) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) AUGUST 5, 2008
The Board of
Commissioners of the County of Stokes, State of North Carolina, met
for regular session (Planning) in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Memorial Building (Administrative Building) located in Danbury, North
Carolina on
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm with the following members present:
Chairman
J. Leon Inman
Commissioner
Ron Carroll
Commissioner
Ernest Lankford
Commissioner
Stanley Smith
Vice-Chairman
Jimmy Walker - absent
County
Personnel in Attendance:
County
Manager K. Bryan Steen
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins
Planning
Director David Sudderth
Emergency
Services Director Monty Stevens
Emergency
Communications Director Del Hall
Chairman J. Leon Inman called the meeting to
order.
Commissioner Smith delivered the invocation.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING BODY-PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Inman opened
the meeting by inviting the citizens in attendance to
join the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY – APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve
or amend the August 5th Agenda.
Commissioner Lankford
moved to approve the August 5th Agenda as submitted.
Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion carried (4-0) with Vice
Chairman Walker
absent.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Rezoning
Request – Nelson Realty, LLC #202
Chairman Inman opened
the Public Hearing for the Rezoning Request (H-B/Highway
Business to RA/Residential Agricultural- #202) from Nelson Realty,
LLC.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Inman closed
the Public Hearing.
Special Use
Permit Request – Robert Nickel #203
Chairman Inman opened the Public Hearing for a
Special Use Permit Request from
Robert Nickel for an Amusements/Recreational Facilities-Outdoor ZIP
Line (#203).
The following spoke during the Public Hearing:
Rhett Bowman
1085 Nickel Farm Road
Westfield, NC
27053
Mr. Bowman requested the Board approve the
Special Use Permit Request for the Zip
Line. The Zip Line provides a
place for teenagers to work, has brought people to Stokes
County, and is definitely a tourist site for Stokes County.
Chairman Inman closed
the Public Hearing.
Special Use
Permit Request - North Carolina State Highway Patrol #204
Chairman Inman opened the Public Hearing for
the Special Use Permit Request
(#204) from NC State Patrol for a Wireless Telecommunication
Tower-(199ft).
There were no public comments.
Chairman Inman closed
the Public Hearing.
Rezoning
Request – Barry L. Nelson #205
Chairman Inman opened the Public Hearing for
the Rezoning Request (RA to H-B-CU
for Business Expansion – Auto Repair Garage and Body Shop - #205) from
Barry L. Nelson.
There were no public
comments.
Chairman Inman closed
the Public Hearing.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – DISCUSSION AGENDA
Nelson Realty LLC -
(H-B to RA) Rezoning Request #
202
Planning Director David Sudderth presented the following information regarding the
Rezoning Request #202 (H-B) Highway Business to (RA) Residential Agricultural from
Nelson Realty LLC. (Request to rezone approximately .57 acres)
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Rezone approximately .57 acres from H-B (Highway Business) to RA (Residential Agricultural)
SITE OWNER: Nelson Realty LLC
APPLICANT: Arnold Nelson
SITE LOCATION: The property is at 1020 Gordon Home Rd.
Map: 597415 Parcel: 1838 PIN #: 5974-15-63-1838
Deed Book: 488 Page: 1831 Township: Yadkin
SITE INFORMATION:
PARCEL SIZE: Total tract .57 acres
ZONING DISTRICT: H-B (Highway Business).
PROPOSED DISTRICT: RA (Residential Agricultural)
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Not
located in flood hazard area.
FIRM MAP #: 5964
FIRM MAP ZONE: Zone
X - Area outside 500-year floodplain.
WATERSHED DISTRICT: N/A
SEPTIC/WATER
APPROVAL: Existing septic system on
property. Water meter –King water supply.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Pinnacle
Elementary, Chestnut Grove Middle, West Stokes High
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Pinnacle
VFD, EMS - Station # 103, 104 – Pinnacle
EROSION CONTROL: N/A
ACCESS: Access for this property is off of Gordon
Home Rd. (Private Rd.)
