Massive Bunnell development up for a vote, stirring up controversy

Residents voice concerns about proposed 4500 home development in Lake Waccamaw

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — More than 100 people gathered inside the East Columbus High School auditorium to learn about a proposed housing development of more than 4,500 single-family homes. It would be built on more than 1,000 acres on Old Lake Road near Lake Waccamaw. Waccamaw Siouan Tribe Chief Michael Jacobs said he does not mind development, he’s just not happy with this one right now. “I’m against the project in the size that it’s prescrib…

Bunnell Kills 8,000-Home 'Reserve' Development as Commission Reflects Public Furor Over 'Enormity' in 4-1 Vote

The Bunnell City Commission in a 4-1 vote on Monday rejected the planned Reserve at Haw Creek, a stunning defeat for a proposed 2,787-acre, 8,000-home development and 800-site RV park that would have increased Bunnell’s population sixfold and in the words of a commissioner, “forever change the face of the city of Bunnell” and Flagler County. The Reserve--a name as disingenuous as its representative’s recurring claim that it was “everything you a…

Massive Bunnell development up for a vote, stirring up controversy

"Our planning and zoning board approved 4,900 homes," the city's vice mayor said.

Bunnell City Commission Nixes 8,000-Home Development

A massive proposed housing development in Bunnell appears to be no more, thanks to a vote on Monday by the Bunnell City Commission. The Reserve at Haw Creek, as the development was tentatively named, would’ve been 2,787 acres and brought some six to eight thousand new homes to Bunnell, plus an RV park with 800 spots. The developers will have 30 days to appeal the decision. A large contingent of residents attended Monday evening’s meeting, almost…