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11Minutes13MINUTES HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT County Administration Building 102 East Front Street, Lillington, NC November 12, 2013 6:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING Board Members Present: Scott Tripp, Chairman; Rick Foster, Vice Chairman; Andrew Ruhland, Mary Jane Bartlett, Gunnar Henderson. Planning Staff Present: Landon Chandler, Planner II, Matt Talbott, Planner I and Teresa Byrd, Planner I and Recording Secretary. Chairman Scott Tripp gave the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. All witnesses were sworn in. Conditional Use 1. BA- CU- 31 -13. Mayer, Daniel & Barbara / Kenneth Terrell. A Boat Repair Shop in an RA -20M Zoning District; Johnsonville Township; Pin # 9575 -44- 9978.000; SR # 1154 (Mayer Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Daniel Mayer represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp if it was like motorcycle /vehicle repair and Landon Chandler stated yes, they were all similar in nature. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if the regulations A -I in the UDO were the same for all and Landon Chandler stated yes. Landon Chandler stated it would be a repair facility. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could submit the application into the record and Daniel Mayer stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of this board and Mr. Mayer stated he wanted to put a business back at this location. Chairman Scott Tripp asked how it would impact the surrounding community and Mr. Mayer stated it would not, because it is quiet and you would never hear a boat rev up. Mr. Mayer stated he would not be working on cars, just boats. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he would like to add any additional information and Mr. Mayer stated no. Chairman Scott Tripp asked no automobiles just boats and Mr. Mayer stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he would be salvaging older boats for parts and Mr. Mayer stated no. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he would fix the boats and move them out and Mr. Mayer stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked for him to describe his shop and Mr. Mayer stated that the shop was not built yet. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he would be building a structure and Mr. Mayer stated that Mr. Terrell could explain it better. Jerry Hilliard, Hilliard engineering came forth and described the structure that would put on this property. Mr. Hilliard stated it would be 30 x 40 building, 20 feet away from an existing shed and 140 feet away from the nearest property line and would have a 75 foot buffer. Mr. Hilliard stated there would be no noise and is asking approval as submitted. Chairman Scott Tripp asked Daniel Mayer if he owned the property and would be leasing it out and Mr. Mayer stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked if there was going to be any signage used and Mr. Mayer stated no. Kenneth Terrell came forth representing the application also. Mr. Terrell stated he has had his boat business for 13 years and the land is secluded by trees. Mr. Terrell stated he had talked with neighbors and they never hear anything. Mr. Terrell stated it was his dream business and there would be no impact to the community, because all the land is owned by his stepdad and there would be a 75 foot buffer. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if there would be any signage and Mr. Terrell stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked how big and Mr. Terrell stated he had to get over this hurdle and the county would tell him what he could and could not do. Andrew Ruhland asked if he lived on the property and Mr. Terrell stated yes. Andrew Ruhland asked if he would use any type of security lighting and Mr. Terrell stated he would have lighting. Rick Foster asks if his entrance would come off Mayer Road and Mr. Terrell stated yes. Mary Jane Bartlett asked about junk vehicles or boats and Mr. Terrell stated he did not like them to sit there and it would not be a salvage yard. Mary Jane Bartlett asked him to describe the boats he would repair and Mr. Terrell stated minor trailer repair, inboard /outboard motors. Mary Jane Bartlett asked if he would be painting and Mr. Terrell stated no. Gunnar Henderson asked if there would be any retail sales of boat parts and Mr. Terrell stated mostly repair, but may have some parts for sale. Gunnar Henderson asked what he would do with old gas and oil disposal and Mr. Terrell stated he would have Mobile Oil Service pick it up. Rick Foster asked if he would agree with the condition of no automobile or truck repair that it be watercraft repair only and Mr. Terrell stated yes. There was no opposition. Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp stated he did not have a problem with it, it was well buffered, it was a needed service and it would be a service to Harnett County. Rick Foster agreed, it was a well buffered area and would not impact the surrounding area. The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve, with the condition that the business is restricted to boat and other water craft repair only. Andrew Ruhland seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. 2. BA- CU- 32 -13. Hodges Chapel Church / Vernon Blackmon & Tim Tart. A Turkey Shoot in an RA -40 Zoning District; Averasboro Township; Pin # 1529 -53 -9210; SR 1709 (Hodges Chapel Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Vernon Blackmon represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if they would have to do commercial site plan review and if backstops had to meet NRA regulations and Matt Talbott stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could submit the application into the record and Vernon Blackmon stated yes. Chairman Tripp asked what he was asking of this board and Mr. Blackmon stated they wanted to do a turkey shoot, as a fundraiser, for the youth programs at his church. Chairman Tripp asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Mr. Blackmon stated there would be no negative impact, because it is surrounded by open fields and vacant land. Chairman Tripp asked if he wanted any additional information and Mr. Blackmon stated no. Chairman Tripp asked if he had any experience with a turkey shoot and Mr. Blackmon stated he did not, but men in his church did and they will help. Chairman Scott Tripp asked his seasonal hours of operation and Mr. Blackmon stated Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Chairman Tripp asked if he was approved would he agree if they limit to the turkey shoot to those hours and Mr. Blackmon stated yes. Rick Foster asked if it was a non - profit turkey shoot and Mr. Blackmon stated yes. Mary Jane Bartlett asked how many firing stations would there be and Mr. Blackmon stated six. There was no opposition. Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Scott Tripp stated it was a good fundraiser for church, open field around the church. Andrew Ruhland stated there was a lot of open space and they will have to go through commercial site plan review. Rick Foster agreed and said it was a good location. Chairman Scott Tripp asked about the hours and what they wanted to approve and if 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. would be ok and Mary Jane Bartlett stated they had approved some until 11:00 p.m. Andrew Ruhland said he thought Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The checklist was completed and Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve with the conditions that the hours of operation be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. BA- CU- 33 -13. Wallace, Otis & Glenn / American Towers, LLC C/O Thomas Johnson; A Cellular Tower in an RA -40 Zoning District; Neill's Creek Township; Pin # 0682 -60- 3009.000; SR # 1532 (Oak Grove Church Road). Landon Chandler gave the site analysis and Thomas Johnson, Attorney for American Towers represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp questioned the height and lights on a tower and Landon Chandler stated he would have to ask our consultant about that. Susan Rabold with CityScape Consultant came forth to answer the questions the board had in reference to lattice versus monopole, height of the towers, lighting, etc. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could submit the application into the record and Thomas Johnson stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of the board and Mr. Johnson stated they were asking for a 250 foot self - supporting lattice tower. Chairman Scott Tripp asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Mr. Johnson stated it would not. Chairman Tripp asked if he would like to add any other additional information and Mr. Johnson stated that he concurred with CityScape, but had a difference of opinion on the lattice versus monopole and they were requesting a lattice tower at this location. Mr. Johnson went on to explain the difference and answer the board's questions. Then, they asked Susan Rabold with CityScape back to the podium and explained why they had recommended a monopole versus a lattice. There was no opposition. Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp felt it was pretty straight forward and did not see a problem with a lattice tower. Andrew Ruhland felt it was based on the location. Rick Foster stated it is decided on a case by cases basis and it was a rural area. Mr. Foster stated he did not see a problem with a lattice tower. Mary Jane Bartlett stated she had rather see a monopole in the area for esthetic purposes, but understood the arguments. The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve the open lattice design and the conditions of number 1, 3 and 4 in the Cityscape report. Andrew Ruhland seconded the motion and there were four out of five recommending approval, with Mary Jane Bartlett in opposition. 4. BA- CU- 34 -13. Austin, Thomas Billy / American Towers, LLC C/O Thomas Johnson; A Cellular Tower in an RA -20M & RA -40 Zoning District; Buckhorn Township; Pin # 0625 -57- 4779.000; NC Hwy 42. Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Thomas Johnson, Attorney for American Towers represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could submit the application into the record and Thomas Johnson stated yes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked what he was asking of the board and Mr. Johnson stated 300 foot lattice tower. Mr. Johnson stated that they concur with Cityscape Consultant's on the conditions placed. Patricia Hopper came forth in opposition and stated she lived across the street. Ms. Hopper stated she could see the balloon and asked how many cell towers they needed in this area. Ms. Hopper stated she felt it would be an eyesore and would devalue their property. Ms. Hopper asked for them to find another location for this cell tower. There was no more opposition. Chairman Scott Tripp asked Thomas Johnson back to the podium to answer the questions of Ms. Hopper. Mr. Johnson explained why this location was the best for this tower. Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Tripp stated that the county consultant felt there was a need and everyone agreed. Chairman Tripp asked for a motion to approve based on Findings of Fact from previous case, except for the conditions that Cityscape placed on this application. Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve and Rick Foster seconded and there was a unanimous vote. BA- CU- 35 -13. Sears, Charles & Linda / American Towers, LLC C/O Thomas Johnson; A Cellular Tower in an RA -30 Zoning District; Hector's Creek Township; Pin # 0634 -60- 0332.000; SR # 1421 (Smith Prince Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Thomas Johnson represented the application. Mr. Johnson stated that they concur with CityScape Consultants and the conditions that they have place on this application. There was no opposition. Chairman Scott Tripp asked for motion to approve with same Findings of Fact as previous case with the exception of the conditions placed by CityScape Consultants on this application. Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve and Mary Jane Bartlett seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. 6. BA- CU- 36 -13. Harrington, Harry & T. I American Towers, LLC CIO Thomas Johnson; A Cellular Tower in an RA -20R Zoning District; Barbecue Township; Pin # 9589 -94- 2129.000; SR # 1226 (McFarland Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Thomas Johnson represented the application. Mr. Johnson stated that they concur with CityScape Consultant's and the conditions that they have place on this application. There was no opposition Chairman Scott Tripp asked for motion to approve with same Findings of Fact as the previous case, with the exception of the conditions placed by CityScape Consultants on this application. Andrew Ruhland made a motion to approve and Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. Chairman Scott Tripp asked for nominations for the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for this year. Rick Foster nominated Scot Tripp as Chairman, Mary Jane Bartlett seconded that nomination and there was a unanimous vote. Andrew Ruhland nominated Rick Foster as Vice Chairman, Gunnar Henderson seconded that nomination and there was a unanimous vote. The minutes for the October 2013 meeting were presented for approval. Rick Foster made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. There was no old business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. SeZii4ripp, ChairmartVZ Rick Foster, Vice Chairman C�A,/unct X�d - Teres'A Byrd, Recor ng Secretary Landon Chandler, Planner II Date