Davidson County approves multiple rezoning requests to support highway commercial and industrial growth
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The Davidson County Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning applications—ranging from a 0.55-acre Highway Commercial conversion to a roughly 140-acre Limited Industrial rezoning—citing plan consistency, new sewer lines, and proximity to industrial nodes such as Nucor and planned NCDOT road widening.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners approved a series of rezoning applications aimed at expanding highway commercial and limited industrial land in multiple townships.
The board approved a request by Hill Family Properties LLC to rezone about 0.55 acres in Lexington Township from RA3 (Rural Agricultural) to HC (Highway Commercial). Applicant Mr. Hill told commissioners he had returned after earlier consideration and now wants the property used commercially rather than residentially. Planning staff said the parcel is contiguous to existing highway commercial uses and that the county's development plan supports the change; the board adopted a statement of consistency and approved the rezoning by voice vote.
The board also approved a rezoning request for about 10 acres in Conrad Hill Township (application referenced to "Martha Yance/Yountz") from RA3 to LI (Limited Industrial). Alex Field, representing the applicant, told the board this change aligns with long-range planning and the county's economic-development corridor plans; staff cited impending US-64 widening, new sewer infrastructure and adjacent industrial activity in support.
A separate request by Robert Parker to rezone a 0.32-acre Silver Hill Township lot from RS (Low Intensity Residential) to RA2 (Rural Agricultural) to allow placement of a double-wide manufactured home was approved. Staff said the request fits the mixed development pattern in the Sherwood On The Lake neighborhood.
Finally, the board approved a larger dual rezoning for parcels owned by Cheryl and Filimon Plumber (agent Alex Field) covering roughly 140.48 acres, moving most acreage to LI and a small portion to HC. Staff emphasized rail frontage, sewer access and proximity to an industrial corridor (Nucor and other developments) and recommended approval; no speakers registered opposition during the public hearings and the board approved the request and statement of consistency.
In each case, staff recommended approval based on adopted land-development policies and changing conditions cited in staff reports. The board approved each rezoning by motion and voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
The board asked staff and economic development staff to list the large industrial tract with the county's EDC network to help market the property.