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City of Asheboro July 9 Regular City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 10, 2026
City Council Approves New Infrastructure Fund and Budget Amendments for Trade Street and Seagrove-Eula Plant Improvements
The City Council approved three budget-related ordinances. The first establishes a Trade North Street Infrastructure Improvement Fund to combine various revenue sources for the Trade Street project, including grant funding from the NC Department of Commerce and leftover funds from the SCIF fund. This fund will manage the project and track three different grants. The second ordinance amends the State Capital Infrastructure Grant (SCIF) fund to move existing money into the Trade Street project fund. A typo in the ordinance was noted and will be corrected. The third ordinance authorizes the city to act as an agent for Randolph County to manage improvements to the Seagrove-Eula package plant using remaining ARPA funds. This includes establishing a capital project fund to track expenditures and implementing a SCADA system for pump monitoring, with potential future amendments as more funds are released.
Council Hears Concerns on Animal Sales and Golf Course Changes, Approves Rezoning
During the City Council meeting, public comment was made regarding the sale of dogs and cats in parking lots, with speakers advocating for a prohibition due to concerns about animal welfare, backyard breeding, and public health risks. Speakers cited instances of sick, unvaccinated puppies and the burden on shelters. North Carolina law regarding animal welfare protection at flea markets and specialty markets was referenced. The council acknowledged the concerns and stated they would look into the matter. Additionally, extensive public comment was heard regarding proposed fee increases and policy changes at the municipal golf course, including the elimination of membership offerings. Concerns were raised by residents, particularly seniors, about the affordability and accessibility of the course, with comparisons made to other local courses. Suggestions were made for alternative revenue streams, such as food services and improved marketing. The council acknowledged the concerns and pledged to review the changes and seek a compromise, emphasizing the need to balance the golf course's financial sustainability with community access.
City Council Approves Two Rezoning Requests for Residential and Processing Facilities
The City Council considered a rezoning request for property at 403 West Balfour Avenue, from I-1 Light Industrial to OA6 Office Apartment District. Harpley Properties LLC applied for the rezoning to develop multi-family dwellings. The property is nearly 13 acres and currently undeveloped. The plan includes eight buildings with eight dwellings each, a recreation area, and buffers. Conditions were discussed, including road improvements, greenway easements, and parking. Concerns were raised about the buffer zones, potential noise, and proximity to industrial uses and a meat packing facility. The council approved the rezoning with conditions, including the applicant's agreement to a cost-sharing arrangement for road improvements and specific buffer requirements. The council also approved a second rezoning request, RZ 2609, for property on West Balfour Avenue, from light industrial to a conditional use for manufacturing, processing, and assembly of agricultural and food products, specifically for Harpley's taxidermy and deer processing business. This use is considered less intensive than the current industrial zoning. Conditions were added, including limiting processing to wild game, taxidermy on-site, potential cold storage, a Type D buffer, a BMP requirement, and no greater footprint than illustrated. Both rezonings were approved by the council.
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