October 2, 2023 - 6:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Rezoning Agenda Packet

10 PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY BOARD MEETING October 2 , 2023 6 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Monday , October 2 , 2023 at 6 00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible in the Commissioners Meeting Room located in the Johnston County Courthouse at 207 E Johnston Street , Smithfield , NC The purpose of the meeting is to transact business as presented during the meeting Auxiliary aids for the handicapped will be made available upon reasonable notice For citizens that would like to address the Board for Public Comment or on any of the cases listed below but have concerns with physically attending the meeting , please email the Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington at danacuddington @ johnstonnccom or call 919 989 - 5100 The meeting will be livestreamed through YouTube at https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda 2 Public Comments 3 Public Hearing Rezoning Request CASE 23 - 18 – Applicant Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP 3 4 Residency Redistricting Project 5 Manager Reports and Comments 6 Board Reports and Comments Page 1 of 12PageOctober 2 , 2023 6 00 pm 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda 2 Public Comments 3 Public Hearings Rezoning Conditional Use Requests After each rezoning case is heard , which is a legislative public hearing , the hearing will be recessed and the Board will render a decision CASE 23 - 18 REZONING PETITION Petition to rezone a 5911 acre tract located at 2641 Powhatan Road in the Clayton Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 I - 1 Tax ID 05J05030G Owner Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Applicant Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Location 5911 acre tract located at 2641 Powhatan Rd in the Clayton Township The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the Rezoning request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for adoption based on the recommendation for approval Fact Sheet Planning Board Minutes Application Zoning Map Aerial Map Photos Proposed Statement of Consistency for Approval from Planning Board 4 Residency Redistricting Project The Board will consider the proposed plans for the residency redistricting project and may select a final plan and adopt a resolution implementing that plan 5 Manager Reports and Comments 6 Board Reports and Comments Page 2 of 12PageSTAFF REPORT REZONING CASE 23 - 18 Petition to rezone a 5911 acre tract located at 2641 Powhatan Rd in the Clayton Rezoning Petition Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 I - 1 05J05030G Tax ID Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Owner Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Applicant … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Utilities & Services ? Wilson’s Mills Fire District and Clayton Rescue Squad … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Existing and Surrounding Land Uses Zoning Zoned AR and used for agricultural and residential purposes Existing Land Use Zoned AR and used for residential and agricultural purposes Zoned I - 1 and Surrounding Land Uses used as a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Several surrounding properties are in the Town of Clayton’s ETJ … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Traffic Concerns ? Traffic count for this portion of Powhatan Rd is not available ? This portion of Powhatan Rd does not appear on the CTP as needing improvement … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Land Use Plan ? This area is located within a designated “ Primary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan This denotes an area in which high levels of growth pressures currently exist or are anticipated near term … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Staff Comments and Recommendation ? Number of notices sent 21 STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL based on the following consistency statement Planning Board ? Two people spoke with concerns Planning Board Recommendation The Planning Board of the rezoning for Case 23 - 18 RECOMMENDS APPROVAL … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Statement This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan , Envision Johnston , in that it aligns with LU - 2 - Concentrate commercial development in activity nodes The site is in an Employment Center on the Future Land Use Placetype map in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan It also aligns with ED - 1 - Expand job opportunities in the county The request is reasonable in that Industrial is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning , which include other businesses and Industrial zoning designations Page 3 of 12PagePlanning Board Minutes Case 23 - 18 August 15 , 2023 Rezoning Petition Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial - 1 I - 1 Tax ID 05J05030G Owner Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Applicant Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries , LP Location 5911 acre tract located at 2641 Powhatan Rd in the Clayton Township Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated surrounding land uses and zonings Ms Shaylah Nunn Jones , Principal , Government & Public Affairs for Novo Nordisk , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Hudson asked if the intention was for future expansion Ms Jones responded that they are exploring possible opportunities on the subject property , but there are no confirmed plans at this time Mr John Bailey , 2705 Powhatan Rd , Clayton , NC , adjacent property owner , asked if a berm would be added behind his property line and if there would be a traffic count study conducted Chairman Letchworth responded that there was not a traffic count provided in the staff report , but NCDOT conducts traffic count studies every two years Chairman Letchworth stated that if any additional driveways are needed for any expansions , NCDOT would review those requests and conduct a traffic analysis Mr David Seegert , 108 Pocahontas Trail , Clayton , NC , adjacent property owner , asked if a fence or barrier would be added behind his property to help with noise Chairman Letchworth responded that Ms Jones had previously stated that they are currently in the planning process to understand what can be done with this parcel and that there are no plans at this time Chairman Letchworth explained that the County Code does require a landscape buffer between different uses , so there would be a landscape buffer required for any future site plan Mr Seegert asked about what is to be built on the property Chairman Letchworth responded that there are no current plans for the property and they are working through the process to see what could potentially go on the property Chairman Letchworth stated that multiple County departments and NCDOT would review proposed site plans Page 4 of 12PagePage pageNumber5Ms Mary Seegert , 108 Pocahontas Trail , Clayton , NC , adjacent property owner , asked what would go onto the property Chairman Letchworth stated they asked the same question and the response was that there are no specific plans at this time Mr Seegert stated they use a well and asked if this would affect their well Chairman Letchworth stated that the County does have regulations related to the proximity of development to wells and septic systems Mr Seegert asked if there would be another hearing for this case Chairman Letchworth responded that it would be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their October 2 , 2023 meeting There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr provided a staff recommendation of preliminary approval and presented a draft statement of consistency for consideration Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Hudson to approve Rezoning Case 23 - 18 , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Rezoning Case 23 - 18 was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 15 , 2023 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 23 - 18 will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their October 2 , 2023 meeting Page 5 of 12PagePage pageNumber6Page 6 of 12PagePage pageNumber7Page 7 of 12PagePage pageNumber8Page 8 of 12PagePage pageNumber9Page 9 of 12Page0 DISCLAIMER Johnston County assumes no legal responsibility for the information represented here Scale 1 13068 - 1 in 108901 feet Johnston County GIS The scale is only accurate when printed landscape on a 8 1 2 x 11 size sheet with no page scaling August 7 , 2023 Powered by TCPDF wwwtcpdforg Page 10 of 12Page123 - 18 Ortho 01 24 2023 - 02 24 2023 Page 11 of 12Page223 - 18 Page 12 of 12Page3RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 23 - 18 RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 160D - 605 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the Johnston County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for parcel identified as tax ID 05J05030G located at 2641 Powhatan Road in Clayton Township , from Agricultural Residential to Industrial - 1 WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates , and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a The subject parcel lies within an identified “ employment center ” as indicated on the future land use map , and ; b The exciting utility infrastructure in the area has adequate capacity to serve the use 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to approve the proposed amendment because a The zoning designation of Industrial - 1 provides expanded opportunity for job creation and economic stability and the property is located near an arterial corridor ; and ; b The request is reasonable and in the public interest in that Industrial - 1 is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning , which include other Industrial zoning designations 3 This Board approves the proposed zoning amendment from Agricultural Residential to Industrial - 1 Adopted this the 2nd day of October , 2023 ATTEST BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON _____________________________ By ____________________________ Dana G Cuddington , Clerk to the Board RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , ChairmanPage