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Thank You for Your Vote Against Code Changes Governing Downtown Development
Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Distinguished Members of the Blowing Rock Council: We appreciate your vote against proposed changes in town codes governing downtown development. We also appreciate your…
Read MoreBlowing Rock Downtown Development Code Changes DEFEATED !!!
All – I am pleased to report that major code changes proposed for downtown Blowing Rock development were defeated by a unanimous council vote. Council member Sue Sweeting made the…
Read MoreMajor Changes Proposed to Reduce Control of Downtown Blowing Rock Development – Public Hearing Tuesday February 12, 2019
The following MAJOR CHANGES have been proposed in the Blowing Rock Town Codes controlling downtown development: 1. ELIMINATION OF THE LIMIT ON THE DENSITY OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON DOWNTOWN PROPERTY. THE…
Read MoreTOWN OF BLOWING ROCK’S VISION PER 2014 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The shared vision for the future of the Town of Blowing Rock is one of a vibrant mountain village resort community that welcomes all with its charming authenticity and unique sense of place. As a premier destination…
Read MorePUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BR CODE CHANGES FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SET FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Friends – On motion by BR Councilman Jim Steele with a second by Council Member Virginia Powell, Council set a public hearing for 6:00 P.M. February 12, 2019 Town council…
Read MoreSerious Violations of Town Codes in Blowing Rock Discovered
Friends – The following information from Blowing Rock Civic Association attorney Jim McCleod of Johnston Allison & Hord law firm in Charlotte reveals a very serious failure by Blowing Rock…
Read MoreMAJOR CHANGES IN BLOWING ROCK IMPACTING YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS
Major changes have been proposed to the Town Land Use Code to eliminate residential density requirements for the Central Business and Town Center. The proposal also 1. Concludes that short-term rental condo…
Read MoreBio’s of Blowing Rock Civic Association Board December, 2018
Board of Directors of Blowing Rock Civic Association 12/2018 Chairman of the Board and President – George T. Wilcox –CEO and Owner of Wilcox & Co. financial consulting, life and…
Read MoreBlowing Rock Town Council Off to Good Start in Search for Town Manager
Friends – Our town council got off to an excellent start in replacing resigned town Manager Ed Evans. Ed has offered to stay on the job through the end of…
Read MoreWatauga County Commission Public Hearing on Financing for Recreation Center
Friends – Betsy and I attended the subject hearing last Tuesday night 8/21/2018. A large crowd attended this meeting most of them apparently well organized mainly Boone proponents of…
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