1990-07-02 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 2, 1990
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, July 2, 1990, at 7: 30 0' clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North
Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners Robert G. Greer; E. L.
Mathews, Jr.; Nolan O'Neal; Chairman Fred Retchin; County
Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney; Robert W. Pope; and Clerk
to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr. arrived late.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Skip Williams, Pastor of the Fifth Avenue United
Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Commissioner Mathews led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to approve the minutes of June 4, 1990, and June 18,
1990, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Retchin
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Absent:
Vice-Chairman Barfield
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to comment on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda
or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. The following issue was
presented:
Discussion of Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearings
Ms. Mildred Harris, a concerned citizen,
definition of the term, "Public Hearing".
requested a
County Attorney Pope stated a public hearing is a hearing
opened to the public for participation and deliberation by the
board who called for the hearing.
Ms. Harris expressed concern for the difference in the
interpretation of a public hearing among the various boards
stating that the New Hanover County Zoning Board of Adjustment
advertises its meetings as public hearings with interested
persons invited to attend; however, no public comments are
received at the meeting.
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County Attorney Pope stated the Zoning Board of Adjustment
holds public meetings; however, the proceedings are held as
quasi-judicial hearings due to the fact that the rights of
indi viduals are being determined by this board. As in court
hearings, comments are not received from the public.
Ms. Harris requested that the advertisement define the
difference in a meeting of this nature, since the ads do not
indicate that persons will not be allowed to comment and express
opinions. She stated when attending the last Zoning Board of
Adjustment meeting to speak in favor of a County Ordinance, she
was duly sworn in; however, during her comments she was
interrupted by the Executive Secretary of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment who objected to her testimony and would not allow her
to continue to speak.
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Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation to Ms. Harris for
bringing this issue to the attention of the Board and requested
the Legal Department to review the ads being prepared by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment and correct the verbiage if necessary.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Retchin
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Absent:
Vice-Chairman Barfield
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Contract #ENG-90-0048 with the New Hanover
International Airport Authority and Carolina Power & Light
Company for Underground Duct Bank System
The Commissioners approved a contract with the New Hanover
International Airport Authority and Carolina Power & Light
Company for installation of an underground duct bank system in
the new Airport Terminal. The Chairman was authorized to execute
the contract documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Adoption of Resolution for Submission of 1990-91 N. C. Land
Records Management Program Grant Application Planning
Department
The Commissioners adopted a resolution for submission of the
1990-91 Land Records Management Program grant application for ()
matching funds in the amount of $90,986 to assist in the
automation of the county's land records system. The Chairman was
authorized to execute the document.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 19.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing a One-Time Rebate For Possible
Overcharges to Tire Dealers for Tire Disposal Costs
The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing a
one-time rebate to tire dealers for overcharges which may be
generated by the tire disposal fee subj ect to completion of a
one-year evaluation period and analysis of the true costs for
tire disposal by the County Staff.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 19.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director's
Designated Representative to Dispose of Surplus Equipment and
Vehicles Through a County Auction
The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the
Finance Director's designated representative to dispose of
surplus equipment and vehicles through a County Auction to be 0
held on July 28, 1990.
Copies of the resolution and inventory sheets of surplus
property are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and
contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 19.
Acceptance of "Happy Helmets to You" Grant Approved by the Injury
Presentation Branch of the Injury Control Section of the N. C.
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0295 - Health Department
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The Commissioners accepted the "Happy Helmets to You" grant
award in the amount of $7,000 and approved the following Budget
Amendment:
90-0295 Health/Community Based Injury
Debit
Credit
CDC Community Based Injury Grant
$7,000
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Printing
Departmental Supplies
$ 500
$6,500
Purpose: To budget revenue for "Happy Helmets to You" grant for
FY 1990-91. The grant funds are to be used to promote the use of
bicycle helmets and reduce injuries. The grant period is July 1,
1990 June 30, 1991. There are no local matching funds
required.
Adoption of Resolution Adding Ferndale
Department of Transportation Secondary Road
The Commissioners adopted a resolution
Smith Creek Estates, (Division File #636-N)
Department of Transportation Secondary Road
Road to the N. C.
System
adding Ferndale Road,
to the North Carolina
System.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 19.
