HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1070Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning: Lynn Niblock, the Director for this
department, along with Planning Supervisor Steve Warren and Planners Richard
McHargue and Matthew Todd said they would refine the demographic or population
figures presented at the Friday session. They briefly reviewed several programs initiated
in the past few years and reported that most nuisance complaints centered around junked
vehicles, stormwater, noise, or dilapidated housing structures. Niblock stated a structure
had to be in poor condition before his office could take any corrective measures.
Chairman Tice asked if stricter rules could be imposed.
Niblock said if the board desired, the ordinances could be revised. He said the
health department would have to inspect any sites that might be health hazards. Niblock
said law enforcement officers had problems writing noise ordinance citations because
they actually had to hear or witness the violations. Mr. Niblock also addressed the
problem of enforcing ordinances in the extra -territorial zoning jurisdictions.
Dilapidated Housing Ordinance: A discussion then occurred about dilapidated
housing structures. Niblock said that what might be useful in the Brawley School Road
area might not be desired by the residents in north Iredell. He said many "old home
places" or buildings might have a use in the northern area of the county.
Mashburn asked the commissioners if a draft nuisance ordinance was needed.
There was consensus from the board that something should be drafted.
USA: In regards to the Urban Services Area boundary (USA), Niblock said
Troutman had rescinded its annexation petition. He said a charrette would be held in
March about the mixed-use development planned for I-771Exit 45.
Commissioner Johnson requested the staff to convey to the Statesville officials
that the county was ready to complete the USA once Troutman's issues had been
resolved. (Niblock said he would talk to the Statesville Planning Director.)
Duke Relicensing: Warren said a Duke Relicensing meeting was scheduled
March 1 & 2 in Charlotte, and an overview of the agreement in principle would be given.
Commissioner Robertson said he would attend the funding segment of the meeting.
Si a e: Commissioner Norman mentioned the need for signage to inform the
public about the location of the Statesville Airport.
Mashburn said the county could erect the signage.
Illegal tire/debris dumping: The board members discussed the problem of tire and
trash dumping in some areas of the county.
Niblock said a solid waste officer enforced the regulations pertaining to trash and
tire dumping.
Mashburn said there might be more solutions to the problem.
Stormwater Ordinance: Commissioner Robertson asked about future plans for the
stormwater ordinance.
Niblock said verbiage was inserted into the subdivision ordinance to address curb
and gutter, which addressed velocity and quantity of water. He said grading permits were
placed in the zoning ordinance to address runoff from individual lots. Niblock said the
grading (permits) solution could be evaluated, and this was because a person could either
see or not see silt running into the road. He said a professional engineer would be
needed; however, if more language to address velocity was needed.
Warren added that to have a more aggressive stormwater program, additional
staffing would be needed.
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