Commissioners made way for two housing developments at Monday’s meeting, unanimously approving an agreement to help build infrastructure for Valdese Bluffs and a rezoning application for Chestnut Springs.
A proposed 140-home development in Valdese is moving forward with help from Burke County as local leaders look for ways to address a growing housing shortage.
The Valdese Town Council shuffled around, added to, and subtracted from the regular meeting agenda at Monday's pre-agenda meeting. Because Monday is Labor Day, the council will meet the following day.
Building the full sewer system for Valdese Bluffs is off the table, for now, but the council approved a contract allowing a company to build part of the costly infrastructure.
The Town of Valdese is pooling resources to oppose Charlotte's request to double its water draw from the Catawba River Basin, with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments leading coordination efforts.
Valdese and other Burke towns passed resolutions against the increase, planning to allocate funds towards legal and lobbying services. Valdese's share of the $418,000 budget for the opposition plan is $12,383, aiming to protect their economic development and water supply.
The plan includes public input and opposition from residents, Mayor Charlie Watts, and Councilman Gary Ogle, against Charlotte's proposal, which suggests an environmental impact statement in 2026.
Additionally, Valdese discussed easements for a new housing project and advised on capital improvement purchases at their recent meeting.
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