HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1358 (2)in a 6-1 vote.
Allison mentioned that one letter in opposition had been
received from Marietta and Joseph Parker (adjoining property
owners).
Cliff Homes ley/Attorney for -F & H Lumber Company: Homesley
mentioned the lumber company desired to buy the property from the
owners. F & H Lumber is currently located on Brawley School Road
on a ten -acre tract; however, the traffic and congestion in this
vicinity makes it difficult to operate the business. Homesley
mentioned the County had sizeable tracts of land near the
interstates (particularly southern end) that in the land
development plan are designated for residential/agricultural use.
He said this would be good if the southern end was agricultural;
however, farming operations in this area were hard to find. Land
zoned residential is abutting I-77 which is not viable because of
the noise factor. Goods/services are needed in the southern end.
The applicants propose a buffer of 50 ft. along the
residential tracts that adjoin the property. The site will be used
for the delivery of lumber, but not the cutting of any lumber.
Contractors will be able to purchase lumber and building supplies.
Commissioner Boone asked the dimensions of the tract.
Homesley said it was 1600 ft. on both sides. The width is about
1,000 ft. on the front -- a little less on the back.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the request would come under any
watershed restrictions. Homesley said about 36% of the property
would be viable for the development. The lumber company only
intends to develop about 10 acres of the 38.29 acre tract.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the storing of lumber would
create a rodent problem for the homeowners in the area. Pat Frazer
said the company's inventory was turned about once a month. He
mentioned that he did not stock any old or decaying lumber -- only
treated, fresh stock lumber would be on the site.
Commissioner Johnson asked the number of trucks that would be
at the site per day. Frazer said about 10 per hour (pickups/bigger
trucks or cars) -- could go up to 15. On the large scale (tractor
trailers) maybe three rigs per day. Flat beds (smaller/single
axle) about 18-20 loads per day.
Chairman Haire closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Boone asked if the petitioner would be willing to
make the buffer greater than 50 ft. (west and south sides). Mr.
Frazer said he would be agreeable. Homesley said that at the point
of entrance full usage would be needed.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Land Development
Plan in reference to this request.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to rezone the property from RA
to GB with the condition being that on the southern and western
boundaries there be a 100 ft. natural area wooded buffer retained
and on the northern boundary between the residential property and
Flowerhouse Loop there be a minimum of a 50 ft. natural area wooded
buffer retained.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF 1996 TIP PRIORITY LIST: William
Allison shared the priority listings of the City of Statesville,
and the Towns of Mooresville and Troutman.
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