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AGENDA Catawba County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Monday, December 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Robert E. Hibbitts Meeting Room, 1924 Courthouse

30 North College Avenue, Newton, NC 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Invocation. 4. Approval of the Minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting of December 4, 2017. 5. Recognition of Special Guests. 6. Public Comments. 7. Presentations: a. Catawba County Youth Council Presentation and Appointments. Presented

by Catawba County Youth Council Representatives. b. North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) Award for

Literacy. Presented to Library Director Suzanne White. 8. Public Hearing: a. Rezoning Request – Planned Development-Conditional District for a Medical

Campus. Presented by Senior Planner Chris Timberlake. 9. Appointments. 10. Consent Agenda. a. Increase and Change to the CPR/First Aid Fees. b. Appropriation of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Funds. c. Appropriate $2,076 in Existing Funds from a Joint/Regional Federal

Emergency Management Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant from 2013.

d. Resolution for Abandonment of a Portion of a Right-of-Way. 11. Other Items of Business. 12. Manager’s Report. 13. Attorneys’ Report. 14. Adjournment. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Individuals needing assistance should contact the County Clerk at 828-465-8990 within a reasonable time prior to the meeting. Access to the 1924 Courthouse for individuals with disabilities is at the south side (“A” Street). The elevator is located at the north end of the building. Participation in public meetings is without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, or disability. CALENDAR: County Offices will be closed on December 25, 26, and 27 for the Christmas Holiday and on January 1, 2018 for the New Year Holiday. There will be only one Board of Commissioners Meeting in

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January 2018. Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 15, 2018, this meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

Youth Council Members – 2017‐18

School Student RepresentativesBandys High School Madi Trimble – 10th grade (F)

2790 Hopewell Church Rd., Sherrills Ford. NC 28673 [email protected] 704‐577‐0145 Maddie Shutt – 10th grade (F) 8925 Radford Ct. [email protected] 898‐994‐8101

Maiden High School

Sarah Wicker ‐ 10th grade (F) ‐ NEW Appointment 3556 Savannah Lane, Claremont, NC Prescott Wicker ‐ 11th grade (M) – NEW Appointment 3556 Savannah Lane, Claremont, NC

Private School ‐ University Christian HS

*Catherine Crooks – 12th grade – Public Relations (F) 828‐639‐2713 [email protected] 270 20th Ave. Dr. NW, Hickory, NC 28601 Davis Ellwanger – 12th grade (M) 828‐459‐2939 3929 Golf Dr. NE, Conover, NC 28613 Trey Warlick, Jr.– 11th grade (M) 134 31st Ave Ct NE., Hickory [email protected] 828‐446‐2377

Challenger

Holly Cable – 11th grade (F) 828‐294‐4811 or 828‐855‐5542 [email protected] 4172 Rainbow Hills Dr., Hickory, NC 28602 Hope Cable – 9th grade (F) – NEW Appointment 828‐838‐9755 [email protected] 4172 Rainbow Hills Dr., Hickory, NC 28602 *Carrigan Price – 11th grade – Vice President (F) 828‐514‐3406 [email protected] 1085 Baker Barn Rd., Hickory, NC 28606

Nghi Luu (Mary) – 11th grade (F) 3151 Samuel St., Newton, NC 28658 828‐781‐1681 [email protected]

Discovery High School

Will Johnson – 11th grade (M) 828‐381‐2937 [email protected] 1637 Samaria Lane, Conover, NC 28613 *Jalen Johnson – 12th grade – President (M) 1137 Windy Hill Dr. NW, Conover, NC 28613 [email protected] 828‐216‐9825 Madelyn Stewart ‐ 10th grade (F) – NEW Appointment [email protected] 3932 Den Drive, Hickory, NC 28602 Chase Bookhart – 9th grade (M) – NEW Appointment 828‐217‐9159 1714 Indian Springs Dr. NW, Conover NC

Home Schooled * Kat Stulpin – 11th grade – Secretary (F) 828‐578‐2385 [email protected] 1469 Busbee Lane, Catawba, NC 28609 Brennan Cottrell – 10th grade (M) – NEW Appointment 828‐639‐7048 4806 White Eagle Lane, Hickory, NC 28602

Bunker Hill Kyle Cansler – 12th grade (M) 4863 Wordsworth Circle, Conover, NC 28613 828‐750‐4373 [email protected] Kaitlyn Ewing – 11th grade (F) 5934 Riverbend Rd. Claremont, NC 28610 828‐838‐3544 [email protected]

