Council adopts Agenda

Adoption of Agenda

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Consent Agenda — Resolution: Little Texas Road Sidewalk Project (Eminent Domain)

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Public Hearing — Development Agreement, Kellswater Plaza

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Public Hearing — Voluntary Annexation (A-2026-10), 1704 W C Street

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Motion to Adjourn

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Voluntary Annexation - 1704 W C Street

1704 W C Street

Annexation of 2.181 vacant acres so the owner can connect to city water and pursue single-family residential development; zoning discussions are still underway.

approved · still approved

Kellswater Plaza

Entrance to Kellswater Bridge, Kellswater Bridge Boulevard and Kannapolis Parkway

A 5.85-acre retail and commercial development with about 42,000 square feet of buildings at the entrance to Kellswater Bridge; the council approved its development agreement after a public hearing.

approved · still approved

Kellswater Plaza Development Agreement

A 5.85-acre retail and commercial project at the entrance to Kellswater Bridge is moving forward under a development agreement. Neighbors worry about traffic, noise, deliveries, home values, and cut-through traffic in their neighborhood; staff says a traffic study is required and DOT will only allow gated emergency access to the neighborhood.

What it means: Shoppers and the future developer gain new retail options; the city gains commercial tax base.

East Side Park Development and GO Bond Financing

The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce endorsed the city's $40 million parks bond on the November 3 ballot, which would fund three new parks, greenway expansions, and Gem Theater renovations.

What it means: A $40 million general obligation bond would fund parks, greenways, and Gem Theater renovations if voters approve it.

Sidewalk Projects and Infrastructure Maintenance

The city is building about 1.5 miles of sidewalk along Little Texas Road and Ruth Avenue to make walking and biking to neighborhoods, businesses, and schools safer. After two years of negotiation, the council authorized condemnation of 21 parcels whose owners couldn't be reached, refused to negotiate, or remain in negotiation.

What it means: Funded by a federal CMAQ grant, with the city paying 20% of project costs.

Voluntary Annexation at 1704 W C Street (A-2026-10)

The city annexed 2.181 acres at 1704 W C Street so the owner can connect to city water and pursue single-family homes. Zoning is still to be worked out with the Planning Commission.

What it means: The property owner gains city water and services; the city gains jurisdiction and tax base.

Downtown Development and Hotel Project Update

Insite Properties updated the council on three downtown projects — Crestfield Village, Research Walk, and Millstone Village with the new Harris Teeter — totaling about $1.5 million a year in projected tax revenue, plus a commitment to seek non-residential uses for remaining downtown land.

What it means: Projected roughly $1.5 million in new annual tax revenue from the three projects.