Welcome to the Cracker Barrel Apartments

Well, not the Cracker Barrel Apartments, exactly, the new, fancy ones behind Cracker Barrel.

The apartments are BACK on the agenda of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen TONIGHT.

While there has been some opposition expressed recently, it seems to be much quieter than it was back in February, when the proposal was pulled from the BOMA's agenda.

The previous attempt to win approval for the project caused citizens to question both traffic issues on Indian Lake Boulevard and potential overcrowding of schools already at capacity. 

Perhaps tonight, both of those concerns will be addressed?

Controversial Apartment Complex Off the Table ... For Now

The controversial rezoning of land behind Cracker Barrel on Indian Lake Boulevard to accommodate a 312-unit apartment complex has been removed from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen's consideration ... for now.

Former Mayor Charles Kimbrough is consulting with the North Carolina-based company and admitted he was unsure the votes were there to approve the new development.

Some advocates for schools also raised concerns about the number of new students who would be zoned to attend either Whitten Elementary or Nannie Berry Elementary -- two already over-crowded schools. 

Whether or when the rezoning will be back before the Aldermen is unclear.