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May 23, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 187 Chairman Carpenter clarified that the buildings could go on the property with the current zoning, but the concrete plant could not. Hanes Walker, aN. C. Real Estate Appraiser and licensed Broker and previously sworn, stated he was speaking on behalf of Chris Hunter. He said he appraised the Hunter properties and also consulted with Mr. Hunter about the property that he hopes to d~velop in the future. He stated in his opinion the use change and proposed concrete plant would negatively impact the Hunter's current property and would likely affect the property value of the larger parcel that is to be developed in the future. Further, he stated the use change and concrete plant will impact those property owners who plan to sell for residential use. At the request of Chairman Carpenter, Mr. Hunter identif ied on a map the location of his current property and that property he wishes to buy in the future. W. C. Isenhour, previously sworn, stated he and his brother own approximately 137 acres around the subject property. He ide,:,tified the location of his property on the map and said Mr. Smith is his 'real estate agent. He expressed concern that the runoff from the proposed concrete plant would destroy the virgin forest and the virgin stream near the property. Mr. Isenhour stated he is a contractor and knows that concrete is "nasty". He stated he did not want to see his property value nor the Hunter's property value ruined. Further, Mr. Isenhour expressed concerns that dust would affect properties on both sides of the road and reiterated concerns about the runoff going into the streams. Mr. Hunter clarified that he was not opposed to the commercial buildings and would not stand in the way to create 300 jobs. However, he said the lack of a concrete plant would not impede Mr. Misenheimer's ability to produce 300 jobs, but would enable him to make more money and deprive everyone else in the community of their appreciation values. Mr. Hunter said the communi ty has already spoken and said they do not want the concrete plant. Mr. Misenheimer reported Ms. Abernathy had signed a statement saying she was not opposed to locating a concrete plant on his property. He stated Ms. Abernathy had advised him she would call when she is ready to sell her property. Mr. reiterated property. Hunter he has questioned the right the of signed statement first refusal in by Ms. Abernathy and acquiring the Abernathy There was a brief discussion as to the location of a church in the vicini ty of the subj ect property. Mr. Isenhour provided a copy of a map showing the location of property in that area to Mr. Lentz. Fletcher Hartsell, County Attorney, administered the oath to George Long of Highway 24-27 in Midland. Mr. Long stated he and his family sold this property to Mr. Misenheimer. He stated the concrete plant would be inside a building and would be regulated and inspected by OSHA. Further, he questioned concerns about the impact on area creeks, stating the only time there is water in the creeks is when it rains. Mr. Hartsell asked if the site plan had been submitted. He also questioned the list of permitted uses submitted with the rezoning application and included as a part of the Agenda and the list of uses used in the 2000 rezoning case. Mr. Lentz confirmed that the list of permitted uses as included in the Agenda was accurate. Mr. Misenheimer confirmed that he intends to comply with the site plan that has been submitted and to comply with the limitation of uses as set forth on the items included with the agenda. with there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing on at 9:23 p.m. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Carpenter with Commissioners Privette, Juba and Freeman and Chairman Carpenter voting for and Vice Chairman Carruth voting against, the Board denied Petition