DEERCHASE
St. Johns County, Florida

The Deerchase project is an approved residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be developed on approximately 9.92 acres of land located west of State Road (SR) 5 (U.S. 1) and south of Deerchase Drive, in St. Johns County, Florida.  The PUD consists of twenty-four (24) single-family dwelling units, as well as open space and other common areas.  The residential lots are planned to range from 53 to 73 feet in width and a minimum of 100 feet in depth.

The property includes a historical easement dedicated to St. Johns County.  The historical easement is located in the eastern portion of the parcel and is comprised of a 30’ wide access easement connecting from the southern property boundary to the northern property boundary.  In the overall site design proposed, this historically significant easement has been considered and preserved.  The proposed site plan includes recreation and additional open space areas that enhance the historical easement area. 

It is anticipated that the design, character and architectural style of the development will result in a unified, cohesive and compatible plan of development in that it will:

  • Permit a creative approach to the development of the land and accomplish a more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of the minimum requirements of the Land Development Code, by adding lakes and recreational areas, while preserving almost all of the wetlands present on the site.
  • Provide for an efficient use of land, resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets.
  • Enhance the appearance of neighborhoods through preservation of natural features, the provision of open space in excess of existing zoning and subdivision requirements.
  • Provide an environment of stable character compatible with surrounding residential areas due to the covenants and restrictions, which will be in place upon recording of the plat.  A Homeowner’s Association and/or Community Development District will be formed to manage the subdivision and will own, manage, and maintain common areas including lakes, landscaping areas, etc.
  • Provide increased connectivity and accessibility based on the street network.