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Council Meeting - July 21, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Council Approves Rezoning of 90 Acres for Park Expansion Consistency
The town council considered a rezoning request (RZ-26-04) to change two town-owned parcels, totaling approximately 90.39 acres, from R10 and R2A zoning districts to the O and I (Office and Institutional) zoning district. The current use of the land is for recreation, and the proposed use remains recreation for future parks and recreation expansion. The rezoning aims to ensure consistency with other town-owned parks, such as Smithfield Community Park, Talton Park, and Smith Collins Park, which are already zoned O and I. The future land use map designates parts of the area for medium-density residential and conservation/open space, with plans to amend the map to reflect the O and I zoning if approved. The planning board recommended approval with a 4-1 vote. The council ultimately approved the rezoning request with a 4-3 vote.
Council Denies Rezoning for 14 Pedin Road Parcel Amidst Future Use Concerns
The town council considered a rezoning request (RZ-26-03) for a 0.497-acre parcel at 14 Pedin Road from B3 to R6 zoning to allow for the construction of a single-family residence. The property is currently a vacant lot. The planning board recommended approval, finding the request consistent with the town's comprehensive growth management plan and reasonable in the public interest. However, council members expressed concerns about potential future development under R6 zoning, such as townhouses, and the ability to impose conditions like restricting the property to single-family use, as this was a district zoning request, not conditional zoning. After considerable discussion on the implications of R6 zoning, the potential for future changes, and the compatibility with surrounding commercial and residential areas, the council voted 4-3 to deny the rezoning request.
Conditional Zoning Approved for Commercial Storage Facility on Buffalo Road
The town council considered a conditional zoning request (CZ-26-01) from the Grace Mills Jackson Family Trust for a 13.883-acre parcel at 3063 Buffalo Road, rezoning it from R2A (Residential Agriculture) to B3CZ (Commercial Conditional Zoning). The applicant proposes developing the property into a phased commercial storage facility, starting with RV and boat storage, then expanding to multi-story units, and finally a climate-controlled facility. The property is within the town's ETJ, and annexation is an option. The comprehensive plan guides the area for mixed use. The planning board recommended approval with the condition of a 6-ft vinyl fence along 190 ft of the east side property line as a buffer. The council unanimously approved the conditional zoning with this condition.
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