HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1197with a pharmacy, medical office park, and the North Iredell Rescue
Squad. The subject property is located approximately 400 feet from
Highway 901. When viewing the property from Houstonville Road,
there is a noticeable hill that blocks the view of the subject portion; this
natural berm would serve as an ideal buffer/boundary between the
zoning districts. In addition to this, if this request is approved there will
be the requirement for a screening device pursuant to the Zoning
Ordinance requirements (wherever HB adjoins RA district lines). The
result should be a clear separation of land -uses; staff feels that this is an
important consideration in this case in terms of how far the commercial
node should be expanded at this point in time. In addition to physical
characteristics of the property, the proposed conditions lessen the
intensity of the HB status on this parcel by restricting HB land -uses to
only those allowed in NB (Neighborhood Business). Because this
request only seeks to rezone the portion of this acreage closest to
Memorial Highway, the existence of a good natural boundary, and
proposed conditions that reduce the intensity of the HB classification at
this particular location, staff would recommend in favor.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On May 3, 2006, the Planning Board
voted unanimously (I 1-0) to recommend denial of this request.
Commissioner Johnson voiced concern about #4 in the findings of fact, even
though the planning staff had recommended approval of the HB/CUD request.
Brenda Hunter (opposition), the owner of 170 acres on Dare Road, presented a
petition with 70 signatures along with photographs of the community. Hunter requested
denial of the request due to (1) the rural nature of the area and (2) the belief that an RV
rental business was out of character for the area. Ms. Hunter said she represented
several others in the audience, and when asked, approximately 13 people stood up.
Ken Wilkinson (applicant) said the planning department had indicated the site
was "earmarked" for commercial businesses. He questioned what type of business
would fit in the area if the proposed RV rental business wasn't suitable. Wilkinson said
the business would "blend" into the rural setting, and he mentioned the possibility of
building a home on the property. He said about 90% of his RV business occurred
through the Internet. Mr. Wilkinson said there would be no sewage dumping; however,
Mr. Van Hoy, the owner of a nearby campground about a mile away, had given
approval for sewage disposal, if needed.
Eric Baggerly (opposition) said he lived within 500 feet of the property.
Baggerly expressed concerns about neighboring property owners experiencing an
increase in taxes if the site became commercial. He said the area wasn't suitable for
this type of business due to Eagle Mills Road being a small two-lane road. Baggerly
said the road would not be able to accommodate large RVs. Mr. Baggerly also shared
photos of the area and requested that the board deny the request.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to deny the proposed zoning map
amendment and to make a finding that denial was consistent with the adopted Future
Land -Use Plan and that said denial is reasonable and in the public interest due to its
consistency with the Future Land -Use Plan; as a result, said denial furthers the goals
and objectives of the Land -Use Plan.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0.
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OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the following eight consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0.
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