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080210August 2, 2010 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present. Chaplin Dwight Ayers, Randolph County Sheriff s Dept., gave the invocation, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Period Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment. No one spoke. Approval of Consent A,-enda On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: • approve minutes of regular meeting of July 12, 2010; • reappoint Chris McLeod to the Randolph County Planning & Zoning & Board of Adjustment; • reappoint Marlana Hancock, John Henderson, Rob Wilkins, Bill Neely to the Randolph County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board; • adopt Proclamation in Recognition of Asheboro Jaycees, as follows: WHEREAS, the Asheboro Jaycees, chartered in 1941, is a volunteer civic organization that donates over ten thousand dollars and countless volunteer hours through the coordination of over twenty community service and leadership development projects each year; and orkofWHEREAS, the Asheboro Jaycees live out their creed of "Service to humanity is the best work- of life, " through their commitment to their community by sponsoring many community events including the annual Foster Family Cookout; and WHEREAS, this organization has sponsored this annual event since 1994, allowing Jaycees, foster parents, foster children, Social Services Board members and staff to enjoy a meal and fellowship together; and WHEREAS, this gathering gives foster parents an important opportunity to share experiences and advice with other foster families who experience the same joys and challenges; and WHEREAS, the Asheboro Jaycees were awarded the 2009 National William B. Robertson Award at the United States Jaycees National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 2010, for the most outstanding project in the category of Community Area of Opportunity for their sponsorship of the annual Foster Family Cookout. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Randolph County Commissioners hereby express their appreciation for the Asheboro Jaycees' service to foster families in Randolph County and congratulates them on winning this prestigious national award. • adopt Budget Amendment #1 for uncompleted JAG grants, as follows: 2©10-2©11 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fuad—Amendment #1 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $20,869 Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff's Office $20,869 • approve Budget Amendment #2 for Encumbrances, as follows: 2010-2011 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fuad—Amendment #2 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $428,748 Appropriations Increase Decrease Administration $1,525 Information Technology $50,181 Tax $8,725 Public Buildings Maintenance $108,905 Sheriff $119,117 Emergency Services $3,475 Other Appropriations -Public Safety $2,225 Cooperative Extension Service $22,352 Other Appropriations EPD $36,267 Public Health $19,953 Social Services $49,757 Public Library $6,266 Emergency Telephone Fund Revenue Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $10,425 Appropriations Increase Decrease Emergency Services $10,425 Special Recognitions The Board recognized Major Barry Bunting, who is retiring from the Sheriff's Department with 28 years of service. Chairman Holmes presented Major Bunting an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. The Board recognized Brenda Elberson, who is retiring from the Public Library with 20 years of service. Chairman Holmes presented Ms. Elberson an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. Chairman Holmes called on Robert Suggs, DSS Board Chairman, who provided information on the Asheboro Jaycees' support and involvement with the Foster Child/Parent program at DSS. He said that since 1994, the Asheboro Jaycees have sponsored an annual cookout for Randolph County foster families. The Asheboro Jaycees submitted this project for consideration to the North Carolina Jaycees and won a state award. Their entry went on to the national level, winning the 2009 William B. Robertson Award for Community Service Project of the Year. Chairman Holmes read aloud a proclamation recognizing the Asheboro Jaycees and presented the proclamation to Wendie Emerson, Asheboro Jaycees President and DSS Social Worker. Addition to Agenda Chairman Holmes announced that Item K Consider Approval of Resolution of Support for Submittal of Application for HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant had been added to the agenda. Update on DOT's Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Randolph County Vernia Wilson, Engineer, NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch, said that the Randolph County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a joint effort between Randolph County, the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization, and the NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch. The plan covers the rural portions of Randolph County. The need for such a comprehensive plan is to insure that rural transportation improvements are seamlessly connected to the transportation plans for each municipality within the Randolph County Rural Transportation Planning Area (Asheboro, Randleman, Seagrove, Liberty, Ramseur, Franklinville, and Staley) and the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization (Archdale, Trinity). She said that the draft plan has been reviewed with local municipalities. The plan will consist of recommendations for future transportation improvements and maps detailing the improvements prescribed for each transportation mode: highway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and rail. Public Hearing on Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) and Approval of FY 09- 10 ROAP Application and Certified Statement Roger King, Transportation Director, Randolph County Area Transit System, spoke concerning the FY 2010-11 ROAP grant application. He said that this grant consolidates the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP), the Work First Transitional/Employment Transportation Assistance Program (WF/EMP) and the Rural General Public Program (RGP) into a single package. The $342,532 [$78,657, ($45,339 Supplemental) - EDTAP; $27,137, ($34,040 