The Carolina Show Ski team based in Tega Cay has been entertaining us with ski shows in Tega Cay for many years. The water ski team is now asking for your help and support at the Oct 17  Tega Cay City Council meeting. The team is seeking approval for the construction of a ski ramp and performance platform near Windjammer Park.

Please read CSST President Russ Frase letter below asking for your suopport and attendance on Oct 17th. 

Carolina Show Ski Team and Supporters,

We need your attendance and support this Monday evening, October 17th, 7:00 pm at the Glennon Center (beside the Club House/Water Tower). A discussion about the Performance Platforms and Jump Ramp are on the agenda. After 2 ½ years, we are in the final stage of our permit process with the Army Corp of Engineers, Duke then to FERC for final approval. This process may be completed by mid December. Currently, the performance platform/jump ramp is moored at the Commodore Club on the Rock Hill side of the main channel. These essential pieces of equipment have been towed across the main channel over 200 times.

This discussion at the City Council meeting will allow the CSST to review our 15 years in a very positive manner and review our liability insurance provided by USA Water Ski. You will have the opportunity to sign up to speak for 3 minutes. If during this discussion a motion is made/seconded and the vote indicates that the City will not allow us the opportunity to move forward with the performance platforms/jump ramp our Friday Night Ski Shows, Learn to Ski Days and our July 4th participation will end.

These capital improvements will be funded by CSST and built professionally. The performance platforms will be carpet with tie off cleats for the jump ramp only.

We have entertained thousands and taught hundreds to ski. We need all of your support Monday Evening.

Thank you,

P.S. If you are unable to attend please e-mail the Tega Cay City Council and ask that they give us their continued support and allow us to move forward with the new performance docks/jump ramp.

See diagrams of the Ramp and Platform

4-Platform 2 with ramp

3-Platform 1

Map from "Bing's" Birds Eye View

In February 2011 The City of Tega Cay received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Duke Energy of the Carolinas, LLC to construct and operate a 32 slip Marina Facility on Lake Wylie in Tega Cay, South Carolina. On April 15 2011, the city issued a request for information (RFI) to interested parties for advice or information for the construction and management of marina facilities. Link to Hidden Harbor Marina RFI

The proposed marina is in the location of the old removed Hidden Harbor Marina located near the Tega Cay Beach and Swim Club. If you remember, the council voted no after heavy local resident opposition to this proposed Marina in July 2008. (Read Tega Cay Votes No To Lake Shore Marina).

Besides increased traffic, one of the concerns in 2008 was a use restriction that did not allow “bordering residents” Lakeshore residents to use the marina. The February 2011 FERC lease authorization classifies the marina as a “True Public Marina” as long as specified conditions are met. One can speculate the restriction for non bordering residents use of the marina would not apply in this current approval document.

The city’s RFI makes it clear to responders their request is not a solicitation for a proposal or to form a binding contract. The submitted information would be used for planning purposes. The RFI is due May 16th 2011. I would suspect that sometime in May or June the marina subject will pop back up in a city council meeting.

Are you for or against a new Tega Cay marina?

Tega Cay Real Estate | Lake Wylie Waterfront

SOLD

Price: $519,500, SqFt Total Range: 2500 – 3000, 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths

9024 Palau CT Tega Cay, SC 29708

Acres: 0.3, On Lake Wylie, York County, Fort Mill School District

A Million Dollar view waiting for you! Beautifully and tastefully updated waterfront home. Offers four bedrooms including 2 master suites, new flooring, newer roof, new decks, newer boat lift, updated baths. Picture perfect curb appeal. Lake living at its Best! Move-In Ready.

Additional Features:

• Common Area: Boat Ramp, Club House, Golf Course, Lake, Pool, Walking Trails, Tennis Courts, Playground
• Doors/Windows: Insulated Windows
• Equipment: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Range/Oven, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Cooktop Electric
• Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Deck, Floating Dock, Patio, Pier, Porch
• Fireplace Description: Bonus Room, Great Room
• Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Prefinished Wood, Wall-to wall Carpet
• Foundation: Basement
• Basement Full Baths: 2
• Mail Level Full Baths: 1
• Full Baths: 3
• Main Level Half Baths: 1
• Heating/Cooling: Central Air, Gas Hot Air, Multizone A/C, MultiZone Heat
• Laundry Location: Utility Room
• Lot Description: Cul-de-sac Lot, Waterfront
• Parking: 3+ Parking Spaces
• Property Subtype: Ranch / Basement
• Basement Rooms: BEDR2,BEDR3,BONUS,LNDRY,MSTBR
• Lower Level Rooms: NONE
• Main Level Rooms: BRKFT,DNING,FOYER,GREAT,KITCH,MSTBR,PNTRY
• Upper Level Rooms: NONE
• Siding: Fiber Cement, Wood, Stone
• SqFt Basement Range: 1200 – 1500
• SqFt Main Range: 1200 – 1500
• SqFt Total Range: 2500 – 3000
• Water Heater: Electric
• Water: City Sewer, City Water

Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Call me for questions or showings.

