May 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM - Planning Board Meeting Minutes

10 MEETING OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Tuesday , May 20 , 2025 6 00 pm The Johnston County Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , May 20 , 2025 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 , Will Letchworth , Gary Lovering , Jay Sasser , Michelle Davis BOCC Representative Absent Susan Ford , Brooke Holmes , Freddie Hudson , Tim Little , BOE 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 April 15 , 2025 Planning Board Minutes , seconded by Mr Sasser , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the April 15 , 2025 Planning Board Minutes were approved as presented Chairman Letchworth stated that the Applicant for Case TXT 25 - 01 requested that it be tabled until the June 17 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Upon a motion by Ms Howard to table Case TXT 25 - 01 until the June 17 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Case TXT 25 - 01 was tabled by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting All speakers were sworn in Subdivisions Coates Crossing Owner GH Land , LLC Elizabeth Roberts Developer Casto Southeast Realty Services , LLC Surveyor Engineer Blue Ridge Engineering , PLLC Tax ID # 07E05019 , 07E05019A , & 07E05063B Address 11847 NC Hwy 210 Acreage Lots 1945 acres , 7 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that this portion of NC Hwy 210 appears on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a boulevard needing improvement Mr Marr stated that this parcel is zoned AR and is also within the Interstate Highway Interchange IHI overlay district 1PageMr Chris Grimes , 8501 Hempton Cross , Wake Forest , NC , Casto Southeast Realty Services , LLC , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Grimes stated that the proposed development is for commercial development with a regional gas and convenience store , several retail and restaurants and commercial users planned Mr Lovering asked about the proposed entrances shown on the preliminary site plan Mr Grimes stated that there would be a left over on the eastern most entrance and that they are still working with NCDOT on the traffic engineering and design Mr Lovering asked about a traffic study Mr Grimes stated that the traffic study is currently underway Mr Lovering asked if the stubout was for future development Mr Grimes stated that the stubout is required for connectivity but that they have no control over the adjacent property There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended preliminary approval subject to the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Lovering to approve Coates Crossing , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Coates Crossing was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 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 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Stubout Street extension signage in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 226 g 10 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 2Page11 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 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 [ NCDOT ] 14 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 15 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 16 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required 17 Within U - 6203 Will require coordination with Division 4 Project Development [ 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 A buffer call will be required for this site 21 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for water line and sewer line construction 22 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 23 Provide construction details for access road 24 Provide turn around details 25 Provide a fire flow test 26 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Hocutt Farm Owner Talmage Mark Hall & Thomas Merle Hall Developer TMHX2 , LLC Surveyor Engineer Hall Land Surveying , Inc Tax ID # 11L03019B Address 11000 Block of Covered Bridge Rd Acreage Lots 1355 acres , 12 lots 3PageMr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that this portion of Covered Bridge Road appears on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a boulevard needing improvement Mr Marr stated that this parcel is within the ESA , however no floodplain appears on the parcel Mr Thomas Merle Hall , 1899 Steven’s Chapel Rd , Smithfield , NC , Hall Land Surveying , Inc , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Lovering asked about the distance of the access point from the intersection Mr Hall responded that it was plus minus 500 - 600 feet Chairman Letchworth asked if Mr Hall had had conversations with NCDOT about the driveway separation Mr Hall responded yes and said that in their preliminary conversations NCDOT said that they would issue a driveway permit for the proposed location There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended preliminary approval subject to the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve Hocutt Farm , seconded by Mr Lovering , Hocutt Farm was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 40,000 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 4PagePage pageNumber512 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 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 22 Property is located within the ESA and limited to 12 impervious area without stormwater management 23 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for water line construction [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide construction details for access road 25 Provide road grade details 26 Provide cul - de - sac details 27 Provide a fire flow test 28 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Cobb Tract Owner Jamie & Amy Cobb Developer Cloudbreak Investments , LLC 5PagePage pageNumber6Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group Tax ID # 13C02055B Address 1000 Block of Two Claude Rd Acreage Lots 1277 acres , 14 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that a Phase 2 would be presented to the Board next month , but that the Board at this meeting is only considering the east side of Two Claude Rd Mr Donnie Adams , 314 E Main St , Clayton , NC , Becker Morgan Group , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Lovering asked about Phase 2 and the location of the entrances Mr Adams stated that the entrances would not line up given the way the property is Mr Sasser asked about the location of the entrance for Phase 2 in relation to the proposed subdivision Mr Adams responded that it would likely be to the north midway