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282 Density Residential to Low Density Residential - Special Use, to permit a double wide mobile home on the property. Commissioner Mills seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve Petition 97-05. Findings of Fact The surrounding residential is low density and the proposal for two dwelling units on 8.7 acres is consistent with the developed density. The area includes a mix of manufactured housing, site built housing and small businesses. The proposal is consistent with the existing development. The cities of Kannapolis and Concord have only had minor annexations in this area and no public utility services have been extended. The proposal for low density development is consistent with public service levels and development trends. Zoning Atlas Amendment {Petttion 97-06} - Public Heartn~ - 7:00 P.M. Petition 97-06. R. C. Harris, Owner and Doug Foster, Petitioner, Map/PIN 4681-49-5378, approximately 7.3 acres off N.C. Highway 73 West near Odell School Road. Wish to rezone from Low Density Residential to Limited Commercial. Ms. Ltnda Giltz, Planner, presented Petition 97-06, including the location of the property, findings and compatibility with other ordinances and the staff analysis. The petitioner wishes to build a gas station on the front part of the property and a small office building on the back part of the property. The petitioner has changed his request from General Commercial to Limited Commercial since the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing. Since there is Limited Commercial property located across the street from the property, staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Ms. Giltz submitted a petition signed by the following area residents in opposition to the rezoning: Jerald Steiner, Deborah Stetner, Teresa Coltrane, Ann Morrison and Thomas H. Coltrane. Mr. Hill advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the rezoning, to General Commercial by a 5-4 vote on March 20. He stated in his opinion the issue would not be before the Board at this time if the original petition had requested Limited Commercial. Chairman Casper opened the public hearing for Petition 97-06 at 7:50 P.M. and asked if anyone were present who wished to address the Board regarding the requested rezoning. Mr. John Rape, adjacent property owner, opposed the rezoning. He expressed concerns about the proximity of the proposed gas station to his property and to the elementary school. Mr. Jerry Steiner, area resident, opposed the rezoning. He expressed concern about the proposed location of a gas station on the property. Mr. Douglas Foster, Petitioner of 8752 Overcash Road, Concord, spoke in support of the rezoning. He stated that the school and lighted ballfield, high traffic volume and proximity to the Odell Volunteer Fire Department make the property inappropriate for residential purposes. Mr. Foster advised that he has no plans for outside storage on the property. Mr. David McCord, resident of 8851 Harris Road and real estate broker representing the owner, listed the following restrictions on the residential development of the property: major thoroughfare, close proximity to the sewer treatment facility for Odell School, lighted ballfield, activities of the fire department and the location of limited commercial property across the street. There was no one else who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Casper closed the public hearing. Commissioner Niblock made a motion to approve the Zoning Atlas Amendment Petition 97-06 and stated the following findings of fact: The property is located on a major highway and the rezoning will be compatible with similar uses and businesses in the neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barnhart, and voting was as follows: