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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 08-22-2006-9d1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: August 22, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. ~ - c~ SUBJECT: Westhampton -Preliminary Plan DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Resolution of Approval 2) Vicinity Map 3) Application 4) ERCD Memo and Map 5) August 9, 2006 Planning Staff Memo 6) Agency Comments 7) Fiscal Impact Analysis 8 June 7, 2006 Planning Bd, Minutes 9) Preliminary Plan Map PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director, (919) 245-2592 Eddie Kirk, Planner II, (919) 245-2582 PURPOSE: Consideration of the Preliminary Plan for Westhampton Subdivision, BACKGROUND: Request -Preliminary Plan Applicant: Heffner Properties, Inc. Owner: Annie Sturdivant Subdivision follows the Conservation-Cluster Option of Flexible Development.. • Total acreage is 130,08 acres including right-of-way, Subdivision Type Number of Lots Conservation-Cluster 19 Flexible Option Average Lot Size Percent of Open Space 3.79 Net Subdivision Land Area 130.08 acres Area in ublic road Ri ht of Wa . 4.56 acres Area outside of ublic road r.o.w. 125.52 acres Platted lot area 72.02 acres Area in common o ens ace 52.76 acres 41 Location Southwest side of Hatch Road in Chapel Hill Township, 41 Acres in Open Space 52,76 Existing and Proposed Conditions Existing: • Zoning: Rural Buffer (RB) Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Orange County Joint Planning Agreement 2 minimum lot size - 2 acres (Section 5.1.1 Orange County Zoning Ordinance). Zoning Overlay: • The property is in the University Lake protected watershed (max. density = 2 acres /dwelling and 5 acres /dwelling after first five lots) (Section 6.23.2 Orange County Zoning Ordinance).. Physical Features: • There are several County designated streams on the south side of the tract to be protected with stream buffers.. • The site is mostly wooded with a mixture of pines and hardwoods. • The topography is gently rolling with steeper slopes along the streams. Adjacent Land Use: • Robinswood Subdivision is located to the east with an average lot size of 1.14 acres; Reaves Estate Subdivision is located to the west with an average lot size of 1.36 acres. • Properties to the north and west are divided into large acreage tracts ranging in size from 2 to 16 acres. • Phil's Creek, a tributary to Neville Creek which flows to University Lake, and a large 108 acre tract are located to the south. Proposed: Roads: • Access is from Hatch Road (SR 1944), an existing paved public road in Chapel Hill Township. • The proposed street (Westhampton Way) provides access to the lots. Weston Lane, a small loop road serving 4 lots, extends from this road, • All roads are to be constructed to NCDOT standards, • NCDOT comments indicate subdivision streets are required to meet "local subdivision road" minimum design standards, minimum 22 foot travelway, for rolling terrain.. Sidewalks would be outside of the right-of-way and Weston Lane will require 4 lots accessing it. • Comments from Carrboro indicate a stub out to the south should be considered. However, a stub out at that location would have to cross Phil's Creek, In addition the tract to the south is under single ownership and is developed. Planning Staff, due to topography and environmental concerns, is not recommending a stub out to the south. • ERCD is recommending dedication of open space along Phil's Creek to further accent the value of the stream. • Adjacent properties have been developed with a cul-de-sac lotting pattern. There are streams along the western and southern boundaries.. Open SpacelBuffers: • 52.76 acres (41 %) of common area open space proposed. All of the open space is wooded with a large portion along Phil's Creek, some with steep slopes. • The lot sizes average 3.79 acres, 90% above minimum lot size of 2 acres. • Approximately 4.5 acres of dedicated open space to Orange County is recommended along Phil's Creek. This would leave approximately 48,26 acres in the Homeowners Association. • Density of the proposal is 6.84 acres per house. • Homeowners Association will be formed to maintain open space, buffers, signage. • Sidewalk on one side will be built within 30 foot roadside buffer along proposed streets. • Staff recommends developer provide a Way to the dedicated open space along Staff memo). Water/Sewer/Fire: minimum 20 foot wide public access from Westhampton Phil's Creek (see attached August 9, 2006 Planning • Individual wells. • Individual septic systems.. 3 • The closest water and sewer is in Rangewood subdivision, which is approximately 1,000 feet north of this subdivision. • Extension of water and sewer is prohibited in the Rural Buffer except for a public purpose or to address a health situation. Recreation: • Chapel Hill District Park • The Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Department is recommending a portion of the open space property be dedicated to Orange County for recreation and open space, The proposed dedication is a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 770 foot segment of property boundary formed by Phil's Creek and a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 150 foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to form the southwestern property boundary (memo and map attached), Payment in lieu would require 1/20th of an acre per lot which would be approximately 41,382 square feet. This dedication of 4.5 acres would replace the payment-in-lieu option,. Development Process Schedule and Action Planning Board: First Action: Concept Plan approved by the Planning Board December 7, 2005 with the following conditions; 1. The intersection and road alignments on the Preliminary Plan shall meet NCDOT collector standards with a 60 foot right-of-way and 34 foot B-B pavement. The sidewalk is to be outside of the right-of-way,(NCDOT Recommendation) 2. Homeowners Association documents that provide for maintenance of the Open Space shall be submitted with the preliminary plan. Provisions shall be included in the Homeowners Association documents that would prohibit tree cutting in the Open Space except for maintenance purposes. 3, The cul-de-sac at the end of Westhampton Way shall be increased to a minimum of 95 feet in diameter, Turning radii at all corners shall have a 32 foot minimum, 4_ Show proposed dedication of an additional 5 feet of right-of-way, or 35 feet from C/L of existing R/VV, whichever is greater, along Hatch Road on the Preliminary Plan, 5. Weston Lane must have 4 lots accessing it to meet NCDOT requirements, 6. Show five-foot utility easements along both sides of all rights-of-way. 7. ERCD has recommended that a portion of the open space be dedicated (deeded) to Orange County for recreation and open space, The dedication is a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 770 foot segment of property boundary farmed by Phil's Creek. This will meet the requirement for recreation and reduce or eliminate the amount of the recreation payment-in-lieu. 8. Shaw location of subdivision sign on Preliminary Plan. 9. Any lighting shall meet Orange County Outdoor Lighting Standards, 10, A minimum 50 foot wide Pedestrian Open Space Area (POSA) shall be provided between lots 7 and 8. Preliminary Plan: Addresses the conditions of approval of the Concept Plan. The applicant has submitted responses to Staff comments and responses to Planning Board comments from the December 7, 2005 meeting. Subdivision streets are designed, as required by NCDOT, to "local subdivision road" minimum design standards for rolling terrain. Items of concern to the Planning Staff are dedication of open space to Orange County along Phil's Creek and Pedestrian Open Space Areas (POSA) needed between lots 3 & 4 and between lots 9, 10 & 11. Additional conditions have been added to the Resolution of Approval to meet these concerns. Several neighbors in the .June 7, 2006 Planning Board meeting indicated they had not encountered problems but were concerned with water quality (see attached minutes), 4 The developer indicated in the June 7, 2006 Planning Board meeting they did not see a need far condition E.3. in the Resolution of Approval "Provide a 20 foot public access easement from Westhampton Way to the dedicated open space along Phil's Creek," They were concerned about the public parking on Westhampton Way and walking across the open space to Phil's Creek. • Second Action: Planning Board on .June 7, 2006 unanimously recommended approval with the deletion of E,3, from the Resolution of Approval. • Third Action: 1. The Board shall consider the application within a reasonable amount of time, 2. During deliberations and consideration of the application the Board may defer consideration at any point to pursue additional analysis and review. 3. If the Preliminary Plan is approved by the County Commissioners, the applicant shall have one (1) year to prepare and file a Final Plat or to request aone-year extension from the Planning Director, FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Impact Analysis is included as an attachment., RECOMMENDATION(S): Administration Approval, in accordance with the attached Resolution of Approval which includes item E, 3, Planning Board Approval, in accordance with the attached Resolution of Approval with item E. 3 deleted from Resolution, Planning Staff Approval, in accordance with the attached Resolution of Approval with a condition E. 3. "Provide a 20 foot public access easement from Westhampton Way to the dedicated open space along Phil's Creek," RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: August 22, 2006 Name of Subdivision: Westhampton Owner/Applicant: Heffner Properties, Inc. The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves Westhampton subdivision preliminary plat, dated March 22, 2006 and containing 19 lots, subject to the fulfillment of requirements specified herein. Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brookford Court shall be irrevocably dedicated to the general public and constructed to standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The approval of this resolution authorizes and directs the Orange County Manager to accept far Orange County and on behalf of the public generally, the offer of dedication of Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brookford Court. This acceptance by Orange County of the dedication to the general public of Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brookford Court shall be without maintenance responsibility. These roads shall be maintained by the owner/applicant until such time as they are accepted for maintenance by the North Carolina Department of Transportation or some other governmental body. Before the Final Plat of Westhampton can be recorded: A. Sewage Disposal Each residential lot shall contain an adequate area for septic disposal, and repair area, approved by the Orange County Division of Environmental Health. 