HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0793 (2)Commissioner Johnson asked if he was correct in his understanding there were no
findings of facts or conditions and the reasoning behind this was due to the fact that
requirements would be imposed by the Town of Troutman for annexation. Mr. Warren
said this was a correct assessment, and it was very likely that in order to receive utility
services from the Town of Troutman, the Town might attach conditions in order to obtain
the extension of services.
Commissioner Johnson stated that while those conditions may be stricter than any
the County might have placed on the rezoning, that those conditions were between the
applicant and the Town of Troutman. Mr. Warren stated yes, this was correct.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to approve the rezoning request of Case
No. 0506-3 (Donald A. Goforth Property) from R -A, Residential Agricultural to GB,
General Business Zoning District.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Proposed Amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance; SR14 —
Swimming Pools and Section 18.6, Definition — Swimming Pools: Planning
Supervisor Steve Warren explained that for purposes of regulation within the Zoning
Ordinance, swimming pools (residential) were considered the same as accessory
buildings and structures. He stated accordingly, swimming pools had to abide by certain
minimum setback requirements the same as other accessory buildings and structures. Mr.
Warren said swimming pools additionally had special requirements (SR14), which
differed from those of other accessory structures.
Mr. Warren stated a pattern of problems had occurred with one of the provisions.
He said SR14. B stipulated that pools which were not an integral part of the principal
building shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the principal building. He said
the issue pertained to the amount of space allocated to building, deck or patio, and pool
for compliance with the setback requirement from the rear, particularly, the lakefront lot
minimum fifty (50) ft requirement from the 760 elevation line. He said the staff had
researched the matter and found no compelling reason to keep the requirement. He said it
made more sense to establish consistency with regulations within the N.C. Building
Code. Mr. Warren suggested the following amendment:
Amend: SR 14. Swimming Pool, Residential
A. Pools shall be located to comply with the minimum edertor
setback requirements for accessory buildings and structures of the district
in which located.
B. Pools which are not an integral part of the principal building shall
be located at least
the minimum distance from the principal building necessary to comply
with N. C. Building Code requirements.
C. Swimming pools shall be protected by a fence or equal enclosure, a
minimum of four (4) feet in height, and equipped with a self-closing and
positive self -latching gate provided with hardware for permanent Iocking.
Add: Section 18.6, Definitions
A. General Definitions
Swimming pool Any structure intended for swimming, recreational
bathing or wading that contains water over 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
This includes in ground, above ground, and on ground pools; hot tubs
and fixed -in place wading pools.