PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 355 - ONSLOW COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 06, 2025 Onslow County Government Center Commissioners' Chambers 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marilyn Bunce, Chairman Melissa Kepes Jack Sides Walter Cotton Brandon Howard Timothy McCurry PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMBERS PRESENT: Carter Metcalf, Director Joseph Bauer, Planner Jade Batchelor, Planner Courtney Melchioris, Administrative Assistant I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Marilyn Bunce, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. INVOCATION Ms. Bunce pronounced the invocation. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Bunce led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. CHAIRMAN REMARKS Ms. Bunce provided chairman's remarks on proper decorum of the meeting, the items the Board can consider in recommending a rezoning, a reminder the Board are volunteers and serve as an advisory board to the Commissioners, and a recap of the Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan. V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Walter Cotton made a motion to approve the February 06, 2025, minutes. Melissa Kepes seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Onslow County Planning Board Minutes March 06, 2025 Page 2 of 4 VI. ACTION ITEMS WASHINGTON REZONING PREZ-2025-00004 Applicant: Strongrock Engineering Group Property Owner: David M. Aman Summary of Proposal: RA to HB & R-5 Joseph Bauer provided an overview of the proposal. Jack Sides inquired if the cemetery is currently maintained. Joseph Bauer stated that it is a privately owned cemetery, and staff is unsure ifit is being maintained. Avery Washington, 209 Corey Ct, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that due to the surrounding residential areas, it would be an ideal site to create a walking mixed-use development. As far as the cemetery, it does not look to be maintained as it is overgrown. It is accessible due to its position on the property. He stated he is working with. Jones Funeral Home toi move the cemetery elsewhere on the property. Melissa Kepes inquired ifthe property has been surveyed into separate portions, or ifthe parcel will be split zoned. Mr. Washington stated that the intent is to subdivide. Marilyn Bunce clarified when the applicant would subdivide the property. Mr. Washington stated that the current intent is to rezone and subdivide in the future. Ms. Kepes asked Mr. Metcalf which part of the property will be HB and which part will be R-5. Mr. Metcalf stated that the meets-and-bounds on attachment 4 of the staff report indicate where the proposed zoning lines would be. If the rezoning were approved these would be submitted to our GIS department. Bernard McCloud, 958 Haw Branch Rd, stated he would really like this to be approved. He stated this is a good location. Ms. Bunce inquired ifthere are any plans to relieve the school's capacity. Mr. Metcalf stated that the school system is currently working on an expansion plan and capital improvement plan with the Board of Commissioners. Melinda Barber, 122 Old 30 Road, inquired if DOT plans on expanding the road. Ms. Bunce stated that is a DOT decision. She inquired with staff if the County knows of any plans that DOT may have to expand. Onslow County Planning Board Minutes March 06, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Bauer stated that the county does not currently know of any plans that DOT may have to expand the road, however, as projects are submitted, they would be included in Technical Review Committee. DOT is included in Technical Review Committee and would analyze the need to expand the road at that time. Ms. Barber inquired about the schools being overcrowded. She stated that if the schools are already overcrowded and we build more homes, what are we going to do? Ms. Bunce stated that she had the same question, and it is up to the county. Mr. Metcalf stated that Woodland's district will extend past Rocky Run Road and will provide some relief for some of Morton's capacity. Keith Robins, Strongrock Engineering Group, stated that as they move forward, they will submit plans to DOT and expect that DOT will require changes to the road that they will need to abide by. Walter Cotton made a motion to recommend approval. Melissa Kepes seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Walter Cotton made a motion to adopt the Consistency Statement for PREZ-2025-00004. Melissa Kepes seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. PETERS REZONING PREZ-2025-00005 Applicant: Dominion Land Corporation Property Owner: Alan M. Peters Summary of Proposal: R-15 to R-10 Jade Batchelor provided an overview of the proposal. Ashley Frank, 2021 Montrose Ln, spoke on behalf ofthe applicant. She stated that the proposal is a general use rezoning. She stated that 6.5 acres oft the 74.11 is unusable due to an easement. She stated that the goal is to provide diverse and obtainable housing for young couples, families, and retirees. Tim Parker, Onslow County Citizen, stated that he is not for the development. He expressed concern over traffic and schools and asked the board to consider denial of the proposal. Ms. Bunce inquired with Tim McCurry ift there were anything he would like to comment on. Mr. McCurry stated that the rezoning would not trigger the flight overlay path. Mr. Sides stated that Planning Board often sees the dilemma of infrastructure coming after development. Melissa Kepes made a motion to recommend denial. Jack Sides seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote. Onslow County Planning Board Minutes March 06, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Melissa Kepes made a motion to adopt the Inconsistency Statement for PREZ-2025-00005. Jack Sides seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote. SECTION 609.4 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA-2025-00002 General Information: Proposed text amendment initiated by the Onslow County Planning and Development Department to the Onslow County Zoning Ordinance amending and removing the standards for subsurface wastewater systems (off-site and on-site septic systems) per North Carolina Session Law 2023-90 also known as House Bill 628. Carter Metcalf provided an overview oft the proposal. Tim McCurry clarified if it is section 609.1 or 609.4 of the subdivision ordinance that is being considered for the zoning text amendment. Mr. Metcalf stated that the correct section is 609.4. Melissa Kepes made a motion to recommend approval. Brandon Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Melissa Kepes made a motion to adopt the Consistency Statement for ZTA-2025-00002. Brandon Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. VII. COMMENTS A. PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Board members gave an update on activities coming up in the area. B. PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF Staff gave an overview of the upcoming agenda items. C. PUBLIC There were no public comments. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM. Daulp Bunes Marilyn Bunce, Ehairman ATTEST: Catnuy-neD..4i Courtney Melchioris, Clerk to the Board