000 1,496,250 752,250 968,500 4,054,000 (139,250)
2038 801,625 1,443,750 726,750 937,750 3,909,875 (144,125)
2039 771,375 1,391,250 701,250 907,000 3,770,875 (139,000)
2040 741,125 1,338,750 675,750 876,250 3,631,875 (139,000)
2041 710,875 1,286,250 650,250 845,500 3,492,875 (139,000)
2042 680,625 1,233,750 624,750 814,750 3,353,875 (139,000)
2043 650,375 1,181,250 599,250 784,000 3,214,875 (139,000)
2044 620,125 1,128,750 573,750 753,250 3,075,875 (139,000)
2045 - 1,076,250 548,250 722,500 2,347,000 (728,875)
2046 - - 522,750 691,750 1,214,500 (1,132,500)
2047 - - - 661,000 661,000 (553,500)
2048 - - - 625,250 625,250 (35,750)
2049 - - - - - (625,250)
Totals 23,988,445$ 32,011,875$ 15,565,500$ 18,742,250$ 90,308,070$ (1,305,096)$
Above chart displays
Person County's current
debt service schedule,
which increases from
$7M to $24M at FYE
2024.
The chart to the right
includes the recently
approved debt for
property acquisitions and
various building
improvements in 2024, as
well as the second and
third tiers of school debt
in 2025 and 2027. The
total outstanding debt
service increases by
$66.3M over the next
four years from the
additional debt.
The graph below
represents the County's
outstanding debt service
over a 10 year period,
which includes the effect
of the new debt through
FY2028.
$14.9 $12.6 $10.5 $8.7 $7.1
$24.0
$56.0
$68.7 $64.1
$77.8
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* 2026* 2027* 2028*
(Millions)
Fiscal Year End *Estimate
Outstanding Debt Service
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