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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
County Administration Building
102 East Front Street, Lillington, NC
July 8, 2013 6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
Board Members Present: Scott Tripp, Chairman; Rick Foster, Vice Chairman; Andrew Ruhland,
and Alternate Robert Doberstein. Planning Staff Present: Landon Chandler, Planner II, Matt
Talbott, Planner I; Teresa Byrd, Planner I and Recording Secretary.
Chairman Scott Tripp gave the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
All witnesses were sworn in.
Conditional Use
Tabled from the May 14, 2013 Meeting
1. BA- CU- 16 -13. SHC Holdings, Inc. / Stancil, Bradley. Apartments in an RA -30 Zoning
District; Pin # 0680 -56- 3214.000; Neill's Creek Township; SR 1006 (Old Stage Road).
Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Lester Stancil, Surveyor represented the
application. Andrew Ruhland asked if it was the same regulations as before and Landon
Chandler stated yes. Rick Foster stated that the Ariel photo around Campbell shows a lot of
multifamily already there and Landon Chandler sated yes, that there was on within on half
mile down the road. Rick Foster stated it was a common use in the area. Chairman Scott
Tripp asked if he could submit his application into the record as submitted and Lester Stancil
stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of the board and Mr. Stancil
stated a conditional use permit to develop a multifamily project. Chairman Scott Tripp asked
how it would impact the surrounding area and Mr. Stancil stated it would be an asset to the
community and provides housing. Scott Tripp asked for him to elaborate on what he plans to
do and Mr. Stancil stated to go through the process and develop the property. Chairman
Scott Tripp asked if they would be two or three bedrooms and Mr. Stancil stated three.
Chairman Scott Tripp asked why at this location and Mr. Stancil stated it would disburse of
property and it will be well utilized here with good returns. Rick Foster asked how many
units and Mr. Stancil stated he didn't have the exact number, but somewhere around thirty.
Andrew Ruhland asked about the open space and if he would provide any active recreation
and Mr. Stancil stated there would be two horseshoe pits that he knew of. Andrew Ruhland
asked if he would rent to college students and Mr. Stancil stated most likely. Andrew
Ruhland asked if they would be similar to the others that just got approved and Mr. Stancil
stated as far as he knew. There was no opposition.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Andrew Ruhland
stated it was a needed facility with it being around the college, had good plans, good use of
space. Chairman Scott Tripp agreed and Rick Foster stated that all around Campbell it is
converting to multifamily units.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve the request, due to
passing all findings of fact with no conditions. Andrew Ruhland seconded the motion and
there was a unanimous vote to approve.
SNIA- Special Nonresidential Intensity Allocation- Watershed Board
Tabled from the May 14, 2013 Meeting
2. SHC Holdings, Inc. / Stancil, Bradley. Apartments in an RA -30 Zoning District; Pin # 0680-
56- 3214.000; Neill's Creek Township; SR 1006 (Old Stage Road). Landon Chandler gave a
brief site history. Rick Foster stated that the SNIA criteria were pretty specific and staff has
determined, why would they have to come to this board? Landon Chandler stated for a
secondary review process and gives the public the opportunity to speak. There was no
opposition.
The board had discussions and Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve the SNIA as
presented, with a second by Rick Foster. There was a unanimous vote to approve.
Conditional Use
3. BA- CU- 21 -13. Stiff, Phillip & Stella. An Outreach Ministry in an RA -20R Zoning District;
Pin # 9565 -07- 8779.000; Johnsonville Township; Hwy 24/27. Landon Chandler gave the
site analysis and Phillip Stiff represented the application. Rick Foster then disclosed that he
knew the Stiff's, but it would have no bearing on his decision on this case. Chairman Scott
Tripp asked if there was any conflict with Mr. Foster remaining on the case and there was
none. Rick Foster asked if this case had come before this board one time before and Landon
Chandler stated yes, approximately 1 % years ago. Andrew Ruhland stated March 2012.
Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could enter his application into the record and Phillip Stiff
stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of this board and Mr. Stiff stated
to get reapproved for the conditional use. Mr. Stiff then apologized to the board for not
seeing it through the first time, but wanted to do the same as before. Chairman Scott Tripp
asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Phillip Stiff stated it would have a
positive impact; it would increase the property value and add to the tax base. Chairman Scott
Tripp asked if there was a modular on site there before and Phillip Stiff stated no, that was a
building they were looking to purchase. Rick Foster stated the building there now looks like
a construction trailer and it needed to look more residential and Philip Stiff stated yes. Rick
Foster asked why he did not move on the project when approved before and Mr. Stiff stated
that they were going to invest $30,000 of their own money, but cost escalated and they were
not able to complete. Rick Foster asked if he would still agree to the condition that was
imposed last time that the hours of operation be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday; that any lights be shielded and the play area fenced in and Mr. Stiff stated yes.
