HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0210 (2)twenty-five years. Mr. McDonald said the economic development of
a county can be greatly effected by the transportation plan. They
try to anticipate the problems that may occur with traffic and plan
for them.
The long-range transportation plan is for twenty-five years.
They believe this is what will be necessary in this county during
this twenty-five year period. Every eight to twelve years the
State looks at the plan again and revises it according to the
growth patterns that have occurred.
Mr. McDonald said they considered input from the county
commissioners, the planning board and from the public in making
this plan. He presented comments from the meeting where the public
had input into the planning process.
Mr. McDonald outlined the projects that are in the draft
report. He anticipates more lanes for traffic on the strategic
highways in the county, such as the interstates and the other main
highways. This is listed in the Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Hamby inquired about the U. S. 70 feasibility
study. Mr. McDonald said this is usually done within one to two
years after planning. The decision has been made that the traffic
is congested in the area, Mr. McDonald said. The feasibility study
looks at the options for alleviating the problem. Mr. McDonald
said he would forward Mrs. Hamby a copy of the study when it is
completed.
Chairman Haire inquired about the access road off Langtree
Road onto I-77. Mr. McDonald said the proposed interchange that is
a part of the Davidson -Cornelius Circumferential lists this in the
program. The time schedule for this project is right-of-way
protection design. The TIP is a seven-year document, so that means
that construction is not planned for the coming seven-year period,
Mr. McDonald said.
Chairman Haire closed the public hearing.
JACS E. SEAN PROPERTY (MISE JOHNSON, AGENT) 9307-1: MOTION
from Commissioner Madison to change the zoning as requested and
recommended by the planning board from RA to R-8. This property is
located on SR 1106, Bridges Farm Road, off NC Highway 1155, more
specifically identified as Lot 21, Block B, of Iredell County Tax
Map 2A.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ANSIUMUINT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 10.28 (f) AND (q) OF IREDELL
COUNTY CODE (PLANNING BOARD RULES OF PROCEDURE): MOTION from
Commissioner Madison to adopt the changes as presented by Mr. Lundy
and the Planning Board, which are as follows:
Article II, Section 10-28
(f) A member must be excused from a vote in which they have
financial or personal interest. All members present must
vote unless they have a conflict of interest.
(g) All members abstaining from voting will be counted as a
"yes" vote in favor of the motion.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADOPTION OF THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR IREDELL COUNTY: MOTION
from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Thoroughfare Plan.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
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