031306 (2)March 13, 2006
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Kemp, Davis, and Lanier were present. Commissioner Davis left the
meeting prior to the rezoning public hearing and did not return. Father Larry Emerson, All Souls
Anglican Church, Asheboro, gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Holmes welcomed members of the Liberty Jaycees attending this meeting.
Recognition of Retirees
Chairman Holmes and MiMi Cooper, Randolph County Public Health Director, presented an
engraved clock to Patsy Hayes, who is retiring from the County with 23 years of service with the Health
Department.
Chairman Holmes presented an engraved clock to County Manager Frank Willis, who is retiring
from the County with 29 years of service with County Administration.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment. No
one spoke, and Chairman Holmes closed the public comment period.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
• approve 2/6/06 regular and 2 sets closed session meeting minutes;
• appoint Olen Stuart to Archdale Planning Board (ETMember);
• reappoint Brenda Hanes to Nursing Home Advisory Committee;
• reappoint Betty Hunt to Adult Care Home Advisory Committee.;
• approve 3 DOT resolutions regarding Walter Meadows Road, Atlas Drive & Lassiter Lane, as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated SR 1962 (Walter Meadows Road) due to
the roadway relocation to accommodate the Randleman Dam Project; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a 0.50 mile portion of SR 1962 should be abandoned and a 0.39
mile portion of the relocated SR 1962 should be added;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that a 0.50 -
mile portion of SR 1962 should be abandoned and a 0.39 -mile portion of the relocated SR 1962 should be added to
the Division ofHighways ' Secondary Road System.
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Lassiter Lane in the South Grove
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that
Lassiter Lane in the South Grove Subdivision be added to the Division ofHighways' Secondary Road System.
and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Atlas Drive in the Toomes Woods
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that Atlas
Drive in the Toomes Woods Subdivision be added to the Division of Highways' Secondary Road System.
• adopt 2007 County, Solid Waste Facility and Library holiday schedules, as follows:
Holiday
County
Solid Waste Facility
Library
New Year's Day
til (Mon.)
1;'I (Mon.) closed
til (Mon.)
M.L.King Jr. 's B -day
1/15 (Mon.)
1115 (Mon.) open
1/15 (Mon.)
Easter
4'6 (Fri.)
4/6 (Fri.) open
4/7 (Sat.) closed
4%6 & 4/7
(Fri. & Sat.)
Memorial Day
5/28 (Mon.)
5/28 (Mon.) closed
5/28 (Mon.)
Independence Day
7/4 (Wed.)
7/4 (Wed.) closed
7/4 (Wed.)
Labor Day
9/3 (Mon.)
913 (Mon.) closed
911,9113
(Sat. & Mon.)
Fall Festival (Asheboro Library only)
1016 (Sat.)
Veterans'Day T11;12 (Fri.)
11/12 (Fri.) open
1112 (Fri.)
Seagrove Pottery Festival (Seagrove Library Only)
11/17 (Sat.)
Thanksgiving
11,23 & 24
(Thur. & Fri.)
11 23 (Thur.) closed,
11 '24 (Fri.) open,
11/25(Sat.) open
11, 23, 11, 2=, 11.25
(Thur., Fri., Sat.)
Christmas
12/25 & 12/26
(Mon., Tues.)
12.125(Mon.)closed
12.'26 (Tues.) open
12/23, 12/25, 12126
(Sat., Mon., Tues.)
Addition to Agenda (VII. Budget Amendments)
Chairman Holmes announced the addition of H. School Construction Capital Projects under VII.
Budget Amendments.
Request for Pay Increases for Deputies
Sheriff Litchard Hurley reviewed his request from the February meeting, in which he requested
an immediate 10% increase in pay for all his sworn officers.
Kim Newsom, County Personnel Director, reminded the Board that at their February meeting the
Board instructed him to review the Sheriff s proposal to increase the salaries of all sworn personnel by
10% and to present implementation cost figures at the March meeting.
Based on the County's annual salary survey, the entrance salaries in our labor market averaged
$28,900 compared to the Randolph County minimum for a Deputy Sheriff at $27,732. Therefore, our
starting salary for Deputy Sheriff is 4.2% below the average. Likewise, the survey average entrance
salary for the Jailer class is $27,496 compared to our minimum for a Jailer at $26,460, reflecting our
starting salary to be 3.9% below the average.
