HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0319 (2)Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
REZONING REQUEST; CLAUDETTE M. STUTTS PROPERTY, CASE NO. 00124,
FROM R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RR, RESORT RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (The property is located at 571 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC.) Smith said the
proposed use for the new zoning would be any/all uses in the RR District. He said the property
covered 5.18 acres and could be identified by PIN#s 4635-68-4338 and 4635-68-4084. Mr. Smith
said the existing land use was for a commercial marina, and the surrounding land use was residential.
Smith said that if the request were approved, it would bring an existing non -conforming use into
compliance with the standards of the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance. He said there were no
proposed changes to the facility at this time, and if the RR zoning were approved, any expansion
would be subject to board of adjustment approval. Mr. Smith said that on December 6, 2000, the
planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 9-0 vote.
Duane Lewis, a realtor for Mrs. Stutts, said that at one time the property was Resort
Residential. Mr. Lewis said he encouraged Mrs. Stutts to re -obtain the RR zoning so improvements
could be made.
Susan Boyer, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Ms. Boyer requested more
time for the neighborhood to review the request.
John Bennett, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Bennett said he was not
opposed to change, but he was against what had been outlined in the plans. Mr. Bennett said he had
concerns about increased traffic. He also expressed concerns about the close proximity to the
nuclear power plant. Bennett said if an emergency occurred, the evacuation route would include
Stuns Road and Brawley School Road. He requested for the nuclear regulations to be reviewed prior
to approving any rezonings for the area. Bennett also expressed environmental concerns, e.g., water
sewer problems and oil spilling into the lake.
Andy Barrineer said he had lived in the area for 14 years, and he was opposed to the
rezoning.
Frank Washam, a resident of Shoreline Loop, said he wanted to address the quality of life
issues. He said large marinas were extremely noisy, e.g., forklifts were sometimes used to take
boats out of dry storage.
John Kerhoulas, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Kerhoulas said he
purchased his property as a retirement home.
Dr. Joseph Zastrow a resident of5horelinc Loop, spoke in opposition. He said the residents
would have a difficult time protecting their interests if the rezoning occurred. Zastrow said the area
had enough "boat exposure" already. He said the property was of great value with the R-20 zoning.
Doris Neel, a resident of Shoreline Loop and an advocate for the rezoning, said she was
confident the Stutts family would make decisions about the property in "an honorable and ethical
fashion with full consideration for the neighbors."
Barbara Johnson, a resident of Shoreline Loop and an advocate for the rezoning, urged the
board members to respect the rights of the Stutts family. Mrs. Johnson said she would probably be
the one most affected by the rezoning, but she felt the Stutts family would be considerate of the
neighbors.
Mike Franklin, a resident of Stutts Road and the son-in-law of Mrs. Stutts, encouraged
approval ofthe rezoning.
Bob Randall, an attorney representing the estate of Mr. Stutts (deceased husband of
Claudette Stutts), said that members of the Stutts family resided near the site, and they did not plan
to move. Mr. Randall said that prior to the creation of Lake Norman, the Stutts family operated a
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