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587 Mr. Sam Wilson, petitioner, discussed the purchase of his property and his desire to build a house and storage facility on the property. He plans to build his home first and then construct the first 50 storage units. Additional units up to a maximum of 300 will be built at a later date. Mr. Wilson stated that the closest residents to his property do not disagree with his plans for the storage units. He expressed concern about the possible negative impact on persons who supported his plans and noted that persons who supported him could not be present for the public hearing. Mr. Wilson presented a video of an aerial view of the property and pointed out the homes of area residents, including Mr. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Potter and other neighbors. He also outlined the following information regarding the proposed storage facility and his request for rezoning. (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (6) (7) The residential appearance of the property will be maintained. A chain link fence will be erected along the boundary with Mr. Watkins' property and along U. S. 601 to prevent children from entering the facility. A separate chain link fence will also enclose the storage units. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Monday through Saturday. There will be written rules for the use of the storage facilities. Mr. Wilson will closely monitor the operation of the facility. Shrubbery will be planted along the chain link fence, making it impossible to see the storage units within several years. There will be no outside lighting that will negatively impact area residents. Spot zoning is not illegal in North Carolina. Mr. Hartsell and the Clerk affirmed Mrs. Florence Potter. Mrs. Potter questioned Mr. Wilson's references to "Potter" during his presentation. She stated that she had commented at the last public hearing that she was concerned about the safety of children in the area. Mr. Duane Barron, resident of Spring Drive, opposed the rezoning. He stated Mr. Wilson knew the property was zoned low density residential when he purchased it. Mr. Barron expressed concern about increased traffic on Jim Sossamon Road, the potential for crime, and the safety of his children. Mr. Butch Nicholson, owner of ten (10) acres on Spring Drive, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. He stated that the video showed that there are no commercial buildings in the area. Mr. James King, resident of Spring Drive, opposed the rezoning. He expressed concern about traffic on Jim Sossamon Road which he stated was a residential area. According to Mr. King, the potential for crime in the area will increase if the storage facility is constructed. Ms. Susan Watkins, resident of 3855 Spring Drive, expressed concern about the increased traffic and the safety of her children walking to meet the school bus. Mrs. June Pigg, resident at the intersection of Carriker Road and U.S. 601, opposed the rezoning. She stated in her opinion that the commercial development should be limited to the commercially zoned area at N. C. 24/27 and U. S. 601. She supported additional residential development in the area. Having given everyone the opportunity to address the Board, Chairman Barnhart closed the public hearing. Chairman Barnhart advised that in making a decision in a special use rezoning the Board should consider only statements of fact and should not consider heresy evidence. Commissioner Niblock asked Mr. Marshall to list some examples of other types of uses that might be allowed in a iow density residential area. Mr. Marshall stated the most applicable type of uses would include home occupations within the home and rural home occupations with a separate building up to 2,000 square feet. Examples of rural home occupations included an