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Macon County Planning Department
5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-2212
(828) 524-2653 (fax)
Current Items Under Discussion
Planning Board Mission Statement

 To develop and advocate public policy and procedure to preserve the integrity of our mountain heritage, the beauty and tranquility of our communities, as well as our natural environment for the benefit of current populations as well as future generations while sustaining economic vitality and the social welfare of our citizens.

The Macon County Planning Board shall be governed by the North Carolina General Statutes having been established under Chapter 153A, Section 321 of said statues, and other general and specific state laws relating to planning in Macon County, as well by the Macon County Ordinance through which this Board was created, signed by the Macon County Board of Commissioners on March 27, 1972 and amended on January 5, 2004.

    General Powers and Duties:
  • Make studies of the County and surrounding areas
  • Determine objectives to be sought in the development of the study area
  • Prepare and adopt plans for achieving these objectives
  • Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner
  • Advise the Board of Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of means for carrying out plans
  • Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the Board of Commissioners may direct
  • Perform any other related duties that the Board of Commissioners may direct

Planning Board Members

Lewis Penland Jr. - Chairman
2243 Allison Watts Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
369-8802 ext. 301
penlandgolf@earthlink.net
Term Expires: 11/1/2008


Larry Stenger - Vice Chair
2540 Ellijay Rd., Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-5343
stengernc@aol.com
Term Expires: 11/1/09


Mike Decker - Town of Franklin
188 W. Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2516
mdecker@franklinnc.com


Alan Marsh - Town of Highlands
PO Box 1555, Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-5130
aemarsh1@verizon.net


Mark West
1331 Riverview St., Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-4533
mbwest@duke-energy.com
Term Expires: 4/23/09


Al Slagle
23 Old Carl Slagle Road, Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-7751
al.slagle@ncmail.net
Term Expires 11/1/2010

Susan Ervin
1120 Meadows Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-8369
anaiinc@dnet.net
Term Expires: 4/23/09


Eric Pierson
PO Box 547, Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-9763
piersones@aol.com
Term Expires: 4/23/07


Lamar Sprinkle
464 W. Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-5867
sprinkle-lamar@mchsi.com
Term Expires: 4/23/08


Evelyn Owens
1045 Wells Grove Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 332-0088
evelyn@sellingfranklin.com
Term Expires: 4/23/08


Karl Gillespie
860 Corbin Road, Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-4624 x 300
karlgillespie@earthlink.net
Term Expires: 4/23/07


Stacy J. Guffey - Clerk
5 W. Main St., Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-2024
sguffey@maconnc.org

Ronnie Beale - Commission Liaison
177 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734
(828)369-5044
beale@dnet.net
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