Graham City Council and Planning

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City Council April 11th

• 48-Unit multifamily

Planning Board April 18th

• 86-Unit SFR

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Whitford Cove

Northwest Graham | 4.63 Total Acres | 48 Units

The meeting centered on the planned development tailored for the 55 and older demographic. The speaker, with a hint of ingenuity, put forth the notion of an open view shed over a fence, while still respecting the council's final say. Inquiries emerged regarding further construction on landlocked estates, the proposed fence's stature, and the illumination strategy.

The edifice would showcase an amalgamation of brick and vinyl siding, accompanied by designated parking for those with disabilities. The development would feature a gazebo, elevated vegetable garden planters, benches, a community room, a computer room, a fitness room, and laundry facilities. The structure would maintain a 25-foot setback from the rear and a 20-foot setback from the front, with the natural buffer remaining intact.

Taxation for the building would be bifurcated, placing the structure under Graham's jurisdiction and the vacant lot under Burlington. Market analysis revealed a robust demand for housing targeting the 55 and older demographic. The project's financial backing would stem from tax credits and a loan program, providing a 30-year subsidy. The planning board expressed concerns about the car count and age restrictions, but the developer assuaged their worries by ensuring compliance with requisite standards.

The Planning Board's recommendations received a nod of approval, encompassing the addition of 18 parking spaces, fence screening, and lighting.

Developer: Brock Ventures, Stephen Brock Email: [email protected]

Staff Report

Rogers Spring Phase 4

South Graham | 53.9 Acres | 86 Units | Denied

The Technical Review Committee has given the green light to phases 2B and 3 of an ongoing development endeavor. The area underwent rezoning in 2018, transitioning from R18 to R9, with Clayton, Windsor Homes, and Meritig taking the lead as primary developers. The specter of potential flooding due to construction and runoff was addressed; however, state-mandated requirements ensure the capture and routing of water to retention ponds. Shugart Homes, the project's developer, is set to collaborate with the same builder from earlier phases. Though the rezoning application submission lacked extensive documentation, a site plan was provided to depict the area's density.

The Faust family, proprietors of two parcels neighboring the project, expressed their desire to participate in the conversation and secure optimal access to their property. Timothy W. Horton, owner of the teardrop-shaped property at the creek's terminus, faces difficulties accessing their land without traversing the newly rezoned area.

A motion to refuse the R9 rezoning, based on the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, cited constraints such as congested streets and stub-outs, suggesting the area remain classified as R18.

Developer: Shugart Homes, Brian Shugart, Email: [email protected]

Staff Report

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