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Southern Pines council approves Bethesda Road preliminary plat with tree‑preservation condition
Summary
The council approved a preliminary plat to divide a 5.8‑acre tract on Bethesda Road into four residential lots, adding a condition the applicant retain trees 10 inches diameter and larger in the front setback; the applicant consented and staff will include the protection language on the final plat.
Southern Pines council on Feb. 11 approved a preliminary plat to divide a roughly 5.8‑acre tract on Bethesda Road into four residential lots, with a condition to preserve existing trees 10 inches in diameter and greater within the front setback.
Staff planner James Broadwell recommended approval with a single condition tying the subdivision to the town’s comprehensive‑plan goals on preserving natural character. "Our recommendation is approval with that one condition of retaining all of those trees 10 inches diameter…
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