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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
FEBRUARY 2015
The County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) met once during the month of February and
reviewed five (5) site plans.
Parsons Mill (Performance Plan Second One Year Extension)
Parsons Mill is located in the northern portion of our jurisdiction (4500 block N. College Road)
andAisAclassifiedAasA quiferAResourceAProtectionAonAtheACounty’sA2006AadoptedALandAUseAPlan.A
Site plan attributes include:
CD (R-10) Conditional District Zoning – Residential
354 units (blend single & multi-family)
107.17 acres
Public water & sewer (CFPUA)
Private Roads (with inter-connectivity to Parmele Road)
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the second one year extension of the project for 354 units
ending February 25, 2016 with the following conditions:
1) No gates, obstructions, traffic calming devices or on-street parking.
2) NCDOT Driveway Permit and encroachment agreements.
3) Road construction improvements from the project to existing road connections with
Creekstone Lane, Plum Tree Lane, and Saddlebrook Drive will be required.
4) All terms and conditions of the CD (R-10) rezoning approval by the Board of County
Commissioners will remain in effect.
5) The use/installation of cluster boxes for mail distribution is encouraged.
River Bluffs: Phase 2 (Revised PD- Planned Development)
River Bluffs is located in the northern portion of our jurisdiction (western end Chair Road) and is
classifiedAasAWetlandAResourceAProtectionAofAtheACounty’sAadoptedA2006ALandAUseAPlan.AThe
River Bluffs Master Plan and rezoning from R-20 Residential to PD Planned Development was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners in March, 2008 and amended in January, 2014
to include a commercial marina. A total of 738 units are allowed for the entire project. To date,
Phase 1has received approval by TRC for 223 units. The revision to Phase 2 represents 198 units
with road design width modifications. Other site plan attributes include:
PD Planned Development Zoning District
198 units
84.05 acres
Public water & sewer (CFPUA)
Private Roads (sole access from Chair Road)
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the revision to Phase 2 of River Bluffs with the following
conditions:
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1) TheAwaiverAtoAreduceAtheApavementAwidthAtoA20’AalongAtheAprivateAroadsA(50’Ar/w)A
was granted.
2) Low Impact Development components which include disconnected impervious
surface from roof gutters, infiltration trenches for half roofs, perforated storm drain
collection lines, an infiltration basin, and the construction of wetlands will be
reviewed by County Engineering and Planning staff.
3) A revised NCDOT Driveway Permit will be required.
4) Language will be added to the HOA/POA regarding the maintenance and removal of
branches and limbs for timely emergency service delivery.
5) The revised Master Plan will be evaluated by Planning staff and a determination will
be made to administratively approve the revision.
6) Off-site road improvements based on the May, 2010 TIA will be completed after the
first 200 homes are constructed and occupied.
Tidalwalk (R/W Dedication)
Tidalwalk is located in the southern portion of our jurisdiction (7900 block Myrtle Grove Road)
andAisAclassifiedAasAConservationAonAtheACounty’sAadoptedA2006ALandAUseAPlan. In order to
legally meet the access requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to serve five (5) lots in the
project, the developer for the project requested an extension to the existing right-of-way near
the eastern end of the project.
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the right-of-way extension to Tidalwalk subdivision along
with the five (5) lots with the following conditions:
1) Installation of a new fire hydrant will be coordinated with County Fire Services.
2) No parking signs will be installed along the causeway of the project to facilitate
emergency service access.
3) No additional gates, obstructions, or traffic calming devices will be permitted.
4) A statement on the site plan will indicate that lots 417-419 are in a VE zone
associated with flooding issues.
5) HOA/POA language will be added for maintenance access of the causeway.
6) All other local, State, & Federal regulations will apply if applicable.
Abbington Cove (High Density)
Abbington Cove is located in the central portion of our jurisdiction (4700 block Carolina Beach
Road)AandAisAclassifiedAasAUrbanAonAtheACounty’sA2006AadoptedALandAUseAPlan.ASiteAattributesA
include:
CD (B-1) Conditional District Light Business & R-15 Residential
80 units (apartments)
6.96 acres
Public water & sewer (CFPUA)
Private Road(s) with exception Sikes Drive
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved Abbington Cove for 80 units with the following conditions:
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1) The existing portion of Sikes Drive be extended as a publically dedicated right-of-way
to the southern property boundary of the project. City and/or NCDOT road standards
will apply.
2) No gates, traffic calming devices, other obstructions or on-street parking will be
permitted.
3) A NCDOT Driveway Permit and encroachment agreements will be required.
4) TheAcreationAofAaA10’Apedestrian/bikeApathAalongAtheApropertyAroadAfrontageAwillAbeA
coordinated with the City and NCDOT in accordance with the Comprehensive
Greenway Plan.
5) Open space/recreational requirements in accordance with high density requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance will be required.
6) A tree survey will need to be submitted to determine tree mitigation on the project
site.
7) Pedestrian access between two of the apartment units to Matteo Drive will be
coordinated with the City.
8) Low level lighting will be required within the apartment campus.
9) A special use permit will be required for high density projects.
Pumpkin Creek Village (Performance Site Plan)
Pumpkin Creek Village is located in the northern portion of our jurisdiction (4300 block Blue
ClayARoad)AandAisAclassifiedAasATransitionAandAConservationAonAtheACounty’sA2006ALandAUseAPlan.AA
Site plan attributes include:
R-15 Residential Zoning
62 single family lots
24.8 acres
Public water & sewer (CFPUA)
Public Roads
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved Pumpkin Creek Village for a total of 62 lots with the following
conditions:
1) All unduplicated street names will be reviewed and approved by County
Planning/Inspections and E-911 prior to final plat approval.
2) A meeting will be coordinated with Planning/Inspection staff, WMPO, and NCDOT to
determine the bike/pedestrian lane width running along the road frontage of the
project based on the Bicycle Facilities Study for the Blue Clay Road corridor.
3) A tree mitigation proposal will be required prior to the issuance of an erosion control
permit.
4) No gates, traffic calming devices or obstructions will be permitted on the proposed
public streets.
5) Access to the open space/recreational area will be required.
6) NC Driveway Permit and encroachment agreements will be required.
The Next TRC Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2015.