040703April 7, 2003
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 Kemp, Davis,
Mason, Holmes, and Frye were present. Rev. Marion Smith gave the invocation, and everyone recited the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Retiree
Chairman Kemp presented an engraved clock to Brenda Moore, who is retiring from the Department of
Social Services with 32 years of service.
Addition to Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced that Item J. County Attorney has been added to the agenda.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, as
follows:
■ approve regular and closed session minutes ofMarch 10, 2003;
■ reappoint Archie Priest and Bob Wright to the Industrial Bond Authority (6 yr. terms);
■ reappoint John Waugh, Frank Fields, James Bowman to the Climax Fire Protection District
Commission (Joint appointments with Guilford County) (2 -yr. terms);
■ reappoint Alice Dawson (3 yr. term) and appoint Sam Heath and Kim Boroughs (]-yr. initial terms) to
the Randolph County Adult Care Home Advisory Committee;
■ reappoint Ruby Winslow to the Randolph County Nursing Home Advisory Committee (3 yr. term);
■ reappoint Glenn Gilmer, Jr., Glenn Flinchum, William Collier to the Julian Fire Protection District
Commission (Joint appointments with Guilford County) (2 -yr. terms);
■ appoint Roy Chriscoe to the Agricultural Advisory Board as an Alternate Member for Area 5 (2 yr.
initial term).
Appointment of County Attorney
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Aimee Scotton to serve
as the County Attorney to handle legal counsel to the Board and to represent the County in all legal matters.
Further, Aimee will hold this position concurrently with her position as Staff Attorney, and in the event that the
Board deems it necessary or desirable to appoint someone else as County Attorney, Aimee will resume her
former position as Staff Attorney and retain her status under the County Personnel Policy. Further, a pay
adjustment of 10% is approved as compensation for the additional duties and responsibilities that Aimee
assumes as County Attorney, and that this adjustment may be reduced by the same percentage at the discretion
of the Board should this appointment be removed.
Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board Annual Report
Reynolds Lisk, Workforce Development Board member, reviewed the 7/1/2001-6/30/2002 Annual Report
of the Regional Partnership Local Area, highlighting Randolph County's JobLink Career Center, which has
been recognized as a "Sampson Model" agency and has also been described as the best center of its kind in the
state. Janice Scarborough, Executive Director of Randolph Regional Consolidated Services, told the Board
about a new incumbent worker grant program that employers can apply for and utilize in order to upgrade the
skills of current employees.
Chairman Kemp commended and congratulated the Workforce Development Board, Ms. Scarborough and
her staff and the JobLink Center for their continued hard work and success.
Yadkin -Pee Dee Lakes Project Update
Ann Bass, Executive Director of the Lakes Project, updated the Board on the agency's work and highlighted
their regional action plan for the next five years, which includes rural development, conservation and
preservation, tourism development and visitor services and organizational development. She said that their
current funding campaign has raised just over $1M toward their private sector goal of $1.2 M. The private
sector investors feel very strongly about the need for continued public support as well. She said that they would
like to be able to count on $50,000 per year from the seven counties that make up the Project, with $10,000 of
this coming from Randolph County government. She also mentioned that they were piloting a heritage tourism
leadership training program called the 1000/100 project that would encompass the Uwharrie Lakes region plus
Moore County. The 1000/100 project seeks to identify local leaders active in the arts, history, recreation, natural
resources, agriculture and tourism to receive an intensive eight months of training under national and statewide
experts, thereby networking to create the upsurge of know-how that will greatly expand rural tourism in our
area.
