Cornelius, NC

Transportation Advisory Board

The Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board will meet on August 4, 2026, at Town Hall Room 217. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Downtown Master Plan. The meeting is procedural otherwise.

• Downtown Master Plan discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 9427 Westmoreland Rd. The body will also consider establishing the Peninsula Village Social District and a resolution for affordable housing property donation.

• Public hearing for REZ 05-26 at 9427 Westmoreland Rd
• Establishment of Peninsula Village Social District
• Resolution for Donation of Property for Affordable Housing
• Contribution Agreement Amendments for 19613 South Hill Street and 19709 S. Ferry Street
• Letter of Intent for the Smithville Revitalization Plan

Architecture Review Board

The Architecture Review Board will meet to review and provide recommendations on two specific projects. The board will also approve minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

• Second review of Alexander Farms - Office Building B
• Review of The Refinery at 19711 Bethel Church Road

Pre-Development Review Committee

The Pre-Development Review Committee will meet to review and make recommendations on two items: the Bailey's Glen Expansion (Dove Property) and Westmoreland Road. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM.

• Review and recommendation for Bailey's Glen Expansion (Dove Property)
• Review and recommendation for Westmoreland Rd

Pre-Development Review Committee

The Pre-Development Review Committee will hold a single-item meeting to review the Washam Potts Subdivision. No further details or recommendations are provided in the agenda.

• Review of Washam Potts Subdivision at the call to order at 1:30 p.m.

Pre-Development Review Committee

The Pre-Development Review Committee will meet to review and provide recommendations for two specific development projects. The body is evaluating an expansion and a vehicle display area.

• Bethel Presbyterian Church Expansion
• Lake Norman Powersports Vehicle Display Area

Pre-Development Review Committee

The Pre-Development Review Committee will meet to provide a review and recommendation for a specific development project. The meeting consists of a single project review.

• Review and recommendation for US 21 & Westmoreland Rd C-Store

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider the approval of two rezoning applications. The board will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning request REZ 04-25 Aftonshire Homes
• Rezoning request REZ 05-25 Cornelius History Museum

The Cornelius Planning Board approved two rezoning requests. REZ 04-25 Aftonshire Homes was approved with a condition for three separate driveways instead of a shared driveway. REZ 05-25 Cornelius History Museum was approved to allow conversion of a historic building into a museum. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved REZ 04-25 Aftonshire Homes rezoning from NR to CZ with condition of three separate driveways (unanimous)
• Approved Consistency Statement for REZ 04-25 (unanimous)
• Approved REZ 05-25 Cornelius History Museum rezoning from NR to CZ (unanimous)
• Approved Consistency Statement for REZ 05-25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a rezoning request and a certificate application. The board will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.

• REZ 03-25 Jetton Rd (Cashmere) rezoning request
• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #6

The Planning Board approved REZ 03-25 for the Cashmere property at Jetton Rd Ext/Bethel Church Rd intersection, but only after adding a condition that the building be reduced to three stories (or 45 feet) instead of the proposed six stories. The original motion to approve the six-story mixed-use building failed 2-5, and the conditional motion passed 5-2. The board also approved a Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate for 18201 Town Harbour Rd and the amended consistency statement for the rezoning.

• Approved REZ 03-25 Jetton Rd (Cashmere) with condition to reduce building to 3 stories/45 ft (5-2)
• Denied original motion to approve 6-story mixed-use building (2-5)
• Approved Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #6 for 18201 Town Harbour Rd (7-0)
• Approved amended Consistency Statement for REZ 03-25 (6-1)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will consider a rezoning request and two text amendments. These items involve property use and dimensional standards for lots.

• REZ 06-25 Old Statesville Road
• TA 03-25 Double Frontage Lots and Dimensional Standards
• TA-02 25 Revisions to Restaurant, Brewpub Use and Other ABC Establishments

The Cornelius Planning Board approved a rezoning request for an 8.25-acre site on Old Statesville Road, allowing a 29-lot single-family subdivision. The board also approved two text amendments to the Land Development Code, one addressing double frontage lots and infill setbacks, and another consolidating definitions for ABC-licensed establishments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved REZ 06-25 Old Statesville Road, rezoning 8.25 acres from NR to Conditional Zoning for a 29-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for REZ 06-25 (unanimous)
• Approved TA 03-25, amending standards for double frontage lots and infill setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 03-25 (unanimous)
• Approved TA 02-25, consolidating ABC establishment definitions (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 02-25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will review two Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate applications. The board will also hold public hearings for two variance requests.

• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3
• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #4
• Public hearing for VAR 02-26 at 18291 Jetton Rd
• Public hearing for VAR 03-26 at 21329 Norman Shores

The Cornelius Planning Board, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, denied a variance request for 18291 Jetton Road to reduce the rear setback from 45 to 25 feet for a Peninsula Club maintenance building, finding that three of the four required findings of fact were not met. The Board approved a separate variance for 21329 Norman Shores Drive to reduce the front setback from 50 to 29 feet for a garage extension, subject to re-recording the plat. Two Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate applications were also approved.

• Approved Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3 for 18103 Harbor Light Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #4 for 18805 Flat Shoals Drive (unanimous)
• Denied VAR 02-26 for 18291 Jetton Road to reduce rear setback from 45 to 25 feet (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 03-26 for 21329 Norman Shores Drive to reduce front setback from 50 to 29 feet, conditioned on re-recording the plat (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of variance application VAR 01-26 for property at 19409 Statesville Rd. The board will also receive a Development and Transportation Project Update. Other agenda items include swearing in new members and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for variance VAR 01-26 at 19409 Statesville Rd
• Development and Transportation Project Update
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Swearing in of newly appointed and reappointed members

The Planning Board, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance (VAR 01-26) for the property at 19409 Statesville Road, allowing the required 50-foot interstate buffer to be reduced to 10 feet. The variance was granted with conditions, including a prohibition on visible outdoor storage and installation of an alternative landscape buffer. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a staff presentation on project tracking tools.

• Approved variance VAR 01-26 to reduce I-77 buffer from 50 ft to 10 ft (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Administered oaths to board members Keith Eicher, Brett Hart, Todd Little, Andy Upchurch, Fred Westaway
• Received staff presentation on project status tracking resources

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Cornelius Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for 22136 Country Club Circle. The board will also consider text amendments regarding flags (TA 05-25) and infill setbacks (TA 06-25). Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• VAR 07-25: Variance request at 22136 Country Club Circle
• TA 05-25: Text amendment concerning flags
• TA 06-25: Text amendment concerning infill setbacks
• Public hearing for the variance item
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

The Cornelius Planning Board approved two text amendments to the Land Development Code. TA 05-25 allows US and NC flags to exceed the standard 40 sq ft size and 30 ft pole height, subject to a Special Use Permit with seven health/safety findings. TA 06-25 removes infill setback requirements in General Residential and Rural Preservation districts, applying minimum 25 ft and 50 ft front setbacks respectively, and adds flexibility for secondary frontages in Neighborhood Residential. A variance case (VAR 07-25) was tabled because the applicant was not present.

• Approved TA 05-25 Flags text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 05-25 (unanimous)
• Approved TA 06-25 Infill Setbacks text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 06-25 (unanimous)
• Tabled VAR 07-25 (22136 Country Club Cir) due to applicant absence (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of variance application VAR 05-25 for property at 21065 Nannie Potts Ln. The board will also discuss a text amendment regarding the new Land Development Code structure. Routine items include approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing and consideration of variance VAR 05-25 at 21065 Nannie Potts Ln
• Discussion of text amendment for new Land Development Code structure
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025

The Cornelius Planning Board, acting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance (VAR 05-25) allowing three new single-family homes at 21065 Nannie Potts Ln to be set back up to 50 feet from the road, instead of the standard 20-foot maximum. The board found that the property's topography, including a 5-foot embankment, created an unnecessary hardship. The board also discussed future Land Development Code restructuring and upcoming text amendments, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved variance VAR 05-25 for 21065 Nannie Potts Ln, increasing front setback from 20 to 50 feet (unanimous)
• Approved Finding of Fact #1: unnecessary hardship exists (5-1, Callender opposed)
• Approved Finding of Fact #2: hardship is peculiar to the property (5-1, Callender opposed)
• Approved Finding of Fact #3: hardship not self-created (5-1, Callender opposed)
• Approved Finding of Fact #4: variance consistent with ordinance intent (5-1, Callender opposed)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider the approval of the 2050 Downtown Master Plan and sign standards. The board will also discuss updates to the Code of Ethics for Advisory Boards.

