June 3, 1996 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

June 3, 1996The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,June 3, 1996, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County CourthouseAnnex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, Dr John M Booker, Vice Chairman, JamesW Cash, Jerry F Wood, DDS, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech andCookie PopeAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the May 6, 8,13, 1996 board meetingsCommissioner Cookie Pope asked that the minutes reflect that at the May 6, 1996meeting, when the Hospital Health Department was discussed item #25 she voicedobjection to the location of the proposed health department, but was not opposed to theproject proceeding There being no further corrections or additions, the Chairman declaredthe minutes approved as presented2 Public Hearing Resumed - Ambulance FranchiseAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - April 23, 30, 1996Chairman Norman C Denning reopened the public hearing, which was recessedon May 6, 1996, concerning the Ambulance Franchise OrdinanceThe County Manager stated that the EMS Advisory Board has made the followingrecommendations concerning requests for ambulance franchise• Recommend Mid South Ambulance be re-franchised under their new name, MidSouth Medical Transport• Postpone request from Selma Rescue to be re-franchised at EMT-Paramediclevel as the paper work has not been completed and existing concerns with theALS Medical DirectorThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing3 Ambulance Franchise ChangesA Second Vote on Revoking Novo Medical Transports FranchiseUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board revoked the ambulance franchise forNovo Medical TransportB First Vote on Mid South FranchiseUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerCecil M Massengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the re-franchiseof Mid South Ambulance under their new name, Mid South Medical TransportC Selma Rescue Request - Postponed14 Citizen Requests Appointment with Board MembersMr Othal Minshew requested the Board meet with him to discuss a problem he hasexperienced with water line equipment on his property south of SmithfieldChairman Denning asked County Manager, Richard Self, and Commissioners JohnM Booker and James W Cash to meet with Mr Minshew to discuss this matter5 Recreation Grant - Change of ProjectUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreationgrant change in project for Benson Parks and RecreationNew Project renovations to concession stands, scoreboards, bleachers and fieldmaintenance6 Fireworks DisplaysUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Cecil MMassengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following fireworksdisplays subject to NC General Statutes 14-410, 14-415, and Chapter 20 of the StandardFire Prevention Code, and contingent upon the petitioner obtaining the necessary permitsfrom the Inspections DepartmentsTown of Clayton - July 4th celebration on July 4, 1996 at 9 15 pm in ClaytonArcher Lodge Community Center - July 4th celebration on July 4, 1996 at 9 00pm or rain date of July 6, 1996 at 9 00 pm7 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, secondedby Commissioner JerryF Wood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budgetamendmentsA Fire Tax DistrictsExpenditure Increase - Revenue received over original budget50 6600601050 6600601150 6600601350 6600601450 6600601550 6600601650 6600601850 6600601950 6600602050 6600602150 6600602250 6600602350 6600602450 6600602550 6600602650 6600602750 6600602950 6600603050 6600603150 6600603250 6600603350 6600603450 6600603550 66006036Archer Lodge Fire DistrictBanner Fire DistrictBentonville Fire DistrictBlackmons Crossroads Fire DistrictBoon Hill Fire DistrictBrogden Fire DistrictCorinth Holder Fire DistrictMeadow Fire DistrictElevation Fire District50210 Fire DistrictMicro Fire DistrictNewton Grove Fire DistrictMcLemore Fire DistrictNahunta Fire DistrictOakland Fire DistrictOneals Fire DistrictSelma Fire DistrictShoeheel Fire DistrictSmithfield Fire DistrictStrickland Crossroads Fire DistrictThanksgiving Fire DistrictWest Johnston Fire DistrictWilsons Mills Fire DistrictWynn Fire DistrictTOTAL21,5002,8005,0005,3005,1002,80012,00010,50015,70046,0001,50050026,0001,00010013,0002,1007,0006,8001,7005,90010,00011,00013,000226,300Revenue Increase50 66003120150 66003120250 66003120450 66003120550 66003120650 66003120750 66003120950 66003121050 66003121150 66003121250 66003121350 