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Council approves first reading to rezone McLeese Road parcels to allow The Pointe Church
Summary
Council approved on first reading a rezoning of parcels at 1101–1105 McLeese Road from Limited Office to Neighborhood Commercial so The Pointe Church can occupy the site; planning staff said LO’s 2‑acre conditional‑use requirement prompted the request and planning commission recommended approval.
Anderson City Council voted to approve on first reading a rezoning request for parcels at 1101, 1103 and 1105 McLeese Road, changing zoning from LO (Limited Office) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to allow a church use without the LO conditional‑use two‑acre lot requirement.
Planning staff said LO zoning allows churches only by conditional use on lots of at least 2 acres; the subject site is roughly 1.89 acres, just shy of the LO minimum. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended NC zoning, which permits churches without a lot‑size limit and aligns with nearby NC‑zoned properties.
Pastor Chris Barnett, lead pastor of The Pointe Church, said his congregation numbers about 50–60 members and that the site’s existing parking and building configurations are adequate for current needs, though some upgrades will be required to meet assembly occupancy standards. He said the church plans gradual growth and could use adjacent warehouse space or the acre of parking as needed.
Councilors asked whether the LO two‑acre constraint may be removed in the forthcoming zoning ordinance update; staff said LO may be combined into NC in the unified development ordinance, but details remain under review. The council approved the rezoning on first reading; staff said the item will return for second reading at the next scheduled meeting.
