Planning Board/Board of Adjustments Meeting

TOWN OF ERWIN PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 2025 AT 7:00 PM ERWIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING BOARD ROOM AGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER A. Invocation B. Pledge of Allegiance 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Planning Board Minutes from Regular Meeting on November 17th, 2025 (Page 2) 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Updates 4. NEW BUSINESS A. ZT-2025-011 (Page 5) B. Asphalt and Concrete Plants Text Amendment (Page 27) C. No Tractor-Trailer Trucks Allowed on Certain Streets Text Amendment (Page 31) D. Allowing Recombinations, Permitting Lots Meet Substandard Lot Ordinance (Page 34) 5. ADJOURNMENT  PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2025 ERWIN, NORTH CAROLINA The Town of Erwin Planning Board held its regular meeting in the Erwin Municipal Building Board Room 100 West F Street, Erwin NC on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Vice Chairperson Jim Hartman, In-Town Board Members Marsha Woodard, Rebecca Kelly, Michael Jackson, Grace Watts, and Kathryn Moore, and Out-of-Town Board Member Howard Godwin. Board member absent was Chairperson Member Nicholas Skatell. Also absent were In-Town Alternates Dean Downing and Karen Beitar. Staff members present were Town Manager Snow Bowden, Town Planner Dylan Eure, and Deputy Clerk Katelan Blount. Vice Chairperson Jim Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Board Member Kathryn Moore gave the invocation. Board Member Marsha Woodard led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT ITEMS Board Member Kathryn Moore made a motion to approve the minutes of October 20th, 2025, and was seconded by Howard Godwin. The Board voted unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Updates: Town Planner Dylan Eure informed the Board that the rezonings for both Walter Drive and E Jackson Blvd were both approved in November at the Board of Commissioners meeting. Once the minutes are approved, the updates will go to Harnett County GIS. NEW BUSINESS Data Centers and Crypto Mines Text Amendment Town Planner Dylan Eure informed the Board that this amendment is not because we’ve had a request to put a Crypto Mine in Erwin, but rather to have an ordinance that outlines the process clearly so that if there are requests, there is a process to follow. Some items required would be that it would only be allowed within M1 District, a sound study would be required, there would be requirements for noise buffers, and limits on the number of data centers or crypto mines within a certain area. 2 Board Member Marsha Woodard asked if this would be similar to a solar farm, which was confirmed by Town Planner Dylan Eure. Board Member Michael Jackson asked if that was due to the increase in utilities and infrastructure. Town Planner Dylan Eure confirmed that yes, there is a very large increase in water usage, but also an increase in noise in the area. There would be requirements for the applicant for the noise studies before the application would be accepted. Board Member Howard Godwin made a motion to approve the text amendment, which was seconded by Marsha Woodard. The Board voted unanimously. Vice Chairperson Jim Hartman asked the Board to read the Statement of Consistency. Board Member Marsha Woodard read the following Statement of Consistency: “The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents. According to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan, and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances, the proposed text amendment would ensure that Erwin has clear guidelines and regulations for data centers and crypto mines, should one to construct in Erwin or its planning jurisdiction. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment be approved.” Board member Howard Godwin made a motion in the affirmative, which was seconded by Kathryn Moore. The Board voted unanimously. Lots Accessible through Unimproved Roads Text Amendment Town Planner Dylan Eure informed the Board that this is a proposed text amendment to Chapter 36, Article XV, entitled General Provisions, within a reserved section between Sec. 36-446 and Sec. 36-453, to allow the development of parcels that have previously been platted with unimproved access points, as well as requiring improvements to occur to said access points. The reasoning for this amendment is to allow orderly development while ensuring adequate access ways to parcels previously platted before Erwin’s incorporation. Town Planner Dylan Eure showed an example of a property that this would affect, located at Antioch Church Road and Bate Road. He explained that this would require an aggregate base to prevent ruts, not just a mud or dirt path. Many jurisdictions require paving; Erwin’s regulations wouldn’t be that strict. This would also be only for new lots, not for grandfathered, platted, old lots. This would fall under the developer for new lots, or anyone building a primary structure on a lot. There would be no requirement if there was an unimproved lot bought and sold. This mostly affects lots in the ETJ. Board Member Howard Godwin made a motion to approve the rezoning request, which was seconded by Rebecca Kelly. The Board voted 5-1 (Michael Jackson). Vice Chairperson Jim Hartman asked the Board to read the Statement of Consistency. 