Supplemental) - WF/EMP, $83,431 ($73,928 Supplemental) — RGP] requested is based on formulas approved by the General Assembly. At 4:35, Chairman Holmes opened the duly advertised public hearing. Upon hearing no comments, Chairman Holmes closed the public hearing. On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the FYI 0- 11 ROAP Application and Certified Statement, as follows: Certified Statement--Fy 2011 Rural Operating Assistance Program --County Of Randolph WHEREAS, the state funded, formula -based Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division provides funding for the operating cost of passenger trips and for other transportation services for counties within the state; WHEREAS, the county uses the most recent transportation plans (i.e. CTSP, CTIP, LCP) available and other public involvement strategies to learn about the transportation needs of agencies and individuals in the county before determining the sub -allocation of these ROAP funds; WHEREAS, the county government is the only eligible recipient of Rural Operating Assistance Program funds which are allocated to the counties based on a formula as described in the Program Guidelines included in the ROAP application. NCDOT will disburse the ROAP funds only to the county and not to any sub -recipients selected by the county; WHEREAS, the county finance officer will be considered the county official accountable for the administration of the Rural Operating Assistance Program in the county, unless otherwise designated by the Board of County Commissioners; WHEREAS, the passenger trips and transportation services provided with ROAP funds must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and be provided without discrimination on the basis of national origin, creed, age, race or gender (FTA C 4702. ]A, FTA C 4704. 1, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990); and WHEREAS, the period of performance for these funds will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 regardless of the date on which ROAP funds are disbursed to the county. NOW, THEREFORE, by signing below, the duly authorized representatives of the County of RANDOLPH North Carolina certify that the following statements are true and accurate: • The county employed a documented methodology for sub -allocating ROAP funds that involved the participation of eligible agencies and citizens. Outreach efforts to include the participation of the elderly and individuals with disabilities, persons with limited English proficiency, minorities and low income persons in the county's sub -allocation decision have been documented. • The county will advise any sub -recipients about the source of the ROAP funds, specific program requirements and restrictions, eligible program expenses and reporting requirements. The county will be responsible for invoicing any sub -recipients for unexpended ROAP funds as needed. • The county will monitor ROAP funded services routinely to verify that ROAP funds are being spent on allowable activities and that the eligibility of service recipients is being properly documented. The county will maintain records of trips and services for five years that prove that an eligible citizen was provided an eligible service or trip on the billed date, by whatever conveyance at the specified cost. • The county will be responsible for monitoring the safety, quality and cost of ROAP funded services and assures that any procurements by subrecipients for contracted services will follow state guidelines. • The county will conduct regular evaluations of ROAP funded passenger trips and transportation services provided throughout the period ofperformance. • The county will only use the ROAP funds to provide trips and other transportation services when other funding sources are not available for the same purpose or the other funding sources for the same purpose have been completely exhausted. • The county assures that the required matching funds for the FY2011 ROAP can be generated from fares and/or provided from local funds. • The county will notify the Mobility Development Specialist assigned to the county if any ROAP funded services are discontinued before the end of the period of performance due to the lack of funding. No additional ROAP funds will be available. • The county manager will provide written assurance to the Public Transportation Division that the employment transportation needs in the county have been met prior to transferring any Employment Transportation Program (EMPL) funds or Supplemental EMPL funds. The letter will describe the process used to make this determination. Transfer of EMPL or SuppEMPL funds is prohibited if there are any unmet needs or service strategies in the Coordinated Public Transit— Human Services Transportation Plan that have not been addressed. • The county will provide an accounting of trips, services and expenditures in semi-annual reports to NCDOT Public Transportation Division or its designee. • Any interest earned on the ROAP funds will be expended for eligible program uses as specified in the ROAP application. The County will include ROAP funds received and expended in its annual independent audit on the schedule offederal and state financial assistance. Funds passed through to other agencies will be identified as such. • The county is applying for the following amounts of FY 2011 Rural Operating Assistance Program funds: State -Funded Rural Operating Assistance Program Allocated Requested Elderly & Disabled Transportation Assistance Program $78,657 $78,657 Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) $27,137 $27,137 Rural General Public Program (RGP) $83,431 $83,431 Supplemental EDTAP $45,339 $45,339 Supplemental EMPL $34,040 $34,040 Supplemental RGP $73,928 $73,928 TOTAL $342,532 $342,532 .} r •1 WN INN - • - - it r. ,�.• ` .. 1 r • �.1. . • X .. 1• • ' •r .. .