In computing the cost to implement a 10% increase for all sworn positions, as recommended by
Sheriff Hurley, Mr. Newsom calculated the figures based on 138 sworn positions in the Sheriff s Office,
10 sworn positions in the Jail, and 2 part-time positions, for a total of 150 positions. When the increase is
applied by moving the classes up one grade on our current pay table, and sworn employees are given the
10% increase on the corresponding steps on our pay plan, the annualized cost for 2006-2007 would be
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$597,244 in salaries and benefits, including the 401-K contribution. If the increase were approved
effective 04/01/06, there would be an additional cost of $126,320 for a total of $723,564.
Recognizing that the County is reimbursed for the cost of some sworn positions, the total
annualized reimbursement realized would be $44,119 for SRO positions and $4,724 for IV -D positions.
Therefore, the resulting cost for annualized implementation would be $548,401 and if the effective date
were 04/01/06, the cost for the 15 months would be $662,135.
The Board discussed increasing salaries for deputies as proposed by Sheriff Hurley and the mid -
budget cycle implications of how and when that might be accomplished.
Commissioner Lanier made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Frye, to approve a 5% increase
for all sworn officer positions, effective April 1, 2006 and to further study salary increases at budget
time. Commissioners Kemp, Davis, and Holmes opposed this motion. The motion failed 3-2.
After further Board discussion, Chairman Holmes instructed Personnel Director Kim Newsom to
present salary proposals based on market comparisons as part of the upcoming budget process.
Public Hearing on 2006 Scattered Site Housing Community Development Block Grant
At 5:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing on the 2006 Scattered Site
Housing Community Development Block Grant. Patty Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works, said
that the NC Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Community Assistance would again have grant money available
for Scattered Site Housing in 2006. Randolph County will be eligible for $400,000 for a second time, and
the Public Works Department anticipates being able to rehabilitate at least seven homes; however,
rehabilitation assistance above $30,000 would require additional approval. Today's public hearing is the
second of two required. Ms. Brown indicated that she has made the public aware of this funding through
newspaper articles, sharing of information with various agencies, and speaking to civic groups.
Ms. Brown requested the Board's approval for submission of the grant application and the
appointment of the Scattered Site Housing Selection Committee, as follows:
David Townsend
Director of Public Works Randolph County
Patty Brown
Assistant Director of Public Works Randolph County
Paxton Arthurs
Chief Building Inspector Randolph County
Lynn Priest
Community Development Director City of Asheboro
Mike Walker
Environmental Health Supervisor Randolph County Health Dept.
Randy Welch
Public Works Director Town of Liberty
Janice Scarborough
Director of Regional Consolidated Services
Chairman Holmes asked for public comments; hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the submission
of the grant application and the appointment of the Scattered Site Housing Selection Committee, as
indicated above.
Approval of Audit Contract for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, stated that after considering different bids for audit services
last year, the County chose Cherry Bekaert & Holland as our audit firm. Although we requested a three -
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year proposal, contracts are awarded only one year at a time. The audit fee for the 2006 fiscal year is
$49,600, which is an increase of 2.3% over last year's fee of $48,500.
On motion of Five, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the contract proposal
by C,herry Bekaert & Hollandfor the audit of the fiscal year 2005-2006 for a total of S49,600.
Award Bid for Purchase of Defibrillators for Emergency Services
Neil Allen, Director of Emergency Services, stated that in March 1995 the County purchased Lifepak
11 defibrillator monitors for our emergency medical service ambulances. These machines have provided good
service for many years. However, every month a machine breaks down and needs repair. The vendor has
notified its customers that they will no longer provide maintenance service on these models next year. Mr.
Allen said it is critical to upgrade these aging defibrillators to take advantage of additional features in the newer
models as soon as possible, especially since there will be a delay of at least one month until delivery, followed
by training for our personnel.
Will Massie, Finance Officer, discussed the financing of this purchase. They are proposing to use
current resources to pay for this equipment. So far this fiscal year, Randolph County has seen strong growth in
ambulance fee collections. As of February, ambulance revenues are at 98% of budget, indicating that
collections could be approximately $500,000 ahead of budget by June 30.
