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02FebruaryPB ft.; % �;_ r C ..ra�, • 777 :tT-NUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD February 7 , 1989 There was a meeting of the Randolph County Planning Board on Tuesday, February 7 , 1989 , at 7 : 00 p.m. , in Court- room B, Randolph County Courthouse, 145 Worth Street, Ashe- boro, North Carolina . 1 . Doyle Stout , Chairman , called the Randolph County Planning Board meeting to Order at 7 : 00 p.m. 2 . Hal Johnson, Planning Director , announced to the Planning Board that Aweilda Little had been appointed by the Board of Commissioners to repre- sent the New Hope Community. Johnson welcomed Ms. Little to the Board and stated that she had already taken the Oath of Office . 3 . Hal Johnson called roll of the Planning Board members: Doyle Stout, Chairman, present; Lynden Craven, Vice Chairman, present; Ray Farlow, pre- sent; Guy Troy, present; Charles Adams, present; Bill Dorsett, present; Aweilda Little, present; Maxton McDowell, Alternate, present; and Arlie Culp, Alternate, present . 4 . Lynden Craven, Vice Chairman, made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Randolph County Planning Board meeting, January 10, 1989, and the Minutes of the Community meetings (January 12, 17 , and 19 , 1989 . Bill Dorsett seconded this motion and the motion passed. • 5 . S[JBDIVISIONS The Planning Board reviewed the following Final • Subdivision Plats: A: WESTOVER LANE, Section 2 (Final Plat) ; Liberty Township; SR 2438; 6 Lots . John H. Kivett - Owner . B: • MAPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION [Revision] (Final Plat) ; Franklinville Township; SR 2143 ; 5 Lots. Donald W. Lanier - Owner . Hal Johnson, Planning Director, explained that both of these subdivisions had been reviewed before by the Board and each subdivision meets the County' s Subdivision requirements . Ray Farlow made the motion, seconded by Guy Troy, to approve the final residential subdivision plats. The motion passed unanimously. 6 . .PECIAL USF PERaIT._FEOUEST A: Franklin David Tilley, Liberty, North Caro- lina, is requesting a Special Use 'Permit for a Rural Family Occupation to operate a garage to fix and sale used cars near . his residence on approximately 6 1/2 acres located 1 mile off Old 421 on SR 2410 , Liberty Township, Zoning District R-A. Zoning Map 418727 . February 7 , 1989 Page 1 Tilley was represented by his son, James Tilley, who stated that the cars located on the property at this time have been there for approximately 7 years. Tilley stated that the cars site 'approximately 200 feet of the road,.- 5096 oad,506 of the cars are operable, and there are approximately 30 cars on the site. Tilley added that approximately 1 acre (of the property) is being used and if approved this would not be expanded beyond 1 acre. Hal Johnson asked Tilley what would be his plans for the junked vehicles on the property and Tilley stated that once all useable parts had been removed from the vehicles they would be taken to a scrapyard. Johnson asked Tilley if the property would be enclosed by a fence and Tilley said that approximately 50 yards of chain link fencing was on the front of the property at this time. Ray Farlow expressed his concerns of the junk vehicles on the property at this time and asked what controls the Board could have on these vehicles . Johnson stated that if the Board put a limitation of 30 cars on the property for business purposes Tilley would be required to remove some of these cars before any could he added. Guy Troy expressed his opinion that the area to be used for this business_ be specified. There were 3 persons present in opposition to this request . Jim Hammond, Route 2, Liberty, stated that he had no problem with the permit being issued (for the requested purpose) but he did not want to see the number of junked cars to increase and Hammond added that he would like to see this business kept in a neat manner . Scott Suits , Route 2, Liberty, told the Board that since he has resided at this location he had not seen any cars removed but he had seen the number of cars increase. Suites stated that he considered this an eyesore and wanted to be sure this would be checked on. Thomas York, Route 2, Liberty, expressed his opinion that the entire 6 1/2 acres has junk . York expressed his concerns of the cars (being moved in in the future) being wrecks. York added that he would like to see all the cars (on the property at this time) removed and the business start from scratch. Guy Troy made the motion that the Special Permit be approved with the following restric- tions: 1 acre site (to be used for the business) ; a limitation of 30 cars on the property (excluding personal vehicles) ; and a fence between the business and SR 2410 that cannot be seen through from the road. Lynden Craven seconded the motion and the motion passed by a vote of 6/1 with Charles Adams voting against the motion. 7 . Rw7ONIN G REQUESTS . A: Robert Anthony Wood, Climax, North Carolina , �-- is requesting that approximately 91 acres February 7 , •1989 Page 2 located on SR 2111 at the intersection of Providence Church Road (on both sides of SR 2111) , Providence Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map 47787 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a residen- tial site built subdivision of 12 lots. Robert Anthony Wood and his agent, Allen Bullard, were present at the hearing Bullard stated that the subdivision was designed for low density, nice homes (minimum of 1400 sq. ft. ) , to elevate value and use of property, and to allow lot owners to have horses and other animals . There was no one present in opposition to this request . Charles Adams, made the motion, seconded by Aweilda Little, to recommend to the Commis- sioners this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. B: Robert Wayne Taylor , Thomasville, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 55 acres located on SR 1552 , Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. Zoning Map #7787 . It is the desire of the applicant to develop a residential site built subdivision of 46 lots. Robert Wayne Taylor was present at the hearing and told the Board he planned to develop this subdivision in phases with approximately 1 acre lots . Taylor added that the restrictions would require the houses to be a minimum of 1400 sq. ft. and Davidson County water is available in this area. There was no one present at the meeting in opposition to this request. