Granville commissioners approve Marshall Landing road improvement assessment to bring streets to state standards

The Granville County Board of Commissioners on April 20 adopted a final assessment resolution to fund street improvements in the Marshall Landing subdivision, directing that the work be undertaken and assessed to the property owners who petitioned for the upgrades.

Planning director Barry Baker told the board the county followed required public‑notice procedures and that owners petitioning for the project met the statutory petition threshold. Baker said the preliminary assessment resolution described the scope and that property owners would pay the full special assessment. "100% of the project total cost will be assessed and paid by property owners of the Marshall Landing subdivision," Baker told commissioners.

Multiple residents addressed the board in favor of the improvements, citing safety and long‑running road deterioration. Craig Kerxy described a childhood injury to his son on the failing road and said, "I just don't want to see another child be injured." A neighbor and homeowner representatives noted strong petition support—about 31 of 33 homeowners signed in favor—and argued that bringing the road up to NCDOT standards would allow the state to accept it into the maintenance system and would help property values.

Baker explained the payment options under the assessment: property owners may pay the full assessment in cash within about 30 days after the final assessment roll, or opt for up to five annual installments at an interest rate of 5 percent. He also noted the county will contract a transportation consultant to prepare bid documents and that bid results will determine the final assessment roll.

After public comment and questions about county involvement and costs, the board voted to adopt the final assessment resolution, directing staff to proceed with project bidding and final assessment roll preparation.

Next steps include consultant bid preparation and a return to the board with actual bid results and a confirmed assessment roll that will indicate each parcel's final share of the cost.