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Smithfield council rezones 75.61 acres on Business 70 to light industrial; developer commits to 100-foot undisturbed buffer
Summary
The council approved rezoning RZ‑25‑01 for 75.61 acres on Business 70 in the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction to light industrial; developer Clarias Partners emphasized job creation, staff and engineers detailed stormwater controls, and neighbors raised concerns about noise, runoff and truck traffic.
Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to approve a zoning map amendment (RZ‑25‑01) to rezone 75.61 acres along U.S. Highway 70 Business in the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction from R‑20A and B‑3 to light industrial.
Town planning staff told the council the rezoning would allow a light‑industrial warehouse campus. The developer presented a site plan for four buildings, relocated stormwater facilities and, in response to neighborhood concerns, a committed 100‑foot undisturbed wooded buffer between the proposed buildings and the adjacent residential subdivision. Staff recommended approval.
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