zoning

Engineering consultant for the developer of Case ZON-26-0031 defended the 28-lot R40 proposal, citing percolation tests, low traffic impact, and willingness to discuss conditional zoning.

Property owner of the 36-acre parcel in Wade explained her retirement needs and stated family and neighbors had the opportunity to buy the land at market value.

Developer representative defended the R40 proposal, highlighting water line capacity, soil percolation, and expected home price points.

Spoke in favor of development, arguing Cumberland County needs rooftops and sustainable growth.

Presented data arguing the rezoning would create a fiscal deficit for the county and disproportionately increase local population density.

Expressed deep concern over losing rural country lifestyle, road safety, and negative impacts on neighboring turkey farms.

Voiced strong opposition to the subdivision due to traffic speed limits, crime concerns, and stormwater runoff issues.

Expressed worries about increased traffic on narrow roads and friction between new residents and the adjacent turkey farm.

Raised concerns about environmental pesticide/fertilizer runoff into well water, loss of wildlife species, and traffic congestion.

Shared family history in Eastover and emphasized why she and her husband intentionally chose a rural home site to avoid HOAs and dense subdivisions.

Argued that the 36-acre parcel should remain A1 to preserve the established two-acre lot pattern and Bethany Area Land Use Plan goals.

Expressed concern regarding property access roads and family land situated to the north.

Owner of the adjacent commercial turkey farm raised serious concerns about biosecurity, operational noise, odors, and inevitable nuisance lawsuits from new subdivision residents.

Argued that C-3 heavy commercial zoning encroaches on residential properties with zero buffer and raises traffic safety concerns.

Stated applicants were willing to explore conditional zoning and maintain R40 standards, noting the project aligns with rural density and provides conservation areas.

Property owner explained she needs the sale proceeds to supplement her income following her husband's passing.

Expressed concerns about traffic safety, speeding on South River School Road, and stormwater drainage near the swampy parcel.

Questioned whether families would want to live next to a turkey farm and highlighted infrastructure strains.

Owner of the adjacent turkey farm raised serious concerns about complaints from new residents threatening his 60,000-bird operation and submitted a community petition.

Longtime resident raised concerns about pollution, trespassing, and loss of rural character.

Explained the applicant's intent to build a multi-tenant retail building on the one-acre site.

Expressed deep concern that the rezoning would enable an RV park on a substandard private road incapable of handling heavy traffic.

Warned that a 10-20 pad RV park in a watershed area threatens local well water quality where PFAS contamination has already been found.

Stated he has lived next door since 1978, opposes commercial/trailer park uses, and noted potential tree removal issues on property boundaries.

Argued that narrow Crittercreek Road cannot safely support bulky RVs and submitted letters from other concerned residents.

Briefly addressed the board noting previous speakers covered the community concerns.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Willis Creek AME Zion Church urged denial, calling transient RV use incompatible with the community.

Property owner stated he has worked with staff on septic, well, and road stabilization to ensure compliance and responsible development.

Spoke in favor of his low-density residential rezoning on Shadow Moss Drive, promising 60% tree preservation and extensive buffering.

Spoke as the landowner seeking rezoning for a Grays Creek residential subdivision, explaining retirement plans and noting PwC sewer capacity.

Expressed deep concern over systemic failures in Department of Social Services and Child Protective Services, calling for an independent investigation into family court and child welfare practices.

A neighboring farmer and Christmas tree farm owner pleaded with the board to deny the Tom Starling Road rezoning, citing negative impacts on local farming and traffic.

Opposed the Tom Starling Road subdivision, highlighting local soil drainage issues, floodplain proximity, and school overcrowding.

Expressed safety concerns about heavy traffic and frequent car accidents near the proposed Grays Creek subdivision site.

Provided specific enrollment numbers showing local schools (Grays Creek High, Middle, and elementary schools) are operating over functional capacity.

Described severe flooding issues in nearby neighborhoods during hurricanes Matthew and Florence and warned of traffic safety hazards on local roads.

Expressed concern that high-density housing would decrease neighboring property values and disrupt the peaceful country setting.