development
Alexander Farm construction will start in 4th quarter
June 10. By Dave Yochum. The developer of the Alexander Farm property at Westmoreland and West Catawba says they will break ground on the $110 million mixed-use project during the fourth quarter of this year. The development includes single-family homes, a Lidl grocery store, additional retail and an age-restricted, resort-style apartment complex. Florida-based WIN Development […]
Town Board meeting: Hearings on W. Catawba project, FY 21-22 budget
June 8. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on the Junker Project, a five-story, mixed-use project proposed for West Catawba just to the east of the Wher-Rena boat showroom, attracted 11 residents in person on Monday June 7, all in opposition. There was one email in favor. The town’s proposed $26.1 million budget for […]
Final public hearing on plans for apartments/retail is Monday at Town Hall
June 4. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on a controversial rezoning request to build a five-story mixed use complex on West Catawba Avenue will be conducted Monday June 7 beginning at 5 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. The project, proposed by veteran Mecklenburg builder Jake Palillo, has generated considerable opposition. The project, which […]
Plan for 252-unit apartment project may go to Town Board Monday
June 2. The Cornelius Planning Board has recommended by a 6-0 vote that the Town Board deny a rezoning request from veteran North Meck builder Jake Palillo. He is planning 252 unit apartment complex with commercial space on West Catawba just east of the Wher-Rena property. Tuesday’s vote was on a revised site plan for […]
On-street parking change planned for Jetton Extension
May 20. By Dave Vieser. The Town of Cornelius plans to ban on-street parking on Jetton Road Extension. The decision was reached at Monday’s May 17 Town Board Meeting and was classified as a safety measure. Many parents whose children go to the two private schools on the road, especially the Primrose School, use the […]
Mayes Meadow vote expected at Monday’s meeting
May 14. By Dave Vieser. A decision on rezoning for Mayes Meadow, a 160-home project to be built on farmland in southeast Cornelius, is expected at the Monday May 17 Town Board meeting. The proposed development became a lightning rod for comments and concerns from residents and commissioners during the past several months as it […]
Planning Board meets May 10 at 5:30
May 5. The regularly scheduled Town of Cornelius Planning Board meeting May 10 will begin at 5:30 pm. This is an open meeting, however, the meeting is physically closed to the public due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. The public may view the meeting from the lobby or Community Room in Town Hall, or virtually […]
Town posts Gilroy’s missing comments
May 5. By Dave Vieser. Former Town Board Commissioner Dave Gilroy spoke out against the Mayes Meadow rezoning at Monday’s board meeting, except the town’s video streaming system failed and Gilroy’s comments were neither seen nor heard that evening. This comes after his comments were cut off at the town meeting April 6. Some conspiracy […]
Mayes Meadow: A decision could come May 17
May 4. By Dave Vieser. The last time the Cornelius Town Board conducted a public hearing on the Mayes Meadow project, which consists of 160 homes to be built on vacant farmland, it was followed by negative comments as well as a recommendation for denial by the Planning Board. Last night the project was up […]
Mayes Road project comes back to Town Board Monday
April 30. By Dave Vieser. Mayes Meadows, a project with 180 single-family homes on vacant farmland in Southeast Cornelius is back on the public hearing schedule. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a second rezoning hearing Monday May 3. Land use plan changes just adopted suggest higher densities than the Land Use Plan adopted […]
