Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Rezoning topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves three rezoning requests to broaden commercial and downtown uses
Summary
The Henderson City Council approved three rezoning ordinances on Dec. 12 to expand allowable uses at specific properties: 304 S. Chestnut (Ordinance 22-21), a >10-acre tract on Vicksboro/Ennis Murphy/Rock Mill Road (Ordinance 22-22), and parcels on Spring Street (Ordinance 22-23).
Henderson City Council approved three rezoning actions at its Dec. 12 meeting to allow broader commercial or downtown uses at specific properties.
Ordinance 22-21 rezoned 304 S. Chestnut Street (Vance County Tax Parcels 0003 01004 and 0003 01005) from B-1 (Central Business District) to B-4 (Neighborhood Commercial Business District). Applicant Jason Stewardson said the change would give the owner flexibility to market the former Daily Dispatch building to a wider range of uses. The Planning Board had recommended approval; the council approved the ordinance unanimously.
Ordinance 22-22 rezoned a tract on Vicksboro Road/Ennis Murphy Road/Rock Mill Road (Vance County Tax Parcel 0536 05001) from R-11 (Moderate Density Residential) to B-4 (Neighborhood Commercial). Staff said the parcel exceeds 10 acres and is designated for mixed-use on the Comprehensive Plan; the Planning Board had not recommended approval. Public testimony included support for jobs and services and opposition citing precedent for unwanted uses. Council approved the rezoning with one dissenting vote from Council Member Garry D. Daeke.
Ordinance 22-23 rezoned multiple parcels at 125 Spring Street (Vance County Tax Parcels 0003 09011–0003 09014) from OIA (Office Institutional A) to B-1 (Central Business District). Proponents said the change would reactivate an empty warehouse and support downtown commercial activity; the Planning Board had approved the request and the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance.
Each rezoning was considered on its own record; council members emphasized that rezoning does not automatically authorize a particular use but allows additional uses subject to applicable permitting and development standards.
