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08AugustPB Ir., V MINUTES �... - --/ ti �� f„ RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD August 4, 1992 1. Chairman Bill Dorsett called to Order the Randolph County Planning Board meeting at 7 : 00 p.m. 2 . Roll call of the Board members: Bill Dorsett, Chairman, present; Phil Brower, Vice Chairman, absent; Jim Routh, present; Lynden Craven, present; Charles Adams, present; Aweilda Williams, absent; Doyle Stout, present; Arlie Culp, Alternate, absent; and Maxton McDowell Alternate, present (substituting for regular member Phil Brower. ) . 3 . Charles Adams made the motion seconded by Doyle Stout, to approve the Minutes of the Randolph County Planning Board meeting on July 21, 1992 . The motion passed unanimously. 4 . REZONING REQUESTS: A: KEITH PARRIS, High Point, North Carolina, is `" requesting that 3 acres located at end of SR 1530 (at end of private drive) , New Market Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial. Zoning Map #7737 . It is the desire of the applicant to use the property for industrial purposes. PARRIS was present at the meeting and told the Board that this 3 acres does have State Road frontage but that currently the only access (entrance) to the property is from Johnson Street. Parris stated that this property adjoins industry. Parris stated that this acreage would not perk for a septic tank and for this reason the only interest he has had from a purchaser is from industry. Parris said that he does not have a buyer at this time. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, asked Parris if this community had experienced any problems with industry (and chemical waste, etc. ) . Parris stated that the only problem that he had experienced with the adjoining industry (Trinity Foam) was approximately 2 years ago. Parris explained that there was a spill into the creek (that crosses this property) but that Trinity Foam had the spill cleaned up in 2 days. Parris RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1992 Page 2 said that the noise was not a bother to him. Hal Johnson asked Parris to describe the nature of the area. Parris said the property was surrounded by industry on one side, residential development on one side, and agricultural uses on one side. DALTON FULCHER, Route 3 , High Point, presented the Board with a petition of 64 signatures of neighboring property owners in opposition to this request. Fulcher described the current access to this tract as being a subdivision road with two 90 degree curves and a road width of 18 feet, in his opinion a very dangerous road if industrial traffic is added. Fulcher stated that the current industry and business in the immediate area are non-conforming uses. Fulcher said currently this subdivision and the industry is separated by an approximate buffer of 400' of trees but if this tract is zoned the trees will be removed. Fulcher presented the Board with a condensed version of problems he and area residents have experienced with Trinity Foam and showed the Board the complete file of documented cases. DAVID HOL MAN, Route 3 , High Point, North Carolina, expressed his concerns of the road being used for industrial traffic, industrial zone being located next to residential zoning, and noise problems created by industry. DAVID DEATON, Route 3, High Point, presented pictures of chemical problems the adjoining property owners have put up with for years. Deaton told the Board that Trinity Foam is listed in the top 10 (in the State) of polluting companies. WANDA EDWARDS CATES, Route 3, High Point, told the Board that she had been employed at Trinity Foam and that she knew what was going on over there and that she would not allow her children near the creek. NANCY DEATON COMBS, High Point, told the Board that it was not true that only industry was interested in purchasing the property, that she had offered to buy the entire 5 acres on Sunday prior to receiving the notification letters for this hearing. ROSEMARY DEATON, BARBARA FULCHER, AND MELISSA TUCKER, adjoining residents, also addressed the RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1992 Page 3 Board with their concerns for allow the expansion of industry in this area. KEITH PARRIS told the Board that he did not currently have a buyer. NEAL BROOKS, adjoining land owner, told the Board that Parris had told him that Trinity Foam wanted to purchase the property (Parris nodded his head in agreement) . Charles Adams made the motion to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be denied as not consistent with the Land Development Plan for this area. Lynden Craven seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously. B: BOBBY EARNHARDT, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 15. 50 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 restricted subdivision. Bobby Earnhardt was present and explained to the Board his intentions to develop a restricted subdivision with the following restrictions: *all lots having State Road frontage *minimum lot sizes of 32 , 000 sq. ft. *1150 sq. ft. minimum house size requirement Earnhardt told the Board that the Health Department had been out to evaluate 3 of the lots and had passed every lot so far. