Commission approves Valley Creek Church pickleball courts and prayer center site plans

Planning staff presented two non‑discretionary site plans for Valley Creek Church and the Planning & Zoning Commission approved both during the meeting.

For SP25‑0011, staff (Cody Hay) described a 4.804‑acre site planned for religious assembly use with an accessory soccer field, six pickleball courts and three shade structures. Cody explained the courts are oriented north–south, access will be from Dixon Lane with a mutual access easement to Morris Road, and the landscaping and parking plans meet town standards. A commissioner called the proposal "ideal," and after a brief deliberation the commission approved the site plan.

For SP20‑513, staff presented a proposed 17,315‑square‑foot, single‑story prayer center on approximately 23.027 acres. The applicant plans to add nine parking spaces adjacent to the new building and restripe a northeast parking area to a no‑parking zone for circulation and safety; Cody and staff noted the concrete pavement will remain. Staff referenced a 2019 town council‑approved parking deviation that technically allows up to 1,067 spaces for the campus; the current plans show about 1,046 spaces constructed. Commissioners asked why spaces were being removed; staff said concerns about vehicles backing out and traffic flow prompted the restriping. The commission voted to approve the prayer center site plan.

Both motions passed on roll call. Because these items were non‑discretionary site plans, the Planning & Zoning Commission was the decision‑making body authorized to approve them that night. The approvals include the landscaping and urban design compliance shown in the materials; any changes will require further submittals per staff guidance.