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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT: JULY, 2013
The County’s Technical Review Committee met twice during the month of July and reviewed three (3)
projects.
Deer Crossing: Phase 3 (Performance Plan)
Deer Crossing is located in the southern portion of our jurisdiction off Myrtle Grove Road and is
classified as Watershed Resource Protection on the 2006 Land Use Plan. The petitioner for the project
requested preliminary site plan approval for an additional 39 single family lots to be served by public
water and sewer. Private roads are planned within the project with access from Deer Hill Drive.
In a vote of 4-0, the TRC approved Deer Crossing: Phase 3 for 39 additional lots. The following conditions
will apply:
1) No obstructions, gates, or traffic calming devices will be allowed along with no on-street
parking.
2) The new Private Roads Certificates will need to be added to the plan.
3) A written plan of mitigation will be needed for the removal of several significant trees.
4) The road connection between phase 2 & 3 is required to be built prior to final plat
approval.
5) A pedestrian crossing will be required at the entrance to Oak Canopy Drive and extending
to the sidewalk on Deer Hill Drive.
6) NCDOT will need to be consulted on the median design at the intersection with Deer Hill
Drive.
7) Work will need to be coordinated with the CFPUA regarding future existing utilities and
significant trees located near the proposed road.
Woodlake (Revised Performance Plan)
Woodlake is located in the southern portion of our jurisdiction and is located between Ocean Forest
Lakes subdivision to the west and Lords Creek subdivision to the east. The area is classified as Wetland
Resource Protection on the 2006 Land Use Plan. The petitioner for the project requested preliminary
site plan approval for 25 additional residential lots to be served by public water and sewer. Private roads
are planned within the project with access from River Road and Carolina Beach Road.
In a vote of 4-0, the TRC approved Woodlake subdivision for 25 additional lots with the following
conditions:
1) No gates, obstructions, or traffic calming devices will be allowed. No on-street parking will
be permitted.
2) The road connection between Lords Creek subdivision and Ontario Road shall remain open
and unobstructed for inter-connectivity and emergency service delivery purposes.
3) A conservation setback of 25’ will be required along the rear lots of 75-84, 56-71 and 10-51
from the resource line.
4) A revised NCDOT Driveway Permit with applicable road improvements at River Road and
Watuaga Road will need to be coordinated with NCDOT.
5) The new Private Road Certificates will need to be added to the plan.
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6) A revised TIA may be required based on traffic data that you will need to submit to the
WMPO and NCDOT, and County Planning.
7) A revised Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit will be required.
Middle Sound Village (EDZD – Exceptional Design Zoning District Plan)
Middle Sound Village is located near the east central portion of our jurisdiction in the Middle Sound
Community and is classified as Watershed Resource Protection on the 2006 Land Use Plan. In
conjunction with the EDZD requirements, the petitioner requested preliminary site plan approval for a
45 unit patio home enclave to be served by public water and sewer. Private roads are planned within
the project with access from Middle Sound Loop Road.
Two separate votes were taken by the TRC on the Middle Sound Village project. In a vote of 4-0, the TRC
approved the Low Impact Development (LID) criteria for the project with the following conditions:
1) The LID Application be approved by County Engineering and Planning staffs.
2) During final plat review, homeowner covenants be reviewed by County Legal, County
Engineering, and Planning staff. Covenant language will include a long term maintenance
plan for the cisterns and other LID elements.
3) Funding in the amount of $15,000 for a multi-use path along Middle Sound Loop Road is
required. Additional funding is being explored through a transportation grant.
In a vote of 4-0, the TRC approved the preliminary site /EDZD component of the plan with the following
conditions:
1) No gates, obstructions, or traffic calming devices be permitted along with no on-street
parking.
2) Approximately three to four significant trees on site will need to be mitigated prior to the
issuance of a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Permit.
3) A new NCDOT Driveway Permit will be required.
4) Green building certification will be required.