August 19, 2025 - 6:00 PM - Planning Board Meeting Minutes

10 MEETING OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Tuesday , August 19 , 2025 6 00 pm The Johnston County Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , August 19 , 2025 at 6 00 pm in the County Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , NC with the following members Present Jared Crenshaw , Susan Ford , Brooke Holmes , Debbie Howard , Will Letchworth , Jay Sasser Absent Tim Little , Gary Lovering , BOE Representative , BOCC Representative Also present Braston Newton , Planning Director ; Todd Marr , Senior Planner ; Cameron Pittman , Planner ; Marie Coats , Deputy County Attorney Chairman Letchworth opened the meeting at 6 00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms Ford Agenda Amendment Chairman Letchworth stated that an amendment to the agenda was needed in order to add item # 5 , consideration of a draft of the new Comprehensive Transportation Plan Upon a motion by Ms Howard to add consideration of a draft of the new Comprehensive Transportation Plan to the agenda , seconded by Ms Holmes , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the Board approved the amended agenda for the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Chairman Letchworth stated that the Applicant for Rezoning Case 25 - 05 requested that it be tabled until the September 16 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to table Rezoning Case 25 - 05 until the September 16 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting , seconded by Mr Sasser , Rezoning Case 25 - 05 was tabled by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Approval of the Minutes Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve the July 15 , 2025 Planning Board Minutes , seconded by Mr Crenshaw and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the July 15 , 2025 Planning Board Minutes were approved as presented Chairman Letchworth spoke about the passing of Board Member Freddie Hudson Chairman Letchworth shared information about the vacant seat on the Planning Board and how to find more information about the Board and how to apply for the vacant seat All speakers were sworn in Subdivisions 1PageBroadwell Tract Owner Coy & Carolyn Broadwell Developer Coy & Carolyn Broadwell Surveyor Engineer 4D Site Solutions , Inc Tax ID # 13A01011J Address 19700 Block of NC Hwy 210 Acreage Lots 1068 acres , 2 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr shared information about direct driveway access on NC HWY 210 and also from the Johnston County Land Design Manual regarding developments creating 4 or more lots Mr Marr stated that the parcel had been subdivided within the last five years , thus the current request making it a major subdivision Mr Scott Brown , 409 Chicago Dr Suite 112 , Fayetteville , NC , 4D Site Solutions , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Brown stated that the owner is wanting to get an additional lot out of the overall tract Mr Brown stated the request was to cut an additional lot out of the corner Mr Brown stated that the adjoining lots 1 and 2 were subdivided earlier with a minor subdivision Mr Brown stated that the owner is wanting to get a total of three lots out of the corner Mr Brown stated that there is an existing 50 ft ingress egress easement to the church cemetery Chairman Letchworth asked about the access to the new lot 1 Mr Brown responded that the access would be directly to NC HWY 210 provided approval from NCDOT with a driveway permit Chairman Letchworth asked about access to the new lot 2 and if it would be the existing driveway location that serves the cemetery Mr Brown confirmed and stated that he thought the new lot 2 is currently being farmed There was no further discussion Chairman Letchworth asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr stated the staff recommended denial based on direct driveway access on NC HWY 210 and lack of required driveway separation Mr Marr stated that NCDOT had no comments or concerns Mr Crenshaw asked for confirmation that the only new driveway would be on lot 1 Mr Marr confirmed Ms Holmes asked about NCDOT not having comments or concerns Mr Marr confirmed Mr Marr stated that the driveway separation is less than the County’s requirement 2PageStaff Recommendation Denial Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve Broadwell Tract , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Broadwell Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 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 Complete improvements or provide performance guarantee 6 Provide final plat Street Disclosure Statement Certificate for street maintenance DM Sec 7 , L item 8 7 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 8 Show to whom open space is dedicated 9 Provide 20 ’ fee simple access to open space 10 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 prior to recording 11 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 12 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 ] 13 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ 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 [ Public Utilities ] 3Page17 Stormwater Permits Required if 17,000 sf or more of impervious area is planned 18 Stormwater Statement Required 19 Erosion Control Permit required if disturbing 1 acre or more 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 [ Emergency Services ] 22 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Green View Subdivision Owner Angel Roberto Rodriguez Garcia Developer RDZ Utilities Luis Rodriguez Surveyor Engineer Godwin Engineering - Joe Godwin Jr Tax ID # 15H08011 Address 6400 Block of NC 210 Hwy Acreage Lots 3232 acres , 29 lots Mr Marr introduced the subdivision and referenced the above information Mr Marr stated