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Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – December 16, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission — Tuesday, December 16, 2025
BodyGreenville, North Carolina
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateTuesday, December 16, 2025
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1:15

Okay, I guess we're gonna call this meeting to order.

1:18

Um Annika is not here right now.

1:21

Uh is there anyone who would like to give the invocation?

1:25

Thomas, Carlos.

1:28

I'll I'll go for it.

1:30

Oh, go go ahead, Carlos.

1:32

You're better.

1:34

All right.

1:35

God give us the wisdom as we guide our way through this session tonight, so we can do what's best for the city.

1:43

Maybe do everything that's right in the name of Jesus.

1:46

Amen.

1:47

Thank you.

1:48

Thank you.

1:49

Uh Madam Clerk, please call the role.

1:51

John Collins.

1:52

Is that women see?

1:54

Here.

1:54

Alan Thomas.

1:56

Kimberstone.

1:57

Here.

1:57

Brea Carter.

1:59

Carlos White.

2:01

Toya Jacobs.

2:02

Here.

2:02

William McCurry.

2:03

Here.

2:04

Clayton So?

2:05

Here.

2:05

Thomas Remington?

2:07

Here.

2:07

Anna Corolla.

2:08

Griceville.

2:12

Thank you.

2:12

Uh has everyone had uh time to look at the oh approval of agenda is that new?

2:19

Yeah.

2:20

Um I guess now we have to approve the agenda.

2:22

Uh do we just motion and pass that?

2:24

Is there a motion to approve the agenda?

2:27

Second.

2:28

Second.

2:29

All in favor?

2:31

Great.

2:31

Motion passes.

2:33

Uh hopefully uh everyone looked at the minutes from last meeting.

2:36

Uh is there a motion to approve the or amend those?

2:39

So moved.

2:40

Second.

2:41

Second.

2:42

All in favor?

2:44

Motion passes.

2:46

Alright.

2:46

Now on to new business.

2:49

Sorry.

2:50

Uh rezonings.

2:51

So there's a request by Mallory and Evans Development LLC to rezone 9.0668 acres located between County Home Road and Signature Drive and south of Aspen Ridge Apartments from R6A.

3:02

Uh residential medium density multifamily to R6 residential high density multifamily.

3:08

Um staff presentation.

3:16

So this property is located in the southeastern quadrant of the city.

3:20

More specifically, this property is located between County Home Road and Signature Drive and directly south of Aspen Ridge Apartments, which is shown on the map.

3:29

This is an image of the property taken on county home road.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████57%
Historic Preservation████████████15%
Traffic Signal Management██████████13%
Procedural███████9%
Public Safety█████6%
Summary of Proceedings

Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – December 16, 2025

At the regular meeting held on December 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, the Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission considered two rezoning requests and a preliminary plat. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of all three items, with discussion on traffic impacts, neighborhood concerns, and historic preservation.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Agenda – Motion passed unanimously.
  • Approval of Minutes (November 18, 2025) – Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Rezoning (Mallory & Evans Development, LLC): One speaker, Dr. Yellenzo (resident on Hill Lane), opposed the rezoning, citing concerns about nearly doubling density, increased traffic, pedestrian safety during school hours, and stormwater impacts on Hardy Creek. She requested a substantial landscaped buffer, height limits, and thoughtful placement of parking/lighting to protect adjacent single-family homes. She expressed support for responsible growth but asked for careful planning. Brian Fagundis (applicant’s representative) spoke in favor, noting the adjacent properties already zoned R6 and potential for uniform development.
  • Rezoning (Dickinson Higgs Holdings, LLC): Brian Fagundis spoke in favor, explaining the plan for a historic adaptive reuse (boutique hotel/event space). Public opposition was not voiced, but Commissioner White relayed neighbor concerns about property tax increases and displacement, though he supported the project.
  • Preliminary Plat (Fairview Acres): No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

  • Rezoning Request – Mallory & Evans Development (9.0668 acres from R6A to R6): Staff presented that the site currently could hold 50–60 multifamily units (R6A) and under R6 could hold 110–117 units. Net traffic increase estimated at 386 trips/day. County Home Road design capacity would rise from 66.2% to 68.5%; Signature Drive from 71.8%. Commissioners questioned why traffic data on County Home Road showed lower capacity at this location versus at Fire Tower Road. Staff noted the section is two lanes and that actual site access (via Signature Drive and possibly County Home Road) is not yet determined. The property’s future land use designation supports R6. The commission voted to recommend approval.
  • Rezoning Request – Dickinson Higgs Holdings (0.8231 acres from CDF to CD): Staff noted the property is a local historic landmark (Jacob W. Higgs House). Net traffic increase of 14 trips/day. Under CD, the site could accommodate 4,800 sq ft of private event space. Staff found the request consistent with the future land use map and the Dickinson Avenue Corridor Plan. Commissioner White raised concerns about potential gentrification and property tax impacts on fixed-income neighbors. Brian Fagundis explained that the rezoning supports historic preservation. A commissioner (also on the Historic Preservation Commission) detailed the effort to save the house from demolition. The commission voted to recommend approval.
  • Preliminary Plat – Fairview Acres (3.17 acres, 3 single-family lots): Staff explained that the original 6-lot subdivision had been approved; this request splits one lot into two, requiring re-approval due to increased lot count. The property is zoned R9S (single-family). Access will be from Brandenburg Street. All subdivision reviewers approved. The commission voted to approve without discussion.

Key Outcomes

  • Rezoning (Mallory & Evans): Motion to recommend approval (consistent with comprehensive plan) passed unanimously (voice vote: all ayes, no nays).
  • Rezoning (Dickinson Higgs): Motion to recommend approval passed unanimously.
  • Preliminary Plat (Fairview Acres): Motion to approve passed unanimously.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned after a brief motion.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, I guess we're gonna call this meeting to order. Um Annika is not here right now. Uh is there anyone who would like to give the invocation? Thomas, Carlos. I'll I'll go for it. Oh, go go ahead, Carlos. You're better. All right. God give us the wisdom as we guide our way through this session tonight, so we can do what's best for the city. Maybe do everything that's right in the name of Jesus. Amen. Thank you. Thank you. Uh Madam Clerk, please call the role. John Collins. Is that women see? Here. Alan Thomas. Kimberstone. Here. Brea Carter. Carlos White. Toya Jacobs. Here. William McCurry. Here. Clayton So? Here. Thomas Remington? Here. Anna Corolla. Griceville. Thank you. Uh has everyone had uh time to look at the oh approval of agenda is that new? Yeah. Um I guess now we have to approve the agenda. Uh do we just motion and pass that? Is there a motion to approve the agenda? Second. Second. All in favor? Great. Motion passes. Uh hopefully uh everyone looked at the minutes from last meeting. Uh is there a motion to approve the or amend those? So moved. Second. Second. All in favor? Motion passes.

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