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CASTAWAYSHO
SHORES -_R_EQUEST FOR REZONING: Lisa Beckham, Planner, explained the
proposed rezoning to those present, saying the request was from Residential Agricul-
tural to Planned Residential District with a Special Use Permit. This property is in
the general vicinity of Interstate 77 and Transco Gas Plant. The Iredell County
Planning Board voted 8 - 2 to recommend rezoning. The Special Use Permit was unani-
mousely approved subject to a maximum density of 40 dwelling units for the 11.7 acre
tract, she said.
PROPONENTS FOR REZONING:
Bert Walser spoke regarding the rezoning and asked if both he and Jack Harris
could come forward to the speaker's table since Mr. Harris was the attorney in this
matter and he was assisting Mr. Harris.
Mr.Walser addressed the plan in general, the lay of the land, set backs, sewage
dispoal, quality of water to be discharged into the lake. He introduced Jim Fallon,
who was planning the sewage treatment for the project.
Mr. Fallon discussed the sewage treatment plant he proposed to build for the
project, discussed his credentials with the county commissioners, and spoke of other
treatment plants his company presently had under construction. He said he had one
in operation in Archdale which had been operating for about a year.
Mr. Ostwalt, county commissioner, asked questions about the system. He in-
quired how it operated and discussed technical aspects of sewage treatment. Mr.
Fallon said one hundred gallons per day per person is required by the state, and
that the life of the treatment plant is approximately thirty years.
David Parker, attorney for the opponents to the project, asked questions of
Mr. Fallon.
John Knight, architect for the project, spoke as a proponent to the project.
He said he did not draw either of the proposed drawings that were on exhibit at the
+'& meeting. Daivd Parker asked Mr. Knight questions regarding the project.
Tom Knowles, developer of Castaway Shores, discussed the project. He said he
had entered an agreement with Stockton and White, financiers from Charlotte, to
assist with financing this project. David Parker asked questions of Mr. Knowles.
OPPONENTS:
David Parker spoke regarding his clients' opposition to the project. He asked
all who were present and opposed to the project to identify themselves.
Rick Howard, a lake resident spoke in opposition to the project.
Brenda Childers questions if the schools would be overloaded because of the
increased housing made available by the project.
Lisa Beckham, planner, read a letter from the school system which said the
project would have no adverse impact on the Iredell County Schools.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT, AND CHAIRMAN TROUTMAN RE -OPENED THE
MEETING.
CASTAWAY SHORES - REZONING REQUEST: MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to deny
Ythe request for rezoning from Castaway Shores, Inc., more specifically described as