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Gastonia Planning Commission
Meeting Schedule
November 9, 2017
5:00 – 5:30 Dinner
(City Hall – City Council Chamber)
5:30 – Until Planning Commission Meeting (City Hall – City Council Chamber)
Individuals requiring ADA related special assistance at this public meeting/hearing should contact ADA Coordinator, City
Hall, 181 South Street, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748, at (704) 866-6861 or 711 for Relay Service Users within
72 hours of the meeting/hearing.
Gastonia Planning Commission City Council Chamber, City Hall
November 9, 2017 – 5:30 pm
Item 1a: Role Call / Sound Check
Item 1b: Calls/Contacts to Planning Commission Members
Item 1c: Approval of September 7, 2017 Minutes
Item 2: Public Hearing – Russell & Rosan Sprinkles (File # 8847)
Subject hearing involves a request for a conditional use permit for an animal hospital (indoor) on
approximately 1.57 acres. The property is zoned OLC (Office Light Commercial District) and is located
on the west side of Union Road, north of the intersection of Rivermont Drive. The property is owned by
DM Boyd III and William G. Boyd.
Staff Presentation: Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior Planner
Item 3: Public Hearing – William F Gray (File #8872)
Subject hearing involves a request to rezone approximately 0.85 acres from C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial District) to C-3 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 904 Union Road.
The property is owned by Gray Family Properties Ltd.
Staff Presentation: Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior Planner
Item 4: Public Hearing – Lakshmi Hotel, Inc. (File #8873)
Subject hearing involves a request to rezone approximately 1.86 acres from O-1 CD (Office Conditional
District) to C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District). The property is located on the east side
of N. New Hope Road, just north of the intersection of Remount Road. The property is owned by New
Hope Y & S LLC.
Staff Presentation: Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior Planner
Item 5: Other Business
Update on Council Votes
Representative for November 21st City Council Meeting (if needed)
Gastonia Planning Commission
September 7, 2017
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Chairperson Pamela Goode declared a quorum and the Gastonia Planning Commission meeting
opened at 5:31 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Commissioners Rodney Armstrong, Jerry Fleeman, Kristie Ferguson, Mark Epstein,
Pamela Goode, Bob Biggerstaff, and Jim Stewart
Absent: Commissioner Bob Cinq-Mars
Staff Members Present: Charles Graham, Assistant City Attorney; Jason Thompson, AICP,
Planning Director; Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior Planner; and Julia Baker, GIS Specialist
Item 1a: Role Call / Sound Check
Item 1b: Calls/Contacts to Planning Commission Members
One contact was received by Commissioner Ferguson and Commissioner Biggerstaff.
Item 1c: Approval of August 3, 2017 Minutes
Commissioner Fleeman made a motion to approve the August minutes as written and
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Chairperson Goode explained the rules of procedure and time limitations.
Item 2: Public Hearing – Pearson Properties Hoffman Road LLC (File # 8832)
Subject hearing involves amending the C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District) zoned
area of approximately 19.26 acres, File #11-02. The property is located on the northeastern
intersection of Hoffman Road and Gaston Day School Road. The property is owned by Pearson
Properties Hoffman Road LLC.
Chairperson Goode opened the public hearing and recognized Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior
Planner for the purpose of staff presentation.
Ms. McMakin stated that this item is a rezoning revision. Ms. McMakin provided the background,
site description and proposed zoning action on the subject property as presented in the agenda. Ms.
McMakin referred the Commissioners to the proposed zoning conditions.
Proposed Zoning Conditions
1. The “Special Terms and Conditions” from City of Gastonia Case File #11-02, recorded
in Book 3565 Pages 85-97 will remain in effect, except as modified below.
2. This item 2 will revise #1 in the City of Gastonia Case File #11-02 to as follows:
Zoning is conditioned on the newly submitted 2017 bubble plan for the subject property
which allows a maximum of 100,000 square feet of space for a commercial building(s).
3. A minor subdivision of the property (survey) shall be submitted to clearly depict the
zoning districts prior to Technical Review Committee (TRC) approval.
4. All other specifications and general provisions shall be met as required by the City of
Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.
5. In no instance shall the zoning conditions exempt a project from other development
requirements.
Ms. McMakin briefly explained the approximate size of the request according to the applicant is
3.198 acres, a description of adjoining properties and zoning, and the available public facilities.
The Future Land Use Map in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan indicates commercial development
for this area. Staff is recommending approval of this request as presented.
Ms. McMakin commented that the applicant held a required neighborhood meeting.
Commissioner Epstein asked if staff received any calls about the intersection. Mr. Thompson
answered that he received a call from Publix Real Estate department inquiring about the mailed
notification. Opposition or support was not given.
