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07JulyPB r 7k / MINUTES I fl RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD July 7, 1992 1. Chairman Bill Dorsett called to Order the Randolph County Planning Board meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, explained to the audience that if there were any people present concerning the Centel Telephone Tower that the applicant's had contacted the Planning Department this morning to withdraw that request. 2 . Roll Call of Board members: Bill Dorsett, Chairman, present; Phil Brower, Vice Chairman, present; Jim Routh, present; Charles Adams, present; Lynden Craven, present; Aweilda Williams, present; Doyle Stout, present; Arlie Culp, Alternate, present; and Maxton McDowell, Alternate, present. 3 . Aweilda Williams made the motion to approve the Minutes of the June 2 , 1992 . Phil Brower seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. 4 . REZONING REQUESTS: A: DARRELL WILSON, High Point, North Carolina, is requesting that 28. 40 acres located on SR 1544 (Craven Pines Road) , Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7715. It is the desire of the applicant to develop a 30 lot restricted subdivision. (Property Owner - Margie Wall) Darrell Wilson was present and explained to the Board his intentions of developing a restricted site built subdivision with 1250 sq. ft. minimum home sizes and brick foundations. Wilson stated that Davidson Water Inc. would provide water to the homes and individual septic tanks would be installed. Wilson said the restrictions would also include no junk vehicles and no farm animals. JILL DAVIS, adjoining property owner, expressed her concerns of septic tank problems. Davis explained to the Board that they were required RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 7, 1992 Page 2 to install 2 tanks in their septic tank system because of poor soils. Davis added that she was opposed to this many homes being located on this tract of land. CARRIE SPENCER, neighboring resident, expressed her concerns of what might happen to the Little Caraway Creek and discussed problems that the development Oak Forest Subdivision, developed by Britt Realty, has created for Little Caraway Creek because of sewage disposal problems. THERE WERE 6 PEOPLE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Board member Charles Adams expressed his concerns for Uwharrie River and stated that the Board should be concerned with the types of run-off that is being fed to Asheboro' s Water Supply. Jim Routh made the motion to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be APPROVED and noted that this type of housing would be compatible to this area. Routh stated that he felt the concerns raised were valid and that these concerns would be monitored by State and County regulations during the development if the request is approved. Aweilda Williams seconded this motion and the motion passed by a vote of 5 to 2 . Doyle Stout and Charles Adams voted against the motion. B: HENRY T. GARNER, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 3 acres located on Hwy 64 West of Asheboro (just past SR 1424 intersection) , Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial. Zoning Map #7731. It is the desire of the applicant to use the property for industrial purposes. Garner was present at the meeting and explained to the Board that he is in the business of metal fabrication. Garner stated that he plans to construct a 4 , 000 - 5, 000 sq. ft. building. Garner said he currently employees 5 people. Garner added that his entrance would be on Hwy 64 and he would not have any outdoor storage. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 7, 1992 Page 3 Lynden Craven made the motion to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that this request be APPROVED as consistent to the Land Development Plan. Charles Adams seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. 5 . SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS: A: STEVEN BERNSTEIN & ASSOCIATIONS (Agents for CENTEL TELEPHONE) , Monroeville, Pennsylvania, is requesting a Special Use Permit to locate a 300' cellular tower and a 12 ' x 28' equipment shelter on approximately 2 acres located on Hollow Hill Road (SR 2406) , Liberty Township, Zoning Map #8707 , Zoning District RA. THIS REQUEST WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT'S THIS MORNING. B: RAYMOND COTNER, Sophia, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct an addition to an existing cabinet shop (46' x 64 ' ) at his residence located on SR 1518 (Plainfield Road) , Back Creek Township, Zoning Map #7743 , Zoning District RA. Cotner was present at the meeting and told the Board that he has operated this business at this location for 14 years. Cotner said he currently has 4 employees and does not allow outside storage. