December 2024 PB Minutes

10 MEETING OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Tuesday , December 17 , 2024 6 00 pm The Johnston County Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , December 17 , 2024 at 6 00 pm in the County Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , NC with the following members Present Jared Crenshaw , Debbie Howard , Freddie Hudson , Will Letchworth , Gary Lovering Absent Brooke Holmes , Timothy Little , Jay Sasser , BOE Representative , BOCC Representative Also present Braston Newton , Director ; Todd Marr , Senior Planner ; Cameron Pittman , Planner ; Jennifer Slusser , County Attorney Chairman Letchworth opened the meeting at 6 00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr Crenshaw Approval of the Minutes Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve the November 17 , 2024 Planning Board Minutes , seconded by Mr Hudson , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the November 17 , 2024 Planning Board Minutes were approved as presented Chairman Letchworth stated that Case 24 - 30 , Case TXT 24 - 02 , and Case 24 - 28 requested to be tabled until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting and would not be heard at tonight’s meeting All speakers were sworn in Subdivisions Earp East Owner David F Earp Developer Cloudbreak Investments , LLC Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group , Inc Acreage Lots 2033 acres , 14 lots Tax ID # 16L05040B Address 1700 Block of Thanksgiving Fire Rd Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Donnie Adams , 314 E Main St , Clayton , NC , Becker Morgan Group , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Adams stated that the proposed subdivision includes 14 lots , an on - site CBU in front of lot 3 , and is designed to meet all county standards Mr Adams stated that they had avoided all wetland impacts and were not anticipating any issues 1PageThere was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve Earp East , seconded by Mr Hudson , Earp East was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 30,000 sf 2 Complete flood plain information 3 Metes & bounds 4 Certifications 5 Entrance sign & street signs 6 Street name approval 7 All lots shall access internal streets 8 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 9 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 10 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 11 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 12 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 13 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 14 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 15 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 16 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads 2PageMinimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 17 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 18 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 19 Stormwater Statement Required 20 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers 21 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 22 Waterline will have to be sized for any currently known future Becker Morgan projects 23 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for waterline construction [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide a fire flow test 25 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Earp South Owner Kay Craddock Earp 2023 Trust & Trustee Clair LeAnn Developer Cloudbreak Investments , LLC Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group , Inc Acreage Lots 2402 acres , 20 lots Tax ID # 11L05038K Address 600 Block of Lynch Rd Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Donnie Adams , 314 E Main St , Clayton , NC , Becker Morgan Group , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Adams stated that the proposed subdivision includes 20 lots , is designed to meet all county standards , and will have an on - site CBU in front of lot 18 There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Mr Lovering noted the enrollment and capacity numbers for the school district as shown in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval 3PageUpon a motion by Mr Lovering to approve Earp South , seconded by Ms Howard , Earp South was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 30,000 sf 2 Complete flood plain information 3 Metes & bounds 4 Certifications 5 Entrance sign & street signs 6 Street name approval 7 All lots shall access internal streets 8 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 9 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 10 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 11 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 12 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 13 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 14 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 15 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 16 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 17 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 18 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 19 Stormwater Statement Required 4PagePage pageNumber520 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers A buffer call will be necessary 21 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 22 Waterline will have to be sized for any current known future Becker Morgan projects 23 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for waterline construction [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide construction details for access road 25 Provide cul - de - sac details 26 Provide a fire flow test 27 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Margot Manor Phase 2 Owner Orace Pollard Developer Triangle Land Partners , LLC Surveyor Engineer 4D Site Solutions , Inc Acreage Lots 2375 acres , 21 lots Tax ID # 01D07031 Address 3028 A Benson - Hardee Rd Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that