• 1. .L . L Approval of Grant Application Submission for Deep River Rail Trail TIGER II Planning Grant Jesse Day, Regional Planner with the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments, asked the County for approval to submit an application for the TIGER II Planning grant, which is due August 23. He said that Julie Elmore, Executive Director of the Piedmont Conservation Council, will be the lead grant writer on this project. The project is a feasibility study of a 17 -mile section of a rail -trail conversion in Randolph County. A 3/4 -mile section of rail -trail has already been constructed in Franklinville, and trail planning east into Ramseur is funded. The TIGER II Planning grant will provide planning, outreach and design for a 17 -mile section of trail leading west from the existing trail through the hamlet of Cedar Falls up to Providence Grove High School and to the Guilford County line along the old A & Y Railroad. Feasibility of trail development along the Deep River to Randleman Lake will also be conducted. Mr. Day also presented and asked for Commissioner approval of a Federal Wage Certification for the grant. On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the submission of a TIGER II grant application for a feasibility study of 17 -mile section of rail -to - trail conversion along the old Atlantic & Yadkin Railroad Ramseur branch in Randolph County and to approve the Federal Wage Certification form, as requested. Approval of Reclassification of Jail Positions Allen McNeill, Sheriff's Office Business Manager, said that Sheriff Reid wishes to reclassify the Cook Supervisor Position at the Jail to Jailer/Cook Supervisor in order to reflect the fact that the current Cook Supervisor is a Certified Jailer. In addition, 12 NCAC lOB .0103 (13) states that a "Detention Officer" means any person performing responsibilities, either on a full-time, part-time, permanent or temporary basis, which include but are not limited to the control, care and supervision of any inmates incarcerated in a county jail...," and 12 NCAC lOB .0401 (a) requires that persons supervising inmates be certified. A certified jailer is not always available to assist cooks with the supervision of inmates during the preparation of meals. 10A NCAC 14J .0901 (b) states "Inmates who assist with the preparation or service of any meal shall be supervised at all times." Mr. McNeill requested that the Jailer/Cook Supervisor position be reclassified from Grade 60 to Grade 62 of the Randolph County Pay Plan. This change will result in no addition to payroll for the current Jail/Cook Supervisor. • r. Mr. McNeill said that the certification process for a Jailer involves attending 162 hours of training mandated by the State of North Carolina. Additionally, at the end of the training, the jailer must pass the State exam for Jailers to obtain the certification. Sheriff Reid believes the additional training would better prepare the Cook Supervisor for supervision of inmates and would free certified Jailers to perform other duties, and further believes the additional training and certification should involve an increase in compensation. Therefore, Mr. McNeill requested that a new classification be established at the Jail. The classification of Jailer/Cook at Grade 60 is necessary to accommodate a Cook who has obtained his Jailer Certification. The additional expense would be absorbed within the current Sheriff s budget. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to reclassify the Grade 60 Cook Supervisor position to Grade 62, with salary $27,290-$41,371, effective immediately, and to establish a new classification of Grade 60 Bailer/Cook, with salary $24,960- $37,690, effective immediately. Approval of Resolution of Support for Submittal of Application for HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Brent McKinney, Executive Director of Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, said that key stakeholders in the Piedmont Triad Region have formed a consortium to apply for grants to plan for sustainable development in regard to transportation, housing, education, arts, philanthropic giving. Mr. McKinney said that the grant requires only in-kind local match. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution of support for submittal of an application for a HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant, as follows: Resolution Approving In -Kind Support for the Submittal of an Application for a HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant WHEREAS, on June 23, 2010 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a Notice of Available Funding for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant; and WHEREAS, key stakeholders in the Piedmont Triad Region met on April 6, 2010 and July 20, 2010 to discuss the Piedmont Triad's desire to apply for the grant as a region. The Piedmont Triad is defined as Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Surry, Stokes, and Yadkin counties; and WHEREAS, the grant will support regional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of (1) economic competitiveness and revitalization; (2) social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; (3) energy use and climate change; and (4) public health and environmental impact. With a coordinated vision and regional plan, communities in the Piedmont Triad Region will be qualified to secure additional funding to help implement the plan recommendations and projects in a more comprehensive, integrated, cost-effective manner; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, North Carolina represents the citizens of Randolph County and has strong interest in assisting and supporting the efforts of the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, as a charter member, to plan for sustainable developments in the Piedmont Triad Region and desires to be apart of the application and study process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County hereby supports the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation to apply for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant on the behalf of the Piedmont Triad Region and agrees to be a grant application consortium member and provide in-kind support for the project. Public Hearing and Action Concerning Economic Development Incentive Harry Lane, Existing Industries Coordinator for Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, said that Allen Precision, a precision parts manufacturer specializing in the heavy transportation industry, wishes to expand. They are currently leasing three buildings and are unable to grow at these locations. The company has selected a site and is seeking public assistance for infrastructure (water and sewer). There are three infrastructure grants that are available to local governments to assist them in creating jobs: Community