HomeMy WebLinkAbout101623 mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2023
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 16, 2023
at 6:00 pm, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library,
455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Members absent:
Staff present:
William Morris, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Commissioner
Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
W.Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Brent Trout, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Vice Chainnan Morris called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Vice Chairman Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation.
Vice Chairman Morris called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Weatherspoon requested to add an item under new business, to discuss the quarry expansion of
Martin Marietta. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner
Weatherspoon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent
agenda were as follows:
A.Minutes1.Regular Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2023
ii.Work Session Minutes of October 10, 2023
B.Angier Fire Department is seeking the approval of the Board of Commissioners to
construct a new Fire Station in the 700 Block of Mangum Rd, the Lillington side of
new bypass, at a cost of 4 to 5 million dollars. The property has been purchased by
the department. They are proposing the construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. station. Their
contractor has estimated the cost per sq ft to be $450 to $525 per sq. ft. This would
put the cost of the station between $3,600,000 to $4,200,000. An additional $800,000
would be spent to purchase a rescue pumper and additional equipment. Their Board
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page I of 13
feels this will improve response times in the area of the new bypass. They will fund
the project with a loan from the USDA.
C.Harnett County Emergency Services is requesting Board approval to receive a total of
$56,890.90 in Homeland Security funding from North Carolina Emergency
Management. We have been awarded $19,775.45 to purchase a new variable message
board for Emergency Management and $37,115.45 for a swift water rescue trailer
which will go to the Swift Water Team housed out of Bui es Creek Fire Department.
There is no cost share related to these awards for the county.
D.The Harnett County Public Library respectfully requests permission to accept the
American Library Association's Community Connect: Fostering Digital Access Grant
on behalf of the Angier Public Library. This grant award includes 5 laptops, 5
hotspots, 1 year of cellular network service for each hotspot, and $2,000 to go
towards digital literacy programming, equipment, and supplies. No match required.
E.IT requests approval of the 2nd phase agreement from CloudWyze for broadband
expansion derived from our Harnett County Broadband Initiative RFP in 2020. The
2nd phase will cover part of western Harnett County from Highway 87 towards
Lillington around the Highway 27 corridor. This phase will be entirely a fiber
implementation and will cover around 2,800 locations. The goal is to reach as many
unserved homes and close gaps between potential grant opportunities in this area as
possible.
F.Veterans Services requests approval and acceptance of BJA Grant funds for Veterans
Treatment Court. This grant is for a four-year period in the amount of $950,000.
G.Harnett Regional Water requests the Board adopt a resolution authorizing a grant
and/or loan application to NCDEQ to address the USEPA required Lead & Copper
Rule Revisions Compliance Project. The project will construct a lead service line
inventory for HRW and its customers. (Attachment 1)
H.The Legal Department requests the approval of the land lease with leasehold
improvements between the County and CAD Enterprises, Inc. The annual lease
amount is $3,088.85 annually for a period of ten years with one 5-year option to
renew.
I.Administration is requesting the Board of Commissioners approve the allocation of
$5,000 of displaced ARP A funding for two sessions of Digital Literacy Training with
Cloud Wyze.
J.The Harnett County Board of Commissioners appoint Rose Ferguson as a County
Commissioner Appointee to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Stephanie
Taylor as an Alternate Representative to the Historic Properties Commission.
K.Adopt a Resolution to Partially Abandon an Unpaved Portion of SR 1422 (Ausley
Road) from North Carolina's Secondary Road System. (Attachment 2)
Chairman Nicol opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes
for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people provided comments:
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 13
1.Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
2.Alan Longman of234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
3.Zach Howerton of 124 Powell Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC.
4.Rebekah Brock of 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Vamia, NC.
5.Marge Morton of 86 Gwyndolyn Way, Fuquay Vamia, NC. Ms. Morton presented an
updated petition. A copy is on file in the clerk's office.
No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed.
Paul Polinski, Social Services Director, presented information regarding a budget amendment for
mandated service for Foster Care Room and Board payments. Additional funding is needed for
the Title IV-E Federal Foster Care and State Foster Home programs due to rate increases as well
as to budget new funding for Kinship Foster Care payments associated with Senate Bill 20.