3 Board Member Rebecca Kelly read the following Statement of Consistency: “The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would best provide regulation for lots wishing to develop on unimproved roadways. Therefore, it is recommended that this amendment be approved.” Board member Howard Godwin made a motion in the affirmative, which was seconded by Kathryn Moore. The Board voted 5-1 (Michael Jackson). ADJOURNMENT Board Member Howard Godwin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 P.M. and was seconded by Kathryn Moore. Motion unanimously approved. Minutes recorded and typed by Katelan Blount, Deputy Town Clerk ______________________________ ______________________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 4  TOWN OF ERWIN Mayor Randy L. Baker P.O. Box 459 · Erwin, NC 28339 Mayor Pro Tem Ph: 910-897-5140 · Fax: 910-897-5543 www.erwin-nc.org Ricky W. Blackmon Commissioners Alvester L. McKoy 12/15/2025 Timothy D. Marbell Charles L. Byrd David L. Nelson ZT-2025-011 William R. Turnage Memorandum Rezoning Description The Town of Erwin has received a request to rezone two adjacent parcels, of which one has an address of 45 Red Hill Church Road and a Harnett County Tax Pin of 1507-14-3913.000. The said parcel is 1.79 acres and under the B-2, M-1, and R-10 zoning classifications. The second parcel does not have an address, but it can be identified by its Harnett County Tax Pin of 150715-4111.000, and is 1.62 acres under the M-1 and R-10 zoning classifications. The petition would rezone both properties to be under the R-10 zoning classification. Property Description As stated previously this rezoning petition involves two parcels owned by Martha and Joseph Stancil. With one of the parcels being located within Erwin’s corporate limits and the adjacent parcel being just outside of Erwin’s corporate boundaries. The parcel that is located within Erwin’s corporate limits has a listed physical address of 45 Red Hill Church Rd. This parcel is currently occupied by two single-family homes, and according to Harnett County GIS, they were built in the 1950’s prior to Erwin’s incorporation. Per Erwin’s ordinances, both of the said homes are allowed to continue their use, provided that one is not destroyed or occupation is not discontinued for a period greater than 180 days. This parcel is split zoned between three zoning districts, with them being B-2, M-1, and R-10. One of the homes on the lot appears to be within the B-2 and R-10 portion, while the second appears to be on the B-2 and M-1 portion. The second adjacent parcel, petitioning to be rezoned, is located by its Harnett County Tax Pin of 1507-15-4111 and is just outside of Erwin’s corporate limits. Of which this parcel is occupied by a single detached garage/shed used as an accessory for 45 Red Hill Church. This parcel's zoning classification is R-10 and B-2. In general, town staff believes the reasoning for the current B-2 zoning is due to a general rezoning that was done after the construction HWY 421, when a blanket B-2 zoning classification was placed to designate HWY 421 as a primarily commercial corridor. While the industrial portions were likely a part of the adjacent property at 127 Red Hill Church Rd, but was later deeded off within a will. While R-10 is believed to be the original zoning classification for both parcels. In terms of wetlands and other possible environmental concerns located on the properties, there does not appear to be any flood zones, wetlands, or protected watersheds. That said, there is what appears to be a freshwater pond located on the property to its rear, located by its address of 15 Red Hill Church Rd. The surrounding land uses are primarily comprised of single-family residences, commercial establishments, and industrial uses, within the zoning 5 classifications being B-2, M-1, R-6, R-10, and RD. To the north of the property, there is M-1 zoning that contains uses such as EnviroBEE. To the direct east, there are both B-2 and R-10 zoning classifications, with the only uses being located on the R-10 lots being single-family