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283 those persons who live a mile or two miles from the site. In conclusion, she stated that she would rather have trucks next to her home than a residential neighborhood of strange people she does not know. Ms. Janice Gray, resident and property owner at 13148 Cabarrus Station Road since 1990, opposed the rezoning. Her property is located equal distance from the current Conner business and the proposed site. She expressed concern about spot zoning and questioned where the industrial zones would stop. Ms. Gray stated in her opinion that others in the area should be able to rezone if they wish to do so if the Conner rezoning is approved. Dr. Randall reiterated that the Board's decision is a land use decision -- the most appropriate use of the land. She asked the Board to disregard comments about how long a person has lived places or what kind of personal life they have. According to Dr. Randall, the decision by the Board is to be based on evidence concerning land use. Ms. Carolyn Pope, resident of 13400 Cabarrus Station Road for 38 years, stated in her opinion that if the Board is going to rezone the property, the Conner business should be allowed to remain in its present location. Mr. George Pope, resident of 13378 Cabarrus Station Road, stated he had nothing personal against the Conner's. However, he objected to the rezoning, stating the location of a dispatch office and large trucks at the site would affect both his property and that of his neighbors. According to Mr. Pope, there are 20 or more houses within one-half mile of the site. He expressed concerns of decreased property values, noise, truck fumes, and traffic safety on the narrow road and sharp curve. Ms. Sylvia Callahan, resident of 13590 Bethel Avenue Extension, stated that because neighbors have not complained in the past does not mean they like the operation of Love Diesel Service, L & J Boring, and the Sammy Flowe dump truck service in the area. She complained of noise and of the diesel fuel which must be washed from apples grown on trees on her property. Ms. Callahan also expressed concern about the truck traffic and the safety of persons traveling Bethel Avenue Extension. Mr. Dan Buchanan, resident of 13321 Cabarrus Station Road which is adjacent to the proposed site, expressed concern about decreased property values and the inability to sell his property if the trucking company locates on the proposed site. There was no one else who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart closed the public hearing at 8:50 P.M. Commissioner Olio-Mills made motion, seconded by Commissioner Fennel, to defer the vote until the second meeting in January. This will allow additional time to study the rezoning request and review the information and testimony presented during the public hearing. Commissioner Niblock offered a substitute motion to approve the petition with the following stipulations: That the use be restricted to the life of Mr. Conner; that he put a five-foot berm around the property on the land that is adjacent to Bethel Avenue Extension and Cabarrus Station Road; that he only use the transportation route of Bethel Avenue Extension; that the entrance on Cabarrus Station Road be closed; and that there be a limit on the size of the signs. This would be subject to Mr. Conner's agreeing to the stipulations in writing. After discussion, Commissioner Niblock withdrew his motion. Mr. Newton reviewed the special use rezoning, the placement of reasonable conditions on the property, and the issue of contract zoning. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Olio-Mills, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board deferred the vote on Petition 94-07 until the second meeting in January. Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) A. Appoint Department of Aging as Lead Agency for HCCBG Funding in Cabarrus County B. Establish Term of Office from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 C. Appoint Committee Members