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Jim Routh made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams, to recommend to the Commissioners that this request be approved as consistent with the Land Development Plan for this area. The motion passed unanimously. 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REOUESTS: A: RICHARD MCCLELLAND, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a travel business (in an existing building) located at his residence located on 16. 20 acres on SR 2611 (Foxfire Road) , Franklinville Township, Zoning Map #7781, Zoning District RA. RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1992 Page 4 JUDY MCCLELLAND was present representing her husband. McClelland explained there plans to operate from an existing building (16'x 36' ) a full service travel agency. McClelland stated that currently there were 2 full-time employees and 5 part-time bus drivers. McClelland stated that 95% of the business is conducted on the telephone and that the property would contain an office and to park the 2 buses. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Jim Routh, to approve this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. B: MARGARET JONES, Bennett, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit for a planer shop at her residence located on 33 acres on SR 2877 (Howard Mill Road) , Pleasant Grove Township, Zoning Map #8635, Zoning District RA. Margaret Jones was accompanied by her son who explained to the Board his intentions of operating a planer shop to dress rough cut lumber. Jones stated that he would build 30' x 90' shelter over the business. Jones stated that the business would be behind the residence and operate approximately 4 days a week from 8 am to 5 pm. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Maxton McDowell, to approve this request. The motion passed unanimously. C: OLEN GRUBB, Ramseur, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive storage yard (200' x 200' ) with 8' screening around vehicles at his residence located on SR 2654 (Macon Farm Road) , Coleridge Township, Zoning Map #8609, Zoning District RA. Grubb was present and told the Board his plans to store cars for insurance companies until the claims have been settled and then the cars will be removed. Grubb stated that he planed to screen the area and keep the natural buffer between this area and adjoining properties. Grubb stated that the ground cover would remain to help with erosion control. RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1992 Page 5 THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams, to approve this request. The motion passed unanimously. D: CHARLES HOWINGTON, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a building (8x8) to sell novelty items at his residence located on . 8 acre on SR 1545 (Miller's Mill Road) , Trinity Township, Zoning District RA. WANDA HOWINGTON was present representing her husband. Howington stated her plans to use a 14 'x11' building to sell clown supplies (toys, ballons, etc. ) . Howington stated that she had been a professional clown for 11 years. THERE WERE 10 PEOPLE PRESENT IN OPPOSITION TO THIS REQUEST. EUGENE COLTRANE, adjoining property owner, expressed his concerns of possible traffic hazards and presented pictures to the Board of the curve located 1/10 mile from the building site. Coltrane stated that he was not opposed to the business he was just concerned of the safety hazards. LINDA NICHOLS, adjoining property owner, presented a petition to the Board in opposition to this request. Nichols told the Board that the place is an eyesore and should not be allowed in the Community. DOT COLTRANE, EDDIE LEDBETTER, AND SHARON MILLER, Adjoining residents, expressed the concerns of commercial development being allowed in this rural residential community. EVERETTE HEPLER, Route 2 , Trinity, stated that the building is too close to the road and the property is an eyesore. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Doyle Stout, to deny this request for a Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. 6 . ADOPTION OF PRIVATE ROAD NAMES: Denton, Lexington, & Troy Postal Districts Doyle Stout made the motion, seconded by Maxton McDowell, to approve this adoption. The motion passed unanimously. RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES August 4, 1992 Page 6 7 . ADOPTION OF ADDRESS RANGES: Denton, Lexington & Troy (Private & Public Roads) Charles Adams made the motion, seconded by Doyle Stout, to approve this adoption. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Hal Johnson introduced new Planning Department Employee Tim Mangum. Johnson explained that Mangum is a Property Development Technician for the Department, a recent graduate of UNC-G, and a resident of Randleman. 9 . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 26 pm. There were 67 citizens present at this meeting. RANDOLPH COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Planning Dir ctor g - Date C1¢ /Secretary �- Pte, 1J IS� V