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Public Hearing - Rezoning Petition CZ-2024-005 Secrest
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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 11.958 acres outside of road right of way appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-042-002A along Secrest Short Cut Road from R-20 to B-4 with Conditions. The flea market incorporated a special use permit approval as part of this rezoning. The rezoning will include the following conditions:
1) Limited to site plan dated August 17, 2025
2) Uses limited to flea market and driving school
3) Owner will construct improvements to Secrest Short Cut as required by NCDOT
4) Five-year vesting of development rights
5) Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance as of the date of approval
The Land Use Board evaluated this proposal at its October 21 meeting and recommended denial on a 5-1 vote, noting flood and noise concerns. One member of the public spoke and expressed concern over noise and traffic impacts.
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-2024-005 from Karmyne Milton; and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.