Board of Commissioners

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 2, 2025 MINUTES PRE-MEETING - 4:30PM Mayor Washam called the Pre-meeting to order at 4:45PM. All commissioners were present at the meeting. Closed Session Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.(3) Mayor Washam called for a motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11.(3). Commissioner Johnson made a motion to go into Closed Session at 4:45PM. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Upon return from Closed Session, the following Pre-meeting topics were discussed: Infrastructure Capital Project Fund Manager Grant gave an overview of the ARPA projects that are utilizing supplanted funds as directed by the Board in FY23. As part of the ARPA rules, the Town was allowed to earn interest on these funds and there were no restrictions on how the Town spends the interest earnings of $1,237,086. In FY23, the Board direction was to place all surplus ARPA funds toward NCDOT partnership road projects. He explained that the final ARPA report was filed with the U.S. Department of Treasury in April and he recommended closing the ARPA Special Revenue Fund and allocating the interest earnings to the Infrastructure Capital Project Fund to be utilized for NCDOT partnership road projects. The Board agreed and Manager Grant stated that the item would be placed on the June 16th agenda for consideration of approval. Agenda Review Manager Grant provided the Board with an overview of the 6PM agenda. There being no further discussion, Commissioner Sansbury made a motion to adjourn the Pre-meeting at 5:54PM. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Washam called the meeting to order at 6:12PM. 2. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM All commissioners were present at the meeting 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 1 4. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Washam led the pledge after a moment of silence was observed. 5. CITIZEN CONCERNS/COMMENTS No concerns/comments were expressed. 6. REPORTS No reports were given. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL A. REZ 01-25 Cornelius Business Park Mayor Washam called for a motion to open the public hearing for rezoning REZ 01-25 Cornelius Business Park. The public hearing notice is attached hereto. Commissioner Sansbury made a motion to open the public hearing. Commissioner Higgins seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Senior Planner Aaron Tucker presented the rezoning request made by applicant Greenberg Gibbons to rezone 36 acres located on Bailey Road across from Bailey Road Park from Rural Preservation to Conditional Zoning to support development of a flex space/office center (4 buildings/188,000sqft.) similar to what was proposed in 2023. He gave an overview of the site location elements, street buffers, and proposed intersection improvements at Hwy. 115 and Bailey Road. Steve Blakely with Kimley-Horn presented the results from the TIA (traffic impact analysis) for the business park that included traffic count collection, trip generations for the project, and mitigation recommendations. Senior Planner Aaron Tucker highlighted staff comments and stated that two community meetings were held (February 27th and April 9th) and approximately 175 people attended. On May 7th, the Planning Board recommended approval by a 7-1 vote. Staff recommends denial as the project is inconsistent with the Land Use Plan vision of business campus and the Parks and Greenways Master Plan. Mayor Washam invited the applicant to present their rezoning. Drew Thigpen with Greenberg Gibbons Properties (GGP) presented the project highlights, addressed the current traffic and safety issues and their proposed solutions for each. He explained that the project will deliver around $1M of infrastructure improvements, invest $39M in Cornelius and generate approximately $300K annually in property tax. The project scale and the rate of developing the 36-acres is important and will create 150+ jobs in Cornelius. Truck traffic will generate approximately 4 trips a day (Mon-Fri). GGP is also committed to increasing the landscape buffer and constructing 4,600 feet of sidewalk and multi-purpose paths. Mayor Washam invited the public to speak, per rules listed on the back of the agenda. The following speakers spoke in opposition of the rezoning project: • Andrea Leeds – 20038 Molly Harper Drive, Cornelius • Jack Higgins – 12219 Meetinghouse Drive, Cornelius 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 2  • Dave Coppa – 18117 Ebenezer Drive, Cornelius (Attachment 1) • Ken Rethmeier – 14906 Reese Finley Lane, Cornelius (Attachment 2) • Lou Carosa – 12408 Meetinghouse Drive, Cornelius • Melissa Turney – 19411 Fridley Lane, Cornelius • Suzanne Fulton – 18224 Coulter Parkway, Cornelius (Attachment 3) • Denis Bilodeau – 17915 Kings Point Drive, Unit G, Cornelius • Robert Maydole – 11832 Meetinghouse