66003121450 66003121550 66003121650 66003121750 66003121850 66003122050 66003122150 66003122250 66003122350 66003122450 66003122550 66003122650 660031227Expenditure Increase55 6650601055 6650601155 6650601355 6650601455 6650601555 6650601655 6650601855 6650601955 6650602155 6650602255 6650602455 6650602555 6650602755 6650602855 6650602955 6650603055 6650603155 6650603255 6650603355 6650603555 6650603655 6650603855 6650603955 6650604055 6650604155 6650604255 6650604355 6650604455 6650604555 6650604655 66506047Archer Lodge Fire DistrictBanner Fire DistrictBentonville Fire DistrictBlackmons Crossroads Fire DistrictBoon Hill Fire DistrictBrogden Fire DistrictCorinth Holder Fire DistrictMeadow Fire DistrictElevation Fire District50210 Fire DistrictMicro Fire DistrictNewton Grove Fire DistrictMcLemore Fire DistrictNahunta Fire DistrictOakland Fire DistrictOneals Fire DistrictSelma Fire DistrictShoeheel Fire DistrictSmithfield Fire DistrictStrickland Crossroads Fire DistrictThanksgiving Fire DistrictWest Johnston Fire DistrictWilsons Mills Fire DistrictWynn Fire DistrictTOTALArcher Lodge Fire DistrictBanner Fire DistrictBentonville Fire DistrictBlackmons Crossroads Fire DistrictBoon Hill Fire DistrictBrogden Fire DistrictCorinth Holder Fire DistrictMeadow Fire District50210 Fire DistrictMicro Fire DistrictMcLemore Fire DistrictNahunta Fire DistrictOneals Fire DistrictPine Level Fire DistrictSelma Fire DistrictShoeheel Fire DistrictSmithfield Fire DistrictStrickland Crossroads Fire DistrictThanksgiving Fire DistrictWilsons Mills Fire DistrictWynn Fire DistrictWhitley Heights Sanitary DistrictTown of SmithfieldTown of KenlyTown of SelmaTown of ClaytonTown of BensonTown of Four OaksTown of PrincetonTown of Pine LevelTown of MicroTOTAL21,5002,8005,0005,3005,1002,80012,00010,50015,70046,0001,50050026,0001,00010013,0002,1007,0006,8001,7005,90010,00011,00013,000226,3004,50050025040050060012,0001006,5008005,0001002,1001,1008007004004001,0003,0002,40010038,0002,50010,0007,0001,5002,0003,00070070097,850309Revenue Increase55 66503120155 66503120255 66503120455 66503120555 66503120655 66503120755 66503120955 66503121055 66503121255 66503121355 66503121555 66503121655 66503121855 66503121955 66503122055 66503122155 66503122255 66503122355 66503122455 66503122655 66503122755 66503122955 66503133855 66503133355 66503133755 66503133155 66503133055 66503133255 66503133655 66503133555 665031334B Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase10 59454000Revenue Increase10 5945 34112Expenditure Increase10 59151100Revenue10 5915 34109C Public UtilitiesArcher Lodge Fire DistrictBanner Fire DistrictBentonville Fire DistrictBlackmons Crossroads Fire DistrictBoon Hill Fire DistrictBrogden Fire DistrictCorinth Holder Fire DistrictMeadow Fire District50210 Fire DistrictMicro Fire DistrictMcLemore Fire DistrictNahunta Fire DistrictOneals Fire DistrictPine Level Fire DistrictSelma Fire DistrictShoeheel Fire DistrictSmithfield Fire DistrictStrickland Crossroads Fire DistrictThanksgiving Fire DistrictWilsons Mills Fire DistrictWynn Fire DistrictWhitley Heights Sanitary DistrictTown of SmithfieldTown of KenlyTown of SelmaTown of ClaytonTown of BensonTown of Four OaksTown of PrincetonTown of Pine LevelTown of MicroTOTAL4,50050025040050060012,0001006,5008005,0001002,1001,1008007004004001,0003,0002,40010038,0002,50010,0007,0001,5002,0003,00070070097,850unspent state school health funds reallocatedSchool Health Funds - Child Health 1,894DEHNR Child Health 1,894Funds from Duke for car phone for TB LPNTelephone Epidemiology 500Duke Univ CDC Research Grant 500Expenditure Increase - Water Retail Operations677800 4500Contracted Service677850 7400Capital Outlay677830 1600M R - Equipment677810 7600Water Assessment Reimbursement6778301300Utilities677830 1600M R EquipmentTOTALRevenue Increase677850 33099677850 36168677850 36169677850 36172677850 3617467785036191Misc RevenueRetail Water SalesWater Tap FeesAssessment FeesWater Construction ManagementNew Meter FeesTOTAL4,00024,5004,20050,00015,00020,000117,7004,20035,00017,00050,0004,0007,500117,7003103118 Decision on Surplus Property PostponedThe Board postponed a decision until next month on an offer from the Board ofEducation on the old Glendale Elementary School9 Award of Engineering Contract - Glendale Kenly SchoolThe Board reviewed the following proposals received for engineering the utilitiesof the new Glendale Kenly SchoolTriangle Environmental, Inc Raleigh, NC - 48,260EDA Group, Raleigh, NC - 41,910 plus 200 hrs of surveyingMcKim Creed Engineers, Raleigh, NC - not to exceed