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Fort Mill’s development plans continue to…develop

October 16, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

In local development news for Fort Mill, the town’s plans continue to push forward, but Council approvals and re-zonings are still in the works.

Fort Mill Parkway will potentially be the site of 75 new homes at Whites Road across the street from what will be the future location of the new Fort Mill district high school. What will most likely be 75 new homes was potentially going to be 670 new apartments, but town planners agreed that less construction and less density would be more ideal, given the proximity to the new school location.

Also, Fort Mill Town Council recently passed a rezoning and development agreement on Fort Mill Parkway occupying almost 45 acres, as well as an agreement to annex 208 existing homes at Huntington Place that are situated on approximately 49 acres.

Moreover, as part of a Main Street revamp, the Town Council accepted $5,000 to renovate or restore new facades there. A grant program was also recently approved by the town for facade improvements with $15,000 set aside for the first year and matching grants dedicated primarily to businesses on Main Street, with the hopes of reinvigorating but maintaining the historical integrity of the area.

In a separate project, a recent pushback from the Town Council on the annexation and development agreement dates, The Carolinas Healthcare System property at Fort Mill Parkway and Tom Hall Street still needs further approvals before It can move forward with its plans to put a multistory medical building there.

For more details on the town plans for Fort Mill, be sure to read the full article at Heraldonline.com.

York County development is thriving

October 9, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The Lake Wylie real estate market and local economy continue to thrive as the area welcomes new businesses as well as new housing developments.

York County is moving forward on the development fast track with plenty of new restaurant openings, grocery store openings and residential construction on the horizon in Lake Wylie and Fort Mill. There have been a lot of discussions between county staff and property developers with regard to what’s next.

A new single family subdivision is in the preliminary planning stages at SC 49 and Daimler Boulevard on more than 430 acres of land owned by Crescent Communities. Moreover, 5800 Charlotte Highway is a possible new site for a gas station, convenience store and used car lot.

Furthermore, Lakeside West Center will soon be home to a multi-tenant retail center at 429 Blucher Circle. A new restaurant could be joining the shopping plaza at 131 Evergreen Road, and a Captain D’s may go in at the Shoppes at the Landing. The Pleasant Road area of Fort Mill is also going to be home to a new German-based Lidl grocer.

As far as recreation is concerned, a new swim center is proposed for 3354 Highway 160 West on a seven-acre lot, and a gymnastics center is proposed for Maxwell Road off of Pleasant Road in Fort Mill on two and a half acres.

There is more than enough to keep your eye on here, and for more details and information on all of the exciting new commercial and residential developments happening in Lake Wylie, Fort Mill and the surrounding area, read the full article at Heraldonline.com.

http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/lake-wylie-pilot/article105247311.html

Steele Creek gets a new apartment community

September 11, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Steele Creek’s lovely community of Berewick is getting a new apartment complex that will be located right next to the Berewick Town Center’s village green near the community’s retail center.

The shopping center will be anchored by the new Harris Teeter that is scheduled to open in October. The 53,000 square-foot grocery store will be a big addition to the community and will certainly help to accommodate the new residents that will be moving in once the new apartment community of Solis Berewick is completed.

The site of Solis Berwick is 13.8 acres and was purchased for $4.7 million this summer by Terwilliger Pappas, and the apartment development company has finally broken ground on the new Steele Creek 275-unit community.

Residents here will be able to take advantage of fantastic amenities, including a clubhouse, a poolside pavilion with a fire pit, a fitness center, a pet park, and more. Initial apartment homes and amenities are slated to be completed by the middle of 2017, with the entire community finished by early 2018.

Steele Creek is a charming town that borders Lake Wylie and is conveniently located close to interstate 485 and not far from the airport, and offers one of the quickest commutes to uptown Charlotte. Steele Creek also offers plenty of great shopping and dining, and the new Solis Berewick apartment community will make a wonderful residential addition. For more details, be sure to read the full article at bizjournals.com.

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2016/09/06/terwilliger-pappas-breaks-ground-on-berewick.html

Major development is happening in York County

August 28, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Exciting things are happening in and around the Lake Wylie area, and if you have been thinking about moving to the area, now may be the best time yet.

Development plans are in full swing in York County, with major residential projects on the horizon in Lake Wylie, and plenty of commercial construction happening in Fort Mill, as well. There are currently several hundred acres of land up for review for new construction plans across the region.

The southwest corner of US 21 and Gold Hill Road occupying almost 25 acres is tentatively planned for four commercial 30,000-square-foot buildings, plus another 20,000 square-foot building, as well as plenty of parking. The property is currently zoned for residential use but rezoning efforts are in the works. This will be big!

There is also a residential subdivision in the planning stages in Lake Wylie on a piece of property owned by Crescent Communities, a very prominent developer. The proposed site is located at SC 49 and Daimler Boulevard, and plans include the development of single family homes.

There are also plans for an apartment complex at the corner of SC 49 and Senator Road, just east on Mill Pond Road. Furthermore, another car wash could also be moving into the Lake Wylie area on a 15 acre lot on SC 49.

So much growth and development throughout York County shows signs of a strong economy here as well as it being a desirable place to live. As the community grows and more residential options become available, the business community will also continue to thrive. For more details on the projects currently underway in Lake Wylie and Fort Mill, read the full article at heraldonline.com.

Fort Mill is getting a new high school!

