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mandatory to enforce the State Building Code. Since the County Building Code is
more restrictive in a lot of areas, it was requested that the County Code be repealed
with the exception of the two above -listed items.
Jeff Coutu, Planning Director, said it would be easier to work with the State
Building Code.
Allie Roberton, a retired local house builder, requested that the Board con-
sider going with the State Building Code. He said all builders are familiar with
this code.
Garland Garnel, Iredell County citizen, inquired what changes the Board had in
mind to make in the Building Code. Mr. Garnel was to be given a copy of the State
Building Code by the County Planning Director.
Jeff Coutu said there was no person on the Iredell County staff who was an
authority on the State Building Code, but when a question arises, the Department of
Insurance in Raleigh is consulted.
Action on the hearing was delayed until the first meeting in February (Febru-
ary 1).
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED;REGULAR MEETING RE -OPENED.
A. F. TROUTMAN SUBDIVISION PLAT: Jeff Coutu, Planning Director, brought the
captioned business before the Board. Mr. Brady Holland owns this property, which is
located in Fallstown Township on Buffalo Shoals Road. He plans to divide lots 101-
105 into 28 new lots. The area is zoned for single-family dwellings and has been
approved by the Planning Board, Highway Department, County Schools, and Health
Department.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to approve the plat. VOTING: Ayes - 5;
Noes - 0.
ROAD SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Request from Jeff Coutu, Planning Director, for
an additional $1600 to amend the road sign contract with Andy Johnson Welding Repair.
The amendment is for the purchase of 200 additional posts at $8 each to complete the
sign erection project.
MOTION from Commissioner Campbell to approve the $1600 amendment to the original
contract; funds are to come from Contingency. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Noes - 0.
CHANGE. IN ROAD NAMES: A discussion was held by the Board regarding the
dissatisfaction of some people over the change in road names. After a discussion,
the Chairman appointed Bill Mills, Wayne Deal, and Jeff Coutu to meet between this
meeting and February 1st, and bring back a recommendation to the Board as to how the
changing of road names should be handled.
VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING BOARD: Jeff Coutu, Planning Director, brought to the
attention of the Board that three vacancies have occurred on the Planning Board. He
said an odd number of members was needed. At the present time they have eight or
nine members attending the planning board meetings. Those who have resigned are
Allen Knox, Dwight Goforth, and John Simpson.