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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 5, 1994
Action Agenda
Item # vm-k
SUBJECT: CLUSTER SUBDIVISION CHARLOTTE ' S CREST - PRELIMINARY PLAN
ACTION BY: November 19, 1994
DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING Yes X No
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Eddie Kirk
Resolution of Approval Ext. 2582
Application
Vicinity Map
Staff Analysis TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Preliminary Plan Hillsborough - 732-8181
9/19/94 Draft Planning Board Minutes Durham - 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251
PURPOSE: To consider the Preliminary Plan for the cluster
subdivision for Charlotte' s Crest.
BACKGROUND: The property is located on the northeast side of New
Sharon Church Road (SR 1538) in Little River Township.
It is zoned Agricultural Residential (AR) with an
overlay district of Little-PW, and designated
Agricultural Residential and Little River Watershed in
the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The property is wooded with land uses in the area
including farming and residential. The tract is 13 . 83
acres in size with six (6) lots proposed. A 3 . 00 acre
open space area is proposed.
Access to the lots is proposed from Charlotte Mountain
Road which is an existing Class B private road off New
Sharon Church Road (SR 1538) . In 1992 a traffic count
on New Sharon Church Road indicated 600 trips per day
just south of the intersection with NC 57 .
Lots range in size from 1. 61 acres to 1. 65 acres
outside of the right-of-way. The 'open space will be
located at the front of the subdivision with frontage
on New Sharon Church Road. Each lot will be served by
individual wells and septic tanks.
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A minor subdivision creating lots 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J and 4K
on the tax map shown on the following page was approved
for this property on April 15, 1994 . The property
owner later decided to subdivide lot 4F to create one
additional lot. The location of suitable soils was
such that Lot 4F could not be subdivided in a manner
which met the 2-acre minimum lot size required in the
Little River Watershed. The proposed cluster
subdivision is a redesign of the original subdivision
and will allow for reduction of the size of the
residential lots in order to utilize areas suitable for
septic disposal.
The Planning Board approved the Concept Plan for the
cluster subdivision for Charlotte ' s Crest on July 18,
1994 with a Class B private road.
On September 19, 1994 the Planning Board recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plan for the cluster
subdivision for Charlotte' s Crest with a private road
built to Class B standards, and the conditions
contained in the attached Resolution of Approval.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the
Preliminary Plan for the cluster subdivision for
Charlotte' s Crest with a private road built to Class B
standards, and the conditions contained in the attached
Resolution of Approval.
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- Charlotte's Crest
Applicant: Ann Joyner
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Zoning: AR and Little-PW
LUP:Agricultural Residential
Water Supply Watershed
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6/93
RESOLUTION
OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMVIISSIONERS
Date October 5, 1994
Name of Subdivision Cluster Subdivision, Charlotte's Crest
Owner/Applicant Charlotte's Crest Inc.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves Charlotte's Crest cluster subdivision
preliminary plat, dated July 19, 1994 and containing six lots subject to the fulfillment of
requirements specified herein. Before the Final Plat of Charlotte's Crest can be recorded:
A. Sewage Disposal
1. Each residential lot shall contain an adequate area for septic disposal, and
repair area, approved by the Orange County Division of Environmental
Health.
2. Disclosure that the septic system location may restrict the size and location of
improvements. This disclosure shall be included in a document describing
development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with the Final Plat. The
document shall also disclose that information regarding the tentative location of
septic systems is available from the Orange County Health Department,
Division of Environmental Health.
3. Lot A is of restricted development potential because the lot is indicated as
open space and reserved as open space for the subdivision. The restricted lot
shall be identified in a document describing development restrictions and
requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
B. Roads and Access
1. Charlotte Mountain Road shall be constructed to Class B private road
standards within a 45 foot right-of-way.
2. Charlotte Mountain Road shall be inspected, and the construction certified in
writing to the Orange County Planning Department by a North Carolina
Professional Engineer, or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor. The
location of the travelway within the plated private road right-of-way shall also
be certified.
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OR
A letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond shall be submitted to secure
construction and inspection of Charlotte Mountain Road to Class B private
road standards. An estimate of the construction and certification costs must be
prepared by a certified/licensed engineer or grading contractor and submitted
to the Planning and Inspections Department. The,financial guarantee must
reflect 110% of that estimate and be issued by an accredited financial
institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.