Drive, Cornelius • James Mammel – 11913 Meetinghouse Drive, Cornelius • Rebecca Meade – 18134 Ebenezer Drive, Cornelius • Janet Spain – 18414 Neville Avenue, Cornelius • Clay Furches - 18315 Glenealy Drive, Cornelius • Richard O’Rourke – 15204 Reese Finley Lane, Cornelius • Mary Ramarju – 18621 Doves Crest Road, Cornelius The following speakers spoke in favor of the rezoning project: • Maureen Russo – 19819 Henderson Road, Cornelius • Bob Menzel – 18825 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius • Eden Kincer – 16626 Sutters Run Lane, Huntersville • Jack Raymond – 13506 Melrose Meadow Lane, Huntersville • Brian Sisson – 18222 Delray Drive, Cornelius • Bill Russell – 9449 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville • Lee Pierce – 12614 Old Westbury Drive, Cornelius • Jeff Bolster – 19045 Coachman’s Trace, Cornelius • Annie Lebouton – 1415 Main Street, Charlotte • Wes Hunter – 18424 Harborside Drive, Cornelius • Bob Race – 215 Mill Road, Charlotte • Tom Rider – 7824 Village Harbor Drive, Cornelius • David Judge – 19708 Charles Towne Lane, Cornelius • Brendan Schriber – 16228 Autumn Cove Lane, Cornelius • Karen Kerr – 12328 Bailey Road, Cornelius • Johanna Weber – 19121 Celestine Lane, Cornelius • Nelle Kinsella – 21406 Baltic Drive, Cornelius There being no other speakers, Mayor Washam called for a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to close the public hearing for REZ 01-25. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Commissioner Carney prepared a statement thanking Drew Thigpen, Greenberg Gibbons and the Hunter family for their dedication and perseverance throughout the process. The project is a complicated one, and as a long-time economic development professional he spent his career focused on growing high quality jobs and expanding the tax base to improve the quality of life in the communities he served. Quality of life is what makes this project especially challenging and explained the rationale behind his position. Although not everyone will agree with him, his responsibility is to serve and protect the quality of life of the people in Cornelius. The property is currently zoned for low-density residential. The Land Use Plan envisions the property as Business Campus and additionally the Town’s 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 3 newly adopted Parks and Greenways Master Plan identifies the area adjoining the property appropriate as a regional park. The Business Campus designation includes a broad range of potential uses including flex space office which is being proposed. He knows this product type well and this proposal is an industrial park and how it will operate and the impacts of its operations are not the same as a corporate headquarters or a research facility. He has developed several industrial parks based on the flex industrial model and if there’s one guiding principle that’s universally understood in that space, is that you do not mix residential development, school systems and industrial development. This accommodation brings legitimate concerns about safety, congestion, and the diminished quality of life for the residents in that corridor. So when you combine senior citizens, teenage drivers, students and industrial truck traffic and a roundabout, it becomes a serious challenge. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a clear solution on the horizon due to the nature of how industrial parks operate. Starting next year CMS will be placing 400 additional students at Bailey Middle School and this is something that was unknown when the Town funded the Bailey Road Corridor Study and developed the most recent Land Use Plan in 2023. We are doing our best to predict what the traffic impacts will look like, but the reality is that we’re guessing, and the consequences are real. At the same time, we must recognize the rights of the Hunter family who are generational members of the Cornelius community long before most of us were here. They have a right to develop their property, and the Town should be a partner in helping our residents do just that. In fact, helping residents find the highest and best use for their land is at the very core of what economic development is all about. It’s something that he has devoted much of his life to in identifying opportunities that generate not just tax revenue and jobs but real quality of life values for the entire community. So, in asking ourselves, is this the highest use, is this the best use and does it improve the quality of life for our residents. In his professional opinion, this is a decent project, but its proposed improvements will ultimately degrade the corridor and create long term issues for the community. We must be a better partner to the Hunter family. We owe it to them to clearly define what is allowable on their property and to actively work for economic development efforts to bring those appropriate opportunities forward. He