Public Meetings - Greenville, North Carolina

The Greenville Board of Adjustments met on December 16, 2016 (transcribed as December 7, 2017) to consider two special use permit requests. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting and then held public hearings on a flea market operation and a church establishment, both ultimately approved with conditions. Consent Calendar - The board approved the minutes of the last meeting by voice vote with no opposition. Public Comments & Testimony - Flea Market Application (Debbie James): Several speakers expressed strong support. Debbie James, the applicant, described the property's history, noting it had been reclaimed after foreclosure and was rundown. She emphasized the community outreach potential, including helping flood-affected residents. Clementine Corbett spoke in support, citing the outreach center's assistance during Hurricane Matthew and the need for community services over additional restaurants or tobacco shops. Rosetta Davis Satterwhite, a vendor, shared that the market felt like home and supported the community outreach aspect. No speakers opposed the flea market. - Church Application (Shaunya McMiller): No public comments were made in favor or opposition. Discussion Items - Special Use Permit for Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market (1114 North Green Street): Staff presented a report describing the 2.26-acre property zoned CH (heavy commercial), currently housing a laundromat, salon, and consignment shop. The proposed indoor flea market (12,492 sq ft) and outdoor vendor stalls (35 stalls in two locations) required 90 parking spaces (81 existing, 9 added). Staff recommended 14 conditions, including no temporary coverings overnight, daily trash cleanup, limited outdoor hours to daylight, screening fencing (PVC vinyl, 4 ft high, three rails), and compliance with state tax and registration laws. Board members asked about individual vendor signs (not permitted on fencing), operating hours (daylight only for outdoor, indoor unrestricted), and inspection (one-time prior to operation). The applicant, Steve Spruell, confirmed agreement with all conditions and noted collaboration with city agencies. A board member noted the area's church on Sunday mornings, but the applicant stated outdoor hours would be daylight only and that the activity had historically occurred there. The board discussed the structure and positive impact of formalizing the market. - Special Use Permit for Church (2402A United Drive): Staff described the property zoned IU (unoffensive industry), with the church occupying Unit A of an 8,800 sq ft building. The permit is limited to a three-year interval to review compatibility with industrial neighbors. The applicant, Pastor Apostle Yvonne Jones, stated the congregation has about 30 attendees on Sundays, with additional Bible study and rehearsals. She noted the current building leaks and that the new space would be an improvement. Neighbors include another small church and infrequently used storage. Staff recommended approval, finding compliance with dimensional standards. Key Outcomes - Flea Market Permit: Board member Glenn recused himself due to a property interest, leaving five voting members. The board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the findings of fact and the special use permit with the recommended conditions. - Church Permit: The board voted unanimously (all members present, 6-0) to approve the findings of fact and the special use permit for a three-year term. - The meeting adjourned following the second vote.

The Greenville City Board of Adjustment met on November 17, 2016, at 11:15 AM to consider three special use permit applications: a microbrewery at 630 S Pitt Street, a dormitory development amendment on East 10th Street, and a church at 102A Hungate Drive. All applications were approved with no public opposition. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The board unanimously approved the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. Faison. All in favor. - Continuance of Item 4: Agenda item number four was continued to the December meeting. Motion by Mr. Faison, second by Mr. Winkler. All in favor. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during any of the three public hearings. Discussion Items 1. Special Use Permit – Pitt Street Brewing Company (630 S Pitt Street) - Applicant: Michael Glenn (also a board member) requested a special use permit to operate a microbrewery. He recused himself from voting and spoke as the applicant. The board approved his recusal (motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Mr. Winkler), and Mr. Bullock became a voting member for this item. - Staff Report: The property is zoned Downtown Commercial (CD), located in the Dickinson Avenue Historic District. The building (7,650 sq ft) was formerly a Coca-Cola bottling facility. Proposed use includes a microbrewery, a small commercial space (planned for a restaurant tenant), six townhouse units, and one flat. No off-street parking is required for non-residential uses in the CD zone. Staff had no objections. - Applicant Presentation: Glenn described the mixed-use project, noting 18 partners (half local, half from Asheville with Lazy Hiker Brewing experience). Brewer Nate McLaughlin stated initial production would be about 500 barrels in the first year (max 4,000 barrels/year), with brewing two days a week starting at 7 AM. Aroma described as baking bread. Self-distribution and on-site sales are planned. Food trucks would be used. - Board Questions: Parking concerns were raised. Glenn noted plans for on-street parking on Pitt and Clark Streets, with discussions ongoing with public works and traffic engineering. Staff clarified there is no parking requirement for non-residential uses in CD zoning. A city parking deck is being built nearby. - Vote: The board accepted the findings of fact (motion by Mr. Winkler, second by Mr. Frank) and then approved the special use permit (motion by Mr. Winkler, second by Mr. Frank). All in favor. No opposition noted. Mr. Glenn returned as a voting member for subsequent items. 2. Special Use Permit Amendment – Taft Ward Investments LLC (East 10th Street, Charles Street, Charles Boulevard) - Applicant: Taft Ward Investments LLC sought to amend a previously approved special use permit (June 2016) for a 192-unit dormitory (609 beds) with 12,284 sq ft of retail, 570 parking spaces, and added regulated outdoor dining activities. The amendment added 12 units, 3 beds, and 9 additional parking spaces (ratio 0.76, above the 0.75 minimum). - Staff Report: The property is zoned Downtown Commercial Fringe/Urban Core (CDF, UC). Surrounding uses include McDonald's, ECU Student Center (under construction), State Farm, and various commercial. Staff recommended conditions for outdoor dining: no live outdoor music, amplified sound must be directed toward the building and not audible from residential zones, exterior lighting directed away from streets, and activities limited to 7 AM to midnight. Decibel limits per city ordinance (65 dBA 7 AM–11 PM; 60 dBA 11 PM–7 AM). Staff had no objections. - Applicant Presentation: Michael McCarty (VP of development) explained that the unit mix changed due to architectural design; the building footprint is unchanged. A recombination plat reduced the parcels to one. The site plan already filed with the city includes pedestrian connections across 10th Street, and coordination with the city, ECU, and DOT regarding signalization. The outdoor dining provision was added proactively to inform future restaurant tenants of rules. Delivery access and trash pickup are behind the Krispy Kreme parking lot. - Board Questions: Board members inquired about pedestrian safety and crosswalks. Applicant noted existing full-access crosswalks at Charles Street and Charles Boulevard intersections, with plans to widen Charles Street for dedicated left-turn lanes. Planter beds (5 feet wide) separate outdoor dining from public sidewalks. - Vote: The board accepted the findings of fact (motion by Mr. Glenn, second by Mr. Winkler) and approved the amendment (motion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. Frank). All in favor. No opposition. 3. Special Use Permit – Discovery Church (102A Hungate Drive) - Applicant: Discovery Church, represented by Pastor Jason Eveling, requested a special use permit to operate a church in an existing industrial building. The permit is limited to a three-year term, after which reapplication is required. - Staff Report: The property is located in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), zoned Unoffensive Industry (IU). Surrounding uses include single-family residential, a gymnastics center, and vacant lots. The building is 6,000 sq ft (two units; applicant occupies Unit A). Parking requirement is one space per five seats in the main congregate area; for 80 attendees, 16 spaces are needed, but the site has 39 spaces. Staff had no objections. - Applicant Presentation: The congregation has about 80 members and currently meets once a week. No outdoor chimes, bells, or amplified speakers are planned. The applicant noted they outgrew previous locations. - Board Questions: Board members asked about parking and the three-year limit. Staff confirmed the three-year term is in the city ordinance, not a staff decision. - Vote: The board accepted the findings of fact (motion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. Johnson) and approved the special use permit (motion by Mr. Winkler, second by Mr. Frank). All in favor. No opposition. Key Outcomes - Pitt Street Brewing Company special use permit APPROVED unanimously. - Taft Ward Investments LLC amendment APPROVED unanimously. - Discovery Church special use permit APPROVED unanimously (with a three-year term). - The board received the 2017 meeting dates and application deadlines calendar. Meeting adjourned.

