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Council approves two land-use requests: Indian Trail Corporate Park conditional rezoning and Towne Properties annexation and zoning map amendment
Summary
The council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning for a 31.5-acre industrial/business park and separately approved annexation and light-industrial zoning for 11.3 acres near the Monroe Expressway ramp. Staff recommended approval in both cases; the planning board had recommended approval earlier.
The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved two land-use items on May 13: a conditional rezoning for a proposed business/industrial park and a separate annexation with a zoning map amendment for parcels near the Monroe Expressway ramp.
Indian Trail Corporate Park (CZ20240127) The council approved a conditional rezoning for approximately 31.5 acres along Indian Trail–Fairview Road to permit a light-industrial business park. The applicant, Saint John's Property, proposed six multi-tenant light-industrial buildings totaling about 270,000 square feet. Staff said the proposal fits the town's 2041 Comprehensive Plan employment-center guidance and noted conditions the developer agreed to, including enhanced tree preservation, landscape buffering and restrictions to address potential conflicts between loading/service areas and any on-site childcare uses. Planning staff also said the developer and staff negotiated conditions to limit potential stacking and safety issues at a childcare facility if one locates at a permitted end unit. Planning and Zoning recommended approval by unanimous vote.
Towne Properties annexation and zoning map amendment (ZM20250024) The council also approved annexation and a zoning map amendment for roughly 11.3 acres along Indian Trail–Fairview Road (parcels acquired in part from NCDOT). The town's staff recommended light-industrial zoning to align with adjacent industrial uses near the Monroe Expressway interchange. The request included permitted uses typical for light-industrial zoning: warehousing, light manufacturing, contractor yards and similar uses. Staff reported that site plans and sketch plans in the area indicated a cluster of industrial development is anticipated.
Public comment A nearby business owner and an optometrist who said he had purchased adjacent property spoke during the conditional rezoning public hearing. Dr. Danny Mack said his office has outgrown its current building and that the proposed park raised concerns about truck traffic; staff and the developer described traffic mitigation measures, including a planned access tie-in to Union Beltway Road and a traffic-impact analysis prepared for the proposal.
Next steps Developers will follow the town's approval process for site-plan review and transportation improvements. Conditions attached to the conditional rezoning will be enforced through the development standards filed with the rezoning ordinance.
Votes at a glance - CZ20240127 (Indian Trail Corporate Park): Approved unanimously; council found the request consistent with the comprehensive plan and in the public interest. - Annexation and ZM20250024 (Towne Properties): Annexation and map amendment to Light Industrial approved unanimously.
