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Commission approves The Cove concept plan with buffer condition for lots backing Croquette Road
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Summary
The commission voted 9–0 to approve the concept plan for The Cove (50 single‑family lots) after adding a unanimous amendment requiring a landscaped buffer behind lots 25–27; commissioners and applicant discussed open‑space design and grading.
The Planning Commission approved the concept plan for The Cove, a proposed single‑family subdivision at 0 Crowcut Road, but added a condition requiring a buffer behind lots that face Croquette Road.
The concept (PC 43‑25) calls for 50 single‑family lots on about 28.75 acres, two public rights‑of‑way, two open spaces (1.37 acres and 0.66 acres) and required utilities. Staff noted the property is zoned RS‑15 but the Fairview Forward 2040 plan lists Residential High Neighborhood guidance where higher‑density districts are appropriate; staff recommended approval of the concept plan while noting RS‑15 currently applies.
Applicant Cale Newport (m2 Group) said the larger open space will include a mail kiosk and a sanitary pump station required by the regional water authority. Commissioners asked about the back yards facing Croquette Road and requested a buffer; the applicant said the intent is to provide a planted landscape buffer (rather than a visible fence) for lots 25–27 to provide privacy and a more attractive edge because the houses will sit slightly above road grade. Commissioners also discussed grading, critical lot identification at the development‑plan stage and city water service; staff confirmed the subdivision will be served by city water.
Commissioner King moved to amend the approval to require a buffer behind lots 25–27 upon submittal of the residential development plan; the amendment passed 9–0 and the main motion as amended also passed 9–0.
The commission also discussed outreach and stated they expect a residential development plan to return with detailed grading, critical‑lot identification and the precise landscape buffer design for review.