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer, shared the recommendation is to use fund balance this year
and look at additional revenue resources to cover it in the future. Commissioner McKoy made a
motion to approve the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Weatherspoon and carried unanimously. (Attachment 3)
Steve Ward, Hamett Regional Water Director, reviewed information regarding a request to
extend water and sewer to the construction site of the proposed new fire station for Angier Fire
Department in the 700 Block of Mangum Road. A cost estimate was provided. Commissioner
Weatherspoon made a motion to extend water and sewer to the construction site of the proposed
new fire station for Angier Fire Department in the 700 Block of Mangum Road. Commissioner
McKoy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Sarah Arbour, Long Range Planner/Planner II, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on
Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2307-0005 Landowner / Applicant: LGI Homes NC,
LLC/ Greenfield Communities; 35.36 +/-acres; PIN# 0655-02-6490.000; Proposed rezoning
from the RA-40 to the RA-30 zoning district; Piney Grove Rawls Rd., Fuquay-Varina; Hectors
Creek Township.
Ms. Arbourstated staffs evaluation is:
•The impact to the adjacent property owners is reasonable, and the benefits of the
rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. The
requested rezoning of the property to RA-30 may result in the expansion of sewer
service for future development and may improve the existing road network for the
adjacent developments via connection to stub roads in adjacent developments.
•The requested zoning district is not fully compatible with the Agricultural and Rural
Residential land use classification. Typically, this land use classification is primarily
for agricultural and low-density residential land uses and is located in areas of the
County that lack utility infrastructure and rely on septic system for wastewater
treatment. However, the recent introduction of sewer to the area has made the land
more suitable for higher density residential developments and greater use intensities.
As a result, the existing land uses in the area have changed considerably and no longer
reflect the typical development patterns compatible with the existing future land use
Hamett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 13
classification, which was adopted in 2016. The future land use classification in this
area will be re-evaluated through the comprehensive land use plan update in the
coming months.
•The requested zoning designation would enhance the public health, safety and general
welfare due to the potential for increased connectivity of the road network through the
potential road connections from the Serenity development to the north and the
Regalwood Development to the south.
•The request does not need to be evaluated for Small Scale Rezoning based on the size
of the property and the similarity of permitted uses in the requested zoning district.
•As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-30 is reasonable due to the
compatibility with surrounding land uses and the availability of public water and
public sewer. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
On September 5, 2023 the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously ( 4-0) to
recommend approval of this rezoning due to the growth patterns in this area. Three residents
were present from the adjacent Regalwood subdivision to speak in opposition of the proposed
rezoning. Concerns included:
•The residents opposed a possible connection to the Regalwood Subdivision road stub,
Sherman Drive, in the event that the subject property is developed as a major subdivision
due to a possible increase in traffic. Residents stated that the current width of Sherman
Rd. cannot accommodate an increase in residential or construction traffic and expressed
concerns of the safety and accessibility of the active open space for the subdivision.
•The residents also opposed the request to rezone due to concerns that the lot and home
sizes would be incompatible with the current lot and home sizes in their existing
subdivision.
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
I.Tony Tate of 5011 South park Drive, Durham, NC spoke in favor of the request.
2.Ben Taylor of 32 Retreat Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC spoke in favor of the request.
Commissioner Weatherspoon asked if staff had any comments regarding the closure of Sherman
Road. Mark Locklear, Development Services Director, shared they have had conversations
leading up to this meeting, clear and exactly what the situation is when it comes to Sherman
Road, we understand those roads are small roads, and obviously they have no interest in people
from the Greenfield Development coming through their development. We have consulted with
NCDOT, NCDOT has advised us that Serenity has numerous access points, because it is a large
scale neighborhood, and because of its numerous access points, it wouldn't be necessary to go
through down to Sherman Pines Road. The only issue we are trying to work out now is do we
need a cul-de-sac, do we need a hammerhead at the end of it. There is a requirement in Harnett
County for dead end roads to have a turnaround for emergency vehicles and we have yet to
resolve. Commissioner McKoy expressed concerns and stated you do not have any guarantee.
Commissioner McKoy stated she is very aware of Serenity Springs and she is very concerned
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 13
with the congestion and the traffic. Commissioner McKoy stated I am against reducing the lot
size to put more houses on this property; it is creating a hazard in this County with the traffic.
