November 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Rezoning Agenda

10 PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY BOARD MEETING November 2 , 2026 6 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Monday , November 2 , 2026 at 6 00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible in the Commissioners Meeting Room located in the Johnston County Courthouse at 207 E Johnston Street , Smithfield , NC The purpose of the meeting is to transact business as presented during the meeting Auxiliary aids for the handicapped will be made available upon reasonable notice For citizens that would like to address the Board for Public Comment or on any of the cases listed below but have concerns with physically attending the meeting , may email those comments to Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington at danacuddington @ johnstonncgov The meeting will also be livestreamed through YouTube at https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda 2 Public Comment 3 Public Hearings Rezoning Conditional Use Requests CASE 26 - 06 – Applicant Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP David Wells 5 CASE 26 - 07 – Applicant Carolina Aggregate & Sand Holdings , LLC 28 4 Public Hearing – Proposed Unified Development Ordinance “ UDO ” 5 Manager Reports and Comments 6 Board Reports and Comments Page 1 of 53PageNovember 2 , 2026 6 00 pm 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda 2 Public Comments 3 Public Hearings Rezoning Conditional Use Requests After each rezoning case is heard , which is a legislative public hearing , the hearing will be recessed and the Board will render a decision CASE 26 - 06 REZONING PETITION - Petition to rezone 797 acres of two tracts of land totaling 1034 acres located at 11358 & 11600 Cleveland Road in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06E02019B & 06E02018 Owner Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP Applicant Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP David Wells Conditional Zoning Request Truck trailer Outdoor Storage The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the Rezoning request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for approval Staff Report includes conditions Planning Board Minutes Application Site Plan Zoning Map Aerial Map Photos Proposed Statement of Consistency for Approval from Planning Board CASE 26 - 07 REZONING PETITION - Petition to rezone 10857 acre tract of land located at the 3800 Block of Richardson Bridge Road in Bentonville Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 02O15004C , 02O15004D & 02O15004E Owner D & P Land LLC Applicant Carolina Aggregate & Sand Holdings , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Sand Mine The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the Rezoning request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for approval Staff Report includes conditions Planning Board Minutes Application Site Plan Zoning Map Aerial Map Photos Proposed Statement of Consistency for Approval from Planning Board 4 Public Hearing – Proposed Unified Development Ordinance “ UDO ” The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Johnston County Unified Development Ordinance “ UDO ” The draft of the proposed UDO is available online at JohnstonNCgov UDO Page 2 of 53Page5 Manager Reports and Comments 6 Board Reports and Comments Page 3 of 53PageNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will conduct Rezoning Petition Application Public Hearings for the following cases on Monday , November 2 , 2026 at their 6 00 pm meeting After each rezoning case is heard , the rezoning public hearing , which is a legislative hearing , will be recessed and the Board will render a decision These hearings will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room located in the Johnston County Courthouse at 207 E Johnston Street , Smithfield , North Carolina If there are any citizens that would like to address the Board regarding any of the cases listed below but have concerns with physically attending the meeting , please email those concerns to Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington at danacuddington @ johnstonncgov or call 919 989 - 5100 The meeting will be live streamed through YouTube at https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc CASE 26 - 06 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone 797 acres of two tracts of land totaling 1034 acres located at 11358 & 11600 Cleveland Rd in Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06E02019B & 06E02018 Owner Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP Applicant Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP David Wells Conditional Zoning Request Truck trailer Outdoor Storage CASE 26 - 07 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone a 10857 acre tract located in the 3800 Block of Richardson Bridge Rd in Bentonville Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 02O15004C , 02O15004D & 02O15004E Owner D & P Land LLC Applicant Carolina Aggregate & Sand Holdings , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Sand Mine Operation The public may obtain additional information on the above rezoning cases through the Johnston County Planning and Zoning Department located at 309 E Market Street , Smithfield , North Carolina between the hours of 8 00 am and 5 00 pm , Monday through Friday , or call 919 - 989 - 5150 Patrick E Harris , Chairman Johnston County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 53PagePage pageNumber5STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL ZONING CASE 26 - 06 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone 797 acres of two tracts of land totaling 1034 acres located at 11358 & 11600 Cleveland Rd in Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06E02019B & 06E02018 Owner Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP Applicant Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP David Wells Conditional Zoning Request Truck trailer Outdoor Storage … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Utilities & Services ? McLemore Fire District and CNS Rescue Squad … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Existing and Surrounding Land Uses Zoning ? Existing Land Use Zoned Agricultural Residential AR and is used in violation as a Truck Trailer Outdoor Storage parking lot ? Surrounding Land Uses Zoned AR and used for residential and agricultural purposes Zoned GB - CZ and is a storage facility and another GB - CZ is approved for commercial flex space … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Traffic Concerns ? Traffic count for this portion of Cleveland Rd is 15,500 vpd 2025 This portion of Cleveland Rd appears on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a roadway recommended to be widened and is also shown as such on the Southeast Area Study … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Land Use Plan ? This area is located within a designated “ Regional