High Point Planning Commission Approves 88-Acre Apartment and Office Complex

The High Point Planning and Zoning Commission has given the green light to an 88-acre development on Tarrant Road, which will feature 450 townhouses and apartments, as well as office buildings. The project's developers, Willard Tucker and Barry Siegal, plan to begin construction by October 1, with completion expected a year later. The complex will have two retention ponds to manage stormwater runoff, alleviating concerns from nearby residents about flooding.

Key Takeaways:

• The 88-acre apartment complex and office site will be built on Tarrant Road near Piedmont Centre, with a potential for 450 townhouses and apartments on 59 acres of land.
• The remaining 29 acres will be dedicated to office buildings similar to those at the adjacent business park.
• Construction is expected to begin by October 1, with completion a year later.
• The developers, Willard Tucker and Barry Siegal, have extended sewer service to the area, eliminating potential sewer expenses for the city.
• A West Wendover Avenue resident expressed concerns about water runoff, but Siegal assured her that the complex will have two retention ponds to capture storm water and prevent flooding.
• The developers have offered to partially fund the extension of Piedmont Parkway through the proposed apartment complex, which will help alleviate traffic jams in north High Point.
• The community will feature multiple driveways on Tarrant Road, Morris Farm Drive, and Piedmont Parkway to prevent traffic from cutting through the townhouse complex.
• The High Point City Council still needs to approve the project, and will hold a public hearing on August 17.

Statistics:

• 88 acres: the size of the proposed apartment complex and office site.
• 450: the potential number of townhouses and apartments on the site.
• 59 acres: the amount of land allocated for townhouses and apartments, with the remaining 29 acres for office buildings.
• October 1: the planned start date for construction.
• 1 year: the estimated completion time for the project.
• 2 retention ponds: the feature designed to manage stormwater runoff and prevent flooding.

Sources:

• The High Point Enterprise, planning commission approves 88-acre apartment complex
• City of High Point, High Point City Council agenda for August 17, 2022