OW COU  PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  3 1734  ONSLOW COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  MEETING MINUTES April 23, 2024 Onslow County Government Center Commissioners' Chambers 2341 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540  BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Shaw, Chairman John Smith Christina Asbury Roger Brown Brent Youngblood  ONSLOW COUNTYSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan Tallman, Senior Zoning Officer Michael Montgomery, Administrative Assistant Courtney Melchioris, Administrative Assistant I.N MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  Mr. Jerome Shaw, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  II. INVOCATION  Mr. John Smith led all present in the invocation.  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Ms. Christina Asbury led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND DECISIONS  Mr. Brent Youngblood made the motion to approve the February 27,2024, minutes. Mr. Roger Brown seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Christina Asbury made a motion to approve the Board Decision: VAR-2024-00001. Mr. Roger Brown seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion passed.    Onslow County Board of Adjustment Minutes V.SPECIAL USE. APPLICATION  April 23, 2024  SUP-2024-00003 = Ray's Septic Service requested the operation of a Wastewater Land Application Site at 1107 Gurganus Road, known as' Tax Parcels 12-37 & 12-50.  Applicant/Owner: Ray and Diana Zamora Road, known as Tax Parcels 12-37 & 12-50.  Summary of proposal: The operation ofa a Wastewater Land Application Site at 1107 Gurganus  Mr. Ryan Tallman provided an overview of the application. Ms. Christina Asbury asked if wetlands were delineated on the site.  Mr. Ryan Tallman responded that wetlands were delineated and found on the site, however, the Mr. John Smith asked how much of the land is proposed to be used for the waste disposal site. Mr. Ryan Tallman responded that a 300-acre tract is proposed to be used for the septic site. He also stated that John L. Pierce's office has indicated that there are several fields that could be Mr. Jerome Shaw inquired ift there are any required buffers from adjacent landowners. Mr. Ryan Tallman responded that while there are not county regulations, there may be state regulations through the Department of Environmental Quality. Mr. Tallman explained that if the County approves of the Special Use Application, the applicant will also need to coordinate with the state to see what regulations they would need to follow as well as permits they would need to Mr. Jerome Shaw inquired if staff knew what the state would require from the property owner.  applicant is proposing a 200-foot buffer from any wetlands or bodies of water.  rotated as septic sites.  pull.  Mr. Ryan Tallman responded that he did not recall.  Mr. John Smith asked if the proposed disposal site would be used for one business, or several  businesses.  Mr. Ryan Tallman deferred to the applicant.  Mr. Ray Zamora, of 1142 Gould Road, provided an overview of the history ofhis business. Mr. Zamora stated that hel believed property line buffers were. 50-ft, and wetlands buffers were 200-ft, and that he works with the state to meet state guidelines. He stated that he wanted to help Onslow  County residents by meeting the growing needs of septic services.    Onslow County Board of Adjustment Minutes  April 23, 2024  Mr. John Smith asked ift the proposed disposal site would be used for only Mr. Zamora'sb business, Mr. Ray Zamora stated that for now it would only be used for his business, however, in the future he may open to other businesses. Mr. Zamora stated that the proposed septic site is a large piece ofproperty.H He stated that money is leaving the county because there is not ai facility here tol handle it. Mr. Zamora then described that a goal ofhis is to separate septic waste by trash, human waste, Mr. Josh Norris, of 334 Harris Creek Road, spoke on behalf of the application. He presented the Mr.. Jarvis Brown. Jr., of148. Jarvis Lane, stated that he owns the land adjacent to where this project would take place. He stated that he came to the meeting tol learn how this would affect the property value of his land, if Mr. Zamora plans to spray or pump waste onto the site, how it would be monitored, and who would be monitoring it. He wanted to know how it would be remediated if there was contamination ofthe waterway which: runs past his property.Hea also stated that he would Mr. Bobby Gurganus, of 1093 Gurganus Road, described history of thel land. He stated that a pond was created on the property around 2010. He inquired how the pond would be monitored when it floods onto and impacts his property. Mr. Gurganus stated that a previous owner diverted run-off from the pond ontol his property. He stated that he supports Mr. Ray Zamora but wants his concerns Mr. Ray Zamora stated that the state of North Carolina determines the amount of waste he can dispose ofthrough a Crop Management Plan. He verified that, ifpermitted, the state would regulate Mr. Jarvis Brown Jr. inquired what the state regulations are. He stated that he is concerned about pathogens, parasites, property value, and water quality. He inquired how often the state will monitor the ground water. He also inquired about