Adoption of Randolph County HIPAA Compliance Manual; Designation of HIPAA Officials
County Attorney Aimee Scotton told the Board that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996, or HIPAA, began as a way of regulating insurance companies in order to make it easier for people with
pre-existing medical conditions to change jobs. It evolved into a comprehensive plan for protecting people's
health information from unnecessary disclosure. There are three major sections of HIPAA: the Electronic
Transactions and Code Sets Section, the Security Provisions, and the Privacy Rule. The Electronic
Transactions/Code Sets Section is an effort to standardize the way that insurance claims are submitted
electronically. This section of HIPAA technically went into effect in October, 2002, but the federal government
allowed covered entities to file for an extension of the time allowed for compliance. We filed extensions and
are now required to be compliant with this section by October of this year. The Security Provisions in HIPAA
were just recently finalized. The compliance date for the Security Section is 2005, but just because these
provisions are not in effect yet does not mean that security is not an issue under HIPAA. The Privacy Rule has
security requirements as well. The Privacy Rule comes into effect on April 14, 2003. To be governed by
HIPAA, you must be a covered entity. This is defined as a health plan, a health care clearinghouse, or a health
care provider who transmits any health information electronically. The majority of Randolph County
operations does not meet these requirements and, therefore, are not subject to HIPAA. This is significant since
HIPAA requires that the staff of any covered entity be fully trained in HIPAA compliance. Randolph County is,
therefore, a hybrid entity—one whose overall operations contain some functions that would be covered entities
if they were stand-alone organizations. The covered components include Emergency Services, the Department
of Social Services, the Health Department, and some members of the Tax Department. Mental Health is also a
covered entity, but they have taken responsibility for their own HIPAA compliance system in anticipation of the
change in structure to take place on July 1. The Privacy Rule governs how a covered entity deals with
"protected health information," or PHI. PHI is basically any individually identifiable information that deals
with the past, present or future physical or mental health care or payment and that is created by or received by a
health care provider. PHI may be oral, written, photographic, electronic, or digital. In dealing with PHI,
HIPAA requires that a covered entity adopt and implement various privacy procedures, train employees in
privacy practices, and designate a privacy officer. These documents have been developed for each covered
section of Randolph County. In addition, the covered employees have been trained in how to implement the
new policies and procedures and how to use the new forms. This training is nearly complete, and will be totally
complete by the April 14th deadline.
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On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Randolph County HIPAA
Compliance Manual, as presented, and to designate Aimee Scotton as the Randolph County Privacy Official.
Further, that Sandy Smith be designated as the Privacy Officer for Emergency Services; that Terry Chamblee
be designated as the Privacy Officer for the Health Department; and that Patrick Skelly be designated as the
Privacy Officer for the Department of Social Services. Further, in the event that changes need to be made to
any of the policies, procedures, or forms contained in the HIPAA Compliance Manual in order to keep it in
compliance with the law, this Board hereby authorizes Aimee Scotton to make those changes as she deems them
necessary.
Approval of Guil-Rand Fire Insurance District Boundary Description and May
Rick Davis, County Fire Marshal, told the Board that the Department of Insurance has required Guil-Rand
Fire Department to complete a new boundary description and map of their fire district because they were not
included during the original five- and six -mile district changes due to an oversight of the Office of the State Fire
Marshal. Mr. Davis presented the new boundary description and map that was completed by the County Fire
Marshal's Office and he stated that the description and map have been approved by the Guil-Rand Fire Chief,
the Office of the State Fire Marshal and requires this Board's approval.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 5 -mile response
district boundary description for Guil-Rand Fire Protective Association, Inc., as follows:
Beginning at a point (20-1) on State Road 1627, the same being the Guilford County and Randolph County lines and High
Point City limits, thence in an easterly, then southeasterly direction following the High Point City limits to a point (20-2)
located on State Road 1746, the same being the High Point City limits, thence in a southeasterly direction following the
High Point City limits to a point (20-3) located on State Road 1619, the same being the High Point City limits, thence in
an easterly direction following the High Point City limits to a point (20-4) located on State Road 1621, the same being the
High Point City limits, thence in a northeasterly, then easterly direction following the High Point City limits to a point
(20-5) located on U. S. Highway Business Loop 85, the same being the Guilford County and Randolph County lines and
High Point City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High
