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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
County Administration Building
102 East Front Street, Lillington, NC
June 8, 2015 6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
Board Members Present: Scott Tripp, Chairman; Rick Foster, Vice Chairman; Andrew Ruhland,
Gunnar Henderson and Alternate Robert Doberstein. Planning Staff Present: Landon Chandler,
Senior Planner, Matt Talbott, Planner I and Teresa Byrd, Planner I /Recording Secretary.
Chairman Scott Tripp gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
All witnesses were sworn in.
Conditional Use
1. BA- CU- 13 -15. Patterson, Clyde L & Moss Oak Investments, LLC / Mario Morales
Montufar; Two (2) Singlewide Manufactured Homes in an RA -30 Zoning District; Upper
Little River Township; Pin # 0519 -42- 9130.000; SR # 1239 (Falcon Road). Matt Talbott
gave the site analysis and Mario Morales Montufar represented the application. Rick Foster
asked if it was one parcel and Matt Talbott stated yes. Rick Foster asked if they allowed
two homes on one parcel and Matt Talbott stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he
could enter the application into the record and Mario Montufar stated yes. Chairman Scott
Tripp asked what he was asking from the board and Mr. Montufar stated to put two
Singlewide manufactured on this property for himself and his family. Chairman Tripp asked
how it would impact the surrounding properties and Mr. Montufar stated he was a nice
person and there were other manufactured homes in the area. Chairman Tripp asked if he
had any additional information and Mr. Montufar stated he had no problems with no one
and he had been working for 20 years. Chairman Tripp asked if he would be living in the
homes or renting them out and Mr. Montufar stated he would be living in one with his wife,
the other was for his daughter and her family. Chairman Tripp asked if he had already
purchased the homes and Mr. Montufar stated he had paid for one, the other still paying for
it. Chairman Tripp asked if they were new homes and Mr. Montufar stated 2001 & 1999.
Rick Foster asked for him to describe the homes and Mr. Montufar stated pitched roof, good
looking. Chairman Scott Tripp stated it would go through permitting.
Elizabeth Holder, Tony Earl Rogers, Michael James Holder, Debbie Hart came forth with
concerns the area is saturated with mobile home parks, dilapidated homes in the area, theft,
safety, decrease in property value, loud music. Elizabeth Holder presented pictures to the
board which became Exhibit A.
Raul Montufar came forth in favor of his grandfather and stated he was a good person.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp
stated he could sense the frustration and they need to put pressure on the County
Commissioners to get some of it cleaned up. Rick Foster agreed and felt it would blend
with area. Andrew Ruhland agreed and Gunnar Henderson did not feel that a singlewide or
doublewide would not make any difference.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve the request with no
conditions. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
2. BA- CU- 14 -15. McIver, Barbara McDougald / Brittany S. McIver. A Doublewide
Manufactured Home in an RA -30 Zoning District; Upper Little River Township; Pin #
0518 -69- 9259.000; SR # 1244 (Moores Chapel Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis
and Brittney McIver /Barbara McKoy McIver represented the application. Matt Talbott
stated they are planning on subdividing the property. Chairman Scott Tripp asked why it
was at the meeting and Matt Talbott stated the road frontage. Chairman Tripp asked if he
could enter the application into the record and Brittney McIver stated yes. Chairman Tripp
asked what she was asking of the board and Ms. McIver stated to put a doublewide
manufactured home on this property. Chairman Tripp asked how it would impact the
surrounding community and Ms. McIver stated it would not that was where she grew up.
Chairman Tripp asked if the property would be subdivided and Ms. McIver stated yes. Rick
Foster asked if it would be owner occupied and Ms. McIver stated yes. Andrew Ruhland
asked if the home had been purchased and Ms. McIver stated they had to get the land
settled. Chairman Tripp asked if the home would be brand new and Ms. McIver stated yes.
There was no opposition.
Chairman Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp
stated it fit the surrounding area and had no issue with it. Rick Foster and Andrew Ruhland
agreed.
The checklist was completed and Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve with no
conditions. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
Chairman Scott Tripp called a recess at 7:27 p.m.
Chairman Scott Tripp called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m.
