B V mVN  33  PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 4, 2024 Onslow County Government Center Commissioners' Chambers 2341 NW Corridor Blvd,Jacksonville, NC28540  BOARDI MEMBERS] PRESENT: Marilyn Bunce, Chairman Melissa S. Kepes, Vice Chairman Walter Cotton Brandon Howard Jack Sides Brennan Willams Roger Brown Timothy McCurry Carter Metcalf, Director Brandi Ely, Planner  PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT MEMBERS PRESENT:  Michael Mongomey,Admimistatne Assistant I.N MEETING CALLED1 TO ORDER  Ms. Marilyn Bunce, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  ILINVOCATION  Ms. Bunce pronounced the invocation. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.APPROVALOFI MINUTES  Ms. Bunce led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Sides made a motion to approve the December 7, 2023, minutes as written. Ms. Kepes seconded the  motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  V.ACTIONITEM    Onslow County Planning Board Minutes  January 4, 2024  Page 2of5  BATTERY: POINTE REZONING Applicant: CLD Engineering  PREZ-2023-0003  Summary of proposal: Rezoning RA to R-8M Property Owner: Mark T. and Sondra K. Malpass Carter Metcalf provided an overview of the proposal.  Mr. Metcalfread emails from Sidney Wade and John Pastore into the record.  Frank Braxton, PO Box 1172 Wilmington NC, spoke on behalfof the application. He said iti is 29.22 acres that he wants to rezone. They are requesting the rezoning for more flexibility of housing. He said the land is beautiful and it will not be disturbed. There are some wetlands on the northern end but they will not encroach. He addressed. storm water, saying it will drain to an internal site, it will drain to aj pond. The septic capacity will control the density of the project. They plan on 50 family units and he said multifamily is not possible with the current septic layout. He does not have any concerns about traffic and he said that R-8M Ms. Bunce addressed the email from Sidney Wade. He said that she does not see traffic being affected on Swan Point. She also said that run off will not be an issue due to the permitting process with future development. Ms. Bunce addressed the email from John Pastore, saying that there is a possibility ofa  zoning allows for more flexibility and more affordable housing.  mobile home park, but Mr. Braxton said that is unlikely due to the septic system. Mr. Sides said that Swan Point connects to Flamingo and Peru. Itisaconnecting road.  Ms. Kepes made a motion to recommend approval. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed Ms. Kepes made a motion to adopt the Consistency Statement for PREZ-2023-00033. Mr. Williams  by a unanimous vote.  seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.  APRILLANE REZONING Applicant: Tidewater. Associates, Inc Summary of proposal: Rezoning RA to R-10 Property Owner: Morton Minerals, LLC.  PREZ-2023-00034  Brandi Ely provided an overview of the proposal. She read emails, letters and a petition into the record.    Onslow County Planning Board Minutes  January 4, 2024  Page 3of5  The letters submitted into the record were from the following citizens: Kyle Littleton, Sue Littleton, Matthew and Keri Littleton, Eric Scandrol, Charles Xavier Van Horn, Lois G Smith, David Odum, Nancy Burns, Amy Watson, Jesse Watson, Mike Turnage, Ashley Turnage, Robert B Swain Jr, John JI Mangus, David Ellsworth, Chad Ellsworth, Amber Daniels, Josh Daniels, Carolyn D Petersen, Michael A Favata, The emails submitted into the record were from the following citizens: Matthew Miles, Suzanne Steward Ewing, Russell Ross, Millicent Jones, Mike Greenway, Michael Favata, and Courtney (nol last name given).  Frederick Kluge and William P Gillette.  The petition. submitted into the record was signed by 127 citizens.  Lori Morris, 306 New Bridge Street, spoke on behalf of the application. She said they would like to geta development started. Ther rezoning meets many parts oft thel Land Use Plan. She said there are some wetlands on site. They are looking into bringing sewer to the site. She stated that buffering would be a required and Matthew Littleton, 184 Old Freeman Road, he told the Board that it may be consistent with the future use but it is on the fringe ofit. He said it would be considered spot zoning, ifit is rezoned. There are dirt roads on both sides and it is in the country. R-10 would not be suitable for the area. He suggested low density Matthew Miles, 506 Holland Mill Lane, he said he was representing over 70 families. The volume oftraffic is a concern for him along with the increase of car accidents. He stated that he is a planner for the Navy and that school capacity issues lead to traffic issues. He also thought that the legal notice sign was not in a good Kyle Littleton, 163 Old Freeman Road, he informed the Board that he owns a nearby fox pen. He said a development will cause problems. He predicts that animal control will be called out for no reason. The fox preserve is legal and registered with the State. He said the provided aerial photo is not accurate because Morton has, changed the land since the photo was taken. He stated that there is a creek in the middle oft the property that is not shown on the map. He said everyone in the area is against it and it does not fit the area. Keri Littleton, 184 Old Freeman Road, she said the area has over 30 dogs residing there. A large neighborhood will not like dogs running all night and they are loud. A new development will alter the character of the area. The schools already have too many students and not enough staff. Jerry Terry, 183 April Lane, stated that the curve in the road is bad. You cannot see around the curve and a Mr. Cotton' made a motion to not recommend approval. Mr. Howard seconded the motion. The motion Mr. Cotton made a motion to adopt the Consistency Statement for PREZ-2023-00034. Mr. Howard  the run off would be maintained on site; and they would meet DOT requirements.  would be better for the area.  location for citizens to see clearly.  lot ofaccidents will occur. passed by a unanimous vote.  seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.    Onslow County Planning Board Minutes  January 4, 2024  Page 4 of5  LINDSEY REZONING Applicant: Charles Riggs  PREZ-2023-00035  Summary of proposal: Rezoning R-201 to HB Property Owner: NCSTORAGEGRPI, LLC  Brandi Ely provided an overview oft the proposal and read emails into the record.  The emails submitted into the record were from the following citizens: Daniel Nevels, and Christopher T.  Olson.  Ms. Bunce asked if this will be at the entrance oft the neighborhood. Ms. Ely said that it will be seen from the entrance oft the neighborhood.  Charles Riggs, 502 New Bridge Street, spoke on behalf of the application. He said that all property above and along 172 was commercial in 1995. In 2005 the property went to the current owner. The parcel does not have access to Everett Yopp drive. The only access is through the commercial property. He wants to  add the parcel to the current land.  Ms. Kepes asked ifh he owns the parcel to the left. Mr. Riggs said that he does not own that parcel.  Mr. Riggs said that the owner bought both parcels in 2005 and he wants the adjoining property to be zoned  the same as the other property which is highway business. Mr. Sides asked if the property behind 172 belongs to Charles Yopp.  Mr. Riggs said that it did but not any longer. applicant will have access to Everett Yopp.  Michael Neal, Everett Yopp Drive, he said that 5 new houses have been built on the curve, he asked if the  Mr. Riggs said no, The gate will not be used and they will not access Everett Yopp.  Daniel Nevels, 422 High Hill Court, said that this is connected tol his 2.2 acres.. He stated that] Everett Yopp is one way in and one way out. A tree line divides the property. Hei is worried about lights being added as itv would inyade into his backyard. Lights and drainage are already aj problem in his backyard.    Onslow County Planning Board Minutes  January 4,2024 addressed.  Page 5 of5  Mr. Riggs said that TRC comments will cover many issues including lights, wetlands and drainage will be Mr. Sides made a motion to recommend approval. Mr. Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed Mr. Sides made a motion to adopt the Consistency Statement for PREZ-2023-00035. Mr. Howard seconded  by a unanimous vote.  the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.  VIII. COMMENTS  A. PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS B. PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF  Board members gave an update on activities coming up in the area. Staff gave an overview oft the upcoming agenda items.  :. PUBLIC IX. ADJOURNMENT  There were no public comments.  The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.  Maiphe Marilyn Bunce, Chairman  ATTEST:  MhlMR Mishe/Momgamép,Clek to the Board    Carter Metcalf From: Sent: To: Subject:  Sidney <swadez154gembarqmail.com> Thursday, January 4, 2024 11:19 AM Rezoning of Battery Pointe RA tor R-8M  Carter Metcalf  Dear Board Members,  lam a concerned neighbor to the proposed development of said property into a single-family home development. I reside at 205 Swan Point Rd just across the marsh from proposed development. Not only will it impact our beautiful view of the waterway, lam concerned about the impact on the marsh. At present we are blessed with abundant waterfowi and bait fish population in the adjoining marsh. lam concerned with runoff, (from washing cars, boats, and golf carts, and watering lawns) with a number of new residences. Increased traffic onto Swan Point Rd will also impact our narrow two-lane road that already has heavy traffic going to and from two marinas. Please consider my concerns at your planning meeting. l'apologize for this being late. Ihave been away receiving chemotherapy treatment.  Sincerely, Sidney Wade, Jr.  1    Carter Metcalf From: Sent: To: Subject:  John Pastore kadlyx@/cloud.com> Thursday, January 4, 20249:42AM Battery Pointe Rezoning RA1 to R-8M  Carter Metcalf  Imay be off base but I do not understand the need fora a rezoning change from RA1 to R-8M in order to build what you  seem tol be saying you are going to build. What are the advantages of this change?  1. Greater density? 3. More or less septiç and drainage? 5. Different road frontage? John and Caroline Pastore Sent from my iPad  2. Different building materials? 4. Different setbacks? 6. Mobile home park?  Iwould like these questions answered. lwould also like to request a copy of the minutes of this meeting (1-4-24).  1    Dear Onslow County Planning Board,  My name is Kyle Littleton, andlcurrently live at: 163 Old Freeman Road, Swansboro NC. The homelam currentlyi ini is a property in ai neighborhood that surrounds Onslow County Parcel 1312-177. Int thei near futurelwill be moving into my grandmother's old home, which is owned by my mother, Sue Littleton. My mother's property is one oft the parcels that surround parcel Iti is on this property that my father, my brother, cousins, nephew, and myself have alll bred, raised, and used hunting dogs. All of us regularly make use of the property for such açtivities and this will have to be drastically alteredifaresidential neighborhood of R10 density is allowed Additionally, I operate a controlled fox preserve on my mother's land. Pinéy Grove Fox Preserve was built in 2018, certified by the State of North Carolina via North Carolina Wildlife in 2020, and is regularlyi inspected by NC Wildlife to maintain certified status. This means thatlhavel had at fully operational and legal fox pen with the State of NC well before Morton Minerals bought Iti is almost a guarantee that if residential housing, let alone R10 housing is built directly beside my fox preserve, there is going tol be conflict. There will be noise complaints, even though the state of NÇ does not have hourly restrictions on when hunts in a fox preserve may occur. This then leads to ethical concerns from individuals about the hunting and the use of dogs in hunting. Conflicts between fox pens and residential housing is well documented, most recently in Gates and Pender counties. Petitions and comments were heard by NC Wildlife for and against altering the parameters in which a legal fox preserve could operate, ultimately leading to There is no reason that Ishould bei inhibited from operating a legal fox preserve, certified and inspected by the state of NC, int the same manner that I have been since before Morton Minerals purchased parçel 1312-177, with the sole intention of creating al housing development. IfR10housingi is allowed on parcel 1312-177, it will create conflict with my fox pen, my dogs, hunting, and the way the property has been used: since the Littleton family came into Please vote no on the rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from RAto R10.  