homes. Further east, there is also the RD zoning classification, with the parcel being vacant woodland. To the south, the primary zoning is commercial with uses such as University Storage. To the direct west, there is R-6 zoning with the use being a single-family dwelling. Further west, there is additional M-1 zoning with the use being a solar farm. Regards, Dylan Eure Town Planner 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B-2 Permitted Uses Sec. 36-272. Permitted principal uses and structures. The following are permitted uses and structures: (1) Retail shops and stores and service establishments whose operation is conducted entirely within an enclosed building. (2) Offices for business and professional purposes. (3) Social uses, such as social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations, clubs, and similar activities. (4) Trades and similar enterprises catering to household and business establishments. (5) Motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, boardinghouses and roominghouses, and other similar establishments. (6) Religious uses, including churches and other places of worship, religious education buildings, and parish houses. (7) Family care home. (8) Municipal facilities. (9) Mobile food vendors. (10) Day care centers, day nurseries, preschools, and similar uses. Day care centers, day nurseries, preschools, and similar uses may not be located within a 300-foot radius measured from the center of the property of other day care center, day nursery, preschool, or similar use. (11) Convenience store. (Code 1977, § 9-4030.2; Ord. of 5-3-2001; ZT-2013-005 , § 2, 10-3-2013; Ord. No. 2023-2024-001 , 7-6-2023) 13 R-10 Permitted Uses: Sec. 36-144. Permitted uses and structures. The following are permitted uses and structures: (1) Single-family dwellings. (2) Municipal facilities. (3) Religious uses, including churches and other places of worship, religious education buildings, and parish houses, but not including cemeteries. (4) Family care home. (5) Public facilities. (6) Customary home occupations. (Code 1977, § 9-4026.2; Ord. of 5-3-2001; Ord. No. 2023-2024-001 , 7-6-2023) 14 M-1 Permitted Uses Sec. 36-310. Permitted principal uses and structures. The following are permitted principal uses and structures: (1) Manufacturing, assembling and processing industries. (2) Wholesale, warehouse, and transfer activities. (3) Farms and agricultural uses. (4) Vehicular services. (5) Family care home. (6) Convenience store. (7) Municipal facilities. (8) Offices for business and professional purposes. (9) Mobile food vendors. (10) Athletic and exercise facilities, indoor and instructional. (11) Retail shops and stores and service establishments whose operation is conducted entirely within an enclosed building (12) Outdoor dining (13) Educational uses (14) Trades and similar enterprises catering to household and business establishments. (15) Public facilities. (16) Brewery/microbrewery. (17) Distillery. (Code 1977, § 9-4031.2; Ord. of 5-3-2012; ZT-2013-005 , § 2, 10-3-2013; Ord. No. 2013-2014:006, § 2, 1-9-2014; Ord. of 11-20-2014; Ord. No. 2023-2024-002 , 7-6-2023) 15 Harnett County GIS Harnett County GIS NOT FOR LEGAL USE ² County Boundary Watershed HUC12 Ponds City Limits 6 - 36 Watershed HUC8 Address Numbers Road Centerlines Freshwater Forested/ Gravity US Shrub Wetland Harnett.org/GIS Freshwater Pond November 26, 2025 Force Main Parcels 16 Feet 0 160 Harnett County GIS Harnett County GIS NOT FOR LEGAL USE ² County Boundary Watershed HUC8 B1 RD 6 - 36 City Limits Road Centerlines Freshwater Forested/ B2 ETJ Address Numbers Shrub Wetland M1 US Freshwater Pond Gravity Parcels R10 Force Main Ponds R6 Harnett.org/GIS Watershed HUC12 November 26, 2025 17 Feet 0 160 18 19  REZONING MAP REQUEST STAFF REPORT Case: ZT-2025-011 Dylan Eure, Town Planner deure@erwin-nc.org Phone: (910) 591-4201 Fax: (910) 897-5543 Planning Board: 12/15/2025 Town Commissioners: 02/05/2026 The Town of Erwin has received a request to rezone two adjacent parcels, of which one has an address of 45 Red Hill Church Road and a Harnett County Tax Pin of 1507-14-3913.000. The said parcel is 1.79 acres and under the B-2, M-1, and R-10 zoning classifications. The second parcel does not have an address, but it can be identified by its Harnett County Tax Pin of 150715-4111.000, and is 1.62 acres under the M-1 and R-10 zoning classifications. The petition would rezone both properties to be under the R-10 zoning classification. Applicant Information Owner of Record: Name: Martha & Joseph Stancil Address: 45 Red Hill Church Rd. City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334 Applicant: Name: Martha & Joseph Stancil Address: 45 Red Hill Church Rd. City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334 