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June 20, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 243 commissioner Privette asked to hear from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding its recommendations. Lanny Lancaster, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, stated the Commission felt the Planning and Zoning Department should not get involved in architectural standards such as eaves but supported the anti- monotony criteria. He stated the Commission recommended the MDR zoning in the five-year annexation areas as those areas would be annexed by the cities in five years. In regards to the LDR open space reductions, he said the Commission supported bigger lots and less open space. There were also concerns that the density reduction was excessive. Finally, Mr. Lancaster stated in his opinion architectural standards were not needed as the County should not be involved in the design and appeal of homes. Chairman Carpenter stated there had been concerns expressed about single family dwellings and the lack of affordable housing in Cabarrus County. She said over 32,103 of the County's 80,000 parcels are listed at $160,000.00 or less. Also, she stated there were 670 homes at $160,000.00 or less listed in the Multiple Listing Service as of today. Mr. Lentz presented the following four actions for consideration by the Board. (1) Move to adopt the zoning amendments as presented within the Commissioner's Agenda Package with the following changes: i. Delete Section 5-7, Part E-2, Item a - Exterior Building Materials ii. Amend the density tables as presented on Table 1 (2) Move to adopt the subdivision amendments as presented within the Commissioner's Agenda Package. (3) Move to adopt the zoning map entitled "Alternative to Committee Map" (4) Move to adopt an ordinance to delete Chapter 42, Article II of the Code of Ordinances commissioner Privette made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, to adopt the zoning amendments as presented within the Commissioner's Agenda Package with the following changes recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: The following items (i) and (ii) to replace the items presented by staff (see above) : i. Change LDR as follows: open space 30% 15,000 square foot lots amenity 35% 12,000 square foot lots ii. Delete architectural standards except anti-monotony criteria as follows. . Page 5-14 (Section 5-7, Part E-2): delete Item a Exterior building material); Item b Roof overhang; and Item c - Additional standards for corner lots; Page 5-23 (Section 5-8): delete Item F - Garage location. The motion failed with commissioners Freeman and Privette voting for and Chairman Carpenter, Vice Chairman Carruth and Commissioner Juba voting against. , Vice Chairman Carruth made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Juba, to adopt the zoning amendment as presented within the Commissioners' Agenda Package with the following changes: i. Delete Section 5-7, Part E-2, Item a Exterior Building Materials ii. Amend the density tables as presented on Table 1. Chairman Carpenter asked that the motion be amended to include the deletion of the garage standard. vice Chairman Carruth stated he would amend the motion to include the removal of the garage standard for the LDR amenity subdivision, with the garage standard to remain in place for MDR and HDR. Commissioner Juba, who seconded the original motion, stated she did not accept the amendment to the motion.