May 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Rezoning)

10 197 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners May 2 , 2016 6 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , May 2 , 2016 at 6 00 pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Tony Braswell , Vice Chairman DeVan Barbour , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , Ted G Godwin , and Chad M Stewart Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Tony Braswell called the meeting to order at 6 00 pm and the following business was transacted 1 Public Comment A New Director for Harbor Harbor Board of Directors Chair Angie Lock addressed the Commissioners and thanked them for their continued support Ms Lock introduced Ms Kay Johnson as the new Executive Director for Harbor Ms Lock stated that Ms Johnson comes with non - profit experience , is a Johnston County native and a resident of Clayton Ms Johnson stated it is a pleasure to address the Board on behalf of Harbor and she is very excited to be able to serve the families of Johnston County as the new Director for Harbor Ms Johnson noted that within 30 to 45 days they will be moving into the new shelter and the staff is in the process of preparing for that move Ms Johnson stated they are excited about the volunteerism effort they have received on the new shelter She thanked the Board for their continued support The Board welcomed Ms Johnson to her new position B Citizen Concern – Animal Control Ordinance and Animal Care Angela Bryan , 2305 Oak Forest Road , Four Oaks , North Carolina addressed the Board regarding her concerns for animal welfare in Johnston County as well as language in the Johnston County Code of Ordinances as it relates to the care of animals Ms Bryan stated she left documentation with the County staff back in March with regards to changes she would like to see made in the ordinance , but has heard nothing to date Ms Bryan spoke on her concerns with how the ordinance was amended in the past and asked questions as to why certain language was removed in 2010 Ms Bryan stated the summer is coming and she is greatly concerned about animals overheating without proper shade She requested the Board to put a proper definition of “ shade ” in the ordinance so the Animal Control Officers will be able to better enforce the ordinance Ms Bryan also asked the Board to look at the ordinances in Wake County , Sampson County and other areas for suggestions Ms Bryan expressed her frustrations on the amount of time it takes to have the ordinance amended and stated she feels ignored but does not intend to give up on the matter Ms Bryan asked the Commissioners to consider accompanying her around the County to witness the conditions that she sees animals living in Chairman Tony Braswell stated the Board understands what Ms Bryan is asking for , will take the information under advisement , and will have the County staff contact her Chairman Braswell assured Ms Bryan that staff will operate in the most expedient manner possible 2 Public Hearing Rezoning and Special Use Requests Advertised – The Smithfield Herald – April 20 and 27 , 2016 Certified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on April 18 , 2016 Notices were posted at the locations on March 1 , 2016 for Cases 05 - 30 MOD 4 ; 16 - 05 ; 16 - 07 ; 16 - 09 ; and 16 - 10 The Chairman opened the Special Use Hearing for Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 A request to modify the Special Use Permit Master Plan for a 18783 acre Planned Unit Development called Summerwind Plantation located along Glen Road SR 1547 in Cleveland Township The modification request is to modify a 1009 acrePage198 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued commercial multifamily area south of Glen Road to multifamily and increase the number of multifamily dwelling units The property is zoned AR - SUD for a Planned Development Tax ID 06E02001B Owner Forrest Glen Johnson and Larry Wayne Johnson Applicant Maida Renson , Carolina Community Developers , LLC Those wishing to speak on Special Use Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 were sworn in by the Clerk to the Board Planning Director Berry Gray introduced the special use case and stated the petition is to modify the Special Use Permit Master Plan for a 18783 acre Planned Unit Development called Summerwind Plantation located along Glen Road in Cleveland Township The modification request is to modify a 1009 acre commercial multifamily area south of Glen Road to multifamily and increase the number of multifamily dwelling units Mr Gray entered the fact sheet , supporting documents in the agenda packet , and introduced the following summary of evidence into the record A pre - application consultation was held with the applicant for Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 on February 4 , 2016 At that time , the applicant was informed of the following ? If approved , applicant must provide to the Planning Office a Site Plan for their review and approval ? Applicant must comply with the requirement of the Johnston County Land Development Code regarding landscaping , buffering and fence or any additional requirements as approved by this Board ? Applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision ? If denied , no application can be accepted for the same use affecting the same property for a period of twelve 12 months and that their right of appeal to the Superior Court must be exercised within thirty 30 days of the receipt of notice of denial by the Board of County Commissioners ? Applicant’s Special Use Permit will expire at the end of twenty - four 24 months if it is not used as permitted within the time period ? When necessary , staff informed the applicant of further Planning and Zoning Department requirements and the requirements of other departments such as soil erosion and sedimentation requirements , Health Department regulations , stormwater and public utility requirements ? Subsequent to the pre - application consultation , all required notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet The property was posted and notices of public hearings were advertised in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes On March 15 , 2016 the Johnston County Planning Board held a public hearing regarding Special Use Permit Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 and made the following recommendations Upon a