HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0074Joe Ketchie, a member of Triplett United Methodist Church, said the congregation was
concerned about the possibility of vandalism in the cemetery if new homes were built.
Neal Auspitz, a consultant for Dr. Skeen, said the harsh topography and the watershed
restrictions would severely limit the residential development.
Phil Goodrow, Plant Manager of Polar Plastics, an industry in the park, said he was
concerned about the potential for neighborhood problems. Goodrow acknowledged that his plant
generated noise. He said his plant had initially decided to conserve water usage, and it chose to use
air-cooled chillers instead of the water-cooled type. Further, Goodrow said that prior to his
company locating at the present site, it had consciously sought out an industrial area to prevent
neighborhood problems.
Fortner asked Goodrow if he had shared his concerns with the planning board.
Goodrow said no.
Jimmie McKnight, a developerwith Dr. Skeen, said the site had been offered to the industrial
park several years ago, and the park officials declined. He said that now, the costs were prohibitive
for industrial development, and Dr. Skeen had no other choice but to try for the residential rezoning.
Melanie O. Underwood, the Certified Economic Developer forthe South Iredell Community
Development Corporation, said she was opposed to residential uses near the industrial park.
Jim Stephens, the Plant Manager of Cardinal Glass, said his concerns were similar to what
Mr. Goodrow had given. He said Cardinal operated 24 hours a day.
Mrs. Fortner asked Mr. Stephens if he had expressed his concerns to the planning board.
Stephens said no.
McKnight again spoke and said Dr. Skeen had offered to sell his property to both Polar and
Cardinal, but they were not interested,
Commissioner Stewart asked about a conditional use involving a 300 ft. buffer along the
Cardinal property.
Auspitz said 300 ft. was very severe. He said buffering was typically 50-100 feet. Auspitzan
offered a substitute condition. This was that the main residential building would not be closer th
150 ft. from the southern border of the property.
setback. Johnson asked how much property Dr. Skeen would have to surrender with a 150 -foot
Chairman Tice said the church representative had mentioned a buffer between the cemetery
and the property.
Commissioner Fortner said vandalism occurred everywhere.
Auspitz said Dr. Skeen was prepared to erect a six-foot fence (shadow box, etc.) along the
property line of the church.
Commissioner Fortner asked what other options were available to Dr. Skeen.
Chairman Tice said he could pay the $400,000 and run the utility line.
Commissioner Johnson said he could hold onto the land until it appreciated in value to the
point that extending the utility line was feasible.