Council approves rezoning for 5207 Weir Road parcel, staff and planning board cite consistency with land-use plan

The Town Council voted to approve rezoning case RZ25-01, changing a 6.35-acre parcel at 5207 Weir Road from AG (agricultural) to RS-40 (residential). Planning staff reported the property is mostly forested with a floodplain that covers roughly a quarter of the tract and noted that RS-40 is recommended by the town—s future land use plan for parcels outside the town core with marginal environmental, agricultural or historic value.

Planning staff and the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously, 6-0, to recommend rezoning. The staff report said public water is not available to the parcel and that tree conservation requirements, access and any dedications would be addressed during subdivision review.

Bill Grieco of Land Solutions spoke in favor of the application and said he expected the final layout would produce four single-family lots. During the public-comment period Greg Brown asked whether the development would allow multi-family housing; the applicant—s representative replied that RS-40 permits only single-family dwellings.

Why it matters: The rezoning enables residential subdivision under the town—s RS-40 rules. Floodplain areas will limit the number of buildable lots and will need dedication during subdivision review, and the lack of public water means developers must address water and access requirements as part of the subdivision process.

Formal action: The council adopted findings of consistency with the comprehensive plan and adopted staff and planning-board findings by reference. The motion passed by voice vote.

Background and next steps: With rezoning approved, the applicant will proceed to subdivision review where tree conservation, floodplain dedications and driveway access will be determined and any required infrastructure conditions imposed by the town or NCDOT will be addressed.