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74~ also have to be placed in back and na closer than fifty feet to any property line. President Worthen stated that on the issue of curbing he thought it should match the adjoining property and would make the appeazance better, and even though it is a privately owned road, it could someday become part of the Civil Town ofMooresville. Councilman Bryant agreed and he would like to see the roads put in according to the Town's specs. Mr. Holloway stated that if this property ever did become part of the Town, the streets would still be privately owned and maintained and the only way it could became a dedicated street would be if it was brought up to the Town's standards. President Worthen stated that on the issue of the outbuildings the Council had talked about limiting them to halfthe size of the first floor. Mr. Holloway felt like what was concerning the Council about the outbuildings was that there was no limit on the size at all. That is why he is proposing an 1,800 square foot maximum size, which he feels is a reasonable size .for these lots. He wants to be able to house a motor home in these outbuildings. Councilman Bryant asked what materials the garages would be built out of. Mr. Holloway said they have to be compatible with the materials on the house. President Worthen asked if they would limit the height as well. Mr. Holloway said they could limit the heights to fourteen feet at the eave, which would be an overall height of approximately twenty feet. President Worthen stated that John Littlejohn, who lives in Jessup Place was concerned with the outbuilding on lot #10, which backs up to his property. He does not want a large building sitting only fifty feet affhis property line. Ross Holloway stated that they could make a stipulation on lot #10 that the outbuilding had to be at least 75 feet off the property line and. if that wouldn't work then they could have no outbuilding at all. Mr. Littlejohn was present and stated that he personally would be satisfied if there was no outbuilding on lot #10. Mr. Holloway agreed to stipulate that lot #10 would have no outbuildings. Councilman Bryant was still concerned with the size of the outbuildings. Mr. Holloway agreed to limit the size to 1,500 square feet but wanted to keep the height for a motor home. Councilman Bryant asked if the issue of fire hydrants had been resolved. Mr. Holloway stated that Hill Water is not a fire protection system. Fire Chief, Les Farmer stated that they would still like to see them put in because they believe at some time in the future the system may be upgraded to a fire protection system. Mr. Holloway stated that they can do whatever the fire department wants. A motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve the rezone from Ag to PUD-R with the following stipulations: there will be no outbuildings on Lot #10, outbuildings will be limited to 1,500 square feet with an overall height of twenty feet, and fire hydrants will be installed. Motion carried 4-l. President Worthen opposed. The next item on the agenda was a request for rezone from Mark and Jan Mathis for Lots 7 & $ Northeast Street, from Residential to B-2. The Plan Commission had recommended the rezone to the Council with the stipulation that no tobacco stores or liquor stores could go in there. President Worthen asked Mr. Mathis if he would be willing to also restrict amusement arcades and billiard and pool establishments. Mr. Mathis said he would be willing to do that. Councilman Bryant asked Mr. Mathis what he had planned for this property. He stated that they would like to have an antique store or "stuff store". A motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve the rezone from Residential to B-2 or Lots 7 & 8 Northeast Street with the stipulations stated above. Motivn carried STO. Next on the agenda was Shawn Mclaughlin, of 62 Sweetwood Drive, seeking permission to close the cul-de-sac on Sweetwood Drive on Saturday, August 6~" far a black party. She had stated in her letter to the Council that there would be no alcoholic beverages allowed and they would be done by 11:00 p.m. Councilman Bryant asked Police Chief Tim Viles if the police had any problem with it. He said they didn't see any problem but asked that there be no fireworks. Shawn said there would not. President Worthen just asked that any bazricades used be readily movable in the case of an emergency. A motion to approve the closure of the cul-de-sac far the block party on August G`}' from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark. Motion carried 5-0.