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Margaret Hauth reviewed the following information:
The ownership of the North Hills Shopping Center has changed, but no plans for redevelopment
have been submitted. The proposed restaurant complex next to Walgreens has an approved
Master plan, but no further applications or actions are pending at this time. While the town
board continues to support the recommendations in the 70 Corridor Plan, no specific actions
are in the works.
Margaret Hauth said the Town is committed to making this area more pedestrian
friendly.
Commissioner Ferguson said Dollar General was planning on moving out last summer,
but they have a three-year commitment, and, as of now, are planning to stay at the North Hills
Shopping Center.
Commissioner Lowen said the Town and the County should work together to pursue the
possibility of getting a grocery store in this corridor area on the north side of town.
Commissioner Ferguson said neighbors in this area want sit-down restaurants, beauty
supply stores, as well as medical services and stores that can employ local residents.
Commissioner Weaver referred to the worker owned/co-op model and suggested this
may be an option for this area. She said there is a non-profit in Durham that specializes in this
type of work.
Commissioner Price said Fairview is also growing and services must be provided in
order to preserve those neighborhoods.
c) Update on Former Truck Stop at Highway 86 and Interstate 85
COUNTY Staff: Craig Benedict
Craig Benedict reviewed the following information:
There is presently an approved site plan for redevelopment of the former truck stop. Master
site improvements are underway by the property owner of the large parcel such as building
deconstruction/demolition and erosion control/stormwater designs. A Sheetz gas
station/restaurant facility is planned.
Commissioner Jacobs asked if the property owner is going to incorporate the joint
intersection improvements.
Craig Benedict said yes, the owner has preserved an 80-ft corridor between the two
uses, and it will be stubbed out to another project that will come forward.
Craig Benedict said the site development is presently limited to the prior traffic counts of
the prior use, since the nearby bridge has reached its capacity limitations.
Chair McKee asked if there is a scheduled upgrade from the Department of
Transportation (DOT) for the I-85 widening
Craig Benedict said yes, but it must be closely monitored, as the State changes the
prioritization of different projects.
Commissioner Lowen asked if a developer would help pay for the off-site improvements.
Craig Benedict said yes, but how much a developer contributes depends on how close
to capacity the area is.
Commissioner Lowen asked if any properties in this area would be affected by the I-85
expansion.
Craig Benedict said there is not a formal design for the Highway 86/I-85 intersection, but
access would be affected.
3. Transportation/Transit
a) Hillsborough Bus Circulator Routes Update
COUNTY Staff: – Craig Benedict
Peter Murphy, Transportation Administrator, gave an overview of the bus routes: