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Commissioners approve rezoning request for former convenience center along NC‑16
Summary
The board approved rezoning case RZ2603 to change a former convenience-center parcel on NC‑16 from R‑2R to mixed use, allowing a small family-owned commercial business; the planning board recommended approval and the applicant pledged limited development.
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning case RZ2603 on June 1, allowing an owner to convert a former convenience‑center parcel on North Carolina 16 from residential‑oriented R‑2R zoning to mixed use for a small commercial business.
County planner Amy Buckland summarized staff review and said the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the county’s land‑development regulations; the planning board had voted to recommend approval. Applicant Jeremy Simpson, who identified himself as a co‑owner of Southern Rentals, told the board he intends a modest, family‑owned business at the northwest corner of the parcel and answered questions from commissioners.
After a public hearing with no significant opposition reported, a commissioner moved to approve RZ2603 for the Simpsons; the motion was seconded and carried by voice/hand vote.
Next steps: The applicant must comply with applicable land‑development code requirements and technical-review comments before constructing or altering structures on the site.
