Ed Driggs

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Charlotte Zoning Meeting · City Council Zoning Meeting on 2026-04-20 5:00 PM - Apr 20, 2026 · 20 Apr 2026 meeting

So I won't be supporting this.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Driggs.

I will support the district rep on this one because.

It is, if not almost the exact scenario that we faced with Willora Lake last time, where location does matter, where density does matter, and traffic concerns do matter.

And I would love my colleagues to refer to a state statute on zoning that I read earlier today that

If we're going to deny a rezoning, it is because it's not going to enhance or improve the quality of life on residents, particularly if it comes to traffic congestion and other obstacles that prohibit the quality of life for residents to improve.

And I can share that with you all after our meeting, but I will support the district rep on this one as well.

Thank you.

So, I would like to take the position on this.

The concern I have is that this exemplifies, in many respects, exactly what it is we are trying to achieve in terms of housing affordability, partnership with private investors, partnerships with churches.

So, there are issues, as there are in most locations, frankly.

I think if we hold out to find the location where nobody is opposed, we're not going to get much done.

And I'm concerned that by denying this or not approving this tonight, that we will discourage others who might want to follow the True Homes example.

True Homes is unusual, and that they actually helped to achieve a structure like this with a soft equity financing component.

So they actively support it.

The church supports it.

We got a strong recommendation from Bishop Alexander and other emails in support, as well as in opposition.

But it just concerns me.

Zoning Committee 6-0, staff approves.

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