Development Block Grant, Industrial Development Fund and the Rural Center Economic Development Grant. The amount of each grant is based on the number of jobs being created. The City of Asheboro will be the grant applicant and administrator for each grant. The company is asking Asheboro and Randolph County to financially support this project by providing a 5% match for the project or $21,950 (City of Asheboro --$10,975 and Randolph County --$10,975) to meet grant requirements. Allen Precision has agreed to hire 14 new employees over a two-year period to meet the job requirements. They will construct a 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at a cost of approximately $2 million and invest another $800,000 in new equipment. The site is located on Veterans Loop Road in the City of Asheboro's ETJ. Access points for both water and sewer is the area north of the property in the vicinity of new Century Dr. and the Randolph County Detention Center. The lines extend 2,300 feet (water) and 2,100 feet (sewer) along the US. Hwy 220 by-pass to the property. A summary of construction costs and funding sources follows: Construction Costs Water line $161,000 Sewer line $178,500 Permits $ 2,000 Cul-de-sac $ 33,500 Engineering $ 27,000 Environmental Assessment $ 7,405 Contingency $ 37,000 $446,405 Funding CDBG, IDF, Rural Center $424,455 City of Asheboro $ 10,975 Randolph County $ 10,975 $446,405 At 5:10 p.m., Chairman Holmes opened the duly advertised public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve an economic incentive in the amount of $10,975 as a grant match requirement for new infrastructure for Allen Precision. Contract Award for Consultant for Federal Stimulus Energv Efficiencv Grant Aaron Carter, Public Works Engineer, said that on June 11, 2010, the Randolph County Public Works Department received Requests For Qualifications (RFQ) for proposed HVAC engineering services related to the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) that the County has been awarded. There are four County buildings that are in need of HVAC professional design services: Department of Social Services, Shaw Building, Cooperative Extension, and the Randolph County Detention Facility. The Facilities Committee has identified these select buildings as the ones that have immediate needs that qualify and can be remedied by use of EECBG funds. In response to the RFQ, eight proposals were received from consulting firms all over North Carolina. After reviewing the proposals, the Facilities Committee narrowed down proposals to two firms that were determined to best serve our HVAC design needs: Millikan Engineering out of Randleman, NC and The Wooten Company out of Raleigh, NC. The Facilities Committee conducted follow-up interviews with both firms in order to make a decision for a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. After the interviews, the Facilities Committee concluded that Millikan Engineering would best serve the needs of the County for design services related to the EECBG. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the staff attorney to negotiate a contract with Millikan Engineering for HVAC engineering services related to the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant. Further, if an acceptable agreement cannot be reached with Millikan, the Board authorized the staff attorney to negotiate a contract with The Wooten Company. Contract Award for Consultant for Solid Waste Study David Townsend, III, Public Works Director, said that on July 27, 2010, the Public Works Department received seven proposals to provide wide ranging consulting services to evaluate the development of a regional landfill. The Public Works Department interviewed the consultants, contacted several State administrators who review solid waste issues and contacted several county professionals who handle solid waste matters. After evaluating all proposals using a points rating system, the Public Works Department determined that Golder Associates of Greensboro, NC would best serve the County for evaluating the feasibility of the County developing a regional landfill on County property. Mr. Townsend asked that the Board authorize his department to negotiate a contract with Golder. Following review by the staff attorney, Mr. Townsend said that he would return to the Commissioners in September to seek approval of the contract. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to authorize County staff to negotiate a contract with Golder and Associates for solid waste consulting services in Randolph County. Presentation of Radio Frequency Committee's Recommendation on FCC's Mandated Radio Changes Donovan Davis, Emergency Services Director, said that in order to consider the local affects of the Federal Communication Commission's mandated narrow -banding regulation changes, the Radio Frequency Committee (RFC) has met several times over the past four months. The RFC has investigated different types of radio systems to determine which system will be best suited for Randolph County and its unique geography, as well as funding sources and deadlines. Mr. Davis gave a PowerPoint presentation on what the committee has determined and to provide a recommendation on which system the Committee believes will be the most efficient and economic for Randolph County. The RFC has concluded that the County's best option will be to begin a migration to the State's VIPER (Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders) 800 mhz system. Countywide, this will cost approximately $5.5 million to replace mobile and portable radios and to upgrade or add necessary hardware and software. In comparison to the other systems the RFC considered, this will be the most cost-effective solution. Mr. Davis said that he would return at a later meeting to seek formal approval of this recommendation. Approval of Budget Amendment for Transfer to Water Fund Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie said that Randolph County has a commitment to purchase an allotment of treated water from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority. With adoption of the FY 2010-2011 budget ordinance, the Board created a Water Fund to account for the bulk purchase and sale of this water. For cash flow purposes, the Water Fund needs monies for the debt service payments and operating expenses due to