Commissioner Epstein asked if staff had conversations about the proposed 100,000 square feet of
space. Ms. McMakin referred to the original approvals. This request also is following the
maximum setbacks as described in the Southeast Plan to pull the buildings closer up to the
intersection. No opposition was raised internally as far as the change in use.
Gastonia Planning Commission
September 7, 2017
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No other questions were asked by the Commissioners.
Chairperson Goode recognized Mr. Rob Pearson, 1422 of Gastonia, NC. Mr. Pearson is the
applicant and is requesting amending the C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District).
Mr. Pearson thanked the Commissioners for hearing this request to modify the conditions to C-2
CD for the northeastern corner of Hoffman Road and Gaston Day School Road. He continued by
stating the parcel’s acreage. Mr. Pearson commented that he appreciated the Planning staff zoning
assistance. Mr. Pearson recapped the proposed revision request. He also stated that a neighborhood
meeting was held on August 28th to discuss the pending rezoning with neighborhoods. Mr. Pearson
stated that three neighbors attended who did not have objections, but were interested in what the
rezoning was about. Apartment owners were contacted after the meeting and Mr. Pearson
commented that they were supportive of the project. Mr. Pearson reiterated the current zoning
classification mentioned earlier by Ms. McMakin. The proposed facility will generate traffic of
approximately 10 to 15 cars per day. Access points for facility users will be on north and east
sides of building. Buffers will align both roads as required. Mr. Pearson asked the Commissioners
to consider the request and thanked them. No questions were asked by the Commissioners.
Commissioner Epstein provided closing remarks.
Commissioner Epstein made the motion to approve as presented the public hearing and
Commissioner Fleeman seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Item 3: Other Business
Two rezoning items will be presented at the Tuesday, September 19, 2017 City Council Meeting.
If available, Chairperson Goode and Commissioner Epstein will be representatives at this meeting.
There being no other business, Chairperson Goode adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chrystal Howard, Secretary Pamela Goode, Chairperson
PUBLIC HEARING
STAFF REPORT
File No. 8847
Hearing Date: November 9, 2017
OWNER: D.M. Boyd III & William G. Boyd
APPLICANT: Russell and Rosan Sprinkles
PROPOSED ZONING ACTION: Consider Conditional Use Permit for animal hospital
(indoor only)
LOCATION: West side of Union Road (north of intersection of
Rivermont Drive)
TRACT SIZE: Approximately 1.57 acres
WARD: 3
EVALUATION:
Background and Request
Russell and Rosan Sprinkles have submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request to
construct a new animal hospital located on the subject property which is vacant and zoned OLC
(Office Light Commercial District). The applicant currently has a veterinary facility located in
the City of Gastonia but are wanting to expand and build a new facility. For indoor animal
hospitals, if the lot containing the use is located within 100 feet of a residentially zoned district, a
CUP is required. The applicant has provided a survey of the subject property and a conceptual
site plan (see attached).
Proposed conditions for the CUP:
1. Permit allows for the use of the site for animal hospital with indoor kennels only.
2. Existing vegetation along rear property line to remain undisturbed as indicated on the
site plan.
3. Any additional building must go through Technical Review Committee for site plan
review and approval.
4. All other specifications and general provisions shall be met as required by the City of
Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.
5. In no instance shall the zoning conditions exempt a project from other development
requirements.
6. Where the notes or depictions on the site plan may conflict with these conditions, the
conditions shall govern.
Description of Adjoining Properties and Zoning
The subject property is bordered by OLC (Office Light Commercial District) zoning to the north
and to the east across Union Road. There is RS-12 (Residential District, minimum 12,000 sq. ft.
lots) zoning with single-family homes in the South Pines neighborhood to the south and west of
the property.
Recent Land Use Trends in the Area
Land use in the vicinity has been generally stable in this area.
Available Public Facilities
Both public water and sewer is available to serve this tax parcel. This portion of Union Road is a
five-lane undivided facility and there is curb, gutter, and sidewalk located along the property.
The site has an existing driveway onto Union Road.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The Future Land Use Map within the 2025 Comprehensive Plan shows the property as
commercial. Therefore the request can be considered consistent and appropriate with the 2025
Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
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Conclusion
The requested CUP will allow the applicants to relocate to meet their growing needs and in
accordance to the ordinance standards for animal hospital (indoor). Staff recommends that the
request be approved as presented. _______________________
Jana McMakin, AICP
Senior Planner
Statement of consistency and reasonableness: The proposed Conditional Use Permit is
consistent with the current zoning and the land use identified in the Gastonia 2025
Comprehensive Plan, any applicable duly adopted small area plans, and any other development
plans adopted by the City, and the proposed use for an animal hospital only allows for indoor
kennels, therefore, the Planning Commission considers an affirmative vote to be reasonable and
in the public interest.
