STATE
OF NORTH CAROLINA ) OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY
OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) APRIL 1, 2003
Meeting Highlights
General Government-Planning
&Community Development Outdoor Recreational Facility and Restaurant
General Government-Planning &Community
Development Nauvoo Ridge L.L.C. RA to RE-CU & RA-CU # 147
General Government-Planning &Community Development
River Ridge Run Campground
General Government – DSS Vacant Positions
General Government – Forsyth Technical
Community College Government Center Complex
General Government- Governing
Body-Meeting with Board of Education
The Board of Commissioners of the
County of Stokes, State of North Carolina, met
in regular session (planning) in the
Council Chambers of the
Administrative Building, located in
Danbury, North Carolina, on Tuesday, April 1, 2003
at 7:00 pm with the following
members present:
Chairman
Sandy McHugh
Vice-Chairman
John Turpin
Commissioner
Howard Mabe
Commissioner
Leon Inman
Commissioner
Joe Turpin
Craig
Greer, County Manager
Darlene
Bullins, Clerk to the Board
Chairman McHugh called the meeting
to order. Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins delivered the invocation.
Chairman McHugh opened the
meeting by inviting the citizens in attendance to join the Board with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments.
Chairman
McHugh opened the Public Hearing for the following zoning issue:
The following spoke in opposition to rezoning request-S&E
Properties RA to RR-CU (opposes the subdivision-desires to
keep small community-subdivision will harm stream) (quiet community
–will not improve the community)
1235 Joyce Mill Road
Westfield, NC 27053
2770 Frans Road
Westfield, NC 27053
1060 Lawson Lane
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Recently purchased land adjoining
property
Kernersville, NC
1063 Raymond Jessup Road
Westfield, NC 27053
1105 Raymond Jessup Road
Westfield, NC 27053
2910 Asbury Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Mount Airy, NC 27030
The following spoke in favor of the rezoning request-S&E
Properties RA to RR-CU:
2161 Margaret Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Ms. Stevens spoke in favor of the
rezoning request. Noted the 8-lot
subdivision had been designed to not interfere with the
surrounding land. She stated the deed restrictions had been
expanded. Ms. Stevens noted that only 3
lots were close to the
stream and each lot had an
average acreage of more that 2.4 acres.
Ms. Stevens noted a miscommunication about the planning
board meeting and did not know of
any opposition until today’s meeting.
Mr. David Sudderth, Planning
Director, presented the request from Edwin Johnson & Sarah Stevens (site owner-S&E
Properties)
to rezone
approximately 12.444 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RR-CU
(Residential Restricted Conditional Use) for an
8-lot
residential subdivision.
REQUEST: Rezone
approximately 12.444 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RR-CU
(Residential Restricted Conditional Use) for an
8-lot residential
subdivision.
SITE
OWNER: S&E Properties
APPLICANT: Edwin Johnson & Sarah Stevens
SITE
LOCATION: The property is located on the east side of
Asbury Rd. (SR# 1416) approximately 1.0 mile south of Asbury Rd. (SR# 1432)
Map: 5080 Parcel:
3857 PIN #: 5080-00-19-3857
Deed Book: 473 Page: 641 Township:
Big Creek
SITE
INFORMATION:
PARCEL
SIZE: Total tract 12.444 acres.
ZONING
DISTRICT: RA
(Residential Agricultural)
PROPOSED
DISTRICT: RR-CU
(Residential Restricted Conditional Use) for an 8-lot subdivision.
Proposed
name of the development is “Edwin’s Folly”.
FLOOD
HAZARD AREA: Not located in
flood hazard area.
FIRM
MAP #: 370362 0025 B
FIRM
MAP ZONE: Zone X -
Area outside 500-year floodplain except along branch.
WATERSHED
DISTRICT: N/A
SEPTIC/WATER
APPROVAL: Richard
Farris, RS Licensed Soil Scientist has evaluated the property for septic
disposal. Individual septic
permits would have to be issued by the Stokes County Health Dept.
(Environmental Health Section).
