ZMA 2026-01 Miller Bridge Road rezoning

Lifelong Miller Bridge Road resident urged the board to reject or shrink the 85-home project, citing severe morning traffic and inadequate spacing between homes.

Asked the board to reduce the number of homes from 85, citing congestion, limited local grocery options, and questions about whether local wages can support the new residents.

Local realtor strongly supported the project, saying eastern Burke County desperately needs affordable starter homes for young local families.

Local homebuilder opposed the density, citing school-line traffic, factory-built homes bypassing local builders, and the steady erosion of minimum lot sizes from 1 acre to 0.15.

Lives across from the entrance; asked the board to lower the number of homes and provide privacy screening, and was surprised to learn the homes would be modular.

Visited the modular home factory and a similar Tennessee development; reassured neighbors the homes are high quality and attractive.