Margot Manor was heard and approved in October 2024 Mr Marr stated that an additional piece of land had been acquired that connects to the previously approved subdivision Mr Crenshaw asked if it connected to Road A on the preliminary plat Mr Marr confirmed Mr Scott Brown , 409 Chicago Dr Suite 112 , Fayetteville , NC , 4D Site Solutions , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Brown stated that there would be a small wetland impact associated with the road crossing and that they are working with the Core and DWQ for 401 certification Chairman Letchworth asked about the number of lots approved in Phase 1 Mr Brown responded that he believed it to be 106 lots Mr Brown stated that Mr Pollard was retaining a portion of the subject property , so there would be no additional extensions of Margot Manor Chairman Letchworth asked about NCDOT approval of the driveway permit for Phase 1 Mr Brown stated that they are working on it Mr Lovering asked about the wetland boundaries 5PagePage pageNumber6Mr Brown responded that it was the blue line Mr Brown pointed out the unsuitable soils and wetlands on the preliminary plat Mr Brown pointed out the wetlands line on the preliminary plat There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended approval with the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve Margot Manor Phase 2 , seconded by Mr Hudson , Margot Manor Phase 2 was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 30,000 sf 2 Complete flood plain information 3 Metes & bounds 4 Certifications 5 Entrance sign & street signs 6 Street name approval 7 All lots shall access internal streets 8 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 9 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 10 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 11 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 12 Show to whom open space is dedicated 13 Provide 20 ’ fee simple access to open space 14 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 15 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 16 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 6PagePage pageNumber717 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 18 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 19 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 20 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 21 Stormwater Statement Required 22 401 404 Permits required 23 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features 24 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 25 The waterline in Margot Manor Phase 1 will have to be sized to serve this phase in addition to Phase 1 26 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for waterline construction [ Emergency Services ] 27 Provide construction details for access road 28 Provide grade details for access road 29 Provide cul - de - sac details 30 Provide a fire flow test 31 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Sullivan’s Ridge Owner Jessie N Sullivan Heirs Anthony Minshew Developer Miland , Inc Surveyor Engineer Sanderson Engineering , Inc Acreage Lots 507 acres , 31 lots Tax ID # 03R02042 Address 9838 Hinnant Edgerton Rd Ms Howard recused herself from Sullivan’s Ridge Upon a motion by Mr Hudson to recuse Ms Howard , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , the recusal of Ms Howard was approved by a unanimous vote of 4 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that a reverse frontage buffer is required for all lots backing up to Hinnant Edgerton Rd Mr Marr spoke about direct driveway access on Hinnant Edgerton Rd and 7PagePage pageNumber8from the Johnston County Land Design Manual regarding developments creating 4 or more lots Mr Steven Sanderson , 2485 Wendell Blvd , Wendell , NC , Sanderson Engineering , stated the particulars of the subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Sanderson stated that the proposed subdivision is designed to meet all County standards Mr Sanderson stated that the south side section of the subject property is not deep enough for a cul - de - sac and is the cause for the access easement design Mr Hudson asked about the distance between the entrance and exit for lots 28 through 31 and if it was over 500 ft Mr Sanderson responded no , the lots are 100 ft wide and the distance between the entrance and exit is 250 ft apart Mr Sanderson spoke about the reasoning for the proposed driveway placements and about direction of travel Mr Lovering asked about the need for a second access point Mr Sanderson stated that either design would be acceptable Mr Sanderson stated that more traffic at the intersection presents more opportunity for conflict Mr Marr stated that it was reviewed by NCDOT and there were no comments other than a driveway permit would be required Mr Kerry Jackson , 36 Grantwood Dr , Clayton , NC , adjacent property owner , expressed opposition for the proposed subdivision and expressed concerns for environmental and historical reasons Mr Jackson expressed concerns for the impact on wildlife in the area Mr Sanderson spoke about the proposed lots that go down to the creek Mr Sanderson stated that the land from the woods back to the Great Swamp is the Great Swamp Mr Sanderson stated the area would not perk and it’s likely there are wetlands and wildlife present Mr Sanderson stated that was the reason for not developing in that area Mr Sanderson stated that they would adhere to the County’s stormwater requirements and adhere to the maximum impervious surface requirements There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended denial due to less than 500 ft of driveway separation and lack of a dedicated right - of - way meeting Johnston Co standards for a Major subdivision for lots on the south side of Hinnant Edgerton Rd Staff Recommendation Denial Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve Sullivan’s Ridge , seconded by Mr Lovering , Sullivan’s Ridge was approved by a unanimous vote of 