DATE: July 19, 2017
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Josh King, Principal Planner
Amy Diaz-Barriga, Current Planning Supervisor
Emily Hunter, Director of Planning and Sustainability
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Splendor Ridge Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, 19 Single-Family Residential Lots On 27.5 Acres, Located Between Lancaster Drive and The Harpeth River And West Of Franklin Road, 151 Franklin Road.
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Project Information
COF Project Number: 6403
Applicant: Greg Gamble, Gamble Design
Owner: Alva Jefferson Bethurum
Background/Staff Comments
Envision Franklin recommends a Conversation Subdivision for the developable portions of this property and Conservation only on the floodplain portions of this property. The Conservation Subdivision design concept supports primarily single-family residential development that clusters lots and infrastructure and sets aside a substantial amount of property as permanently protected open space in its natural state. New development should preserve a minimum of 50 percent open space, strategically targeted toward scenic vistas, greenways, pastures, trails, woodlands, or other uses that maintain scenic character, protect habitat value, and contribute to the quality of life for residents.
The Conservation design concept contemplates as little development as possible in order to protect sensitive land and environmental features. These Conservation areas include cemeteries, floodplains, hillsides with steep slopes, hilltops, and some existing public-park properties. Conservation of floodplains, hillsides, and hilltops has an inherent long-term value. The preservation of floodplains has a direct public-safety purpose and helps to minimize property damage during periods of flooding. Disruption in any Conservation area should be limited to preserve the function, form, and character of the area.
The proposed lots meet the minimum lot size standards established under the traditional development standards f...
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