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Town’s website Dec. 15, then updated Dec. 21 and Jan. 3 before the final draft was posted Jan. 11.

The development agreement will run for 40 years and will stay with the property no matter who the owner is. Should D.R. Horton sell the property, the new owner would be required to abide by the agreement.

Wolfe suggested two amendments to the development agreement, which were approved by D.R. Horton.

The Council took approximately one hour to hear information about the development agreement before giving it unanimous approval.

“The reality is, this is the best we can get from this developer,” Wolfe said.

Terrell pointed out that the two largest cities in North Carolina, Charlotte and Raleigh, do not do development agreements.

“This development agreement has been a tool for elevating the quality of this project,” he added, “and for giving the citizens of Jamestown something that is far better than what could have or would have been approved under a standard zoning.”

D.R. Horton has not had engineering done for a final site plan. There are nine different types of housing planned with open spaces and trees. The company is working on a plan to preserve some of the history of the property with photos displayed in the amenity center.

“The historical aspect is going to be awesome,” said D.R. Horton’s Ryan group will meet back in Florida for final rehearsals before the tour begins with shows in Asheville on Feb. 23 and Feb. 25.

“My favorite number is ‘Living La Vida Loca,’” Underwood said. “It includes all 10 dancers and some of the singers. It is so high energy and so much fun.”

As exciting as participating in Hits! The Musical is for Underwood, she wants even more for the future.

“My hope was for dance to take me everywhere,” she said. “This show does that. My goal now is to get steady work and perform around the country. I would like to perform in films and television also.”

In addition to the shows in Asheville, the 50-plus city tour of Hits! The Musical will also appear in Durham March 23 and in Charlotte March 24.

For tickets and other tour dates go to www.thehitstour.com. Information about the show can also be found on social media @hitsthemusical.

Motes. The company plans to improve the design of the amenities center, which will look like the Mackay hunting lodge, and display historic photographs.

The Futrell-MackayArmstrong house does not appear to be in savable condition, however.

Public Comments

During each of the four public hearings relating to the D.R. Horton project, citizens had the opportunity to voice their concerns.

Several people spoke during all four hearings. Each comment was received by applause from the audience.

Most of those speaking were, as some said, frustrated and outraged by the thought of this project.

They asked all votes be postponed. Some stated the Council is not listening to citizens and valid questions are not being answered, nor is Council following procedure and is not being transparent.

Environmentalists said the development agreement was locking Jamestown into the environmental and everchanging world as it is now.

Most in the audience were unhappy with the density of the proposed development, which would be 1,500 units with 3.2 units per acre. The previous project submitted by Diamondback was for 1,269 units with 2.75 per acre. Residents also believed that density to be too high.

Terrell noted that the apartments are included in the 3.2 units per acre number.

Seth Harry and Associates, community planners,