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RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING
204 E Academy Street, Asheboro NC 27203 (336) 318-6555 RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
MAY 6, 2025
1. Call to Order of the Randolph County Planning Board.
2. Roll call of the Board members. (Completed by staff.)
3. Consent Agenda:
● Approval of agenda for the May 6, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
● Approval of the minutes from the April 8, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
4. Conflict of Interest:
● Are there any Conflicts of Interest or ex parte communication that should be
disclosed? (If there is a Conflict of Interest, the Board must vote to allow the
member with the Conflict of Interest to not participate in the hearing of the
specific case where the Conflict of Interest has been identified.)
5. Old Business.
6. New Business.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST #2025-00022011
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified
quasi-judicial hearing on the request by JUSTIN TAYLOR, Asheboro, NC,
and their request to obtain a Special Use Permit at 580 Roman Rd, Grant
Township, Tax ID #7771419422, 5.43 acres, RR-CD - Residential Restricted
- Conditional District. The applicant desires to obtain a Special Use Permit
to specifically allow automotive, recreational vehicle, and equipment sales,
including on and off-road vehicles and utility equipment trailers/campers.
REZONING REQUEST #2025-00022010
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified
legislative hearing on the request by AMELIA F. DAVIS, Randleman, NC,
and their request to rezone 5.14 acres out of 18.91 acres on the corner of
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US Hwy 311 and Farlow Ln, New Market Township, Randleman Lake
Protected Area Watershed, Tax ID #7736750315, Primary Growth Area and
Secondary Growth Area from RA - Residential Agricultural District to CVOE-
CD - Conventional Subdivision Overlay Exclusive – Conditional District. The
proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow a new lot to be
created out of the existing parcel from a previous subdivision for a site-built
home as per the site plan.
RESOLUTION ON PENDING LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Consider resolution against pending legislative changes in the North
Carolina General Assembly.
7. Update from the Interim Planning Director/Assistant County Manager.
8. Adjournment.
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April 8, 2025
1.Call to Order of the Randolph County Planning Board.
There was a meeting of the Randolph County Planning Board on April 8, 2025, at 6:00
PM in the 1909 Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145-C Worth St, Asheboro, NC.
Chairman Pell called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. Pell
reminded those in attendance that the Planning Board Rules of Procedure state that
anyone wishing to speak must sign up to speak and that speakers other than the
applicant are limited to three minutes.
2.Roll call of the Board members. (Completed by staff.)
The County Planning staff completed the roll call of the members of the Board as they
arrived at the meeting. Reid Pell, Kemp Davis, John Cable, Reggie Beeson, Ken
Austin, Brandon Hedrick, and Susan Thompson were present. Alternate members
Nicholas Mooney and Steven Maness were also present for the meeting. Assistant
County Manager William Johnson was present and County Attorney Ben Morgan was
also present, along with County Planning staff members Kayla Brown, Melissa
Burkhart, David Harris, Cory Hartsoe, Kim Heinzer, Tim Mangum, and Janet Moreno.
3.Consent Agenda:
●Approval of agenda for the April 8, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
●Approval of the minutes from the March 4, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
On the motion of Cable, seconded by Austin, the Planning Board voted 7-0 to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented in the agenda.
4.Conflict of Interest:
●Are there any Conflicts of Interest or ex parte communication that should be
disclosed? (If there is a Conflict of Interest, the Board must vote to allow the
member with the Conflict of Interest to not participate in the hearing of the
specific case where the Conflict of Interest has been identified.)
There were no Conflicts of Interest or ex parte communication identified by any
Planning Board member.
5.Old Business.
There was no old business for the Planning Board to consider.
6.New Business.
REZONING REQUEST #2025-00022008
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The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified
legislative hearing on the request by PATRICIA WOOD, Ramseur, NC, and
their request to rezone 5.06 acres out of 9.70 acres at 951 Wright Country
Rd, Columbia Township, Tax ID #8723151874, Secondary Growth Area,
from RE-CD - Residential Exclusive - Conditional District to RLOE-CD -
Rural Lot Subdivision Overlay Exclusive - Conditional District. The proposed
Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow one new lot to be created
in an existing subdivision as per the site plan.
Johnson called for the first case of the night, the rezoning request of PATRICIA
WOOD at 951 Wright Country Rd, along with the site plans and pictures.
Pell opened the public hearing.
Patricia Wood, 951 Wright Ctry Rd, Ramseur, rose to address the Planning Board.
Wood stated that her daughter wants to move closer to help with her husband, who
is disabled. Wood said that they would be leaving the property to the daughter when
they died and that the daughter wanted to build a house.
Morgan asked if Wood would be installing a new driveway and Wood pointed to the
area on the site plan that would be the access to the property and that no easement
would be needed.
Pell asked if there were any questions from the Planning Board.
Beeson stated that the proposal meets the requirements of the Randolph County
Unified Development Ordinance since the property was five acres and did not have
one hundred feet of State road frontage.
Pell asked if there were other questions from the Planning Board.
Pell asked if there was anyone else that wanted to speak on the request. Hearing
none, Pell closed the public hearing.
