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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
February 9, 2026
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CASE NUMBER: BOA2512-0003
APPLICANT: Nikhil Gudlkandula
OWNER: Youdelegate, LLC
LOCATION: Stockyard Road
ZONING: RA-20R
ACREAGE: +/- 10.23 PIN# 0559-40-7796.000
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Low Density Residential
WATERSHEED: WS-IV-P
REQUEST: Athletic Fields, Private
AERIAL:
Directions from Lillington: Travel US 401 South – Turn right onto Stockyard Road – Property is located on
the left just before Thad Smith Lane.
Site
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION MAP
ZONING DISTRICT MAP WATERSHED MAP
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. Site: Currently an undeveloped parcel utilized for agricultural production activities.
B. Surrounding Land Uses: Single-family residential structures, agricultural and forestry related uses.
C. Utilities: Water – Public Sewer – Private
TRANSPORTATION:
• Annual average daily traffic count for Stockyard Road is currently unavailable.
• Site distances are fair to moderate due to slight curvature along this section of Stockyard Road.
BACKGROUND:
• The applicant would like to develop the site as a Private Athletic Field Facility.
• The applicant can develop this site as a Private Athletic Field Facility as a permitted use however, a Special
Use Permit is being requested in order to allow for operational hours on Sunday.
• The east side of the property contains a 30’ access easement (Thad Smith Lane) that grants ingress & egress
to the property located at 297 Thad Smith Lane.
• The applicant has completed a predevelopment meeting with various representatives associated with the
County development process pertaining to the proposed development of a Private Athletic Field Facility.
• If approved, this project will be required to go through the commercial site plan review and development
process. This process will ensure that all required developmental improvements and any special conditions
specified as part of the approval process are adhered to.
• The Commercial Site Plan review process includes a thorough review from Planning, Building Inspections,
Fire Marshal, Public Utilities, E911/ Addressing, and Environmental Health Departments.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE V. USE REGULATIONS
1.2 Table of Use Types & Regulations
IND LI COMM O&I CONS RA-40 RA-30 RA-20R RA-20M PARKING USE GROUP LEVEL BUILDING CODE CLASS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
7.5.2 Athletic Fields, Private
In cases where the requirements listed herein cannot be met, the applicant(s) may apply for a Special Use permit.
A. Total project acreage shall not exceed 12 acres.
B. Hours of operation are permitted as follows:
1. Monday through Friday hours are limited to 3:00PM to dusk.
2. Saturday hours are limited to 9:00AM to dusk.
3. Facility shall not be in operation on Sunday.
C. No intercom, loudspeaker, or other similar items shall be permitted.
D. No lighting shall be permitted.
E. Adequate parking shall be provided so as not to interfere with the surrounding properties.
1. This shall hereby prohibit the use of public right(s)-of-way for overflow parking.
2. Parking areas shall be graded and surfaced with crushed stone, gravel, or other suitable material with a
minimum depth of six inches (6”).
3. All handicapped accessible parking shall be paved.
4. No parking signs shall be posted along property line(s) adjacent to the public right(s)-of-way in accordance
with NCDOT standards and shall be shown on the required site plan.
5. Parking spaces shall be a minimum of 50 feet from all residential structures.
F. All unpaved areas shall be maintained in a manner that prevents dust from adversely impacting adjoining
properties and right(s)-of-way.
G. No outdoor recreational facilities, including fields, shall be permitted in required setback.
H. Adequate, handicap accessible restroom facilities shall be provided.
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ARTICLE XIV. DEFINITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
2.2 General Definitions
Athletic Fields, Private
Privately owned and operated facility that provides outdoor recreational fields for sports including but not limited
to: football, baseball, softball, and soccer.
HARNETT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH PLAN (HORIZONS 2040)
VISION
Harnett County is a unified, safe, healthy, and engaged community that is culturally vibrant, well-planned with a
thriving economy and a high-quality educational system, in harmony with its environmental and beautiful natural
resources, and with strong leadership ensuring equitable services so that all citizens will prosper.
FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES/ RESIDENTIAL AREAS
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.
LAND USE GOALS & STRATEGIES
LU-1: Manage growth in order to protect natural resources, agricultural area and rural character.
Strategy 1A: Review development proposals for consistency with Future Land Use Map and goals and strategies of
the Comprehensive Plan.
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES GOALS & STRATEGIES
ANR-1: Encourage compatible land uses in areas with important natural resources.
Strategy 1A: Promote and maintain rural character and the agricultural economy.
Strategy 1C: Minimize negative impacts of new development on farms.
Strategy C1: Promote only low-density development in agricultural areas.
PARKS AND GREENWAYS GOALS & STRATEGIES
PGW – 1: Provide active and passive recreation opportunities to preserve and enhance the quality of life.
SITE PHOTOS
Site Across Street
Adjoining Left Adjoining Right
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SUBMITTED SITE PLAN