the Authority. Although there should be some savings from construction costs on the water treatment plant, this will not be available until the spring of 2011, after final contracts are paid. Accordingly, a transfer of fund balance from the General Fund is needed to establish the Water Fund. The County's first payment for debt service on the Authority's water treatment plant is due this month. Payments for treated water will begin this fall. On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget Amendment #3, which transfers $2 million of fund balance from the General Fund to establish the Water Fund for the County's commitment to purchase treated water from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, as follows: 010-2011 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fuad—Amendment #3 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $2,000,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Transfer to Water Fund $2,000,000 Closed Session—Economic Development At 6:12 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-318.11(a) (4). Regular Session Resumed At 6:43 p.m., the Board returned to regular session. Rezoning Pubic Hearing At 6:43 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, presented the following requests, and Chairman Holmes opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on the requests. 1. STEVE REDDING, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 8.20 acres located on the corner of Hopewell Friends Road/Tot Hill Farm Road, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RR to CVOE-CD. Tax 1D# 7639614635. Primary Growth Area. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow the development of a 6 -lot residential subdivision for site -built homes only, with a minimum house size of 1,200 sq. ft. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on July 13, 2010, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved with appropriate buffers. The Planning Board found the following policies within the 2009 Growth Management Plan that support determination of consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation: Policy 6.5 The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by compatible residential development to insure the continued existence as a major housing source and as a reflection of the long term quality of life in Randolph County. Policy 6.13 Conventional residential subdivisions are anticipated of similar housing characteristics to the community. Steve Redding, applicant, spoke in support of the request, saying that he will use City water and will keep as many trees as possible. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Steve Redding, as determined consistent with policies contained within the adopted Growth Management Plan and as outlined in the Planning Board recommendations. 2. DAN ANDERSON, Staley, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 6 acres (out of 33.76 acres) located 136 Hicks Farm Road, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RA to RBO- CD. Tax ID# 8732465345. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow a golf driving range and a commercial billboard sign site. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on July 13, 2010, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved. The Planning Board found the following policies within the 2009 Growth Management Plan that support determination of consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation: Policy 4.3 Individual Rural Business or Highway Commercial rezoning decisions will depend upon the scale of the proposed development as it relates to the specific site and location weighed against the impacts to adjoining rural land uses. Resolution of Adoption - Policy #2 Recognize that growth management policies should afford flexibility to County boards and agencies that will enable them to adapt to the practical requirements often necessary for rural development. Dan Anderson, applicant, spoke in support of this request, saying that he owns the property and wants to bring the old driving range back to what it was originally, thereby, improving the neighborhood. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Dan Anderson, as determined consistent with policies contained within the adopted Growth Management Plan and as outlined in the Planning Board recommendations. 3. CHRIS HONEYCUTT, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 5.04 acres located at 9060 Hillsville Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned from HC -CU to HC -CD. Tax ID# 7726128995. The existing Conditional Use Permit allows the existing building to be used for an accounting/business office. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow the addition of an automotive sales lot (maximum display area 6 cars). The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on July 13, 2010, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved. The Planning Board found the following policies within the 2009 Growth Management Plan that support determination of consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation: Policy 4.2. Highway oriented commercial uses should be clustered along segments of arterial streets and contain land uses that are mutually compatible and reinforcing in use and design. They should be designed in a way that minimizes signage, access points and excessive lengths of commercial strip development. Policy 4.4 Commercial uses should be encouraged to develop by consolidation and deepening of existing commercially zoned property, only when such consolidation and deepening can be developed in a way that lessens the effect of incompatibility with adjoining residential land uses. Chris Honeycutt, applicant, spoke in favor of the request, saying that as owner and operator of KC Auto Sales, he's looking to downsize. He said he wants an office in order to maintain his license and that he probably won't have more than two cars at a time there. He will be renting an office from the owner of the building. On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Chris Honeycutt, as determined consistent with policies contained within the adopted Growth Management Plan and as outlined in the Planning Board recommendations. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye Phil Kemp Arnold Lanier Stan Haywood Cheryl Ivey, Clerk to the Board