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Home My WebLink About050923 work session packetWORK SESSION AGENDA Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 1.Call to order – Vice Chairman William Morris 2.Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Barbara McKoy 3.Forest Service’s annual presentation and budget request for the 2023-24 fiscal year; Buren Fulmer,Harnett County Ranger, NC Forest Service 4.Discuss the North Carolina Department of Transportation/Public Transportation Division FY 2023Public Transportation Division Supplemental Grant Agreements; Barry Blevins, General ServicesDirector 5.Discuss the USDA 2023 Rural Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) Application; Barry Blevins, GeneralServices Director 6.Discuss a request to accept AgVentures Grant for Mobile Poultry Processing Equipment; TimMathews, Director, Cooperative Extension 7.Discuss Resolutions requesting NCDOT add Summerlin Drive, Apache Trail, Beautiful Lane, OakForest Drive, Navaho Trail, White Cloud Lane in Summerlin and Planters Glen, Golden Oats Dr,Rice Dr., and Wheat Dr. in Planters Glen to the State’s Secondary Road System; Jay Sikes,Development Services Assistant Director/ Manager of Planning Services 8.Development Services briefing on the following upcoming public hearings: •Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2303-0001 Landowner / Applicant: Mary Ruth Baucom,Jewel Brett & Kim Matthews / James Moore; 17.90 +/- acres; Pin # 0655-53-1330.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; US Hwy 401 N; Hector’s Creek Township. •Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2303-0002 Landowner / Applicant: Forest RidgeSubdivision, Inc.; 16.1 +/- acres; Pin # 9594-15-8719.000; From RA-20R/Commercial toCommercial Zoning District; NC Hwy 24/87;Anderson Creek Township. •Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2303-0003 Landowner / Applicant: 54 Melody Partners,LLC; .92 +/- acres; Pin # 9594-16-6513.000; From RA-20R to Commercial Zoning District; NC Hwy24/87; Anderson Creek Township. •Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2304-0001 Landowner / Applicant: Claudia Dove &Deborah Smith / Mattamy Homes/George Young; 140.59 +/- acres (out of 187 acre tract); Pin #0654-24-3186.000; From RA-40 to RA-30 Zoning District; SR # 1416 (Spence Mill Road); Hector’sCreek Township. 050923 ws Pg. 1 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 9. Discuss proposed Fiscal Policy Updates; Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer 10. Discuss a proposal by Swaroopa Gadusu to purchase real property owned by Harnett County; Dwight Snow, County Attorney 11. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees. 12. County Manager’s Report – Lisa McFadden, Budget Director • May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda Review • Upcoming meetings and invitations 13. Closed Session 14. Adjourn CONDUCT OF THE MAY 9, 2023 MEETING Live audio of the meeting will be streamed on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured. 050923 ws Pg. 2 Item 3 050923 ws Pg. 3 Old Graveyards 050923 ws Pg. 4 Strange Things! 050923 ws Pg. 5 Downright scary stuff! 050923 ws Pg. 6 •Largest manufacturing sector in Tar Heel State •Approximately 2,300 forestry- related companies directly employ 70,000 people •Annual payroll of $2.7 billion. •The forest products sector contributes more than $4.5 billion to the state's gross product and provides more than $23 billion in economic benefits to North Carolina. 050923 ws Pg. 7 Where do the trees GO… Domtar International Paper Weyerhaeuser Jordan Lumber Canfor Lampe & Malphrus Lumber Co. Louisiana Pacific Southern Veneers Plywood Georgia Pacific Smurfit-Stone Container Co. H.W. Culp Lumber Co. Troy Lumber Canal Wood LLC Arauco Mill Elkins Sawmill, Inc West Rock New Business Opportunities Enviva -Richmond & Sampson Co. Edward’s Wood Products –Scotland Co. 050923 ws Pg. 8 2 New Mills! 050923 ws Pg. 9 Protect Forest Resources 050923 ws Pg. 10 Adult emerald ash borer Debbie Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Adult redbay ambrosia beetle M. Thomas, Florida DACS Division of Plant Industry, Bugwood.org Critter Time (Invasive) 050923 ws Pg. 11 Discovered in Guilford and Forsyth Counties 050923 ws Pg. 12 Trapping & treating affected areas 050923 ws Pg. 13 Destroyed 25 acres of newly planted longleaf 050923 ws Pg. 14 Burned and got help form our forest friends 050923 ws Pg. 15 Activity Picked Up! 188 Fires in County 335 Acres Burned Chicken Parts Fire Largest in County 33 Acres Benhaven FD second year in a row for largest fire. 050923 ws Pg. 16 Property damage 9 fires in 2022 involved court cases Forest Law Enforcement Officer 050923 ws Pg. 17 How not to grill in Western Harnett!050923 ws Pg. 18 2023 Fire Season so far! Tree Stand Fire 4/13/23 050923 ws Pg. 19 050923 ws Pg. 20 Western Fire Harnett County Forest Service staff assisted with wildfires in Texas, Idaho, and Oregon. 050923 ws Pg. 21 Fire Department Training Program Northwest Harnett Angier Lillington Spout Springs Flat Branch Chainsaw Safety Class 050923 ws Pg. 22 Manage Forest Resources 050923 ws Pg. 23 Logging Inspections 66 Logging Inspections in County Photos by Matthew Haunsperger 050923 ws Pg. 24 242 Landowners assisted 149 Management plans prepared 7,303 Acres placed under active forest management PRESENT-USE VALUE Keeping Forest Rangers out of the woods and at their desk! 050923 ws Pg. 25 Qualify for the Forestry Present Use Value tax break….. Why Landowners Need a Management Plan? Tax Reductions in Harnett County Ex. Landowner with 27 acre parcel Fair Market Value -$4,000 /acre Total Value -$108,000 Tax Bill -$885 /year Once land enrolled in Present-Use Value Deferred Value - $615/acre Total Value- $16,605 Tax Bill -$136 /year Tax Savings-$749/year or ~85% Total Plan Cost $135 