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Board approves downzoning and annexation for Azalea/Landis site; Evolve to build two‑story townhomes
Summary
The board approved a conditional traditional neighborhood rezoning and voluntary annexation for nearly 28 acres at Azalea Road and Landis Highway, converting a long-vacant commercial/industrial site into up to 166 two‑story townhomes with on‑site open space, a right‑turn lane and a multi‑use path.
The Mooresville Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved a conditional rezoning and voluntary annexation for the nearly 28-acre property at Azalea Road and Landis Highway, clearing the way for a two‑story townhome project from Evolve Companies.
Staff said the site, long used for light industrial and storage, had previously been proposed as higher-density apartments; the developer revised the plan after community feedback and reduced density from the earlier proposal. Erica Martin, director of planning and community development, told the board the applicant now proposes 166 townhomes (the applicant and staff referenced 176 earlier in the review but the adopted condition limits the development to the approved unit count) at about 5.9 dwelling units per acre, with enhanced open space, a pool, dog park, community clubhouse and a greenway/path along the main road.
Attorney Larry Shaheen, representing the owner, said the applicant plans a significant private investment and estimated construction costs in presentations to the board. "The applicant plans to invest in terms of total cost of construction somewhere in the neighborhood of $20,750,000," Shaheen said. He also described projected resale price points, saying the middle-price units are expected to start in the $250,000–$300,000 range.
Martin said the developer completed a traffic impact analysis and that no off-site mitigation beyond a required right‑turn lane (to be built by the developer) and the multi‑use path was identified by the TIA. Commissioners also discussed lowering heights to two stories to ensure context with surrounding neighborhoods; the applicant agreed to the two‑story commitment.
Commissioner DeWeese moved approval of CZ202414 to conditional traditional neighborhood with the agreed conditions and a future land‑use map amendment to neighborhood residential; Commissioner West seconded and the motion passed. The board also approved the voluntary annexation and utility extension for the site at the Feb. 3 meeting.
Shaheen and the applicant said they expect the for‑sale townhomes to generate long‑term property tax revenue for the town; Shaheen estimated that, after construction and valuation, the project could yield roughly $200,000–$225,000 in annual tax revenue when fully assessed.
Staff and the developer said they would continue to coordinate with NCDOT on the right‑turn lane design and with town staff on construction drawings, stormwater and long-term maintenance of the multi‑use path until the town accepts the improvements.
