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Shepherd’s elevated water tank: The board awarded a construction contract for a new 1,000,000‑gallon composite elevated water storage tank at 2014 Charlotte Highway (behind Shepherds Fire & Rescue) to Landmark I LP in an amount not to exceed $7,463,000. The project will be funded from system‑development fees, not current ratepayer revenues, and has a contract time of 540 days. The motion to award the contract was made by Commissioner Luis and seconded by Commissioner Avon; the board voted in favor.

Unified Development Ordinance amendments (Batch 4): The board approved a package of text amendments affecting interstate signage, window signage and electric‑vehicle charging. Planning staff and the planning board recommended approval; the purpose cited was to give more flexibility to businesses and to align with the town’s economic‑vitality goals. The board voted 5–1 in favor (Commissioner Qualls cast the lone no). The amendments allow interstate signage in additional commercial districts (with distance limits), permit certain window signage above ground‑floor level subject to the 50% coverage cap, and remove strict EV‑charging requirements while providing parking flexibility if developers voluntarily include chargers.

Land‑use hearing schedule: The board approved scheduling multiple land‑use public hearings but removed the Patterson Farm Road annexation/rezoning (CZ 202504080) from the June 2 agenda. Commissioners asked staff to arrange a public work session for the applicant to present additional information and to return later with a hearing date.

Brumley Farms waiver: The board granted a request for a waiver for the Courtyards at Brumley Farms (108 single‑family lots on 55 acres) after the applicant presented a reconfigured intersection design with a signalized turn lane. The board amended the motion so the waiver would be effective only if the applicant dismisses an outstanding appeal/lawsuit related to the previous zoning denial. Motion by Commissioner DeWeese; second by Commissioner Dingler; motion passed.

Resolution on House Bill 765: The board adopted a resolution opposing changes in House Bill 765 (2025 session) and related proposals that would alter local planning and zoning authority. The resolution urges the North Carolina General Assembly to leave planning and zoning to locally elected boards and to terminate bills that the town believes would strip local responsibilities. Commissioner Qualls moved the resolution; Commissioner West seconded, and the board approved it.

How these passed (selected votes and movers):
- Shepherd’s elevated tank contract (to Landmark I LP, ≤ $7,463,000): motion by Commissioner Luis; second by Commissioner Avon; vote: unanimous in favor.
- UDO Batch 4 text amendments (interstate signage, window signage, EV charging): motion by Commissioner West; second by Commissioner DeWeese; vote: 5–1 (No: Commissioner Qualls).
- Waiver for Brumley Farms (contingent on dismissal of lawsuit): motion by Commissioner DeWeese; second by Commissioner Dingler; vote: unanimous after amendment to require dismissal.
- Resolution opposing House Bill 765: motion by Commissioner Qualls; second by Commissioner West; vote: unanimous.

Other notes: The town attorney reviewed the limits of municipal authority under North Carolina law and reminded the public that municipalities can exercise only powers granted by state statute. Public comment on multiple agenda items was robust; staff noted deadlines for several public‑comment periods on grant and mobility plans.

Ending: The May 5 meeting mixed routine proclamations and recognitions with several substantive land‑use and infrastructure decisions. The board deferred a contentious rezoning tied to a proposed data center to give the public and commissioners time for more information and verification before any formal hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners - May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mooresville Board of Commissioners on May 5 approved a $7.46 million contract for a new elevated water tank, adopted zoning text amendments for signage and EV charging, granted a conditional waiver for a residential subdivision and passed a resolution opposing House Bill 765; the board postponed the Patterson Farm Road rezoning pending more information.","taxTitle","Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina","taxId",52387,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568541,"Mooresville commissioners delay Patterson Farm rezoning after residents raise water, noise and transparency concerns",3046,734000,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194423-1cb99730f80bb9fd3e846ab73bc11eda&start=734&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194423-1cb99730f80bb9fd3e846ab73bc11eda/thumbnail_734000.jpg","/articles/6568541/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Mooresville-commissioners-delay-Patterson-Farm-rezoning-after-residents-raise-water-noise-and-transparency-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568541-78cc14c89e98acfe1b903211071f713b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770414273&Signature=V5iEfwrwhlpuXTEVbrIgJVB4H8I2Kji~5HFrVyUgSBUfNZ2M7z32TxtC9-SfuEt3I6cRoykK1GhmrAVl9vxvxGMyWN4k95n6EJfiHk2yiWQX62-2vsEt4TeX0sv0Pq36MDeAJfjVGlz9k7pWBTkfZB6xxnDiCI4TXmqxhkFOrgiOiruQwP-l79onRK4jcCIVH4ZFUi4s0gROwFUM2IEqmOWwNi-Gb4byyuajA2J2IvU5T7ay9jG4PRTfW9oWHs6UcbshTu5OgyeRCMbA1ICnZRAtc6yVSCYPIB8Ruzfh7D3p-EQD41FUEL2HwZdx2pZ3xZ-qQN4lG4EMYdID5LobPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mooresville — Residents of Patterson Farm Road and nearby neighborhoods pressed the Mooresville Board of Commissioners on May 5 to delay any rezoning or annexation connected to a proposed data‑center project on the Earnhardt property, citing water use, noise, light pollution and lack of public information.