2, 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. B. Roads and Access Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brookford Court shall be constructed to standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, within a 50-foot right-of-way with 5-foot utility easements on each side, and the construction shall be inspected and approved by NCDOT. The pavement width shall be a minimum of 20 feet. OR A letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond shall be submitted to secure construction of Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brookford Court to the standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation., An estimate of the construction cast 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 inspected and approved by NCDOT. 2. All lots shall receive access from the internal subdivision roads. No driveway shall be permitted within 50'of a street intersection. Lot 19 shall receive access from Weston Lane, Lots 10 and 14 shall receive access from Brookford Court. 3. An erosion control plan for construction of the roads shall be submitted by the applicant to the Orange County Erosion Control Division for review and approval prior to any land disturbing activity on the site. 4. Approved street name signs shall be erected at all intersections prior to Planning Department signatures on the final plat or prior to issuance of any building permit if construction is secured by letter of credit., 5. Prior to any construction or alteration of any existing access within the right-of-way of Hatch Road, the developer/owner shall secure a driveway permit from the NCDOT District Office. Submit a copy of the NCDOT- approved permit and letter to the Planning Department at the same time as the request for Planning Department signatures on the Final Plat. 6. Sight triangles (10'x 70') shall be shown on the Final Plat at each intersection,. 7, Dedicate, in fee simple, five (5) feet of additional right-of-way, or 35 feet from the centerline of the existing right-of-way, whichever is greater, along the frontage of Hatch Road. Said dedication shall meet major collector road right-of-way standards as identified in the Comprehensive Plan and required in Section IV-B-3-c-1 of the Subdivision Regulations. C. Land Use Buffers and Landscaping Landscaping shall be installed or preserved as indicated on the approved landscape plan (open space and pathways plan), and shall be inspected and approved by the Planning and Inspections Department prior to signatures on final plat.. No part of the landscaping shall encroach into the 10' x 70' sight triangles at intersections. OR Guaranteed financially through a letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond submitted to secure required landscape installation and preservation. An estimate of the cost for required preservation, plantings and their installation must be provided. The financial guarantee shall reflect 110 percent of the estimate and be issued by an accredited financial institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.. 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. No clear cutting on individual lots per section IV-B-8-c of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations is permitted. 2, A Type A Land Use Buffer shall be provided along Hatch Road, The buffer shall be 30 feet in width along Hatch Road and shall be composed of deciduous and/or evergreen vegetation, forming semi-opaque intermittent visual obstructions from the ground to a height of at least thirty (30) feet. 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. Locate drainage easements on the final plat as required following review and approval of the Erosion Control Plan. 2. Drainage culverts shall be sized and located as required by NCDOT and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer, E. Parkland 1. The southern portion of the open space property shall be shown on the final plat and dedicated by deed to Orange County far recreation and open space, The dedication is approximately 4.5 acres as follows: a) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 770-foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to form the southeastern property boundary, and b) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 150-foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to farm the southwestern property boundary. 2. The second paragraph of Section IV-B-7-b of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations references the required minimum recreation space ratio in the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, Article 5.1.1, which requires 0.028 square feet of recreation space per land area dedicated to residential use [0,028 ~ 130.08= 3.64 acres or 158,655 square feet]. In those cases where the required minimum recreation space results in a larger amount than the public recreation space requirement of 1/57 acre per lot, the difference shall be established as private recreation space far the use of the residents of the development (158,655 - 14,520 = 144,135 square feet (3.30 acres). The developer has planned 52.76 acres of open space (41 %) to be awned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association, except far the approximate 4,5 acres proposed to be dedicated to Orange County, which will meet the County's requirement for private recreation use, 3. Provide 20 foot public access easement from Westhampton Way to the dedicated open space along Phil's Creek. F. Miscellaneous 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.. The portion of open space not deeded to Orange County shall be conveyed into the Homeowner's Association. 3. A 50-foot Pedestrian Open Space Area (POSA) between lots three (3) and four (4) and between lots nine (g), ten (10) and eleven (11) shall be shown on the final plat connecting the open space to Westhampton Way, 4. Prior to installation of street lighting within the subdivision a lighting plan shall be submitted to the planning office for review and approval. 5, A permit shall be obtained for the entrance sign prior to beginning construction. G. Certifications A Certificate of Survey and Accuracy signed by a Professional 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 North Carolina Department of Transportation shall certify that the platted portion of Westhampton Way, Weston Lane and Brockford Court have been entirely constructed to State standards or that construction plans have been approved prior to Planning Department signatures on final plat, 4. A Certificate of Approval signed by the Orange County Planning and 9 Inspections Department, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Orange County Commissioners that the Preliminary Plan for Westhampton Subdivision is approved in accordance with the above mentioned conditions and attached Preliminary Plat dated March 22, 2006. Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the day of , 2006, I, Donna S. Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on , 2006 as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in Minute Bank No. of the minutes of said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of , 2006. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners We~tharYl pt®n 9a c•°~` a ea. N 1 Inch equals 1.000 feet Joseph Reaves Estate Shenandoah (Average Lot Size: 1.36 ac) ~ (Average Lot Size: 4,65 ac.) ®Peet p m' 0 500 1,000 , Robins Wood ~~. Streams ~~'~~-'= (Average LOf Size: 1,14 aC) ., p Oange county PlanNn9 and InspeNons Departrnent `~ nog. GI6 Map Prepared by 6dan Orson May 22, 2006 APPLIGATIO~! FUR PR[=Lffdllf`~A['.Y PLAN! APPROVAL MAJOR SU[3©[VISIOi~ ORANGE COUNTY PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT (INK ONLY) SUBDIVISION NAME: Westhampton DATE: 3-22-06 LOCATION: Hatch Road, between Carl Drive (east) and Hayward Lane (west) OWNER/DEVELOPER: Heffner Properties (contract purchaser) ADDRESS: 103 Porter Place Chapel Hill, NG 27514 AGENT(CONTACT: The Design Response, Inc.. ADDRESS: 1014 High House Road, Suite 100 Cary, NC 27513 TELEPHONE NO..: TELEPHONE NO.: 919-469-2080 5105 - ~~?~ A SUMMARY INFORMATION Orange County Tax Map 113 Bloclc B Lot(s) 39 Township 7 Zoning District(s): RB-Rural Buffer Total Number of Acres: 130.08 Total Number of Lots: 19 Average Lot Size: 3.79 acres Minimum Lot Size: 2.58 acres Number(T'ype of Structures: (existing) mobile homes (2) (proposed) 19 Single Family Detached Homes Linear Feet in Streets: 3783 LF Acres in Open Space: 52.76 Acres (41%) Water Supply: Public (specify) Community X Individual Wastewater Disposal: Public (specify) Community X Individual School District: Chapel Hill ! Carrboro Fire District: South Orange General Land Uses in Area: Single Family Residential Critical Areas: stream/drainageways flood prone areas Univ Lake watershed (specify) historic sites NA other (explain) Is the property to be subdivided currently under "farm use value taxation"? Yes _ No _X_. 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: x x x x _x_ x x _x_ x x subdivision name name ?z address of owner(s) name & address of subdivider (if other than owner) name of surveyor, engineer, landscape architect or architect, address, registration # B: seal (title) Preliminary Plan scale, north arrow date of plan preparation and revisions township, tax map-block-lot references Parent Paace( Identification I# deed book and page # of property to be subdivided boundary described with bearings and distances zoning of tract and adjacent properties building setback lines by notation or typical lot layout location and width of existing and proposed easements (drainage, utilities, roads, etc..) Existing, proposed and adjoining rights-of-way including dimensions and street names and State Road numbers, Linear feet of road centerlines and approximate acreage of new street rights-of-way existing and proposed utilities, including type, sizes, hydrants, valves, manholes existing and proposed curbs, gutters and culverts, including sizes and grades _x_ x _x_ _x_ _NA_ _x_ x _x_ NA _x_ _x_ _x_ _NA_ fotal acreage of the tract and acreage of lots, including and excluding area within rights-of-way control corner proposed lot lines with dimensions lot & block numbers phasing line(s) topography atten (10)footintervals water bodies, streams, floodways and floodplains stream buffers location and size of parcels dedicated for public use, recreational use or reserved in common, with purpose noted impervious surface data (if located in water supply watershed) vicinity map showing general location of subdivision with streets and roads idehtified by State Road number and name landscaping and buffer requirements township, corporate and extraterritorial planning jurisdiction lines which cross the property NA location and width of alleys, sidewalks, bike lanes, transit ~'~~ systems, and bus stops typical street cross-sections and intersection details including design and width oftravelway and shoulders horizontal alignment, centerline radius, and general curve data on all proposed streets permanent features such as buildings, cemeteries, historic landmarks adjoining lot layout names of adjoining property owners.. If subdivided, subdivision plat name, plat book E. page number, and perimeter lot numbers. location and size of lots of restricted development potential and notation on plat regarding same stormwater detention and/or' retention sites and undisturbed areas for infiltration purposes (if located in water supplywatershed) identified natural areas and wildlife corridors OTHER SUBMITTAt_ REQUIREMEPITS: 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).. 