that road improvements will be required per NCDOT Mr Justin Lee , 1403 NC HWY 50 South , Clayton , NC , Godwin Engineering , stated the particulars of the proposed subdivision and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Lee stated that there are wetlands on the subject property and they have worked with a soil scientist Mr Lee stated that there are no floodplains Mr Lee stated that there are three buffered features on the subject property a pond , the drain from the pond , and the branch at the back Mr Lee stated that they are not proposing anything in the buffers Mr Lee stated that there is an existing tract of land surrounded by the subject property that was previously subdivided and that they want to give them direct access from the street and a mailbox Mr Lee stated that they are working with USPS concerning the location of the cluster box Chairman Letchworth asked about plans for a Homeowners Association Mr Lee responded that he thought so Chairman Letchworth asked about thoughts of the pond being deeded to the Homeowners Association rather than an individual Mr Lee responded that the current plan is a private maintenance easement with the lot owners who connect to the pond Mr Lee stated that they could consider deeding the pond to the HOA Ms Howard asked about the number of lots Ms Howard stated that the request is for 29 lots , but the preliminary plat shows 30 lots 4PagePage pageNumber5Mr Lee confirmed that it is 29 lots Mr Lee stated that the preliminary plat does not show the recombination of lots 19 and 20 due to inadequate soils Mr Earl McClary and Ms Jenny McClary , 59 Muscadine Way , Smithfield , NC , adjacent property owners in the Heritage Ridge Subdivision , expressed concerns with cell phone coverage and not being able to make calls Mr McClary stated that it is one shared tower , a Verizon tower shared with T - Mobile Ms McClary expressed concerns for Spectrum internet and losing internet service in the area Ms McClary expressed concerns for increased traffic and speeding Mr McClary expressed concern for no sidewalks in subdivisions Chairman Letchworth spoke about the County currently going through the process of rewriting the Unified Development Ordinance and encouraged participation Chairman Letchworth asked about NCDOT’s feedback Mr Marr stated that NCDOT would require road improvements but did not state what specific improvements would be required Chairman Letchworth stated that it could possibly be a right and left turn lane similar to the neighboring subdivision 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 Ms Holmes asked about the preliminary site plan showing 30 lots Mr Newton responded that it be noted in the motion that the representative for the Applicant made a statement that lots 19 and 20 were to be combined , with a net total of 29 lots at final platting Staff Recommendation Approval Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve Green View Subdivision with the condition that lots 19 and 20 are combined and the subdivision does not exceed 29 total lots , seconded by Mr Sasser , Green View Subdivision was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Conditions and Requirements [ Planning ] 1 All lots must be a minimum of 30,000 sf 2 Complete flood plain information 5PagePage pageNumber63 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 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 Road improvements will be required for this site [ Public Utilities ] 19 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 20 Stormwater Statement Required 21 A reasonable impervious area limit should be used per lot This should allow for homeowner additions as well 22 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers A buffer call may be required for this site 23 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 6PagePage pageNumber724 Provide construction details for access road 25 Provide grade information for roadways 26 Provide cul - de - sac details 27 Provide a fire flow test 28 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Glendale Road Tract Owner Ray Boyette Trust Developer AVS Investments & Little River JoCo Properties , LLC Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group Tax ID # 03P04001A Address 3200 Block of Glendale Rd Acreage Lots 4264 acres , 34 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 the parcel Mr Marr also stated that a reverse frontage buffer is required for all lots backing up to Glendale 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 the proposed subdivision is designed to meet County’s Ordinance and provided the cluster mailbox inside the second cul - de - sac Mr Marr stated that they would provide a reverse frontage buffer 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 Ms Holmes to approve Glendale Road Tract , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Glendale Road Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 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 7PagePage pageNumber88 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 Glendale Road 12 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 13 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 prior to recording 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 ] 17 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 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 [ Emergency Services ] 24 Provide construction details for access roads 25 Provide grade information for roads 26 Provide cul - de - sac details 27 Provide a fire flow test 28 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout 8PagePage pageNumber9Shade Tree Road Tract Owner Helen D Woodall Living Trust Developer Lipscomb Development Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group Tax ID # 07F08047D Address 800 Block