HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2279 (2)Freeman said he knew there was opposition, but the property could not be economically
developed under the existing zoning. He said that with the watershed regulations and the current
zoning, the property could only render about one unit per acre. Freeman said growth was coming
and people could not expect to live in a rural, country setting when they were only a quarter of a mile
away from a growing city.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the property was within the Mooresville Graded School
District.
Freeman said he thought it was. Scott Stover (Landeraft Properties Vice Chairman) said a
portion was in the district.
Chairman Haire said the N.C. General Assembly approved the school district's boundaries
about two years ago.
Commissioner Fortner said regardless of what district the property was located in, the
commissioners were responsible for school capital projects. Fortner mentioned there were 206 acres
and at 2.7 homes per acre, this could possibly produce 560 houses. Using two children per family,
there could possibly be over 1,000 children eventually needing an education.
Commissioner Stewart asked the price range of the proposed new homes.
Stover said between $130,000 and $180,000.
An unidentified woman in the audience asked for an explanation of a watershed and its
implication. Allison said that the area being discussed was in a Watershed 11 classification. He said
that for single-family residential development the county's current guidelines were one dwelling
unit per acre. Allison said he could not speak about Mooresville's guidelines, however, he
understood that if a citizen asked for a PRC zoning district, and if they applied for a high density
option, the number of units could be increased.
Commissioner Johnson said that if you went on county averages, as far as the number of
homes and the number of people in schools as a prorated portion of the county population, this
would be about 300-320 school children. He mentioned that with the price range of the homes, that
most of the residents would be in their child-rearing years, and there would probably be more
children.
Doug Carriean asked if adjacent property owners would be allowed to hook-up to utilities
if water and sewer were brought in for the development.
Chairman Haire said the decision would be up to the Town of Mooresville.
One of the LandCraft representatives said that Mooresville Town Engineer Carson Fisher had
mentioned the possibility of a regional lift station.
Carrigan said the current residents had a "sense of community." He mentioned that a
subdivision, such as the one described, would have inhabitants that would only stay for a few years
and then they would move to a more permanent setting. Carrigan said that with the density
described, it would be similar to a mobile home park.
Elaine Hamilton said she moved to the area about two years ago to escape Charlotte. She
mentioned that her home in Charlotte had once been in a remote area. Then, a fast food restaurant
was built across the street. She said the traffic became so congested she couldn't get out of her
driveway. Hamilton said she had concerns about the same thing happening if the release occurred.
Frank Alexander said he lived very close to the proposed project. Mr. Alexander said he felt
growth should be slowed down until there were adequate schools to accommodate all of the county's
children. Alexander said he felt the county should use the pay-as-you-go method in paying for