Chatham County, NC - File #: 26-0311

• File #: 26-0311
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Board Priorities
• File created: 5/29/2026
• In control: Planning
• On agenda: 6/15/2026
• Title: Vote to approve a request by Meggan DeCandia on behalf of JMEST Partner, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Hickory Mountain Reserve, consisting of 48 lots on 164.20 acres, located off Pleasant Hill Church Rd (SR-1506), parcel 12006
• Indexes: Comp Plan Goal 10: Foster a healthy community., Comp Plan Goal 2: Preserve, protect, and enable agriculture and forestry., 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.

Title
Vote to approve a request by Meggan DeCandia on behalf of JMEST Partner, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Hickory Mountain Reserve, consisting of 48 lots on 164.20 acres, located off Pleasant Hill Church Rd (SR-1506), parcel 12006

Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Public
Sewer System: Individual Sepic
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 Hickory Mountain Reserve, consisting of 48 lots on 164.20 acres, located off Pleasant Hill Church Road. 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 asked to keep an eye out for any grave sites, house/structure remains, artifacts, etc. during the site clearing, regrading, and excavation activities. If any artifacts are discovered to contact CCHA.

Schools: Notification of the proposed dev...