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Ardent Companies pitches 38-acre Hamrick Road plan; commissioners flag traffic and cemetery access hurdles
Summary
Tyson Reilly of Ardent Companies presented a concept for a 38-acre development (VCM Phase 1G) off Hamrick Road proposing single-family homes and townhomes; the board expressed concerns about secondary access, traffic and a nearby cemetery limiting right-of-way options.
Tyson Reilly, executive director of Ardent Companies' Charlotte office, presented a conceptual plan for 38 acres off Hamrick Road (labeled VCM Phase 1G) at the May 5 meeting and said his firm is under contract for the site.
Reilly told the board the proposal would include a mix of single-family and townhome units but that the developer is "struggling to get access for a secondary road" because adjacent property owners are not willing to sell or grant easements. He asked whether the board or staff knew of alternative paths or connections; board members and staff noted the cemetery nearby and that Hills Road is a state road, complicating access options.
Why it matters: Access and traffic are central to safely serving new residential development. Commissioners raised concerns about additional traffic on Hamrick Road and the feasibility of securing right-of-way or constructing a required secondary road.
What happens next: The board thanked the developer for the presentation; no formal approvals or zoning actions were taken at this meeting. The developer will continue site planning and pursue right-of-way options outside the scope of this meeting.