A quote was obtained from the supplier of our current equipment, Medtronic Emergency Response
Systems. This vendor has LifePak 12 defibrillator/monitors under state contract for a total price of
$234,351.94 for ten monitors, after trade-in of our existing equipment. These models will provide a much
higher level of service to patients. The new defibrillators will tell the user how much resistance there is in the
chest wall so that he can deliver lower energy levels, thereby reducing the damage to the heart; document that
the lung is properly intubated; automatically record blood pressures; and transmit EKG readings to the hospital
during ambulance transport.
On motion by Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of ten
LifePak 12 defibrillators from Medtronic Emergency Response Systems at a cost of $234,351.94 and to
approve Budget Amendment # 26, as follows.
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT # 26
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Sales and Services
S234,352
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Emergency Services
S234,352
Award Contract for Concrete Floor at Transfer Station
David Townsend, III, Director of Public Works, stated that Randolph County maintains an 80' x 90'
transfer station that has a concrete floor with steel walls on the sides. Solid waste is placed on the floor and
subsequently loaded onto transfer trucks and sent to Mecklenburg County. The facility was built in 1997 and
has served the County very well; however, wear and tear of approximately '/z million tons of solid waste over
that time period does require maintenance to be performed. The County has worked with three different
contractors to provide informal quotes on making repairs to the concrete floor. We have received proposals
from only two different firms. One firm indicated they could not meet our time schedule. The other two firms
have submitted bids for this work, as follows:
1. Leake and Associates $65,500.00
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2. S. E. Trogdon & Sons $67,830.00
3. J. H. Allen no bid
Mr. Townsend said that upon review of these bids and discussion, the contractors understand the
necessity of meeting the timetable. Both firms that had submitted numerical bids said they could meet this
schedule. Therefore, Mr. Townsend recommended awarding a contract to Leake and Associates of Charlotte
for these repairs.
On motion by Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to award a contract to Leake
and Associates for $65, 500 for repairs to the Transfer Station.
Request to Close Solid Waste Facility on Good Friday
David Townsend, III, Director of Public Works, stated that several days would be needed in order to
perform the construction activity to repair the concrete floor in the Randolph County Transfer Station. Easter
Sunday will be April 16, 2006. The current 2006 Solid Waste Facility holiday schedule that was approved
included the closing of the Solid Waste Facility on Saturday, April 15, 2006. He requested that Public Works
be allowed to also close Friday, April 14, 2006, to allow the contractors to work over the three-day weekend to
make these repairs. He said he was assured by the contractors that, although the work will require some long
days and many hours, they can repair the facility and be able to open up Monday morning as normal to serve
the public.
Mr. Townsend also reported that he has talked with both the large and small private haulers, and they
have agreed to work with the County in order to make these improvements at the facility. The convenience
sites at both Farmer and Coleridge will be open on Friday, April 14, as scheduled, so they can handle
emergencies. To make the public aware of the change, signage will be posted by the entrance to the Solid
Waste Facility, and a notice will be published in the newspaper. In addition, Mr. Townsend will be manning
the gate all day on April 14 to direct construction traffic and to offer assistance to the public.
On motion by Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to allow Public Works to close
the Solid Waste Facility on April 14, 2006, in order to complete repairs at the Transfer Station.
Budget Amendment — Health
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, said that the Health Department has received $1,005.00 in
additional funding from the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services. These additional funds will be
used for the purchase of contraceptives, Pap tests, and provision of sterilizations. These funds were
awarded as one-time bonus funds, based on increased caseload of family planning patients. Also,
Environmental Health was given a special adjustment in the amount of $12,317.00. This adjustment was
given to counties with respect to their "percentage of compliance" for funds distributed in February 2006.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment +�' 27, as follows:
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT # 27
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
S13,322.00
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Public Health
S13,322.00
Budget Amendment — Aging Services
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Will Massie, County Finance Officer, stated that on February 14, 2006, the Randolph County
Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC) met and approved the distribution of a $3,854 countywide
increase in Home & Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funds for fiscal year 2005-2006. The
ASPC also approved some reprogramming of HCCBG funds by individual agencies.
