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230 DRAFT Mr. Marshall advised that property located on the north side of Highway 24- 27 between Highway 601 and Flowes Store Road is Limited Commercial. He reviewed the uses for both Limited Commercial and General Commercial districts. Ms. Elizabeth Little of Flowes Store Road, Midland, questioned the status of existing multi-family dwellings and stated that property owners are confused by numerous zoning changes. She disagreed with the proposal to limit apartments in the Midland area, stating in her opinlon apartments in that area would be a positive step for the growth of the county. Mr. Tatge explained non-conforming uses. Mr. Clifton discussed the need to protect General Commercial property for commercial development. He commented on the impact of increased population and the difficulty in meeting the needs of the schools. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chair Casper closed the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. Commissioner Carpenter expressed concern about the confusion by property owners regarding zoning classifications. She suggested that letters be sent advising how a person's property is zoned. Chair Casper encouraged anyone who has questions or desires additional information to call or visit the Planning Services Department. UPON MOTION of Chair Casper, seconded by Commissioner Niblock with Chair Casper and Commissioners Nibtock and Mills voting for and Commissioner Carpenter voting against, the Board adopted petition 96-06(T) as amended with the 60-day vesting period. The approved Ordinance is as follows: 96-06 <T> AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CABARRUS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE VHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("the Board") have adopted the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance ("the Zoning Ordinance") pursuant to the authority contained in the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 153A, Article 18, with the intent and purpose of providing a system of intelligent land usage; and WHEREAS, zoning districts have been established within the Zoning Ordinance as a method to group similar and compatible land uses throughout the county; and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the General Commercial zone is to provide the principal locations for large scale commercial activities accommodating a wide variety of office, retail and lodging land uses; and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the Office/Limited Commercial zone is to provide relatively small scale commercial and office development at an intensity that is complementary to residential land uses. WI~EREAS, procedures have been established within the general provisions section of the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate amendments as they are deemed to be necessary; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the subject text amendment at their regularly scheduled meeting of December 19, 1996 and have recommended unanimous approval of the same; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on January 21, 1997 to receive public comment on the subject Ordinance amendment; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a text amendment to the General Commercial section, list of allowed uses, is necessary to further the intent of the Zoning Ordinance which is to provide for the general health, safety and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a text amendment, identifying performance standards within the Office/Limited Commercial zoning district, which limit the maximum density of multi-family residential land uses is necessary to preserve these areas for their intended purpose; and