Agenda - 04-20-2018 6-a - Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application

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ii. The inclusion of a disclosure statement on the Final Plat, which also has to be recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds Office, indicating all roadways are privately maintained by local property owners. iii. Local covenants for the development that specifically indicate all roadways are privately maintained. As indicated by the County Attorney during the April 3, 2018 regular meeting, both of these document(s) would appear as part of a title search on the property and will have to be disclosed to individuals purchasing property within the development. As a reminder, Section 7.4.7 of the UDO requires Planning staff to hold a meeting between the developer and local property owners when maintenance responsibilities are about to be turned over to a local homeowners association. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure all parties are aware of their responsibilities to maintain the common elements of the development (i.e. open space, roadways, etc.) prior to the transfer. While staff is aware this does not address concerns over the future sale of property to new owners, other mechanisms as detailed herein have been recommended to address this specific concern. h. Will this impact the previously issued Erosion Control/Stormwater Permit(s)? STAFF COMMENT: The simple answer is there should not be any impact on the Erosion Control/Stormwater Permit(s) previously reviewed/approved by Orange County. If the developer alters the design/construction elements of the proposed roadways, revisions to these previously approved plans will be required. i. Will there be a cost savings associated with the conversion of the roadways from public to private road standards? STAFF COMMENT: In short, yes there will be a savings on expenditures by the developer if the requested modification is approved. At this time the developer has not divulged the extent of these potential savings. Please note there is no legal requirement within County regulations to do so. Analysis: As required under Section 2.15.3 (E) of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to deliver a Planning Director’s report and Planning Board recommendation to the BOCC for consideration. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: 1. The Preliminary Plat application has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.2 and 2.15.2 of the UDO. 2. Staff has determined that the property is of sufficient size to continue to support the proposed subdivision. 3. Staff has determined the conversion of the proposed roadways would comply with the applicable provisions of the UDO with respect to the number of lots being served by a proposed Class A roadway. Further staff has recommended, and the applicant has agreed to, several conditions to ensure property owners are informed all roadways and stream crossings are privately maintained. 6