Residents express concerns over the impact of housing developments on Cane Island's natural environment.
Residents of Beaufort are voicing strong opposition to two proposed housing developments on Cane Island, which aim to add up to 700 residential units across nearly 400 acres. Concerns revolve around environmental impacts, traffic issues, and the preservation of the area’s natural and cultural heritage. With a lack of public hearings due to historic agreements, residents are advocating for a development moratorium until infrastructure can support the expected population growth. The Beaufort City Council will discuss these concerns in an upcoming meeting.
Beaufort townspeople are raising concerns over two proposed housing developments set to add up to 700 residential units across nearly 400 acres on Cane Island. The developments, located on Upper and Lower Cane Island, can move forward without a public hearing due to special agreements established decades ago.
Approximately 80 residents attended a recent meeting at the Cat Island Club golf course organized by Dennis Ross, a retired military pilot and local resident.
Ross articulated the need for a development moratorium until the necessary infrastructure can support the projected population increase. The Beaufort City Council is set to discuss such a moratorium in an upcoming work session.
In Port Royal, a one-year moratorium on new apartment constructions is set to expire in April 2024. Additionally, a proposed bill in the South Carolina legislature could require local governments to ensure that infrastructure is adequate before allowing new developments to proceed.
Local residents have been encouraged to reach out to city and state representatives to express their views and concerns about the Cane Island developments.
The changes on Cane Island are notable for locals like John Trask, a descendant of former landowners, who expressed dismay over the loss of its historical agricultural character, which had previously included a daffodil farm that operated until the late 1980s. This transition marks a significant cultural shift as the area moves toward increased residential density.
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