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Council approves annexation, rezoning and preliminary plat for 34‑lot Oakgrove subdivision
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Summary
The council approved the annexation of 9.42 acres on New Hope Road and initial R9S zoning for a proposed 34‑lot Oakgrove subdivision by Jason Briley; the preliminary plat and a variance to exceed the 1,000‑ft cul‑de‑sac rule were approved pending TRC final review.
Washington City Council on Dec. 12 approved a developer’s request to annex 9.42 acres on New Hope Road and assign initial R9S single‑family zoning for a proposed 34‑lot subdivision to be named Oakgrove.
Community & Cultural Services Director Mike Dail told the council the parcel (Beaufort County tax parcel #5677‑39‑2533) was the subject of an October Planning Board recommendation for R9S zoning. The proposal anticipates development of 34 single‑family lots. The council adopted the ordinance after finding the request consistent with the Beaufort County CAMA Future Land Use Map and Housing Goals 1–3 of the Comprehensive Plan.
At the same meeting the council also approved the Oakgrove preliminary subdivision plat, which includes a proposal to build a 1,127‑foot public street and requested a variance to allow the cul‑de‑sac to exceed the 1,000‑foot maximum by 127 feet. Planning Board had recommended approval; the council accepted the recommendation and made final approval contingent on technical review committee (TRC) sign‑offs. Councilmember Renn moved to accept the Planning Board recommendation; Councilmember Pitt seconded the motion.
Pastor Gillespie asked whether adjacent property he owns would be annexed; staff said the petition applies only to the applicant’s parcel. The meeting record does not include development permits or construction timelines; the council’s approvals are preliminary and subject to final technical review and permitting.