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9 <br /> Inara Court— 102 Fidelity Street Single Family Residential <br /> • 6 - 15 units <br /> • Approved conditional rezoning and LUO text amendment 6/28. <br /> • Review of SUP plans begin again once resubmitted <br /> • Tenant: n/a <br /> New Hotel — Hilton Garden Inn <br /> • 145 rooms <br /> • Approval existing CUP modification <br /> • Anticipated construction early 2017 <br /> • Tenant: n/a <br /> PTA Thrift Shop Expansion 103 Jones Ferry Road <br /> • 5300 sq. ft. <br /> • office/retail space <br /> • Under construction Expected completion December 31, 2016 <br /> • Tenant: Youth Worx—A nonprofit collaborative venture focused on youth <br /> Town Commons <br /> • Renovation of existing Town Commons <br /> • Plans approved by Board of Aldermen <br /> • Project is out for construction bids <br /> Parking Study <br /> • A study of parking in Downtown Carrboro <br /> • Consultant has been collecting data from the community including surveys, parking <br /> counts, focus group discussions <br /> • Final report due to the Board of Aldermen in November 2016. <br /> Active Projects Map Online: http://gis.ci.carrboro.nc.us/iCarrboro/cCurDev.html <br /> Commissioner Ferguson referred to the SWOT Analysis, and asked Steve Brantley if <br /> he is looking at areas outside of the Economic Development Districts (EDDs). <br /> Steve Brantley said, as of now, the study is limited to the three EDDs in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Town Council Member Cianciolo referred to the Visitor's Bureau (VB), and said it is <br /> important to include, in the marketing campaign, that Orange County is not only a great place <br /> to visit, but also a great place to do business. He said the VB and the Town Council are <br /> working on this. <br /> Mayor Hemminger commended the partnerships among the governing entities, and <br /> encouraged them all to look for more opportunities for economic development. <br /> Council Member Palmer said a significant art space could be included in the old Town <br /> Hall building, and stressed the importance to work together to make this space usable. She <br /> said Orange County is a great place for cycling tourism, and suggested marketing this more <br /> heavily. <br /> Alderman Slade said when the quarter cent tax was approved there was a 10-year <br /> plan, which is currently at the halfway point. He would like to see an update on the intentions <br /> for these funds against how these funds have actually been spent. He said it may be time to <br /> consider what to do with the next 10 years. He said 60% of Article 46 sales tax are allocated <br />