Summary
A private school wants to run a transitional kindergarten facility on a small residentially-zoned lot at 2211 Henderson Avenue. The special use permit decision affects what can operate in that R-6 neighborhood and how nearby residents are protected by conditions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
This massive development could shake up local property values and bring in major tax revenue, though it might also hike infrastructure costs for the city.
The Epiphany School of Global Studies, if the permit allows the TK facility to operate.
Potentially nearby residents if the school use is found incompatible with the residential zone — no determination is available.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Adjustment - Oct 22, 2026
The Epiphany School of Global Studies wants a special-use permit to operate a school use on a small 0.205-acre R-6 zoned parcel at 2211 Henderson Avenue. A decision would shape how the school uses land in a residential zone.
Property owners waited outside New Bern City Hall for chance to speak on large-scale rezoning requests | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
New Bern Planning and Zoning Board at City Hall in New Bern, NC on Sept. 17, 2026. (Photo by Wendy Card) New Bern City Hall courtroom and overflow seating area were at capacity during Planning and Zoning Board ...
Board of Adjustment - Aug 27, 2026
A private school wants to run a transitional kindergarten facility on a small residentially-zoned lot at 2211 Henderson Avenue. The special use permit decision affects what can operate in that R-6 neighborhood and how nearby residents are protected by conditions.
Board of Adjustment - Aug 20, 2026
The Epiphany School of Global Studies wants to add a TK facility on a small 0.205-acre lot on Henderson Avenue in an R-6 residential zone. A school use there requires a special use permit, so neighbors of the site have a stake in the board's decision.
Board of Adjustment - Jun 25, 2026
Dayspring Christian Academy wants to operate an elementary and secondary school at 420 First Street in a C-3 zone. The public hearing lets neighbors weigh in before the board decides.
Board of Adjustment - May 21, 2026
Dayspring Ministries of New Bern is seeking a special use permit to open an elementary and secondary school at 420 First Street and 1248 Pollock Street. It's the second hearing on the application after a continuance in April, so neighbors have been waiting a while for an answer.
Related development
TK Facility for the Epiphany School
If approved, a small private school facility would operate in a residential neighborhood; conditions attached to the permit would shape its effect on neighbors.
Dayspring Christian Academy
If approved, the school would bring student traffic, drop-off activity, and athletic facilities to the First Street and Pollock Street area.
Dayspring Christian Academy SUP-003438-2026
If approved, a school would operate on the site, bringing student traffic and activity to the First Street/Pollock Street area.
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