Point City limits to a point (20-6) located on State Road 1616, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County
lines and the High Point City limits and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph
County and Guilford County lines and the High Point City limits and Archdale City limits to a point (20-7) located on
State Road 1612, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High Point City limits and Archdale
City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High Point City
limits and Archdale City limits to a point (20-8) located on State Road 1595, the same being the Randolph County and
Guilford County lines and High Point City limits and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the
Randolph County and Guilford County lines and the High Point City limits and Archdale City limits to a point (20-9)
located on State Road 1577, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High Point City limits
and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and
High Point City limits and Archdale City limits to a point (20-10) located on U.S. Highway 311, the same being the
Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High Point City limits and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly
direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and High Point City limits and Archdale City limits
to a point (20-11) located on State Road 1193, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and
Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and
Archdale City limits to a point (20-12) located on State Road 1168, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford
County lines and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford
County lines and Archdale City limits to a point (20-13) located on U.S Highway 62, the same being the Randolph
County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph
County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits to a point (20-14) located on State Road 1911, the same being
the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following the
Randolph County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits to a point (20-15) located on Interstate 85, the same
being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits, thence in an easterly direction following
the Randolph County and Guilford County lines and Archdale City limits to a point (20-16) located on State Road 1916,
the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph
County and Guilford County lines to a point (20-17) located on State Road 1917, the same being the Randolph County
and Guilford County lines, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines to a
point (20-18) located on State Road 1926, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines, thence in an
easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County lines to a point (20-19) located on State Road
1922, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines, thence in an easterly direction following the
Randolph County and Guilford County lines to a point (20-20) located on State Road 1923, the same being the Randolph
County and Guilford County lines, thence in an easterly direction following the Randolph County and Guilford County
lines to a point (20-21) located on State Road 1924, the same being the Randolph County and Guilford County lines,
thence in an easterly then southeasterly direction to a point (20-22) located on State Road 1921 .39 miles east of it's
intersection with State Road 1928, the same being the Level Cross Fire Department District line, thence in a southeasterly
direction to a point (20-23) located on State Road 1934.51 miles east of it's intersection with State Road 1933, thence in
a southeasterly direction to a point (20-24) located on State Road 1940. 72 miles east of it's intersection with State Road
1926, thence in a southerly direction to a point (20-25) located on State Road 19261.64 miles south of it's intersection
with State Road 1940, the same being the Sophia Fire Department District line, thence in a southwesterly direction
following the Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-26) located on State Road 1943 .26 miles east of it's
intersection with State Road 1944, thence in a southwesterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line
to a point (20-27) located on State Road 1941 .16 miles south of it's intersection with State Road 1944, thence in a
southwesterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-28) located .18 miles west of it's
intersection of State Road 1943, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line to
a point (20-29) located on U.S. Highway 311 175 feet south of it's intersection with State Road 1931, thence in a
southwesterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-30) located on State Road 1529
.38 miles west of it's intersection with U.S. Highway 311, thence in a southerly direction following the Sophia Fire
Department District line to a point (20-31) located on State Road 1528.18 miles northwest of it's intersection with State
Road 1527, thence in a southeasterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-32)
located on State Road 1527 at it's intersection with State Road 1528, thence in a southwesterly direction following the
Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-33) located on State Road 1526 .32 miles northeast from it's
intersection with State Road 1525, thence in a southwesterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line
to a point (20-34) located on State Road 1525 ,2 miles east from it's intersection with State Road 1716, thence in a
southeasterly direction following the Sophia Fire Department District line to a point (20-35) located on State Road 1524
