News About Town: The Board of Commissioners will have several public hearings at the meeting tonight, including the Buvermo Investments (2020-717) senior living facility proposed for 9832 Idlewild Road and a text amendment change for selling items outdoors at the Home Depot (2020-719) on Matthews Township Parkway. The Board will accept several zoning actions (Zoning Application 2020-720, Zoning Application 2020-721, Zoning Application 2020-722, and Zoning Application 2020-723), which means discussion around these items will begin during the January 11, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. The Board will vote on several zoning actions, including:
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Zoning Application 2020-715/Williams Business Properties: The property at the corner of Trade and Weddington. The developer is proposing a 98 unit multi-family rental development.
Zoning Application 2020-716/text amendment: A text amendment change to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow independent living facilities as a permitted use in the R/I Zoning District when associated with a conditional site plan.
Zoning Application 2020-718/Harley Davidson: A change in zoning conditions to allow for the façade of the Harley Davidson building and parking area to be renovated. The new design includes an outdoor sound stage.
Public Improvement Variance : A request to delete some items generally required with development, such as curb and gutter and a sidewalk. This variance is in conjunction with the next bullet point.
Site Plan Approval 1935 Rice Road: A redevelopment of property from a daycare to mixed-use retail, medical, and office spaces. Commissioner John Urban recused himself at the October 12 meeting as his firm is working with the applicants on this project.
One Good Opportunity: If you run a small retail business in Matthews, we want to feature you. Send a product shot, and a link to your shop (must be in 28105) and we’ll feature your item in our daily photo. Send it to renee@matthewsbeacon.com and we’ll get it scheduled.