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Auburn council confirms zoning board appointments, approves tax abatement and concessions contract

Auburn City Council · January 7, 2026

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Summary

At its Jan. 6 meeting the Auburn City Council confirmed three Board of Zoning Adjustment appointments, approved a tax abatement for CSP Technologies (a $17.1 million investment, 18 jobs) and authorized a $516,500 concessions renovation contract; several consent items including utility easements were also approved.

The Auburn City Council on Jan. 6 confirmed three appointments to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, approved a tax abatement tied to a $17.1 million company investment and authorized a $516,500 construction contract for stadium concessions.

Mayor Pro Tem Witten opened the meeting by presenting nominations to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The council confirmed incumbent Mary Boyd for a regular term, appointed Malcolm Daly as a supernumerary member and reappointed Leticia Smith to a full term following motion, second and voice votes.

In business items, the council approved multiple consent-agenda measures, including utility easements for a revision of Lot 4A (Shelton Cove Sector 1) conveyed by Racetrack LLC. Staff told council members the visible chain-link fencing at the site is temporary and that an opaque stone, brick or wood fence and additional buffering are required before a final certificate of occupancy is issued; staff said it retains authority to revoke a temporary certificate of occupancy if agreed conditions are not completed within the schedule set by staff and the developer.

The council approved Resolution 10A, authorizing a tax abatement for CSP Technologies tied to an anticipated $17,100,000 equipment investment and projected hiring of 18 employees. The council also approved Resolution 10B, a $516,500 contract with Whatley Construction LLC for the Ducks Sanford concessions renovation, and approved Resolution 10C to vacate a portion of a public drainage and utility easement at 350 Bragg Avenue and authorize a quick-claim deed to Hilltop Auburn Holdings LLC after a required public hearing.

Several of the routine consent agenda items were approved by motion and voice vote; where staff described deadlines or follow-up (for example, completion dates tied to temporary occupancy), staff said it would set dates and monitor compliance.

The meeting closed after a period of general public comment and a motion to adjourn.