Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - June 18, 2024
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Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - June 18, 2024
The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission met on June 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kevin Faison, with an invocation by Chris West. Roll call showed all members present. The commission considered one rezoning request and three preliminary plats, all of which were approved. The meeting also included recognition of outgoing members Chris West and Kevin Faison for their service.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting were approved by a unanimous vote without discussion or corrections.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Oxford Ridge Preliminary Plat (64 lots, 25.28 acres): Three residents spoke during the public hearing. Carson Wheelis (Megan Drive) expressed that he was not necessarily opposed but lacked information; he requested a 30-day postponement to study drainage and road impacts. Curtis Lovett (Megan Drive) opposed the duplexes, raising concerns about drainage and proximity to his home. Fanny Lovett (Megan Drive) asked for clarification on how the development connects to existing streets. The board noted that the property had been zoned R6A for years and that the developer had the right to build. The motion to approve passed (vote not recorded, but no opposition).
- Carolina Croft Preliminary Plat (225 lots, 110.13 acres): One member of the public, Pastor (likely of a nearby church expressed in the transcript as a pastor, but name not given in the speaker list? Actually, the speaker was a pastor from a church near the site; transcript shows he spoke about concerns but ultimately was positive. He stated his church is located adjacent to the property and he was initially concerned about construction but later felt the roundabout would slow traffic and benefit the church. No opposition was voiced. The commission approved the plat unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Rezoning Request by B. Marshall Whitehurst: A request to rezone 13.86 acres south of Norfolk Southern Railroad and east of Portertown Road from RA20 (Residential-Agricultural) to R6A (Residential Medium Density Multi-Family). Staff representative Chante Gooby presented, stating the property could yield 80–85 multifamily units and that the request complies with the Horizons Plan. The applicant's representative (Mike Baldwin) argued it provides transitional zoning between commercial and single-family areas. No public speakers for or against. The commission voted to approve the rezoning, consistent with the staff report (unanimous).
- Oxford Ridge Preliminary Plat (discussion continued after public comments): The board discussed that the property had been zoned R6A long before the current plans. There was a consensus that the developer had the right to build. A motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Sunrise Place Preliminary Plat (190 lots, 52.60 acres): Staff presented the plat as a cluster development with 11.5 acres of open space. The applicant (Scott Anderson) explained reduced lot sizes in exchange for open space. No public comments. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
- Carolina Croft Preliminary Plat (discussion continued): The applicant (Tim Newell) described an increase from 179 lots (previously approved in December 2021) to 225 lots by reducing lot widths from 60–90 feet to all 60 feet, while increasing open space from 35% to 40% and farmland from 15 to 21 acres. The Agrihood concept was explained. Board members asked about traffic impacts; staff noted that NC DOT reviews state-maintained roads (NC 43) and that the interior streets are designed for the number of lots. The plat was approved unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Rezoning (Whitehurst): Approved unanimously to rezone 13.86 acres from RA20 to R6A.
- Oxford Ridge Preliminary Plat: Approved unanimously (64 lots, 25.28 acres).
- Sunrise Place Preliminary Plat: Approved unanimously (190 lots, 52.60 acres).
- Carolina Croft Preliminary Plat: Approved unanimously (225 lots, 110.13 acres).
- Recognition: The commission recognized outgoing members Chris West and Kevin Faison for their two terms of service, with thanks for their leadership through COVID-19 and other challenges.
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned following a motion.
Meeting Transcript
This meeting will now come to order. Welcome to the June 18th, 2024 meeting of the City of Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission. My name is Kevin Faison, and I'm the vice chair of this commission. Chris, can you do an invocation, please? Everybody bow your heads. We also thank you for those who couldn't be here. Please guide us to make the decisions that are in the best interest for our community in Jesus' name. We pray. Amen. Amen. There you go. Madam Clerks, wrong calls. By the way. Alan Brock. That's pretty good. Kevin FaZe. Present. Billy Parker. Present. Andrew Denson. Here. Chris West. Here. Alan Thomas. Here. Hunter Payton. Is that Women Cresent? That was great. John Collins. Kimberstone. Here. We have forum. Thank you. You have all been presented in advance with the minutes from the May 21st, 2024 meeting, and have had an opportunity to read and review the minutes. Are there any questions or corrections? Motion approved. We have a motion to approve. We have a second. All those in favor? All opposed? All right. New business. Request by B. Marshall Whitehurst to rezone 13.86 acres located south of Norfolk Southern Railroad and 465 plus or minus fees east of Porter Town Road from RA20 Residential Agricultural to R6A Residential Medium Density Multifamily. And we have a staff presentation by Ms. Chante Gooby. Good evening. So across the top, this is 10th Street, and then this is Porter Town Road. And then this is the railroad track. So you have Walmart here on 10th, and then the property is directly across the railroad tracks.
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