Vice Chairman Morris asked if the Board was to set this aside for 30 days would the applicant be
able to get a written agreement with NCDOT. Mr. Taylor stated he is not sure if NCDOT will
weigh in without seeing a plan; that is our concern. Mr. Taylor pointed out there is a land use
that's already been approved that actually had more lots by LGI Homes former application.
There are construction drawings prepared that have been all but approved at County staff level.
Mr. Taylor shared information on what they are proposing.
3.Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition of the
request.
4.Alan Longman of234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition of the request.
5.Karen Reichert of 6711 River Road, Fuquay Varina, NC spoke in opposition of the
request.
6.Donna Waldron of 291 Sherman Road, Fuquay Varina, NC stated they would like
something more concrete than a gentleman's agreement in not punching through
Sherman Drive.
7.John Picolla of 14 Bass Hound Circle, Fuquay Varina also shared concerns regarding not
opening Sherman Road. He stated he would like to see something in writing.
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Weatherspoon stated since
we do not have two commissioners here tonight, and in order for the applicant to get a written
agreement, he made a motion to table Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2307-0005 until
November 20, 2023. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to deny Proposed Zoning Change:
Case# PLAN2307-0005. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion to table Proposed Zoning
Change: Case# PLAN2307-0005. Vice Chairman Morris and Commissioner Weatherspoon
voted in favor of tabling Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2307-0005 to November 20,
2023. Commissioner McKoy voted against the motion. The motion carried 2: 1.
Ms. Arbour petitioned the Board for a public hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case#
PLAN2308-0003 Landowner/ Applicant: MVI Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 10.10 +/-acres;
Pin #0653-30-4549.000; From RA-20 M to Commercial Zoning District; Hector's Creek
Township; US Hwy 401 North.
Ms. Arbourstated staff's evaluation is:
•The requested zoning change to Commercial is reasonable as the property is located
along a major thoroughfare, and there are several non-residential uses in the vicinity.
•The requested zoning district is completely compatible with the underlying land uses,
Employment Mixed Use and Rural Centers. These two land use classifications are
development nodes designed to encourage commercial activity and economic
development throughout the County.
•The requested zoning would enhance or maintain public health, safety and general
welfare due to a nonresidential growth patterns along US 401 and the required site
improvements once developed for commercial use.
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 13
•Due the compatibility of the requested zoning classification with the underlying land use
and the proximity of the requested zoning classification to the subject property, the
request does not need to be evaluated for reasonableness.
•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 direct access to US HWY 401, the potential site improvements
that would be required, and compatibility with the land use classifications. It is
recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
On September 5, 2023, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (4-0) to
recommend approval of the requested rezoning due to the compatibility with the Harnett County
Land Use Plan. There was one resident present to speak in opposition of the requested rezoning.
The resident expressed concerns that some of the uses permitted within the Commercial zoning
district could negatively impact his family's adjacent properties with noise, light, and air
pollution.
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1.Mark Ashness of301 Glenwood Ave, Suite 220. Raleigh, NC spoke in favor of the
request.
2.Alan Longman of234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
3.Scott Parrish of 658 Kipling Road, Fuquay Varina, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
4.Zach Hobbs of 99 Kipling Road, Fuquay Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
5.Amber Chiarello of Porch Swing Lane, Fuquay Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
6.Tim Johnson of24 Bay Street, Fuquay Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
Commissioner Weatherspoon stated being that we have two commissioners not here, he made a
motion to table Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2308-0003 until November 20, 2023.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy made a motion to table all of the items until the next meeting. Vice
Chairman Morris deferred to Attorney Snow since the public hearings are on the agenda.
Attorney Snow stated the public hearings have been advertised, you would need to defer action
after the public hearing has been held. Commissioner McKoy stated she can agree with that but
if we are going to table one or two, we need to table all. Commissioner McKoy stated even with
the public hearing, you have two commissioners not here, so what do we do when we come back
to the subject. Vice Chairman Morris stated if we hold the public hearing there is a record.
Attorney Snow stated everything is being recorded, they should go back and listen to those
comments before making a decision.
Ms. Arbourpetitioned the Board for a public hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case#
PLAN2308-0002 Landowner/Applicant: MVI Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 31.023 +/-acres;
Pin #0653-40-2393.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Hector's Creek Township;
SR# 1576 (Kipling Church Road) & NC Hwy 401 N.