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS: Francisco
Elementary, Piney Grove Middle, North Stokes High
EMERGENCY
SERVICES: Westfield
VFD, EMS - Station # 102 Lawsonville
EROSION
CONTROL: Would be
submitted prior to construction.
ACCESS: The proposed lots will have driveway
access off of Asbury Rd. (SR# 1416). (NCDOT must approve driveway permits and
any permits for new road
construction for the subdivision).
SURROUNDING
LAND USE: The subject
property is surrounded by mixed residential and agricultural uses. The Asbury
section of the county
consists of rural low-density mixed development.
ISSUES
TO CONSIDER:
·
Impact on
surrounding development.
·
Compatibility
of proposed housing to surrounding housing stock. (More stick-built homes than
manufactured housing).
·
Impact on
community infrastructure, schools, roads, public services etc.
·
Increase in
tax base.
STAFF
COMMENTS: This
rezoning request comes to the Board as a request for a conditional use rezoning
for an 8-lot residential
subdivision
that would allow stick-built, modular, and multi-sectional manufactured
housing. The Board may talk about the request
in detail. The
housing stock around the proposed site consists of (14) stick-built homes, (1)
multi-sectional manufactured house, and (3)
singlewide
manufactured housing units. These figures are taken from a visual survey of ½
mile along Asbury Rd. in both directions.
Lots 6 & 7
have a small pond located on the proposed property line. Under the Stokes
County Subdivision Regulations, Article VI,
Section 6-8.1,
any subdivision with an impoundment (i.e. lake, pond, etc.) would be required
to install a dry hydrant and provide a
30 ft. wide
easement for access. The Stokes County Fire Marshal’s office and the area
Volunteer Fire Department would determine
the need for
this dry hydrant and the ability of the impoundment to sustain it. The
applicants requested residential zoning district is
(RR-CU)
Residential Restricted Conditional Use. This district would permit all housing
types except singlewide manufactured housing.
The
predominant housing closest to this property is stick-built housing. The
request for allowing multi-sectional manufactured housing
may be driven
by the perceived market in the area. The Asbury area of the county does not see
a lot of development request. The size
of the
development is appropriate for the area and should not create an infrastructure
problem if approved.
PLANNING
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Sudderth presented the following
Planning Board recommendations due to
the schedule having
to deliver agendas before the Planning Board Meeting:
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Board voted 8 to 0 to deny the request.
COMMENTS:
Development would not pay for
itself
Community did not want to see
property developed, expressed desire for less density.
1.
Adequate storm water facilities shall be provided for each lot,
including the placement of a fifteen (15) inch reinforced concrete
drain tile under each driveway.
2.
All streets/drives be constructed as recommended by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation and in compliance with
applicable design and
construction standards, including grade and slope requirements, unless approved
otherwise by the County.
3.
All required permits must be obtained from the County Inspections
Department prior to placing structures on the property, as well
as any signage that may accompany
the project.
4.
Street name and necessary safety and directional signs shall be
installed at the developer’s expense, subject to the names and
sign hardware meeting County
specifications. Each dwelling unit
shall also have a visible lot number in a numbering scheme
approved by the County to
facilitate rapid emergency response (E- 911).
5.
If conflict arises between any conditions or the developer’s proposed
site plan or written text, the most stringent conditions or
requirements shall be considered
the governing requirement.
6.
All costs and expenses associated with complying with these conditions
shall be borne by the landowner/developer, with no
expense being borne by the
County.
7.
Upon written request by the County, evidence of compliance with any of
these conditions shall be provided to the County
within ten (10) days after each
request.
8.
The Rules and Regulations of the Developer, as modified by the
developer at the prior hearing (s) on this request, shall not
be inconsistent with these
conditions. Any conflict between said
Rules and Regulations shall be resolved in favor of these
conditions.
9.
If any of the conditions shall be found to be unreasonable, invalid or
otherwise impermissible by a court of competent jurisdiction
then the County may impose such
alternative reasonable conditions as it finds to be necessary and appropriate.
10.
