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first 500' as general commercial. Mr. Allison stated that the
staff felt that due to the close proximity of homes in the area,
that the timing of the request was not yet appropriate.
On January 3, 1996, the Planning Board unanimously recommended
approval of this request.
Cliff Homesley, attorney for the Troutman and Sherrill
property owners, mentioned that the owners had a tract of land of
about 16 acres. The surrounding area is of a business type
atmosphere with quick access to I-77. Photographs were presented
showing the area. Mr. Troutman and Mr. Sherrill currently operate
New South Electrical Constructors and have been in business since
1986. Around 170 people are employed in the business that is
located in the General Business area of the 16 acre tract.
Homesley mentioned that the rezoning request is the last of the
property that adjoins the residential triangle that has not been
zoned General Business.
Warren Neel (OROosition): Mentioned that he resided directly
across from the land up for rezoning. He mentioned that in 1992
"we" agreed to have the front 500' rezoned, because it didn't
affect any homes in the area. Stated that the traffic in the area
was heavy. Sewer and water are not in the area. Requested that
the rezoning be denied.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to grant the rezoning from RA,
Residential Agricultural to GB, General Business.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DIBCUEEION Or IREDELL-BTATEBVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION i
MOOREBVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT BODED OF EDUCATION'S PETITION
FOR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFERENDUM FOR MAY 1996: Chairman
Haire thanked Commissioners Johnson and Boone; William A. Long and
Godfrey Williams of the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education;
along with Frank Fields and Karen Hart of the Mooresville Graded
School District Board for serving on the ad hoc School Facilities
Task Force and for coming up with reasonable solutions for school
needs.
Commissioner Madison voiced disapproval with the bond item.
He mentioned that more could be accomplished on a pay-as-you-go
basis rather than putting a financial burden on future generations
and future boards of commissioners. Further, he stated that the
problems the Mooresville School System was facing occurred because
of entering into debt a couple of years ago. Iredell-Statesville
is in better condition simply because there's not all that existing
debt. Madison felt it was misleading to say the bond would not
cause a tax increase.
Commissioner Boone said he wanted to reiterate past comments he
had made about the rights of people to vote on important matters.
He referred to the past school consolidation in 1990 and the fact
that the people were not given a chance to vote on the matter.
Boone said he would never impose this large of a debt on his own.
Boone also mentioned that this bond issue is substantially
different from the $42 million bond issue voted on in 1993. The
$22.1 million bond is much more realistic. If the bond passes, and
if the Boards of Education make wise use of the money, there should
be enough money to air condition existing classrooms and to get
everything in shape. However, there will not be enough for any
future growth.
Commissioner Johnson said he felt that unless something
drastic happens, the County can service the debt of the bond
without a tax increase. He acknowledged that alternatives in the