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15 <br />1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that he might agree with the stand-alone ATMs, but if there is <br />a bank, there should not be adrive-through teller. He suggested that staff do research on other <br />jurisdictions in the country that have been successful in banning drive-thrus and the other <br />models that are out there. <br />Michael Harvey said that the staff did some research and did not come up with anything <br />conclusive. It was not exhaustive research. <br />Commissioner Pellisier clarified that schools would be exempt from this ban. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that he had a conversation with Ms. Bobbitt-Cook about this <br />before the meeting and she pointed out that the Forsyth County Schools ask/require parents to <br />turn off their cars while they are in the drop-off/pick-up lane. He would like to put something in <br />writing to the school systems to try and work toward having people either not drive or at least <br />turn off cars. <br />Commissioner Gordon pointed out the issues with the aging population and people with <br />small children in their cars. There is more to think about than just the environmental aspect. <br />She would like to think about this more in terms of how to go about this. <br />Michael Harvey made reference to attachment 2 and the facts about car idling. <br />Commissioner Foushee supported Commissioner Yuhasz's and Commissioner Cordon's <br />comments. She said that what some people see as a convenience, other people see as a <br />necessity. <br />Craig Benedict said that the only hybrid idea was a carwash type conveyor belt, where <br />people would get in line at adrive-through and be shuttled through like a car wash. Staff will <br />continue its research. <br />Mark Marcoplos made reference to attachment 2 and said that cars should be turned off <br />after 6-10 seconds and not 30 seconds. He said that it seems that car idling is the issue here, <br />and there should be signs to tell people to turn off their cars while they are waiting. <br />Mary Bobbitt-Cooke said that she is struck by the fact that nobody has ever requested a <br />drive-through ordinance. She cautioned the County Commissioners to step back and not put <br />regulations in place when they are not even being asked for. She suggested not being <br />progressive through regulation, but being innovative. She believes in a combination of policy <br />and education. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT <br />Melvin Whitfield said that all of the creeks and branches on his property have already <br />been graded, dug out, fenced, and sown with grass. He asked if there was any point in doing <br />anything with this. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that the Hillsborough Economic Development District that <br />was developed jointly 8-10 years ago banned drive-thrus and Hillsborough ignores this in <br />approving developments. <br />Commissioner Nelson said that Carrboro has had a prohibition for drive- thrus since <br />1994. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br />refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the <br />County Board of Commissioners in time for the agenda schedule of the June 2, 2009 BOCC <br />meeting, and adjourn the public hearing until June 2, 2009 in order to receive and accept the <br />Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />