Good afternoon Biltmore residents,
Below is the fourth update on actions taken to address concerns raised during our October 20 meeting.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this update. Joel Hardison, Construction
Inspector, will continue to be your main point of contact for construction related questions. You can
reach him at 704-299-1994 or jdhardison@charlottenc.gov.
Thanks,
Jennifer Smith
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Division Manager, City of Charlotte
Barricades & Upcoming Colville Road Closure
• Contractor removed barricades at intersections of Biltmore/Colville to enhance traffic flow.
• The contractor is proposing to close the 900 block of Colville Road between Scotland Avenue
and Twiford Place on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7 a.m. and reopen Friday, December 11,
2015, at 5 p.m. Storm Water Services evaluated detour routes to minimize traffic impacts.
Current Construction Conditions
• Contractor will continue to clean dirt from the streets as a result of their operations.
• Based on the inspection by City Zoning, the contractor’s use of the property at Providence and
Scotland (1727 Scotland) is not in violation of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
• On November 10, staff met with the contractor to discuss tree protection and screening of
stored materials on the lot at 1727 Scotland. The contractor has been asked to provide a
screening plan.
• The Mecklenburg County Air Quality (MCAQ) permitting and enforcement program manager
met this week with the contractor’s project supervision to discuss the County’s ordinance, how
it applies to the project, and dust control techniques. MCAQ will respond to 311 calls about dust
control with an inspection and enforce requirements when necessary. The contractor will
employ the techniques and frequency discussed.
Sanitary Sewer Lines
• Charlotte Water has identified the scope of repairs needed along Biltmore from Scotland to
Colville and will be determining cost and schedule.
Street after Construction
• Paving on Biltmore will take place after all the sewer repair and curb replacement is complete.
• Paving on Scotland near Colville is planned for the week of November 30, weather permitting,
and after channel work in the area is completed.