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Neighbors press town over trees, stormwater as Abundant Life Church seeks zoning change
Summary
The Matthews Board of Commissioners heard hours of testimony March 9 on Abundant Life Church’s request to rezone from R‑20 to conditional RICD to expand seating from 399 to 530. Neighbors raised stormwater, tree loss, lighting and traffic concerns; the board closed the hearing and referred the application to the planning board.
The Matthews Board of Commissioners on March 9 closed a contentious public hearing and voted to send Abundant Life Church’s rezoning request to the planning board after residents raised concerns about flooding, tree removal and neighborhood impacts.
The church asked to change the site from R‑20 to a conditional RICD so it may site a sanctuary larger than 399 seats — up to 530, the applicant said. Staff told the board the conditional plan includes a 50‑year stormwater pond (rather than the 25‑year minimum), architectural controls, and a buffer commitment; the applicant and neighbors disagreed about whether the changes adequately protect nearby…
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