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June 4, 1996
1. Chairman Aweilda Williams called the Randolph County
Planning Board Meeting to Order at 6: 30 p.m. Planning
Director Hal Johnson announced that the TERRY RHAMY
request had been postponed due to a death in his
family. Johnson said that this request would be heard
at the July 9th Board meeting.
2. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, called roll of the
members: Aweilda Williams , Chairman, present; Maxton
McDowell, Vice Chairman, present; Charles Adams,
absent; Bill Dorsett, present; Jim Routh, present;
Lynden Craven, present; and Phil Brower, absent.
3. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Jim Routh,
to approve the May 7 , 1996 Planning Board Meeting
Minutes. The motion passed.
4. REQUESTS FOR PROPERTY REZONING:
A: WILLIAM & BETTY COLLIER, Liberty, North Carolina,
are requesting that 21 . 47 acres (out of 54. 81)
located at 1006 Old 421 Road, Liberty Township, be
rezoned from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial.
Zoning Map #8727 . It is the desire of the
applicants to operate a furniture manufacturing
business.
Walter Sprouse, Randolph Economic Development
Corporation, was present at the meeting. Sprouse
discussed the proximity of the site to Liberty
Industrial Park and Ultra Craft Corporation.
Sprouse explained the dry kiln operation being
proposed and explained that the lumber would be
brought in all ready cut and bundled. This
facility would only be kilns that would remove the
moisture from the lumber. Sprouse stated that
this development would cost around $1 . 5 million
and employee approximately 17 people. Sprouse
said the operation would require no burning or
smoke and have no wastewater. Sprouse said it is
the intentions of the prospective buyers to
maintain the buffer zone and develop with in the
existing clearing on the property. The lumber
would be used for furniture companies and Sprouse
described this operation as a good "support"
company for the existing furniture manufacturers
in the County. Sprouse explained their desire to
maintain a right-of-way from Southern Railway to
use an access at the far southern end of the
parcel, but explained that the parcel currently
has right-of-way at the opposite end of the tract.
Sprouse said that this property is currently zoned
industrial and will be used for an industrial
business. Sprouse noted that this would be more
desirable than several things that could come in
under the Light Industrial Zoning District.
There were 4 area residents present at the meeting
and Doris McMasters, adjoining resident, said that
she was not sure if she was opposed, but she
doesn' t want to see the buffer of trees removed
from the property.
Betty Collier, property owner, said that they
would not want to put anything in their
neighborhood that would hurt their neighbors .
No one spoke in opposition to the request.
Maxton McDowell made the motion to recommend to
the Commissioners that this request be approved.
Lynden Craven seconded this motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
B: BOBBY L. PUGH, Elon College, North Carolina, is
requesting that 50 acre (out of 76 . 35 acres)
located at corner of Iron Mountain Road and Spoons
Chapel Road, Grant Township, be rezoned from
Residential Agricultural to Residential
Restricted. Zoning Map #7780 & 7770 . It is the
desire of the applicant to develop a site built
residential subdivision of 31 lots.
Pugh explained his intentions of selling the
property to Thomas and William Ellison for site
built construction. Pugh said that a soil
scientist has visited the property and the
proposal would be compatible to the area.
Thomas Ellison said that he and his brother have
live here all their lives and their families are
here. Ellison said that they have obtained their
General Contractors License and they want to
build the homes in the development. Ellison said
that they will maintain as many trees as possible
(only remove for the roads and the house sites) .
Ellison said that the average lot size would be
1 . 6 acres and only allow site built homes with a
minimum of 1400 heated sq. ft. Ellison said that
no mobile homes or modular homes would be allowed.
Phyllis Smith, questioned were the proposed road
would access. Ellison answered that the road
would intersection with Spoons Chapel Road.
There was no one present in opposition to the
request.
