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Review official site plan comparisons, recorded Chatham County Commissioners' public hearings, our AI-searchable source document notebook, and detailed legal fact sheets.
Fearrington Preserve First Plat Set
Scroll through the first plat submitted on August 11th 2026. Including overall land use, section details, affordable housing layouts and utility plans. Click any sheet to view full screen.
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September 1 Planning Board Meeting
Watch the video archive of the marathon September 1st session, featuring citizen public comments and community testimony.
Citizen Public Comments Playlist
Over 200 citizens attended this marathon session to speak out for policy-compliant growth. Use the player controls to play through the sequence, or click below to view the full video list on YouTube.
Open & Browse All Videos on YouTube →- Extensive turnout with over 200 community members present
- Dozens of residents deliver 3-minute public comments
- Planning Board votes to table recommendation until Oct 6th
Past Board of Commissioners Public Hearings
Watch the full recorded proceedings from the three open hearings where late plan overhauls, traffic concerns, and sewer rulings unfolded.
Initial Application & Staff Presentation
First open hearing introducing the 383-acre CD-CC rezoning proposal by Fearrington Property Development.
- Staff overview of the complex 383-acre proposal
- Traffic impact concerns on local collector roads
- Waiver requests for commercial space reductions
Developer Presentation & Delay
Developer legal and engineering team presented Pokeberry Creek flood plans before hearing was postponed.
- Presentation by developer's technical team
- Pokeberry Creek flood restoration plan details
- Board postponed hearing due to information gaps
100+ Pages of Plan Revisions
Developer introduced late plan overhauls. Staff confirmed off-site wastewater treatment is barred without rezoning.
- Staff confirms off-site sewer is legally barred
- Late plan revisions added affordable units & roundabouts
- Public pushback regarding statutory notice requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct facts and official clarifications surrounding the Fearrington Preserve CD-CC rezoning proposal.
What is the scope of the Fearrington Preserve rezoning request?
Fearrington Property Development LLC is requesting to rezone 365 acres off Andrews Store Road, Parker Herndon Road, and Morris Road from R1 Residential to Conditional District Compact Community (CD-CC). The proposal requests up to 630 residential units, a ~16,000 sq. ft. commercial node, and multiple ordinance waiver modifications.
What is the status of the wastewater and sewer infrastructure?
The developer intends to build an on-site wastewater treatment facility. Planning staff officially clarified during the July 27th hearing that off-site treatment or spray fields on the adjacent Fearrington Place property cannot occur without undergoing a separate formal rezoning application.
How are local traffic and intersection impacts being addressed?
To address traffic delays (LOS D-F) on rural collector roads, the revised July plan proposes two traffic-calming roundabouts on Andrews Store Road. Additionally, the developer voluntarily agreed to fund a traffic signal warrant analysis at the Andrews Store / Parker Herndon Road intersection once 300 certificates of occupancy are issued.
What are the key terms regarding affordable housing?
The developer negotiated a land donation term sheet with county housing staff allocating space for up to 72 affordable housing units (doubled from the initial 36). Terms include developer-funded water/sewer stubbing, payment of utility tap fees, and capping master HOA dues at $600 per year per unit for 10 years.
What is the Pokeberry Creek mitigation project?
A proposed 100+ acre stream restoration easement along Pokeberry Creek and its tributaries. Designed in coordination with US Army Corps of Engineers standards, the project aims to raise incised creek beds to reconnect them with the natural floodplain, reducing flood velocity downstream during severe storm events.
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