SUMMARY OF REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
AGENCY
INITIAL
HCCBG
INITIAL
MATCH
INCREASE/
DECREASE
REVISED
HCCBG
NEW
MATCH
New HCCBC Funds
Other Human Services
$3,854
$3,854
Social Services
$ -11,571
RCS
$261,961
$29,107
$-13,891
$248,070
$27,563
CROSSROADS
$10,360
$1,151
$1,500
$11,860
$1,318
G'BORO VOL CENTER*
$5,945
$661
$0
$5,945
$661
RAND CO UN WAY*
$3,155
$350
$2,500
$5,655
$628
RCSAA
$367,890
$40,877
$13,745
$381,635
$42,404
TOTAL HCCBG/MATCH
$649,311
$72,146
$3,854
$653,165
$72,57=4
*Both of these agencies will have received HCCBG funds on behalf of the Randolph County
Volunteer Center in fiscal year 2005-2006
On motion of Five, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the revised form
DOA -731, reflecting the reallocation of funds, and Budget Amendment 28, as follows:
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT #28
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$3,854
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Other Human Services
$3,854
Budget Amendment — Social Services
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, reported that the Department of Social Services recently
received two funding authorizations from the Division of Social Services. The authorizations are for the
Crisis Intervention and Energy Neighbor Fund programs. The Energy Neighbor Fund was formerly
known as Progress Energy and CP&L Project Share. These programs provide services to qualified
Randolph County residents in life threatening situations related to heating or cooling. Crisis Intervention
received an additional $37,927, and Energy Neighbor received an additional $3,644.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #29, as follows:
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT # 29
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$ -11,571
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Social Services
$ -11,571
Budget Amendment — Social Services
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, said that the Department of Social Services received a
funding authorization from the Division of Social Services for a new energy program, "NC Natural Gas
(NCNG) Share the Warmth," which will provide services to qualified Randolph County residents in life
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threatening situations related to heating. The funds for this allocation were given by Piedmont Natural
Gas. The allocation amount is $6,000 and is 100% reimbursable.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #30, as follows:
200-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT # 30
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$6,000
Increase Decrease
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Social Services
S6,000
Budget Amendment — Social Services
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, said that the Department of Social Services has received a
funding authorization from the Division of Child Development. This authorization is for Smart Start
Child Care, which provides services to children of qualified families for support of employment,
education/training, protective services and because of special needs. Smart Start received an additional
$58,019, which is 100% reimbursable.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment 31, as follows:
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT #31
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
S58,019
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Social Services
S58,019
Budget Amendment — Grant Funds for Hurricane Katrina Victims
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, stated that after Hurricane Katrina, the NC Helping
Neighbors Fund was established by the State of NC to accept public donations for disaster relief. A
portion of these funds has been sent to Louisiana for public school restoration. The remaining monies
will be provided for the current unmet needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees in NC counties. The
Governor's Office has recently notified NC counties that are eligible to receive money from this special
fund. Randolph County's share is $2,021. The Department of Social Services has developed criteria for
fair apportionment among the families relocated within Randolph County.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment *32, as follows:
200-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE --GENERAL FUND --AMENDMENT #32
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Miscellaneous
$2,021
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Social Services
S2,021
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Budget Amendments — School Construction Capital Proiects
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, stated that Randolph County has established capital project
ordinances to account for school construction in each of the two public school districts. For Northeast
High School and Teachey Elementary, County Commissioners have authorized advances of County
funds to expedite the construction schedule. Randolph County Schools wishes to close on the property
for Northeast High School this month. Asheboro City Schools will open bids for the Teachey project on
March 14 and will begin construction in April.
The County anticipates issuing debt in July 2006 to finance these projects. However, on June 30, we
will have expenditures but no revenues to report, because the debt proceeds are not yet available. In order to
avoid a deficit fund balance at year-end, Mr. Massie requested amending the ordinances for offsetting transfers
to and from the General Fund to cover the amounts advanced. A transfer into the capital projects will be
recorded to match the amount advanced through June 30; the reimbursement will be recorded as a transfer
back to the General Fund after the debt is issued.