If any of these conditions are not met or compiled with or the permit
has not been exercised in or before one (1) year from
the granting of the permit, the
permit shall become void and of no effect.
11.
If any of these conditions once met are not continuously maintained,
the permit may be revoked by the County upon the failure
of the owner/developer to cure
the deficiency in any specific condition within thirty (30) days after written
notice to the
owner/developer of the specific
failed condition.
12.
The lots approved shall not be further subdivided.
13.
Or any other condition that the Boards may deem necessary at the time
the project is approved.
Mr. Sudderth noted the following
concerning this rezoning;
§
If the request is denied, the
developer could still develop 4 lots or less on a
state maintained road without a
subdivision approval.
§
All property owners that joined
the requested property to be rezoned were mailed certified letters. Only adjoining property owners received
certified letters.
§
More individuals in opposition
attended the Planning Board meeting
§
Can not deal with restrictive
covenants
Commissioner Joe Turpin expressed
concerns in resolving the rezoning issue to make the community happy and also
allow
the landowner to develop the
property.
Chairman McHugh moved to return
the rezoning issue to the Planning Board scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2003 for their review.
Commissioner Inman seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh opened the Public
Hearing for the following zoning issue:
David Hoskins RA to H-B-CU # 146.
The following
spoke in favor of the rezoning request-David Hoskins RA to H-B-CU:
(good for tourism, need for more
tourism, positive impact on community, no problems on
gravel road, employment
opportunities, dedication to improve the surroundings of the river)
1070 Southwyck Farm Road
Lawsonville, NC 27022
Mr. Hoskins presented handouts
illustrating the river routes. Mr.
Hoskins also noted that there would be
no alcoholic beverages
sold on the premises. Would also like to develop nature programs
for the youth. The business would be
used for canoe & kayak
rental/sales and associated
sporting goods with a snack bar/coffee shop. Would like to invite neighbors to
serve on an advisory board.
Would have bathrooms for use by
visitors using the Hanging Rock Park river access.
342 Green Holly Trail
Kernersville, NC
1145 Cedar Falls Church Road
Westfield, NC 27053
Moores Spring Road
Westfield, NC 27053
The following spoke in opposition of the rezoning request-David Hoskins RA to H-B-CU:
5506 Old Fox Trail
Greensboro, NC
Ms. Hole submitted objections in
writing, which included 43 signatures also opposing the rezoning. (Will be
included with the minutes)
1312 Piedmont Spring Road
Westfield, NC 27053
Mr. David Sudderth, Planning
Director, presented the request from David Hoskins (applicant), Dianna B. Carl (site owner) to rezone
approximately 2.892 acres from
RA (Residential Agricultural) to H-B-CU
(Highway Business Conditional Use) for an
“Outdoor
Recreational Facility and Snack
Bar/Coffee Shop” (deleted Restaurant at the Planning meeting to alleviate potential septic problems, etc.)
REQUEST: Rezone approximately 2.892 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural)
to H-B-CU (Highway Business Conditional Use) for an “Outdoor Recreational
Facility and Restaurant”.
SITE
OWNER: Diana B. Carl (Applicant’s mother)
APPLICANT: David Hoskins
SITE
LOCATION: The property is located on the
north side of Flinchum Rd. (SR# 1487) approximately .2 mile from NC Hwy 8 &
89.
Map: 6937 Parcel:
6652 PIN #: 6937-00-37-6652
Deed Book: 477 Page: 1209 Township:
Danbury
SITE
INFORMATION:
PARCEL
SIZE: Total tract 2.892 acres
ZONING
DISTRICT: RA (Residential Agricultural)
PROPOSED
DISTRICT: H-B-CU (Highway-Business
Conditional Use)
FLOOD
HAZARD AREA: Portion of property is located
in flood hazard area.
FIRM
MAP #: 370362 0060 B
FIRM MAP ZONE: Portion of property is
located in Zone A, which is in a flood hazard area where no base flood
elevations have been
determined. Other portions of property are located in Zone X – Areas
determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain.
