062011June 20, 2011
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regularly scheduled session at 6:00
p.m. in the 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street,
Asheboro, NC to hear road naming and zoning requests. Commissioners Holmes, Frye,
Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present.
Action on Road Name Changes
Hal Johnson, County Planning Director, presented two road name change requests that were
continued from the Commissioners' last meeting in order for Planning staff to meet with citizens
to facilitate an agreement on acceptable road names. These name changes are needed to provide
faster response and less confusion for emergency vehicles.
1. SR 2064a new State road on the north side of Tuttle Road, just past the I-74 overpass, New
Market Township. Mr. Johnson said that after having met with interested parties, he now
recommends that the road be named, Nee -Nee Lane.
2. SR 2064a new State road on the south side of Tuttle Road, just past the I-74 overpass,
New Market Township. Mr. Johnson said that after having met with interested parties, he
now recommends that the road be named, William Lee Place.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously, as follows:
• to name a new State road (SR 2064) on the north side of Tuttle Road just past the I-74
overpass, to Nee -Nee Lane;
• to name a new State road (SR 2064) on the south side of Tuttle Road just past the I-74
overpass, to William Lee Place.
Rezoning Public Hearing; Action
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, presented five rezoning requests. Chairman Holmes opened
the public hearing on each request and closed it before taking action on the requests.
1. RICKY LOFLIN, Sophia, North Carolina, is requesting that 146.10 acres located on the
corner of Hoover Hill Road/Morning Side Lane, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to
RBO-CD. Tax 1D# 7714641711. Secondary Growth Area. The proposed Conditional Zoning
District would specifically allow the operation of a motocross riding club as per site plan. Mr.
Johnson provided the following background information on this request: The rezoning request
was first considered by the Commissioners at a public hearing on May 16, 2011. The Planning
Director was asked to meet with Mr. Loflin and representatives of Camp Keyauwee Girl Scout
Camp to determine if there might be a workable solution and compromise that would allow
conditions to the rezoning thereby making the request more compatible and acceptable to both
groups. This meeting was held on May 24, 2011, with Planning Director Hal Johnson, property
owner Ricky Loflin, motocross coordinator Chris Gosselin, and Steve Henderson,
CFO/VP/Finance Officer, Girl Scouts P2P (Peaks to Piedmont) in attendance. Mr. Johnson said
that this was an excellent meeting where all parties sought to find compromise and workable
zoning special conditions that would be of benefit to both properties. Mr. Johnson presented a
revised site plan and conditions that have been agreed to by property owner Ricky Loflin; these
conditions were also found acceptable to Mr. Henderson, who was representing the girl scout
camp.
Steve Henderson spoke on behalf of the Peaks to Piedmont Girl Scouts, verifying that the
new conditions were agreeable to the girl scout camp. He also thanked the Commissioners for
their cooperation and support.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
request of Ricky Loftin, as determined consistent with the Planning Board's identified policies of
the Growth Management Plan, as follows:
Policy 1.4. The continued growth of Randolph County's tourism industry will be encouraged.
Board of Commissioner Resolution Adopting the Growth Management Plan, Policy #2.
Recognize that growth management policies should afford flexibility to County boards and
agencies that will enable them to adopt to the practical requirements often necessary for rural
development.
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.
Policy 10.2. The County should recognize, protect and creatively assist in the promotion of
developing heritage areas in order to stimulate orderly, sustainable economic growth and
quality of life.
and with the conditions agreed upon by the girl scout camp officials and the applicant, as
follows:
1. Hours and days of operation: Saturday, 10 a. m. to 7 p. m.; Sunday, 10 a. m. to S p. m.
2. Entrance to the track shall be from the existing access road running parallel to Morning Side
Lane, which connects to Hoover Hill Rd
3. Maximum number of track riders shall be restricted to 40.
4. The primary use of the track shall be for training and practice. No organized racing events
shall be allowed exceeding 40 track riders.
S. Primitive camping for families involved with track activities shall be allowed, not more than
two families at one time shall be permitted to establish primitive camping sites. A record
shall be maintained by the track owner of the dates, names, and addresses of those persons
utilizing the primitive camping option.
6. No alcohol shall be permitted at track activities.
7. The existing tributary creek connecting to Little Caraway Creek along the eastern property
line with Camp Keyauwee shall be used as a natural buffer between properties and
motocross track operations. A SO ft. no cut, natural buffer shall be maintained along the
banks of this tributary and existing lake.
8. Appropriate "No Trespassing" signage shall be placed along the eastern border of the track
property.
9. Rules of the track shall be prominently posted on-site. In addition, a statement that guests
should be aware not to trespass on adjoining property shall be included with the posting and
that violators will be reported to the Randolph County Sheriff's Department.
10. There shall be a track supervisor designated at all track related activities whose
responsibility shall be to insure that operating conditions and other rules of the track are
maintained.
