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He presented documentation showing how the common areas would be maintained. A total of 195 lots is
planned for the approximately 80 acres, which represents a density of 2.45 per acre. The various
types of homes are lakefront single family (100'x200'avg) 30 lots; Lakeview single family
(90'xl8O'avg) 35 lots; lake access single family (85'x160' avg) 60 lots; single family patio homes
(65'x95'avg) 70 lots.
Mr. Scott also discussed the ingress and egress to the property, from Langtree and Oudger
Roads. He also identified the community open mace with the swimming pool, tennis courts, boat
parking space, off-street parking, and community water system. The developers are proposing a 45'
buffer around the entire development and private boat slips, both of which will be governed by the
Homeowners Association. Mr. Scott identified the roads that are to be dedicated to the State
Department of Transportation and other roads in the area of the patio homes that will be a part of
and maintained by the maintained by the homeowners' association. The private streets will be, except
for width of the right of way and pavement, constructed to state standards. A private street cross
section is shown on plans. Until accepted by the State the public streets shall be maintained by
the Homeowners' Association.
Mr. Scott's remarks were directed to a general overall view of the project.
Following Mr. Scott's presentation, Mr. Massey introduced Mr. Fred E. Bryant, who spoke. Mr.
Bryant gave his credentials, stating that he was a professional urban planner with offices at 1850
E. Third Street, Charlotte. He presented his written credentials to Mr. Pope, Chairman, which was
listed as Exhihit P-5. Mr. Pope stated that the record should show that Mr. Bryant was established
as an expert qualified to speak on this matter.
Mr. Bryant gave testimony to indicate that all of the requirements of Section 87 of the Iredell
County Zoning Ordinance is being met by the material being submitted by the John Crosland Company.
This section contains the PRD requirements and Mr. Bryant first reviewed the two Findings Statements
which would be addressed. These are: (1) That all development standards established hereinhave
been satisfactorily met, and (2) that no part of the proposed development shall be so located or ,
operated as to create a nuisance to nearby residential areas.
In support of these findings, Mr. Bryant went through the development standard requirements of
Section 87-2 one by one to indicate that each of them had been met. The testimony for each is
summarized herein:
A. The total development is capable of creating an environment of
sustained desirability and stability. The details of the
site plan including the fact that it is all single-family
housing was explained and detailed in order to relate to
this standard. The overall development plan is being submitted
as one phase.
B. White the Ordinance does not require specific development
standards, it was pointed out that the plan does specify minimums as
to lot size, yard and setback proposals.
C. The maximum height of structures shall not exceed 35 feet.
0. All streets have been designed to not only meet, but in many
cases exceed the standards of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation and all such requirements shall be observed as to
construction quality. Additionally, private streets have been
designed to meet all requirements for circulation and meet the
minimums as specified in this section. All grading at the site will
be in accordance with state law. Off street parking is being
provided pursuant to Section 62 of the ordinance. No on -street
parking is allowed on streets in patio area. The plan makes
provisions fin- adequate and safe designs of grades and drainage
so as to make due allowance for storm waters, and to prevent
erosion and formulation of dust.
E&F. (These standards are viewed in later testimony of Mr. Dale C.
Stewart.)
O. A letter has been received from the Assistant Iredell County
School Superintendent indicated that they approve of this project.
H. All buffering surrounding the project area was explained in
detail including the use of cross-sections to indicate the
quality of the screening and to demonstrate that all requirements
of the Ordinance have been adhered to.
I. This project contains almost 80 acres and, therefore, meets
the minimum acreage requirement for a PRD of 10 acres. Additionally,
no part of the property consists of an island.
J. The density of the project is 2.45 units per acre which is
substantially under the maximum density of 4 units per acre
which is allcuied by the Ordinance.
K. Considerable time was spent in explaining the open -space system