Mixed - Use Center ” 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 Page 5 of 53PagePage pageNumber6… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Staff Comments and Recommendation ? This site was reported as a violation of zoning to our office in May 2025 ? Number of notices sent 12 ? A pre - application meeting was held with the applicant in June 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Denial , due to site being in violation and not ceasing operations or remedying violation since it was reported in early 2025 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 The proposed area of rezoning is adjoined by GB - CZ zoning to the north The eastern limits of proposed rezoning is the western boundary of an existing 180 ’ Progress Energy powerline easement to remain AR zoning The southern limits of proposed rezoning is the southern property line of the subject tract abutting AR zoning district Property located directly across SR1010 - Cleveland Rd is zoned GB - CZ The site will have a 10 ’ & 15 ’ wide perimeter landscape buffers per Johnston County UDO requirements and standards 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 This site is designed to fulfill Johnston County’s Unified Development Ordinance UDO buffer demands by separating the storage are from adjacent parcel lines through proposed landscape screening , the facility functions solely as a passive onsite storage facility with no negative impacts to adjoining residential properties The entirety of the site will be shielded with required landscape buffers of large trees , small trees , and shrubs to maintain the visual aesthetics of the local roadside corridor and adjoining properties 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 The site is positioned away from low - density residential developments , utilizing perimeter landscape buffers as required by Johnston County UDO for visual and aesthetic containment Operating as a passive storage yard , the site avoids employee vehicle shifts , trash generation , or 24 7 continuous noises that diminish neighborhood character The site is located within near proximity to Interstate 40 , providing secure , centralized truck storage as a much needed utility for the growing area of Johnston County 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 Applicant The County’s updated UDO design rules require explicit landscaping ratios and substantial ratios and substantial buffers between general business uses and neighboring properties This project maintains compliance by utilizing a conditional site plan that integrates the required landscape screening along the entire perimeter of the property , which directly supports the County’s policy of reducing noise , light , and visual pollution Proposed Conditional Zoning District Information 1 Please Provide the purpose of the district , a project narrative , and a list of proposed land uses to Page 6 of 53PagePage pageNumber7be allowed within the conditional zoning district Applicant The purpose of the Conditional Zoning District GB - CZ is to establish a specialized , low - intensity logistics utility zone that allows the secure , outdoor storage of commercial trucks , tractors , and trailers , while strictly mitigating visual , noise , and environmental impacts on surrounding tracts By changing the classification from the base district , this conditional district creates explicit , legally binding development parameters It ensures the property cannot be used for high - impact manufacturing , hazardous chemical processing , or heavy retail operations Instead , it locks the land into a highly passive use profile that functions as a structural buffer zone between major transportation corridors and adjacent properties Proposed land use is passive truck and trailer storage to provide safe off - street staging and parking of operational semi - truck tractor & trailers Short - and long - term storage of empty or sealed dry van , flatbed , intermodal containers , and logistic trailers 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 ? Short and Long term passive parking and storage of truck and trailers , vans , flatbeds , intermodal containers and logistic trailers ? Maximum 100 Storage spaces 14 ’ x75 ’ for semi trucks trailers RV’s Boats ? No short term parking ? Parking spaces will be assigned ? 24 7 gated access and no office on site Reservations will be solely online ? Lighting Landsape Buffering per Johnston County requirements Conditions 1 Permitted uses Short and Long term passive parking and storage of truck and trailers , vans , flatbeds , intermodal containers and logistic trailers proposed by applicant 2 Maximum 100 Storage spaces 14 ’ x75 ’ for semi trucks trailers RV’s Boats proposed by applicant 3 No short term parking proposed by applicant 4 Parking spaces will be assigned proposed by applicant 5 24 7 gated access and no office on site Reservations will be solely online proposed by applicant 6 Lighting Landsape Buffering per Johnston County requirements proposed by applicant 7 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 8 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 9 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 10 All lighting shall be downlighting so as to not shine onto adjacent properties proposed by staff 11 All structures must comply with all rules enforced by Federal , State , and Local agencies 12 Secure an NCDOT driveway permit 13 Driveway apron must be paved through NCDOT right - of - way Mandated by NCDOT Page 7 of 53PagePage pageNumber814 Landscape buffer on south side of rezoning area will be a Class C 25 ’ Evergreen buffer Agreed to by applicant 15 20 ’ access easement on North side of property will be extended to the existing Church Agreed to by applicant Conditions above in bold 14 , 15 were added and agreed to by the Applicant during the Planning Board meeting Page 8 of 53PagePage pageNumber9Case 26 - 06 Conditions 1 Permitted uses Short and Long term passive parking and storage of truck and trailers , vans , flatbeds , intermodal containers and logistic trailers proposed by applicant 2 Maximum 100 Storage spaces 14 ’ x75 ’ for semi trucks trailers RV’s Boats proposed by applicant 3 No short term parking proposed by applicant 4 Parking spaces will be assigned proposed by applicant 5 24 7 gated access and no office on site Reservations will be solely online proposed by applicant 6 Lighting Landscape Buffering per Johnston County requirements proposed by applicant 7 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 8 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 9 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 10 All lighting shall be downlighting so as to not shine onto adjacent properties proposed by staff 11 All structures must comply with all rules enforced by Federal , State , and Local agencies 12 Secure an NCDOT driveway permit 13 Driveway apron must be paved through NCDOT right - of - way Mandated by NCDOT 14 Landscape buffer on south