Offered by Carmen S Miller
Century 21 First Choice
Fort Mill, SC
803.322.3479
carmen@carmensmiller.com
homesfortmill.com
seetegacay.com
aboutfortmill.com
tegacaywaterfronthomes.com

Charlotte Real Estate | Hamilton Green Subdivision

New Price: $207,000, Bedrooms: 6, 3 Baths, SqFt Total Range: 2400 – 2900

13049 Hamilton Green DR Charlotte, NC 28273

Mecklenburg County,  Mecklenburg Schools-River Gate (Elem), Olympic (High), Southwest (Junior)

Nicely appointed, well maintained home in amenity rich Hamilton Green subdivision. Six bedroom/bonus with one bedroom and full bath on main. Baths have new tile. Beautiful fenced yard with patio and lighted cabana backs onto natural, wooded area. Room for all!

Additional Features:

Association Fee Paid By: QUART

Association Fee: 90

Common Area: Club House, Playground, Pool, Walking Trails

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Prewire, Cooktop Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker Connection, Microwave, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio

Fireplace Description: Great Room, Gas Logs

Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wall-to wall Carpet, Wood

Foundation: Slab

Mail Level Full Baths: 1

Upper Level Full Baths: 2

Full Baths: 3

Heating/Cooling: Central Air, Multizone A/C, Gas Hot Air, MultiZone Heat

Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, GardenTub

Laundry Location: 2nd Floor, Closet

Parking: 2 Car Garage

Property Subtype: 2 Story

Basement Rooms: NONE

Main Level Rooms: BEDR2,BRKFT,DNING,FOYER,GREAT,KITCH

Upper Level Rooms: BEDR3,BED4,BED5,BEDR6,MSTBR

Siding: Brick Veneer Partial, Vinyl

SqFt Main Range: 1000 – 1300

SqFt Total Range: 2400 – 2900

SqFt Upper Range: 1300 – 1600

Water Heater: Gas

Water: City Sewer, City Water

Year Built: 2003

Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Call me for questions or showings.

Offered by Carmen S Miller
Century 21 First Choice
Fort Mill, SC
803.322.3479
carmen@carmensmiller.com
homesfortmill.com
seetegacay.com
aboutfortmill.com
tegacaywaterfronthomes.com

Tega Cay Real Estate | Fort Mill Schools | Lake Wylie View

$595,000, 2024 Marquesas AVE Tega Cay, SC 29708

Bedrooms: 4, Baths : 4 full, 1 half

Total Heated SqFt: 3800 – 4600

Year Built: 2007

Magnificent water view custom home! 4300+ sq feet of gorgeous upgrades and custom features. Beautiful hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, gorgeous granite, extensive moldings, luxurious baths, open and spacious living areas, two fireplaces, flexible floorplan, truly an entertainers’ delight. Home backs to greenway with sweeping water views and perfect for canoeing, swimming and boating.

Additional Info

• Type 1.5 Story/Basement
• Doors and Windows Insulated Windows
• Main – Breakfast, Dining, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Master Bedroom
• Upper – 2nd Bedroom
• Lower – Basement Bar/Entertainment, 4th Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Exercise, Rec Room
• Driveway Shared, Concrete
• Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Ice Maker Connection, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan(s), Security System, Cable Prewire, Intercom, Surround Sound, Cooktop Gas
• Exterior Deck, Porch, Porch – Screened, Boat Lift
• Foundation Basement, Crawl Space
• Laundry Location 1st Floor
• Parking 2 Car Garage
• Fireplace Great Room, Gas Logs, Rec Room
• Floors Wood, Ceramic Tile, Wall-to wall Carpet
• Interior Wet Bar, GardenTub, Attic Other, Whirlpool
• Siding Stone, Fiber Cement, Craftsman
• Water Heater Gas

Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Call me for questions or showings.

