About Me.
My name is Nicholas "Nic" Vesely. My wife, Meghan, and I moved to Charlotte in 2016 for work and quickly wanted to find a new home that was more familiar to what we grew up with. We spent every weekend taking day trips around the city, spending time in all the small towns that we could reasonably commute from. Our first trip down Main Street was the defining moment when we knew this would be our new home. We moved into a rental home in the Reid neighborhood in 2017 and eventually bought a home in Amity Acres in 2019. We brought a son, Sam (3) and daughter, Kalle (1) home to our historic ranch house and are expecting another daughter in September. We found a church home at the First Presbyterian Church of Belmont where both our children were baptized. After planting roots in town, my wife and I got involved where we thought our skill sets could be of use. As a professional engineer, I started service on the Planning & Zoning Board in 2019 and my wife, a physical therapist (now stay at home mom) chairs the Parks & Recreation Board which she joined in 2021. My term on Planning & Zoning will come to an end this year and I feel the calling to apply my skillset to City Council, where my combination of experience and expertise will produce results for my neighbors.
Experience
Professional Engineer
I graduated form the University at Buffalo in 2014 with a degree in Civil Engineering and got licensed in NC in 2018. My field of practice is focused on land development, including site planning, transportation improvements, and civil infrastructure design.
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As a professional Engineer, I am uniquely qualified to address our infrastructure needs, including addressing the transportation issues plaquing the peninsula.
Planning & Zoning Board
I applied to the Planning & Zoning Board in 2019 because I was concerned about a trend I was seeing: government overreach affecting property rights. I wanted to ensure the development codes served the interests of the people first while balancing the cost-burden placed on development that drives up housing prices and restricts the individual rights of homeowners. I was grateful to lend input on several committees and initiatives including work on the Tree Ordinance, Accessory Housing Units, Missing Middle Housing, and others. My last two years included services as the board chairman.
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This experience, combined with my technical expertise, will continue to serve the city in making better decisions that improve Belmont. I will continue to support projects that add to the city, such as the Chronicle Mills and Crescent Projects while being against projects that negatively impact the city, such as Henry Chapel.
Business Leader
Peninsula Civil Design, PLLC
Two years ago, I started my own small business out of my house as a consultant engineer, working in land development. I currently operate out of the Tech Works building downtown and am proud to contribute to the local business community.
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Bailey Park Developers, LLC
I also operate a small development firm as a side project, specializing in infill residential subdivision projects. My first project was a 7-lot luxury home development on Parkdale Drive in Belmont. This lent insight into several issues specific to Belmont, including aging infrastructure and costs associated with development requirements. This experience will help me negotiate with developers and weigh in on best value requests for both interests.
