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03MarchPB MINUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD March 3, 1982 There was a meeting of the Randolph County Planning Board on Wednesday, March 3, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. in the Public Conference Room of the Department of Health Building, McDowell Governmental Center, South Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, North Carolina. The following members were present: Don Hancock, Chairman ABSENT Doyle Stout, Vice-Chairman Andrew Lueker Ray Farlow Joyce Davis Jim Newton Terry Coble Charles Adams (Alternate) 1. Andrew Lueker made the motion, seconded by Jim Newton to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1981 meeting. (The Planning Board did not meet during the months of January and February) This motion was approved. 2. Election of Planning Board Officers - 1982-83: Chairman Don Hancock stepped down from the Chairmanship and the election process was turned over to the Administrative Officer/Planning, Hal Johnson. • Ray Farlow made the motion, seconded by Andrew Lueker that Don Hancock be elected as Chairman of the Planning Board for 1982-83. This motion was approved by the Board and Chairman Hancock resumed his duties as Planning Board Chairman. Terry Coble made the motion, seconded by Ray Farlow that Doyle Stout be elected as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board. This motion was approved by the Board. 3. CONDITIONAL USE ZONING REQUESTS: A. Wayne McDonald, High Point, North Carolina, appeared before the Board to requestthat he be issued a Conditional Use Highway Commercial Permit to locate an Automotive Repair Center and Automotive Storage Yard on approximately 12.3 acres located on Prospect Street Extension; State Road 1619; Tax Map A-3-1; Zoning Map 1-1; Trinity Township. Mr. McDonald was also requesting that along with his request for a Conditional Use Permit that his 12.3 acres be re-zoned to Highway Commercial Classification. Hal Johnson advised the Board that Mr. McDonald was currently operating an Automotive Repair Center on the property. Mr. McDonald was applying for a Conditional Use Zoning Permit which would re-zone the property Highway Commercial and allow him to use it also as an Automotive Storage Yard. Under the new Conditional Use Zoning procedures adopted by the Board of Commissioners the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners can attach special conditions on a particular re-zoning request (when requested by and agreed to by the property owner) that would make the development project more compatible with adjacent land uses, and/or provide screening protection for these properties. Johnson advised the Board that a list of six special conditions to this request providing for Buffer Zones and other conditional restrictions. (A copy of these proposed conditions are attached as a part of these March 3 Planning Board minutes) Johnson reminded the Board that the proposed conditions were presented for consideration only and could be altered or- increased should the Planning Board and property owner agree; prior to the request being forwarded to the County Commissioners for final decision. Wayne McDonald addressed the Planning Board and advised the Board that he was in full agreement with all of the six conditions that has been proposed. Mr. McDonald said that he felt evergreen foliage and hedges along with the fencing along adjoining property would make for a nicer appearance than the canvas or nylon. Mr. McDonald said the evergreen foliage could be purchased that was of the fast growing type and would be compatible with the adjoining property. Canvas or nylon has a tendency to deteriorate over a period of time and the cost of upkeep would be high. Mr. McDonald said that he was in full agreement with the buffer zones and set-back lines that would be required. Mr. McDonald told the Board that the entire back of his property drops off, which creates a large natural blind from the street bacause of the valley it creates. The reason he has not been using this area for automotive storage is because the weather has been so bad that he could not get down into the area to sand rock or gravel the area. Mr. McDonald said that the back part of his property adjoins a large industrial trucking company. Jim Newton asked Mr. McDonald why he needed to request a Conditional Use Permit after the business had already been established. Hal Johnson advised that the property PLANNING BOARD MARCH 3, 1982 PAGE 2 in question had appeared on the Zoning Map, because of the "L" shape of the property and the fact that it backed up to an industrial facility to have been partially zoned Light Industrial probably due to some over-lapping on the zoning maps. When Mr. McDonald first checked on the zoning of the property approximately two years