In a recent government meeting, a proposal for a planned development on Leach Road, encompassing approximately 395.67 acres owned by Jordan 2 LLC, faced significant scrutiny and ultimately resulted in a recommendation for denial. The advisory committee conducted a roll call vote on the motion, which did not pass, leading to a subsequent motion to formally recommend denial to the Moore County Board of Commissioners.

The initial vote saw a split decision, with four members voting against the proposal and three in favor. Following the failed motion, a new motion was introduced to recommend denial, which passed with a majority vote. The committee emphasized that their decision is advisory, meaning the final determination will rest with the Moore County Board of Commissioners, who will hold a public hearing on October 15, following a call for public input on October 1.

During the meeting, committee members expressed the challenges of the decision-making process and acknowledged the hard work of the staff involved. The planning department also reported on ongoing efforts, including a land use plan steering committee that has been meeting regularly, with the next meeting scheduled for October 8.

As the meeting concluded, members were reminded to maintain decorum while exiting, and the chair thanked everyone for their participation, highlighting the importance of community engagement in local governance.