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Questions and Answers about Proposed Development at Rochelle/Evans Corner

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1.
 Who currently owns the Rochelle property?

A: Ludelle Rochelle Hatley and Lucy A Rochelle.  In working with our clients, Jon Buxbaum and Andy Sandman, the property owners were very interested in knowing what was being proposed since they will be living next to it.   
 
2.
 What is the current zoning of the property, and what does the developer
want it zoned to?
A: The current zoning is R-40.  The proposed zoning is TR CU.   The proposed conditions limit the use to single-family detached homes at a maximum density of 3 units per acre.
 
3.
 What will be built on the property (houses, townhouses)?  How many units
will be placed on the property?

A: Based on the proposed rezoning, a maximum of 30 single-family homes can be placed on the property.
 
4.
 What will be the price range for the units, and what will their square
footage range be?
A: We anticipate the price range of the homes will start at the low to mid $400,000 and that the homes will be approximately 3,000 +/- square feet.  A builder(s) has not been determined, but we feel this a realistic estimate.
 
5.
 Will the entire parcel be developed, or just a portion? 
A: The entire parcel that you see on the map that was enclosed in your letter is being developed.  It actually encompasses portions of two parcels.  Some of the land that will remain R-40.  We will be preserving the stream buffer that is located on the property and the property that is to the south of the stream buffer.  No lots will be encroaching into this buffer.
 
6.
 Who will be developing the property?  Will there be multiple builders? What is/are the website(s) of the builder(s)?
A: Jon Buxbaum and Andy Sandman, our clients, are developing the site.  A builder(s) has not been chosen yet.
 
7.
 Who will be the single point of contact for this development, and what is
their contact information? 
A: Glenda Toppe, Jerry Turner and Associates, Inc., 651-7150, gtoppe@jerryturnerassoc.com. 
 
8.
 Will there be any buffers between the proposed development and the neighbors along New Rail, Banyon Tree, Broken Bow Court and Evans Road? If so, what will the buffer be (in feet)?  Also what will the buffer be in terms of vegetation (opaque, semi opaque)?
A: A 30-foot B buffer is required between the proposed development and the neighbors along New Rail, Banyon Tree and Broken Bow Court.  A B buffer is semi-opaque.  There is a required 50-foot streetscape adjacent to Evans Road.
 
9.
 Where will the entrances/exits to the new development and the interior
roads be located? 
A: There is one entrance and exit proposed onto Rochelle Road.
 
10.
 Will Rochelle Road be annexed into the Town as well?  If so, will
Rochelle be widened and sidewalks added from New Rail to Evans?  On which
side of the road will sidewalks be added, north or south side?
A: If this development is approved, Rochelle Road will be improved based on the Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan.  The Plan designates Rochelle Road as a minor collector street with a proposed width of 35’ B-B and 57-foot right-of-way.  Sidewalk will be required on both sides of Rochelle Road. 
 
11.
 What is the projected timeline of the project? 
A: Six to 9 months for the rezoning, site plan and permitting process, then 4-6 months for the site work.  The home construction process would begin after that.
 
12.
 Will the property be clear cut prior to development?  How long will the
build out be?
A: No.  Clearing will only occur for streets, stormwater control measures and utilities.  Build-out depends on the builder(s) and market conditions.
 
13.
 What is the stormwater plan for the development?  Will stormwater
retention ponds be used?  If so, where will the pond or ponds be located?
A: This has not been finalized at this time.  Any development proposed will meet all Town of Cary regulations.  The engineer on the project will be at the neighborhood meeting to answer any questions you might have concerning stormwater.
 
14.
 Will this development require a traffic impact analysis be performed?
A: No.
 
15.
 When will a layout or siteplan be ready for people to review?
A: There will be a conceptual layout plan presented at the first neighborhood meeting.

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Summary of Meeting Held on February 26 with Developer
by Liz Adams, SHOA Boardmember

The developer is John Buxbaum, he gave his contact information at the meeting.  His work number is 719-3353.  The current owners of the land (The Hatley’s) were at the meeting, and they are retaining their property, which is located on Evans Road on the  South-East corner of the parcel.

Glenda Topp was ill with the flu.  Jerry Turner with Turner & Associates hosted the meeting.

The developer has researched the site, spoken with the planning department about the history of the area.  They were looking to put something in that would be a good neighbor to the surrounding property owners. 

The site is 10 acres in size it is currently zoned as R40 – which would allow 1 house per acre, 40,000 sq feet per house. The developer will be applying to change the zoning to a Transitional Residential District, with a conditional use of single family homes, with a maximum of 3 units per acre, which would allow no more than 30 homes on the site.

Here are my notes about the sketch plan that was presented at the meeting.  This plan is subject to change:

  • The lots will be 60 ft wide, and anywhere from 75 – 90 feet deep.  The houses will be in the mid $400,000 range, approximately 3,000 sq ft.  The current sketch plan showed 27 homes, with a single entrance along Rochelle Drive.  The site will not be clear-cut, trees will be removed to create the roads, sewer, and utilities, and to accommodate the footprint of the home.

  • There will be a wet stormwater retention pond located on the property near Strommer and New Rail Drive.  The sewer connection will also be located near this corner of the parcel.  Water connections are available either along New Rail Drive, or along Evans Road.

  • The developer will be required to do road improvements including, widen Rochelle and put in a curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Rochelle on their parcel, and possibly on the other side of Rochelle.  Jeff Cox asked that they extend the sidewalk along his property, so that it will connect to New Rail. 

  • There will also be a 10 ft landscape easement on each lot that backs up to Rochelle Drive.  There will be a 50 ft buffer along Evans Road.  A 50 ft. Stream buffer for the stream that is on the parcel, with possibly a 100 ft stream buffer for the bottom portion of the stream, that will provide a buffer along the existing properties along Banyon Tree Lane.There will be a 30 ft buffer between the existing homes along New Rail.

The time frame:  6-9 months for rezoning and site plan ,  4-6 months site work for doing the streets and utilities, or approx. 1 to 1 1/2 years before they start building the houses.  The developer is planning to submit an application to the town of Cary this  week.   If they submit their application to the Town by February 28th, a public hearing would be held on April 10th, the development would go before the Planning and Zoning Board on June 16th and it would go to the Town Council for a vote on July 24th.  

The proposal fits within the existing comprehensive plan of low density residential, so there is no need to submit a comprehensive plan amendment request.

Residents that lived along Banyon Tree (SilverCreek Subdivision), and from Silverton were at the meeting.  I would guess that 10 – 15 people attended. Residents asked questions about the buffers, stormwater retention device, the location of the utilities easements. 

Additional questions were asked about whether water and sewer extensions would be offered to the neighbors across Rochelle Drive.  The answer was that water is already available to these residents, but they would need to agree to be annexed by the Town of Cary.  I am not sure if a sewer extension was available to them in the past, or if it would be made available to them.

I asked if it was possible for these homes to be irrigated with reclaimed sewage treated water.  Jerry Turner was not sure if a hookup for reclaimed water is available in this area.

The developer was interested in obtaining feedback from residents, and encouraged folks to call him if they have any questions or concerns. The proposed development was well received by residents that spoke during and after the meeting.

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