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Board approves rezoning for a one‑acre parcel for forestry consulting office
Summary
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors accepted the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation and approved rezoning one acre of a 7.95‑acre parcel from A2 (agricultural) to B1 (local business) for use as an office for a forestry consulting business owned by Matthew Gillette.
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request on Nov. 19 to convert 1 acre of a 7.95‑acre parcel from A2 (agricultural) to B1 (local business) for use as an office by a forestry consulting firm.
Planning staff (introduced in the meeting as Mr. Randolph) told the board the Planning Commission held a public hearing Oct. 10 and unanimously recommended approval 8–0. Property owner Matthew Gillette spoke at the board meeting, saying he intends to use the existing building as an office for a four‑person forestry consulting business.
Supervisor disclosure: one board member said he is a first cousin of Gillette and that he has a contractual consulting relationship with the firm but stated he did not believe it created a conflict of interest in voting on the item. The board moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
What happens next: staff will process the rezoning ordinance and update the county land‑use files; the owner may proceed with converting the existing building to office use under applicable county requirements.
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