The document describing development restrictions to be recorded with the
Final Plat shall state that the financial guarantee will not be released until the
road construction has been certified by a North Carolina Professional Engineer
or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor.
3. An erosion control plan for construction of the road shall be submitted by the
applicant for review and approval by the Orange County Erosion Control
Division.
4. A Private Road Maintenance Agreement for Charlotte Mountain Road shall be
submitted to the Planning and Inspections Department and approved by the
County Attorney.
5. A 10' by 70' sight triangle shall be shown at the entrance of the subdivision.
6. All lots shall access onto the new subdivision roads. This restriction shall be
stated in a document describing development restrictions and requirements to
be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
7. Approved street name signs shall be erected at the intersection of streets as
required in Section IV-B-3-c-12 of the Orange County Subdivision
Regulations. Evidence shall be submitted by the applicant that the sign is in
place or a copy of the receipt for purchase of the sign shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
C. Land Use Buffers and Landscaping
1. Landscaping shall be preserved as indicated on the approved landscape plan,
and must be inspected and approved by the Planning and Inspections
Department.
2. Provisions for protection of existing trees as shown on the approved landscape
plan shall be included in a document describing development restrictions and
requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
3. A Type A Land Use Buffer shall be provided along New Sharon Church Road.
The buffer shall be 30 feet in width and provide sufficient vegetation to meet
the standards of Section IV-B-8-e of the Subdivision Regulations. Said buffer
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shall be so noted on the plat, and described in a document describing
development restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff
and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
D. Drainage
1. Impervious surface data, as pursuant to Article 6.23.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall be included in a document describing development restrictions
and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently
with the Final Plat.
E. Parkland
1. Cash in the amount of $308.00 (5,400/acre x 2/35 acre) shall be paid to
Orange County as payment in lieu of parkland dedication.
2. The entirety of the open space to be shown on the Final Plat shall be
irrevocably dedicated to the homeowners association for recreation/open space
use by residents of the subdivision.
F. Miscellaneous
1. The Final Plat shall contain a title block and vicinity map in accordance with
Section V-D-2 and V-D-3 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations.
2. A setback of 40 feet shall be maintained as measured from the edge of
right-of-way of Charlotte Mountain Road. Side yards shall be a minimum of
20 feet, and rear yards a minimum of 20 feet. These setback requirements
shall be stated on the plat, and in a document describing development
restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded
concurrently with the Final Plat.
G. Certifications
1. A Certificate of Survey and Accuracy signed by a registered Land Surveyor
shall be notarized on the face of the Final Plat.
2. A Certificate of Declaration and Maintenance in the form provided in Section
V-D-6-b of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations signed by the
landowner and developer shall be on the face of the plat and included in a
document describing development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
3. The Department of Environmental Health shall certify that each lot contains a
suitable area for septic disposal.
4. A Certificate of Approval signed by the Orange County Planning and 7
Inspections Department.
Signature of Applicant Clerk to the Board
I, , accept the above listed conditions of subdivision approval,
and acknowledge that each must be met prior to recordation of the final plat.
Applicant Date
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN APPR•
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MAJOR SUBDIVISION 8
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ORANGE COUNTY
DATE: -1c8 "9\-i
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,OWNER/DEVELOPER: Cr\a--Aol ( S C
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ADDRESS: (,../I t 1 TELEPHONE NO.:-5" `110 1
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AGENT/CONTACT: TELEPHONE NO.:
A. SUMMARY INFORMATION: �j
Orange County Tax Map \\ Block Lot(s) 4 F Township L 1C. tc..i-c
— Zoning District(s): ii! 1&
Total Number of Acres: 1 ? , 71 Phases:
Total Number of Lots: (, Average Lot Size: 1 . 1 cLc,. Minimum Lot Size: 1, S 4.c. ,
Number/Type of Structures: (existing) 0 (proposed)
Lineal Feet in Streets: •-- 2-0 o a' Acres in Open Space: 3 ,o
Water Supply: Public (specify) Community y...--- Individual
Wastewater Disposal: Public (specify) Community Individual
School District: V, N- Fire District: C6-1 c we L(
General Land Uses in Area: <'1.i r1•0,-,-L-1--c-LA.-24 / fesl d e,n til
Critical Areas: `rte o r.Z__ stream rainageways "r,vT e___ flood prone areas
Ls r-� t?... watershed (speck) v--)o h em historic sites
other (explain) \- L k. Wyo ae,
Is the property to be subdivides+ currently under "farm use value taxation"? Yes No . If "yes",
please contact the Orange County Tax Office. Subdivision of the property may require payment of
deferred taxes under "farm use value taxation".