Property Description: • 45 Red Hill Church Rd. (Harnett County Tax Pin: 1507-14-3913.000) o 1.79 acres  Commercial B-2: 1.42 acres or 78.86%  Industrial M-1: .22 acres or 12.37%  Residential R-10: .16 acres or 8.77% • Harnett County Tax Pin: 1507-15-4111.000 o 1.62 acres  Industrial M-1: .88 acres or 53.93%  Residential R-10: .75 acres or 46.07% 20  Type of Decision: • Legislative Vicinity Map • See Attached Harnett County GIS Image with zoning districts • See Attached Harnett County GIS Image without zoning districts Physical Characteristics Site Description: Two parcels owned by Martha and Joseph Stancil, with one of the parcels being located within Erwin’s corporate limits and the adjacent parcel being just outside of Erwin’s corporate boundaries. The parcel that is located within Erwin’s corporate limits has a listed physical address of 45 Red Hill Church Rd. This parcel is currently occupied by two single-family homes, and according to Harnett County GIS, they were built in the 1950’s prior to Erwin’s incorporation. Per Erwin’s ordinances, both of the said homes are allowed to continue their use, if one is not destroyed or occupation is not discontinued for a period greater than 180 days. This parcel is split zoned between three zoning districts, with them being B-2, M-1, and R-10. One of the homes on the lot appears to be within the B-2 and R-10 portion, while the second appears to be on the B-2 and M-1 portion. The second adjacent parcel, petitioning to be rezoned, is located by its Harnett County Tax Pin of 1507-15-4111 and is just outside of Erwin’s corporate limits. Of which this parcel is occupied by a single detached garage/shed used as an accessory for 45 Red Hill. This parcel's zoning classification is R-10 and B-2. In general, town staff believes the reasoning for the current B-2 zoning is due to a general rezoning that was done after the construction HWY 421, when a blanket B-2 zoning classification was placed to designate HWY 421 as a primarily commercial corridor. While the industrial portions were likely part of the adjacent property at 127 Red Hill Church, that was later deeded off within a will. While R-10 is believed to be the original zoning classification for both parcels. In terms of wetlands and other possible environmental concerns located on the properties, there does not appear to be any flood zones, wetlands, or protected watersheds. That said, there is what appears to be a freshwater pond located on the property to its rear, located by its address of 15 Red Hill Church Rd. Surrounding Land Uses: The surrounding land uses are primarily comprised of single-family residences, commercial establishments, and industrial uses, within the zoning classifications being B-2, M-1, R-6, R-10, and RD. To the north of the property, there is M-1 zoning that contains uses such as EnviroBEE. To the direct east, there are both B-2 and R-10 zoning classifications, with the only uses being located on the R-10 lots being single-family homes. Further east, there is also the RD zoning classification, with the parcel being vacant woodland. To the south, the primary zoning is 21 commercial with uses such as University Storage. To the direct west, there is R-6 zoning with the use being a single-family dwelling. Further west, there is additional M-1 zoning with the use being a solar farm. Services Available • Harnett County Water & Sewer • Duke Energy for electric • Brightspeed for telecommunications • Erwin Police Department / Harnett County Sheriff • Harnett County Emergency Services Staff Evaluation X Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community • Reasoning: The rezoning is reasonable, due to the properties already having some R-10 zoning and many of the neighboring properties are zoned under the R-10 zoning classification, with no indication as to why or how the rezoning would harm the surrounding community. X Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. • Reasoning: Although Erwin’s Land Use Plan calls for these parcels to be zoned under commercial/high-density mixed-use, since the properties were developed before Erwin’s incorporation, it is reasonable to have them zoned under the nearest residential zoning district. X Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare. • Reasoning: The rezoning would maintain the general welfare of the community since the purpose of the rezoning is to allow the property's zoning classification to be more in line with the current use of the property. 22  There is a convincing demonstration that all uses All permitted uses within Erwin’s R-10 permitted under the proposed district classification district would be in the general public would be in the general public interest and not interest of the community, as evident in the merely in the interest of an individual or small current use of the properties and other group. YES nearby R-10 properties that have active residential uses. