Framing the Issue

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As we continue our examination of the home building process in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, we turn to two of the area’s leading experts on what you can and cannot do with a piece of land once you’ve acquired it.Bridget Grant is a land use and development consultant with Moore Van Allen and Rob Nanfelt is the executive director of REBIC (Real Estate Building and Industry Coalition), both located in Charlotte. Bridget and Rob join hosts Aaron Kersey and Morgan Smith for a discussion about how to get approval from the city and county to build your home. Rob and Bridget explore the complex process of land entitlements, zoning, and community engagement in the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The team discusses how these factors influence housing costs, community opposition, and infrastructure planning, offering valuable insights for prospective homebuyers and developers.Connect with the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte at hbacharlotte.com.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Land Development and Entitlements01:08 Guest Introduction: Bridgette Grant's Background02:12 Rob Nanfelt and the Role of REBIC03:35 Recap of Land Buying and Entitlement Process04:49 Difference Between Permits and Entitlements05:38 Key Players in the Entitlement Stage06:26 Factors Stretching the Entitlement Process07:04 Community Engagement and Opposition08:27 Community Meetings and Resident Concerns09:21 Impact of Development on Traffic and Infrastructure10:08 Transportation Referendum and Infrastructure Funding11:04 Common Community Frustrations with Development12:37 Benefits of Entitlements for Property Owners14:43 Residential vs Commercial Entitlements16:25 Due Diligence in Property Evaluation17:27 Project Failures Post-Entitlement18:17 Land Scarcity and Growth Challenges19:10 What is a UDO and Its Purpose20:25 Challenges in Implementing the UDO22:01 Coordination Between City and County23:10 Impact of Delays on Development Costs24:33 Importance of Relationships in Entitlement Process25:22 Differences Between Zoning Ordinance and UDO26:07 Cost Implications of Development Delays27:23 Cost of Apartments and Housing Affordability28:19 Who Benefits from Entitlements?29:01 Zoning and Land Use Regulations30:21 Engagement and Civic Duty in Development32:38 Final Thoughts and Next Episode PreviewResourcesCharlotte Regional Business Alliance - https://charlotteregionalbusiness.com/Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - https://charlottenc.gov/Planning/Pages/UDO.aspxRebic - Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition - https://www.rebiclobby.com/Charlotte City Planning Department - https://charlottenc.gov/Planning/Pages/default.aspxGuest LinksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettegrant/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robnanfelt/DFW3UNW2MWZWFTKV

In the first episode of the Framing the Issue podcast, hosts Aaron Kersey and Morgan Smith talk about land acquisition. Any prospective home builder’s first step is to find a piece of land to build on, but in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, that’s not so easy, or cheap.Joining Aaron and Morgan for a discussion on land acquisition is Chad Lloyd of DRB Group, Division VP of DRB Group and Cody King, Director of Land and Queen City Land. Chad and Cody offer insights into the land acquisition process from site selection to permitting and beyond.Connect with the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte at hbacharlotte.com.

In our first episode, we introduce you to the hosts of the podcast, as well as one of the biggest minds behind the podcast. Hosts Aaron Kersey and Morgan Smith tell you a little about themselves, their background, and what their goals are as you join them on this journey. Aaron and Morgan are then joined by Jen Schuster, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte, to talk about the HBA, what it is, and why we’re producing this podcast.  Connect with the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte at hbacharlotte.com.