Jim Routh made the motion, seconded by Lynden
Craven, to recommend to the Commissioners that
they approve this request for rezoning. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. Swearing in of the Witnesses:
"Do you swear or affirm that the information you are
about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, so help you God. "
13 citizens took this Oath.
6. REQUESTS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT:
A: RODNEY BROWN, Cedar Falls , North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an
automotive and tractor repair shop in a portion of
an existing (100 x 120) building, located on . 95
acre at 2299 Whiles Memorial Road, Franklinville
Township, Zoning Map #7784, Zoning District HC-CU.
Johnson said that this property was originally
rezoned to HC-CU by the County in 1989 .
Brown explained that currently there is a
warehouse and general contracting business in the
building. Brown said this may require 2
additional employees but there would be no outside
storage.
Johnson complimented Brown on his property saying
that the facility was extremely clean and well
kept.
There was no one present in opposition to the
request.
Craven made the motion, seconded by Routh, to
approve the request for a Special Use Permit. The
motion passed unanimously.
B: TERRY RHAMY, Asheboro, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to allow outside
storage of drilling equipment at his residence
located on 7 . 47 acres at 3401 NC Hwy 42 South,
Grant Township, Zoning Map #7689 , Zoning District
E-1/RA.
This request has been rescheduled for July.
C: DAWAN MARTIN, Asheboro, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a
motorcycle repair shop in an accessory building
(27 x 30) at his residence located on 6 . 21 acres
at 4464 Buffalo Ford Road, Grant Township, Zoning
Map #7790, Zoning District RA.
Martin said that the building was constructed for
his hobby and it has worked into a part-time
business . Martin said that he has one other
person that works with him but that he wants to
keep the business small.
Leonard Hatcher, adjoining property owner, said
that he lives here in a mobile home and he is
building a house here that will be located closer
to the Martin property. Hatcher said that Martin
keeps a neat place, doesn' t work late hours, and
has a very nice, professional operation.
William Brown said that he lives across the road
from Martin and he has no objections to this
request.
Arnold Davis, Taylors Creek Drive, Asheboro, said
that he owns property adjoining Martin and he was
concerned with the wastewater disposal from
washing motors . Davis said that he also questions
the clientele this type of business may bring to
the area.
Martin said that he keeps the oils and fluids in
containers and has a company that will come by and
pick up to dispose them properly.
Dorsett said that this is a very neat operation
but that he would like to include the restriction
of no storage in front of the building. Dorsett
said that the building is very well buffered.
Martin said that he would not have a problem with
this restriction.
Dorsett made the motion to approve this request
for a Special Use Permit with the restriction of
no storage in front of the building. Routh
seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
D: GEORGE POE, SR. , Franklinville, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a
motorcycle and small engine repair shop in a 30 x
40 building (to be constructed) at his residence
located on 5 . 06 acres at 3852 Hardin Ellison Road,
Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7794, Zoning
District RA.
Johnson said that Poe ' s residence is approximately
1/5 mile off the road and is very well buffered.
Johnson said that there is one other residence
back in the property and he asked Poe who lived
there . Poe said his son.
There was no one present in opposition to this
request.
Craven made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to
approve this request for a Special Use Permit.
The motion passed unanimously.
E: CARL CHESHIRE, Asheboro, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a
variety store/fast food restaurant, at N.C. 159
(property on left at corner of NC 159 and Zoo
Spur) , Grant Township, Zoning Map #7668 , Zoning
District E-1 , Property Owner - Lewis Thomas.
Cheshire, 481 Walnut Drive, Asheboro, explained
his intentions to develop the property. Cheshire
presented a site plan that included campground
facilities and hotel along with the variety store
and fast food restaurant. Johnson said that the
plan showed considerable more than the request
filed. Cheshire said that he plans to construct a
60 x 80 building with a separation wall for both
the restaurant and variety store . Cheshire said
that he would come back with a request in the
future for the Board to consider the hotel and
campground facilities. Cheshire said that the
access would be on Hwy 159 where he owns 200+
frontage. Cheshire said that he is now the
property owner, he purchased the property 30 days
ago.