WATERSHED
DISTRICT: No
WETLANDS: Ken Bridle has identified multiple areas on the parcel as wetland
areas.
SEPTIC/WATER
APPROVAL: Stokes County Environmental
Health section.
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS: N/A
EMERGENCY
SERVICES: Danbury VFD, EMS - Station # 2
Lawsonville.
EROSION
CONTROL: When construction begins, if
necessary.
ACCESS: The proposed business will have driveway access off of Flinchum Rd.
(SR# 1487) (NCDOT must approve a commercial
driveway permit).
SURROUNDING
LAND USE: The subject property is located
on Flinchum Rd., which is located in a sparsely developed area near
Danbury. The rear of the property
borders the Dan River. There is a structure on the property that at one time
was used as a restaurant.
Hanging Rock State Park’s canoe
access is located .3 mile at the end of Flinchum Rd. The surrounding land use consists of
(2) residences, cemetery,
agricultural land and state park land. The closest H-B (Highway Business)
district to the site is located
in Danbury.
ISSUES
TO CONSIDER:
Impact on surrounding development.
Impact on community
infrastructure, roads, public services etc.
Tax base increase due to
commercial development.
Positive effect on tourism.
Proximity of property to flood
plain and wetlands.
Proximity to Hanging Rock State
Park’s river access.
Parking area
Environmental impact (i.e.
wetlands)
STAFF
COMMENTS: The rezoning request comes to
the Board as a conditional use-zoning district; you may discuss the
development plan in detail. The
property has an existing structure located very close to the Dan River. This
structure was
constructed in 1983 prior to
flood plain development regulations. The building, which is elevated, has been
used as a restaurant
and residence in the past. James
Kallam, Building Inspections Department has advised Mr. Hoskins that any
commercial use of the
structure will require evaluation
by a structural engineer before any occupancy permit could be issued. Mr.
Hoskins is having this done.
The septic system for this
building was approved on June 28, 1983 for a sixty-seat restaurant. Based on
the approximate location of the
flood zone line it appears that a
large portion of the septic system is located in the flood zone. This could be
a possible problem in the
future if the system were to
fail. The property has limitations to additional construction based on its
location adjacent to the Dan River.
However these same limiting
factors of location can be considered a positive as to the proposed use of the
property as a “Recreational
Outdoor Facility”. Mr. Hoskins is
proposing to build a river access ramp next to the existing building, giving
customers quick access to the
river. Mr. Hoskins proposed use
of the structure for a restaurant would have to be approved by the
Environmental Health section of the
Health Department for facilities
and capacity of sewage disposal based on current health rules. Flinchum Rd. is
a gravel dead end road
that serves three structures and the Hanging Rock State Park river
access. Even though the surrounding property is all residential or
state owned, this parcel has a
past commercial history and the potential, based on the proposed use to be a
viable commercial endeavor.
The conditional use aspect of the
request would allow the Board the ability to regulate uses on the property and
address any environmental
or neighborhood concerns that
might arise.
PLANNING
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Sudderth
presented the following Planning Board recommendations due to the
schedule having
to deliver agendas before the Planning Board Meeting:
PLANNING
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Planning Board voted 6 to 2 to approve the request.
Comments:
Trying to promote tourism in the
county.
Canoeing is a positive thing for
the county.
If this weren’t a good location
(on the river) for a business like this, where would be a good location?
Chairman McHugh entertained a
motion concerning the rezoning request from David Hoskins to rezone 2.892 acres
from RA to H-B-CU (Highway Business Conditional Use) for canoe/kayak rental & sales and associated sporting
goods with a snack bar/coffee shop.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to
approve the rezoning request from David Hoskins to rezone 2.892 acres from RA
to H-B-CU
(Highway Business Conditional
Use) for canoe/kayak rental & sales and associated sporting goods with a
snack bar/coffee shop.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
seconded the motion.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
questioned the possibility of the property being used for anything else other
than the requested use
and the possibility of the sale
of alcohol. Mr. Sudderth stated that
was why one reason items #12 &13 were included in the
conditions: use is for
canoe/kayak rental & sales and associated sporting goods with a snack
bar/coffee shop and no sale of
alcohol on the premises.
