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Kenly approves preliminary plat for Cottonfield Phase II; 47 new units, sewer allocation secured
Summary
The council approved the preliminary plat for Cottonfield Phase II, reducing lots and allowing 47 new units, confirmed no riparian buffer impacts, and noted the need to sign a state sewer permit to lock in allocation.
Kenly — Town officials on Jan. 13 approved the preliminary plat for Cottonfield Phase II, a subdivision proposal submitted by Dees Construction LLC that will add 47 new residential units.
Engineer Steven Sanders presented the plan and said Phase II will reduce the originally planned lot count to 48 lots overall, with Phase 2 averaging more than 33,000 square feet per lot and the smallest lot about 16,000 square feet. Sanders told the council there are no riparian buffer impacts on the property and explained the need for permits for sewer connection, water extension and driveways; those permits require town signatures and other agency approvals.
Councilors discussed a 30-month construction timeline and emphasized preconstruction inspections and video documentation of existing streets to protect town infrastructure. Sanders and staff noted that signing the state sewer permit is necessary to lock in the sewer allocation permanently; once signed, allocation is secured indefinitely. Council approved the preliminary plat unanimously (Motion: Mark Smith; Second: LaWanda Neal; Vote: 4-0).
Why it matters: The preliminary plat approval advances a multi-phase subdivision project in Kenly that will meaningfully change lot sizes and add several dozen houses. The town and developer agreed on mitigation measures for construction impacts, and staff highlighted permitting steps required before final plat approval.
Details: The planning board previously approved the preliminary plat. The council asked staff and the developer for a preconstruction street-condition video and for final permitting documents before officials sign the final plat.
Next steps: The developer must secure required sewer, water and driveway permits and return for final plat signatures after preconstruction requirements are met.