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 13
Ms. Arbourstated staffs evaluation is:
•The requested zoning change to Commercial is reasonable. The property is located in
close proximity to the requested zoning classification and there are several non
residential uses in the vicinity.
•The requested zoning district is compatible with the underlying land uses, Employment
Mixed Use and Rural Centers. These two land use classifications are development nodes
designed to encourage commercial activity and economic development throughout the
County.
•The requested zoning would enhance or maintain public health, safety and general
welfare due the required site improvements once developed for commercial use.
•Due the compatibility of the requested zoning classification with the underlying land use
and the proximity of the requested zoning classification to the subject property, the
request does not need to be evaluated for reasonableness.
•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 potential site improvements that would be required, and
compatibility with the land use classifications. It is recommended that this rezoning
request be APPROVED.
At the October 2, 2023 Planning Board meeting, the board voted unanimously, (5-0), to
recommend denial of the proposed rezoning based on limited road access and the potential
impact on the surrounding properties. Several residents spoke in opposition of the proposed
rezoning, and one resident spoke in favor of the rezoning, but with concerns. The residents who
spoke stated concerns regarding:
•Access on SR# 1576, Kipling Church Rd.
•Safety for the children who play in the area
•Preservation of the area's history and the heritage of the residents in this area
•Impacts to the wildlife population
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1.Mark Ashness of 301 Glenwood Ave, Suite 220 Raleigh, NC spoke in favor of the
request.
2.Marge Morton of 86 Gwyndolyn Way, Fuquay-Vamia, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
3.Dan Smith of 132 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
4.Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition of the request.
5.Scott Parrish of 658 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
6.Ernie Watson of 170 Cattie Drive, Cameron NC spoke in opposition to the request.
7.Betty Harmen of 118 Benton Place, Angier, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 13
8.Denis Boucher of Porch Swing Lane, Fuquay-Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
9.Rebekah Brock of 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay-Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to
the request.
10.Amber Chiarello of Porch Swing Lane, Fuquay Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a
motion to table Proposed Zoning Change: Case# PLAN2308-0002 until November 20, 2023.
The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously.
Vice Chairman Morris stated at this time we will take a 10 minute recess at 7:55 p.m.
Vice Chairman Morris called the meeting back to order at 8:05 p.m.
Ms. Arbourpetitioned the Board for a public hearing on Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning
Change: Case #PLAN2308-0004 Landowner I Applicant: MVI Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.;
74.46 +/-acres; Pin #0653-50-3495.000; From RA-30 to RA-20R Zoning District; Hector's
Creek Township; SR# 1576 (Kipling Church Road).
Ms. Arbourstated staffs evaluation is:
•The impact to the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of rezoning
outweigh any potential harm to the community due to the compatibility with the
underlying future land use.
•The requested rezoning is compatible with the Medium Density Residential and
Employment Mixed Use land use classifications. The Medium Density Land use
classification exists in areas identified as suitable for gross housing densities of 2-5 units
per acre, which could potentially be possible in the requested zoning district. The
Employment Mixed Use classification supports a variety of uses, including residential,
where appropriate.
•The requested rezoning maintains the public health, safety and general welfare as the uses
permitted in the requested zoning classification are compatible with surrounding land
uses.
•The request is not for a small scale rezoning and does not need to be evaluated for
reasonableness. The parcel is approximately 74 acres, the uses permitted within the
requested zoning district are compatible with the adjacent uses and the land use
classifications.
•The requested rezoning to RA-20R would not have an unreasonable impact on the
surrounding community based on compatibility with the County's Land Use Plan and the
existing surrounding land uses. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request
be APPROVED.
At the September 5, 2023 Planning Board, the Harnett County Planning Board voted
unanimously to table the rezoning application. At the time of the Planning Board meeting, an
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 13
insufficient rezoning request application had been submitted for the adjacent property by the
same applicant and landowner. It was the will of the Board to wait to consider the rezoning
requests together, so the item was tabled. At the October 2, 2023 Planning Board, the Hamett
County Planning Board voted unanimously, (5-0), to recommend denial of the rezoning. The
Board stated concerns about the limited road network and the possible impacts to the adjacent
community.
Several residents spoke in opposition at the Planning Board. The residents stated concerns
regarding:
•The ability of the current infrastructure to support a higher residential density, including
roads, emergency services, and schools.
