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Kennedy Place Subdivision

At a glance

  • What: a subdivision in Thomasville Township in the watershed overlay (one dwelling per 40,000 square feet using lot-size averaging).
  • Where it stands: October 6: Phase 2 final plat not approved; the Board granted a two-month extension of the preliminary approval.
  • Next: the plat is to be redesigned with off-site septic areas placed in HOA common area. Water and NCDOT certifications were still outstanding.

Background

  • Phase 1 (three lots) was approved in October 2025.
  • Phase 2 is the remaining 19 lots.
  • Jonathan Cook appeared for the developer, who plans an HOA.

Status and next steps

  • October 6: final plat not approved.
  • Two-month extension of the preliminary approval granted so the plat can be redesigned with off-site septic areas placed in HOA common area.
  • Water and NCDOT certifications were still outstanding.

Log

  • 2026-10-06 - Planning Board - Board objected to Lot 10 containing septic easements serving other lots; two-month extension of preliminary approval granted 5-0 on Joe Hayworth's motion. Christian Jones had a conflict and an alternate voted.

2026-10-06 - Planning Board (video detail)

Staff presented the Phase 2 final plat (19 lots) with photos of Phase 1 homes under construction, installed water lines and a hydrant, and read soil scientist and engineer certifications; staff asked that any approval depend on formal acceptance of the water and road certifications by Davidson Water and NCDOT. Board members objected to septic fields for several lots lying inside Lot 10, saying it could cause future disputes over access and maintenance. The developer's representative said they would look at other options; discussion weighed deeding the areas to individual lots, limited common areas, or HOA common area, and consensus favored HOA common area. The Board granted a two-month extension of preliminary approval 5-0 and did not approve the final plat.

2026-11-03 - Planning Board Meeting

  • Phase 2 final approval (return of the subdivision) was on the agenda; outcome not recorded.