3. Where municipal or OWASA sewer' is not available, a copy of the Preliminary Plat indicating Health Department approval/denial for each lot show thereon. 4, Where a private road is proposed, a written statement by the applicant or his/her authorized representative which sets for the justification for a private road (see Section IV-B-3-d-1 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations). 5. Auxiliary documents, in draft form, prepared in accordance with Section VI of this Ordinance which assure completion and/or maintenance of improvements required by this Ordinance, Such documents may include, but not be limited to, a private road maintenance agreement and articles of incorporation and restrictive covenants pertaining to a homeowners association. These documents maybe required as necessary as evidence that the ordinance requirements are being met.. 6. Fee - $500 plus $5,OD per lot (one fee for Preliminary and Final Plat). 'T, If the subdivision contains 10 lots or more, the following information shall be submitted with the application: a, Number of years to buildout, b, Number of houses to be built during each year until buildout, c. Average price of houses including lots for each year to buildout. I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information contained above, and in the supporting documents, is a factual representation of the proposed development. I acknowledge that by signing this application, the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department is authorized, pursuant to N C Gen, Stat. Section 153a-360, to make as many inspections of the subject property as may be necessary to verify that the proposed work outlined herein is consistent with the provisions of all applicable State and local laws, ordinances and regulations. By signing this application, I acknowledge and agree that inspectors, zoning officers, erosion control officers, and other staff of the Orange County Planning & Inspections Department have a right, upon presentation of proper credenlials,to enterlhe subject property at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action. 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Property Identification: TMBL # 7.11.3,B.39 /Parcel ID # 9768-37-0974 Total Acreage: The site consists of one tract of land that is 130.,08 acres in size. Zoning: Rural Buffer (RB) District with University Lake Watershed Protection Overlay Developer: The site is proposed to be developed by Heffner Properties, Tnc., of Chapel Hill. Tom Heffner, the president of Heffner Properties, Inc., has developed a~xl/or been associated with several ]nigh-quality residential communities located within Orange County in the past. 7,oning: The Rural Buffer (RB) zoning district was established to provide for rural residential development within the portion of Orange County designated as Rural Buffet, Since no extensions of public water and sewer lines are allowed within the Rural Buffer, development within. the Rural Buffer (RB) zoning district relies on wells for domestic water supply and ground absorption systems for sanitary sewage disposal. This property is also located within the University Lake Watershed Protection Overlay District which restricts development to one dwelling unit per fve acres. Subdivisions within this overlay district may also contain up to, but no more than, fve residential lots with a density of one dwelling unit per two acres.. Developer's Pr°ogram: The developer of this property proposes to use one of Orange County's Flexible Development options to develop the property. Selection of this development option allows more flexibility in the proposed lot sizes (as long as the allowable density is not exceeded) and affords the opportunity to save more open space than traditional subdivision development. For example, we note that the amount of land that is required to be set aside as open space within the Rural Buffer (RB) zoning district is 33% of the site; however, based on the reduction in five-acre lot sizes that are provided by the Flexible Development option, approximately 41% of the site is proposed to be preserved as open space. it~esd~mnp~on - Projec! Onervicrv March 22, 2006 Pnge I oJ3 `if ~i. In particular, this Flexible Development option allows for additional open space to be located along the various water features and stream corridors that are located adjacent to and on the subject site. This approach also allows for larger-than-required buffers to be placed around the portion of the property that is adjacent to the Robins Wood subdivision, as well as other existing residences that are adjacent to the property. Furtherniore, with a 120-foot buffer designated along the site's Hatch Road frontage, the existing scenic viewshed will be preserved as rural streetscape, A total of nineteen (19) single-family residential lots are proposed for the site. Each lot will be served by an individual well system for potable domestic supply water and individual ground absorption septic systems fox sanitary sewage. Based upon a preliminazy soils analysis prepared by 5oi1 and Environmental Consultants and actual in- the-field inspections by Orange County Health Department staff, it has been determined that there are adequate suitable soils within each proposed residential lot area to support the proposed number of lots.. As required within the University Lake Watershed Protection Overlay District, there is sufficient septic tank drainage area, and an equally sized repair area, provided on each lot with no off-site easemenks for septic tank drainage areas on adjoining lots or within the open space areas, A 27-foot wide public street cross-section (measured from back-of--curb to back-of--curb) is proposed within 50-foot wide right-of--ways for the public streets serving the site.. A fve-foot utility easement is also proposed adjacent to both sides of the 50-foot right-of- ways in order to ensure that there is ample space for utility installation. Also, a 30-foot landscape buffer is proposed adjacent to the right-of--way in order to allow afive-foot wide sidewalk to meander within the trees on one side of the street in order to create an enjoyable walking experience that is separated from the public roadway. This meandering sidewalk will be maintained by the Westhampton Homeowners Association. The NCDOT District Engineer has reviewed this proposed street geometry and has endorsed both the proposed street design and the location of the proposed entrarrce on Hatch Road. Recreation: Located just 1,5 miles fiom the Hank Anderson Conununity Park in Can-boro, ample opportunities for off=site recreation will be available to the residents of Westhampton in addition to the proposed on-site sidewalk network that will cover approximately 0.75 miles. Accordingly, the developer proposes to make a recreational payment-in-lieu in order to meet the recreational requirements for this project However, we also note that the Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Department has recommended that a portion of the site's open space along Phil's Creek be dedicated (deeded) to Orange County for recreation and open space. It has been further noted that dedication of this land will apply towards the recreation requirement and therefore reduce or eliminate the amount of the potential recreation payment-in-lieu. We are in agreement with this proposed condition of approval, and will work with the Orange County Environmental and Resource Conservation Department to dedicate the desired land for recreation and open spaces purposes. (Vestlrmnpton -Project Orernieiv Minch ZZ. ?006 Pale 2 nJ3 ~l ~ ~D Conclusion: The developer believes that the proposed development is situated in an excellent location for convenient access to work and play, Furthermore, the developer believes that the utilization of the Flexible Development option produces a site design that (a) provides ample privacy and protection for adjoining residences, (b) preserves over 41% of the site as permanent open space, and (c) protects sensitive environmental features associated with the property. fd~esdrmnlNOn -Project Orennew March 2?, 2006 Pnge 3 nj3 11~ V Y t .ai--~IJ 11 .[i J~L1111Y1~Y A ®1 Hatch Road (SR 1944) Orange County, North Carolina fl~esp®~ase to S>laff ~c~mmett><ts at ~'®ncep~ ~la>la ~ev~ew The following compilation of suggestions and/or recommendations was submitted by the Orange County Planning Department staff at the Westhampton Concept Plan Review on December 7, 2005 and was adopted by the Planning Board as Conditions of Approval for the Westhampton Concept Plan. We hereby provide our response to each recommended Condition of Approval below. 