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Davidson County approves three rezoning requests for Lexington, Thomasville and Arcadia townships
Summary
The county commission approved three separate rezoning requests July 16: Buell Barker’s ~35-acre rezoning in Lexington Township to RA3, Steve Everhart’s 7.27-acre RA3 request in Thomasville Township, and a 1.39-acre RC rezoning at Raymond Court for 10477 Highway 150 LLC to regularize existing tenants.
LEXINGTON / THOMASVILLE / ARCADIA TOWNSHIPS — The Davidson County Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests at its July 16 meeting, moving each application forward with staff recommendations and planning‑board endorsements.
Buell Barker requested rezoning of roughly 35.06 acres in Lexington Township from Limited Industrial/Heavy Industrial (LI/HI) to RA3 (rural agricultural). Barker told the board the change would consolidate several parcels to create a residential subdivision while preserving green space and avoiding additional creek crossings. Planning staff supported the request, citing consistency with frontage industrial remaining on U.S. 52 and contiguity to RA3 to the north. The board approved the request by voice vote.
Steve Everhart sought rezoning of 7.27 acres in Thomasville Township from ONI/HC to RA3 to enable the sale and division of a 17‑acre tract into no more than seven home sites. Staff noted surrounding parcels are already residential and recommended approval; the board voted to adopt the statement of consistency and approve the rezoning.
A third request by 10477 Highway 150 LLC asked to rezone 1.39 acres in Arcadia Township from ONI to RC (rural commercial) to regularize nonconforming tenants in an existing building. Justin Nifong explained two tenants have occupied space for decades; neighbors asked for screening and a privacy fence after recent clearing. The applicant agreed to consider fencing; staff recommended approval and the commission adopted the recommendation.
None of the three rezonings drew sustained public opposition; motions passed by voice votes. Planning staff will implement the adopted statements of consistency and update property records per standard procedures.
Votes at a glance: • Buell Barker rezoning (Lexington Township): approved (motion and voice vote). Parcel described in staff materials as Tax Map 327, portion of Lots 22 and 22B, ~35.06 acres; approved to RA3. • Steve Everhart rezoning (Thomasville Township): approved (motion and voice vote). Tax Map 342, portion of Lots 7 and 8, ~7.27 acres; approved to RA3. • 10477 Highway 150 LLC (Arcadia Township): approved (motion and voice vote). Tax Map 7, Lot 36, ~1.39 acres; approved to RC to regularize existing commercial tenants.
Next steps: Staff will record rezoning decisions and apply any applicable subdivision and site-review requirements in subsequent permitting.