studied Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities to determine if there is a corridor that includes residential development, industrial development and schools all utilizing the same road as a point of both entry and exit, it does not exist in the County or surrounding communities. It is not in a commercial zone, it is not buffered from residential life, and it does not represent the highest and best use for that property. So, with respect to everyone involved, he will be voting no on the proposed rezoning, but remains firmly committed to being a partner to the Hunter family in helping them realize development on their property that truly enhances Cornelius for generations to come. Commissioner Higgins thanked all the citizens who shared their comments and concerns with him, as well as Drew Thigpen who made himself accessible and provided him with information needed for considering the project. He reviewed the project thoughtfully going back to 2023 and after reviewing similar products and locations compared to this project, he found the project is not a good fit for the proposed area and land use. The parcel is inconsistent with the Town’s Land Use Plan and the Business Campus classification provides a wide assortment of potentially compatible business-related uses within the Business Campus designation, but the site would be more appropriate for a regional corporate office or research and development uses that provide long term economic development opportunities for the community. It also is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the Parks and Greenways Master Plan. There’s a better use for the property and could become a gateway to much more, not just a large business or another subdivision. 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 4 Instead of rezoning the valuable land, there are numerous sustainable alternatives that could benefit the community and create an economic development benefit. Our parks and recreation venues are fast becoming an important economic generator for many small entrepreneurial businesses. Establishing park land including a greenway would offer vital recreational space, promote outdoor activity and contribute to the ecological health in this region. For these reasons, he will not support the rezoning. Commissioner Osborne presented cross-section options when looking at different products similar in nature (Attachment 4). He explained that the highlighted area in yellow was the 36 acres within the Land Use Plan of Business Campus that makes up roughly 1/5 of the entire business campus and will likely be the gateway into the other 110 acres. As the gateway, it will dictate the tone and the road cross-section for the entire business campus area and will not start with one road cross-section and then change it 200 yards down the road. He compared it to other business campus areas in the region (Northcross Center Court and the Reese Blvd. location). If a road cross-section is not properly done for an entire area, the alignment with the vision as planned will not happen and further land development patterns will be influenced and misaligned leading to a barrier for desired development patterns in the future. So, you have to get the cross-section in the gateway right and this project does not do this. Commissioner Sansbury stated that he has been open-minded through this lengthy process and thanked the mayor, commissioners, staff, citizens, and Drew Thigpen for being extremely professional. He thanked the Hunter family for their input. As an elected official representing the citizens he attended the public hearings, the Planning Board meetings and met with everyone who reached out to him. After all the feedback he received, and meetings attended it was clear that the majority of citizens did not want this project to be approved. As a representative to represent the voice of the citizens, he will also be voting no on this rezoning. Commissioner Johnson thanked Drew Thigpen and the Hunter family for bringing such a quality and beautifully designed project forward. She stated that she was on the Planning Board when the project was presented in 2023 and she supported it. So, whether you support or oppose the project just know that we as a Board consider and appreciate all your feedback. As a real estate professional and from a real estate perspective flex space is a product that is lacking in north Charlotte and lake area in general. As several commissioners have said, this is a very unique parcel of land. It is zoned Rural Preservation, the Land Use Plan identifies it as Business Campus, and the Parks and Greenway Master Plan identifies it as a large park. There are a lot of inconsistencies and safety concerns that need to be addressed. She too is committed to helping the Hunter family find the highest and best use for their property. Mayor Washam thanked everyone for coming out and expressing their opinions. It’s important