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City Council Approves Rezoning for York Road Parcel to Auto-Urban Commercial
Council considered a map amendment to rezone parcel 12773, located at 1058 York Road, from suburban commercial to auto-urban commercial. The parcel is approximately 0.83 acres. Suburban commercial zoning is a hybrid allowing residential and commercial uses, while auto-urban commercial is a general business district typically found along arterial roads or major intersections. The parcel is currently zoned suburban commercial and is located at the intersection of York Road and Galley Church Road. The future land use map already categorizes this parcel as future auto-urban, making the proposed zoning compatible. Planning staff supported the rezoning, aligning with the future land use map and current development along York Road. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval, noting its reasonableness and alignment with other developments. Public comments included concerns from a resident living next to the property about potential noise from a bar and impact on sleep, though the applicant and other speakers clarified it would be a pool hall and league tournament venue with limited hours and noise mitigation. The council approved the rezoning request, finding it reasonable and consistent with the future land use map.
City Council Denies Rezoning Request for Fulton Street Parcel Amidst Resident Concerns
Council considered a rezoning request for parcel 13360, located at 109 Fulton Street, from semi-urban residential to auto-urban commercial. The parcel is approximately under an acre. The auto-urban commercial district is a general business district typically located along arterial roads or major intersections. The future land use map would need to be amended to reflect an auto-urban future land use for this parcel. Planning staff supported the rezoning, aligning with existing auto-urban commercial parcels to the south and extending commercial zoning along North Piedmont Avenue and south of the bypass. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval. During public comment, residents expressed concerns about increased traffic, noise pollution, impact on residential neighborhoods, potential criminal activity, and proximity to a church. Council members also voiced concerns about the encroachment into a residential community and the potential for future commercial development like a gas station. Ultimately, the council voted to deny the rezoning request, finding it unreasonable and inconsistent with the future land use map.
City Council Closes and Abandons 10-Foot Glen Galeen Street Right-of-Way, Retains Utility Easement
Council considered a request to close and abandon a 10-foot right-of-way for Glen Galeen Street, identified as Case RC-26-01. This right-of-way, dedicated in 1932, was never improved by the city and is considered a 'paper road'. It is 10 feet wide and 339 feet long, connecting Grace Street to Church Street. Three adjacent property owners support the request. The city currently has water lines running through this right-of-way, connecting water lines on Grace and Church streets. Planning staff recommended closure and abandonment, stating the city has no future development plans for the right-of-way and there is no public necessity to keep it open. They also recommended reserving a 10-foot utility easement to maintain utility operations. The action extinguishes the public's right to use the land as a street, and the underlying property interest would revert to the adjacent property owners, subject to the utility easement. Council approved the closure and abandonment, retaining the utility easement.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to Include Up to Two Student Members; Two Appointed
Council adopted a resolution amending the composition of the Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to include up to two students from Kings Mountain High School. Previously, the board included one student representative. The nominating committee discussed the benefit of having two student members, acknowledging that student schedules can be demanding, and sometimes only one student may apply. The change allows for greater student participation and representation. Following this, council appointed Maggie Green and Camden Morris, both rising sophomores, to fill these student positions on the advisory board.
City Council Considers Data Center Ordinance Amidst State Legislation and Moratorium Extension Request
The city council discussed the ongoing development of an ordinance to regulate data centers, prompted by a 182-day moratorium imposed in February. Staff presented the progress on drafting the ordinance, which includes definitions, screening, lighting, setbacks, aesthetic standards (e.g., building colors, windows), sound requirements, fuel storage rules, plan submittals, power generation standards, and annexation requirements. They met with representatives from T5 Data Centers and an elected official from Loudoun County, Virginia (Data Center Alley) for industry and governmental perspectives. Senate Bill 730 (Rate Payer Protection Act) was introduced, addressing data center development with features like defining data centers by power usage (over 100 MW), requiring studies (sound, water), prohibiting foreign ownership from certain countries, mandating data centers pay for infrastructure upgrades, preventing utility hikes, requiring utility contracts, imposing strict water usage (closed systems), prohibiting local incentives, and prohibiting eminent domain for data center acquisition. The bill also includes unrelated provisions like coal plant retirement timelines. Staff noted that much of their drafted ordinance aligns with the state bill, but due to the state's involvement and uncertainty, they plan to request an extension of the moratorium to digest the state legislation, allow for planning board review, and bring a finalized ordinance to council in August. Council members expressed concerns about water usage, noise, and the potential economic and environmental impacts, requesting more information and a work session. The discussion also touched upon the exemption of data centers from sales tax on materials and supplies, which is seen as a statewide issue.
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