ago, it appeared that the area in question was zoned to permit an Automotive Storage Building and a Building Permit was subsequently issued on this basis in good faith and based on what appeared to be over-lapping zoning districts on the map. As is the nature of some businesses they grow over a period of time and their nature changes. When the Automotive Storage Building use began to change over a period of time into an Automotive Repair Shop and Automotive Storage Yard, Mr. McDonald was contacted and advised that he would need the Conditional Use Zoning Permit for continued operation in this capacity. Charles Adams asked if the definition of "permanent" might be more clearly defined if a Conditional Use Permit was issued. A vehicle could be stored on the property ten years and still not be "permanently" stored. More clarification needed to be given to how long a vehicle could be stored on the property. Jim Newton said that he felt the request was using a more agreeable name such as "Automotive Storage Yard" instead of an Automotive Junk Yard which the facility appeared to be. Mr. McDonald said he did not plan to put a "Junk Yard" on the facility and that no vehicle would be stored permanently. Although it would be difficult to say how long, the vehicles would not be stored as junk or scrap. Alan Pugh, Attorney, Asheboro, North Carolina was present at the meeting to represent Mrs. Geneva Mendenhall who owns the property next to Mr. McDonald. Mr. Pugh said it would be the contention of Mrs. Mendenhall that this would be a re-zoning from a Residential to a Commercial Zoning District. Mr. Pugh said that at the present time his client opposes the re-zoning basically because of problems his client has experienced relative to the change in use. Mr. Pugh presented the Board with pictures of the area showing Mrs. Mendenhall's property in relation to Mr. McDonald's property. Mr. Pugh told the Board that he was aware of how difficult an area this was for the Planning Board because it was composed of mixed land uses in the entire area, residential and industrial. This mixed use of land presented difficult problems for any Planning Board. Mr. Pugh said that the use of a Conditional Use Permit process may be an appropriate method of helping to solve some of the problems his client has in what are some damages to her property. Mr. Pugh said that representing his client he felt it would be in the best interest of all the parties if he and his client, along with Mr. McDonald and his Counsel could perhaps arrive at some agree- ment as to what conditions could be put on the property to protect his client's property from loss of value. Mr. Pugh asked the Planning Board if his client and Mr. McDonald may be given the opportunity to discuss this matter and perhaps come back to the Planning Board with the matter resolved. At the present time this re- zoning is opposed. Robert Hester, Route 5, Thomasville, North Carolina, appeared before the Board. Mr. Hester owns property behind and beside the property in question. Mr. Hester said that he was not totally against the re-zoning and Conditional Use Permit if the proper special conditions could be followed to protect his adjoining property. Mr. Hester showed pictures to the Board of some property in the area that was landscaped to create a neat appearance. Mr. Hester said he had discussed the special conditions with Mr. McDonald and he felt natural trees and foliage would create a better buffer zone than the canvas or nylon fence. Mr. Hester said there was a creek running behind the property and from an environmental standpoint he would like to see conditions imposed to protect this stream because it has been there for over 100 years. Mr. Hester said his concern was that the development be neat and the type of development a person would live next to. Mr. Hester said he would not be opposed to the re-zoning if the special conditions were enforced with buffer zones and evergreen foliage to protect his adjoining property. Being no further discussion, Jim Newton made the motion that the Planning Board postpone a recommendation on this request until the April Planning Board Meeting. Terry Coble seconded the motion and it was passed by the Board. Jim Newton said that he felt it was the duty of the Planning Board to insure that when junk yard requests that frequently come before the Board, that they be located in the same specific area. Mr. Newton said that he felt the Board should give some type of consideration to designating a particular area so that junk yards could only be located in specified locations in the county. Charles Adams said that he was in agreement with Mr. 