• Consideration of 2050 Downtown Master Plan
• Consideration of TA 04-25 Sign Standards
• Update to Code of Ethics for Advisory Boards

The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously approved the 2050 Downtown Master Plan, a long-term vision for revitalizing the downtown core, and a consistency statement finding it aligned with the Land Use Plan. The board also unanimously approved TA 04-25 Sign Standards, which updates illumination and quantity rules for downtown signs, along with its consistency statement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

• Approved 2050 Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for 2050 Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved TA 04-25 Sign Standards (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 04-25 Sign Standards (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a Planning Board Workshop. No specific ordinances or rezoning applications are listed on the agenda.

• Planning Board Workshop

The Planning Board held a workshop to gather feedback on potential text amendments to the Land Development Code, including restructuring the code, downtown signage, double-frontage lots, infill setbacks, and brewpubs. No formal decisions were made; the board provided feedback and staff will draft language for future consideration. The board also received a refresher on conducting quasi-judicial hearings.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three rezoning applications. The board will also hold an election for Vice-Chair.

• Rezoning request REZ 01-26 for 20219 N Main St (Aspirational Adventures LLC)
• Rezoning request REZ 07-25 for Westmoreland Healthcare Facility
• Rezoning request REZ 08-25 for Holiday Lane Healthcare Facility
• Election of Vice-Chair

The Cornelius Planning Board approved two rezoning requests and denied one. The board approved a rezoning of 20219 N. Main St. back to Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) and approved a conditional rezoning for a medical office facility at 8715 Westmoreland Road. The board denied a rezoning for a freestanding emergency department at 19935 Holiday Lane, citing inconsistency with the Land Use Plan.

• Approved REZ 06-26 to rezone 20219 N. Main St. from Conditional to Neighborhood Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved REZ 07-25 for a 20,000 sq ft medical office facility at 8715 Westmoreland Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied REZ 08-25 for an 11,400 sq ft freestanding emergency department at 19935 Holiday Lane (7-2)
• Approved consistency statement for REZ 06-26 (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement with corrections for REZ 07-25 (unanimous)
• Approved inconsistency statement for REZ 08-25 (7-2)
• Appointed Fred Westaway as Vice-President of the Planning Board (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Cornelius Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a training session followed by a regular meeting. They are scheduled to decide on two Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate applications and a rezoning amendment (REZ 03-26) for Champion Tire truck parking. New business includes a future text amendment discussion, a joint planning coordinating committee meeting, and an update on a community meeting regarding Mayes Road Inn.

• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #1
• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #2
• REZ 03-26 Champion Tire Truck Parking Amendment
• Future Text Amendment Discussion
• Community Meeting Update - Mayes Road Inn

The Cornelius Planning Board approved REZ 03-26, a conditional zoning request to expand Champion Tire's truck parking onto an adjacent 9.6-acre property at 11034 Bailey Road, converting a temporary 2023 use to permanent. The board also approved two Built Upon Area Averaging Certificates transferring impervious area rights to properties on Windy Pointe Drive and Flying Jib Road. A discussion on future signage code changes was held but no decisions were made on that topic.

• Approved REZ 03-26 Champion Tire Truck Parking Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Consistency Statement for REZ 03-26 (unanimous)
• Approved Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #1 for 18804 Windy Pointe Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #2 for 16008 Flying Jib Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Cornelius Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2026. The main agenda item is a consideration of approval for text amendment TA 01-26, which proposes a new Land Development Code structure. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, old and new business, and setting the next meeting date. Public comments are allowed under posted rules.

• Consideration of TA 01-26: New Land Development Code Structure
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 4-minute limit per speaker

The Planning Board unanimously approved Text Amendment 01-26, which reorganizes the Land Development Code from 18 to 14 chapters for better flow and customer service. Approval was conditioned on staff moving definitions back to the second chapter. The board also approved the consistency statement and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved TA 01-26 New Land Development Code Structure with condition to move definitions to chapter 2 (5-0)
• Approved consistency statement for TA 01-26 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Cornelius Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a rezoning request (REZ 04-26) for property at 19701 Bethel Church Rd. A second rezoning request (REZ 02-25) on Nantz Road (Sunset Cove) has been withdrawn by the applicant and will not be considered. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, determination of quorum, pledge of allegiance, and approval of minutes.

