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Waiver Request for Atlas Tranquility Park Roadway Width

Original title: Atlas Tranquility Park - Improvement Plan 000635 - Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review Parcel #: 39279-026-00, 39279-028-00, 39279-000-01 #WaiverPIR-000946-2026 Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 6.12.2 Right-of-way CODE states A. 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.B. Along adjacent arterial and collector roadways to the proposed development, as established in the adopted Comprehensive Plan Functional Classifications Map, the existing pavement centerline of the adjacent road shall be the reference line used to determine the needed right-of-way on each side of said centerline. C. When right-of-way is provided and is not directly related to mitigating impacts caused by the proposed development, the developer may be compensated in a manner acceptable to both the developer and the County consistent with one or more of the following, subject to approval by the Board upon review and recommendation by the DRC:(1)The Board may enter into an impact fee credit agreement with the developer based upon the fair market value of the provided right-of-way,(2)The Board may enter into an agreement with the developer establishing that the project property remains eligible for the development of the equivalent densities or intensities calculated based upon the pre right-of-way dedication acreage,(3)The Board may enter into an agreement with the developer reducing the property's typically required right-of-way setback and/or buffer in relation to the provided right-of-way,(4)The Board may enter into an agreement with the developer allowing the provided right-of-way be accepted in lieu of off-site improvements caused by the development. APPLICANT requests a waiver to allow a 30-foot right-of-way with a 15-foot easement on each side (60-foot total).

Record date · June 29, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer of Atlas Tranquility Park is requesting a waiver from standard local code requirements regarding the width of the for the project. They propose a 30-foot right-of-way with 15-foot s on either side, totaling 60 feet.

Why it matters

This request determines the physical dimensions of public access infrastructure for the Atlas Tranquility Park development, which may impact future traffic flow and utility placement in the area.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC

The firm is seeking a regulatory waiver to change the required infrastructure dimensions for their project.

Directly affected

Local residents near Atlas Tranquility Park

Residents may be affected by changes to the width and design of public access roads and infrastructure adjacent to the development.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to allow a 30-foot right-of-way with 15-foot easements on each side, totaling 60 feet.
  • The request pertains to Improvement Plan 000635 for Atlas Tranquility Park.
  • The affected parcels are 39279-026-00, 39279-028-00, and 39279-000-01.
  • Local Development Code (LDC) 6.12.2 requires right-of-way widths to meet minimum standards established in Table 6.12-1.
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  • The Development Review Committee (DRC) has the authority to approve right-of-way provided by easement.
  • The Board may provide compensation to developers for right-of-way dedication through impact fee credits, density agreements, setback reductions, or off-site improvement waivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a right-of-way?
It is a designated strip of land used for public access, such as roads, sidewalks, or utility infrastructure.
Why is the developer asking for a waiver?
The document does not explicitly state the reason for the waiver, only that the applicant is requesting to deviate from the standard width requirements set in the local development code.

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Developer Compensation Mechanisms

The document outlines four specific ways the County can compensate developers for providing right-of-way, including impact fee credits and density adjustments.

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Connected Entities

WaiverPIR-000946-2026, Development Review Committee, Atlas Tranquility Park and 1 more
otherWaiverPIR-000946-2026“The specific tracking number for this waiver request.”Map →
OrganizationDevelopment Review Committee“The body reviewing the waiver request.”Map →
locationAtlas Tranquility Park“The development project subject to the waiver request.”Map →
OrganizationTillman and Associates Engineering, LLC“The applicant representing the development project.”Map →

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