1312-177.  to be builtright next to my mother's! parcel.  the neighboring property in 2021.  no changes.  possession ofit.  Thanky you,  A. Littleton 163 Old Freeman Road Swansboro NC, 28584 (910) 358-5309  6-1    Dear Planning Board,  My name is Sue Littleton, and Jam the property owner of one oft the surrounding propèrties that touches a very large part of Onslow County Parcel 1312-1771 thati is currently being considered for rezoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential-10 (R10).lam writing in opposition ofthe rezoning to R101 for several reasons, whichlwill bullet out! below.  All the surrounding properties, including mine, are zoned RAork hold other rural Our area cannot support the community: andi infrastructural needs ofal housing Hunting, raising and training hunting dogs, farming, and shooting are all practices that occur on my property, and have as long aslh have owned it. All these activities havel been the norm ini this area since my Mother-in-Law and Father-in-law owned the property before my recently deceased husband and me. This will create conflict and change the way my property is used ifa a residential community of R10 density is allowed to be built inspected regularly byt the State of North Carolina. The entire length of the pen of the fox preserve is on the property line separating my parcel from parcel 1312-177.Itiswell documented in North Carolina the issues that arise from residential neighborhoods Belgrade Swansboro Road is already al hazardous and sometimes fatal road in the area between April Lane and Piney Grove Church Road. More traffic from R10 density housing Our areas schools, Swansboro roads, and Duke electrical grid in this area of Belgrade is already overstressed, and R10 housing will do nothing but make it worse.  residential zoning.  community" that will be designated R10.  directly next to my property.  that is certified and  Mys son, Kyle Littleton, maintains a fox preserve on my property  being built directly next to at fox preserve.  will make this worse.  lam asking the planning board tol help preserve our rural lifestyle, while allowing growth and more housing to occur in more practical areas ofi the county. Allowing for al R10 dense community will alter the lifestyle and characteristics of all those surrounding parcel 1312-177,  the neighborhoods around it, and the Swansboro area. Please vote no on rezoning parcel 1312-177 from RAto R10.  Thank you,  suedhtlho Sue Littleton 103 White Tail Lane Swansboro NC, 28584 (910) 358-1255  1-1    Dear Onslow County Planning Board and Commissioners,  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). .Iwill first give a personal statement against the rezoning and follow that with a rebuttal following the guidelines ofthe rezoning application. As a property owner who shares one of the largest boarders with parcel 1312-177, lam asking the board to vote against the rezoning ofthe parcel from RA1 to R10. My wife and Ipurchased this property in 2019 from my aunt, who received iti from my grandparents. lam a third- generation member of myf family to own the propertylh have now, and the way characteristics of my property and my use ofi it will be directly affected and altered by allowing al housing development, especially at R10 density to happen on parcel 1312-177.lhave been hunting, raising and using hounds, and shooting for sport on this property and my mother's property (which also adjoins to parcel 1312-177) for as long as! Ican remember. Having R10 density housing directly next to my property is going toi fundamentally change the way all these practices take place. I do not want conflict with new neighbors. Ido not want to have to alter my rural lifestyle which has been in place well before Morton Minerals purchased the property One oft the most outlandish aspects of the application to rezone the property is on question 2, where the acting agent for Morton minerals states that rezoning the property may be beneficial to the area as it may spur additional utility extensions. This is unacceptable. This is putting the proverbial horse before the carriage, and gambling with people's quality of life. Whenlwoke up on Christmas Eve just over a year ago, and my house was 50 degrees inside because Duke Energy chose our area for rolling blackouts to benefit their outdated and weak electrical grid, the last thing limagined Iwould be arguing against today was the need to build more houses in our area, in the hopes that it will hopefully make a utility company doi their job better.  with the sole intention of turning it into al housing development.  The Onslow County Comprehensive Plan describes the current use of my property, and all properties adjoining and surrounding parcel 1312-177 as rural residential, or "in the country". This is not consistent with R10 zoning designation sought for parcel 1312-177. With the support against this rezoning effort (by those neighboring it and the larger community), its should be evident that R10 zoning will benefit no one other than Elijah Our area does not have the infrastructure to support adding a development of this size. Schools, electrical grid, and roadways in our area are congested to the point of being an R10: zoning is not consistent with any ofthe other properties in the area, or any ofthe AHousing development, especially at R10 density will materially alteri the characteristics of the neighborhood. All surrounding properties are "in the country" by the: standards lain out in the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan based on their uses.  Morton, his businesses, and his family.  issue already without the addition of R10 density housing.  land uses int the area.  R10 designation will interrupt this.  5-1    There is at fox preserve that adjoins to parcel 1312-177 that is completely legal, certified bythes state of NC, and inspected regularly. Residential housing, especially R10 housing, built right on top ofthis fox preserve will cause issues for the county at a later date, and unnecessary: stress on county responses and resources. Iti is well documented the The rezoning of parcel 1312-1771 to R10 will not match any oft the current uses oft the surrounding properties andi future planned uses oft the surround properties by the owners. The Onslow County Comprehensive Plan states that it "reflects the property vision ofi the county's residents, is unified, avoids conflicting land uses, optimizes resources, preserves the county's character and is pleasing: providing open space". Allowing a housing to be reevaluated to reflect the practical current and projected  put  conflict that arises between fox preserves and residential housing.  development, especially of R10 density, goes against this goal. The  future use map needs the Plan's stated goals.  technicalities, and align itself with  land uses by property owners, not award zoning on1  Itshould also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare for a meeting that has such large ramifications for the areai is recognized, and not well received, by those it affects, regardiess ofthe legality.  place all property similarly situated ini the area in the same category, orin  1. Willt this proposal  appropriate complementary categories? Explain.  The property will not be placed int the same or complementary categories as the surrounding  int the area. The vast majority oft the properties in the surrounding area are the same  properties  1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties ini the area that are  ast the current designation parcel  allowing for modular  residential hold low density residential designations or designations homes. In fact, there are only a few parcels int the entire greater area that are R10,  and none of  them being in any proximity to parcel 1312-177.  2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification bei in  publici interest and not merely int the interest of àn individual or small group?  the general Explain. development level are at capacity  All usesunder this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals, and the other  businesses owned by Elijah Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools at every  with nothing  more than an elementary school being built to help alleviate is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughlya  thei issue. The Duke Energy power grid year ago with the unannounced rollingl blackout that  affected Duke  customers across Energy Parcel 1312-177 also  the county, especially in the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. which feeds the White  sits directly above the primary watershed area for Holland Mill Creek,  another major development on top ofas small creek that already has a its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffici in the  Oak River. Adding housing development on  5-7    Swansboro Area has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious for its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and ati the intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro: and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffici issues ifa awarded R-10 zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, thezoning willl benefit no 3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area No, R-10 residential zoning is not consistent with most oft the area, and R-10z zoning is only seen ina a few parts of the greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and noti in a way that is appropriate for the community. The only properties int the areai that hold anything other than rural residential designations are parcels that have been split from larger familial parcels, almost always with a modular or manufactured 4. Will the character oft the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use  one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family financially.  included in the proposed change? Explain.  home.  permitted in the proposed change? Explain.  Yes, the character of the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area willl be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority oft the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are zoned RA and reflect that int their use. Allowing fort the highest density of medium density zoning will alter the way in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, and inevitably run into conflict. Many oft the: surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which willl lead to issue with a major development being allowed int the middle of a bunch of RAI properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312- 177 is owned by' Weyerhaeuser and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RAI property and its use ofmany different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The Hubert Hunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side oft the' Weyerhaeuser property, of which, Elijah Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners. Association. Another property that shares a boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates a fox preserve, which is certified and regularly inspected by NCWildlife, on1 the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Itis very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues for the county. All ofthis is easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that they have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.1 The neighborhood. surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that uset them as such. Creating a large and dense housing  5-3    development in the middle of all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking parti in practices that they have well before Morton 5.Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other  Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. officially adopted plan? Explain  While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed in the area for medium density housing, and bordering the linet for rural residential, zoning of R-10is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of! housing that are int the Belgrade-Swansboro, area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177 sitting just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. Nearly all ofthe surrounding and adjoining properties are zone and in use as what the comprehensive plan describes as rural residential, or "in the country". As most oft the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties in the area are: zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the property owners in the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate. This is stated on page 223 ofthe  comprehensive plan.  "lt is not being suggested that the County cannot deviate from the portrayed land uses. However, it is recommended that as the need for changes in the land use map become apparent that the map be revised and approved by the Board of Commissioners.."  Iclose by! humbly asking the Onslow County Planning Board and Board of Commissionerst to please help us preserve our rural way of life, and not allow a housing development, especially  with R10 designation.  Please vote against the rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from RA to R10.  Thank ygu for your time and consideration,  hebZoHin  Matthew and Keri Lithleton 184 Old Freeman Road Swansboro NC, 28584 (910) 330-4764 Friendlycitylishing@gmal.com    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 arel RA and are usedi in a veryr rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this areai that will bei interrupted by allowing R10z zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties int the broader area ofi the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off oft family land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any oft these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177: also has forested swamp areast that aret the watershed to thel headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all arei in usei in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics ofthe surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do notallow Parcel 1312-177 to be zoned as Residential 10.  Ilzfzozy Date  E8  Signature Printed Name Address Email  Fe SevpaeL  15 Whte Tail Lane Swesbre,N  252.518.3353 Phone  A1    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as propertyowner/resident ofan adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used ina a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have becomethe accustomed norm in this area that will bei interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177.Although there are: some properties int the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential: zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off off family land, and used in a rural manner or arel modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed tot the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a mannerthat meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the suroundngneghbomod and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177 tol be zoned as Residential 10.  o1/02/34 Date  Signaturé Chole Mavior Voc Hore Printed Name IO Whtewl Ln Address Email  336-50--013B Phone  herawCgpilen  a-    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  lam writing regarding  designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/residentofan  and: surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used in a  adjoining  very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dogt training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm ini this area that will be interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties in the broader area ofthe  with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off ofi family  neighborhood  land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177: also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining  Creek that run through the property.  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177 to be zoned as Residential 10.  Bns ASwtk bisSwitke  Signature Printed Name Address Email  #4/24  0gcohpeail ae  Phone    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan phngmdaumomaingpata The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that willl be interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are some properties int the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off of family land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manulactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any ofthesei infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded bya neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in usei in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics oft the suroundingnelghborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  /-2-8084 Date  Signature Printed Name Address Email  udOdum  LioddhemAn Pd 9shn  910-330-897  Phone    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adjoiningand; surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rurat manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will be interrupted by allowing R10zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties in the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off of family land, and used in arural manner or are modular/manulactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them, Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that aret the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the suroundingnetghbomod and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  iun  1-2-24 Date  Mamy Signature Printed Name Address Email  Hancy 3urs  128ol2 Fremonne bucns 4-1979cyaka  7/05454415  Phone  n-E.    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adjoiningands surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used in a very rural manner, Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm ini this area that will bei interrupted by allowing R10: zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties in thel broader area oft the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off off family land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177to the: same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any ofthese infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwatersofHolanc"m Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 willa absolutely alter and changet the  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  /2/2023 Date  oytasn Amu Ltson  Printed Name  193Pney GrweBophs Chld Address Swansboro NC 28584  Phone  Email  q-L.    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan agphingandsurounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rural manner, Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will be interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177.Although there are: some properties in the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off ofi family land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any ofthese infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters ofH Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics oft the surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177to be zoned as Residential 10.  Wmh  Signature Apo Printed Name Address Email  Date  121-2-24  TACiatn  IBOA 910-367-540)  Phone  1    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) tol Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adplhingandsurounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177: are RA and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will bei interrupted by allowing R10: zoning designation to parcel 1312-177.Although there are: some properties int the broader area oft the neighborhood with different residential: zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off of family land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties.. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any ofthese infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested: swamp areas that aret the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded bya al neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyleand characteristics oft the suroundngneghborod and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177t to be zoned as Residential 10.  mih Tumzh Signature m.K Turmge Printed Name Address Email  1/2/24 Date  /74 P,Wey Grove Church Rc.  Phone  A.c    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident tofan adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will be interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177.Although there are: some properties in the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off of family land, and used in ar rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a mannert that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics ofthe suroundingneehborod and area. Please donotallow Parcel: 1312-177to! be zoned as Residential 10.  -  4214 Date  haat  Signature Printed Name  ASAlA Twonng  I7 aAp-pn GnI.CAATAR4, Address SNONRODrO NC  Phone  Email    Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Statement of Opposition Regarding  Dear Onslow County Planning Board: lam writing regarding the potential adjoining ands surrounding parcel. very rural manner. Hunting, shooting,  rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident tofan  designation  The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used ina dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities  become the accustomed norm int this areai that willl bei interrupted by allowing R10z zoning  have  1312-177.Although there are: some properties int the broader area oft the with different residentialzoning, almost all these properties are parcels offoffamily  designation to parcel neighborhood  modular/manufactured homes. R10will not bring parcel 1312- zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid,  land, and used inarural manner or are 177to the same or comparable and roadways are before any oft  all over capacity ini the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel  1312-177 also has forested swamp areast that are the watershed to thel headwaters of Holland-Mill properties that all are in use in amanner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan  the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining  Creek that run through  would define as Rural Residential.  Please do not allow! Parcel 1312-177 to be zoned as Residential 10.  