• REZ 04-26: Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning at 19701 Bethel Church Rd
• REZ 02-25 (Sunset Cove, Nantz Road): Withdrawn by applicant
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026

The Cornelius Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of REZ 04-26, a conditional rezoning of 0.47 acres at 19701 Bethel Church Road from Village Center (VC) to Conditional Zoning (CZ) to allow a small-scale aesthetics vocational school (max 2,500 sq ft, 10 students). The board also approved a consistency statement finding the rezoning aligned with the Land Use Plan. The Sunset Cove event center application was officially withdrawn and will not be considered.

• Approved REZ 04-26, 19701 Bethel Church Rd conditional rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for REZ 04-26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Sunset Cove application withdrawn; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will meet on April 6, 2026, starting with a closed session for attorney consultation, followed by a regular meeting. The board will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 20219 N. Main Street and a resolution supporting a stormwater rate increase. Additionally, the board will consider approving eligibility guidelines for affordable housing funding, donating property for affordable housing, contribution agreements for two parcels, a Motorola contract, a contract for Town Hall renovation and Public Works addition, and a budget amendment.

• Public hearing on REZ 01-26 for 20219 N. Main Street (Aspirational Adventures, LLC)
• Resolution of Support for Stormwater Rate Increase
• Eligibility Guidelines for Affordable Housing Funding and Resolution for Donation of Property for Affordable Housing
• Motorola Contract
• Contract for Town Hall Renovation and Public Works Addition

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning at 20219 N. Main Street from Conditional Zoning to Neighborhood Mixed Use (4-0), and approved a resolution supporting a stormwater rate increase to bring development plan review in-house (4-0). The board also approved donating two town-owned properties to the Smithville Community Coalition for affordable housing, along with related contribution agreements (4-0). Several contracts were approved, including a $176,585.53 Motorola radio purchase, a $678,576.37 Town Hall renovation contract, and an interlocal agreement with Charlotte Water for the Smithville water system project.

• Approved rezoning REZ 01-26 at 20219 N. Main St. to Neighborhood Mixed Use (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01193 supporting stormwater rate increase (4-0)
• Approved affordable housing guidelines, property donation, and contribution agreements for Smithville (4-0)
• Approved Motorola contract for $176,585.53 for 911 console radios (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01195 interlocal agreement with Charlotte Water for Smithville water lines (4-0)
• Approved Fairwood Construction contract for $678,576.37 for Town Hall renovation (4-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendment for $173,000 asset forfeiture and $678,577 electric fund (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement and CMS joint use agreement (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a continued public hearing on the FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget and a separate public hearing on a rezoning amendment for Champion Tire truck parking. Other actions include considering a resolution opposing HB1089, awarding vehicle installment financing, and amending ordinances for electricity and parks. A presentation on Lake Norman water quality is also scheduled.

• Continued public hearing on FY27 Manager's Recommended Budget
• REZ 03-26 Champion Tire Truck Parking Amendment public hearing
• Resolution opposing HB1089
• Award Vehicle Installment Financing
• Code of Ordinances amendments for electricity and parks

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Champion Tire truck parking conditional rezoning (REZ 03-26) at 11034 Bailey Road, along with a $650,000 vehicle installment financing agreement at 3.77% interest. The board also approved resolutions opposing state HB1089, amended the electric utility and parks codes, and approved a right-of-way deed for the West Catawba Avenue widening project. The FY27 budget public hearing was continued to June 1st, with a proposed 2-cent tax rate increase under discussion.

• Approved REZ 03-26 Champion Tire truck parking amendment (5-0)
• Approved $650,000 vehicle financing at 3.77% from First National Bank (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing HB1089 limiting local tax authority (5-0)
• Approved electric utility ordinance Title 5, Chapter 50 (5-0)
• Approved parks code amendments Title 9, Chapter 93 (5-0)
• Approved R-2555B right-of-way deed and improvement agreement (5-0)
• Continued FY27 budget public hearing to June 1st (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY2027 Manager's Recommended Budget and hold a public hearing on the matter. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a rezoning request for the Cornelius Inn.

