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Leland council postpones decision on Mallory Creek mixed-use rezoning after residents raise concerns
Summary
The Town Council postponed a final vote on a conditional rezoning that would convert roughly 31.5 acres near Highway 133 into 127 townhomes and about 30,000 square feet of commercial space. Residents and the Mallory Creek HOA asked for more outreach and details on buffers, stormwater and commercial acreage.
The Leland Town Council on Jan. 21 postponed a final decision on a conditional zoning map amendment for the Mallory Creek Mixed Use Project after residents and council members said they needed more time and outreach.
The proposal, submitted by Thomas & Hutton on behalf of landowner/developer interests including D.R. Horton, would rezone roughly 31.5 acres now zoned PUD and C1 to conditional R6 (medium‑density residential) and conditional C1 (commercial). The site plan presented to council shows 127 townhomes, about 30,000 square feet of commercial space (5,000 square feet of restaurant, 15,000 square feet of retail and 10,000 square feet of office), and roughly 17 acres designated as common area, recreation and green space. The applicant described the development as a neighborhood node with sidewalks, multi‑use paths and a commercial courtyard with a small stage.
Council discussed traffic, tree…
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