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams , to recommend to the Board of Commissioners this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. C: Donald Garner , Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 3 1/2 acres located on Business 220S approximately 1/2 mile south of Highway 159, Cedar Grove Town- ship, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Agricultural/Conditional Use. Zoning Map : 7657 . It is the desire of the applicant to use an existing building (28 ' x 32 ' ) for the operation of a garage and car repair service. Donald Garner was present at the hearing and stated that his residence is on the property • and he plans to operate (this business) from a two year old existing building. Garner stated that he has a solid wood fence shielding the cars from 220 . Garner presented the Board with pictures of the property. One person was present to speak in opposition to the request. Louise Chriscoe, Route 11 , Asheboro, stated that her property was on the north side of the Garner property and there is no fence on this side of his property. Chriscoe added that she didn ' t mind Garner operating an automotive • February 7 , 1989 Page 3 garage on the property but she did not care to live near a junkyard. Donald Garner stated that the cars would be removed from the property to be disposed of at a scrap metal or junkyard. Debra Garner (Donald Garner ' s wife) stated that she lived on this property and would not allow the junk vehicles to remain. Hal Johnson stated that he would have to remove the cars because he was committing to this obligation before the Planning Board. Lynden Craven made the motion, seconded by Aweilda Little, to recommend to the Board of Commissioners this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. D: Bronna Merritt , Greensboro, North Carolina, is requestingthat approximately 5 1/2 acres located off Highway 42 on the east side of SR 2893 ( .8 mile from Hwy 42) , Coleridge Town- ship, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #8628 . It is. the desire of the applicant to develop a 3 space mobile home park . Bronna Merritt was present at the hearing and told the Board that she has 1 existing mobile home on the property and wants to develop 2 additional spaces. Merritt added that she has no future plans of ever expanding the number of spaces . There was no one present at the meeting in opposition to this request. Bill Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Guy Troy, to recommend to the Board of Commis- sioners that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. E: Coy Eugene LaPrade, High Point, North Caro- lina, is requesting that approximately 1 1/4 acres located on the northeast corner of SR 1615/SR 1615 , Trinity Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Indus- trial/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #6798 . it is the desire of the applicant to construct a warehouse building (10,000 sq. ft.) for storage of upholstery materials & supplies. Pauline LaPrade was present at the hearing and explained to the Board that their business is presently located on the lot adjoining this property. LaPrade added that the reason for the move is because they bought this property for the business (they are currently leasing the property the business is on now) . There was no one at the hearing in opposition to this request. Hal Johnson explained to the Board that this area is located in a place the County projects to be industrial. Charles Adams made the motion, seconded by Bill Dorsett, to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that this request be approved. The motion passed unanimously. F: Salem Leasing Corporation, Winston Salem, February 7 , 1989 Page 4 North Carolina, is requesting that approxi- mately 10 acres located on the east side of 220S near the intersection of 220/SR 2845 , Richland Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/Conditional Use. Zoning Map *7666. It is the desire of the applicant to construct a building (80 ' x 100 ' ) to operate a tractor-truck garage. (Operation for a full service leasing company for designated customers. ) Jay King, J. D. King Auction, was present to represent Salem Leasing. King stated that the operation is currently located in the old Triangle Service Station in Seagrove and the business has out-grown this site. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, told the Board that he had received a call from a citizen concerned •mor the safety of children in this area (if they carne on to this property) and the citizen asked if the property would be fenced. King stated that the property would be fenced and the normal working hours of the business would be from Sam-spm. King stated that the business was for cleaning trucks, changing oil in the trucks, and general maintenance of tractor-trucks. King added that at this time Salem Leasing had contracts with B. B. Walkers, Lancer , Stedman' s, and Luck ' s . There was one person present at the hearing expressing concerns of this rezoning request. Joe Farlow, 55 Hickory Drive, Stoneybrook Subdivision, Asheboro, stated that he owns the adjoining property and he is not opposed to this operation but he just wants to know that the adjoining properties will be protected. Farlow told the Board he would like to see a green belt and a fence required, and he expressed his concerns of night hours. Ray Farlow asked Farlow if a 50 ' natural green belt would be sufficient and Farlow agreed. • Guy Troy made the motion to recommend to the Commissioners the rezoning be approved with the restrictions that the business would be completely fenced and a 50 ' natural (undisturbed) green belt be left between the business