SURROUNDING LAND USE: The subject property is currently vacant. The surrounding property is predominantly zoned RA (Residential Agricultural). The adjacent lot to the north is zoned H-B (Highway Business). This parcel currently has a stick-built home located on it. It appears from the original zoning maps that these two parcels were owned by Harold Boles and zoned H-B (Highway Business) and listed as storage buildings. Both lots have been used for residential purposes in the recent past. The request is consistent with the zoning district within the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. There are a variety of housing types in the area.
STAFF COMMENTS: This rezoning request comes to the Board as a request for a general use rezoning RA (Residential Agricultural). This district would allow stick built and modular homes, multi-sectional manufactured housing and singlewide manufactured homes. The applicant is requesting this rezoning to secure a building site for a new home. The addition of one home in this area should not pose a substantial burden on the community infrastructure. The Planning staff has no problem with this request.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5 to 0.
Director Sudderth noted that there was no opposition to the rezoning request.
The Board had no issues with the rezoning request.
Planning Director David Sudderth presented the following information regarding the
Special Use Permit Request #203 for a Zip Line – Amusements/Recreational Facility from
Mr. Robert Nickel.
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Obtain a Special Use Permit for a Zip Line.
SITE OWNER: Robert Nickel
APPLICANT: Robert Nickel
SITE LOCATION: The property is located off of NC Hwy 66.
Map: 6907 Parcel:
3984 PIN
#: 6907-00-84-3984
Deed Book: 395 Page: 497 Township: Quaker Gap
SITE INFORMATION:
PARCEL SIZE: Total tract 25.67 acres.
ZONING DISTRICT: RA (Residential Agricultural)
PROPOSED USE: Zip Line
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Proposed office site not located in flood hazard area. Zip
line route goes over location of 100 year flood.
FIRM MAP #: 3710690600J
FIRM MAP ZONE: Office facility located in Zone X - Area outside 500-year floodplain
WATERSHED DISTRICT: N/A
SEPTIC/WATER APPROVAL:
Existing site has been evaluated
and approved by the Stokes County Health Department (Environmental Health
Section) for a septic system.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: N/A
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Double Creek VFD, EMS –Pinnacle #103 &
104
EROSION CONTROL: N/A
ACCESS: The
proposed facility will have driveway access off of NC Hwy 66, (Nickel Farm
Rd.). NCDOT must approve the driveway permit to the site. There will be a
gravel driveway leading to the site.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: The surrounding land uses consist mainly of open land and scattered residential development.
ISSUES
TO CONSIDER:
· Impact on surrounding development.
· Impact on community infrastructure, traffic, public services etc.
· Safety of the facility
· Economic benefit due to tourism
· Recreational benefit to the community
STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Nickel began building and operating the facility in 2007. We began discussing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for the facility at the beginning of this year. It took some time for staff to find out how to deal with a Zip Line facility as well as time for Mr. Nickel to have a site plan prepared. The North Carolina Department of Labor which inspects amusements and rides stated that they did not have any standards for this type of facility and that they would not inspect or certify it to meet any safety standards. The North Carolina Department of Insurance which administers the state building codes has indicated that the codes will only apply to the takeoff and landing platform as it relates to the Zip Line facility. Mr. Nickel engineered and constructed the Zip Line facility and provides his own safety inspections. Mr. Nickel has constructed and helped construct Zip Line facilities in other areas of the country. The recreational benefits of the Zip Line should be an asset to the tourism appeal of the county. The proposed location has a natural visual buffer due to the existing tree cover, terrain and size of the tract of land. The applicant will be required to provide the necessary services, restrooms, parking etc. that are necessary to operate any commercial activity. The applicant’s site plan appears to meet all the applicable requirements for the issuance of the Special Use Permit to operate an Amusements/Recreational facility, “Zip Line”. The Planning staff does not see any major problems with the request.
Director Sudderth presented the following recommended conditions:
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Amusements/Recreational
Facilities for Profit (Outdoors) (swimming pools, fishing lakes, etc.)
1) Outdoor amusement facilities shall be
separated by an opaque screen from any abutting property that is located in a
residential district, if required by the Boards.
2) No amusement facilities, such as miniature
golf courses, skateboard courses, or mechanical rides shall be located within
100 feet of any adjoining property line.
3) Hours of operation shall be no earlier than
7:00 a.m. and no later than 12:00 midnight.
4) Motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles, dirt
bikes, go-carts, all terrain vehicles, and similar uses shall not be allowed.
5) The site shall have a minimum of ten (10)
acres, unless otherwise determined by the Board.
6) Ancillary support activities, such as the
provision of food and beverages, parking and other concessions or vending
operations shall be permitted on a temporary basis and only during the operation
of the use and shall meet all applicable state health codes.
7) All
parking shall be on site in a designated area for that purpose.
8) Any signage, which identifies the use, shall
be in accordance with standards of the underlying zoning district.
Director
Sudderth presented the following information regarding Issuance of Special
Use Permit:
136.1 Intent of Special Use District
The
development and execution of this Ordinance is based upon the division of the
County’s jurisdiction into districts where the use of the land and buildings
and structures in relation to the land are substantially uniform. It is
understood that certain uses which because of their unique characteristics, are
not easily classified into any particular zoning district or districts. In this
situation, individual consideration for each case must be taken to determine
the impact of those uses upon surrounding land and the public need for that
particular use in that specific location. In these situations, a special use permit
must be obtained.
136.9
Conditions and Guarantees
Prior to the granting of any special use, the Planning Board may recommend, and the responsible body may stipulate, such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of the special use as it deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with the standards and requirements specified in Subsection 136.5 above. In all cases in which special uses are granted, the responsible body shall require such evidence and guarantees as it may deem necessary as proof that the conditions stipulated are being met. Conditions may include, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Conditions may be imposed to abate or restrict noise, smoke, dust, or other elements that may affect surrounding properties.
(b) Establish setback, side, front, and rear yard requirements necessary for orderly expansion and to prevent traffic congestion.
c) Provide adjoining property with a buffer or shield from view of the proposed use if necessary.
(d) Establish a time limit at expiration of which the permit or approval shall no longer be valid, or shall require renewal.
Director Sudderth noted that there was no opposition to the Special Use Permit
Request and stated the following Planning Board recommendation:
Mr. Nickel had no issues with the recommended conditions.
Mr. Nickel presented a DVD presentation regarding the Zip Line. Mr. Nickel
noted the following:
§ Largest ZipLine Canopy Tour on the East Coast with over 20 cables
§ Adventure for anyone over two years old
§ Tours done by appointment
§ Course is regularly inspected by an accredited contractor and has been professionally engineered and constructed to exceed industry standards
§ Team Building Field Trips
§ The trailer located on the property has been donated to a family who will be moving the trailer, an office will be built on that property
§ Noted several stories written about the Zip Line in tourism magazines which mention Stokes County
§ Averages approximately 3,000 to 5,000 hits on the Zip Line Web page a day
§ Various businesses in Stokes County have been added to Zip Line Website at no charge
§ Receives numerous requests for places to stay in Stokes County – need for cabins, hotel, etc. in the County
Director Sudderth stated that there is a one year timeframe on any special conditional
use unless the Board sees otherwise.
The Board discussed the Special Use Permit Request.
The Board had no issues with the Special Use Permit Request.
Rezoning
Request – North Carolina State Highway Patrol #204
Planning Director David Sudderth presented the following information regarding the
Special Use Permit Request #204 from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for
construction of a 199 ft telecommunication tower on Booth Mountain:
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: The North Carolina State Highway Patrol
is requesting a Special Use permit for the construction of a 199 ft.
telecommunication tower on Booth Mountain.
SITE OWNER: Stokes County
APPLICANT: North Carolina State Highway Patrol
INITIAL SERVICE PROVIDER: North Carolina State Highway Patrol
SITE LOCATION: The property is located at 1429 Mounce Rd. (Booth Mountain)
Map: 6956 Parcel:
6430 PIN #: 6956-00-14-6430
Deed Book: 508 Page: 1492 Township: Meadows
SITE INFORMATION:
PARCEL SIZE: Total tract 1 acre
PROPOSED AREA: 70 x 70 (0.113 acres, 4900 sq. ft.) lease area
PROPOSED TOWER HEIGHT: 199 ft.
PROPOSED TOWER TYPE: The proposed tower would be a lattice design.
CAPACITY: Will
be able to locate State and County owned antennas on the new tower.
ZONING DISTRICT: RA (Residential Agricultural)
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Not
located in flood hazard area.
