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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:
Approve or deny proposed rezoning
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
November 17, 2025, Agenda Item 25-685, Conduct public hearing
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.
A public hearing was held November 17, 2025, and no one spoke for or against this proposed rezoning.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.