Planning Board 4-28-26

The Town of Huntersville Planning Board held a meeting on April 28, 2026, where they considered several zoning and variance petitions. A key procurement-related discussion involved a rezoning request by Dash In Food Stores LLC to develop a convenience store with gasoline sales and an accessory car wash at the intersection of Statesville Road and Hambright Road. The board reviewed site plans, traffic impact assessments, and environmental considerations, including modifications to parking and buffer requirements. The board recommended approval of the rezoning with conditions addressing interior space plans, traffic improvements, and compliance with staff schematic notes. Additionally, the board reviewed two variance requests submitted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region related to stream buffer and setback requirements on residential lots in the Norman Park subdivision. After detailed staff presentations and deliberations on environmental impacts and hardship criteria, the board recommended approval of both variance requests with conditions including stream relocation, environmental permitting, and restrictions on new built-upon areas. Motions to approve these items passed with some opposition and abstentions. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the approvals facilitate future development projects involving construction and infrastructure improvements.