side of rezoning area will be a Class C 25 ’ Evergreen buffer Agreed to by applicant 15 20 ’ access easement on North side of property will be extended to the existing Church Agreed to by applicant Conditions above in bold 14 , 15 were added and agreed to by the Applicant during the Planning Board meeting Page 9 of 53Page0Planning Board Minutes Case 26 - 06 September 15 , 2026 Rezoning Case 26 - 06 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone 797 acres of two tracts of land totaling 1034 acres located at 11358 & 11600 Cleveland Rd in Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06E02019B & 06E02018 Owner Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP Applicant Cleveland Road 8969 LTD PTNRP David Wells Conditional Zoning Request Truck trailer Outdoor Storage Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated that the existing land use was zoned Agricultural Residential AR and is used in violation as a Truck Trailer Outdoor Storage parking lot Mr Marr stated that the surrounding land uses were zoned Agricultural Residential AR and used for residential and agricultural purposes and zoned GB - CZ and is a storage facility and another GB - CZ is approved for commercial flex space Mr Marr stated that the area is located within a designated “ Regional Mixed - Use Center ” 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 stated that the site was reported as a violation of zoning in May 2025 and that a pre - application meeting was held in June 2025 Ms Howard asked if anything had been done since June 2025 Mr Marr stated that he guess it took a while to prepare the site plan and that the site does pretty much mirror what is on GIS ’ MapClick Mr Marr stated that it does not go as far back as they are showing on the site plan Ms Howard asked what was across the street Mr Marr responded that a storage facility is across the street , there is an elementary school northwest , and flex to the north Ms Howard asked about the zoning for the storage facility Mr Marr responded , general business , special use and being converted to conditional zoning Ms Howard asked if the applicant was asking for a conditional zoning to bring them into compliance Mr Marr confirmed Page 10 of 53Page1Mr Williams asked about what would happen if they don’t come into compliance Mr Marr responded that citations and fines would be issued to a point and then they would either have to come into compliance or be shut down Chairman Little asked about the Land Use Plan’s intended use for the area Mr Marr responded that it is in a “ Regional Mixed - Use Center ” which allows for centers of activity that include a mix of retail , restaurant , service , office , and civic and institutional uses Mr Williams asked if there was anything else around the subject property that is zoned similar Mr Marr referenced the zoning map in the Board’s packet and stated that green is General Business - Conditional Zoning , pink is Agricultural Residential , and then the IHI is very close by Ms Holmes asked about a different parcel shown on GIS ’ MapClick Mr Newton and Mr Marr responded that it was another violation Mr Holloman asked about the proposal Mr Marr confirmed Mr Holloman asked about the sign and gate not existing currently Mr Marr confirmed and stated that you go straight into the lot Mr Marr stated that when he was putting out the sign , it looked like people come in , park their cars , take their trucks out , do their deliveries , and come back and leave from there Ms Howard asked about the 20 foot access easement along the side of Cleveland Rd Mr Marr responded that it goes to a church , as well as to another property in violation Ms Howard asked about houses behind the subject property and their access Mr Marr responded that it is possible that they use the same access Mr Marr stated that the subject property and the other property in violation are not related at all Mr David Wells , 625 Freedom Rd , Smithfield , NC , stated the particulars of the request and was present to answer any questions from the Board Mr Wells stated that his father started allowing vehicles to park near his farming operation about ten years ago Mr Wells stated that they developed a neighborhood in Cleveland and those parking situations were interfering with the development of that neighborhood , so they relocated to this location Mr Wells stated that they had never been reported at the original location and they are just trying to get it right Mr Wells stated that about 20 of the drivers are there every night Mr Wells stated that the drivers live within five miles and don’t have other locations for parking their trucks Mr Wells stated Page 11 of 53Page2that they cannot park them in their neighborhoods because of restrictive covenants Mr Wells stated that he is begging for forgiveness and asking for permission to move forward Mr Wells stated that the subject property will have a heavy landscape buffer and a gated access Chairman Little asked about the drivers going south on Cleveland Rd and if they have a problem making the U - turn Mr Wells stated that he has watched them Mr Lovering asked about an office located at the subject property Mr Wells responded , no and that there would not be a manned office Mr Lovering asked if it was 24 - hour access Mr Wells responded , yes Mr Sasser asked if there would be any fuel storage on site Mr Wells responded , absolutely not Mr Sasser asked about maintenance on vehicles on site Mr Wells responded that he has had some change tires out there , but it should be taken to a shop if they are taking the engine out Mr Patrick Riley , 49 River Ridge Way , Willow Spring , NC , spoke on behalf 11722 Cleveland Rd Mr Riley spoke in favor and stated that they do not have any opposition to the rezoning petition Mr Riley stated that there is no right - of - way along the property line currently and they do not want to shut out access to Ebenezer Church Mr Riley stated that they would be willing to work with Mr Wells and NCDOT concerning driveway locations Ms Howard asked about the location of the property Mr Riley was representing and asked about Ebenezer Church not having legal access to the church property Mr Riley confirmed the location of his property and about the church access Mr Newton spoke from the audience concerning the adjacent properties and access Ms Howard asked about the proposed 20 foot easement and it stopping at the power lines and not going to the church Mr Newton stated that it would have to extend to create access Mr Holloman asked Mr Wells if he envisioned enough driveway where the trucks could get off the road while accessing the gate Page 12 of 53Page3Mr Wells responded , absolutely Mr Marr stated that if approved , they would have to do a full commercial site plan that would have to be approved Mr Dale Utley , 325 Blair Dr , Garner , NC , adjacent property owner , stated that he designs sites like this one and is not speaking in opposition but would like to see a different use on the