1. The intersection and road alignments on the Preliminary Plan shall meet NCDOT collector standards with a 60-foot right-of-fvay and .34-foot B-B pavement. The sidewall< is to be outside of the right-of--way. ,4pplicar:f's Response: We have met with NCDOT to discuss whether or not Westhampton Way should be classified and constructed as a collector street.. After revisiting this issue and meeting with the developer at the site, the NCDOT District Engineer has agreed that Westhampton Way should not be classified as a collector street. Accordingly, NCDOT has indicated to us that a 27-foot back-of=curb to back- of-curb street (which is their standard street width), located in a 50-foot wide right-ot- way, would be the appropriate design cross-section for Westhampton Way and all other Westhampton streets Z, Homeowners Association documents that provide for maintenance of the Open Space shall be submitted with the preliminary plan. Provisions shall be included in the Homeowners Association documents that Fvould prohibit tree cutting in the Open Space except for maintenance purposes, Agplicant's Resporae: We have included the proposed "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Westhampton" with our Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat submittal. Please note that Article X (Use Restrictions), Section 16 (Open Space Maintenance) includes appropriate language stating that tree cutting in the open space areas shall be prohibited except for maintenance purposes. lVetlhamhton - ResRonse ~o StajjCommenrs A~arck Z2, Z006 Page 1 of 4 ~~~ 3. The cul-de-sac at the end of Westhampton Way shall be increased to a minimum of 95 feet in diameter. Turning radii at all corners shall have a .32-foot minimum. Applicant's Response: Our original proposal during Concept Plan review was that the cul-de-sac at the end of Westhampton Way shall be 75 feet in diameter from back-of--curb to back-of--curb. Furthermore, it was noted during the Concept Plan review that this review conunent was preliminary, and that the Fire Marshal had not provided a formal response. Given that a 95-foot diameter significantly exceeds NCDOT's standard cul-de-sac requirement fora 75-foot diameter and that this excess pavement does not seem necessary or desirable in a watershed area, we have pursued this issue with fire protection providers and ascertained that the NCDOT standard width (75 feet) is reasonable and appropriate for the provision of emergency services within Westhampton. Accordingly, for both Westhampton cul-de-sacs, we continue to propose a 75-foot diameter, which conforms with NCDOT standards and will provide ample access and turning space for emergency service vehicles. In addition, we also note that turning radii at all intersection corners have been designed with a .32-foot minimum radius. 4. Show proposed dedication of an additional 5 feet of right-of--way, or 35 feet from the centerline of the existing right-of-way, whichever is greater, along F3atch Road on the Preliminary Plan. Appiicant's Response: We agree to this dedication of additional right-of--way for Hatch Road, and have illustrated the dedication on Sheet .3 of the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (as revised on March 22, 2006). 5, Weston Lane must have 4 lots accessing it to meet NCIDOT requirements. Apniicartt's Response: Weston Lane continues to be proposed as a street accessing four lots (Lots 16 - 19), in conformance with NCDOT requirements. In addition, the five lots that have frontage on the newly-created cul-de-sac to the south (Lots 10 - 14) will all be restricted to access from the cul-de-sac (Brookford Court) instead of the main spine road (Westhampton Way), allowing Brookford Court to also be in conformance with NCDOT requirements.. 6. Show five-foot utility easements along both sides of all rights-of-way, Applicant's Response: A five-foot utility easement has been provided along both sides of all rights-of way (Irlease see Sheet 3, Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, as revised on March Z2, 2006), if%sdiampfai -Response to Sla(fComments Alrn-ch 22, ?006 Pngc 3 of4 ~1, ~, 7, ERCD has recommended that a portion of the opera space be dedicated (deeded) to Orange County for recreation and open space. The dedication is a 200-foot wide strip located parallel to a 770-foot segment of property boundary formed by Phil's Creek, This will meet the requirement for recreation and reduce or eliminate the amount of the recreation payment-in-lieu. AnpCleattt'S Response: We are in agreement with this proposed condition of approval, but have not illustrated the dedication on the preliminary plat since there was still some question as to the exact location and amount of property being requested for dedication at the time of preliminary, plat applicafron, It is our belief that this desired dedication of recreational open space property is best handled by a written condition of approval for the preliminary plat once the desired area for dedication is better defined and described. We note that once the desired land has been identified for dedication to Orange County for recreation and open space purposes, then a final determination can be made as to whether or not this land dedication fulfills the site's recreational requirements, or if a reduced payment-in-lieu will still be needed.. 8. Show location of subdivision sign on Preliminary Plan. ~4nnficant's Response: We have indicated the location of entry wall signage at the site's main entrance on Hatch Road (please see Sheet 3, Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat, as revised on March 22, 2006). Signage will be designed in conforniance with Orange County regulations. 9. Any lightnxg shall meet Orange County Lighting Standards. Aonlicant's Response: We will comply with the provisions of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance that pertain to lighting standards within Orange County 10. A minimum of 50-foot wide Pedestrian Open Spacc Arca (POSA) shall be provided between lots 7 and 8, Annlicartt's Response: We have revised the open space area located south of Westhampton Way (main entry road), east of Lots 12, 13, and 15, and west of the north-south water feature that defines the rear property lines of the Robins Wood subdivision lots in this area. The width of this open space corridor has been revised to be a mininmm width of approximately 140', with the majority of the corridor ranging from 200' to over 500' in width. 6t~esdmny,~tae - Re-spouse to Staff Connnents Ivlm ch 22, 200G Page 3 of 4 ~r4 In addition, the lot lines to the west of this corridor have been shifted westward, allowing the pedestrian corridor to now be located westward of the steeper slopes that are associated with the north-south water feature that this Pedestrian Open Space Area (POSA) parallels. This open space corridor will allow for fuhrre connectivity with the future greenway system to be developed along Tom's Creek within the portion of the Westhampton property to be dedicated to Orange County. f(~esthnmplon -Response !n StajjConunen[s A1aich ?Z. 200b Page 4 oj4 X1,1, ~'~'~AI~~'~'~l~ Hatch Road (SR 1944) Orange County, North Carolina Response to Planni>lag ~oa~d Com>l~aents at ties Concept Plan Review on J[~ece~n-~erc 7, 2005 The following responses are provided in response to the Orange County Planning Board's questions and/or comments that were not addressed by the applicant or staff at the Westhampton Concepk Plan Review on December 7, 2005. We hereby provide our responses and/or additional information on each issue. 1. Would like to review the giomeowners Association documents. Applicant's Response: As requested, we have provided a copy of the proposed "Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Westhampton" with our' Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat submittal. 2. Explain what is meant by "prohibit tree-cutting in the Open Space except for maintenance purposes," Applicant's Response: We provide the following excerpt from the proposed restrictive covenants for Westhampton (Article X, Section 16), which explains the phrase "except for maintenance purposes." "OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE: The Open Space owned by the Association is intended to remain in its natural state. Hence, removing, destroying or cutting trees and vegetation within the Open Space is strictly prohibited except for: (a) selective removal of trees or vegetation for the prevention or treatment of disease, (b) removal of dead or fallen trees posing a hazazd, (c) removal of invasive, non-native or noxious plants that tlueaten indigenous plant species, (d) relocation of exposed root balls to their original position, and (e) minimal and selective clearing necessary to maintain best forestry practices in the management of wooded azeas. Trees and limbs fiom trees may be removed from the Open Space only with the prior approval of the Architectural Committee to determine if a tree has falter or constitutes a hazard. The method of removal shall be approved by the Architectural Committee, and may include on-site chipping or grinding, provided the methods and machinery used shall not result in erosion or compaction of soil." F~es(hamp~a~ -Response (o ,SraJf Comments 7vfarch 2 ~, 2006 Page 1 of 4 ~~ /.J V 3. Can the access to the stream corridor be located between Lots 14 and 15 rather than Lots 7 and S (as suggested by staff)? Applicant's Response: As recommended by the Planning Board, we have created an open space comdor between what is now designated as Lots 15 and 16 (formerly Lots 14 and 1S). We have also adjusted lot lines in this area in order to provide more favorable topography for a pedestrian path through this "pedestrian open space area" (POSA) that varies from 140 feet to over 500 feet in width as it connects to the Phil's Creek stream corridor. 4. How will access be provided to the proposed community well system? ApplLCaltd'S Response: We have actually revised the developer's program for Westhampton to utilize the more conventional approach of individual wells on each individual lot, After doing additional research, we concluded that this was a better, more enviromnentally sensitive approach (dispersing wells throughout the site rather than focusing on a single, concentrated location) and was also the method of providing potable water that the market actually seems to prefer. Therefore, the question about access to the community well location is now moot. 5. Get clarification from NCDOT regarding size of cul-de-sacs aad width of right- of-way. Also, would like for developer to meet on-site with NCDOT to discuss the reaction times associated with the proposed entrance road and IIatctr Road. Applrcant's Response: We met on site with the NCDOT District Engineer (Chuck Edwards) azrd the Assistant District Engineer (Nanette Fogleman) to discuss the classification of Westhampton Way and the location of the site entrance on Hatch Road, Based on this meeting, it was agreed that Westhampton Way should not be desigred as a collector street, and alternatively should be designed as a 27-foot back- of--curb to back-of--curb street, located in a 50-foot wide right-of way. Therefore, we have (1) adjusted the proposed street geometry for the internal streets of Westhampton in accordance with NCDOT's guidance (27-foot back-of--curb to back- of-curb streets, 50-foot right-of=way, 5-foot utility easements on both sides of the SO- foot right-of-way, and 75-fook diameter cul-de-sacs located within a 100-foot diameter right-of-way). In addition, NCDOT reviewed the proposed location for the site entrance (Westhampton Way) off of Hatch Road, and agreed that the proposed location was acceptable and provided adequate sight distances to both the east and west.. We have subsequently further enhanced the available sight distance to the west by adjusting