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08AugustPB MINUTES s '_` RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD * 1179 August 6, 1996 1 . Chairman Aweilda Williams called to Order the Randolph County Planning Board meeting at 6 : 30 p.m. 2 . Hal Johnson, Planning Director, called roll of the members: Aweilda Williams , Chairman, present; Maxton McDowell, Vice Chairman, present; Charles Adams, present; Lynden Craven, present; Jim Routh, present; Bill Dorsett, present; and Phil Brower, absent. 3. Routh made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to approve the Minutes of the July 9, 1996 Planning Board meeting. The motion passed. 4. REZONING REQUESTS: A: PAUL DEAN STALEY, Julian, North Carolina, is requesting that 85. 40 acres located on Randolph Church Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7797 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a subdivision of 18 lots that would allow site built homes, modular homes, or Class A double-wide manufactured homes on permanent foundations . Property Owner: Linda D. Beasley. Staley was present and explained his intents to develop a subdivision with lot sizes from 2 to 10 acres. Staley said there would be 2 to 6 lots fronting on Randolph Church Road and the remainder of the lots would front on a private road. Johnson questioned Staley on the amount of flood zone on the property. Staley said there was approximately 12 acres . Johnson expressed concern that this flood zone was not showing on the preliminary plat of the proposed development. There were 9 people present in opposition to this request. Sarah Snider, 3438 Randolph Church Road, expressed her strong opposition to another mobile home development coming into this area. Snider said that when she built her $150 , 000 home here the bank questioned how close this site was to a mobile home. Snider said that the bank implied that this would effect her property values . Snider questioned what guarantee the community would have of the look of the manufactured homes in 18 years. Snider discussed the potential problems with mobile home developments and referred to the Courier-Tribune coverage of problems within a mobile home park in Randolph County. Johnson explained that this rezoning request (to Residential Restricted) was the highest residential zoning classification. Snider said she would be opposed to any type of manufactured housing coming into her community. Cynthia Allen, adjoining resident and property owner, said that she was concerned with population density increasing without the increase in services . Allen said that there are no speed limit signs even posted on this road and more residences would only increase the number of traffic problems they currently deal with. Allen spoke of increase in littering problems since the increase in development started in this area. Allen said that the burden this has placed on their school system (Grays Chapel Elementary) has been too much to ask for. Allen said that currently the lunch schedule begins at 9 : 30 a.m. for the children and the shortage in school supplies have caused the children to not be allowed to bring books, etc. home. Allen said they were told by the Board of Education that it would be at least 5 years before this area would even be considered for a new school. Richard Allen, adjoining property owner, said that he is building a $150, 000 home adjacent to this site and he is not opposed to a site built development but he is opposed to manufactured housing. Grady L. Allen, adjoining resident and property owner, said that the development has increased at such a rate that it seems he is coming to one of these public hearings every month. Allen said that the tremendous population growth in the edge of Randolph County, where there are no water and sewer service and very little other service, is his main concern. Allen said that he is opposed to mobile homes of any kind. Allen said that if nothing else can be done he would at least like to see the number of lots reduced. Dorsett said that if this was approved it should not be allowed to decrease the size of the lots on the private road (in the back) if he looses lots in the front due to flood zone requirements. Routh said that he didn' t feel that the lot size was the problem. Routh said that the main concern of the neighbors appeared to be the restrictions that will be placed on the subdivision. Routh said that development patterns in this area has gone to mainly stick built homes and this proposal may be out of character for this community without restriction covenants . Dorsett said he would need to see a more detailed plan with the flood zone over-layer on the proposed lots . Dorsett said that it was his feeling that the 2 acre lots on the front were too small for this area. McDowell made the motion, seconded by Craven, to delay decision on this request until the developer can provide more information on the flood zone location and proposed private restrictions . The motion passed unanimously. B: BILL JOHNSON, Ramseur, North Carolina, is requesting that 36. 43 acres (out of 140 . 02 acres) located on Hinshaw Town Road, Coleridge Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #8710 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a restricted residential subdivision of 12 lots . Johnson was present and provided the Board with a copy of the proposed restrictions . Johnson said that each lot will have 2 acres or more outside of the flood zone. The average proposed lot size is 2i acres and only site built or modular homes will be allowed. Johnson said that no mobile homes of any kind will be allowed. The restrictions will include: **no mobile homes **no commercial livestock **minimum house size of 1 , 100 sq. ft. **paved road Johnson said that he has adjoining property that has access to Ramseur City Water and he has plans to pull this water to his subdivision (all lots will have access to Ramseur City Water) . Johnson told the Board that he lives and farms on the adjoining tract of land and he plans to keep the subdivision as he would like to live next to. Tim Moffitt, Hinshaw Town Road, explained that there are many chicken houses in the community and large livestock. Moffitt said that his main concern was that if people move to the country will they be happy with the family farming operations adjoining this development. Moffitt discussed his possible intentions of building hog houses on his property and he didn't want these people (that would purchase these lots) to sue him. Hal Johnson told Moffitt that his point was well taken. Johnson said that in North Carolina if you are a farmer and you are going about your business of farming you are taken care of and protected. Johnson added that for being at this public meeting and expressing your concerns, you probably have added to your level of protection. Moffitt said that new neighbors were not the problem, he would just be concerned of the effect this type of development may have on the farming operations in the area. Craven made the motion, seconded by Adams, to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved as consistent with the area. Craven said he was pleased with the site layout and the fact that Ramseur City Water would be provided. The motion passed unanimously. C: ROBERT DEESE, Biscoe, North Carolina, is requesting that 19. 