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Council approves Hill Street Cottages rezoning and preliminary plat with conditions after lengthy public debate
Summary
Council approved the RM‑1 conditional rezoning (ZO‑3‑25) and the preliminary plat (MAPP‑0125) for the Hill Street Cottages (22 units), with conditions on architecture, tree preservation, revegetation in utility easements and stormwater controls after detailed staff and applicant presentations and community comment about character, parking and affordability.
Southern Pines — After extended public testimony and staff review, the Town Council on July 22 approved a conditional zoning to RM‑1 and the related preliminary plat for the Hill Street Cottages, a 22‑unit development adjacent to Southwest Service Road and South Hill Street.
Planning staff presented the project and recommended approval with conditions that emphasize alignment with West Southern Pines character district design standards, tree preservation, buffer planting and stormwater controls. The applicant said the revised plan reduces site disturbance compared with an earlier design and aims to provide smaller‑footprint housing compatible with the town’s 'missing middle' objectives.
Key approvals and conditions: council approved ZO‑3‑25 with conditions including (a)…
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