Oppose RZ-22-7, No Commercial Development on Posey Farm Rd - Hoke County, Raeford, NC
The Issue
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Bottom line up front: If you don't want a strip mall or gas station being built next to your home, consider signing this petition and attending the Public Hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST @ the Robert A. Wright Building 645 E. Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376. Please help spread the word and show your support by sharing this petition with your friends, families, and neighbors.
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The purpose of this petition is to oppose Application for Rezoning RZ-22-7. This application requests that Parcels 494650301225, 494640001143, and 494650301355 be rezoned from RA-20 Residential-Agricultural District to Highway Commercial (HC). The 3 parcels are connected to one another and make up 24.18 acres of land near the intersection of Rockfish Road and Posey Farm Road, directly behind the Forest View neighborhood and across the street from the Pine Valley neighborhood.
Allowing the parcels to be rezoned to Highway Commercial will open the door to all manner of construction that would otherwise not be permitted in this area. The Hoke County Zoning Ordinance defines the Highway Commercial zoning district and can be found here. Beginning on Page 15 of the PDF, you can use the "HC" column to see what kinds of developments may be constructed on a commercial lot. If you choose not to look at the table, HC is a very lenient zoning district, allowing for uses such as gas stations and convenience stores, "Big Box" style stores, strip malls, commercial animal kennels, hotels, parking structures, etc.
All of the above services and more are already available to this community within 15 miles of the plot of land in question, in Fayetteville or Hope Mills. Nearly all of the commercial development within our community is happening along Raeford Road, NOT IN OUR BACK YARDS. The surrounding area is mostly made up of farmland and single-family dwelling. There isn't much traffic on these 2-lane back roads, which are also relatively clear of trash and debris. Aside from military activity from the nearby installations, there is virtually no noise. This is my personal opinion, but I assume that most families that have chosen to settle in this area have done so for the privacy and quiet that comes with living away from the city.
There are existing opportunities for new business and development that are not located right on top of our homes. Raeford Rd already hosts multiple undeveloped commercial lots and 2 new shopping centers are currently being developed within 10 miles of each other. This community has no need for a commercial development in between our houses bringing traffic, noise, and debris to our streets.
Similar efforts to stop development near houses in our area have been successful in the past. If you don't support this encroachment into our neighborhoods, let the Planning & Zoning Department hear about it.
In addition to signing this petition, you may also consider attending the Public Hearing, details above. If you are unable to attend the hearing but would still like to voice your concerns to the Board, you can write your comments to the attention of Jackie Lowery, Zoning Clerk at Hoke County Zoning Department, 423 E. Central Ave, Raeford, NC 28376, just be sure to send them out to arrive in time before the hearing. The office may be reached by phone at (910) 875-8407, or by fax at (910) 875-1072.
Petition Closed
The Issue
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Bottom line up front: If you don't want a strip mall or gas station being built next to your home, consider signing this petition and attending the Public Hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST @ the Robert A. Wright Building 645 E. Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376. Please help spread the word and show your support by sharing this petition with your friends, families, and neighbors.
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The purpose of this petition is to oppose Application for Rezoning RZ-22-7. This application requests that Parcels 494650301225, 494640001143, and 494650301355 be rezoned from RA-20 Residential-Agricultural District to Highway Commercial (HC). The 3 parcels are connected to one another and make up 24.18 acres of land near the intersection of Rockfish Road and Posey Farm Road, directly behind the Forest View neighborhood and across the street from the Pine Valley neighborhood.
Allowing the parcels to be rezoned to Highway Commercial will open the door to all manner of construction that would otherwise not be permitted in this area. The Hoke County Zoning Ordinance defines the Highway Commercial zoning district and can be found here. Beginning on Page 15 of the PDF, you can use the "HC" column to see what kinds of developments may be constructed on a commercial lot. If you choose not to look at the table, HC is a very lenient zoning district, allowing for uses such as gas stations and convenience stores, "Big Box" style stores, strip malls, commercial animal kennels, hotels, parking structures, etc.
All of the above services and more are already available to this community within 15 miles of the plot of land in question, in Fayetteville or Hope Mills. Nearly all of the commercial development within our community is happening along Raeford Road, NOT IN OUR BACK YARDS. The surrounding area is mostly made up of farmland and single-family dwelling. There isn't much traffic on these 2-lane back roads, which are also relatively clear of trash and debris. Aside from military activity from the nearby installations, there is virtually no noise. This is my personal opinion, but I assume that most families that have chosen to settle in this area have done so for the privacy and quiet that comes with living away from the city.
There are existing opportunities for new business and development that are not located right on top of our homes. Raeford Rd already hosts multiple undeveloped commercial lots and 2 new shopping centers are currently being developed within 10 miles of each other. This community has no need for a commercial development in between our houses bringing traffic, noise, and debris to our streets.
Similar efforts to stop development near houses in our area have been successful in the past. If you don't support this encroachment into our neighborhoods, let the Planning & Zoning Department hear about it.
In addition to signing this petition, you may also consider attending the Public Hearing, details above. If you are unable to attend the hearing but would still like to voice your concerns to the Board, you can write your comments to the attention of Jackie Lowery, Zoning Clerk at Hoke County Zoning Department, 423 E. Central Ave, Raeford, NC 28376, just be sure to send them out to arrive in time before the hearing. The office may be reached by phone at (910) 875-8407, or by fax at (910) 875-1072.
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Petition created on November 2, 2022