09 acres (out of 22 . 09 acres) located on NC Hwy 159, Grant Township, be rezoned from Residential to Restricted Restricted. Zoning Map #7667 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a residential restricted subdivision of 11 lots . Deese provided the Board with proposed restrictions. Deese said that this would be an 11 lot subdivision with average lot sizes of 1 . 4 acres . Deese said that only site built homes would be allowed and the minimum homes sizes would be: **1 story home - 1 , 900 sq. ft. **12 story home - 2 , 000 sq. ft. **2 story home - 2, 100 sq. ft. Deese said all homes must front the newly constructed road. Deese added that he will be building his home and moving to this development. There was no one present in opposition to this request. Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Routh, to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. D: JERRY HODGES, Ramseur, North Carolina, is requesting that 3.20 acres located on Isom Road, Columbia Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #8701 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a three (3) space mobile home park. Hodges explained that he has 3 mobile homes on the property that have all been occupied by his family. His family has now moved out and he wants to rent the existing homes. Hodges said that he didn' t want any new spaces. McIntyre, Isom Road, said that the original owner, Mr. Isom, was too old to care for the property but that since Hodges took ownership the property has been cleaned up considerably. McIntyre said he had no opposition to his request. There was no one present in opposition to this request. Routh made the motion, seconded by Adams , to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved with the restriction that no addition units would be placed on the property and the property could not be subdivided. The motion passed unanimously. E: LEROY & VILENE HOOVER, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 2 . 63 acres located at 6298 US Hwy 64 West, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Highway Commercial to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #7702 . It is the desire of the applicants to convert the old Hoover ' s Motel into a three (3) unit apartment building. Joyce Blanton, Hoover ' s daughter, said that the building actually has 10 units, but they want to convert the building into a 3 unit apartment building. Blanton said that they have had the property' s septic tank checked and it has been approved for this proposal. There was no one present in opposition to this request. McDowell made the motion, seconded by Routh, to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. The Board noted that this would be an improvement to the property. F: WILSON REALTY, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 1 . 02 acres located on Bus 220 South (approximately 2/10 mile past New Hope Church Road) , Richland Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Light Industrial/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #7657 . It is the desire of the applicant to locate a vinyl siding/home repair business with warehouse storage. Pam Stutts, real estate agent, said that this would be a warehouse/office for his (her potential buyer) home repair business. Stutts said the building would be located toward the rear of the property to the right of the pond. Stutts said that she was not sure of the proposed building size. There will be no more than 3 employees and this would be used mostly for storage (not creating in & out traffic) . There was no one present in opposition to the request. Johnson said that the property' s highest and best use would probably not be residential, due to its location. Johnson did express concern for the residences in the subdivision at the rear of the property. Johnson said he felt at least a 25 ' rear buffer (no cut area) should be placed on the property. Craven made the motion to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved with the following restrictions: **25 ' buffer of natural (uncut) area **no outside storage Adams seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously. G: ELLEN HOWELL & DAVID NORCOM, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 168 . 41 acres (out of 187 . 30 acres) located on Caraway Mountain Road, Back Creek Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7732 . It is the desire of the applicants to develop a restricted residential subdivision of 81 lots. Norcom said that he and his mother live in the Caraway Mountain area (on a 150 acre tract of land) and would like to preserve this community. Norcom said that this proposal would be for 2 1/3 acre lots with a single entrance to SR 1004. Norcom said the entrance (on to SR 1004) would be buffered and they would provide underground utilities . Norcom described the development as being similar to Cedar Creek or River Run. Norcom said that the homes would 1800 sq. ft. and they would only cut trees for the house sites and the road. It is their intention to save as many trees as possible. Norcom said this would be developed in phases and he plans to build his home here also. Glenn Simpson, Soil Scientist, said that they checked 100 different sites on this property and the soils were more uniformed than he anticipated. Simpson said that he found two types of soils: **deep red clay **sandy clay loam Simpson said that rocks are littered on the surface which can lead to misconceptions but that there