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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
County Administration Building
102 East Front Street, Lillington, NC
July 13, 2015 6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
Board Members Present: Andrew Ruhland, Acting Chairman, Gunnar Henderson, Walter
Massey, Alternates Robert Doberstein and Richard Cruikshank. Planning Staff Present: Landon
Chandler, Senior Planner, Matt Talbott, Planner I and Teresa Byrd, Planner I/Recording
Secretary.
Chairman Andrew Ruhland gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
All witnesses were sworn in.
Conditional Use
BA- CU- 18 -15. Bradley, Janice Eason; A Singlewide Manufactured Homes in an RA -30
Zoning District; Stewart's Creek Township; Pin # 0576 -61- 6409.000; SR # 2024
(Covington Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Janice / Craig Bradley
represented the application. Andrew Ruhland asked why it is in front of the board and Matt
Talbott stated it was a singlewide manufactured home. Robert Doberstein asked if the old
home was going to be torn down and Matt Talbott stated that it was in the process of being
torn down now. Andrew Ruhland asked if he could enter the application into the record and
Janice Bradley stated yes. Mr. Ruhland asked what she was asking of the board and Mrs.
Bradley stated to move a singlewide manufactured home on a half -acre lot to care for her
mother who was elderly. Mr. Ruhland asked how it would impact the surrounding area and
Mrs. Bradley stated it would be a positive impact, that they would decorate and landscape.
Mr. Ruhland asked if she had any additional information and Craig Bradley stated that the
house was on the ground, ready to be hauled off. Mr. Ruhland asked if it would be cleaned
up before the home was moved out there and Mr. Bradley stated yes. Robert Doberstein
asked if they had purchased the home and Mrs. Bradley stated they were in the process. Mr.
Doberstein asked what year was the home and Mrs. Bradley stated a 1996. Craig Bradley
stated it was owned by some friends of theirs. Walter Massey asked there was a
manufactured home there before and Mrs. Bradley stated maybe twenty -five to thirty years
ago. There was no opposition.
Mr. Ruhland closed the public hearing and had board discussion. All board members felt it
was good thing, so she can be next to her mother to look after her.
The checklist was completed and Gunnar Henderson made a motion to approve the request
with no conditions. Walter Massey seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
2. BA- CU- 19 -15. Yarbrough David & Phyllis / Jeremy & Tammy Simpson. A Singlewide
Manufactured Home in an RA -30 Zoning District; Upper Little River Township; Pin #
0602 -20- 4797.000; SR # 1265 (Cool Springs Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and
Tammy Yarborough Simpson and David Yarborough represented the application. Andrew
Ruhland asked if the property had to be subdivided at all and Matt Talbott stated no. Mr.
Ruhland asked if he could enter the application in to the record and Tammy Simpson stated
yes. Mr. Ruhland asked what she was asking of the board and Mrs. Simpson stated to
move a 1995 Singlewide manufactured home to this property so she could be with family.
Mr. Ruhland asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Mrs. Simpson stated it
would be a good impact and it would be more money for the county. Mr. Ruhland asked if
she had any additional information and Mrs. Simpson stated there was a singlewide
manufactured home there for ten years and was recently pulled off approximately one year
ago. Mr. Ruhland asked if the utilities were in place and Mrs. Simpson stated yes. Richard
Cruickshank asked if she owned the property and David Yarborough (father) stated when
they decide to build a house, he was going to deed the land to them. Richard Cruikshank
asked about the home and Mrs. Simpson stated it was a 1995, 14 X 70. Walter Massey
asked if she would be using the existing lot and Mrs. Simpson stated yes, it was already
cleared. There was no opposition.
Andrew Ruhland closed the public hearing and had board discussions and there was no
discussions.
The checklist was completed and Richard Cruickshank made a motion to approve the
request with no conditions. Walter Massey seconded the motion and there was a unanimous
vote.
BA- CU- 20 -15. Smith, Debra McDougald & Mona McDougald / Debra McDougald Smith;
A Doublewide Manufactured Home in an RA -30 Zoning District; Upper Little River
Township; Fin # 0517 -69- 6554.000; Hwy 27 West. Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and
Debra McDougald Smith represented the application, along with Dewey Dykes a family
friend. Andrew Ruhland asked if it was less than one acre and Matt Talbott stated yes.
Robert Doberstein asked if it had sewer and water and Matt Talbott stated just water. Mr.
Ruhland asked if he could enter the application into the record and Ms. Smith stated yes.
Mr. Ruhland asked what she was asking of the board and Ms. Smith stated permission to put
a doublewide manufactured home on this lot. Mr. Ruhland asked how it would impact
surrounding area and Ms. Smith stated there would be no impact. Mr. Ruhland asked if she
had any additional information and Mr. Dykes stated that this property belonged to her
father and he signed it over to her. Mr. Dykes stated she need to be closer to her aunt that
raised her and needed to help take care of her. Mr. Dykes stated the property already had
county water and a septic tank. Richard Cruickshank asked if it was a official lot of record
and Mr. Dykes stated yes. Robert Doberstein asked if she had purchased the home and Ms.
Smith stated all that was on hold to see if it was approved. Robert Doberstein asked if it
was a new home and Ms. Smith stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked about the structure on
the property and Ms. Smith stated it was empty. Walter Massey asked if the property had a
deeded access and Landon Chandler stated it would be identified on the deed and he did not
see anything, but the home would meet setbacks. There was no opposition.
Andrew Ruhland closed the public hearing and had board discussions and there were none.
