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Major 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 CURRENT DENSITY LIMIT IS 5 UNITS/ACRE. 2. AN INCREASE IN ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT FROM 30′ ABOVE THE SIDEWALK OR FINISHED GRADE AT THE PRIMARY ENTRANCE…

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URGENT 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 governing downtown development. these changes include: 1. Eliminating restrictions on the density of residential units on downtown properties that could enable construction of numerous condominiums…

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TOWN 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 for visitors to North Carolina’s High Country.  Blowing Rock will provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment in a memorable setting…

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PUBLIC 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 meeting for Staff Recommended and Planning Board approved code changes to eliminate density limits for downtown residential units, significantly reduce required green space, significantly increase…

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Serious 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 town staff to adhere to the legally prescribed process for a public hearing on proposed major code changes for downtown development. When we called his…

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MAJOR 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 units should be considered the same as motel/hotel units with relaxed on-site parking requirements 2.   Significantly reduces oversight by the Planning Board and the Town Council…

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Bio’s of Blowing Rock Civic Association Board December, 2018

Board of Directors of Blowing Rock Civic Association 12/2018 Chairman of the Board and President – George T. Wilcox –CEO and Owner of Wilcox & Co. financial consulting, life and health insurance and investments.  Former manager Merck & Co. Former member of the Board of Blowing Rock Hospital, former member of the Board Blowing Rock…

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Blowing Rock Town Council Off to Good Start in Search for Town Manager

Friends – Our town council got off to an excellent start in replacing resigned town Manager Ed Evans. Ed has offered to stay on the job through the end of November. The Council today voted to hire as soon as possible an interim town manager who would assume town management responsibility promptly. A detailed presentation…

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Blowing Rock Civic Association’s Watauga County Commissioners Forum October 4, 2018

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Watauga County Commission Public Hearing on Financing for Recreation Center

  Friends – Betsy and I attended the subject hearing last Tuesday night 8/21/2018. A large crowd attended this meeting most of them apparently well organized mainly Boone proponents of this facility that will be located in Boone. The hearing was interesting and informative. There were a large number of speakers urging approval of this…

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