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Public hearing held on proposed Mount Holly downtown redevelopment; council closes hearing after debate on contract terms
Summary
Council opened a public hearing March 23 on a proposed joint development with Street Lights Residential under NCGS 160D1315, reviewed appraised values and proposed park and housing components, heard one public comment urging caution, and after debate voted 5–1 to close the hearing while contract issues continue in closed session.
The Mount Holly City Council opened a public legislative hearing on March 23 to consider partnering with Street Lights Residential on a mixed‑use downtown redevelopment under NCGS 160D1315. Staff outlined the statutory process, project scope and proposed financial terms, then took one public commenter before the council debated whether to continue the hearing to allow additional contract review.
Attorney/municipal staff described the proposed project as a mixed‑use development including up to 120 townhome units, a public park east of the creek (approximately 118,918 square feet), and about 15,000 square feet of new commercial space. Staff…
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