HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1656 (2)Hwy. 115. McLean further said that most annexations done by the town had been voluntary
Commissioner Boone said he understood the areas being discussed were: the southern part
of Hwy. 115 as far as Fairview Road and Mt. Mourne VFD. In reference to Hwy. 21 N and Hwy
115 it extends to Shinnville Road (north of intersection). Towards the northeast it includes the
industrial park off Mazeppa Road. Traveling west (Hwy. 150) the area extends almost to Dooley
Road. On Brawley School Road it goes to Oak Tree and Canvasback.
McLean advised the audience that before Mooresville could zone any of the property it had
to notify the property owners by 1" class mail. This includes adjoining property owners. At least
one public hearing is required.
Commissioner Johnson said that sometimes what is in the best interest of Mooresville can
create problems for the county. He mentioned the people involved in this request would come
under the zoning jurisdiction of the Mooresville Town Board. This group will have the authority
to determine what can/can not be done. Johnson explained that the residents would not be able to
vote for the town board members. Johnson said his view of representative government meant that
a person should be able to vote for the individuals making decisions about how his/her property
could be used. In addition, Mooresville's zoning allows for much more densely populated areas than
the County. The smaller the lots, the more people can reside there. The board of commissioners
have to supply school facilities. Smaller lot sizes will create more densely populated areas, more
congested roads, and more crowded schools. Johnson said he was not against organized
development. He further stated that the people requesting the voluntary annexations were
developers. They made these requests to get water and sewer and then built more developments.
Commissioner Fortner mentioned that the people in the referenced area had representation.
She further mentioned the congestion on Brawley School Road and said this was not created by the
Town of Mooresville. She said this was the County's fault because of the lack of planning. Mrs.
Fortner also stated that the school district lines did not follow the Mooresville town limits.
Commissioner Boone said that Iredell County paid for the school facilities whether the
students attended Iredell-Statesville or the Mooresville Graded System. Mooresville Graded gets
a supplementary tax which is for extras. Boone said the greatest powers the commissioners had was
1) the levying of taxes and 2) the power to zone property. Citizens should be able to vote for the
people making zoning decisions. In reference to Brawley School Road, Boone said he thought there
was blame to be shared by many people. Mr. Boone advised that over four years ago, he mentioned
that he would like lower density in this area. Recently, a large group of citizens were opposed to
the Brawley and Oak Tree apartment project (high density apartments), but this area was satellite
annexed into Mooresville. The citizens in opposition could not vote for the Mooresville Town Board
which was the governing body deciding on the apartment project. This was a case ofzoning without
representation. Boone stated that if Mooresville came up with an overlay (reasonable) that could be
adopted into the County plan he would be glad to review it and try to coordinate the efforts of
everyone.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to approve Mooresville's request to extend the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction by one mile from the corporate limits and one mile from the satellite corporate limits.
VOTING: Ayes - 2; Nays - 3 (Boone, Johnson & Stewart).
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN WALK-IN REVIEW
SESSIONS: Mr. Allison said that three review sessions had been scheduled for the general public
to look at the revised land development plan. (spjs� dam—s� food m W6.4.1— of this dare.)
REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF CASH BONDS & LETTER OF CREDIT:
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following cash bonds as were described and
recommended for approval by the planning supervisor..
Stumpy CreekL C: Release ofthe balance ofa cash bond (#2387) for Harbor View Subdivision
Section VI & VIII being held in the amount of $3,082.