HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1841develop the property. The property referenced in the request is beside his shop. It lies west of a
house owned by his son. A new house is being proposed. Mt. Mourne has a 30,00 gallon water
tank at the referenced property. He mentioned that most people would not want a house on the
property because of the terrain and water tower. Alexander would like additional space for his shop.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to deny the request for Case # 9804-3 due to the denial
by the planning board and the recommendation for a denial by the planning staff.
Commissioner Johnson asked for a clarification on the planning board/staff's
recommendation. Boone answered that the area is classified as a residential node in the land
development plan. (It is not at an intersection, etc.)
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Johnson)
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; LOWERY LAND COMPANY PROPERTY (KEN
HOKE, APPLICANT), CASE NO. 98044: Allison stated this request was to rezone a portion of
property from R-20, Single Family Residential to HB, Highway Business District and amend the
Iredell County Land Development Plan. The proposed use is for self -storage and retail. The
location is on Vance PO Road and Bell Farm Road; more specifically identified as a portion of
PIN#4765334162. The approximate size of the property is ten acres. Existing land use is vacant and
surrounding land use is residential and commercial. Allison said the first 600' of the property
adjoined commercially zoned land on two sides; however, the southern most portion of the property
backs in/around several homes. If approved, an amendment to the Land Development Plan would
be necessary. The staff feels that only the first 700' is suitable for a Highway Business zoning
district and recommends that the remaining property be rezoned to a lighter use or remain at R-20.
On April 1, 1998, the planning board unanimously denied the request in an 8-0 vote.
Allison said a petition had been presented opposing the request and that several calls had
been received in opposition. A modified site plan has now been received from Mr. Hoke requesting
to reduce the area to be rezoned. The mini -warehouses would be closer to Hwy. 64 and away from
Bell Farm Road.
Kent Hoke explained that his design had been changed. The warehouses would be "right off
Vance PO Road." The remainder of the property would stay at R-20.
Roster Jones asked how Mr. Hoke could come in with an amendment. Jones asked i f this was
legal
Stamey Holland, Holland Realty Company, advised he was an agent for the Lowery Land
Company. He mentioned that property in the area had been selling for some time. The new Food
Lion was one recent property that was developed. He mentioned that the land company had created
the Brookmead Subdivision. He also said the company was the largest property owner in the area.
Pat Bourbeau, a resident of the Brookmead Subdivision, said she was speaking for several
people in attendance. She also mentioned that she was instrumental in circulating the petition of
opposition. Bourbeau said one reason for the opposition was the devaluation of homes and property.
She said people moved in the subdivision expecting the area to remain residential. Bourbeau
mentioned there was already a traffic problem at Beaver's Country Store and the Bell Farm Road/
Highway 64 area.
Roger Jones. Virginia, advised that he owned land adjoining the property. He mentioned he
was in the military service; however, he planned to retire in two years and return to the area. His