21z  WI   Date  Sighature Printed Name Address Email  RobvA B Suain Dr 737 old Fhan RI  910-340-7071  Phone    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning ofo Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10). as propertyowner/esident ofa an adjoiningand: surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in thisarea that willl bei interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177., Although there are: some properties int the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential: zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off oft family land, and used in arural manner or are modular/manulactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 tot the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that aret the watershed to thel headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded bya neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in usei in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel 1312-177will: absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the suroundngneghborood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177 to be zoned as Residential 10.  lorylozlf  signi u John J Printed Name Addrèss Email  Date  Mengs  ppal hn  $14-242-94/9  Phone  mprkualhail.Ga    Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Statement of Opposition  Dear Onslow County Planning Board: lam writing regarding the potential  rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  ofan  of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident  designation  Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are usedi in a  adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding  activities  shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other  very rural manner. Hunting,  by allowing R10zoning  have become the accustomed norm int this area that willl bei interrupted  there are some properties int the broader area oft the  designation to parcel 1312-177.Althought land, and usedi in arural manner or are 177to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding and roadways are all over capacity  off oft family  with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels  neighborhood  modular/manufactured homes. R10v will not bring parcel 1312- int the! Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density  properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid,  exacerbate them. Parcel  of these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but  before any Creek that run properties  that aret the watershed tot thel headwaters of Holland-Mill  1312-177 also has forested swamp areas  and adjoining  through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County  Comprehensive Plan  1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel  characteristicsofthes sumouningneghborhood and area.  rural lifestyle and  Please do not allow! Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  QJok  1/2/202y Date  Signature Printed Name Address Email  Dielswt 174 APeil Le-ne  9103598720 Phone 910 359 5236,  Sehaahatyeyt o. 0    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  lam writing  designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as propertyo owner/resident ofan  The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used in a shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities  adjoining andsurrounding parcel. very rural manner. Hunting, designation to parcel neighborhood  have become the accustomed norm in this areai that willl bei interrupted by allowing R10 zoning  1312-177.Although there are: some properties in thel broader area oft the with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off oft family  land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- and roadways are all over capacity int the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that arei the watershed to the headwaters ofH Holland-Mill properties that all arei in use in a manner that meets whatt the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan  as suroundingproperties. Additionally, our schools, power grid,  177t to the same or comparable zoning  ofthese infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel  before any  Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded bya a neighborhood and adjoining  Creek that run through the property.  Rural Residential. R10zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  would define as  rural lifestyle and characteristics oft the suroundngneehborfhood. and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177to! be zoned as Residential 10.  1l2/2y Date  Ch.e Elnt Signature Chk Elsuon Printed Name 176 Apul Address Email  Lpt Stlla NL 295PY  9l0 365-P12? Phone  Swposbor haline yah-Cn    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 fromi its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm int this areat that will bei interrupted by allowing R10: zoning designation: to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties ini the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off offamily land, and used in a rural manner or are modular/manufactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 177t to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any oft these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters ofH Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded bya a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all arei in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics ofthe suroundngneghborod and area. Please do not allow! Parcel 1312-177 to be: zoned as Residential 10.  -  2-123 Date  Signature Printed Name Address Email  Pmlpex Dmicls 156 April Ln.  58-9A8-6477  Phone  AhacpinReyehteter    of  Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Statement Opposition  Dear Onslow County Planning Board: lam writing regarding the potential  rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan  designation  Parcel 1312-177 are RAand are used in a  adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding  shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities  very rural manner. Hunting, have become the designation to parcel neighborhood with  accustomed norm int this areai that willl bei interrupted by allowing R10zoning 1312-177.Althought there are some properties in the broader area ofthe different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels  off of family  homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312-  land, and used in ar rural manner or arer modular/manufactured  surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power, grid, in the! Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density  1771 to the same or comparable zoning as and roadways are all over capacity before any oft these  Parcel  infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them.  headwaters of Holland-Mill  1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the  Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining  Creek that run through the property.  Plan  that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive  properties  1312-177 will absolutely: alter and change the  would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel  rural lifestyle and characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  112/23 Date  Signature Printed Name Address Email  Jash Oomiels SoApil Ln,  562-3A1-762 Phone  joshdoniels Sigma).C  0-16    Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Statement of Opposition Regarding  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning designation of Rural Agricultural  owner/resident ofan  (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property  Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are usedi in a  andsurroundingi parcel. The properties surrounding  adjoining  fox preserves, farming, and many other activities  very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training,  allowing R10zoning in thel broader area ofthe all these properties are parcels off oft family homes. R10will not bring parcel  accustomed norm in this areai that willl bei interrupted by 1312-177.Althought there are some properties  havel become the designation to parcel  neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost land, and used in a rural manner or arempduia/manufadured  1312- grid,  surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power  177tot the same or comparable: zoning as and roadways are all over capacity before any of these  housing atl R10 density but exacerbate them. Parcel  int the Swansboro area and adding more  infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing  watershed to thel headwaters of Holland-Mil  1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the Creek that run through the property.  Parcel 1312-177: sits surrounded bya a neighborhood: and adjoining  Comprehensive Plan  that all arei in use in al manner that meets what the Onslow County and characteristics of the sumounaingnelghborood and area.  properties rural lifestyle Please  1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel  do not allow Parcel 1312-177 to bez zoned as Residential 10.  pselig) fanh,124  laupoRVlus)  Date  Signature Printed Name 14pril Address Email  CarolynD Petersen Correctsplling  Stell,NCARRA 910326-902.  kane  Phone  actabertun a@ypioCOn  a.11.    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/resident ofan adjoining and surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA: and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will be interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177. Although there are: some properties in the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off of family land, and used in ar rural manner or are modular/manulactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 to the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity in the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any ofthese infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 also has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to thé headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177: sits surrounded by a neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in use in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10 zoning of parcel 1312-177 will absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics oft the surrounding neighborhood and area. Please do not allow Parcel 1312-177 to be zoned as Residential 10.  Mecbal a  1-3-2024 Date  Bank  Signature Printed Name Address Email  Michael A. favala  //3 ald Fruman Rb, Swgasbate Fatidelsegasl. .com  9/0-382-0229  Phone    Statement of Opposition Regarding Rezoning of Onslow County Parel 1312-177  Dear Onslow County Planning Board:  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-1771 from its current designation of Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R10) as property owner/residentofan adjoiningand; surrounding parcel. The properties surrounding Parcel 1312-177 are RA and are used in a very rural manner. Hunting, shooting, dog training, fox preserves, farming, and many other activities have become the accustomed norm in this area that will bei interrupted by allowing R10 zoning designation to parcel 1312-177.Although there are some properties int the broader area of the neighborhood with different residential zoning, almost all these properties are parcels off off family land, and used in ar rural manner or are modular/manulactured homes. R10 will not bring parcel 1312- 1771 tot the same or comparable zoning as surrounding properties.. Additionally, our schools, power grid, and roadways are all over capacity ini the Swansboro area and adding more housing at R10 density before any oft these infrastructure issues are addressed will do nothing but exacerbate them. Parcel 1312-177 alsol has forested swamp areas that are the watershed to the headwaters of Holland-Mill Creek that run through the property. Parcel 1312-177 sits surrounded byar neighborhood and adjoining properties that all are in usei in a manner that meets what the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan would define as Rural Residential. R10: zoning of parcel 1312-177will: absolutely alter and change the  rural lifestyle and characteristics ofthe suroundngnetgpiboriond and area. Please do not: allow Parcel 1312-1771 to be zoned as Residential 10.  