Residents urge Huntersville to slow apartment approvals, cite traffic, schools and safety concerns

Two Huntersville residents used the public‑comment period to urge the Planning Board to slow the pace of apartment approvals and to examine infrastructure capacity before permitting additional multifamily projects.

Bob Baer, who identified himself as a long‑term resident, said he and other longtime residents feel the town’s character and livability are threatened by “totally unbridled development” that places apartment buildings on open acres. He criticized the argument that increased tax revenue from development reduces resident tax burdens and said rapid…