In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a voluntary annexation request for a 20-acre parcel located at 110 Langtree Campus Drive, part of the Corvid campus. The annexation aims to facilitate utility access for an ongoing development project focused on light manufacturing. The area is currently within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and is zoned as hybrid light industrial. Water and sewer services are readily available, and while the area is within a five-mile coverage for fire services, it falls outside the preferred four-minute response time. Plans for a new Fire Station 7, which would improve response times, were also mentioned.

Additionally, the meeting addressed proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) concerning affordable housing. The modifications aim to enhance flexibility for developers by removing the 20-year minimum affordability period and income restrictions tied to the area median income. This change is part of a broader initiative to address affordable housing challenges, particularly for public service employees who often exceed the income threshold yet struggle to find affordable housing.

Despite the staff's recommendation for approval, the planning board had previously recommended denial of the amendments, highlighting ongoing debates about the best approach to affordable housing in the community. The proposed changes are intended to streamline the process for developers while ensuring that affordable units remain a priority in new developments.