Chatham County, NC - File #: 26-0227

• File #: 26-0227
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
• File created: 4/29/2026
• In control: Planning
• On agenda: 5/18/2026
• Title: Vote to approve a request by Clay Matthews on behalf of Chatham Timber Holdings, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Conservancy Estates, consisting of 45 lots on 57 acres, located off Conservancy Parkway, parcel 5263
• Indexes: Comp Plan Goal 1: Preserve the rural character and lifestyle of Chatham County, Comp Plan Goal 4: Diversify the tax base and generate more high-quality, in-county jobs to reduce dependence on residential property taxes, create economic opportunity and reduce out-commuting., Comp Plan Goal 6: Provide recreational opportunities and access to open space.

Title
Vote to approve a request by Clay Matthews on behalf of Chatham Timber Holdings, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Conservancy Estates, consisting of 45 lots on 57 acres, located off Conservancy Parkway, parcel 5263

Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Public
Sewer System: Wastewater Treatment Plant for The Conservancy at Jordan Lake
Subject to 100-year flood: No 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 Conservancy Estates, consisting of 45 lots on 57 acres, located off Conservancy Parkway. 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.

Historical: The applicant received comments from the Chatham County Historical Association. CCHA requests a baseline survey to indicate the locations of houses, structures, and other features that are noteworthy. This parcel included land owned by the Holt family, whose family cemetery is located to the west of the parcel. CCHA asks ...