of Shade Tree Rd Acreage Lots 5150 acres , 38 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 the parcel Ms Amanda Graham , 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 Ms Graham spoke about the location of the cluster mailbox and associated parking spaces Ms Graham stated that she has had communication with some of the adjacent property owners about stormwater concerns Chairman Letchworth asked about lot 38 Ms Graham responded that lot 38 will use an existing farm path for access Chairman Letchworth asked if the access was onto Shade Tree Rd Ms Graham confirmed and stated that it was an existing driveway Chairman Letchworth asked if it would be one large residential lot Ms Graham confirmed and stated that due to environmental constraints the lot would not be split Mr Crenshaw asked about lot 31S Ms Graham responded that it was an off - site septic lot Ms Graham referenced the agenda packet and discussed the septic breakdown stating that the red areas are the good septic soils in the preliminary evaluations Ms Graham stated that the lot numbers that end in “ S ” are going to be utilized as off - site septic areas Ms Kathy Jones , 773 Shade Tree Rd , Benson , NC , adjacent property owner , stated that the back corner is a very low area and stays wet most of the year Ms Jones stated that the property line between the two is in the middle of a drainage area Ms Jones expressed interest in obtaining that piece of the subject property to have full maintenance control of the drainage area Ms Jones expressed concern for the road and stated that when the road was constructed it was not constructed for heavy loads and high traffic volume Ms Jones expressed concern for possible issues with limited sight at the entrance of the proposed subdivision Ms Jones stated that she had spoken with Ms Graham Mr Ricky Green , 11 Nicole Dr , Benson , NC , adjacent property owner , expressed concern for water runoff onto his property Mr Green stated that there is a shallow pond 9Page0that was built for irrigation and it already overflows now Mr Green expressed concern for how the water will be handled on the east side of the proposed subdivision Mr Green stated that the properties were divided by the wetlands Mr Green stated that there are 29 acres on one side of the wetlands and 30 some acres on the back side of the wetlands Mr Green stated that his only access to the back side of the property is an existing path that has two five foot culverts Mr Green stated that all of the water comes and passes through the culvert Mr Green stated that he has hauled in an estimated forty loads of dirt on the path to raise it since the waters flood the path Mr Green stated that the culverts cannot handle the existing amount of water flow Mr Green expressed concern for how the water will be handled on the west side of the proposed subdivision Mr Green pointed out his areas of concern on the aerial map Chairman Letchworth asked Ms Graham to respond to the presented concerns Ms Graham addressed the concern of sight distance Ms Graham stated that they would follow all NCDOT requirements which would include an on - site sight distance evaluation to make sure there is no concern with the location of the proposed entrance Ms Graham addressed the concern of stormwater Ms Graham stated that the County had an extensive stormwater program to protect these exact situations Ms Graham stated that , as a developer , they try to mimic existing draining patterns Ms Graham stated that if approved , they would use County stormwater regulations to ensure there are no negative downstream effects Chairman Letchworth asked about possible downstream effects that the stormwater plan would address Ms Graham responded that a subdivision like the one proposed is limited to a fifteen percent impervious increase Ms Graham stated that the impervious area would include the road and houses and they would not increase the volume of water that is leaving the site Ms Graham stated that they would then look at every point where water is leaving the site and would need to make sure that it is not greater than a ten percent increase than what it was prior to construction Ms Graham stated that they work closely with the reviewer and there may be some adjacent land owner concerns that could be addressed preemptively Ms Graham stated that the reviewer could require things such as studying the stream banks Chairman Letchworth asked about the reviewer requiring further study of downstream pipes and a stream not on the subject property Ms Graham responded that it would be in the jurisdiction of the reviewer to make such a request , but a common request would be for a surveyor to report exactly how a stream channel looks and then the developer would need to show calculations that the water will not overflow stream banks Ms Graham stated that the requirements for every project are a little different Ms Graham stated that the Johnston County stormwater reviewer and the engineer of record are aware of the concerns and the concerns will be considered moving forward 10Page1Mr Green asked about the driveways and about the water flow through the proposed subdivision Mr Green stated that they live in Kerry Woods and the water for Kerry Woods flows into a ditch and then runs down to this property , his property , and into the creek Mr Green expressed concern for where the water from the cul - de - sac would go Chairman Letchworth stated that the point of the stormwater ordinance is to keep water flowing as it currently flows and to limit the amount of increase in volume and increase in intensity Chairman Letchworth stated the ordinance addresses those two elements and that any specific improvements that would be needed would not be typically known at this stage of the design Mr Green asked about a buffer and if