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239 Petition 91-06 (SU). AB & T Properties, off Highway 29, part of Map/PIN 5509-10-7085. Wishes to rezone from C-4 to I-2/SU. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-4 to approve this rezoning. Chairman Simmons opened the public hearing for Petition 91-06(SU). Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, administered the oath to each of the following persons who addressed the Board during the public hearing: Audie Dover, Alan Miles, Linda Morris, Ron Kruse, Karen Morris, Harold Blackwelder, Gene Walker, and Kent Childers. Mr. Audie Dover, property owner, opposed the rezontng. He stated in his opinion that the I-2 zoning was not compatible for the area that serves as the southern entrance to Cabarrus County. Mr. Alan Miles, owner of motor car museum located on Highway 29, objected to the rezoning, stating that Highway 29 is the first impression for many visitors to the county and in his opinion the area should be protected from further abuse. He also objected to the truck traffic to the concrete plant and the possibility of air and water pollution. Ms. Linda Morris, representing property owner Jay Morris, opposed the rezoning, stating the concrete plant would be an eyesore and would create dust in the area. She also objected to the relocation of the median which is to be moved to accommodate Concrete Supply. Mr. Ron Kruse, resident of Carolando Subdivision, expressed concern about the traffic on Pitts School Road and the possible pollution of Rocky River. Ms. Karen S. Morris, representing Edward Morris, Sr. whose property borders the subject property, opposed the rezoning request. She stated that the proposed development would pose a threat to the community by setting a precedent for similar requests in the future. Ms. Morris also expressed concern relative to possible air pollution. Mr. Harold Blackwelder, listing agent with Bestway Realty, supported the rezoning request as he stated in his opinion Highway 29 was the safest location for the plant. He stated that the plant would not be visible from the highway and that turning lanes would be added for increased safety. Also, he noted that the State would monitor the air quality. Mr. Gene Walker, owner of Concrete Supply Company, requested approval of the rezoning request to permit the location of a satellite concrete plant on the property. He noted that the air quality would be monitored by the State and described the air purification and dust collection system to be in operation at the plant. Mr. Kent Childers, resident of the Carolando Subdivision, opposed the I- 2 rezoning request, stating that it would lead to more I-2 zoning classifications in that section of the county. There was no one else present to speak regarding the proposed rezoning, and the public hearing was closed at 9:12 P.M. Commissioner Carpenter asked to be excluded from voting as she stated she does business with Concrete Supply Company. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board excused Commissioner Carpenter from voting in regards to Petition 91-06(SU). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with Commissioners Payne, Barnhart and Hamby and Chairman Simmons voting for and Commissioner Carpenter abstaining, the Board denied Petition 91-06(SU) by AB & T Properties to rezone part of Map/PIN 5509-10-7085 from C-4 to I-2/SU. Petition 91-08. Dogwood Partners, requesting that 260 acres between Highway 73 West and Trinity Church Road be rezoned from I-2 and R-40 to I-1. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-3 to approve this rezoning. Chairman Simmons opened the public hearing for Petition 91-08 at 9:26 P.M. Mr. Bill Cannon of Dogwood Partners requested approval of the rezontng request. He stated the rezoning would be in keeping with the Northwest Small Area Plan and pointed out that the property is conveniently located near the Interstate 85 interchange and the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Mr. Cannon advised that sewer was presently in place and that the development of the property would provide diversification of the industrial base in the county and create additional jobs. He also noted that the City of Kannapolis had approved the development of the project. Mr. Roger Miller of Cooper-Carry Architects, architects for the project, reviewed the topography of the area and the traffic patterns of that location.