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Goldsboro council approves multiple rezonings, advances housing projects
Summary
The Goldsboro City Council on Nov. 3 approved several conditional rezonings and a special-use permit to advance housing projects, including a 174‑lot Eagles Reach subdivision, the Borden Mills mill‑conversion for 144 units, and infill triplexes; the Tucker Trace proposal was continued for more review after strong resident opposition over stormwater and traffic.
Goldsboro — The Goldsboro City Council approved a set of land-use actions at its Nov. 3 meeting that will move several large housing projects forward while delaying one controversial proposal for more local review.
Council approved a special‑use permit for an accessory dwelling at 120 Kelly Drive (SU 11‑25) after planning staff recommended the use was consistent with R‑20 zoning and applicable supplemental standards. The four quasi‑judicial motions required for special‑use approval (no material endangerment to public health or safety; not substantially injuring adjoining property; harmony with existing development; conformity with the comprehensive plan) passed on unanimous roll‑call votes.
The council also unanimously approved conditional rezoning CZ‑3‑25, branded “Eagles Reach,” a 43.24‑acre proposal off US‑70 West and Isaac Smith Road that will rezone county parcels to an R‑6 conditional zoning district with a General Business (GB) component for three commercial lots. Planning staff recommended approval with…
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