Newton – Conover High School Thomas Silva – 10th grade (M) 864‐513‐1284 1578 Floyd Baker Rd., Conover, NC 28613 828‐461‐1993 [email protected]

Logan Thompson – 11th grade (F) 828‐358‐5373 1099 Castleton Court, Newton, NC 28658 Tyler Griffin – 11th grade (M) 227 8th St. NE, Conover, NC 28613 [email protected] 828‐234‐3559 Jackson Ammons – 9th grade (M) ‐ NEW Appointment [email protected] 828‐455‐9817 5944 Deerfield Lane, Hickory, NC Michael Gordon (M) ‐ NEW Appointment 828‐838‐8707 [email protected] 2653 Birdie Circle, Conover, NC 28613

Hickory High Abbie Greene – 11th grade (F) 240 32nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 [email protected] 828‐409‐5313 Adrienne Cameron – 11th grade (F) 434 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828‐320‐8172 [email protected] Gillian Murdock (F) – 11th grade ‐ NEW Appointment 1610 5th St. NW Hickory, NC 28601 Mac Johnson – 11th grade (M) ‐ NEW Appointment 4035 Barnhart St., Hickory, NC 28602 Davis McNeely – 9th grade (M) ‐ NEW Appointment 828‐234‐5918 [email protected] 4205 3rd St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Hickory ‐ HCAM Lauran Surratt – 10thgrade (F) 828‐962‐1527 [email protected] 978 2nd St. Place SW, Hickory Jalen Howell – 10th grade (M) ‐ NEW Appointment 1734 3rd Ave. NW Apt. D., Hickory, NC 28601

Marlet Castillo – 11th grade (F) ‐ NEW Appointment [email protected] 1928 South Park Drive #42, Newton

Fred T. Foard Katherine Ellis – 11th grade (F)) 828‐639‐9398 3849 Serenity Dr., Hickory, NC Chloe Fountain – 11th grade (F)) 828‐238‐3225 6346 W. Hwy. 10, Hickory, NC 28602 Kaitlyn Zych – 11th grade (F) 6348 Dwayne Starnes Rd., Hickory 28602 [email protected] 828‐320‐3094 Luke Fountain – 9th grade ‐ NEW Appointment 6346 West NC 10 Hwy., Hickory

St. Stephens Sophie Pruett – 12th grade (F) 4146 Steve Ikerd Dr. NE, Hickory, NC [email protected] 828‐514‐9255 Sydney Otterberg – 12th grade (F) 1129 Rolling Green Dr., Newton 28658 [email protected] 828‐294‐0093 (home) 828‐446‐6215 (cell) Heidi Alkoutami – 11th grade (F) 4365 30th St. Lane NE, Hickory, NC 28601 [email protected] 828‐358‐8‐82 Cate Cook – 9th grade (F) NEW Appointment 803‐207‐9419 [email protected] 4846 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Chloe Pruett (F) 828‐639‐3816 [email protected] 4146 Steve Ikerd Dr. NE, Hickory, NC

*Youth Council officer for 2017‐18 school‐year.

LIBRARY RECEIVES AWARD FROM NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (NCPLDA)

The Catawba County Library has received an NCPLDA Award for Literacy for its Connect, Explore, Grow: Engaging the Latino Community initiative. The award recognizes a library system that has demonstrated passion, excellence and dedication in support of literacy, with unique and inventive services that result in a positive impact on the community. With this initiative, the library was recognized for its dedication to engaging and supporting the Latino Community through outreach, literacy and engagement focused on collaborating to serve the needs of our Latino community. Highlights of services include a Latino Americans project celebrating Latino Culture, initiating enhanced Spanish Language collection development and bi‐lingual programming (including bilingual story times), an enhanced Big Read with bi‐lingual programming and resources, development of a Spanish Language book club, ESL classes, providing Spanish versions of library newsletters, Homework Helpers one‐on‐one assistance, bi‐lingual digital literacy classes, movies, knitting classes, gardening programs along with experiential work in our community garden in partnership with Cooperative Extension, and bi‐lingual parenting workshops in collaboration with the Partnership for Children. As a result of this increased engagement, the library has been better able to align services with the needs of our Latino community, and has observed increases in visits and participation from our Latino community.

