Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Land Sale topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners delay vote on $3 million offer for county parcel at Sturmer Park Circle
Summary
A developer representing VNC Land Company LLC presented plans for a convenience-store anchored development and offered $3,000,000 for a 3.5-acre county parcel; the board unanimously voted to delay final action two weeks so an absent commissioner can review the proposal and staff can continue due diligence.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on March 13 delayed a vote on a negotiated sale of a 3.5-acre portion of county-owned land at 5580 Sturmer Park Circle after a developer presented the buyer’s concept and financial offer.
Jeffrey Deeds, representing VNC Land Company LLC (Visconti Companies), described the buyer and proposed tenant (Dash In/Dash Inn) and said the offer is $3,000,000. He told the board the buyer would prepare traffic studies and meet with NCDOT on curb cuts; he also said the buyer would work with the county to coordinate landscaping, fencing and other features to mesh with any park or county use for the adjacent remainder parcel.
Why the board delayed: Commissioner McDaniel moved to postpone consideration for two weeks so Commissioner Linville — who was absent — could participate and so staff could continue due diligence. The motion passed unanimously. County staff told the board they currently hold 5% of the offer (about $150,000) and that no binding sale has closed; staff also noted that zoning/permitting decisions rest with the city council because the property lies within the city.
What was discussed: Commissioners asked about traffic, compatibility with a previously considered park use for adjacent land, timeline for due diligence and the buyer’s willingness to work with the county on design elements. The board noted that a formal site plan and traffic analysis will be required as the permitting process proceeds.
Next steps: The matter returns to the board at its next regular meeting; staff will continue negotiations, obtain required studies and brief the full board — including the absent commissioner — prior to any final approval.
