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Spencer board adopts rezoning of 708 Hawkenstown Road in unanimous vote
Summary
The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted to adopt Ordinance 26-03 to rezone parcel 324047 at 708 Hawkenstown Road from SFR-2 to SFR-3, enabling smaller lots and future higher-density residential development; the board also adopted a statement of consistency under North Carolina General Statute 160D-605.
The Spencer Board of Aldermen on May 12 adopted Ordinance 26-03 to rezone parcel 324047 at 708 Hawkenstown Road from SFR-2 to SFR-3, a step the town said will allow slightly smaller lot sizes and enable future higher-density residential development.
Planning Director Mr. Blunt told the board the change is a first step: the owner plans to recombine and resubdivide parcels so a rear lot could be developed later as multi-family housing (six to eight units was discussed). He said the town’s comprehensive land use plan supports combining parcels and adding higher-density residential development if municipal water and sewer are available.
Alderman Sledge moved to adopt the staff recommendation and Ordinance 26-03; the motion was seconded and the board also adopted a statement of consistency and reasonableness citing North Carolina General Statute 160D-605(a) and (b). Mayor Pro Tem called for hands and the motion carried on the voice/hand vote.
During the presentation and questions, Alderman Miller asked about Hawkins Loop Road — planning staff estimated it is roughly 16–18 feet wide with some potholes — and whether the proposed development would tie driveways into that road. Mr. Blunt said the layout shown to the board was preliminary, that a civil engineer will finalize site access, and that annexation for water and sewer would be required if the developer sought municipal services for the rear multi-family parcel.
The rezoning was described as a procedural first step; Mr. Blunt said later steps could include a recombination survey, potential RMST rezoning for the rear parcel, annexation, and separate design and permitting work. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript; the mayor pro tem announced the motion carried.
Next steps: the ordinance adoption provides the land-use classification change; any site plans, annexation requests, or subsequent rezoning (e.g., RMST for multi-family) will return to the town for separate actions and approvals.