The motion carried 4-1 with Vice
Chairman John Turpin voting against the motion.
Mr. Sudderth requested the
Board’s approval for conditional uses:
1. All areas of parking should be located outside of the flood zone area
as delineated on the site plan.
2. No construction should take place in the delineated flood zone and
areas designated wetlands as indicated on the site plan.
3. NCDOT must approve a commercial driveway access for the site.
4. Applicant shall adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws.
5. If any of these conditions are not met or compiled with or the permit
has not been exercised in or before one (1) year from the
granting of the permit, the permit shall become void and of no effect.
6. All required permits must be obtained from the County Inspections
Department prior to placing structures on the property,
as well as any signage that may accompany the project.
7. The structure shall post a visible lot number in a numbering scheme
approved by the County to facilitate rapid emergency
response (E- 911).
8. If conflict arises between any conditions or the developer’s proposed
site plan or written text, the most stringent conditions or requirements shall
be considered the governing requirement.
9. All costs and expenses
associated with complying with these conditions shall be borne by the
landowner/developer, with no
expense
being borne by the County.
Upon written request by the County, evidence of compliance
with any of these conditions shall be provided to the County
within ten (10) days after each request.
10. If any of the conditions
shall be found to be unreasonable, invalid or otherwise impermissible by a
court of competent
jurisdiction
then the County may impose such alternative reasonable conditions as it finds
to be necessary and appropriate.
11. If any of these conditions once met are not continuously maintained,
the permit may be revoked by the County upon the
failure of the owner/developer to cure the deficiency in any specific
condition within thirty (30) days after written notice to the
owner/developer of the specific
failed condition.
12. Use is for Canoe & Kayak Rental & Sales and associated sporting
goods with a snack bar / coffee shop.
13. No sale of alcohol on the premises.
14. Operating hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (7) days a week.
15. Additional lighting attached to building.
16. All signage shall be developed in context with the park theme.
17. Or any other condition that
the Boards may deem necessary at the time the project is approved.
The Planning Board voted 8 to 0
to approve recommendation of the following conditions.
The applicant agreed to the
stated conditions.
The
Board included the following to the Planning Board’s recommended conditions:
#13
– add post signs on the premises concerning the consumption of alcohol
#18
– Restrooms must left opened to public during business hours
Mr. Hoskins agreed to the
additional conditions.
Mr. Sudderth requested the
Board’s approval for conditional uses:
The
responsible body shall approve, modify, or deny the application for conditional
use
following the public hearing. In
granting a conditional use, the responsible body shall insure the following:
1. The requested use is listed among the conditional uses in the district
for which application is made. (yes-unanimously)
2.
The requested
use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare.
(yes-unanimously)
3.
The requested
use will not impair the integrity or character of the surrounding or adjoining
districts, nor be detrimental
to
the health, morals, or welfare.
(yes-unanimously)
4.
Due consideration has been given to the
suitability of the property for the use applied for with respect to trends of
growth
or
change; the effect of the proposed use upon the community; requirements for
transportation, schools, parks, playgrounds,
recreational
area, conservation of natural resources, preservation of floodplains, and
encouraging the most appropriate use
of
the land.
(yes-unanimously)
5.
Adequate
utilities, access roads, drainage, sanitation and/or other necessary facilities
have been or are being provided
(yes-unanimously)
6.
That adequate
measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed
as to minimize traffic
congestion
in the public streets.
(yes-unanimously)
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
the 18 conditions as stated by the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh opened the Public
Hearing for the following zoning issue:
The following spoke in favor of the rezoning request- Nauvoo Ridge L.L.C. RA to RE-CU
& RA-CU
(large tracts, houses range from 1800 to 2400 square ft)
1080 Bountiful Lane
King, NC 27021
Mr. David Sudderth, Planning and
Zoning Director, presented the request from Nauvoo Ridge LLC (applicant)
Wiley T. Culler and Betty C.
