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The first request, filed as F‑1652 by Eddie Longbottom, asks to rezone approximately 35 acres at the north end of Quicksilver Drive and the west end of Tiger Eye Court from RS‑9 to AG. Murphy said the parcel lies primarily within the floodplain (he cited the South Fork Muddy Creek along the site), and that the request is consistent with the county farmland protection plan and the 2018 South Suburban Area Plan update. The Planning Board reviewed the matter on Jan. 9 and unanimously recommended approval; there were no speakers in opposition at that hearing.

The second item is a site plan amendment from Clay Pigeon Properties LLC for a roughly 17‑acre site at the southeast intersection of Stanleyville Drive and Montlou Drive. The applicant seeks to change an earlier approved 28‑lot single‑family subdivision (S20S) to a 23‑lot planned residential development (PRD) with RS‑20S zoning. Murphy said the change was driven by septic feasibility concerns and results in a single‑loaded street with lots proposed along one side; the lots on the straightaway are proposed at about 50 feet in width, with deeper rear areas set aside for septic fields. Because the revised layout differs substantially from the previously approved plan, staff returned the item to the board. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval at its Jan. 9 meeting.

The third briefing covered F‑1654, a rezoning request by Nancy Johanna Carrasco and Prospero Carlos Carrasco to rezone just over 3 acres at the east end of Hammock Farm Road from general industrial (GI) to RS‑40. Murphy said three adjacent lots to the south had been rezoned from GI to RS‑40 over the last decade; the area plan recommends single‑family use and the change would bring the parcel into conformance with the surrounding neighbourhood by removing a high‑intensity industrial district around existing homes. The Planning Board heard the item Jan. 9 and unanimously recommended approval with no speakers in opposition.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions during the briefing. One commissioner asked which main roads provide access to the Longbottom parcel; Murphy cited Freeburg Church Road and nearby Ebert as the closest routes and noted the site’s proximity to the Davidson County line. Another commissioner asked about state regulations for development in flood zones; Murphy said stormwater and erosion control handle those standards and summarized that development is restricted in the floodway, allowed in floodplain fringe with limitations and requires freeboard and flow accommodations, noting that the Longbottom parcel’s floodplain location limits development opportunities. On the Clay Pigeon site plan, Murphy confirmed the 50‑foot lot frontages on the long, narrow lots and noted that any future increase in density above one unit per acre would require a rezoning return to the commissioners.

All three matters will appear on the Feb. 27 public hearing agenda; staff will circulate full packets in advance of the hearing, Murphy said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Meeting - Feb 13 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Forsyth County Planning and Development Services Director Chris Murphy briefed the Board of Commissioners on three rezoning and site‑plan items headed to Feb. 27 public hearings, noting floodplain limits and septic constraints.","taxTitle","Forsyth County, North Carolina","taxId",5013,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6690460,"Forsyth County commissioners approve series of budget amendments, contracts and petitions",255,565000,820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307846-dad1b8c81dabc66ae297ffdc79112bc2&start=565&end=820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307846-dad1b8c81dabc66ae297ffdc79112bc2/thumbnail_565000.jpg","/articles/6690460/Forsyth-County/North-Carolina/Forsyth-County-commissioners-approve-series-of-budget-amendments-contracts-and-petitions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690460-91fdd97b2e192545188d9cf299c8cb21/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204739&Signature=NjFD0f5Igc2TDlK2B9XT7a6j2vgsD6XiRLMuyqswMeZ6g4MDxQ~Y9OyZ8d92tNhVawn9jCF~6geM29RW7QUSNj19pMV44ENFVdpZra-lqBX--shgIkUSKY8axLfpevClKuBpWCAAaI7BENQSqEUS7CbnBev~f4Dd34d8CemcN~P9eQ1pdR-gf4EB9dTl1SM5nX2~aSOh6xNeqazesUikWpGelrdSDnmI9PwIduFM19AjwXsxZmc1ksa6fymdlBI9q3NVTiOQ4R16-ddpKpEA7C2~D706xKkQuijalOKcagVkQiVYzaEUdifOCDE8pNI5yitJPX59cTG5aRIO0fLhTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Forsyth County commissioners on Feb. 13 voted unanimously to approve a package of budget amendments, grant appropriations, contracts and two public-hearing petitions, the board chair said.

