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Gastonia council approves annexation and rezoning for 27.618-acre Mattamy Homes subdivision
Summary
The Gastonia City Council unanimously approved the voluntary annexation and rezoning of about 27.618 acres at Union Road and Wilson Farm Road for a 73-lot single-family subdivision proposed by Mattamy Homes. The planning commission had recommended approval 6–0; the applicant committed to open-space and architectural standards.
Gastonia’s City Council unanimously approved on Oct. 15 the voluntary annexation of roughly 27.618 acres on the southwest corner of Union Road and Wilson Farm Road and assigned a planned development/revised residential development district zoning for a 73-lot single-family subdivision proposed by Mattamy Homes.
Assistant City Attorney Charles Graham told council the petition met statutory requirements and that the annexation is a noncontiguous (satellite) annexation. Senior planner Maddie Gates said the project includes two access points, about 2.64 acres of open space and roughly 4 acres of tree-save area, and that the planning commission recommended the annexation and zoning 6–0. Project representatives noted the homes would be front-loaded, that elevations and architectural commitments (stone veneer, HardiePlank and other materials) are part of the conditional rezoning package, and that sidewalks are planned along the public right of way.
Sarah Beeson, representing the applicant, described separation distances between proposed lots and existing residences (generally 50–170 feet with setbacks increasing effective separation) and said the proposed density is about 2.76 units per acre, well under the revised residential (R2D2) maximum. Mike Smedley of Mattamy Homes said the company intends the community to be for-sale primary residences with sales contracts and HOA covenants limiting rental conversions during initial buildout.
Council members asked about amenities, traffic impacts and utilities. Staff said the project fell below the Traffic Impact Analysis threshold and that water and sewer service will be provided; electric service status was discussed as available nearby. Councilwoman Stadler moved to close the public hearing and approve the annexation and rezoning; the motion passed unanimously.
The city will record agreed conditions in the zoning file and the developer will proceed to the design and permitting phases. The decision assigns municipal zoning and clears the way for the developer’s next steps in engineering and subdivision approval.