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification Since several of the nearby properties, as would be appropriate in the area included in the well as portions of the petitioned properties, proposed change. (When a new district are currently zoned as R-10, there is no designation is assigned, any use permitted in the evidence as to why a permitted use under the district is allowable, so long as it meets district R-10 district would be a detriment to the requirements, and not merely uses which surrounding area. applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) YES There is a convincing demonstration that the The parcel has been operating as a character of the neighborhood will not be residential use since the 1950’s with no materially and adversely affected by any use proof of adversely affecting the permitted in the proposed change. YES neighborhood. The proposed change is in accord with the Land Although the Erwin Land Use Plan calls for Development Plan and sound planning principles. this parcel to be zoned for commercial and YES high density mixed uses, since the properties were developed prior to Erwin’s zoning it is reasonable to have the parcel zoned under the R-10 jurisdictions to allow its use to continue throughout the life of the structures. The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING This rezoning request includes two adjacent and should be evaluated for reasonableness. YES parcels totaling 3.41 acres to be completely zoned under the R-10 zoning classification, of which there are additional R-10 zoned properties less than 100 feet away. Statement of Inconsistency (If approved) Although Erwin’s Land Use Plan calls for this area to be zoned for commercial and high-density mixed uses, it is reasonable to allow the parcels to return to a sole zoning classification that is in line with the parcels current use. Therefore, it is recommended that ZT-2025-011 is approved. 23 Statement of Inconsistency (If Denied) Since Erwin’s Land Use Plan calls for this area to be zoned for commercial and high-density mixed uses, it is not reasonable to allow the parcels to return to a sole zoning classification that is against Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that ZT-2025-011 is not approved. 24  Statement of Inconsistency ZT-2025-011 Although Erwin’s Land Use Plan calls for this area to be zoned for commercial and high- density mixed uses, it is reasonable to allow the parcels to return to a sole zoning classification that is in line with the parcels current use. Therefore, it is recommended that ZT-2025-011 be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 25  Statement of Inconsistency ZT-2025-011 Since Erwin’s Land Use Plan calls for this area to be zoned for commercial and high- density mixed uses, it is not reasonable to allow the parcels to return to a sole zoning classification that is against Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that ZT-2025-011 NOT be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 26  Erwin Planning Board REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION To: Erwin’s Planning Board Members From: Dylan Eure, Town Planner Date: December 15, 2025 Subject: Asphalt / Concrete Plants Text Amendment The Town of Erwin Staff wishes to amend its Code of Ordinances for the purpose of adding asphalt / concrete plants as a special use within the M-1 zoning classification, along with definitions and regulations. The said amendment would add asphalt / concrete plants as a special use within Chapter 36, Article XI, Section 36-312, while giving them a definition within Article II, Section 36-24, and regulation within Article XV, Section 36-447 entitled General Provisions Reserved. Proposed Special Use to be Added to 36-312: • Asphalt / Concrete Plants (see exact regulation for site plan preparation) Proposed Definition to be Added to 36-24: • Asphalt / Concrete Plants means a facility where asphalt, concrete, or other hardscape is manufactured, mixed, recycled, and/or is stored in mass quantities for purposes such as sale. Proposed Regulation to be Added to 36-447: • Asphalt / Concrete Plant standards shall be as follows: o An asphalt / concrete plant shall have a minimum of 10 acres and all plant operations shall be a minimum of 100ft away from any property line. o No portion of an asphalt/ concrete plant's operations shall be located closer than 1,500 feet from a residentially zoned property, conservation zoned property, hospital, nursing home, retirement home, school, children’s