Fort Mill is set to see a significant new housing development as Crossroads Development Partners and Pulte Homes have submitted plans for more than 400 residences in the Dobys Bridge Road and Fort Mill Parkway area. The proposed development, spanning over 78 acres, includes a mix of homes, townhomes, and a retirement facility.
This project marks a return to a previously controversial plan, which initially faced delays and a mixed response from the Fort Mill Town Council. The new proposal seeks approval from the town planning commission instead of the town council, which had previously approved and extended the project but ultimately denied further extensions last November.
The new Fort Mill development is designed as a “whole-life planned community,” with up to 180 age-restricted senior housing units, 110 homes, 110 townhomes, and 40 assisted living apartments. The plan also involves rezoning the properties from Planned Neighborhood Development (PND) to Mixed-Use (MXU) to align with the town’s updated 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The town of Fort Mill’s planning commission has voiced several concerns about the project, including; sidewalks, parking, rear garages, amenity areas, and compliance with town regulations. The project could see additional involvement from the town council if the county property required for access to Williams Road needs to be annexed.
The new development aims to appeal to both younger families and seniors, adding to Fort Mill’s growing residential landscape. However, traffic concerns and planning issues continue to be a focus if the project moves forward.
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