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Catawba OKs 2 large projects: Up to 1,500 new houses for Sherrills Ford, Terrell.

The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC )

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Byline: Hannah Mitchell and Lena Warmack

Apr. 19--Two developments that will radically change the already fast-growing Sherrills Ford and Terrell communities in southeastern Catawba County got county commissioners' approval Monday. After four years of planning and negotiations with developers Crescent Resources and MAG Land Development, the board voted 4-1 to approve zoning changes, a development agreement and changes to the area's land-use plan. MAG Land wants to build up to 1,500 houses in a 700-acre subdivision called Key Harbor, off Island Point, Raccoon Track and Azalea roads.

Developers with Crescent Resources plan up to 577,000 square feet of retail, office space, and up to 350 houses in the "village center" at Slanting Bridge Road and N.C. 150. Commissioner Glenn Barger said the "village center" development will bring more services and amenities to the area, such as a…

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