Board members talked about minimum lot size requirements and the size of the
access along Wright Country Rd.
Cable said that he was glad that Wood would have someone to help with her
husband.
On the motion of Beeson, seconded by Hedrick, with a vote of 7-0, the Planning
Board voted to approve the request with the motions contained in the Planning
Board packet.
REZONING REQUEST #2025-00022009
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The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified
legislative hearing on the request by DONNA S. KILBY, Asheboro, NC, and
their request to rezone 1.80 acres at 4698 and 4684 US Hwy 220 Business
S, Cedar Grove Township, Tax ID #7658470664, Primary Growth Area,
from RR - Residential Restricted District and RA - Residential Agricultural
District to CC-CD - Community Commercial - Conditional District. The
proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow an existing
residence to be converted into offices and the existing business to become
compliant with the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.
Johnson called for the last case of the night, the rezoning request of DONNA S.
KILBY at 4698 and 4684 US Hwy 220 Bus S, along with the site plans and pictures.
Pell opened the public hearing.
Donna S Kilby addressed the Planning Board regarding the request and that they
are trying to make the home the offices for D-Blaze and the business has been on
the property for over fifty years. Kilby stated that the home is where the business
started, and she wanted to honor the men that started the business.
Pell asked if there were any questions from the Planning Board.
Davis asked how long the business had been at the site and Kilby stated it had been
there for fifty-three years. Davis asked if there were any plans for the expansion of
the business and Kilby stated that she did not know at this time and her current plans
would be to give the staff more office and meeting space.
Davis asked if the business would be doing any maintenance work and Kilby said the
request would just be for offices and that the maintenance would stay at the same
location.
Davis asked about the neighbors and Kilby said that she had received no
complaints.
Cable asked about the business hours and Kilby said the hours would be 8:00 am to
5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
Morgan asked Kilby how she knew to come to the Board for the rezoning. Kilby
stated that she wanted to get compliant with zoning and by getting the property
zoned commercial, the business would be able to save over $200.00 on postage and
shipping costs with the property being zoned commercial.
Beeson said that this is a pre-existing business and they were just trying to get the
property compliant.
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Austin asked if there would be any modifications to the building and Kilby stated that
no modifications were needed.
Pell asked if there were any questions from the Planning Board.
Emily Needham, 4676 US Hwy 220 Bus S, rose to address the Planning Board and
stated that she had lived adjacent to the site for several years and there had never
been any problems and she was in total support of this family business.
Pell asked if there were any other questions from the Planning Board.
Hedrick asked about a fence along the driveway.
Pell asked if there was anyone else that wanted to speak on the request. Hearing
none, Pell closed the public hearing.
Cable asked if the Planning Board could waive the requirement for the buffer and
Morgan answered that the Board could not waive the requirement as it exists.
On the motion of Cable, seconded by Davis, with a vote of 7-0, the Planning Board
voted to approve the request with the motions contained in the Planning Board
packet.
RANDOLPH COUNTY U.D.O. UPDATES
2024 North Carolina Legislative Updates and Text Amendments to the
Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.
Johnson presented the Planning Board with information about the required
legislative changes to the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.
Johnson told the Planning Board that these changes are mandated by the State and
he gave a brief overview of changes.
Pell opened the public hearing.
Austin asked about the change of "water and sewer" being changed to "utilities" and
if this change would also impact other utilities. The planning staff answered that it
would depend on the specific general statute that covered the specific item.
Hedrick asked about removing the requirement of a CVS file and a DWG file. The
planning staff stated that the information was already on the plat but requested the
information to make it easier for the analysis required as part of the Development
Impact Analysis.
Cable said that he feels good about this change as long as the information is on the
plat.
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Pell asked if there were any questions or concerns on the proposed changes. Pell
asked if there was anyone else that wanted to speak on the proposed changes.
Hearing none, Pell closed the public hearing.
On the motion of Cable, seconded by Austin, with a vote of 7-0, the Planning Board
voted to recommend approval of the legislative updates to the Randolph County
Unified Development Ordinance to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners.
7. Update from the Interim Planning Director.
Johnson informed the Planning Board about pending legislation but they could expect an e-mail
later this week and it is possible that the Planning Board would be asked to consider a resolution to
oppose some of the specific changes.
Cable stated that there were 250 bills filed in the Senate and 1,000 bills filed on the last day of the
House before the deadline.
Pell welcomed Steven Maness to the Planning Board.
8. Adjournment.
Having no further business, on the motion of Davis, seconded by Austin, the Planning
Board voted 7-0 to adjourn at 6:37 pm.
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Chairman
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Clerk to the Planning Board
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CASE SUMMARY FOR
SPECIAL USE REQUEST #2025-00022011
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified quasi-judicial
hearing on the request by JUSTIN TAYLOR, Asheboro, NC, and their request to obtain
a Special Use Permit at 580 Roman Rd, Grant Township, Tax ID #7771419422, 5.43
acres, RR-CD - Residential Restricted - Conditional District. The applicant desires to
obtain a Special Use Permit to specifically allow automotive, recreational vehicle and
equipment sales including on and off road vehicles and utility equipment trailers/campers.