Stock (site owners) to rezone approximately 73.924 acres from RA
(Residential
Agricultural)
to RE-CU
(Residential
Exclusive Conditional Use) for a 20-lot residential subdivision and one lot
approximately 17.170 acres
to RA-CU
(Residential Agricultural Conditional Use).
REQUEST: Rezone approximately 73.924 acres from
RA (Residential Agricultural) to RE-CU (Residential Exclusive Conditional Use)
for a 20-lot
residential subdivision and one lot approximately 17.170 acres to RA-CU
(Residential Agricultural Conditional Use).
SITE
OWNER: Wiley T. Culler & Betty C.
Stock
APPLICANT: Nauvoo Ridge L.L.C.
SITE
LOCATION: The property
is located on Trinity Ch. Rd. (SR# 1102) approximately .2 mile west of Keiger Farm
Rd. (SR# 1142).
Map: 598203 & 597204 Parcel: 0773 & 3125 PIN #: 5982-03-14-0773
& 5972-04-94-3125
Deed Book: 400
& 422 Page: 990 & 1387 Township: Yadkin
SITE
INFORMATION:
PARCEL
SIZE: Total tract 91.094 acres
ZONING
DISTRICT: RA (Residential
Agricultural)
PROPOSED
DISTRICT: RE-CU
(Residential Exclusive Conditional Use) for a 20-lot subdivision and one lot RA
–CU
(Residential
Agricultural Conditional Use) to remain the same as the property is currently
zoned with conditions on future use of the property.
FLOOD
HAZARD AREA: Not located
in flood hazard area.
FIRM
MAP #: 370362 0125 B
FIRM
MAP ZONE: Zone X -
Area outside 500-year floodplain.
WATERSHED
DISTRICT: WS-IV, Yadkin
River –King intake (Proposed lot sizes exceed minimum requirements for the
WS-IV watershed).
SEPTIC/WATER
APPROVAL: Richard
Farris, RS Licensed Soil Scientist has evaluated the property for septic
disposal. Individual septic permits will have to be issued by the Stokes County
Health Dept. (Environmental Health Section).
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS: King
Elementary, Chestnut Grove Middle, West Stokes High
EMERGENCY
SERVICES: Pinnacle
VFD, EMS - Station # 3 & 4 - Pinnacle.
EROSION
CONTROL: Plan would
be submitted prior to any road construction
ACCESS:
Access for all lots will be on newly created public road. NCDOT will
have to approve all driveway access.
SURROUNDING
LAND USE: The subject
property is currently vacant. The surrounding property is zoned RA (Residential
Agricultural). The predominate housing type within ½ mile of the site is
stick-built homes. There were (19) stick-built homes, (2) multi-sectional
manufactured homes, and (4) singlewide manufactured homes.
ISSUES
TO CONSIDER:
·
Consistency
with surrounding housing types.
·
Impact on
community infrastructure, schools, roads, public services etc.
·
Effect on tax
base verses cost of public services.
STAFF
COMMENTS: This
rezoning request comes to the Board as a request for a conditional use rezoning
for a 20-lot residential subdivision to be rezoned for RE –CU (Residential
Exclusive) that would allow stick built and modular housing. One lot being
served
by the
proposed road is to be retained by the developers. The 17.170-acre tract is
being proposed to remain as agricultural use, thus
the reason for
the request for the RA-CU (Residential Agricultural Conditional Use) zoning
district. The tract has marginal soils and is
not considered
a good lot for development. This lot must be included in the request because it
will utilize the same road as the rest of
the proposed
development. Staff recommendation would be to limit any future development of
this tract to the same housing stock as
is being
proposed for the remainder of the development.
The Board may discuss the development plan in detail. The addition of
stick-built
homes in this area will be consistent with the immediate surrounding property
development. The property will be served by
a paved road
constructed to state standards and will be dedicated to the state for inclusion
into the state road system. The planning
staff has no
problem with the basic design of the subdivision or the proposed housing
requested.
PLANNING
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mr.
