Residents urge council to reject Crosswinds development, cite safety and service concerns in Indian Land

Several residents from Indian Land addressed Lancaster County Council during public comment, asking the council to deny or closely scrutinize a proposed Crosswinds development application from the Coulter Group.

Jean McCoy and Tony McCammon — identifying themselves as residents of Indian Land — told council the planning commission rejected the application and urged the council to follow the commission’s decision. Bruce Cohen and other residents raised concerns about lack of transportation planning in the area, telling council that county and DOT planners do not yet have a comprehensive plan for Indian Land and that growth there is straining roads and emergency services.

Why it matters: residents said county growth in the Indian Land area is effectively creating suburbia for Charlotte and that local roads, EMS response and planning do not currently match the pace of development. Speakers asked council to protect safety and consider traffic and emergency-service impacts before approving new large developments.

Details from public comment

Jean McCoy said she attended the planning commission meeting and asked the council to “deny the application if and when presented,” noting the planning commission’s rejection. Tony McCammon said residents want the council to “pay attention to what the planning and zoning had to say and why they turned down the application.” Bruce Cohen echoed concerns and said a DOT representative told residents there was “no plan” for certain roads as of May 21; he asked council to commission a broader plan for Indian Land before further development.

Ending

Council did not take action on the Crosswinds application during the meeting; public commenters emphasized planning, road and EMS-service considerations for any future council review of the proposal.