Offered by Carmen S Miller
Century 21 First Choice
Fort Mill, SC
803.322.3479
carmen@carmensmiller.com
homesfortmill.com
seetegacay.com
aboutfortmill.com
tegacaywaterfronthomes.com

I have a couple of Tega Cay news announcements I wanted to pass on to you this week. One is about write-in City Council candidate Chris Larsen and a new Tega Cay waterfront homes website.

News Annoucement One:

Tega Cay’s special election is Feb 9th to fill the empty city council seat. You may have seen new “vote for…” signs in Tega Cay recently. Currently, the two Tega Cay city council candidates that are officially on the ballot are Doug Collins and John Dervay. But there is a third candidiate asking you to vote for him via a write- in.

Who is Chris Larsen? Long time Tega Cay resident Eric Hillman has asked Scott and I to pass on more info about write-in city council candidate Chris Larsen. Scott has posted details sent to us by Eric at www.seetegacay.com. Here is a link to the Chris Larsen post and flyer CHRIS LARSEN WRITE – IN VOTE For TEGA CAY CITY COUNCIL.

News Annoucement Two:

I am pleased to announce a new website for Tega Cay as an addition to my growing number of informative local websites. Scott and I launched yesterday www.tegacaywaterfronthomes.com. Currently the waterfront home featured on the new website is 1980 Newberry LN Tega Cay, SC 29708 in the Lake Shore Subdivision. Take a look and let us know what you think of the new website.

Tega Cay Real Estate – Tega Cay Home For Sale – Lake Wylie Waterfront Home

SOLD May 2010

• Listing # 915110
• Price: $749,888
• 1980 Newberry LN, Tega Cay, SC 29708
• SqFt Total Range: 3300 – 4000
• bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3.5
• Acres: 0.7651
• York County SC
• Schools: Springfield (Elem), Fort Mill (High), Gold Hill (Junior)
• Subdivision: Lakeshore

Lake Front Living, Beautiful Home, Amazing cul-de-sac lot, Award Winning School District! This home has it all. Huge .75 acre wooded lot with sandy beach, large dock and lift, over 3700sq ft loaded with upgraded features, large living spaces, both formals, chef’s kitchen, office, bonus room,screened porch, invisible fence. Move in ready, no updating necessary, call it home today!

Additional Features:

• Common Area: Club House, Golf Course, Lake, Pool, Recreation Area, Tennis Courts, Walking Trails
• Equipment: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Cooktop Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker Connection, Microwave, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Surround Sound
• Exterior: Boat Lift, Boat Slip, Fenced Yard, Floating Dock, In-Ground Irrigation, Porch, Porch – Screened
• Fireplace Description: Gas Logs, Great Room
• Foundation: Crawl Space
• Upper Level Full Baths: 3
• Full Baths: 3
• Main Level Half Baths: 1
• HVAC: Central Air, Gas Hot Air, Multizone A/C, MultiZone Heat
• Laundry Location: 2nd Floor, Utility Room
• Lot Description: Cul-de-sac Lot, Waterfront
• Parking: 3+ Car Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Keypad Entry, Side Load

Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Call me for questions or showings.

Here Comes Fall On Lake Wylie

Fall in the Tega Cay and Lake Wylie has come. Temperatures in our area are “falling”. We just “fall back” one hour on our clocks last weekend. It’s getting darker sooner. And the trees are turning “fall” rapidly. Living in in area with many trees sure adds color and warmth to our lives. Here area a couple pictures showing our fall color. Just another reason why we love living in Tega Cay on Lake Wylie.

Lake Wylie and Fall Color November 2008

We have had a good amount of rain recently in the York County, Fort Mill, Tega Cay area. Duke Energy is reporting Lake Wylie to be a half a foot higher than the targeted lake level. The US Drought Monitor run by the University of Nebraska has just changed our rating from severe to moderate. So do we need to continue the restriction of watering our lawns one day a week? (click to see see updated post Oct 1, 2008)

The Lake Wylie Pilot reported Rock Hill officials will relook at the water restrictions for lawn and plant watering at the end of the month. Fort Mill officials say they will hold the course with the current stage 3 restrictions.

I would image that Fort Mill, Tega Cay and other area communities will keep their restrictions in place until they are advised otherwise by the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG). A link to the CW-DMAG information http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/cwdmag.asp.

See my June 2008 post about water restrictions for more info http://homesfortmill.com/tega-cay-news/lawns-turn-brown-even-with-tega-cay-sc-revised-water-restrictions-may-31st-2008/

SEE Info FOR APRIL 20, 2009 Tega Cay Water Restriction Update

The Portland Business Journal and Rock Hill Herald have both published stories recently about Daimler Trucks North America, formerly known as Freightliner LLC, purchasing 396 acres of undeveloped land in York County South Carolina.