hielan T6  1-1-24 Date  Signature Printed Name Address Email  William R Gillette  IGaDEcaatmd  710-326-4346  Phone    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Mrs. Ely,  Kings of The James emeivetangregmalcom: Wednesday, January 3, 20245:48PM Brandi Ely mmles.80@yahoo.om Fwd: Follow up Flagged  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on the rezoning on the application. Addtionally, I'm writing on behalf of the multiple Onslow County Residents who are drastically and negatively impacted Priori to submitting my questions below, Iwould first like to point out that the zoning sign placed at the parcel in question was purposely obscured from view by all citizens traveling north on Belgrade Swansboro Rd. The sign was placed behind al berm on April Ln such that it cannot be viewed easily from Belgrade Swansboro Rd. Considering the drastic impact this development would have on citizens between April Ln and Hwy. 24, as well as the simple fact that this parcel in fact resides on Belgrade Swansboro Rd,Irespectfullyi request this zoning meeting and discussion be rescheduled to allow for proper response by all citizens affected. The placement of the sign is purposely deceitful and is not in keeping with good order and practices of the Onslow County Development Authority. Please provide insight on who was responsible for placing this sign. We respectfully request the sign be placed in clear view (from both directions) on Belgrade Swansboro Rd for the statuatory period. Anything less than this is deceitful to the citizens of this county. I strongly believe this has negatively affected citizen's right to fair and open notification. Please see my remaining 1.V Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, ori in appropriate  by this development within the Forest Ridge community.  comments below:  complementary categories? Explain.  The property will not be placed in the same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties in the area. The vast majority of the properties int the surrounding area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties in the area that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes., In fact, there are only a few parcels in the greater area that are R10, and none of them being in any proximity to parcel 1312-177. Forest Ridge, the closest development to this proposed development is not zoned 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification be in the general publici interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools at every level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary: schooll being built to help alleviate the issue. The Duke Energy power grid is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughly a year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especially in the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed area for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has a housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffic in the  R10. Our lots are much larger. This will negatively impact the value of our homes. and not merely in the interest of ani individual or small group? Explain.  1  3-1    Swansboro Areal has become notorious: since the recent addition ofr major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious fori its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and at the intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffic issues if awarded R-10: zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning will benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family financially. Additionally, this will drastically increase the traffic past the Forest Ridge Community. This development could bring upwards to 1000 daily trips at a speed of! 50 mph or greater past our neighborhood. Thisi is a drastici increase This development will exaserbate and already dangerous issue regarding placement of the middle school, high school, and Queens Creek Elementary: school. These major destinations are located at one oft the busiest and most dangerous intersections int the çounty (Hwy 24 and Queens Creek). This development will add additional volume to an 3.A Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area included ini the No, R-10 residential zoningi is not consistent with most of the area, and R-10 zoning is only seen in ai few parts oft the greater surroundingarea, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. Thet two nearest developments do not hold R-10zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and noti in a way that is appropriate for the community. This is not consistent with the zoning of the Forest Ridge Community, accross from this proposed 4. Will the character oft the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed Yes, the character of the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area will be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority of the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are zoned RA and reflect that int their use. Allowing for the highest density ofr medium density zoning will alter the wayi in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, andi inevitably run into conflict. Many of the surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which will lead to issue with a major development being allowed int the middle ofab bunch of RA properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-1771 is owned by Weyerhaeuser: and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its use of many different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The Hubert Hunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side oft the Weyerhaeuser property, of which, Elijah T.I Morton is also the registered agent fort the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners Association. Another property that shares al boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates ai fox preserve, which isc certified and regularly inspected by NC Wildlife, on the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Iti is very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more: issues for the county. All of this is easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that theyl have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating a large and dense housing development in the middle ofa all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking part inj practices that theyl have well before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. This willl bring down property values oft the Forest Ridge 5. Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan?  and severe risk to our residents.  overcrowded intersection. proposed change? Explain.  development. change? Explain.  community drastically. Explain  2  3-Z    While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed ini the area for medium density housing, zoning of R-10i is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that arei in the Begrade-swansboro area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177 sitting just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most of the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties in the area are zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22: should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the property owners in the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate. It should also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare for a meeting that has such large ramifications for the area is recognized, and not well received, by thosei it affects, regardless oft the legality. Addditionally, as mentioned before, the sign placement intentionally obscured view from northbound Belgrade-Swansboro commuters and suggests questionable ethical practices by the development authority and developer. At the very least, this development should be changed to R-20 or R-30. This is the  commonsense compromise to the citizens and the developer. Thank you for your time and consideration.  Matthew Miles 506 Holland Mill Ln Stella, NC28582 (678)643-3636  3  3-3    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Ms. Ely  Suzanne Ewing <suzanneewing52@gmail.com> Tuesday, January 2, 20246:37PM Onslow county tax parcel 1312-177  Brandi Ely  My property at 185 Wildcat Pond Rd. borders parcel 1312-177.  lam opposed to the rezoning oft the 74 acres from rural agriculture to residential 10.  We have owned our property since the mid 1950s. Iti is our piece of heaven on earth. We already deal with enough lhope the board members would take into consideration how they would feeli if this were int their backyard.  trespassers and hunters. Sincerely, Suzanne Steward Ewing  4-1    Mrs. Ely,  My name is Frederick Kluge, and lam the current President of the Hubert Hunting Club.lam writing you on behalf of the hunting club to express our strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Residential 10 (R- 10). This rezoning would have significant negative impacts on our ability to utilize and enjoy the adjacent property we lease, particularly for hunting and conservation purposes, and would introduce potential conflicts with the surrounding residential developments. The proposed rezoning would directly affect our ability to hunt on our adjacent property, which we currently lease for this specific purpose. Adding additional homes to the border of the property we lease would reduce the amount of land available for hunting. This reduction in available land becomes particularly significant considering the local lawi that prohibits the discharge of firearms within 5001 feet of a dwelling or other human-occupied structure without permission from the owner or lawful occupier of the property. Additionally, we use dogs for hunting game ont the property, and the introduction of residential properties nearby could lead to conflicts and complaints from new residents, potentially restricting our hunting activities Moreover, the increased residential development in the area resulting from the rezoning is likely to attract more trespassers onto our property. This would not only disrupt our activities In considering the proposed rezoning we have commented on the questions listed on the Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area ini the: same category, ori in No, it does not, and the rezoning does not appear to consider the unique characteristics of our property and the surrounding area, potentially leading to inconsistencies and inappropriate Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification bei in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group? Explain. The rezoning seems to prioritize the interests oft future residential developers over the existing community of hunters and landowners who rely on the current zoning for their activities. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area The rezoning fails to account for the existing land use patterns and the importance of maintaining a balance between residential development and recreational activities like hunting.  further.  but also raise concerns about safety and security on the land.  rezoning application.  appropriate complementary categories? Explain.  classifications.  included int the proposed change? Explain.  8-1    Will the character of ther neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use  permitted in the proposed change? Explain.  