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Approval of Contract #PAR-89-0342 with the New Hanover County
Board of Education for Joint Use of Myrtle Grove Middle School
Property
The Commissioners approved a contract with the New Hanover
County Board of Education for joint development of the Myrtle
Grove Middle School property by the County School System and the
County Parks & Recreation Department. The Chairman was
authorized to execute the contract documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Approval of Contract #MGR-90-0229 Between the City of Wi1mington,
New Hanover County, and Coast Line Convention Management, Inc.
for Advance of FY 1990-91 Rental Subsidy
The Commissioners approved a contract between the City of
Wilmington, New Hanover County, and Coast Line Convention
Management, Inc. for advance of the FY 1990-91 rental subsidy.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Award of Contract #PRO-90-0214 to Port City Fire Extinguisher for
Fire Extinguisher Inspection for County Buildings
The following bids were received for providing fire
extinguisher inspections:
Atlantic Fire Systems
Port City Fire Extinguisher
$15,780
$ 1,400
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The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Port City Fire
Extinguisher in the amount of $1,400 for the provision of fire
extinguisher inspection to County Buildings listed on Exhibit A.
The County Manager was authorized to execute the contract
documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Award of Contract #PRO-90-0215 to Orkin for provision of Pest
Control to County
The following bids were received for providing pest control
to County Buildings as listed on Exhibit A:
Jay Taylor Exterminating Company
Spirittine Exterminators
Dodson Brothers Exterminating
Orkin Pest control
$13,000
$ 7,712
$13,650
$ 7,200
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The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Orkin Pest Control
in the amount of $7,200 for inspection of 30 county locations
with monthly service at 9 locations and service 3 times per year
at all other locations for a period of two years for county
buildings listed on Exhibit A. The County Manager was authorized
to execute the contract documents.
A copy of the contract containing Exhibit A is on file in
the Legal Department.
Award of Contract iPRO-90-0216 to Waste Management for provision
of Dumpster Service of County Buildings
The following bids were received to provide dumpster service
for county buildings:
Waste Industries
Waste Management
$53,955.94 (2 years)
$48,812.64 (2 years)
The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Waste Management in
the amount of $48,812.64 for provision of dumpster service for
county buildings listed on Exhibit A. The County Manager was
authorized to execute the contract documents.
A copy of the contract containing Exhibit A is on file in
the Legal Department.
Approval of Addi tional Architectural Fees for Museum Expansion
Project
The Commissioners approved additional architectural fees
charged by Jefferies and Faris Associates in the amount of
$1,016.51 for plan modifications of the Museum Expansion Project.
Funds are available in the Project Contingency Account.
ARRIVAL OF VICE-CHAIRMAN JONATHAN BARFIELD, SR.
Vice-Chairman Barfield arrived at 7:45 o'clock P.M.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PLAQUE TO FORMER COUNTY COMMISSIONER W.
ALBERT CORBETT, JR.
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners,
presented a plaque to former County Commissioner W. Albert
Corbett, Jr. in recognition of his years of service on the Board
of County Commissioners.
Mr. Corbett expressed appreciation to each member of the
Board for their cooperation and stated serving as a County
Commissioner was a tremendous learning experience and one that he
enjoyed. He encouraged qualified persons to run for elected
positions and emphasized the importance of strong leadership in a
rapidly growing county.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO STEVE HOLSHOUSER FOR HEROIC RESCUE
EFFORTS
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the New Hanover County Board
of Commissioners, presented a plaque to Mr. Steve Holshouser in
recognition of his unselfish efforts in rescuing Amit Gupta from
drowning under the bridge at Snow's Cut Park.
Mr. Holshouser and his family were picnicking at the park
when they saw Amit Gupta thrown from his Wave Runner against a
wooden wall and knocked unconscious when a speeding 40'-50' boat
passed through the waterway. Steve Holshouser, without thinking
of himself, jumped in the water, which was full of strong
currents, and swam to fishermen in a small boat who were trying
to pull Amit out of the water. Once in the boat, Steve brought
Amit to the shore, and he and his brother administered artificial
respiration. The Holshouser family had already called the
Emergency Medical Technicians who transported Amit to the
hospital where he stayed in the Trauma Unit for a period of three
days at which time he was released and sent home to fully
recuperate.
Dr. Suresh C. Gupta, father of Amit, stated he is forwarding
an application to Governor Martin for steve Holshouser to be
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nominated to receive the Governor's Hero Award which is presented
in April of each year.
