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basic floor plans with varying exteriors. David Sadler asked why the floor plans and the exteriors were not shown earlier. Beth Copeland asked if the builder was making a commitment that the homes shown would be representative, and Mr. Holloway responded yes. Mike Young called for a motion and Jeff Dieterlen made the motion for an unfavorable recommendation to the Mooresville Town Council, Kimberly Schofield seconded, and the motion was approved with a 6 to 1 vote. Next on the agenda was the rezoning from 11 to R1D for 73 single family homes on 27.4 acres at County Line and Ferguson roads. The builder would be willing to comply with a traffic study request during the plat submittal. David Sadler asked if the property were currently served by city water and sewer, and Mr. Holloway responded yes, that city sewer runs along the north side of the property, and a large water main on County Line Road would be extended to service this property. Jeff Dieterlen asked why less than 2 years ago the property was rezoned to Il with testimony that the best use was consistent with the Mooresville Comprehensive Plan, and now another rezone is being requested. Mr. Holloway responded that the property did not sell as Il. Some additional debate on lot size, masonry, square footage of homes and traffic ensued. A representative of the builder, Tom Height stated that the homes were similar to the homes built in the North Madison Crossing development, called the Legacy series. Mr. Holloway stated that these homes are of a higher quality that the homes across Ferguson Road. David Sadler asked if the builder would commit to R1C because of the minimum size of the homes. Mr. Holloway stated that no, 73 homes was the necessary density to make the project feasible. Josh Brown asked why if the price of building materials has skyrocketed, why not wait, and develop R1B. Mr. Height again addressed the Commission stating that inflated costs from supply chain disruption are only a portion of the increase in building and housing costs, and no abatement of fuel prices and labor shortages is seen in the near future. David Sadler asked if the builder were to request R1C, how many fewer lots would be developed, and Ross Holloway stated 20% fewer. Mike Young called for public comment. Beverly Ney expressed concerns regarding housing density and traffic on Ferguson Road. Sharon Tirey spoke for the Allison family stating that two years ago it was recommended to rezone to 11 after significant due diligence and consultation with experts. Although the property has been marketed, it is not selling at 11. Mike Young asked Ms. Tirey with whom she had consulted to determine best use was 11 two years ago, and she responded Ross Holloway and Mike Dellinger of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Dellinger addressed the Commission and stated that the MCEDC had hoped for the sale of the property zoned Il, but this had not happened. He hoped this clarified the situation. Charles McGuire stated that the lot size and the density of this particular development was a surprise to his son, an architect. Beth Copeland requested a clarification on commitments and Mr. Holloway stated a minimum of 1,524 SF for one-story or less and the front fa4ade masonry or brick. Mike Young called for a motion, and David Sadler made the motion for a favorable recommendation with stipulation of minimum SF of 1,524. Robert Alumbaugh seconded, and the motion did not carry. Jeff Dieter Len motioned for an unfavorable recommendation and Kimberly Schofield seconded, and the motion passed with a 5 to 1 vote with 1 abstention. David Gilman addressed the Planning Commission for his client Dennis Zelay, with a request to approve a concept plan and a rezone at 10015 Old State Road 67. Two parcels make up this property, one 1 -acre parcel is 11 for Mr. Zelay's masonry business. Mr. Zelay's single family home sits on the agricultural portion of the property and Mr. Zelay wishes to build a detached garage for his residence. The two issues are the rezoning of 0.1096 acres back to agricultural to build the garage for the residence, and the