Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Summary - August 18, 2026

The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included invocation, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and two rezoning requests. The first request, to rezone 1.08 acres from CDF to CD for a hotel development, was recommended for approval. The second request, to rezone 5.50 acres from residential to office for a daycare facility, was recommended for denial.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the Agenda: Motion by member, seconded, all in favor, approved.
• Approval of Minutes from July 21, 2026: Motion by member, seconded, all in favor, approved.

Rezoning Request 1: Greenville Hotel, LLC (1.08 acres at southwestern corner of Evans Street and Reade Circle from CDF to CD)

• Presentation by Staff (Ms. Gooby): The property is centrally located in downtown, currently has a restaurant and parking. Rezoning would allow a hotel with rooftop restaurant. Under current zoning, full build-out would generate about 700 trips; under proposed CD zoning, about 1100 trips (net increase of 472). No flood hazard, wetlands, or streams. The future land use map recommends Urban Core; staff found the request consistent with the Horizons plan and recommended approval.
• Public Comment in Favor: Karan Patel (CN Hotels) spoke in favor, stating they plan a higher-end AC brand hotel with rooftop restaurant, quality jobs, and improved walkability. They have coordinated with the city traffic engineer for entrances on Evans Street and Reade Circle. Mr. Patel noted their company has over 40 years and 30+ hotels in the Carolinas. No speakers in opposition.
• Commission Discussion: Questions about height limits (none except airport overlay), parking (no minimum in CD for commercial, but applicant plans 80-100 on-site). Staff clarified that CDF has setbacks and buffers while CD allows zero lot lines, maximizing site use.
• Vote: Motion to recommend approval, adopt staff report as consistent with comprehensive plan. All in favor (unanimous).

Rezoning Request 2: MMT Management, LLC (5.50 acres along southern right-of-way of Red BAnks Road, 160+ feet east of Tucker Drive, from R15S and R9S to Office (O))

• Presentation by Staff (Ms. Gooby): Property is in southeast quadrant, occupied by a former church (currently a building about 10,000 sq ft. and parking) and vacant land. Two parcels owned by Oakmont Baptist Church. Under current residential zoning, full build-out (including additional single-family homes) could generate 356 trips; under proposed office zoning (full office development on the whole site) about 556 trips (net increase about 200). No flood hazard or wetlands. Future land use map shows Residential; staff stated that office zoning is the most restrictive non-residential district and is compatible with residential areas, thus consistent with the comprehensive plan. Staff recommended approval.
• Public Comment in Favor: Byron Aynes (Overton Group) representing MMT Management stated the applicant needs space for a daycare currently serving 175 families in Pitt County (four locations total) and is being relocated. The existing building (10,000 sq ft.) is larger than their current 8,000 sq ft. facility. They are open to subdividing to preserve green space if possible.
• Public Comment in Opposion:
  • Bill Twine (319 Bay Tree Drive) – objected to commercial use in a residential neighborhood, fearing a domino effect. He noted there is no commercial property between Charles Boulevard and 14th Street. Concerned about the wooded lot behind, drainage issues, and incompatibility. Stated the rezoning would open a can of worms.
  • Hanna Collins (141 Holly w ire) – lives at the dead end backing the property. Supports daycare in existing building but opposes rezoning the entire lot; worried about loss of green space where children play, increased traffic near the school, and safety. If only the building were used, she would be fine.
  • Art Gr aple (Bay Tree) – asked commission to visit the site to see the wooded area. Emphasized it is the only large green space in the area, home to wildlife, and expressed concern about potential stormwater issues from development.
  • Michelle Woodlift (Red Banks Road) – lives diagonally across; stated the future land use map never intended commercial there; questioned capacity for 175 families and traffic impact on Red Banks Road.
• Commission Discussion: Staff answered questions about existing zoning: R15S already allows daycare with a special use permit, so the building could be used as daycare without rezoning. However, the applicants indicated the sellers are not willing to sell only part of the parcel. Commission explored options like conditional zoning or keeping R15S. After debate, the majority felt the rezoning to Office was inappropriate for the residential area and that R15S was more appropriate given the daycare’s ability to operate under special use permit. A motion was made to recommend denial.
• Vote: Motion to recommend denial, stating that although the proposed amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan, there is a more appropriate zoning classification. Motion seconded and all in favor (passed).

Key Outcomes

• Rezoning Request 1 (Greenville Hotel, LLC): Commission recommended approval to City Council. The recommendation states the rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan and adopts the staff report.
• Rezoning Request 2 (MMT Management, LLC): Commision recommended denial to City Council. The recommendation states that while the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan, a more appropriate zoning classification exists (implied as keeping residential or conditional zoning).