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Neighbors press council on height, buffers, stormwater and emergency sirens during Penick Village hearing

Southern Pines Town Council · November 7, 2025
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Summary

During the Penick Village hearing residents urged lower perimeter heights, larger buffers, specific stormwater protections and alternatives to frequent sirens at gated entries; the council negotiated setbacks, planted buffers, and a fire‑marshal‑approved non‑audible gate opener as part of the CDP approval.

Neighbors and residents used the public comment period and the Penick Village hearing to press the council for protections to preserve neighborhood character and reduce nuisances.

Multiple speakers asked the council to limit new buildings near neighborhood edges to three stories and to require stronger planted buffers or a masonry wall along East Delaware. Joel Carner (resident and…

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