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M E M O R A N D U M TO: Catawba County Board of Commissioners FROM: Chris Timberlake, Planner DATE: December 18, 2017 IN RE: Rezoning Request – Planned Development‐Conditional District for a Medical

Campus ______________________________________________________________________________ REQUEST Staff requests the Board of Commissioners conducts a public hearing to consider a rezoning request of 15.4 acres from R‐30 Residential (minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet) to Planned Development‐Conditional Zoning District (PD‐CD) for a medical campus and other professional uses (office space). The Planning Board submitted a unanimous 9‐0 recommendation in favor of this request.

REVIEW/BACKGROUND Land Use and Zoning of the Subject Property Parcel 1 on the attached map is zoned R‐30 Residential. It is located at 1675 Molly’s Backbone Road in the Sherrills Ford Small Area Planning District, Mountain Creek Township and further identified by Parcel Identification Number 4619‐01‐15‐4979. In 2008, Dr. Jane Barber received approval for a special use permit, through the Board of Adjustment, to construct and operate a veterinary clinic on the subject parcel. The veterinary clinic opened in 2009. Adjacent Properties

North – Parcel 3 on the attached maps is zoned R‐80 Residential (80,000 square foot minimum lot size) and is undeveloped. Parcels 4, 5, and 6 are zoned R‐30 Residential (30,000 square foot minimum lot size). Parcels 4 and 6 are developed. Parcel 5 is undeveloped.

South – Parcels 8 – 19 on the attached maps are zoned R‐30 Residential. Each of the parcels is developed.

East – Parcel 7 on the attached maps is zoned R‐30 Residential and is developed.

West – Parcel 2 on the attached maps is zoned R‐80 Residential and is undeveloped. Zoning Standards and Project Description The parcel is located within the Watershed Protection‐Overlay (WP‐O) WS‐IV Critical Area allowing for 24% built‐upon area for non‐residential uses. The requested development proposal is under 16% built‐upon area. Setback requirements are 30’ along the front of the property and 50’ along all side and rear property lines that are adjacent to the surrounding residential development.


Dr. Barber, applicant, requests rezoning of the property from R‐30 Residential to PD‐CD to allow for construction of three additional buildings; one 5,000 square feet and two 10,000 square feet. The existing veterinary clinic and residence total 7,400 square feet. The total requested building square footage is 32,400 square feet including the possibility of remodeling the residence into a non‐residential use. The allowable Floor Area Ratio for a 15.4‐acre parcel in the PD district is 223,608 square feet. The request is significantly less than what is allowed in the Planned Development district. The additional buildings would provide opportunity for medical offices, clinics, and laboratories serving animals and people. An additional use that Dr. Barber would like to consider is office space not specifically for medical use (i.e. insurance, realty, etc.) if it would benefit the community. Dr. Barber proposes that future building design and exterior materials would complement the existing veterinary office consisting of hardi‐board siding and stone. The request includes monument‐style signage using rock veneer for each building consistent with the existing vet clinic sign. There are two site plan options for consideration. Option 1 offers a second driveway if Dr. Barber is able to secure the adjacent property. Utilities Public water is approximately 1.25 miles away on Molly’s Backbone Road. The use would be limited to private well service. Public sewer exists in front of the property on Molly’s Backbone Road. Connectivity to public sewer would require a pump system to connect to the existing force main, and design and connectivity would be subject to approval by the City of Hickory. Transportation Molly’s Backbone Road is a local residential collector road. Average daily traffic counts taken in 2015 near the site measured 1,200 vehicles per day (VPD). The estimated capacity of this particular span of Molly’s Backbone is approximately 10,000 vehicles per day based upon the existing road width. The additional square footage, based on vehicle trips generated by medical clinics, could increase traffic by 775 trips per day. Although the use could increase traffic on Molly’s Backbone Rd., it would not overburden the existing roadway. There are no recommended improvements in the adopted thoroughfare plans for Molly’s Backbone Road. NCDOT would review driveway connectivity requests and require any necessary roadway improvements upon the applicant’s submittal of construction plans. Land Use Plan The Sherrills Ford Small Area Plan, adopted on February 17, 2003, provides land use recommendations for the Sherrills Ford/Terrell community. Map 5, titled “Future Land Use Recommendations”, recommends the site be zoned for residential uses with a maximum density of one dwelling per two acres. The Economic Development section of the plan states, “Ideal economic development for the area will be oriented toward smaller projects with lesser impact.” One of the guiding principles found in the economic development section states to “provide more opportunities for a variety of job types in efforts to improve the employment base in Sherrills Ford.”