the entrance location eastward approximately 50 feet. ilresYlrampton - Respaue to Staff Comments dfarch ??, 2006 Page 2 of 4 ~~~ 6. Review layout for Lots 1 and 2 and proximity of septic systems to stream. Applicant's Response: We actually have some questions regarding the criteria used to identify these drainage areas as "streams and/or water features" by a former staff member of the Orange County Erosion Control Division, particularly since the 100- foot buffer (a 200-foot corridor) is applied equally to all feahrres irregardless of its nature (ephemeral, intermittent or perennial}, However, to this point in time, we have dutifully surveyed the flags that were placed in the field and represent these features and the required 100-foot buffer at this time. With this background however, we would like to note that our site visits and field surveys clearly indicate that these drainage areas on Lots 1 and 2 are best described as ephemeral in nature rather than as intermittent or perennial streams. In other words, these features do not have standing water and/or exhibit the stream-like characteristics that are associated with intermittent or perennial streams. With regard to the proposed location of septic systems on Lots 1 and 2 with relation to this ephemeral feature, we provide the following additional information: Lot 1: The house will be located between the ephemeral feature and Westhampton Way, while the septic field will be located on the other side of the ephemeral feature.. In particular, the septic field will be located a minimum of 150 feet away from the centerline of this drainageway, providing an additional 50 feet of buffer to the regulated 100-foot buffer. A pump system will be used to transfer wastewater from the house to the septic field. Lot 2: The house arrd the septic field are both proposed to be located on the west side of the depicted ephemeral feature. The septic field will be located a minimum of 125 feet away from the centerline of this drainageway, providing an additional 25 feet of buffer to the regulated 100-foot buffer. In sununary, based on the minirnurn distances between these septic fields and the ephemeral feature, and the mostly-dry nature of this drainageway, we do not believe that these septic systems will pose a tlueat to the quality of water traveling in this channel during rain events. 7. Concern was expressed regarding the impervious surface levels for larger homes and garages within F'<'esthampton as compared with existing smaller homes within Robins Wood. App/cant's Response: Being located in the University Lake protected watershed, this development is limited to a maximum of six (6%) percent impervious surface. In H~esdunnpron -Response to Stnj(Co~nmerrrr d•farch 22, 2006 Page 3 oj4 ~~~3 keeping with this requirement, the deve]oper is proposing to limit impervious surface on each lot to a maximum of 11,000 SF of land area (this includes house footprint, patios, sidewalks, driveways, etc..). This allocation is, of course, simply a maximum limit, so it is quite possible (and actually would be expected) that residents will not maximize the amount of impervious surface on their individual lots. However, if every homebuilder were to actually utilize the maximum amount of impervious surface available on each lot, this would cause 3 7% of the site to consist of impervious surface.. We note that approximately 2.3% of the site is proposed to be used for streets and sidewalks.. Therefore, when the maximum buildable areas on each lot and the streets and sidewalks aze combined (.3.7% + 2.3% = 6.0%), it becomes evident that the overall site will be carefully regulated so that it does not exceed the University Lake watershed impervious surface limitations. In contrast, existing developments, such as the Robins Wood subdivision lots that adjoin Westhampton to the east, may indeed have smaller houses than Westhampton, but they also have much smaller lots and essentially no dedicated open space areas Therefore, even if the house, driveway, and sidewalk for each of these approximate 1.2-acre (or smaller) lots were limited to only 2,000 square feet in impervious surface, they would have approximately the same relative impervious surface impact on the watershed. Because of the amount of open space provided within Westhampton, the amount of land area (outside public right-of-ways) associated with each home is approximately 6.6 acres.. Therefore, the maximum of 11,000 square feet of impervious surface apportioned per lot is equivalent to 3.8% of this associated land azea This compares favorably with Robins Wood lots where a 2,000 square foot impervious surface budget on an approximately 1 2 acre lot (there is essentially no dedicated open space azeas to add to these lot areas) would result in the carne 3 8% of the land outside of public right-of-ways being covered with impervious surfaces. In addition, the Robins Wood lots that adjoin Westhampton have the north-south water feature located east of Westhampton's Pedestrian Open Space Area (POSA) as their rear property lines, with no stream buffer provided at alt, whereas Westhampton will provide a 100' streani buffer measured from each bank. We believe that the combination of the provision of 52.76 acres of open space areas along all of the edges of Westhampton, the incorporation of 100' stream buffers (measured from the bank of the water feahrre for a total of 200'+ of stream buffer), and the larger lot sizes (ranging fiom 2.58 acres to 5.21 acres) within Westhampton combine to provide a superior level of protection for the University Lake watershed that was not previously provided by the existing developments to which it is being compared. (J~eslhmnp(on -Respaise m Sla(jCvmments March 22, 2006 J'nge 4 nJ4 ~~~9 ORAI~IGE COU)`ITY E.NV[RO-~IME,tVT AMID ~ESOLIRCE COI~ISERVATIOiV DE[~AiaTivIENT ft~ENtOI2ANC3UiVt TO: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planner From: Rich Shaw, Land Conservation Manager Date: April 20, 2006 Re: Westhampton Subdivision Proposal Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Westhampton Subdivision. The proposal is to create 19 lots on 130 acres located adjacent to Phil's Creek south of Hatch Road in Chapel Hill Township, ERCD comments on subdivisions are generally to a) address any concerns with respect to potential impacts on important natural or cultural resources, and b) identify any areas that might be desirable for possible dedication to the County for public recreation/open space pursuant to Section IV-B-7-b of the Orange County Subdivision Ordinance. The fo/%wir~g comments update E6lCD's ear/ier comments on f-his subdivision propose/ in a memo dated November7.1, 2005; /d copy of that memo is attached. The current site plan (.3/22/06) shows over 52 acres of open space, or 41% of the site (far more than the required 33%), Included in that open space are fairly large areas of mixed hardwood forest adjacent to Phil's Creek in both the southwest and southeast corners of the property, This forest would provide a small wildlife refuge and provide residents of the subdivision with woodlands for walking and nature study, Open space is also provided along the western property boundary, adjacent to an unnamed tributary of Phil's Creel, Most of that perimeter open space would provide forested buffers of Z00-300 feet wide, far more than the required 100-foot stream buffer. Two nearby Orange County-owned properties should be considered in the review of this subdivision proposal, Both were dedicated to the County for recreation and open space. o A 0.49-acre strip (0.4 mile long) was dedicated to the County in 1992 as part of the Shenandoah subdivision approval for a future public recreational trail, The 10-foot-wide corridor runs through the floodplain portion of four residential lots within the subdivision. The Triangle Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on the entire floodplain portion of those four lots, A 0,25-acre parcel was dedicated to the County in 1988 as part of the Turi:iedove subdivision approval. That small property is also adjacent to Phil's Creek, The deed states this property was to be part of a "network. of public open space and recreation lands that Orange County intends to establish and of vdhich this land is intended to become a part." Environment and Resource Conservation PQ Box 8181 / 306-A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 2.45-2590 ~3J Overall, the proposed site plan appears consistent with the County's desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts with respect to the protection of floodplains, wetlands, natural areas and wildlife habitat. ERCD recommends that the County request that a portion of the open space property be dedicated to Orange County far recreation and open space. the proposed dedication is as follows [aee attached map]: a) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 770-foot section of Phil's Creels that helps to form the southeastern property boundary, and b) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 150-foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to form the southwestern property boundary Most of this proposed dedication is within the 100-year floodplain, which would serve as an undeveloped riparian buffer and wildlife corridor. The property could also accommodate a potential future 10-foot-wide public walking trail aligned just outside of the floodplain. This proposed dedication would help to implement the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Land tJse Plan, which suggests that many of the principal stream corridors-including this section of Phil's Creek-be designated for pedestrian trail access. It is also consistent with the purposes for which land has already been dedicated on adjacent properties. The construction of a public walking trail is not likely to occur until additional lands along Phil's Creek are dedicated for recreation and open space purposes. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss these findings cc: David Stancil Environment and Resource Conservation PC box 8181 / 306-A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2590 ~~ ~ fy p e m m .^~ a ' ° -r.,v n [____l 5~v-LIRA "~ i i `~ ~ ° IEIu-57 `~ W pia Q - ~~ '` ip a 9 ~ ~, G ~ o ® o m ap ~ o .~~ ~ ~ b O Ff1de0 ~ S d 79~F ° ®v ~~ ~ ~~~ ETC ~~, '°"~ o r?I ^v HARK ~ "`~ c. ® ~ ~ u ' ~..~ S ~. ~~ o 3 ~ ~ ,. -/ i.GCI ~ ,~ b RE VES R ~'~~ PG1 ~ \ 5 s0 i ~ m ~ «-_~-~ . r s ~. AQR`c ~ ,..._.. ~Pr-se--c~F ~u1;c::{imis. / ~ ~ I ca ~ 21t i ~ba~ ~ ~T G ~ r' ~ O~ ~~ 5~~ p rU ~'-~ ~7 ~ e `=~ , t? ~ , n O n u ~/ r---------_JJI /FJ. xS F.~~ ~- / ~ ~' ~m ~1 ~~/ I ''// c ~'P ~ ~~ ,~~' '~~~~ ~ V .--- ~ ~ ,~" `' `n o ~ a ~_~ \ ____,. j ~ } u' / e~ ~~ i .