subject property Mr Utley distributed pictures to the Board Mr Utley expressed concern for smelling diesel fumes on his property and distributed a prevailing wind map showing winds coming from the northwest Mr Utley requested the type C buffer be increased to 25 feet with evergreen tree planings Mr Utley proposed a right - hand turn lane on Cleveland Rd Mr Utley requested that lighting on the site be scrutinized heavily and spoke about a nearby vape shop where light spills over into the intersection Mr Utley requested signage on Cleveland School Rd that says no air brakes for the trucks to help buffer noise Mr Utley spoke about fire protection and a need for at least one hydrant on site for emergencies Mr Utley provided the Board with a sketch of the requested turn lane Chairman Little stated that NCDOT would make the decision on the turn lane and it would be a part of the driveway permit process Chairman Little stated that the County and NCDOT have conversations on the TRC meetings Chairman Little asked about the requested 25 feet buffers Mr Utley responded that an increased 25 foot landscape buffer with evergreen tree plantings on the south and east sides would help with noise and smell Mr Utley spoke about numerous subdivisions in the wind direction and wanting to mitigate things up front Mr Williams asked about the brake signage Mr Utley responded that it would have to be on Cleveland Rd Chairman Little stated that the signage request would have to go through NCDOT Chairman Little asked staff about needing a condition to increase the required buffer from 15 feet to 25 feet Mr Marr confirmed and stated that the applicant would have to agree to the condition Mr Marr stated that hydrants and stuff like that would be part of the commercial site plan that would have to be reviewed by the Fire Marshal’s office There was no further discussion Chairman Little asked for the staff recommendation Mr Marr provided a staff recommendation of denial due to site being in violation and not ceasing operations or remedying violation since it was reported in early 2025 Page 13 of 53Page4Mr Williams asked if the staff recommendation would likely be for approval if there was nothing there and they made the rezoning petition Mr Marr stated that the recommendation would most likely be approval Mr Newton spoke from the audience about potentially some modifications such as lighting and increased buffers Mr Marr stated that condition # 10 addresses lighting Ms Holmes asked about the number of trucks currently being stored on the subject property Mr Wells responded , it is about 25 trucks Ms Holmes asked about the proposal being up to 100 trucks Mr Wells responded , yes and he didn’t think it would be that many after speaking with some of the drivers on site Mr Wells stated that he was fine with the 25 foot buffer Mr Lovering asked about car parking on site Mr Wells stated that the drivers currently park their personal vehicle where their truck is located Mr Wells stated that they pull their truck up a little bit and then they park their car Mr Wells stated that they have one assigned spot Mr Sasser stated that it would not work with the preliminary site plan submitted and stated that there is no room for cars and trucks Ms Howard stated that 100 is a whole lot Ms Holmes agreed Mr Wells stated that they are thinking of parking them at a 45 instead of straight forward like in the drawing after speaking with some of the truckers Mr Sasser asked about trucks running all night Mr Wells stated that he didn’t know if any of the guys had those trucks or not Mr Wells stated that when they come , the trucks are unloaded Mr Sasser asked if they were storing any loaded trucks on site Mr Wells responded , not that he was aware of and that he had one guy that was loaded one day There was discussion about trucks running 24 7 Page 14 of 53Page5Chairman Little stated that there are a lot of issues with truck parking across the nation and spoke positively for allowing the trucks to park out there and trying to rezone the subject property Chairman Little spoke about the location’s proximity to the interstate Mr Williams asked if Mr Wells would approve of the added condition for a 25 foot buffer Mr Wells confirmed and spoke in favor of anything that would shield them and add more protection Ms Coats asked to clarify that it would be a class C buffer Chairman Little stated that it would need to be part of the motion as a condition Ms Howard asked staff if there was a way to put in the conditions a time frame that they must meet compliance Mr Marr responded that it would take time due to the number of review agencies with TRC Mr Marr stated that as soon as the Board of County Commissioners if they vote to approve , he could then turn in the commercial site plan Mr Marr stated that it is then a 6 - 8 week process usually Mr Newton spoke from the audience concerning lighting , stormwater design , and erosion control Ms Howard asked how quickly he could start bringing in more tractor trailers Mr Marr responded , no and that it is still in violation until the commercial site plan is approved Mr Newton stated that improvements would have to be made in accordance with the conditions Ms Coats stated that although the applicant is in violation , the applicant has also been in communication with staff and paid every citation issued to him timely Mr Marr stated that the applicant had been emailing staff monthly with updates Mr Wells stated that he had to change engineers Ms Holmes expressed concern for the possible noise level and was concerned that an approval may create a situation where it would be violating the noise ordinance Mr Newton stated that the current ordinance does not have a measurable standard Staff Recommendation Denial Upon a motion by Mr Williams to approve Rezoning Case 26 - 06 with the condition that a Class C buffer at 25 feet be added , seconded by Ms Ford , Rezoning Case 26 - 06 was approved by a vote of 8 - 1 at the September 15 , 2026 Planning Board Meeting , with Ms Holmes dissenting Page 15 of 53Page6There was conversation about access to the church among the Board and Mr Wells Rezoning Case 26 - 06 will be heard by the Board of County Commissioners at their November 2 , 2026 meeting Consistency Statement The request is not consistent with the Envision Johnston Comprehensive Land Use Plan in that it is in a Low Density Residential placetype These areas are meant for low density residential development with larger lots and more open 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 The proposed area of rezoning is adjoined by GB - CZ zoning to the north The eastern limits of proposed rezoning is the western boundary of an existing 180 ’ Progress Energy powerline easement to remain AR zoning The southern limits of proposed rezoning is the southern property line of the subject tract abutting AR zoning district Property located directly across SR1010 - Cleveland Rd is zoned GB - CZ The site will have a 10 ’ & 15 ’ wide perimeter