The request is inconsistent with the adopted land use recommendations but is consistent with economic development principles and suggestions within the plan. Planning Board Public Hearing Discussion The Planning Board held a public hearing on November 27, 2017 to review the request. The applicant, Dr. Jane Barber, was present to speak in favor of the request. One adjacent property owner did not support the request and shared concerns of possible light spillage, increased traffic on Molly’s Backbone Road, and was curious as to whether or not an increase in non‐residential use would lessen the resale potential of his home. Another adjacent property owner stated that having the Veterinary Clinic close to home was a nice benefit. He was in favor of the request. The Planning Board commented on how well put together the plan was and stated it was one of the best they had reviewed. Staff Recommendation Staff recommended the Planning Board submit a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to rezone the 15.4 acres from R‐30 Residential to PD‐CD Planned Development‐Conditional Zoning District allowing for a medical campus based upon:

1) The size of the property allowing for increased setbacks and buffering of the non‐residential uses from existing residential uses that provides a low‐impact to the surrounding area and retains the rural character;

2) The economic development principles and statements within the Sherrills Ford Small Area Plan; and

3) The proposed conceptual site plans (Option 1 and Option 2) prepared by Terwisscha Construction, Inc.

PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION The Planning Board voted 9 – 0 to submit a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to rezone the 15.4 acres from R‐30 Residential to PD‐CD Planned Development‐Conditional Zoning District allowing for a medical and professional use campus in concurrence with staff’s rationale (outlined above).



3) The proposed conceptual site plans (Option 1 and Option 2) prepared by Terwisscha Construction, Inc.

ApplicantDr. Jane Barber

RequestRezone 15.4 acres from R-30 Residential to PD-CDConditional District for a Medical/Professional OfficeCampus

Location1675 Molly’s Backbone Road

DateDecember 18, 2017

Subject Property

Adjacent Properties – North/Northeast

Adjacent Properties - South

Adjacent Properties – South/East

Purpose - Review• The R-30 Residential district requires a minimum lot size of

30,000 square feet (.68 acres per dwelling) and is considered amedium-density “general use” district. Predominate uses aresingle-family houses and agriculture.

• Conditional district zoning is based on a “specific use” such asthe requested solar farm. It would be bound by a set ofregulations and negotiated conditions specific to the request andaccompanied by a site plan. In this case, if approved, the basezoning would be R-80 and include the CD Conditional District (R-80-CD).

Existing Buffers

Fencing and GateUnderground

utilities

Staging

65’

Buffer Double

160’

260’

410’

Buffer Double

Buffer Double

Utilities• Public water is approximately 1.25 miles away on

Molly’s Backbone Road.

• Public sewer is located in front of the property.Connectivity would require a pump system subject toapproval be the City of Hickory.

Transportation

• Molly’s Backbone Road is a local residential collector.

• Designed to carry 8,000 – 10,000 vehicles per day.

• Traffic counts in 2015 near the site measured 1,200vehicles per day.

• Use could increase traffic by 775 total trips per day.

• No recommended road improvements for Molly’sBackbone Road.

• The proposed use will not overburden the existingroadway.

Land Use Plan• Property is within the Sherrills Ford Small Area Plan adopted in

February 2003.

• Map 5, titled “Future Land Use Recommendations," depicts theproperty as being in an area designated for low-density (1dwelling per 2 acres) residential development.

• The Economic Development section of the plan states, “Idealeconomic development for the area will be oriented towardsmaller projects with lesser impact.”

• One of the guiding principles found in the economicdevelopment section states to “provide more opportunities fora variety of job types in efforts to improve the employment basein Sherrills Ford.”

• The request is inconsistent with the adopted land use recommendations but is consistent with economic development principles and considerations within the plan.

Subject Parcel

Planning Board Discussion• The Planning Board held a public hearing on November 27, 2017

to review the request.

• The applicant, Dr. Jane Barber, was present to speak in favor of the request.

• One adjacent property owner did not support the request and shared concerns of possible light spillage, increased traffic on Molly’s Backbone Road, and was curious as to whether or not an increase in non-residential use would lessen the resale potential of his home.

• Another adjacent property owner stated that having the Veterinary Clinic close to home was a nice benefit. He was in favor of the request.

• The Planning Board commented on how well “put together” the plan was and stated, “It was one of the best they had reviewed.”

