HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1452considered to be "light woodworking." David Rankin said he wanted
to rezone 1.7 acres of his property to consolidate the existing
woodworking machinery operation he now owns for the repair of
equipment and to train operators on how to make repairs. Rankin
said he traveled nationwide working/ training and he desired to stay
at home more often. The consolidation would enable him to do this.
The "light woodworking" comes into play after the machinery is
rebuilt. (He has to test the equipment to see if it is operating
correctly.) Rankin said he repaired "fairly -large" industrial
machinery. The public would not be coming into the business;
however, Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., trainees would be
working with the machinery. Rankin said the facility would be
located about 200 ft. behind his home.
Chapman asked, if the rezoning was approved, if it might lead
to other business usages. William Allison said that if the Land
Development Plan was amended this area would be opened up for other
commercial land uses.
Lauren Werly (opposition): Advised he was the neighbor to the
immediate west of the property. Mentioned he was concerned that
this request was for spot rezoning. Stated that most of the new
development in the area was residential.
Carolyn Hartness (Opposition): Mentioned she had power of
attorney for her father and she was speaking on his behalf.
Advised she and father had lived in area for 25 years and desired
for it to remain a quiet neighborhood.
Commissioner Boone asked Mr. Allison if the courts would not
rule this request spot rezoning if challenged. Allison responded,
if challenged, this would make a good case for spot rezoning.
Commissioner Boone also asked Mr. Allison to confirm that if
this site was rezoned general business, and unless conditions were
placed on the rezoning, that any use allowed in a general business
district could be established on the property. Allison said this
was correct.
Commissioner Fortner asked Allison to address rural home
occupations. Allison said the County does allow rural home
occupations in RA districts. A 2,000 sq. ft. building can be used;
however, this would not be adequate for Mr. Rankin. An applicant
can ask for up to 3,500 sq. ft. (with special approval from the
Board of Adjustment), but this would require a special use permit.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to deny the amendment to the
Land Development Plan and zoning request.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing
session.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IREDELL CO. LAND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN: REZONING REQUEST; JAMES M. GAITHER PROPERTY (JOBS i DARLA-
LYNN CIRA, ASSET), CABS NO.9701-3: Allison stated the requested
action on this case was to rezone property (6.4 acres) from RA,
Residential to GB, General Business District for a proposed
automobile repair business. The property is located at the
intersection of Battle Road and Garden Valley Road off Hwy. 64
East; more specifically identified as a portion of parcel number
4797389546. A valid protest petition has been submitted. The
planning staff has found the property is adjacent to an existing
General Business District and borders a general commercial node as
identified by the Land Development Plan to the south. This lot is
located at the intersection of two state maintained roads and also
offers access to Interstate 40 and Hwy. 64. However, the property
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