Title
Vote to approve a request by Sam Nye, P.E., on behalf of Patrick Parekh for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Meadow Pointe Subdivision, consisting of 40 lots on 201.90 acres, located off NC Hwy 87, parcels 96659 & 10819
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Private Wells
Sewer System: Private on-site
Within 100-year flood: Yes
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 or 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 Meadow Pointe, consisting of 40 lots on 201.9 acres, located off NC Hwy 87. 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.
Roadways: The road is to be built as a 20-foot-wide travel way with a 60-foot-wide private right-of-way and will be a gated community. The ingress/egress easement for Lot 40 will be abandoned and revegetated to a natural state.
Historical: The applicant received comments from the Chatham County Historical Association. CCHA completed a quick title search on the parcels and determined the parcel was once owned by Claiborne Justice who assembled various tracts that totaled 300+ acres between 1838-1856. In 1892 Claiborne Justice sold 203 acres to C.N. Justice and the C.N. Justice home place was obtained by T.O. and Daisy Justice in 1946. The Claiborne Justice farm complex appea...
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