landscape buffers per Johnston County UDO requirements and standards 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 This site is designed to fulfill Johnston County’s Unified Development Ordinance UDO buffer demands by separating the storage are from adjacent parcel lines through proposed landscape screening , the facility functions solely as a passive onsite storage facility with no negative impacts to adjoining residential properties The entirety of the site will be shielded with required landscape buffers of large trees , small trees , and shrubs to maintain the visual aesthetics of the local roadside corridor and adjoining properties 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 The site is positioned away from low - density residential developments , utilizing perimeter landscape buffers as required by Johnston County UDO for visual and aesthetic containment Operating as a passive storage yard , the site avoids employee vehicle shifts , trash generation , or 24 7 continuous noises that diminish neighborhood character The site is located within near proximity to Interstate 40 , providing secure , centralized truck storage as a much needed utility for the growing area of Johnston County 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 Applicant The County’s updated UDO design rules require explicit landscaping ratios and Page 16 of 53Page7substantial ratios and substantial buffers between general business uses and neighboring properties This project maintains compliance by utilizing a conditional site plan that integrates the required landscape screening along the entire perimeter of the property , which directly supports the County’s policy of reducing noise , light , and visual pollution 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 The purpose of the Conditional Zoning District GB - CZ is to establish a specialized , low - intensity logistics utility zone that allows the secure , outdoor storage of commercial trucks , tractors , and trailers , while strictly mitigating visual , noise , and environmental impacts on surrounding tracts By changing the classification from the base district , this conditional district creates explicit , legally binding development parameters It ensures the property cannot be used for high - impact manufacturing , hazardous chemical processing , or heavy retail operations Instead , it locks the land into a highly passive use profile that functions as a structural buffer zone between major transportation corridors and adjacent properties Proposed land use is passive truck and trailer storage to provide safe off - street staging and parking of operational semi - truck tractor & trailers Short - and long - term storage of empty or sealed dry van , flatbed , intermodal containers , and logistic trailers 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 ? Short and Long term passive parking and storage of truck and trailers , vans , flatbeds , intermodal containers and logistic trailers ? Maximum 100 Storage spaces 14 ’ x75 ’ for semi trucks trailers RV’s Boats ? No short term parking ? Parking spaces will be assigned ? 24 7 gated access and no office on site Reservations will be solely online ? Lighting Landsape Buffering per Johnston County requirements Page 17 of 53Page8Conditions 1 Permitted uses Short and Long term passive parking and storage of truck and trailers , vans , flatbeds , intermodal containers and logistic trailers proposed by applicant 2 Maximum 100 Storage spaces 14 ’ x75 ’ for semi trucks trailers RV’s Boats proposed by applicant 3 No short term parking proposed by applicant 4 Parking spaces will be assigned proposed by applicant 5 24 7 gated access and no office on site Reservations will be solely online proposed by applicant 6 Lighting Landscape Buffering per Johnston County requirements proposed by applicant 7 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 8 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 9 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 10 All lighting shall be downlighting so as to not shine onto adjacent properties proposed by staff 11 All structures must comply with all rules enforced by Federal , State , and Local agencies 12 Secure an NCDOT driveway permit 13 Driveway apron must be paved through NCDOT right - of - way Mandated by NCDOT 14 Landscape buffer on south side of rezoning area will be a Class C 25 ’ Evergreen buffer Agreed to by applicant 15 20 ’ access easement on North side of property will be extended to the existing Church Agreed to by applicant Conditions above in bold 14 , 15 were added and agreed to by the Applicant during the Planning Board meeting Page 18 of 53Page9Page 19 of 53Page0Page 20 of 53Page1Page 21 of 53Page2Page 22 of 53Page3Page 23 of 53Page4Page 24 of 53Page5 DISCLAIMER Johnston County assumes no legal responsibility for the information represented here Scale 1 4882 - 1 in 40681 feet Johnston County GIS The scale is only accurate when printed landscape on a 8 1 2 x 11 size sheet with no page scaling September 10 , 2026 Powered by TCPDF wwwtcpdforg Page 25 of 53Page6 DISCLAIMER Johnston County assumes no legal responsibility for the information represented here Scale 1 4882 - 1 in 40681 feet Johnston County GIS The scale is only accurate when printed landscape on a 8 1 2 x 11 size sheet with no page scaling September 10 , 2026 Powered by TCPDF wwwtcpdforg Page 26 of 53Page726 - 06 Page 27 of 53Page8RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 26 - 06 RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for a parcel identified as tax Tag ID 06E02019B & 06E02018 located in the 11000 block of Cleveland Road in the Cleveland Township , from Agricultural Residential to General Business - Conditional Zoning WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a This area is located within a designated “ Regional Mixed - Use Center ” 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 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The conditional zoning and proposed use is consistent with the existing and future development in the vicinity and intensity and impact is consistent with the existing character 3 This Board approves the proposed zoning amendment from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning Adopted this the 2nd day of November , 2026 ATTEST BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON _____________________________ By ____________________________ Dana Cuddington , Clerk to the Board Patrick E Harris , Chairman Page 28 of 53Page9STAFF REPORT CONDITIONAL ZONING CASE 26 - 07 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone a 10857 acre tract located in the 3800 Block of Richardson Bridge Rd in Bentonville Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 02O15004C , 02O15004D & 02O15004E Owner D & P Land LLC Applicant Carolina Aggregate & Sand Holdings , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Sand Mine Operation Utilities & Services ? Bentonville Fire District and Princeton