Agenda - 10-02-1995 - IX-E - Laserfiche WebLink

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23 until 1997. The Zoning Officer recommends approval of the proposed expansion of the Economic Development District to include the Addison property. Katz asked the zoning of the property located between the Addison property and Cornwallis Hills. Willis responded that the zoning was R-3, allowing 15,000 sq. ft. lots. Cornwallis Hills is zoned R-4. Howie asked what the zoning would be on the voluntary annexation. Willis responded that would be determined by the Town of Hillsborough. Katz asked why secondary was not applied to the Addison property since it would be a step-down between primary and residential. Willis responded that the applicant had requested primary. It was the opinion of the Planning Staff that primary would be appropriate due to the proximity to I-40 and the large size of the tract. Staff recognized, however, that valid arguments exist for primary and secondary. Barrows expressed concern with the number of property owners being affected by the Moren property since it was only one acre. Willis noted that Staff had the same concern, but the request was made by the owner so it was carried to public hearing. Waddell indicated that separate recommendations would be made for the two tracts. Reid commented that the property owner had asked for the entire tract to be included in the EDD. One of the concerns. at that time was the increase in the size of the district. He continued that he felt it did not make sense to split the property. Howie and Jobsis felt that the area being considered for annexation by Hillsborough would probably be a mix of residential and secondary. MOTION: Jobsis moved that the Addison property be incorporated into the EDD but be designated secondary. Seconded by Reid. Waddell stated that he felt it would be reasonable for the tract to be designated primary. He noted the concern of the residents of Cornwallis Hills regarding traffic. Thus, the