Holly Springs to consider expanding mixed-use development

A large crowd is expected a Thursday night’s Holy Springs Planning Commission meeting, as commissioners consider a significant rezoning proposal.

Developer Stephen Macauley wants to expand the current Harmony on the Lakes mixed-use development near Hickory and Stringer roads by another 224 residential units. It currently has more than 1,000 units. Proposed is a rezoning from RD-3 to PDR, or planned development residential, which would give the developer more flexibility on lot sizes and the number of homes allowed.

Some current Harmony on the Lakes residents have expressed concern over potential traffic problems and other issues. But city officials point out the proposed rezoning change would give them more authority to place conditions on the developer.