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428 The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Petition on October 16; however, Harry Franklin and T. Diane Mowrer, Webster and Frances B. Medlin and Richard Smith appealed that decision. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on November 3 and 14, 1997. Mr. Hartsell and the County Clerk affirmed Ms. Celeste Montgomery, Petitioner. Ms. Celeste Montgomery, Petitioner, presented photographs of the proposed location of the doublewide mobile home. She stated the mobile home would be placed at the same location as a previous mobile home and the existing driveway to her residence would provide access to the mobile home. Ms. Montgomery reported that the resident of the mobile home will assist with her health care. Mr. Hartsell and the County Clerk affirmed the following persons: Mr. Jim Scarbrough, Mr. Richard Smith, Ms. Ginger McClellan, Mrs. Frances Medlin, Mr. Dennis McEachern and Ms. Diane Mowrer. During the hearing, they also affirmed Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director. Mr. Jim Scarbrough, Attorney representing a few of the area residents, opposed the special use rezoning due to its impact on property values in the area. He asked those persons who were present in opposition to the rezoning to stand. Approximately 15 to 20 persons stood in opposition. Mr. Richard Smith of 2340 Van Tassel Drive, Concord, opposed the rezoning, stating it would devalue his property and other property in the area. He presented a map showing the location of his home and other residences in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and surrounding area. He complained the mobile home would be visible from his residence and questioned the issue of spot zoning. Ms. Ginger McClellan of Van Tassel Drive, Concord, opposed the rezoning. She stated she would be able to see the mobile home from her deck and her property value would decrease. Mrs. Frances Medlin, resident of Highway 73 East and adjoining property owner, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. She outlined plans for the future development of her 25 acres of property and stated the placement of the mobile home would decrease her property value. Mr. Dennis McEachern, resident of Sleepy Hollow, stated he planned to develop approximately 28 acres around his home at some time in the future. He complained the mobile home would decrease the value of his property. Ms. Diane Mowrer, resident of Highway 73 East, Concord, opposed the rezoning, stating the area is an established community of site built homes. She submitted approximately fifty (50) written statements from residents of the area. The Statement read as follows: Statement of Objection to Rezone PIN 5641-50-3751 from (MDR to LDR- SU) Allowing the Addition of a Mobile Home for Rental Income within the Highway 73 East Corridor: I, the undersigned, live along NC Highway 73 East or directly within the Highway 73 East Corridor and strongly object to the rezoning of PIN 5641-50-3751 owned by Celeste Barnhardt Montgomery. I request the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission to deny this rezoning petition. The addition of any mobile homes for rental property and transient residency will greatly decrease the property values and quality of life in this section of the Highway 73 East Corridor. This highway is the major radial road leading into the City of Concord from the eastern part of Cabarrus County. Commissioner Carpenter questioned the ownership of an igloo in the area. Mr. McEachern advised that the igloo is located on his property and is a business project. Mr. Marshall reported a site plan showing the specific location of the mobile home had not been submitted; however, he stated Ms. Montgomery had testified the unit would be placed at the same location as a previous mobile