cost of 17,800 plus utilityeasement surveys and mapping on a hourly fee basisFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board award acontract to McKim and Creed Engineers for engineering the utilities of the newGlendale Kenly School at a cost not to exceed 17,800 plus easement surveys and mappingon an hourly fee basis Commissioner Cecil M Masssengill seconded the motion, whichcarried by unanimous vote10 Request for Funds - Hazel Sorrell - Benson Childrens HomeHazel Sorrell met with the Board requesting funds for the Benson Childrens HomeMs Sorrell, retired school teacher, explained she has turned her seven bedroom house inBenson into a home for children who have been neglected and abused Benson ChildrensHome is incorporated as a non-profit tax-exempt organization, and the Board of Directorsare working closely with DSSs Childrens Protective Services to be licensed by the StateTheir first year budget is 122,000 which would include regular expenses for running thehome, as well as a parenting couple, an executive director, and secretarial help She statedshe is approximately 50,000 short of her budget, and asked the Board to consider anappropriation for her project, as children from all over the County will be helped Shehopes to open on July 2ndChairman Denning thanked Ms Sorrell for her presentation and stated the Boardwould take this under advisement during their budget deliberationsCommissioner Cecil M Massengill commended Ms Sorrell on this very worthwhileendeavor11 Public Hearing - Rezoning CasesAdvertised May 21, 28, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on May 23,1996,and notices were posted at the locations on May 23, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following rezoning requestsThose persons wishing to speak on Cases 158 and 164 were sworn in by the ClerkCase #158 Petition to rezone approximately 2 acres off SR 1525 CornwallisRoad in Cleveland Township from AR R-40 to General BusinessSpecial Use District Owner Clara P RaynorCal Genereux and Kyle Richter with the Planning Department pointed out theproperty on a map and explained the surrounding zoningMr Genereux explained the original application was for General Business,however, at the Planning Board hearing, the owner modified her request to a special usedistrict The Planning Board recommended approval of the revised application312Ms Raynor and her husband stated they would like to build a 20 unit mini-storagefacility on the propertyCase #159 Petition to rezone approximately 225 acres located at theintersection of SR 1312 Ridge Road and SR 1313 Massengill PondRoad in Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to R-30 OwnerDanny Watkins, SrMr Richter indicated the location of the property on a map, and Mr Genereuxexplained the rezoning to R-30 would require public water, which Mr Watkins proposesto get come from Harnett Countys East Central Water Sewer District Planning Boardrecommended approval of this rezoningCounty Manager, Richard Self, explained the agreement with Harnett Countywould be contingent upon a buy-back agreement whereby Harnett would agree to sellJohnston County the water line at a depreciated value, based on Harnett Countysexpense, in the event Johnston County ever extends water to that area of the County TheBoard approved the request for Harnett County water for Mr Watkins on 5195Case #160 Petition to rezone approximately 3 acres at the intersection of SR1556 Government Road and NC 42 in Clayton Township fromAR R-40 to General Business Owner John SmithMr Genereux and Mr Richter pointed out the location of the property and thesurrounding zoning Mr Genereux stated Mr Smith wants to moved his business fromdowntown Clayton to the property Planning Board recommended approval of thisrezoningCase #161 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre at the intersection of SR1525 Cornwallis Road and SR 1010 Cleveland Road in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to General Business Owner Coy PowellMr Genereux and Mr Richter indicated the property on a map stating the tractis across from the new Cleveland School Mr Powell is requesting rezoning to generalbusiness, but does not have specific plans at this time The Planning Board recommendedapproval with the understanding Mr Powell would put his driveway on Cornwallis Roadinstead of Hwy 1010 to avoid further traffic on that roadCase #162 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 1537 Penwood Roadin Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to General BusinessOwners and Applicants Wayne