Clemmons council adopts resolution opposing rezoning request near Clementine Drive

On Dec. 9, 2024, the Village of Clemmons Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2024‑R‑13 opposing rezoning docket F‑1651, a request located just outside the village limits near the intersection of Idols Road and Hampton.

Planner Drake told the council the site is currently zoned Limited Industrial and the rezoning request sought to add Manufacturing C uses, a category that can include chemical manufacturing and nonmetallic mineral processing. She said Forsyth County planning staff recommended denial in their report; however the county planning board voted to recommend approval with conditions that removed nonmetallic mineral processing but left a broad chemical manufacturing category under a miscellaneous classification.

Planner Drake said village staff prepared the resolution to express concern that allowing Manufacturing C uses near a residential area could create off‑site impacts such as noise, odor, dust and vibration. She noted the Peppertree subdivision is nearby and that village staff continue to be concerned that the rezoning could set a precedent for more intense uses in the business park.

At the meeting one council member asked whether the zoning request was being handled as a special or conditional district; staff explained the request used a special‑use (conditional) approach that allows site‑specific conditions. Another council member raised a request to discuss conditional/contract zoning at the council retreat so members can review how such district approvals are handled.

The council adopted the resolution agreeing with county planning staff’s expressed concerns and opposing the rezoning. Council members were asked to sign the resolution after the meeting.

The transcript does not record any additional formal direction to village staff beyond forwarding the resolution to county planning.