4 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting 8PagePage pageNumber9Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 30,000 sf 2 Complete flood plain information 3 Metes & bounds 4 Certifications 5 Entrance sign & street signs 6 Street name approval 7 Cul - de - sac lots must have 40 ’ road frontage 8 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 10 Provide reverse frontage lot buffer along Hinnant Edgerton Road 11 Show shared driveway access easement and provide statement for shared maintenance on Final Plat 12 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 13 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 14 Coordinate with the US Postal Service for the design of and utilization of cluster box mail receptacle units a CBU shall not impede the flow of traffic b CBU shall not obstruct the operation and maintenance of utility services c CBU shall meet ADA and Fire Code requirements [ Environmental Health ] 15 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 16 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 17 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 18 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 19 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 20 Stormwater Statement Required 21 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers 9Page022 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 23 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for waterline construction [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide construction details for access road 25 Provide road grade for access road 26 Provide turn around and cul - de - sac details 27 Provide a fire flow test 28 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Rezoning and Conditional Zoning Cases Chairman Letchworth stated that Case 24 - 30 , Case TXT 24 - 02 , and Case 24 - 28 requested to be tabled until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Upon a motion by Ms Howard to table Case 24 - 30 , Case TXT 24 - 02 , and Case 24 - 28 until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting , seconded by Mr Hudson , Case 24 - 30 , Case TXT 24 - 02 , and Case 24 - 28 were tabled by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 32 Rezoning Petition To be removed from the Environmentally Sensitive Area ESA Tax ID 06G05038A & 06D01008E Owner George E & Gayle F Mast Applicant George E & Gayle F Mast Location 119 acres located at 5990 NC Hwy 42 West in the Cleveland Township Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated that the area is located within a designated “ Regional Mixed - Use Center Placetype ” on the County’s Envision Johnston Comprehensive Land Use Plan These areas are intended to be centers of activity that include a mix of retail , restaurant , service , office , and civic and institutional uses Mr Marr also referenced Section 14 - 103 of the Johnston County Code of Ordinances with regards to the Environmentally sensitive area district ES Mr Marr also stated that a letter from Ms Chandra Farmer , Director of Public Utilities , was also included in the agenda packet Chairman Letchworth asked to confirm interpretation of Ms Farmer’s letter concurring with the analysis Mr Marr confirmed Mr Crenshaw asked about a similar request heard at a previous meeting Mr Newton spoke about the boundaries of the Environmentally Sensitive Area Mr Crenshaw spoke about protection of Swift Creek 10Page1Mr Marr confirmed and stated that the subject property was located within the Middle Creek drainage basin Mr Jerry Eatman , 4130 Parklake Ave Suite 100 , Raleigh , NC , Lynch & Eatman , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Eatman confirmed Mr Crenshaw’s statement and stated that they were present before the Board last year with respect to the adjacent property Mr Eatman stated that Mr Chris Bostic , Kimley Horn and Associates , was also present There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr provided a staff recommendation of approval based on the response from Ms Farmer , Director of Public Utilities Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Ms Howard to approve Rezoning Case 24 - 32 , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Rezoning Case 24 - 32 was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 32 will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their February 3 , 2025 meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 33 Rezoning Petition Community Business CB to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 11M05036G Owner Cattail Family , LLC Applicant Cattail Family , LLC Location 337 acres located at 10369 NC Hwy 96 N in the O’Neals Township Conditional Zoning Request Event Center , Deli Bakery Restaurant Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated that the existing land use was zoned Community Business CB and is an abandoned Mill House Mr Marr spoke about the surrounding land uses Mr Marr stated that the area is located within an “ Open Space and Conservation ” future land use Placetype on the County’s Envision Johnston Comprehensive Land Use Plan Mr Norwood Thompson , 442 ½ E Main St , Clayton , NC , Applicant , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Thompson stated that a tornado took out the store across the road a few years back and they are currently redoing the Mill House There was no further discussion 11Page2Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr provided a staff recommendation of approval and presented a draft statement of consistency Chairman Letchworth asked Mr Thompson if he agreed to the conditions in the staff report Mr Thompson reviewed the conditions and agreed Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Hudson to approve Rezoning Case 24 - 33 , seconded by Ms Howard , Rezoning Case 24 - 33 was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 33 will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their February 3 , 2025 meeting Consistency Statement