The board approved releasing $500,000 from a county budget reserve for Winston‑Salem Forsyth County Schools to support classified pay; appropriated smaller grants for Cooperative Extension community gardens ($1,643.28), child‑fatality case reporting ($6,771) and the central library ($20,000); increased the county manager’s change‑order authority for the Annex 1 Auditorium AV installation from $25,000 to $60,000; and authorized a not‑to‑exceed $2,126,000 contract with Bar Construction Company for the Horizons Park multimodal trail with a $100,000 change‑order cap.

The board also approved a contract for upfit services on public safety vehicles not to exceed $81,800; a lease with Daymark Recovery Services Inc. for 6,094 square feet at 650 Highland Avenue at an annual base rent of $36,259.30; and several other routine items including acceptance of the December 2024 human resources report and approval of the Jan. 30, 2025 minutes.

Two public‑hearing items were resolved by vote: the board approved a petition from Susan and Edwin Christian to abandon an unopened 60‑by‑185‑foot right of way along Creek Ridge Lane, and approved an ordinance to name the portion of State Road 4312 in the unincorporated county Rosewater Avenue at the town of Kernersville’s request. Both hearings were accompanied by staff presentations and closed with unanimous approval.

Board members moved and seconded the measures as part of the meeting’s consent and regular agenda; where recorded, motions were made by Commissioners and seconded by colleagues. The chair called the votes and announced each motion carried unanimously.

The actions are procedural and administrative approvals required to implement awarded grants, begin construction contracts, adjust the budget and handle property and addressing matters. Several items noted existing commitments or matches: the $500,000 Blues Lake grant appropriation will be paired with a $2,500,000 county match that was included in the county’s 2023 PAGO project list and previously approved by the board on March 2, 2024.

Votes at a glance

- Petition to close unopened right of way off Creek Ridge Lane (petitioners: Susan and Edwin Christian): motion to approve; mover recorded as Commissioner Limble; second recorded as Commissioner Bessie; outcome: approved unanimously (public hearing held).

- Ordinance to name portion of State Road 4312 in unincorporated Forsyth County to Rosewater Avenue (requested by Town of Kernersville): motion to approve; mover Vice Chair Whisenhunt; second Commissioner Bessie; outcome: approved unanimously (public hearing held).

- Budget amendment: release $500,000 from reserve for WS/Forsyth County Schools classified pay: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Commissioner Bessie; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Appropriation: $1,643.28 from Winston‑Salem Foundation to N.C. Cooperative Extension for community gardens: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Commissioner Linville; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Blues Lake Park — appropriate $500,000 in N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources grant funds for phase two (county match $2,500,000 included in 2023 PAGO list): motion to approve; mover Commissioner Bessie; second Commissioner Linville; outcome: approved unanimously.

- N.C. DHHS addendum (child fatality case reporting) appropriation $6,771: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Commissioner Wilson; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Appropriation: $20,000 from Winston‑Salem Foundation for central library maker‑space furniture: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Vice Chair Wizenutt; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Increase county manager change‑order authority for Annex 1 Auditorium Project from $25,000 to $60,000 for AV installation: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Commissioner Bessie; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Contract award: Bar Construction Company for Horizons Park multimodal trail in an amount not to exceed $2,126,000; county manager authorized to sign change orders not to exceed $100,000: motion to approve; mover Commissioner Bessie; second Commissioner Linville; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Contract award: upfit services on public safety vehicles not to exceed $81,800: motion to approve; mover Vice Chair Wizenhund; second Commissioner Bessie; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Lease: Daymark Recovery Services Inc., lease of 6,094 sq ft at 650 Highland Ave, annual base rent $36,259.30: motion to approve; mover Commissioner McDaniel; second Commissioner Bessey; outcome: approved unanimously.

