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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 will hold a community meeting to introduce their plan and to obtain public advice on it on Wednesday March 6, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to…
Thank 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 resolution to obtain expert professional assistance with any future evaluation of town codes. We clearly think it is vitally important to retaining town quality that…
Blowing 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 motion to defeat these changes and included in it obtaining outside experts to assist in any future examination of town development codes. One of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…