The rezoning has the potential to significantly alter the rural character of the neighborhood, impacting not only our hunting activities but also the overall environment and quality of life in Ist the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other The rezoning appears to contradict the goals and objectives outlined in the county's comprehensive plan, which emphasizes the preservation of rural areas and the promotion of Inc conclusion, we. strongly urge you to reconsider the proposed rezoning of Parcel 1312-177. The rezoning would not only negatively impact our ability to enjoy our property but also raise broader concerns about the compatibility ofr residential development with existing land uses in the area. We respectfully request that you take these concerns into account and oppose the  the area.  officially adopted plan? Explain.  compatible land uses.  rezoning ini its current form.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.  Sincerely, Frederick Kluge Hubert Hunt Club 910-478-8919  8-2    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject:  Russell Ross rusios5i6@gmal.com, Friday, December 22, 20238:38PM Brandi Ely Potential Rezoning  Mrs. Ely, lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on the rezoning on the application. 1. Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area in the: same category, or in appropriate The property will not be placed int the same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties in the area. The vast majority of the properties in the surrounding area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties in the area that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes. Int fact, there are only a few parcels in the greater areai that are R10, and none of them being in any 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification bei in the general public interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools at every! level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary school being built to help alleviate the issue. The Duke Energy power grid is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughly a year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especially int the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed area for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has a housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffic in the Swansboro Area has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious for its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and at the intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffic issues if awarded R-10 zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning will benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family 3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area included in the No, R-10 residential zoning is not consistent with most of the area, and R-10 zoning is only seeni in a few parts of the greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and not in a way that is appropriate for the 4. Will the character oft the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed Yes, the character oft the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area will be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority of the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are zoned RA: and reflect that in their use. Allowing for the highest density of medium density zoning will alter the way in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177  complementary categories? Explain.  proximity to parcel 1312-177.  and not merely int the interest of an individual or small group? Explain.  financially.  proposed change? Explain.  community. change? Explain.  1  2-1    will use their property, andi inevitably run into conflict. Many of the surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which willl lead to issue with a major development being allowed int the middle of a bunch of RA properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-177 is owned by Weyerhaeuser and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its use of many different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The HubertHunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side oft the Weyerhaeuser property, ofwhich, Elijah T. Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners Association. Another property that shares a boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates a fox preserve, which iscertified and regularly inspected by NC Wildlife, on the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Itis very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues for the county. All of this ise easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that they have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating al large and dense housing development in the middle of all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking parti in practices that they have well 5. Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan? While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed int the areai for medium density housing, zoning of R-10i is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that are in the Belgrade-Swansboro area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177 sitting just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most oft the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties ini the area are zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the property owners in the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate. It should also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare fora meeting that has such large ramifications for the area is recognized, and not well received, by those it affects, regardless  before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.  Explain  of the legality.  2  2-1    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To:  Millicent Jones Mlemtyveyanocom: Saturday, December 23, 20239:28AM  Brandi Ely  Mrs. Ely,  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on the rezoning on the application. 1.Willt this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate  complementary categories? Explain.  The property will not be placed in the same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties in the area. The vast majority oft the properties in the surrounding: area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties in the area that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes. Ini fact, there are only ai few parcels in the greater area that are R10, and none oft them being in any 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification be in the general public interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools ate every level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary school being built to help alleviate thei issue. The Duke Energy power gridi is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughlya year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especiallyi ini the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed areai for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has al housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffic ini the Swansboro Area has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious fori its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and at the intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro. and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing bute exacerbate these traffici issues if awarded R-10: zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning will benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family  proximity to parcel 1312-177.  and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group? Explain.  financially. change? Explain.  3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area included in the proposed No, R-10 residential: zoning is not consistent with most oft the area, and R-10 zoning is only seen in a few parts of the greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and noti in a way thati isa appropriate for the 4. Will the character of the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use permitted ini the proposed  community. change? Explain.  1  2-3    Yes, the character oft the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area will be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority oft the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are: zoned RA and reflect that in their use. Allowing for the highest density of medium density zoning will altert the wayi in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, and inevitably run into conflict. Many oft the surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which will lead to issue with a major development being allowed int the middle ofal bunch of RAI properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-177 is owned by' Weyerhaeuser andI leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its uselofmany different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The HubertHunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side of the Weyerhaeuser property, of which, Elijah T. Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners Association. Another property that shares al boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates at fox preserve, which is certified and regularly inspected by NC Wildlife, on the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Iti is very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues fort the county. All ofthis ise easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that they have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating a large and dense housing development ini the middle of all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking part in practices that they have well before Morton 5. Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan?  Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.  Explain  While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed in the area for medium density housing, zoning of R-10i is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that are int the Belgrade-Swansboro. area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177: sittingj just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most of the adjoining, adjacent, and other propertiesi in the area are zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the Itshould also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare fora meeting that has such large ramifications for the area is recognized, and not well received, by those  property ownersi in the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate.  itaffects, regardless of the legality. Very respectfully, Millicent Jones  2  7-4    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject: Mrs. Ely,  Mike Greenway grensyumcgmalcom: Saturday, December 23, 20231:39PM Onslow County Parcel 1312-177  Brandi Ely  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on the rezoning on the application. 1. Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area ini the same category, ori in appropriate  complementary catègories? Explain.  