~'.x c; r 1 ~~ 3 2 C~RAi~IG~ COUNTY ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE; CONSERVATION i3~E1'ARTME[~1T l~/IEMORANDUM To: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planner From: Ric tiaa~t and Conservation Manager Date: ~IVovember 21, 2005 Re: Westhampton Subdivision Proposal __ Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Westhampton Subdivision. The proposal would create 18 lots on 120.74 acres located adjacent to Phil's Creek south of Hatch Road in Chapel Hill Township. ERCD comments on subdivisions are generally to a) address any concerns with respect to potential impacts on important natural or cultural resources, and b) identify any areas that might be desirable for possible dedication to the County for public recreation/open space pursuant to Section IV-B-7-b of the Orange County Subdivision Ordinance, The current site plan (10/19/05) shows over 49 acres of open space, or 41% of the 121- acre site (far more than the required 3:3%), The open space includes a 15-acre area of mixed hardwood forest adjacent to Phil's Creek. in the southeast corner of the property, This forest would provide a small wildlife refuge and provide residents of the subdivision with woodlands for walking and nature study, Another section of linear open space is provided along the western property boundary, adjacent to an unnamed tributary of Phil's Creek, Most of that perimeter open space would provide forested buffers of 200-300 feet wide, far more than the required 100-foot stream buffer, Overall, the proposed site plan appears consistent with the County's desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts with respect to the protection of floodplains, wetlands, natural areas and wildlife habitat. Two nearby Orange County-owned properties should he considered in the review of this subdivision proposal. Both were dedicated to the County for recreation and open space. A 0.49-acre strip (0,4 mile long) dedicated to the County in 1992 as part of the Shenandoah subdivision approval for a future public recreational trail. The 10- foot-wide corridor runs through the floodplain portion of four' residential lots within the subdivision, The Triangle Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on the entire floodplain portion of those four lots. A 0,25-acre parcel dedicated to the County in 1988 as part of the Turtledove subdivision approval, That small property is also adjacent to Phil's Creek, The deed states this property was to be part of a "network of public open space and recreation lands that Orange County intends to establish and of which this land is intended to become a part." Environment and Resource Conservation PO Box 8181 / 306-A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2590 ~~~ ~V~CD recommends that the County request that a portion of the open space propee'cy be dedicated to orange County for recreation and open space. 1'he proposed dedication is a 2®0-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 77O'segment of property boundary formed by Phil's CreeiC. [See at9:ached map] Most of this proposed dedication is within the 100-year floodplain that would serve as an undeveloped riparian buffer and wildlife corridor, The properly could also accommodate a potential future 10-foot-wide public walking trail aligned just outside of the floodplain. This proposed dedication is consistent the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Land Use Plan, which suggests that many of the principal stream corridors be designated for pedestrian access, It is also consistent with the purposes for which land has already been dedicated on adjacent properties. The construction of a public walking trail is not likely to occur until additional lands along Phil's Creek. are dedicated for recreation and open space purposes, One large tract separates the County's Shenandoah land from the potential Westhampton trail segment. That 102-acre tract includes approximately 20 acres on the north side of Phil's G~eek, which is isolated from the bulk of the tract, When this large tract is developed someday the owners might be willing to convey a portion of this land to help fill in the gap. Let me Know if you have any questions or would like to discuss these findings cc: David Stancil Environment and Resource Conservation PO Box 8181 / 306-A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (9i9) 245-2590 34 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Co~n~P o/ o Administration y` ~~~~ •,'< 306E Revere Road * r, (919) 245-2575 ~; " -~~-, x P O Box 8181 (919) 644-3002 (FAx) ~.° Hillsborough, vuww.co.orange.nc.us ''«n e..="°' North Carolina, 27278 ter, <:. c:;:~. MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Orange County Planning Staff DATE: August 9, 2006 SUBJECT: Access to the Dedicated Open Space as Recommended by Environment and Resource Conservation Department The Environment and Resource Conservation Department is recommending the County request that a portion of the open space be dedicated to Orange County for recreation and open space (see Rich Shaw memo of April 20, 2006). The proposed dedication is as follows: a) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 770-foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to form the southeastern property boundary, and b) a 200-foot-wide strip located parallel to a 150-foot section of Phil's Creek that helps to form the southwestern property boundary, As indicated in the Rich Shaw April 20, 2006 memo the construction of a public walking trail is not likely to occur until additional lands along Phil's Creek are dedicated for recreation and open space purposes, Until this happens it is apparent that the proposed 200-foot wide strip located parallel to the 770-foot section as identified in "a" above will need access. This access can be obtained by providing a 20 foot dedicated public access easement from the proposed new public road (Westhampton Way) to the 200-foot wide dedicated section along Phil's Creek, This recommendation is being brought forward as item E.3 in the attached Resolution of Approval. H:IMSECHRISTWGENDAWBSTRACTS06\08-22-06\Planning- WeslhamptomERCD-Memodoc _l --, ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Rosemary L Summers, MPH, DrPH Health Director Richard E. Whiffed Human Services Center 300 West Tryon Street Past Office Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27276 Phone: (919) 245-2411 Fax: (919) 694-3007 w~iaav co o~anoe nc us/health e Animal Control Services Central Administrative Services Dental Health Services Environmental Health Services Health Promotion and Education Services Personal Health Services e• April 3, 2006 SOIL/SITE Evaluation Summary for: Westhampton Subdivision Chapel Hill Township, Map 113, Block B, Lot 39 Map Date Revised March 22, 2006 Lot # DESIGN PLOW SYSTEM TYPE 1 600 gpd Ultra Shallow Innovative w/ pump 2 600 gpd Conventional with pump 3 600 gpd Shallow Trench Conventional 4 600 gpd Conventional 5 600 gpd Conventional 6 600 gpd Ultra Shallow Conventional w/ pump 7 600 gpd Conventional with pump 8 600 gpd Conventional with pwnp 9 600 gpd Conventional with pump 10 600 gpd Conventional I 1 600 gpd Conventional with pump 12 600 gpd Conventional with pump 13 600 gpd Shallow Trench Conventional 14 600 gpd Conventional with pump 15 600 gpd Conventional with pump 1G 480 gpd Ultra Shallow Innovative w/ pump v 17 z 306-C Revere Road °' 18 P O Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 = 19 R Phone: (919) 245-2361 v FAX: (919)644-3006 ~ 0 c w 600 gpd Conventional with pump 600 gpcl Conventional with pump 600 gpd Conventional 4vith pump ~,~5 J ~~U NOTES: The design flow is based upon the number of bedrooms applied for by the property owner or developer. The design flow for a bedroom is 120 gallons/day (gpd) (e. g. 600 gpd = 5 bedrooms) Proposed house locations are provided by the properly owner or developer as required by 15A NCAC 18A .1900 - .1969 (The Laws and Rules for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems), The design flow, type system, and pump requiremenC are subject to change based upon the application and site plan or plat submitted for the Wastewater Construction Authorization. The blocked areas on the accompanying plat are the limits of. the provisionally suitable soils as evaluated by the Orange County Health Department.. It should be noted that all lots having aconventional-type drain field with pump are reviewed at a minimum of every five years by the health department as required by 15A NCAC 18A .1961 (Maintenance of Sewage Systems). Ultra Shallow Trench Conventional Systems are placed in areas with 24 inches or more of provisionally suitable soil/site characteristics and a 6-10" soil cap is placed. over the trenches. Shallow Trench Conventional Systems are placed in areas with 30 inches or more of provisionally suitable soil/site characteristics Conventional Trench Systems are placed in areas with 36" inches or more of provisionally suitable soil/site characteristics. Innovative Trench Systems can be used in areas wifl124-36 "of provisionally snitable soil/site characteristics. 'The agpro~ ed septic areas should be ket~t free o#'vehicular traffic lo~eine 2radin>r and compacting acCivities. IC is the responsibility of the property owner or developer to maintain the integrity of the septic areas prior to system construction and installation No parking, cutting or filling shall be allowed in or around the drain field areas. Drainage ways and easements should be utilized to convey stone water run-off to the stone water retention areas. These crnweyances should not be located tluough designated septic drain field areas, This report is for planning purposes only and does not constitute any approval. Lot approval is gt-anted by the health department only in the form of an Itnprovement'Pennit. MEMORANDUM Date: April 25, 2006 To: Eddie Kirk, Orange County Planning From: Marty Roupe, and Members of Planning Department Staff Subject: Courtesy Review Comments Project: Westhampton (March 27, 2006 transmittal) The purpose of this memo is to provide comments for the proposed referenced subdivision which is within the Joint Planning Area. 1 Consider reconfiguring lots t and 2 so they share stream buffer, which may minimize potential driveway crossings of the stream buffer, and which could allow pedestrian access easements (within the stream buffer) to the open space (north of lots 1 and 2).. 2. Please check Orange County's Greenway Plan. It appears that opportunities exist for public dedication of some open spare along the stream corridors; 3. Please find the Town's first review comments repeated below, as they did not seem to be directly addressed within this submittal. Comments from t 5i Review (i,e.: Concept Plan stage): 1) The site plan (and this area, in general) exhibits no neighborhood connectivity, Such connectivity can reduce trip generation for neighborhood residents and service providers. There seems to be one remaining opportunity for a connection. A site plan that includes astub-out to the property to the south across Phil's Creel< is recommended for your consideration. 