Sudderth presented the following Planning Board recommendations due to the
schedule having to deliver agendas before the Planning Board Meeting:
PLANNING
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Planning Board voted 8 to 0 to
approve the request.
Comments:
Development would pay for itself.
Housing type appropriate for the
area.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
questioned a possible easement or right of way on lot #14. Mr. Gupton stated that piece of property was
owned by Ms. Stock and would be retained by her.
The following question easements
pertaining to the property:
1045 Bradford Lane
Tobaccoville, NC 27050
Mr. Sudderth stated that lot #14
shall have no other access other than Nauvoo Ridge the State Rd and be included
as a condition.
Chairman McHugh moved to entertain a motion concerning the rezoning for
Nauvoo Ridge L.L.C. RA to RE-CU & RA-CU.
Commissioner Mabe moved to
approve the request from Nauvoo Ridge LLC to rezone approximately 73.924 acres
from
RA (Residential Agricultural) to
RE-CU (Residential Exclusive Conditional Use) for a 20-lot residential
subdivision and one
lot approximately 17.170 acres
to RA-CU (Residential Agricultural Conditional Use).
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Sudderth requested the Board’s approval for conditional
uses:
1. Adequate storm water facilities shall be provided for each lot,
including the placement of a fifteen (15) inch reinforced concrete drain tile
under each driveway.
2. All streets/drives, driveway connections shall be constructed as
recommended by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and in
compliance with applicable design and construction standards, including grade
and slope requirements, unless approved otherwise by the County.
3. All required permits must be obtained from the County Inspections Department
prior to placing structures on the property, as well as any signage that may
accompany the project.
4. Street name and necessary safety and directional signs shall be
installed at the developer’s expense, subject to the names and sign hardware
meeting County specifications. Each
dwelling unit shall also have a visible lot number in a numbering scheme
approved by the County to facilitate rapid emergency response (E- 911).
5. If conflict arises between any conditions or the developer’s proposed
site plan or written text, the most stringent conditions or requirements shall
be considered the governing requirement.
6. All costs and expenses associated with complying with these conditions
shall be borne by the landowner/developer, with no expense being borne by the
County.
7. Upon written request by the County, evidence of compliance with any of
these conditions shall be provided to the County within ten (10) days after
each request.
8. The Rules and Regulations of the Developer, as modified by the
developer at the prior hearing (s) on this request, shall not be inconsistent
with these conditions. Any conflict
between said Rules and Regulations shall be resolved in favor of these
conditions.
9. If any of the conditions shall be found to be unreasonable, invalid or
otherwise impermissible by a court of competent jurisdiction then the County
may impose such alternative reasonable conditions as it finds to be necessary
and appropriate.
10. If any of these conditions are not met or compiled with or the permit
has not been exercised in or before one (1) year from the granting of the
permit, the permit shall become void and of no effect.
11. If any of these conditions once met are not continuously maintained,
the permit may be revoked by the County upon the failure of the owner/developer
to cure the deficiency in any specific condition within thirty (30) days after
written notice to the owner/developer of the specific failed condition.
12. The lots approved shall not be further subdivided.
13. Lot (17.170 acres) proposed for RA-CU zoning district shall be required
to follow the same rules of the subdivision concerning housing type, which
would limit housing to modular or stick-built housing only.
14. Or any other condition that the Boards may deem necessary at the time
the project is approved.
The Planning Board voted 8 to 0 to approve recommendation of
the following conditions.
The applicant agreed to the stated conditions.
The Board included in the
Planning Board‘s recommended conditions:
#15. Lot 14 shall have no other access other than
Nauvoo Ridge-the State Road.
The applicant agreed to the stated
conditions with addition of #15.
Mr. Sudderth requested the
Board’s approval for conditional uses:
The
responsible body shall approve, modify, or deny the application for conditional
use following the public hearing. In
granting a
conditional
use, the responsible body shall insure the following:
1. The requested use is listed among the conditional uses in the district
for which application is made. (yes-unanimously)
2.
The requested
use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare.
(yes-unanimously)
3.
