Mecklenburg planning commission approves permits, adopts comprehensive plan and sends solar ordinance to public hearing

The Mecklenburg County Planning Commission on an evening meeting approved a string of permits and land‑use actions, adopted the county's updated comprehensive plan and referred revisions to the county's solar ordinance to public hearing.

The actions included approval of a special‑exception permit for two recreational‑vehicle (RV) hookups on property owned by Willie Price, adoption of a construction traffic management plan, approval of a 250‑foot telecommunications tower proposed by TowerComm (for T‑Mobile and up to three additional carriers), several rezonings and a special‑exception for a second dwelling, approval of a large sign, and final adoption of the county's comprehensive plan as amended.

The meeting opened with nominations for commission officers and closed with routine housekeeping. Public comment was brief on most items; neighbor Joe Vitanza spoke in opposition to possible future expansion of the RV site but said he had no objection to the current two‑pad request, and applicant Willie Price described existing hookups and his intent to maintain the site.

On the RV site, the commission approved a motion that included written conditions: the permit is limited to two RV hookups; the site may not be used as a permanent residence; electrical, water and sewer hookups must meet county and health‑department approvals; campfires must be confined…