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Jim Routh made the motion to APPROVE this request for a Special Use Permit. Phil Brower seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. C: TIMOTHY BECK, Seagrove, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a building 14 ' x 24 ' to operate a beauty shop at his residence located on SR 2864 (New Center Church Road) , Richland Township, Zoning Map #7684 , Zoning District RA. Beck was present and stated that the business would be for his wife to operate a beauty shop. Beck added that he is constructing a building of 14 ' x 24 ' . THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 7, 1992 Page 4 Lynden Craven made the motion to APPROVE this request for a Special Use Permit. Charles Adams seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. D: JEAN ANN VOLLRATH, Staley, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a craft business in an existing building located on 13 acres on Hwy 64 East of Ramseur just before Brush Creek (at County line) , Columbia Township, Zoning Map #8732 , Zoning District RA. Jean Ann Vollrath's husband, Greg Talbert, was present and explained to the Board their intentions to operate a craft business from this existing building at their residence. Talbert stated that his wife is a weaver and he does woodworking. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Charles Adams made the motion to APPROVE this request. Lynden Craven seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. E: BILLY ATKINS, Randleman, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive parts & storage business at his residence located on SR 2134 (Power Dam Road) , Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7775, Zoning District RA. Atkins was present and told that Board that he owned approximately 1 acre and that currently there is 6-7 vehicles on the property. Atkins stated that he would be willing to fence the property. Atkins stated that he had been in a sever car accident that had messed up his back and neck. Atkins stated that the doctor said he would never be able to work at a job that would require him to stand for a long time or bend over much. Atkins told the Board that he would only bring in enough cars to make him the money that he needed for a week at a time. Atkins stated that he was just trying to make a living for himself and his 2 kids. Atkins added that he did not realize that he needed a Special Permit to operate this business until he was contacted by the Planning & Zoning Department (Atkins had been operating this business since February, 1992) . RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 7, 1992 Page 5 Chairman Bill Dorsett expressed his concerns of oil and other emissions running into Polecat Creek. Dorsett stated that when property slopes toward the creek (such as this site) it is hard to control run-off. LEONARD HYATT, an adjoining property owner, presented the Board with a petition signed by all the property owners on the road in opposition to this request. DANNY WARD, adjoining property owner, stated that he uses his property for cattle and horses and that the creek is where he waters his animals and if antifreeze and oils are run-off into the creek/pasture lands it could kill his stock. Ward presented the Board with pictures of the site and adjoining properties. Ward added that he felt this would be an inadequate amount of land for storage of this number of cars. KEN HILL, neighboring land owner, also presented pictures. Hill stated that this type of development would not be compatible to this area and added his concerns Polecat Creek and Bull Run Creek. RICK SCOTT, neighboring land owner, expressed his concerns of run-off and stated that this type of activity could become a breeding place for rodents, etc. PEGGY MCBRIDE, adjoining land owner, stated that the place is an eyesore and that this type of activity could cause well water contamination. Phil Brower made the motion to DENY this request for a Special Use Permit because of possible health hazards created by oil contaminants and the incompatibility of this business. The motion was seconded by Charles Adams and the motion passed unanimously. F: JAMES ADAM LOMAX III, Denton, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive paint & body shop from an existing building (obtain a dealers license) at his residence located on 10. 80 acres on Brantley Gordon Road (SR 1303) , Concord Township, Zoning Map #6688 , Zoning District RA. Lomax was present at this meeting and explained to the Board his intentions of operating from an RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 7, 1992 Page 6 existing building. Lomax stated that mainly the — storage would be contained in the building. Lomax said that he plans to have his dealer's license at his residence but would sell the cars at a commercial lot in Denton. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST. Aweilda Williams made the motion to APPROVE this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion was seconded by Phil Brower and the motion passed unanimously. 6 . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 05 p.m. There were approximately 25 people present at this meeting. NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY / Z„, Planning Dir ctor vi ?/ -z (,._, 199a � � ,7 Date C1, . Secretary .c j 1r 1