Thursday, October 9, 2008 — The zoning request for Berry Hill Drive was discussed Monday evening by Norwood Town Council and Robbie Cohen of Cohen Construction.
The request is to change J&J;’s Marina and adjoining property from residential to conditional zoning, which will allow Progress Energy, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the town to place conditions on the property. Plans are to construct Lake Tillery Condominiums, a restaurant and a new marina.
A letter from Bank of Stanly was submitted. Even though it was not a letter of credit the board requested, it was a very strong letter, according to Town Administrator Dwight Smith.
Cohen relayed to council members that NCDOT, Progress Energy and Bank of Stanly would rather issue their permits and letters once the drawings are complete and the rezoning request is passed.
“We have obtained and submitted a letter from the state DOT stating that they will give us access, but until further plans are given, they aren’t sure how they will do that,” he said.
Also, drawings must be in place before a letter of credit can be given and with the amount of approvals Progress Energy must go through, they would rather have rezoning in place beforehand.
No decision was made, however, the council instructed Smith to have their attorney draft a letter that includes all the conditions that have been set forth thus far before voting on the zoning request.
Councilwoman Beverly Johnson requested another condition that will prevent the property from becoming weekly rental space.
Cohen said he would rather not have the condition but it wouldn’t stop the project.
“It would limit buyers but it also would appeal to others as well,” Cohen said.
Berry Hill resident Sam Songer spoke to board members regarding the zoning request, stating if the board voted in favor of the request, they would be taking his rights away from him.
In response, Cohen said everyone who moved on Berry Hill Drive knew a marina, a restaurant and a campground had been apart of the community earlier in its existence.
“We aren’t changing anything,” Cohen said.
“We are just improving it.
“It’s a conditional use permit. All we can do is what we are submitting.”
Action was deferred until a special meeting on Oct. 20. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. at Norwood Town Hall.
Sarah Jane Rosser can be contacted at snaponline26@carolina.rr.com.
Local News
Norwood continues discussion on zoning issue
- Local News
-
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
Stanly Community College (SCC) will host its 9th Annual WWII Veterans recognition luncheon May 29 in the Webb Student Center on the Albemarle campus.
-
Stanly County Family YMCA Awarded $25,000 Grant from ALCOA Foundation
The Alcoa Foundation has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Stanly County Family YMCA to help promote water safety and swimming skills through the 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program at the Y.
-
World's Largest Swimming lesson set for June 14
Stanly County Family YMCA serving as an official host location
-
Volunteers help United Way agencies, community during Day of Caring
On May 11, more than 80 volunteers gathered at various worksites around Stanly County to participate in the second United Way Day of Caring event.
-
City offers optional warranty protection
The city of Albemarle is introducing a new, optional program available to homeowners, provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program administered by Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA).
-
Chamber members, elected officials help break ground on Richfield McDonald’s
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce joined with local officials, clergy and business owners Thursday morning to break ground at what is to be the site of the fourth McDonald’s in Stanly County.
-
Manager proposes no tax increase; other rates may go up
Several changes are proposed for the upcoming budget year for Stanly County, according to County Manager Andy Lucas, who presented the recommended 2012-2013 budget during Monday night’s Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting.
-
Sheriff’s Office arrests sex offender, says he failed to notify it of address change
An Albemarle man is facing sex offender non-compliance charges after he failed to notify authorities of his address change.
-
IAC receives GM award for third time
For the third time in four years, International Auto-motive Components (IAC) was named the Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
-
Police arrest 2 on multiple charges
Two individuals were arrested after stolen property was found at a residence in Albemarle.
- More Local News Headlines
-
World War II veterans will gather at luncheon
