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07JulyPB L t M s !' rc�i tom;. *,v`' F K r.�I:.i'r,,ttµ' ' MINUTES ` '''- ., '' ' * . RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 17.79 July 12, 1994 1 . Chairman Jim Routh called to Order the Randolph County Planning Board meeting at 7 : 00 p.m. 2 . Hal Johnson, Planning Director, called roll of Members : Jim Routh, Chairman, present; Aweilda Williams, Vice Chairman, absent; Tim Poole, absent; Lynden Craven, present; Charles Adams, present; Bill Dorsett, present; Phil Brower, absent; and Maxton McDowell, Alternate, present. 3. Bill Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Maxton McDowell , to approve the Minutes of the June 7 , 1994 Planning Board and Board of Adjustment meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 4 . REQUESTS FOR REZONING: A: MICHAEL BRIAN ALLMON, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that . 50 acres located on SR 1142 (Hopewell Friends Road) , Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Residential Agricultural/ Conditional Use . Zoning Map #7639 . It is to allow the applicant to place a mobile home on the property. Allmon was present and explained that his parents have lived on this property for 23 years and he wants to located a mobile home on the property. Allmon presented a list of signatures of people who live in the subdivision with no objections to this development. There was no one present in opposition. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams , to recommend that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. B: ALLEN BULLARD, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 80 . 6 acres located on NC Hwy 42S, Asheboro Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7770 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a site built subdivision of 20 lots . Bob Luck was present to represent Bullard. Luck described the development as similar to the adjoining "Ken-Lee" development. Luck provided the Board with a list of proposed restrictions . Johnson said that the only comments he has received from citizens are that the development should be for site built residences . Johnson said that it was his understanding that a portion of this property is located in Asheboro City Extra- Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction and which will be released to the County to allow the development to be regulated by one governing jurisdiction. Luck told Johnson that Reynolds Neely has told Bullard that the jurisdiction would be transferred to the County. There was no one present in opposition. Charles Adams made the motion, seconded by Bill Dorsett, to recommend that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. C: NEAL CRAVEN, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 35 acres located on Mack Lineberry Road (north of Tom Brown Road) , Franklinville Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7785 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a restricted residential subdivision of 38 lots. Craven was present and explained that the development plan is for 38 lots but realistically there will probably be 25 lots . Craven said the property closest to the road has poor soils and there are two streams that cross the property (Craven described these streams as nothing substantial) . Craven said he would allow site built houses or double-wide manufactured housing on brick foundations . Craven added that the roads would be paved and built to public road standards . Maxton McDowell asked Craven if he owned the property. Craven said that he did not own the property but the property is under contract. Janet Routh (lives diagonally across from the property) , Mack Lineberry Road, Franklinville, described the area as spaced out agricultural land with very low density. Routh said most of the property is family land and is a rural area not an urban setting (which she feels this development implies) . Routh spoke of poor soils (perking problems) , over-crowding of the schools , law enforcement (patrolling) , traffic concerns , property values being effected, and tax rate being effected. Routh said it is the belief of the existing property owners that this request would totally change the lifestyle and character of their community. Susan Moore (property surrounded by this development) , Mack Lineberry Road, Franklinville, said she felt this proposed development would have a negative effect the quality of life and integrity of her community. Moore spoke of environmental concerns , traffic hazards , children' s safety, water contamination, and privacy concerns for her family. Moore presented the Board with a petition of 70 signatures from people the community opposed to this development. There were 37 people present in opposition to this request. Jonathan Little, Mack Lineberry Road, said he would be opposed to any development with lot sizes less than 5 acres. Odell Routh, NC Hwy 22N, spoke of the 1940 ' s when he plowed the fields (that were on this property at that time) on this property and watered his horses from the springs on the property. Routh said the soils were very poor and would not perk. Maxton McDowell questioned if there were other subdivisions (like this request) in the area. Johnson answered no. Lynden Craven said he would have a problem locating a subdivision (of this density) in this rural area of Randolph County. Craven said this was the reason for Countywide zoning in 1987 . Craven said he would feel comfortable approving a development with 3 to 5 acre lot sizes because it would be more compatible to the area. For this reason Craven recommended that this request be denied. Charles Adams seconded this motion and 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. " 6 people took this Oath. 7 . SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS: A: MICHAEL KEITH MARSH, Sophia, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain a dealer' s license and operation a sales lot of around 4 cars at his residence located on 2 . 20 acres, at 4243 Mt. Gilead Church Road, Tabernacle Township, Zoning Map #7715 , Zoning District RA. Marsh was present and explained his intentions of this activity being a side job. Marsh said hopefully he would be able to move the business from this location in a year or so. Thomas Price, adjoining property owner, said he was concerned of where the cars would be parked. Marsh said he would be reasonable and work this out with the Prices . Marsh said he would not have junk vehicles on the property for the business . He currently has 2 junk trucks for personal use . Marsh added that he would recycle the fluids (oils ,etc . ) at his current place of employment. Price spoke of concerns of people coming to his house enquiring about the cars for sell since Marsh is rarely at home. Marsh said he would post signs on the cars to contact him by phone if he is not at the residence. Price said he would be satisfied by these efforts . Charles Adams made the motion, seconded by Lynden Craven, to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. B: BOBBY MCDOWELL, Randleman, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an auto repair shop in an existing carport at his residence located on 8 . 90 acres, at 1263 Jennings Road, Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7783, Zoning District RA. McDowell was present and explained that he has lived at this residence for 20 years and has discussed this request with his neighbors (who have had no opposition) . McDowell said this would be his full-time job, he will operate from 8-6 with no Sunday work. McDowell said he disposes of his oils at Advance Auto and would be willing to park the cars around back (when not being worked on) of his house. There was no one present in opposition to this request. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Maxton McDowell, that this request for a Special Use Permit be approved with the restriction that the cars be parked in the rear of the residence. The motion passed unanimously. C: DAVID DOBBINS, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an archery shop shop in a 12 ' x 24 ' existing building at his residence located on 1 . 42 acres at 703 Neely Road, Cedar Grove Township, Zoning Map #7740 , Zoning District RA. Dobbins said he has hunted and shot in tournaments all of his life and would like to operate this small 1-man archery business . Dobbins said he has lived at this site for 9 years and would place a small sign on the property. Dobbins added that there would not be an archery range at the site . No one was present in opposition to this request. When asked what Dobbins would name the business he answered either "R & D" or "Dobbinhood" . Bill Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams, that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 7 . SUBDIVISION: Cable Creek Hills , Section 3 - SR 1320 (Cable Creek Road) , Cedar Grove Township, Zoning Map #7730, Zoning District RA. Site Built Development. Johnson said that the preliminary plat for this development was approved around 1987 and for this reason, this proposed plat would need to be approved by the Board. Bob Luck (representing Allen Bullard - Developer) was present and explained that the development would be for site built homes (as is in the 2 existing sections) with larger lot sizes than the older sections. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Maxton McDowell, to approved this subdivision. The motion passed unanimously. 8 . The meeting adjourned at 7 : 47 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY . V—di si-17 . Pia. ing Dire for D. e / / Cle /Secretary