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Town board approves three-lot Glendale Drive subdivision with conditions after traffic debate
Summary
The board approved rezoning petition R25-17 to create three single-family lots at Glendale & Huntersville Concord Road, with conditions including right-of-way dedication, a 10-foot northern setback, elevated architectural design, and sidewalks; the motion passed 4–2 after commissioners raised safety and timing concerns about nearby intersection improvements.
The Huntersville Town Board voted July 21 to approve R25-17, a rezoning and minor subdivision proposed by BDG Properties to create three lots on a little over one acre at Glendale and Huntersville Concord Road. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions; the applicant agreed to dedicate right-of-way for future road improvements and to add sidewalks.
Commissioners debated neighborhood safety and the timing of planned infrastructure work. Commissioner Quarles and Commissioner Rivers voiced concern that Huntersville Concord Road carries heavy traffic (staff cited earlier DOT and town counts around 9,400–9,534 vehicles) and that CIP-funded improvements could take years. Quarles said he could not support the project without current infrastructure in place, citing the risk to residents while road work is scheduled.
The motion to approve, made by Commissioner Walsh and seconded by Commissioner Cornett, included five conditions: (1) right-of-way dedication along Huntersville Concord Road sufficient for the future intersection project; (2) a 10-foot side setback on the northern property line; (3) elevated architectural design for the homes consistent with neighborhood character; (4) sidewalks on Glendale Drive and Hunters Ridge Road; and (5) addressing all staff comments and redlines. The board recorded a 4–2 vote in favor; the motion carried.
What it means: The developer will provide land for future road improvements and sidewalks; commissioners opposed on safety grounds said they want CIP work to proceed quickly to reduce cut-through traffic risks while new homes occupy the area.