The requested
use will not impair the integrity or character of the surrounding or adjoining
districts, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or welfare.
(yes-unanimously)
4.
Due
consideration has been given to the suitability of the property for the use
applied for with respect to trends of growth or change; the effect of the
proposed use upon the community; requirements for transportation, schools,
parks, playgrounds, recreational area, conservation of natural resources,
preservation of floodplains, and encouraging the most appropriate use of the
land.
(yes-unanimously)
5.
Adequate
utilities, access roads, drainage, sanitation and/or other necessary facilities
have been or are being provided
(yes-unanimously)
6.
That adequate
measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so
designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the
public streets.
(yes-unanimously)
Commissioner Inman moved to
approve the 15 conditions as stated by the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Mabe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Sudderth requested the
Board’s guidance concerning the River Ridge Run Campground, which had been
required to be reviewed
by the Board. A note was left to inform the proprietors
that the issue would be discussed at the meeting on April 1st.
Mr. Sudderth explained that the
conditions were not being met such as only 8 campsites, bathroom issues,
etc.
Campsites are being used in Phase II, which is not supposed to be in
operation.
Mr. Sudderth recommended that River Ridge Run Campground not
be allowed to be opened until conditions are reviewed and approved
by the Board.
Chairman McHugh moved to serve
River Ridge Run Campground notice by certified mail that they will be reviewed
at the next
Commissioners’ Planning meeting
(June 2003) and if they do not appear, they will be in violation.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to unfreeze the following vacant
position at DSS:
Income
Maintenance Caseworker II – Food Stamps
Income
Maintenance Caseworker II – Medical & Child Services
Social
Worker III – CPS
Income
Maintenance Supervisor I - Medicaid
Commissioner Inman seconded and
the motion carried 4-1 with Vice Chairman John Turpin voting against the
motion.
County Manager Craig Greer
requested the approval for the recent tax administrator to be appointed for a
two-year term and the
salary at the minimum grade
($41,246).
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
the term for Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael to be a 2- year term with the
salary at the
minimum grade.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
County Manager Greer requested
guidance from the Board concerning specific responsibilities pertaining to
Forsyth Technical Community College occupying space in Government Center.
The following motions were made
pertaining to the FTCC occupying parts of the first floor of the Government
Center for classroom
space, a computer lab, and
office.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
FTCC will occupy the old Tax Listing/ Mapping areas.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
FTCC will occupy the old Tax Collections area with the condition that they will
not occupy the current space being used by the Explorers.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
the County will be responsible for demolition of the partition wall in the
vault of the Listing office.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
that the County will not provide new carpet to the Listing office (est.$1300);
will not provide
new carpet to the Listing vault
area (est. $1300); and will not provide
new carpet to Collections area (est. $1300).
Commissioner Inman seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
the County will not provide 4 new circuits and
pay for electrical upgrades.
Commissioner Inman seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
the County will pay the telephone bill for one
telephone line for FTCC.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Joe Turpin voting against
the motion.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
FTCC will provide telephone sets.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve
FTCC will provide Modem/Internet service and pay the monthly bills.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh moved to approve FTCC
will be allowed to erect signs in the building and on the street using county
property
according to recommendations of
the maintenance department.
Vice Chairman John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The Board unanimously agreed to
give the maintenance department 30 days for the County’s part to be completed
in the renovation project.
County Manager Greer submitted
the requested letter for special appropriation from the General Assembly which
will be sent
to Senator Garwood and
Representative Baker.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to
approve the submitted letter for submission to Senator Garwood and Representative
Baker.
Commissioner Mabe seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
County Manager Greer informed the
Board of a request from the Board of Education for presentation of “No Child
Left Behind” at the
next meeting.
Chairman McHugh noted this would
need to be advertised if not included in the regular agenda time.
Further discussion for a definite
date will be decided at the April 14th meeting.
There being no further business
to come before the Board, Commissioner Inman moved to adjourn meeting.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
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Darlene
Bullins Sandy McHugh
Clerk
to the Board Chairman