LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 24-5154    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 2/29/2024 In control: Planning
On agenda: 3/18/2024 Final action: 3/18/2024
Title: Vote to approve a request by Brian O'Kane, P.E. on behalf of Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Savannah Ridge, consisting of 78 lots on 152.08 acres, located off Moncure School Road (SR1931), parcel 11229 in Haw River Township
Indexes: Comp Plan Goal 1: Preserve the rural character and lifestyle of Chatham County, Comp Plan Goal 10: Foster a healthy community., Comp Plan Goal 6: Provide recreational opportunities and access to open space.
Attachments: 1. More information from the Planning department website
TITLE
Vote to approve a request by Brian O'Kane, P.E. on behalf of Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Savannah Ridge, consisting of 78 lots on 152.08 acres, located off Moncure School Road (SR1931), parcel 11229 in Haw River Township

ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
Vote to approve a request by Brian O'Kane, P.E. on behalf of Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Savannah Ridge, consisting of 78 lots on 152.08 acres, located off Moncure School Road (SR1931), parcel 11229 in Haw River Township.

Introduction & Background:
Zoning: R-1
Water System: Public
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 useable 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 Savannah Ridge, consisting of 78 lots on 152.08 acres, located off Moncure School Road, S.R. 1931. 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.
Background: In August 2021 Savannah Ridge submitted an application for a conservation subdivision o...

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