Residents press developer on blasting, surveys and potential property damage
Apr 28, 2026
Neighbors near the Cane Ridge site expressed anxiety about blasting on rocky terrain and possible damage to structures; Meritage Homes said blasting is state‑regulated, that pre‑blast surveys are required, and that geotechnical reports will guide grading and topsoil handling.
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Several residents said the site is very rocky and worried that grading and blasting could damage nearby houses and infrastructure. A resident who lives directly behind the parcel warned, "That interest is very dangerous," and described repeated shaking from nearby construction and blasting in the area.
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