of the parcel across the street with four lots Mr Lovering asked about the easement at the end of the cul - de - sac shown on the preliminary plat Mr Adams responded yes , that the easement would be for access to the property behind the subject property Mr Adams stated that there is an existing farm path that runs through the subject property and that farm equipment would use the easement Mr Newton stated that the County has a standard where a spite strip cannot be created and that a spite strip is essentially where your right - of - way stops Mr Newton stated that there cannot be a small portion of non - conforming piece of land that essentially cannot be used for anything Mr Newton stated that lots 7 and 8 would encompass the cul - de - sac and share a lot line Mr Newton stated that the easement would exist somewhere within that boundary Mr Tim King , 1241 Bailey Rd , Coats , NC , adjacent property owner , stated that he was not opposed to the proposed subdivision but was concerned about getting farm equipment through the street Mr King expressed concerns for safety and spoke about equipment , potato trucks , combines , etc going through the proposed subdivision Mr Lovering asked about Mr King’s existing access Mr King stated that there is no easement currently on file , but that the existing dirt road has been there and used for access Mr King stated that Johnston County aerial footage shows the existing dirt road in 1965 and it predates that record Mr King stated that he is the fourth generation owner 6PagePage pageNumber7Ms Howard asked if the existing dirt road was the same location as the proposed subdivision street Mr King responded that he thought the proposed subdivision street was in the same location as the existing dirt road Mr King stated that the existing road served as access to the house located on the adjacent property and the house is shown in the 1939 aerial footage Mr Lovering asked if Mr King’s property was landlocked Mr King responded that his property is landlocked and the existing dirt road is the only access Mr King stated that he had been looking for other remedies and that ideally he’d like to have the required access width if it were to be developed and that his biggest concern is accessing it with the farm equipment Mr Paul Parker , Cloudbreak Investments , LLC , was also present to answer any questions from the Board Ms Howard asked about the impact on proposed lot sizes if the developer were to allot 20 feet along the back so that there’s not an easement on each property owner’s line Mr Parker responded that the proposed subdivision street would be built to NCDOT standards and would accommodate the farm equipment and would be better than a 20 feet easement across the back Mr Parker addressed concerns about possible fencing along the proposed 20 feet easement and stated that typically homeowners would not install fencing along the easement with it being in the front of the homes and on the cul - de - sac Mr Parker stated that a fence would likely be installed along the back property lines and would impact an easement if located along the back property lines Ms Howard asked about deeding Mr King 20 feet of land along the back of lots 8 - 14 instead of an easement Mr Nathan Evans , Cloudbreak Investments , LLC , was also present to answer any questions from the Board and stated that he was working with Mr Cobb , subject property owner Mr Evans explained the proposed easement Mr Evans stated that when Mr King was contacted in December 2024 , a 20 feet easement was one of the suggested remedies Mr Evans stated that they did not want to put a stub out Ms Howard explained the reasoning behind her question , one being that the proposed subdivision street would be built to NCDOT standards and eventually turned over to NCDOT so anyone could drive their tractor down the proposed street Ms Howard expressed understanding of Mr King’s concern for safety Mr Evans stated that perhaps they can work with Mr King Mr Evans also spoke about a general statute prohibiting farm equipment over 25 feet 7PagePage pageNumber8Mr Jamie Cobb , 420 Lakeview Rd , La Grange , NC , subject property owner , stated that the property had been in the family since the early 1960s and was recently split between Mr Cobb and his sister Mr Cobb confirmed that there was no recorded easement Mr Cobb stated that he felt like any farm equipment would be able to go through the proposed 20 feet easement There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended preliminary approval subject to the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Chairman Letchworth asked for more information concerning a spite strip Mr Newton responded that it is essentially where you see the boundary of the easement , there has to be a property line , so lots 7 and 8 would share a property line Mr Newton stated that a non - conforming parcel of land cannot be created Mr Newton stated that it could be requested for the right - of - way to be extended to the property line Mr Newton stated that there are two things to consider , farm equipment has the right to traverse on NCDOT roads and public safety Mr Newton stated that there will be children and cars parked along the shoulder of the right - of - way from time to time Mr Newton stated that the best case scenario would be a separate and distinct access for the farm equipment however it could be worked out between all parties Chairman Letchworth asked if as proposed , did the subdivision meet all codes and ordinances Mr Newton confirmed Chairman Letchworth stated that testimony shows that the proposed easement is an improvement in width and in terms of dedication Chairman Letchworth asked hypothetically if the adjacent property wished to be developed would the adjacent property continue to have access to the public right - of - way through the 20 feet easement Mr Newton responded that platting the access easement does not make it legal entitlement and a deed attached to the easement will be needed Mr Newton stated that development is an open term Mr Newton stated that for a development such as the one proposed , a minimum of 50 feet would be needed to allow for a new right - of - way whether it be private or public in accordance to County standards and constructed to NCDOT subdivision standards if public Chairman Letchworth asked about the County Ordinance with regards to a stubout requirement Mr Newton responded that the Ordinance does not necessarily require a stubout , it does encourage a stub out to property that is landlocked for future development or future access Mr Newton stated that the adjacent property is landlocked and it would be ideal to have adequate