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April 18, 2005 (Regular Meeting) Page 152 residential property surrounds the facility. Prior to the beginning of this year's racing season, Ms. Johnson said she contacted eMP and asked if neighbors could meet with management to voice their concerns. She stated she was told by management that it would be a waste of time because nothing was going to change. Ms. Johnson stated the noise is almost unbearable indoors and is totally unbearably outdoors. patricia Herrin of Lexford Court in Concord was opposed to extending the operating hour for race tracks to 1:00 a.m. in the event of inclement weather. She complained of excessive noise levels and stated the noise is constant as eMP allows racers to practice from 8 a.m. until races end, seven days a week, March through November. She said there were cars on the track at 8:15 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning and continued throughout the day and evening until 9:00 p.m. Ms. Herrin said the residents' concerns were not being heard and asked the Board for its assistance. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing at 9:48 p.m. There was a brief discussion by the Board on following topics: who determines \'inclement weather" delays; the operation of CMP as a NASCAR sanctioned track; the practice of completing rained-out races the following day; testing at CMP; property rights; quality of life issues; and the possibility of reducing CMP's operating hours. vice Chairman Carruth questioned the continuation of the current practice whereby the County Manager contacts Board members for authorization to allow Concord Motorsports Park to extend its operation for one hour in the event of inclement weather. Mr. Day stated that practice would end based on the Board's position on the proposed amendment. Jonathan Marshall, Director of Commerce, reported Concord Motorsports Park predates the Zoning Ordinance and the main use is grandfathered. He stated a number of conditional uses have been permitted over the years, including a garage and go-cart track. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to deny the Ordinance Amending Section 46-3, Operation of Vehicles on Raceways or Drag-Strips, to extend the hour of operation to 1:00 a.m. in cases of inclement weather. Further, the Board directed staff to arrange a meeting with the area residents and owners of the Concord Motorsports Park. (G-3) Transportation Projects Update Mike Nunn, Executive Director of the Cabarrus-Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented an update on current transportation improvement projects, including the draft 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and the Moving Ahead Projects. Key issues addressed by Mr. Nunn included the following: the Cabarrus - Rowan Transportation Planning Area; Components of a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); Financial constraints; Highway Revenue Sources; Additional Revenue; Key projects funded by 2020 and 2030; Next steps for the LRTP; Adoption of the LRTP; and the N. C. Department of Transportation funding formula. (G-4) 2004 Community Assessment Report Tish Harris and Gina Goff of the Cabarrus Community Planning Council presented the 2004 Community Assessment Report. The report was prepared by the Planning Council and sponsored by the following agencies: Cabarrus Health Alliance, Community Works, Healthy Cabarrus and the United Way of Cabarrus County. The purpose of this report was to identify the health and human services assets and needs in the community. The Board viewed a Powerpoint Presentation entitled, "Cabarrus County 2004 Community Assessment Focusing on Health & Human Services Assets and Needs", which outlined key issues. In summary, the most pressing issues and unmet needs were identified as: (1) Access to dental care; (2) Employment; (3) Disparities in health care and access to health care; (4) A lack of mental health services and growing mental health problems; and (5) Transportation. The Board expressed appreciation for the informative presentation. (G-5) Application by the Mental Health Association to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for Funding Support for Scattered Site Housing for Persons with Mental Illness