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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19700129BOJK .~ PAGE 24S MINT7TES CF THE CRAN3E CCUNTY BC!'.RD OF CCP~~2ISSIGP]ERS January 29, 19'70 The Orange County Hoard of Commissioners met in adjourned session at 8 o'clock P.'~. in the Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina on Thursday, January 29, 19'70. Members Present: Chairmen Carl M. Smith and Commissioners Harvey A. Bennett, William C, Ray, Henry S, Walker and Ira A. Ward. Members Absent: None Chairman Smith opened the meeting with the announcement that this was the tine and place for a public hearing on the question oP the zoning of Eno Township and that this meeting was being held in oompliance with the 3eneral Statutes of North Carolina. Chairman Smith stated that the meeting would be conducted in the following manner: Fifteen minutes would be allocated to the proponents for presenting their views and then fifteen minutes would be allocated to the opponents for presenting their views and that this .procedure would be Pollowad throuNh out the meeting with a recess period being declared after the first two hours of presentations and that the second portion of the meeting would be conducted in a like manner as the first. Chairman Smith recognized the following persons: Marshall Spears, Attorney from Durham representing property owners in Eno Township, stated that he recognized the matter of zoning was a highly emotional issue, however, he felt the real issue at hand was the fact of what could be done to promote the orderly development to the beat interest oP all property owners in Eno township. Mr. Spears than recognized the following persons: Don Cox identified himself as a non-resident of Eno township, but a property owner of Eno township. i~Ir. Cox stated that he was of the opinion that zoning was a tool which should be applied towards an orderly and economically lend use. D, W, Warren. identified himself es a resident and land owner in Eno township. He stated that he did support orderly growth, in order to provide clean unpolluted land and unpolluted water for the benefit of future generations and that zoning was a tool to implement these desired items. Conway Browning. identified himself as a resident and property owner in Eno township. lir. Browning stated that he was in favor .of the zoning proposal as it afforded him an element of proteotion as well as a restriction on the use of hie land. Chairman Smith announaed that the first time period had expired and that the proponents of the said zoning ordinance had used eighteen minutes, therefore, he would allow the opponents to the zoning ordinance eighteen minutes in whiah to speak. Chairman Smith recognized the following persona: - A, B, Coleman, Jr,, Attorney oP Hillsborough, identified himself as representing u. t"l, Kernodle, property owner of Eno township. Prr. Coleman stated the the zoning proposal was an infringement on the basic liberties of our citizens, as well as imposing a hardship on the poor element of our society. fe suggested that the Soard of Commissioners place the question of zoning to a vote of the people of Eno township. Chairman Smith announced that Mr, Coleman had used fourteen minutes of his allocated time and in order to allocate equal time he wou?d deduct four minutes from the next fifteen minute period allocated to the proponents end that they would have eleven minutes to speak. Chairman Smith recognized the following persons: Ernest Johnson. identified himself as a resident of Crengewood Drive in Eno township. He stated that he was speaking Por the residents of said drive and that they all supported the zoning proposal. Mrs. Katie Hooks. identified herself as being a resident of Colonial Hills ~~obile Home Court in :ono township. Mra. Hooks commented on the poor conditions of navy mobile home parks placing specific emphasis on the small size of the mobile home lots. She stated further that the proposed ordinance was nat perfect, but that she hoped the Board would adopt the ordinance. gppK ~ PAGE 2Q9 Don Matheson identified himself as a resident of Hillsborough township and stated that he hoped the Hoard would adopt the proposed zoning ordinance a9 the people of the county should all be interested in better land develop- went, not only in Eno township, but also Por the entire county and the proposed ordinance would afford a measure of protection to all oitizens who desired to acquire property anywhere in the county. Carl Anderson, identified himself as a resident of Fleasant Green koad and a land owner in Eno township. Br. Andersen stated that he felt each individual must give up a measure of freedom to achieve a measure of protection for all persons, Chairman Smith declared the time allocated to the proponents had expired, Chairman Smith then recognized the following persona: V7, Y, Manson, Attorney at Law, from Durham, North Carolina, who identified himself as representing ~V. R, Shambley, property owner in Eno township. He spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinanne and stated that his client felt he should be allowed the privilege of utilizing his property as he so chose and that he should not be subject to so many regulations and controls. Mr. Pdanaon requested that those opposed to the proposed zoning ordinance hold up their hand. He stated that, from