Sanford planning staff outline housing projects, drainage work and $7.5M clubhouse opening

Planning department staff described a string of development and infrastructure items affecting Sanford neighborhoods, saying an estimated 800 housing units are expected to come online this month and that several specific projects in the Goldsboro area are moving through public hearings.

"We're at about 800 housing units coming online this month," the planning representative said, and added that more single-family and multifamily activity is expected to increase next quarter as interest rates ease. The speaker also said a new connector route to the airport has been chosen and that design and engineering work has begun.

The planning representative announced an open house and grand opening for the Frank Ferry Clubhouse on Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m., describing the project as a $7.5 million municipal facility that has been underway for more than six years. The transcript records the facility amount as "seven and a half million dollar facility." Officials urged residents to use the city's online permitting portal and to attend Tuesday online meetings for early project feedback.

Speakers also outlined drainage and roadway work, including a Georgetown drainage Phase 2 expected to take about nine months to a year and roadway improvements on Arrow Lane between First Street and St. John's Parkway. Planning staff encouraged affected residents to sign up for project meetings and noted some off-site drainage work had been approved to support a new station near the airport.

The planning department asked residents to report potholes or sidewalk issues so crews can respond, and offered in-person assistance at the planning office for those who prefer it.