Gastonia public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gastonia Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several land use changes, including residential and business rezonings. Additionally, the body will discuss an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding greenways and multi-use paths.
- Rezoning request for Delmont Court (File #202300210) from RS-12 to RMF CD
- Rezoning request for 2950 Union Road (File #202300322) from OLC to C-2 CD
- Rezoning request for S. New Hope Road & Perry Street (File #202300363) from RS-12 to RS-8
- Rezoning request for 207 & 209 E. Fifth Avenue (File #202300366) from C-2 to C-1
- Unified Development Ordinance Amendment (File #202300419) regarding the City of Gastonia Bicycle Plan
Historic District Commission Special Meeting
The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness request for Mohamed Salem. The applicant seeks to remove a side yard tree to install a catch basin system and French drain to address water damage and foundation concerns. The Municipal Arborist noted the tree is alive and does not meet criteria for administrative approval.
- Public Hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness (File # PLCA202300382) for 411 W Sixth Avenue
- Request for side yard tree removal (over 8” in diameter)
- Proposed installation of a catch basin system and French drain
Gastonia Planning Commission Meeting
The Gastonia Planning Commission held public hearings on three annexation and zoning requests, including a 230.41-acre industrial parcel on Edgewood Road and two residential development sites on Robinson Road and Robinson Clemmer Road. The Commission also heard a proposal to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to classify sign violations as misdemeanors. All items are scheduled for final public hearings before the City Council on October 17, 2023.
- Annexation and zoning change for 230.41 acres west of Edgewood Road from Gaston County I-1 to City of Gastonia I-1 (Light Industrial)
- Annexation and zoning change for 122.047 acres on Robinson Road from Gaston County R-1 to City of Gastonia PD-RRDD (Planned Development)
- Annexation and zoning change for 48.897 acres on Robinson Clemmer Road from Gaston County RS-12/RS-8 to City of Gastonia PD-RRDD
- Ordinance amendment to Section 12.3 Prohibited Signs in the Unified Development Ordinance, making violations punishable as misdemeanors
Historic District Commission Meeting
The Historic District Commission held public hearings regarding several Certificate of Appropriateness requests. Items included new construction and driveway plans, tree removal, and property modifications.
- New construction and driveway at 416 W Second Ave
- New construction and driveway at 424 W Second Ave
- New construction and driveway at 608 Neil Street
- Painting storm door and installing black privacy fence at 521 W Third Avenue
- Demolition of a detached garage at 304 W Fifth Avenue
Gastonia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including annexations and rezoning for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes an oath of office and approval of previous minutes.
- Annexation and rezoning of 35.179 acres at 3024 Beaty Road for Zora Grove Duplexes
- Rezoning of 0.65 acres at 626 N. Modena to RS-8 CD
- Rezoning of 7.09 acres at 1955 Davis Park Road for Movement Charter School
- Annexation and rezoning of 6.15 acres on Goble Street
- Rezoning of 0.579 acres at 323 Linwood Road to I-2