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Vote to approve a legislative request to rezone Parcel 5350 being approximately 66.017 acres, located at 3378 Christian Chapel Church Rd., from R-1 Residential to CD-RB Conditional District Regional Business for a recreation facility, Cape Fear Township
Abstract
Introduction & Background: A legislative public hearing was held on November 17, 2025. Planning staff presented the application and Attorney Clinton Cogburn represented the applicant and presented the request. Kevin Barnes with the Timmons Group was also available for questions, as well as the owner of the property. No one signed up to speak on this request and staff have not received any written comments.
Staff noted that the Environmental Impact Assessment had been reviewed by ERAC and via an email, they deemed it "incomplete", but no written comments had been provided for staff. Staff also noted that the US Army Corps of Engineers has stated to the Watershed Protection Department staff that until 401/404 delineation reviews and permits are issued, no land disturbing permits can be approved.
The fire truck exhibit submitted to the Fire Marshal was approved and staff read the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) memorandum stating a full TIA was not required due to the threshold not being met.
Discussion from the Board was as follows:
* How many people could occupy the ground at one time? The owner stated that no more than 300 would be allowed.
* Is access to the facility by membership? The owner stated yes, it would be by membership only and that county residents would be given a discount.
* How would the site be managed? The owner stated there would be full-time attendants while the park is open to ensure everything stays clean and operating properly.
Restrooms or water source? The applicant's attorney stated they have been approved for port-a-Jons and they would utilize a well on site for drinking fountains and possibly handwashing.
Discussion & Analysis: When determining whether a rezoning req...
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