motion by Mr Letchworth to approve the Modification of the Special Use Permit for Case 05 - 30 , seconded by Mr Summerlin , with a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , Case 05 - 30 Modification was approved at the March 15th , 2016 Planning Board Meeting Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant This modification is to allow for multi - family development within the allowable density of the Planned Development Code 2 That the use of development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant This modification is intended to meet the density and intensity regulations of the land development code 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant This area is designed to limit the number of individual access points onto Glen Rd to prevent traffic congestion at access points 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant This is a modification of an existing planned development that falls within the County’s primary growth area Specific Land Uses APPLICANT Mixed Use Planned Development Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Mixed Use Planned Development 2 Owners name and address 3 Complete flood plain information 4 Metes and bounds 5 Certifications 6 Entrance sign and street signs 7 Street name approval 8 Show lot sizes on final plat 9 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 10 Final plats must be signed by all current property owners 11 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction Page199 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued 12 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 13 Must comply with all NC DOT Driveway Permit standards and requirements 14 The owner developer should work closely with the Garner Apartments Associates to ensure that the proposed “ Street K ” ties into the proposed extension of Technology Drive 15 Approval of water & sewer system 16 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan required 17 Stormwater Compliance ; Must submit a stormwater management plan , which must be approved prior to land disturbing activity 18 The multifamily section shall not exceed 15 units per acre as allowed by the Johnston County Land Development Code , limited to 334 494 total units 19 Provide an opaque fence in addition to the vegetative buffer between the proposed multifamily units and Cleveland Springs 20 All recommended roadway improvements as stated in the Traffic Impact Analysis and required by NCDOT a Glen Road and MMR Tract 3 Driveway Intersection i Restripe the existing thru lane on EB Glen Road to shared thru right lane ii Restripe the existing thru lane on WB Glen Road to shared left thru lane iii Provide two - lane cross - section on NB MMR Tract 3 Driveway # 1 with one ingress and one egress Provide left right - turn lane for egress Provide 100 ’ internal protected stem iv Right - in Right - out access will be required Ingress traffic to MMR Tract 3 shall utilize driveway associated with MMR Phase II on the site plan b Glen Road and Summerwind Plantation Dr MMR Tract 3 Driveway Intersection i Restripe the existing thru lane on EB Glen Road to shared thru right lane ii Restripe the existing painted island on WB Glen Road to provide 100 ’ left - turn lane iii Provide two - lane cross - section on NB MMR Tract 3 Driveway # 2 with one ingress and one egress Provide left thru right lane for egress Provide 100 ’ internal protected stem iv Stripe the existing pavement on SB Summerwind Plantation Drive to provide 150 ’ shared left thru lane and right - turn lane v Restripe widen MMR Tract 3 Driveway as necessary to provide for left turn lane as indicated by TIA report Please note minor widening may be necessary to accommodate for appropriate tapers for left turn lanes c Summerwind Plantation Drive and Summerwind Plantation Apartments Entrance Intersection i Stripe the existing pavement on NB Summerwind Plantation Drive to provide 100 ’ left - turn lane and thru lane ii Provide two - lane cross - section on EB Summerwind Plantation Apartments Entrance with one ingress and one egress Provide a left right - turn lane for egress Provide 100 ’ internal protected stem d Glen Road and Summerwind Plantation Apartments Entrance Intersection i This intersection should be restricted to Right - in Right - out access only Restripe the existing thru lane on WB Glen Road to shared Thru Right Lane ii Provide two - lane cross section one ingress , one egress on SB Summerwind Plantation Apartments Entrance Provide right - turn lane for egress Provide 100 ’ internal protected stem 21 Added by Staff Amenities for Summerwind Plantation shall be installed by the time the subdivision is at 50 build - out Apartments must be designed based on the renderings submitted by the applicant and included in the agenda packet and found on file in the Johnston County Planning Office Mr Gray stated the subject site is surrounded by other multifamily and commercial development He noted the location of the site is on the south side of Glen Road and the north side is also part of Summerwind Plantation which transitions from multifamily and commercial back into townhomes and finally single family homes Mr Gray stated the area is located within a designated “ Primary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan that denotes an area in which high levels of growth pressures currently exist or are anticipated near term Additionally , this site is located within a “ Regional Center ” Commercial activity node Mr Gray stated the requested change is to adjust the master plan from commercial and multifamily to strictly a multifamily area for this 10 acres which would increase the number of units for Summerwind Plantation by 160 for multifamily thereby increasing multifamily overall from 334 to 494 Mr Gray stated single family would stay at 292 and the new overall residential total , if approved , would increase from 626 to 786 Mr Gray stated with the modification in 2015 when multifamily was requested on the north side of Glen Road , a Traffic Impact Analysis was performed at that time which incorporated the subject site and the potential increase in units Mr Gray stated the applicant is requesting the Board to consider that Traffic Impact Analysis for this case He stated the Traffic Impact Analysis was performed by Wetherill Engineering and representatives are present to answer any questions Mr Gray briefly spoke on the special use