3. BA- CU- 15 -15. Harnett County / Harnett County Solid Waste. A Solid Waste Convenience
Site in an RA -20R Zoning District; Johnsonville Township; Pin # 9566 -41- 6276.000; SR #
1201 (Ponderosa Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Amanda Bader
represented the application. Rick Foster stated that he lived in the area and was a user of the
site approximately three to four miles away. Mr. Foster stated it would not affect his ruling
on the case. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could enter the application into the record
and Mrs. Bader stated yes. Chairman Tripp asked what she was asking of the board and
Mrs. Bader stated that Harnett County was wanting to put in a convenience site. Chairman
Tripp asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Mr. Bader stated the site would
be four hundred to five hundred feet off the road. Chairman Tripp asked if she had any
additional information and Mrs. Bader stated that Harnett County wanted to relocate the site
from Brooks Mangum Road, because the rental of this site is a burden to the county. Mrs.
Bader stated they had acquired a $30,000.00 grant from the state and hopefully this will
increase recycling. Mrs. Bader stated they hope to offer more than co- mingle. Mrs. Bader
stated this site would be a collection of white goods, tires, electronics, oil filter, cooking oil,
etc. Chairman Tripp asked if it would be a recyclable convenient center and Mrs. Bader
stated yes, with the compactor there would be no odors by closing the doors at night. Mrs.
Bader stated the compactor will be emptied weekly. Chairman Tripp asked the hours of
operation and Mrs. Bader stated they have been discussing internally and probably would
follow the same hours as the Johnsonville site. Chairman Tripp asked the hours and Mrs.
Bader stated it would be closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Andrew Ruhland asked
other days 7:30 to 5:30 and Mrs. Bader stated yes. Chairman Tripp asked if there would be
an attendant at the site and Mrs. Bader stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked about the
containment of antifreeze /oils and Mrs. Bader stated antifreeze would go into a double lined
tank, cooking oil would be the vendor providing something and oil filters would have a
small container. Andrew Ruhland asked if the overspills would be cleaned up and Mrs.
Bader stated immediately. Andrew Ruhland had concerns about keeping it cleaned up and
Mrs. Bader stated it would be cleaned, grass mowed and landscaped. Rick Foster addressed
any noise issue and Mrs. Bader stated there would be an occasional run of the compactor
and a truck empting the compactor. Rick Foster asked if there would be lighting and Mrs.
Bader stated no, maybe a small ariel light, security lighting/cameras. Rick Foster asked if
the lighting would not impose on the neighbors and Mrs. Bader stated they would angle
them down so it does not escape the property. Chairman Tripp asked if it was completely
wooded and Mrs. Bader stated yes, that was their goal. Landon Chandler explained the
buffering and commercial site plan process they would have to go through.
Thomas & Carol Davis came forth in opposition. Rick Foster and Robert Doberstein
disclosed they both new the Davis's and it would not affect their decision. The Davis's had
concerns that they had tried to get a recreational facility put in Johnsonville with no luck.
The Davis's stated there is not recreational areas for the kids in Johnsonville and they have
nothing to do. The Davis's asked that this be reconsidered and used for recreational area.
Richard Clements came forth with questions in reference to run off of hazard material and
where would it drain. Mr. Clements had concerns that it may drain in creek nearby.
William Dull came forth and stated he was representing his family. Mr. Dull stated they had
fifty acres beside this site and was trying to sale and he was afraid that he won't be able to if
there is a dump put beside of it. Mr. Dull wanted to know where it was going to be put on
that property and Chairman Tripp stated in the middle of the nineteen acres, which would be
surrounded by buffer of trees. Mr. Dull stated that a park would sound better.
Tim McNeill came forth and stated he lived less than one half mile from this and Mr. Dull
was his neighbor. Mr. McNeill asked that the site be moved as far North or South to put
minimum impact on property and the road leading to site be built to NC DOT standards.
Mr. McNeill asked that it be paved to minimize dust. Rick Foster asked about the creek and
Mr. McNeill stated it was below his house. Rick Foster asked where to this site and Mr.
McNeill stated back side of the nineteen acres.