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Note: For a complete elaboration of zoning classifications,see the Unified Development Ordinance or contact the City of Gastonia Planning Department at (704) 854-6652.
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RLD Residential Low DensityRS-12 Residential 12000sqft lotsRS-8 Residential 8000sqft per lotR-A Rural AgriculturalRMF Residential Multi-Family DistrictSP State Park DistrictTMU Transitional Mixed UseUMU Urban Mixed Use District
Applicant: Russell & Rosan Sprinkles
Owner: D.M. Boyd III & William G. Boyd
Planning Comm Hearing: Nov. 9, 2017
Request: CUP request
Ward: 3
Tract Size: 1.57 acres
Parcel ID #: 141542
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I, _________________________, hereby certify that all mail notices, in the absence offraud, were mailed to all affected and adjoining property owners on ___________, 2017.
Application#8847 Planning Department
1. SNH/LTA PROPERTIES TRUST2. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SYNOD OF THE ARP CHURCH3. ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY HOME4. ARP PLACE GASTONIA INC5. WITHERS & WHISENANT FNRL HOME6. MRJ INVESTMENT LLC7. KAHLER DAVID M & KAHLER LISA F8. DAVIS DONALD GENE & DAVIS MELANIE P9. INMAN MARTIN A10. DEWEY THOMAS HOWARD & DEWEY JEANNETTE M11. FREY HARVEY N12. EDISON BUDDY L & EDISON JUANITA C
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8.2.4 - ANIMAL HOSPITAL (INDOOR KENNEL); ANIMAL HOSPITAL (OUTDOOR KENNEL)A. If the use shares interior walls with any other use, the animal hospital structure shall beinsulated and soundproofed, in order to minimize all loud and disturbing noises that mightdisturb those persons in adjoining structures or in the nearby vicinity.B. For indoor animal hospitals only, if the lot containing the use is located within onehundred (100) feet of a residential zoning district, a conditional use permit per Section 5.11shall be required.C. If the use has an outdoor kennel, it shall meet the requirements of Section 8.2.5, withthe exception of the minimum lot size requirements.
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1. Justification or Replacement of the required "Type B" Buffer along he rear property line:The existing mature vegetated tree line that provides an existing understory canopy and ashrubs which runs along the entire rear property line shall remain intact where trees occuron the Applicant's property to satisfy the required 10 foot "Type B" Buffer. The Applicant shalladd vegetation that the City of Gastonia Zoning Administrator deems unhealthy that willbe replaced with additional trees in order to comply with City of Gastonia Standards for a"Type B" Buffer; or, comply with the City of Gastonia Standards in any area that will requirean additional supplement per the purposes and intent of the ordinance in Code Section11.3.3 ( Buffer Yard Composition Standards).2. Outdoor Lighting - Any outdoor lighting of the site shall be located, screened or shieldedso that abutting lots located in any residential district is not directly illuminated.3. Fenced Pet Evaluation Area - The proposed fenced Pet Evaluation Area located alongthe side property line will be at least 10 feet in height and screened with landscaping.
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Storm Water Detention shall be providedshould Site contain more than 20,000 SF ofImpervious Surface as required by City ofGastonia Ordinances.
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PUBLIC HEARING
STAFF REPORT
File No. 8872
Hearing Date: November 9, 2017
OWNER: Gray Family Properties Ltd.
APPLICANT: William F. Gray
PROPOSED ZONING ACTION: Rezone from C-1 to C-3
LOCATION: 904 Union Road at intersection of Union Road and
Osceola Street
TRACT SIZE: Approximately 0.85 acres
WARD: 5
Site Description & Background
The subject property consists of a single tax parcel totaling approximately .85 acres that is
currently zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and this request is to rezone the site to C-3
(General Commercial District). An existing building on the subject property is divided into
separate leasable spaces with existing parking. There are also two existing driveways onto Union
Road. Both public water and sewer currently serve the site.
Description of Adjoining Properties and Zoning
The subject property is bordered by a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoned parcel to the north
and east. The remaining property to the south and across Union Road and along Osceola Street
is zoned C-3 (General Commercial).
Recent Land Use Trends in the Area and Available Public Facilities
Land use and zoning in this area has been steady over the past decade. Public water and sewer
currently serve the subject property.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The Future Land Use Map in the 2025 Comprehensive Plans indicates the subject property as
suitable for commercial use.
