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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT: MAY, 2013
The County’s Technical Review Committee met twice in May and reviewed three (3) projects.
Scotts Hill Village (Conceptual Plan)
At their May 8, 2013 meeting, the TRC discussed a 226 residential site plan known as Scotts Hill Village.
The proposed project is located in the northeastern portion of the County and is classified as Watershed
Resource Protection on the County’s Land Use Plan. The project is limited to 2.5 units per acre. Total
acreage is 90.44.
The project is proposed to have private roads with public water and sewer. Access is limited to Scotts
Hill Loop Road in Pender County. During discussion with the developer, the following observations were
noted by TRC:
1) Road inter-connectivity via Market Street and Marsh Field Drive is encouraged.
2) A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) would be required.
3) Public sewer capacity is limited. Water capacity is available.
4) Pender County Planning Department would review the site plan when formally submitted.
5) A public collector road is suggested running from Market Street to a parcel of New Hanover
County property (intended for park use) located along Futches/Foys Creek.
There was no time table set for formal submission.
Watermark Landing (Performance Extension)
At their May 22, 2013 meeting, the TRC reviewed an extension request for a 48 residential complex with
32.94 acres known as Watermark Landing. The project is located near the 8400 block of River Road, west
side and is classified as Conservation on the County’s 2006 Land Use Plan.
Private water and sewer are proposed along with private roads. The developer for the project requested
a one year extension since the last preliminary approval in September, 2007. Under the Permit
Extension Act, the project is set to expire in September, 2013.
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the one year preliminary extension to Watermark Landing for 48 lots.
Approval of the project came with several conditions:
1) A water letter from DEHNR confirming adequate pressure for fire protection. The letter will be
reviewed by County Fire Services.
2) Specific information concerning bridge load capacity is needed for fire protection. The
information will be reviewed by County Fire Services.
3) With the designation of private roads to serve the project, no gates or obstructions will be
permitted.
4) Additional utility easements may be required by the CFPUA. Waivers were granted on the
sidewalk, private streets, and road inter-connectivity requirements.
5) An updated water and sewer letter is needed from Aqua of North Carolina.
6) The Private Road Certificates will be placed on the preliminary and final plat(s).
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Laurenbridge (Performance Extension)
Laurenbridge is located between Beacon Woods subdivision to the north and Greenbriar subdivision to
the south. The project is also anchored between South College Road to the west and Masonboro Loop
Road to the east. The area is classified as Urban on the County’ 2006 Land Use Plan.
The project contains 34 residential lots that will be served by public water and sewer. One private road
is proposed connecting to a public road. The developer for the project requested an one year extension
to the preliminary validity to the plan. The plan was originally approved in May, 2009 and set to expire in
May, 2013 under the Permit Extension Act.
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the extension of Laurenbridge subdivision for 34 lots. No specific
conditions were imposed on the plan. However, the plan will require that the County’s two new Private
Certificates be placed on the preliminary plan and final plat(s).