Back again: The Settlement North on Val Del Road @ LCC 2018-12-10

The agenda sheet says “the applicant’s conceptual site plan is attached.” But of course we the taxpaying, traffic-affected, and water-drinking public don’t get to see it.

Why the Lowndes County Commission considering rezoning for a subdivision that its own staff says doesn’t fit the Comprehensive Plan Character Area, is outside the Urban Service Area, would add significant traffic, and many neighbors spoke against it, plus the Planning Commission recommended denial? The Commission tabled in October, and again in November, when Commissioners asked for an update, but now staff says, “There are no updates to the overall case status.”

If they can’t deny this one, what rezoning can they ever deny?

Current Zoning Map, REZ-2018-17
Photo: Still by LAKE from Lowndes County Commission video of its 9 Oct 2018 Regular Session.

Here is the agenda. See also REZ-2018-17 on the agenda last month and the LAKE videos ofhttp://www.l-a-k-e.org/blog/2018/12/videos-subdivisions-solar-and-alcohol-lcc-2018-11-12.html”>the 12 Nov 2018 Work Session and the 13 Nov 2018 Regular Session, and the county’s own videos of the 9 Oct 2018 Regular Session. The county did not post its own video of its Work Session. LAKE did get a copy by open records request, and will post it.

LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
WORK SESSION, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018, 8:30 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor

  1. Call to Order
  2. Invocation
  3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  4. Minutes for Approval
    1. Work Session- November 12, 2018
    2. Regular Session- November 13, 2018
  5. Public Hearing
    1. REZ-2018-17 The Settlement North, 5999 Val Del Road E-A to R-1, Well & Septic, ~98.95 acres
      TRC Recommendations: Various
      GLPC Recommendation: Denial

      Documents:Rezoning Case REZ-2018-17.pdf

    2. REZ-2018-19 Traditions Flooring, Old US 41 N. R-1 to C-G, County Water and Sewer, 1.098 acres
      GLPC and TRC Recommendations: Approve

      Documents:Rezoning Case REZ-2018-19.pdf

  6. For Consideration
    1. Amendment to existing 5311 Third Party Operating Agreement
      Board’s Pleasure

      Documents:Amendment to Existing 5311 Third Party Operating Agreement.pdf

    2. Approval of Third Party Operator Contract for 5311 Public Transportation Program
      Board’s Pleasure

      Documents:Approval of Third Party Operator Contract for the 5311 Public Transportation Program.pdf

    3. Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG)
      Board’s Pleasure

      Documents:Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant.pdf

    4. Abandonment of unopened Right of Way off of Reed Road
      Board’s Pleasure

      Documents:Abandonment of Unopened Right of Way Off of Reed Road.pdf

    5. Adopt Resolution Accepting infrastructure for Creekside West Subdivision Phase 3C
      Adopt the Resolution

      Documents:Adopt Resolution Accepting Infrastructure for Creekside West Subdivision Phase 3C.pdf

    6. Adoption of the 2019-2020 Budget Calendar
      Adopt the Budget Calendar for FY 2019-2020

      Documents:Adoption of the 2019-2020 Budget Calendar.pdf

    7. Beer License- Hemlatabahen H. Rao of Mira Krashna, LLC DBA Bigfoot Travel Center #926- 7212 Lake Blvd., Lake Park, GA
      Boards pleasure

      Documents:Beer License – Hemlatabahen H. Rao oof Mira Krashna, LLC DBA Bigfoot Travel Center 926 – 7212 Lake Blvd., Lake Park, GA.pdf

    8. Beer, Wine, and Liquor License- Ryan Bruch of Southern Comforts Liquor Stop, LLC. DBA. Southern Comforts Liquor Stop – 3954 Old Hwy. 41, Valdosta, GA
      Board’s Pleasure

      Documents:Beer, Wine and Liquor License – Ryan Bruch of Southern Comforts Liquor Stop, LLC. DBA Southern Comforts Liquor Stop – 3954 Old Hwy. 41.pdf

    9. 2019 Holiday Schedule
      Approval of the 2019 holiday schedule

      Documents:2019 Holiday Schedule.pdf

    10. Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2019
      Adoption of the section 125 premium only plan for 2019

      Documents:Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2019.pdf

    11. Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal
      Approval of renewal

      Documents:Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal.pdf

    12. Stop Loss Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Annual Administrative Services Agreement Through Allied Benefits
      Approval of stop loss insurance coverage and agreement

      Documents:Stop Loss Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA and the Annual Administrative Service Agreement Through Allied Benefits.pdf

    13. Approval of the 2019 Commission Meeting Calendar
      Approval of calendar

      Documents:Approval of the 2019 Commission Meeting Calendar.pdf

    14. Resolution Authorizing Valdosta Housing Authority to Issue Bonds
      Approval of resolution

      Documents:Resolution Authorizing Valdosta Housing Authority to Issue Bonds.pdf

    15. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application
      Request authorization for the Chairman to sign the grant application so that it may be submitted to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) for consideration.

      Documents:Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application.pdf

    16. Request to Purchase Demo Rescue Equipment
      Request authorization to purchase demo rescue equipment in the amount of $55,000 from Municipal Equipment Services. This is a budgeted expenditure.

      Documents:Request to Purchase Demo Rescue Equipment.pdf

    17. Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Accountability Court- Lowndes County DUI Court- State Court
      Approval of award

      Documents:Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Accountability Court Lowndes County DUI Court- State Court.pdf

    18. Georgia Services Administration Public Buildings Service, Lease Amendment for the Georgia County USDA Service Center
      Approval of lease amendment

      Documents:Georgia Services Administration Public Buildings Service, Lease Amendment for the Georgia County USDA Service Center.pdf

  7. Bid
    1. Sale of Surplus Lakes Blvd. Property
      Board’s pleasure

      Documents:Sale of Surplus Lakes Blvd. Property.pdf

  8. Reports – County Manager
  9. Citizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address
  10. Adjournment

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