Mooresboro public meetings in 2024

December 16, 2024

The Mooresville Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes tax scroll adjustments, a $200,000 budget transfer for the Morrison Plantation Sidewalk Project, and several contract amendments. The board will also consider a $100,000 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant and a rezoning request to change a 98.17‑acre parcel at 1740/1814 Mecklenburg Highway to a Planned Development District. Additional items include ordinance changes for events, street closures, and other land‑use matters.

• Transfer $200,000 from capital reserve to fund the Morrison Plantation Sidewalk Project Ordinance
• Adopt a resolution to accept a $100,000 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant
• Amend the Economic Development Agreement with United Race Parts to extend the improvement period to Dec 31 2025
• Rezoning of a 98.17‑acre site at 1740/1814 Mecklenburg Highway to Planned Development District
• Adopt ordinance amendments for events and temporary street closures

The Board of Commissioners approved the Planned Development request PD-2024-01 for a 98.17-acre mixed-use development at 1740/1814 Mecklenburg Highway (Mooresville Village) on a 3-3 vote, with Mayor Carney breaking the tie. The board also approved a voluntary annexation and utility extension request for the same site, but that motion failed to meet the 2/3 threshold on first reading and will require a second reading. Other actions included adopting an ordinance on events and temporary street closures, approving a flood hazard area text amendment, and accepting a $100,000 cybersecurity grant.

• Approved PD-2024-01 for Mooresville Village mixed-use development (3-3, mayor broke tie)
• Voluntary annexation AX-2024-06 for 1814 Mecklenburg Hwy failed 2/3 threshold on first reading
• Adopted ordinance amending event and temporary street closure rules (6-0)
• Approved TA-2024-08 flood hazard area text amendment (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Town Code 20-98 on sheds and awnings (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 cybersecurity grant acceptance and budget amendment
• Approved $200,000 budget transfer for Morrison Plantation Sidewalk Project
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 621 S. Academy Street property

December 2, 2024

The Mooresville Board of Commissioners will vote on a conditional rezoning request for a 54.478‑acre site at 1304 Oakridge Farm Highway, known as Courtyards at Brumley Farm. The board will also adopt several utility‑related resolutions, including a donation of surplus fitness equipment, a contract amendment for Willis Engineers, a paving contract with William Stanley, and a design agreement with Withers Ravenel for the Dye Creek Sewer Replacement. These items are presented on the consent agenda and the regular agenda.

• Resolution to donate surplus fitness equipment to Iredell Statesville Schools
• Amendment to Willis Engineers contract increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount from $716,000 to $850,000
• Award of a paving contract to William Stanley DBA Regional Asphalt Services LLC, not to exceed $97,800
• Agreement with Withers Ravenel, Inc. for Dye Creek Sewer Replacement design, not to exceed $117,650
• Ordinance for conditional rezoning (CZ‑2023‑03) of 54.478 acres at 1304 Oakridge Farm Highway (Courtyards at Brumley Farm)

The Board of Commissioners denied a conditional rezoning request for a site on Oakridge Farm Highway, citing inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also approved several public utility contracts and a temporary street closure for a community event.

• Denied Conditional Rezoning Request CZ-2023-03 for 1304 Oakridge Farm Highway (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment for WTP #1 Renovations with Willis Engineers up to $850,000
• Approved $97,800 contract with William Stanley DBA Regional Asphalt Services LLC for paving at Water Treatment Plants #1 and #2
• Approved $117,650 contract with Withers Ravenel, Inc. for Dye Creek Sewer Replacement design
• Approved closure of Broad Street from Catawba Avenue to McLelland Avenue on Dec. 21, 2024, for the Elf Run 5k and Tot Trot
• Approved donation of surplus fitness equipment to Iredell Statesville Schools

November 19, 2024

The Mooresville Planning Board will first consider approval of the October 22, 2024 minutes. It will then review three conditional rezoning applications: CZ-2024-12 for 17.01 acres at 298 Shadowbrooke Lane and 994 Brawley School Road, CZ-2024-14 for 27.72 acres at 1614 Azalea Road, 1608 Landis Highway, and 116 Knight Ln, and CZ-2024-16 for 62.90 acres at Kistler Farm Road and Rocky River Road. The board will also consider Text Amendment TA-2024-09 to the Unified Development Ordinance concerning access and connectivity standards. Finally, the 2025 Planning Board meeting calendar will be discussed.

• Conditional rezoning CZ-2024-12 for 17.01 acres at 298 Shadowbrooke Lane & 994 Brawley School Road (C‑TN)
• Conditional rezoning CZ-2024-14 for 27.72 acres at 1614 Azalea Rd, 1608 Landis Hwy, 116 Knight Ln (C‑TN)
• Conditional rezoning CZ-2024-16 for 62.90 acres at Kistler Farm Rd & Rocky River Rd (C‑RG)
• Text Amendment TA-2024-09 to the Unified Development Ordinance on access and connectivity standards

The Mooresville Planning Board approved three conditional rezoning requests: CZ-2024-12 for 68 townhomes at 298 Shadowbrooke Lane and 994 Brawley School Road (unanimous), CZ-2024-14 for 166 townhomes at 1614 Azalea Road, 1608 Landis Highway, and 116 Knight Ln (8-1), and CZ-2024-16 for 175 single-family units at Kistler Farm Road and Rocky River Road (unanimous, with an added sidewalk condition). The board also approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding access and connectivity standards (8-1) and adopted the 2025 meeting calendar. All votes were recorded as recorded.

• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-2024-12 for 68 townhomes at 298 Shadowbrooke Lane and 994 Brawley School Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-2024-14 for 166 townhomes at 1614 Azalea Road, 1608 Landis Highway, and 116 Knight Ln (8-1)
• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-2024-16 for 175 single-family units at Kistler Farm Road and Rocky River Road (unanimous, with added sidewalk condition)
• Approved text amendment TA-2024-09 to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding access and connectivity standards (8-1)
• Adopted the 2025 Planning Board Meeting Calendar (unanimous)

November 18, 2024

The Board of Commissioners will discuss awarding a major contract for Water Treatment Plant No. 1 renovations and closing a portion of E Moore Ave to traffic. The body is also considering designating the town as a housing authority and approving several sidewalk and facility contracts.

• Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Renovations contract to J. Cumby Construction, Inc. not to exceed $8,043,000
• Ordinance to close a portion of E Moore Ave in Downtown Mooresville to vehicular traffic
• Two sidewalk trip hazard abatement contracts to Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC for $439,792 and $252,207
• Sale of two property parcels to Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region for $21,500
• YMCA of Greater Charlotte contract amendment for War Memorial Pool management increasing by $314,706

The Mooresville Board of Commissioners approved a resolution awarding the Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Renovations Project to J. Cumby Construction, Inc. for up to $8,043,000, including a budget amendment. The board also authorized itself to act as a housing authority under G.S. 157-4.1, closed a portion of E. Moore Ave to vehicular traffic, and approved several consent agenda items, including sidewalk and facility trip-hazard contracts, a YMCA pool management amendment, and a police vest grant. All votes were 6-0 except the housing authority resolution, which passed 4-2.

• Awarded Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Renovations to J. Cumby Construction, Inc., up to $8,043,000 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance closing portion of E. Moore Ave to vehicular traffic (6-0)
• Authorized board to exercise housing authority powers under G.S. 157-4.1 (4-2)
• Approved $439,792 contract for sidewalk trip-hazard abatement (consent)
• Approved $252,207 contract for facility trip-hazard abatement (consent)
• Approved $314,706 YMCA pool management contract amendment through 2027 (consent)
• Approved sale of two parcels to Habitat for Humanity for $21,500 (consent)
• Accepted $20,242.47 bulletproof vest grant from Bureau of Justice (consent)

November 7, 2024

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property modification at 185 N Main St and the potential landmark designation of Willow Valley Cemetery. The body will also elect its 2025 officers and adopt a new meeting calendar.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness 2024-03 for 185 N Main St regarding storefront modifications and a new canopy/seating area
• Public hearing and vote on recommending the Town Board designate Willow Valley Cemetery at 200 S Church St as a Historic Landmark
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for December 2024-June 2025
• Adoption of the 2025 Meeting Calendar

November 4, 2024

The Mooresville Board of Commissioners will vote on a $4,613,847.46 contract with Axon Corporation for police equipment. The agenda also includes finance adjustments, a library interior‑renovation design contract up to $167,000, a budget amendment to fund land purchase for Moor Field Baseball Park, and a $6,717,719 supplemental reimbursement agreement with NCDOT. Several zoning and annexation ordinances for properties on Coddle Creek Highway and Mecklenburg Highway will also be considered.

• Approve $4,613,847.46 contract with Axon Corporation (police department)
• Award library interior renovation design contract to Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, not to exceed $167,000
• Adopt ordinance transferring General Capital Reserve funds to purchase land for Moor Field Baseball Park
• Approve $6,717,719.00 supplemental reimbursement agreement with NCDOT for East‑West Connector Phase 1
• Approve Conditional Rezoning Request CZ‑2024‑09 for 16.2‑acre site on Coddle Creek Highway

The Mooresville Board of Commissioners approved a $4,613,847.46 contract with Axon Corporation for police goods and services, a conditional rezoning for McKenzie Bluffs, and voluntary annexation and utility extension requests for both McKenzie Bluffs and Mooresville Village. The board also approved consent agenda items including tax scroll adjustments, a library renovation design contract, and a budget amendment for Moor Field Baseball Park. Two planning cases for Mooresville Village were continued to the December 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved $4,613,847.46 Axon Corporation contract (6-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-2024-09 for McKenzie Bluffs (6-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation and utility extension AX-2024-04 for McKenzie Bluffs (6-0)
• Continued PD-2024-01 Mooresville Village to Dec 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Continued AX-2024-06 Mooresville Village to Dec 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved $167,000 library renovation design contract with Little Diversified (consent)
• Approved $6,717,719 NCDOT reimbursement agreement for East-West Connector (consent)
• Approved street closure ordinances for Veterans Day and Christmas parades (consent)