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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1.26.1988 Agenda & Minutes Planning Boardvnwn of litfllahorou94 [ HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 AGENDA JOINT PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 26, 1988 / 7:00 PM ITEM r1: To consider a Change to the Zoning Map. A request by Roger Dale Stephens to add the + overlay district to lots on the west side of Buttonwood Dr. and the east side of Latta Rd. (see map) This + overlay zoning district would allow Class B single -wide mobile homes on vacant land. (attachments) ITEM #2: To consider a Change to the Zoning Map. A request by Willie Laws to rezone a 5.4 acre parcel on the east side of Highland Loop Rd. from R-20 to GC (General Commercial). (attachments) Item #3: Text Change Amendments to Section 6 "PARKING". (attachments) ITEM #4: Text Change Amendments to add buffer requirements along Interstate I-85 and I-40. (attachment) ITEM #5: Street Classification Systment - to designate streets as collector, arterial, and local. (map at Town Hall) ITEM #6: Park Plan to designate existing and potential park areas. (map at Town Hall) ITEM #7: Presentation of proposed Subdivision Regulations. Orange County's regulations were used as a model with changes to accomodate Town needs and policies. (Text at Town Hall). As much time and money has been spent on advertising and notification, it is essential that you notify Janet Rigsbee as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend this Public Hearing at 732-2104. O �)ScuSS MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 26, 1988 -EMBERS Mayor Fred Cates, Remus Smith, Horace Johnson, Allen Lloyd, PRESENT: Bobby Riley, Michael Kirby, Jim Culbreth (acting Chair), Margaret Moore, Cheshire Cole, Calvin Ashley, Robin Coleman, David Cates, Dr. Murphy, Ida Louise Evans, Barbara Page OTHERS Walter Floyd, Lee Floyd, Willie Laws, Lee Baldwin, Guy Baldwin, PRESENT: Jan Hilton, Johnny Hilton, Lee Caviness, Edna Ellis, W.L. Caviness, Vernon Clark, Lawrence Noah, Betty Parker, Julia Woods, Macon Woods,Clarene Bennett, Mary Ballard, C.D. Jack Knight Jr., Karl Pittman, Herbert Allen, James McGhee, Gordon McGhee, Betty McGhee, Freddy Laws, Cara Mitchell, Charles Roberts, Tony Cain, Pamela Barnes, Robert Whitesell, Daniel Parker, Lee & Becky Gordon, Patricia Coleman, Rita Benson, Neil Benson, Russell Terrell, Janice Bultema, Len Bultema, Donald Pittman, John Pridgen Jr., Carolyn Oettinger, Evelyn Poole -Kober, Thomas Merritt, Wayne Watts, Chris Ely, Neal Littman, Grainger Barrett, Anwar Abd- Elfattah, Clarence Rosemond, Mr. Brown, Janet Rigsbee, Mr. Hughes ITEM #1: The proposed Rezoning Request by Roger Dale Stephens to add the + overlay zone to lots on the west side of Buttonwood Dr. and the east side of Latta Rd. (see map for exact area) was presented by Rigsbee. Rigsbee explained the area that would be affected, the current uses in that area, and the application criteria imposed by the Zoning Ordinance to rezone to a + overlay district. (see file for letter) Rigsbee read a letter of opposition to the rezoning that was signed by 20 persons and said that she had received one phone call in support of the request and one phone call in opposition. Edna Ellis read a letter signed by James & Mary Fox in opposition 4 to the request (see file). W.L. Caviness opposed the rezoning as he feels that it lessens property value and that mobile homes are a nuisance. Donald Pittman feels that it is true that mobile homes devalue the property and also he feels that they increase the crime rate. Len Bultema said that he put alot of hard labor into his home and he agrees that it decreases property values and lessens the tax base. He feels that there is no advantage except for the developer and that the Town should provide areas that are for stick built homes only. Chris Ely presented photos of the area (see file) and read a letter in opposition with 41 signatures (see file). Patricia Coleman asked to leave the zoning as it is and that owner occupied housing should be a priority not rental units. Walter Floyd and Vernon Clark said they agreed with the opposition., Carleton McKee owns all the land bounding the proposed + district and he wants no mobile homes on his lands in the future. Page 2 Joint Public Hearing January 26, 1988 David Parker is opposed to the rezoning. Len Bultema asked what criteria does the Board use to judge a rezoning request and Culbreth responded the criteria in the Zoning Ordinance. Bultema asked if the Zoning Ordinance could be amended to allow for only stick built homes. Poole -Kober asked if any of the letter of opposition were protest petitions and Rigsbee said no. She then asked if there could be a show of hands of persons in opposition to the request. 