conditions submitted for the Board’s review noting condition # 21 was added in accordance with the modification approved in 2015 Page200 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued At the inquiry of Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Gray reported the subject site has been before the Board of Commissioners four times for modification requests Applicant Maida Renson , Carolina Community Developers , LLC , stated they would like to develop additional housing next to Glen Road Ms Renson reported they currently have people on waiting lists for housing at both of their existing apartment complexes and their market study shows a very strong need for the requested housing She stated the amenities would be similar to their other complexes Ms Renson stated the plan would be a nice addition to the neighborhood Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Renson stated they would target families , but they are considering marketing a portion of the development for seniors Ms Renson stated they are planning for one , two , and three bedroom units Frank Price representing Wetherill Engineering who performed the Traffic Impact Analysis for the development addressed the Board Mr Price stated the subject site is in a quickly developing area of the County and there is a continuing need for residential development in and around the interchange Mr Price stated it is no secret that the interchange is over capacity during certain times of the day ; however , the Department of Transportation does have a plan for improvement with a target start date in 2019 Mr Price briefly reviewed his understanding of the alternatives for improvement to the interchange , but noted that the alternatives have not been settled on Chairman Tony Braswell stated it is of concern to him and the other Commissioners that density continues to be added to an already overburdened area Chairman Braswell stated the Board of Commissioners is governing from afar and wishes the area would incorporate in order to control their own destiny noting the Board is often criticized for the decisions they make with regards to the density in the area Chairman Braswell commented that people continue to move into that area of the County even after they see the conditions of the traffic Mr Price stated it is an area where many newcomers want to live with many of those people commuting to Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park to work Commissioner Mims asked why the original master plan has been deviated from so many times Mr Price agreed the master plan has changed a number of times , to which he cannot personally speak to because his job is to evaluate the traffic situation ; however , he stated he believes the development was planned before the recession and market conditions have changed since then There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the modification based on the information presented in the fact sheet along with the findings of fact , summary of evidence , and special use conditions There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Special Use Hearing for Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 Decision on Special Use Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 A request to modify the Special Use Permit Master Plan for a 18783 acre Planned Unit Development called Summerwind Plantation located along Glen Road SR 1547 in Cleveland Township The modification request is to modify a 1009 acre commercial multifamily area south of Glen Road to multifamily and increase the number of multifamily dwelling units The property is zoned AR - SUD for a Planned Development Tax ID 06E02001B Owner Forrest Glen Johnson and Larry Wayne Johnson Applicant Maida Renson , Carolina Community Developers , LLC Commissioner DeVan Barbour spoke on his concerns that this modification would only add to the pressures already in the area relating to traffic and schools Commissioner Barbour noted school overcrowding is already a problem and he is not comfortable increasing the units to add even more density in the subject area PagePage pageNumber5201 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Based on findings of facts that the modification would increase the units thereby adding to the pressures already on traffic and school populations in the subject area findings of fact follow , Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board deny Case 05 - 30 MOD 4 which is a petition to modify the special use permit master plan for a 18783 acre Planned Unit Development called Summerwind Plantation located along Glen Road in Cleveland Township to modify a 1009 acre commercial multifamily area south of Glen Road to multifamily and increase the number of multifamily dwelling units Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote 1 That the use or development is not located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; a Traffic Congestion b School Capacity 2 That the use of the development does not appear to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; a School Capacity 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; a Property Value d Compatible with Neighborhood b Reasonably Necessary c Similar Uses Nearby 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners a Compatible with Land Use Plan b Compatible with Ordinance c Does not create a Violation The Chairman opened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 05 th Case 16 - 05 Petition to rezone 15 acres out of a 50 acre tract located on Wilder Road SR 2103 1 10 of a mile east of its intersection with NC 39 Hwy in O’Neals Township The request is to change the zoning from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District AR - SUD Tax ID 11N01019 Owner Wake Electric Membership Corp Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp Kelly Fritz Planning Director Berry Gray stated the petition is to rezone 15 acres out of a 50 acre tract located on Wilder Road one - tenth of a mile east of its intersection with NC 39 Hwy in O’Neals Township from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District Mr Gray noted the special use request associated with the rezoning is to allow for an electrical substation The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for agricultural and residential purposes The area is located within a designated “ Secondary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan which denotes an area in which moderate to low levels of growth pressures are anticipated over the next 20 years Mr Gray reported the site is proposed to relocate a non - conforming use at the intersection of NC 39 Hwy and Wilder Road rather than expand Kelly Fritz , Engineering Supervisor , speaking on behalf of Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp , stated the rezoning will allow Wake Electric to construct a new breaker station along the existing transmission right - of - way on Wilder Road and improve reliability and resiliency to over 2,500 Wake Electric customers in the area He stated the second phase of the project would involve constructing a new substation on the rezoning site and retire the old substation on Hwy 39 which will free up the space on Hwy 39 for a more appropriate use , provide safer service access for employees , eliminate the risk of a vehicular collision with the station and significantly decrease its visibility Mr Fritz stated Wake Electric feels this change will improve the streetscape along Hwy 39 and provide a much safer place to distribute power At the inquiry of Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Fritz stated Wake Electric intends to decommission the old substation and possibly market that property once the new substation is commissioned PagePage pageNumber6202 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 05 Decision on Rezoning Case 16 - 05 th Case 16 - 05 Petition to rezone 15 acres out of a 50 acre tract located on Wilder Road SR 2103 1 10 of a mile east of its intersection with NC 39 Hwy in O’Neals Township The request is to change the zoning from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District AR - SUD Tax ID 11N01019 Owner Wake Electric Membership Corp Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp Kelly Fritz Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution for Case 16 - 05 Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 16 - 05 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement as to whether the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 11N01019 located on Wilder Road as shown on the attached Exhibit A , from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential Special Use District AR SUD WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a It aligns with Goal 6A “ Ensure well - planned Rural Development ” by bringing a legal nonconforming site into compliance with the current zoning requirements and providing service to the surrounding residential area 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The development is listed as a special use in the Agricultural Residential zoning , and meets all of the requirements listed in the ordinance nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2016 Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board approve Rezoning Case 16 - 05 to rezone 15 acres out of th a 50 acre tract located on Wilder Road 1 10 of a mile east of its intersection with NC 39 Hwy in O’Neals Township from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The Chairman reopened the Special Use Hearing for Case 16 - 05 Case 16 - 05 To allow for an Electrical Substation Owner Wake Electric Membership Corp Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp Kelly Fritz PagePage pageNumber7203 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Those wishing to speak on Special Use Case 16 - 05 were sworn in by the Clerk to the Board Planning Director Berry Gray introduced the special use case and stated the petition is to allow for an Electrical Substation Mr Gray entered the fact sheet , supporting documents in the agenda packet , and introduced the following summary of evidence into the record A pre - application consultation was held with the applicant for Case 16 - 05 on January 4 , 2016 At that time , the applicant was informed of the following ? If approved , applicant must provide to the Planning Office a Site Plan for their review and approval ? Applicant must comply with the requirement of the Johnston County Land Development Code regarding landscaping , buffering and fence or any additional requirements as approved by this Board ? Applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision ? If denied , no application can be accepted for the same use affecting the same property for a period of twelve 12 months and that their right of appeal to the Superior Court must be exercised within thirty 30 days of the receipt of notice of denial by the Board of County Commissioners ? Applicant’s Special Use Permit will expire at the end of twenty - four 24 months if it is not used as permitted within the time period ? When necessary , staff informed the applicant of further Planning and Zoning Department requirements and the requirements of other departments such as soil erosion and sedimentation requirements , Health Department regulations , stormwater and public utility requirements ? Subsequent to the pre - application consultation , all required notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet The property was posted and notices of public hearings were advertised in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes On March 15 , 2016 the Johnston County Planning Board held a public hearing regarding Rezoning Special Use Permit Case 16 - 05 and made the following recommendations Upon a motion by Mr Creech to approve the Rezoning for Case 16 - 05 , seconded by Mr Caldwell , and carried by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , the rezoning for Case 16 - 05 was approved at the March 15th , 2016 Planning Board Meeting Consistency Statement for Board Consideration The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan 6A “ Ensure well - planned Rural Development ” by bringing a legal nonconforming site into compliance with the current zoning requirements The request is reasonable and in the public interest in that the development is listed as a special use in the Agricultural Residential zoning , and meets all of the requirements listed in the ordinance Upon a motion by Mr Summerlin to approve the Special Use Conditions for Case 16 - 05 , seconded by Mr Creech , and carried by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , the special use for Case 16 - 05 was approved at the March 15th , 2016 Planning Board Meeting Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant The 15 acres that is being proposed for rezoning