the show oP hands, he was of the opinion that the majority of the persons present were opposed to the proposed zcning ordinance. Don Hill, identified himself as a resident sad property owner in Eno township and he spoke against the proposed Zoning ordinance, Mr, Hill stated he had moved from Durham County into Grande County for the purpose of escaping Zoning regulations and that he did not want to be confronted with the matter, Thomas Bolden of Eno township spoke against the proposed zoning ordinance. Chairman Smith declared that the time allocated to the opponents had expired, i Chairman Smith recognized the following persons: Al Galver identified himself as a resident of Eno township for nineteen i years and he stated that he felt the enactment of the proposed zoning ordinance was necessary in order to keep the township as a pleasant place to live. ~ Gary F, Sykes identified himself as a resident oP Hillsborough township. DIr, Sykes stated that he felt that all aitizens must accept some regimentation I in order to prevent the environment from being destroyed. S. S, Rhine Sdentified himself as a resident and property owner in Eno township. Dr. khine stated that the idea of voting on the question of zoning was not a good idea, because most advances,which Were made by mankind, had been accomplished by small courageous groups who possessed vision. He stated further that the people at large did not have time to auffiniently study the questions which were presented to them as an elected body. Chairman Smith declared that the time allocated to the proponents had expired. Chairman Smith recognized the following persons: C. H. Hodson, Attorney Prom Chapel Hill, identified himself as representing ~ citizens of Eno township. A:r. Hodson stated that the matter of zoning Eno townshir. should be put to a vote. He stated that we are a state of rural people, by choice, and that we are opposed to control in general and have no desire to be regulated by a zoning ordinance. ~ L. C, Burch identified himself as a resident living in a mobile home park in Eno township. He spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinanne and stated that he moved from Durham County to Grange County in order to escape high taxes and zoning ordinances. Edward Underwood identified himself as the operator of a store in Eno township. Mr. Underwood stated that he op°osed zoning because it was used to oppress the poor. dank Marshall identified himself as a resident of Eno township and he spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance. He stated that he had lived in Eno township Por twenty years and that he felt the people of the township should work together and bring the matter oP zoning to a vote. BOOR ~ "rrGE 25~ Chairman Smith announced that the proponents and the opponents had used their allocated time for the first cession of the public hearing ahd he would, of this time, cealare'a fine minute recess period. Cheirman Smith reconvened the westing and announced that he would allocate fifteen minutes to the proponents and he recognized the following persons: . A. Brown identified himself as a resident oP Hillsborough township and as , a nember of the Pesouroe and Conservation Development Committee for Orange County. 1_r. Erown stated that he was of the opinion that most people misunderstood the proposed zoning ordinance and that those who did not misunderstand were then failing to look ahead to future development, lie stated that we all support Zoning of sorts and that if we fail to utilize the benefits it afforded then we must accept the consequenoss. YJe should, therefore, have a zoning ordinance tempered with reasonable xules and re~?ulatiions. SLS,rvin i:ay identified himself as a landowner and resident of Eno township and he spoke in favor of the proposed Zoning ordinance. r<:r. F.ay stated that he felt it vans necessary to adopt the ordinance in order to protect the property rights of each property owner. - :yrs. Caverns Anderson identified herself as a resident of Chapel Hill township, ~,ut a property owner of Eno township and she spoke in favor of the proposed zoning ordinance. P~Irs. Anderson statsd that we canr:ot retain things as they are currently and that change is inevitable and that we must give up something, by accepting zoning, in ordsr to reserve a measure of protection in exchange for the things each has to give up. Chairman Smith declared that the time allocated to the proponents had expired. Chairman Smith recognized the fo11o~:1ng persons: A. E. Moody identified himself as a mobile hcros park operator and he spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance. ;Ir. P,~oody stated that he was unalterably opposed to zoning Por many reasons. Cne being that the public was denied the rights to vote on the c-uestion and another being t!-_at zoning was promulgated by a group who were attempting to reduce other people to a Status of slavery. W, 'N. Clements identified himself as n property owner in Eno township and he spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance. P:Ir. Clsments stated that in • his opinion the small property owner did not have a chance under any zoning ordinance. Robert L. Satterfield, Attorney from Hillsborough, identified himself as repressntinp TPJillie Laws, property owner in Eno township. '.