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76 <br /> Hands Four Development Cooperative <br /> W4iddri, PO Box 1201 Carrboro NC 27510 <br /> f <br /> tehead <br /> Corner HandsFourDevelopment@gmail.com <br /> Fiddlehead Corner -- Master Plan Development Description <br /> March 20, 2024 <br /> Fiddlehead Corner is proposed to be developed on 90 acres. As shown on the FIDDLEHEAD <br /> CORNER Illustrative Master Development Plan, the property has street frontage on and access <br /> to both Morrow Mill Rd. and Gold Mine Loop Rd. <br /> The FIDDLEHEAD CORNER MASTER PLAN Slope Analysis Plan [Civil Sheet C1.31 shows the <br /> overall gentle topography of the property. Sloped land of 15% or greater comprises less than <br /> 5% of the site and is associated with stream corridors and stream buffers. Less than 1-acre of <br /> the 90 acres has slopes greater than 25%. <br /> Fiddlehead Corner will be a small residential community of primarily senior-aged residents with <br /> associated support uses. These uses include a community center, fitness center with lap pool, <br /> outdoor courts for pickleball, walking trails, community garden plots, and other open field areas <br /> for community activity. The plan proposes a maximum of 150 dwelling units plus two Family <br /> Care Facilities, each having a six-resident maximum. <br /> The proposed residential and support development for Fiddlehead is located deeply into the <br /> property, not within view of neighbors or those traveling along Morrow Mill RD or Gold Mine <br /> Loop RD. Substantial wooded, natural buffers of existing trees along Morrow Mill RD, Gold <br /> Mine Loop RD and all adjoining properties are provided. Please see Fiddlehead Corner Existing <br /> Rural Character Exhibits for photography showing this forested character. <br /> Primary access for Fiddlehead will be from Morrow Mill RD - 1,200 feet south of the NC54 / <br /> Morrow Mill RD intersection. Two locations for roadway access for fire and life/safety <br /> emergency vehicle access are required because the development proposes to have more than <br /> 100 dwelling units. This second access is located on Gold Mine Loop RD. After discussions with <br /> NCDOT, it was determined that Fiddlehead Drive, the primary road, will be constructed to <br /> NCDOT vertical pavement, shoulder, and drainage standards but located in full or in part within <br /> a permanent private access easement for the entire development rather than being a public <br /> road. Such an arrangement makes it possible to have a horizontal design that reduces vehicular <br /> speeds and emphasizes pedestrian safety. The plan proposes that the southeastern portion of <br /> Fiddlehead Drive be a private street complying with Orange County standards to provide street <br /> access to the adjoining Cheek property. <br /> Wells (two) will provide the water supply for both potable water and emergency services water <br /> for fire suppression where needed. <br /> The wells and water treatment facilities will be permitted as required by NC DEQ. Wastewater <br /> treatment will be provided by a ground application system that collects and treats wastewater <br /> prior to underground distribution within existing forested areas. <br /> ZAA 09a CZ DevPlan Statement 2024-03-20(v2).docx Page 1 of 9 <br />