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9 <br /> APPLICATION DESCRIPTION <br /> Rigsbee Subdivision <br /> Property Located at NC 54W <br /> Bingham Township, NC 27516 <br /> County PIN 9749422010/Approximately 61.11 Acres <br /> The Applicant, Forestar C/O Laura Haywood, seeks to rezone an approximately 61.11 <br /> acres parcel of land located on NC54, approximately 1 000'west of White Cross Road <br /> Intersection.The Property is largely undeveloped,with the exception of the home fronting <br /> HWY 54, owned by the seller, Carol Rigsbee. The current zoning is R1, Rural Residential, <br /> and the proposed zoning is R-CD, Residential Conditional District.The proposed <br /> development consists of 43 single family units, each with a minimum of 20,000 SF lot.A <br /> NCDOT rural roadway section with 20'pavement and roadside ditches are proposed. <br /> Various amenities will be scattered throughout the subdivision including using rain gardens <br /> and bioretention areas as stormwater management features.A mail Kiosk,trails, parking, <br /> gathering spaces and play areas are proposed. On site septic and community well are <br /> anticipated.The proposed open space provided is 41.11%, maintaining a visually <br /> appealing design that complements the surrounding neighborhood and preserves the <br /> natural aspects of the region. <br /> The anticipated future growth in the south portion of Orange County makes the <br /> property an ideal location for a subdivision that would serve the existing community and <br /> anticipated future growth. Moreover, as shown in the more detailed plans for the Property <br /> which accompany the Application,the proposed subdivision is designed to fit in with the <br /> character of the area.The site has been designed to address concerns regarding traffic <br /> patterns on NC Highway 54. Furthermore,the site has been designed to comply with all <br /> applicable stormwater management requirements so that neighboring and nearby <br /> properties will not be negatively affected by stormwater post-development. <br /> The design and scale of the proposed subdivision is intended to be consistent with the <br /> character of the surrounding area, and not to dwarf the existing neighboring uses.The large <br /> Lot sizes, rain gardens,trails and open space provided are intended to blend in with the <br /> existing environment and serve the existing community with access to trails.The proposed <br />