2-6-2023 BOC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Copper Ridge Estates Subdivision-Preliminary Plat Page 2 of 3 Estates, is intended to be served by public water and private septic systems. The development will also include the extension of a proposed public roadway to be maintained by NCDOT. Most lots will be served with individual, on-site septic systems, but four lots (Lots 8, 9, 10, and 18) will be served by off-site septic systems connected by a dedicated supply line and associated 15ft easements that shall run parallel to the new public street proposed. A Subdivision Exception Application has been submitted for the creation of those four non-conforming lots intended for the off-site septic systems. The proposed development also features a mail kiosk and co-located school bus stop along the new public street. The subdivision also includes 3.59 acres of common open space with access along Farrell Road, and it should be noted that the same 3.59 acres also serves as off-site septic system locations via a septic easement for an adjoining development, per Plat Cabinet 2018, Slide 107. Zoning District Information Current Zoning: The subject property is zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), which is established to provide areas for low-density single-family uses, with a maximum of two (2) dwelling units per acre. RA zoning is ideal for the conservation and maintenance of rural characteristics and is intended for limited residential density. The proposed preliminary plat appears to comply with the standards of the RA zoning district, except for the four lots intended for off-site septic systems, for which a Subdivision Exception Application has been submitted. RA Zoning District Standards: • The minimum lot width is 100ft. • The minimum lot size of 40,000sf. • The maximum building height is 40ft. • The minimum building setbacks for a principal structure or house is as follows: o Front: 30 feet, as measured from the right-of-way line of the public street o Rear: 30 feet, measured from the rear property line o Side(s): 15 feet, measured from the side property lines Adioinins Zoning North: Residential Agricultural(RA) South: Residential Agricultural(RA) East: Residential Agricultural(RA) West: Residential Agricultural (RA) Overlav Districts Watershed Conservation Overlay District: The subject property is located within the Watershed Conservation Overlay District, specifically the Cape Fear/Lee County Watershed Protected Area. A watershed is a basin-like landform delineated by ridgelines that descend into lower elevations that carries rain water from the land into soils, ground waters, creeks, and streams, eventually making its way to larger rivers and the ocean. Development within this area is allowed, but there are maximum density and built upon area requirements designed to ensure the health of the watershed. This preliminary plat appears to comply with the UDO watershed regulations.