HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1614STAFF COMMENTS: The Exit 42 Small Area Plan identifies this area as suitable for
future interchange commercial development. The applicant has chosen the HB -CUD
classification, which allows for a greater range of commercial uses and is similar to
other nearby commercial properties. Adjacent parcels to the north are zoned
commercial by the County or zoned Highway Business by the Town of Troutman. The
majority of parcels abutting this tract to the west, south, or across Charlotte Highway are
zoned Highway Business or General Business CUD.
Although this request is consistent with the Iredell County Exit 42 Small Area Plan and
creates a unified zoning classification along this portion of Charlotte Highway, Staff has
some concerns after meeting with Town of Troutman representatives regarding this
rezoning request. According to the Town of Troutman, water and sewer capacity has not
been allotted by the Board of Alderman to this site. Additionally, the Troutman Exit 42
Plan identifies the northern portion of the requested site as future interchange
commercial; however, the southern half is coded as either undesignated, office, or
medium density residential uses.
Staff feels that in light of the new information, past zoning history of Exit 42, and
differences of adopted land use plans, a recommendation for approval, with reservations
by staff should be noted. Any future commercial development that requires town utilities
will need to approach the Town of Troutman and meet all criteria for such utility
extension.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION. On June 6, 2007, the Planning Board voted 8-0 to
recommend approval of this request and to advise that it is consistent with the Iredell
County Exit 42 Small Area Plan.
Commissioner Johnson said he recalled the Department of Transportation had strict
requirements when the Lowes rezoning occurred in the vicinity. He asked if the state would be
involved in the development of this property.
Smith said yes, and the Town of Troutman would impose additional standards. Smith
said the county did not have traffic impact requirements in the ordinance, and it was difficult to
really determine the upfront impact.
Commissioner Robertson said the interchange was basically at capacity now and on the
opposite side of the Interstate there were many subdivisions being built. He voiced concerns
about the similarity between this interchange and Exit 36.
No one else desired to speak.
OTION,, by Commissioner Johnson to approve the zoning map amendment and to make
a finding that the approval was consistent with the adopted Iredell County Exit 42 Small Area
Plan and that said approval is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the
Iredell County Exit 42 Small Area Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and
objectives of the Iredell County Exit 42 Small Area Plan.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTIO by Commissioner Tice to approve the Conditional -Use Findings -of -Fact.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Case No. 0706-4: Owners/Applicants William & Teresa Miller, Bobby & Mary
Karriker, Doris Bostian, along with Robert L. & Mary B. Kinser Request the Rezoning of
Property from Single Family Residential (R-20) to Residential Agricultural: Planning
Director Smith said this case involved 83 acres, and R-20 zoning had been imposed since
countywide zoning was implemented. He then reviewed the staff report as follows:
CASE NO. 0706-4
OWNERS/APPLICANTS: William & Teresa Miller Doris Bostian
165 Big Forest Drive PO Box 325
Statesville, NC 28677 Mt Mourne, NC 28127