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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
County Administration Building
102 East Front Street, Lillington, NC
May 12, 2014 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, Senior
Planner, 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- 12 -14. Bailey, Lillie M. / Faye E Wilcox. A Daycare / Learning Center in an RA-
20R Zoning District; Lillington Township; PIN # 0558 -27- 2463.000; SR # 2034 (Joel
Johnson Road). Matt Talbott gave the site analysis and Faye Wilcox represented the
application. Rick Foster asked staff if the permit was granted would the property have to be
subdivided and Matt Talbott stated that would be up to the board. Chairman Scott Tripp
asked if he could submit the application into the record and Faye Wilcox stated yes.
Chairman Tripp asked what she was asking of this board and Ms. Wilcox stated to get
approval to open a daycare /learning center. Chairman Tripp asked how it would impact the
surrounding property and Ms. Wilcox stated there would be no negative impact and it would
provide employment for the county. Chairman Tripp asked if there was any other
information that she would like to provide and Ms. Wilcox stated that it would be a
partnership with her mom. Chairman Tripp asked what makes this a good location and Ms.
Wilcox stated the land was owned by her mother and it was a central location, with no other
facility in the area. Rick Foster asked if she would be serving special needs children and
Ms. Wilcox stated yes, they would be serving all children. Chairman Tripp asked what the
hours of operation would be and Ms. Wilcox stated 6:00 a.m. to 6: p.m. Mary Jane Bartlett
asked about the structure and the location on the property. Ms. Wilcox stated they would be
removing the existing building and utilize one acre for the facility. Mary Jane Bartlett asked
if it would be close to the road and Ms. Wilcox stated yes. Mary Jane Bartlett asked what
type of structure and Ms. Wilcox stated it would be 3 or 4 modular buildings. Ms. Wilcox
stated they would bring them up to meet the North Carolina State Building Code. Landon
Chandler, Senior Planner stated that she had already gone through a pre- development
meeting, which consists of all the county departments that would be involved in the project.
Mary Jane Bartlett asked if it was an independent business and Ms. Wilcox stated yes. Rick
Foster asked if the request was granted would she be ok with Monday —Friday from 6:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Ms. Wilcox stated that she had interviewed parents from Campbell
and they would like for us to open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chairman Tripp
stated they would leave that option open. Ms. Wilcox stated the name had changed and the
business would be called First Steps Learning Center. There was no opposition.
Chairman Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Mary Jane Bartlett
stated she had no issues and it was a good use. Chairman Tripp stated he like they were
going to tear down the existing structure. Rick Foster stated they both had experience and a
background in this type of business, the area was growing and there was a need for this type
of facility; great addition to the area.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve, with the conditions
that the existing structure be removed and the hours of operation be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday. Gunnar Henderson seconded the motion and there was a
unanimous vote.
2. BA- CU- 13 -14. Sexton, Eloise G; Kenneth Sexton, Laura Denning / The Winston 401
Group, LLC. A Multi- family Townhome Development in an RA -30 Zoning District; Neill's
Creek Township; PIN # 0670 -98- 2503.000; SR 1532 (Main Street Buies Creek). Landon
Chandler gave the site analysis and Tyrus Clayton, Engineer; Gary Herring Jr and Jason
Price, Developers represented the application. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if this project
would require a SNIA and Landon Chandler stated that this project would be done in phases
and the 1St phase will not go over the allowed impervious surface requirements. Andrew
Ruhland asked what would be recreation on this site and Landon Chandler stated there has
to be a minimum of five percent active recreation on any portion. Chairman Scott Tripp
asked if they would exceed that and Landon Chandler stated yes. Rick Foster asked if there
would be 109 units and Landon Chandler stated 118 units. Rick Foster asked if this was
approved they would start with 83 and Landon Chandler stated that the numbers could go up
or down. Mary Jane Bartlett then disclosed that she knew Mr. Price and it would not affect
her decision in the case. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if anyone there would object for Ms.
Bartlett to remain on the case and there were none. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if he could
submit the application into the record and Tyrus Clayton stated yes. Chairman Tripp asked
what he was asking of the board and Tyrus Clayton stated to build a townhome
development. Chairman Tripp asked how it would impact the surrounding area and Tyrus
Clayton stated it was in agreement with the surrounding land uses and with the growth from
Campbell University there was a need. Mr. Clayton stated there was a similar development
across the street and they would provide high quality homes. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if
there was any additional information and Tyrus Clayton stated it was a planned phased
development. Mr. Clayton stated it was depending upon the growth and economy and the
original plan was to do 83 units in the first phase, but may plan a greater density and would
not want to lock down any certain number. Mr. Clayton stated it was served by county
water, sewer and there have been additional studies done on the water line. Mr. Clayton
went on to say there is plan for a storm water device and a wet retention pond. Mr. Clayton
stated they had met with DENR (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources).
Chairman Tripp asked if they had met with NC DOT and Mr. Clayton stated they had
conversation by phone and email. Mr. Clayton stated that NC DOT will require road
improvements with phase 2 of the development, which would require a turning lane.
Chairman Tripp asked for them to describe the building and Jason Price stated there would
be seven buildings, with fifteen two bedroom and twenty -four one bedroom townhomes.
Mr. Price went on to say it would be brick veneer with stone accents, curb and gutter, with
asphalt parking. Andrew Ruhland asked why the plans were not centered up and Tyrus
Clayton stated because of the grade of the land and it is laid out for sewer lines. Rick Foster
asked how many phases would there be and Tyrus Clayton stated three phases. Rick Foster
asked if the proposed townhomes were one story and Jason Price stated yes. Rick Foster
asked why this location and Jason Price stated convenience for Campbell students and there
is adequate sewer and water. Mary Jane Bartlett asked what kind of recreation would be in
phase one and Tyrus Clayton stated horse shoe pits. Mary Jane Bartlett asked if they would
be retaining ownership and Jason Price stated yes.
Robert Ennis came forth in opposition with concerns of impact on the natural springs, it
affecting the watershed, traffic, noise to the area. After hearing the concerns of Mr. Ennis,
Chairman Tripp asked if there were any conditions that he would like to see and Mr. Ennis
stated an appropriate buffer set up to protect the stream and watershed, as well as a sound
barrier. Rick Foster asked for staff to go over buffer requirements and Landon Chandler
explained.
Chairman Scott Tripp asked the applicant back to the podium and stated you heard Mr.
Ennis's concerns. Tyrus Clayton stated yes and they would leave the tree line in place. Mr.
Clayton stated they have proposed a good buffering system. Chairman Scott Tripp asked if
a condition was placed to retain all existing vegetation would they be ok with that and Tyrus
Clayton stated yes, that the wetlands and springs in the area would be identified. Mr.
Clayton stated they have to pull permits with the NC Division of Water Quality to treat any
run off from the project.
Chairman Scott Tripp closed the public hearing and had board discussions. Chairman Scott
Tripp stated this has become a familiar request, especially as fast as Campbell is growing.
Mr. Tripp stated there is a need for adequate housing. Rick Foster and Mary Jane Bartlett
agreed.
The checklist was completed and Rick Foster made a motion to approve with the condition
that the existing vegetation is left intact on the western boundary of the property. Andrew
Ruhland seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote.
The minutes from the April 2014 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.
There was no old business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Scot Tripp, Chair Teresa yrd, Recording ecretary
ick Foster, Vice Chairman
Landon Chandler, Planner Il Date