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Read. Follow. Verify.Waiver Requests for Midway Oaks Development Site Plan
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The developer of the Midway Oaks project is requesting two waivers from local land development codes regarding topographic survey requirements and landscaping buffer standards. The requests involve using existing data instead of a new survey and installing a fence instead of a traditional landscape buffer along a 52-foot section of the property.
The Development Review Committee will decide whether to allow the developer to bypass standard survey and landscaping requirements for the Midway Oaks site, which affects the visual and safety standards of the property's perimeter.
Who It Affects
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Midway Oaks Developer
The developer is seeking approval for waivers to modify standard site development requirements.
Nearby Residents
Residents near the property boundary will be affected by the change from a landscape buffer to a 6-foot opaque fence.
Key Facts
- The applicant requests to use existing contours and lidar data instead of a new boundary and topographic survey for site plan 32788.
- The applicant requests a waiver to install a 6-foot high opaque fence instead of a required C-Type landscape buffer along 52 feet of property frontage.
- The proposed fence would be offset 10 feet inward from the property line to prevent public access to the Drainage Retention Area (DRA).
- The standard C-Type buffer requires a 15-foot wide landscape strip with specific tree and shrub density requirements.
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- The applicant claims a site inspection confirmed that existing lidar data accurately reflects current site conditions.
- The project is located at parcel 9007-0101-32.
- The request is filed under #WaiverPIR-001059-2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the developer asking to change regarding the site survey?
Why does the developer want to install a fence instead of a landscape buffer?
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Security vs. Aesthetics
The developer is prioritizing physical security (fencing) over the aesthetic and environmental requirements of the standard C-Type landscape buffer.
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