Title
Vote to adopt an ordinance and resolution approving a legislative rezoning request by TIP Gateway LLC on Parcel 5841 and 66974 on approximately 18.81 acres, located at 680 Pea Ridge Rd., from R-1 Residential to GU RB, General Use Regional Business, Cape Fear Township
Abstract
Introduction & Background: A legislative public hearing was held on April 21, 2025. Planning staff presented the application to the Board. Mike Dasher, applicant representative, was available for any questions by the Board. There were no comments or questions from the Board or the public.
Discussion & Analysis: When considering a general use rezoning, all uses listed in Section 10.13 of the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance listed under the proposed zoning classification are permitted by right or require a special use permit. Uses listed as SUP3 are permitted uses by right if connected to public water and sanitary sewer. However, due to possible limitations such as wastewater capacity, access to public utilities, impervious surface area limits, etc., not all uses are feasible. The decision to approve a general use rezoning shall be determined by the following criteria.
1. Any alleged error in the Ordinance, if any, which would be remedied by the proposed amendment. No errors in the Ordinance are being made.
2. The changed or changing conditions, if any, make the proposed rezoning reasonably necessary.
Below is the current Zoning map of the area and the subject properties are outlined in yellow
The property is located within an area that has seen several rezonings to non-residential use over the last few years mostly after the Vinfast announcment. The applicant noted that the Moncure Mega/Triangle Innovation Point site includes a new FedEx distribution facility, a proposed electric vehicle manufacturer, and other existing business and industrial uses in close proximity to these parcels, makes this the proper area for allowing supporting services.
The rezoning of the parcels could...
Click here for full text