Summary
Nearly 4 acres on Pinetree Drive could shift from residential to commercial zoning to make room for what appears to be a wellness-related business. Neighbors may see changes in traffic and nearby character if it moves forward.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant faces month-to-month earnest money deposits while the rezoning path is reworked; staff will process the new request free of charge.
The applicants and property owner, who want commercial use rights on the site.
Nearby residents could see more traffic and commercial activity near a currently residential area.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Board of Adjustment - Oct 22, 2026
A nonprofit that trains veterans and first responders alongside their own dogs — free of charge — will finally get an indoor facility for bad-weather training. The program currently trains outdoors at the Havelock VFW and private property, and has trained over 200 dog teams since 2021.
New Bern Planning and Zoning Board to review requests to rezone 1,245 acres of land – Sept. 17, 2026 | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
The public will have an opportunity to weigh-in on the proposed rezoning of 1,245 acres of land from agricultural and low-density residential districts to high-intensity commercial and high-density residential ...
Board of Aldermen - Jun 9, 2026
A residential lot on Pine Tree Drive could be rezoned to C-5 Commercial. Neighbors may weigh in at the public hearing on what that means for the street's character.
Planning & Zoning - Apr 16, 2026
A 3.87-acre residential parcel on Pinetree Drive could shift to commercial zoning, potentially bringing new commercial development to the area. The planning board weighs in first, but aldermen make the final call.
Board of Aldermen - Mar 10, 2026
A nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans wanted C-3 commercial zoning on 3.87 acres, but the Planning Board and land use plan said no. The Board denied it as filed but unanimously ordered a text amendment so a C-5 version can come back in two to four months.
Planning & Zoning - Feb 19, 2026
Nearly 4 acres on Pinetree Drive could shift from residential to commercial zoning to make room for what appears to be a wellness-related business. Neighbors may see changes in traffic and nearby character if it moves forward.
Board of Aldermen - Feb 10, 2026
A residential property could be rezoned for commercial use, pending a public hearing.
Related development
Paws of War Eastern NC Program
Board members heard it would be the lowest traffic generator on the street, with woods and swamp buffering the rear of the property from nearby apartments.
Rezone — 1100 Pinetree Drive
Veterans' supporters cheered; neighbors feared commercial zoning; a compromise path may resolve both within a few months.
1100 Pinetree Drive – Rezoning
If approved down the line, the rezoning would allow commercial uses on what is now residentially zoned land along Pinetree Drive.
Rezone — 1100 Pine Tree Drive
Would allow commercial use of the Pine Tree Drive property.
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