and the residential properties. Ray Farlow seconded the motion and the motion • passed unanimously. G: Edwin Lineberry, Liberty, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 3 acres located off Highway 49N on SR 2484 (Old Caviness School Property) , Columbia Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Light Industrial/Conditional Use. Zoning Map #8702. It is the desire of the applicant to use the property for industrial purposes. Hal Johnson explained to the Board that the property has not been auctioned off (the auction is scheduled for March '1st) , but the Planning Office has received a letter from the County School Board stating that they have no opposition to this request . Lineberry was present at the meeting and stated that he was asking for the property to February 7 , 1989 Page 5 he rezoned because he glans to bid on the property. Lineberry told the Board .that his business is currently located in the Kivett Welding Business Building in Liberty and he is looking for a location with more space. Lineberry stated that the business started in 1976 and has continued to have a growth rate of 20% a year . Lineberry explained to the Board that his business was to put together equipment that ' s primary function was to handle brick . Lineberry showed the Board a picture of the type of- equipment that is assembled in his operations. Lineberry stated that this coir?_ any is well accustomed to working in a mixed area (residential/ business) . Lineberry stated that the nearest residence would be across the ballfield, across Highway 49 , and the other side of the property adjoins a cemetary and church. Lineberry stated that he now realizes that the Community uses this property for parking (for the church) and Lineberry stated that he plans to allow the Community to continue to use the parking lot ( if he purchases the property) . Lineberry showed the Board a layout of the Building and his plans for each section. Lineberry stated that the would need to add a paint/wash room. Lineberry added that this • property had Ramseur Water and Sewer . Guy Troy asked if this property included the balified. Lineberry answered no, that the School Board plans to give the ballfield property to Ramseur if the 3 .07 acres is sold with the Building. There were approximately 25 persons present at this hearing in opposition to this request. J. L. Walmack, Pastor of Friendship A.M.E. Zion Church, stated that he was representing his congregation by saying the Church is not in favor of this request for the following reasons : *this would jeopardize safety of the children in the Community. *adverse effect on this residential area. *type of waste from this type of operation. *noise and waste polution. *there are several churches in this immediate area (does not feel this would be compatible) . Earl Glover , Ramseur, expressed his concerns of the health and safety of the Community, noise from this business, and affect it would have on Church programs and funerals. Glover stated that his interpretation of Zoning was for planned and orderly growth and if this request was approved it would send a message from the County of looking out for the busi- ness Community and not residential. Junior Brown, Ramseur , expressed his concerns of the traffic and heavy trucks being added to this area. Brown stated that his concern was mainly for the children in this area. Hazel King, Ramseur , stated that the Community had a petition being circulated that at this time had approximately 139 signatures (all signatures were from people in this Community) . King added that several people �... • had not signed the petition that was concerned about this rezoning. February 7 , 1989 Page 6 Roy Holder , Randolph County Citizen, spoke in favor of this request by saying if the image and representation of this business was known by everyone so many people would not be against this request. Holder stated this is a small, locally owned company with good employees . Holder said they were good cor- porate citizens and would be a good thing for Randolph County and Ramseur . Holder added that he felt most of these objections were based on sentiment and emotion . Pastor Walmack added that he did not doubt the genuine sincerity of the business, he just believed it would have an adverse effect on this Community. Earl Glover added that he agreed with Holder in saying these objections were based on emotion, but if a Community didn't base their opinions (on what goes on in a Community) on emotions he would think there would be some- thing definitely wrong with the Community. Glover also said that it was not Mr . Line- berry' s Business that the Community was opposed to, it would be the same with any other business . Guy Troy asked Dor . Glover what would the Community like to see this property used for and Glover stated that it has been discussed for uses within the entire Community of Ramseur , but he did not want to get into it at this time. Ray Farlow asked Hal Johnson if this would mean the property would be zoned Light Indus- . trial. Johnson stated that it would mean the property would • be zoned for the type of business Lineberry has explained and if it was not used for a brick handling equipment operation it would revert back to Residential Restricted Zoning. Aweilda Little stated that because she is a woman she felt she was appointed to this Board to express her concerns for the safety of children and so she asked about the type of accesses and traffic this type of business would generate. Lineberry answered her by saying there would be 1 access to 49 and 2 access to SR 2484. Lineberry added that the business would have deliveries 3 times a week, would ship loads out 1 time every 3 months, and UPS would delivery daily. Bill Dorsett made the motion, seconded by Charles Adams, to recommend to the Commis- sioners this request be denied. The motion passed unanimously. S. The meeting Adjourned at 8: 22 p.m. RANDOLPH COUN + NORTH CAROLI .'fi' .• fix ^• �6Lrli� l77 C7� 4-6° tary/Clerk Planning D i r ec f o r - 1-,a14/2-44a1 /l / )419 Date February 7 , 1989 Page 7