• Public hearing for FY2027 Manager's Recommended Budget
• Presentation on REZ 02-26 Cornelius Inn
• Transportation discussion
• Proclamations for National Police Week and Small Business Week

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request (REZ 02-26) for a proposed boutique hotel and cottages at NC-73 and Mayes Road, but took no action. They also reviewed the FY2027 recommended budget with a proposed property tax rate increase of 2 cents (to 19.31 cents per $100), and continued the public hearing on the budget to May 18. No final decisions were made on either item.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 20 minutes (4-0)
• Continued FY27 budget public hearing to May 18 (4-0)
• Held public hearing on REZ 02-26 Cornelius Inn; no vote taken
• Discussed FY27 budget with proposed 2-cent tax rate increase; no vote taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a pre-meeting FY27 Budget Workshop and a regular meeting. They will receive a Transportation Advisory Board quarterly update, hold public hearings for two healthcare facility rezonings (Westmoreland and Holiday Lane), and consider several agreements including a power sales agreement, an interlocal agreement for a road intersection study, and termination of another interlocal agreement. Consent agenda includes tax refunds and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for REZ 07-25 Westmoreland Healthcare Facility
• Public hearing for REZ 08-25 Holiday Lane Healthcare Facility
• Consideration of North Carolina Municipal Power Agency 1 - Project Power Sales Agreement
• Interlocal agreement with CRTPO for funding to study intersection of Bailey Road/NC 115
• MTC Interlocal Agreement Termination

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for a 20,000 sq ft healthcare facility on Westmoreland Road (Ordinance #2026-00906) and denied a rezoning for an 11,400 sq ft emergency department on Holiday Lane (4-1). The board also approved a power supply agreement extension with NCMPA1, an interlocal agreement for a Bailey Road/NC 115 intersection study, and a resolution terminating the Metropolitan Transit Commission.

• Approved REZ 07-25 Westmoreland Healthcare Facility rezoning (5-0)
• Denied REZ 08-25 Holiday Lane Healthcare Facility rezoning (4-1)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01198 declaring Holiday Lane rezoning inconsistent with Land Use Plan (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2026-00907 extending power supply agreements with NCMPA1 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Bailey Road/NC 115 intersection study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01199 terminating Metropolitan Transit Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the FY27 budget and facility rental fee recommendations. The meeting includes updates on downtown events, 2024 park bonds, and the Parks & Recreation Code of Ordinance.

• FY27 Facility Rental Fee Recommendation
• FY27 Budget Update
• 2024 Park Bonds
• Parks & Recreation Code of Ordinance Update
• Marketing & Downtown Events Update

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 7, 2026, and approved the April minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting consisted of reports and discussions. The commission decided to cancel the July 2026 meeting due to the July 4 holiday.

• Approved April 2026 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled July 2026 PRC meeting due to July 4 holiday

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on Bailey Road Park tennis and pickleball operators, discuss the FY27 budget, review 2024 park bonds, and consider a code of ordinance update. The meeting also includes approval of March 2026 minutes and committee goals.

• 6-month Bailey Road Park Tennis Operator Update
• 6-month Bailey Road Park Pickleball Operator Update
• 2024 Park Bonds discussion
• FY27 Budget Update
• Parks & Recreation Code of Ordinance Update

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval of proposed updates to Chapter 93 of the Town's Parks & Recreation Ordinance, including revised penalties for e-bike citations. The commission also approved the March 2026 meeting minutes as presented. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and commissioner updates.

• Approved March 2026 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 93 ordinance updates, including e-bike penalty revisions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several contracts, board appointments, and a budget amendment. The meeting includes a planning session for FY27 budget operating goals and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) items.

• Mental Health Clinician Contract with Sante Group
• Electric Line Truck Purchase Contract
• FY26 Budget Amendment
• Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Bylaws Amendment
• Advisory Board appointments for Planning Board, Architectural Review Board, Transportation Advisory Board, and Park Commission

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $302,420 contract with the Sante Group for a police department mental health clinician, funded partly by a state grant. They also approved a $63,238 budget amendment for the clinician, a $355,555 contract for a new electric line truck, and several advisory board appointments. The meeting included a budget planning session for FY27 with presentations from multiple departments.

