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02FebruaryPB %ttY. �!_.A: 4: -----'-_-- O t .' ,19 * r' -: MINUTES ` ." lit. ~� ' RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD -V. "' /779 ,, -- February 8, 1994 1 . Chairman Jim Routh called to Order the Randolph County Planning Board. 2 . Planning Director Hal Johnson called roll of the members: Jim Routh, Chairman, present; Aweilda Williams , Vice Chairman, present; Phil Brower, present; Lynden Craven, present; Bill Dorsett, present; Charles Adams, present; Tim Poole, absent; and Maxton McDowell, Alternate, present (substituting for regular member Tim Poole) . 3. Phil Brower made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams , to approve the Minutes of the January 4 , 1994 Planning Board meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 4 . REZONING REQUEST: WILLIAM LINEBERRY, Denton, North Carolina, is requesting that 2 . 61 acres (for a total of 7 . 38 acres) located at 5356 NC Hwy 49S, Concord Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Commercial/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #7618 . It is the desire of the applicant to add to the existing Label-Line business an attached warehouse of (100 x 200) . Hal Johnson, Planning Director , explained to the Board that business was originally zoned 4 years ago and due to the planned expansion the the owners acquired more land. Mrs . Lineberry was present and explained that this addition would double the current facility. Lineberry reminded the Board that this business manufactures tickets, tags, and labels . There was no one present in opposition. Bill Dorsett said that the owners have done exceptionally well in establishing this business and that this would be a direct indication that the addition would be as nice. For this reason Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Aweilda Williams , to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 7 . Swearing in of the Witnessess: �-' "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. " 17 people took this Oath. 6 . SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS: A: CARSON COX, Randleman, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to add 10 lots to an existing mobile home park (Cedar Ridge MHP) located at 1931 Wicker Lovell Road, Zoning Map #7773 , Zoning District RM. Hal Johnson reminded the Board that this request was tabled at their last month' s meeting. Cox presented the Board with a list of mobile home park rules that he requires each renter to sign prior to residing in the park. Jimmy Chriscoe, resident of the park, stated that he has lived in this park for 17 years . Chriscoe said that for the first 12 years the park owner ' s (the Thomas ' at that time) health didn' t allow him to maintain the park well. Chriscoe stated that since the Cox' s have owned the park many improvements have been made. Donna Martin, resident of the park, told the Board that she has lived here for 2z years and that the Cox' s are always there when they need them and the park is well maintained. There were 8 people present in opposition to the request. Doris Cain, 1940 Wicker Lovell Road, (lives directly in front of park) told the Board that she realized the need for this type of development but that she no longer has peace and tranquility due to this park. Cain spoke of problems such as property values, traffic, dog problems, and that the park is not well maintained. Diane Craven, adjoining resident, stated that the park is not well maintained. Craven stated that it needs gravel and landscaping. Steve Williams, Wicker Lovell Road, said that he had no problems with the park as it currently is but felt like the addition would over-burden the community, and that the addition traffic would cause a hazard in the community. Linda Matney, Wicker Lovell Road, spoke of people (mobile home park tenants) fighting in the yards , septic tank problems , dog problems , etc . Matney also expressed her concerns for the property values that may be effected. Earl Loflin, Wicker Lovell Road, told the Board that he was 70 years old and has lived here since he was 3 years old. Loflin said that people spin in and out of this park all hours of the night (with their vehicles) . Loflin said there is a black mark currently at this entrance approximately 75 feet long. Loflin was concerned about traffic congestion. Cox described her park as a family park with 13 children currently in the park. Cox stated that these statements (made by the neighbors) are not factually and she would not allow such activity to go on. Cox said that she was currently dealing with a lawsuit to have one tenant removed that has dogs running loose but that the remainder of her tenants have complied. ,� Board member Aweilda Williams spoke of her concern for the added traffic congestion to the Community. Board member Lynden Craven said he had a problem with the density and concerns about hazards resulting in traffic congestion. Craven said to add 10 more dwellings would over-burden the area. For this reason, Craven made the motion, seconded by Aweilda Williams , to deny this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed with a 6/1 vote - Phil Brower voted against the motion. B: WILLIAM MEBANE, Siler City, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a Specialized Learning Camp (Planned Unit Development) on 85 . 