Planning Board RecommendationThe Planning Board voted 9 – 0 to submit a favorablerecommendation to the Board of Commissioners to rezone the 15.4acres from R-30 Residential to PD-CD Planned Development-Conditional Zoning District allowing for a medical and professionaluse campus based upon:

1) The size of the property allowing for increased setbacks andbuffering of the non-residential uses from existing residentialuses that provides a low-impact to the surrounding area andretains the rural character;

2) The economic development principles and statements within theSherrills Ford Small Area Plan; and

3) The proposed conceptual site plans (Option 1 and Option2)prepared by Terwisscha Construction, Inc.

Subject and Adjacent Property Owners

number PIN CALCAC owner owner2 address city state zip1 461901154979 15.44 TERRELL RESOURCES LLC PO BOX 425 SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐04252 460902970884 483.09 JOSEPH S GARMON KATHY T GARMON PO BOX 669003 CHARLOTTE NC 28266‐90033 461901161774 1.83 LAZY K LLC 265 CAYUGA DR MOORESVILLE NC 28117‐81794 461901164336 4.89 WENDY GALE WHITE PO BOX 153 SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐01535 461901167157 0.54 JJGIT ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 256 RACEWAY DR STE 12 MOORESVILLE NC 28117‐65146 461901169124 0.70 LAKESHORE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 256 RACEWAY DR STE 12 MOORESVILLE NC 28117‐65147 461901262101 0.44 GOODWIN BUILDERS INC 3364 BEATTY RD SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐93208 461901250811 1.59 ANTHONY BRITT BRUMLEY ASHLEY CAMERON BRUMLEY 2186 MATHIS CHURCH RD CATAWBA NC 28609‐79379 461901158825 1.61 MARK C WILSON 1687 MOLLYS BACKBONE RD SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐779310 461901158684 3.65 SANDRA BROWN BEACH 1719 MOLLYS BACKBONE RD SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐779411 461901155119 2.02 JEREMY CHARLES BOWSER KRISTIN DENISE BOWSER 8132 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐727712 461901153356 0.76 WILLIAM J COOK SR 8110 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐727713 461901152478 1.07 GARY C JONES DELORES J JONES 8096 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725714 461901151543 0.83 LARRY WAYNE LYONS MARY K LYONS 8084 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725715 461901150600 0.73 ADAM DEMPSEY 8068 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725716 461901058751 0.72 GARY F HUNT JULIE D HUNT 8046 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725717 461901057813 0.72 MATTHEW S DYER PAMELA RAY SMITH 8030 PARKVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725718 461901055977 0.76 CARL ALLEN SPENCER FRANKIE C SPENCER 8012 PARVIEW LN SHERRILLS FORD NC 28673‐725719 461901064025 0.70 JOSHUA C ALLRED LAURIE M ALLRED 8817 HEARTHSTONE CT TERRELL NC 28682‐8000

“IN A NUTSHELL”The property is a 15.2 acre parcel currently housing a veterinary hospital that opened

its doors and has served the needs of the community since 2009. The proposed re-

zoning will allow the property to serve as a much needed medical campus for the

community.

THE CURRENT SITUATIONThe sister communities of Sherrills Ford and Terrell have whole-heartedly, and

overwhelmingly, supported the veterinary hospital since opening. The hospital

currently provides employment for 12 people in addition to the veterinarian owner.

Growth of the business has exceeded all expectations with gross receipts almost

twice that projected and produced by a one-doctor practice. In eight years of

business, there have been zero complaints in regards to the hospital’s location and

operations.

Brief Overview

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Supporting Considerations

LocationThe location of the parcel is in the heart of the community. Not being on a primary or even a

secondary road, you could characterize the location as remote. An oft touted business adage is

“location, location, location.” Paradoxically, the veterinary hospital was built with the vision of “if we

build it (and the need is there and we provide impeccable service), they will come.” And come they

have! The expansion of the property used as medical campus just makes sense!

The property is within walking distance of the Sherrills Ford Optimist Park where all of the organized

community sports are played. The Sherrills Ford Elementary, Mill Creek Middle School, and Bandy’s

High School are all less than a 10 minute drive away.

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TrafficThe proposed medical campus will not impact traffic patterns in the area. The parcel is located about 5

miles from the Highway 150 corridor. Similarly, the campus can be accessed without impacting morning

and afternoon “bog downs” in traffic around the community schools. The location is perfect in that it is

easily accessible to all areas of the community, and will not negatively impact any high traffic areas.

