Torrance Chapman Property Request — 1213 Mechanic Street
Description
Mr. Chapman requested the parcel at 1213 Mechanic Street, and the commission was scheduled to accept or reject an upset bid resolution on it.
Impact summary
An affordable home on a small floodplain lot, delayed one meeting so the board gets real drawings first.
Applicant
- Name
- Torrance Chapman
- Address
- 1213 Mechanic Street, New Bern, NCSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Redevelopment Commission
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Redevelopment Commission - Oct 14, 2026
Adams proposes an approximately 1,100 sq ft flood-resilient affordable home raised 8.5 feet, but the bid was tabled to December 9 for a proper floor plan and a builder commitment.
Redevelopment Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Chapman withdrew his request for 1213 Mechanic Street before the meeting; the upset bid resolution was not taken up.
Redevelopment Commission - Aug 12, 2026
The commission was scheduled to accept or reject an upset bid resolution for the Mechanic Street parcel requested by Torrance Chapman.
Redevelopment Commission - Jun 10, 2026
Mr. Chapman requested to purchase the city-owned lot at 1213 Mechanic Street to build a residential structure; the sale was tabled from May to June over concerns about conditions attached to salable lots.
Related issues (1)
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