at it's intersection with State Road 3170, thence in a southwesterly direction to a point (20-36) located on State Road
1004 .25 miles southeast from it's intersection with State Road 1688, thence in a southwesterly direction to a point (20-
37) located on State Road 1539 .71 miles southeast from it's intersection with State Road 1408, the same being the
Tabernacle Fire Department District line, thence in a westerly direction following the Tabernacle Fire Department
District line to a point (20-38) located on State Road 1408 .47 miles south from it's intersection with State Road 1539,
thence in a westerly direction following the Tabernacle Fire Department District line to a point (20-39) located on State
Road 1549 at it's intersection with State Road 1636, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Tabernacle Fire
Department District line to a point (20-40) located on State Road 1548.5 miles southwest from it's intersection with State
Road 1549, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Tabernacle Fire Department District line to a point (20-41)
located on State Road 1549.52 miles east of it's intersection with State Road 3240, thence in a northwesterly direction to
a point (20-42) located on State Road 3106 295 feet east of it's intersection with State Road 1547, the same being the
Fairgrove Fire Department District line, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Fairgrove Fire Department
District line to a point (20-43) located on State Road 1556.12 miles west of it's intersection with State Road 1894, thence
in a northeasterly direction following the Fairgrove Fire Department District line to a point (20-44) located on Interstate
85.85 miles west from it's intersection with State Road 3252, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Fairgrove
Fire Department District line to a point (20-45) located on US Highway 62 200 feet west from it's intersection with State
Road 1562, thence in a northwesterly direction following the Fairgrove Fair Department District line to a point (20-46)
on a private road, the same being Pikeview Drive, .51 miles southeast from it's intersection with State Road 1558, thence
in a northwesterly direction following the Fairgrove Fire Department District line to a point (20-47) located at the
intersection of State Road 1558 and State Road 1619, thence in a southwesterly direction on State Road 1558 to a point
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(20-48) at Randolph County and Davidson County lines and the City of Thomasville City limits, thence in a northeasterly,
then westerly, then northerly direction following the Randolph County and Davidson County lines and Thomasville City
limits to a point (20-49) located at the intersection of State Road 1631 and State Road 1627, the same being the Randolph
County and Davidson County lines and the Thomasville City limits, thence in a northerly direction following the
Randolph County and Davidson County lines and Thomasville City limits to a point (20-50) located on U. S. Highway
Business Loop 85, the same being the Randolph County and Davidson County lines and Thomasville City limits, thence in
a northerly, then easterly, then northerly direction following the Randolph County and Davidson County lines back to the
point of beginning, excluding all property contained within The City ofArchdale Fire District, and including all property
within the City of Trinity that is located within the Guil-Rand Fire Department Fire District.
Public Hearing — Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Grant
At 5:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing concerning the FY 2003-04 ROAP
grant application. Russ Keeney, Transportation Director, Randolph County Area Transit System, told the Board
that this grant consolidates the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program, the Work First
Transitional/Employment Transportation Assistance Program and the Rural General Public Program into a
single package. The $139,967 requested is based on formulas approved by the General Assembly.
Chairman Kemp opened the public hearing. No one was present to speak. Chairman Kemp closed the
public hearing.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY 2003-04
ROAP grant application.
Award Contract for Courthouse Demolition and Approve Change Order for Completion of Courthouse
Prosect
David Townsend, III, Public Works Director, told the Board that the following bids have been received for
demolition of the old jail and the 1950's and 1970 section of the old Courthouse:
Contractor
Bid
D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc.
$207,750
Harrelson & Smith Contractors, LLC
$498,449
EME, Inc.
$465,183
J. H. Allen, Inc.
$359,000
Jones Grading & Fencing, Inc.
$422,000
Dore & Associates Contracting, Inc.
$189,600
Mr. Townsend also stated that we will soon be ready to construct the handicapped parking lot adjacent to
the new Courthouse, finish the sidewalks, construct a 3 -story wall in the 1981 building where the older section
of the Courthouse connected with the 1981 building and finish the landscaping. He said that these final steps
have been included in the overall project and budget from the beginning but were not included in any of the
original contracts. J. H. Allen has agreed to finish the project at a total cost of $197,200.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to award the Courthouse demolition
contract to the low bidder, Dore and Associates, in the amount of $189,600 and to approve a contract to J. H.
Allen in the amount of $197,200 to be accomplished as a change order to J H. Allen's original contract for the
completion of the Courthouse project.