FIRM MAP #: 3710695600J
FIRM MAP ZONE: Zone
X - Area outside 500-year floodplain.
WATERSHED DISTRICT: N/A
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Danbury
VFD, EMS - Station # 2 Walnut Cove.
ACCESS: State will utilize existing access road off of Mounce Rd.
STAFF COMMENTS: The
North Carolina State Highway Patrol, (NCSHP) is requesting to build this tower
adjacent to the existing 199 ft. county owned tower on Booth Mountain. This
tower was approved and constructed in 2004. The North Carolina State Highway
Patrol is instigating a statewide communication project named (VIPER) Voice
Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders. This system will give the patrol and potentially other agencies better
communications throughout the state, and in this case the eastern and northern
portions of Stokes County. Due to the
status of the existing agreement with Verizon Wireless it is not feasible for
the NCSHP to co-locate on the existing tower. The Special Use Permit would be
issued with the understanding that the facility, which would be owned and
controlled by NCSHP is exempted by state
statute from the requirements of the local zoning ordinance and the local building
inspections department once the permit is approved. The tower would be exempted
from the specific requirements of Appendix B (Wireless Telecommunication
Requirements and Guidelines). The new tower would allow the county to move its
current wireless facilities to the new tower and give the county access to a
new communication shelter at the site. The county’s current shelter is old and
needs improvements. The construction of a new tower would also give the county
a potential for future expansion of the existing facility for county needs as
well as opening up opportunities for utilizing the tower as vertical real
estate. It is my understanding that the NCSHP will need an additional tower in
the county to complete the network for Stokes County and our neighboring
counties. The Planning staff views this
request as a necessary public safety facility, which will provide benefits for
the entire county as well as the state.
Director Sudderth reiterated that transferring the county’s equipment from the
existing tower would open up opportunities for utilizing the existing tower as vertical real
estate. Director Sudderth stated that he had notified Hanging Rock State Park Ranger Eric
Nygard in order for the Hanging Rock Advisory Board to review the request. There was no
opposition from the Advisory Board or general public regarding the construction of a new
tower.
Director Sudderth noted the Planning Board Recommendation:
§ PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board recommended by a vote of 5 to 0 to approve of the Special Use Request for a 199 ft wireless telecommunication facility.
Director Sudderth concluded that the construction of the new tower would benefit
NC Highway Patrol, Stokes County, citizens and visitors of North Carolina and Stokes
County.
The Board discussed the Special Use Permit Request.
Emergency Services Director Monty Stevens and Emergency Communications
Director Del Hall expressed their appreciation to the State Highway Patrol regarding this
Project and both felt the project would be of great benefit to Stokes County.
The Board had no issues with the Special Use Permit Request.
Rezoning
Request – Barry L. Nelson #205
Planning Director David Sudderth presented the following information regarding the
Rezoning Request #205 (RA) Residential Agricultural to (H-B-CU) Highway Business
Conditional Use for expansion of Auto Repair Garage and Body Shop: (Request to rezone
approximately .91 acres)
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Rezone approximately .91 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural) to
H-B-CU (Highway Business Conditional Use) for expansion of Auto Repair Garage and Body Shop.
SITE OWNER: John Willard Nelson
APPLICANT: Barry Lee Nelson
SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the east side of Moir Farm Rd. (SR# 1606) approximately .7 mi. south of NC Hwy 704 and .4 mile north of Sisk Rd. (SR# 1606).
Map: 6060 Parcel: 8288 PIN
#: 6060-00-14-8288
Deed Book: 413 Page: 2102 Township: Snow Creek
SITE INFORMATION:
PARCEL SIZE: Total tract 2.534 acres.
PROPOSED REZONING ACREAGE: .91 acres, (39,639.6 sq. ft.)
ZONING DISTRICT: RA (Residential Agricultural)
PROPOSED DISTRICT: H-B (Highway-Business Conditional Use) for a garage and body shop
FLOOD HAZARD AREA: Not
located in flood hazard area.
FIRM MAP #: 3710606000J
FIRM MAP ZONE: Zone
X - Area outside 500-year floodplain.