Daimler Trucks closed on the 396 acre land purchase on August 7, 2008. The land is located along Lake Wylie near the Alison Creek Road. The location is on the southwest side of Lake Wylie on what is called the Big Allison Creek.

Daimler Trucks claims they will begin construction on a 200,000 square foot office building sometime next year and relocate the marketing and sales employees that just moved into the Intellicenter building on Deerfield Dr in Fort M Mill last July. Daimler Trucks has not disclosed any other plans for the 396 acres.

Rumor has it that Daimler Trucks will eventually relocate their headquarters from Portland to the 396 acres in York County South Carolina. There is certainly enough space. In additional it seems odd that Daimler Trucks will relocate the sales and marketing employees since Daimler signed an 11 year lease for the Intellecenter.

Daimler purchased the land from Allison Creek Partners who is working on a 2,300 acre master plan mixed use development in the same area of Big Allison Creek in York County South Carolina. See a similar post for more information about the proposed office campus, retail centers, hosing developments – Freightliner-Daimler Trucks Fort Mill SC New Office Almost Ready.

The recent purchase of land by Daimler should be a positive sign that Daimler is still planning on their eventual headquarters move from Portland to South Carolina.

Tega Cay residents filled the Tega Cay council meeting room on July 24^th to participate in a special session. The topic was the proposed Hidden Harbor Marina to be located in the Lake Shore subdivision of Tega Cy.  The council voted no to the marina plan.  This would have been the second Tega Cay Marina.

So why did the council vote no? Most Lake Wylie marinas are full with waiting lists. You would think this was a good deal for Tega Cay.  As it turns out the proposed 32 slip marina must meet Duke Energy’s shoreline management rules. The marina must be a true public marina but there is a hitch. The rule further states that a bordering development can not use the marina. That means Lake Shore residents could not use the marina. Lake Shore is home for approx 40% of Tega Cay residents.

The shoreline management rule was put in place in 2006. It’s too bad Newland, the company who developed Lake Shore, or Tega Cay that took over Lake Shore after Newland left in 2005 did not apply for a marina at that time.

Most Lake Shore residents I spoke with about this issue were opposed to the rule and did not want the marina with the restrictions. Lake Shore residents would gain non-resident traffic without the marina benefit. I am not surprised that there was a large turn out for the special council meeting. Some Lake Shore residents questioned if the council would have voted no without the large Lake Shore resident turnout.  Based on some of the negative comments made by the Tega Cay council members about the Duke shoreline management rule it would seem they were frustrated by the rule too.  

There is good news mixed with bad. The 12 month through March 2008 S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index report released yesterday showed national home values are still in a decline. The national average decline is 14%.

The good news is Charlotte is one of the 20 urban metro market areas showing increases. The Charlotte metro market includes Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie and other outline areas or suburbs.

Our home values in the area have shown modest growth in the last few years which maybe the reason for positive home value growth instead of decreases in todays economy. Charlotte area home prices rose less than one percent but at least it is on the plus side.

More good new, home sales have increased slightly in the the northeast. So why is this good news for us southerners? Our area has seen significant migration of home owners from the the northeast to our humble area in the past years. So this is good news for Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie home sellers.

Keep smiling and don’t listen to all of the bad news. Don’t forget to contact Carmen if you are thinking of buying or selling a home.

Crescent Resources, known as Crescent Communities appears to be on a roll as it relates to developing master planned home communities in and around Fort Mill, SC. and Lake Wylie.

The 640 acre Springfield Community in the north part of Fort Mill began development winter of 2006. Crescent Resources announced last March the opening of a new development across from the 1300 acre Sanctuary community called Chapel Cove. Chapel Cove is planed for 250 home sites on 291 acres. It is located off of Shopton Road West in Mecklenburg county NC on the shores of Lake Wylie.

Currently, Crescent Resources in conjunction with a partnership called the Allison Creek Partners is in the planning mode for a massive 2300 acre development on the north and south sides of Big Allison Creek on Lake Wylie. This project is in the rezoning phase with York County. And Crescent plans to develop an additional 460-acre tract at the southern arm of Crowder’s Creek.

Crescent Resources is based in Charlotte, NC. They are a land development company that started back in 1969. Crescent’s funding comes from a joint venture partnership between Duke Energy Corp and the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund.

