Cultural Landscape Group:Flat Rock
This November 5 is election day for three (out of six) Village of Flat Rock council seats plus the mayoral seat. This election will affect the direction of our village — and CLG believes that working to identify and support local candidates for the Flat Rock village council and other local elected positions who appreciate our... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News letters-to-the-editor: Rebuttal to John Dockendorf To the editor: Over $3,000,000 — that is how many of your tax dollars Councilman John Dockendorf is willing spend for a path to nowhere. John compares No Highland Lake Road to I-26, but there is no comparison. In several meetings with Flat Rock Village Council members,... Continue Reading →
Just heard from NCDOT that Greenville Highway at the Erkwood/Shepherd roundabout will not re-open until mid-November due to recently discovered problems with a sewer line at that location. So we have the detour for a few more weeks.
From the Times-News: . . .A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the eastbound outside lane between the French Broad River and Long Shoals Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 9 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. in order to remove reflective markers. The schedule continues with nighttime closures on Thursday and... Continue Reading →
Real transportation To the editor: I keep seeing bike paths and greenways being called “alternate transportation.” This is a lie. I did make the acquaintance of one person who rides his bike to work. One person. Young. And I guarantee he doesn’t ride it in bad weather. Or if he has to drop kids off. Probably... Continue Reading →
This is a complicated subject but interesting to consider: . . . Nearly all freeway expansions and new highways are sold to the public as a means of reducing traffic congestion. It’s a logical enough proposition, one that certainly makes plenty of sense to anyone who’s stuck in traffic: Small communities served by small roads... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News: What are the top three issues you plan to focus on during your term, if elected? Preserving the history and integrity of the village. All our current residents were drawn here because of the beauty and historic heritage of the locale. Taxes should be kept as low as possible while meeting village... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News: . . . As one of only two council members who opposed the North Highland Lake Road project in 2017, I realize the importance of listening to constituents and the necessity of researching thoroughly any projects proposed by outside agencies. Flat Rock needs a council that stands up for the village —... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News: Why are you running for Village Council? I love the village of Flat Rock and will work diligently to serve our residents, rather than outside interests or groups. I bring almost 40 years of corporate organization and implementation experience, as well as the ability to forge consensus between divergent groups in order... Continue Reading →
From the Times-News: Hendersonville City Council offered no input Thursday regarding three roundabouts proposed for the south side of the city, instead requesting more information before making a decision. Engineers from the N.C. Department of Transportation attended the council’s evening meeting to gather input on three roundabouts proposed along South Main Street, Kanuga Road and... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News editorial page: The N.C. Department of Transportation has helped to relieve some concerns over its Interstate 26 widening project by pledging to keep two lanes in each direction open during daytime hours. . . Division 14 Engineer Brian Burch summed up what we all need to do in two simple words: pay... Continue Reading →
From today's Times-News: Work officially begins next week in Buncombe County with crews putting up signs and installing barriers along the shoulder. Construction is slated to start in October and conclude in 2024. . . The speed limit will be enforced at 55 mph through the work zone, even when workers are not present. Traffic... Continue Reading →
Rutledge Drive is still a road that requires a slow speed, but thanks to NCDOT Henderson County Maintenance, the shoulders have been reinforced with added fill to help mitigate any drop-off. There has been so much extra traffic using the road as a detour around the Erkwood/Shepherd roundabout that the roadbed edges have taken a beating,... Continue Reading →
The draft 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is now open for public comment. Comments may be sent to mpo@landofsky.org or 828.251.6622 through October 23, or made in-person at the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board meeting on October 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Land of Sky Regional Council (339 New Leicester Highway, Asheville).... Continue Reading →
At yesterday's Henderson County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting, NCDOT gave an update on the Erkwood Drive/Shepherd Street roundabout that is affecting Greenville Highway: Current date to end the detour and reopen Greenville Highway: October 22 (this is a few days later than the original October 17 date) Project now considered 43% complete The photo... Continue Reading →
Rep. McGrady's perspective on the House veto override
No, this suspension does not affect the N. Highland Lake Road project. From the Times-News: Several major road projects planned for Henderson County are temporarily suspended as the N.C. Department of Transportation tries to stabilize its cash flow from recent hurricanes and storm damage. . . The action does not impact projects currently awarded for... Continue Reading →
Fall is coming.
From today's Times-News: To the editor: I am opposed to the Highland Lake Road project for many reasons. No. 1, the debacle we are currently have to endure on Greenville Highway. I doubt this project will be any better. No. 2, the disregard of business, church and property owners impact. No. 3, the actual need... Continue Reading →
A brief FAQ.Please let us know (clgflatrock@gmail.com) if you need more information or have more questions. Can the N. Highland Lake Road project (U-5887) still be stopped?Yes. According to NCDOT, the Flat Rock village council is still within the time frame to cancel the project. Would the Village of Flat Rock have to pay NCDOT... Continue Reading →
The September 2019 issue of The Village Record, the Village of Flat Rock official newsletter, has been mailed to every village property owner. Inside is Citizen Survey for you to complete. The Cultural Landscape Group:Flat Rock requested last year that the village undertake a community survey when we discovered that the last valid village survey... Continue Reading →