- Acceptance: December 2024 human resources report: motion to accept; mover Commissioner Linville; second Commissioner Bessie; outcome: accepted unanimously.

- Approval: minutes of Jan. 30, 2025 meeting: motion to approve; mover Commissioner Bessie; second Commissioner McDaniel; outcome: approved unanimously.

What this means

Most items were routine appropriations, grants and contracts that allow staff to proceed with procurement, park construction, library purchases and related implementation steps. The board’s approvals that day did not include new policy directives beyond authorizations to spend, contract or execute leases; several items noted prior board commitments (for example, the Blues Lake match previously approved in the PAGO list). The public‑hearing items approved will be effective as the county’s land records and addressing systems are updated.

The board did not discuss any items that would change statutory authorities or create new county programs that require subsequent board action. Staff will proceed with the purchases, contract executions and recordings authorized by the board.","At their Feb. 13 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a set of budget amendments, grant appropriations, construction and lease contracts and petitions including the closure of an unopened right of way on Creek Ridge Lane and the renaming of a segment of State Road 4312 to Rosewater Avenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6690452,"Public commenters press commission on child hunger, homelessness and meeting schedule",464,1389000,1853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307846-dad1b8c81dabc66ae297ffdc79112bc2&start=1389&end=1853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307846-dad1b8c81dabc66ae297ffdc79112bc2/thumbnail_1389000.jpg","/articles/6690452/Forsyth-County/North-Carolina/Public-commenters-press-commission-on-child-hunger-homelessness-and-meeting-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690452-6ad33f7e2e9f38b3eee74ca9532f5bc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204739&Signature=CnIK0mZlTWUf54CBB4fR~FOfBHFUR7tpno00zmxQSXxyONoYJWLGMpqhx-sOgXtfAnQlmFu35SmEfweERn77oe2J8qG2cFkWafsfnxox4ErFOA1wLIkEofpbboY1HISu-NUPMDJ8QpAU2MeTkdusQHnEx-8aVYPgl48MSyQef2OsrIhoqD0heXBnNwIIkEBIpQHwjDawkMGD2ROuI8vsa7nVgkUeukrYiclSkErtUl62qrZmvtG4JCWQLwiY00mtj~WKSdJALYr4bSer~jmZlM~Ts8zhTuHu2iksnDVf6F8rXtx8tirWbTvd8A5ngX0TT8aCT8fbVKaYpOV0fxiiwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two members of the public used the Feb. 13 public comment period to urge the Board of Commissioners to address child hunger and homelessness and to reconsider the county’s meeting schedule to improve participation.

Matt Sinn, who identified his address as 631 Road, Winston‑Salem, told the board that child hunger and homelessness “has only gotten worse” and criticized broader political choices and budget cuts at higher levels of government. Sinn said donors and clergy alone cannot solve the problem and urged policy change: “One thing we need to do is we need to change the rules that allow people to donate food that would otherwise be mandated to go to the trash, and we need to vote for people who really have a true heart for the people who need help the most,” he said.

Marcy West of 331 Carolina Circle urged the board to hold more evening meetings. West said a proposed schedule that would meet only four times a year would limit public participation because several meetings fall during school breaks and holidays; she said at minimum the board should consider one meeting per month in the evenings so constituents can attend in person rather than relying solely on email comments.

County staff did not take immediate action during the public comment period; the county manager continued with the agenda and staff briefings followed. Commissioners did not announce a schedule change at the Feb. 13 meeting, but the board later acknowledged they will discuss meeting dates and circulate packets and briefings in advance of upcoming meetings.

These remarks were delivered during the public session; they represent citizen views and do not reflect actions taken by the board at that meeting.","During public session at the Feb. 13 Forsyth County commissioners meeting two residents urged action on child hunger and homelessness and asked the board to expand evening meeting opportunities to improve public participation.","actionData","errors"]

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