2) This property has approximately 2,400 linear feet of frontage along the Phil's Creel< drainage. The Joint Planning Area (JPA) Land Use Plan suggests that many of the JPA drainages he designated for pedestrian access and I believe this concept is echoed in the Report on the Recreation and Parks Work Group.. I do not recall whether this particular location was designated for that purpose and am copying this note to Dave Stancil to request that he respond to that question. PAGE 9 OP ~ PLANIJINGDEPT-REV~2 DOC7ATTACH=1 n, ~ ~ ~~ ~.~~~~ ~o:~w~-::..CITY 9GHOOL.S to: Neil Pedersen Superintendent From: Steve Scroggs Assistant Superintendent for Support Services R.e: Certificate of Adequate Public Schools (CAPS) Date: April 20, 2006 Thomas H. Heffner has requested that a Certificate of Adequate Public Schools be issued for a minor subdivision development project called Westhampton. This 19 unit, single family detached subdivision is located on the south side of Hatch Road. This request is in compliance with the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO), enacted in Tuly of 2.003.. The requested subdivision will have 19 single family houses. The request qualifies for a CAPS using the existing capacity and student generation rates as approved by the Orange County Commissioners. The spreadsheet used in that determination is attached. Occupancy is expected to take place during 2007, The project will genes'ate approximately seven students. As this request has been made during the 2005-2006 school year, and as the current school capacity has been approved by the County Commissioners during the 2004-2005 school year, Support Services recommends that the Board of Education award CAPS Number CH 0012 to Thomas H. Heffner for Westhampton subdivision. As occupancy is expected in the 2007-2008 school year', additional high school capacity will be available at high school #3.. Resolution: Be it, therefore, resolved that the Board of Education awards Certificate of Adequate Public Schools # CI-I 10012 to Thomas H Heffner, for Westhampton Subdivision, as described above. Be it, further resolved, that the Board of Education directs the administration to sign and authorize all appropriate documents related to the above-mentioned request, ! irt'nl. r.. ~r; 5, 1l errilt iv ii naci ~ C:I anal Hill. P!'-:', ±1+i 'rGi i ~ di i)ei-,27 ~ ;:;:•.:. C,hcf;. 41'l nr. us; Puge 1 of l 3a Eddie tClrlt r. From: C. N. Edwards [cnedwards@dotstate.ncus] Sent: Fri 4/14/2006 2:35 PM 70: Eddie Kirk Cc: Craig Benedict; Robert Davis subject: Westhampton Development Commentr Attachments: Eddie, Per your recent request, we have reviewed the preliminary site plan for the above subject. The plan is preliminary in nature and does not show all the technical information required. Therefore our comments will be general in nature. 1, We have met with the developer on site and have inspected and approved the proposed site access on Hatch Road, No road improvements are warranted in a accordance the requirements of the NCDOT driveway manual. 2. The plan provides adequate minimum housing density to meet NCDOT requirements for road addition at full build out, However, lots 16, 17, 18, and 19 must be fully developed and access Weston Lane in order to ensure eligibility for addition of this road. 3. 10'X70' site distance easements are required at all stop condition intersections and adequate permanent drainage easements are required at all pipe crosslines and drainage outlets. 4. As previously requested by the developer and County staff, IVCDOT will require that all subdivision streets be designed to the NCDOT "local subdivision road" minimum design standard for rolling terrain, It should be noted however, that this design does not specifically provide For' bicycle accomodations or parking, 5, Complete construction drawings and design calculations must be submitted for NCDOT review and approval if the developer wishes for these roads to be Skate maintained. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. https://10.25.3..0.7/exchange/EKi7k/Inbox/Westhampton%20Development%20C'omments.,._ 04/20/2006 y~o , -- .~,,. ._ C.~~RR~(~~(7 FI~I~, I~E~'~R'~'Ii/I~I~1 r, ~r ~~'?',®~ ~ ~ CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA q~r'~° ~ Y{~~~ 1.,rv~f; r,;;,~ ~,-~:.~ April 18, 2.006 To: Milce Tapp, Orange County Fire Marshal From: Travis L, Crabtree, Deputy Fire Chief Carrboro Fire Department Re: Alternative Water Point for WestHarnpton Subdivision The fire department requests that art approved alternative water source be provided within 1.5 miles of the crew subdivision proposed to be located on Hatch Road south of Highway .54 West. The fire department, as well as their mutual aid departments, would utilize this water point to provide water for fire protection services. This water source must be certified by a registered professional engineer or soil conservationist that the water source will provide a minimum of 30,000 gallons of usable firefighting water and/or be able to deliver a minimum of 2,50 gallons of water per minute for no less than a two (2) hour duration during a drought with an average SO--year frequency. An all weather driving surface capable of supporting the imposed loads of a 40,000 lbs. fire pumper must be provided to ensure year-round accessibility, The developer shall obtain a written statement signed by the owner of airy private suction water supply point, authorizing its use by the fire department for emergency firefighting use and at least quarterly maintenance backflushing performed by the fire department along with any water supply training deemed necessary by the fire chief, Additionally, a posted and approved reflective sign shall be erected at the location that is visible in E~oth directions for a minimum of 200 feet, 301 West Main Street, Carr6oro, Nort4i Carolina 275 t0 Phone (919) 918-7349 fax (919) 932-5359 M 4iqual Opportunity Employer e Y ~C''3~ `x. ~r / ~.StY'~ The Design Response, Ir2c. May 30, 2006 Eddie Kirk Orange County Planning Department 306F Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Response to Carrboro's April 18a' Alternative Water Point for Westhampton Request Memo Dear Eddie: As we have discussed, in response to Deputy Chief Travis Crabtree's April 18a' memo to Mike Tapp, we have researched alternative water points for' the Westhampton subdivision and located the following sources of water within the requested 1.5 miles of distance from Westhampton: - there is an operable fire hydrant on the OWASA system located 0.6 miles from the Westhampton entrance, just west of Hatch Road's intersection with NC 54. - there is an existing pond that is accessible to Cazrboro's fire department as a water source within Carrboro's Hank Anderson Pazk, located 1.5 miles from Westhampton on the north side of NC 54, In a telephone conversation with Deputy Chief Travis Crabtree, some interest was also expressed in perhaps converting any stormwater ponds that Westhampton might have to be alternative water points, However, it was pointed out to Deputy Chief Crabtree that due to the extremely low impervious surface limit required within the University Lake watershed protection azea, that Westhampton does not have any stormwater ponds. Furthermore, stormwater ponds are usually required by state law to be designed to essentially drain dry within five days after a rainfall event, and were therefore not the type of permanent pond they were seeking. Sincerely, THE DESI/G~N RESPONSE, INC. ,Tack L, Smyre, PE, AICP Principal cc: Tom Heffner Mike Tapp, Orange County Fire Marshall Travis Crabtree, Deputy Fire Chief, Carrboro Fire Department ~~ 1014 High House Road, Suite 100, Cary, NC 27.513 office: (919) 4692080 /Fax (919) 469-66.33 RESIDENTIAL FISCAL IMPACT TEMPLATE: SERVICE STANDARD METHOD Bureau of Economic & Business Research -University of Florida Modified 4/15197 -Orange County, NC Planning Department SECTION 1 -PROJECT DATA: ENTER THE FOLLOWING DATA FOR EACH PROJECT: PROJECT: Westhampton _... ~ .. TOWNSHIP: Chapel Hiil CONSTRUCTION PERIOD: Be~lnnmg Year`; , _ ! 2006 __ Ending Year: 2009 Inflation Rate: ' 3.70% CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSEHOLDS: Children/House: SALES DATA: ENTER "1" BESIDE APPLICABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT BELOW. 0.36 y~ i~ Average Distribution Number of Sales Price of Units Year Homes ($) by Year SECTION 2 -LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA COUNTY PER CAPITA EXPENDITURES ($)~ EXPENDITURE PER CAPITA General Services, Governing, and Management ~ 17352989 143:45 Public Safety 13925289 115.12 Community & Emrlronment + Culture & Recreation 6560300 54.23: Human Services 32129721 265.61 Etlucatlon SRecurring Capital) 2290258 18.93- Non-Departmental 27617021 228.31 COUNTY PER EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURE ($): EXPENDITURE PER EMPLOYEE General Servlces'Governing, and Management 17352989 99075.02 Public Safety 13925289 68766.86 Community & EnvironmenCG:+ Culture & Recreation 6560300 83432:53 Human Services 32129721 109225.32 ., n., _.. Educabon (13ecurring.Capital) 2291)258 1286:66 SCHOOL DISTRICT PER STUDENT EXPENDITURES ($): EXPENDITURE PER STUDENT County Government 49981296 455626. School District 30372967 2769.99 State< ~-~- 26787400 2442:99 SCHOOL DISTRICT PER EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES ($): EXPENDITURE PER EMPLOYEE Count~G_overriment 49981296 28079.36' School District 30372967 17063.46 .State 26787400 15049.10 TAX DATA: ENTER APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIO AND ELDERLY EXEMPTION: County Tax Rate .($) 0.8430 ' Per $100 Assessed Valuation School District Tax Rate ($) 0.1834 Per $100 Assessed Valuation 'Assessmenx Ratio 100.00 Elderly Exemption 0 $11,000 Where Applicable SECTION 3 -DEMOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS BASED ON PROJECT DATA YEAR 2006. 2007 2008 HOUSING UNITS 8 14 19 POPULATION 2D, 36 49 SCHOOL CHILDREN Elementary 1 2 3-, Middle 1 1 2 High School f 2 2 TOTAL 3 5 7 COUNTY GOVERNMENT ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES General Government 0:03: 0.05 0.07 Public Safety 0.03 0 06 0.08 Public Works 0.01:' 0.02 0.03- Human Services 0.05: 0.09 0.12' ,,,' TOTAL 0.13' 0.22 0.30 SCHOOL DISTRICT 0.30 0.53 0.72. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES _ 93 SECTION 4 -PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT OF PROJECT ON COUNTY GOVERNMENT YEAR ~ 20l)6 2007 2008: TAX BASE ($1000) 8800;! 12452 17662 . ~? REVENUES ($) Property Tax !