BC 1992 10 05 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

93 Water and Sewer District Meeting Chairman Carpenter recessed the meeting until the conclusion of the meeting of the Water and Sewer District. Chairman Carpenter reconvened the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Zoning Atlas Amendment - Public Hearing - 7:00 At 7:02 P.M. Dr. Nancy Randall, Chairman of the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission, presented the following Petition 92~10 to the Board. Petition 92-10. IIG Incorporated, owner by option. Between Miami Church Road and N.C. Highway 200 and part of Map/PIN's 5538-63-9709, 62-6023, 82-3105, 31-8548, approximately 160 acres. Wish to rezone from ARR to C-3/SU. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this petition with the condition that a minimum2OO-foot border be maintained between adjoining property and the property requested for rezoning. Mr. Gerald A. Newton, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Inspections, reviewed the proposed rezoning request along with the special uses requested for the property. He noted that the company is currently seeking access to the tract from Highway 200 in order to prevent excessive traffic on Miami Church Road. Mr. Newton reported that the site had been selected due to its accessibility from Charlotte as well as other areas of the county, the availability of water and sewer service to the area, and the seclusion of the property. He further stated that the studio will offer a diversification in employment opportunities, increase tourism, and increase the County's tax base. Chairman Carpenter opened the public hearing regarding Petition 92-10 and asked if anyone were present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. Mr. James Scarbrough, attorney representing the petitioner, and Mr. Kelly Tenney, representative of Charlotte Metro Studios Limited, indicated they wished to speak during the public hearing. They were affirmed by the Glerk to the Board. Mr. Scarbroughasked that the Board permit an access from Miami Church Road if the petitioner, after a good faith effort, cannot acquire an alternate entrance to the site. Mr. Tenney spoke in support of the rezoning from ARR to C-3/SU to allow the development of the studio along with the support services on the property. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Payne and seconded by Commissioner Barnhart to approve Petition 92-10 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Hamby amended the motion to include the provision that an alternate access on Miami Church Road will be permitted if an access on Highway 200 cannot be secured. The amendment was accepted by Commissioners Payne and Barnhart. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board approved Petition 92-10 by IIG Incorporated, owner by option, to rezone approximately 160 acres located between Miami Church Road and N.C. Highway 200 and part of Map/PIN's 5538-63-9709, 62-6023, 82-3105, 31- 8548, from ARR to C-3/SU with the provision that an alternate access on Miami Church road will be permitted if access on Highway 200 cannot be secured. Approval of the petition included the condition that a minimum 200-foot border be maintained between adjoining property and the property requested for rezoning as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The potential uses included in the rezoning request included the following line items: Multi-media production and distribution complex; auto rental; barber and beauty; building