B. All plats must be submitted on sheet no smaller than one inch equals two-hundred feet (1"=200') and
no larger than one inch equals twenty feet (1"=20') and must contain the following'information:
-, >: ':;» subdivision name u•
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zoning of tract and adjacent.
?r.4 name & address of owner(s) properties
name & address of subdivider building setback lines by notation
/ (if other than owner) or typical lot layout
,� ✓ > `> name of surveyor, engineer,
rf/A ?;;f > location and width of existing and
C landscape architect or architect, proposed easements (drainage,
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address, registration #and seal
a) / utilities, roads, etc.)
c // >> »q (title) Preliminary Plan
� :; `-K existing, proposed and adjoining
/ ; scale, north arrow rights-of-way including dimensions
<+?>? date (including revision dates) and street names and state road
E 'H f <tr<; township, tax map-block-lot numbers. Lineal feet of road
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4-3 4-4 references centerlines and approximate
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:v :3 Parent Parcel Identification # acreage of new street rights-of-
-0 c-4 deed book and page # of property / way
`-4 to be subdivided Nl existing and proposed utilities,
,-+ o ....»l>� boundary described with bearings , including type, sizes, hydrants,
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a and distances 41. valves, manholes
u ?> .:. total acreage of the tract and ' z A existing and proposed curbs,
Y o acreage of lots, including and gutters and culverts, including
a) excluding area within rights-of- sizes and grades
L = way
c cn ;:` A>; location and width of alleys,
;:g14:!:1 control corner sidewalks, bike lanes, transit
systems, and bus stops
(please complete reverse side)
4 iii proposed lot lines with dimensions V typical street cross-sections and
✓` lot & block numbers intersection details including 9
phasing lines design and width of travelway and
y •';/ < Topography at ten foot (10) shoulders
• ,/, intervals
c FI�b�1- horizontal alignment and general
o `'1 +�''': water bodies, streams, floodway curve data (public roads)
at ' and floodplains centerline radius on all proposed
f/-/,(Y stream buffers
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o ' streets
cv ^:„::::: location and size of parcels 1441. :.:itA permanent features such as
V, 0 dedicated for public use, buildings, cemeteries, historic
ou recreational use or reserved in landmarks
o common, with purpose noted :>' :`«, adjoining lot layout names of
C-1 <>% :; impervious surface data (if located adjoining property owners. If
w• ° in water supply watershed) subdivided, subdivision plat name,
c/ a: :. vicinity map showing general
a) ,/ book & page number, and
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Cl. CU location of subdivision with streets perimeter lot numbers,
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o co and roads identified by State road ;:::: ;ft location and size of lots of
U number and name restricted development
Y o J landscaping and buffer p potential
'-' and notation on plat regarding
CU C / requirements / same
tJ cn �/A f?) township, corporate and extra- / ,::::V.:::::: stormwater detention and/or
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territorial planning jurisdiction lines retention sites and undisturbed
which cross the property areas for infiltration purposes (if
located in water supply
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watershed)
C. OTHER SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Twenty-five (25) copies of the preliminary plat.
2. One full size copy of an Orange County Tax map (with tax parcels involved clearly marked in
pencil).
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3. Where municipal or OWASA sewer is not available, a copy of the Preliminary Plat indicating
Health Department soils analysis approval/denial for each lot shown thereon.
4. Where a private road is proposed a written statement by the applicant or his/her authorized
representative which sets forth the justification for a private road (see Section IV-8-3-d-1 of the
Orange County Subdivision Regulations).
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5. Auxiliary documents, in draft form, prepared in accordance with Section VL of.this Ordinance
which assure completion and/or maintenance of improvements required by this Ordinance. if
Such documents may include, but not be limited to, a private road maintenance rcrasinent, and
articles of incorporation and restrictive covenants pertaining to a homeowner's association.
These documents may be required as necessary as evidence that the ordinance requirements
are being met. .