The property will not be placed in the same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties in the area. The vast majority of the properties in the surrounding area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties int the areai that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes. Int fact, there are onlya few parcels in the greater area that are R10, and none of them being in any 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification be in the general publici interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools at every level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary school being built to help alleviate the issue. The Duke Energy power grid is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughlyjay year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especiallyi in the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed areai for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has al housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffic in the Swansboro Areal has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious for its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and at the intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffic issues if awarded R-10 zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning will benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family 3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area included int the No, R-10 residential zoning is not consistent with most of the area, and R-10 zoning is only seeni in a few parts oft the greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and not in a way that is appropriate for the 4. Will the character of the neighborhood be materialyoradversely, affected by any use permitted in the proposed  proximity to parcel 1312-177.  and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group? Explain.  financially.  proposed change? Explain.  community. change? Explain.  2-5    Yes, the character of the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area will be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority of the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are zoned RA: and reflect that in their use. Allowing for the highest density of medium density zoning will alter the way in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, andi inevitably run into conflict. Many oft the surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which willl lead to issue with a major development being allowed in the middle ofal bunch of RA properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-1771 is owned by Weyerhaeuser: and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its use of many different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The Hubert Hunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side of the Weyerhaeuser property, of which, Elijah T. Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners. Association. Another property that shares a boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates a fox preserve, which isc certified and regularly inspected by NC Wildlife, on the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Itis very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues for the county. All oft this iseasily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that they have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.1 The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating a large and dense housing development in the middle of all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking part in practices that they have well 5.Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan? While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed in the area for medium density housing, zoning of R-10 is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that are in the Belgrade-Swansboro, area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177 sitting. just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most of the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties in the area are zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the property owners inj the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate. It should also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare fora a meeting that has such large ramifications for the areai is recognized, and not well received, by  before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.  Explain  those it affects, regardless oft the legality.  Respectfully, Concerned Resident  2    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject: Mrs. Ely,  Michael Favata <ravata.michaela@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:26AM  Brandi Ely  Regards on rezoning of Onslow County parcel 1312-177 owned by Morton Milerals Inc.  lam writing inr regard to Onslow County parcel 1312.177 owned by Morton Minerals Inc. and the proposed rezoning from RA1 to R10. lam a property owner oft the neighborhood that touches the property from Old Freeman Road. Ify you  have any questions or concerns about my concerns, please contact me at this email address.  Mrs. Ely,  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10).Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on1 the rezoning on the application. 1. Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, ori ina appropriate  complementary categories? Explain.  The property will not be placed in the: same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties int the area. The vast majority of the propertiesi int the: surrounding area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties int the area that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes. Int fact, there are only a few parcels int the greater area that are R10, and none of them being in any 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification bei int the general public interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools ate everyl level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary school being built to help alleviate the issue. Thel Duke Energy power grid is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughly a year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especially in the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed area for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has al housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffici in the Swansboro Area has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made toi the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-Swansboro Road is also notorious fori its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and ati thei intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffici issues if awarded R-10: zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning willl benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family  proximity to parcel 1312-177.  and not merely int the interest of an individual or small group? Explain.  financially. change? Explain.  3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate fori the area included in the proposed No, R-10 residential zoning is not consistent with most of the area, and R-10: zoning is only seen in a few parts ofthe greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177.The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning  1    designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and noti in a way that is appropriate for the 4. Will the character of the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use permitted int the proposed Yes, the character of the neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area willl be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority of the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are zoned RA and reflect that in their use. Allowing for the highest density of medium density zoning will alter the way in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, and inevitably run into conflict. Many of the surround properties discharge firearms for hunting and sport, which willl lead to issue with a major development being allowed in the middle ofal bunch of RA properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-177 is owned by Weyerhaeuser and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its use of many different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The Hubert Hunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side of the Weyerhaeuser property, of which, Elijah T. Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners Association. Another property that shares a boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates ai fox preserve, which is certified and regularly inspected by NCWildlife, on the property, and in very close proximity to the property line. Iti is very well documented with precedent in North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues for the county. All of this ise easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that they have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating a large and dense housing development in the middle of all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking part in practices that they have well before Morton 5. Is the proposed change in accord with the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan?  community. change? Explain.  Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177.  Explain  While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed in the area for medium density housing, zoning of R-10 is not consistent with the surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that are int the Belgrade-swansboro area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177 sitting just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most of the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties in the area are zoned as RA or less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised in accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match what the It should also be noted that using the holidays in December to give property owners, and the community at large, less time to prepare for a meeting that has such large ramifications for the area is recognized, and not well received, by those  property owners in the area plan to do with the property, rathert than rezone to accommodate.  itaffects, regardless oft the legality. Sent from my iPhone  2  2-8    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject: Mrs. Ely,  Courtney CAnemaI0gmatcom Saturday, December 30, 2023 10:34PM  Brandi Ely Rezoning Issues  lam writing regarding the potential rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10). Ihave responded by answering the criteria questions on the rezoning on the application. 1. Will this proposal place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, ori in appropriate  complementary catègories? Explain.  The property will not be placed ini the: same or complementary categories as the surrounding properties in the area. The vast majority of the properties int the surrounding area are the same as the current designation parcel 1312-177 holds with RA. Any properties int the area that are residential hold low density residential designations or designations allowing for modular homes.Ini fact, there are only a few parcels in the greater area that are R10, and none oft them being in any 2. Under this proposal, will all uses permitted under the proposed district classification be in the general public interest All uses under this proposal are directly to benefit Morton Minerals Inc, and the other development businesses owned by Elijah T. Morton, and the Morton family. Area schools at every level are at capacity with nothing more than an elementary: school being built to help alleviate the issue. The Duke Energy power grid is outdated and over stressed, as was shown roughly a year ago with the unannounced rolling blackout that affected Duke Energy customers across the county, especially in the area where the Parcel 1312-177 is located. Parcel 1312-177 also sits directly above the primary watershed area for Holland Mill Creek, which feeds the White Oak River. Adding another major development on top ofa small creek that already has al housing development on its headwaters will not be beneficial to anyone. Traffic in the Swansboro Area has become notorious since the recent addition of major businesses and other housing developments, with no changes made to the roads other than adding stoplights. The Swansboro end of Belgrade-swansboro Road is also notorious for its terrible and often fatal wrecks. These wrecks are famous for happening between the Curt Holland Road and at thei intersection of Belgrade-Swansboro. and Swansboro Loop Road. Parcel 1312-177 sits directly between these areas and will do nothing but exacerbate these traffic issues if awarded R-10 zoning. Aside from providing housing that has not been asked for, the zoning will benefit no one, except the current owner, his businesses, and his family 3. Are all uses permitted under the proposed new district classification appropriate for the area included ini the No, R-10 residential zoning is not consistent with most of the area, and R-10 zoning is only seen in ai few parts oft the greater surrounding area, nowhere near parcel 1312-177. The two nearest developments do not hold R-10 zoning designations. The proposed rezoning would own the potential to be unique, and not in a way that isa appropriate for the 4. Will the character of the neighborhood be materially or adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed  proximity to parcel 1312-177.  