HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0927option in the future. Johnson said there was even dialogue about a nursing home style
facility, but there were never any specific or definitive plans mentioned.
Craven said that as far as the existing four buildings, there were no plans to convert
them into any type of residential use. Mr. Craven said, "With the extra acreage, when I made
the continent that I would not rule out something such as a nursing home, or something
similar, there would have to be totally new construction somewhere within the property." He
said as far as converting the existing building, carpet was being removed with the idea of
leasing space to other agencies, but no type of retail would be allowed that would create
increased traffic. Mr. Craven said Support Services might try to lease more space in the
future for case management.
Commissioner Williams asked if the other agencies, that might be leasing space,
would be in mental health services.
Craven said this was a goal, and discussions had occurred with one company in
Gaston County that did case management. He said that in regards to the usage of the
gymnasium, he wasn't aware of anyone who might be interested. Craven said one individual,
who sold boats, had inquired about office space, but there wouldn't be any display.
Commissioner Johnson said the folks in opposition were not being unreasonable in
their concerns, and he would feet better if a site plan had been presented.
Craven said there were no goals, at the present, for any type construction. He said the
plan was to lease space to other agencies with no retail.
Commissioner Williams said a previous speaker had indicated that all egress would be
off Hwy. 70. He asked if this were correct.
Craven said yes. He said there were two entryways - - an east and a west entrance.
Commissioner Williams asked for clarification on how the company would enter onto
Hwy. 70.
Craven said his company would have no reason to enter Hwy. 70 from the residential
area He said, however, the side entrance would be used when driving to the gym. He said
there was a circle drive before the gravel road that proceeded into the residential area. In
regards to landscaping, he said some trees and scrubs had been removed in front of the
building to provide additional parking.
Ed Crew again spoke and said there were only two entryways into the school, and one
was Old Warren Drive that transgressed towards the residential area He said at the planning
board meeting, "they" indicated they would use Old Warren Drive. Crew said that on the
other end (east side), the state department of transportation was taking the comer out, and it
was his understanding a new egress/ingress was going to be constructed. Mr. Crew said he
felt there was a difference between Mr. Craven's interpretation and the developer's intentions.
Carol Armstrong.(prgponenN said he had property adjoining the school site on the
eastside. He said it was his understanding the building would be called the Wayside
Executive Park, and he had no objections to the proposed use.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
Commissioner Robertson asked if there was a way to allow the company to proceed
with the existing building, but not the other areas until a specific site plan had been presented.
Commissioner Williams said it appeared to him the basic concern was about the
roadway entering into the residential area He said that perhaps something could be worked
out stipulating no egress/ingress, or that maybe a fence might be built.