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I I I September 5, 2006 (Recessed Meeting) Page 97 With regard to the issue of voluntary annexation, Mr. Day thought it the petitioner could request to continue the development point under the standards of the City that performs the annexation. said he at that Mr. Koch confirmed Mr. Day's statement. Ms. Zakraisek reported if the developer has completed the developer will stay with the original design, even if option, to keep the project cost effective. a master plan, they have the Commissioner Carpenter commented that the Planning Commission only reviews the zoning aspect of the project. Zoning and Ms. Zakraisek agreed with Commissioner Carpenter and pointed out there is not a time limit on how long it may take to completely develop the project. In the case of subdivisions, she said it may take 5 -7 years before the proj ect is built out and the same is true for commercial proj ects as well. Commissioner Carpenter pointed out that area of the County is "dry" and said a grocery store will not come to that area. Ms. Zakraisek reminded the Board that any project would need utilities. There was a brief discussion on utility issues. Chairman Carruth asked if there was a motion to approve the rezoning exactly the way it is now. There was no response from Board members. Chairman Carruth asked if there was a motion to deny the rezoning request. Commissioner Privette made a motion to deny Rezoning Petition 2006- 06(R-CD) submitted by Wayne Brothers, Inc. et al. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette listed the following reasons for rej ecting the rezoning proposal: (1) Would begin the erosion of the established agriculture districts in the area; (2) No commitment from a municipality to furnish utili ties to the site, and in order to meet the County's standards, there must be utilities; (3) No deeded right-of-way for highway improvements; (4) No type of anchor store committed to locate on this property if proper zoning is approved; (5) Not enough property to meet the future growth of the company; and (6) Current Land Use Plan does not justify the rezoning at this time. Chairman Carruth stated he believes there is a way to make this rezoning work and that he cannot out-right rej ect the rezoning application. He said he is not anxious to see the rural nature of Coddle Creek change because the area is so gorgeous. Al though he has only lived in Cabarrus County for 11 years, he said his ancestors settled in Coddle Creek and the Northwest area will, over time, become a hub of activity for that community. He also briefly commented on the incorporation of the Odell community and a need for an official meeting place. He said Mr. Wayne has been involved in economic development and a community leader for many years. He said it would be better to have Mr. Wayne as a partner in this proj ect than someone from out-of-state. He said there are utility issues and that he has discussed those with Mr. Wayne. If the County installed a sanitary sewer line to this property, he said it would cause more pressure for residential development. He also said he is concerned about the traffic issues and that NCDOT does not gi ve the County enough money for road improvements. Finally, he said he cannot support the motion to out-right rej ect the application and suggested the Board continue to discuss the project. Commissioner Carpenter stated she has a problem with the cost of utilities and the provision of utilities. She commented on the high cost of land in the Northwest area and reported School Board members would like to have a high school in that area. She said it was her understanding that there was discussion with Mr. Wayne about providing an elementary school, but a high school will be needed before an elementary school. She pointed out