nursery, child daycare, or church. o A pre-construction sound study shall be conducted at the property before the special use application is submitted, showing the current noise levels of the property and the potential noise level of the property post-construction of said development. In no case shall an asphalt/ concrete plant exceed 75 decibels at any time of day, as measured at the property lines. o A 6ft chain-linked fence with opaque slats shall be erected to entirely screen the view of the development from all adjacent properties and right-of-way/access 27  easements. The said fence may be topped with barbed wire in order to provide security to the site. o When adjacent to a residentially zoned property, there shall be a buffer yard that is 30ft in width placed at the property line with a minimum of 6 shade trees per 100 linear feet, with 4 understory trees per 100 linear feet, and, 15 evergreen shrubs per 100 linear feet. At least 50% of all trees must be evergreen. All plants shall be evenly spaced. o When adjacent to any commercially or industrially zoned property, there shall be a buffer yard that is 20ft in width placed at the property line with a minimum of 6 shade trees per 100 linear feet, and 25 shrubs per 100 linear feet. At least 75% of all plants shall be evergreen. All plants shall be evenly spaced. o When adjacent to the right-of-way or access easement, there shall be a buffer yard that is 10ft in width, placed 20ft within the right-of-way or access easement with a minimum of 3 shade trees per 100 linear feet, and 15 shrubs per 100 linear feet. At least 50% of all plants shall be evergreen. Plants may be placed evenly or clustered together to give a more natural appearance. o Existing vegetation along property boundaries should be preserved to the fullest extent as feasible. o All shrubs shall be a minimum of 3 feet at planting. All trees shall be a minimum of 6 feet at planting. Statement of Consistency The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents and the proposed text amendment would ensure that the Town of Erwin has clear guidelines and regulations for asphalt/concrete plants if one wishes to construct in Erwin or its planning jurisdiction. 28  Statement of Consistency Asphalt / Concrete Plants Text Amendment The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents and the proposed text amendment would ensure that the Town of Erwin has clear guidelines and regulations for asphalt/concrete plants, if one wishes to construct in Erwin or its planning jurisdiction. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 29  Statement of Inconsistency Asphalt / Concrete Plants Text Amendment The proposed text amendment is incompatible with some or all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents and the proposed text amendment would not ensure that the Town of Erwin has clear guidelines and regulations for asphalt/concrete plants, if one wishes to construct in Erwin or its planning jurisdiction. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment NOT be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 30  Erwin Planning Board REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION To: Erwin’s Planning Board Members From: Dylan Eure, Town Planner Date: December 15, 2025 Subject: No Tractor-Trailer Trucks Allowed on Certain Streets Text Amendment The Town Staff of Erwin wishes to amend Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Traffic and Vehicles” Section 32-1 within Article 1, and Section 32-165 within Article 7 to prohibit tractor-trailer trucks from using streets that the Erwin Board of Commissioners deems to be dangerous for large tractor-trailer use. Proposed Definition to be added to Section 32-1 Tractor-Trailer Trucks- Any truck or truck tractor with an overall length exceeding 30 feet, which enters and exits the jurisdiction. Proposed Addition to Section 32-165 Sec. 32-165 No Tractor-Trailer Trucks Allowed on Town-Maintained Streets The following streets are designated as no-tractor-trailer truck streets. A tractor-trailer truck making a stop at a parcel within a designated no tractor-trailer truck street that lacks another form of ingress/egress shall be excluded from this provision. Those found in violation of this article shall be charged a $50.00 penalty for each offense. Each town maintained street designed as a no-tractor-trailer truck street shall have adequate postings within the right-of-way designated as a no-truck street. Street Location/ Distance Direction Barnes Drive Beginning at the intersection of Barnes East and West Drive and NC 55 E to Barnes Drive dead end. Statement of Consistency The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would best prevent large-tractor trailer trucks from accessing primarily residential streets provided that they have another form of ingress/egress. It is recommended that this text amendment be approved. 