Title
Vote to approve a request by Jeff Foster, P.E. on behalf of Maurice Nunn for subdivision First Plat review of New Hope Overlook, consisting of 22 lots on 45.115 acres, located off New Hope Church Road (SR-1733), parcels 75213 & 19704
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Private
Sewer System: Private on-site
Subject to 100-year flood: No special flood hazard area 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 New Hope Overlook, consisting of 22 lots on 45.115 acres, located off New Hope Church Road, S.R. 1733. 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 during the Concept Plan TRC Meeting. The Chatham County Historical Association asked to be contacted if any gravesites or old structures are found.
Schools: Notification of the proposed development was provided to the Chatham County School System. Randy Drumheller, Chatham County Schools Director ...
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