On Friday, March 8th in a special meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners, Randall Arendt (Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute) from Greener Prospects was brought in as an expert, and unexpectedly commented on taxes and residential development. He stated that “you never get more tax dollars from development unless it’s non-residential”. However, […]
Development
The 2021 Waxhaw Rezone
In the March 23, 2021 meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners, several parcels of land were suddenly re-zoned to significantly higher densities – The 2021 Waxhaw Rezone. On a particularly large tract right in the center of Waxhaw, this was done in the absence of any plan for future development. Usually when the board […]
Residential Development in the Pipeline
Check the BOC Voting Log for dates, and more details – Residential Development in the Pipeline.
Gary Sides on Polo Grounds
Speaking about the proposed Polo Grounds development last night Gary Sides, on the UCPS Board of Education expressed some of the frustration that many are feeling in Waxhaw. He also laid out some of the unappealing scenarios that could occur if this development get approved. There are others on the board who feel the same […]
Don’t be Misled!
DON’T BE MISLED when elected officials attempt to obscure facts that reveal their indefensible rezoning approvals. Even when information taken directly from the town’s website is presented, elected officials will still attempt to mislead the public and insult their intelligence. This is very revealing. Yarbrough Village For instance, the Yarbrough Village rezoning was approved by […]
Approved Projects Transforming Our Town
Yarbrough Village rezoning was approved by the current Waxhaw Board of Commissioners on January 10, 2023. This is in addition to at least 600 units already approved by this current board. (Hwy 75/Somer Street, Rogers Pond Subdivision, Villages of Waxhaw, Prescot Village, Cottage Park, Southcreek, and Amavi).Yarbrough Village will have up to:8 units per acre […]