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082288BOARD 1 COMMISSIONERS MINUTES AUGUST 22, •' 88 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 3:00 p.m. on August 22, 1988 in Courtroom B, Courthouse, Asheboro. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the following: Jail Construction Capital Project Ordinance, Project Management Contract with Construction Control Corporation, and Real Estate Acqui- sition (Executive Session). At 7:00 p.m. the Commissioners met in Courtroom A for a duly advertised public hearing on proposed amendments to the Randolph County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Regulations. Chairman Frye announced that this was the last meeting which Ellen Shugart, editor for the Randleman Reporter, would attend, as she is moving to Connecticut. He commended Mrs. Shugart for her coverage of Commissioner meetings. Frank Willis presented a proposed Law Enforcement and Detention Center Capital Project Ordinance. He explained that Commissioners must adopt a capital project ordinance before entering into any contracts related to that project. Lee McClure and Al Dickens of Construction Control Corporation and Steve Carter of Carter -Goble and. Associates explained the scope of services -,they would provide to Randolph County through a project management contract for the proposed law enforcement and detention center. Their fee for the entire project is based on a percentage of the total construction cost, not to exceed 5.7570 plus on-site costs. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board went into executive session to discuss site evaluation for the new jail. At 6:05 the Board came back into regular session. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board directed the land acqui- sition committee (Frank Willis, Darrell Frye, Kenyon Davidson, and Ed Gavin) to investigate the possibility of purchasing the Sara Lee property located at the southeastern intersection of McDowell Road and 220 Bypass. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board voted to authorize a loan from the Randolph County General Fund to the Randolph County Law Enforcement and Detention Center Capital Project Fund to cover necessary start-up costs of this capital project, with these borrowed funds to be repaid to the General Fund when permanent financing for this capital project is secured. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted the Randolph County Law Enforcement and Detention Center Capital Project Ordinance as proposed by the County Manager. A copy of this ordinance is included by reference. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board directed Mr. Willis to send a letter to Construction Control Corporation authorizing them to proceed with the needs assessment phase detailed in their August 22, 1988 "Scope of Services," at an amount not to exceed $30,000. Mr. McClure advised the Board to appoint a Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and a Jail Technical Advisory Committee at their next meeting so that these committees can be involved in the law enforcement and detention center project from the beginning and work with the project management team. Commissioners Minutes August 22, 1988 Page 2 At 7:00 p.m. the Board of Commissioners held a duly advertised public hearing in Courtroom A to consider proposed amendments to the Randolph County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Regulations. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to adjourn to the public hearing. Planning Director Hal Johnson gave an overview of events and circumstances which led the County Planning Board to propose the amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations which are under consideration at this time. He explained the proposed amendments. Chairman Frye then invited citizen comments from the audience. The following persons spoke: Bill Boyd, 1315 N. Shore Drive, Asheboro, objected to increasing minimum lot size to 40,000 square feet countywide and to increasing minimum footage at building line from 100 feet to 125 feet. Gene Pierce of Julian presented a petition from residents in his neighborhood calling for stricter standards for mobile home parks. Ronnie Robinson of Julian discussed the problems he and his neighbors have with the Carolina Mobile.Home Park in their area. Adam Beck, 117 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, spoke on behalf of certain mobile home subdividers. He opposed the restriction of major subdivisions to doublewides only. He quoted NCGS 160A 383.1 and said the proposed changes are in direct conflict with this legislative act. Joe Craig, spokesman for a large group in Providence Township, supported the proposed changes, saying they are a good compromise and protect the consumer and support an orderly school system. He urged the Planning Board and Commissioners to adopt even stricter regulations in the watershed areas and asked that the Planning Board check deed restrictions on surrounding properties to make new development more compatible with existing development. Dale Britt, Trinity Township, applauded the work of the Planning Board and Planning & Zoning Department, but said he opposes changing lot size and frontage outside watersheds. Bike Marlowe, Land Use Coordinator for the NC Manufactured Housing Institute, opposed proposed changes because he thinks they will eliminate single -unit mobile homes in this county. Barry Betts, 401 Dublin Road, Asheboro, and. manager of Oakwood Mobile Homes in Asheboro, said a mobile home is the only affordable alternative for many people, especially young couples, single parents, and senior citizens. Buford Greene, President of the Home Builders Association, opposed lot size increases. Jimmy Ward, 4974 Randleman Road, said taxes should be raised so the Health Department can do more inspections in mobile home parks. Commissioners Minutes August 22, 1988 Page 3 Lewis Cheek asked if existing development would be grandfathered in. Mr. Johnson told Mr. Cheek that proposed changes would not affect existing development. Hal Powell, 525 Cliff Road, public affairs chairman for the Board of Realtors in Randolph County, said they all oppose increasing lot size and frontage requirements. No one else asked to speak. Chairman Frye announced that a decision would be made on the proposed changes at the Commissioners' September 6 meeting. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.