HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1748VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
(Commissioner Stewart entered the meeting at this point.)
Chairman Sloan adjourned the meeting to public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
COUNTYWIDE ZONING: Mr. Jerry Lundy, planning director, discussed the proposed amendments to
the zoning ordinance and showed the proposed maps on countywide zoning. He explained the zones
being proposed for the county. Mr. Lundy said the plan comes with the recommendation n the Iredell
County Planning Board.
After his discussion, board members asked questions of Mr. Lundy. Mrs. Murdock requested the
year be changed on the mobile homes from 1976 to 1971.
The chairman then opened the floor for public discussion. Those speaking were:
(1) Frank Lawson, New Salem United Methodist Church Community. Urges the board to adopt. Had
seven neighbors present who supported his position.
(2) L. B "Buff" Grier. Mr. Grier was speaking on behalf of 40 square miles of mountain land
and asked the board to reconsider northwest Iredell County and treat it as mountain land, not as
subdivisions. He said he was against further zoning north of I-40. He thought mountain land
deserved special consideration.
(3) LeRoy Templeton. He asked the area north of South Yadkin River be excluded from zoning_.
(4) Paul Kearns, Oakdale Drive, Statesville. Supports countywide zoning.
(5) Doug Madison. Opposes the ordinance as proposed and recommends a committee to review
further.
(6) Harry McPherson, Fox Creek. Supports zoning, especially R-20 in his area.
(7) John Watts, Loray Community. Inquired about grandfathering of industries. He supports
countywide zoning.
zoning. Hal Jolly. Did not speak. Presented petition containing names of persons opposed to
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(9) Chris Shoobridge. For rezoning. Wishes it were more restrictive.
(10) Joann Dalton. Supports countywide zoning. Would like to see more R-20.
(11) Lonnie Troutman. Has mixed feelings about the ordinance. Is concerned about the proprie-
torship businesses located on 64, 70, 21, etc. Asked for more work on the plan.
Mr. Lundy was asked by the chairman to address some of Mr. Troutman's concerns.
Following the public speaking, the floor was opened for questions. Questions were raised
about the mobile home park zoning restrictions.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Discussion by board members:
Commissioner Murdock asked that 80.1 be changed to September 1, 1971 (mobile homes).
Commissioner Bryan inquired about set -back requirements on terrain that has a slope of 30 or
40%. He also asked for further information on the question of small proprietorships, ways to
accommodate roadside developments rather than always having to be at intersections.
Mr. Lundy said home occupation speaks to small rural proprietors. It has to be on the property
where he lives with a maximum of 3500 square feet. It can be beside or behind the residence.
Commissioner Hedrick made comments about the countywide zoning. He said it was recommended by
the VISIONS committee on Quality of Life and by the Iredell County Planning Board. The planning
board held several meetings for the public to speak. Evidence of danger of not zoning is seen by
the proposed location of the hazardous waste incincerator and landfill site and the potential
businesses that could come in as a result of this undesirable project if it does locate in the
county, he said. He mentioned the need of adequate water and sewer where development occurs,
something that requires planning rather than reaction to a situation. The countywide zoning plan
has not developed without a great deal of thought, he said.
MOTION from Commissioner Byran to adopt the countywide plan.
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