July 13, 2026 Morganton Board of Adjustment

The City of Morganton Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 13, 2026, to consider a zoning variance application submitted by Morgan Lodgings LLC for a proposed hotel development at 184 Albert Tron Boulevard and 155 West Parker Road. The applicant requested four variances related to the orientation of the hotel's primary entrance, the number of customer entrances, window glazing requirements, and the percentage of windows on certain facades. City staff and the applicant presented details about the site plan, topography, and design considerations, including safety and aesthetic concerns. Public comments from nearby residents focused on potential noise, traffic impacts, and the building's proximity to residential areas. The board discussed the variances collectively, noting the efforts to minimize impact on neighbors and safety concerns related to the hotel's frontage facing an electrical substation. No final vote or decision was recorded in the transcript. The meeting primarily addressed zoning and land use variances rather than direct procurement or contracting actions.