Statesville City Council Meeting 10/05/2026

Statesville City Hall – 227 S. Center Street

October 1, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Special Meeting – Statesville Event Center

October 1, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - Pre-Agenda Meeting – Statesville Event Center

October 5, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting – City Council Chambers

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City Council Meeting at a Glance

The Statesville City Council met Monday, October 5, at City Hall. Here is a brief overview of the meeting and the actions taken by Council.

Presentations and Recognitions

Mayor Douglas Hendrix presented proclamations recognizing:

• Statesville Pride Day
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Crime Prevention Month
• Fire Prevention Week
• Public Power Week

Paul Hauser, Chief Operating Officer for ElectriCities of North Carolina, presented the 2025 Public Power Awards of Excellence to Statesville Public Power and Director Cody Leis. Statesville Public Power received awards in all five categories. Read more here.

City Manager’s Report

City Manager Ron Smith presented his report to City Council. View the City Manager’s report here.

Consent Agenda

Council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including:

• Minutes from the September 10 Pre-Agenda Meeting, September 14 Regular Meeting and September 22 Special Meeting
• The second reading of the rezoning of approximately 481.5 acres associated with the Statesville Regional Airport to Heavy Industrial
• The second reading of amendments to the City Code related to stormwater oversight, street drainage and floodplain administration
• A new five-year contract with Parrish and Partners for engineering, planning and consulting services at the Statesville Regional Airport
• A budget amendment transferring funds for additional design services for Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Operations Center
• The recommended FY 2026-27 budget for the Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau

Regular Agenda

Beverly Heights and Western Heights Small Area Plan

Council unanimously adopted the Beverly Heights and Western Heights Small Area Plan. The plan establishes a vision for growth and improvements in Beverly Heights, Western Heights, Canterbury, the Highway 115 commercial corridor and McClure Park, with an emphasis on safety, sustainability and connection. One person spoke in favor of the plan during the public hearing.

Turnersburg Highway Rezoning

Council approved the first reading of a request to rezone approximately one acre along Turnersburg Highway, between Cowan Lane and Fourth Crescent Place, from residential to highway business. Council Member James Pressly recused himself from the discussion and vote because he has an ownership interest in the property. No one spoke during the public hearing. The rezoning will be included on the October 19 City Council agenda for a second reading.

Turnersburg Highway Annexation

Council approved the first reading of a request to annex approximately 1.8 acres along Turnersburg Highway and Fourth Crescent Place.

Council Member James Pressly recused himself from the discussion and vote because he has an ownership interest in the property.

Stacy Ranucci, representing Chick-fil-A, spoke in favor of the project during the public hearing. She explained that Chick-fil-A plans to rebuild at the new site because of drive-thru and parking limitations at its current Turnersburg Highway location. The company does not have plans for the current building at this time.

The annexation will be included on the October 19, 2026, City Council agenda for a second reading.

Moose Club Road Kingdom Townhomes

At the applicant’s request, Council postponed the proposed rezoning and annexation for the Kingdom Townhomes development at 185 Moose Club Road until the February 1, 2027, meeting.

Wall Street Havenwood Subdivision

Council approved the second reading of the conditional rezoning request for approximately 139 acres at the end of Wall Street by a 4–3 vote. The rezoning allows the property to be developed as the Havenwood Subdivision with single-family detached homes and duplexes.

Arey Road Annexation Waiver

Council unanimously denied a request for an annexation waiver for a property at 172 Arey Road. Without the waiver, the property owner would need to apply for annexation before connecting to City water service once it becomes available.