South Second Street Rezoning
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions; names and details may be misheard.
- What: owner request to rezone a very small South Second Street lot (a duplex, near the Mebane Public Library) from R-12 to B-1.
- Where it stands: the Planning Board approved it on 2026-10-12 as consistent with the Mebane 2045 plan (downtown place type).
- Next: City Council on November 2, as stated at the meeting.
The proposal
- Lot of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 sq ft; the duplex has had an open code enforcement case since 2024 and has been vacant over six months, ending its non-conforming status.
- Staff said the lot size and setbacks fit no residential district; B-3 matches the lot size but allows no residential use. Rezoning to B-1 pairs with the Business District Two-Family Dwelling Text Amendment.
- The owner's representative said the plan is to finish renovating it as a residential duplex.
Main concerns
- B-1 allows commercial uses by right if the site is redeveloped; staff noted the existing building would be very costly to bring to commercial code.
- A nearby non-conforming multifamily property could be the next B-1 request; staff said it was already advised to rezone.
Sources
- 2026-10-12 - Planning Board (auto-captions)
Discussion time
About 13 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 - Planning Board | 13 |
Log
- 2026-11-02 - City Council Meeting - On the agenda for a public hearing: 106-108 S. Second St (Maria Hernandez, about 5,085 sq ft), R-12 to B-1. Agenda only; outcome not yet recorded.
- 2026-10-12 - Planning Board - Staff report (heard with the text amendment), applicant representative statement; approved by voice vote with no opposition heard.