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Commissioners approve 45-lot McMillian Lane subdivision preliminary plat
Summary
The board approved a preliminary plat for a 45-lot single-family subdivision on a 75.86-acre parcel off U.S. 1; the planning board had unanimously recommended approval including an exception for an emergency gravel access.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 approved the preliminary plat for a 45-lot major subdivision proposed by Lee County Development LLC on a 75.86-acre parcel identified as 39 McMillian Lane, located near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Oakleaf Road.
Planner Tanner O'Quinn told commissioners the subdivision would feature single-family detached homes served by public water and private septic systems. The developer applied for a subdivision exception to allow a privately maintained gravel emergency access road in lieu of a fully improved second entrance; the planning board met Dec. 16 and unanimously recommended both approval of the subdivision and approval of the exception.
The proposed lots meet existing residential-agricultural zoning dimensional standards, with the smallest proposed lot at about 40,126 square feet and the largest at about 65,128 square feet. A licensed soil scientist assessed the property’s suitability for individual septic systems; the county’s environmental health department must approve septic locations prior to construction.
NCDOT indicated no roadway improvements were required for the proposed access, which uses Sugar Maple Road (the former alignment of U.S. 1) rather than the main highway. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about plan compliance with Plan San Lee and whether sidewalks or other improvements were required; staff said the proposal conforms to the zoning and that sidewalks were not required. A motion to approve the preliminary plat carried with commissioners indicating “Aye.”
Staff will follow established permitting steps, including environmental-health approval of individual septic systems and any NCDOT permit processes for access if needed.