Conclusion
The subject property is currently zoned for commercial uses on the Official Zoning Map and is
shown as commercial on the Future Land Use Map. Given the presence of existing C-3 zoning
adjacent to the site and across Union Road and Osceola Street, staff recommends approval of
the request as presented.
_______________________
Jana McMakin, AICP
Senior Planner
Statement of consistency and reasonableness:
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the commercial land uses along Union Road designated
in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and is in harmony with the current commercial zoning and
development surrounding the subject property. Therefore, the Planning Commission considers
an affirmative vote to be reasonable and in the public interest.
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Note: For a complete elaboration of zoning classifications,see the Unified Development Ordinance or contact the City of Gastonia Planning Department at (704) 854-6652.
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C-1 Light CommercialC-2 Highway CommercialC-3 General CommercialCBD Central Business DistrictI-U Urban IndustrialI-1 Light Industrial I-2 General IndustrialO-1 OfficeOLC Office/Light Commercial O-M Medical Office
RLD Residential Low DensityRS-12 Residential 12000sqft lotsRS-8 Residential 8000sqft per lotR-A Rural AgriculturalRMF Residential Multi-Family DistrictSP State Park DistrictTMU Transitional Mixed UseUMU Urban Mixed Use District
Applicant: William F. Gray
Owner: Gray Family Properties LTD
Planning Comm Hearing: Nov. 9, 2017
Request: C-1 to C-3
Ward: 5
Tract Size: 0.85 acres
Parcel ID #: 216017
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I, _________________________, hereby certify that all mail notices, in the absence offraud, were mailed to all affected and adjoining property owners on ___________, 2017.
Application#8872 Planning Department
1. CHINA KINGS BUFFET INC2. GASTONIA CITY OF3. GIBSON MICHAEL LGIBSON LOU ANN4. SEGAL ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY5. GASTON COUNTY6. MCLEAN DOROTHY J7. THOMAS STEVE G &HUTTO DOUGLAS E8. GASTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC9. GASTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC
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PUBLIC HEARING
STAFF REPORT
File # 8873
Hearing Date: November 9, 2017
OWNER: New Hope Y & S LLC
APPLICANT: Lakshmi Hotel, Incorporated
PROPOSED ZONING ACTION: Rezoning from O-1 CD to C-2 CD
LOCATION: Northeast Intersection of N. New Hope Road and
Remount Road and Sinclair Street
TRACT SIZE: Approximately 1.86 acres
WARD: 2
Background and Request
In October of 1999, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (File #389-99) was granted for office uses
containing a portion of the subject property (518 and 526 N. New Hope Road). The primary
CUP conditions included no access to Sinclair Street and a minimum 15 ft. buffer along the
Sinclair Street property line with an eight (8) ft. wooden fence and additional vegetative
plantings.
In January of 2001, a CUP (File #477-00) was granted for office uses also containing a portion of
the subject property (542 and 550 N. New Hope Road). The primary CUP conditions included
specifying access from Melvin Drive and N. New Hope Road, restricting access from Sinclair
Street, and a 12 ft. buffer along the Sinclair Street property line with a six (6) ft. masonry wall
and additional vegetative plantings.
The applicant is requesting to rezone four (4) of the five (5) parcels that are currently zoned O-1
CD (Office Conditional District) to C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District) to
construct a hotel. The attached site plan shows the proposed four story hotel building, driveway
access to N. New Hope Road (full access proposed) and Remount Road (right-in/right-out
proposed), dumpster area, and parking areas.
Proposed Zoning Conditions:
1. If adjacent parcel to the north (parcel 119513) will still be used as residential, a Type A
Buffer must be installed.
2. A Type C buffer (15 ft.) is being proposed with installation of a six (6) ft. wall
constructed of brick facing Sinclair Street (interior material will match primary hotel
building material) and additional plantings as required by the Unified Development
Ordinance.
3. A stub connection must be made to the adjacent parcel to the north (parcel 119513).
4. Dumpster to be screened with materials to match screening wall.
5. No access will be permitted from Sinclair Street.
6. Development of the site shall be generally as shown on the attached site plan.
7. Final driveway access to be determined by NCDOT and the City of Gastonia.
8. All other specifications and general provisions shall be met as required by the City of
Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.
9. In no instance shall the zoning conditions exempt a project from other development
requirements.
