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Oak Shores Estates Development Waiver Request

Original title: Oak Shores Estates - Master Plan 000673 - Waiver to Master Plan in Review Parcel #: 9064-0000-02 # WaiverPIR-000838-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC 6.12.9. H - Subdivision roads CODE states Dead end roads shall not exceed 1,500 feet and shall have a cul-de-sac at the terminal end. Refer to details in Section 7.3.1. Dead end roads intended to provide future access to adjacent unplatted areas may be permitted without a cul-de-sac provided that no lots front thereon, the length does not exceed 1,500 feet, and appropriate temporary end-of-road markers are provided. APPLICANT Request a waiver to use the alternative provided. Dead end road without cul-de-sac. A hammerhead with dead end segments less than 150' in length have been provided as an alternative turn around. 6.12.2.A - Right-of-way CODE states Right-of-way shall be platted or dedicated, meeting the minimum right-of-way width established in Table 6.12-1, to provide for the necessary access and other needed infrastructure. improvements supporting the proposed development. Right-of-way can be provided by easement if approved by DRC. APPLICANT Request a waiver as roadways will remain private & ROW width will be 40 feet wide with a 10 feet drainage and utility easement for a total width of 60 feet.

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Development Review Committee is deciding whether to allow the developer to deviate from standard road and infrastructure requirements for the Oak Shores Estates project, which will determine the final layout and access standards for the site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oak Shores Estates residents

Future residents will live on private roads with non-standard turnaround and right-of-way dimensions.

Development Review Committee

The committee must evaluate and approve or deny the requested deviations from established code.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The developer of Oak Shores Estates is requesting two waivers from local subdivision codes regarding road design and width. The request seeks permission to use turnarounds instead of s and to maintain private roads with a 40-foot width.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to replace required cul-de-sacs on dead-end roads with hammerhead turnarounds.
  • The proposed hammerhead turnarounds have dead-end segments less than 150 feet in length.
  • The applicant requests a waiver to maintain private roads with a 40-foot right-of-way width.
  • The proposed road design includes a 10-foot drainage and utility easement, totaling 60 feet in width.
  • Standard code requires dead-end roads to have a cul-de-sac and not exceed 1,500 feet in length.
  • Standard code requires right-of-way widths to meet minimums established in Table 6.12-1.
  • The project is identified by parcel number 9064-0000-02.
  • The request is filed under Master Plan 000673.

Why It Matters

The Development Review Committee is deciding whether to allow the developer to deviate from standard road and infrastructure requirements for the Oak Shores Estates project, which will determine the final layout and access standards for the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hammerhead turnaround?
It is an alternative road design to a that allows vehicles to turn around at the end of a dead-end street.
Will the roads in Oak Shores Estates be public?
No, the applicant states that the roadways will remain private.

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Private Road Preference

The applicant is explicitly requesting to keep roads private, which deviates from standard public dedication requirements.

Oak Shores Estates

Connected Entities

organizationTillman & Associates Engineering, LLC“The engineering firm representing the applicant.”Map →
locationOak Shores Estates“The development project subject to the waiver requests.”Map →
organizationDevelopment Review Committee“The body reviewing the waiver requests.”Map →
otherWaiverPIR-000838-2026“The specific tracking number for the waiver request.”Map →

Sources

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