The checklist was completed Robert Doberstein made a motion to approve the request with
no conditions. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
4. BA- CU- 21 -15. Walker, Fonnie B. / Stacey Walker. A Car Shelter for Existing Funeral
Home in an RA -20R Zoning District; Lillington Township; Pin # 0559 -04- 9188.000; SR #
1135 (Irene Roberts Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Stacy Walker
represented the application, along with James Quick. Mr. Ruhland asked if there was a
structure there and Landon Chandler stated not currently. Mr. Ruhland asked if it would
meet setbacks and Landon Chandler stated yes, if approved as an accessory structure.
Richard Cruikshank asked where it was going and Landon Chandler explained that they had
to combine some property in order for the structure to meet setbacks. Mr. Ruhland asked if
he could enter the application into the record and Stacey Walker stated yes. Mr. Ruhland
asked what she was asking of the board and Ms. Walker stated a car shelter to protect the
vehicles for her funeral home business. Ms. Walker stated they had acquired the land for
the shelter and it would protect their vehicles from the sun. Mr. Ruhland asked how it
would impact the surrounding community and Ms. Walker stated the tax value will increase,
the shelter would be in the rear of the property. Mr. Ruhland asked if she had any additional
information and Ms. Walker stated no. Mr. Ruhland stated the size of the building was a 60
X 30 and Ms. Walker stated yes. Mr. Ruhland asked if it was for two limos, hearse and van
and Ms. Walker stated yes. Mr. Ruhland asked if she had purchased the building and Ms.
Walker stated she was waiting on approval. Richard Cruikshank asked if the house beside
this property was new and Ms. Walker stated yes, the one to the right. Mr. Cruikshank
questioned if it would look industrial and James Quick stated it would be steel metal with a-
frame. Mr. Cruikshank asked if it would be landscaped and James Quick stated yes.
Andrew Ruhland asked if it would have a garage door and Stacey Walker stated yes. There
was no opposition.
Mr. Ruhland closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Mr. Ruhland stated there
were a lot of trees and it would be a low key building. Richard Cruickshank stated it was a
good size building for that few cars.
The checklist was completed and Walter Massey made a motion to approve with no
conditions. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
5. BA- CU- 22 -15. Corbin, Mary Inez B Trust C/O Oscar N Harris, Trustee; Joseph Wayne
Corbin; Amber Jean Corbin / Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC; Expansion of Existing
Sand and Gravel Mine; RA -40 & Conservation Zoning District; Stewart's Creek Township;
Pin # `s 0595 -17- 4768.000; 0585 -85- 1846.000; 0596 -00- 7943.000; 0585 -87- 0738.000;
0585 -69- 6383.000; 0585 -66- 7742.000; 0585 -88- 3662.000; 0585 -74- 5981.000; SR # 1779
(Beaver Dam Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Allen Burnette
represented the application. Andrew Ruhland asked if he could enter the application into
the record and Allan Burnette stated yes. Mr. Ruhland asked what he was asking of the
board and Mr. Burnette stated to approve the last phase of the expansion for Hanson
Aggregate to cross Beaver Dam Road, which will give a 12 to 15 acre reserve. Mr. Burnette
stated that Hanson Aggregate had been serving Harnett County for fifty years. Mr. Ruhland
asked how it would impact the surrounding community and Mr. Burnette stated it was a lot
of area and was an old mine. Mr. Burnette went on to say that some of the property had
been sold and reclaimed with lakes and grasses. Andrew Ruhland asked if there had been
any complaints or glitches with the last they had approved and Mr. Burnette stated no. Mr.
Ruhland asked if there had been any violations issued and Mr. Burnette stated no.
Charles Growly came forth in opposition and had concerns with property values, using
Beaver Dam Road to haul out of mine. Mr. Growly stated the road will not take that type of
heavy equipment. Mr. Growly stated he had concerns with the reclamation, because it has
not been done in the past.
Donald McKoy came forth with questions as to where they would be crossing Beaver Dam
Road and how far it would be from Moss Lane.
Allan Burnette and Jack Garvey approached the podium. Mr. Burnette stated they would
not be crossing Beaver Dam Road. Mr. Ruhland stated you had heard the concerns and
would he address them. Mr. Burnette stated they would stay on Hwy 217 and it was all laid
out on the site plan. Mr. Burnette stated there was conservation in the area and they had
strict setbacks they had to adhere too. Mr. Burnette stated that there would be buffering as
detailed on the site plan. Mr. Burnette stated there would be grass, trees, berms used as a
sound barrier. Richard Cruickshank asked how high was the berm and Mr. Burnette stated
ten feet. Jack Garvey stated minimum of 8 feet up to 15 feet contoured. Landon Chandler
stated there would be a Type B buffer required and he explained the buffer requirements.
Richard Cruickshank asked if it would be maintained and Landon Chandler stated they
would have to maintain it or they would be in violation. Allan Burnette stated they had been
in Harnett County for a long time and contrary to what people think they were not a fly by
night contractor. Mr. Burnette stated he could let their record speak for itself.
Andrew Ruhland closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Mr. Ruhland stated
there were a lot of hearsay concerns and Harnett County got the ski school from mining.
Mr. Ruhland felt they were good neighbors, had no violations and thought it was a fit for the
area. Gunnar Henderson stated that two years ago when they were before us, everything
went smoothly with no complaints. Walter Massey stated it was an existing use of the
property.
The checklist was completed and Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve the request no
conditions. Robert Doberstein seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
The minutes for the June 8, 2015 meeting were presented for approval. Gunnar Henderson
made a motion to approve as written. Robert Doberstein seconded the motion and there was
a unanimous vote.
There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
c Tipp, Chairm
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Andrew Ruhland, Board Member
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Landon Chandler, Senior Planner
Teresa Byrd, Recordi g Secretary
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