050923 ws Pg. 26 Timber Stand Improvement 19 Landowners totaling 497 acres Planted with Cost Share Funds in 2022 45 landowners totaling 1252 acres in trees planted 626,000 seedlings planted in 2022!!050923 ws Pg. 27 3rd Cycle Loblolly Pine Plantation •Site Prep •Sprayed •V-sheared & Bedded •Planted (11ft tall /2in diameter 3yr old!!!)050923 ws Pg. 28 Forest Economics First thin at 14 years old generated $302/acre Total value of stand $906/acre Initial investment by landowner $108/acre (with 40% cost-share) Interest Rate = 16% 14 year old loblolly pine plantation (School Craft Tract)050923 ws Pg. 29 3rd Cycle Loblolly Pine Plantation After neighbor burns boxes!! •Wildfire in Bunnlevel (Can you say court case?!?!)050923 ws Pg. 30 Cost Share Assistance for Harnett County Landowners Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP): $ 31,890 Florence Reforestation Fund (FRF): $ 106,490 Forest Development Program (FDP): $ 10,617 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program (SPBPP) $ 7,990 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP/CREP) $ 20,126 Forest Management Plan Writing (SIP) $ 22,800 Cost Share Projects Keeping Forest Rangers out of the woods and at their desk! Totaling $199,913 050923 ws Pg. 31 Tree Seedling Giveaway •One homeowner reported 3 out of 5 seedlings are alive! 050923 ws Pg. 32 We are Back!!! Meet once quarterly 050923 ws Pg. 33 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grant Burns Burned 54 acres under the grant!!! Anderson Creek Park 050923 ws Pg. 34 WHAT A DEAL ! County Contribution to our budget is $ 152,709 in 2022 Florence Reforestation Fund $ 106,490 Forest Development Program $ 10,617 CRP $ 20,126 EQIP $ 31,890 SPBPP $ 7,990 ADRP $ 22,800 Total Cost-Share payments approved for Harnett County landowners was $ 199,913 Cost Share Programs for Landowners 050923 ws Pg. 35 In 2022 we requested $152,740 from the County. In 2023 we are requesting $164,599. That is a increase of $ 11,859! We are asking for more! Why? 050923 ws Pg. 36 A New Engine! Ford could not meet the contract! “Didn’t you get a new one last year?” 050923 ws Pg. 37 A New Engine! 2022 truck cost = $ 38,000 ($15,200 county) 2023 truck cost = $ 50,000 ($20,000 county) County was not billed for the 2022 truck 050923 ws Pg. 38 This new budget proposal increase breakdown 1.Truck (Total county share $20,000) $4,800 40% 2.2.5% Proposed Pay Increase(Salary Adjustment) $3,079 40% 3.State Health Plan (4 employees) $1,280 40% 4.Personal Protective Equipment $497 40% 5.Fire Equipment Maintenance (Tractor) $2,234 40% Total Increase $11,890 County Share 050923 ws Pg. 39 Forest Service County Budget 40% County Funded 60% State Funded County billed monthly based on previous months expenses 050923 ws Pg. 40 Future Needs New Truck 2023-2024 Replacing 2014 Truck We would love to cover the entire unit! 050923 ws Pg. 41 Future Shelter for Tractor and Hauling Unit Granville County 050923 ws Pg. 42 Thank you for your past and future support! Time to go! 050923 ws Pg. 43 Item 4 050923 ws Pg. 44 Item 5 050923 ws Pg. 45 050923 ws Pg. 46 050923 ws Pg. 47 050923 ws Pg. 48 050923 ws Pg. 49 050923 ws Pg. 50 050923 ws Pg. 51 050923 ws Pg. 52 050923 ws Pg. 53 050923 ws Pg. 54 050923 ws Pg. 55 050923 ws Pg. 56 050923 ws Pg. 57 050923 ws Pg. 58 050923 ws Pg. 59 050923 ws Pg. 60 050923 ws Pg. 61 050923 ws Pg. 62 050923 ws Pg. 63 050923 ws Pg. 64 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: May 9, 2023 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISIONERS SUBJECT: Request to accept AgVentures Grant for Mobile Poultry Processing Equipment REQUESTED BY: Tim Mathews, Director, Cooperative Extension REQUEST: The Cooperative Extension Department applied for and received an $8000.00 grant to purchase additional poultry processing equipment. We would like to request permission to receive this request. Our current unit is used consistently by local producers and stays busy year-round. This grant will allow us to serve more producers, and in the event of an equipment failure requiring repairs, we would have the capacity to continue this service. This grant does require a 15% match ($1,200) that we would like to use current Ag program funds to cover. These matching funds would be used toward the purchase of an enclosed trailer similar to the current MPU (Mobil Processing Unit). Item 6 050923 ws Pg. 65 FINANCE OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGERS RECOMMENDATION: Insert text here. 050923 ws Pg. 66 050923 ws Pg. 67 050923 ws Pg. 68 050923 ws Pg. 69 050923 ws Pg. 70 050923 ws Pg. 71 050923 ws Pg. 72 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER J. ERIC BOYETTE GOVERNOR SECRETARY Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION SIX / DISTRICT TWO POST OFFICE BOX 1150 FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 364-0601 Fax: (910) 437-2529 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Website: www.ncdot.gov Location: 600 SOUTHERN AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306 April 6, 2023 Mrs. Melissa Capps Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Post Office Box 759 Lillington, North Carolina 27546 Subject: Secondary Road Addition To Whom It May Concern: This is in reference to a petition submitted to this office requesting street(s) in Cumberland County be placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. Please be advised that these street(s) have been investigated and our findings are that the below listed street(s) are eligible for addition to the State System. Summerlin Summerlin Drive Apache Trail Beautiful Lane Oak Forest Drive Navaho Trail White Cloud Lane It is our recommendation that the above-named street(s) be placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. If you and your Board concur on our recommendation, please submit a resolution to this office. Sincerely, Christopher Jones Engineering Technician III Item 7 050923 ws Pg. 73 050923 ws Pg. 74 050923 ws Pg. 75 strong roots • new growth HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State’s Secondary Road System the below listed streets. Summerlin •Summerlin Drive •Apache Trail •Beautiful Lane •Oak Forest Drive •Navaho Trail •White Cloud Lane Duly adopted this 15th day of May, 2023. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________ Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Melissa D. Capps, Clerk 050923 ws Pg. 76 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER J. ERIC BOYETTE GOVERNOR SECRETARY Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION SIX / DISTRICT TWO POST OFFICE BOX 1150 FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 364-0601 Fax: (910) 437-2529 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Website: www.ncdot.gov Location: 600 SOUTHERN AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306 April 20, 2023 Mrs. Melissa Capps Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Post Office Box 759 Lillington, North Carolina 27546 Subject: Secondary Road Addition To Whom It May Concern: This is in reference to a petition submitted to this office requesting street(s) in Cumberland County be placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. Please be advised that these street(s) have been investigated and our findings are that the below listed street(s) are eligible for addition to the State System. Planters Glen Planters Glen Golden Oats Dr Rice Dr Wheat Dr It is our recommendation that the above-named street(s) be placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. If you and your Board concur on our recommendation, please submit a resolution to this office. Sincerely, Christopher Jones Engineering Technician III 050923 ws Pg. 77 050923 ws Pg. 78 strong roots • new growth HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State’s Secondary Road System the below listed streets. Planters Glen • Planters Glen • Golden Oats Dr • Rice Dr • Wheat Dr Duly adopted this 15th day of May, 2023. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________ Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Melissa D. Capps, Clerk 050923 ws Pg. 79 S:\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2023\050923 ws\8.1.1 Jim Moore US 401N_Agenda Form.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: May 15, 2023 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2303-0001 REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Mary Ruth Baucom, Jewel Brett & Kim Matthews / James Moore; 17.90 +/- acres; Pin # 0655-53-1330.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; US Hwy 401 N; Hector’s Creek Township. Development Services staff recommends approval based on the nonresidential growth patterns in the area, the property's direct access to US 401, and the intent to amend the underlying future land use along the US 401 corridor to a non-residential development node in the upcoming update to the County Land Use Plan. Additional Information: At their May 1st meeting, On May 1, 2023 the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4- 1 to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the existing businesses in the area and nonresidential growth along this corridor. One person spoke in opposition. Concerns included: -An increase in traffic along US 401 could cause safety concerns due to a curve in the road in front of the property as well as increased travel times -Use of a septic system instead of sewer for a commercial uses such as the proposed recreational vehicle wash area could cause potential environmental issues. Item 8 050923 ws Pg. 80 S:\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2023\050923 ws\8.1.1 Jim Moore US 401N_Agenda Form.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: 050923 ws Pg. 81 050923 ws Pg. 82 050923 ws Pg. 83 050923 ws Pg. 84 050923 ws Pg. 85 050923 ws Pg. 86 050923 ws Pg. 87 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 7 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2303-0001 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: May 1, 2023 County Commissioners: May 15, 2023 Requesting a Rezoning from RA-30 to Commercial Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Mary R. Baucom, Jewell Brett, Kim Matthews Name: James Moore Address: 5601 Hilltop Needmore Rd. Address: 461 Cedar Rock Trail City/State/Zip: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 City/State/Zip: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Property Description PIN(s): 0655-53-1330.000 Acreage: 17.90 Address/SR No.: 11132 US 401 N. Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Township: (09) Johnsonville (10) Lillington (11) Neill’s Creek (12) Stewart’s Creek (13) Upper Little River (01) Anderson Creek (02) Averasboro (03) Barbecue (04) Black River (05) Buckhorn (06) Duke (07) Grove (08) Hectors Creek Vicinity Map Vicinity Map 050923 ws Pg. 88 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 7 Physical Characteristics Site Description: The property is a large, mostly vacant site with an unoccupied single-family home and several accessory structures constructed on the property. There is a pond located in the NE corner of the property. Surrounding Land Uses: The properties surrounding the site are used for single-family purposes. There are several non-residential uses within a half-mile vicinity, including a self-storage facility, an assisted living center, and churches. Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: unverified Transportation: Annual Average Daily Traffic is 8,200 daily trips for this section of US 401 N. Site Distances: Good 050923 ws Pg. 89 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 7 Zoning District Compatibility . Current RA-30 Requested Commercial Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes Multi-Family X (with SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Services X (with SUP) X Retail X Wholesale X (with SUP) Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Commercial Medium Density Residential Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X (with SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Service X X (with SUP) Retail X Wholesale X (with SUP) Industrial Manufacturing The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. 050923 ws Pg. 90 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 7 Site Photographs Site Site US 401 Road View- South US 401 Road View- North 050923 ws Pg. 91 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 7 Across Road Evaluation Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The requested zoning change to Commercial will not have a negative impact on the community based on its location along a major thoroughfare as well as the presence of several nonresidential uses in this area. Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is not fully compatible with the existing land use classification of Medium Density Residential. However, this site is in close proximity of the Employment Mixed Use development node as identified on the County’s land use map. The property has direct access to US 401, which allows for uses that would make the most of important public infrastructure. When the County updates the Land Use Plan in the near future, a recommendation will be made to amend the Land Use map by extending the development node to include this parcel, and all of US 401. Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning would enhance or maintain public health, safety and general welfare due to a nonresidential growth patterns along US 401 and required site improvements once developed for commercial use. Yes No The request is for a SMALL-SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due the size of this parcel and existing Zoning, this application does not need to be considered for Small Scale Rezoning. 050923 ws Pg. 92 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 7 Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on the presence of the existing businesses in the area, the immediate access to US 401, and the potential site improvements that would be required. It is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED. Additional Information On May 1, 2023 the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (4-1) to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the existing businesses in the area, access to US 401, and the potential site improvements that would be required. One person spoke in opposition. Concerns included: -An increase in traffic along US 401 could cause safety concerns due to a curve in the road in front of the property as well as increased travel times -Use of a septic system instead of sewer for a commercial uses such as the proposed recreational vehicle wash area could cause potential environmental issues. Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recomme ndation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in th e same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it 050923 ws Pg. 93 STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 7 meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning 050923 ws Pg. 94 S:\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2023\050923 ws\8.2.1 Forest Ridge_Agenda Form.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: May 15, 2023 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2303-0002 REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Forest Ridge Subdivision, Inc.; 16.1 +/- acres; Pin # 9594-15- 8719.000; From RA-20R/Commercial to Commercial Zoning District; NC Hwy 24/87; Anderson Creek Township Development Services staff recommends approval based on compatibility with the Land Use Plan and the NC 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District. Additional Information: At their May 1st meeting, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the compatibility with the land use plan and existing nonresidential zoned parcels in this area. The Planning Board members had concerns that this section of NC 24-87 requires better traffic enforcement in order to promote highway safety. One area resident spoke with concerns relating to traffic safety and congestion on Melody Lane, as well as the existing and potential storm water runoff issues. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: 050923 ws Pg. 95 050923 ws Pg. 96 050923 ws Pg. 97 Rezoning Summary of PIN 9594-15-8719.00 – 16.1 acres south of 55 Melody Lane Cameron, NC 28326 The existing parcel is currently zoned both COMM (commercial zoning - 2.3 acres of the northernmost tip just south of Melody Lane) and the remainder of the 16.1 acres parcel is zoned RA-20R. The applicant’s intent with the rezoning is to rezone all of the 16.1 acres to COMM zoning for future development purposes. Surrounding parcels to the north, east and to the south are currently zoned COMM. Said rezoning request fits the land use intent, existing Harnett Regional Water public water & sewer infrastructure are already in place on the parcel. See inset below to better reflect the current conditions & the applicant’s intent: 050923 ws Pg. 98 050923 ws Pg. 99 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 6 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2303-0002 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: May 1, 2023 County Commissioners: May 15, 2023 Requesting a Rezoning from RA-20R to Commercial Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Forest Ridge Subdivision, Inc. Name: Forest Ridge Subdivision, Inc. Address: 400 Odell Rd. Address: 400 Odell Rd. City/State/Zip: Spring Lake NC, 28390 City/State/Zip: