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Henderson council denies rezoning for two Dabney Drive parcels amid traffic concerns

Henderson City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Henderson City Council voted 6-1 on July 13 to deny Ordinance 20-20, a request to rezone 1337 and 1343 Dabney Drive from OIA to B-2A, citing potential traffic impacts on Lynne Avenue and neighborhood concerns; Council asked staff to consult N.C. DOT about access issues.

The Henderson City Council voted 6-1 on July 13 to deny Ordinance 20-20, a rezoning request for 1337 and 1343 Dabney Drive that would have changed the parcels from OIA (Office Institutional A) to B-2A (Highway Commercial A).

Development Services Director Corey Williams told councilors the Planning Board recommended approval but noted cautions about possible traffic problems. City Manager Edward T. Blackmon reminded the body the rezoning question applies to the property rather than any specific proposed use.

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