Dozens of people spoke during an extended public‑comment period before the meeting. Scarlett Inman, who lives on Stallings Mill Drive, told the commission the Earnhardt rezoning “is completely inconsistent with the 1 Mooresville plan,” which she said designates the area for rural and agricultural preservation. “Rezoning to flexible use opens the door to development that does not align with the vision,” she said.

Why it matters: Residents said the town has not been given enough detail about the proposed data center — including the end user, projected water consumption and long‑term site plans — and asked commissioners to require independent studies before scheduling a public hearing. In response, the board removed the Patterson Farm Road annexation/rezoning request from the June 2 docket and instructed staff to schedule it later after additional information is gathered and the applicant presents to the board in a public work session. Commissioners also discussed visiting existing data centers to see real‑world noise and light impacts firsthand.

Most‑heard concerns: Several speakers described the area as a rural, low‑light community and warned a data center could change that. Carrie Pannell, a Patterson Farm Road resident, said the information available to the public was “deeply insufficient” and asked the board to hire an independent third party to meet with residents and answer concerns. Donna Jones, who said houses near the site are selling for $1 million to $2 million, said she worried about “noise pollution” and long‑term remediation costs if a large facility ultimately closes.

Technical claims raised at the meeting included a reference from speaker Sarah Deaton, a co‑owner of LP Commercial Properties LLC, that a “mid‑sized data center uses an average of 300,000 gallons of water a day,” and residents’ references to a developer’s proposed footprint of roughly 400 acres and “about 1,500,000 square feet of building footage.” Those figures were presented as speakers’ statements and were not offered as town findings.

What the board decided and next steps: After public comment and a staff scheduling proposal, commissioners voted to move other land‑use items forward on the calendar but to remove CZ 202504080 (the Patterson Farm Road annexation/rezoning) from the June 2 agenda and schedule it for a later date. Commissioners asked staff to arrange a public work session where the applicant would present details to the full board and the public. Commissioners also said they want to visit recently built data‑center sites to observe noise and light levels and compare developer testimony with actual conditions.

Board context and process notes: Commissioners emphasized they are not ruling for or against the project; they said they want more complete, verifiable information before considering a public hearing and eventual vote. Multiple commissioners noted that relying only on developer-provided studies is insufficient and suggested both an independent technical review and on‑site visits to existing facilities.

Voices from the public (selection of direct quotes):
- Scarlett Inman: “Rezoning the Earnhardt property is completely inconsistent with the 1 Mooresville plan.”
- Carrie Pannell: “The information available to the public is deeply insufficient … delay scheduling a hearing.”
- Renee Earnhardt (property owner): “Where are the environmental impact studies? There are no files, no records, no facts to base a decision that will forever impact the lay of the land and our way of living.”

What the meeting did not resolve: The town did not accept or deny any rezoning application at this meeting. Commissioners did not adopt any new standards or numerical thresholds (for example, a specific water‑use cap or noise limit) at the session; they instead directed staff to return with additional information and to schedule a public work session with the applicant. Assertions made by speakers about water use, acreage and building size were reported as those speakers’ claims; the town did not present independent confirmations at the May 5 meeting.

Next steps for residents: The commission’s staff will set a date for the public work session and for rescheduling the rezoning/annexation application; residents who sent written questions were advised to continue submitting issues in writing so the town and applicant can prepare direct responses. Commissioners said they will share plans for site visits to comparable data centers and the results of any independent technical reviews before scheduling a formal public hearing.

Ending: The board’s action to postpone the Patterson Farm matter leaves the proposal in a preliminary status while staff assembles additional information and the applicant prepares a public presentation. Commissioners said they aim to have a fact‑based record before any formal land‑use decision.
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At a glance: Mooresville board approves water tank contract, zoning text changes and other measures; schedules land‑use hearings with one rezoning postponed

Mooresville commissioners delay Patterson Farm rezoning after residents raise water, noise and transparency concerns