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Board approves three planning items: storage addition, historic residential recognition and Harris Island subdivision
Summary
The commissioners approved an amendment to a SUP for a storage warehouse addition in Buxton, recognized two adjacent historic residential structures in Hatteras Village as a group development to permit recorded footprints, and approved a preliminary plat and shared-drive design for phase 2 of Harris Island Reserve.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three planning items that came before the board in quasi-judicial hearings. The planning board had recommended approval of each item.
First, the board approved an amendment to Special Use Permit 1-2023 for High and Dry LLC (a storage-warehouse group development in Buxton). Staff said the applicant will submit a recombination plat to create the additional acreage needed for a non–climate-controlled storage addition to an existing building.
Second, the board approved a historic-residential-structure group development application submitted by Tim and Patricia Midgett for two adjacent Hatteras Village parcels. The approval allows recording of building footprints and recognizes nonconforming historical structures (one parcel contains a small dwelling dating back to the early 20th century). The applicants confirmed the application met county zoning standards and intended to record footprints to allow future ownership transfers of individual structures.
Third, commissioners approved the preliminary plat for Harris Island Reserve Phase 2A/2B, which includes phased approvals for lots and the continued use of two common (shared) driveways. Staff noted the original preliminary plat approval had lapsed while the applicant addressed state and DOT requirements; the phased approach aims to avoid further delays.
All three motions passed unanimously after staff testimony and short applicant confirmations.
Ending: Planning staff will process the required recombination and recordable plats and monitor construction and shared-drive easements to ensure compliance with county standards.