ALL WITNESSES FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS MUST BE SWORN IN BEFORE GIVING TESTIMONY.
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OATH FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
(Special Use Permit Request,
Variances or Appeals)
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
Before opening the public hearing on a case, the
Chair must administer an oath or affirmation to those
wishing to speak on a specific case. (This oath is
specified in NCGS 11-11.)
The Chair should say,
“The Planning Board will now hear testimony for and
against this request. Anyone wishing to testify on this
request must come forward and take the oath. Only
those taking the oath may give testimony for this
request.
“Do you swear, or affirm, that the evidence you shall
give to the Board in this action shall be the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you,
God.”
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COUNTY OF RANDOLPH
Department of Planning & Development
204 E Academy St - Asheboro NC 27204
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PARCEL INFORMATION:
ZONING INFORMATION:
Zoning District 1: RR-CD-RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTED CONDITIONAL DISTRICT
Zoning District 2:
Zoning District 3:
Specialty District: N/A
Watershed Name: NONE
Class A Flood Plain On Prop?: NO
3710777100JFlood Plane Map #:
Total Permit Fee: $250.00
COMMENTS:
The undersigned owner/applicant do hereby make application for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT as required by the
Randolph Couty Zoning Ordinance. By making this application the owner/applicants acknowledge that no work
may be done pursuant to a Special Use Permit issued by the County Planning Board except in accordance with all
conditions that may be imposed by the Board. It is also acknowledged that any restrictions or conditions imposed
shall be binding on the owner/applicants and their successors in interest.
SPECIAL USE REQUESTED: AUTOMOTIVE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES
INCLUDING ON AND OFF ROAD VEHICLES AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT TRAILERS/CAMPERS.
Signature of Applicant:
Eric Martin
Authorized County Official
Applicant: TAYLOR, JUSTIN RYAN (TAYLOR, JERRY
JR.
City, St. Zip: ASHEBORO, NC 27205
Address: 580 ROMAN RD
Owner: TAYLOR, JUSTIN RYAN
Address: 580 ROMAN RD
City, St. Zip: ASHEBORO, NC 27205
Permit #: 2025-00022011
Parcel #: 7771419422
Date: 04/04/2025
Location Address: 580 ROMAN RD ASHEBORO,
NC 27205
Permit Type Code: PZ 3
CONTACT
NAME:TAYLOR, JUSTIN Contact Phone:336 402-7731
THREE LAKESPT 5
Acreage: Township:5.4300 09 - GRANT
Subdivsion: Lot number:
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Page: 1 of 1
- LOCAL TELEPHONE NUMBER -
Asheboro: (336) 318-6555 - Archdale/Trinity: (336) 819-3565 http://www.randolphcountync.gov
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A Special Use Permit is a quasi-judicial action designated by the Randolph County Board
of Commissioners to the Randolph County Planning Board. Special Use Permits only
allow the specified use and the Randolph County Planning Board must find the following
findings of fact:
The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved;
The use meets all required conditions and specifications as outlined
in lhe Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance;
The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity; and
The location and character of the use if developed according to the
plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in
which it is to be located and in general conformity with the Randolph
County Unified Development Ordinance.
Only testimony by "expert witnesses'that can prove their status as an expert witness can
be considered by the Planning Board for approving or denying a Special Use Permit.
ln granting the Special Use Permit, the Planning Board may designate only those
conditions as authorized by the North Carolina General Statutes. Any conditions shall be
agreed to by the applicant or property owner in writing before the vote of the Planning
Board for the conditions to be enforceable.
When denying a Special Use Permit, the Board Member making the motion to deny
the request should cite which of the above required findings of facts were NOT met.
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COUNTY OF RANDOLPH ORDER APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT BY JUSTIN TAYLOR SPECIAL USE REQUEST #2025-00022011
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
Having heard all the evidence and argument presented at the hearing on May 6, 2025, the Randolph County Planning Board finds that the application is complete, that the application complies with all of the applicable requirements of the Randolph County
Unified Development Ordinance for the development proposed, and that therefore the application to make use of the property located at 580 Roman Rd for the purpose indicated is hereby Choose the decision., subject to all applicable provisions of the
Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.
HAVING CONSIDERED ALL THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Choose the decision. THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR JUSTIN TAYLOR BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING:
1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. This conclusion is based on the following FINDINGS OF FACT: Click here to enter findings of fact.
2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. This conclusion is
based on the following FINDINGS OF FACT: Click here to enter findings of fact. 3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property,
or that the use is a public necessity. This conclusion is based on the following
FINDINGS OF FACT: Click here to enter findings of fact. 4. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located
and in general conformity with the Growth Management Plan for Randolph County. This conclusion is based on the following FINDINGS OF FACT: Click here to enter findings of fact.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Randolph County Planning Board has caused this Special Use Permit to be issued in its name and the property owners do hereby accept this
Special Use Permit, together with all its conditions as binding on them and their
successors in interest.
Adopted on May 6, 2025.
