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RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
May 3, 2022
There was a meeting of the Randolph County Planning Board on Tuesday, May 3, 2022,
at 6:30 p.m. in the 1909 Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145-C Worth St, Asheboro,
NC.
Chairman Joyce called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. and welcomed those in
attendance. Next, Joyce called for a roll call of the members.
Jay Dale, Randolph County Planning and Zoning Director, called the roll of the members.
Reid Pell, Chairman, present;
Wayne Joyce, Vice Chairman, present;
John Cable, present;
Keith Slusher, present;
Kemp Davis, present;
Melinda Vaughan, present;
Reggie Beeson, present;
Barry Bunting, Alternate, present; and
Brandon Hedrick, Alternate, present.
County Attorney, Ben Morgan, was also present.
Dale informed the Chairman there was a quorum of the members present for the
meeting.
Joyce called for a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda:
Approval of agenda for May 3, 2022, Planning Board meeting.
Approval of the minutes from April 5, 2022, Planning Board meeting.
Davis made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, with Slusher
making the second to the motion. The motion was adopted unanimously.
Joyce asks the Board members if there are any conflicts in the following cases. Hearing
none, Dale presented the first case along with site plans, and pictures of the site and
surrounding properties.
REZONING REQUEST #2022-00001037
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THOMAS E COLTRANE, Archdale, NC, is requesting to amend his
existing zoning conditions on 0.620 acres at 7408 Davis Ctry Rd, New
Market Township, Randleman Lake Protected Area Watershed, Tax ID
7747288472, Secondary Growth Area, RBO-CD – Rural Business Overlay-
Conditional District to allow a planned business park for multi-tenant use in
the existing building as per the site plan.
Joyce opened the public hearing and called for anyone supporting the rezoning request
to come forward and speak
Tom Coltrane, 7625 Harlow Rd., Archdale, explained that his building has two tenant
spaces, allowing multiple types of businesses throughout the years, including churches,
a gun store, pool supply store, barber shop, beauty salon, daycare, and currently dog
grooming. He said he requests the zoning change to allow different types of businesses
without continuing to amend specific, permitted uses.
Davis said he is familiar with the area, and the building has had many tenants over the
years. However, he said the appearance of the structure and function of the building has
had no significant changes over the years. He said it is just part of the community.
Dale said the property had not generated any complaints
Beeson also said he is familiar with the building and has seen businesses change over
time.
Joyce asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the request. Hearing none,
Joyce asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the request. Hearing none,
Joyce closed the public hearing for discussion among the Board members and a motion.
Cable asked if all notifications went out properly for the rezoning requests. Dale answered
yes. Cable said there is no opposition to the request, and if no one would like to discuss
this further, he would like to make a motion.
Cable made the motion to approve the rezoning request to rezone the specified parcel(s)
on the rezoning application to the requested zoning district based upon the
Determination of Consistency and Findings of Reasonableness and Public Interest
statements that are included in the Planning Board agenda, submitted during the rezoning
presentation and as may be amended, incorporated into the motion, to be included in the
minutes, as well as the site plan(s) with all agreed-upon revisions, also incorporated into
the motion and that the request is consistent with the Randolph County Growth
Management Plan. Slusher made a second to the motion to approve the rezoning
request.
Joyce called the question on the motion to approve the rezoning request, and the motion
was adopted unanimously.
Dale presented the second case, site plans, and pictures of the site and surrounding
properties.
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REZONING REQUEST #2022-00001037
AMIGOS SALVAGE AUTO PARTS, LLC, Sanford, NC, is requesting to
rezone 6.08 acres out of 10.21 acres at 8798 US Hwy 64E, Columbia
Township, Tax ID #8722177824, Secondary Growth Area, from RA –
Residential Agricultural District to LI-CD – Light Industrial–Conditional
District. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow
the operation of a salvage yard and auto sales lot with a forty-foot, no-cut
buffer on the northwest property line and a thirty-foot, no-cut buffer and
eight-foot opaque fence on the southeast lot line as per the site plan.
