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Planning board backs Jason Hardy’s request to rezone 1.55 acres for barbershop
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the planning board voted to recommend approval of a conditional rezoning for Jason Hardy (parcel 06093) to operate a barbershop; staff said the use had begun without realizing permits were needed and set standard site, landscaping and permitting conditions.
The Pitt County Planning Board recommended approval of a conditional rezoning sought by Jason Hardy to operate a barbershop on 1.55 acres (parcel 06093) near Blackjack Simpson Road.
Ben, planning staff, said the barbershop is already operating and staff became aware of the use; the owner has cooperated with staff to bring the site into compliance. "They're trying to get everything in compliance with the zoning ordinance and either the requirements," the applicant told the board during public comment. The presentation noted the site is near a commercial crossroads but is designated agricultural on the Envision Pitt County 2045 future land use map, and staff concluded the request is reasonable and recommends approval with conditions.
Public comment included the applicant, Jason Hardy, who asked the board to consider the staff recommendation and thanked staff for assistance, and Troy Respus, who identified himself as assistant chief at the Blackjack Fire Department and said, "I have no objections to you, barbershop being out there." Board members asked whether the rezoning covers the entire building or just the barbershop side; Ben said the owner intends the remaining portion to be used for personal storage and that any future commercial use there would require the owner to return to the board for an amendment. Staff confirmed the building met setback standards and that environmental-health and inspections requirements have been addressed.
Staff-recommended conditions for approval include a detailed site plan prepared per the zoning ordinance, a 10-foot landscape buffer planted per section 10(h) of the ordinance, paved parking and access drives, submission of an erosion- and sedimentation-control plan if land disturbance exceeds 1 acre, stormwater review where applicable, compliance with fire-protection requirements, environmental-health approvals for wastewater disposal and required inspections, and a driveway permit from NCDOT. A board member moved and the board voted by voice to recommend approval; the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for a public hearing on Monday, August 17.