_____________________________________ Chair, Randolph County Planning Board
ATTEST
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Kimberly J. Heinzer,
Clerk to the Randolph County Planning Board
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MOTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
“I make the motion to APPROVE this Special Use Permit
request on the specified parcel(s) on the Special Use Permit
application, based upon the sworn witness testimony that is
included in the minutes, as well as the site plan(s) with any
and all agreed-upon revisions, and that the use will not
materially endanger the public health or safety, the use
meets all required conditions and specifications, the use will
not substantially injure the value of adjoining property, that
the use is a public necessity and the location and character
of the use if developed according to the plan(s) as
submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area
and in general conformity with the Randolph County Unified
Development Ordinance.”
If making a second to the motion, please change to say, “I
second the motion . . .” and continue reading the rest of the
motion.
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MOTION TO DENY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
“I make the motion to DENY this Special Use Permit request
on the specified parcel(s) on the Special Use Permit
application, based upon the sworn witness testimony that is
included in the minutes, as well as the site plan(s) with any
and all agreed-upon revisions, and that the use may
materially endanger the public health or safety, or the use
does not meet all required conditions and specifications, or
the use may substantially injure the value of adjoining
property, that the use is not a public necessity and the
location and character of use if developed according to the
plan(s) as submitted and approved, or will not be in
harmony with the area and in general conformity with the
Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.”
If making a second to the motion, please change to say, “I
second the motion . . .” and continue reading the rest of the
motion.
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Technical Review Committee Report and Map Amendment Evaluation Page 1 of 4
RANDOLPH COUNTY TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT AND MAP AMENDMENT EVALUATION
APPLICATION #2025-00022010
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a duly published and notified legislative hearing on the request by AMELIA F. DAVIS, Randleman, NC, and their request to
rezone 5.14-acres out of 18.91-acres on the corner of US Hwy 311 and Farlow Ln, New
Market Township, Randleman Lake Protected Area Watershed, Tax ID #7736750315, Primary Growth Area and Secondary Growth Area from RA - Residential Agricultural
District to CVOE-CD - Conventional Subdivision Overlay Exclusive – Conditional District. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow a new lot to be created
out of the existing parcel from a previous subdivision for a site built home as per the site plan. GENERAL INFORMATION
Property Owner: P Keith Davis and Amelia F Davis
Hearing Type: Legislative Small Area Plan: None
Flood Plain Overlay: None
Airport Overlay: None
Existing Use: Vacant
SITE INFORMATION AND SURROUNDING LAND USES
Direction Adjacent Zoning Adjacent Land Use
North RA - Residential
Agricultural District Vacant
South RA - Residential
Agricultural District Residential-Single family
East HI-CD - Heavy Industrial -
Conditional District Industrial and Commercial
West RA - Residential Residential-Single family
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Agricultural District
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Information from North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT):
No comments have been received from NC Department of Transportation.
ZONING INFORMATION
Zoning History: The existing 18.91 acres are part of a rezoning request
approved in June 2023 to allow a 5.03-acre lot to be cut out
of 23.94 acres, which at that time were part of an existing
subdivision.
Proposed Zoning District Standards from the Randolph County Unified
Development Ordinance, Article 600, Section 614 (ex. Fencing, buffers, etc.):
CVO: CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION OVERLAY DISTRICT The Conventional Subdivision Overlay District has been established to accommodate
single-family residential subdivisions with four or more owner-occupied lots created for
sale or building development. This district is predominantly residential and suburban where current water and sewer needs are met primarily by individual wells and septic systems. Some public infrastructure may be available in the future. Housing characteristics within the CVO district will be designated Exclusive (CVOE), Restricted
(CVOR), or Mixed (CVOM), in conformance with other major subdivision zoning
districts. The Conventional Subdivision Overlay District is designed for those areas of Randolph County where the requirement of such an Overlay District can help achieve the policies
and objectives of the Randolph County Growth Management Plan. This district is
specifically designed for Primary Growth Areas and Secondary Growth Areas as reflected in the Randolph County Growth Management Plan. (1) PURPOSE AND USES PERMITTED
The Conventional Subdivision Overlay District shall be considered as an overlay
district to the existing zoning districts. Uses permitted within the underlying district shall be permitted provided they meet the requirements within the overlay zone subject to the restrictions provided by this section.
(2) CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
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(a) All standards as required by the land development regulations contained within this Ordinance.
(b) Minimum lot sizes as specified by this Ordinance. Lot sizes may be
increased as required by soils and other factors particular to the location. (c) Designed under the policies and guidelines outlined in the
comprehensive land-use plan.
(d) Subdivision layout and use of land will assure safe and convenient circulation patterns while minimizing the impacts on the established residential areas.
(e) Site plans shall be submitted to reduce stormwater impact by
designing new development in a manner that minimizes concentrated stormwater flows using as a minimum vegetated buffer area.
(3) SITING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS
Conventional subdivisions shall be designed to minimize the number of private driveway connections to existing public roads.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
The Technical Review Committee has reviewed this request finds that this request:
• Meets all technical requirements of both the Ordinance and the Plan;
• Is consistent, reasonable, and in the public interest; and
• Should be APPROVED by the Randolph County Planning Board.