` '57324:: 104967 '148893 ', Other Taxes " 4943 -: 8970 12623 ~ ~ `, Intergovernmental 2403..' 4361 6137 ' Service Charges 1504,,. 2730 3842 ' Miscellaneous 218' 396 557 TOTAL ($) 66392 121423 ` 172052 EXPENDITURES ($) General Government 2938,;1 5332 7504 Public Safety 2356 i 4278 6021 ' Public Works 11,11 2016 2837 '` Human Services 5440':; 9872 13893 - Education 13516`!. 24527 34519: Non-Departmental 4676' 8485 11942 ~''-'- TOTAL ($) 30037:'; 54510 76715 ? NET FISCAL IMPACT ($) 38355 i 66913 95337 SEGTION 5 -PROJECTED FISCAL IMPACT OF PROJECT ON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4~ YEAR ~ 2006 2007 2008; , . ~ ; ~ti, <'. " REVENUES ($) `~~~ County 13516: 24527 + 34519.' School District 12471: 22836 ! 32393 State 7036','; 12768 ' 17969 ' TOTAL ($) 33023 60132 84881 EXPENDITURES ($) '. County 1351& 24527 ' 54519 ~r School District ~- ~~ 7978 , 14477 20375 ' State 7036 _ 12768 17969 - ~ + , .. ?' +~ i TOTAL ($) 28529 51773 72863 ', + NET FISCAL IMPACT ($) 4494 8359 12018 SECTION 6 -SUMMARY OF PROJECTED DEMOGRAPHIC/FISCAL IMPACTS HOUSING UNITS POPULATION SCHOOL CHILDREN Elementary Middle High School TOTAL COUNTY EMPLOYEES SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TAX BASE ($1000) COUNTY BUDGET ($) Revenues Expenditures BALANCE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET Revenues Expenditures BALANCE COMBINED BUDGETS ($) Revenues Expenditures BALANCE 2007 <! 14 "; 36 2 ,' 1 2 5 0.22 0.53 12452 121423 54510 `. 66913 60132 51773 8359 181555 106283 SECTION 7 -SUMMARY OF PROJECTED PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPACITY IMPACTS SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA: School District: School Attendance: vraiye uuw~~y 1\V '. ) ucu~c_rnciy, v~.nv~~ iu ..,.. _. ~ _ .. Middle School ~ ~ 23~ Gtia' el Hill-Carboro YES. ,-) High School' 32% YEAR 2006 2007 2008 SCHOOL CHILDREN ~ j Elementary 9 : 2 ~, 3 5 ~''5 F, Middle _;1' 1 ;2 3 '.3` High School - 1 ~i 2 2 ~ 4 4.} TOTAL - .3-' 5 Z ' `11 s. ,11'` SCHOOL CAPACITIES -ALL SCHOOLS CURRENT ENROLLMENT -ALL SCHOOLS entary , Elejn ; ;: ' 4921 ,Elementary ; , `. 4879' y ~ „ . _ _. _ .. ~ . Middle 2840 Middle 2572 ,High School,"; . 3035 High School- 3514 TOTAL 10796 TOTAL 10965 YEAR 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 PROJECTED ENROLLMENT Elementary .5012;', 5177 5298 ! 5385 r 551~8;i Middle 2853;: 2678 2749,' 2840 292,1', High School 3553'' 3628 3667 i 3732 37139, TOTAL 11218 11481 11732' 11957 - - 12228. ~' ~~ 4E MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD JUNE 7, 2006 REGULAR MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Bryan, Chapel Hill Representative (Chair); Brian Dobyns, Cheeks Township Representative; Craufiird Goodwin, Hillsborough Representative; Michelle Kempinski, Cedar Grove Township At-Large; Joel Knight, Little River Representative; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township At-Large; Sandra Quinn, Eno Representative; Renee Price- Saunders, Hillsborough Representative (Vice-Chair); Jeff Schmitt, Cedar Grove Township At- Large MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Crawford, Eno Township At-Large; Bernadette Pelissier, Bingham Representative; Judith Wegner, Bingham Township At-Large OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director, Robert Davis, Current Planning Supervisor, Eddie Kirk, Planner II, Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor, Perdita Holtz, Planner II, Leigh Jones, Intern, Sherri Ingersoll, Administrative Assistant II, Tom Heffner, developer, .lack Smyre, developer, Leo Allison, Vivian Phillips, Kip Weinert, Robin Taylor-Hall AGENDA ITEM #9: WESTHAMPTON Eddie Kirk: (Reviewed abstract) This preliminary plan is consistent with the concept plan that was previously presented, with a couple of minor revisions. The Surveyor, when surveying the property, found out that there were 9..34 more acres than originally thought, so one additional lot was created. There are now 191ots proposed, rather than 18, The average lot size has increased, and the same 41% of open space was maintained, As a result of the additional lot, an additional road has been added, Staff has recommended the connection with the Pedestrian Open Space Areas, and with ERCD's request for dedication along Phil's Creek, Staff would like to have an access to the trail. .Tack Smyre: Since you last saw the concept plan, the County has ascertained that there are suitable soils far the development, and maintained the 41% open space, which is a large margin. We are in agreement with Staff's recommendations, but we disagree with Staff's recommendation on page 8, item E-.3. We are supportive of the trail concept along Phil's Creek made by ERCD, and will dedicate the land for that cause. There are numerous ways for residents to access the traih Rich Shaw of ERCD was unaware of the request for the additional access, and our concern is that not only is it unnecessary, it will create a de facto trailhead for the public, The trail is intended for the neighborhood's use, not a public access, Renee Price-Saunders: Regarding Phil's Creek, if this land is dedicated, wouldn't that decrease the acreage for lots 1 and 2, and 15. Jack Smyre: That area is shown on the plans as across-hatched area, and is a stream buffer. It is not a public access area, 47 Renee Price-Saunders: Will this be a gated community? .Jack Smyre: No. .Tay Bryan: Isn't there a proposed greenway in the area? Eddie Kirk: The County owns some greenway already, and this dedication will extend it, Brian Dobyns: The baseline documentation from the Triangle Land Conservancy shows a trail currently exists from Neville Road, and the character of that trail, is that it is not a public trail. It is in people's back yards, and there isn't any place along Neville Road that promotes access or use, The Triangle Land Conservancy feels that this is a easement designed to protect natural areas and floodplains, and not for public use. Renee Price-Saunders: What about the soils on Lots 1, 2, and 15? They are near the streams. Have you already reviewed these locations? .Tack Smyre: The County has already done the testing for septic areas outside of the stream buffers. .Jeff Schmitt: Why is the Staff proposing E-.3? Eddie Kirk: It is to present an access to the dedicated area. .Teff Schmitt: How does that f t with Brian's comments? It seems apparent that there with the access off Neville Road, there is currently access, Sam Lasris: I seem to recall a discussion about an alternate route out of the subdivision. Brian Dobyns: I believe we were looking at an access between lots 7 and 8, but there was nothing between 9, 10 and 11 in the original concept plan, and we were suggesting something to the west, Now that has been provided,,just in a different location, Eddie Kirk: The Health Department provided information in helping to determine these Pedestrian Open Space Areas. Teff Schmitt: Where could citizens get access to the trail today? Neville Road? Brian Dobyns: People can use the trail, but there is no parking. There is no goal to make this a public trail system, Renee Price-Saunders: What would prevent someone from parking on Westhampton Way to use the trail? .Tack Smyre: It could be done, but it would be considered private property. 2 48 Tom Heffner: With other subdivisions where Homeowner Associations own land, there are lots of homes that allow parking, and I'm not aware of any problems with this, MOTION by ,Jeff Schmitt to approve the preliminary plan for the Westhampton subdivision, with the exception that item E-3 be deleted. Seconded by Brian Dobyns. VOTE: Unanimous Kip Weinert (citizen): I live on Carl Drive nearby, and am concerned about the water. As a part of the approval, you might want to consider adding an aquifer study requirements to make certain that the development can sustain itself; and not affect the neighbor's water supply. Michelle Kempinski: Have you experienced any water concerns? Kip Weinert: I have not personally, but neighbors in Robinswood have had some bad quality, as well as in surrounding areas, Brian Dobyns: There is an Orange County map showing aquifer resources. Perhaps we could use this map in looking at future subdivisions. Also, we could look at the 2001 and 1996 .groundwater studies. Renee Price-Saunders: We have been addressing water resources in this Board, and unfortunately, right now there is little we do. Kip Weinert: Could the Commissioners consider this? .Jay Bryan: They can consider at the time this is presented for their approval, if you wish to address this, Craufurd Goodwin: Not only do we not have the authority, there is no degree of confidence that adjacent well situations could be affected by the subdivision, Sandy Quinn: Many citizens have brought up water concerns in the past, While we do not have the power or authority to do anything, it's important that we continue showing our interest as reflected in our minutes. Vivian Phillips: I live on Carl Drive. Since I first learned about the proposed subdivision at the Neighborhood Information Meeting, few people were aware of it, and through word of mouth, are getting concerned about the water supply situation. It does affect large neighborhoods, I suggest publicizing potential developments, especially in protected watershed, Otherwise, who would protect the neighbors? Jay Bryan: Is there a difference in the advertising for this meeting as opposed to when we reviewed the concept plan? 49 Eddie IGrlc The only notification required to neighbors is for the Neighborhood Information Meeting at the time of the concept plan, Robert Davis: The best way to advertise generally is by word of mouth. Craig Benedict: Also, we notify both OWASA and Carrboro of the proposed development as part of the Joint Planning Agreement. .Jay Bryan: We may want to look at a broader form of notification when proposed subdivisions are in protected watersheds. Michelle Kempinski: Water issues don't only deal with new subdivisions. We need to acknowledge that this is a recurring comment at our meetings. Sam Lasris: Maybe we can start a process for pursuing mitigation ofwater systems as a long- term strategy. Jay Bryan: So, for our future consideration of subdivisions, we would like to look at the aquifer maps that Brian alluded to, Copies of our minutes need to be provided to the Commissioners. Sherri Ingersoll: This portion of the minutes will be included with the agenda abstract. .Tay Bryan: Please highlight this section of the comments so that it is clearly indicated to them. Michelle Kempinski: Do we ]snow when this is scheduled for review by the Commissioners? Craig Benedict: It is tentatively scheduled for the August 22"~ meeting, If the homeowners will provide tts with their information, we can notify them of when the meeting is scheduled. 4