WATERSHED DISTRICT: No
SEPTIC/WATER
APPROVAL: Existing septic system
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: N/A
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Northeast
Stokes VFD, EMS - Station # 2
Lawsonville.
EROSION CONTROL: N/A
ACCESS: The
business has an existing driveway access off of Moir Farm Rd. (SR# 1606).
SURROUNDING LAND USE: The subject property is located behind the applicant’s home on a separate parcel of land. The proposed expansion would be incorporated into the applicant’s property. The proposed site has the same access to Moir Farm Rd. as the existing garage.
ISSUES TO CONSIDER:
· Impact on surrounding development.
· Increase in commercial tax base.
STAFF COMMENTS: This rezoning request comes to the Board as a Conditional Use Request for a 40 x 60 (2400 sq. ft.) building for expansion of an existing garage and body shop, (Rezoned 1-2-01). The Board may talk about the proposal in detail. Mr. Nelson constructed the new structure without first obtaining the necessary permits. He was informed of this and at that time we found that the new structure encroached onto the adjacent property owned by his father. Mr. Nelson has operated is existing garage and body shop since 2001 in good standing with this department. The Planning staff has no problem with the proposed expansion and views it as an asset to the community. Staff does not recommend any additional conditions.
Director Sudderth noted that there was no opposition to the request.
Director Sudderth presented the following recommended conditions:
Automobile, vehicle repair/service garage
No storage of materials, parts, tires or
dismantled vehicles shall be allowed in
the front
yard of any vehicle repair/service garage.
1)
Storage
of all materials, parts, tires and dismantled vehicles shall be in the rear of
the primary structure and shall be enclosed by a solid fence no less than eight
(8) feet in height. No more than ten
(10) motor vehicles shall be stored on the premises at any one time.
2)
No
storable materials, parts, tires or dismantled vehicles shall be stacked or
placed to reach a height of six (6) feet.
3)
Lighting
for the use shall not have a direct beam of light from outdoor fixtures, signs
or vehicles maneuvering on the site that will shine into any abutting property
located in a residential zoning district or an abutting residential use. The height limit of any light shall be
limited to thirty-five (35) feet.
Director Sudderth noted the Planning Board recommendation:
§ PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5 to 0. The Board also recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit by a vote of 5 to 0 with no additional conditions.
The Board discussed the Rezoning Request and Conditional Use Permit
The Board had no issues wit the Rezoning Request.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
There were no public
comments.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ACTION AGENDA
Nelson Realty LLC (H-B to RA) Rezoning Request # 202
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the Rezoning Request #202
(Nelson Realty LLC - H-B to RA) to rezone approximately .57 acres.
Commissioner
Lankford moved to approve the Rezoning Request #202 (Nelson
Realty LLC (H-B to RA) to rezone approximately .57 acres. Commissioner Smith
seconded and the motion carried (4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker absent.
Planning Director Sudderth reviewed the previously discussed recommended
conditions:
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Amusements/Recreational
Facilities for Profit (Outdoors) (swimming pools, fishing lakes, etc.)
1. Outdoor amusement facilities
shall be separated by an opaque screen from any abutting property that is
located in a residential district, if required by the Boards.
2 No amusement facilities, such
as miniature golf courses, skateboard courses, or mechanical rides shall be
located within 100 feet of any adjoining property line.
3. Hours of operation shall be no
earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 12:00 midnight.
4. Motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles, dirt
bikes, go-carts, all terrain
vehicles, and similar uses
shall not be allowed.
5 The site shall have a minimum
of ten (10) acres, unless otherwise determined by the Board.
6. Ancillary support activities,
such as the provision of food and beverages, parking and other concessions or
vending operations shall be permitted on a temporary basis and only during the
operation of the use and shall meet all applicable state health codes.
7. All parking shall be on site in a designated
area for that purpose.
8. Any signage, which identifies the use, shall
be in accordance with standards of
the underlying zoning
district.
Planning Director Sudderth suggested adding the following condition:
§ Applicant has one year to complete all requirements pertaining to the project
Mr. Nickel had no issues with the recommendations from Director Sudderth other than
the mobile home that has been donated has to be moved before the office building can be
built. The community is in the process of raising funding to assist the family in the moving
expenses.