The following policies from the Randolph County Growth Management Plan were identified by the Technical Review Committee as supporting the above conclusion. Policy 2.5: The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by
compatible residential development to ensure the continued existence as a major housing
source and as a reflection of the long-term quality of life in Randolph County.
Consistency Analysis: The proposal is for a 5.14-acre lot to be divided from an 18.91-
acre parcel. Other lots for family members have been cut from the parcel over the years.
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Most of the residences in the area are site-built homes. This proposal, if approved, would
protect the existing neighborhood by allowing for compatible housing characteristics.
Policy 6.4: New driveway connections should be designed in a way to minimize new
locations on existing public roads.
Consistency Analysis: This proposal will use an existing, established drive from US
Hwy 311 and will thereby maintain the safety of the traveling public.
Reasonableness and Public Interest Analysis: The policies listed above illustrate how
this request is consistent with the Ordinance, the Plan, and applicable General Statutes.
The parcel in this rezoning request is subject to the Conditions agreed upon between the
property owner and the Planning Board. These Conditions will limit the amount and type
of development on the property reducing the impact on adjoining parcels. The proposed
use will also increase the tax base and increase economic activity within the County.
It should be noted that this recommendation is only the opinion of the
Technical Review Committee based on information supplied by the applicant
before the public hearing. Additional information provided at the public
hearing could cause the Planning Board to either accept or reject these
recommendations.
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COUNTY OF RANDOLPH
Department of Planning & Zoning
204 E Academy St - Asheboro NC 27204
APPLICATION FOR ZONING CHANGE
PARCEL INFORMATION:
ZONING INFORMATION:
Zoning District 1: RA-RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Zoning District 2:
Zoning District 3:
Specialty District: N/A
Watershed Name: RANDLEMAN LAKE WATERSHED
Class A Flood Plain On Prop?: NO
Flood Plain Map #: 3710773600J
Growth Management Areas:PRIMARY GROWTH AREA
Growth Management Areas:SECONDARY GROWTH AREA
Flood Plane Map #:
Total Permit Fee: $250.00
COMMENTS:
REQUESTED CHANGE:
The undersigned owner/applicant do hereby make application for a PROPERTY ZONING CHANGE as
allowed by the Randolph County Zoning Ordinance.
Area To Be Rezoned: 5.1400
Lot Size Indicator: ACRE(S)
Proposed Zoning District: CVOE-CD-CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION OVERLAY EXCLUSIVE
CONDITIONAL DISTRICT
Proposed Growth Mgmt Change:
Proposed Use(S): TO CREATE A NEW 5.14 ACRE LOT OUT OF 18.91 ACRES FOR A
HOMESITE.
Condition(S):
Applicant: DAVIS, AMELIA F.
City, St. Zip: RANDLEMAN, NC 27317
Address: 5834 DAVIS COUNTRY RD.
Owner: DAVIS, P KEITH
Address: 5834 DAVIS COUNTRY RD
City, St. Zip: RANDLEMAN, NC 27317
Permit #: 2025-00022010
Parcel #: 7736750315
Date: 03/28/2025
Location Address:
Permit Type Code: PZ 2
CONTACT NAME:HOHN, ALLIE Contact Phone:336 963-4698
Acreage: Township:18.9100 13 - NEW MARKET
Subdivsion: Lot number:
Eric Martin
Authorized County Official Signature of Applicant:
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Asheboro: (336) 318-6565 - Archdale/Trinity: (336) 819-3565 http://www.randolphcountync.gov
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Application #
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Application #
2025-00022010
Davis Zoning Change Request
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COUNTY OF RANDOLPH CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION AND FINDING OF REASONABLENESS AND PUBLIC INTEREST
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY AMELIA F. DAVIS REZONING REQUEST #2025-00022010
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD According to North Carolina General Statutes § 160D and the Randolph County Unified
Development Ordinance, the Randolph County Planning Board finds that the proposed
zoning district map amendments to CVOE-CD - Conventional Subdivision Overlay
Exclusive - Conditional District as described in the application of Amelia F. Davis are consistent with the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance and the Randolph
County Growth Management Plan and are reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons:
1. Determination of Consistency with the Growth Management Plan. A. Consistency with Growth Management Plan Map The Randolph County Growth Management Plan map for the southeast area shows the parcel to be rezoned in an area designated as Primary Growth Area
and Secondary Growth Area which generally lie along major transportation corridors and have access to urban services. This parcel is along US Hwy 311 which is a major transportation corridor. B. Consistency with Growth Policies in the Growth Management Plan
Policy 2.5: The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by
compatible residential development to ensure the continued existence as a major
housing source and as a reflection of the long-term quality of life in Randolph
County.
Consistency Analysis: The proposal is for a 5.14-acre lot to be divided from an
18.91-acre parcel. Other lots for family members have been cut from the parcel
over the years. Most of the residences in the area are site-built homes. This
proposal, if approved, would protect the existing neighborhood by allowing for
compatible housing characteristics.
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Policy 6.4: New driveway connections should be designed in a way to minimize
new locations on existing public roads.
Consistency Analysis: This proposal will use an existing, established drive from
US Hwy 311 and will thereby maintain the safety of the traveling public.