it would fall under stormwater management Chairman Letchworth responded that wetlands have required buffers by the Army Corps and that requirement limits what can and cannot be disturbed within the buffer Chairman Letchworth stated that there are streams on the subject property that will have buffers 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 Ms Howard to approve Shade Tree Road Tract , seconded by Mr Sasser , Shade Tree Road Tract was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 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 11Page213 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 limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management [ Emergency Services ] 23 Provide construction details for access road 24 Provide road grade information 25 Provide cul - de - sac details 26 Provide a fire flow test 27 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Earpsboro 2A & 2B Owner Darlington Advisers , LLC Developer Darlington Advisers , LLC Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group Tax ID # 11M02064 Address 181 Earpsboro Rd Acreage Lots 24252 acres , 139 lots 12Page3Mr 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 portion of the parcel Mr Marr stated that a reverse frontage buffer is required for all lots backing up to Earpsboro Rd Mr Marr also stated that a TIA was created for this project and the recommendations are in the Conditions and Requirements Mr Marr provided a copy of the TIA , as well as the NCDOT review and recommendations of the TIA 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 the proposed subdivision was originally two separate projects , but realized the total lots would be over one hundred between the two and decided to go through the TIA process Mr Adams stated that the proposed subdivision was designed according to County standards and NCDOT standards Mr Adams stated that the TIA was submitted , reviewed , and approved by Johnston County Planning , NCDOT , and congestion management with NCDOT Mr Adams stated that the preliminary plat shows three cluster box units Mr Adams stated that there are two entrances on the south side of Earpsboro Rd to prevent a stream and buffer crossing of the riparian buffer stream Ms Holmes asked about lots 37 - 40 Mr Adams responded that the reason is the soils Mr Adams stated that the soils are good up at Earpsboro Rd , so the lot designs are land hooks where the distribution line will go up to the septic fields 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 Sasser to approve Earpsboro 2A & 2B , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , Earpsboro 2A & 2B was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 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 13Page49 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 Earpsboro Road for lots requiring one 12 TIA Recommendations INTERSECTIONS SITE ACCESSES AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS Earpsboro Road NC 39 ? Monitor for signal o Intersection subject to improvements if signal is warranted Earpsboro Road Tract 2A Access ? Both Site Accesses o Two - lane cross - section ; one ingress , one egress o 100 ’ Internal Protected Stem minimum Earpsboro Road Tract 2B Access ? Site Access o Two - lane cross - section ; one ingress , one egress o 100 ’ Internal Protected Stem minimum 13 Fee - in - lieu of open space shall be paid prior to recording 14 Street Lighting shall be installed in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 364 prior to recording 15 Provide utility easements along all lot lines in accordance with LDC Sec 14 - 75 d 3 16 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 ] 17 Approval of all lots for onsite sewage disposal or statement for each unapproved lot [ NCDOT ] 18 A driveway permit and subdivision design approval must be obtained prior to construction 19 All design aspects of the plans shall comply with the current NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures , NCDOT Subdivision Roads 14Page5Minimum Construction Standards , and Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 20 It will be determined at the time the driveway permit application is submitted if any road improvements will be required [ Public Utilities ] 21 Stormwater & Erosion Control Permits Required 22 Stormwater Statement Required 23 Wetlands should be delineated and shown on the plan if any are present as well as any jurisdictional features and buffers Buffer call will be required for this site 24 Property is limited to 15 impervious area without stormwater management 25 Construction plans will have to be submitted and approved for waterline construction [ Emergency Services ] 26 Provide grade details for roadways 27 Provide a fire flow test 28 Provide fire hydrant distribution plan layout Rezoning and Conditional Zoning Cases Rezoning Case 25 - 05 Rezoning Petition Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 07F06001R Owner Kurtis Farrell Applicant Kurtis Farrel Location 669 acres located at 6232 Raleigh Rd in the Elevation Township Conditional Zoning Request Outdoor Storage , parking of commercial vehicles , semi loading unloading Rezoning Case 25 - 05 was tabled until the September 16 , 2025 Planning Board meeting Discussion Items There were five written decisions for the Board’s review Jordan Ridge Phase 2 Additional Lot Owner C Breeze Properties , LLC Developer C Breeze Properties , LLC Surveyor Engineer Dalton Engineering & Associates , PA Tax ID # 06G05041V Address 600 Block of Josephine Rd Acreage Lots 049 acres , 1 lot 15Page6The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve the written decision for Jordan Ridge Phase 2 Additional Lot , seconded by Mr Sasser , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the written decision for Jordan Ridge Phase 2 Additional