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Residents propose park stage, downtown awnings and raise concerns about rentals
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 16 Four Oaks meeting, Dan Lee proposed a removable dance‑floor/stage extension for Barbours Grove Park, Della Brown asked the town to share Streetscape information and pursue awning grants and Denise Hamilton asked that Meadow Hills Phase II homes not be rentals.
Several residents and business owners addressed the board during the public‑comment portion of the Sept. 16 meeting with specific proposals and concerns.
Dan Lee asked the board to allow a removable stage/platform extension and a dance‑floor area at the Pavilion in Barbours Grove Park. Lee said he had already spent about $300 on the project and estimated railings would cost roughly $5,000; Mayor Vic Medlin reviewed photographs Lee presented, advised him not to spend any more personal funds at this time and said the town would look into possible grant funding.
Della Brown, owner of Ann’s Tiques, asked that downtown business owners be given information about the Streetscape project in advance of the holiday season and requested that the town investigate facade/awning grant options so businesses can share a consistent look. She also asked the town to check with the Department of Transportation about placing signage at the I‑95 exit directing motorists to the downtown shopping district; Mayor Medlin said staff would consult DOT and that Skip Green would look into grant possibilities.
Denise Hamilton of the Meadow Hills area asked that the board record her concern about whether houses in Phase II would be built as rentals or sold to homeowners; later in the meeting Sauyer Roberts (BRL Engineering) said the developer proposed a written restrictive covenant requiring homes be sold to homeowners rather than rented. Mayor Medlin said the town is working with the legislature on rules regarding rental of rooms but said he could not confirm the developer's intent. During the Meadow Hills hearing, the board also discussed an easement to preserve Mrs. Hamilton’s access.
These public comments generated staff follow‑up: the town will look into grant options for awnings and Streetscape outreach, consult DOT about signage, and the Meadow Hills developer has indicated a willingness to include a homeowner‑sale covenant in the subdivision paperwork.
