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Vote to approve a request by Clay Matthews, on behalf of Land Alternatives, PLLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Harris Ridge, consisting of 49 lots on 138.58 acres, located off NC Hwy 42, parcel 5683 in Cape Fear Township
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Private
Sewer System: Private on-site septic
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 Harris Ridge, consisting of 49 lots on 138.58 acres, located off US Hwy 42. 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. There are shared driveways proposed within the subdivision and the shared driveways shall follow Section 7.4 (B) in the Subdivision Regulations.
Historical: The applicant contacted Sy Robbins with Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA). Mr. Robbins provided an email t...
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