Lexington Council Advances Review of Proposed Carolina Corridor Annexation
LEXINGTON, N.C. — The Lexington City Council voted to move forward with reviewing a petition for voluntary annexation tied to the proposed Carolina Corridor development project during its May 11 meeting. The request involves 19 parcels totaling approximately 848.819 acres located along Old Linwood Road, Highway 47, and the railroad corridor.
The proposal drew comments from several residents during the public comment period.
Tavis Curry, an adjacent property owner, spoke about the potential impact of the development on neighboring homes and farmland.
“I’ll be upfront: I prefer the peace and quiet of the existing farmland,” Curry said. “But if the land must be sold and developed, I believe a data center would be the best possible quiet industrial neighbor — far better than high-density residential housing.”
Curry said he became increasingly concerned after reviewing the larger Carolina Corridor master plan.
“On the concept map, my property sits directly between the areas labeled Building 1 and Building 2,” Curry said. “Building 1 appears positioned so that it could look straight into my backyard, depending on its height and screening.”
Curry asked the city to consider protections for neighboring property owners as the project moves forward.
“Can the City ensure strong mitigation measures — such as increased setbacks, effective fencing, and landscaping — are required to protect the privacy and quality of life for neighboring homes,” Curry asked.
He also requested the opportunity for nearby property owners to review future site plans and asked to be added to official notifications regarding the project.
According to city documents, the annexation process includes several additional steps before any final approval, including an investigation by the City Clerk, certification that city services can be provided, public hearings, and a future council vote on an annexation ordinance.
The resolution directing the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the petition passed unanimously in a 6-0 vote.
