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CASE NUMBER: 75S207 APPLICANT: Douglas R. Sowers December 10, 1975 (B.S.) REQUEST AND PROPOSED USE: The rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Resi- dential (R-7). It is intended that the parcel be developed for single family residential use. A proposed Tentative Plan (Shadybrook) will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their Dec. 16, 1975 meeting. GENERAL LOCATION AND TAX MAP IDENTIFICATION: The parcel in question fronts the north line of Reams Road, northeast of Reams Elementary School and south of Pocoshock Creek. ACREAGE, EXISTING ZONING, EXISTING LAND USE (SUBJECT PARCEL): The parcel contains 52.5 acres. It is presently zoned Agricultural (A) and remains vacant and wooded. ADJACENT AREA, ZONING AND LAND USE: The majority of adjacent property is zoned Agricultural (A). However, property to the north and east is zoned Residential (R-7) and this area is typified by emerging single family development. Although the property to the north and east has been subdivided under the R-7 classification, lot sizes within these subdivisions are greater than the minimum lot sizes permitted under that zone. The subdivision of Shenandoah, Scotting- ham and Archway were developed with lot sizes approximating ½ acre or better. UTILITIES, SOIL PROFILE, DRAINAGE AND EROSION, REQUIRED OFF-SITE EASEMENTS: Public water and sewer is available and is feasible for use in this project. The Engineering Department indicates that this parcel may partially drain into sewer lines parallel to the south side of Reams Road; however, the depth of this line is questionable and it is recommended that the applicant contact the Engineering Department for specific information. It is indicated that soils on high elevations are well drained and gravelly with a clay sub-soil. Soils on steep side slopes have developed from weathered granite and are well suited for foundations and roadways. The parcel drains towards Pocoshock-Falling Creek and erosion control measures includ- ing silt basins will probably be necessary in order to protect the creek. If it is indicated that the parcel will drain entirely toward the creek, no off-site drainage easements will be required; however, an off-site sewer seasemen~ will be required. PUBLIC FACILITIES: Increasing single family deVelopment in this area will necessitate providing expanded public service facilities such as schools and libraries. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC: Primary access for development of this parcel will be from Reams Road. Generally speaking, reasonable sight distance exists along Reams at the southeastern portion Of the parcel; however, a severe curve to the west on Reams will necessitate special treatment. Upon subdivision approval right- of-way dedication will be required in order to provide for improve- ments along the road. (over)