2023 Projects
File Number: 2023-13
Applicant Name: Kolter Group Acquisitions LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust Planning & Zoning Board will hear conditional rezoning request during the November 28, 2023 meeting.
Summary: The properties, primarily located off Bethel Church Road and Coley Store Road, total 507.7 acres. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Open Space (OPS) to Open Space – Conditional (OPS-C). The owner seeks to develop a Cresswind Community (age restricted, 55+ active retirement community) consisting of 1,116 residential units.
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File Number: 2023-12
Applicant Name: QT
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the rezoning request during the December 14, 2023 Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located at the southwest intersection of Hwy 24/27 and Hwy 200. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C) The owner seeks the Convenience Store (with gas sales) conditional use for the property. The owner intends to develop a QT gas station and convenience store.
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File Number: 2023-11
Applicant Name: Taylor Morrison
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the rezoning request during the December 14, 2023 Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located at 105 Bell Ave. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to Center City – Conditional (CC-C) The developer seeks to develop a new townhome residential subdivision consisting of 86 units.
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File Number: 2023-10
Applicant Name: James Schad
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the rezoning request during the November 9, 2023 Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located at the southwest intersection of James Avenue and Browns Hill Rd. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C) The owner seeks the Shopping Centers, less than 25,000 gross sq.ft. conditional use for the property. The owner intends to develop a shopping plaza, which will include retail, restaurant(s) and office space.
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File Number: 2023-9
Applicant Name: All Phase Auto
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the rezoning request during the October 12th Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located at 607 N Central Ave. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C) The owner seeks the Automobile Repair conditional use for the property.
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File Number: 2023-8
Applicant Name: 24 West Market Place
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the rezoning request during the October 12th Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located off Hwy 24/27. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C) The owner seeks the Furniture & Home Furnishings conditional use for the property.
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File Number: 2023-7
Applicant Name: PVG Trucking
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council approved the rezoning request during the September 14th Council meeting.
Summary: The property is located off Locust Level Drive. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Campus, Business & Industrial District – Conditional (CBI-C) to the base Campus, Business & Industrial District (CBI) The current conditional zoning accommodates the following use: Automobile Sales New & Used. The owner no longer seeks the Automobile Sales New & Used conditional use for the property, and wishes to revert to the permitted uses by right as outlined in Section 2.5 Use Table of the City of Locust Land Development Ordinances.
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File Number: 2023-6
Applicant Name: M/I Homes of Charlotte, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In Progress– Locust City Council will vote on the conditional rezoning request during the October 12th Council meeting.
Summary: The developer seeks a conditional rezoning from Open Space to Open Space-Conditional. The developer seeks to build a new single family residential subdivision consisting of 184 units. The property is located off N. Central and Meadow Creek Church Road. The property is approximately 218 acres. Minimum lot size required is 22,000 sqft. Average lot size provided is 25,000 sqft. Minimum lot width is 90 feet.
Documents Available:
- Rezoning Presentation
- Rezoning Application
- Proposed site plan
- Representative street view
- Proposed elevations
- Perspective A
- Perspective B
- Traffic Impact Analysis
- Memorandum of Understanding – Site Specific Conditions
File Number: 2023-5
Applicant Name: Jeff Carter, P.E. with Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – Locust City Council approved this rezoning during the July 13th meeting.
Summary: The property is located off South James Ave. adjacent to the approved Mavis Tire & Brake. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a Zaxby’s Quick Service Restaurant. The developer seeks the following conditional use: Restaurant, Limited Service (delivery, carryout, drive-thru)
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File Number: 2023-4
Applicant Name: Dr. Jason Martin with Locust Property Holdings, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– Locust City Council approved this rezoning during the May 11th meeting.
Summary: The property is located off Professional Park Drive, adjacent to the current Jason Martin DDs facility. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The developer seeks the following conditional use: Medical/health care offices.
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File Number: 2023-3
Applicant Name: Michael Kelly with MT Locust CGP, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – Locust City Council approved this rezoning during the May 11th meeting.
