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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1617 (2)PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On June 6, 2007, the Planning Board voted 7-2 to recommend approval of this request and to advise that it is consistent with the US 70 East Corridor Plan. Commissioner Robertson said Hwy. 70 would eventually be four lanes, and it was difficult to imagine people wanting to reside alongside the roadway. Smith said the intent of the Hwy. 70 plan was to allow for incremental growth, starting out from the City of Statesville and ending at the county's boundary. He said in years past, industrial areas had been earmarked, but not in this particular instance. Smith said that as the road developed and utilities were extended, the highest and best use might be industrial. Robertson asked if the state allowed driveways onto four -lane highways. Smith said there would be limited access in this case. A.W. Myers (advocate) said he spoke to the owner and was advised that water and natural gas were on the existing Hwy. 70. He said the NC Department of Transportation would allow a "descriptive entrance" (right -in and right -out) on the new four -lane road when a business submitted an application. No one else desired to speak. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to amend the US 70 East Corridor Plan. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the zoning map amendment and to make a finding that the approval was consistent with the adopted US 70 East Corridor Plan and that said approval is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the US 70 East Corridor Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the US 70 East Corridor Plan. Fact. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. OTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the Conditional -Use Findings -of - VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Consideration of a 60 -day Suspension of New Telecommunications Tower Review and Approvals Pursuant to NCGS 153A -340(h) & More Specifically within any Area Located within Ten (10) Miles of the Statesville Regional Airport, Exclusive of the Planning Jurisdictions of the City of Statesville, Town of Troutman, & Town of Mooresville: Planning Director Smith said the 60 -day suspension request had been submitted from the Statesville Airport Commission. Smith said the county would review the hazard ordinance and determine what improvements were required based on aircraft technology and new innovations (precision and non -precision approaches to the airport). He said the hearing was publicized but another legal notice would be needed for placement on the August 7 meeting. Commissioner Robertson asked Attorney Pope to review any exposure to lawsuits regarding the moratorium and to find out if there might be any vesting or grandfathering issues. Commissioner Johnson asked if a recent application had been submitted. Smith said a tower plan had been submitted, but the staff had not approved it. OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to call for a public hearing on August 7, 2007 regarding the 60 -day suspension of new telecommunications tower reviews and approvals as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.