width access to allow for future development of the property 8PagePage pageNumber9Chairman Letchworth stated that it is desired but not required and as proposed the subdivision meets County Codes and Ordinances Mr Newton confirmed Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Sasser to approve Cobb Tract , seconded by Ms Howard , Cobb Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 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 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 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 9Page017 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 22 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 23 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for water line construction [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide grade details for road 25 Provide a fire flow test 26 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Jasper Landing Phase 2 Owner Jasper Landing Development Company Developer Greyhill Development , LLC Surveyor Engineer Mike Schneider , PE Tax ID # 07F06045 Address 3457 Lassiter Rd Acreage Lots 1499 acres , 16 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that Phase 1 was approved unanimously at the March 2024 Planning Board Meeting Chairman Letchworth asked about the number of lots approved in Phase 1 Mr Marr responded , 40 lots Mr Crenshaw asked if Phase 2 would be required to have its own dedicated CBU Mr Marr responded that it would be a decision by the USPS Mr Grey Berry , 516 N East St , Raleigh , NC , representing the Developer , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Berry stated that they are working with USPS currently and their preference is to have one CBU location for both phases 10Page1Mr Lovering asked about the proposed stubout and a future phase Mr Berry responded that they currently do not have ownership of the adjacent parcel but that they have had conversations and expressed interest in acquiring the property Mr Berry stated that it was best to have the stubout and not need it than to not have it and need it Mr Lovering asked if it would become a cul - de - sac Mr Berry responded that it would have the fire truck turnaround There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended preliminary approval subject to the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Lovering to approve Jasper Landing Phase 2 , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Jasper Landing Phase 2 was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 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 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 9 Stubout Street extension signage in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 226 g 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 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 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 11Page2[ 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 21 401 404 permit required for wetland impacts 22 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers 23 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 24 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for water line construction 25 Fire flow is not immediately available An off - site extension to provide fire flow will have to be modeled [ Emergency Services ] 26 Provide construction details for access road 27 Provide road grade details 28 Provide turn around details 29 Provide a fire flow test 30 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Buck Crossing Owner Double J Development , LLC Developer Double J Development , LLC Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group , Inc Tax ID # 11N05066C & 11N05066D Address 12000 Block of Buck Rd Acreage Lots 9811 acres , 62 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that this parcel is not within the ESA , however a floodplain appears on a small 12Page3portion of the parcel Mr Marr stated that a reverse frontage is required for all lots backing up to Buck Rd Mr Donnie Adams , 314 E Main St , Clayton , NC , Becker Morgan Group , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Adams stated that there are two CBU locations proposed Chairman Letchworth asked about the 20 feet access easement and 10 feet wide walking trail shown on the preliminary plat Mr Adams confirmed Chairman Letchworth asked about each of the ends of the cul - de - sacs being connected and asked if it would be a paved or unpaved walking trail Mr Adams responded that he didn’t think the Owner Developer had made a firm decision Mr Adams stated that this is an upscale development with one acre plus lots Mr Shawn and Ms Diana Lewis , 299 Arabian Dr , Middlesex , NC , adjacent property owners , stated that they were not opposed to the proposed subdivision and asked about the distance between their property and the proposed subdivision lots neighboring their property Ms Lewis expressed concern for safety and children coming over their fence Mr Lewis stated that their subdivision is unique and they moved there six years ago Mr Lewis stated that he reached out to the original subject property owner about four years ago to inquire about buying additional acreage to buffer them from a subdivision Chairman Letchworth asked about the five foot buffer Mr Sasser stated that he thought they were referencing building setbacks Mr Newton clarified the building setback requirements Mr Lewis stated the subject property was previously a recreational area with hunting and a lot of wildlife and requested a buffer between his subdivision and the proposed subdivision Mr Lewis stated that many in their subdivision have mini hobby farms Ms Lewis expressed concern for losing the integrity of the area and for increased traffic Chairman Letchworth stated that they would have to get a permit from NCDOT for the driveway connection and the traffic flow would be looked at to make sure it is sufficient Ms Lewis spoke about the wildlife in the area and expressed concern Mr Curtis Vanchoff , 155 Thoroughbred Dr , Middlesex , NC , adjacent property owner , spoke about the proposed walking trail and described the area for its proposed location as a very big decline going from 240 feet to 180 feet Mr Vanchoff expressed concern for potential runoff with any excavation Mr Vanchoff also expressed concern for the 13Page4wildlife and spoke about hunting and having shooting ranges on their property Mr Vanchoff also expressed concern for street lights Mr Newton responded that street lights are required but there is not a mandate for the number or spacing Mr Newton stated that Duke Energy typically uses a lamp post with a low level light Mr Vanchoff expressed concern