for the Board to hear these concerns. Everyone has worked hard and has had the best interest of Cornelius in mind. Whether you have advocated for or against this project we have heard you. We’ve heard about the unsafe conditions of Bailey Road during drop-off and pick-up times at Bailey Middle and Hough High schools. We’ve heard that this project does not incorporate a business campus (a vision that staff and several board members expected on this site). We’ve heard that nowhere in Mecklenburg County does an industrial park, schools, residential developments and public park exist together on a two-lane road. We’ve heard from those in favor of the plan that Cornelius needs more commercial development, and that is true. Staff recommends denial of the project because the site would 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 5  be more appropriate for corporate offices or a research park. We have also listened and studied and now it’s time to vote and move forward. It’s the Board’s job to review this project, study the Town’s planning documents and relevant master plans and decide if this rezoning on this site meets the vision identified in the Town’s plans. It’s also the Board’s job to determine whether this project promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of all of our citizens in this area. Taking everything into consideration, the Board can vote to allow this rezoning or keep the property’s current zoning. Mayor Washam called for a motion to approve or deny an Ordinance to amend the Town’s zoning map to include REZ 01-25 Cornelius Business Park with conditions as presented. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to deny the rezoning Ordinance. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Commissioner Carney made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-01168 declaring REZ 01- 25 is NOT consistent with the Town’s Land Use Plan and NOT in the best interest of the public. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Resolution #2025-01168 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. B. TA 01-25 Vape/CBD/Tobacco Shops and Electronic Gaming Mayor Washam called for a motion to open the public hearing for text amendment TA 01-25 Vape/CBD/Tobacco Shops and Electronic Gaming. The public hearing notice is attached hereto. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to open the public hearing for TA 01-25. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Asst. Planning Director David Cole presented the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code Chapters 2, 5 and 6 that establish two new uses that have been formerly classified as retail "Vape/CBD/and/or Tobacco Shop" and "Electronic Gaming”. He also outlined the use-specific standards for the new uses. On May 7th, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval and there were no public comments. Mayor Washam invited the public to speak. There being no speakers, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance #2025-00874 amending the Land Development Code Chapters 2, 5 and 6 as presented. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Ordinance #2025-00874 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. Commissioner Sansbury made a motion to approve Resolution #2025-01169 declaring text amendment TA 01-25 is consistent with the Town’s adopted Land Use Plan as proposed. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 6  Resolution #2025-01169 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. C. FY2026 Operating Budget and Tax Rate Mayor Washam called for a motion to reconvene the public hearing from May 19th. Commissioner Osborne made a motion to reconvene the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Manager Grant stated that the FY26 recommended budget presentation is available from May 19th in case there are any questions. Mayor Washam invited the public to speak, and the following speaker was heard: David Judge - 19708 Charles Towne Lane, expressed his opposition to the FY26 proposed budget as he believes incremental tax increases should be considered instead of a large increase in the future that will be necessary to pay for committed debt. He asked the Board to consider continuing the public hearing until June 16th and to consider an incremental tax increase. There being no other speakers, Mayor Washam called for a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Commissioner Osborne made a motion to approve Ordinance #2024-00875 approving the FY26 operating budget and keeping the tax rate 17.31 cents. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Ordinance #2025-00875 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. The Board collectively thanked Manager Grant and staff for their hard work during the budget cycle that keeps service levels intact with the same tax rate as last year. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL A. Award Vehicle Installment Financing Finance Director Niswonger explained that the Finance Department opened bids on May 21st on proposals to finance public safety vehicles that were approved as part of the FY25 budget. First Cititzens Bank was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for $700K at 3.92% for 3 years with no pre-payment penalty. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve bid, authorizing terms, installment financing and security agreement and approve Resolution #2025-01170 approving financing terms with First Citizens Bank and authorizing the Town Manager, Finance Director, and Town Attorney to finalize terms/conditions and execute the documents. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Resolution #2025-01170 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 7  B. Capital Project Ordinance Amendment- Willow Pond Stream Restoration Project and Other Stream Restoration Projects Finance Director Niswonger explained that the Capital Project Ordinance amendment transfers $296,180 from the general fund that was budgeted as part of the FY25 budget to the Stream Restoration Project Fund to be used for design and property acquisition of the Dana's Branch stream restoration project. The project is planned to cross multiple fiscal years; therefore, the transfer from the General Fund to the Stream Restoration Fund is necessary. Commissioner Sansbury made a motion to approve Capital Project Ordinance #2025-00876 that transfers $296,180 from the General Fund to the Stream Restoration Fund as presented. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Ordinance #2025-00876 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. C. Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale of PID #00317715 Manager Grant stated that the Town proposes to acquire property owned by Legacy Pointe Residential, LLC (PID #00317715) located on North Main St. for $500,000. He explained that the Town and Legacy Pointe had entered into an agreement in 2017 for the potential acquisition for $447,500 and has been amended several times since 2017. The current purchase price recognizes property appreciation and costs incurred on the property since the original agreement. The acquisition will facilitate future development in conjunction with adjacent and nearby properties. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the land acquisition of PID #00317715 for $500,000 and the Tenth Amendment to Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale and provide authority to the Town Manager and Town Attorney to finalize the terms/conditions and execute it. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. D. FY25 Operating Budget Amendment Finance Director Niswonger explained that the proposed budget amendment recognizes the Stream Restoration transfer of $296,180 from General Fund Balance to the Stream Restoration Capital Project Fund; a land banking acquisition of $500,000; and a police department donation of $250 from the North Mecklenburg Republican Women. Commissioner Osborne made a motion to approve Ordinance #2025-00877 amending the FY25 operating budget as presented. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. Ordinance #2025-00877 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference. 9. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes - May 19th (Approved 5-0) B. Approve Closed Session Minutes - May 19th (Approved 5-0) Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0. 06/02/25 Regular Meeting Page 8 10. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS A. Citizen Participation The Board discussed the citizen participation during the rezoning case and the feedback they have received from the community regarding the project. The healthy debate from both those opposed and those in favor was good to witness. Commissioner Carney stressed the importance of actively pursuing economic development with a plan in place vs. waiting on the right project to come along. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:34PM. Commissioner Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5- 0. Approved this 16th day of June 2025. 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TRUST! ITS YOUR DECISION? CONSIDER THE IMPACT Over 7000 Bailey Road DAILY users will be effected by your decision ● Hough High – 2600 Students + 225 Staff ● Bailey Middle – 1400 Students + 120 Staff + 500 additional students from Davidson beginning in 2025 - 2026 ● Over 100 Daily School Bus Trips Day + Additional Trips Day to support Davidson Students next year ● Bailey's Glenn – 950 + Residents ● The residents of Avery Park – Bailey Springs – Beverly ● Bailey Road Park-Soccer-Baseball-Pickleball-Tennis-Summer Camps ● Soon to be Mayes Meadows 160 Homes - Preserve at Mayes Meadow 150 Homes BAILEY PARK ACTIVITY BAILEY PARK ACTIVITY BAILEY ROAD MIDDLE BIKE RIDERS MAY SCHOOL BIKE CLASS USE FULL LANE North Carolina law recognizes bicycles as vehicles, giving them the same rights and resp o n sib ilities a s m o to r v eh ic les  2025 BAILEY ROAD CAR CRASHES Trending UP 2025 BAILEY ROAD CAR CRASHES YTD = 7 in 5 months =1.4month X 12 months = 17 AVC 2025 ✔ 5/30/2025 – 2 Car Crash @ 15:02 ✔ 5/20/2025 – 2 Car Crash @ 14:37 ✔ 5/13/2025 – 3 Car Crash @ 14:37 ✔ 5/06/2025 – 2 Car Crash @ 15:57 UNIT 1 WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN FROM THE PVA OF BAILEY ROAD ONTO BAILEY ROAD IN BETWEEN STOPPED CARS LINED UP FOR SCHOOL PICK UP LINE. UNIT 1 FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND COLLIDED WITH UNIT 2. UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING EAST GOING STRAIGHT AHEAD.  