News Summary
The Lexington Planning Commission is set to evaluate a proposal from Meritage Homes for a new 308-home subdivision on Barr Road. This plan includes various amenities and over 70 acres of open space. Community response is mixed, with concerns about traffic and safety being voiced by local residents. The commission’s meeting will take place at Town Hall, and traffic studies are expected to follow if the proposal moves forward.
Lexington Planning Commission to Review Meritage Homes’ Proposal for 308-New Home Subdivision on Barr Road
Lexington could see the development of over 300 new homes if the planning commission approves a proposal submitted by Meritage Homes. The plans, which are under review, call for a new subdivision on a 191-acre site located along the 300 block of Barr Road, featuring 308 single-family homes.
The proposed homes are expected to average 1,746 square feet each and will include a variety of amenities, such as a pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, multiple fire pit seating areas, and a trail system designed to connect to a larger greenway plan. Over 70 acres of the total development area is designated as open space, exceeding the required legal minimums for such projects.
The design of the subdivision includes a 50-foot landscaped buffer along Barr Road to enhance visual appeal and provide some separation from the roadway. Entrances to the subdivision are proposed on both Barr Road and West Main Street, with an emergency exit meant to connect to Wing Hill Drive.
Before construction can commence, a traffic study will be necessary, which may lead to planned improvements for intersections at Barr Road with West Main Street and Wildlife Road. Current zoning for the area permits residential suburban development, and the submitted plans comply with the town’s density and lot size requirements.
The roads within the subdivision will be publicly maintained, although those constructed over existing pond dams may not qualify for maintenance under town regulations. The planning commission is set to meet on Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Town Hall to assess these plans.
If the project receives approval, it will depend on the property being annexed into the Town of Lexington. This matter is slated for discussion at an upcoming town council work session in August.
Community Response
Local residents have expressed mixed feelings about the proposed development. Some community members have voiced concerns regarding the potential for increased traffic and safety issues associated with the influx of new households. As discussions continue, these concerns will likely play a significant role in the planning commission’s considerations.
Background on Development Plans
The proposal from Meritage Homes comes during a time when Lexington is experiencing growth and development pressures. Many areas within the town are currently being examined for potential residential expansion to accommodate increasing population demands. The careful review of this subdivision will take into account not just the immediate benefits of additional housing but also the long-term impacts on community infrastructure and quality of life.
This proposed subdivision is part of a broader trend in Lexington, as the town navigates a balance between providing more housing options while also ensuring that infrastructure and services can handle the increased demand.
As the planning commission prepares to discuss Meritage Homes’ proposal, stakeholders from various sectors—residents, town officials, and developers—are keenly attentive to how this project will unfold and what implications it may have for the future of Lexington.
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