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Waiver Requests for Oak Shores Estates Development

Original title: Oak Shores Estates - Preliminary Plat 000713 - Waiver to Preliminary Plat in Review Parcel #: 9064-0000-02 #WaiverPIR-000837-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 6.12.2 (A) - Right-of-way CODE states (A) Right-of-way shall be platted or dedicated, meeting the minimum right-of-way width established in Table 6.12-1, to provide for the necessary access and other needed infrastructure improvements supporting the proposed development. Right-of-way can be provided by easement if approved by DRC. APPLICANT - Request a waiver to allow for a 40’ right of way with 10’ utility easements. LDC 6.12.9 (H) - Subdivision roads and related infrastructure CODE states (H) Dead end roads shall not exceed 1,500 feet and shall have a cul-de-sac at the terminal end. Refer to details in Section 7.3.1. Dead end roads intended to provide future access to adjacent unplatted areas may be permitted without a cul-de-sac provided that no lots front thereon, the length does not exceed 1,500 feet, and appropriate temporary end-of-road markers are provided. APPLICANT - Request a waiver to allow for the use of a hammerhead style intersection on dead end road. The proposed dead-end segments will be less than 150' in length.

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The decision will determine the specific road and utility infrastructure requirements for the Oak Shores Estates development project located at parcel 9064-0000-02.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC

They are the applicant seeking approval for specific design waivers for the development.

Development Review Committee

They are the body tasked with evaluating and approving or denying the requested waivers.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

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Summary

The developer for Oak Shores Estates is requesting two waivers from local land development codes regarding road width and intersection design. These requests will be reviewed by the Development Review Committee.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to allow a 40-foot right-of-way with 10-foot utility easements, deviating from standard width requirements in LDC 6.12.2 (A).
  • The applicant requests a waiver to use a hammerhead-style intersection instead of a standard cul-de-sac on dead-end roads, as required by LDC 6.12.9 (H).
  • The proposed dead-end road segments are stated to be less than 150 feet in length.
  • The project is identified by Preliminary Plat 000713 and parcel number 9064-0000-02.
  • The Development Review Committee is the governing body for these waiver requests.

Why It Matters

The decision will determine the specific road and utility infrastructure requirements for the Oak Shores Estates development project located at parcel 9064-0000-02.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hammerhead intersection?
It is a T-shaped turnaround design used at the end of a dead-end road, serving as an alternative to a circular .
What is a right-of-way?
It is the legal right to pass through grounds or property, often used for public access, utilities, and infrastructure.

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Infrastructure Design Preference

The applicant is seeking to minimize road footprint by requesting smaller right-of-way widths and non-standard turnaround designs.

Connected Entities

organizationTillman & Associates Engineering, LLCThe engineering firm representing the applicant.Map →
locationOak Shores EstatesThe development project subject to the waiver requests.Map →
organizationDevelopment Review CommitteeThe body responsible for reviewing the waiver requests.Map →

Sources

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