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Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council . Joint Council and Planning Commission Workshop November 4, 2013. 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Recognition – Chairman Larry McCullough 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Council Member Jack Estridge 4. Approval of the agenda .

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Lancaster County Council

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  1. Lancaster County Council Joint Council and Planning Commission Workshop November 4, 2013

  2. 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Recognition – Chairman Larry McCullough 3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Council Member Jack Estridge 4. Approval of the agenda

  3. Cluster Subdivision Overlay Discussion By: Penelope G. Karagounis, Lancaster County Planning Director

  4. What is a Cluster Subdivision? • Cluster subdivisions are residential developments which offer an alternative to traditional subdivision design, with the principle purpose being to encourage open space in exchange for a reduced lot size.

  5. State Law Provision • “Cluster Development” or the grouping of residential, commercial, or industrial uses within a subdivision or development site, permitting a reduction in the otherwise applicable lot size, while preserving substantial open space on the remainder of the parcel; • “Overlay Zone” or a zone which imposes a set of requirements or relaxes a set of requirement imposed by the underlying zoning district when there is a special public interest in a particular geographic area that does not coincide with the underlying zone boundaries.”

  6. Purpose of a Cluster Subdivision Development • Promotes integrated site design that is considerate to the natural features and topography • Protect environmentally sensitive areas and protect natural features • Minimizing non-point source pollution through reducing the area of impervious surface • Encourage more areas of open space for recreation and social interaction

  7. Benefits of a Cluster Subdivision Development • Reduced Infrastructure Costs • Benefits to Wildlife • Stormwater Management • Access to Open Space • Preserve Rural Character • Encourage recreational uses, such as hiking and biking • Create open space buffers between homes and adjacent agricultural uses • Create a sense of a community

  8. Who has a Cluster Subdivision Development? • Town of Fort Mill • City of York • City of Rock Hill • Greenville County • City of Charleston

  9. Lancaster County’s Proposal • Permitted only in low to moderate density single-family residential districts, specifically in R-30, R-30P, R-15, and R-15P Zoning Districts. • Minimum Acreage Requirement = 30 acres • Only Single-Family Homes are allowed in a Cluster Subdivision Overlay District • Proposed Density: 2.5 dwelling units an acre or 1.5 dwelling units an acre/depending underlying zoning district • No less than 25% of the site acreage shall be set aside for open space.

  10. Continued Proposal • Must rezone the property to the Cluster Subdivision Overlay District if the underlying zoning is either R-15, R-15P, R-30, or R-30P. • Front Setback = 20’ • Side Setback = 7’ or 5’ with conditions • Rear Setback = 30’

  11. Revisions Per County Council and Planning Commission Comments • Minimum acreage • Minimum lot area • Variety of lot sizes • Setbacks • Traffic Impact Analysis • Street R/W note

  12. 6. Adjournment Council Members District 1: Larry McCullough, Chairman District 2: Charlene McGriff District 3: Bob Bundy, Vice Chairman District 4: Larry Honeycutt District 5: Steve Harper District 6: Jack Estridge, Secretary District 7: Brian Carnes

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