and Cherry JohnsonMr Genereux and Mr Richter pointed out the property on a map and indicated thesurrounding zoning Mr Genereux stated the Planning Board recommended denial of therezoningCherry and Wayne Johnson stated they wish to place storage units and two officespaces on the property They showed a picture of a storage facility similar to what they areproposing Concerning the two offices, Ms Johnson stated one would be an office for a foodconcession business they own, and the other would be a small automobile business, whichthey would limit to no more than five vehicles at the site They also agreed to amend theirrequest to a special use district if necessaryLester Misenhimer who owns the adjacent property, stated this area is primarilyresidential and, in his opinion, should remain residential He also stated the Johnsonshave an easement across his property, which according to his understanding, would onlybe used for personal use He noted he would not like to see this become a access for abusiness Joan Page also voiced opposition to the rezoningAttorney Bob Spence, Jr speaking on behalf of the Johnsons stated the ownershave road frontage and would not have to access across Mr MisenhimerIs property Hefurther noted they would be willing to limit their use with special use designation313Case #164 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 1132 Barefoot Roadin Meadow Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictOwner Linda Rose Lee Applicant John Weldon Bell SouthMr Genereux and Mr Richter directed the Boards attention to the property andsurrounding zoning on a map Mr Genereux explained the Planning Board recommendedapproval of this rezoning with conditions as follows 1 height variance from the PlanningBoard, 2 tower to be available to others for co-location, and 3 fall zone to be 300 radiusGray Styers from Bell South explained the new PCS system that his company isbringing to Johnston County He stated that in partnership with CP L and Duke Power,they will be installing a new state of the art, digital system that will allow a person tocarry his home phone with him and receive calls wherever he might be This is currentlybeing test-marketed, and North and South Carolina will be two of the first states to getthe system The proposed tower is an integral part of the North Carolina, South CarolinaconnectionKelly Davenport, Bell South Zoning Coordinator, explained this property issurrounded by farm land with no buildings or houses nearby A 60 by 45 lot at the towerwould be fenced in, and all equipment would be in that area She requested the Countyallow special consideration concerning the fall zone since the tower is a self supportinglattice tower that is designed to bend at a hinge instead of break in high winds Shesuggested a no-build easement contract with the property owner, which would restrictbuilding structures in the area but would allow Ms Lee to still use her property forfarmingMs Lee, property owner, stated she has had extensive discussion with Bell Southand is in agreement with them concerning a no-build easementMildred Barefoot who owns the adjacent property asked how far the tower wouldbe from her property It was explained the 300 tower would be about 312 feet from herproperty She questioned if this would affect the value of land in the areaGraham Herring with Bell South stated he has evaluated the possible impact oftowers of this nature on surrounding property and has found there would be no adverseimpact on the value or future development of surrounding areasCase #165 Petition to rezone approximately 386 acres at the intersection of SR1525 Cornwallis Road and SR 1587 Old Evans Road in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Carrie JacksonMr Genereux and Mr Richter pointed out this property on a map and stated thatpublic water is available Mr Genereux explained the applicant, Mr Bryan Perry hasdeveloped several subdivisions in Wake County The Planning Board recommendedapproval of this rezoningCase #154 From last month Petition to rezone approximately 188 acres atintersection of NC 50 and SR 1520 in Pleasant Grove Township fromAR R-40 to Highway Business Owner Dewey Matthews, JrThe County Manager stated Mr Matthews has requested his rezoning bepostponed at this timeThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing12 Decisions on Rezoning CasesCase #158 Petition to rezone approximately 2 acres off SR 1525 CornwallisRoad in Cleveland Township from AR R-40 to General BusinessSpecial Use District Owner Clara P Raynor314Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve rezoning Case #158for Clara Raynor of approximately two acres off Cornwallis Road in Cleveland Townshipfrom AR R-40 to General Business Special Use District Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCase #159 Petition to rezone approximately 225 acres located at theintersection of SR 1312 Ridge Road and SR 1313 Massengill PondRoad in Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to R-30 OwnerDanny Watkins, SrUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning case #159for Danny Watkins, Sr of approximately 225 acres at intersection of Ridge Road andMassengill Pond Road in Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to R-30Case #160 Petition to rezone approximately 3 acres at the intersection of SR1556 Government Road and NC 42 in Clayton Township fromAR R-40 to General Business Owner John SmithBased on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case 160 for John Smith of approximately3 acres at the intersection of Government Road and NC 42 in Clayton Township fromAR R-40 to General Business Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, whichcarried by unanimous voteCase #161 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre at the intersection of SR1525 Cornwallis Road and SR 1010 Cleveland Road in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to General Business Owner Coy PowellCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approved rezoning case #161for Coy Powell of approximately 1 acre at the intersection of Cornwallis Road andCleveland Road in Cleveland Township from AR R-40 to General Business with thestipulation that the access to this property be from Cornwallis Road instead of ClevelandRoad Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carriedby unanimous voteCase #162 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 1537 Penwood Roadin Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to General BusinessOwners and Applicants Wayne and Cherry JohnsonCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board send rezoning case #162 backto the Planning Board for consideration as a special use district Commissioner Jerry FWood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCase #164 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 1132 Barefoot Roadin Meadow Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictOwner Linda Rose Lee Applicant John Weldon Bell SouthCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #164for Linda Lee Bell South of approximately 1 acre on Barefoot Road in Meadow Townshipfrom AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use District with the conditions as recommended by thePlanning Board, including the requirement to lease the entire control fall zone of 300radius Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion, which carried by unanimousvoteCase #165 Petition to rezone approximately 386 acres at the intersection of SR1525 Cornwallis Road and SR 1587 Old Evans Road in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Carrie JacksonUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning case #165 forCarrie Jackson of approximately 386 acres at intersection of Cornwallis Road and OldEvans Road in Cleveland Township from AR R-40 to R-30315Case #154 From last month Petition to rezone approximately 188 acres atintersection of NC 50 and SR 1520 in Pleasant Grove Township fromAR R-40 to Highway Business Owner Dewey Matthews, JrCommissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board send rezoning case #154 back to thePlanning Board for further study Commissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote13 Public Hearing Special Use PermitsAdvertised May 21, 28, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on May 23,1996,and notices were posted at the locations on May 23, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following requests for special use permitsCase #158 Petition for a special use permit for a mini-storage facility onapproximately 2 acres on SR 1525 Cornwallis Road in ClevelandTownship Owner Clara RaynorCase #164 Petition for a special use permit for a communications tower onapproximately one acre on SR 1132 Barefoot Road in MeadowTownship Owner Linda Rose Lee Applicant John Weldon BellSouthChairman Denning addressed the following questions to Cal Genereux, CountyPlanner, concerning Cases #158 and #1641 Mr Genereux, was a pre-application conference held by the PlanningDepartment with the applicants Response Yes, Sir2 Did the applicants meet the requirements at that time by providing