Summary: The property is located off South James Ave. adjacent to proposed Tiki Car Wash. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a Mavis Tire & Brake facility. The developer seeks the following conditional use: Automotive Parts, Tires, and Accessories.
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File Number: 2023-2
Applicant Name: Heath Efird with S&S Esthetics
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council approved this rezoning during the April 13, 2023 meeting.
Summary: The property is located at 6560 NC Hwy 24/27 E Midland, NC 28107 in Cabarrus County GIS PIN (5564-2926-5800) and inside Locust city limits. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The property owner intends to subdivide the 6 acre property into 3 (three) different parcels, each comprised of approximately 2 acres. This rezoning request is for the first project, which seeks the following conditional use: Medical/health care offices.
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File Number: 2023-1
Applicant Name: Rebecca Thompson with Ranger Properties, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Site Plan Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved this rezoning during the April 13, 2023 meeting.
Summary: The owner switched contractors and discovered a survey error that required changes to the site plan. The new site plan reflect the revised property boundary, as well as the proposed changes to the parking lot and entrance.
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2022 Projects
File Number: 2022-8
Applicant Name: Rebecca Thompson with Ranger Properties, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved the project unanimously during the September 8th meeting.
Summary: The property is located at off South Beverly St., Stanly County GIS PIN 557504821726. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditioning (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a new Pet Care Kennel.
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File Number: 2022-7
Applicant Name: Track West Partners
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved the project unanimously during the August 11, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located at off W Main Street, Stanly County GIS PIN 556504713384. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditioning (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a new express oil exchange service called Strickland Brothers Oil.
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File Number: 2022-6
Applicant Name: Track West Partners
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved the project unanimously during the July 14, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located at off W Main Street, Stanly County GIS PIN 556504713384. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditioning (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a new Quick Service Restaurant (QRS) for Dunkin Donuts.
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File Number: 2022-5
Applicant Name: Buzzed Viking Brewing Co
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved the project unanimously during the June 9, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located at 805 W Main Street. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditioning (HC-C). The applicant intends to up-fit the former Fresh House/Outfitters building into a new Brewery/Restaurant.
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File Number: 2022-4
Applicant Name: Tuscano Homes
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council approved the project 4-2 during the July 14, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located at 821 N. Central Ave. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditioning (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a multi-family (townhome) project consisting of 3 (three) units.
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File Number: 2022-3
Applicant Name: Main Street Urgent Care
Type of Request: Application for Site Plan Change.
Status: Approved – City Council approved the site plan change during the March 10, 2022 meeting. But denied new signage request in front of building.
Summary: The property is located off James Ave. The applicant is requesting a site plan and signage change to their approved conditional rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C) The conditional use is to accommodate the following use: Urgent Care Facility. The developer presented major modifications to their signage and site plan, requiring new approval.
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File Number: 2022-2
Applicant Name: Highway 55
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council approved the project unanimously during the February 10, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located off James Ave. besides KFC. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) at this location.
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File Number: 2022-1
Applicant Name: PVG Trucking
Type of Request: Application for Site Plan Change.
Status: Approved – City Council approved the site plan change unanimously during the February 10, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property is located off Locust Level Drive. The applicant is requesting a site plan change to their approved conditional rezoning from Campus, Business & Industrial District (CBI) to Campus, Business & Industrial District – Conditional (CBI-C) The conditional use is to accommodate the following use: Automobile Sales New & Used. The developer presented substantial changes to the site plan, requiring new approval.
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2021 Projects
File Number: 2021-12
Applicant Name: Tiki Express Car Wash
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved– City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the rezoning request on November 4, 2021.
Summary: The property is located off James Ave. adjacent to proposed Burger King. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a Tiki Express Car Wash with an automatic car wash facility and vacuums. City Council will receive recommendation from Planning & Zoning during the October 14th Council meeting. City Council is expected to schedule a public hearing for November 4th Council meeting to make a decision on rezoning request.
