City Council met last week for their monthly zoning meeting. There were a few projects that now officially have the green light. Also, one development needs to head back to the drawing board to address concerns from the council. Here are some of the projects we are most excited about:
- CW Development was successful in their rezoning bid. As you might remember, this development was hotly contested last month due to a requirement about access to both Old Providence Road and Old Providence Lane. This requirement is a part of the city’s subdivision ordinance. Residents were concerned because of extra thru traffic, a sidewalk to nowhere and the razing of old growth trees. CW Development now has the go ahead to build 20 townhomes on the 4.1 acre site.
- Selwyn Property Group is working on a redevelopment of a site on the East Side that will include up to 80,000 square feet of grocery-anchored retail. Located on Monroe Road, Idlewild Road, Independence Boulevard and Long Avenue, this development will service many Charlotteans. The Lynx Silver Line has a proposed line in the immediate area so it will not only be good for that area, but also for anyone who can reach it by Lynx light rail. Selwyn Property Group has been working hard with the community and city council to come up with the best possible plan for the area.
- PulteGroup was sent back to the drawing board with their new development on Starmount Cove Lane. This 9.1-acre site near South Boulevard would potentially be home to 95 two-story townhouses. The location is great and would be about a half-mile from the Lynx Blue Line station at Arrowood. Council members expressed concerns about density, design, parking, and accessibility. Lack of open space was of major concern as well. PulteGroup will revamp their petition and present at a future zoning meeting seeking approval.
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