a sketchplan illustrating the location, size and major design elements of thedevelopment of the sites Response Yes, Sir3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the applications includingconformity with zoning, subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, andhealth regulations Response Yes we did4 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing open to the publicResponse Yes, Sir5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owners in a timelyfashion Response Yes it was6 What is the recommendation of the Planning Board Response The PlanningBoard recommends approval of application for special use permits for case#158 and Case #164Chairman Are there any conditions attached Response Yes sir - Case #164was approved with the following conditions• Height variance from the Planning Board• Tower to be available to others for co-location• Lesee Bell South to control fall zone of 300 radius from towerChairman Mr Genereux, please read to this Board the summary of theevidence supporting the Planning Boards recommendation Response MrGenereux read the following evidence of support found by the Planning BoardCASE #1581 This use if operated as proposed will promote the general welfare byproviding a needed commodity to the local community2 This use will maintain the value of contiguous property if developedand maintained as proposed and approved3 The Planning Staff presented evidence to support the fact that theintended use is in compliance with the general plan for physicaldevelopment of the County316CASE #1641 This special use permit will protect the public health in that it willimprove emergency communications along a major interstate highway2 Testimony presented proved to the Planning Boardby a competent realestate appraiser that this tower would not be injurious to nearbyproperty values3 Staff presented testimony to insure that this use, if employed aspresented would fall within the general plan for physical developmentof the County7 Did you notify the applicants in writing of the Planning Boardsrecommendation Response Yes, Sir8 Are the applicants aware that if the Commissioners deny the request thatno application can be accepted for the same or a similar use affecting thesame property for a period of twelve 12 months Response Yes, Sir9 Are the applicants aware that the right of appeal to the Board ofAdjustment must be exercised within thirty 30 days of this dateResponse Yes, Sir10 Are the applicants aware that the permits will expire at the end of twelve12 months if it is not used as permitted within that time periodResponse Yes, SirThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14 Decisions on Special Use Permit ApplicationsA CASE #158Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the CountyPlanning Department to issue a special use permit to Clara Raynor for a mini-storagefacility on approximately 2 acres on Cornwallis Road in Cleveland Township, based on thefollowing findings of fact1 This use if operated as proposed will promote the general welfare byproviding a needed commodity to the local community2 This use will maintain the value of contiguous property if developedand maintained as proposed and approved3 The intended use is in compliance with the general plan for physicaldevelopment of the CountyB CASE #164Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the CountyPlanning Department to issue a special use permit to John Weldon Bell South for acommunications tower on approximately one acre on Barefoot Road in Meadow Township,based on the following findings of facts1 This special use permit will protect the public health in that it willimprove emergency communications along a major interstate highway2 Testimony presented proved to the Planning Board by a competent realestate appraiser that this tower would not be injurious to nearbyproperty values3 This use, if employed as presented would fall within the general planfor physical development of the County15 Public Hearing - Noise OrdinanceAdvertised The Smithfield Herald May 21, 28, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board of a proposed noise ordinance County Manager, Richard Self, read theproposed ordinanceLarry Hobbs voiced opposition stating, in his opinion, it would require too muchmoney to enforce the ordinance when there are other needs in the County, includingadditional funds for volunteer fire and rescue squadsDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 20315 PMCreated492003 92349 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date631996Book20