SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone property on Herring Creek despite concerns from neighbors.
Following a public hearing Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-1 to rezone 2.25 acres on Route 50 at Herring Creek. The rezoning is expected to allow Blue Water Development to pursue construction of a new office on the site.
“They have a proven track record,” Commissioner Bud Church said.
Attorney Hugh Cropper told the commissioners he was seeking rezoning of the 2.25 acres on the north side of Route 50, east of Herring Creek, because a mistake had been made when it was labeled R-2 residential. He said it should be reclassified as C-2 general commercial and noted that the county’s comprehensive plan designated the site as commercial.
He added that the site’s building envelope was also not conducive to residential development. Cropper told the commissioners Blue Water Development owner Jack Burbage wanted to buy the property to build a new corporate office there.