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NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING Savoy Park Subdivision Concept Plan August 19, 1997 In Attendance: Applicants: Kevin Huggins, Terry Westendorf; Citizens: Margaret Schmidt, Bob Schmidt, Tom Gorham, Brad LaRoche, Arthur Plambeck, Kern Michal, Margaret Plambeck, Allan Whitlock; Staff: Emily Cameron, Don Belk. Ms. Cameron opened the meeting with a background on the Flexible Development concept plan process and the development review procedures. She explained the purpose of the neighborhood information meeting. The Planning Board will consider the Savoy Park concept plan at their September 3 meeting. She noted that a summary of the Neighborhood Information Meeting will be included with the staff report to the Planning Board. The developer chose to submit a single concept plan utilizing a Flexible Development option. Ms. Schmidt asked how long before actual development could begin? Ms. Cameron explained a best -case scenario. After concept plan approval in September, the Preliminary Plat could conceivably be recommended by the Planning Board in February 1998, with approval by the Board of Commissioners in March. Upon approval of the Preliminary Plat, the developer would have 12 months for Final Plat approval, and could begin the sale of lots and construction of homes. The developer may choose to build in phases but this is normally indicated in Concept Plan. Mr. Huggins presented Flexible Development Concept Plan. The average lot size is 3 acres. The subdivision will have a private road maintained by a homeowners association. Utilities will be underground. The subdivision will have restrictive covenants. Single -Level homes will be in the 1500 -1600 square feet range, multi -level will be 2000 square feet. Lots will sell in the mid $30,OOOs to low -to -mid $40,OOOs; with house, the price will range from $175,000 to $250,000 per house /lot. The sense of privacy and the abundant woods are key selling point for Savoy Park. Mr. Schmidt stated that the lots across Borland are restricted to 5- acres. He asked if this restriction would apply to Savoy Park. Ms. Cameron replied that different subdivisions may have different sets of private restrictions, if any. The County does not enforce deed restrictions or covenants unless they are required for subdivision approval. Mr. Gorham mentioned his long -term interest to possibly subdivide a 7 -acre tract north of Savoy Park. Mr. Schmidt asked about the percolation of these lots. Ms. Cameron stated that this will be dealt with at the Preliminary Plat stage, when the Health Department must approve each lot. Mr. Huggins indicated that the name of subdivision may be changed before it is developed. "Savoy Park" is being used for the application process.