Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – October 20, 2026

The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Chair John Collins presided. The invocation was given by Thomas Remington. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting.

Consent Calendar

• The commission approved the agenda as presented.
• The minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

Regarding Rezoning Request (ELKCO, LLC):

• Steve Spruell, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the request, noting it aligns with the land use plan and has staff support. No opposition was voiced.

Regarding Preliminary Plat (Westpointe Village Section 11 Phase 2):

• Audrey Lynnshine, a resident of Candlewick Estates who has lived in the area for 53 years, expressed concerns about drainage and flooding in the surrounding area. She requested information about the plat location and was directed to the agenda packet.
• Alicia Franco, a resident of Westgate, asked about the entrance location for the new development, whether the area designated for a park would be affected, and the square footage and price of the homes. Commission members explained that the entrance is existing (off Stantonsburg Road) and that the park parcel to the south is not affected; the plat is an administrative review and the board cannot regulate home prices or sizes.

Regarding Text Amendment:

• No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

1. Rezoning Request – ELKCO, LLC (0.1586 acres from CDF to CD): Staff presented the request for a property on Dickinson Avenue adjacent to Jack Brown's Burgers. The existing building nearly covers the parcel. The CD zone has no setbacks, parking, or vegetation requirements, which is appropriate for the site. The request is consistent with the Horizons Plan's Urban Edge designation. Staff recommended approval. The board had no questions and voted unanimously to recommend approval.

2. Preliminary Plat – Westpointe Village, Section 11, Phase 2 (34 single-family lots on 7.358 acres): Staff presented the updated preliminary plat for a previously approved development. The plat was re-submitted because it had expired after five years. The minimum lot size in the PUD is 4,000 square feet. The street pattern and number of lots remain unchanged; only cul-de-sac dimensions were adjusted to meet current code. Commission member Sale asked about minimum lot sizes. Staff clarified the access is via existing entrances off Stantonsburg Road. Public comments raised concerns about drainage, traffic, and missing park land. Commission members reiterated that this is an administrative compliance review and they cannot impose conditions on prices or lot specifics. The plat was approved unanimously.

3. Text Amendment – Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Changes: Staff presented a series of amendments including: updating home occupation definitions to comply with new NC General Statutes (renaming them "home-based business" and "home-based business, no impact"), allowing manufacturing and sale of goods in residences, increasing allowable floor area to 50% and employees to two plus the resident, permitting on-site sales, and removing the cap on customers for no-impact businesses (subject only to city occupancy limits). Also added definitions for "digital broadcast studio," "domestic violence center," "goods," and clarified deadlines for vegetation installation (December 31). New standards permit hookah cafes as accessory uses in certain commercial districts with a special use permit, subject to a half-mile separation distance and other state-regulated ventilation and fire code requirements. Staff stated the amendment aligns with economic development goals. Board member Newton asked if selling cupcakes would be allowed; staff confirmed it would be, subject to health department regulations. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.

Key Outcomes

• Rezoning for ELKCO, LLC: Approved (unanimous aye). The property at Dickinson Avenue is rezoned from CDF to CD.
• Preliminary Plat for Westpointe Village Section 11 Phase 2: Approved (unanimous aye). The plat includes 34 single-family lots with the same street pattern and access as originally planned.
• Text Amendment to UDO: Recommended for approval (unanimous aye). The amendment will go to the City Council for final adoption. Key changes include new home-based business regulations and hookah cafe accessory use standards.

All motions passed without opposition. The meeting was adjourned.