04Minutes15PBHARNETT COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Lillington, NC 27546
April 6, 2015
The Harnett County Planning Board met on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building in Lillington,
NC.
Board Members present were: Jay Smith, Chairman; Kathy Wood, Vice Chairman, Carnell Robinson, Cris Nystrom and Alternate Rachel Ray-Webb.
Planning Services Staff Members present
were: Jay Sikes, Manager of Planning Services, Matt Talbott, Planner I; Theresa Jones, Planning Technician and Recording Secretary.
Chairman Jay Smith called the meeting to order and
Cris Nystrom gave the invocation.
January 2015 minutes were presented for approval. Kathy Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written with a second by Cris Nystrom. There
was a unanimous vote to approve.
Proposed Zoning Change: Landowner/Applicant: Trustees of Solid Rock United Methodist Church; 16.16 +/- acres; From RA-20R to Commercial; NC Hwy 24
West; Johnsonville Township. Jay Sikes presented the application to the board and noted the requested zoning change to commercial would not have a negative impact on the surrounding
community, due to it be similar in nature to existing zoning districts in the area. Mr. Sikes went on to say the requested zoning was not compatible with the existing land use classification
of Medium Density Residential and that this particular classification is to encourage residential uses and lot sizes. Mr. Sikes stated that however, due to existing commercial parcels,
as well as Rural Development Node, that this property’s current land use classification will be requested to be changed during the County’s Land Use update. Mr. Sikes stated that the
requested zoning to commercial, whose intent is to promote the development of business and institutional uses would enhance the public health, safety and general welfare of the community
and would not have to be evaluated for a small scale rezoning. Mr. Sikes concluded that this rezoning meets the regulatory documents set forth by Harnett County and would not have an
unreasonable impact on the surrounding community. Mr. Sikes stated that the staff recommended that the zoning change be approved.
Thomas Simpson representative of the church came forth
in favor and thanked everyone for their help. Mr. Simpson stated that they wanted to get top dollar, so that they can expand for the community.
Charlie Gilchrist came forth against
with the concerns of the impact that this zoning change may have on his church. Jay Sikes stated that any business that would go there would have to follow all regulations to include
buffering and noise.
Chairman Jay Smith closed the public hearing and opens up to board for a motion. Carnell Robinson made a motion to approve with it meeting the Standards of Review,
with a second by Rachel Ray-Webb. There was a unanimous vote.
Jay Sikes talked about the Land Use Concept. There was no further business, the Planning Board adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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Jay Smith, Chairman Date
Kathy Wood, Vice Chairman
Jay Sikes, Manager
of Planning Services
Theresa Jones, Recording Secretary