8. Fee - $350.00 plus $5.00 per lot (1 fee for preliminary and final plat).
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7. If the subdivision contains 10 lots or more the following information shall be submitted with the
application:
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a. Number of years to buildout.
b. Number of houses to be built during each year to buildout. i
c. Average price of houses including lots for each year to buildout.
I, the applicant, hereby certify that the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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APPLICANT' SIGNATURE j OWNER'S SIGNATU)#
DATE -7- 1 g G
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DATE
FEES: Amount Date Paid 7"1. .99
Receipt # 7 c€A7`�
FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING AND 10
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT PERTAINING
TO CHARLOTTE'S CREST SUBDIVISION
CRITERIA FINDING
IV-B-10-h Application Criteria
a) The tract is a minimum of 400,000 a) The property is 13.83 acres or 602,434
square feet for the AR and RB districts. square feet in size, 202,434 square feet
200,000 square feet for the R-1 district larger than the minimum required.
and 80,000 square feet for all other
districts.
b) Approved water supply and wastewater b) As approved by the Orange County
treatment systems are available and Division of Environmental Health, each
each lot is served by separate water lot will have individual septic tanks and
supply and sewerage connections. wells.
c) The total number of lots proposed for c) 13.83 acres gross land area
the tract, excluding parcels of reserved -1.52 acre in right-of-way
recreation/open space, is not greater
than the number determined by dividing 12.31 acres net land area
the gross land area, excluding public
road rights-of-way, by the minimum lot 12.31 acres ± 2 acres
size requirements for the zoning district = 6.155 lots maximum
established in the Orange County 6 lots proposed
Zoning Ordinance.
d) The recreation/open space reserved d) See comments that follow.
within the tract conforms with the
recreation and open space standards
established in Section IV-B-7-b.
IV-B-7-b
2. Dimensional Requirements
If the application of the provisions The acreage provided for
of Article 5.1.1 (Required recreation/open space is 3.00 acres,
Minimum Recreation Space Ratio) which exceeds the amount required by
and Article 6.12 (Land Use the Zoning Ordinance (0.38 acre) and
Intensity System) of the Orange by the Subdivision Regulations (0.17
County Zoning Ordinance results in acre).
a greater amount of land, then the
difference between the application
of the standards above and those of
Article 5.1.1 and Article 6.12 shall
be established as private recreation
for the use of the residents of the
development.
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3. Site Suitability
Land provided or dedicated for
passive recreation and open space
purposes shall be of a character,
slope and location suitable for use
for walking, jogging, reading and
similar quiet activities, and the
preservation of natural features and
cultural resources such as steep
slopes, rock outcrops, native plant
life and wildlife cover, mature
woodlands and water resources.
Criteria for evaluating the
suitability of proposed recreation
areas shall include but not be
limited to the following:
a. Location. Land dedicated for a. The open space as shown preserves Cd
recreation purposes shall be mature woodland. It also serves as a
located so as to serve the needs buffer between New Sharon Church
of the residents of the Road and the lots in the subdivision.
subdivision and the residents of
the immediate neighborhood
within which the subdivision is -
located. Recreation areas shall
be located so as to provide
insofar as possible, reasonable
accessibility to all residents of
the subdivision and residents
living in the immediate
neighborhood. Recreation areas
shall be located where land
more suited for recreational
purposes due to shape, level
slopes and/or dry soil conditions
is present. Where proposed
park sites are shown on the I'
adopted Land Use Plan, and a
subdivision contains a portion of
the park site, then the recreation
area may be located at the edge
of the subdivision so that
additional land may be added as
adjacent land is subdivided.
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b. Unity. Land dedicated for b. The 3.00 acres designated for
recreation purposes shall be a recreation/open space is in a single
single parcel except where it is parcel
determined that two (2) or more
parcels are suited to the needs
of a particular subdivision. The
Planning Board may
recommend, and the Board of
Commissioners may require, the
dedication of a connecting path
in addition to the land required
in Section IV-B-7-b-2 of this
ordinance. Where a connecting
path is necessary, a path of up
to fifty (50) feet in width may
be required, but in no case shall
the path be less than thirty (30)
feet in width.
c. Accessibility. Land dedicated c. The recreation/open space has frontage
for recreational purposes shall on Charlotte Mountain Road.
have at least fifty (50) feet of
frontage on at least one (1)
street within the subdivision.
