Thomasville council approves rezonings for 909 Hasty School Road and 401 Kendall Mill Road

The Thomasville City Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests during its July meetings: one converting 909 Hasty School Road to highway commercial zoning and another changing 401 Kendall Mill Road to light industrial.

For Z‑21‑02 (909 Hasty School Road) Mayor Raleigh York reported a 6‑0 Planning Board recommendation and no public opposition during the hearing. Council Member Neal Grimes moved to approve the zoning change to C‑2, stating it was adjacent to large commercial property and compatible with the 2035 Land Development Plan; the motion passed 7‑0.

For Z‑21‑03 (401 Kendall Mill Road) the Planning Board also recommended approval (6‑0). Neighbor Tim Lahey spoke on behalf of family members living at 1579 Lake Road, which adjoins the property, expressing concern about the potential removal of the existing tree buffer. Applicant Brian Deweese, who identified himself as the owner of Baity Plumbing Company, said the trees along the property line would remain and that he planned to site his shop near the middle of the 13.7‑acre parcel with parking around it. Planning Director Chuck George explained the city’s buffer requirements between residential and commercial zones: 25 feet without a fence and 17 feet with a fence. Council Member Hunter Thrift moved for approval of the rezoning as compatible with the 2035 Land Development Plan; Council Member Pat Shelton seconded and the motion passed unanimously 7‑0.

Both rezonings were recorded as consistent with the city’s long‑range plan and carried no recorded opposition at the council votes.