• Approved TAB Bylaws amendment increasing membership from 8 to 9 (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Watershed Review Board (4-0)
• Reappointed Phil Bechtold as Planning Board chairman (4-0)
• Approved reappointments to Architectural Review Board (4-0)
• Reappointed Rick Kamakaris as ARB chairman (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Transportation Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Parks and Recreation Commission (4-0)
• Approved $302,420 contract with Sante Group for mental health clinician (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a Housing Authority, approve operating and lease agreements with ElectriCities, and approve a Motorola Notice to Proceed. The meeting also includes a public hearing on affordable housing funding and amendments to the Lake Norman Social District.

• Resolution to establish a Housing Authority
• Eligibility Guidelines for Affordable Housing Funding
• Code of Ordinances Amendment to expand designated places of public entertainment
• Lake Norman Social District Amendment
• Operating and Lease Agreements with ElectriCities

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution #2026-01191 establishing a Town Housing Authority, following a public hearing with no comments. They also approved several other items, including expanding the noise ordinance's designated areas, amending the Lake Norman Social District boundaries, approving the 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda, and authorizing new operating and lease agreements with ElectriCities. The affordable housing funding eligibility guidelines were removed from the agenda for further discussion.

• Approved Resolution #2026-01191 establishing a housing authority (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2026-00902 expanding noise ordinance designated areas to include Cain Center, Ceramic Studios, and Mills Market (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2026-00903 amending Lake Norman Social District boundaries (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda (5-0)
• Approved operating and lease agreements with ElectriCities (5-0)
• Approved Notice to Proceed with Motorola Solutions for $176,585.53 for two console radios (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from Mar. 2nd (5-0)
• Removed Item 11A (Eligibility Guidelines for Affordable Housing Funding) from agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a new Land Development Code structure (TA 01-26) and consider an amendment to the noise ordinance for animals and birds. They will also decide on a contract for police vehicle purchases. The agenda includes grant reports for several community organizations and a discussion on the 2026 North Carolina legislative agenda in the pre-meeting.

• Public hearing on TA 01-26 Land Development Code New Structure
• Consideration of amendment to Noise Ordinance for Animals and Birds
• Consideration of Police Vehicles Purchase Contract
• FY26 Support Grant Report – Ada Jenkins Center
• FY26 Operating Budget Support Grant Report – Lake Norman CDC

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a structural amendment to the Land Development Code (Ordinance #2026-00898) and a related consistency resolution, reducing chapters from 18 to 13 without changing substantive language. They also approved contracts for police vehicles totaling $355,782.90, and amended the noise ordinance to align animal noise restrictions with the 7PM-7AM timeframe. The meeting included reports on winter storm response and support grant presentations from local nonprofits.

• Approved Ordinance #2026-00898 amending Land Development Code structure (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01189 declaring consistency with Land Use Plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2026-00899 amending noise ordinance for animals and birds (5-0)
• Approved police vehicle contracts: $256,695 with Ilderton Dodge and $99,087.90 with Parks Ford (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss transportation and hold a workshop for the FY27 budget. The body is deciding on a property purchase, a budget amendment, and a grant application for parks and recreation.

• Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale for PID 007-531-01
• FY26 Budget Amendment
• NC Park & Recreation Trust Fund Grant Application
• Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex
• 2026 State Legislative Agenda

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of 37.4 acres (PID #007-531-01) from David R. Investments for $961,950, designated for park land, and authorized staff to finalize the closing. They also approved a budget amendment to fund the acquisition and related costs, and authorized applying for a PARTF grant for up to $500,000 toward the purchase. Other approvals included recognizing $611,000 in grants for the Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex and adopting the 2026 State Legislative Agenda.

• Approved purchase of 37.4 acres for park land for $961,950 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendment for property acquisition and electric fund revenue (5-0)
• Authorized application for PARTF grant up to $500,000 (5-0)
• Approved CPO amendment recognizing $611,000 in grants for tennis/pickleball complex (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 State Legislative Agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes (5-0)