Annexation woes in Beaufort

[krazeeboi]

Seems as though there's a big backlash in Beaufort against the city's decision to annex a 4,200-acre plantation where 7,000 homes are planned

[sonofaque86]

I don't want to see development that large either. I grew up in Beaufort during the summers with my grandparents. I LOVED the downtown, the waterfront park, the simple life, driving to Lady's Island and I hope it always stays like that. I would be against it too if I lived down there. I wouldn't have been as happy staying in a overcrowded place like a overcrowded commercialized place like Hilton Head or whatever

[krazeeboi]

The thing is, Beaufort isn't going to remain small forever. I'd rather have a development this large within the city limits than not.

[sonofaque86]

Yeah. If they are going to build it even if it isn't annexed minus well be better.

[vicupstate]

The article mentions that the land may be put under a Conservation easement, which would prevent development. The owners/mayor may be blowing smoke, but then again, maybe not.

[krazeeboi]

I thought the article said only a portion of the land would be put under a conservation easement?

[vicupstate]

Rauch has defended the city

[krazeeboi]

I stand corrected.

[Spartan]

I agree that not being annexed would favor more development than annexation. The ideal situation would be to put most of the land in to a land trust, but still allow some of it to be developed.