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Commission approves two rezonings, accepts school/town land for range buffer and grants Artazn 90‑day right of first refusal on Snapps Ferry site
Summary
Greene County commissioners approved rezoning of 2165 Asheville Highway (to B‑1) and 6780 Snapps Ferry Road (to A‑1), accepted donation of Lot 4B from the Board of Education and Town of Greeneville for a buffer at the county firing range, and granted The Mint of Artazn a 90‑day right of first refusal on a 48‑acre Snapps Ferry industrial tract.
The Greene County Commission approved multiple land‑use and property actions on March 16.
Rezoning decisions: the commission amended the county zoning map to rezone the front portion of 2165 Asheville Highway (parcel 122‑011.01) to B‑1 (Neighborhood Business) and separately rezoned 6780 Snapps Ferry Road (parcel 055‑098.15) from B‑2 (General Business) to A‑1 (General Agriculture). The public hearing for the Asheville Highway item recorded no speakers for or against; Donald Tay Campbell spoke during the Snapps Ferry hearing explaining he sought rezoning to facilitate splitting a portion of the property for family conveyance. Both rezonings were recommended by the Regional Planning Commission and approved by the full legislative body.
Donation for range buffer: the Greene County Board of Education and the Town of Greeneville authorized donation of their joint interest in “Lot 4B” to Greene County. The parcel will provide an additional buffer for the adjacent county firing range; the county accepted the donation and authorized the mayor to execute transfer documents. The transfer is conditioned on demolition of the house on the parcel and other agreed provisions to ensure the property’s use does not adversely affect neighbors.
Right of first refusal for industrial site: the commission granted The Mint of Artazn, LLC a 90‑day right of first refusal on the county‑owned 48‑acre Snapps Ferry industrial tract. The county clarified it will continue marketing the site; if the county accepts another offer during the 90‑day window Artazn may match that offer. The right is intended to give the company an opportunity to secure the site should its proposed expansion proceed.
All four measures passed by recorded vote during the meeting. The minutes show the planning commission recommended the rezonings and the donation, and that the Artazn request is a precaution to support a possible industrial expansion.
What’s next: county staff will record the deed for Lot 4B after required certifications, complete any demolition and execute the donation documentation; planning and permitting steps will follow the rezonings if the property owners or developers pursue new uses.
