On November 26th, 2024, the BOC voted to accept a conditional rezone that allows for the construction of a 190-unit age-restricted (55+) apartment building – the Atrium Development. The existing zoning of Economic Center requires that non-residential uses be built and well-established before any residential units can be constructed. Beginning with a suggestion by outgoing […]
Local Control Loses, Density Wins
The North Carolina legislature has passed SB382, which contains a sweeping revocation of the local control of all municipal governments to down-zone to lower density. The legislators who supported this say that it is needed to combat local government abuses in western NC post-Helene, but some representatives from those areas actually voted against it. Local […]
Waxhaw’s Big Flush
Waxhaw’s Big Flush – Most Waxhaw residents know about the 12 Mile Creek wastewater treatment plant on Kensington Drive. It serves Waxhaw, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Indian Trail, Stallings, parts of Marvin, and some unincorporated areas of Union County. However, if the new residential developments approved by the Waxhaw BOC were allocated wastewater capacity tomorrow, there […]
BOC Summary, October 8th, 2024
BOC Summary, October 8th, 2024. The saw a wave of public dissatisfaction, as residents took to the podium to criticize three commissioners—Commissioners McMillon, Wesolek, and Hall—for their recent decisions. Public comments centered on the denial of the Planning Board chair’s application for another term, a decision that has raised eyebrows in the community. The chair, […]
Commissioner Wedra Update #4
Here’s an update from Commissioner Wedra on the recent manipulation of the process for appointing volunteers to advisory boards. Commissioner Wedra Update #4
Attack/Shun/Stalk
On September 24th, the BOC voted to deny the application of the current Planning Board Chair, and an application from a well-qualified Military Veteran. No reason was given. Details here.