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Economic ImpactPrior to the establishment of the veterinary hospital, residents of the Sherrills Ford/Terrell

communities travelled out of the county to either Mooresville (in Iredell County) or Denver

(Lincoln County) to seek veterinary care for their pets. Now, this industry and the revenue it

generates, stays within Catawba County. In addition, the veterinary hospital also provides

employment opportunities for Catawba county residents.

Similarly, residents of the community typically travel out of the county for medical, dental,

and well care services. Since Sherrills Ford and Terrell are located in the southeast tip of the

county, the nearest health care providers are located in neighboring counties. Establishment

of a medical campus within the community will generate significant revenue and

employment opportunity within the county.

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AestheticsThe veterinary hospital was built in a style that blends with the surrounding wooden

terrain. Clients often comment on the hospital’s “spa-like” appearance and ambiance.

Additional buildings to the property will be built in the same style.

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Final Statement

We ask you to approve the proposed rezoning to meet the needs of the

community. Both the community and Catawba County, as a whole, will

benefit.

Thank you for your consideration. Please contact me should further

information be needed for your decision making process.

Jane Barber DVM, MS, DACT

Owner/Veterinarian, Veterinary Specialties at the lake

1675 Mollys Backbone Road

Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

Phone 828.478.3500

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Planning and Parks Department PO Box 389

100 A Southwest Boulevard Newton, NC 28658

828-465-8380 Fax: 828-465-8484

www.catawbacountync.gov/

ZONING MAP AMENDMENT CONSISTENCY STATEMENT

On December 18, 2017 the Catawba County Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing for the purpose of considering a zoning map amendment to PIN 4619‐01‐15‐4979 (Case #RZ2017‐05). The applicant is Dr. Jane Barber. Upon considering the matter, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners finds the request inconsistent with the Sherrills Ford Small Area Plan’s recommendations on Map 5, titled “Future Land Use Recommendations." The map depicts the property as being located in an area recommended for low‐density (one dwelling per 2‐acres)

residential development. However, the request is consistent with principles and concepts within the economic development section of the plan stating, “Ideal economic development for the area will be oriented toward smaller projects with lesser impact” and “provide more opportunities for a variety of job types in efforts to improve the employment base in Sherrills Ford.”

The Board of Commissioners therefore finds the request reasonable for rezoning and in the public interest and amends the Plan based upon:



3) The proposed conceptual site plans (Option 1 and Option2) prepared by Terwisscha Construction, Inc.

This recommendation was affirmed by a vote of ___‐___ of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. _______________________ Presiding Officer ____________ Date

Ordinance No. 2017‐______________

AMENDMENT TO THE CATAWBA COUNTY ZONING MAP

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that the Catawba County Official Zoning Atlas is hereby amended by rezoning a portion of the following described property from R‐30 Residential to PD‐CD (Conditional Zoning District) for a medical and professional office campus:

15.4‐acre parcel identified by Parcel Identification Number 4619‐01‐15‐4979 located at 1675 Molly’s Backbone Road in the Sherrills Ford Small Area Planning District, Mountain Creek Township.

PLAN CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: Pursuant to NCGS 153A‐341, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners finds the request inconsistent with the Sherrills Ford Small Area Plan’s recommendations on Map 5, titled “Future Land Use Recommendations." The map depicts the property as being located in an area recommended for low‐density (one dwelling per 2‐acres) residential development. However, the request is consistent with principles and concepts within the economic development section of the plan stating, “Ideal economic development for the area will be oriented toward smaller projects with lesser impact” and “provide more opportunities for a variety of job types in efforts to improve the employment base in Sherrills Ford.” The Board of Commissioners therefore finds the request reasonable for rezoning and in the public interest and amends the Plan based upon:



3) The proposed conceptual site plans (Option 1 and Option2) prepared by Terwisscha Construction, Inc.

This, the 18th day of December 2017.

_______________________

C. Randall Isenhower, Chair

“Leading the Way to a Healthier Community”

MEMORANDUM

To: Catawba County Board of Commissioners From: Douglas W. Urland, Public Health Director Date: December 18, 2017 Subject: Increase and Change to the CPR/First Aid Fees

Requested/Proposed: The Health Director and Board of Health are requesting the Board of Commissioners approves an increase and a change in the structure of the current CPR/First Aid fee from $22 (combination of current CPR fee $15 and First Aid fee $7) to a new fee of $40.