35 persoi raised their hands. Robert Whitesell asked the Boards to take time to ride up Button- wood Dr. and see the nice homes there and to see the mess of the existing mobile homes. ITEM #2: The proposed Rezoning Request by Willie Laws to rezone 5.4 acres from R-20 to GC was presented by Rigsbee. Rigsbee explained the area that would be rezoned, the uses that could be allowed if it were rezoned to GC, and the application criteria imposed by the Zoning Ordinance to rezone a lot to GC. Willie Laws spoke to the commercial uses in his area and said that he needed help to get this property rezoned. John Hilton asked to approve the rezoning as there already is much commercial on Highway 70. Guy Baldwin said there is a steady expansion of St. Mary's Rd and Hwy 70 it is very busy at Laws' residence so he is for the rezoning Laureen Turner is in favor of rezoning. Helen Robinson lives in her mother's house and said that if the lot were rezoned that a commercial use would be in her mother's backyard and would change the complexion of a quiet, residential neighborhood and ruin their privacy. She is against the rezoning. Herbert Allen lives on Hwy 70 and has seen the traffic increase in the last 17 years and is for the rezoning. Mary Ballard would hate to see it rezoned commercial because once Mr. Laws sold the property he couldn't help what could be put on the property. James McGhee said he is a friend of the Laws' and he feels that Hwy 70 is going to open up and he is for the rezoning. Jack Knight lived on Highland Loop Rd. since 1953 and he said he has invested money in a home that suits his personality. They live on a quiet 30' wide private road. If the lot is rezoned to GC.then other lots will asked to be rezoned, if the lot stays R-20 then homes will be put up there. The extra traffic could affect resale value and change the solitude of the neighborhood. He opposes the rezoning. Page 3 Joint Public Hearing January 26, 1988 Willie Laws said that the land available on the 5.4 acre lot will not perk as he has tried to get it perked. If it would perk he would love for his son to live there. He feels like he is on Broadway as the headlights shine into his windows. Bill Crowther said that Highland Loop Rd. is a nice place to live. He respects the right to rezone property but then the headlights would be in his window. He prefers the zoning to remain as is. Horace Johnson said that the intersection is designated as a commercial node in the Pantry area study. Tommy Merritt said that there are alot of businesses on the south side of Town and that is a burden on Churton St. He is in favor of the rezoning. Willie Laws presented 17 letters (see file) in favor of the rezoning request. BREAK: The Mayor received a report on a standing violation at the sewer treatment plant. ITEM #3: Rigsbee reviewed the changes that were proposed for the parking section of the zoning ordinance. ITEM #4: Rigsbee reviewed the new section on buffers along the interstate highways. She said that the Triangle J Council of Governments has reviewed the addition and it meets their standards. Neal Littman said that he is in favor of the buffer requirements and also of the parking changes and he supports their adoption. ITEM #5: Rigsbee explained the Road Classification System. ITEM #6: Rigsbee explained that a Parks Advisory Council will be needed to review "subdivisions and ensure that they meet the recreation standards of the Subdivision Regulations. She explained the recreation -standards of the proposed subdivision regulations. Rigsbee noted areas on the Park Plan that would be used for Park purposes. These are all areas already owned by the Town or the County. Poole -Kober asked if the Town lot at King, Occoneechee and Margaret Sts, could be designated park space. ITEM #7: Rigsbee explained that the Subdivision Regulations are taken from Orange County's and edited to fit the needs of the Town. She distributed this first draft to the Town Board members, to,sdme Planning Board members, to the Town Attorney, to Rich Ducker, to Brian Benson, and to Marvin Collins. With their input she produced the 2nd draft which is the 1st draft with changes noted in red and this 2nd draft is what she is bringing to Public Hearing. Mayor Cates said that he had talked with Bob Rose and Rigsbee and they were in agreement that the Subdivision Regulations were in good form and that any changes that might be needed in the futur could be taken care of as amendments. Pale 4 Joint Public Hearing January 26, 1988 The Town is still awaiting comments from the Orange County Board of Commissioners. The Public Hearing ended. The Mayor reported and distributed a letter to the Town Board from OWASA. Commissioners Smith and Johnson had attended a meeting held in Chapel Hill dealing with the management of water supply for a large regional area and they reported on this meeting. J et V. R • igsee, SjFcretary