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PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE
FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL HIGHWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
FOR A PORTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17 NORTH
Mr. Michael Murchison, a member of the Ad Hoc Planning
Committee, stated after study and review the Committee concluded
that application of a Special Highway Overlay District (SHOD) to
a portion of Market Street would be beneficial to the county. He
stated the area in question is one of three primary gateways into
New Hanover County and should be developed in an orderly manner.
The following facts were presented:
1. Only three properties on the road now zoned business
would be threatened by the application of SHOD because of either
their shallow depths or narrow widths, or both. Since these
parcels are already developed and because current ordinances do
not prohibit the general upkeep of the use, or its replacement if
destroyed, it is determined the SHOD's impact would be greatly
diminished. Special relief through the Zoning Board of Adjustment
may also be pursued where unnecessary hardships are created.
2. The vast majority of properties along the corridor are
currently zoned residential and there are no reasons to assume
they will be rezoned to a non-residential classification in the
future. Many lots, because of their size, would not qualify for
commercial rezoning.
3. The Committee recognized that petitions for rezoning
would have to be in general compliance with the County's Land Use
Plan and the Porters Neck Neighborhood Plan. The general Land
Use Plan seeks to minimize strip commercial development, and the
Porters Neck Plan seeks to limit strip commercial development and
encourage an orderly development of shopping and similar
facilities along Market Street.
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4. The continued development of two (2) existing B-1
Business Districts, one at Porters Neck Road and the other at
Futch Creek Road, would be stymied because each district is only
200 feet in depth and is adjacent to residential zoning, which
triggers additional setbacks. The Committee believes these
districts can be expanded in depth to offset the properties which
would be consistent with Land Use policies for commercial growth
and consistent with the Porters Neck Neighborhood Plan.
5. The Committee also noted that several parcels
(residential) at the southern end of the study area would be
better suited for commercial development. Even without SHOD,
these parcels would be difficult to develop under B-2 criteria
because of their shallow depth. As a result, the Committee
recommends the southern boundary of SHOD start just north of
these parcels.
Commissioner 0' Neal complimented Mr. Murchison and the Ad
Hoc Planning Committee for an excellent report.
Chairman Retchin recommended scheduling a Public Hearing for
consideration of the SHOD regulations on August 6, 1990.
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Vice-Chairman Barfield expressed concern for present
infrastructure problems being experienced within the City and
questioned whether this area should become more crowded by
limiting commercial development in other parts of the county. He
also expressed concern for adopting a recommendation before the
Ad Hoc Planning Committee has completed the study and recommended
delaying action until the Planning Staff can actually see where
commercial development should occur and how SHOD will impact upon
College Road, Market Street, and other high traffic areas.
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Mr. Murchison stated the Committee has not addressed where
future development should occur; however, they will be developing
a report within the next two months.
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Motion: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to postpone action on the SHOD regulations until the Ad Hoc
Committee has completed the entire study and the Planning Staff
has had time to analyze and apply these recommendations to see if
they address the needs of the county.
CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING 11.9 ACRES ON
THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET
SOUTH OF PORTERS NECK ROAD, TO B-2 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL
( Z- 3 98, CONTINUED AND APPEALED CASE)
Planning Director Hayes stated the proposed rezoning request
was heard by the Planning Commission in July 1989. In
deliberations, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the
rezoning request concluding that the proposed rezoning was not
consistent with County policies for Growth and Development. The
case was appealed, but after numerous continuances at the request
of the petitioner, the rezoning request was withdrawn. The
applicant refiled the request in February 1990. Again, the
Planning Commission recommended denial concluding that no
significant changes had occurred since the last denial. The
petitioner appealed to the Board of Commissioners and again the
proposal was tabled. The Board of Commissioners decided to table
the rezoning request pending receipt of recommendations by the Ad
Hoc Advisory Planning Committee concerning the need for Special
Highway Overlay District regulations for a part of the U. S.
Highway 17 corridor; however, the petitioner requested the
Commissioners to hear the case on July 2, 1990.
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing
anyone present would like to speak in favor of
request. The following persons commented:
asked if
rezoning
and
the
Mr. Kenneth Parker, the petitioner, expressed concern for a
portion of this property, which is west of Market Street, being
included in the Porters Neck Neighborhood Plan stating a major
corridor has never been crossed and included in a neighborhood
plan. He also expressed concern for the number of Planning
Commission members living in this area and reminded the Board
that the courts in 1960 upheld a ruling which stated persons
protesting a rezoning request should be adjacent property owners,
not property owners in the immediate area.