Approval of EMS Plan
Lewis Schirloff, Deputy Director of Randolph County Emergency Services, told the Board that due to
legislation during the 2001 Session of the N.C. General Assembly responsibility for system administration of
emergency medical services in Randolph County has been transferred from Randolph Hospital to Randolph
County government. This legislation states that counties must design an EMS system by July 1, 2003 to meet
local needs. A County may choose to pursue designation as a "model" EMS system by documenting that they
meet higher system standards, and Mr. Schirloff stated that this proposed plan was developed to pursue this
"model" designation. By meeting these higher standards, systems will require less regulatory oversight and will
receive longer credentialing periods for vehicles. Mr. Schirloff gave a PowerPoint presentation, which
summarized the proposed plan. According to the plan, Randolph County Emergency Medical Services
(RCEMS) is responsible for planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluating the EMS system in Randolph
County. The seven components of the proposed plan include system overview; communication; medical
oversight; vehicles, equipment, and supplies; personnel; data collection; and education. Mr. Schirloff and
Emergency Services Director Neil Allen told the Board that all pre -hospital providers in Randolph County will
be required to be affiliated and credentialed with the RCEMS System, follow the established pre -hospital
protocols and scope of practice, and practice under the direct supervision of the RCEMS Medical Director. The
proposed system is a continuation of the existing system already provided by RCEMS, county and city fire
departments, rescue squads, ambulance services, and other public agencies. Mr. Schirloff stated that an EMS
system planning team consisting of local EMS professionals, fire personnel, public health professionals,
educators, and professionals from the medical community developed the proposed plan. RCEMS staff will
work with local agencies including our volunteer fire departments to ensure that all personnel are properly
trained and credentialed.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Randolph County
Emergency Medical Services Plan, as presented, and designated Randolph County Emergency Services as the
lead agency and Lewis Schirloff as the EMS System Administrator. Further, that Thomas McNeill, Pat Way,
Dr. Eric Helsabeck, Neil Allen, Lewis Schirloff, Ronnie Thompson, Fred deFriess, Benny Lopienski, Steven
Staley, Alice Dawson, Cindy Grantham, Paula Lineberry, Brent Powell, Debby Hines, Donna Eaton, Ken
Fields, Dr. Robert Dough, Michael Howard and Emily McCoy be appointed to the Quality Management
Committee. In the event that changes need to be made to any of the policies, procedures, or forms contained in
the EMS Model System Plan in order to keep it in compliance with the law, this Board authorizes Lewis
Schirloff to make those changes as he deems them necessary.
Adoption of Ambulance Franchise Ordinance
Emergency Services Director Neil Allen told the Board that currently, Randolph County has no franchise
ordinance in place to regulate ambulance services. This means that the County has no control over any privately
owned ambulance service that might choose to locate in Randolph County. Such a service could lead to a
disparity in the level of services being provided in the county and differences in pricing for calls. Aimee
Scotton, County Attorney, told the Board that there is, however, a way for the County to regulate these private
ambulance services and still limit its liability for their actions. NCGS153A-250 gives the County the power to
enact an ambulance franchise ordinance that would allow the County to exercise some degree of control over
these businesses. It would benefit Randolph County because it would insure that the County is aware of all the
ambulance services operating in its jurisdiction. It would also allow the County to set a schedule of fees so that
citizens won't be gouged by private operators charging outlandish prices. Most importantly, however, an
ordinance would allow the County to exercise control over which calls a private operator responds to. Ms.
Scotton presented a proposed ordinance to the Board for their consideration and said that NCGS153A-250
governs the adoption of an ambulance franchise ordinance. Before such an ordinance may be adopted, the
County must hold a duly advertised public hearing on the need for ambulance services. After the hearing, the
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Board may adopt the ordinance if it finds that to do so is necessary to assure the provision of adequate and
continuing ambulance service and to preserve, protect, and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to consider adopting An Ordinance
with Respect to the Franchising of Ambulance Services and hereby set a public hearing on the matter for 6: 00
p.m. on May 5, 2003.
Budget Amendment—Health Department
County Manager Frank Willis told the Board that the Health Department had been awarded $22,100 in grant
funding to purchase items to be used in order to properly respond to bioterrorism events. Such items include a
generator to keep vaccines at proper temperatures during power outages, communications equipment such as
radios and public address system, laptop computers and an LCD projector.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget Amendment #32,
as follows:
GENERALFUNI? - # 31
Revenues
Increase'
Restricted Intergovernmental
$ 22,100
Appropriations
Increase'
Public Health
$ 22,100
Budget Amendment—Health Department
County Manager Frank Willis told the Board that the Health Department had been awarded funding for the
Healthy Carolinians program in the amount of $7,500. These funds will be used to support the Randolph
County Health Improvement Partnership, which is a collaboration between Randolph County Health
Department, Randolph Hospital and several other agencies interested in improving the health of Randolph
County residents.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget Amendment #31,
as follows:
GENERAL' FUND - # 32
Revenues
Increase'
Restricted Intergovernmental
$7,500
Appropriations
Increase''
Public Health
$7,500
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 Administrator, presented the following requests and Chairman Kemp opened the
public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on each request.
