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Vote to approve the request by Clay Matthews on behalf of Fuller Land & Development for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Berrybrook Crossing at Strowd Farm Conservation Subdivision, consisting of 188 lots on 232 acres, located off US Hwy 15-501 and Mt. Gilead Church Road (SR-1700), parcels 2922, 2919, 2920, 2763, & 76186
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Public
Sewer System: Proposed Private Wastewater Treatment Plant
Subject to 100-year flood: Floodable Areas on Property
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. This is a conservation subdivision and lot sizes and setbacks vary, but the method to calculate net density is outlined in the Subdivision Regulation, Section 5.2 C (4) (a) "During a First Plat review, the first Planning Board meeting shall include a Public Hearing to receive comment on the proposed subdivision." Item (b) states "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. If the Board recommends disapproval or approval subject to modifications, the necessary reasons or modifications will be specified in the minutes of the meeting."
Discussion & Analysis: The request is for First Plat review and recommendation of Berrybrook Crossing at Strowd Farm, consisting of 188 lots on 232.2 acres, located off US Hwy 15-501 and Mt. Gilead Rd, S.R. 1700.
Section 7.7 of the Subdivision Regulations, Conservation Subdivision - Alternative Standards for Development states in part "As an alternative to conventional layouts, Chatham County encourages the preservation of large, contiguous blocks of land...When ...
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