Lot was approved as presented at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting The Estates at Narron Farm Owner Armstrong Timber Management Developer Brian Armstrong Surveyor Engineer David T Upchurch Tax ID # 11O02045K Address 11400 Block of NC Hwy 42 E Acreage Lots 39591 acres , 29 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Mr Sasser to approve the written decision for The Estates at Narron Farm , seconded by Ms Holmes , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the written decision for The Estates at Narron Farm was approved as presented at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Saddle Creek Farms Owner G Patrick Murphy & Sheila M Locklear Developer Pintail Development , LLC Surveyor Engineer Marsh Engineering Services Tax ID # 09G15047A Address 600 Block of Tart Rd Acreage Lots 6882 acres , 58 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve the written decision for Saddle Creek Farms , seconded by Mr Sasser , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the written decision for Saddle Creek Farms was approved as presented at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Charles Massey Tract Owner Charles Massey Sr Trust Developer Lipscomb Development Surveyor Engineer Becker Morgan Group Tax ID # 06G05033T Address 6400 Block of Cleveland Rd Acreage Lots 5474 acres , 35 lots The Board reviewed the written decision 16Page7Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve the written decision for Charles Massey Tract , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the written decision for Charles Massey Tract was approved as presented at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Little Pine Homestead Owner Daniel & Tracy Carlton Developer Dan Carlton Surveyor Engineer Herb Proctor Tax ID # 11M03030B Address 5251 NC Hwy 231 Acreage Lots 209 acres , 2 lots The Board reviewed the written decision Upon a motion by Ms Holmes to approve the written decision for Little Pine Homestead , seconded by Mr Crenshaw , and carried by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 , the written decision for Little Pine Homestead was approved as presented at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Chairman Letchworth recused himself from the Consideration of the draft for the New Comprehensive Transportation Plan presented by McAdams Company Upon a motion by Ms Howard to recuse Chairman Letchworth , seconded by Mr Sasser , the recusal of Chairman Letchworth was approved by a unanimous vote of 6 - 0 at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting Consideration of draft of New Comprehensive Transportation Plan - Presentation by McAdams Co Mr Newton introduced the presentation of the County’s New Comprehensive Transportation Plan Mr Newton stated that the former plan is approximately 11 - 12 years old Mr Newton stated that the new plan doesn’t overlook our regional fit within the NC transportation network , but focuses on moving people within Johnston County and looks at multimodal opportunities within Johnston County Mr Newton requested a recommendation from the Planning Board to go to the Board of County Commissioners via a Public Hearing on September 2 , 2025 Mr Newton stated that the Commissioners would have the option to adopt the new plan at that meeting or take it under advisement and delay the adoption until a later date Mr Joel Strickland , McAdams Company , introduced the County’s New Comprehensive Transportation Plan and stated that it was modeled after NCDOT’s comprehensive transportation plans Mr Strickland stated that the plan was drafted with a vision of connecting the residents of Johnston County through safe and efficient multimodal travel options to destinations within Johnston County and the region while enhancing economic vitality Mr Strickland stated that safety was a huge portion of the plan Mr Strickland stated that three public meetings were held Mr Strickland stated that they worked with the County’s PIO office and had a robust public engagement process Mr Strickland 17Page8spoke about the stakeholder committee and their involvement in the draft process Mr Strickland stated that they looked at six modes of transportation roadways and highways , rail , transit , bike , pedestrian , and aviation Mr Strickland stated that their recommendations include 170 miles of roadway recommendations , 88 miles of bicycle and pedestrian facilities , and 14 intersection improvements Mr Strickland stated that there is a digital map of recommendations with linked dimensional cross - sections Mr Strickland stated that they also drafted some ordinance recommendations within the plan as they relate to roadway frontage and transportation Ms Howard asked about future construction development sites and right - of - ways being dedicated Mr Strickland confirmed and stated that they have different recommendations based on whether or not it is roadway frontage or actually runs through the parcels Mr Crenshaw asked about terminology as it relates to the difference between reserving the right - of - way for roadway projects and dedicating the right - of - way for greenway projects Mr Strickland spoke about the dedication of the right - of - way if the greenway is not funded for construction Mr Newton stated that if the roadway is not funded , it would be reserving the right - of - way as opposed to dedicating it Upon a motion by Ms Howard to recommend adoption of the New Comprehensive Transportation Plan to the County Commissioners , seconded by Mr Sasser , the New Comprehensive Transportation Plan was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of 5 - 0 at the August 19 , 2025 Planning Board Meeting The meeting ended at 7 09 pm Respectfully submitted by _______________________________________ Jodie Gay , Secretary for the Board 18Page