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64 MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 BRIEFING
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a briefing session on Tuesday, September 3,
1991, 3:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC.
Present for the meeting were:
R. B. Sloan Jr., Chairman
Alice M. Stewart, Vice Chairman
Sara K. Haire
Doug Madison
Frank Mitchell
Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager
Susan Goodman, Finance Officer
Jerry Lundy, Planning Director
Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector
Carson Fisher, County Engineer
Jean Moore, Acting Clerk to the Board
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Sloan
WATERSHED PRESENTATION: Those present who spoke about this matter were: Jerry Lundy, County
Planning Director; Larry Hendrix, Soil & Water Conservation Office; and B. K. Barringer, a
Mooresville engineer. Mr. Lundy passed out handouts showing background information of the proposed
watershed regulations, state maps indicating the proposed classifications, (WS -I, WS -[I, WS -III, &
WS -IV) and a question and answer summary sheet. Currently Iredell County is on four different maps.
The rules pertaining to the proposed regulations change daily and the state office is not answering
questions. Of major interest is the classification of the southern end of Iredell County. The Town
of Mooresville will be briefed on this matter next week and they will advise us of their chosen
course of action. The group was advised by Mr. Lundy that the County should decide something by
mid-September because September 30, 1991 is the deadline currently set by the state for a response
to be submitted.
Mr. Hendrix explained the agricultural standpoint of the proposed regulations. In particular,
he discussed best management practices and the proposed fencing around streams. Stating that
agriculture would be hit pretty hard by these regulations, Mr. Hendrix offered his assistance to the
county in its decisions on the proposed rulings.
Commissioner Madison advised that he would like to see the county manager and the planning
director develop a less restrictive proposal. Mr. Mashburn, Mr. Lundy, and Mr. Hendrix agreed to
have something written up by the mid-September meeting unless word has been received from the state
indicating the deadline has been extended.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 308.2 6 311. OF THE IREDELL COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,
SUBMITTED BY B. K. BARRINGER, JR.: Mr. Barrinaer stated his reasoning behind changing this
ordinance was rather complex; however, general suitability is what he is trying to achieve. Accom-
panying Mr. Barringer was Tony Jacobs, an area soil scientist.
Kelly Sheeks, County Sanitarian, stated the Planning Board seemed satisfied with the product
that was being offered currently by the sanitarians and that they were evaluating properties and
trying to give to the Planning Board a subdivision plat that is developable. Mr. Sheeks further
stated that the health department had to be careful in what they help develop because of liability.
In reference to "ghost permits," Mr. Sheeks stated that Mecklenburg and Lincoln County estimate that
they have to go back on 50% of their "ghost permits," and that his office did not have time to do
this.
Mr. Lundy stated the sentence or statement offered in the current ordinance offered protection
to whomever buys a lot. If a disclaimer is placed on plats, a potential owner will probably not see
the plat until they have already bought the lot.
Commissioner Stewart asked why the Planning Board did not agree to change the ordinance and Mr.
Lundy stated it was for buyer protection. Mr. Barringer stated he felt it was because it was taken
up by the Planning Board one night when it was too late for adequate discussion.
Commissioner Madison inquired about the possibility of issuing two-tiered permits and he stated
he felt this could be done procedurally.
T. M. HONEYCUTT, JR., PROPERTY, CASE #9106-8: Mr. Lundy explained this request and showed the
relevant area on county maps.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 67.45 (1)(2) OF THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: Submitted
by Dennis C. Sutton. Mr. Sutton is requesting a modification to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Lundy
explained this request and added that Mr. Sutton's attorney would help explain their position at the
7:00 p.m, meeting.
APPLICATION FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Ben Garrison, Director of the Iredell Vocational Workshop, explained this grant request. There is
no local match in funding required for this grant, and Iredell County is eligible because the TDP