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Morganton council approves rezoning for 595 Cosby Road despite traffic concerns
Summary
The Morganton City Council approved rezoning 6.15 acres at 595 Cosby Road from Exclusive Industrial District to High Intensity District, allowing commercial and limited residential uses; a nearby resident warned of tractor-trailer safety risks and the applicant said it will work with NCDOT to limit truck access.
The Morganton City Council voted Feb. 9 to rezone a 6.15-acre parcel at 595 Cosby Road (PIN 1772335858) from Exclusive Industrial District with a Phase 2 stormwater overlay to High Intensity District with the same overlay.
Planning staff told the council the parcel sits adjacent to I‑40 and would remain subject to stormwater rules; staff and the planning and zoning commission recommended the rezoning even though it is inconsistent with the Imagine Morganton 2030 comprehensive plan. Staff said the change would permit commercial uses — including…
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