New Hayesville development got started in 2006
By Frank Bradley

Developer and builder Tighe White shows his wife pictures of proposed homes he intends to build in Hayesville. White unveiled the project Monday at the Clay County Chamber’s Business After Hours function at Tri-County Office Supply.

It's just in the planning stage. The proposal hasn't been signed-off on yet by the town planners, much less the town council, but if Tighe White gets his way, the town of Hayesville is going to see some significant growth with a new high-quality housing development.

White, a local builder, has his sights set on developing a 42-acre residential project to be located north of town Continued from page 1A between the county health department building and the river. His preliminary plans call for 150 individual craftsman style homes in a gated community, complete with indoor swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, large common green space with walking trails and all the high-tech amenities a buyer might want.

"I'm planning on having five to ten acres of beautifully landscaped green area with walking trails," White told me on Monday at a Chamber after hours function. "I expect the houses to be in the $200,000 to $240,000 range. They

would be detached homes, two to three bedrooms with two baths, as well as a garage."

"Owners will be allowed to have dogs and cats," Linda, Tighe's wife, added. "But there will be a limit on size."

Tighe said the property, which was owned by Lynn Waldroup and has been farmed, fronts about 200 feet on the river and that plans call for a gazebo to be built there. He said the property is mostly flat with a slight slope toward the river and that it would have town water and sewer as well as high-speed internet.

He envisions the community for active retirees in their 50's, 60's and 70's. Tighe said he has been approached by several people asking him to build this project. He said if and when the project is complete, it would serve as a stimulus for businesses in downtown Hayesville. He said he wants to see Hayesville prosper and that he would like to see it retain much of its character including the square and old courthouse.

Tighe White has a reputation as a quality builder. In his 27 years in Clay County, he has built more than 150

houses as well as assorted commercial work. That includes churches, dental offices and the Mountain Valley Country Store, just south of town. He currently has a project underway for the John C. Campbell Folkschool.

On Thursday, January 12, White will submit his proposal to the town Board of Adjustment where he is asking for special exceptions and variances, including exceptions for multi-family buildings, and variances regarding building heights exceeding 35 feet as well as set-backs from lot lines and the street.

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