11. If adjoining Camp Keyauwee provides the track property owner two week's notice of a large
event being planned for the girl scouts during a weekend, the property owner will not open
the track.
12. Adequate fencing over the existing trail that leads over the dam at the eastern property line
shall be maintained.
2. SAMUEL DAVIS, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 2.50 acres located at 2636
US Hwy 64W, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from HC -CU to HC -CD. Tax 1D#
7741107859. Primary Growth Area. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would
specifically allow a produce market and greenhouses as per site plan. (This would replace the
existing Conditional Use Permit issued June 6, 2005 that would allow a mini -warehouse storage
facility.) The Planning Board reviewed this request at a public meeting on May 17, 2011, and
unanimously recommended 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 4.1 Provide for sites in Randolph County jurisdiction where rural commercial activity
can locate; with the goal of increasing economic activity, job creation, and the provision of
services to the rural community.
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.
Samuel Davis, applicant, spoke in support of his request, saying that his original intent in
2005 was to put mini -warehouses on his property. Now he wants to have greenhouses and a mini
produce market there in order to sell produce that he grows on his property.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request
of Samuel Davis, as determined consistent with the Planning Board's adopted policies of the
Growth Management Plan, as identified above.
3. JOSEPH HACKETT, Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, is requesting that 16.82 acres
located on Hunting Lodge Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOE-CD. Tax
1D# 7788752273. Polecat Creek Watershed. Secondary Growth Area. The proposed
Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow the development of an 8 -lot residential
subdivision for site -built homes and conventional modular homes with a minimum house size of
1,300 sq. ft. Joyce Beidler - Property Owner. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public
meeting on May 17, 2011, and unanimously recommended 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 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.
Board of Commissioner Resolution Adopting the Growth Management Plan, 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.
Board of Commissioner Resolution Adopting the Growth Management Plan, Policy #4.
Consider the costs as well as the benefits of growth management policies in order to preserve
affordability for citizen's real estate and housing needs.
Jerry King, surveyor, spoke in support of the request on behalf of the applicant.
Lowell Suggs, 7326 Hunting Lodge Rd. Climax, NC, said that his property adjoins the
subject property on the north side. He had questions about where the leach fields and septic tanks
for the proposed subdivision would be located. Mr. King answered Mr. Suggs' questions.
Gilbert Suggs, 6622 Hunting Lodge Rd., Climax, NC, said that it is his understanding that
new homes on the east side of Hunting Lodge Rd. would have to be built on a minimum of three
acres as opposed to the other side of the road, where the required lot size is only one acre. He
said that this did not seem fair.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request
of Joseph Hackett as determined consistent with the recommended conditions of the Planning
Board and the Planning Board's adopted policies of the Growth Management Plan, as identified
above.
4. ROBERT MORAN, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 7.49 acres (out of 28.26
acres) located at 5159 NC Hwy 134, Union Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOE-CD. Tax
ID# 7655191907. Secondary Growth Area. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would
specifically allow the development of a 5 -lot residential subdivision for site -built homes and
conventional modular homes with a minimum house size of 1,200 sq. ft. Joseph Ralph & Mary
Edwards - Property Owners. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on May
17, 2011, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved with item #17 being
removed from the proposed restrictive covenants. The Planning Board found the following
policies within the 2009 Growth Management Plan that supports\ 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.
Board of Commissioner Resolution Adopting the Growth Management Plan, Policy #4.
Consider the costs as well as the benefits of growth management policies in order to preserve
affordability for citizen's real estate and housing needs.
Robert Moran, applicant, spoke in support of his request, saying that all driveways are a
minimum of 100 feet apart and the soils scientist's evaluation came back good. Mr. Moran said
that he hopes that the subdivision will improve the area.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
request of Robert Moran, as determined consistent with the recommended conditions of the
Planning Board and the Planning Board's adopted policies of the Growth Management Plan, as
identified above.
E. STEVEN & LEE TATE, Climax, North Carolina, are requesting that 2.5 acres (out of 41.10
acres) located at 3531 Jess Hackett Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RBO-
CD. Rural Growth Area. Sandy Creek Watershed. Tax ID# 7795660943. The proposed
Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow an agri-business event facility. The
Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on May 17, 2011, and unanimously
recommended 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 1.4 The continued growth of Randolph County's tourism industry will be encouraged.
Policy 4.1 Provide for sites in Randolph County jurisdiction where rural commercial activity
can locate; with the goal of increasing economic activity, job creation, and the provision of
services to the rural community.
Policy 10.2 The County should recognize, protect and creatively assist in the promotion of
developing heritage areas in order to stimulate orderly, sustainable economic growth and
quality of life.
Steven Tate, owner/operator of Goat Lady Dairy, spoke in support of the request, saying that
this rezoning will allow his business to expand.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request
of Steven and Lee Tate as determined consistent with the recommended conditions of the
Planning Board and the Planning Board's adopted policies of the Growth Management Plan, as
identified above.
At 6:41 p.m., on motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Stan Haywood
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board