HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0324Attorney Deborah Brinton, who represents Mr. Strickland, stated (1)
the area is not exclusively residential, (2) two residents in the
area had signed a statement in favor of the rezoning, and ( 3 )
concern that Mr. Strickland might have a discrimination case since
he had been denied "time and time again."
Mrs. Peggy Shuler: Opposes the rezoning. She stated she lived
across the street from the property and that she was against the
rezoning. She is afraid the lot will fail as a car dealership, and
that it will become a lot for abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Melvin Shumake: Opposes the rezoning. He lives next door to
the referenced property and he is against the rezoning. "Mr.
Strickland can lock up in the afternoon and go home."
Eva Shumake: Opposes the rezoning. She also lives adjacent to the
referenced lot. She showed pictures of the lot and its close
proximity to the neighbors.
John Shuler: Opposes the rezoning. He stated that Mr. Strickland
would have everyone to believe the area was a growing metropolis,
however, it is 80 to 90 percent residential. He stated the lot was
not large enough to accomodate a car lot.
Attorney Brinton stated the lot Mr. Strickland wants rezoned is the
same size as a nearby car lot. She stated that Mr. Strickland
wanted to have an attractive car lot and that he desired for it to
be successful. The speed limit in the area is 55 mph, which
indicates that it is conducive to highway business.
Mrs. Peggy Shuler stated that north of "them" the speed limit was
45 mph. She further indicated that enough cars were needed to make
the business viable. They had already seen one car lot fail.
REZONING REQUEST: J. ALLEN & RICHARD A. EDNISTON PROPERTY, CASE
NO, 9310-4: Mr. Lundy stated that Mr. Edmiston requests to rezone
this property from HB, Highway Business to GB, General Business
District. The property is located at the northeast quadrant of
Interstate 40 West and Stamey Farm Road; more specifically
identified as lot 27, Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 8M. The
property consists of 10.58 acres with approximately 500' of road
frontage and is currently vacant. Mr. Edmiston has stated the
property would be used for a wholesale distribution center for
dairy products (ice cream). On October 6, 1993, the Planning Board
unanimously approved this request.
REZONING REOUEST: ROBERT A. COLLIER, JR., ET AL PROPERTY. CASE NO,
9310-5: Mr. Lundy explained that Mr. Collier, et al, requests a
portion of this property be rezoned from RA, Residential
Agricultural to M-1, Light Manufacturing District. The property is
located on SR 2705, Munday Road near the Statesville Airport; more
specifically identified as Lot 4, Block D, of Iredell County Tax
Map 8K; and a portion of Lots 9 & 29, Block F, of Iredell County
Tax Map 8K. The property consists of approximately 45 acres and is
currently vacant. The Statesville Airport was previously zoned (M-
2) until its annexation. On October 6, 1993, the Planning Board by
a unanimous vote recommended the approval of the M-1 (CUD) with a
condition set on the height limitation (a height that would be
satisfactory to the City of Statesville).
Mr. Dave Peeler, City of Statesville Airport Engineer, spoke in
favor of some sort of height restriction.
Mr. Bob Collier announced that he was available to answer any
questions and that the architect was also available.
Mr. Bill Galliher asked what was considered light industrial. Mr.
Lundy cited a number of commercial uses for him. Mr. Galliher's
concern stemmed from a sawmill across the road, and he stated that
when it rains it's hazardous to drive in the area.
WOV 2 1993 307