The Town of Smithfield Council convened on December 3, 2024, to discuss several key agenda items, with a focus on a proposed residential development.

The meeting began with a request from Lanny Clifton of Powell Track for approval of a preliminary plat for an 18-lot single-family subdivision on 11.1 acres located on Swift Creek Road, approximately 2,300 feet north of the Cleveland Road intersection. The property is identified by Johnston County tax ID 1510814.

Following the introduction of the proposal, the Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing. A motion was made and seconded, with unanimous approval from the council members present.

During the discussion, it was noted that the proposed development is situated in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of Smithfield. As part of the approval process, the developers will be required to pay a park dedication fee in lieu of providing parkland for the lots. The area falls within the Wilson's Mills Fire District, and plans include individual septic systems for each lot. Duke Energy has been identified as the power provider for the development.

The council's deliberations on this subdivision proposal mark a significant step in addressing residential growth in the area, particularly given its proximity to the existing Camden Ranch development at the intersection of Swift Creek and Cleveland Road.

The meeting concluded with no further discussions on this topic, and the council will continue to review the proposal in the coming sessions.