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Minutes for the City Council meeting on August 21, 1995
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APPEAL HEARING - 6:45 P.M. - An appeal hearing was held at the request of Mr. Charles M. Mooney Sr., the attorney representing Mr. Mike Watson who was seeking approval of site plans for two apartment buildings on 1.5 acres located on the west side of Leslie Ann Drive. Mr. Mooney, Sr. provided copies of the Bill of Assurance and explained the property was zoned Residential Two which allows for multiple family dwellings. Mr. Mooney stressed that each property owner was made aware of these conditions before they made the decision to buy homes there, and the only reason given by the M.A.P.C was that they did not want any more apartments built in that area. He requested the Council give Mr. Mike Watson equal protection under the law, and to instruct the proper city departments to issue a building permit. In order to allow all parties involved an opportunity to address the Council regarding this matter, Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman Harpole to limit debate till 7:05 p.m. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye. Those council members were: Vance, Wise, Rega, Evans, Province, Young, Perrin, Tate, Kelton, Roddy, and Harpole. Mr. & Mrs. Tracie Mooneyham who live in Mr. Watson's apartments testified to how well the apartments are maintained and how the market for these type of apartments appeal to a higher class of renter. Mr. John Hart, Administer of Greenleaf Hospital was the spokesman for those opposing Mr. Watson's request. Mr. Hart produced a plat shaded in pink to represent the property owners, and compared it to a smaller yellow area representing Mr. Watson's property. It was explained that the Bill of Assurance had been amended and requested Council to reaffirm the M.A.P.C. decision. Mr. Hart stated by approving Mr. Watson's site plan it would mean a loss for many and gain for one.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:15 P.M. - A public hearing was held as requested b...
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