4. Site Improvements
Private recreation facilities, either The recreation/open space is suitable for
required or provided at the option passive recreation (walking, bird watching,
of the applicant, shall meet the photography, etc.). It also serves as a
standards for improvements: buffer from New Sharon Church Road.
There are no site improvements proposed.
Park bench, picnic tables, grills and
trash receptacles. The applicant is required to make a
payment of $308.00 in lieu of public
One (1) picnic table per 50 dedication of recreation/open space which
residents, 50 sq. ft. of land per will be used to purchase and/or develop
table. parkland for use by the subdivision and
neighborhood residents.
In addition to land provided or
dedicated for active recreation
purposes, sufficient area shall be
provided to make available a
minimum of five (5) off-street
parking spaces for the first two (2)
acres of each recreation site and
one (1) space for each additional
acre thereafter.
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5. Method of Provision or Dedication
The payment in lieu of land dedication will
Land dedicated for public be used to purchase and/or develop
recreation area as required by this parkland for use by the subdivision and
Ordinance shall be designated on neighborhood residents.
both the preliminary and final
plat(s) of the subdivision and must
be dedicated to an appropriate unit
of local government.
e. The minimum amount of land reserved Lot sizes have been reduced a total of 2.25
as recreation/open space shall be the acres. 3.00 acres of recreation/open space
sum of all reductions in minimum lot are proposed.
area as a result of the cluster form of
development and/or the minimum
recreation/open space required in
Section IV-B-7-b, whichever is greater.
IV-B-10-c Reductions in Lot and
Setback Requirements
For lots created as part of a cluster
development minimum lot area, lot width
and setback requirements specified in
Section 4.1.2 may be reduced as follows:
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a. Minimum lot area requirements may be a. The minimum residential lot size
reduced by fifty percent (50%) but shall proposed is 1.61 acre, a 32% reduction
be no smaller than 5000 square feet. of the 2-acre lot size required in the
Little River-PW zoning district.
b. Minimum lot width requirements may b. The minimum lot width required is 150
be reduced by twenty percent (20%), feet. Lot widths may be reduced to
but shall be no less than fifty (50) feet. 120 feet. Lot width is not applicable
on the cul-de-sac.
c. Minimum front setback requirements c. Front setbacks may be reduced to 30
may be reduced by twenty-five percent feet.
(25%) except where the front lot line
forms an exterior boundary of the
cluster development.
d. Minimum rear and side setback d. Side setbacks between lots may be
requirements may be reduced to ten reduced to 10 feet. Most other lot lines
(10) feet except where the rear or side form exterior boundaries. E'
lot line forms an exterior boundary of
the cluster development.
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IV-B-10-e Approval of Preliminary
Plan
a. Individual lots, buildings and streets a. The new road has been designed to
shall be designed and situated to follow along the southern property line
minimize alteration of the natural site to allow the open space to remain in
features to be preserved. one lot.
b. The usability of cluster open/recreation b. The open space is suitable for passive
space shall be determined by the size, recreation.
shape, topographic and location
requirements specified in Section IV-B-
7-b.
c. Cluster open space shall include c. It includes mature woodland, and a
irreplaceable natural features such as, gradual slope.
but not limited to, streams, significant
stands of trees, individual trees of
significant size and/or species,
uncommon plant communities, wildlife
habitats and rock outcroppings.
d. Cluster recreation space shall be easily d. The open space area is located at the
accessible to pedestrians, including the entrance into the subdivision and is
handicapped. accessible from Charlotte Mountain
Road.
e. The suitability of cluster open space e. The open space preserved will also
intended for scenic value shall be benefit the subdivision by serving as a
determined by its visibility from buffer from New Sharon Church Road.
adjoining properties and streets and
shall seek to lessen the area devoted to
motor vehicle access.
f. Diversity and originality in lot layout f. The road and lots are located to
shall be encouraged to achieve the best minimize disturbance and make the best
possible relationship between the land use of soils for sewage disposal.
and the development.
g. Up to one-fourth of the land with g. There are no slopes over 15% that are
slopes greater than fifteen percent proposed to be removed or altered.
(15%) may be removed or altered only Houses will be on the side of the hill
when such slopes are small and isolated and near the ridge top and can be
and do not otherwise adversely affect designed to fit the existing slopes.
the design of the development.
