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South Hill OKs two rezoning requests to General Commercial (C-2)
Summary
The South Hill Town Council unanimously approved two rezoning applications May 11 to reclassify properties — one between North Mecklenburg Avenue and I‑85, and one at 1208 E. Atlantic St. — to General Commercial (C‑2).
South Hill Town Council voted unanimously May 11 to rezone two properties to General Commercial District C‑2.
Code Official David Hash opened public hearings on both cases. For Rezoning Case #2026-2 (property between North Mecklenburg Avenue and Interstate 85), resident Wade Crowder asked for clarification on the location. James Butts, legal counsel for the property owners, said there are no immediate development plans but that the owners routinely receive inquiries about the parcel. Councilor Randy Crocker moved to approve the rezoning and Councilor Delores Luster seconded; the motion carried.
For Rezoning Case #2026-3 at 1208 E. Atlantic Street, Wade Crowder again sought clarification on location. Property owner Justin Smith stated "the property is currently under contract and that site plans have been submitted to the Town's Code Office for review." Vice Mayor Gavin Honeycutt moved to approve the rezoning; Councilor Lillie Feggins-Boone seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council discussion included a question from Councilor Michael Smith about whether utilities currently are available to the first property; the minutes do not record further detail on utility availability. Both rezoning approvals moved the parcels from residential or neighborhood commercial classifications to the town's General Commercial C‑2 district, allowing a broader set of commercial uses under the town zoning code.
