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Land Trade Benefits Kiawah ( Continued From Previous Page )
This 700 acres ( approximate ) of marshland is just one of several parcels of land that would be preserved if this trade is approved .
If the members vote in favor of this land trade , KP has agreed to several other items with the conservancy that will provide long-term benefits to the island and to all property owners .
• KP will grant the conservancy a favorable purchase option on a 6.2-acre parcel directly across from Kiawah Island Real Estate that presently has zoning and development rights for 19 units .
• KP will not act on its OCRM permit request to relocate sand from its west end development site to the beach , an act some members are uncomfortable with .
Combined , these efforts will permanently protect 18.87 acres of developable parcels which are zoned for a combined 44 units .
Deed Transfer In exchange for the above , KICA will deed back to KP the 4.6-gross-acre property . As part of this transfer , KICA will place a deed restriction on the property that is designed to prevent any portion of the 4.6 acres being used for an access road for the development of Captain Sam ’ s Spit . This parcel is not needed for Captain Sam ’ s access , but the KICA board understands the community ’ s feelings about Captain Sam ’ s and would not support this deal if it enhanced the possibility of development there .
Construction , if any , on the 1.7 acres of developable property would be incorporated into the surrounding property , which is already approved for development that will occur in the immediate area whether this trade moves forward or not .
Voting Information KICA , along with the conservancy , believes this is a very good deal for the community . In order for the parcel exchange to be approved , at least 75 % of the total votes cast at a duly called meeting must vote in favor of the transfer . In order to be counted , ballots must be received by Vote-Now . com ( KICA ’ s third-party balloting firm ) no later than 5 p . m . on Sept . 13 .
Voting can be completed by return paper ballot , telephone , or online at Vote-Now . com , using the code printed on your ballot . The special meeting will be held on Friday , Sept . 22 at 3 p . m . in the Sandcastle ballroom , located at 1 Shipwatch Road . In person or proxy votes will be accepted at this meeting , as long as no previous vote has been cast .
If you have any questions regarding the proposal or vote , contact KICA at justask @ kica . us or 843-768-9194 .
Additional information regarding the details of the agreement can be viewed at kica . us / parceltrade .