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Public Hearing - Conditional Rezoning 2025-CZ-002 Gordon
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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
If the Board wishes to take action at the meeting tonight consider the following:
TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Motion
Adopt the Ordinance Approving Revision to the Official Zoning Map of Union County, North Carolina, and adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for approval.
TO DENY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Motion
Deny rezoning petition CZ-2024-002 and adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This case is requesting to rezone a 2.65 acre portion of one parcel totaling 8.46 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 04-341-004E from RA-40 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions; located in the Jackson Township. The rezoning will include the following conditions:
1) Limited to site plan dated April 11, 2025
2) 2.65 acre portion will be subdivided with LI with Conditions zoning applied
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
A community meeting was held April 28, 2025. One member of the public attended. They did not oppose the proposed use but had questions about other potential industrial uses in the future. It was explained that no other uses would be allowed with an additional rezoning. No changes were made based on feedback.
The Land Use Board reviewed this case at its May 20, 2025, meeting. Two people spoke, one for and one against. The Land Use Board recommended denial on a 4-3 vote, citing concerns over incompatible uses with residential areas.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.