HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1368the Hwy 2111-77Interchange and contains a number of parcels of various sizes,
some of which are zoned for the intended use. Both sides of I-77 seem to have
potential locations for this type of business. The commercial area to the south is
also more suitable for the intended use and provides a variety of more suitable
locations with HB zoning. The planning staff is recommending against the request
in support of the Land Use Plan. There are a number of commercial properties
nearby and the subject property is in the middle of a low density residential area
which deserves protection from less compatible uses and the County needs to
avoid the potential for stripping commercial development along this part of the
Tumersburg Highway.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION. On November 1, 2006, the Planning Board voted
9-2 to recommend denial of this request and to advise that it is inconsistent with
the Iredell County Land -Use Plan.
Commissioner Johnson said at some point in time, it would be reasonable to assume that
between the two existing commercial areas, the area would probably become a commercial
corridor, but for the present, this particular request was somewhat premature.
Warren said this was a correct assumption.
Chad Nicholson (advocate) said he was a third owner of the property and had lived at the
site in the past. He said it was a high traffic area, and there would probably never be a residence
on the site. Nicholson said on a nearby lot, his father resided and operated a motorcycle repair
shop.
Carl Thompson (opponent) said he owned 40 adjoining acres (towards backside) and
there were plans for a residential development. He said a car lot would not be appropriate for the
property.
Tim Dempsey (advocate) said his wife was also an owner. He said the Strawberry Lane
residents had no objections to the proposed business. Dempsey said the business would close
early through the week and on Saturdays, and he encouraged approval of the request.
Chairman Norman adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to deny the proposed amendment and to make a
finding that denial was consistent with the adopted Iredell County Land Use Plan and that said
denial was reasonable and in the public's interest due to its consistency with the Iredell County
Land Use Plan; as a result, said denial furthers the goals and objectives of the Iredell County
Land Use Plan.
Commissioner Johnson said a few thousand feet of pipe and a sewer lift station in the
area would increase the property value, and so much so, that in the future a car lot wouldn't be
the best property usage. He said for the time being, the property owners should be allowed to
sell the cars, and eventually, when the lift station was built near the Interstate, the property could
be sold for a profit.
VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Johnson & Tice)
(Motion to deny carried.)
Chairman Norman declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Case No. 0611-3: J.C. Faw Requests to Rezone Properties from Residential
Agricultural & Neighborhood Business Conditional Use District to Neighborhood Business
District: Acting Planning Steve Warren shared the staff report for this case as follows:
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