'Newton and that the problem of junk yards was growing with them becoming scattered across the county. Mr. Adams said that concerning Mr. McDonald's request, he had rather see this in a controlled conditioned development rather than a large apartment complex. PLANNING BOARD MARCH 3, 1982 PAGE 3 B. Barry Lawrence, High Point, North Carolina, requests a Conditional Use Highway Commercial Permit to locate a Warehouse Office on approximately 5 acres of land located on Wright Road, State Road 1554; Zoning Map 1-2; Tax Map P-124; Trinity Township. Mr. Lawrence was not present at the meeting but was represented by his mother and son. Blueprints of the proposed Warehouse were available and met .all the conditions as established by the zoning ordinance. A copy of the special conditions imposed and agreed to by Mr. Lawrence are attached as a part of the Board Minutes. No adjacent property owners opposed the request. After review and discussion Ray Farlow made the motion, seconded by Andy Lueker that it be recommended to the Board of County Commissioners that the re-zoning request with the attached conditions be approved. This motion was approved by the Board. . 4. Doyle Stout asked if there was anything the county could do to require existing junk yards to provide some form of screening that would afford some measure of protection to neighborhoods. Hal Johnson said that he was not certain of the legalities involved but would consult at a later date with the County Attorney. Any action involving such a requirement would have to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 5. Being no further business, the Planning Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. ,OAT Y, 4r47 RANDOLPH COUNTY 91 � j�. NORTH CAROLINA v ~`ii?_ - 1100 Hal Johnson o 08 Administrative Officer/Planning k 17 711 v I, C- 1 ,,..� ,it,(AA , a Notary Public of Randolph County, do hereby a certify that Hal Johnson personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the foregoing minutes of the March 3, 1982 Randolph County Planning Board meeting. WITNESS, my hand and notarial seal, this 5-"N day of 77/n.LT , � 1982. «A /4042Ak My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires November 5, 1985 ATTACHMENT : CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Clyde Wayne McDonald 1 . A 5 ' fence shall be erected (as Shown On Map) bordering the Prospect Street frontage and the side property currently zoned residential . The fence shall be covered with a canvas or nylon screening - material . Hedges , trees , or other natural features offering foliage screening shall be utilized to create a 25 foot buffer zone on bordering property zoned residential . 2 . Use of existing trees , foliage , or topography within 25 feet of any property line will he used to create natural screening and buffer zone in addition to required fencing. 3 . Not more than one ground sign shall be permitted and it shall employ no moving parts and not exceed 100 sq . feet (10 ' x 10 ' ) in area . No ground sign shall be located less than ten feet from any public right of way. 4. No vehicle shall be stored permanently on this property as "junk" or "scrap" vehicles . 5 . No vehicle shall be stored 50 feet from the front property line or 25 feet from all other property lines . 6 . Points of entrance and exit shall consist of a driveway or roadway at least 20 feet in width and shall be located a sufficient distance from highway intersections to minimize traffic hazards . • ATTACH ENT : Conditional Use Permit Barry Lawrence 1 . Adequate screening using existing trees or foliage shall be provided as a buffer zone of not less than 15 feet along the street side and along sides of the property that adjoins a residential zone . 2 . Points of entrance and exit shall consist of a driveway or roadway at least twenty feet in width and shall be located a sufficient distance from the road intersections to minimize traffic hazards and congestion . 3 . All off street parking , including exits , entrances , and maneuvering and parking shall be paved with either asphalt or concrete or have gravel or crushed rock if less than ten spaces are required. Parking and maneuvering areas will be permanently maintained by the owners . 4 . Not more than one ground sign shall be permitted and it shall employ no moving parts and not exceed 100 square feet (10 ' x 10 ' ) in area . No ground sign shall be located less than ten feet from any public right of way . 5 . The development shall have a minimum front yard of 50 feet and shall be used for driveways or the required screening . 6 . Sanitary sewerage and storm drainage must be approved by the Randolph County Health Department . 7 . There shall be one parking space (9 ' x 18 ' ) per each two employees on the shift of greatest employment , plus one parking space for each vehicle used directly in the conduct of the business . 8. All parking or trucking loading facilities shall be so designed that the required access to public streets shall be by forward motion. of vehicles exiting the parking facility.