Rescue Squad Existing and Surrounding Land Uses Zoning ? Existing Land Use Zoned AR and used for agricultural purposes ? Surrounding Land Uses Zoned AR and is used for residential and agricultural purposes Zoned I - 2 - SUD and used for sand and gravel mining Traffic Concerns ? Traffic count Richardson Bridge Rd is 650 vpd 2025 ? Richardson Bridge Rd appears on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a secondary road with adequate design capacity with no noted improvement needed Land Use Plan ? This area is located within a designated “ Open Spaces and Conservation Placetype ” on the Envision Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan This denotes areas consisting primarily of undisturbed open space Additional Information ? Number of notices sent 11 ? A pre - application meeting was held with the applicant and Planning staff in June 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval , based on the following consistency statement Statement This request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in that it aligns with “ NR - 1 Conserve Natural Resources of the County ” found in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan The request is reasonable and in the public interest in that the use can be limited in scope through the use of conditions , and the proposed development meets the standards found in the Johnston County Land Development Code The conditions will ensure that the request is compatible with the surrounding area and will not negatively affect the public 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 The site will be operating under a NCDENR mining permit and will follow all the safety requirements Page 29 of 53 Page 29 of 53Page02 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 operation will be in compliance with all pertinent codes and regulations The permitting of the operation will be through NCDENR and will follow their regulations as well as the special use conditions specified by Johnston County 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 The operation will follow the reclamation plan as specified by NCDENR and follow all Special Use conditions by the county 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 Applicant The area is already subject to mining operations with no negative interference with adjacent farming or forestry operations Property will comply with all codes and conditions established by the County 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 Sand Mine Operation 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 See the below conditions required by the State and County Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Sand Mining Operation 2 Submission of a detailed site plan for review and approval by Planning and Zoning Department Staff 3 Operation hours for excavation and transporting materials Monday - Sunday dawn to dusk 4 No advertising signage 5 Obtain all required State permits and adhere to all State regulations 6 Existing vegetation shall remain within the buffer area Only exceptions will be shown on site plan 7 Setbacks 50 ’ from zoning property line as long as written consent is provided from the adjacent property owners If that consent cannot be agreed upon , then the 250 ’ buffer remains in effect reduction of condition # 9 Item # 5 f and g 8 The following shall apply Land Development Code Section 14 - 257 d 1 A site plan , and or information prepared by a state registered land surveyor , engineer , architect or landscape architect , shall contain the following a Extent of area to be excavated or mined ; Page 30 of 53Page1b Aerial photograph of site and all areas within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the property ; c Neighboring land use , road system , natural features and topographical minimum ten - foot contour intervals details ; d A site cross - section showing extent of overburden , extent of sand and gravel deposits , and water table ; e Location of proposed handling and storage areas for overburden , byproduct and excavated materials ; f Location and results of groundwater boring showing depth to groundwater ; g Any areas proposed for ponds or water collection and storage ; h Wind pattern details and on - site windbreaks ; i Soil conditions , soil descriptions and statement addressing agricultural productivity and reclamation ; j Traffic impact analysis addressing the capacity of the roads to serve the site ; k Access roads to the site , as well as on - site roads , with indication of surface treatment to limit dust ; and l Required setback areas , including buildings , landscape screening buffering existing and or proposed If plant materials are to be installed , the number , location , size and type of plants are to be identified 2 An operations plan which shall include a The date proposed to commence operations and their expected duration b Proposed hours and days of operation c Estimated type and volume of extraction d Description of method of operation , including the disposition of topsoil , overburden and byproducts e Methods to control and respond to spillage of extracted materials , overburden or byproducts and vehicular mud on off - site roads f Description of equipment to be used in the extraction process g Methods to prevent pollution of surface water and groundwater h Operational test wells including schedule of results , analysis and response i Compliance with provisions of the state mining program j Depth of extractive operations k Any phasing of the operation and the relationship among the various phases l Operating practices that will be followed to comply with the performance standards applicable to such operation 3 A rehabilitation plan which shall include a A statement of planned rehabilitation of the excavated land , including detailed methods of accomplishment and planned future use of the rehabilitated land ; b A plan of the site showing the final topography , after rehabilitation , to the same scale as the site plan , depicting any water areas and methods of preventing stagnation and pollution thereof , landscaping and ground cover proposed ; c Typical cross - sections showing planned rehabilitation ; d A phasing and timing plan , related to the phasing and timing portion of the operations plan , showing the progression of the rehabilitation and the date when it will be complete ; e The method of disposing of all equipment , structures , dikes and spoil piles associated with the operations ; and f A copy of the rehabilitation reclamation plan as required by the state mining act where applicable 4 Standards of evaluation The following standards shall be used in evaluating an application a That the applicant demonstrates that the extractive use operation fulfills primarily a local need as opposed to a regional need in terms of supplying sand and or gravel for building and construction purposes b That all operations associated with extraction shall conform to the following performance standards 1 Direct illumination