Etowah Valley expansion plan eyed for new access routes
ETOWAH VALLEY GOLF AND RESORT, built 1964 and expanded to 27 holes by 1987, sits on 174 acres with a hotel, cottages, restaurant, event space, pool and driving range. The subdivision plan adds two new U S 64 access points, one off Brickyard Road, extensive roads and sidewalks, 40 percent open space, a 6000 square foot clubhouse, and new trails. NCDOT required intersection improvements at Brevard Road Brickyard Road Brevard Road North Greenwood Forest Drive Brickyard Road Holly Springs Road and set design guidelines for the new access points.
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Moland-Drysdale Corp
Etowah Valley Golf & Resort
U.S. 64
Brickyard Road
NCDOT
Brevard Road
Greenwood Forest Drive
Holly Springs
McKinney Road
Etowah Valley master plan faces sharp objections
The Preservation Society objects to Hendersonville master plan iteration five citing conservation shortfalls and 17 percent land preservation versus 40 percent. EVPS warns of flood, wastewater, hazardous turf chemical issues and community character risks. Appeals would go to the state Court of Appeals. EVPS may join as defendant. EVPS plans traffic and land use research while exploring a $6.5 million buyout via broad donor support ahead of a Planning Board hearing on Oct 19 at BRCC.
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Preservation Society
EVPS
Planning Board
State Court of Appeals
Board of Commissioners
Henderson
Etowah Valley Preservation Society
Henderson County Planning Board
Etowah Valley
Thomas Auditorium
BRCC
Planning Board rejects floodway text amendment proposal
The Planning Board rejected a text amendment allowing landowners to apply for permits to build in floodways with no-rise certifications. Fire chief Rick Livingston warned such changes could worsen floods, while supporters argued safeguards and continued reviews would protect farmland and ensure proper conditions before approval.
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County Land Development Code
LDC
Rick Livingston
Mills River Fire & Rescue
County Planning Board
Henderson County
Susan Frady
Planning Board
Board of Com
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