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Waxhaw holds public hearing on two town‑owned properties; no public comment
Summary
The board opened and closed a public hearing July 14 on two town‑owned properties (321 N. Broom St. and 316 N. Church St.) to consider declaring them held for economic development under NCGS 158‑7.1 and to enable a request for proposals; staff said the step is procedural and no members of the public spoke.
The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing July 14 on the potential disposition of two town‑owned parcels—321 North Broom Street and 316 North Church Street—so staff can formally declare the sites held for economic development under North Carolina General Statute 158‑7.1 and proceed with a request for proposals for redevelopment.
Laura, the staff presenter, told the board the action is one of the procedural steps identified during legal review because historical records did not clearly establish whether the properties had originally been acquired under the economic development statute. "Following this public hearing, the board may consider adopting a resolution declaring that these properties will be held for economic development purposes under NCGS 158‑7.1," Laura said, explaining that if adopted staff would finalize and release the request for proposals.
Staff framed the objective as finding a high‑quality redevelopment that strengthens the gateway into downtown, expands commercial investment, creates jobs and provides long‑term economic benefit. Because no residents signed up for public comment, the board closed the hearing by motion and indicated staff will return with the recommended resolution and the RFP once legal and procedural steps are complete.
No votes on disposition or selection were taken at the hearing; next steps are for staff to finalize the draft resolution and RFP and bring them to the board for consideration.