•Access to a limited road network
•Preserving the historic nature of the community for the residents who live there currently.
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1.Mark Ashness of 301 Glenwood Ave, Suite 220 Raleigh, NC spoke in favor of the
request.
2.Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
3.Scott Parrish of 658 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
4.Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
5.Joe Langley of 298 Kirk Adams Road, Angier, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to table Proposed Zoning Change: Case
#PLAN2308-0004 until November 20, 2023. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Arbourpetitioned the Board for a public hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case #
PLAN2308-0005 Landowner/Applicant: Truelove Enterprises, LLC / Triangle Land Partners,
LLC; 121.4 +/-acres; Pin #0539-98-0036.000; From RA-30 to RA-20R Zoning District; Upper
Little River Township; SR # 1229 (McDougald Road).
Ms. Arbourstated staff's evaluation is:
•The impact to the surrounding community is unreasonable. The requested zoning district
is not adjacent to or located in close proximity to the subject property. As a result,
rezoning the property could potentially allow for higher intensity uses and more
residential units than the current zoning designation permits, which could result in a
greater impact on adjacent properties.
•The intent of the Low Density Residential land use classification is to support smaller lot
residential developments in areas where water and sewer are available and the
development is compatible with the adjacent land uses; however, sewer service is not
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 9 of 13
available, and the adjacent properties are either undeveloped, used for agricultural
activities, or were developed as a compatibility subdivision with 25,000 sq. ft. lots or
greater. Therefore, the rezoning request is not compatible with the land use classification.
•The proposal does not enhance or maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare.
The proposal could potentially allow for higher intensity land uses and residential
developments with more units, which is incompatible with the established low-density
development patterns and ongoing agricultural activities in the vicinity.
•The request is not for a small scale rezoning and does not need to be evaluated for
reasonableness due to the size of the tract and the similarities between the existing and
proposed zoning classifications.
•As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-20R would have an
unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on incompatibility with the
County's Land Use Plan and the surrounding land uses in the vicinity. Therefore, it is
recommended that this rezoning request be DENIED.
At the October 2, 2023 Planning Board meeting, the board voted ( 4-1) to recommend denial of
the proposed rezoning. The Board recommended denial based on several concerns stated by the
residents. Several residents attended the meeting to speak in opposition. The residents' concerns
included:
•The potential for an increase in traffic on a section of McDougald Rd. with limited site
distance due to the curves in the road and the topography of the land.
•Loss of farmland.
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1.Scott Brown of 409 Chicago Drive, Suite 112, Fayetteville, NC spoke in favor of the
request.
2.Rynal Stephenson of 5808 Farrington Place, Raleigh NC, provided information on the
traffic study results.
Commissioner Weatherspoon stated based on your traffic impact analysis how much more traffic
will this subdivision bring to McDougald Road. Mr. Stephenson stated if fully built out about a
1,000 more cars a day; some of those are going to go left and others right. He stated the good
news is the road is currently carrying a low traffic volume; carrying the cars will not be the issue
here, its going to be things like locating the driveway in the correct spot to provide the site
distance needed. Commissioner Weatherspoon asked if they had any conversations with
NCDOT at this point on where they would locate the driveway. Mr. Stephenson stated we have
had some initial conversations, but we have not met out in the field yet. For a rezoning, it's a
little early for that, but as we move forward we would meet with them in the field to finalize that
location. Commissioner McKay stated you said it would add about a 1,000 more cars to that
road, this is rural country, this road has a lot of curves on it. Mr. Stephenson said, not all those
cars would go in one direction, it is probably 800 in one direction over an entire day.
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 10 of 13
Commissioner McKoy stated that road is already congested and to reduce the size it's like
stacking houses on that piece of property and I can understand why the Planning Board looked at
it very carefully. Mr. Stephenson stated as Mr. Brown discussed, the rezoning would increase the
lot count by 15 or so extra homes, from a traffic standpoint, those extra lots would not make or
break that road, there are some curves out there but I think there are some things we can do from
a development standpoint in working with NCDOT to add curvature, signage to draw more
attention to those curves, we are happy to do that as well. Commissioner Weatherspoon stated
going from 30-20 you'll add 15 more houses and add about 30 more cars. Mr. Brown stated
about 100 trips per day. Mr. Stephenson stated about 15 more cars during rush hour.