Background/Review: Catawba County Public Health received notice from the American Heart Association that effective October 3, 2017, the Heartsaver CPR/First Aid charges for course completion cards and student workbooks would change. These changes would be as follows:

Completion Cards will increase from $2.75 to $17.00 Student Workbooks will decrease from $15.00 to $3.00

Heartsaver states it is making these changes to provide students with greater access to the program workbooks to serve as a valuable reference tool before, during and after training. Currently, Public Health’s Early Childhood Support Team trains childcare providers in CPR/First Aid. Each childcare provider is required to be trained in CPR/First Aid within the first 3 months of employment. School Nurses provide CPR training in all three school districts (two staff from each school) to keep the school in compliance with the Epinephrine Legislation for schools. In the past, Public Health was able to keep its fees for CPR/First Aid certification low by purchasing a small number of workbooks and reusing them in the classes they taught. Heartsaver is now requiring that each student be given their own workbook. They feel having access to this supplemental material may give the student greater confidence to act in an emergency and reduce the barriers to action. With the requirement to give each student a workbook and the large increase in the cost of the completion card, Public Health is requesting to increase the fee for CPR/First Aid. In order to avoid having to return to the Board of Health each time there is a price change in the cost of the completion card and/or student workbook, we would also like to change the structure of this fee. Public Health is requesting to set this fee up in a more “evergreen” format (also used for other fees, such as vaccines):

Cost of Completion Card and Student Workbook + $20 (Administrative costs of staff compensation). This currently amounts to $40. ($3 completion card + $17 workbook + $20 admin cost) The new fee, if approved, would remain competitively affordable. Fees charged by both Catawba Valley Community College and the American Red Cross are a minimum of $70. If the BOC opts not to increase the fee, then Public Health will have to absorb increased costs of offering the CPR / First Aid training without an offsetting revenue. Recommendation: The Public Health Director and the Board of Health respectfully recommend the Board of Commissioners approves an increase and a change in the structure of the current CPR/First Aid fee from $22 (combination of current CPR fee $15 and First Aid fee $7) to a new fee of $40.

MEMORANDUM TO: Catawba County Board of Commissioners FROM: Suzanne White, Library Director DATE: December 18, 2017 IN RE: Appropriation of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Funds REQUEST Library staff requests the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates grant funds in the amount of $2,200 to the Catawba County Library from an LSTA 2017‐2018 PLA Scholarship Award for a staff member’s attendance at the Public Library Association Conference in March 2018. BACKGROUND In June 2015, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Catawba County Library Strategic Plan that lays out priorities for 2016 through 2019. The three major goals embedded in the strategic plan, which were driven by the results of a comprehensive community needs assessment and intensive input process, include:

As a Community Center of Excellence, Fuel Citizens’ Passion for Reading, Personal Growth, and Learning

Innovate to Provide 21st Century Access that Empowers Citizens

Library Anytime, Anywhere: Expand Citizens’ Access to Information and Ideas

With increased reliance on libraries during times of economic downturn, the plan focuses on enhancing County libraries’ role in serving as community centers, increasing libraries’ capacity to provide the technology, digital resources, and personnel to bridge the digital divide for citizens, and increasing outreach and collaboration in the community to engage and empower citizens with resources, services and collections. To that end, the Library has already begun leveraging resources towards some of these strategies, pursuing and securing several grants in alignment with the overarching plan. One strategy for moving these objectives forward is to “establish a culture of excellence by empowering a well‐trained, knowledgeable staff.” Participation in this conference will allow our Branch Services Manager to develop enhanced skills and knowledge base with professional development opportunities targeted towards enhanced leadership with the aim of strengthening library operations, services, and resources for maximum community impact. There is no local match required for this scholarship. RECOMMENDATION Library staff recommends the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates grant funds in the amount of $2,200 to the Catawba County Library from an LSTA 2017‐2018 PLA Scholarship award for a staff member to attend the Public Library Association Conference in March 2018. Revenue 110‐810050‐631916 LSTA Grant Scholarship $2,200 Expenditure 110‐810050‐841051 $2,200 LSTA Grant Scholarship

MEMORANDUM

TO: Catawba County Board of Commissioners FROM: Sylvia Y. Fisher, Emergency Medical Services Manager DATE: December 18, 2017 RE: Appropriate $2,076 in existing funds from a Joint/Regional Federal Emergency

