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Maggie Valley planning board recommends R-3 zoning for 525 Lewis Lane to allow sewer connection
Summary
The Maggie Valley Planning Board voted May 20, 2025, to recommend R-3 (High Density Residential) zoning for a roughly 0.5-acre parcel at 525 Lewis Lane so the property owner can annex and connect a proposed single-family home to the town sewer; the motions passed unanimously.
The Maggie Valley Planning Board on May 20, 2025, recommended R-3 (High Density Residential) zoning for a parcel at 525 Lewis Lane to allow annexation and connection to the town sewer, the board was told.
Assistant Town Planner Noah Taylor reported that the property owner contacted the town seeking annexation so a proposed single-family home could connect to the town sewer system using a pump station. Taylor said the lot is approximately 0.5 acre and that staff recommends zoning the parcel R-3 based on the Town’s Future Land Use Map and surrounding uses.
The recommendation prompted a few procedural questions from board members about services. Chairman Bill Sebastyn asked whether the sewer alignment bordered the parcel; Taylor replied that it did. Chuck Cummings asked whether new lots on the street would receive town trash service; Taylor said they would. After those clarifications, Chuck Cummings moved to recommend initial R-3 zoning for PIN 7686-36-9236, Randy Blackmon seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
The board then considered and unanimously recommended adoption of a consistency and reasonableness statement for the initial zoning motion; Jared Lee moved to adopt the statement and Chuck Cummings seconded.
Planner Sam Cullen provided a brief update on various state House bills including HB765 under "Other Business," but no action was taken on those legislative items during the meeting. The board adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
The recommendation is a advisory zoning recommendation from the Planning Board; any formal change in zoning and annexation would require subsequent action by the Town’s governing body and compliance with applicable annexation and zoning procedures.