Documents Available:
File Number: 2021-11
Applicant Name: McAdams – ModWash (car wash)
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted (5-2) to approve the rezoning request on November 4, 2021.
Summary: Parcel #1046 in the Walmart Plaza (Stanly County GIS Pin#: 556504511046) is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a ModWash car wash with an automatic car wash facility and vacuums. City Council will receive recommendation from Planning & Zoning during the October 14th Council meeting. City Council is expected to schedule a public hearing for November 4th Council meeting to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-10
Applicant Name: Circle K Stores Inc.
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council approved the project unanimously during the February 10, 2022 meeting.
Summary: The property located at the southeast corner of Hwy 24/27 and Hwy 200. The property is currently zoned CC (City Center) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from City Center (CC) to City Center Conditional (CC-C). The applicant intends to build a convenience store with fuel sales facility at this location. City Council will receive recommendation from Planning & Zoning during the October 14th Council meeting. City Council is expected to schedule a public hearing for November 4th Council meeting to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-9
Applicant Name: Jeremiah’s Ice – Classic Ice, LLC.
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: In progress– City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the rezoning request on November 4, 2021.
Summary: The property is located off James Ave beside Murphy’s Oil. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicant intends to build a Jeremiah’s Ice Facility at this location. City Council will receive recommendation from Planning & Zoning during the October 14th Council meeting. City Council is expected to schedule a public hearing for November 4th Council meeting to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-8
Applicant Name: PVG Trucking
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the rezoning request on October 14, 2021.
Summary: The property is located off Locust Level Drive. The applicant is requesting a conditional rezoning from Campus, Business & Industrial District (CBI) to Campus, Business & Industrial District – Conditional (CBI-C) The conditional use is to accommodate the following use: Automobile Sales New & Used.
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File Number: 2021-7
Applicant Name: Main Street Urgent Care – East Mountain Development Group, LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the rezoning request on September 9, 2021.
Summary: The property located off James Ave near the KFC. The property is currently zoned HC (Highway Commercial) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicants intend to build an Urgent Care Facility at this location. City Council received Planning & Zoning recommendation during the August 12th Council meeting. City Council scheduled a public hearing for September 9th to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-6
Applicant Name: Arby’s – Top Dine, LP
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the rezoning request on September 9, 2021.
Summary: The property located off W Main S besides McDonalds. The property is currently zoned Highway Commercial (HC) The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Conditional (HC-C). The applicants intends to build a Quick service Restaurant (Arby’s) at this location. City Council received Planning & Zoning recommendation during the August 12, 2021 Council meeting. City Council scheduled a public hearing for September 9th to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-5
Applicant Name: The Brew Room – TRL Holdings
Type of Request: Application for Commercial Compliance Permit.
Status: Approved – Approved by City Staff on August 20, 2021.
Summary: Applicant seeks to build a 4600 sq. ft. facility on the property located off Ray Kennedy Dr for a Brewery and Restaurant. The property is zoned City Center (CC).
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File Number: 2021-4
Applicant Name: Burger King – Carolina RE Holdings LLC.
Type of Request: Application for Commercial Compliance Permit.
Status: Approved – Approved by Staff on June 16, 2021.
Summary: Applicant seeks to Build a 46 seat Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Burger King, a 2496 Sq. Ft. Facility on the property located off W Main Street at the corner of James Ave Ext and Commercial Blvd. The property is zoned Highway Commercial (HC).
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File Number: 2021-3
Applicant Name: Starbucks – Seymour Family GST Irrevocable Trust
Type of Request: Application for Commercial Compliance Permit.
Status: Approved – Approved by City Staff on March 25, 2021.
Summary: Applicant seeks to build an 8000 sq. ft. facility on the property located at 11602 Redbridge Blvd to accommodate 4 tenants including: Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s and T Mobile. The property is zoned Highway Commercial (HC)
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File Number: 2021-2
Applicant Name: C&V Acquisitions LLC
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the rezoning request on July 8, 2021.
