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Yadkinville approves two rezonings, delays two other housing requests after public comment
Summary
The Yadkinville Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved two zoning changes to allow denser housing on parcels at 329 Virginia Drive and 1508 Dobbins Mill Road, and continued hearings on a multi-family conversion and conditional rezoning for 633 W. Main Street to Feb. 2 after public testimony and staff presentations.
The Yadkinville Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 approved two zoning map amendments to permit denser residential uses and continued two related hearings to Feb. 2 for further consideration.
Planning Director Meredith Detsch told the board Zoning Map Amendment 2025-04 would reclassify Parcel 133379 at 329 Virginia Drive (0.49 acre) from Residential Medium to Residential High, enabling the owner to divide the lot for two single-family homes. The board adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 to approve the change after a motion by Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver and a second by Commissioner Scott Winebarger; the vote was unanimous (3-0).
Detsch also presented Zoning Map Amendment 2025-05 for Parcel 130007 at 1508 Dobbins Mill Road (approximately 1.01757 acres), recommending a rezoning from Rural Residential to Residential Manufactured Housing to allow placement of a manufactured home. She outlined code and federal standards that must be met, including HUD-related requirements that the manufactured home be placed on a permanent foundation, have no axles, and be set parallel to the property line. The board approved Ordinance No. 2025-09 on a unanimous vote (motion by Commissioner Davis-Oliver, second by Commissioner Winebarger).
Two items tied to 633 W. Main Street were not decided. Detsch presented Zoning Map Amendment 2025-06 (to rezone Parcel 130821 from Office Institutional to Residential High Density CZD) and opened an evidentiary hearing on Major Special Use Permit 2025-02 to allow conversion of the existing dwelling into multiple rental units. Town Clerk Alex Potts swore in witnesses and staff entered exhibits, including the application, site plan and deed records. The Planning Board had recommended approval contingent on buffer and opaque fence requirements.
Neighbor Tate Columbus Williams of 632 W. Main presented a petition and told the board he had provided Yadkin County dispatch logs and portions of the Town Land Development Plan to argue the conversion would change the character of West Main Street and could reduce surrounding property values. Owner Rafael Trabelsi said he purchased 633 W. Main as an investment, that operating the property as two rental units did not cover taxes and maintenance, and that he plans to configure the house into five rental units without constructing additional buildings. Public Works Director Jacob Swaim told the board the sewer system impact should not be an issue.
After hearing testimony and staff evidence, Commissioner Davis-Oliver moved and Commissioner Winebarger seconded motions to continue ZMA 2025-06 and MSUP 2025-02 to the board's Feb. 2, 2026 meeting at 6:00 p.m.; both continuations passed unanimously.
Next steps: the board will revisit the 633 W. Main rezoning and special-use permit at the Feb. 2 meeting with additional time for evidence and public comment.