31  Statement of Consistency No Tractor-Trailer Trucks Allowed on Certain Streets Text Amendment The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would best prevent large tractor-trailer trucks from accessing primarily residential streets, provided that they have another form of ingress/egress. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 32  Statement of Inconsistency No Tractor-Trailer Trucks Allowed on Certain Streets Text Amendment The proposed text amendment is not compatible with some or all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment, preventing large tractor-trailer trucks from accessing primarily residential streets, would not best serve the residents of the Town of Erwin. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment NOT be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 33  Erwin Planning Board REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION To: Erwin’s Planning Board Members From: Dylan Eure, Town Planner Date: December 15, 2025 Subject: Allowing Recombinations, Permitting Lots Meet Substandard Lot Ordinance The Town Staff of Erwin wishes to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Subdivisions” Section 30-168 Subsection (a) within Article VI, to allow the recombination of non-conforming parcels, provided that the owner does not own sufficient land to make a conforming lot, and the created lot’s width and area are within 20% of the required width and area of the zoning district in which the parcel is located. Proposed Addition to Section 30-168 For the purposes of this article, "subdivision" means all divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) and shall include all divisions of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets; but the following shall not be included within this definition nor be subject to the regulations enacted pursuant to this chapter: (1) The combination or recombination of portions of previously subdivided and recorded lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the municipality as shown in this chapter; or when an owner does not own sufficient land to enable them to conform to the dimensional requirements of the zoning district, provided that the lot created is not more than 20% below the minimum specified lot area and width of the zoning classification. (2) The division of land into parcels greater than ten acres where no street right-of-way dedication is involved; (3) The public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for the widening or opening of streets; and (4) The division of a tract in single ownership whose entire area is no greater than two acres into not more than three lots, where no street right-of-way dedication is involved and where the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the municipality as shown in this chapter. Statement of Consistency The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would best prevent property owners who have a clear hardship from going through a subdivision variance, permitting that the lot created is within 20% of the minimum width and area of the requirement of the zoning district and would be in compliance with Erwin’s “Substandard of Lot” ordinance. It is recommended that this text amendment be approved. 34  Statement of Consistency Allowing Recombinations, Permitting Lots Meet Substandard Lot Ordinance The proposed text amendment is compatible with all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would best prevent property owners who have a clear hardship from going through a subdivision variance, permitting that the lot created is within 20% of the minimum width and area of the requirement of the zoning district and would be in compliance with Erwin’s “Substandard of Lot” ordinance. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 35  Statement of Inconsistency Allowing Recombinations, Permitting Lots Meet Substandard Lot Ordinance The proposed text amendment is not compatible with some or all of the Town of Erwin’s regulatory documents, according to Erwin’s 2023 Land Use Plan and Erwin’s Code of Ordinances. This amendment would not best prevent property owners who have a clear hardship from going through a subdivision variance, permitting that the lot created is within 20% of the minimum width and area of the requirement of the zoning district and would be in compliance with Erwin’s “Substandard of Lot” ordinance. Therefore, it is recommended that this text amendment NOT be approved. ________________________ _____________________ Nicholas Skatell Katelan Blount Chairperson Deputy Town Clerk 36