from AR to AR - SUD is located approximately 280 feet off of the south side of Wilder Road This rezoning will allow Wake Electric to construct a breaker station inside the existing 100 ’ Wake Electric transmission Right - of - Way that bisects the 50 acre tract and provide important sectionalizing during outages to improve the reliability and resiliency to the immediate community Wake Electric would then retire the existing Emit substation , 12064 NC 39 Hwy , and move it to the proposed rezoning site This move would free up the space on the corner of Wilder Road and NC 39 Hwy , provide safer service access to employees , and significantly decrease the visibility of the substation 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant This development will comply with all local and State development requirements and it will follow all National Electric Safety Code NESC regulations for the safety of the public and employees The design and construction will be performed by certified professionals and Wake Electric will work closely with the Johnston County Planning Department and State agencies to ensure ordinances and laws are followed 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Wake Electric has strategically placed the proposed location within a 50 acre tract so as to provide the least amount of impact to adjacent properties The existing tree line along the property will provide a natural vegetation buffer to the station An electrical substation is necessary to provide power for the basic needs to the local families and we feel this location will provide increased reliability and safety while minimizing the impact to contiguous properties 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant Wake Electric is investing capital dollars in Johnston County for increased reliability and to prepare for a demand increase as the population grows and develops according to the plans and policies set forth by the Board of Commissioners This investment will improve the infrastructure necessary for the nearly 2,500 homes we serve in Johnston County and help support the future projects and developments that will be approved in this area Specific Land Uses APPLICANT To allow for an electrical substation PagePage pageNumber8204 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses To allow for an electrical substation 2 The Special Use Permit shall expire with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 5 Install 10 evergreen shrubs every 100 linear feet Existing natural vegetation may be used if equal or more intense 6 The area housing all the equipment shall be enclosed within an 8 ’ screen fence topped with barbwire Mr Gray listed and reviewed the special use conditions with the Board Mr Gray reported the applicant is requesting to use additional vegetation as the screen for the fence Kelly Fritz , Engineering Supervisor , speaking on behalf of Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp , requested the Board to allow Wake Electric to use additional bushes or shrubbery in place of the screen for the fencing Mr Fritz stated they have found in the past that plastic or wood screening has a negative effect since they must ground the fence which requires a solid connected metal fence and plastic can degrade over time There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the special use permit based on the information presented in the fact sheet along with the findings of fact , summary of evidence , and special use conditions There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Special Use Hearing for Case 16 - 05 Decision on Special Use Case 16 - 05 Case 16 - 05 To allow for an Electrical Substation Owner Wake Electric Membership Corp Applicant Wake Electric Membership Corp Kelly Fritz Based on the findings of facts and revised special use conditions removing “ screen ” from condition # 6 , as listed below , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board authorize the Planning Department to issue a special use permit for Case 16 - 05 to allow for an electrical substation on 15 acres out of a 50 acre tract located th on Wilder Road 1 10 of a mile east of its intersection with NC 39 Hwy in O’Neals Township Commissioner Chad M Stewart seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant The 15 acres that is being proposed for rezoning from AR to AR - SUD is located approximately 280 feet off of the south side of Wilder Road This rezoning will allow Wake Electric to construct a breaker station inside the existing 100 ’ Wake Electric transmission Right - of - Way that bisects the 50 acre tract and provide important sectionalizing during outages to improve the reliability and resiliency to the immediate community Wake Electric would then retire the existing Emit substation , 12064 NC 39 Hwy , and move it to the proposed rezoning site This move would free up the space on the corner of Wilder Road and NC 39 Hwy , provide safer service access to employees , and significantly decrease the visibility of the substation 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant This development will comply with all local and State development requirements and it will follow all National Electric Safety Code NESC regulations for the safety of the public and employees The design and construction will be performed by certified professionals and Wake Electric will work closely with the Johnston County Planning Department and State agencies to ensure ordinances and laws are followed 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Wake Electric has strategically placed the proposed location within a 50 acre tract so as to provide the least amount of impact to adjacent properties The existing tree line along the property will provide a natural vegetation buffer to the station An electrical substation is necessary to provide power for the basic needs to the local families and we feel this location will provide increased reliability and safety while minimizing the impact to contiguous properties 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant Wake Electric is investing capital dollars in Johnston County for increased reliability and to prepare for a demand increase as the population grows and develops according to the plans and policies set forth by the Board of Commissioners This investment will improve the infrastructure necessary for the nearly 2,500 homes we serve in Johnston County and help