HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0907 (2)staff drafted a zoning ordinance text amendment. Mr. Niblock said the amendment
would remedy any similar future occurrences.
Planning Supervisor Warren said a text amendment could be presented to the
planning board in December, and the board of commissioners could review it in January.
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DRAFT INTER -GOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN SERVICE
AREAS (USA): Planner Richard McHargue said the purpose of the USA between the
county and the City of Statesville would be to smooth out the process when
infrastructure improvements were needed due to growth. He said the USA involved the
county adopting the city's development standards to help "fashion an orderly land
development procedure."
Commissioner Johnson said that about three years ago, Statesville officials
requested that someone from the county serve on the city's land use planning
committee. He said during the meetings, extra -territorial zoning jurisdiction was
discussed, and this was how the urban services area concept developed. Johnson said
the USA would have the county adopting the city's standards, but the county would
retain jurisdictional authority.
McHargue said the planning staff felt the USA could be worked out in a "day-
to-day" process, and the larger policy issues would be centered around equity. He said
the city had not completed a Capital Improvement Program, and this was needed.
McHargue said a timeframe for when the city could provide water sewer for a major
subdivision was not included in the agreement, and this might also be needed.
Additionally, he said sidewalk maintenance in the urban service areas was not
addressed.
Commissioner Johnson referenced Section 2(B)6(b) in the agreement and the
staff s concern that "some critical decision-making authority within the USA might be
removed from the governing body for whom its citizens could vote." Johnson asked the
staff to convey to the city that all final say regarding the zoning rested with the board of
commissioners. Pertaining to Section 4(C) on subdivisions, Johnson said he felt there
should he a timetable.
Code Enforcement & Planning Director Niblock said that in regards to Section
4(C) the agreement did not indicate a timetable as to when the city manager would
make a determination when an area would be served by "central water and/or
wastewater services."
Chairman Tice asked Niblock what a reasonable time might be, and he said 30
days.
It was the consensus of the board that 30 days would be sufficient time for a
decision from the city manager. The commissioners were also in agreement that at least
one more meeting was needed with the city to discuss the USA.
Commissioner Johnson emphasized that at a previous USA meeting with the
Statesville officials, he had requested that they discuss the project with the Troutman
town board members. (He mentioned this fact due to the Troutman Town Mayor e -
mailing a note containing four issues of concern with the USA. The Town of Troutman
indicated the "Town was never consulted about the possible impact" of the Statesville
USA project.)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS & RETIREMENT PAYMENTS:
Commissioner Williams asked if the county paid the volunteer firemen's retirement.
Deputy County Manager Blumenstein said retirement had never been paid by
the county, and the individual VFDs were responsible for the cost. Blumenstein said