1. DEEP BLUE INVESTMENTS, LLC, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 58.29 acres located on
Pleasant Ridge Road, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOR-CU. The proposed Conditional
Use Zoning District would specifically allow the development of a 17 -lot residential subdivision with the
following conditions:
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■ site -built homes with 1200 sq. ft. min. heated space and 150 sq. ft. unheated space housing requirements may be
changed on lots 12-15 only to a double -wide mobile home (minimum 1600 sq. ft.) with masonry foundation.
■ 35' no -cut natural buffer along the southern property line with additional evergreen plantings within those areas on
lots 5-9.
The Planning Board considered this request at a public hearing on March 4, 2003 and recommended
unanimously that this request be approved.
Lee Roberts, 122 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, spoke in support of this request as one of the developers.
He stated that this would be a standard subdivision and that he was now requesting a change to one of the
conditions so that on lots 12-15 housing requirements may be changed only to modular homes (not double -wide
mobile homes).
Tom York, 512 Pleasant Ridge Rd., spoke in opposition to the request. He lives across the road from the
proposed subdivision and bought his house and 5 acres because he thought that this area would remain a
farming community. He had no idea that there would be a subdivision built so close to his property.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Deep
Blue Investments with the following conditions:
■ site -built homes with 1200 sq. ft. min. heated space and 150 sq. ft. unheated space housing requirements may be
changed on lots 12-15 only to modular homes.
■ 35' no -cut natural buffer along the southern property line with additional evergreen plantings within those areas on
lots 5-9.
2. DAVID SMITH, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 2.91 acres located on Hwy 220 Business
South (across from Leo Cranford Road), Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RA to LI. It is the desire of
the applicant to develop the property for industrial purposes. Property Owner: Max Macon. The Planning
Board considered this request at a public hearing on March 4, 2003 and recommended unanimously that this
request be approved.
David Smith, applicant, 1803 Coxmoor Place, Asheboro, said that he was interested in buying the property
because of its location and the fact that it has water and sewer available. He is not sure at this point what he
wants to do with the property. He does plan to demolish and remove the old dilapidated house there now. He
may possibly move his current business, United Wood Products, to this location sometime in the future.
Geneva Nance, 4278 US Hwy 220 Bus. South, and adjacent property owner, said that she hopes that Mr.
Smith will keep the property looking nice and will respect her property. She has lived there for 51 years and is
glad that Mr. Smith plans to remove the old house.
Mr. Smith offered to provide a buffer between the property and Ms. Nance's property.
On motion ofMason, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-1, with Kemp opposing, to approve the request of
David Smith with the condition of a 15 -foot no -cut buffer being placed on the north side of the property.
3. ELWOOD & JANICE HOCKETT, Randleman, North Carolina, are requesting that 124.83 acres located on
Violet Ridge Road, Level Cross Township, Randleman Lake Watershed, be rezoned from LI to RA. It is the
desire of the applicants to use the property for agricultural purposes. The Planning Board considered this
request at a public hearing on March 4, 2003 and recommended unanimously that this request be approved.
No one spoke.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Elwood and
Janice Hockett.
4. SAMET CORPORATION, Greensboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 7.53 acres located on Albertson
Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned from LI/CU to HI/CU. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District
would specifically allow the manufacturing of fiberglass boat molds in a proposed 25,000 sq. ft. building as per
site plan. Property Owner: Plato Wilson Trustee. The Planning Board considered this request at a public
hearing on March 4, 2003 and recommended unanimously that this request be approved with the following
conditions:
■ the proposed 20 ft. and 50 ft. buffer areas be "no -cut" buffers
■ no access be allowed on Albertson Road
Keith Price, representing Samet Corporation, spoke in support of the request and said that the business
would employ 13 people immediately with future employment of 20 people. He said that water was available
from Davidson Water. Noise levels outside the building would be virtually nonexistent and that there were no
potential environment problems or issues related to the business.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Mason, voted unanimously to approve the request of Samet Corporation
with the following conditions:
■ the proposed 20 ft. and 50 ft. buffer areas be "no -cut" buffers
■ no access be allowed on Albertson Road
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Darrell L. Frye
Robert B. Davis
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Cheryl A. Ivey, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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