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Raeford council approves four‑lot subdivision on Fayetteville Road with conditions after resident concerns
Summary
After a brief public hearing, the Raeford City Council approved J & K General Contractor, Inc.'s request to subdivide two parcels on Fayetteville Road into four R‑8 single‑family lots, imposing four conditions including septic approval, NCDOT review for access, an erosion control plan and sidewalk maintenance assurances.
The Raeford City Council on May 2 approved a request from J & K General Contractor, Inc. to subdivide two parcels on Fayetteville Road into four single‑family lots in an R‑8 residential district, subject to four conditions outlined by the Planning Board.
The Planning Board recommended approval with conditions that the developer obtain septic‑tank installation approval from Hoke County Environmental Health before building permits are issued; secure approval from NC DOT for any connection to Fayetteville Road (Highway 401 Bypass) and design the cul‑de‑sac to NC DOT standards or provide a recorded maintenance agreement; submit an approved erosion control plan before infrastructure work begins; and, if sidewalks are installed, include maintenance agreements for them in deeds.
Code Administrator Felecia Locklear explained the Planning Board’s recommendation and confirmed that, under the proposal, the four new houses would access the street through a single cul‑de‑sac rather than four separate driveways. Two nearby residents, Gwendolyn Quick and Sarah McIntyre, testified under oath and raised concerns about increased traffic, vehicle speed, school bus safety and the dangers of additional entrances and exits on Fayetteville Road. Locklear told the council that the NC DOT review required by the conditions is intended to address access and safety concerns.
Councilwoman Mary Neil King moved to approve the subdivision; the motion was seconded by Councilman Robert L. Conoly and recorded as unanimously carried. The approval is conditioned on the Planning Board’s four requirements; the council noted that failure to meet those conditions would result in denial of permits or the request.
The council’s action returns the matter to the permitting process: the applicant must obtain the specified approvals before building permits will be issued.
