WILSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARDMONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 – 7:30 PM

WILSON COUNTY AGRICULTURE CENTERAUDITORIUM

1806 GOLDSBORO STREET SWWILSON, NORTH CAROLINA 27893

REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PRAYER

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MARCH 15, 2021 MINUTES

6. MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT

6.A MS 2021-02 - Approval of Preliminary Major Subdivision PlatRequest submitted by Herring-Sutton & Associates for property owner, FirstConsolidation Properties LLC, to consider approval of a preliminary plat for section 3 of“Caroline’s Way” subdivision consisting of 22 lots.

MS 2021-02 Application.pdf MS 2021-02 Plat.pdf

7. REZONING

7.A Z 2021-01 - General Use Rezoning RequestGeneral Use Rezoning Request by applicant, Thomas L. Davis and Marcy DavisBeamon, to consider the request of rezoning a tract from AR (Agriculture ResidentialDistrict–40,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) to B-1 (Highway Business District–10,000 sq. ft.minimum lot size).

Z 2021-01 Application.pdf Z 2021-01 Rezoning Map.pdf

8. CHAIR'S REPORT

9. DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

10. ADJOURNMENT

Wilson County Government

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Item: MS 2021-02 - Approval of Preliminary Major Subdivision Plat

Initiated By: Mark M. Johnson, Director of Development Services

Action Proposed: Request submitted by Herring-Sutton & Associates for propertyowner, First Consolidation Properties LLC, to consider approval of apreliminary plat for section 3 of “Caroline’s Way” subdivisionconsisting of 22 lots.

Wilson County GovernmentPlanning Board's Agenda Information SheetDate: April 19, 2021

Description:

STAFF REPORTPreliminary Major Subdivision Plat

MS 2021-02

APPLICANT: Herring-Sutton & Associates for property owner, First Consolidation Properties, LLC REQUESTED ACTION: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for section 3 of “Caroline’s Way”subdivision consisting of 22 lots. LOCATION: This property is located west of Wellons Court (SR 1646) and north of Blalock Rd (SR1645) in Black Creek Township. Wilson County Tax Parcel Identification Number 3609-62-5053. DESCRIPTION SIZE/LOTS: Total acreage is approx. 20.2. The subdivision consists of 22 lots. EXISTING LAND USE/ZONING: This property is currently zoned as R-20MH (Low DensityManufactured Home) and is vacant. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Letters mailed to adjoining property owners on April 5, 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL; See Staff Comments attached.

STAFF COMMENTSPreliminary Major Subdivision Plat

MS 2021-02 (Caroline’s Way, Section Three)

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Property owner: First Consolidated Properties, LLC

Zoning is R-20MH (Low Density Manufactured Home District).The R-20MH Residential Manufactured Home District is created to encourage developmentof neighborhoods with medium population density comprised chiefly of manufactured homeson individually owned lots where public water and sewer systems are available (Sec.6.2.2(E) of Wilson County UDO).

Dimensional Standards of R-20MH Zoning District:

Minimum Lot size = 20,000 sq. ft.Minimum Lot width = 100 ft.Minimum building setbacks:

Minimum front setback = 40 ft.Minimum side setback = 12 ft.Minimum corner side setback = 20 ft.Minimum rear setback = 30 ft.

Maximum height = 35 ft.

The proposed Section Three of Caroline’s Way has a total area of 20.2 acres and 22 lots.The final plats for sections 1, 2, 4, and 5 of Caroline’s Way were recorded in the early2000s.

This property is not located within any county watershed areas.

This property is not located within a special flood hazard area.

County water is available along Wellons Ct.

A 6” water line is proposed along Caroline’s Way, as shown on preliminary plat.Construction on lots within the subdivision will be required to connect to county water perSection 12.5.1 of the Wilson County Unified Development Ordinance.

All lots to be served by on-site septic systems approved by Wilson County Environmental Health.

All streets shall be public, and upon qualification shall be petitioned for acceptance onto the Stateroad system for maintenance (Sec. 12.4.1 of Wilson County UDO).

Right-of-way for public streets shall be dedicated pursuant to applicable State laws and policies ofthe NC Department of Transportation (Sec. 12.4.2 of Wilson County UDO).

