Pike Road council denies re‑zoning request for Boykin Lakes Phase 5

The Town of Pike Road Council on April 13 denied Ordinance 2026 to re‑zone Boykin Lakes Phase 5 after discussion about traffic and growth. Councilwoman Angie Bradsher moved to deny the re‑zoning and Councilwoman Mim Whatley seconded; the motion passed with four yeas and one abstention from Councilman Marcus Robinson. Mayor Gordon Coll Stone did not cast a vote.

Senior Planner Darrell Rigsby reviewed the re‑zoning request and reminded the council of the project details. Planning Commission Chairman Doug Fuhrman earlier reported a recent Planning Commission approval to split 15 acres from two lots into three lots unrelated to the Boykin Lakes re‑zoning item.

Blake Rice of BSI, the developer’s representative, briefed the council on concessions the developer had offered to Vaughn Crossing residents. Rice said the developer was unable to reduce the number of lots on the portion of the development as much as residents requested but had “met in the middle” with concessions to address concerns.

Residents from Vaughn Crossing spoke during public comment opposing the re‑zoning despite the developer’s concessions. Speakers identified in the record were John Blount, Dave Lunford and Rick Howard; they said the developer had worked with residents but they still preferred the development not move forward.

Council members framed their deliberations around slowing the town’s growth and addressing potential traffic impacts before permitting additional areas to develop. Following public comment and council discussion, the motion to deny carried, and the re‑zoning request was rejected.

There was no formal direction for next steps recorded in the minutes beyond the denial. The ordinance will return only if re‑introduced in a subsequent agenda or as otherwise moved by staff or the applicant.