The Board of Adjustments met on October 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM to consider three special use permit applications for automotive repair facilities. All three were approved unanimously by the six voting members present. The meeting also included the approval of minutes, the welcome of new member Rodney Bullock, and the introduction of a new staff engineer. Consent Calendar - The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting without objection. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 1 (Smart One Dealer Services): Sandra Byrd, a neighboring property owner, expressed concerns about drainage issues that had worsened after the previous CarQuest development. She stated she was not opposed to the project but requested that the drainage problems be addressed. The applicant and property owner David Hill committed to constructing a swale to improve drainage and noted other mitigation measures agreed upon with the neighborhood association. - No public comments were made on Item 2 (Peter Schwartz) or Item 3 (Adam Esink/Discount Tire). Discussion Items - Item 1: Smart One Dealer Services – Special use permit for a major automotive repair facility at 605 SW Greenville Boulevard. Staff reported no objections. The applicant agreed to build a berm along Belvedere Drive, add landscaping, and restrict ingress/egress to Greenville Boulevard. The board discussed drainage concerns and the applicant's promise to address them. The board voted to approve the application. - Item 2: Peter Schwartz – Special use permit for a major automotive repair facility at 610 SW Greenville Boulevard. The proposed 7,200 sq. ft. building would replace a former restaurant, reducing traffic generation. Staff reported no objection. The board voted to approve. - Item 3: Adam Esink (Discount Tire) – Special use permit for a minor automotive repair facility at 206 SW Greenville Boulevard. The applicant noted that all operations would be indoors, no overnight vehicle storage, and no outdoor tire storage. The applicant must reconstruct sidewalks along the frontage. Staff reported no objection. The board voted to approve. Key Outcomes - All three special use permits were approved unanimously by the voting members present (Kevin Faison, Clay Frank, Justin Millarkey, Thomas Daff Jr., Bill Johnson, Jim Watts; Michael Glenn moved into a voting slot as alternate). - The board welcomed new member Rodney Bullock and introduced new land development engineer Kathy Meyer. - Note: The transcript of the meeting erroneously states the date as November 27, 2016; the official record confirms the meeting occurred on October 27, 2016.

The Board of Adjustments met on June 24, 2016, to consider seven special use permit requests. All applications were approved unanimously after public hearings and board discussion. The meeting also included the approval of prior meeting minutes and farewell remarks for outgoing board members. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the May 26, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously. Discussion Items - Lake Forest Elementary Expansion (Pitt County Schools): Applicant requested an amendment to its special use permit to add an eight-classroom addition, intending to replace six modular units. The property at 3300 Briar Cliff Drive is zoned R6 and R6S. Staff had no objection. The public hearing had no speakers for or against. Approved unanimously. - Wintergreen Elementary Expansion (Pitt County Schools): Request to amend special use permit for a 2,600-square-foot modular addition (three to four classrooms) at 4710 and 4720 County Home Road. The modular will be placed in a non-visible location for an estimated seven to ten years. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Approved unanimously. - Professional Office (Two Land Barons LLC): Request for a special use permit to operate a professional office at 2221 Stantonsburg Road on a 0.81-acre lot with a 10,000-square-foot building. The property is under contract to BMR Holdings. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Approved unanimously. - Craft Beer and Wine Shop (Michael Glenn): Request for a special use permit at 310 West 9th Street to operate a craft beer and wine shop, replacing a florist. Applicant plans to move his existing wine business and host tastings (closing by 9 p.m.). Staff conditions included not operating as a private club and compliance with NC ABC laws. No public comments. Approved unanimously. - Minor Automotive Repair (CeeLo Knob LLC): Request for a special use permit to operate a wheels and tires sales and installation facility at 210 Southeast Boulevard, classified as minor automotive repair. The applicant is an Atlanta-based firm with two other North Carolina locations. The site previously had a special use permit for auto sales. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Board clarified that the existing auto sales permit would expire if the use ceased for over six months. Approved unanimously. - Dormitory Development (TAF Ward Investments LLC): Request for a special use permit to construct a mixed-use dormitory project at the southwest corner of East 10th Street and Charles Street. Plans include a five-story building with 180 units (595 beds, later amended to 606), 12,284 square feet of retail, a six-story parking deck with 522 spaces, and a surface lot. The project is by the same team as The Boundary. The chair recused himself due to ownership interest. The applicant noted that the 11th Street closure had already been approved by city council. Board discussion noted the project's density and parking provisions. No public opposition; a representative of a neighboring fraternity expressed support. Approved unanimously with the increased bed count. - Dormitory Amendment (Sidewalk Development): Request to amend an existing special use permit for a dormitory at 523 South Pitt Street. The amendment increases units from 120 to 150 (345 to 400 beds), with parking increased from 271 to 280 spaces on site and 200 additional off-site spaces at the city-owned GTAC lot. Board members expressed concerns about off-site parking, security, and increased density, but acknowledged the project met city standards. The applicant noted the parking ratio (0.7 per bed) was a condition from the previous approval. No public comments. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - All seven special use permit requests were approved unanimously. - The board noted the retirement of the chair and vice chair, with members thanking them for their service. - The meeting adjourned without further business.