This property is located in the Southern Planning Area of Wilson County (between I-95 and US264) per the 2025 Comprehensive Plan

Located in the Rural Growth Area per Wilson County Future Land Use/Growth Management Map

Development goals within the Rural Growth Area per 2025 Comprehensive Plan:Protect natural resourcesPromote residential development that maintains the rural nature of the area that is

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safe and attractive – meeting the needs of the populationPromote low density rural residential and agricultural usesContinue to provide and improve parks and recreational resources

Preliminary Comments of Review Agencies

Ronnie Ford, Director of Wilson County Water Services

No comments or issues with the preliminary plat for Caroline’s Way, Section 3Bobby Liverman, NCDOT District Engineer, Division 4, District 2

No comments Attachments:MS 2021-02 Application.pdfMS 2021-02 Plat.pdf

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7.A

Item: Z 2021-01 - General Use Rezoning Request

Initiated By: Mark M. Johnson, Director of Development Services

Action Proposed: General Use Rezoning Request by applicant, Thomas L. Davis andMarcy Davis Beamon, to consider the request of rezoning a tractfrom AR (Agriculture Residential District–40,000 sq. ft. minimum lotsize) to B-1 (Highway Business District–10,000 sq. ft. minimum lotsize).

Wilson County GovernmentPlanning Board's Agenda Information SheetDate: April 19, 2021

Description:

STAFF REPORTREZONINGZ 2021-01

APPLICANT: Thomas L. Davis and Marcy Davis Beamon, property owners REQUESTED ACTION: Consider the request of rezoning a tract from AR (Agriculture ResidentialDistrict–40,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) to B-1 (Highway Business District–10,000 sq. ft. minimum lotsize). LOCATION: The property is located at 7022 Gardners School Rd (SR 1507) in Gardners Township andis a portion of Wilson County Tax Parcel Identification Number 3760-06-0407. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Letters mailed to adjoining property owners on April 5, 2021. Sign placed onproperty on April 8, 2021. DESCRIPTION SIZE/LOTS: Total acreage of area to be rezoned is 5.48 with no road frontage. EXISTING LAND USE/ZONING: This property is currently zoned AR (Agriculture Residential). A stable,corral, and three (3) one-story frame buildings are currently located on the subject property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL. See Staff Comments attached.

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STAFF COMMENTSZ 2021-01

Property owner: Thomas L. Davis and Marcy Davis Beamon

This is a General Use Rezoning Request to allow for all uses and special uses that are allowed inthe B-1 (Highway Business) zoning district.

The B-1 district is established to accommodate commercial development that serves regionalcustomers in locations that are served by primary roadways.

Dimensional Standards of B-1 Zoning Districts:

Minimum Lot size = 10,000 sq. ft.Minimum Lot width = 75 ft.Minimum front setback = 30 ft.Minimum side setback = N/AMinimum rear setback = 20 ft.Maximum height = 35 ft.Corner Side = 20 ft.

“Spot Zoning” is the zoning of a relatively small tract of land differently from the surrounding area.“Spot Zoning” could be considered illegal unless the governmental unit established a reasonablebasis for the spot zone. Factors for determining reasonableness include:

Size of area and its particular characteristicsRelation to the Wilson County Comprehensive PlanDegree of change in uses allowedRelative harm and benefit to owner, neighbors, and the community

Contract zoning for a specific use is not an issue because this is a General Use RezoningRequest.

Surrounding zoning is AR (Agriculture Residential).

This property is not located in a County Watershed area.

This property is not within a special flood hazard area.

County water is available along Gardners School Rd.

This property is located in the Eastern Planning Area of Wilson County per the 2025Comprehensive Plan

Located in the Rural Growth Area per Wilson County Future Land Use/Growth Management Map

This area represents regions that have significant natural resources, farmland, andscattered development. This region is expected to continue to have low density ruraldevelopment in the future.

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Development goals within the Rural Growth Area per 2025 Comprehensive Plan:

Protect natural resourcesPromote residential development that maintains the rural nature of the area that issafe and attractive – meeting the needs of the populationPromote low density rural residential and agricultural usesContinue to provide and improve parks and recreational resources

Comprehensive Plan Consistency Statement from Planning Staff

The proposed amendment is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that itpromotes low density development that does not impose upon the rural nature of the area.

Items to be included on the rezoning map submission:

The rezoning map must indicate the current zoning and the proposed zoning.The rezoning map must indicate surrounding zoning.The rezoning map must show all and any easements on the proposed area to be rezoned.

Below please find an excerpt from Section 3.2.1 (F) of the Wilson County UDO. These are someelements along with others that you may want to consider as you deliberate your recommendation to theBoard of Commissioners. Zoning Map Amendment Standards

1. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment is consistent with the Wilson County2025 Comprehensive Plan, and any other relevant plans.

2. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment addresses a demonstratedcommunity need.

3. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment is compatible with existing andproposed uses surrounding the land subject to the amendment.

4. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderlypattern of development.

5. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment would encourage prematuredevelopment in the area subject to the amendment.

6. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment would result in adverse impacts toproperty values in the area surrounding the land subject to the amendment.

7. Whether, and to the extent which, the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverseimpacts on the natural environment.

Attachments:Z 2021-01 Application.pdfZ 2021-01 Rezoning Map.pdf

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