STAFF REPORT (SKETCH PLAN) – HIBBEN (PHASE 7)

STAFF REPORT (SKETCH PLAN) – HIBBEN (PHASE 7)
For reference, the Zoning Code and Land Development Regulations are available online.
AGENDA ITEM
Location:
Type of Request:
Public Hearing:
Request:
Applicant:
Application Link:
SUBJECT PARCEL
TMS 537-08-00-357
Property Owner:
Approximate Acreage:
Plat Book & Page:
Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map Designation:
Current Zoning:
Total Acreage:
Located off of Bridgetown Pass, Belle Hall
Sketch Plan
No
Request approval of revised Sketch Plan for Hibben Phase 7, six
detached single-family residential lots and an amenity area.
Abigail Richardson (Seamon, Whiteside, & Associates)
http://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/15302
Plantation Partners Limited Partnership
9.62 Acres
Book-L14 Page-0480
Medium Density Neighborhood
Belle Hall PD, Planned Development District
9.62 Acres
ANTICIPATED MEETING SCHEDULE
Agenda
Item #
Body
Meeting Date
Action
Planning Commission
09.16.15
(Special Meeting)
Approval, approval with conditions, or
3. e.
denial of request.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Planning & Development
Committee of Council
Town Council
PREVIOUS APPROVALS ASSOCIATED WITH CURRENT REQUEST
07.18.2007 Planning Commission
Sketch plan approval for Hibben Phase 7.
06.18.2008 Planning Commission
Revised sketch plan and preliminary plat approval for 3 residential lots and amenity
center for Hibben Phase 7.
09.18.2013 Planning Commission
Proposed changes for Hibben Phase 5 and 7. Phase 7 changes are withdrawn.
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AERIAL MAP
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PREVIOUS SKETCH PLAN LAYOUT
PROPOSED SKETCH PLAN
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STAFF COMMENTS
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Intended Land Use – In accordance to the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use map, the
intended land use for the subject parcel is Medium Density Residential. The current request is for
six (6) residential lots zoned within the Belle Hall Planned Development (PD).
2. Lot Layout – For the proposed lot layout, 6 lots and an area allotted for a future amenity center is
proposed to be subdivided and accessible from a new roadway terminating into a cul-de-sac. With
the proposed placement of the 6 lots, residents will be able to easily access the future amenity
center and pond for community recreation. Previous approvals include a three (3) lot subdivision
with an amenity center. Changes from the previously approved plan include extending the
roadway, reduction in the amenity area, and adding three additional lots.
3. Street/Sidewalk Design – The 42 foot road right of way is allowed per the Belle Hall PD. The road
meets the Town cross-sectional design. Sidewalk is also proposed to be installed on one side of
the roadway and extended to the existing sidewalk on Bridgetown Pass.
- Comment: The proposed street name will need to be approved by Charleston 911. Currently,
there is an existing street with a similar street name called “Amenity Park Drive.”
4. Open Space – There is approximately 0.24 acres of open space proposed. Required for a six lot
subdivision is 0.075 acres.
- Comment: The open space depiction should show open space area protected for the six lot
subdivision. Ponds and buffers are not to be included.
5. Landscaping/Buffers – Critical area buffer and impervious surface setback shall apply to this
development.
- Comment: Confirmation that the OCRM critical lines have been approved is required to be
provided.
- Comment: The setback is to be measure from all direction to the critical line.
6. Stormwater Management – The proposed development will be required to adhere to stormwater
management and water quality regulations. In order to meet these regulations, a relocated and
expanded pond is proposed within the subdivision.
- Comment: A Town Easement is to be provided for the existing drainage line adjacent to Lot 6
and the Amenity Area.
- Comment: The bulkhead is not recommended to be in the structural zone of the roadbed.
- Comment: Bulkhead is recommended to be concrete or cement block.
7. Sketch Plan Checklist – All checklist items have been provided.
8. Address Assignments – Initiate coordination with the Planning & Development Department to
ensure assigned addresses are provided by the Preliminary Plat submittal.
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SITE/LANDSCAPE COMMENTS
9. The submitted tree assessment is incomplete. It appears to be only be for the historic trees and
not 16” and above. In addition, there are several tree-related discrepancies from the original
survey to the sketch plan. Trees that are double and triple stems are shown as single stem on the
sketch plan and the survey shows some protected trees not shown on the sketch plan. The tree
assessment information should be shown on a drawing.
10. The adjusted trail location behind Lot 43 needs to be moved off of the lot.
11. There are still many tree labels that illegible due to being overtopped by other labels and lines.
Trees on Lots 1, 5 and 6 are some examples.
12. The 30’ impervious surface setback needs to be more clearly shown.
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