HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1363 (2)property for the proposed project. The report stated that the property was
suitable for the septic system required for veterinary clinic. A copy of the report
is included with the application. For these reasons, staff recommends in favor of
the rezoning request to GB -CUD.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION- On October 6, 2006, the Planning Board
voted 9-1 to recommend an amendment of the Iredell County Land -Use Plan and
to recommend in favor of this request along with advising that it is consistent with
the Iredell County Land -Use Plan.
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Attorney Bedford Cannon representing the owner/applicant, said (1) traffic
concerns were not relevant (2) lighting shouldn't be a factor because the facility would
close at 6:30 p.m., plus the lighting from the hospital would be much less than a nearby
commercial property (3) noise would be minimal -- the kennels will be enclosed (4) there
will be no odors (5) the only time the animals might be visible from the outside is when
they were being exercised and (6) a drain fill will be on the west side of the property.
Dan Combs (opponent) a resident of 124 Ellenburg Road said he had lived in the
area since 1972. Mr. Combs shared concerns about water pollution, noise, and odor.
Cecil Stallard (proponent) said he owned 40 acres near the property, and the
animal hospital would be a good fit for the area. In regards to some of the neighbors'
concerns, Mr. Stallard said animal hospitals were heavily regulated.
Thomas Rumple (opponent) asked if the parking lot would be gravel or pavement.
He said property near the western side of the tract belonged to him, and he was worried
about runoff. He also asked about a catch basin and a silt screen.
Susan Johnson (proponent) said Dr. Cartner was highly respected and offered
quality animal care. She said Cartner's office in Stony Point was a clean facility, with no
odors, and with well attended landscaping. Johnson said she lived in the eastern part of
the county, but her animals were taken to the Stony Point clinic for veterinarian care.
William Godfrey (proponent) said he owned land near the site. In regards to
traffic, he said the roadways in north Iredell were already heavily used, and Dr. Cartner's
office wouldn't impact the area that much. Mr. Godfrey said Cartner was a reputable vet
and a "good" person.
Larry Ellenbure (proponent) said he resided at 127 Ellenburg Road and an animal
hospital was needed in north Iredell. He said more and more people were moving into
the area and their animals needed a convenient clinic.
Mike Randolph (proponent) said Dr. Cartner was an upstanding man and the
facility was needed.
Larry Watts (business partner with Dr. Cartner) said Dr. Cartner owned property
in Iredell County, and he was a highly regarded veterinarian.
Ann Pate (proponent) said she lived off Miller Farm Road and an animal hospital
would be an asset to the community. She said the neighbors shouldn't be concerned
about water runoff.
Thomas Rumnle (opponent) said Dr. Cartner's reputation wasn't being disputed,
but the residents had concerns, especially about runoff.
Commissioner Johnson asked Attorney Cannon about the runoff concern.
Cannon said a diagram had been presented to indicate where the drain fill would
be located. He said two acres would remain residential agricultural, and the drain fill
would be towards the west side of the two acres to be rezoned