Board of Adjustment Meeting - May 12, 2026

The City of Burlington, NC Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily to consider a special use permit application submitted by Glenn Hope Baptist Church on behalf of Faith Christian Academy. The application sought approval to operate the school within the church's facility at 911 North Avenue, accommodating approximately 150 students and 22 staff. The Board reviewed the site plan approved by the city's Technical Review Committee (TRC), which included conditions such as staggered drop-off and pick-up times, no parking on Delaware Avenue during school hours, and compliance with all state and local regulations. Testimonies from school representatives, church officials, and the engineer detailed the operational plans, parking arrangements, security measures, and community impact. After deliberation, the Board voted unanimously to approve the special use permit with the ten conditions outlined in the TRC site plan. No new conditions were added, and legal counsel was tasked with preparing the draft order for the permit. No other procurement or budgetary matters were discussed during the meeting.