HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0353 (2)RECOGNITION OF PAT SNIDER, A RETIREE FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICFs
DEPT; Mrs. Snider, a former Social
green a Work Supervisor for the Social Services Department, was
plaque commemorating her 26 years ofcounty service. Social Services Director Don Wall
said Snider had a total of33 years ofsocial work experience. Mr. Wall said Mrs. Snider was one
of the best employees Iredell County had ever employed. Wall cited all saider's extensive knowledge
of the laws and guidelines pertaining to foster care, adoptions, and child protective services.
PUBLIC
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in HEARINGS
hearing.
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE,: Planning
Smith said the proposed sign ordinance revisions were developed b
subcommittee. Smith said the changes Supervisor Ron
p y fire planning board and a
activities that were directly associated with farms (2) off -premises signs f'or selectemiscs
non-residential
uses (3) temporary farm sales, and (4) off=premises church signs. Mr. Smith said the staff had
recommended changes to the sign setback requirements and site triangle specifications in an effort
to make the ordinance more consistent.
Smith described the proposed changes. One ofthechanges Pertained to tive non-residential
uses that would be permitted in residential districts. Mr. Smith said the five uses were for: 1
& Breakfast businesses (2) Rural Home Occupations (3) Recreational Vehicle Parks or Campsites
(4) Farm TEnterprises( 1 Bed
Type and 5 F
arm would have to be met in order for off -premises signs tnery lo bes e owed for the five businesses, drtions
Adrian Crosby, a farmer from north fredell, said he had been adversely affected by the
present sign ordinance, He said that previously, he had placed an off=premises sign at a main road
in his community for the advertisement of his greenhouse business. Crosby said he had a Inai soon
from the property owner, and he had a letter from a highway
was not blocking the view of drivers. Mr. Crosby said he voluntarily took the sign down when he
patrolman indicating the sign's location
learned it was not in compliance with the county's ordinance. Crosby said he was in favor of
allowing off -premises signs for small businesses, and he voiced no objections to guidelines on
where the signs could be placed. Mr. Crosby did say, however, that he didn't understand why the
Permit fees had to be so "high." Crosby asked if the affected business owners, that took their signs
down to be inconformity with the sign ordinance, could be re -grandfathered if their signs were now
in compliance.
Commissioner Williams asked Mr. Crosby how much business had been lost due to the
removal of the advertising sign.
Crosby said a couple ofa thousand dollars each season. fie said his business was offa main
road that had access to Interstate 77. Crosby said tsts and other travelers coming off the
interstate and onto Hwy. 901 (main ouri
road) needed directions to his business. He also said the signs
were expensive, and he had a limited income.
Commissioner Ray asked Mr. Crosby why he wanted to be grandfathered if his sign was
going to be in compliance with the proposed sign ordinance.
Crosby said he wanted the record to show that
number of years. his business had been there for a certain
No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnson said he respected a property owner
could not be located on his/her 's right to decide what could or
property. He said, however, that without some form of re
(fie county could easily becluttered with signs. He asked ifotherbusinessescouldbeincludedwilh
the tive non-residential uses that were permitted to have off premises directional signs in included
will;
districts. thr.e
Johnson said some people in the automobile repair business had seen their businesses
harmed by the ordinance.
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