support the future projects and developments that will be approved in this area PagePage pageNumber9205 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Specific Land Uses APPLICANT To allow for an electrical substation Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses To allow for an electrical substation 2 The Special Use Permit shall expire with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 5 Install 10 evergreen shrubs every 100 linear feet Existing natural vegetation may be used if equal or more intense 6 The area housing all the equipment shall be enclosed within an 8 ’ fence topped with barbwire The Chairman reopened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 07 Case 16 - 07 Petition to rezone 5 acres of a 7 acre tract located at 554 Old Roberts Road SR 1519 in Pleasant Grove Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential AR with the Interstate Highway Interchange IHI Overlay District Tax ID 13E04052B Owner Coastal Chemical Corporation Applicant C Tyrus Clayton , Jr PE Draper Aden Associates Planning Director Berry Gray stated the petition is to rezone 5 acres of a 7 acre tract located at 554 Old Roberts Road in Pleasant Grove Township from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Residential with the Interstate Highway Interchange Overlay District Mr Gray stated the existing use is currently zoned Agricultural Residential with a portion already within the Interstate Highway Interchange overlay and used for a warehouse and distribution business The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for residential ; Agricultural Residential with Interstate Highway Interchange overlay and used for residential purposes ; and Industrial 2 with the Interstate Highway Interchange overlay and used for several commercial purposes The area is located within a designated “ Primary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan which denotes an area in which high levels of growth pressures currently exist or are anticipated near term Additionally , this site is located within a “ Regional Center ” Activity Node Applicant Tyrus Clayton , Jr with Draper Aden Associates , addressed the Board and stated the current property owner wishes to add additional warehouse space on the site Mr Clayton stated no new docks are planned , just additional storage space There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet Mr Gray noted that to the south and east there are some residential properties , but there are a lot of trees in between as well as a blue - line stream with 50 ft buffer on either side that cannot be disturbed Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver stated according to property records , the nearby houses were purchased in 2014 - 2015 and the warehouse was there long before that time so there should not be any complaints There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 07 Decision on Rezoning Case 16 - 07 Case 16 - 07 Petition to rezone 5 acres of a 7 acre tract located at 554 Old Roberts Road SR 1519 in Pleasant Grove Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential AR with the Interstate Highway Interchange IHI Overlay District Tax ID 13E04052B Owner Coastal Chemical Corporation Applicant C Tyrus Clayton , Jr PE Draper Aden Associates Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution for Case 16 - 07 Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 16 - 07 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement as to whether the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 13E04052B located at 554 Old Roberts Road as shown on thePage0206 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued attached Exhibit A , from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential AR with the Interstate Highway Interchange IHI Overlay District WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a It aligns with “ Goal 1 Grow in a fiscally efficient , compact manner ” found in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and within the Regional Center Activity Node 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The IHI overlay is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning , which include multiple businesses and commercial zoning designations nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2016 Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve Rezoning Case 16 - 07 to rezone 5 acres of a 7 acre tract located at 554 Old Roberts Road in Pleasant Grove Township from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Residential with the Interstate Highway Interchange IHI Overlay District Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The Chairman reopened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 09 Case 16 - 09 Petition to rezone a 25 acre tract located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Rd SR 1009 in Ingrams Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 – Special Use District I - 1 SUD Tax ID 08K14195E Owner William Chad Stewart Applicant Leo Charbonneau Planning Director Berry Gray stated the petition is to rezone a 25 acre tract located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Rd in Ingrams Township from Agricultural Residential to Industrial - 1 – Special Use District Mr Gray stated the accompanying special use permit is to allow for a contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for agricultural and residential purposes ; and Industrial - 2 Special Use District and used for a mining operation The area is located within a designated “ Agricultural Rural Conservations Area ” which denotes areas of low levels of growth pressures , anticipated over the next 20 years These areas should be considered for rural conservation and agricultural preservation programs Applicant Leo Charbonneau offered to answer any questions from the Board Upon questions by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , Mr Charbonneau stated he intends to put a building on the site for maintenance and storage of his own equipment Mr Charbonneau stated the business does borings for heavy buildings and structural work There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet Commissioner Ted G Godwin noted staff’s recommendation was for denial and he asked for the reasoning behind this recommendation Mr Gray stated staff’s recommendation for denial was based solely on the Land Use Plan ; however , he noted that staff takes a variety