Special Town Council Meeting/Public Hearing Summary - Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Thank you to all who joined us for the Special Town Council Meeting and Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 8:00 AM in Municipal Hall.  You may download the meeting packet. The following is a summary of the meeting for those who could not attend.   The minutes from this meeting will be included in the following month's meeting packet. 

The purpose of this meeting is to address the following agenda items:

1. Call to Order: Mayor Pritchett opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance.

2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 22-07-27 Amending Sections 36-5 and 36-296 of the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Lake Lure: Community Development Director Mike Williams provided an overview of the need for the Town of Lake Lure Code of Ordinances Zoning Regulations to address regulating lakes or navigable bodies of water within Town of Lake Lure limits other than the Lake Lure. 

• Mr. Williams noted that this is crucial in order for his department to be able to effectively manage applications as the staff is currently being held back on issuing permits for structures on other lakes within town limits. 
• Other lakes in the Town of lake Lure include Shumont Lake and Bald Mountain Lake.  
• Mr. Williams proposed the adoption of Ordinance 22-07-27 in order to resolve existing uncertainties that exist in these cases. 
• Mr. Williams explained that docks will be exempt from setbacks no more than 30 ft. or 1/3 distance from the shoreline.
• For a boathouse, proof of residence or residence under construction is in order to build a boathouse.
• He noted that the Owner of the body of water (Fairfield Mountains Property Owners Association) must approve the structures.
• Mr. Williams recommended approval of the Ordinance to handle structures on other bodies of water.
• The ordinance was approved by Town Council. 

​​​​​​​3. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned.