HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2334The planning board met on December 1, 1999, but did not render a decision.
Sam Beam (applicant) said he had the support of the neighbors in the immediate area. Beam
introduced Bobby Lineberger and Robert Howard and said they were long-time residents of the
community and were in support of the project. Mr. Beam mentioned that both school systems were
in support of the project and felt the museum could be used as an educational tool. Mitchell College
has been contacted about the facility being used in its motor sports program. Beam cited several
other individuals and groups (scouts, Historical Properties) in favor of the project. He said he also
had a petition with over 1300 names of people supporting the project.
Dan Wallace (advocate), Executive Director of the Mooresville -South Iredell Chamber of
Commerce encouraged approval of the project.
Andre Pollard said he was representing a southwest Iredell Concerned Citizens group. He
said his group consisted of about 100 households living along Hwy. 150. He said the mission of the
group was to influence growth in a positive, well-defined manner. Pollard said the group thought
the project would have a positive impact in the community, but there were concerns. One concern
was the possibility of the property being used primarily for retail (auto parts store/auto sales lot).
Pollard said the traffic on 150 would have to be addressed in the future. Mr. Pollard said he wanted
the area developed in a proper manner for the health and safety of the residents. He said the highway
overlay district approach needed to be used. Finally, Pollard said his group had worked with Mr.
Beam and had mutually agreed upon additional conditions for the property.
Michael Lindsay, another member of the southwest Iredell Concerned Citizens group, also
mentioned the need for additional conditions.
Don Miller (advocate) Chairman of the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame in
Mooresville encouraged adoption of the rezoning so the museum could be built.
Rev. Roy Young (advocate), pastor of Living Waters Foursquare Gospel Church, said he
did not have any objections to the museum.
Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan
in regard to Case No. 9912-2.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 9912-2
from RA, Residential Agricultural to HB(CUD), Highway Business Conditional Use District.
Conditions being:
1) A front yard setback of 50'
2) No more than one point of ingress & egress off of River Highway/NC 150
3) A landscaped roadway no less than 15' in width shall be planted with small and/or
medium shrubs at a rate of 15 per 100 linear feet, excluding driveway. The type of'
vegetation shall be as listed under Section 6.18(E) of the Iredell County Zoning
Ordinance.