Summary: The property located at 6719 NC Hwy 24-27 E Midland, NC 28107 (Cabarrus County) is currently zone Open Space (OPS) The applicant, Scott Vuncannon, is requesting a rezoning from Open Space (OPS) to Highway Commercial (HC). The applicants intends to list the property for sale for commercial development. City Council is scheduled to receive Planning & Zoning recommendation during the June 10th Council meeting. City Council is expected to schedule a public hearing for July 8th to make a decision on rezoning request.
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File Number: 2021-1
Applicant Name: Smith Douglas Homes
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Approved – City Council voted 5-2 to approve the conditional rezoning request, and to amend the 2014 Land Use Plan on July 8, 2021.
Summary: The property located at 6370 NC Hwy 24-27 E Midland, NC 28107 (Cabarrus County) is currently zone Highway Commercial (HC). The applicant, Smith Douglas Homes, is requesting a rezoning from Highway Commercial (HC) to Open Space Conditional (OPS-C). The applicants intends to develop the property into a single family residential subdivision consisting of 150 units. The applicant will present its request for rezoning to the Planning & Zoning Board on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Update: Smith Douglas presented a revised site plan on May 27th for Planning & Zoning Board consisting of 145 units. Planning & Zoning voted unanimously to present an unfavorable recommendation for City Council. City Council will receive Planning & Zoning recommendation during the June 10th meeting, and expected to make a decision on rezoning request during the July 8th meeting following a public hearing.
Update #2: Smith Douglas presented a revised site plan (including rendering of proposed berm) on June 9th. The revised plan consists of 114 units, all units with a minimum lot width of 90 feet. Locust City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 8th at 7:00pm to hear comments for/against the rezoning request. City Council is scheduled to vote on the rezoning during the July 8th Council meeting.
Documents Available:
- Application for Zoning Change
- Site Plan dated April 14, 2021
- Site Plan dated May 27, 2021
- Site Plan date June 9, 2021
- Rendered Site Plan dated June 9, 2021
- Rendered Berm
- Berm Dimensions
2020 Projects
File Number: 2020-1
Applicant Name: Larry Huneycutt
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Complete – Denied by City Council on January 14, 2021
Summary: The property located at 516 E Main Street is split zoned. The front portion, which fronts Hwy 24/27 is zoned Highway Commercial (HC), while the back portion of the property is zoned Neighborhood Residential (NR.) The applicant request to rezone the entire parcel to Neighborhood Residential (NR). On December 8, 2020 the Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denying the rezoning request as it was inconsistent with the 2014 Land Use Plan. On January 14, 2021 the Locust City Council held a public hearing to receive input from the public; nobody spoke during the public hearing. The Locust City Council voted unanimously to deny the rezoning request because it was inconsistent with the 2014 Land Use Plan.
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2019 Projects
File Number: 2019-2
Applicant Name: BGE, Inc.
Type of Request: Application for Zoning Change.
Status: Complete – Approved by City Council on May 9, 2019.
Summary: Applicant seeks to rezone the property located at 1713 W Main Street from Open Space (OPS) to Highway Commercial (HC).
Documents Available:
File Number: 2019-1
Applicant Name: Hopper Communities
Type of Request: Development Agreement.
Status: Complete – Development Agreement accepted by Hopper Communities on July 26, 2019.
Summary: Developer seeks to develop three (3) parcels off Elm Street into a new residential subdivision. The parcels can be found in Stanly County GIS with the following PINs: 57504806640, 557402797828 and 557402793292.
Documents Available:
- Hopper Communities – Project Presentation
- Hopper Communities – Elm Street site plan 2.2019
- Revised Subdivision Site Plan (April 10, 2019)
- Hopper Communities – Grading Study 5.08.19
- Revised Subdivision Site Plan (May 9, 2019)
- Development Agreement
- Revised Subdivision Site Plan (July 26, 2019)
- Overall Grading Plan – 7/30/2019
- Phase 1 Grading Plan – 7/30/2019
- Phase 2 Grading Plan – 7/30/2019