2. Statement of Reasonableness and Public Interest Reasonableness and Public Interest Analysis: The policies listed above illustrate how this request is consistent with the Ordinance, the Plan, and applicable General Statutes. The parcel in this rezoning request is subject to the Conditions agreed upon between the property owner and
the Planning Board. These Conditions will limit the amount and type of
development on the property reducing the impact on adjoining parcels. The proposed use will also increase the tax base and increase economic activity within the County.
Adopted on May 6, 2025.
_____________________________________
Chair, Randolph County Planning Board ATTEST
_______________________________ Kimberly J. Heinzer,
Clerk to the Randolph County Planning Board
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA UPON REQUEST BY AMELIS F. DAVIS
WHEREAS, a 5.14-acre parcel out of the existing 18.91-acre parcel, having the Randolph
County Parcel Identification Number of 7736750315 is currently zoned RA - Residential
Agricultural District by Randolph County, North Carolina;
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Planning Board has conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on May 6, 2025, to consider the proposed rezoning on application number 2025-
00022010, and all procedural requirements found in North Carolina General Statute 160D and the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance have been satisfied; WHEREAS, the Randolph County Planning Board has found that the proposed rezoning
is consistent with the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance and the
Randolph County Growth Management Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest, and the Randolph County Planning Board has adopted a separate statement to this effect; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING
BOARD THAT, the property is hereby rezoned to CVOE-CD - Conventional Subdivision
Overlay Exclusive - Conditional District. The official Randolph County Zoning Map and the Randolph County Growth Management Plan Map are hereby amended, if necessary, to reflect the same and this Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Adopted on May 6, 2025.
_____________________________________ Chair, Randolph County Planning Board
ATTEST
_______________________________
Kimberly J. Heinzer, Clerk to the Randolph County Planning Board
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MOTION TO APPROVE
A CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONING
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
“I make the motion to APPROVE this rezoning request to
rezone the specified parcel(s) on the rezoning application
and the Map Amendment Ordinance, to the requested
zoning district based upon the Determination of
Consistency and Findings of Reasonableness and
Public Interest statements that are included in the
Planning Board agenda, submitted during the rezoning
presentation and as may be amended, incorporated into the
motion, to be included in the minutes, as well as the site
plan(s) with any and all agreed-upon revisions, also
incorporated into the motion and that the request is also
consistent with the Randolph County Growth Management
Plan.”
If making a second to the motion, please change to say, “I
second the motion . . .” and continue reading the rest of the
motion.
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MOTION TO DENY
A CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONING
NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD
“I make the motion to DENY this rezoning request to rezone
the specified parcel(s) on the rezoning application to the
requested zoning district based upon the Determination of
Consistency and Findings of Reasonableness and
Public Interest statements that are included in the
Planning Board agenda, submitted during the rezoning
presentation and as may be amended, incorporated into the
motion, to be included in the minutes, as well as the site
plan(s) with any and all agreed-upon revisions, also
incorporated into the motion and that the request is not
consistent with the Randolph County Growth Management
Plan.”
If making a second to the motion, please change to say, “I
second the motion . . .” and continue reading the rest of the
motion.
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Randolph County
Administration
725 McDowell Road
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
www.randolphcountync.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Randolph County Planning and Zoning Board
From: William Johnson
Date: April 23, 2025
Subject: Resolution Opposing Senate SB 495,497,499, 688
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering several bills that could significantly impact
local governance and autonomy. These bills could limit the ability of Randolph County and it’s
municipalities in planning for future growth and preserving our unique geographical
characteristics.
Collectively these bills represent a move towards increased state control over land use and
zoning matters, potentially eroding the County’s autonomy.
The proposed resolution opposes these legislative actions to preserve local governance,
maintain community character, and safeguard that development aligns with the needs of
Randolph County and its residents.
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2025 Legislative Summary Page 1 of 4 May 6, 2025
RANDOLPH COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING
204 E Academy Street, Asheboro NC 27203 (336) 318-6555
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Randolph County Planning Board
FROM: Randolph County Planning Staf
DATE: May 6, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025 Legislation Summary
The Planning Staff was recently made aware of several bills moving through the North
Carolina General Assembly that have caused concern in the planning community. Below
is a summary of several bills that have caused the most concern. The information below
comes from the UNC School of Government Legislative Reporting Service.
S495: Enacts new GS 160D-917 requiring local governments to allow at least one
accessory dwelling that conforms to the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings for each single-family detached dwelling in areas zoned for
residential use that allow for development of single-family detached dwellings.
Defines accessory dwelling unit as an attached or detached residential structure that is
used in connection with, or that is an accessory to, a primary single-family detached
dwelling and that has less total square footage than the primary single-family detached
dwelling. Allows the accessory dwelling unit to be built or sited concurrently or after the
primary detached dwelling has been constructed or sited. Prohibits a local government
from taking six specified actions when permitting accessory dwelling units, including
requiring placement in a conditional zoning district, establishing minimum parking
requirements or parking restrictions, or setting a maximum unit size of less than 800
square feet. Sets out what a local government can do concerning setbacks, and unit
location requirements, and size. Specifies that the statute does not apply to: (1) the
validity or enforceability of private covenants or other contractual agreements among
property owners related to dwelling type restrictions; (2) properties located in a historic
preservation district established pursuant to Part 4 of this Article; (3) properties
designated as a National Historic Landmark by the US Department of Interior; or (4) an
accessory dwelling unit that is not connected to water and sewer. Applies to applications
for accessory dwelling unit permits submitted on or after October 1, 2025.
