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Retail project gains Planning Board approval, with stipulations around trees
Sept. 10. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the Catawba Retail Project at their Sept. 9 meeting, sending the proposal to the town board for a final decision, most likely in October. The project, known formally as Catawba Commons, is a request by FHNC of Charlotte to amend the […]
Planning Board dives into definition of ‘front yard’
July 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will decide if a Cornelius property may have a swimming pool in the front yard. Marc Lomartire, is building a home at 18300 Nantz Road. The property has two front yards: One on Nantz, the other on Delray Drive. He is requesting a variance from Chapter […]
Planning Board expands, while Land Development Code Advisory Board is disbanded
May 7. By Dave Vieser. There will be several new members on the Planning Board as a result of a unanimous vote Monday evening May 6 by the Cornelius Town Board. The long-awaited appointments to the Town Planning Board are as follows: 1. Phil Bechtold, as the 2024 Planning Board Chair. Bechtold has served since […]
Town Board will take a look at proposed FY 2025 budget tonight at 6 pm meeting
May 6. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy meeting Monday for the Cornelius Town Board considers rezoning for a new brewery as well as appointments to the Town Planning Board. They will also receive the Town Manager’s proposed 2025 budget. Brewery Hearing: A public hearing to permit rezoning for the proposed Fruitful Brewery […]
Planners plan to discuss expansion plan
April 5. By Dave Vieser. Enlarging the town Planning Board will be considered by the current planners at their Monday April 8 meeting. The current board composition is seven members, with three alternates. Planning Director Rox Burhans said they are contemplating making the three alternates full members, which would bring the board up to 10 […]
Planning Board vacancies remain unfilled
Feb. 19. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Planning Board appointments, originally scheduled for February, have been delayed according to Town Manager Andrew Grant. “At this time, the Town is still going through the process of selecting members for the Planning Board,” Grant told Cornelius Today on Feb. 16. “I’ll have a better idea in the next […]
Variances approved for Home Depot, Total Wine
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday Dec. 12 meeting, the Cornelius Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance which will permit Home Depot to add a tool rental operation. The addition will be on the east side of the building, close to Hwy. 21/Statesville Road. Background The US equipment rental market is growing. […]
Home Depot seeks permission to expand
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. The Home Depot on Hwy. 21/Statesville Road is seeking permission from the town to expand its tool rental operation. A variance, however, will be required, for which a public hearing will take place on Monday Dec 12. Home Depot is looking to expand their tool rental area by building out […]
Planning Board has new chairman
Aug. 2. Susan Johnson was unanimously appointed the new Cornelius Planning Board chairman at the Town Board’s Aug.1 meeting. Johnson, a Realtor, has been on the Planning Board for eight years. “I am very excited and honored to be appointed as the Planning Board Chair,” Johnson said following the vote. “I look forward to continuing […]
Planning Board: New chair expected to be appointed tonight
Aug. 1. By Dave Vieser. Barring any last-minute changes, Susan Johnson is expected to be named the new Cornelius Planning Board Chair at the Town Board meeting this evening. She has been on the planning board for eight years. “Susan is a native of the Charlotte and Lake Norman area and her expertise in residential […]