This request is consistent with the Envision Johnston Comprehensive Land Use Plan in that the Open Space - Conservation placetype allows some development with access to protected open space The parcel will remain rural in appearance and have a low amount of volume coming to and from the site overall It is also already zoned Community Business and the site will change minimally Conditional Zoning Applicant Questions 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Cattail Mill is approximately 90 years old and includes an 80 acre lake and 500 plus acres which is under development for residential Millhouse is unique in that old turbines , milling stones to the equipment still there and will be preserved 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant Events such as corporate events and weddings are a draw to Johnston County The desirability is increased and it helps people see and understand how mills are an important part of life in past years Also will be used as a clubhouse for Cattail Village 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant See Old Mill news 12Page34 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant Meeting place - clubhouse - History preserved Low Impact Proposed Conditional Zoning District Information 1 Please Provide the purpose of the district , a project narrative , and a list of proposed land uses to be allowed within the conditional zoning district Applicant Clubhouse , Event Center , and possible future deli bakery restaurant 2 Conditions to apply to the conditional zoning district Within a Conditional Zoning District , additional conditions and requirements may be added which may assist in mitigating the impacts the development may have on the surrounding community and the environment Staff , the Planning Board , and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process Please list any conditions that you propose , as the applicant , below Applicant Hours of Operation 7 am - 11 pm 7 days a week Music played indoors only Adequate parking provided Conditions 1 Proposed Uses Clubhouse , event center , and possible future deli bakery restaurant Proposed by applicant 2 Music will be played indoors only Proposed by applicant 3 Adequate parking provided and no parking beside roadway Proposed by applicant 4 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 5 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 6 Lighting shall be engineered dark sky down - lighting so as not to shine onto adjacent properties 7 Hours of operation Monday - Sunday 7am - 11 pm Proposed by applicant 8 All parking off - street 9 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 10 Installation of at least a Class B buffer along all rezoning boundaries lines 2 large trees , 3 small trees , and 9 shrubs every one hundred 100 linear feet Existing vegetation may be used 11 All signage must comply with the Johnston County sign ordinance 12 Environmental Health regulations must be adhered to for any food preparation or sales 13 Strict compliance with the Johnston County Noise Ordinance 14 If 17,000 sf of impervious area is planned to be disturbed , a stormwater permit will be required 13Page415 If one acre or more is planned to be disturbed , an erosion control permit will be required 16 No impervious area can be added to the 50 ’ riparian buffer outside of the existing footprint The asphalt parking area cannot be constructed in the 50 ’ buffer 17 1The existing building overhang is considered impervious , therefore sets the existing impervious footprint in the 50 ’ riparian buffer Concrete or a similar surface can be added under the existing overhang as requested , but must be entirely in the existing footprint This cannot create concentrated flows to the buffer or drainage issues on the site 18 If a stormwater permit is required , the property is located in the ESA and is limited to 12 impervious area without stormwater controls 19 401 404 permits may be required 20 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as all jurisdictional features and buffers 21 NCDOT driveway permit required Rezoning Case 24 - 34 Rezoning Petition Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 09J17037 Owner ELA , LLC Timothy Eldridge Applicant Timothy Eldridge Location 322 acres located at 7994 Harper House Rd in the Meadow Township Conditional Zoning Request Contractor’s office , storage , office space , equipment repair and farming agricultural uses Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated that the existing land use was zoned General Business - Special Use District and AR and is a contractor’s office , storage , and equipment repair , and farming agricultural offices Mr Marr stated that surrounding land uses are zoned AR and used for residential and agricultural purposes and also two parcels are zoned I - 2 CZ and are approved for a solar farm Mr Marr stated that the area is located within a designated “ Agricultural Area ” Future Land Use Placetype on the Envision Johnston 2040 County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Agricultural support uses , rural businesses , and home based businesses may be part of a mix of uses in these areas Mr Marr stated that this property was originally approved in 2012 as a Special Use and now the request is to add an office to an area that is outside of the approved area and in an area still zoned AR Mr Marr stated that the conditions from the original Special Use would be the conditions for the conditional zoning with the addition of the office space Mr Timothy Eldridge , 7892 Harper House Rd , Newton Grove , NC , Applicant , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Eldridge stated that he currently has an office and shop on the subject property and he now needs to make an addition to the office Chairman Letchworth asked Mr Eldridge if he agreed to the conditions in the staff report 14Page5Mr Eldridge reviewed the conditions and agreed Mr Newton displayed the current zoning footprint