Commission recommends rezoning to allow three‑lot subdivision on Univetta Road; vote 9‑0

The planning panel recommended approval of a rezoning request by Trailside Equities LLC to change 2.91 acres at 3568 Univetta Road from R‑80 to R‑40 so the property can be subdivided into three lots.

Thomas Trawick explained the site sits inside the City of Holly Springs growth boundary and contains an existing 3,400‑square‑foot single‑family home and a 1,200‑square‑foot accessory storage building. The applicant proposes to keep the existing house on one lot and create two additional home lots with separate driveways to Univetta Road. Staff noted the property has access to water and sewer from the Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority and that northern adjacent properties were annexed into Holly Springs in 2017.

Applicant Jordan Deeny told the commission the request aligns with surrounding R‑20 city zoning to the north and that R‑40 is an appropriate transitional density between nearby R‑80 and R‑20 zones. When asked about the narrow shape and grading of the middle lot and whether variances would be required, Deeny said no variances were anticipated and that typical single‑family homes could be built on the proposed lots.

Commissioner Ware moved to recommend approval and Commissioner Beloit seconded. The commission approved the motion 9‑0.

No members of the public spoke in support or opposition during the hearing. Staff said the proposed zoning would permit a pattern consistent with suburban growth character areas where public utilities exist; however, staff also observed that the proposed R‑40 zoning may contrast with the county R‑80 parcels immediately adjacent.