resulting from the operation shall not fall upon any land not covered by the application 2 Equivalent sound levels at the boundaries of the extraction site shall not exceed the following standards i Between 7 00 am and 7 00 pm , 68dBA ii Between 7 00 pm and 7 00 am , 58dBA Page 31 of 53Page2c That vibration levels at the boundaries of the extraction site shall not exceed a maximum peak particle velocity - steady state 10 inches second ; and impact of 20 inches second Note The maximum particle velocity shall be the product of two times the frequency in cycles per second times the sum of three mutually perpendicular displacement components recorded simultaneously For purposes of this article , steady state vibrations are vibrations which are continuous , or vibrations in discrete impulses more frequent than 60 per minutes Discrete impulses which do not exceed 60 per minute shall be considered impact vibrations Maximum air blast vibration , measured at the lot lines of the zoning lot containing the extractive use , shall be 125 decibels on the linear scale 5 The following standards shall apply a The permanent roads , defined as those to be used in excess of one year within the excavation site , shall be surfaced with a dust free material such as soil cement , bituminous concrete or Portland cement concrete from the nearest public road to the yard area Also , all permanent roads located within 300 feet of residentially zoned land shall be treated the same b Roads other than permanent roads shall be treated with dust inhibitors , to be specified in the operations plan , which will reduce to a minimum the generation of dust from the road surfaces as a result of wind or vehicular action Properly operated water wagons shall be an acceptable method of dust inhibition c Where the proposed extraction shall take place within 300 feet of a dwelling , school , church , hospital , commercial or industrial building , public building , or public land , a security fence at least six feet in height shall be installed d Spoil piles and other accumulations of byproducts shall not be created to a height more than 40 feet above the original contour and shall be so graded that the vertical slope shall not exceed the materials natural angle of response e The operations plan and the rehabilitation plan shall be coordinated so that the amount of disturbed land is kept to the absolute minimum consonant with good practices and so that rehabilitation proceeds in concert with filling f No land disturbance shall take place within 250 feet of the zoning lot line or the property line where the zoning line and the property line are one and the same g Within the 250 - foot setback area , existing vegetation shall be retained for the purpose of providing a visual screen and noise buffer No disturbance or removal of vegetation shall be permitted except for access roads leading from the excavation area to public roads Where vegetation within the 250 - foot setback does not exist , the applicant shall be required to provide a dense , evergreen buffer consistent with the purpose cited above The buffer shall be in place prior to the initiation of any excavation activities h The applicant shall submit operational reports , prepared on an annual basis , detailing the amounts of materials extracted , extent of extractive area , depth of extractive area , and results of groundwater test boring i Annual inspections of the operation shall be conducted by the zoning officer following submittal of the annual operations reports to determine compliance with the provisions of the special use permit j In cases of abandonment or termination of operations for a period of 12 consecutive months , application for a new special use permit is required k For all extractive uses , a performance guarantee shall be submitted to the county in order to ensure that the provisions of the rehabilitation plan are met Such performance guarantee shall be in a form approved by the county attorney The amount of such guarantee shall cover the cost of rehabilitation on a per acre basis , if the cost does not exceed the amount posted with the state If the rehabilitation cost exceeds the amount required by the state , then the difference shall be made up in a bond to the county Page 32 of 53Page3Case 26 - 07 Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Sand Mining Operation 2 Submission of a detailed site plan for review and approval by Planning and Zoning Department Staff 3 Operation hours for excavation and transporting materials Monday - Sunday dawn to dusk 4 No advertising signage 5 Obtain all required State permits and adhere to all State regulations 6 Existing vegetation shall remain within the buffer area Only exceptions will be shown on site plan 7 Setbacks 50 ’ from zoning property line as long as written consent is provided from the adjacent property owners If that consent cannot be agreed upon , then the 250 ’ buffer remains in effect reduction of condition # 9 Item # 5 f and g 8 The following shall apply Land Development Code Section 14 - 257 d 1 A site plan , and or information prepared by a state registered land surveyor , engineer , architect or landscape architect , shall contain the following a Extent of area to be excavated or mined ; b Aerial photograph of site and all areas within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the property ; c Neighboring land use , road system , natural features and topographical minimum ten - foot contour intervals details ; d A site cross - section showing extent of overburden , extent of sand and gravel deposits , and water table ; e Location of proposed handling and storage areas for overburden , byproduct and excavated materials ; f Location and results of groundwater boring showing depth to groundwater ; g Any areas proposed for ponds or water collection and storage ; h Wind pattern details and on - site windbreaks ; i Soil conditions , soil descriptions and statement addressing agricultural productivity and reclamation ; j Traffic impact analysis addressing the capacity of the roads to serve the site ; k Access roads to the site , as well as on - site roads , with indication of surface treatment to limit dust ; and l Required setback areas , including buildings , landscape screening buffering existing and or proposed If plant materials are to be installed , the number , location , size and type of plants are to be identified 2 An operations plan which shall include a The date proposed to commence operations and their expected duration b Proposed hours and days of operation c Estimated type and volume of extraction d Description of method of operation , including the disposition of topsoil , overburden and byproducts e Methods to control and respond to spillage of extracted materials , overburden or byproducts and vehicular mud on off - site roads f Description of equipment to be used in the extraction process g Methods to prevent pollution of surface water and groundwater h Operational test wells