August 27, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

There is exciting news for the town of Fort Mill and the families who live there. Fort Mill is getting a new high school! Drawings have recently been submitted for review by the Fort Mill School District which is awaiting approval for the site layout.

The new school will be located on the southwest corner of Fort Mill Parkway and Whites Road, and there will be two entrances off of the bypass to the main building. Plans for the school will include a football stadium, a soccer and lacrosse field, a track space and three practice fields. There will also be a band practice field, as well as baseball, softball and tennis facilities.

Preliminary drawings were released in May and updates came last week. Now, the school district is in a position to proceed with the clearing and grading of the site, so the most updated drawings were voted on and need final approval so that the district can move forward with the site plan, including the access points, driveway locations, building and field locations, and general site layout, in order for permits to be issued.

Plenty of details still have to be finalized, such as the school name, school mascot and color scheme. However, since the high school is not slated to open until 2019, there is plenty of time to iron out the details. From an aesthetic perspective, the current plan depicts a school with a brick veneer and stone accents, as well as fiber cement wall panels.

For more info on the new high school in Fort Mill, as well as other projects currently in the works, read the full article at Heraldonline.com.

Affordable housing development coming to Belmont

August 7, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Belmont is about to be home to a beautiful new affordable multi-family development. Laurel Street residential, in partnership with St. Paul Baptist Church, just broke ground on the 112-unit community that will be located at 1322 Allen Street. The community will include a 60-unit senior housing building, 29 townhouse-style units and a 23-unit garden style apartment building.

This rental community is designated for seniors as well as families that earn 60% or less of the region’s median income. The project is slated to be finished in late 2017. Creating stable housing options for a historic community like Belmont is crucial to the successful future of the town. Affordable housing for current residents with fixed or limited incomes provides them with the opportunity to stay in the community in which they live.

Community amenities will include outdoor seating areas, a playground, a computer center, a community room, a fitness center and also a covered picnic area.

St. Paul Baptist Church, which plays a major role in the development of this project, aims to expand affordable housing in the Belmont neighborhood. While it is primarily their vision behind the project, the city of Charlotte also plays an instrumental role in helping the plan come to fruition. The new development will also be closely located near a future light rail stop, making accessible transportation options available for people of all incomes.

For more information and details on this affordable housing project in Belmont, read the full article at bizjournals.com.

New Lake Wylie projects are underway!

July 31, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Lake Wylie just keeps growing and growing!

Several commercial projects have been in the planning stages in the charming Carolina town, and at the Shoppes at the Landing, more construction is finally getting underway.

The largest tenant by far, occupying almost 87,000 square feet, will be Morningstar Mini-Storage. With plans to open in the fall, the building will be two to three stories tall and will include interior access to storage units averaging 100 square feet. This new Morningstar Lake Wylie location may also include boat or vehicle parking that would be covered or screened.Located at 574 Nautical Drive, Morningstar is taking up a large portion of the 52 acres that make up the Shoppes at the Landing.

There are also smaller tenants, though, that are also going to be major players, including Cunningham Waters, which will be 3,500 square feet initially and then followed by another 3,200 square feet at a later phase. Heartland Dental is going to begin construction on a 5,500 square-foot office building, and Wylie Commons is approximately 9,000 square feet. Lake Wylie Pediatric Dentistry, as well as Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sports Clips and TK Nails Spa and Waxing are also moving in.

Furthermore, 9Round Fitness Lake Wylie will also be coming soon and will offer a 30-minute kickboxing classes with plans to be open by July 25, just in time for all those anticipated summer workouts.

There is also talks of a restaurant moving in to the Shoppes as well, but details have yet to be confirmed.

Stay up-to-date on all of the projects happening in Lake Wylie, including the newest construction and commercial developments, and read the full article at Heraldonline.com.

Lake Wylie, Fort Mill has tons of commercial development on the horizon

June 30, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Development projects are on the rise in York County, as all different types of businesses are looking to set up shop there. Fort Mill, in particular, has a lot on the horizon, including a new veterinary hospital that would take over an old nursery that wasn’t able to become a landscaping business. Permitting and building plans are in discussion, but no formal plans have been put into motion. Current zoning of the more than six-acre property allows for a variety of land uses, with animal hospitals and veterinary clinics at the top of the list.

Furthermore, a new Fort Mill office or warehouse building is being considered for the corner of Steele Creek Drive and Pleasant Road. Plans are in the works, and the 27-acre property would be the third office park close to the Pleasant Glen subdivision.

There is also a possible national tire and auto shop for the one-acre site at Charlotte Highway and Carroll Cove Road, where there is also a Taco Bell and a Dunkin’ Donuts on the way. Another Dunkin’ Donuts is also planned for Gold Hill Road half way between Pleasant Road and I-77.

County staff also recently met with developers to discuss a proposed preschool in Lake Wylie on a corner lot in the Shoppes at the Landing, which is located at Nautical Drive and Mill Pond Road.

In one of four rezoning requests by the county, a 1500-square-foot grocery store would be rezoned for use as an office and retail outlet for an appliance and repair company. Another of the four rezoning requests would transition 37 acres from residential to business use for the tract of land west of S.C. 160 across from Brayden between Dave Gibson Boulevard and Len Patterson Drive.

For more details on these projects and others, as well as on the continued development of Lake Wylie and Fort Mill, check out the full article at heraldonline.com.