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h. At least twenty percent of the gross h. 3.00 acres (22%) is designated as open
land area is designated as common space. None of the open space area is
open space. No more than fifty percent reserved for septic systems or utilities.
(50%) of the required common open
space shall be used exclusively for
sewage treatment systems, utilities, or
other uses which prohibit access by the
residents of the cluster subdivision.
This restriction does not apply to areas
of historic or natural significance which
may be protected by access restrictions.
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floodplain and wetland areas located on the
central and eastern portion of the tract. There
are also several abandoned structures associated
with previous use of the property as a dairy
farm.
Ten lots are proposed on the westernmost 25 acres
of the tract. The lots range from 1.7 acres to
4 .8 acres, with an average size of 2 .2 acres. All
lots are proposed to be served by individual
wells and septic tanks. The Concept Plan
indicates that the remaining 137 acres, which
includes Stoney Creek floodplain and wetlands,
and the abandoned farm structures, are reserved
for future development.
Access would be provided by a proposed public
road located on the north side of NC 10 at its
intersection with New Hope Church Road. The
proposed road would extend to the eastern
boundary of the portion of the tract being
developed, and would be extended if the remainder
of the tract were developed in the future.
The Planning Staff has proposed an alternative
design that would shift the proposed public road
about 1000 feet to the east, where there is
better sight distance along NC 10. Six of the
proposed lots would access onto the proposed
road. The remaining four lots would access
directly onto NC 10 with a joint driveway to be
used by lots 2 and 3 to minimize the number of
access points while providing for adequate sight
distance. In addition to improving access and
visibility, the alternative would avoid the
creation of the proposed public road parallel and
adjacent to NC 10 in the vicinity of the
intersection with New Hope Church Road.
The Planning Staff recommends approval of the
alternative Concept Plan for Guernsdale, Phase I.
b. Preliminary Plans
• ( 1) Charlotte's Crest
(7 Lots - Little River Township)
Presentation by Eddie Kirk.
The property is located on the northeast side of
New Sharon Church Road (SR 1538) in Little River
Township. It is zoned Agricultural Residential
(AR) with an overlay district of Little-PW, and
designated Agricultural Residential and Little
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River Watershed in the Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The property is wooded with land uses in the area
including farming and residential. The tract is
13.83 acres in size with six (6) lots proposed. A
3 .00 acre open space area is proposed.
Access is proposed from Charlotte Mountain Road
which is an existing Class B private road off New
Sharon Church Road (SR 1538) . In 1992 a traffic
count on New Sharon Church Road indicated 600
trips per day just south of the intersection with
NC 57 .
Lots range in size from 1.61 acres to 1 .65 acres
outside of the right-of-way. The open space will
be located at the front of the subdivision with
frontage on New Sharon Church Road. Each lot
will be served by individual wells and septic
tanks.
A minor subdivision creating lots 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J
and 4K was approved for this property on April
15, 1994 . The property owner later decided to
subdivide lot 4F to create one additional lot.
The location of suitable soils was such that Lot
4F could not be subdivided in a manner which met
the 2-acre minimum lot size required in the
Little River Watershed. The proposed cluster
subdivision is a redesign of the original
subdivision and will allow for reduction of the
size of the residential lots in order to utilize
areas suitable for septic disposal.
The Planning Board approved the Concept Plan for
the cluster subdivision for Charlotte's Crest on
July 18, 1994 with a Class B private road.
The Planning Staff recommends approval of the
Preliminary Plan for the cluster subdivision for
Charlotte's Crest with a private road built to
Class B standards, and the conditions contained
in the Resolution of Approval which is an
attachment to these minutes on pages .
MOTION: Scott moved approval. Seconded by Barrows.
VOTE: Unanimous.
(Brown out of the room during this vote. )
RESOLUTION
OF TIIE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY C ONEVIT SSI ONERS
Date October 5, 1994
Name of Subdivision Cluster Subdivision, Charlotte's Crest
Owner/Applicant Charlotte's Crest Inc.
The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves Charlotte's Crest cluster subdivision
preliminary plat, dated July 19, 1994 and containing six lots subject to the fulfillment of
requirements specified herein. Before the Final Plat of Charlotte's Crest can be recorded:
A. Sewage Disposal
1. Each residential lot shall contain an adequate area for septic disposal, and
repair area, approved by the Orange County Division of Environmental
Health.
