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 Above is the illustration of phase one of the project's master plan including The Randy Parton Theater, a waterfront park, avian sanctuary, a public green and amphitheater, outlet shopping area, hotel and other recreational and entertainment venues. |
The approximately 130 acres of land off N.C. Highway 125 on the east side of Interstate 95 will be home to The Randy Parton Theater, along with other amenities such as restaurants and hotels. It also includes an aquarium and avian sanctuary.
In voting for the project, council agreed the proposed use of the land will not endanger public health and safety and have a minimal, if any, impact on the people who live near the district.
The City Council's action also backs an endorsement of the project given by the planning board earlier this month.
City Planning and Development Director George W. Gurley Jr. said the main entrance of the facility will be off N.C. Highway 125 and loop around the district for exit back onto Highway 125.
Later in the meeting, the council approved a request by City Manager Rick Benton for resolutions asking the North Carolina State House and Senate for funds to make road improvements within the district.
Mayor Drewery Beale was pleased with the action. “It's just another step forward,” he said during a break in the meeting. “Everything is on schedule. The engineering work is on schedule. All permits will be applied for. Everything is falling in place.”
No one spoke during another public hearing about a rezoning request, which city council approved, in which 0.23 acres of land located on the east side of Daniels Street would be rezoned to B-4 Business.
Gurley said the owner of the property, Ron Barnes of BRS Properties, has not said what kind of business he plans to build on the property.
He said the B-4 zone allows the most intense type of commercial uses, similar to those on Julian Allsbrook Highway.
The rezoning request unanimously passed.
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