of things into consideration such as surrounding zonings Mr Gray noted there is an Industrial zoning nearby for a mining operation There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 09 Page1207 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Decision on Rezoning Case 16 - 09 Case 16 - 09 Petition to rezone a 25 acre tract located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Rd SR 1009 in Ingrams Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 – Special Use District I - 1 SUD Tax ID 08K14195E Owner William Chad Stewart Applicant Leo Charbonneau Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution for Case 16 - 09 Commissioner Chad M Stewart seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 16 - 09 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement as to whether the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 08K14195E located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Road as shown on the attached Exhibit A , from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 – Special Use District I1 SUD WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a The amendment is consistent with Goal 2C Mitigate incompatible uses ; Goal 3A Promote business expansion and developments ; and Goal 5A Protect existing neighborhoods with buffers 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The conditions will ensure that the request is compatible with the surrounding area and will not negatively impact the public nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2016 Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve Rezoning Case 16 - 09 to rezone a 25 acre tract located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Rd in Ingrams Township from Agricultural Residential to Industrial - 1 – Special Use District Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The Chairman reopened the Special Use Hearing for Case 16 - 09 Case 16 - 09 To allow for a contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage Owner William Chad Stewart Applicant Leo Charbonneau Those wishing to speak on Special Use Case 16 - 09 were sworn in by the Clerk to the Board Planning Director Berry Gray introduced the special use case and stated the petition is to allow for a contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage Mr Gray entered the fact sheet , supporting documents in the agenda packet , and introduced the following summary of evidence into the record A pre - application consultation was held with the applicant for Case 16 - 09 on February 1 , 2016 At that time , the applicant was informed of the following ? If approved , applicant must provide to the Planning Office a Site Plan for their review and approval ? Applicant must comply with the requirement of the Johnston County Land Development Code regarding landscaping , buffering and fence or any additional requirements as approved by this Board ? Applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision ? If denied , no application can be accepted for the same use affecting the same property for a period of twelve 12 months and that their right of appeal to the Superior Court must be exercised within thirty 30 days of the receipt of notice of denial by the Board of County Commissioners Page2208 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued ? Applicant’s Special Use Permit will expire at the end of twenty - four 24 months if it is not used as permitted within the time period ? When necessary , staff informed the applicant of further Planning and Zoning Department requirements and the requirements of other departments such as soil erosion and sedimentation requirements , Health Department regulations , stormwater and public utility requirements ? Subsequent to the pre - application consultation , all required notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet The property was posted and notices of public hearings were advertised in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes On March 15 , 2016 the Johnston County Planning Board held a public hearing regarding Rezoning Special Use Permit Case 16 - 09 and made the following recommendations Upon a motion by Mr Stewart to approve the Rezoning Petition for Rezoning Case 16 - 09 , seconded by Mr Letchworth , with a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , Rezoning Case 16 - 09 was approved at the March 15th , 2016 Planning Board Meeting Upon a motion by Mr Letchworth to approve the Special Use Conditions for Case 16 - 09 , seconded by Mr Stewart , and carried by a unanimous vote of 7 - 0 , the Special Use for Case 16 - 09 was approved at the March 15th , 2016 Planning Board Meeting Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Use will be restricted to J & L Drilling office and equipment storage and will not endanger the public health , safety , and general welfare 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant Use will comply with all county , state , and federal regulations 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Existing vegetation will be preserved along interior lot lines to provide a buffer to the adjoining property The use will have less impact on the adjoining property than the current mining use to the north 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant All requirements of the land development code will be met Specific Land Uses APPLICANT To allow for contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage 2 The Special Use Permit may be revoked with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 5 Installation of at least a Class C buffer along all property lines 3 large trees , 4 small trees , and 12 shrubs every one hundred 100 linear feet 6 All signage must comply with the sign code as stated in Section 14 - 509 , and shall be limited to 60sqft 7 Hours of operation shall be limited to Monday – Saturday 6 00am - 8 00pm 8 Shall be limited to the outdoor storage of 15 vehicles equipment , all storage shall be enclosed by an opaque fence or sufficiently screened with dense vegetative screening 9 Septic shall be evaluated by Environmental Health Department Mr Gray listed and reviewed the special use conditions with the Board Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated in looking at the aerial photograph , it appears there is dense woodlands surrounding the site and asked would it suffice as a buffer Mr Gray stated if the existing vegetation stays in place