2. Disclosure that the septic system location may restrict the size and location of
improvements. This disclosure shall be included in a document describing
development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with the Final Plat. The
document shall also disclose that information regarding the tentative location of
septic systems is available from the Orange County,Health Department,
Division of Environmental Health.
3. Lot A is of restricted development potential because the lot is indicated as
open space and reserved as open space for the subdivision. The restricted lot
shall be identified in a document describing development restrictions and
requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
B. Roads and Access
1. Charlotte Mountain Road shall be constructed to Class B private road
standards within a 45 foot right-of-way.
2. Charlotte Mountain Road shall be inspected, and the construction certified in
writing to the Orange County Planning Department by a North Carolina
Professional Engineer, or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor. The
location of the travelway within the plated private road right-of-way shall also
be certified.
OR
•A letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond shall be submitted to secure
construction and inspection of Charlotte Mountain Road to Class B private
road standards. An estimate of the construction and certification costs must be
prepared by a certified/licensed engineer or grading contractor and submitted
to the Planning and Inspections Department. The financial guarantee must
reflect 110% of that estimate and be issued by an accredited financial
institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.
The document describing development restrictions to be recorded with the
Final Plat shall state that the financial guarantee will not be released until the
road construction has been certified by a North Carolina Professional Engineer
or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor.
3. An erosion control plan for construction of the road shall be submitted by the
applicant for review and approval by the Orange County Erosion Control
Division.
4. A Private Road Maintenance Agreement for Charlotte Mountain Road shall be
submitted to the Planning and Inspections Department and approved by the
County Attorney.
5. A 10' by 70' sight triangle shall be shown at the entrance of the subdivision.
6. ._ All lots shall access onto the new subdivision roads. This restriction shall be
stated in a document describing development restrictions and requirements to
be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
7. Approved street name signs shall be erected at the intersection of streets as
required in Section IV-B-3-c-12 of the Orange County Subdivision
Regulations. Evidence shall be submitted by the applicant that the sign is in
place or a copy of the receipt for purchase of the sign shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
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C. Land Use Buffers and Landscaping
1. Landscaping shall be preserved as indicated on the approved landscape plan,
and must be inspected and approved by the Planning and Inspections
Department.
2. Provisions for protection of existing trees as shown on the approved landscape
plan shall be included in a document describing development restrictions and
requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
3. A Type A Land Use Buffer shall be provided along New Sharon Church Road.
The buffer shall be 30 feet in width and provide sufficient vegetation to meet
the standards of Section IV-B-8-e of the Subdivision Regulations. Said buffer
shall be so noted on the plat, and described in a document describing
development restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff
and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
D. Drainage
1. Impervious surface data, as pursuant to Article 6.23.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall included in a document describing development restrictions
and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently
with the Final Plat.
E. Parkland
1. Cash in the amount of$308.00 (5,400/acre x 2/35 acre) shall be paid to
Orange County as payment in lieu of parkland dedication.
2. The entirety of the open space to be shown on the Final Plat shall be
irrevocably dedicated to the homeowners association for recreation/open space
use by residents of the subdivision.
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F. Miscellaneous
1. The Final Plat shall contain a title block and vicinity map in accordance with
Section V-D-2 and V-D-3 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations.
2. ._ . A setback of 40 feet shall be maintained as measured from the edge of
right-of-way of Charlotte Mountain Road. Side yards shall be a minimum of
20 feet, and rear yards a minimum of 20 feet. These setback requirements
shall be stated on the plat, and in a document describing development
restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded
concurrently with the Final Plat.
G. Certifications
1. A Certificate of Survey and Accuracy signed by a registered Land Surveyor
shall be notarized on the face of the Final Plat.
2. A Certificate of Declaration and Maintenance in the form provided in Section
V-D-6-b of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations signed by the
landowner and developer shall be on the face of the plat and included in a
document describing development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
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3. The Department of Environmental Health shall certify that each lot contains a
suitable area for septic disposal.
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4. A Certificate of Approval signed by the Orange County Planning and
Inspections Department.
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Signature of . 0 elic , t,
Clerk t9iThe Board
I, il-riwN it1/4,A.,:b SS-3'19 ids/44 accept the above listed conditions of subdivision approval,
and acknowledge that eacl must be met prior to recordation of the final plat.
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Applicant ai 4 . Date
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