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Anson County commissioners deny rezoning for 87‑acre parcel in 4–3 vote
Summary
The Anson County Board of Commissioners voted 4–3 to deny ZMA 26‑01, a request to rezone an 87‑acre parcel from RA5 to RA1, concluding the change is inconsistent with the county land‑use plan. The Planning Board had recommended approval as a transitional zone.
The Anson County Board of Commissioners voted 4–3 on April 7 to deny ZMA 26‑01, a requested rezoning of an 87‑acre parcel from RA5 to RA1. Commissioner Lawrence Gatewood moved to deny the request on the basis that the proposal is inconsistent with the county’s current land‑use plan; Vice‑Chairman Robert Mims seconded and the motion carried with Commissioners Jamie Caudle, Robert Mims, Kyle Leary and Lawrence Gatewood in favor and Commissioners Priscilla Little‑Reid, Joshua Ellerbe and Jarvis Woodburn opposed.
Planning Director Nick Addison summarized the applicant’s request and said the Planning Board had recommended approval, viewing RA1 as a transitional zone between RA5 and R20. Commissioners who opposed rezoning argued the application did not align with the county land‑use map and therefore should not be approved. The board’s action finalizes the commission’s decision on ZMA 26‑01 at this meeting; no further county action on this item was recorded in the meeting minutes.
The denial follows routine review and public process earlier in the board’s deliberations. The matter was discussed during the regular meeting; the board did not reopen the public hearing for additional testimony. Future applicants seeking a zoning change for the parcel would need to follow the county’s rezoning and notice requirements.