~r. Satterfield stated -- that his client was opposed to zoning and he suggested his client wantsd to make a deal with the Board of Commissioners and that the offer was "you leave my land alone and 1 will leave your land alone". Dupree Smith identified himaelP as a property owner and he spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance. Pair. Smith statsd that he was a casualty of a zoning ordinance and then reoited his experience with the Town cf Fillsborough regarding zoning and a proposed cleaning plant which he had planned to construct. Chairman Smith deolared that the time allocated to the opponents had expired. Cheirman Smith recognized the following persons: Alton Knight identified himself as a resident of Durham County, but a property owner in Eno township and he spoke in favor of the proposed zoning ordinance. 6Ir. Knight stated that a Zoning ordinance would prevent the det-2lopment of slum areas in Dno township. :~:r. Knight stated that to eliminate slum conditions, after they had been created, would cost vast sums of money and that he was of the opinion that the Board oP Commissioners should take this opportunity to prevent such conditions Prom arising by the enactment of a zoning ordinance. James Cpman identified himself as a property owner and resident of Eno township and he urged the Board of Commissioners to adopt a well thought out land use program. Mrs. Alton Knight stated that she felt wise planning and proper zoning was necessary to protect property owners. i~7rs. Charlene Filkey stated that she wished to preserve the land in its present condit?.on for the benefit of future generations and that she felt the adoption oP the zoning ordinance was necessary for this reason. N.rs. Aileen Fray stated that she wanted to see enacted a good zoning ordinance which would be administered in a reasonable man::er. 1 BOOK "~ ~..-',GE `~J~ ~' John Lazelow stated that he could not nee that zoning was an oppressor of the poor and that we should support the proposed zoning ordinance, because the Failure to do so would be a near sighted action on the part of all citizens. Chairman Smith declared that the time allocated to the proponents had expired. Chairman 5mith_ reaognized the following persons: , P1, Y. Manson, Attorney from Durham, announced that petitions would be left at Underwood's store for all those opposed to zoning to sign and thin petition would 1e~ter be filed with the Hoard oP Cotamiasioners. . Flowers identified himself as a resident oP Eno township residingvon Lit. Herman Road and as the owner of a mobile horns park. Mr. Flowers spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance and suggested that the matter of zoning be put to a vote oP the people. "!lade Parrish, Fresident of the Crange County S;obile Home Fark Association, spoke against the proposed zoning ordinance. He stated that he spoke in behalf of the membership of the Crange County uobile Homa Fark Association. Charlie Hodson, Attorney from Chapel Hill, identified himself as representing Jaak Childress, resident and property owner is Enc township. ' Mr. Hodson stated that the Eno township area was already running over with all sorts of inspection and that the area needed no additional inspections .and regulations. Ector ?"!Dods identified himself as n resident and mobile home park owner in Eno township. Mr. Hoods requested the Hoard of Co_:~isaioners to place ' the proposal oP zoning to a note. Johnnie McIntyre identified himself as a resident of Colonic Fark ~ Extension C and spoke against the proposed zoning ordinance. Chairman Smith stated that both the opponents and the proponents had used approximately equal tins and unless other persons desired to speak he was going to make a closing statement and adjourn the public rearing. E, C. Brooks, Attorney From Durham, spoke in favor of the proposed ~~ zoning ordinance and requested the Board of Commissioners to adopt same. Chairman Smith stated that +ir. Brooks had used eight minutes in behalf ~ of the proponents and he would, therefore, allow eight minutes to the opponents. Don Bill spoke against the enactment of the proposed zoning ordinance. ~. He asked how a minority of the people could know what is best Far the minority oP the people. He stated further that the public hearing was one + . sided and that the Hoard had already made up its wind and if this was the case he could nee no purpose in holding the public hearing and that hs felt that the Hoard of Commissioners should put the matter of zoning to a vote of the people. E. F. Jones spoke against the proposed zoning ordinance. He stated j . that some form of zoning was necessary sometime, however, zoning would effect i taxes by increasing them and that the proposed zoning ordinance was neither what Enc township warted or needed. _ ~ I Chairman Smith stated that he would recognize further speakers from ~ either the opponents or the proponents. h'o one came forth. i Chairman Smith reauested that all persons who did not have an opeortunity to speak night file a written statement with the clerk and that these ~ statements be submitted prior to Suonday, February 2, 1970. ' Chairman Smith then reaognized L, ti, Cheshire, County Attorney, who stated that the purpose of this public hearing had been to oonsider the adoption of a Ordinance for Eno township and that all psraons who vranted to be heard on the matter should come forth at this time. 2w one came forth. j