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Graham City Council
10/10/23
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October 10, 2023
South Graham
68-Unit Townhome SUP Amendment | Denied
Southwest Graham
8-Unit Subdivision | Approved
East Graham
18-Acre Residential Annexation | Approved
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Oakmont SUP2101
South Graham | 57 Acres | 68 Units | Denied
The developer, Windsor Investments, requested an amendment to a previously approved Special Use Permit for a townhouse development on Little Creek and Broadway Drive. The amendment proposed removing a street connection for Hanson Lane due to grading concerns that were identified after the initial approval.
The project received significant negative feedback from neighboring community members at the public hearing. Neighbors voiced concerns about increased traffic if the Hanson Lane connection was removed.
Mary Taylor, a resident of Whisper Ridge subdivision, said the development would lead to "unbearable traffic" with the removal of an access point.
‟I am very concerned about opening up into another neighborhood and having big construction trucks coming through.
Another resident, Charlie Smith of Whisper Ridge, argued that the change is “not safe" due to a 30 foot elevation drop from the neighborhood to the site.
The developer's attorney, Amanda Hodierne, objected to the community members testifying, arguing they did not have legal standing.
Ultimately, the Council voted 3-2 to deny the amendment, citing lack of concessions from the developer to address traffic impacts. Council Member Whitaker made the motion to deny.
‟...the developer offered no concessions in order to mitigate the change, that would effectively result in additional traffic on existing roads.
Developer: Windsor Investments, David Michaels Phone: (336)282-3535 Email: [email protected], LinkedIn
Attorney: Isaacson Sheridan, Amanda Hodierne
Stonehaven C-R CR2303
Southwest Graham | 19.17 Acres | 8 Lots | Approved
The rezoning request to rezone 19.17 acres at Stonehaven Drive from R-18 (Low Density Residential) to C-R (Conditional Residential) received unanimous approval from the Graham Planning Board and City Council. The rezoning will allow the developer, Phyliss Holt, to construct an 8-lot subdivision on the property.
The proposal initially received some pushback during the Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings because the developer wanted the subdivision to utilize private well and septic systems, as well as private roadways. The TRC requested that the subdivision connect to the public water and sewer systems and extend the public right-of-way throughout the development.
Holt decided to request the rezoning to C-R rather than comply with the TRC requests.
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request, with the condition that Chartwell Lane will never connect to the development.
The City Council also unanimously approved the rezoning request, finding it was in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's policies encouraging efficient land use and diverse housing options. Mayor Jennifer Talley stated:
‟I believe this project meets the criteria we look for. It provides additional single-family housing without over-burdening our resources.
No neighborhood residents spoke against the project at the public hearings.
Developer: Dakota Carolina Investment Properties LLC, Joseph Micheal Davis Jr.
Owner: Phyliss Holt, Coldwell Banker Email: [email protected], Phone: 336-266-0445
Graham Springs AN2306
East Graham | 18.13 Acres | Approved
The request to annex 18.132 acres located off Longdale Drive for the first phase of the Graham Springs development was unanimously approved by the Graham City Council. The property owner and developer, KB Home Raleigh-Durham, plans to connect the annexed land to the City's water and sewer infrastructure.
The annexation request did not receive any negative feedback from the Council or neighborhood residents during the public hearing. Council Member Joey Parsons stated:
‟This seems to be a straightforward annexation that will allow the developer to move forward with their plans to construct homes and connect to our public utilities. I don't have any issues with approving it.
Mayor Jennifer Talley echoed the sentiment, saying:
‟Given that the developer will be extending our public infrastructure to this property, I think annexation makes good sense here.
The developer's commitment to connect the annexed land to City water and sewer was likely a key factor in the smooth approval process. Paying to extend public utilities helps validate the case for annexation. It also avoids concerns from Council or residents about the City potentially having to bear future infrastructure costs.
Developer: KB Home Raleigh-Durham
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