I had to laugh when I read a Fort Mill Times editorial this week about Wal-Mart building a wall of stores around our community. I posted Sunday the news about a new Wal-Mart planned for Highway 21 and Flint Hill road and another store is planned in the Lake Wylie area. What I did not say is Wal-Mart has been planning a new store in Lancaster County on Highway 521 in Indian Land. Wal-Mart and Lancaster County officials did not know when construction will begin of the Indian Land Wal-Mart.

Still not enough shop to you drop? Construction for a new Wal-Mart is schedule to begin this year in the Newport community northwest of Rock Hill near the intersection of Highway 161 and Heckle Boulevard.

It is obvious that many big box retailers not just Wal-Mart have targeted our area because of the tremendous growth in our area. Lowe’s plans to start construction of a new store in the Queensgate development district on the corner of Hghway 521 and SC 160.

The debate is on whether the expansive retail development will negatively or positively impact our area. The fact is its coming whether we are ready or not. I will be surprised if all start construction this year based on the current economic conditions. Time will tell.

Attention shoppers, two new Wal-mart’s are in the planning stages. The new Tega Cay Wal-Mart opened March 7th, 2008 in Tega Cay off of highway 160 in the new Stone Crest development area. Wal-Mart is already keeping the York County Zoning department busy with two more possible Wal-Mart’s in our area.

One proposed new Wal-Mart would be located near US highway 21 and Flint Hill road near the Regent Park subdivision. Landmark Development purchased the land recently with the intent to build a Wal-Mart which could open by 2010. The Fort Mill Times reports the Regent Park Home Owners Association is already raising concerns about Wal-Mart opening near their community

The second proposed Wal-Mart is in the Lake Wylie area at the three points intersection of SC 557, 274, and 49 next to a new Lowes. The Lake Wylie Pilot reported Lowe’s has submitted design drawings for a new Lowes at the Mill Creek Commons but the Wal-Mart has not yet submitted proposed designs to York County yet.

Temperatures this week are hitting the low to mid 70′s. How many of you are thinking about getting on the lake? Lake Wylie was hit hard after last summer’s drought conditions. Duke Energy who manages the lake reported last October 2007 a dam lake level of 92.80 feet. Full pond as Duke Energy calls it is 97 feet. Minimum levels are said to be 94 feet. Many of us decided to stay off the lake for a while since many of the boat ramps closed and new rock hazards popped up in the low water conditions. The good news is Duke is reporting this week the lake is at full pond or 97 feet. Most boat ramps have now been reopened. So what are you waiting for? Even thought the lake is up in level now, we are still under stage 3 water restrictions. It will be interesting to see if our current rain pattern will hold to keep the lake level up this summer.

I am still laughing about Charlotte ranked 9th most miserable city to live by Forbes magazine. As you may know if you read my earlier post, I disagreed with Charlotte’s ranking. Of course my opinion has a lot to do with where I came from and I actually live south of Charlotte in small town called Tega Cay, SC.

I thought about the conversations Carmen and I have had with friends in the neighborhood over the last year and why they moved to our area. All of our neighborhood friends decided to relocate to the area. So I decided to put together a list of the top ten reasons on why our neighbors and of course Carmen and I live in the Fort Mill or more specifically Tega Cay, South Carolina.

The Top Ten Reasons We Live in Fort Mill/Tega Cay, SC (not ranked in any order):

1. Moderate weather year round.
2. You’ll find miles of walking trails.
3. Centrally located – the Appalachian mountains are approx a 3 hour drive to the west and the Atlantic beaches are approx 3 to 4 hour drive to the east
4. There are several quality golfing communities.
5. There are many city parks and sports complexes including baseball, soccer, tennis, fields, YMCA facilities and Leon Springs facilities.
6. Fort Mill schools rank very high in the state and have received many national education awards.
7. The area has a small town atmosphere but located just a few miles south of a much larger city Charlotte, NC.
8. Located near or on a recreation Lake Wylie with fishing, boating, swimming, etc.
9. Friendly people.
10. A bonus last year – Property taxes were lowered for most home owners in 2007.

I could come up with many more. How about you? If you wnat more information click on the city for a link Fort Mill or Tega Cay or contact Carmen Miller.

I was driving home yesterday and just could not resist stopping by the Tega Cay Marina to take a few photos of the sunset. This is one of the reasons why Carmen and I live in Tega Cay. Not bad for a mid winter sunset over Lake Wylie.