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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
August 12, 2019
Staff Contact: David H. McRae, Planner I
(910) 893-7525 or DMcRae@Harnett.org
CASE NUMBER: BOA1907-0004
APPLICANT: Paul Brewer
OWNER: JONES JOYICE TRUSTEE & JOYICE SMITH JONES REV TRUST
LOCATION: NC 42 NC
ZONING: RA-30 PIN#: 0625-16-1270.000 & 0625-06-6681.000 ACERAGE: 14.14 Acres ~
REQUEST: Storage, Self Mini-Warehouse
MAP: Directions from Lillington: Please see application for driving directions
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Site: Site is currently vacant
Nearby land uses consist of residential structures, forested land, and a commercial ‘Firing Range, Outdoor’
Public Water; Private septic is proposed
TRANSPORTATION:
Site distances are fair.
Traffic count is approx. 1,800 vehicle trips per day along NC 42
BACKGROUND:
The applicant wishes to operate a Self Mini-Warehouse Storage with RV and open air storage.
This project will be required go through the commercial site plan review process if approved. The Commercial Site Plan review process includes a thorough review from Planning, Fire
Marshal, Public Utilities, E911/ Addressing, and Environmental Health Departments.
8.3.4 Storage, Self Mini-Warehouse
Subject to the following requirements:
A. Maximum building height of 20 feet.
B. A secured fence of at least six (6) feet in height shall surround the perimeter of the storage facility.
C. Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the storage facility. The minimum size streetlight shall be a 175 watt Mercury-vapor (approximately 7,000 lumen class) or its equivalent,
spaced at intervals of not more than 300 feet.
D. No outside storage shall be permitted except as provided below.
E. Outdoor storage of boats, vehicles (including motorcycles), and recreational vehicles in designated spaces shall meet the following requirements:
1. Outdoor storage space shall be limited to 25 percent (25%) of the total area of the site. Area not designated as outdoor storage on the required site plan shall not be utilized for
outdoor storage.
a. Existing facilities expanding to include outdoor storage shall submit a revised site plan showing such, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
2. Area designated for outdoor storage shall not be visible from adjacent right(s)-of-way and shall install a Type D Buffer along the exterior of the perimeter fencing.
3. Outdoor storage space(s) shall be located at the rear or side of the site.
F. The storage of hazardous, toxic, or explosive substances shall be prohibited.
G. No business activity sales, service, or repair activities, other than rental of the storage units or spaces, shall be conducted within the storage facilities.
9.1.8 Required Buffer & Screening Types
In situations where a development is adjacent to multiple uses then the buffer requirement for each use shall be required along each property line, otherwise the development shall follow
the requirements listed below. In situations where both vegetative screening and fencing are either required or utilized, the required vegetation shall be planted on the finished side
of the fence, which shall face out. Buffer shall be installed in accordance with the Buffer Types (Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D) listed herein.
A. All buffer types shall include:
1. A staggered row of large maturing trees, spaced not more than 30 feet apart; and
2. Low-growing evergreen shrubs, evergreen ground cover, or mulch covering the balance of the buffer area.
B. Type A Buffer
1. Minimum width of 15 feet (applies to side and rear property lines)
2. Option 1
A row of evergreen shrubs placed not more than four (4) to six (6) feet apart which will grow to form a continuous hedge of at least six (6) feet in height within two (2) years of planting;
or
3. Option 2
A masonry wall located within the required buffer area; such wall shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet (above finished grade;) and, if a block wall, it shall be painted on all sides;
or an opaque fence six (6) feet in height; or
4. Option 3
A berm meeting the requirements of this Section.
E. Type D Buffer
1. Minimum width of 15 feet (applies to property lines adjacent to public right-of-way or as otherwise noted within this Ordinance)
2. Option 1
A row of evergreen shrubs, 10 shrubs for every required large maturing tree, placed not more than four (4) feet apart which will grow to form a continuous hedge of at least six (6) feet
in height within two (2) years of planting; or
3. Option 2
An opaque fence located within the required buffer area; such fence shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet in height.
SITE PHOTOS
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