On motion by Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the following budget
amendments:
2005-2006 BUDGET ORDINANCE GENERAL FUND BUDGETAMENDMENT #33
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$1,900,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer to City Schools Capital Project
S600,000
Transfer to County Schools Capital Project
$1,300,000
COUNTYSCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE BUDGETAMENDMENT # 2
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from General Fund
$1,300,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer To General Fund
$1,300,000
CITYSCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE BUDGETAMENDMENT # 2
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from General Fund
$600,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer To General Fund
$600,000
Recess
Chairman Holmes recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioner Davis was not present for the remainder of this meeting_
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning
requests. Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the following requests, and Chairman
Holmes opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on
each request.
1. JOHN BRINKLEY, Archdale, North Carolina, is requesting that the existing Highway
Commercial/Conditional Zoning District located at 5947 Kennedy Road, Trinity Township, be amended
to allow the additional activities of automotive repair and machine shop within the existing 40' x 80'
metal building as per site plan. Tax ID# 7706815072. The current Conditional Zoning allows the
existing 40' x 80' building to be used for the storage of antique vehicles (no outside storage permitted).
The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on February 7, 2006, and unanimously
recommended that this request be approved with the following conditions as agreed upon by the
applicant:
**an appropriate buffer worked out with the Planning Staff **no outside storage
With the new plan, the proposed rezoning is now consistent with standards and policies contained within
the Unified Development Ordinance and Growth Management Plan.
Policies and standards within the Growth Management Plan and Unified Development Ordinance
supporting approval of this request:
This Primary Growth Area is located adjacent to municipal limits or regulatory areas and generally
extends along major urban/transportation corridors within the county. It includes areas that are likely to
have access to urban infrastructure services, such as water and sewer, within the foreseeable future. The
Primary Growth Area is of predominately mixed use that will include residential, commercial and
industrial development. Higher urban type density level can be anticipated in this area. (Page 18, Area
1, Randolph County Growth Management Plan, 2002.)
Policy 4.6. Compatible land uses such as rural neighborhood retail and service establishments located
close to general residential areas should be considered during the rezoning process with the general goal
of reducing automobile travel distances and promoting better livability in the community.
John Brinkley, applicant, said he had removed outside antique cars from the property. He said
this would be a one- or two -person operation and that he is attempting to purchase an adjoining property
that looks like a dump, so he can clean it up.
John Kasarda, 5529 Kennedy Road, Trinity, stated that he is in favor of this request because it
would give the County more control.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
John Brinkley, as consistent with the County's Unified Development Ordinance and Growth
Management Plan, with the conditions of an appropriate buffer and no outside storage, as agreed upon
by the applicant.
2. STEVEN TODD SHEAN, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 10.05 acres located on Old Park
Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOE-CD. Primary Growth Area. Lake Reese
Watershed. Tax ID# 7715656708. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow
one new building lot of 5.03 acres. The remainder will continue to be used for access purposes only to
adjoining parcel, as per site plan, with a house type restriction of site -built home only and a minimum
house size restriction of 1,500 sq. ft. The Planning Board reviewed this request at a public meeting on
February 7, 2006, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved as consistent with
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standards and policies contained within the Unified Development Ordinance and Growth Management
Plan.
Policies within the Growth Management Plan supporting approval of this request:
Policy 6.5. The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by compatible
residential development to insure the continued existence as a major housing source and as a reflection of
the long-term quality of life in Randolph County.
Policy 6.12. Factors to be considered in major subdivision approval in Primary and Secondary Growth
Areas should include suitability of soils, access to major thoroughfares, the potential availability of
public services and facilities and community compatibility.
Policy 6.13. Conventional Residential Subdivisions are anticipated of similar housing characteristics to
the community.
Policy 7.6. Stormwater impact should be minimized by designing new development in a manner that
minimizes concentrated stormwater flow through maximizing the length of stormwater sheet flow
through vegetated buffer areas.
Steven Shean, applicant, stated that he wants to give his in-laws the top half of the property so
that they can live there and help take care of their grandchildren.
On motion of Five, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Steven Shean, as consistent with the County's Unified Development Ordinance and Growth Management
Plan.