Spring Lake, NC 28390 Property Description PIN(s): 9594-15-8719.000 Acreage: 16.1 of 29.8 Address/SR No.: NC 24-87, Cameron NC Township: (09) Johnsonville (10) Lillington (11) Neill’s Creek (12) Stewart’s Creek (13) Upper Little River (01) Anderson Creek (02) Averasboro (03) Barbecue (04) Black River (05) Buckhorn (06) Duke (07) Grove (08) Hectors Creek Vicinity Map Vicinity Map 050923 ws Pg. 100 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 6 Physical Characteristics Site Description: The property is undeveloped land consisting of 3 noncontiguous sections separated by the roads NC 24-87 and Melody Lane. Surrounding Land Uses: Surrounding land uses consist of single-family homes, undeveloped land, and various non-residential land uses including a restaurant and gas station. Background: -The property has split zoning. A small section of the property is currently located in the Commercial zoning district, and the remainder of the property is zoned RA-20R. The requested rezoning would change this section of the property -The property is located within the Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District. This overlay district is designed to encourage and enhance non-residential development along the NC HWY 87 corridor. -The property is a part of the Forest Ridge Planned Unit Development. Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: unverified Transportation: Annual Average Daily Traffic is 41,000 daily trips for this section of NC 24-87. Site Distances: Good 050923 ws Pg. 101 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 6 Zoning District Compatibility . Current RA-20R Requested Commercial Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X (with SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Services X (with SUP) X Retail X Wholesale X (with SUP) Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Commercial Compact Mixed Use Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X Institutional X X Commercial Service X X (with SUP) Retail X X Wholesale X (with SUP) X Industrial Manufacturing The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. 050923 ws Pg. 102 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 6 Site Photographs Site Site Street View – Melody Ln. East Street View- Melody Ln. West 050923 ws Pg. 103 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 6 Across Street – NC 87 Across Street – Melody Ln. Evaluation Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The impact on the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable as there are several non-residential uses in the area. Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is compatible with the existing land use classification, Compact Mixed Use. The Compact Mixed Use land use classification encourages commercial uses near concentrations of existing residences and areas with access to major thoroughfares and utilities. Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning would maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. The uses permitted in the requested zoning district are compatible with the surrounding non-residential uses in the area. Additionally, parcels along the Highway 87 corridor are becoming predominately non-residential, and development in the vicinity of the subject property has continued at a steady pace. Yes No The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the compatibility of the requested zoning with the land use classification and the NC 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District, and the proximity to properties zoned Commercial , the request to rezone the property should not be evaluated for reasonableness. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial is compatible with the Harnett County Land Use Plan and would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community because of the proximity of compatible commercial land uses in this area, the compatibility with the underlying land use, and the availability of utilities. It is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED. 050923 ws Pg. 104 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 6 Additional Information On May 1, 2023, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the compatibility with the land use plan and existing nonresidential zoned parcels in this area. The Planning Board members had concerns that this section of NC 24-87 requires better traffic enforcement in order to promote highway safety. One area resident spoke with concerns relating to traffic safety and congestion on Melody Lane, as well as the existing and potential storm water runoff issues. Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning distri ct will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound pl anning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning 050923 ws Pg. 105 S:\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2023\050923 ws\8.3.1 54 Melody Partners LLC _ Agenda Form.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: May 15, 2023 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2303-0003 REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: 54 Melody Partners, LLC; .92 +/- acres; Pin # 9594-16- 6513.000; From RA-20R to Commercial Zoning District; NC Hwy 24/87; Anderson Creek Township. Development Services staff recommends approval based on compatibility with the Land Use Plan and NC 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District. Additional Information: At their May 1st meeting, the Harnett County Planning Board voted, 4-1, to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the compatibility with the Land Use Plan as well as the existing nonresidential uses in this area. One citizen spoke in with concerns relating to traffic safety (congestion & speeding) concerns, as well as existing & potential future stormwater issues. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: 050923 ws Pg. 106 050923 ws Pg. 107 050923 ws Pg. 108 050923 ws Pg. 109 050923 ws Pg. 110 050923 ws Pg. 111 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 7 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2303-0003 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: May 1, 2023 County Commissioners: May 15, 2023 Requesting a Rezoning from RA-20R to Commercial Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: 54 Melody Partners, LLC Name: 54 Melody Partners, LLC Address: 2075 Juniper Lake Rd. Address: 2075 Juniper Lake Rd. City/State/Zip: West End, NC 27376 City/State/Zip: West End, NC 27376 Property Description PIN(s): 9594-16-6513.000 Acreage: .92 Address/SR No.: NC 24-87 Cameron, NC Township: (09) Johnsonville (10) Lillington (11) Neill’s Creek (12) Stewart’s Creek (13) Upper Little River (01) Anderson Creek (02) Averasboro (03) Barbecue (04) Black River (05) Buckhorn (06) Duke (07) Grove (08) Hectors Creek Vicinity Map Vicinity Map 050923 ws Pg. 112 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 7 Physical Characteristics Site Description: The subject property is currently vacant land used as an additional parking lot for the restaurant on the adjacent property. Background: -A small portion of the property is currently zoned Commercial. -The property is located within the Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District. This overlay district is designed to encourage and enhance non-residential development along the NC HWY 87 corridor. Surrounding Land Uses: Surrounding land uses include commercial uses such as a restaurant, a gas station, single family homes, and undeveloped land. Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: unverified Transportation: Annual Average Daily Traffic is 41,000 daily trips for this section of NC 24-87. Site Distances: Good 050923 ws Pg. 113 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 7 Zoning District Compatibility . Current RA-20R Requested Commercial Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X (with SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Services X ( i h ) X Retail X Wholesale X (with SUP) Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Commercial Compact Mixed Use Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X Institutional X X Commercial Service X X (with SUP) Retail X X Wholesale X (with SUP) Industrial Manufacturing The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. 050923 ws Pg. 114 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 7 Site Photographs Site Site Across Street – Melody Ln. Across Street – NC 87 050923 ws Pg. 115 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 7 Street View - Melody Ln. Street View-Melody Ln. Melody Lane 050923 ws Pg. 116 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 7 Evaluation Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The impact on the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable as there are several non-residential uses in the area. Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is compatible with the existing land use classification, Compact Mixed Use. The Compact Mixed Use land use classification is a development node which encourages commercial uses near concentrations of existing residences and areas with access to major thoroughfares and utilities. Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning would maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare due to existing commercial uses in the area. Additionally, the property is located in the Highway 87 Corridor Overlay district, and in this vicinity adjacent parcels are predominately non-residential in nature. Yes No The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: The request to rezone the parcel to Commercial is not a small-scale rezoning and does not require an evaluation for reasonableness. There are adjacent properties zoned Commercial, and the uses permitted in the requested zoning district are compatible with the Compact Mixed Use land use classification. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial is compatible with the Harnett County Land Use Plan and would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community because of the proximity of compatible commercial land uses and zoning in the area. It is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED. Additional Information On May 1, the Harnett County Planning Board voted, 4-1, to recommend approval of this rezoning due to the compatibility with the Land Use Plan as well as the existing nonresidential uses in this area. The Planning Board members stated concerns about traffic safety along this section of NC 24-87. One citizen spoke in opposition with concerns related to traffic safety (congestion & speeding) concerns, as well as existing & potential future storm water issues. Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. 050923 ws Pg. 117 STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 7 Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning 050923 ws Pg. 118 S:\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2023\050923 ws\8.4.1 Dove.Smith_ Agenda Form.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: May 15, 2023 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2304-0001 REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Claudia Dove & Deborah Smith / Mattamy Homes/George Young; 140.59 +/- acres (out of 187 acre tract); Pin # 0654-24-3186.000; From RA-40 to RA-30 Zoning District; SR # 1416 (Spence Mill Road); Hector’s Creek Township Development Services staff recommends denial due to incompatibility with the Land Use Plan as well due to the 2017 County Commissioner decision. At their May 1st meeting, Harnett County Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of this rezoning due to similarity with existing zoning district and residential nature of this area. -The Board also discussed traffic issues at the Spence Mill & 401 intersection, this being within the Water Supply Watershed district thus low density development is often required, as well as the addition of an elementary school in this region of the County. -One citizen spoke in opposition with overall concerns with development in this rural area, including traffic and safety concerns. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: 050923 ws Pg. 119 050923 ws Pg. 120 050923 ws Pg. 121 Zoning Change Request Statement for PIN 0654-24-3186 (South Side of Spence Mill Road Only) Mattamy is requesting to rezone the above referenced property from RA-40 to RA-30 to increase density. The current plan would call for less than 1 unit per acre, which is consistent with low density development. Rezoning to RA-30 would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding based on the similarity between RA-30 & RA-40, as well as the compatibility with the County’s Land Use Plan and existing communities in the area. The requested zoning district is compatible with the County’s Land Use Classification. Based on the County’s Land Use Classification Plan, the parcel is shown to have two different land use classifications; Agriculture and Employment Mixed Use (see map below). Similar to the east side of Hwy 401, it stands to reason that a RA-30 zoning (medium density) would be an appropriate zoning being adjacent to a designated Employment Mixed Use classification. Per the current land use plan roughly 17% of the property is within the designated Employment mixed use area. The remaining portion of the property is designated as agricultural land. The Grow Harnett County Comprehensive Growth Plan states Employment Mixed Use should be “located along major 050923 ws Pg. 122 thoroughfares”. This property has no direct frontage or access to US-401 of other major thoroughfare. Depending on NCDOT approval of access to the property, the residential portion may be required to provide access to the commercial portion. This would negatively impact the compatibility of the Land Use Plan and the quality of life for future residents. Harnett Regional Water does not provide sewer to this property or any nearby property. Based on initial soil analysis, it is unlikely that the intent of an Employment Center could be met on this property. Additionally, the eastern property line is bounded by a jurisdictional stream which would make any commercial development in the employment mixed use undevelopable from a commercial standpoint. Additionally, the land east of the property is bound by the rail line providing further hurdles to future commercial development in the area. Lasty, there is a 180 foot Duke easement between the property and the rail line that would prohibit commercial development in the area. Duke stated that they are unwilling to release the easement. 050923 ws Pg. 123 050923 ws Pg. 124 050923 ws Pg. 125 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 6 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2304-0001 Jay Sikes, Asst Director of Development Services jsikes@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: May 1, 2023 County Commissioners: May 15, 2023 Requesting a Rezoning from RA-40 to RA-30 Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Claudia E. Dove and Deborah D. Smith Name: Mattamy Homes – George R. Young Address: 7412 Harps Mill Rd. Address: 11000 Regency Parkway Suite 110 City/State/Zip: Raleigh, NC 27615 City/State/Zip: Cary, NC 27518 Property Description PIN(s): 0654-24-3186.000 Acreage: 140.59 of 187 Address/SR No.: Spence Mill Rd., Fuquay-Varina Township: (09) Johnsonville (10) Lillington (11) Neill’s Creek (12) Stewart’s Creek (13) Upper Little River (01) Anderson Creek (02) Averasboro (03) Barbecue (04) Black River (05) Buckhorn (06) Duke (07) Grove (08) Hectors Creek Vicinity Map Vicinity Map 050923 ws Pg. 126 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 6 Physical Characteristics Site Description: The property is mostly vacant and densely wooded land with areas cleared for agricultural purposes. Background: The subject property consists of 2 sections of land split by Spence Mill Rd. The section of the property south of Spence Mill Rd is the section involved in the rezoning request. The portion north of Spence Mill Rd. is currently under preliminary review by the Development Review Board as a 20 lot major subdivision under the current, RA-40, zoning designation. Surrounding Land Uses: Surrounding land uses consist of single-family homes, agriculture activities, a land clearing and inert debris landfill, and undeveloped land. Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: unverified Transportation: Annual Average Daily Traffic counts are not available for Spence Mill Rd. Site Distances: Good 050923 ws Pg. 127 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 6 Zoning District Compatibility Current RA-40 Requested RA-30 Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X (with SUP) Manufactured Homes Multi-Family X (With SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Services X (with SUP) X (With SUP) Retail Wholesale Industrial Manufacturing The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE RA-40 Agricultural Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X (With SUP) Institutional X X Commercial Service X (With SUP) X (with SUP) Retail Wholesale Industrial Manufacturing The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. RA-40 Industrial RA-30Commercial AgriculturalEmployment Mixed Use 050923 ws Pg. 128 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 6 Site Photographs Site Across Road Spence Mill Rd. View – East Spence Mill Rd. View – West 050923 ws Pg. 129 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 6 Evaluation Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is unreasonable as the proposed rezoning could potentially be an inconvenience to adjacent property owners. The RA-30 zoning district could allow for higher density developments in an area with limited road network and available utilities. RA-30, which is not adjacent to this tract could also allow for a variety of uses that are not permitted within RA-40. Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested rezoning is not compatible with the existing Land Use classification as it is predominately located within the Agricultural & Rural Residential land use classification. The Agricultural and Rural Residential land use classification is designed for agricultural and forestry uses, and low density residential development with a maximum density of up to 1 unit per acre. Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The proposal does not enhance the public health, safety, and general welfare as a higher density development could lead to issues within the existing transportation network and additional traffic congestion. Additionally, public sewer service is not available in this area, which often leads to low density development. Yes No The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the size of this parcel and the similarities in the zoning districts, this application does need to be considered a Small Scale Rezoning. Additional Information On 12/18/17, the Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny a requested zoning change for this property from RA-40 to RA-30. The Board found that the requested rezoning would result in an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community and would not enhance or maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare due to:  Concerns from area residents consisted of potential issues from increased in traffic congestion, particularly at Spence Mill & Hwy 401 intersection, as well as railroad crossing safety.  Potential school impacts or the existing, overburdened school system in the area. Therefore, a precedence has been set that this area should remain RA-40. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-30 would have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on compatibility with the County’s Land Use Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be DENIED. Planning Board Information On May 1, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of this rezoning due to similarity with existing zoning district and residential nature of this area. - The Board also discussed traffic issues at the Spence Mill & 401 intersection, this being within the Water Supply Watershed district thus low density development is often required, as well as the addition of an elementary school in this region of the County. - One citizen spoke in opposition with overall concerns with development in this rural area, including traffic and safety concerns. 050923 ws Pg. 130 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 6 Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning 050923 ws Pg. 131 Item 9 050923 ws Pg. 132 050923 ws Pg. 133 050923 ws Pg. 134 050923 ws Pg. 135 050923 ws Pg. 136 050923 ws Pg. 137 050923 ws Pg. 138 050923 ws Pg. 139 050923 ws Pg. 140 050923 ws Pg. 141 Item 10 050923 ws Pg. 142 050923 ws Pg. 143 050923 ws Pg. 144 050923 ws Pg. 145 050923 ws Pg. 146 050923 ws Pg. 147 050923 ws Pg. 148 050923 ws Pg. 149 050923 ws Pg. 150 050923 ws Pg. 151 Page 1 MAY 15, 2023 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED TRIANGLE SOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Harnett County needs to replace one (1) non-participatory member on this Board for a Joint Labor- Management, or union affiliated, registered apprenticeship program representative. BOARD OF HEALTH There is one specialized vacancy on this Board, a Physician. We have received an application from Dr. Lori Langdon to fill the Physician position. (Application and CV attached) We have received an application from Dr. Brandon Washington and a recommendation from Mr. John Rouse to fill the Public Member position. Dr. Washington is currently appointed to the Physician appointment. (Application and CV attached) Upon appointment of Dr. Langdon, Dr. Washington would vacate the Physician appointment and be put forward for consideration to fill the Public Member position that will be vacated by Gayle Adams. Ms. Adams has asked not to be reappointed. Ms. Adams’ term will expire May 31, 2023. HARNETT COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH There are two (2) vacancies on this Board, District 2 and District 3. HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION There are two (2) vacancies on this Board, District 1 and District 2. MID-CAROLINA AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE There is one (1) vacancy for an older consumer on this Board. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW There is one (1) vacancy on this Board, an at-large member. DANGEROUS DOG COMMITTEE There is one (1) vacancy on this Board, 1 alternate that are not district sensitive. CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES There is one (1) vacancy on this Board. The vacancies are not district sensitive. JOHNSTON-LEE-HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION Gordon Springle would like to be considered for appointment. He will be replacing Ursela McLean as the County Commissioner appointee. (Application attached) Item 11 050923 ws Pg. 152 050923 ws Pg. 153 050923 ws Pg. 154 050923 ws Pg. 155 050923 ws Pg. 156 050923 ws Pg. 157 050923 ws Pg. 158 050923 ws Pg. 159 050923 ws Pg. 160 050923 ws Pg. 161 050923 ws Pg. 162 050923 ws Pg. 163 050923 ws Pg. 164 050923 ws Pg. 165 050923 ws Pg. 166 050923 ws Pg. 167 050923 ws Pg. 168 050923 ws Pg. 169