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REZONING STAFF REPORT
Case: PLAN2601-0001
Sarah Arbour, Planner II
sarbour@harnett.org
Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278
Planning Board: February 2, 2026 County Commissioners: February 16, 2026
Rezoning from the Commercial to the RA-20R
Applicant Information
Owner of Record: Applicant:
Name: Virginia Turner & Nichols Trudeau Name: Trudeau Nichols
Address: 4538 NC HWY 581 Address: 4538 NC HWY 581
City/State/Zip: Kenly, NC 27542 City/State/Zip: Kenly, NC 27542
Property Description
PIN(s): 0534-75-8105.000 Acreage: +/- 4.06
Address/SR No.: 3011 Will Lucas Rd. Linden, NC
Township:
Johnsonville
Lillington
Neill’s Creek
Stewart’s Creek
Upper Little River
Anderson Creek
Averasboro
Barbecue
Black River
Buckhorn
Duke
Grove
Hectors Creek
Vicinity Map
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Physical Characteristics
Site Description The site consists of a single-family residence and accessory structures.
Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding land uses consist of single-family residential uses and agricultural activities. Brandermill Subdivision Located to the South
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Services Available
Water:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Well)
Other: Unverified
Sewer:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Septic Tank)
Other:
Transportation
Annual Average Daily Trips on this section of Will Lucas Rd. are 1,900 and 2,700 on Elliot Bridge Rd.
Site Distances
Fair: Complicated by the proximity to the off-set intersection of Elliot Bridge Rd. and Will Lucas Rd.
Current Commercial Requested RA-20R
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
Institutional SUP X
Commercial Services X SUP
Retail X
Wholesale 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
Zoning Compatibility
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Land Use Classification Compatibility
Zoning Compatibility: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT – RA-20R
The RA-20R Residential/Agricultural District (RA-20R) is established primarily to support agricultural and
residential development. Inclusive in such higher density residential developments may consist of single-
family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and duplexes. Future Land Use Classification Compatibility: Low-Density Residential
Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide for
low density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending
on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of a Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas.
ZONING LAND USES Commercial Low-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
Institutional X X
Commercial
Service X
SUP
Retail X
Wholesale X
Industrial Manufacturing SUP
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.
Land Use Compatibility
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Site Photographs
Across Road
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Road View
Evaluation
Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories.
The subject property is situated in a residential area surrounded by properties
zoned RA-20R. A change of zoning to the RA-20R would be appropriate. Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general
public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group.
All of the uses permitted outright in the RA-20R zoning district are compatible with the existing land uses and predominant surrounding zoning district.
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Yes No C. There is a 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 a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed
district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. The property is surrounded by residential land uses, and RA-20R is the predominant zoning district in the area.
Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the
neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use
permitted in the proposed change. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will
not be materially and adversely affected by any uses permitted in the proposed
change. The uses in the requested zoning district, RA-20R, are more compatible
with the existing land uses and surrounding zoning district than the uses permitted
in the Commercial Zoning District.
Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and
sound planning practices.
The proposed rezoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The underlying future land use is Low Density Residential,
which supports the current use of the property. The Low Density Residential future
land use designation is defined below:
Low Density Residential: Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide for low density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending
on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes
could be permitted as part of Compatibility Development, which would also include
a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…)
As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the future land use designation, Low Density Residential. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed change of zoning to the RA-20R Zoning District is APPROVED.
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:
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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