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April 3, 2006 - Agenda Work Session Page 555 County as Jonathan Marshall, the former Special Boundary Commissioner, was no longer involved with the project. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the "Resolution Directing the Resolution of Uncertain Boundary between Union, Stanly, Rowan and Cabarrus CountiesH on the April 17th Agenda as a Consent item. Appeal of Rezoning Petition C2006-02(R) - Wayne Brothers, Inc. Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported the Planning and Zoning Commission denied Rezoning petition C2006-02(R) on March 16, 2006. The applicant, Wayne Brothers, Inc. (Keith Wayne), has appealed that decision. Marshall reported Mr. Wayne has amended the petition since the March 16th meeting to remove the ~General IndustrialH component of the original rezoning request. As a result, the petition to be considered by the Board will be a straight rezoning request from Agriculture/Open Space and Office/ Institutional to General Commercial. Commissioner Carpenter questioned the change in the petition and asked if it could be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration. Mr. Marshall advised that the petition could be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Carruth suggested the possibility of the Board scheduling a meeting at the Governmental Center with community residents and Mr. Wayne prior to the meeting on April 17. There was a brief discussion on holding a special or recessed meeting to meet with the petitioner and residents of the community, setting a precedent for the future, staff assistance in finding a meeting location for a community meeting and whether or not Commissioners could attend a community meeting as private individuals to gather information. Richard M. Koch, Acting County Attorney, reported prohibiting the County from scheduling a public meeting of as the proper advertising and notice provisions were met. the meeting may be duplicative in nature. there was this type However, nothing as long he said Mr. Marshall relates to the Land Plan update. responded to questions as to how the rezoning request Use Plan in that area and the status of the Western Area After further discussion, it was generally agreed that Board members would meet with the petitioner and other interested parties informally. Staff will assist residents in the community in finding a location for a neighborhood meeting. Also, a list of permitted uses in the various zoning districts and a new Zoning Ordinance will be provided to all Board members. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) Business and Technology Center - Roof Replacement Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported the need to replace the roof on the RCCC Business and Technology Center. This work was not part of the Phase I or II construction and remodeling proj ects. He estimated the cost at approximately $50,000.00 and reported there were sufficient contingency funds in the project budget to cover the expense. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the roof replacement on the April 17, 2006 Agenda as a Consent item. Zoning Text Amendment to Add Definition of How to Calculate Average Lot Width Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported there had been some questions as to how an average lot width is calculated. He said the proposed Zoning Text Amendment will better define how that calculation is made. Commissioner Carpenter commented on right-of-ways and easements being included in the calculation for property tax purposes. Mr. Marshall stated the property line for older parcels of land usually goes to the centerline of the highway and to the edge of the right-of-way for new subdivisions. Banking Services Contract