Management Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant from 2013 REQUEST: Staff requests the Board of Commissioners approves the appropriation of existing Federal Emergency Management Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds in the amount of $2,076 to be used to toward the purchase of P25 Compliant Communications Equipment as required by the grant agreement. BACKGROUND: In 2014, the City of Hickory hosted a Joint/Regional Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the acquisition of P25 Compliant Communications Equipment. The total grant award was $1,974,800, of which the grant supplied ninety percent of the funding and participating agencies the remaining ten percent. Catawba County Emergency Medical Services and eighteen Catawba County fire and rescue agencies participated. Project 25 (P25) is a collaborative project between the Association of Public‐Safety Communications Officials‐International, National Association of State Telecommunications Directors, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, National Communications System, National Security Agency and the Department of Defense. The goal of P25 is to enable public safety responders to communicate with each other and, thus, achieve enhanced coordination, timely response, and efficient and effective use of communications equipment. The P25 Compliant Communications Equipment was purchased and distributed by the City of Hickory. Due to the type of equipment selected by the participating agencies and sheer size of the purchase, the actual cost was approximately $270,000 less than the grant award. At that time, FEMA advised the City of Hickory that only $10,000 of the excess funds could be used to purchase additional P25 Compliant Communications Equipment. Because the funds had to be distributed between the participating agencies, the City of Hickory made the decision to close the grant without expending the excess funds. A few weeks ago, the City of Hickory was notified by FEMA that the entirety of the excess funds (~$270,000) would be deposited in their account for the purchase of additional P25 Compliant Communications Equipment. The City notified participating agencies and has distributed the excess funds to the agencies. The $2,076 received by Catawba County Emergency Medical Services must be spent for the purchase of P25 Compliant Communications Equipment as required by the grant.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of Commissioners approves the appropriation of existing Federal Emergency Management Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds in the amount of $2,076 to be used to toward the purchase of P25 Compliant Communications Equipment. Revenue Expense 110‐260150‐620150 $2,076 110‐260150‐870100 $2,076 FEMA Grant Revenue Small Tools and Minor Equipment

Resolution # 2017 - _____ Requesting the Abandonment of a Portion Of

Right of Way along (SR# 2705) Whereas, property owners William and Carolyn Collins have petitioned the North Carolina Department of Transportation to abandon a portion of Right of Way along Secondary Road # 2705, known locally as Westview Drive., from the State Maintenance System. The portion being described as 0.019 AC +/- of excess Right of Way as depicted on the attached drawings. Whereas, NCDOT has submitted to the Catawba County Board of Commissioners a request for a review and recommendation for the road abandonment; and Whereas, staff has reviewed the request and has determined that no property owners would be deprived of ingress or egress; Therefore be it resolved the Catawba County Board of Commissioners has reviewed this request and recommends to the North Carolina Board of Transportation the abandonment of 0.019 AC +/- of Right of Way along SR 2705 as described above. Upon motion made by Commissioner __________________________, the above order was unanimously adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Catawba County on the ___ day of _____________, 2017. This the ____ day of _____________, 2017. ______________________________ Chairperson ATTEST: ____________________ County Clerk

North Carolina Department of Transportation

Division of Highways

Secondary Road Abandonment Investigation Report

County Catawba Co. File No. Date 12/11/17

Township Mountain Creek Div. File No. Div.# 12

SR No. & Local Name If Any SR 2705/ Westview Drive

Length To Be Abandoned 0.0 Length To Be Retained (if applicable) 0.18 miles

Width 20 Type Paved Condition Good

Number of homes having entrances into road 9

Other uses having entrances into road 0

Is the road a school bus route?

Average Daily Traffic Count (estimated)

Date of last State maintenance performed

Is the road a mail route?

Are there any bridges, pipe > 48’’or retaining walls

present in the right of way?

No

Is a petition for this request attached? Yes

Is the County Commissioners’ Approval attached? Yes

If not, give reason

Additional information applicable Abandonment of excess right of way

Submitted by _____________________ Reviewed and Approved ___________________

DISTRICT ENGINEER DIVISION ENGINEER

Reviewed and Approved

BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION MEMBER ________________________________________

Do not write in this space- For Use by Secondary

Roads Unit

Petition #

Form SR-5 (11/05/2007)

jlkanipe

Callout

Portion of Right of Way to be Abandoned

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