Agenda - 04-07-20; 8-a - Minutes

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15 1 was determined he would be allowed to add on or rebuild to the original mobile home's 2 impervious area footprint. He said this was better than his original options, but he would still 3 like a buffer reduction around his house to allow for more expansion on the already restricted 4 lot, due to the lack of perk sites on his property. He said he would like to know why community 5 residents were not aware of these restrictions on their lots, pertaining to the raising water levels. 6 He said, as the Planning Department approved all existing buildings, no existing building, 7 regardless of date, should be labeled as non-conforming. He said homeowners should have 8 the freedom to identify a septic repair area in the future, to prevent their homes from being 9 phased out, due to a failed leach field, if that were to occur. He said he has worked hard on his 10 house, and sees this amendment as negatively affecting his investment. 11 Dean Barnes said she lives on Governor Hunt Street, and if her water or septic tank 12 were to be affected in the future, she does think this would negatively impact her property. She 13 said she would like to know why Jordan Properties were approved for sale, knowing this change 14 would be coming. 15 James Kennedy said he also lives on Governor Hunt Street, and he previously served 16 on the boundary review board and board of equalization. He said Michael Harvey is lying, and 17 property values are based on what people will pay, as well as comparables. He said if people 18 hear that properties have restrictions, specifically water restrictions, the property values will go 19 down, as will the community at large. 20 Ann Roberts said Michael Harvey said there would not be any hardships, but she 21 received a letter that her property (which she has only owned for 4 months) would be 22 condemned and she would only receive its tax value, which is much less than what it is worth. 23 She said this is her home, in an established neighborhood, and she does not want to see it 24 condemned. 25 Scott Atkins said the reservoir butts up against his property, where he has lived for 16 26 years. He said he is 6 years away from having his mortgage paid off. He said his septic tank 27 does not fall within the qualified distance, and he does not want his house condemned. He said 28 he would like to know the restrictions that exist because of the reservoir, and asked if he can 29 hunt or fish near it. He said he unaware of the rules. 30 Calvin Parrish said he is worried, and wants to know why the properties were sold 31 knowing it was going to be condemned, due to the expansion of the reservoir. He said it is 32 unfair and unjust to kick people out of their homes. 33 Commissioner McKee asked if Michael Harvey would address some of the public 34 comments. 35 Michael Harvey said neither the County, nor the Town of Hillsborough, have sent out 36 letters condemning any properties. He said a member of the community has stirred up a lot of 37 sentiment without first gathering the facts. He said the Town of Hillsborough has already 38 secured all the necessary property for the reservoir expansion, and the County is not 39 condemning any properties. 40 Commissioner McKee asked if Michael Harvey could speak to the issue of septic tanks 41 being too close. 42 Michael Harvey said the neighborhood in question has lots that were established prior to 43 1997, meaning they qualify for existing lots, as well as existing development, and if septic 44 systems have to be replaced, they will benefit from the current regulatory standards that say 45 they can be replaced. 46 Commissioner McKee referred to the map, and said the setbacks completely 47 encompass several of these lots of Governor Hunt Road. 48 Michael Harvey said this subdivision was created before the reservoir boundary was set, 49 so it would qualify for an existing lot, as well as existing development.