HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0703 (2)ACTION: Amend the Watershed Ordinance to reflect this change and add language to the
Roadway Protection Overlay.
G. Encourage the reuse of existing buildings and parking configurations where possible.
ACTION: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to offer incentives for utilizing these techniques.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
GOAL: Provide public facilities along the Brawley School Road corridor to adequately
serve the long-term needs of its residents.
While the Brawley School Road Peninsula is one of the fastest growing parts of the
Charlotte region, it largely remains unincorporated. Providing public facilities and services to
the peninsula is a challenging issue given the peninsula's unique location and geography. The
area itself actually consists of a series of peninsulas or "fingers" that jut out into Lake
Norman. Most of these fingers are served (like the entire peninsula itself) by one major road
leading in and out of it, with all of the corresponding traffic funneled onto Brawley School
Road. Providing public services in such an environment can be challenging.
The cry for more "urban" services has been made by many peninsula residents. Chief among
their concerns is the extension of water and sewer. The County, however, does not currently
provide water and sewer, and as was stated earlier, the Town of Mooresville does not at this
time intend to extend services beyond its Urban Growth Boundary. Other issues are the need
for additional park facilities and the need for a branch library. (Other than the County Library
located in Statesville, the nearest public library branch in Iredell County is in Mooresville.
Many peninsula residents find that branch to be small and use the much bigger -- and newer --
public library facilities in Mecklenburg County.) Another issue being raised by residents is
the need for an additional evacuation route in case of an emergency. Clearly on the minds of
many residents is the peninsula's proximity to the McGuire Nuclear Station a few miles to
the south. The one -way -in and one -way-out concern troubles many residents and alternative
solutions are a priority.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Consider accepting fees in lieu of land dedicated for common open space. This money
would he used for future parkland in this area or in other parts of the County.
ACTION: Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to reflect this change and develop a policy on
where the money would be used.
2. Explore the possibility of a new library for the peninsula.
SHORT TERM ACTION: Work with the Iredell-Statesville School System to determine the
feasibility of a joint use agreement for library use. If possible, formulate a scenario that will
not create a destination point for non-residents of the peninsula.
LONG TERM ACTION: Once traffic pressures on Brawley School Road have been
alleviated, consider a location for a new branch of the Iredell County Library,
3. Examine the possibility of joint use agreements with schools for the use of parks.
ACTION: Work with the Iredell-Statesville School System to determine the feasibility of
this recommendation.
4. To the extent possible by the County, insure a safe and efficient means of evacuation in
the event of an emergency.
ACTION: Continue to lobby for the overall improvements of Brawley School Road through the
NCDOT Transportation Improvement Program (this will, by default, improve access and
evacuation when there is a need).