HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1653GROWTH IMPACT: 71e following section analyzes the effects this development will have on
the three major types of infrastructure schools, traffic/roads, water and sewer:
1. Schools. Students located in this development will attend Troutman Elementary and
Middle and South Iredell High Schools. The capacity of each of these schools is listed
below, along with the estimated impact that this development will have on each.
The school system is currently in the second phase of a three phase Capital Facilities
Program. Under this program, the capacity of Troutman Elementary will increase to 800
(effective Summer 2007).
The school system is also examining options for new elementary school locations in the
general vicinity and options for the expansion and potential construction of a new middle
school. If a school site is secured for the elementary, it will allow the school system to
build a new school within the next two to three years.
2. Traffic/Roads. The estimated number of average daily trips per household is
approximately ten. Based on the allowable density, this will equate to 390 trips at 39
lots and 1,740 trips at 174 units.
Water and Sewer. There has been no commitment from the City of Statesville to
provide water and sewer to this property. However, discussions with the City
Planning staff indicated that there should be no problem in getting a commitment from
the City for the utilities. A water line is located on this property along Shelton
Avenue. There has been some discussion of putting a pump station on this lot to
accommodate the sewage.
STAFF COMMENTS: The property is currently zoned for single-family residential and
neighborhood business uses. However, the proposed use in the County Land Use Plan is
residential. The project has access to an existing water line and will most likely get approval
on the sewer from the City of Statesville. The proposed project would increase the NB zoning
from approximately 3 acres to approximately 8 acres, with the remainder of the property to be
designated as R -8A. Table 1 breaks down the number of units that could be built under the
current RA zoning district versus the number of units that could be build under the proposed
R -8A zoning district.
Table 1
Zoning Acreage Number of units
Currently RA 18 39
Proposed R -8A 13 174
The current NB zoning allows for commercial uses along the highway. Although this is not
designated in the Land Use Plan for commercial uses, the impact of expanding the current NB
zoning would be limited. Future requests for additional NB zoning would be limited due to the
barriers on either side; a neighborhood to the south and a cemetery to the north. Although the
current Land Use Plan calls for residential uses, the plan is slightly out -dated and seems to
have not taken into account the neighborhood business designation along this road. With
some reservations, the planning staff recommends in favor of this request. Although the
property is partially zoned for commercial uses and has access to water and sewer, it does not
comply with the Land Use Plan. However, it is likely that this property will not develop under
the County's jurisdiction and will eventually be annexed into the City of Statesville as a result
of the water and sewer service.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On July 11, 2007, the Planning Board voted 7-2 to
recommend approval of amending the County Land Use Plan and voted 7-2 to recommend
approval of this request and to advise that it is consistent with the County Land Use Plan.
Michael Johnson, a representative for the property owner, said the request had been made to
"clean up the zoning." He offered to answer any questions the board members might have.
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