Business

Memminger Drive resident pans music near the rock

By Bill Moss, Published: August 16, 2012

FLAT ROCK — For the second time in recent weeks, a Henderson County town is dealing with a conflict between music and residential living.Flat Rock resident Bea Fosmire told the Flat Rock Village Council during its Aug. 9 meeting that music from Mama Christina's terrace is too loud.
"I bought a home here for three reasons," said Fosmire, who lives on Memminger Drive across Greenville Highway from the Singleton Center, where the new Italian restaurant is located. "One, it was a village and that appealed to me. Another reason was the quaintness, and the other reason was the quietness of the village.
"I've had people sit on my porch and comment on how peaceful this area is," she said. "Well, that's been compromised now by music from Mama Christina's."
The Village Council listened politely but made no response and took no action.
Fosmire said some of her neighbors had complained too.
"There was a petition but I thought it was abrasive and full of anger," she said. "I wouldn't sign it. ... It's a lovely restaurant. I enjoy going over there."
Christina Masci and her son, Nello Masci, the musician who plays at the restaurant, said the music only lasts until about 9 p.m.
"It's not loud," Nello Masci said. "Come and see it for yourself."
A similar complaint from residents in downtown Hendersonville has the City Council there trying to find the balance between music at nightclubs and residential living downtown. The council there has yet to take action.