were some good deep soils underneath. Simpson said that there were some slope restrictions , a couple of ravines and some unsuitable, shallow soils. Simpson said that in general 80 to 90 percent of the soils were good. Norcom said that the major of the land was on the north side of the mountain. Charles Harris, Director of Camp Caraway Conference Center, said that he could not speak for the Conference, but that as a resident of the area he was very much in favor of this development. Annie Hughes Wooten, Caraway Mountain Road, said that she questioned the proposed sewer and water services . Wooten said that they live in the valley and this would effect them very much. Wooten said that she felt that the developer didn' t care much for preserving the mountain or he wouldn't be trying to develop it. Wooten said she felt the trees should be preserved. Wooten said that she has lived here all her life and she felt the mountain should be preserved. Wooten said Randolph County develops too much. Michael Munzer, Caraway Mountain Road, said that it would seem that if Norcom wanted to develop he would develop his 150 acres at his residence. Munzer expressed concern for the traffic with an additional 240 vehicles spilling out on to SR 1004 . Munzer expressed concern for the following: **traffic **littering **stray animals Munzer asked what size of a buffer had been proposed. Norcom answered 20 feet. Munzer said that this should be at least 80 to 100 feet. Munzer spoke of the illegal deer stands placed on his property that his located in sight of another subdivision. Munzer said that if preservation is the intention that the lot sizes of 2 1/3 acres is too small. Munzer said that a good example of preservation would be the request heard tonight concerning the old motel. Ben Yates, Caraway Mountain Road, said that the drive with the traffic currently on SR 1004 is dangerous and with this new entrance it would only make it worse. Yates said that he would like to see larger lot sizes . Dorsett said that he has heard two legitimate concerns: **traffic concerns **lot sizes Dorsett said that to preserve integrity the lot sizes should be 5 acres . Dorsett added his concerns for the run-off and what effect this will have on people living below this site. Dorsett said his main concern was lot sizes. Routh said that this area has been inundated with mobile homes and it is so pleasant to see someone plan something so aggressive. Routh said that this would be a good wholesome addition to our neighborhood (Routh explained he lives in this area) . Routh said that he didn' t see a thing wrong with the lot sizes . Williams said that she understands the concern of disrupting the view of Caraway Mountain, but that we cannot stop development. Williams said that she appreciates the size of the houses and the no timber cutting, Williams said this is pleasant. Craven said that he felt the lot sizes were perfect and made the motion, seconded by Routh, to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved. The motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote, Dorsett and Adams voted against the motion. Dorsett said that he wanted the record to reflect that the only reason he was opposed to the request was that he would like to see some guidance given for larger lot sizes in this area. 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. " 5 people took this Oath. 6 . REQUESTS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT: A: A PLACE IN THE HEART, INC. , Sophia, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a multi-conference and dining facility on property located on Beckerdite Road on 48 . 73 acres; Back Creek Township, Zoning Map #7734, Zoning District RA. Billy Thorton, Westwood Avenue, High Point, grounds keeper of A Place in the Heart, provided the Board with a pamphlet describing their facility and their plans. Thorton said that the Ken Helser ministry has no plans to charge for the use of their facilities, but donations would be accepted. Helser has owned the property for 9 to 10 years and has lived across the street for 25 years. There was no one present in opposition to this request. Williams said that Ken Helser' s ministry is kind, gentle, and giving. Adams made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. B: BARBARA HOGLEN, Archdale, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain license for sales and service of boats in an existing 60 x 80 building at her residence located on 1 . 31 acres at 5766 Green Acres Drive, Trinity Township, Zoning Map #7708, Zoning District RM. Hoglen said this building has been used for building furniture frames and they now want to use it for boat repair and sales . Danny Carol, Hoglen' s son, said that there will be 4 to 5 boats a week coming in for repair and will be removed after they are repaired. There was no one present in opposition to this request. Adams made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. C: KENNETH & PATRICIA MALCOM, Denton, North Carolina, is request a Special Use Permit to allow an automotive repair business in a 30 x 40 building (to be constructed on site) at his residence located on 3 . 80 acre at 7110 Brantley Gordon Road, Concord Township, Zoning Map #6688, Zoning District RA. Malcom said that he purchased a building permit for this structure not realizing he need a Special Use Permit. Malcom said that he hoped the business would be full-time in a year. Malcom said that he would not have any junk vehicle or part storage and there would be no employees . Malcom described the building as 30 x 40 with 2 bays . There was no one present in opposition to this request. There were 8 people present in favor of the request. Craven made the motion, seconded by McDowell, to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. 7 . Micellaneous Business: Policy Change - McDowell made the motion, seconded by Craven, to implement a policy where the Chairman of the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote when there is an odd number of members present at a meeting. The motion passed unanimously. This clarification was needed to avoid situations where a tie vote would go to Commissioners . 8. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 p.m. There were 59 citizens present for this meeting. NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY (7/4/ r%,„„a4„...,„, Planning Direct /11) ir24, Date Cle . ' /Secretary CD rTs s ', '1179