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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2114Mrs. Patterson and Mr. LoBis stated that they were there for the KIDS of Iredell County. They said, "Children depend upon us to provide for their well being. The commissioners have been presented with a unique opportunity to do just that. By maintaining the current tax rate, the recent revaluation will yield additional revenue that can be used, as Commissioner Johnson has correctly identified, to build new schools, repair and maintain existing schools, improve instructional programs, and improve teacher retention. This commission has a history of responding to the needs of children in Iredell County and for that, we thank you. As always, there is more to be done and the children of this county need your help. The school systems have provided you with information concerning their specific needs and they are well documented. Many of those needs are compounded by growth in this county and the region. You know the problems; revaluation has given you the solution. Maintain the current rate. " APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD: Mr. Joe Parlato said he was representing exotic animal owners and potential owners. He said he understood an exotic animal ordinance was to be introduced in the future and he thought this would be unfair. He further said there were already laws that governed animals, i.e., nuisance, at large, and wild animals and that these laws were not being enforced due to inadequate manpower, training, and other factors. Parlato said there were two governing bodies for zoos, the USDA and the AZA. These agencies set forth guidelines for protecting animals. Mr. Parlato requested that if the Board adopted an ordinance that owners of exotic animals be included in creating the guidelines. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; ODOM BUILDERS INC. PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9903-1: William Allison, Planning Supervisor, stated the applicant was requesting a portion of his property be rezoned from RA, Residential Agricultural to NB, Neighborhood Business District. The property is located on Deitz Road near Whites Farm & Jennings Road; more specifically identified as a portion of PIN# 4747573328. Mr. Allison stated that a portion of this property was zoned NB, Neighborhood Business with county -wide zoning in 1990 and the remainder of the property was consistent with the Land Development Plan for commercial development. The property fronts on two state roads and lies 100' from another. Staff finds the request in order and recommends approval. Mr. Allison stated the Iredell County Planning Board recommended approval on 3/3/99 by a vote of 10-0. Carol Mahaffey, adjoining property owner, stated that she heard rumors that possible apartments or a convenience store were proposed and that she was opposed to after hour operations. Mr. Odom stated the current zoning splits his property in half and that he currently did not have any specific uses in mind. No one else spoke on the matter. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the rezoning request from RA, Residential Agricultural to NB, Neighborhood Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. NON -OWNER REZONING REQUEST; SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE HARMONY HWY[US21 (FROM HOUSTONVILLE ROAD NORTH TO THE YADKIN COUNTY LINE) AREA, CASE NO. 9903.2: Mr. Allison stated that 94% of these property owners had submitted a non -owner petition to rezone property in a designated area from RA, Residential Agricultural to RU -R, Rural Residential District. The designated area consists of approximately 1,554 acres (total of 82 parcels). Mr. Allison stated the proposed district boundary lines and actual coverage area of the request predominantly followed property lines and natural features. In limited circumstances the boundaries follow road centerlines. The property adjoins an area rezoned R-20 in 1997 to the south and runs from there north to the county line. Overall, the proposed district is technically sound and has been reviewed by the staff and found to be in order.