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Specifies that a local government that has enacted an ordinance meeting the
requirements of this act and GS 160D-917, is not required to adopt a new ordinance.
Requires local governments to adopt development regulations to implement the
provisions in this act by January 1, 2027; if they fail to do so, accessory dwelling units will
be allowed in that local government without any limitations.
Staff Summary: This bill would require the County to allow “accessory dwelling units” to
be placed in any residential districts in the County. The bill does not currently contain any
lot size requirements as contained in the Randolph County Unified Development
Ordinance or lot sizes as required by the Watershed Protection Ordinance. If passed,
there could be a primary residence and an “accessory dwelling unit” on any size parcel.
S497: Enacts GS 160D-707 providing as follows. Defines middle housing to mean
buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family houses and
contain two or more attached, detached, stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes,
triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, and townhouses. Defines eight other terms.
Mandates that local governments allow all middle housing types in areas zoned for
residential use, including those that allow for the development of detached single-family
dwellings. Permits local governments to regulate middle housing pursuant to state law so
long as any regulations do not act to discourage development of middle housing types
through unreasonable costs or delay through zoning, development, siting, or design
review standards that restrict middle housing types to less than three stories, or a floor
area ratio of less than one. Requires application of the same permit and review processes
applicable to detached single-family dwellings to middle housing. Specifies the statute's
scope and impact on single-family dwelling permitting, and private property agreements.
Makes regulations enacted thereunder inapplicable to an area designated as a local
historic district as described. Limits the scope of the statute to areas that are served, or
by extension may be served, by a local government water system, a local government
sewer system, a public water system, or a described wastewater collection or treatment
works. Lists seven issues that a local government is barred from regulating related with
regards to middle housing, including prohibiting the use of any dwelling units on an
affected lot as a long-term rental, requiring the installation of fire sprinklers, and restricting
the ability of the owner to determine the size and location of parking spaces. Requires
local governments to consider ways to increase middle housing affordability when
adopting regulations or amending comprehensive plans under the statute such as waivers
or deferrals of system development fees, dedication of recreation areas or open space,
or transportation improvements or street construction. Makes the statute applicable and
effective 18 months after the date the act becomes law. Provides that all middle housing
types described will be allowed in any area or district zoned for residential use, without
limitation, if a local government fails to adopt development regulations pursuant to the
statute's authority. Deems void any provision of an instrument recorded on or after the
date the statute becomes effective affecting real property that allows the development of
a single-family dwelling but prohibits the development of middle housing or an accessory
dwelling unit.
Staff Summary: This bill would require the County to allow “middle housing/affordable
housing,” specifically “single-family houses and contain two or more attached, detached,
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2025 Legislative Summary Page 3 of 4 May 6, 2025
stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes,
sixplexes, and townhouses” to be allowed anywhere in the County that is zoned for
residential purposes. If passed, existing subdivisions like Woodfield Areas or Farmwood
subdivision to have duplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes or sixplexes, etc. placed in the
subdivision.
S499: Creates new GS 160D-707 (Residential development allowed in all commercial
zones), which allows residential construction by right in any area or district zoned for
commercial, office, or retail use, including the conversion of a building or portion of a
building from commercial to residential use. Clarifies that the statute does not supersede
or diminish any building or fire code or other public health and safety regulations.
Effective October 1, 2025.
Staff Summary: This bill would allow single-family residences to be constructed in any
zoning district—residential or commercial—regardless of the zoning classification. An
example could be building houses around the Toyota Battery Manufacturing Plant by
right.
S688: Limits the authority of local governments to exercise planning, zoning, and
development regulation to the authority expressly authorized in statute by repealing GS
160D-101 subsection (d), and adopting new subsection (e). Effective and applicable to
ordinances in effect on or adopted after January 1, 2026, making any ordinances
inconsistent with the law void and unenforceable.
Amends GS 160D-702 (Grant of power) to clarify that except as expressly provided, local
governments may not apply regulations prohibited by the section to any zoning or
conditional district. Prohibits development regulations from setting a minimum width or
length of structures regulated under the North Carolina Residential Code, making parking
space requirements except as required by the ADA, specifying the minimum width, length,
or square footage of driveways in a development unless they abut a public road, and
requiring design standards for roads within a development in excess of Department of
Transportation standards unless the city is accepting ownership and maintenance
responsibility for the road in subsection (c). Requires that zoning regulations in a city of
150,000 or more allow five dwellings or more per acre in areas zoned for residential use;
for cities 149,999 or less, requires no fewer than four dwellings per acre, and makes bona
fide farm use an exemption to these requirements. Specifies that a local government must
use quasi-judicial procedures to adopt a zoning or development regulation authorized by
the statute. Effective and applicable to ordinances in effect on or adopted after July 1,
2025, making any ordinances inconsistent with the law void and unenforceable.
