HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0019 (2)12. Granting ETJs in High Growth Areas This encourages growth in urban areas; however, the
county might end up providing other services. This is not a good management tool for growth.
13. Real Estate Transfer Taxes: Requires enabling legislation.
14. Building Limits and Cam Objective would be to limit growth by putting a cap on it or
moving it somewhere else. An example would be limiting the number of lots in a subdivision.
Commissioner Stewart asked if real estate transfer taxes could be used to support a water
sewer authority. Allison said he did not think this could be done.
If the adequate public facilities plan were implemented, Commissioner Fortner asked if
more planning staff would be needed. The county manager said he didn't know. The planning staff
said yes.
area. Commissioner Fortner said she had environmental and health concerns for the Lake Norman
Commissioner Johnson said that pertaining to mobile homes, he was comfortable with the
present appearance standards.
Chairman Tice asked the staff to explain the process when a new subdivision was first
presented. Allison said that when plats were initially presented, they were reviewed within 30 days.
A committee reviews and gives preliminary approval. The roads have to be incorporated into the
plat for final approval. This takes about 60-90 days. The plat is then recorded, and the lots are sold.
If new roads are dedicated, a copy goes to the Department of Transportation and to the school
systems. The information is sent to the school systems strictly for information since they have no
denial rights.
growth. The commissioners then decided to focus on the following five ideas as methods to manage
t. Increase minimum lot sizes
2. Review and obtain more information on the Adequate Public Facilities Tool
3. Review and consider the Joint Land Use Planning Program with other
jurisdictions
4. Review appearance criteria
5. Require special use permits for larger subdivisions
The staff and commissioners then decided to cancel the Saturday, January 2211 meeting in
order for the planning department to supply additional information about the five methods. The
board decided to hold another meeting on Saturday, February 19, 2000, from 8:00 a.m. - noon in
the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center.
Chairman Tice recessed the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
DINNER MEETING
6:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC
Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice
Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson
Tommy E. Bowles
Alice T. Fortner
Alice M. Stewart
Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and
Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.