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14 <br /> DRAFT JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PAGE 9 <br /> b. Z-8-86 ROBERT FAIRCLOTH AND R. B. BARLOW, JR. <br /> (CONTINUED FROM 8-25-86) <br /> Presentation by Collins. <br /> This agenda item is to receive public comment on a <br /> proposed rezoning request for the property of R.B. <br /> Barlow, Jr. and Robert Faircloth to correct an <br /> error in the Zoning Atlas. <br /> The Planning Department initiated the request <br /> following a complaint about the nature of the use <br /> (auto repair shop) on Lot 11 of Tax Map 30 in <br /> Cheeks Township. An adjoining lot. Lot 10, was <br /> incorrectly designated Existing Commercial (EC-5) <br /> at the time Cheeks Township was zoned (October 1, <br /> 1984) . <br /> Lot 10 is a vacant, wooded lot and is 0.98 acres <br /> (42.511 square feet) in size. Lot 11 is 0 .72 <br /> acres (31,188 square feet) in size and contains <br /> five (5) buildings - a 26 'x28' residence, store <br /> building, trailer. 9'x13' shed and a 31'x35' <br /> garage. Both lots front on US Highway 70 and are <br /> situated between Frazier Road (SR 1310) and Redman <br /> Crossing (SR 1399) . At the time Cheeks Township <br /> was zoned, Lot 11 was occupied by Tyndall's Gas <br /> and Grocery. and Lawn Mower Repair Shop. <br /> Both lots are designated Ten Year Transition and <br /> Water Supply Watershed in the Land Use Plan. The <br /> present zoning of Lot 10 is Existing Commercial <br /> (EC-5) , while the proposed zoning classification <br /> is R-1 Residential. The present zoning of Lot 11 <br /> is R-1 Residential, while the proposed zoning is <br /> Existing Commercial (EC-5) . <br /> Approval of the request would correct an error in <br /> the Zoning Atlas made at the time Cheeks Township <br /> was zoned. A complaint has been filed concerning <br /> the nature of the use on Lot 11 - an auto repair <br /> shop. The complaint has addressed concerns about <br /> the excessive noise both during and after normal <br /> working hours. the unsightly nature of the opera- <br /> tion. and travel safety since cars are parked <br /> within the right-of-way of Highway 70. The 1984 <br /> traffic count on US Highway 70 was 5.700 trips per <br /> day. <br /> Article 6.14.2 of the Zoning Ordinance sets <br /> performance standards in regard to permitted noise <br /> levels. For properties zoned EC 5. noise levels <br /> cannot exceed 50 decibels between 7:00 a.m. and <br /> 7:00 p.m. or 45 decibels between 7:00 p.m. and <br />