Title
Vote to approve a request by Clay Matthews on behalf of Greenfield BW, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Bramblewood, consisting of 60 lots on 123.74 acres, located off US Hwy 64 W, parcels 82230 and 96352
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Public
Sewer System: Individual Sepic
Subject to 100-year flood: Floodable areas within the development.
General Information: The subdivision process is a four (4) step process: Concept Plan, First Plat, Construction Plan, and Final Plat. The applicant has completed the community meeting and the Concept Plan review. The minimum lot size requirement for the project is 40,000 square feet of usable area. The Planning Board has two (2) meetings in which to act on the proposal.
Discussion & Analysis:
The request is for First Plat review and recommendation of Bramblewood, consisting of 60 lots on 123.74 acres, located off US Hwy 64 West. A vicinity map showing the property location can be viewed online. Per the Subdivision Regulations, Section 5.2C(4), a Public Hearing shall be held at the first Planning Board meeting to receive comments on the proposed subdivision. Item (b) states that following the Public Hearing, the Planning Board shall review the proposal, staff recommendation, and public comments and indicate their recommendation for approval, disapproval, or approval subject to modifications. As stated above, the Planning Board has two (2) meetings to act on the proposal.
Roadways: The road is to be built as a 20-foot-wide travel way with a 60-foot-wide public right-of-way and is to be state maintained. A right turn lane into the project will be proposed.
Historical: The applicant contacted Sy Robbins with Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA). Mr. Robbins provided an email dated December 11, 2025. The email stated a trace of the old stage road crosses the northern end of the tract. Landrum Creek located along the southern border of the properties increas...
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