Title
Vote to approve a request by David Whittington, P.E on behalf of Maurice Nunn for a twelve (12) month extension of current First Plat expiration date for New Hope Overlook from November 18, 2026, to November 18, 2027, consisting of 22 lots, located off New Hope Church Road, SR-1733, parcels 75213 and 19704
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning District: R-1
Water System: Individual Well
Sewer System: Individual Septic System
Watershed District: WS-Critical Area and Jordan Lake watershed/riparian buffers & WS-IV Protected Area
Road type: Public
Within the 100-year flood plain: n/a
This subdivision is reviewed under the current Subdivision Regulations. The subdivision process is a four (4) step process: Concept Plan, First Plat, Construction Plan, and Final Plat. New Hope Overlook received First Plat approval on November 18, 2024. Section 5.2 C (6) “Approval of a First Plat shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of approval by the Board of Commissioner. Approval shall remain valid provided the Construction Plan application is submitted during the time period. A one-year extension may be granted if the application demonstrates that delays beyond their control are responsible for the lapse and have the extension submitted and reviewed following the process outlined in Section 5.2(D) (4) prior to the expiration of approval.”
The first plat approval for 22 lots will expire on November 18, 2026, unless the Board of Commissioners approves an extension request. If the first plat expires, any future development of the property will be reviewed and approved under the current Subdivision Regulation.
Discussion & Analysis: The deadline for submission of the construction plan is November 18, 2026. The request before the Board is for a twelve-month extension of First Plat approval to extend the first plat expiration date from November 18, 2026, to November 19, 2027. LJA Engineering, representative for Mr. Maurice Nunn, has stated in the extension request letter the reason is based on permits needed from various agencies. The applicant expresses in the letter dated August 7, 2026; the project is currently under review with the Chatham County Watershed Dept for Erosion & Sedimentation Control Permit and Stormwater permits. Permits with NCDOT have been approved.
Permits are being pursued, and a twelve-month extension is requested to allow additional time to obtain the required permits in the unforeseen circumstance that permits are not received prior to the construction plan deadline on November 18, 2026. It is not anticipated that the permit approvals from the various agencies to take the entire twelve months request.
Planning Board Discussion: The Planning Board met on September 1, 2026 the proposal for a twelve-month extension was on the consent agenda and recommended for approval by unanimous vote.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation/Motion: The Planning Board, by unanimous vote, recommend approval of a request by David Whittington, P.E on behalf of Maurice Nunn for a twelve (12) month extension of the current First Plat expiration date for New Hope Overlook from November 18, 2026, to November 18, 2027, consisting of 22 lots, located off New Hope Church Road, SR-1733, parcels 75213 and 19704.