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Mecklenburg County planning panel denies rezoning for proposed Turtle Cove marina-resort

Mecklenburg County Planning Commission · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Commission voted 9–2 to deny a rezoning request from Scott Jaster (Turtle Cove Ventures) that would have converted an R‑1 parcel to B‑1 for a large marina/resort, citing traffic, safety and inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.

The Mecklenburg County Planning Commission voted 9–2 to deny a rezoning request from Scott Jaster of Turtle Cove Ventures that would have changed a parcel from Residential R‑1 to Business B‑1 to allow a marina and resort-style development.

A commissioner who moved to deny the application said the project “will negatively impact the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Mecklenburg County,” and criticized the proposal for lacking “meaningful limits on the number of…

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