TITLE
Vote on a request from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for a rezoning for all or a portion of parcels 11005, 79836, 85078, 85079, 11026, 10992, 11014 and 11023 owned by Minnesota Mining & Mfg (3M), containing approximately 1,670 acres and located at 4191 NC 87 S; parcels 9691, 83936 and 9257 owned by Martin Marietta, containing approximately 179 acres and located on St Luke Church Road; and parcels 10156 and 67072 owned by General Shale Inc and Cherokee Sanford Group LLC, containing approximately 382 acres and located on Rosser Road, from R-1, Residential, to IH, Heavy Industrial.
ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
A request from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for a rezoning for all or a portion of parcels 11005, 79836, 85078, 85079, 11026, 10992, 11014 and 11023 owned by Minnesota Mining & Mfg (3M), containing approximately 1,670 acres and located at 4191 NC 87 S; parcels 9691, 83936 and 9257 owned by Martin Marietta, containing approximately 179 acres and located on St Luke Church Road; and parcels 10156 and 67072 owned by General Shale Inc and Cherokee Sanford Group LLC, containing approximately 382 acres and located on Rosser Road, from R-1, Residential, to IH, Heavy Industrial.
Introduction & Background:
On August 15, 2016 the Board of Commissioners adopted residential zoning for approximately 388 square miles of the county that was unzoned. There were several non-residential properties that were included in the extension of zoning that became non-conforming. The Board identified three industrial operations - 3M, Martin Marietta, and General Shale - to consider for rezoning to Heavy Industrial. During the November 21, 2017 Commissioners meeting the board agreed to schedule the public hearing for the rezoning. A public hearing was held on January 17, 2017 and the Planning Board discussed the item during their February 7, 2017 meeting.
Discussion & Analysis:
Staff contacted representatives for the three industrial operations and extende...
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