Dale explained that the property’s current use has been non-conforming as a junkyard
for years. He said the applicant is asking for rezoning to expand their operation and add
auto sales on the property. If rezoned, it would guarantee some required fencing and
buffers; otherwise, it would remain the same.
Joyce opened the public hearing and called for anyone supporting the rezoning request
to come forward and speak.
Victor J. Pena, 517 W. Rose St., Sanford, NC, said they are running a junkyard and
would like to add auto sales on the property.
Joyce asked how many vehicles he planned to have on display for the auto sales. Pena
said there would be ten to twelve. Davis asked if they planned to place vehicles in the
front of the property. Pena said the vehicles would be inside the property toward the side.
Slusher asked if the lighting would be added or stay as it is. Pena said the lighting would
remain the same. Vaughan asked for the hours of operation. Pena said it would be open
from 8 am until 5 pm. Joyce asked how many employees he planned to have. Pena said
it is currently just he and his wife.
Cable asked Pena if he planned to continue the junkyard and the dealership. Pena
answered yes. Vaughan asked what type of security he would have. Pena said he would
have fencing only for now.
Beeson asked about the buffering requirements if approved. Dale said he would be
required to have an eight-foot opaque fence to improve the appearance and is currently
not required to have any buffers. Morgan pointed out that the junkyard is presently
exempt from the zoning Ordinance because it is pre-existing, continued use. However,
he said the applicant would be subject to zoning regulations if approved.
There was a discussion about the buffers required, as shown on the site plan. Dale said
the requested changes would allow the vehicles for auto sales to be placed on the front
of the property, whereas right now, they would be allowed to place junk cars next to the
road without the buffering requirements. Pell asked if there is also a new building being
proposed. Morgan answered yes.
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Joyce asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the request. Hearing none,
Joyce asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the request.
Jack Embree, 8737 US Hwy 64E., Ramseur, said he owns the property across the street
from the request. He gave some history of the junkyard and said it had not been a problem
over the years. Embree voiced his concerns about traffic issues because the road has
expanded from a 2-lane highway. He also mentioned that the area has become more
residential over the years and does not want to see it become an issue.
John York, 129 Vaughn York Rd., Staley, said he is not opposed to the business;
however, he has concerns about EPA regulations and what happens with wastes from
the property like oil and battery acid and how it affects the water table. He said there had
been no regulations in the past. In addition, York said there is activity on the property all
the time, not just between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. He also expressed concerns
regarding traffic hazards and the property's appearance.
George Leonard, 1421 NC Hwy 22 S., Ramseur, said he has family property just west
of the property and is concerned about EPA violations. He said he worked on the property
when he was younger, knew what was going into the ground, and was worried about the
water table.
Dale asked if anyone had contacted the Division of Water Quality with any of the
environmental concerns. Leonard said he was unaware of anyone calling.
Matthew York, 8930 Hwy 64 E., Ramseur, said he lives directly beside the junkyard and
his biggest concern is the environmental impacts caused by the junkyard. He said he
wants to see an environmental study completed before the request moves forward. He
also said he is interested in knowing if the water run-off from the property flows toward
his well.
York said the applicant is proposing a building on the property that is already constructed.
He also mentioned that the parking of large trucks would occasionally block his drive and
the drive for the junkyard. He also stated that there are multiple workers on the property
even though Pena had stated that it is just he and his wife.
Pell asked York what year he built his home near the property and if he had the same
concerns at that time. York said his house was constructed in 2005, and the junkyard
was not operational. He said he was told a junkyard would not be allowed to continue on
the property.
Morgan said county-wide zoning went into effect in 1987, and if there was a use already
in place before zoning districts were established, the use became grandfathered if it
continued. He said the Board has no jurisdiction over several of the concerns expressed
by the opposition.
Joyce suggested that Mr. York contact the agency which handles the environmental
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issues. Dale told Mr. York to contact the Planning Office for additional contact
information.
Having no additional opposition, Joyce closed the public hearing for discussion among
the Board members and a motion
Pell asked Mr. Pena to confirm the hours of operation for the record. Pena said the hours
would be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. He said he has worked later
than those hours to try and clean up the property and would like to apologize to the
neighbors for working later.