Lewis Thomas, previous property owner, said that
he felt there is a need for progress in Randolph
County and this would be good for the area.
Glenn Adams, representative for the N.C. Zoo, said
that he would like time to take a good look at the
plans . Adams said that the Zoo has roughly
800, 000+ visitors each year and this could create
a potential traffic problem for this 2 lane
section that this development would access. Adams
said that they are not necessarily opposed to the
proposed development of this 15 acres but without
seeing the proposed plans, he could not say.
Adams said that with the State ' s large investment
here, he would like to ask the Board to not take
any action until they had an opportunity to work
with the property owners and review the plans.
Dorsett said that every request that comes to this
Board is important, but this one is unique on how
it effects the Zoo. Dorsett said this effects not
only Randolph County citizens but the citizens of
this State due to its proximity with one of the
main entrances to their zoo. Dorsett said that if
this was put on a ballot for a vote, this would be
denied and we should deny this request.
Routh said that he agreed with some of Dorsett' s
comments but that he believed this is Randolph
County owned property and a property owner has the
right to use their property. Routh said that he
felt this was one of the most pristine areas in
the County, especially in the Zoo entrance area,
and the esthetics of development here should be
considered. Routh said that he felt proper plans
should be required, with appropriate time for
review.
�" Dorsett said that the Board has the right to
require development plans and should be required
for this property to allow the County to review
along with the assistance of the N.C. Zoo
personnel. Dorsett added that he still felt this
is just too close to the main entrance of the Zoo.
Lewis Thomas said that he was born here on this
property and the State didn' t ask him about
constructing the Zoo here . Thomas said that he
thought a man should be able to building what he
wants on his own property.
Dorsett made the motion to deny this request with
the possibility of bringing a more detailed site
plan back for review at a later date.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Routh made the motion to delay a decision on this
request until such time that more detailed plans
could be provided for the Zoo personnel (Routh
said although he was not an advocate of
government) and the Board has time to review the
plans properly. The motion was seconded by
McDowell and the motion passed unanimously.
F: SARAH TOOMES, Randleman, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a
sewing business in an existing 11 x18 building
(business will be moved into an existing 30 x 30
building in the future) at her residence located
on 2 . 3 acres at 2129 Millboro Road, Franklinville
Township, Zoning Map #7774 , Zoning District RA.
Toomes said that she started hiring employees in
November of last year and that she currently has 7
employees. Toomes said that she was not aware
that the building or zoning codes effected her
property. Toomes said that when the code
enforcement officer visited her property, she came
in to try to comply with County regulations.
Toomes said that the building she is currently in
doesn't have bathroom facilities, but the 30 x 30
building that she is remodeling to use will.
Currently they are using the bathroom facilities
of the residence. When questioned when the new
facility would be ready, Toomes answered maybe in
60 days. Toomes presented a petition of people
that reside within 1 mile in favor of this
request.
There was no one present in opposition to this
request.
Craven made the motion, seconded by Routh, to
approve this request for a Special Use Permit.
The motion passed unanimously.
G: LEWIS DANIELS, Randleman, North Carolina, is
requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a rural
family occupation of a variety/grocery store in an
existing building at his residence located on 1 . 1
acres at 2809 Old Liberty Road, Franklinville
Township, Zoning Map #7773, Zoning District RR.
Daniels said that this existing structure was used
for a grocery store until 1975 . Daniels said that
he doesn' t plan to have additional employees
(besides himself) . Daniel presented a petition of
neighboring residents in favor of his request.
Robert Norris, 3224 Old Liberty Road, said he
would like to see a country store in this area.
There was no one present in opposition to this
request.
Craven made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to
approve this request for a Special Use Permit.
The motion passed unanimously.
7 . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 06 p.m. There were 48
citizens present for this meeting.
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