A mixed-use land development proposal by Biltmore Properties and Ivanhoe-Huntley Homes
Project scope
- Total project, 1169 acres
- 746 acres residential
- 418+ acres open space
- 5 acres for neighborhood commercial use
- 1,251 Single Family Home 1,506 Attached Homes
- Wooded areas, wetlands and lakes will be preserved
- Landscaped and hardscaped grand entranceways, gazebos, passive and active parks
The fine details:
- Wrought iron benches
- Romantic lighting
- Waterfalls water fountains
- European-style parks
- Meandering walkway
- Natural stone walls
- Arbors
Recreational Amenities
- Clubhouses
- Swimming pools
- Heated spas
- Exercise facilities
- Walk and bike paths
- Sports courts
Site History
- Owned by Koenig since the 1920s
- Operated as mining operation since the 1930s
Concept Variations:
All concepts approx. 3,600 units = 3.1 DU/AC 300-350 Acres = 30% Open space (plus open space gained in cluster development areas)
Concept #1Features
- East Campus Public Use/School site could include: Elementary school, Township hall, community center, fire station, nature park (due to proximity to wetlands and forest) and other public uses Northeast Natural Areas would be developed with lower density, yielding lower impacts to natural areas
Comparison/Differences
- Density split into two clusters
- Public/school campus near eastern cluster
Concept #2 Features
- Town Center Crossroads area could include a central roundabout with: Elementary school, Township hall, community center, fire station, and other public uses Exclusive single family east of crossroads buffers surrounding rural
Comparison/Differences
- Density concentrated in northwest
- Public/school campus centrally located at crossroads
Concept #3 Features
- School site located on edge adjacent to High School on Oxford Road 20 Acres Neighborhood Commercial along Lakeville in south west corner Public Use area located in eastern areas near wetlands and natural areas; could be a good site for a nature park
Comparison/Differences
- Density concentrated in northwest
- School site located on Oxford Road
- Commercial parcel available along Lakeville
- Public site in east
