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Proposed Hotel Behind Speckled Trout
Hotel Proposed for Property Back of Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock
Friends – A 40 room hotel has been proposed for the .905 acre site back of the Speckled Trout restaurant in downtown Blowing Rock. The developer Catellus Group from Charlotte…
Read MoreThank You for Your Vote Against Code Changes Governing Downtown Development
Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Distinguished Members of the Blowing Rock Council: We appreciate your vote against proposed changes in town codes governing downtown development. We also appreciate your…
Read MoreBlowing Rock Downtown Development Code Changes DEFEATED !!!
All – I am pleased to report that major code changes proposed for downtown Blowing Rock development were defeated by a unanimous council vote. Council member Sue Sweeting made the…
Read MoreMajor Changes Proposed to Reduce Control of Downtown Blowing Rock Development – Public Hearing Tuesday February 12, 2019
The following MAJOR CHANGES have been proposed in the Blowing Rock Town Codes controlling downtown development: 1. ELIMINATION OF THE LIMIT ON THE DENSITY OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON DOWNTOWN PROPERTY. THE…
Read MoreURGENT ATTENTION – SUMMARY OF CODE CHANGES FOR DOWNTOWN BLOWING ROCK
The Blowing Rock Town Council has set a public hearing Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at Town Hall for consideration of major changes in long standing town codes…
Read MoreTOWN OF BLOWING ROCK’S VISION PER 2014 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The shared vision for the future of the Town of Blowing Rock is one of a vibrant mountain village resort community that welcomes all with its charming authenticity and unique sense of place. As a premier destination…
Read MorePUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BR CODE CHANGES FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SET FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Friends – On motion by BR Councilman Jim Steele with a second by Council Member Virginia Powell, Council set a public hearing for 6:00 P.M. February 12, 2019 Town council…
Read MoreSerious Violations of Town Codes in Blowing Rock Discovered
Friends – The following information from Blowing Rock Civic Association attorney Jim McCleod of Johnston Allison & Hord law firm in Charlotte reveals a very serious failure by Blowing Rock…
Read MoreMAJOR CHANGES IN BLOWING ROCK IMPACTING YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS
Major changes have been proposed to the Town Land Use Code to eliminate residential density requirements for the Central Business and Town Center. The proposal also 1. Concludes that short-term rental condo…
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