and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group? Explain.  financially.  proposed change? Explain.  community. change? Explain.  1    Ves, the character ofthe neighborhood, surrounding properties, and area will be materially and adversely affected. The overwhelming majority of the surrounding properties to parcel 1312-177 are: zoned RA: and reflect that in their use. Allowing for the highest density of medium density zoning will alter the wayi in which the neighbors to parcel 1312-177 will use their property, and inevitably run into conflict. Many oft the surround properties discharge firearmsi for hunting and sport, which willlead to issue witha a major development being allowed ini the middle ofal bunch of RAI properties. One property that adjoins to parcel 1312-177 is owned by' Weyerhaeuser and leased to Hubert Hunting Club. This RA property and its use of many different hunting methods, including running deer hound dogs, will create contention and conflict. The Hubert Hunting Club has already noted issues with another development, Peyton's Ridge, on the other side oft the Weyerhaeuser property, ofwhich, Elijah T. Morton is also the registered agent for the Peyton's Ridge Homeowners. Association. Another property that shares al boarder with parcel 1312-177 operates a fox preserve, which isc certified and regularlyi inspected by NCI Wildlife, on the property, andi in very close proximity to the property line. Itis very well documented with precedent ini North Carolina that when hunting, and especially fox preserves, have residential communities built near them, there is usually incendiary contention that results in more issues for the county. All oft this is easily avoidable by rejecting the zoning proposal and allowing the current landowners and users surrounding parcel 1312-177 to continue to use their land in a manner that theyl have since before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 1312-177. The neighborhood surrounding parcel 1312-177 is comprised in majority of RA: zoned properties that use them as such. Creating al large and dense housing development in the middle ofa all these properties will do nothing but limit the surrounding property owners and users from taking parti inj practices that they have well 5. Is the proposed change in accord withi the Onslow County Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan? While the current Future Land Use Map vaguely has parcel 1312-177 listed int the areai for medium density housing, zoning of R-10i is not/consistent withi the: surrounding properties, or even the current developments of medium density housing that are in the Belgrade-swansboro area. Map 22 shows Parcel 1312-177: sitting. just at the boundary separating medium density housing from rural residential. As most of the adjoining, adjacent, and other properties in the area are zoned as RA orl less dense residential, rezoning parcel 1312-177 to R-10 would be singular and technical, rather than practical. Map 22 should be revised ina accordance with the Onslow County comprehensive plan to match whati the property owners int the area plan to do with the property, rather than rezone to accommodate. Its should also be noted that using thel holidaysi in December to give property owners, and the community atl large, less time to prepare for à meeting that has such large ramifications fort the area is recognized, and not well received, by  before Morton Minerals Inc. purchased parcel 11312-177.  Explain  those ita affects, regardless oft the legality.  2    change.org  Petition details Comments  Zoning  Rezoning PRE7-2013- 00034 Special Use. RA to R-ID  Variance AprilLane Rezoning Public Hearing Date Janwary 4.2014  Time  6:30pm  Location 234 NW Corridor Blvd. For More Infa--1  Jacksonville, NC 28540  Halt the Rezoning of Onslow County Parcel  1312-177 from Rural to Residential  Started  December 24, 2023  127 dg Signatures  V  200 Next Goal   Supportr  2  Sign this petition  Why this petition matters  Started by Matthew Littleton  1-I    The proposed rezoning of Onslow County Parcel 1312-177 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential 10 (R-10) poses a significant threat to our community in Swansboro, NC. This change would disrupt the existing zoning harmony, as it would be different than all the  surrounding properties and closest residential housing developments.  The introduction of the highest-density medium density housing will place an unnecessary burden on local infrastructure such as traffic management, wetlands preservation, schools capacity, and electrical grid stability. According to data from the U.S Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), medium-density housing can increase local traffic by up to 25%. Similarly, according to a study by Duke University's Nicholas School of Environment, such development can also lead to a significant impact on local wetlands. Moreover, this rezoning could alter the character of our neighborhood and surrounding area dramatically. Our community values its rural agricultural roots and cherishing them is crucial  for maintaining our identity.  We urge you not only consider these implications but also respect our desire for preserving Swansboro's rural charm. Please join us in opposing this rezoning proposal; let's protect our  community together! Sign this petition today!  PLEASE ATTEND THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 4TH AT 6:30pm  LOCATED AT THE ONSLOW COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER!  B Reportapolicyvoation  Download this QR code to help others easily find  and sign the petition.  Supportn now Sign this petition    -"y  Not beholden to politics or power brokers, Change.org is free for people everywhere to make change. Every day there are real victories for issues you care about, only possible because we are 100% funded by Will you stand with us to protect the power of everyday people to make a  $3 $20  $5  $10  Other  everyday people like you.  Support Change.org Pay with credit card or PayPal  difference?  Updates 100 supporters  6daysago 2weeks ago  Matthew Littleton started this petition  Reasons for signing  Tonya Smith  2 weeks ago  We want it to remain as green space,not developed!  90 - Report  View all reasons for signing  Petitions promoted by other Change.org users  Support now  1-3    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject:  Melanie Brown mebiowosserdoudcom: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:22AM  Brandi Ely  Objection to Rezoning of Tax Parcel 765-65.13 from Residential to Business  Dear Onslow County Planning Board,  Ihope this letter finds you well. lam writing to express my strong disagreement with the proposed rezoning of Tax Parcel 765-65.13 from residential to business One of the primary concerns is the existing drainage issues in our residential area, compounded by the presence of wetlands behind the proposed business area. The wetlands play a crucial role in natural drainage and water absorption, acting as a buffer to prevent flooding. Rezoning the parcel for business purposes without a comprehensive evaluation of the impact on these wetlands could lead Wetlands are recognized for their environmental significance, supporting diverse flora and fauna and contributing to the overall health of our local ecosystem. Alterations to the drainage patterns resulting from rezoning may disrupt the delicate balance of the wetlands, causing long-term harm to the environment and Furthermore, Ir must bring to your attention the issue of excessive business lights emanating from the property in question. The current illumination levels are already a concern for the surrounding residential area, impacting our quality of life and disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of the neighborhood. Approving the rezoning could potentially worsen this issue, as business activities tend to involve Itis crucial to consider the adverse effects that rezoning may have on the surrounding environment and the residents' well-being. I kindly request that the Planning and Development Department thoroughly assess the potential consequences of this rezoning proposal, particularly with regard to drainage and lurge the department to prioritize the needs and concerns of the existing residents in making any decisions regarding the rezoning of Tax Parcel 765- 65.13. Itis essential to strike a balance between economic development and the preservation of the residential character and the quality of life in our community.  within our community.  to irreparable damage to this vital ecosystem.  potentially affecting neighboring properties.  more extensive lighting requirements.  lighting concerns.    Thank you for your attention to this matter. llook forward to a thorough consideration of these concerns during the decision-making process.  Sincerely, Daniel Névels 422 High Ridge Court Sneads Ferry, NC  2    Brandi Ely From: Sent: To: Subject:  Christopher Olson osonchis@homal.com, Friday, December 22, 20235:17PM Brandi Ely Proposed rezoning request  RE: Onslow County Tax Parcel 765-65.13  lown the residential property located at 423 High Ridge Court. The proposed parcel is located within at family neighborhood and at al location which all residents must drive through/by as there is only one wayi in and out oft the neighborhood. lam adamantly opposed to rezoning of this property to highway business. This is a military friendly community and home to many residents with small children. Creating business zoning within the neighborhood not only invites unnecessary traffic into the neighborhood but also creates an unnecessary traffic and safety issue. Furthermore, as mentioned before this is a military and family friendly neighborhood. Bringing business zoning into the neighborhood lessens the desirability of the existing homes in this neighborhood impacting their potential for resale and appreciation-not to mention dampens the serenity of the neighborhood inviting noise and other unpleasantries. This is not something that Onslow County should be considering at all. Onslow County has grown and continues to grow as a result of our military community, but zoning which adversely impacts these very homeowners and their ability to quickly resell and have their property appreciate is not good for the county, neighborhood, nor its residents. Ijust purchased my home in the Summer of 23'. Had Ik known that there was the potential to rezone int the entrance to our neighborhood for commercial purposeslwould have never considered making this purchase. Ido not wish to drive by and have to look at commercial property in my neighborhood. Please conder thatlstrongly oppose this action and my vote is no. Don't do this to the residents ofthe community  just because a land owner wants to make a buck. This is bad business.  V/R  Christopher T. Olson  1