Planning Director Sudderth noted the Board must respond and vote on each of the
following items concerning the issuance of a Special Use Permit.
The responsible body shall approve, modify, or deny the application for special use following the public hearing. In granting a special use, the responsible body shall insure:
(a) The requested use is listed among the special uses in the district for which application is made. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(b) The requested use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(c) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(d) 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.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(e) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, sanitation and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(f) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
Mr. Nickel noted that the Zip Line was going to put Stokes County on the map.
Commissioner Lankford commended Mr. Nickel’s efforts, which has brought a great
idea to the northern side of county to help boost tourism.
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve the Special Use Permit for
a Zip Line requested by Mr. Robert Nickel.
Commissioner Lankford moved to approve the Special Use Permit for a Zip Line
requested by Mr. Robert Nickel. Commissioner Carroll seconded and the motion carried
(4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker absent.
Rezoning
Request – North Carolina State Highway Patrol #204
Planning Director Sudderth noted the Board must respond and vote on each of the
following items concerning the issuance of a Special Use Permit.
The responsible body shall approve, modify, or deny the application for special use following the public hearing. In granting a special use, the responsible body shall insure:
(a) The requested use is listed among the special uses in the district for which application is made. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(b) The requested use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(c) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(d) 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.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(e) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, sanitation and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(f) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve the Special Use Permit Request
#204 from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for construction of a 199 ft
telecommunication tower on Booth Mountain.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Special Use Permit Request #204
from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for construction of a 199 ft telecommunication
tower on Booth Mountain. Commissioner Lankford seconded and the motion carried
(4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker absent.
Rezoning Request
– Barry L. Nelson #205
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the Rezoning Request #205
(Barry L Nelson RA to H-B-CU) to rezone approximately .91 acres.
Commissioner
Lankford moved to approve the Rezoning Request #205 (Barry L.
Nelson RA to H-B-CU) to rezone approximately .91 acres. Commissioner Smith
seconded and the motion carried (4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker absent.
Planning Director Sudderth noted the Board must respond and vote on each of the
following items concerning the issuance of a Special Use Permit.
The responsible body shall approve, modify, or deny the application for special use following the public hearing. In granting a special use, the responsible body shall insure:
(a) The requested use is listed among the special uses in the district for which application is made. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(b) The requested use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(c) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(d) 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.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(e) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, sanitation and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.
(4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
(f) 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. (4-0) Vice Chairman Walker absent
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve the Special Use Permit Request
#205 from the Barry L. Nelson for expansion of Auto Repair Garage and Body Shop.
Commissioner Lankford moved to approve the Special Use Permit Request #205
from the Barry L. Nelson for expansion of Auto Repair Garage and Body Shop.
Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion carried (4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker
absent.
Other Business
Manager Bryan Steen noted that he had requested Director Sudderth to speak to the
Board regarding joining the City of King to develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Planning Director David Sudderth noted following regarding a Comprehensive
Land Use Plan:
§ Having a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan completed has been discussed several times – geared toward Economic Development
§ Need for infrastructure in the County
§ Questioned due to current economy, was this the best time to start a plan
§ With a joint effort, the county and the city as far as land use developed are diametrically opposed to how development should take place in the county such as residential development relating to the school system
§ Find it difficult to see how the city and the county can each get out of the plan what they want especially when only one group funds schools
§ Not certain what kind of grants would be available
§ The County does not need a “can plan” – a plan that is similar to another county or city with basically only the names changed
§ One county which did a plan 2001, spent approximately $50,000 to $60,000, not sure what a plan would cost today
§ One way to start would be to look at improving infrastructure in areas that have already been identified for commercial growth – would be more cost efficient
§ Reiterated the need to focus on small areas first
§ The County does not need to waste money on a plan that won’t accomplish something
Chairman Inman noted the need for a Comprehensive Land Use Plan, not just a
Comprehensive Plan
The Board briefly
discussed joining the City of King to develop a Comprehensive
Land Use Plan.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before
the Board, Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Smith moved to adjourn the
meeting. Commissioner Lankford
seconded and the motion carried (4-0) with Vice Chairman Walker absent.
_________________________ _____________________________
Darlene M.
Bullins
J. Leon Inman
Clerk to the Board Chairman