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Town Council Work Session
Published: Jun 30, 2026
Development Activity Report Includes Skilled Nursing Facility and Building Reuse
During the development activity report, staff presented updates on two projects. The first, a site plan approval for Stokes Surveying at 214 US 70 Highway West, involves the reuse of an existing building with minor site upgrades. A variance request to the Board of Adjustment is needed for pedestrian way integration due to lot width, and buffer plantings will be provided. The second project is a proposed skilled nursing facility, requiring a tier two conditional rezoning. The facility would be located at the end of Hillendale Drive with main access from Timber Drive. A portion of Hillendale Drive will be finished as a gated emergency access, not a full public road. The property currently includes a house at the end of the cul-de-sac, which will be part of the development.
July Council Agenda Includes Rezoning Hearings, Affordable Housing Discussion, and Code Revisions
The council reviewed the pending agenda for their July 2026 meetings, which include a regularly scheduled meeting and a work session. Key items for the July 21st meeting include consent agenda items regarding stop conditions, minutes, and no parking zones. Legislative hearings are scheduled for a voluntary annexation, a Tier 1 conditional rezoning, and a funeral home ZTA. Old business includes a delegation of authority work item. The July 28th work session will cover development previews, proposed amendments for fire and police code revisions, recommendations on affordable housing and housing preservation, and potentially the LMG master development agreement and cost of services. Regular reports like the development activity map and pending agenda review will also occur.
Garner Innovation Park Concept Discussed: Shift from Housing to Economic Development
The council engaged in a detailed discussion and preview of the Garner Innovation Park concept, a large-scale project involving the Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) and a private developer, HM Partners. The project focuses on the GEDC-owned parcel and an adjacent parcel optioned by HM Partners. Originally considered for workforce housing, the GEDC, advised by land planning experts, determined the site's topography and infrastructure costs made it unsuitable for cost-effective residential development. The proposal now shifts to industrial flex/commercial use to strengthen Garner's tax base and attract quality jobs. The project involves significant private investment from HM Partners for infrastructure, including road improvements and a traffic signal at Martin Branch, eliminating direct cost to the town. The GEDC plans to allocate proceeds from the eventual sale of its parcel to affordable housing initiatives. Council members raised numerous questions regarding job wages, the project's overall scope and interdependencies, potential impacts on residential neighbors, tax revenue projections, and the process of rezoning. There was notable confusion about whether the discussion pertained to one or two projects and the exact nature of the partnership between GEDC and HM Partners.
Council Reviews Creech Road Residential Development Proposal
The council reviewed a preliminary development proposal for a 52-lot single-family detached residential subdivision on approximately 15.82 acres located off Creech Road. The applicant, represented by FLM Engineering, proposed rezoning from rural agricultural to residential. Key challenges include a significant stream and FEMA-regulated floodplain bisecting the property, necessitating a costly bridge crossing. The plan evolved from an initial submittal to a revised proposal featuring 50 smaller, rear-loaded lots, a conservation area buffer, and a dedicated open space park area. Staff provided comments focusing on UDO standards, buffers, stormwater control, parking, and aligning zoning conditions with the Garner Ford comprehensive plan. Council members expressed concerns regarding price points, the proposed product type, the feasibility of the stream crossing cost, potential impacts on services, and overall community benefit. The applicant indicated a minimum heated square footage of 1,600 sq ft and committed to addressing price point and architectural conditions in future discussions.
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