MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – A major housing development could be on the horizon for Moncks Corner as national homebuilder NVR, Inc., the parent company of Ryan Homes, sets its sights on a parcel of land off Barony Street.
The proposed project would bring 150 new residences to the heart of town, split between two parcels: one featuring 35 duplexes (70 units total) and another with 80 single-family homes.
Plans were unveiled publicly for the first time Wednesday during a low-attendance information session at the Moncks Corner Train Depot, though online response has been far more vocal and mostly critical.
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“Please don’t let any more development happen,” one concerned resident posted on social media.
“I hate this for the town of Moncks Corner,” another wrote.
According to Justin Westbrook, Moncks Corner’s community development director, about three acres of the land targeted by NVR is currently zoned for commercial use only, meaning residential construction isn’t permitted without a zoning change.
“Any project proposing residential will require a zoning map amendment (rezoning) for approval,” Westbrook said.
“To date, the developer has not submitted an application to town staff,” he added. “Staff requires an application approximately one month before the targeted planning commission meeting to help with due process and give ample notice.”
If an application is submitted, it would trigger a multi-step approval process, including a public meeting with the town’s planning commission and two readings—one of which is a public hearing—before town council.
Moncks Corner Mayor Tom Hamilton wants to make sure the proposed development aligns with the town’s comprehensive plan for growth, and currently, he believes it does not.
“I will unequivocally oppose any rezoning of these properties and advocate loudly against it. While not all development can be halted, it is crucial to ensure that any growth conforms to the town’s vision, with this area being reserved for commercial use,” Hamilton said.
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“I feel strongly that this is not the right fit for this property, and Rembert Dennis Blvd. does not need this amount of homes and the extra traffic that it will bring,” he added.
Town officials say that if a rezoning request is made, a final decision from council would likely take around three months. In the meantime, the mayor has promised to keep the community informed every step of the way.
