HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1542flexibility and a possible mixed usage within the RO zoning. The
intent, at this point, however, is for office use.
Boone said he had problems with high density residential
development. Homesley said the flip side is that in the southern
end it is fairly low density, but expensive residential
development. Blue-collar workers have difficulty in finding homes
they can afford.
Commissioner Johnson asked about discussions with the Town of
Mooresville in reference to water and sewer. Homesley said there
were plans to bring water and sewer to the new hospital site. A
boring would be necessary to bring the water under the interstate
and this would be very expensive. Warmark Capital would have to
enter into a relationship with the town to cover expenses.
Johnson asked what would happen if an agreement could not be
worked out with the Town of Mooresville.
t Developer/Warmark Capital and a resident of
thecommunity said he had talked with Mooresville officials and
was still discussing the matter. If a mutual arrangement cannot be
worked out with Mooresville his choices are: 1) not to move
forward with the purchase 2) Purchase the property and hold it
until water is available or 3) Purchase the property and do a
single-family residential subdivision. Shumaker said his career
had been in office development and not multi -family. The goal he
has is to complete an upscale medical facility, but he wanted
flexibility if the economic environment changed.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Iredell County
Land Development Plan.
Commissioner Boone stated a decision on this case was also
difficult. He mentioned that if housing apartments were built on
the site that a substantial number of children would need
classrooms. The developers do not pay for the classrooms. The
property tax on residents may pay for current expense (on
apartments it's doubtful that it does), but it will not pay for new
schools. Mr. Boone said he felt the commissioners would eventually
have to look at the growth problem. He also mentioned the County
might have to look at banning multi -family development.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone).
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the property from RA
to RD as was unanimously approved by the Planning Board.
VOTING: Ayes- 4; Nays - 1 (Boone).
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCRs Allison advised that the Iredell County Planning Board
was recommending an amendment to the Iredell County Subdivision
Ordinance by adding Section 406.1, Fire Hydrants. This proposed
amendment would require developers to have fire hydrants installed
in new subdivisions served by public water. The changes requested
to be approved are:
Section 406.1 Fire Hydrants:
(a) Every subdivision that is served by at least a six (6)
inch water line from either a community or public water system
shall include a system of fire hydrants sufficient to provide
adequate fire protection for the buildings located or intended to
be located within such development.
(b) Fire hydrants shall be located at intervals of 1,000
linear feet along every road serving the development or at every
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