using GIS There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr provided a staff recommendation of approval and presented a draft statement of consistency Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Ms Howard to approve Rezoning Case 24 - 34 , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Rezoning Case 24 - 34 was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 34 will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their February 3 , 2025 meeting Consistency Statement This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in that it is located within a designated “ Agricultural Area ” Future Land Use Placetype on the Envision Johnston 2040 County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Agricultural support uses , rural businesses , and home based businesses may be part of a mix of uses in these areas Also , the business has operated without complaints and in compliance of a Special Use Permit since 2012 They are just requesting to add a small area of office space Conditional Zoning Applicant Questions 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Building will be constructed to code with engineered drawing See drawings 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant The building this addition will be added to is already zoned commercial 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Building addition to Eldridge concretes office Addition will be additional office space 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners 15Page6Applicant The existing building is zoned commercial The addition would be on AR zoned land That is the reason for the rezoning Proposed Conditional Zoning District Information 1 Please Provide the purpose of the district , a project narrative , and a list of proposed land uses to be allowed within the conditional zoning district Applicant Additional office space 2 Conditions to apply to the conditional zoning district Within a Conditional Zoning District , additional conditions and requirements may be added which may assist in mitigating the impacts the development may have on the surrounding community and the environment Staff , the Planning Board , and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process Please list any conditions that you propose , as the applicant , below Applicant No change to original conditions … just added area for office space Conditions 1 Permitted uses Contractors office , storage , and equipment repair , and farming agricultural uses 2 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department staff 3 All signage shall comply with the sign code 4 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by the following department and or agencies Johnston County Building Inspections , Public Utilities , Environmental Health , NCDOT 5 Lighting , if any , shall be engineered so as not to shine onto adjacent properties 6 No hazardous materials will be stored on site 7 All waste oil and fluids shall be disposed of in accordance with state and or federal guidelines Rezoning Case 24 - 30 Rezoning Petition Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 15L12015J , 15L12015D , & 15L12015A Owner Stevens Sausage Road 3411 , LLC Applicant Stevens Sausage Road 3411 , LLC Location 259 acres located at 3411 , 3445 , & 3305 Stevens Sausage Rd in the Smithfield Township Conditional Zoning Request Meat - Packing and other related Industrial uses Case 24 - 30 was tabled until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Case TXT 24 - 02 Text Amendment Request Sect 14 - 89 Amend table to allow Multi - Family uses in the GB district not greater than 15 units per acre AND allow Townhome uses in the GB 16Page7district not greater than 6 units per acre , such uses being allowed only as a Conditional Zoning CZ District and when consistent with the County’s adopted Land Use Plan and or considered appropriate by the County Commissioners Case TXT 24 - 02 was tabled until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Rezoning Case 24 - 28 Rezoning Petition General Business GB to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06D01026R , 06D01026C Owner Catfish Real Estate , LLC Applicant Catfish Real Estate , LLC Location 19 acres of a 308 acre tract located in the 16000 Block of NC HWY 50 in the Cleveland Township Conditional Zoning Request Multi - Family Apartments Case 24 - 28 was tabled until the January 28 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Discussion Items Chairman Letchworth noted the date of the next meeting , January 28 , 2025 There were two written decisions for the Board’s review LOLAS Subdivision Owner LOLAS , LLC Developer Mattamy Homes Surveyor Engineer Jon Eakins McKim & Creed Acreage Lots 6766 acres , 48 lots Tax ID # 05H05030 & 05H05030C Address 3307 Little Creek Church Rd The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve the written decision for LOLAS Subdivision , seconded by Mr Hudson , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the written decision for LOLAS Subdivision was approved as presented at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Hammer Tract Owner Two Forty - Two - Lan , LLC Developer Two Forty - Two , LLC Surveyor Engineer Dalton Engineering & Associates , PA Acreage Lots 2234 acres , 20 lots Tax ID # 01F11064H Address 1600 Block of NC HWY 242 S The Board reviewed the written decision 17Page8Upon a motion by Mr Hudson to approve the written decision for Hammer Tract , seconded by Mr Lovering , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the written decision for Hammer Tract was approved as presented at the December 17 , 2024 Planning Board Meeting Mr Crenshaw made a motion to nominate Mr Tim Little as Vice - Chair , seconded by Ms Howard There were no other nominations The vote was carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 The meeting ended at 6 41 pm Respectfully submitted by _______________________________________ Jodie Gay , Secretary for the Board 18Page