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Public Hearing - Rezoning Petition CZ-2025-005 Garcia
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner- Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690
ACTION REQUESTED:
Conduct public hearing for proposed rezoning.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This case is requesting a revision of the Union County Zoning Map by rezoning one parcel totaling approximately 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions. The rezoning will include the following conditions:
1. Limited to approved site plan dated August 18, 2025
2. Uses limited to tow truck impound yard
3. Mitigation for unauthorized tree removal in required setbacks, specifically replanting 125% of all removed trees 12" in diameter or greater, including trees previously located in proposed stormwater pond
4. Five-year vesting of development rights
5. Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance on the date of approval
The Land Use Board evaluated this proposal at its December 16 meeting and recommended denial on a 7-0 vote, noting inconsistency with adopted land use plans and adjacent land uses. No one spoke for or against the rezoning at the Land Use Board meeting, but 24 residents have emailed letters of opposition to the proposed rezoning.
If the Board of Commissioners wishes to make a decision on this rezoning, it may 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-2025-005 from Ireneo Correa Garcia; and (ii) adopt the consistency and...
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