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Piperton planning panel approves Phase 1 of Prestonwood subdivision, 55 lots
Summary
The Piperton Planning Commission on June 9 approved the final plat for Phase 1 of the Prestonwood MUPD, a 55‑lot single‑family subdivision on 18.98 acres, with conditions addressing landscaping, tree‑preservation and irrigation; the vote was unanimous.
The Piperton Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for Phase 1 of the Prestonwood mixed‑use planned development (MUPD) on June 9, clearing the way for 55 single‑family lots on about 18.98 acres.
City Planner Brett Morgan told the commission the submission matches the rezoning plan approved in late 2025 and includes an overall landscape plan and DRC materials for Phase 1. "Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Phase 1 of Prestonwood MUPD subject to the 27 conditions as outlined in this staff report," Morgan said.
Designer Cameron Yates of DT Design Studio described the plan’s pedestrian focus and open space: "We will be preserving existing woodlands in the southwest corner, and overall, we will have 21% as common open space," he said. The open space will include connected sidewalks, future walking trails, two detention ponds, a terrace and a 20x40 pavilion overlooking a small formal lawn and an unlit pickleball area proposed with artificial turf.
Applicants and staff clarified several conditions before the vote. The commission accepted revisions to conditions #3 (landscape plan timing), #11 (clearing‑limits plan in lieu of a full tree survey for this phase), #25 (submission timing for common open space plans) and #27 (irrigation exemptions for the dog park on a gas easement and areas immediately around the stormwater ponds). City Engineer Harvey Matheny outlined stormwater and utility connections, including an urban drainage system, detention basins and extensions to existing 12‑inch water mains and a 10‑inch sewer line.
Fire Chief Reed Bullock confirmed there will be two permanent means of ingress and egress, and the commission discussed sightlines and mailbox standards for the neighborhood entrance. Mayor Henry Coats moved to approve the final plat with the agreed modifications; Vice‑Mayor Mike Binkley seconded and the motion passed with all affirmative votes.
Next steps for the project include finalizing the revised landscape and clearing‑limits plans and recording the final plat. Staff noted remaining DRC and construction‑plan reviews would continue as the applicant addresses remaining markups from staff review.
