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Pittsboro planning commission votes 5-0 to recommend rezoning 19.16 acres for Flex Industrial
Summary
The Pittsboro Advisory Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the town council for Greenbelt Homes’ request to rezone about 19.16 acres from agricultural to FI (Flex Industrial); staff cited comprehensive-plan consistency and market demand for smaller industrial lots.
The Pittsboro Advisory Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve a rezoning request from agricultural to FI (Flex Industrial) for approximately 19.16 acres north of the intersection of Northside Drive and East County Road 850 N.
Staff presented the application and told commissioners the proposed rezoning aligns with the town’s comprehensive-plan objectives for lands north of Interstate 74, which prioritize economic development. Staff said the applicant intends to create 8–10 light-industrial parcels with smaller units (roughly 10,000–30,000 square feet) to serve regional market demand and that the change would increase assessed values and the town’s tax base. ‘‘We believe this parcel is compatible with the comprehensive plan,’’ the staff presenter said, urging a favorable recommendation.
John Moore, speaking for petitioner Greenbelt Custom Homes, described a conceptual site plan and said the developer is preparing letters of intent with potential users but does not yet have finalized tenants. He said typical hours would likely be Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with more limited weekend hours, and that the buildings would target small industrial users not served by larger nearby parks.
Commissioners questioned infrastructure readiness, truck access and utilities, and discussed potential impacts to the Jeff Gordon Boulevard/I‑74 interchange. Staff noted NDOT currently has the interchange upgrade programmed for 2030 and said the town is pursuing ways to accelerate work or add temporary measures. Commissioners also asked the petitioner to address buffering where the site abuts single-family homes; staff recommended attention to buffers during site-plan review.
Chair moved the motion to forward a favorable recommendation on APC‑2026‑01 to the Town Council. The commission recorded a 5–0 vote in favor and indicated the rezoning will be heard by the Town Council on Feb. 17. No written public responses were reported during the hearing; one resident, Lehi Love, had earlier asked that mounding and buffers be required for developments north of I‑74.
The commission’s action was a recommendation only; final rezoning authority rests with the Town Council.