Joyce asked about the additional workers brought up by one of the neighbors. Pena said
he and his wife are working full time, and he has other workers help him pull parts and
such, and if he is approved for the auto sales, he will eventually have to hire additional
people. Cable asked how many employees he would have to hire. Pena said probably
two, a total of four people.
Joyce asked Pena if tires were burned on the property. Pena said he burns trash but not
tires.
Cable asked Pena if he understood the requirements for buffers and fencing and if he
would abide by the stipulations that have been discussed by the Board if approved. Pena
answered yes.
Joyce closed the public hearing for discussion among the Board members and a motion.
Cable said he feels the concerns from the opposition are legitimate; however, the Board
does not address those concerns. He said this request allows the County to regulate the
property to some degree and require buffers and fencing currently not on the property.
Joyce agreed.
Morgan explained to the Board that conditions could be made as part of the rezoning,
such as hours of operation, and the applicant can agree as part of the approval, and if
not in agreement, the Board will vote on the request as it is before them.
Slusher asked if a motion is made based on the site plan submitted, it would include
buffers and fencing as shown. Morgan answered yes. He said any changes to the
approved site plan proposed in the future would have to be requested for the Board’s
approval.
Davis asked the other Board members if they would like to discuss any conditions other
than hours of operation. Hearing none, Beeson suggested the hours of operation be from
8:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on
Saturday.
Davis made the motion to approve the rezoning request to rezone the specified parcel(s)
on the rezoning application to the requested zoning district based upon the
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Determination of Consistency and Findings of Reasonableness and Public Interest
statements that are included in the Planning Board agenda, submitted during the rezoning
presentation and as may be amended, incorporated into the motion, to be included in the
minutes, as well as the site plan(s) with all agreed-upon revisions including the hours of
operation to be from 8 am until 6 pm Monday through Friday and from 8 am until 5 pm on
Saturday, also incorporated into the motion and that the request is consistent with the
Randolph County Growth Management Plan. Cable made a second to the motion to
approve the rezoning request described with conditions.
Morgan asked Pena if he understood and agreed to the conditions placed on the motion
to approve the request and the conditions on the site plan submitted. Pena agreed with
those conditions and the site plan.
Joyce called the question on the motion to approve the rezoning request, and the motion
was adopted unanimously.
Dale presented the third case of the night along with site plans and pictures of the site
and surrounding properties.
REZONING REQUEST #2020-00001066
HAROLD KOGER, McLeansville, NC, is requesting to rezone 3.10 acres
on US Hwy64 W, approximately 1/4mile past Robbins Cir, Tabernacle
Township, Lake Reese Balance Watershed, Tax ID #7712437632,
Secondary Growth Area, from RA – Residential Agricultural District to HC –
Highway Commercial District.
Koger requested a continuance for his case.
Slusher made the motion to continue the rezoning request. Pell made a second to the
motion.
Joyce called the question on the motion for continuance of the rezoning request, and the
motion was adopted unanimously.
Joyce requested a five-minute recess for the Board members.
Dale presented the last case of the night along with site plans and pictures of the site
and surrounding properties.
REZONING REQUEST #2020-00001001
RUSSELL SCOTT LINEBERRY, Liberty, NC, is requesting to rezone 7.60
acres behind 6923 Willard Rd., Liberty Township, Rocky River Balance
Watershed, Tax ID #8725960159, Primary Growth Area, from RA -
Residential Agricultural District to HI – Heavy Industrial District.
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Dale said he had been informed that the applicant wanted to table the request.
Cable made the motion to table the rezoning request until the following month. Davis
made a second to the motion.
Joyce called the question on the motion to table the rezoning request, and the motion
was adopted unanimously.
Having no further business, Joyce called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Cable
made the motion to adjourn, with Davis making the second to the motion; the motion was
adopted unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m., with 33 citizens present.
RANDOLPH COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
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Planning Director
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Clerk to the Board Date
Approved by the Randolph County Planning Board
June 14, 2022