Patsy Jones came forth and stated she sided with the Davis's and felt a place for children
would be better. Ms. Jones stated there was a proposal for a church up the road and the
community would not want the odor or see trash along the road on Hwy 24.
Chairman Tripp asked Amanda Bader back to podium and stated you have heard the
concerns of the community. Mrs. Bader stated they were trying to provide a community
service and promote recycling. Mrs. Bader stated this service was provided to the county to
keep the county clean and they will buffer as much as possible and keep cars off the road.
Mrs. Bader stated she would be happy to take a look at the master plan to see if it is
something they can work around. Mrs. Bader stated that the county is progressive in park
programs to communities that do not have them and would be glad to meet and discuss.
Chairman Tripp asked if it could be moved further away and Mrs. Bader stated the intention
was to loop around, educate people on recycling and to have only one entrance. Chairman
Tripp asked if it would be asphalt and Mrs. Bader stated not intended too, but would
consider later putting six inches of aggregate base course.
Chairman Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp felt it
was a needed service and a plus for the county. Rick Foster felt the area does need a park
and it would be a good time to lean on the county commissioners for that. Mr. Foster stated
he would recommend an all- weather gravel road as a condition. Andrew Ruhland agreed
with both.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve with one condition
that the ingress /egress be an all- weather road with gravel. Andrew Ruhland seconded the
motion and there was a unanimous vote.
4. BA- CU- 16 -15. Allen, Jack T., Coon Dog Holdings, Inc., William T. Allen and William H.
Allen Jr.; A Solar Farm in an RA -30 & RA -20R Zoning District; Stewart's Creek Township;
Pin # `s 0566 -66- 3768.000, 0566 -87- 1916.000, 0566 -87- 1918.000, 0566 -76- 8835.000; SR #
2055 (Industrial Drive). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Beth Trahrs, Attorney
represented the application. Chairman Tripp asked if the application could be entered into
the record and Ms. Trahrs stated yes, then submitted a booklet to the board, which became
Exhibit A for the record. Chairman Tripp asked what she was asking for and Ms. Trahrs
stated a conditional use permit for a solar farm. Chairman Tripp asked how it would impact
the surrounding area and Ms. Trahrs stated it would not. Chairman Tripp stated that this
board was familiar with solar farms and asked if this site was approved in 2012, what has
been the delay and Ms. Trahrs stated her client was not involved in that and then they had to
give the utility time to process. There was no opposition.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp
stated he remembered this case previously and there was no opposition. Mr. Tripp stated it
will have to go through commercial site plan review. Rick Foster stated it was a well put
together packet of information and there is no opposition tonight.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve with no conditions.
Gunnar Henderson seconded and there was a unanimous vote.
Chairman Scott Tripp called for a recess at 9:10 p.m.
Chairman Scott Tripp called the meeting back to order at 9:12 p.m.
5. BA- CU- 17 -15. Willoughby, John A. / Ecoplexus, Inc. C/O Nathan Rogers. A Solar Farm
in an RA -30 Zoning District; Grove Township; Pin #'s 1508 -54- 5374.000 & 1508 -62-
7892.000; SR # 1703 (Red Hill Church Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and
Nathan Rogers represented the application. Chairman Tripp asked if he could enter the
application into the record and Mr. Rogers stated yes. Chairman Tripp asked what he was
asking of the board and Mr. Rogers stated a solar facility. Chairman Tripp asked how it
would impact the surrounding area and Mr. Rogers stated it would not. Chairman Tripp
asked if he had any additional information and Mr. Rogers stated it was through Duke
Energy and is very close to being shovel ready and the proposed easement will be off Ashe
Ave, as well as the site will be totally buffered.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp
stated it was a well prepared presentation. Andrew Ruhland stated it was a good fit and
Rick Foster agreed and stated all questions had been answered.
The check list was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve the request with no
conditions. Andrew Ruhland seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
The minutes for the May 2015 meeting were presented for approval. Andrew Ruhland made
a motion to approve as written. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a
unanimous vote.
There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Scott Tripp, Chainniff
Rick Foster, Vice Chairman
Andrew Ruhland, Board Member
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A Teres yrd, Recordi Secretary
Landon Chandler, Senior Planner Date