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Today’s headlines: Controversial Plaza Midwood development denied

By CharlotteFive Staff
Exterior of the VanLandingham Estate. Billy Maddalon, owner of the VanLandingham Estate, wants a zoning change so 19 townhouses and a neighborhood pool can be built on the property. He says the property hasn't made a profit since he bought it in 1999. The townhouses and leasing the land to Plaza Midwood would allow him to pay off more than $1 million in debts, so his hotel and conference center has a shot at generating a profit. But the plan is stirring controversy from the nearest neighbors who say the changes would destroy the historical integrity of the property.
Exterior of the VanLandingham Estate. Billy Maddalon, owner of the VanLandingham Estate, wants a zoning change so 19 townhouses and a neighborhood pool can be built on the property. He says the property hasn't made a profit since he bought it in 1999. The townhouses and leasing the land to Plaza Midwood would allow him to pay off more than $1 million in debts, so his hotel and conference center has a shot at generating a profit. But the plan is stirring controversy from the nearest neighbors who say the changes would destroy the historical integrity of the property. Observer file photo dlaird@charlotteobserver.com

– The Charlotte City Council has spoken: The controversial plan for townhomes and a pool in Plaza Midwood was turned down, and another major development on Providence Road near 485 was approved. …

– Also approved: A rezoning request that would bring the first Topgolf, a golf entertainment complex, to Charlotte. …

– This week, troopers from the N.C. Highway Patrol are going to be more aggressive about enforcing the law prohibiting passing a school bus when its “Stop” arm is extended. …

– The Panthers aren’t the only undefeated team in town. The Hornets moved to 6-0 in the preseason for the first time in franchise history with a 94-86 win over the Chicago Bulls. …

– South Mecklenburg’s Maureen Furr was named CMS’ principal of the year. …

– CMPD’s idea of creating areas of town where people who have been arrested could be barred from entering is being criticized by some for being possibly unconstitutional and unfair to minorities. But two law enforcement experts say, yeah, it could work.

Photo: Diedra Laird/Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published October 19, 2015 at 8:56 PM with the headline "Today’s headlines: Controversial Plaza Midwood development denied."

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