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Vote to approve a request by SRE NC Landco, LLC on behalf of True Homes, LLC for subdivision Final Plat review and approval of Parks at Meadowview Phase 2A, consisting of 15 lots on 7.2 acres, located off Parks Meadow Drive, (SR-1680), parcels 61935, 10893, 89726
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Comp Plan Goal 3: Promote a compact growth pattern by developing in and near existing towns, communities, and in designated, well planned, walkable, mixed use centers.
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Vote to approve a request by SRE NC Landco, LLC on behalf of True Homes, LLC for subdivision Final Plat review and approval of Parks at Meadowview Phase 2A, consisting of 15 lots on 7.2 acres, located off Parks Meadow Drive, (SR-1680), parcels 61935, 10893, 89726
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water: Public water Aqua NC
Sewer: Public Aqua NC
Watershed District: WSIV-PA Protected Area in the Jordan Lake drainage
Within 100-year flood: Yes, no development within the floodable area
The sketch plan for the "Meadowview" was originally approved on May 16, 2005, as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of 715 lots on 793 acres. On March 20, 2006, the PUD sketch plan was amended to reduce the number of lots from 715 to 600, to have all roadways be private, redesign the lot layout, and change the name to "The Parks at Meadowview". On May 15, 2006, the PUD sketch plan was revised to add approximately 155 acres and increase the number of dwelling units to 739. In February 2014, the Board of Commissioners approved one lot for a wastewater pump station. October 17, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the revised sketch plan for Phases 2-4 consisting of 788 lots on 948.3 acres.
The Parks at Meadowview was approved as PUD under the pre-2008 Subdivision Regulations and there is no special use permit. PUDs require a special use permit; however, zoning was not adopted in this area until November 2007.
Discussion & Analysis: The request before the Board is for Final Plat approval of Parks at Meadowview. Parks at Meadowview received preliminary plat approval from the Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2024. The final plat request is being submitted with a request for a performance guarantee for the completion of the required infrastructure. As of the submittal date, the engineer, David Whittington, P.E., certified that the project was 40.2 % complete. An updated cost letter may be submitted prior to final plat recordation. Staff recommend that the request for a performance guarantee be granted.
The Technical Review Committee met on July 16, 2025, to review the request. David Whittington was present and stated this was a large project and the developer wanted to get some portions of the project completed to have some model units in place. Staff stated the developer will need to have a financial guarantee in place prior to releasing the final plat.
Planning Board Discussion: Planning Board met August 5, 2025. This application was on the Planning Board consent agenda and the Board recommended unanimously for approval of this project.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Plan Chatham was adopted by the Board of Commissioners in November 2017 and is a comprehensive plan that provides strategic direction to address the most pressing needs in the county. These properties are in an area of the county identified as compact residential (strategy 5.2) on the Future Land Use and Conservation Plan Map. The description for compact residential includes a mix of detached and attached residential units complemented by a variety of open spaces and some multifamily units. Community centers, amenities, recreational uses, schools and churches may be part of the area. It should be noted that Plan Chatham is not intended to be used as a regulatory tool but is a policy document. When reviewing subdivision applications, the boards can use the plan as a tool to identify future regulatory changes.
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation/Motion: The Planning Staff and Planning Board unanimously recommends granting approval of the Final Plat as submitted with the following conditions:
1. The county attorney shall review and approve the contract and performance guarantee prior to final plat recordation.
2. Prior to final plat recordation the engineer shall certify to the county that there is all weather access for emergency vehicles, and the certification must be approved by the Fire Marshal.