Planning Commission
Final Plat
West Chase Landing Subdivision, Phase 5
Brunswick Hills Township
App. No.:
Meeting:
Applicant:
Engineer:
Site Area:
Sublots:
019-2015FP
April 1, 2015
West Chase Land Holdings, LLC
TGC Engineering, LLC
13.9557 acres in Phase 5, 78.5
acres (total subdivision)
16
Open Space:
Zoning:
Utilities:
School Dist.:
Reviewer:
none in Phase 5, 16.516 in
total subdivision
R-1 Residential
Central water & sewer
Brunswick City
Susan Hirsch
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The subdivision site is located east of Marks Road, west of Substation Road, and north
of Center Road (S.R 303) within Brunswick Hills Township (see location map). A
new Preliminary Plan for the site was approved on July 11, 2012 and revised in April
of 2014. The Final Plat for Phase 5 substantially conforms to the Revised Preliminary
Plan approved in April of 2014.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
ADJACENT ZONING/LAND USE
Direction
North
East
South
West
Zoning
R-1 Residential
R-4 Residential
R-4 Residential
R-4 Residential
Land Use
Vacant (open space), Single-family homes
Single-family homes along Substation Rd.
Single family homes
Single family homes
Background: The proposed subdivision is
currently zoned R-1 and is being developed
under the Brunswick Hills Township
Conservation Development standards.
The subdivision is being developed in six
phases, with the creation of four internal streets
that will be publicly dedicated with a 60’ rightof-way. Phases one through four have been
approved and are improved.
The Final Plat for Phase 4 was approved by the
Medina County Planning Commission (MCPC)
on July 11, 2007. The Original Preliminary
Plan was approved on July 2, 2003. A current
West Chase Landing Phase 5, Final Plat
Preliminary Plan was approved on July 11, 2012, and revised on April 24, 2014. The revision
divided Phase 5 into Phases 5 & 6. A detailed approval history of the subdivision is included
below.
Subdivision Stage
ept Plan
Preliminary Plan (approved)
Final Plat, Phase 1
Final Plat, Phase 2A
Final Plat, Phase 2B
Final Plat, Phase 3
Preliminary Plan (approved)
Final Plat, Phase 4
Revised Preliminary Plan
Approval/
Expiration Date
May 21, 2003
July 2, 2003
September 7, 2004
June 1, 2005
May 3, 2006
July 11, 2007
July 11, 2012
Nov. 7, 2012
April 24, 2014
Site Conditions: The site is rolling with steep ravines adjacent to the stream that traverse the
Block C-A, and there are wetlands areas within Block C-A.
Access: All of the streets within the subdivision are public with a 60 foot right-of-way (ROW).
Access to the west (Barlow Drive) connects Phase 1 with Terrington Drive in Eastbury Place
Subdivision. West Chase Drive through Phases 1, 2A and 3 provides access to Center Road (SR
303). West Chase Drive through Phases 2A and 2B provided access to Center Road (S.R. 303).
Proposal: In Phase 5, the applicant proposes to subdivide 16 of the remaining 34 sublots of West
Chase Landings Subdivision and provide a Block C-4 for the remaining sublots. The proposed
subdivision is in substantial conformity with the Preliminary Plan approved April 24, 2014. The
16 sublots to be developed are along Stag Thicket Lane.
AGENCY COMMENTS: Italicized text indicates quotations from submitting agency
comments.
Medina County Health Department, Christine Fienga, 3/17/2015. Since this subdivision is
serviced with public water and sewer, no further comment is needed.
Brunswick Hills Township, Evelyn Cryz, Zoning Inspector, 3/10/15.
Township recommends approval of West Chase Landings, Phase V.
Brunswick Hills
Medina County Engineer (MCE), Andy Conrad, 3/11/2015. Condition
al Approval.
1. MCHE did not request the four notes on sheet one.
2. Add note: “Fences, structures, landscaping, etc. are prohibited from being placed in
storm sewer/drainage easements.”
3. Label and dimension utility easement on the east side of T.H. 886.
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Medina County Sanitary Engineer (MCSE), Jeremy Sinko, 3/10/2015. The MCSE will not
sign off on the Final Record plat until both sanitary sewer and water PTI’s are obtained from the
Ohio EPA and a final set of construction plans are approved by the MCSE. The final set of
construction plans must meet the current MCSE rules and regulations.
Tax Maps, Beth Mika, 3/23/2015.
1. This is a cursory review only; it is recommended that you [developer] submit the final
subdivision plat to Tax Maps for a more formal review before obtaining signatures.
2. Under the covenants, restrictions & easements note (page 1 of 3), please change
“Reception No.” to “Document No.”
Ohio Department of Transportation, District 3 (ODOT), Jared Feller, 3/12/2015. ODOT has
no objections to Phase V of West Chase Landings Subdivision.
Columbia Gas Transmission, Russ Johnson, 10/15/2012. Approved. Columbia Pipeline Group
does not have facilities in the area.
STAFF COMMENTS:
1.
The proposed subdivision is currently zoned R-1 and the subdivision is proposed to be
developed under the Brunswick Hills Township Conservation Development standards. A
conservation development requires conditional use approval in the R-1 zoning district.
2.
The Homeowner Association documents have been reviewed and approved by the
Prosecutor’s Office.
3.
Prior to the Director signing the Final Plat, the following requirements of the Subdivision
Regulations regarding signatures on the original mylar must be met:
a.
§ 404(D)(2)f.17. Provide notarized signatures of owners.
b.
§ 404(D)(2)g.1. Provide signatures from at least two of the Township Trustees.
c.
Certification by the MCSE, stating all required wastewater disposal facilities and
central water facilities have been satisfactorily installed or adequate financial
guarantees have been approved. § 404(D)(2)g.4. Provide the signature of the
MCSE.
d.
Certification of the MCHE that all required improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or financial guarantees have been provided to cover all construction. §
404(D)(2)g.5. Provide the signature of the MCHE.
4.
The proposed Final Plat fulfills the purpose and intent of the Subdivision Regulations
(Regulations) and meets the standards and requirements.
5.
The proposed Final Plat is in substantial conformity with the approved Preliminary Plan
and conditions of approval.
6.
The Final Plat has been approved as to zoning, by Brunswick Hills Township.
7.
Block C-4 must be labeled “For Future Development”, and a 10’ reservation strip must
be provided around the entire temporary turnaround easement.
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West Chase Landing Phase 5, Final Plat
Recommendations: Staff recommends the MCPC APPROVE WITH MODIFICATIONS the
Final Plat for the West Chase Landing, Phase 5 Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1.
2.
3.
Satisfy the comments provided by the MCHE and Tax Maps (see above).
All required signatures shall be provided on the original mylar per § 404(D)(2) f. and g of
the Subdivision Regulations.
Label Block C-4 “For Future Development” and provide a 10’ reservation strip around
the entire temporary turnaround easement.
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