7 acres located at his residence at 3683 Lambeth Mill Road, Coleridge Township, Zoning Map #8639 , Zoning District RA. Mebane told the Board that this plan has been a dream of his for 20 years (he purchased the property in 1974) . Mebane said he is the science chairman at Southwest Randolph High School (has taught for 25 years) and his wife is a science teacher at Eastern Randolph High School. The camp will be for a large number of children (the "average" student) that don't have the opportunity to continue or specialize their talents or interests. Mebane stated that the staff will mainly be teachers (young or possibly retired) and people planning to teach. This would not be affiliated with a church but will be funded by grants, the National Science Foundation, or possibly private donations. Edward Brown, adjoining property owner, spoke of (problem) incidents that he has had with Mebane. Brown said that Mebane has an attitude and is not friendly with the neighbors and for these reasons he would question this development. Geneva Brady, Lambeth Mill Road, feels there may be a problem with children venturing on adjoining properties. A concerned citizens spoke of possible traffic problems. Mebane said that he plans to fence the property and with proper supervision should have no problems with children wondering on adjoining properties . Board member Maxton McDowell asked Mebane if he plans to continue to reside on the property. Mebane answered yes. Board member Bill Dorsett said that no one in the audience is against children and for this reason Mebane should try to communicate better with his community. Board member Charles Adams said when you consider the problems children have and no more opportunities available, we should want to see one of this camps in every county in the state. Phil Brower stated that this seemed to be a very reasonable request and for this reason he made the motion to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. Maxton McDowell seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. C: JAMES TATE, Sophia, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain an automotive dealers ' license (and locate a 12 'x 15 ' building for an office) at his residence located on 1 . 35 acres , 4349 Beckerdite Road, Back Creek Township, Zoning Map #7724, Zoning District RA. `-' Tate told the Board that he would purchase the vehicles from the "sale" , bring them home and clean them up, and carry back to the "sale" . Tate said he would primarily wholesale cars . Gary Cox, neighbor, told the Board he had no opposition to this request. There was no one present in opposition to the request. Charles Adams made the motion, seconded by Phil Brower, to approved this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. D: MARK BROWER, Franklinville, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a machine shop and beauty shop from an existing 40 ' x 75 ' building at his residence located on 50 acres , 3262 Carl Allred Road, Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7783, Zoning District RA. Brower and his wife were present and explained their intentions to work at home. Brower stated that the building is not visible from the road. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, explained to Brower that his building would have to approved by the Building Inspectors before any business could be operated from the structure. James Allred, Carl Allred Road, told the Board that the Browers are good neighbors and that this would be good for the Community. Allred added that he has heard no objections to the request from any other neighbors . There was no one present in opposition. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams , to approve the request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. E: SAMMY ROUTH, Franklinville, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain a license to operate a recreational boat dealership in an existing building (20 'x 25 ' ) at his residence located on 38 acres , 3753 Mack Lineberry Road, Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7785 , Zoning District RA. Routh told the Board that he plans for this to be just a side line business . Routh said there would not be a boat sales lot, that all of his business would be ordering. There was no one present in opposition. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Aweilda Williams , to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. F: JACK FOUST, Staley, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain an automotive dealers ' license at his residence located on 76 . 5 acres, 3224 Foust Road, Columbia Township, Zoning Map #8715 , Zoning District RA. Planning Director Hal Johnson asked Foust about the several junk vehicles located at this site. Foust stated that these cars were located there approximately a year ago but that he plans to remove most of them. Foust stated that he would take them to Kernersville to be crushed. Foust stated that he would mainly wholesale cars . Foust added that he plans to fence where the cars will be located. There was no one present in opposition to the request. Lynden Craven made the motion to approve this request with the following restrictions: *must clean up the property. *remove vehicles that are of no value. *put up fencing. *limit of no more than 25 cars located on the property for the business. Phil Brower seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 7 . Proposed Amendment to County Zoning Ordinance Article VI Section 4 - Special Uses Mobile Home Park - General Requirements Applicable to Mobile Home Park Owners : Water: All Mobile Home Parks with less than 15 spaces , or less than 25 people, shall provide a safe, potable and adequate water supply. Safe shall be defined as free of bacteria and chemicals that are detrimental to public health; and adequate being defined as providing enough water for normally accepted standards of domestic use. Garbage Disposal: The collection of trash and garbage and their disposal shall be provided for in such a manner as to maintain a clean and orderly appearance. �-' Junked vehicles, appliances, furniture, and similar materials shall not be allowed to accumulate on mobile home park premises . Maxton McDowell made the motion to send these amendments to the Board of Commissioners for consideration. The motion was seconded by Charles Adams and the motion passed unanimously. 8 . There were 48 people present for the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 25 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY .VY Planning Dirt/tor (9 - JO — 911 I L4-1/(507)L___ Date Clk/Secretary �tY. 4D4 _ 4114.! I0 ' 'g gg !!!' T'R ,d • .f 1779