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Public Hearing - Rezoning Petition CZ-2026-001 Marcham
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Wear, Planning Department, Senior Planner - Current Planning, 704-283-3605
ACTION REQUESTED:
Conduct public hearing for proposed rezoning.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This case is requesting to rezone one parcel totaling 5 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 09-414-019A along NC 75 from RA-40 to Light Industrial (LI) CZ with Amended Conditions in order to develop a landscaping supply business and limited construction equipment storage. The rezoning will include the following conditions:
1) Limited to approved site plan dated April 7, 2026
2) Uses limited to landscaping supply business and construction equipment storage
3) Five-year vesting of development rights
4) Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance on the date of approval
5) Access may be restricted to right in right out in the future, at the discretion of the NCDOT, based on safety issues that may be created by this site
A community meeting was required and was held on March 30, 2026. A total of six residents attended the meeting and asked questions about fencing, lighting, traffic and stormwater impacts. No changes were made to the site plan as a result of the meeting.
The Land Use Board evaluated this proposal at its April 21 meeting and recommended approval on a 5-0 vote, citing consistency with the land use map.
If the Board of Commissioners wishes to make a decision on the rezoning petition, it can consider the following motions.
TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN)
Motion
(i) Adopt the Ordinance Approving Revision to the Official Zoning Map of Union County, North Carolina, and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for approval.
TO DENY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN)
Motion
(i) Deny rezoning petition CZ-2026-001; and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.