HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0649apply and a through street shall be created. Being a public road,
maintenance of it shall be the responsibility of the NCDOT upon
dedication by the developer.
Commissioner Johnson said he didn't feel the county should mandate the
interconnectivity since there might be creeks and gullies involved. He said the developers
shouldn't be asked to build bridges, but he felt there were some situations were interconnectivity
might be feasible.
Commissioner Bowles said the developers would have to give up property for the roads,
and he felt the amendment could be written in a more acceptable manner.
Smith raised concerns about higher -priced subdivisions that might abut lower -end
developments. He said that in this instance, the homeowners might not want interconnectivity.
Mr. Smith said he would continue to research the issue and share his infornration in the future.
Local developers Harry Tsumas and Robb Collier, in attendance at the meeting, made a
fewremarks. Tsumas said developers had to work with different types of typography. Collier
said interconnectivity could possibly enhance some developments.
Small Area Studies: Commissioner .Johnson requested Smith to continue his work on
small area studies, especially in regards to future designation of areas for industrial development.
SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES: Director of Planning/Code
Enforcement Lynn Niblock reviewed a draft substandard building ordinance. He said his
department currently relied on the state building code for guidance. Niblock said the state code
was written whereby "buildings just about had to be ready to fall down, and it had to be proven
there were life -safety problems, before corrective action could be taken"
Commissioner Williams asked what would trigger the inspections department to use the
proposed ordinance.
Niblock said it would primarily be complaints from the public. He added that if a
burned -out property was being investigated for arson, his office could not do anything until the
law enforcement's investigation was completed.
It was noted that the draft ordinance, as written, would apply to abandoned/vacant
structures, as well as occupied residences.
Bowles said he had concerns about the ordinance.
Williams also voiced concerns.
Johnson requested for the matter to be discussed again in the future, perhaps at an
upcoming budget discussion.
POSSIBLE APPEARANCESTANDARDS FOR MOBILE HOMES: Niblock said
the county assessor had recently shared information about North Carolina House Bill 253 ratified
Oil December 3, 2001. He said the legislation changed the definition of real property in regards
to singlewide mobile homes. Niblock said that prior to 2002, singlewide mobile homes could
not be listed as real property unless they had living areas added that made them multi -sectional.
lie said the new legislation indicated that if the moving hitch, wheels, and axles were removed,
and the singlewides were on a permanent foundation, they could be listed as real property.
Mashburn said the standards were being presented for information at this time, and they
would be on a future agenda.
POSITION RECLASSIFICATION IN THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Finance Director Blumenstein recommended that a
position reclassification be approved. She recommended that Colin Barnes be reclassified from
an Information Tech Consultant — Grade 72 (Salary Range $36,906 - $57,206) to a Network