LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2163    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Board Priorities
File created: 4/28/2017 In control: Planning
On agenda: 5/15/2017 Final action:
Title: Vote on a request to approve Mark Ashness, P. E., CE Group, on behalf of Keith Brown, Sun Forest Systems, for subdivision First Plat review and approval Stonecrest at Norwood Crossing, consisting of 49 lots on 107 acres, located off Mann's Chapel Road, SR-1532, parcel # 1693.
Attachments: 1. More Information from Planning Department Website
TITLE
Vote on a request to approve Mark Ashness, P. E., CE Group, on behalf of Keith Brown, Sun Forest Systems, for subdivision First Plat review and approval Stonecrest at Norwood Crossing, consisting of 49 lots on 107 acres, located off Mann's Chapel Road, SR-1532, parcel # 1693.

ABSTRACT

Action Requested:
Request by Mark Ashness, P. E., CE Group, on behalf of Keith Brown, Sun Forest Systems, for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Stonecrest at Norwood Crossing, consisting of 49 lots on 107 acres, located off Mann's Chapel Road, SR-1532, parcel # 1693.

Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Watershed District: WSIV-PA
Water Source: Public, Chatham County
Septic: On-site septic and repair areas
Floodable Area: Yes. See First Plat
Minimum Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Maximum Lot Size: 8.52 acres
Average Lot Size: 1.90 acres
The subdivision process is a four (4) step process: Concept Plan, First Plat, Construction Plan, and Final Plat. The applicant has completed the Concept Plan review along with the community meeting.

Discussion & Analysis:
This request is for First Plat review and recommendation of Westview at Norwood Estates, consisting of 49 lots and located off Mann's Chapel Road, SR-1532. A vicinity map showing the property location is included in this packet, attachment # 2. Per the Subdivision Regulations, Section 5.2C (4), 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 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. The Planning Board has two (2) meetings to act on the proposal.
Community Meeting: A community meeting was held on October 20, 2016 at the Mt. Pleasant UMC Church. The purpose of the me...

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