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February 20, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 514 An aggrieved party may appeal a decision of the Planning and zoning Board, sitting as the Design Review Committee, in writing within 30 days of a decision. All appeals of Design Review Committee (Planning and Zoning Board) decisions shall be heard by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Ms. Zakraisek reviewed the proposed text to be added to Chapter 5 of the Zoning Ordinance and to the Appendices to create "Appendix B" of the Zoning Ordinance. She stated the proposed standards bring buildings up to the street with a 10 to 20-foot setback, but allows some flexibility to address topographical issues. Ms. Zakraisek reviewed issues associated with parking and open space areas and discussed requirements for landscaping I lighting I screening, etc. There was lengthy discussion by the Board. Commissioner Carpenter cited safety concerns regarding the requirement to bring the buildings up to the street. Commissioner Privette questioned the use of the same standards in rural areas as in the incorporated areas. An example of locating a grocery store in Watts Crossroads was discussed. At 11:06 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing for Petition 2006-02 (ZT) concerning Commercial Design Standards and asked if anyone was present to address the Board about the proposed text amendment. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on February 6 and 19, 2006. There was no one present to address the Board, and Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Chairman Carruth with vice Chairman Juba, Chairman Carruth and Commissioner Freeman voting for and Commissioners Carpenter and Privette voting against, the Board approved the Commercial Design Standards as presented and adopted "An Ordinance Amending the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance" (Ordinance No. 2006-02) adding the Commercial Design Standards to Chapter 5, Section 5-9 and creating Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance No. 2006-02 as adopted by the Board is on file in the Office of the County Manager and hereby included by reference as a part of the minutes. (G-4) Additional Sheriff's Deputy to Serve Harrisburg Chief Deputy Paul Hunt reported that the Harrisburg Town Council voted in July 2005 to add another officer in January 2006. The Town will reimburse the County for the salary/benefits and the Town will provide the equipment and patrol car. There was brief discussion regarding the hiring of the officer. Commissioner Carpenter commented on the utilization of the 18 deputies that had been hired for the new jail. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment to fund an additional officer for the Town of Harrisburg, with reimbursement for salary and benefits as agreed upon with the Town of Harrisburg. BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF SHERIFF AMOUNT: $13,092.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: This revision appropriates funds for one new officer for the Town of Harrisburg. This officer will be funded by the Town of Harrisburg on a reimbursement basis. The position number will be 2110110. Account No. 00192110-9101 Salary and Wages 00192110-9201 Social Security 00192110-9202 Medicare 00192110-9205 $576,945.00 Group Hospital Insurance Present Approved Budget $4,452,307.00 Increase $9,716.00 Decrease Revised Budget $4,462,023.00 $270,830.00 $602.00 $271,432.00 $63,377.00 $141. 00 $63,518.00 $1,348.00 $578,293.00