Planning Director Hayes stated two commercial nodes exist in
this area, the entrance to Futch Creek Road and Porters Neck
Road. Properties on both sides of Market Street were included in
the neighborhood plan in order to plan for future commercial
development. He also pointed out the fact that Mr. Parker
attended a neighborhood meeting during the development of the
Porters Neck Neighborhood Plan and presented the plan for a
proposed shopping center.
County Attorney Pope stated the petitioner's comments on the
1960 court ruling involved a City Statute in the State of
Connecticut which required a protest by a specific percentage of
owners whose property was immediately adjacent to the property
being considered for rezoning. He stated this statute is foreign
to the New Hanover County Ordinance and is not applicable to
county or state law.
Mr. Park~r commented on the best and highest use of the site
and requested the Commissioners to approve the commercial
rezoning.
Mr. Ed Dean commented on
property is not desirable for
rezoned commercially.
U. S. Highway 17 stating this
residential use and should be
Mr. Lloyd Brinkley commented on spot and cluster zoning
asking why this property and the Porters Neck intersection would
not be a logical area for commercial zoning. He stated if Mr.
Parker is not opposed to the Special Highway Overlay District
regulations, he feels the property should be rezoned for
commercial use.
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Mr. Robert King, an adjacent property owner, commented on a
possible bottle neck from U. S. Highway 17 into the property and
stated adjacent property owners are not willing to donate
easements until the entire area is rezoned for commercial use.
Mr. Parker stated he would provide a 22 1/2 foot area around
the parcel of land if all owners would do the same in order to
provide a 45 foot easement.
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Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. The
following person commented:
Mr. Otis Johnson, a resident of Porters
concern for allowing commercial development in
not need additional commercial development.
Commissioners to deny the request and preserve
aspects of this corridor.
Neck, expressed
an area that does
He requested the
the environmental
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Vice-Chairman Barfield recommended tabling the request until
the Ad Hoc Planning Advisory Committee has completed its study on
future development for this area of the County. He expressed
concern for Mr. Parker placing this item on the agenda before
this study is completed.
Commissioner O'Neal expressed concern for tabling this issue
stating the Planning Commission has denied the rezoning request
twice and he feels the Commissioners were elected to make
decisions whether popular or not.
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Mr. Parker stated the SHOD setbacks will not impact upon the
property and many commercial uses are already in this area. He
requested the Commissioners to approve the commercial rezoning
stating this is a well defined commercial area.
Motion: After a lengthy discussion, Vice-Chairman Barfield
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to table this rezoning
request until the study has been completed by the Ad Hoc Planning
Advisory Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Vice-Chairman Barfield
Chairman Retchin
Voting Nay: Commissioner O'Neal
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE .73 OF AN ACRE ON
THE EAST SIDE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 117, NORTH OF CHERRY STREET TO B-2
BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL (Z-408)
Planning Director Hayes presented background information on
the rezoning request stating the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff unanimously approved the B-2 zoning feeling it was
consistent with the "Community" land classification of the Land
Use Plan. Also, due to the number of commercial requests
recently received for this area, the Planning Commission
requested the Planning Staff to conduct a survey of the area's
remaining residential properties to determine the possibility of
converting them to a commercial designation. No specific time
table for completion of this request was established.
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning
request. The following person commented.
Mr. Charlie Rivenbark, representing the owners of the
property, requested approval of the commercial rezoning stating
the request is consistent with the Land Use Plan.
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Motion: Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to approve rezoning .73 of an acre on the east side of U.
S. Highway 117, north of Cherry Street to B-2 Business from R-15
Residential. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Kenneth Parker requested, for the record,
count of the property just commercially rezoned.
Director Hayes stated the traffic count is 14,000.
stated the traffic count on his property is 20,000.
a traffic
Planning
Mr. Parker
A copy of " AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA CASTLE HAYNE OF NEW ()
HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED JULY 1, 1985" is hereby \.
incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning
Book II, Section Castle Hayne, Page 11.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES ON
THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 117, JUST SOUTH OF NORTH KERR
AVENUE, TO B-1 BUSINESS FROM R-20 RESIDENTIAL (Z-409)
Planning Director Hayes presented background information on
the rezoning request stating the Planning Commission felt the
area proposed was consistent with County Policies for commercial
locations along a major corridor; however, they concurred that a
B-1 designation would be adequate for the area's local shopping
and service needs.