Rick Foster asked how many cars did he expect during the day and Mr. Stiff stated they
would be providing transportation themselves, so the max number of cars would be five to
six. Mr. Stiff stated that the Department of Transportation had already granted a driveway
permit. Mr. Stiff stated he had purchased the property behind this property, which had an
ingress /egress easement and NC DOT had looked at it and recommended they use the
easement. Rick Foster asked if the entrance would be off Burton Acres Drive and Mr. Stiff
stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked about the buffering and Landon Chandler explained they
would have a 15 foot wide strip on the front, rear and both sides. Robert Doberstein asked if
he would have a homeless shelter and Mr. Stiff stated no. There was no opposition.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. All agreed same
conditions as last time except to amend the hours of operation. Rick Foster and Andrew
Ruhland agreed. Rick Foster stated there was a great need for this type of facility.
Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve the request with the conditions that the hours of
operation be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; all outside lighting be shielded and the play area be
fenced in. Rick Foster seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
4. BA- CU- 22 -13. Jarvis, Jason Wayne. A Gunsmithing /Internet Business an RA -20R Zoning
District; Pin # 0516 -05- 5776.00; Lot 158 Forest Oaks Subdivision, Phase 3; Anderson Creek
Township; off SR 1117 (Nursery Road on Valley Oak Drive). Landon Chandler gave the site
analysis and Jason Jarvis represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he
could submit the application into the record as submitted and Mr. Jarvis stated yes.
Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of the board and Mr. Jarvis stated to do an
internet based gunsmithing business. Chairman Scott Tripp asked how it would impact the
surrounding area and Mr. Jarvis stated it would be a very low impact business. Mr. Jarvis
stated he would keep it just like it was with no changes and he did not want any strangers
coming to his house. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if there would be any discharge of
weapons on site and Mr. Jarvis stated no. Chairman Scott Tripp asked where he would go
and Mr. Jarvis stated he would go to a shooting range. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he had
proper storage and Mr. Jarvis stated he had a gun safe. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if there
would be any signage and Mr. Jarvis stated no, that it would be internet based and no one
would be coming to his home. There was no opposition.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Andrew Ruhland
stated it was a small home based business, it would be untouched, look natural and that is the
way ATF wants it. Chairman Scott Tripp stated it was the fastest growing business in
Harnett County. Rick Foster stated he was going by the rules, would operate invisibly, there
would be no impact to his neighbors and the only deliveries would be through UPS.
The checklist was completed and Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve with no
conditions. Rick Foster seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote to approve.
5. BA- CU- 23 -13. Newsome, Larry & Shirley Parker / Lexington Plantation Apartments, LLC.
Multi- family Residential Apartments in an RA -20R Zoning District; Pin # 9584 -98-
9104.000; Hwy 24/87. Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Lisa Parker with Enoch
Engineers represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp stated he was uncertain on how
many apartments and are they not asking for full tract. Landon Chandler stated they were
able to split this tract out of the Lexington PUD and go in as a new project. Rick Foster
asked if it would go through NC DOT review and Landon Chandler stated yes. Chairman
Scott Tripp asked if he could enter the application into the record and Lisa Parker stated yes.
Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of the board and Lisa Parker stated to do
apartments that are not a part of the PUD. Chairman Scott Tripp asked how it would impact
the surrounding area and Lisa Parker stated it would take off the traffic flow and they would
have more traffic control. Robert Doberstein asked the height of the building and Landon
Chandler stated 35 feet to roof top is maximum height. Mr. Chandler stated if it is at
maximum they will more likely have to have sprinklers. There was no opposition.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Rick Foster
stated there was a need for this use in the area and thought it was a natural fit.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve with no conditions.
Andrew Ruhland seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
The minutes for the June 2013 meeting were presented for approval. Andrew Ruhland made
a motion to approve the minutes as written. Rick Foster seconded the motion and there was a
unanimous vote to approve.
There was no old or new business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Tripp, Chairniff
Rick Foster, Vice Chairman
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Teres Byrd, Recordi Secretary
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Landon Chandler, Planner II Date