processes in the case of water contamination. Mr. Jarvis Brown Jr. asked what Mr. Ray Zamora would do ifit were proven that nearby property Mr. Ray Zamora stated that people could check the property values around his other site, located Mr. Jerome Shaw asked Mr. Zamora ifk he could speak on the Fowler Manning acreage; to include howl long hel has been pumping there, how often the state checks the site, and what kind ofproblems Mr. Ray Zamora stated hel has had no problems at thel Fowler Manning site. He stated that the state performs random inspections in which his books, trucks, and fields are open to the state's discretion. Regarding water quality on his Fowler Manning site, he stated that the amount of nitrogen in septage is very low. Mr. Zamora stated that the state determines if monitoring wells  ori ifMr. Zamora would allow other companies to use to site for disposal.  and water.  argument for the application to be approved.  like to know what problems other facilities ran into, and how it was remedied.  to be on record.  his business, including where his boundaries would be.  values have suffered because of! his business.  on Fowler Manning.  he has experienced at the site.    Onslow County Board of Adjustment Minutes  April 23, 2024  would be required. Mr. Zamora stated that when he sprays on a hot day, it dries up quickly and Mr. Bobby Gurganus stated that he is not worried about water quality if it is regulated and monitored by the state. He stated that his concerns are regarding the run-off from the pond. Mr. Graham McGowan, of 5621 Richlands Hwy, stated that he is an adjacent landowner. He inquired whether Mr. Zamora dumps out ofhis truck or sprays. He stated that his main concern is that of water quality. He asked if someone from the state will come and speak to citizens about Ms. Christina Asbury referred him to Mr. Farnell. She stated that Mr. Farnell is the representative for the Division of Environmental Quality and the Division of Water Management and may be able to answer more technical questions regarding monitoring, inspections, and how involved the Mr. Graham McGowan inquired if the public would have access to the results of state inspections Mr. Ryan Tallman advised that any inspections performed are public record and could be accessed through the NCDEQ website if you select septage management. He stated that the records would start with an SLAS permit number, and that you could view inspections, photos, and violations. Ms. Christina Asbury verified with Mr. Tallman that SLAS stands for Septage Land Application  bacteria dies once it leaves the septic tanks.  this project.  state will be with this proposal, ifapproved. that occur on the septic facilities.  Site.  Mr. Ryan Tallman stated yes.  Mr. Jerome Shaw asked Mr. Ray Zamora ifhe could explain the difference between dumping and Mr. Ray Zamora explained that to him, dumping means to open a valve and dump. He compared spraying to covering a hose with your thumb to spray out. Mr. Zamora stated that his company sprays and does not dump. He stated that a goal of his at the Gurganus site is to separate waste product from trash and water. He stated that septic pumpers share information with each other Mr. Graham McGowan inquired if adjacent landowners would be able to visit the septic site.  spraying.  regarding what does work, and what does not work.  Mr. Zamora replied yes.  Mr. Bobby Gurganus asked what Mr. Zamora would use on the ingress/ egress that runs from the Mr. Ray Zamora stated he would use millings after the site is open and revenue is good.  highway.    Onslow County Board of Adjustment Minutes  April 23, 2024 meeting.  An Onslow County citizen inquired if the public would have access to the minutes from this Mr. Jerome Shaw responded that yes, the minutes would be available after they are approved at  the next board meeting.  First General Conclusion: The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located where proposed and developed according to the plan submitted and approved. Ms. Christina Asbury made ai motion to approve the finding. Mr. John Smith seconded the motion. The Second General Conclusion: The use meets all required special uses and specifications. Mr. John Smith made a motion to approve the finding. Mr. Roger Brown seconded the motion. The motion Third General Conclusion: That the use meets all required special uses and specifications. Ms. Christina Asbury made a motion to approve the finding. Mr. Brent Young seconded the motion. Fourth General Conclusion: That the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which iti is tol bel located and in general conformity the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Roger Brown made a motion to approve the finding. Mr. Brent Young seconded the motion. The motion passed by a  motion passed by a unanimous vote.  passed by a unanimous vote.  The motion passed by a unanimous vote.  unanimous vote. V.COMMENTS A. PUBLIC  There were no comments from the public. B. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS There were no comments from the Board. C. PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF There were no comments from staff.    Onslow County Board of Adjustment Minutes  April 23, 2024  VLADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.  Chairman  12  ATTEST:  Cdhfhulin Courtney Melohioris, Clerk to the Board