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Planning commission backs rezoning to let two owners split 104‑acre parcel in Isle of Wight County
Summary
The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission voted unanimously May 26 to recommend approval of REZN‑26‑1, which would rezone 52 acres of a 104‑acre parcel (tax parcel 46‑01‑059) from rural agricultural conservation to conditional rural residential to allow subdivision into two parcels; the item goes to the Board of Supervisors June 18.
The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission voted May 26 to recommend approval of REZN‑26‑1, a request to rezone 52 acres of tax parcel 46‑01‑059 (Pope Swamp Trail/Route 642) from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential to permit subdivision of a 104‑acre parcel into two lots.
Cordell S. Benson, a planner in community development, told the commission the application is consistent with the county comprehensive plan and that public services in the southern service area are adequate to serve the proposed subdivision. Benson noted the property was historically owned by International Paper Company and was bought by the current owners in 2005; staff identified two strengths (plan consistency and adequate services) and one weakness (the proposed lot would exceed the typical maximum for rural residential lots), but recommended approval and explained applicants could request a waiver for maximum lot size under section 4‑3,004(b)(1) of the zoning ordinance.
Applicant Larry McKee said he and co‑owner Nathan Jones purchased the land in 2025 and described the proposal as a family‑oriented effort “to build homes on it” so future generations can remain in the county. McKee thanked staff for guidance through the rezoning process.
A commissioner asked whether a separate waiver would be required for the maximum lot size. Staff and fellow commissioners clarified that the waiver of the maximum lot size (the 10‑acre sliding‑scale threshold discussed in the hearing) must either be included in the commission’s motion or later pursued through a rezoning/amendment process; one commissioner noted that proffers and conditions ‘‘follow the property’’ until changed by the Board of Supervisors.
After an amendment to include the waiver of the maximum lot size, the commission approved the recommendation by unanimous roll call. The commission’s action will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing on June 18.
Authorities cited at the hearing included sections of the county zoning ordinance governing rural residential standards (section 4‑3,004 and section 4‑3,006).