for the area school capacities Mr Graziano De Luca , 12662 Buck Rd , Middlesex , NC , adjacent property owner , spoke about his property being in a flood zone and expressed concern for additional water and the possible impact on his property , as well as a concern for the possible impact on his property value and ability to sell in the future Mr De Luca spoke about no proposed retention ponds and expressed concerns for water runoff from the roofs and driveways in the proposed subdivision Chairman Letchworth asked Mr Adams to address stormwater controls and plans for buffers and how lots may or may not be cleared for houses Mr Adams stated that they would continue to be consistent with and in accordance with Johnston County standards for both erosion and stormwater control and utilities Mr Adams stated that they would comply with NCDOT Mr Adams stated that they would be in accordance with the amount of impervious area allowed per lot and that the final portion would be recorded with each lot giving a specific amount of impervious area Mr Adams stated that the calculation includes the roadway , trail or any other structure improvement Mr Adams stated that the intention is for all lots to be greater than an acre in size with minimal land disturbances Mr Adams stated that the intention was not to clear cut the area and grade everything Mr Adams stated that they have had a wetland consultant on the subject property and delineate the wetlands and all of the wetlands are confined to the northern most portion along the stream Mr Adams stated that there are no buffer impacts , stream impacts , or proposed wetland impacts Mr Adams stated that there is no intention to add any additional buffer to the lots that back up to the neighboring subdivision and that the proposed lots along that property line are large in size Chairman Letchworth asked about stormwater and Mr De Luca’s property regarding Moccasin Creek flowing east towards Buckhorn Reservoir Mr Adams responded yes that it does flow east There was a comment from the audience There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended preliminary approval subject to the stated conditions and requirements in the staff report 14Page5Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Mr Sasser to approve Buck Crossing , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Buck Crossing was approved by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the May 20 , 2025 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 Provide reverse frontage lot buffer along Buck Road 12 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 13 Show to whom open space is dedicated 14 Provide 20 ’ fee simple access to open space 15 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 prior to recording 16 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 17 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 ] 18 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 19 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 20 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 15Page621 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 22 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 23 Stormwater Statement Required 24 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 required for this site 25 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 26 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for water line construction 27 Fire flow is not immediately available An off - site extension to provide fire flow will have to be modeled [ Emergency Services ] 28 Provide garde details for access road 29 Provide a fire flow test 30 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Special Uses Public Forum Only - No Vote Case TXT 25 - 01 Text Amendment Request 25 - 01 Sect 14 - 81 & Sect 14 - 89 To allow more housing density and housing types in the Neighborhood Center Place Type as contained in the Johnston County Land Use Plan Petitioner Thomas H Johnson , Jr Attorney for WBB Development , LLC Amend Sec 14 - 89 to allow Multi - Family Residential up to 20 units per acre , Townhomes up to 6 units per acre , and Single - Family up to 3 units per acre within a mixed - use development in the General Business - Conditional Zoning District GB - CZ per Section 14 - 81 e Amend Sec 14 - 81 to add e Residential 1 Multi - Family Residential up to 20 units per acre , Townhomes up to 6 units per acre , and Single - Family up to 3 units per acre are allowed in the General Business - Conditional Zoning District GB - CZ in a mixed - use development but only within the consistent with the Neighborhood Center Place Type as defined in the 2023 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and shown on the Future Land Use Placetypes Map Case TXT 25 - 01 was tabled until the June 17 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting 16Page7Discussion Items There were three written decisions for the Board’s review Sunset Silo Owner Joe & Susan Godwin Developer SALT Land Holdings , LLC Surveyor Engineer Godwin Engineering , PA Tax ID # 09H16037 Address 500 Block of Tart Town Rd Acreage Lots 372 acres , 31 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Mr Lovering to approve the written decision for Sunset Silo , seconded by Ms Howard , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the written decision for Sunset Silo was approved as presented at the May 20 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting The Woods at Meadow Downs Owner Joe Godwin Sr Developer SALT Land Holdings , LLC Surveyor Engineer Godwin Engineering , PA Tax ID # 09J16067 Address 1325 Barefoot Rd Acreage Lots 319 acres , 31 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Mr Crenshaw to approve the written decision for The Woods at Meadow Downs , seconded by Mr Lovering , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the written decision for The Woods at Meadow Downs was approved as presented at the May 20 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Farm Field Owner JR Development Developer JR Development Surveyor Engineer Alsey J Gilbert , PLS Tax ID # 11M02003O Address 200 Block of Rice Rd Acreage Lots 3055 acres , 21 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Mr Sasser to approve the written decision for Farm Field , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , and carried by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 , the written decision for Farm Field was approved as presented at the May 20 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting 17Page8The meeting ended at 6 59 pm Respectfully submitted by _______________________________________ Jodie Gay , Secretary for the Board 18Page