Commission reviews preliminary plan for four‑lot subdivision on Pinkerton Road

Planning staff presented a preliminary plan for 1662 Pinkerton Road, a proposed four‑lot subdivision on about 4.82 acres at the corner of Pinkerton and Bluff Road. Stone Ridge Engineering submitted the plan; staff said each lot would be roughly 1 acre, access would be from a shared private drive off Pinkerton, and no lots would have access to Bluff Road. Because the proposed residences are located more than 500 feet from a fire hydrant, staff said each house will require an automatic sprinkler system.

Staff noted the northern portions of some lots are not buildable under the proposed stormwater management design because stormwater will be collected and diverted to a proposed stormwater facility; those areas above the public utility and drainage easement would not be accounted for future development. Staff listed 17 conditions of approval and recommended the commission approve the preliminary plan.

During follow‑up questions residents and commissioners sought clarification on map details, including tree lines and slope depiction. Staff clarified the current submittal shows slope and that engineered site plans later in the process will address tree removal and transitional areas. The presenter emphasized that transitional areas will require engineered site plans and that the preliminary plan does not yet show final tree‑removal details.

Staff recommended approval subject to conditions; the record in the transcript shows clarifying discussion but no final vote recorded during the meeting.