3. RONALD BLAKLEY, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 101.81 acres located at 8268 US
Hwy 64 West, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RLOE-CD. Rural Growth Area. Lake
Reese Watershed. Tax ID#'s 6792992948 and 7703013856. The proposed Conditional Zoning District
would specifically allow the development of a 20 -lot residential subdivision, as per site plan, for site -
built homes only with a minimum house size of 1,600 sq. ft. The Planning Board reviewed this request
at a public meeting on February 7, 2006, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved as
consistent with standards and policies contained within the Unified Development Ordinance and Growth
Management Plan.
Policies within the Growth Management Plan supporting approval of this request:
Policy 6.16. The County should preserve scenic views and elements of the county=s rural character by
minimizing perceived density by minimizing views of new development from existing roads through use
of natural buffers and open space.
Policy 6.22. New driveway connections should be designed in a way to minimize new locations on
existing public roads.
Policy 6.23. The County should encourage the use of rural lot subdivision designs where the size of lot
allows for open space and groundwater recharge areas preserved by careful siting of the principal and
accessory uses as noted through subdivision plat notations and related deed restrictions.
Mr. Johnson presented to the Board a petition of approximately 100 names of citizens opposing
this request. He also mentioned that there is an old family cemetery on the property and that D.O.T.
would require a turn lane on Highway 64 for this subdivision.
Ronald Blakley, applicant, said that he had owned this property for eleven years and that he
plans to develop it slowly. He estimated that the road to be built into the subdivision is 3/4 mile long.
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Clayton Burrow, 4483 Forkcreek Mill Road, Seagrove, stated that he is the surveyor who
worked on the design of the proposed development, which, he said, meets or exceeds zoning
requirements.
Worth Younts, 149 Fuller Mill Road North, Trinity, said he is opposed to the additional traffic
that would be generated by this development. He said there had been 15 fatalities on that 13 -mile section
of Highway 64 in the last five years and that D.O.T.'s plans for widening the road have been put on hold
until 2012.
Carol Pierce, 6611 Old U.S. Highway 64, Trinity, stated that lights from cars coming out of the
new subdivision road would shine directly into her living room across the road. She said if they had
wanted development, they would have stayed in town.
Commissioner Kemp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the request
of Ronald Blakley, as consistent with the County Unified Development Ordinance and Growth
Management Plan. Commissioners Lanier and Frye opposed this motion. Without a majority of votes
cast in favor of this motion, it failed 2-2.
The Board discussed the possibility of moving the new subdivision's road entrance west of where
it is currently proposed so that car lights would not shine into the house across the road.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the denial of this
rezoning request and to defer action on it until the April meeting in order to give the applicant the
opportunity to determine if D. 0. T. would approve moving the subdivision entrance.
4. BER INVESTMENTS, INC., Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 24.42 acres located on
Kennedy Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOE-CD. Primary Growth Area. Lake
Reese Watershed. Tax ID#'s 7715259225 and 7715357163. The proposed Conditional Zoning District
would specifically allow the development of a 19 -lot residential subdivision for site -built homes with a
minimum house size of 1,500 sq. ft. The Planning Board reviewed this request at a public meeting on
February 7, 2006, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved as consistent with
standards and policies contained within the Unified Development Ordinance and Growth Management
Plan.
Policies within the Growth Management Plan supporting approval of this request:
Policy 6.5. The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by compatible
residential development to insure the continued existence as a major housing source and as a reflection of
the long-term quality of life in Randolph County.
Policy 6.12. Factors to be considered in major subdivision approval in Primary and Secondary Growth
Areas should include suitability of soils, access to major thoroughfares, the potential availability of
public services and facilities and community compatibility.
Policy 6.13. Conventional Residential Subdivisions are anticipated of similar housing characteristics to
the community.
Policy 6.14. Residential subdivisions should, in order to promote efficiencies in the delivery of urban
services, be encouraged to develop in a fashion which minimizes "leap frog" development (i.e., leaving
large vacant areas between developments).
Eric Hedrick, 3246 Sumner Road, Trinity, said he is a partner in this venture and that they want
to continue development as they did on the other side of the road.
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On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
BER Investments, Inc., as consistent with the County's Unified Development Ordinance and Growth
Management Plan.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Robert B. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board
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