then it could be used as a landscaping buffer Dan Simmons , Triangle Civil Work , 211 Tyler Drive , Smithfield , representing Applicant Leo Charbonneau , stated they have been retained to do the site design for the project Mr Simmons stated the current design they are proposing limits the development to the open area on the site and they have no intention of taking down any of the existing trees on either side or at the rear of the property Mr Simmons stated the current layout allows enough room to get vehicular traffic off the road prior to entering into the site He noted there will be a gate with the fence that will be set far enough off the roadway to allow for vehicular traffic In response to Chairman Tony Braswell , Mr Simmons stated Mr Charbonneau understands and agrees with the special use conditions as proposed Commissioner DeVan Barbour stated if the applicant does not intend to remove any trees , then the existing vegetative buffer would suffice Page3209 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr noted the plans call for a shelter that may require some trees to be removed Mr Simmons reported if any trees have to be removed to make room for the planned shelter then they would replace them with the Class C buffer Commissioner Chad M Stewart noted the applicant currently leases a site from him for the business and if the request is approved he would be losing that tenant Commissioner Stewart commented that the applicant has been a good tenant with the trucks leaving in the mornings and returning in the afternoons with no complaints There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the special use permit based on the information presented in the fact sheet along with the findings of fact , summary of evidence , and special use conditions Commissioner Cookie Pope suggested revising condition # 5 regarding the Class C buffer that the existing vegetation may be used if equal or more intense There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Special Use Hearing for Case 16 - 09 Decision on Special Use Case 16 - 09 Case 16 - 09 To allow for a contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage Owner William Chad Stewart Applicant Leo Charbonneau Based on the findings of facts and revised special use conditions that the existing vegetation may be used if equal or more intense as listed below , Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board authorize the Planning Department to issue a special use permit for Case 16 - 09 to allow for a contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage on a 25 acre tract located at 5915 Devil’s Racetrack Rd in Ingrams Township Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Use will be restricted to J & L Drilling office and equipment storage and will not endanger the public health , safety , and general welfare 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant Use will comply with all county , state , and federal regulations 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Existing vegetation will be preserved along interior lot lines to provide a buffer to the adjoining property The use will have less impact on the adjoining property than the current mining use to the north 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant All requirements of the land development code will be met Specific Land Uses APPLICANT To allow for contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Contractor’s office and outdoor equipment storage 2 The Special Use Permit may be revoked with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 5 Installation of at least a Class C buffer along all property lines 3 large trees , 4 small trees , and 12 shrubs every one hundred 100 linear feet Existing natural vegetative buffer may be used if equal or more intense 6 All signage must comply with the sign code as stated in Section 14 - 509 , and shall be limited to 60sqft 7 Hours of operation shall be limited to Monday – Saturday 6 00am - 8 00pm 8 Shall be limited to the outdoor storage of 15 vehicles equipment , all storage shall be enclosed by an opaque fence or sufficiently screened with dense vegetative screening 9 Septic shall be evaluated by Environmental Health Department Page4210 May 2 , 2016 – 6 00 pm Continued The Chairman reopened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 10 Case 16 - 10 Petition to rezone 293 acres out of a 2138 acre tract located at 4945 Antioch Church Road SR 1733 in O’Neal’s Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District AR - SUD Tax ID 11N03056B Owner Anthony Van Narron and Deborah Lynn Narron Applicant Anthony Van Narron and Deborah Lynn Narron Planning Director Berry Gray stated the petition is to rezone 293 acres out of a 2138 acre tract located at 4945 Antioch Church Road in O’Neal’s Township from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District Mr Gray stated the accompanying special use permit is to allow for an events center The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for agricultural and residential purposes The area is located within a designated “ Agricultural Rural Conservations Area ” which denotes areas of low levels of growth pressures , anticipated over the next 20 years These areas should be considered for rural conservation and agricultural preservation programs In response to questions from Chairman Tony Braswell , Applicant Anthony Van Narron stated they would like to have events such as weddings , birthday parties , church functions , receptions , and similar events At the inquiry of Commissioner Cookie Pope , Mr Narron confirmed the path leading to the site is adequate for emergency vehicles There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Gray reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 16 - 10 Decision on Rezoning Case 16 - 10 Case 16 - 10 Petition to rezone 293 acres out of a 2138 acre tract located at 4945 Antioch Church Road SR 1733 in O’Neal’s Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential – Special Use District AR - SUD Tax ID 11N03056B Owner Anthony Van Narron and Deborah Lynn Narron Applicant Anthony Van Narron and Deborah Lynn Narron Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution for Case 16 - 10 Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 16 - 10 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement as to whether the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive zoni