including schedule of results , analysis and response Page 33 of 53Page4i Compliance with provisions of the state mining program j Depth of extractive operations k Any phasing of the operation and the relationship among the various phases l Operating practices that will be followed to comply with the performance standards applicable to such operation 3 A rehabilitation plan which shall include a A statement of planned rehabilitation of the excavated land , including detailed methods of accomplishment and planned future use of the rehabilitated land ; b A plan of the site showing the final topography , after rehabilitation , to the same scale as the site plan , depicting any water areas and methods of preventing stagnation and pollution thereof , landscaping and ground cover proposed ; c Typical cross - sections showing planned rehabilitation ; d A phasing and timing plan , related to the phasing and timing portion of the operations plan , showing the progression of the rehabilitation and the date when it will be complete ; e The method of disposing of all equipment , structures , dikes and spoil piles associated with the operations ; and f A copy of the rehabilitation reclamation plan as required by the state mining act where applicable 4 Standards of evaluation The following standards shall be used in evaluating an application a That the applicant demonstrates that the extractive use operation fulfills primarily a local need as opposed to a regional need in terms of supplying sand and or gravel for building and construction purposes b That all operations associated with extraction shall conform to the following performance standards 1 Direct illumination resulting from the operation shall not fall upon any land not covered by the application 2 Equivalent sound levels at the boundaries of the extraction site shall not exceed the following standards i Between 7 00 am and 7 00 pm , 68dBA ii Between 7 00 pm and 7 00 am , 58dBA c That vibration levels at the boundaries of the extraction site shall not exceed a maximum peak particle velocity - steady state 10 inches second ; and impact of 20 inches second Note The maximum particle velocity shall be the product of two times the frequency in cycles per second times the sum of three mutually perpendicular displacement components recorded simultaneously For purposes of this article , steady state vibrations are vibrations which are continuous , or vibrations in discrete impulses more frequent than 60 per minutes Discrete impulses which do not exceed 60 per minute shall be considered impact vibrations Maximum air blast vibration , measured at the lot lines of the zoning lot containing the extractive use , shall be 125 decibels on the linear scale 5 The following standards shall apply a The permanent roads , defined as those to be used in excess of one year within the excavation site , shall be surfaced with a dust free material such as soil cement , bituminous concrete or Portland cement concrete from the nearest public road to the yard area Also , all permanent roads located within 300 feet of residentially zoned land shall be treated the same Page 34 of 53Page5b Roads other than permanent roads shall be treated with dust inhibitors , to be specified in the operations plan , which will reduce to a minimum the generation of dust from the road surfaces as a result of wind or vehicular action Properly operated water wagons shall be an acceptable method of dust inhibition c Where the proposed extraction shall take place within 300 feet of a dwelling , school , church , hospital , commercial or industrial building , public building , or public land , a security fence at least six feet in height shall be installed d Spoil piles and other accumulations of byproducts shall not be created to a height more than 40 feet above the original contour and shall be so graded that the vertical slope shall not exceed the materials natural angle of response e The operations plan and the rehabilitation plan shall be coordinated so that the amount of disturbed land is kept to the absolute minimum consonant with good practices and so that rehabilitation proceeds in concert with filling f No land disturbance shall take place within 250 feet of the zoning lot line or the property line where the zoning line and the property line are one and the same g Within the 250 - foot setback area , existing vegetation shall be retained for the purpose of providing a visual screen and noise buffer No disturbance or removal of vegetation shall be permitted except for access roads leading from the excavation area to public roads Where vegetation within the 250 - foot setback does not exist , the applicant shall be required to provide a dense , evergreen buffer consistent with the purpose cited above The buffer shall be in place prior to the initiation of any excavation activities h The applicant shall submit operational reports , prepared on an annual basis , detailing the amounts of materials extracted , extent of extractive area , depth of extractive area , and results of groundwater test boring i Annual inspections of the operation shall be conducted by the zoning officer following submittal of the annual operations reports to determine compliance with the provisions of the special use permit j In cases of abandonment or termination of operations for a period of 12 consecutive months , application for a new special use permit is required k For all extractive uses , a performance guarantee shall be submitted to the county in order to ensure that the provisions of the rehabilitation plan are met Such performance guarantee shall be in a form approved by the county attorney The amount of such guarantee shall cover the cost of rehabilitation on a per acre basis , if the cost does not exceed the amount posted with the state If the rehabilitation cost exceeds the amount required by the state , then the difference shall be made up in a bond to the county Page 35 of 53Page6Planning Board Minutes Case 26 - 07 September 15 , 2026 Rezoning Case 26 - 07 Rezoning Petition Petition to rezone a 10857 acre tract located in the 3800 Block of Richardson Bridge Rd in Bentonville Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 02O15004C , 02O15004D & 02O15004E Owner D & P Land LLC Applicant Carolina Aggregate & Sand Holdings , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Sand Mine Operation Mr Marr introduced the case and referenced the information listed above Mr Marr stated that the existing land use was zoned Agricultural Residential AR and is for agricultural purposes Mr Marr stated that the surrounding land uses were zoned Agricultural Residential AR and used for residential and agricultural purposes and zoned I - 2 - SUD and used for sand and gravel mining Mr Marr stated that the area is located within a designated “ Open Spaces and Conservation Placetype ” on the Envision Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan This denotes areas consisting primarily of undisturbed open space Mr M