Title
Vote to approve a request Chad Abbott, P.E. on behalf of Seaforth Road, LLC for subdivision First Plat review of Deercrest at Seaforth, consisting of 24 lots on 110.48 acres, located off Seaforth (SR-1941) Road, parcel 62077
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-5 & 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 3-acres with an overall average of 5-acres within the R-5 zoning and minimum of 40,000 sq. ft. within the R-1 zoning. 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 Deercrest at Seaforth, consisting of 24 lots on 110.47 acres, located off Seaforth Road, S.R. 1941. 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 recommended protecting the Wayman AME Church cemetery from site development activities.
Schools: Notification of the proposed development was provided to the Chatham C...
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