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Stanley council approves special use permit for two modular homes after uncontested quasi‑judicial hearing
Summary
Following a quasi‑judicial hearing with sworn testimony from the applicant and a staff presentation, the Stanley Town Council unanimously approved Special Use Permit SUP25‑01 to place two modular homes on a vacant lot in the 500 block of W Chestnut Street Ext.; staff recommended a permanent permit with no expiration date.
The Stanley Town Council unanimously granted Special Use Permit SUP25‑01 on May 13 to allow two modular housing structures on a vacant lot in the 500 block of W Chestnut Street Extension.
Mayor Cathy Kirkland opened the quasi‑judicial proceeding and instructed participants on evidentiary rules, saying, "This hearing is a quasi‑judicial evidentiary hearing. That means it is like a court hearing." Those who intended to testify were sworn; applicant Stephen Garrison and Planning Director Sarah Penley took the oath.
Director Penley told the council the proposed modular homes would be allowed in the R‑20 zoning district with issuance of a special use permit and that staff recommended approval without an expiration date because the units are intended to be permanent. Penley said modular construction complies with NC State Building Code and the International Residential Code and is consistent with the Single Family Neighborhood future land‑use designation.
The council considered the four statutory findings required for issuance of a special use permit: (a) no material endangerment to public health or safety; (b) compliance with conditions and specifications; (c) no substantial injury to adjoining property values unless a public necessity; and (d) harmony with the Town's Land Use Plan. For each finding council members moved and seconded as recorded in the minutes; each motion passed unanimously, and the Council approved SUP25‑01.
No citizens testified for or against the application during the hearing. The transcript indicates the applicant asked staff to present the case on his behalf and submitted exhibits A–C for the record.
