HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2114 (2)Mrs. Patterson and Mr. LoBis stated that they were there for the KIDS of Iredell County.
They said, "Children depend upon us to provide for their well being. The commissioners have
been presented with a unique opportunity to do just that. By maintaining the current tax rate, the
recent revaluation will yield additional revenue that can be used, as Commissioner Johnson has
correctly identified, to build new schools, repair and maintain existing schools, improve
instructional programs, and improve teacher retention. This commission has a history of
responding to the needs of children in Iredell County and for that, we thank you. As always, there
is more to be done and the children of this county need your help. The school systems have
provided you with information concerning their specific needs and they are well documented.
Many of those needs are compounded by growth in this county and the region. You know the
problems; revaluation has given you the solution. Maintain the current rate. "
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD: Mr. Joe Parlato said he was representing
exotic animal owners and potential owners. He said he understood an exotic animal ordinance was
to be introduced in the future and he thought this would be unfair. He further said there were
already laws that governed animals, i.e., nuisance, at large, and wild animals and that these laws
were not being enforced due to inadequate manpower, training, and other factors. Parlato said there
were two governing bodies for zoos, the USDA and the AZA. These agencies set forth guidelines
for protecting animals. Mr. Parlato requested that if the Board adopted an ordinance that owners of
exotic animals be included in creating the guidelines.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REZONING REQUEST; ODOM BUILDERS INC. PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9903-1:
William Allison, Planning Supervisor, stated the applicant was requesting a portion of his property
be rezoned from RA, Residential Agricultural to NB, Neighborhood Business District. The
property is located on Deitz Road near Whites Farm & Jennings Road; more specifically identified
as a portion of PIN# 4747573328. Mr. Allison stated that a portion of this property was zoned NB,
Neighborhood Business with county -wide zoning in 1990 and the remainder of the property was
consistent with the Land Development Plan for commercial development.
The property fronts on two state roads and lies 100' from another. Staff finds the request in
order and recommends approval. Mr. Allison stated the Iredell County Planning Board
recommended approval on 3/3/99 by a vote of 10-0.
Carol Mahaffey, adjoining property owner, stated that she heard rumors that possible
apartments or a convenience store were proposed and that she was opposed to after hour operations.
Mr. Odom stated the current zoning splits his property in half and that he currently did not
have any specific uses in mind. No one else spoke on the matter.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the rezoning request from RA, Residential
Agricultural to NB, Neighborhood Business District.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
NON -OWNER REZONING REQUEST; SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE
HARMONY HWY[US21 (FROM HOUSTONVILLE ROAD NORTH TO THE YADKIN
COUNTY LINE) AREA, CASE NO. 9903.2: Mr. Allison stated that 94% of these property
owners had submitted a non -owner petition to rezone property in a designated area from RA,
Residential Agricultural to RU -R, Rural Residential District. The designated area consists of
approximately 1,554 acres (total of 82 parcels). Mr. Allison stated the proposed district boundary
lines and actual coverage area of the request predominantly followed property lines and natural
features. In limited circumstances the boundaries follow road centerlines. The property adjoins an
area rezoned R-20 in 1997 to the south and runs from there north to the county line. Overall, the
proposed district is technically sound and has been reviewed by the staff and found to be in order.