Amends GS 160D-703(b), prohibiting a local government from mandating as a condition
for approval of a conditional district (1) any requirement not specifically authorized by law,
or any requirement that the courts have held to be unenforceable if imposed directly by
the local government, or (2) any offer from the petitioner to consent to requirements not
authorized by law. Requires a local government to use quasi-judicial procedures to adopt
a zoning or development regulation authorized by the statute.
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Adds “conditional use permits” to the list of appeals requiring quasi-judicial procedures in
GS 160D-406(a).
Expands the scope of actions where a party may obtain attorneys’ fees under GS 6-21.7
to include where a court finds that a city or county’s actions were arbitrary and capricious.
Adds new subsection (b), specifying that when a local elected official is a party, if a court
finds that the official’s act was “fraudulent, unlawful, arbitrary and capricious, beyond the
scope of his or her statutory authority, or malicious or corrupt,” the official may be held
personally liable for injury and damages, and attorneys’ fees are to be awarded to the
other party. Specifically waives public official immunity, legislative immunity and judicial
immunity. Does not hold local elected officials responsible for unlawful acts by officers
and employees, unless the acts were by the authority of the local elected official or the
official had knowledge of the act or should have known of the act under reasonable
circumstances.
Amends GS 160A-307 (Curb cut regulations) to specify that a city may only regulate to
the extent authorized by GS Chapter 160D, and to require the city to show through
substantial evidence the need for any required improvements is directly related to the
traffic using the driveway in question.
Allows a civil action for declaratory relief under GS 160D-1403.1 when a person claims a
decision of a local government under GS 160D-702 or GS 160D-703 is an abuse of
discretion, unlawful, arbitrary and capricious, or otherwise in excess of legal authority.
Amends subsection (b) to grant standing to an association or organization of persons who
otherwise qualify for standing under the statute.
Creates new GS 160D-1403.3 (Private remedies), that allows a person to bring a civil
action to recover damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees and obtain equitable relief for a
violation of the Chapter, in addition to the other remedies available.
Except for the amendments to GS 160D-702, effective January 1, 2026.
Staff Summary: This bill contains items that are already in the general statutes and the
Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance. The biggest change in this bill is that
all rezoning decisions would become quasi-judicial where witnesses must be sworn in to
testify like in a court setting. There is no information contained in the bill clarifying if the
quasi-judicial hearing must rely on the four tests for approval as is currently required for
quasi-judicial hearings.
The link below is a tracking sheet from the North Carolina Chapter of the American
Planning Association. The sheet contains links to summaries of the bills and the current
status of the bills.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XLMnuOGurFzVuAN1qFp3D8iO6G6ITGaP/e
dit?gid=789205739#gid=789205739
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Resolution on Pending Legislation May 6, 2025 Page 1 of 2
Resolution of the Randolph
County Planning Board
On Pending Legislation
WHEREAS, several bills have been introduced in the 2025 session of the North Carolina
General Assembly, namely Senate Bills 495, 497, 499, and 688 and House Bill 765, that
propose significant alterations to local planning and zoning authority, thereby impacting
the ability of local governments to represent the interests and will of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, local governments have historically served as the primary guardians of the
rights of their residents, facilitating in-person attendance and public comment on zoning
decisions through established public hearing processes, thus ensuring that citizens can
actively participate in matters affecting their communities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would effectively mandate numerous planning and
zoning decisions currently under local jurisdiction, diminishing the community's authority
to uphold public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 495 introduces provisions that may further constrain local
government’s capacity to implement zoning regulations tailored to their unique community
needs; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 497 creates a new category identified as “middle housing,” which
would require the County to permit duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and townhouse units
in single-family residential districts without public hearings and without consideration of
the potential impact on neighboring property values; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 499 proposes additional changes that could undermine local
government's ability to enforce zoning ordinances designed to reflect the specific
character and preferences of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 688 proposes shifting from a legislative to a quasi-judicial public
hearing process, thereby severely restricting citizens’ ability to participate in planning and
zoning decisions; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes mandates
comprehensive planning and zoning, a framework that would be severely compromised
by the passage of these bills, thus eroding citizen input and trust; and
WHEREAS, local governments, with the active participation of their citizens, are best
positioned to recognize and enforce the need for planning and zoning ordinances that
reflect local values and priorities; and
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Resolution on Pending Legislation May 6, 2025 Page 2 of 2
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Planning Board firmly believes that local governments
are best suited to represent their citizens on local matters and should retain the authority
to decide planning and zoning issues with the direct involvement of their residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Planning Board
formally opposes Senate Bills 495, 497, 499, 688, and House Bill 765 and urges the North
Carolina General Assembly to preserve the authority of local governments in planning
and zoning decisions, ensuring that such determinations continue to reflect the will and
best interests of local communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are sent
to our legislative delegation and the leadership of the North Carolina General Assembly
to stop the specified bills from becoming law.
Adopted this on the sixth day of May 2025.
_______________________________
Chair, Randolph County Planning Board
_______________________________
Clerk to the Board
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