Attachment 2 THE DOMINO EFFECT  NEW CONSTRUCTION IN PROCESS TIA DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR OTHER PROPERTIES – MAYES MEADOWS HOUSING – 126 BAILEY GLEN CONDO’S – 26 BG BASEMENT HOMES – THE VENUE – MILLS MARKET 238 SINGLE FAMILY APTS – NEW SENIOR CENTER ON 115 – ATRIUM HOSPITAL AT END OF BAILEY ROAD (TIA > 6000 TD) – GREENWAY GARTENS – CALDWELL STATION APARTMENTS – PUBLIX (SAM FURR) DAVIDSON CONCORD ROAD CUT THRU  Attachment 3 How WE Give Back! Our Pottery Club raises funds for Hospice and pays monthly visits to brain-injured patients at Hinds Feet Farm Volunteer School Safety Patrols for J.V. Washam and Cornelius Elementary Schools Cain Center for the Arts benefits from our volunteer event staffers as well as financial donations Ada Jenkins Center and Habitat for Humanity benefit from our volunteers' time and donations  How WE Give Back! We’ve earned annual recognition for donations to Toys for Tots. Scouts have collected tons of food in annual drives specifically organized by Bailey's Glen residents. Bailey’s Glen — Hough High School Partnership has raised more than $154,000 for scholarships and teacher mini-grants $5,300 to Neighborhood Care Center for providing trades training (plumbing, electrical etc.)  How WE Give Back! Collection drives for others in need: Medical equipment for nearest free clinic, Pet care items for Cornelius Animal Shelter, Clothing & household items for a battered women’s shelter. Delivered truck loads of food and clothing to those devastated by Hurricane Helene. Our residents serve as poll workers. + Yearly Real Estate Tax Revenue ~$560,000. + Much More! Current proposal road cross-section need to be more open and inviting. This feedback was provided to applicant and applicant’s representatives during the process. Attachment 4 While I like the product and I like the developer, the road- cross-section within the development does not meet the scale of what is needed in a business campus area this large. The applicant’s project would serve as the Primary Gateway to the Business Campus Land use area. 36 Acres makes up only about 1/5th of the grey highlighted business campus area the project resides in. As the gateway it will dictate the tone (and road cross- section) for the entire business campus area. The road cross- section once set will almost surely be maintained as the standard throughout the business campus area. When compared to other successful business campus areas in the region, the 35’ of asphalt (72’ overall) cross section is significantly narrower. The planned width for the main road needs to be more open and inviting.  Why does road cross-section matter? Comparison 2. Reese Road, Huntersville, NC is also Comparison 1. Northcross Center Court, properly sized for the entire planned use of Business Huntersville, NC Campus, not just one part. Road Cross Section impacts: 1. Alignment with surrounding land uses to ensure area functions as planned. 2. Influences Land Development patterns. 3. Mismatched could lead to barrier for desired development patterns. Comp1. This below highlighted project is similar in size to the applicant's project but in context, it is THE business campus, not part of the business campus. • Northcross Business Campus – highlighted areas on map is similar size to applicant – roughly 38 acres. • Its campus size and scope is limited to this area and feeds into heavy commercial area as a backroad. • It is not a Gateway to approximately 150 additional business campus acres. Comp 2. In Context - Similar Business Campus Comp. (200 Acres). Cross Section is 40%+ Wider in this business part than the Applicant’s. Image 2 shows the road cross-section just north of the Business Campus area on Reese Road highlighted at approximately 100 feet. The overall cross section Image 1 shows (including sidewalk and a 9.2 MM sq tree is at least 40% feet or 211 wider than the acres of business applicant’s. campus in Huntersville off Reese road. Reese Blvd Cross Section – A Model 200 Acre Business Campus Road Cross-Section Plan for a wider Cross Section to ensure: • Alignment with surrounding land uses (parks, residential, business campus) to ensure area functions as planned. • Influencing Valuable Land Development patterns. • Removing barriers for desired development patterns.