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Summit Farms Conditional Planning Area - Master Plan
Recent Updates
Summer 2023: The Board of Commissioners approved the project at their meeting on August 22, 2023. The project requires a final technical review of the master plan by Davidson and Meck. County staff prior to admnistrative approval of the project. Additionally, staff continues to work with NCDOT to resolve comments made by this organization concerning the draft TIA and required improvements. Beyond this, the project will submit plans to CLT Water for approval of the proposed water/sewer systems.
Overview: On January 24, 2023 the Town of Davidson received a complete Conditional Planning Area - Master Plan application. The project is currently under review by Town of Davidson staff. The process will follow Section 14.5 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance. For more information see below and the Timeline/Document tabs.
Site Info
- Planning Area: Neighborhood Edge and Neighborhood Services Overlay District
- Project Location: 19300 Shearer Rd.
- Parcel IDs: 00723103, 00723121, 00723115, 00723116
- Acres: 57.64
- Project Description: The proposal lies within the Neighborhood Edge Planning Area and Neighborhood Services Overlay District. It includes a mix of commercial, residential, and agricultural areas envisioning 109 units (with 12 affordable units) and commerical services in a variety of building types; multiple open spaces, including a working farm; and multi-use path facilities running along Shearer Road, through the development, and along the Rocky River. It requires a minimum of 45% open space, along with a Transportation Impact Analysis.
- Developer: Summit Farms General Partners, LLC
2023
Summer 2023: The Board of Commissioners approved the project at their meeting on August 22, 2023. The project requires a final technical review of the master plan by Davidson and Meck. County staff prior to admnistrative approval of the project. Additionally, staff continues to work with NCDOT to resolve comments made by this organization concerning the draft TIA and required improvements. Beyond this, the project will submit plans to CLT Water for approval of the proposed water/sewer systems.
July 25, 2023 | Board of Commissioners Meeting: The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed master plan.
June 21, 2023 | Design Review Board - FYI Review: The DRB reviewed the project's architectural designs for buildings in the village node and offered informal comments. The project would not return to the DRB for further review and approval until after the Board of Commissioners decide to approve the proposal.
June 13, 2023 | Board of Commissioners Work Session: The Davidson Board of Commissioners reviewed the proposal, discussed various features with staff and the project team, and offered informal comments.
May 22, 2023 | Planning Board - FYI Review: The Davidson Planning Board reviewed the proposal, discussed various site features with the project team, and offered informal comments for consideration in the design.
May 3, 2023 | Site Visit + Public Input Session: A site visit and public input session were held at the proposed development site (afternoon) and the Davidson Town Hall & Community Center (evening). A summary of the events and topics discussed is provided in the Public Input Session Report found on the Documents tab.
Winter/Spring 2023: The developer's project team submitted an application for a Conditional Planning Area - Master Plan on January 24, 2023. The application required revisions and was deemed complete on Februrary 14, 2023. Town of Davidson and Meck. County staff are currently performing a technical review of the plans. Next steps in the late winter/spring include: Completion of the Transportation Impact Analysis (March); a Public Input Session (May); and informal review of the project's archicture by the Davidson Design Review Board (June). The Town of Davidson Planning Board will receive updates and informally review the project multiple times this spring. Details of each engagement opportunity will be posted to this webpage and/or distributed as required per the Davidson Planning Ordinance notification protocols.
2022
Fall 2022: The developer's project team requested a Pre-Development Consultation with the Davidson Board of Commissioners, held on October 25, 2022. Commissioners provided informal feedback on the proposal. Additionally, the project team provided the information necessary to begin work on a Transportation Impact Analysis, which is required per DPO 6.10 based on the proposed project scope.
Spring/Summer 2022: The developer's project team held informal discussions with Town of Davidson staff concerning Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) requirements and the proposed project features.
Site Documents
- Town of Davidson Conditional Planning Area - Master Plan Application
- Project Summary: General Statement of Intent and Statement of Compliance
- Proposed Conditions: Draft Conditions Proposed by for Project Approval (07.14.2023)
- Master Plan Schematic Design - Full Plan Set (Note: Very Large File, See Smaller File/Site Plan Below)
- Master Plan Schematic Design - Site Plans Only
- Exhibit A - Site Photos
Public Input Session
Contact Information
- Summit Farms General Partnership: Jason Ward, Project Director, jward@foxrockproperties.com
- Site Design: Colin Jenest, Bolton-Menk, colin.jenest@bolton-menk.com
- Town of Davidson: Trey Akers, Principal Planner, takers@townofdavidson.org