Description of Adjoining Properties and Zoning
The subject property is adjacent to the Chapel Acres subdivision zoned RS-12 (Residential,
minimum 12,000 sq. ft. lots) and comprised of single-family homes built between approximately
1940 to 1970. The property located on the other three (3) intersections of N. New Hope Road
and Remount Road is zoned C-3 (General Commercial) with two (2) drive-through restaurants
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and a vacant parcel. To the immediate north is part of the 2001 O-1 CD rezoning and is
currently being used for residential use. The properties located to the west across N. New Hope
Road include the CarMax Dealership zoned C-3 and a 2006 C-2 CD rezoning for a convenience
store (with attached drive-through restaurant) and gas pumps that is currently still vacant.
Recent Land Use Trends in the Area
The Summit (located along both the north and south sides of Court Drive and Summit Crossing
Place) within the Gaston Memorial Medical Park is experiencing additional development with an
increase of medical office buildings. Recent construction north of the subject property includes
the Kedplasma building located on the southeast corner of N. New Hope Road and Melvin Drive
and the CaroMont administrative building on the northeast corner.
Available Public Facilities
Public water and sewer are available to the site. New Hope Road is designated as a six-lane
facility in the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Comprehensive Transportation Plan. This major
thoroughfare exists as a five-lane cross-section along the subject property’s frontage. Remount
Road is a three-lane section located at the intersection with a dedicated right and left turn lane.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan promotes the continued expansion of office uses based on the
location along N. New Hope Road between Remount Road and Melvin Drive.
Conclusion
While the property has been zoned for office uses for several years, it has not been developed
and still exists as residential. With the growth at the nearby medical office center and close
proximity to the N. New Hope/I-85 interchange, the request is to rezone to C-2 CD for a new
hotel. The applicant’s proposed hotel will have no large outdoor amenities (pool) nor any
interior meeting or event areas, which should limit outdoor noise and eliminate any daily usage
of the facility to simply those seeking to stay overnight. The only outdoor area proposed is a
small patio seating area adjacent to the building to accommodate up to 10-12 people. The
applicant is also proposing a masonry wall to ensure additional screening and restricting access
from Sinclair Street. While the 2025 Comprehensive Plan indicates office use for this site, staff
believes that the operational characteristics that will result from the features previously described
(no large outdoor amenities, no meeting space) will limit the intensity of the day-to-day activities
on the site. This, combined with the brick wall inside the required buffer separating the site from
the adjacent neighborhood are reasons that staff recommends approval of the request.
________________________
Jana McMakin, AICP
Senior Planner
Statement of consistency and reasonableness (motion to approve): While the proposed
rezoning is inconsistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the surrounding vicinity is
currently developed largely for commercial and medical office uses. In addition, the subject
property’s proximity to an I-85 interchange and a signalized intersection provide conditions
desirable for a new hotel. The conditional district rezoning option also provides the adjacent
neighborhood more certainty regarding the development standards. Therefore, the Planning
Commission considers an affirmative vote to be reasonable and in the public interest.
Statement of consistency and reasonableness (motion to deny): The proposed rezoning is
inconsistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan therefore the Planning Commission
considers an affirmative vote to not be reasonable and in the public interest.
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Subject Property
Note: For a complete elaboration of zoning classifications,see the Unified Development Ordinance or contact the City of Gastonia Planning Department at (704) 854-6652.
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PD IRD Planned District Infill Res DevtPD PRD Planned District Planned Res DevtPD PUD Planned District Planned Unit DevtPD TND Planned Dist Traditional Neighborhood Devt
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RLD Residential Low DensityRS-12 Residential 12000sqft lotsRS-8 Residential 8000sqft per lotR-A Rural AgriculturalRMF Residential Multi-Family DistrictSP State Park DistrictTMU Transitional Mixed UseUMU Urban Mixed Use District
Applicant: Lakshmi Hotel, INC.
Owner: New Hope Y & S LLC
Planning Comm Hearing: Nov. 9,2017
Request: O-1 CD to C-2 CD
Ward: 2
Tract Size: 1.86 total acres
Parcel ID #: 119514,119515,119516, 119517
Legend
0 150 30075Feet
I, _________________________, hereby certify that all mail notices, in the absence offraud, were mailed to all affected and adjoining property owners on ___________, 2017.
Application#8873 Planning Department
1. AVANTI HOLDING LLC2. AVANTI HOLDING LLC3. WITHERS BURLEIGH J &WITHERS FRANCES4. LECLERCQ TIMOTHY E &LECLERCQ RENEE5. JACKSON VALARIE N6. MCCALL FREDERICK K & MCCALL ANNE K7. BROWN WILLIAM E8. UNITED OIL OF CAROLINAS INC9. LAURINBURG KFC TAKE HOME INC10. CHOATE REALTY LLC11. UNITED OIL OF CAROLINAS INC
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