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing and asked if
anyone from the general public would like to speak in favor of
the rezoning request. The following person commented:
Mr. Ed
Commissioners
petitioned in
use.
Ennis, one of the petitioners, requested the
to rezone the property to B-2 as originally
order to use the property to its highest and best
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. No
one commented.
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Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: After discussion of businesses already located in the
area, Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to approve rezoning 5.3 acres on the west side of U. S.
Highway 117 just south of North Kerr Avenue to B-2. The floor
was opened for discussion.
Commissioner O'Neal expressed concern for not following the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and cautioned rezoning
this property to B-2 which allows a variety of uses.
Chairman Retchin called for a VOTE ON THE MOTION.
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Upon
Voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Vice-Chairman Barfield
Chairman Retchin
Voting Nay: Commissioner O'Neal
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A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA NO. lOA OF NEW HANOVER
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED JULY 1, 1974," is hereby
incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning
Book II, Section la-A, Page 21.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
PET CEMETERY AT THE CORNER OF MENDENHALL DRIVE AND U.S. HIGHWAY
17 (S-315)
Chairman Retchin opened the Public Hearing and stated in
order to grant a Special Use Permit a quasi-judicial hearing must
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be held; therefore, any persons wishing to testify must be sworn
in by the Clerk to the Board.
The following person was sworn in:
Mr. Jere LeGwin
Planning Director Hayes presented Staff's findings of fact
as follows:
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General Requirement #1: The proposed use will not materially
endanger the public health or safety based upon the following
findings:
a. The subj ect property has direct access to U. S. Highway 17
(Market Street).
b. Water and Sewer Services are not generally needed for a pet
cemetery operation.
General Requirement
conditions of the
findings:
#2:
Zoning
The proposed use
Ordinance based
meets all
upon the
required
following
a. There are no specific ordinance requirements for the
establishment of a pet cemetery. Section 72-2 requires that a
"cemetery" meet the minimum requirements of the North Carolina
State Health Department.
b. The project is to consist of a burial site, a small office
and storage facility, a sign not to exceed 32 square feet and a
five-foot fence in combination with a planted hedge.
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General Requirement #3: The proposed use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property based on the
following findings:
a. The petitioner plans to install new solid wood fencing and
hedging along the western boundary of the site which is adjacent
to existing single-family lots.
b. Si te development ( structures) will be minimal:
office, a maintenance facility and grave sites.
one small
General Requirement #4: The location and character of the
proposed use will be in harmony with the area and in general
conformity with the plan of development for the County based upon
the following findings:
a. The site is located on the west side of a heavily traveled
major thoroughfare and is in close proximity to a variety of land
uses; residential and non-residential.
b. Residential lands to the west will be screened with a
combination of fencing and plantings.
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Chairman Retchin asked the petitioner, Mr. Jere LeGwin if he
agrees with the findings of fact as presented by the Planning
Staff. Mr. LeGwin stated he concurs with the statements as
presented.
Commissioner O'Neal asked if a well will be installed. Mr.
LeGwin stated a well will be installed.
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in opposition to issuance of the Special Use
Permit for establishing a pet cemetery. No one commented.
Chairman Retchin closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to grant the Special Use Permit for establishment of a pet
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cemetery at the corner of Mendenhall Drive.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Upon vote, the
A copy of the Special Use Permit is hereby incorporated as a
part of the minutes and is contained in SUP Book I, Page 42.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO SYSTEMATICALLY
ASSIGN HOUSE NUMBERS TO EMERSON DRIVE AND MElillOWVIEW AVENUE
LOCATED IN CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP
Planning Director Hayes requested the Commissioners to
approve a request to systematically assign house numbers on
Emerson Drive and Meadowview Avenue located in Cape Fear Township
in order to properly identify residences when providing emergency
responses and county services.
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Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak in opposition to the assignment of house
numbers as presented. No one commented.
Motion: Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Barfield to approve the assignment of house numbers on Emerson
Drive and Meadowview Avenue as recommended by the Planning
Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN FRED RETCHIN AS VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE
NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
Motion: Commissioner O'Neal MOVED,
Mathews to designate Chairman Retchin
delegate for the Annual Conference
Association of County Commissioners.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Commissioner
to serve as the voting
of the North Carolina
Upon vote, the MOTION
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed the Regular Session to hold a
meeting of the Water & Sewer District from 9:20 o'clock P.M. to
10:30 o'clock P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 10:31 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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