3.Nelson Pagans of 1048 McDougald Road, Lillington, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
4.Walter Clarey of 906 McDougald Road, Lillington, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
5.Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition to the request.
6.Phillip Spence of 193 Spence Way Lane, Lillington, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
7.Anthony Plumley of 195 Spence Way Lane, Lillington, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
8.Alison Plumley of 195 Spence Way Lane, Lillington, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
9.Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC spoke in opposition to the
request.
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to table Proposed Zoning Change: Case#
PLAN2308-0005 until November 20, 2023. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
Jay Sikes, Development Services Assistant Director/ Manager of Planning Services, petitioned
the Board for a Public Hearing on Proposed Text Amendment: Case# PLAN2309-0001
Applicant: Applicant: Sarah Lukaszuk; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article
V, Sections 1.2 (Table of Use Types & Regulations) & Section 7.7.4 (Vehicle, Sales, Leasing &
Rental). To amend Harnett County's U.D.O. Article V. Use Regulations, Section 1.2 Table of
Use Types and Regulations, and Section 7.7.4 Vehicle Sales, Leasing, & Rental use regulations.
At the October 2, 2023 Planning Board meeting, the board voted (5-0) to recommend approval of
the text amendment due to the compatibility with the Harnett County regulatory documents.
•There was no one present at the meeting to speak in opposition.
The requested Text Amendment is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and
the benefits outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. Therefore, it is
recommended that this Text Amendment request be APPROVED.
Vice Chairman Morris opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 11 of 13
1.Rebekah Brock of 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varnia, NC spoke in opposition to
the request.
2.Alan Longman of234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
Commissioner Weatherspoon stated looking at this use regulation, it looks like to me this is
classified as vehicle sales, leasing, if I interpret chart in the UDO correctly is does not matter if it
is RA 40 or RA 20M it has the same use. Mr. Sikes stated yes sir, it would be a special use.
Commissioner Weatherspoon stated to take RA 30 out of this amendment they could still operate
this business, is that correct. Mr. Sikes stated yes, they would still have to ask for special
permission to operate. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the text
amendment. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
(Attachment 4)
Brent Trout, County Manager, shared we have some upcoming public meetings regarding the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan update and I hope that those individuals will come to those
meetings to provide similar input if that's how they feel regarding the growth. We have a Citizen
Information Session on October 26 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Resource Center and Library
Training Room. We will be discussing Animal Services, Development Services, and Economic
Development. A while back the Board approved a grant application for USDA Rural Housing
Preservation Grant (HPG23). We received notice that we were awarded $85,000. The funds will
be used to provide rehabilitation and general repairs to owner-occupied homes for homeowners
who meet US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) very-low-income and/or
low-income standards. Commissioner Weatherspoon, the Deputy County Manager and I attended
a ceremony at Campbell University, and we received a nice gift announcing us as Founders to
the Medical School in recognition of the $3 million dollars in support of the medical school.
Commissioner Weatherspoon shared information regarding a request to approve a letter to NC
Department of Environmental Quality in opposition of the mining permit modification for Martin
Marietta Materials. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the letter in
opposition of the mining permit modification for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc Fuquay Quarry.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. (Attachment 5)
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the budget amendments as requested by
the Finance Officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried
unanimously. (Attachment 6)
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the tax rebates, refunds and releases as
requested by the tax administrator. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and
carried unanimously. (Attachment 7)
Commissioner Weatherspoon shared information regarding a request to approve a letter to the
US Army Corp of Engineers expressing opposition to authorization to discharge dredged or fill
material into potential waters of the United States for the proposed mining operation expansion
for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Fuquay Quarry. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 12 of 13
to approve the letter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried
unanimously. (Attachment 8)
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to go into Closed Session to consult with the
County's Legal Counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the
handling of certain litigation including the following Case: The appeal of Jackson Family
Enterprises, LLC before the NC Property Tax Commission., File No. 22 PTC 0259 (2 parcels).
This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a) (3). The motion was
seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come out of Closed Session, Vice Chairman Morris called the meeting
back into open session.
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to adjourn at 9:33 pm. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously.
William Morris, Vice Chairman
Hamett County Board of Commissioners
October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 13 of 13