{"id":19805,"date":"2018-03-08T11:15:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=19805"},"modified":"2018-03-08T11:19:40","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:19:40","slug":"videos-branham-subdivision-bemiss-knights-academy-lake-park-glpc-2015-09-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2018\/03\/videos-branham-subdivision-bemiss-knights-academy-lake-park-glpc-2015-09-28.html","title":{"rendered":"Videos: Branham subdivision, Bemiss Knights Academy, Lake Park @ GLPC 2015-09-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;disable_polymer=true\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/kxqPbCnvAbE\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\nAlmost half an hour on the\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2015-17\">Bill Branham subdivision on Copeland Road<\/a>\r\nresulted in a split denial: the only denial in this Planning Commission Regular Session.\r\n<p>\r\nSlightly less time on\r\n<a href=\"#CU-2015-03\">\r\nthe Charles Bennett accessory dwelling unit on Green Meadown Drive<\/a>\r\ngot unanimous approval with staff conditions.\r\n<p>\r\nTen minutes on the\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2015-16\">\r\nClint Joyner&#8217;s request for Knight&#8217;s Development&#8217;s\r\n30-acre subdivision rezoning on Bemiss Knights Academy Road<\/a>\r\ngot unanimous approval.\r\nAbout the same on\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2015-18\">\r\nTim Blanton&#8217;s rezoning of 45+ acres to residential agriculture<\/a>\r\npassed unanimously.\r\nDitto \r\n<a href=\"#VA-2015-14\">\r\nrezoning for Richard Bonner&#8217;s rezoning<\/a> for\r\na fast-growth corridor between Highway 84 and Interstate 75.\r\nLess time for\r\n<a href=\"#VA-2015-12\">\r\nJon Nijem&#8217;s expanded parking on Baytree Road<\/a>\r\nto pass unanimously.\r\n<p>\r\nKeith Sandlin&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"#N-2-2015-07-31-Walter-Keith-Sandlin-Lake-Park-202-W-Cotton\">\r\nLake Park case<\/a> did sail through,\r\nas did\r\n<a href=\"#VA-2015-13\">\r\nJohn Thomas&#8217; rezoning for a showroom for his show car business<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Willis&#8217; term was\r\n<a href=\"#Other-Business\">\r\ncoming up for reappointment<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nBelow are links to each LAKE video with a very few notes,\r\nfollowed by a LAKE video playlist.\r\nSee also the<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2015\/09\/lake-park-dwelling-in-commercial-zone-4-valdosta-4-county-glpc-2015-09-28.html\">\r\nGLPC agenda<\/a>\r\nand the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Order\" href=\"#Order\">\r\n\r\n      Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=98z_-s158Ps&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/98z_-s158Ps\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLDgN0y9Jh6vGjScKA2hyE5_LhTupw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=98z_-s158Ps&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=1\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-1-Minutes-for-Approval-August-31\" href=\"#N-1-Minutes-for-Approval-August-31\">\r\n\r\n      1. Minutes for Approval (August 31, 3015)\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      1. Minutes for Approval (August 31, 3015)\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hi33ySxBmgk&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=2\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      1. Minutes for Approval (August 31, 3015)\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hi33ySxBmgk\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLBR4hwzQk0emtzBLCaIHxerAKOTNg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hi33ySxBmgk&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=2\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-2-2015-07-31-Walter-Keith-Sandlin-Lake-Park-202-W-Cotton\" href=\"#N-2-2015-07-31-Walter-Keith-Sandlin-Lake-Park-202-W-Cotton\">\r\n\r\n      2. 2015-07-31 Walter Keith Sandlin &#8211; Lake Park &#8211; 202 W. Cotton\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      2. 2015-07-31 Walter Keith Sandlin - Lake Park - 202 W. Cotton\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P-RpTr22Wac&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=3\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      2. 2015-07-31 Walter Keith Sandlin - Lake Park - 202 W. Cotton\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/P-RpTr22Wac\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLBf9EC-VJwVtFYAYmAZ2i1h10lvtw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P-RpTr22Wac&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=3\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>\r\nNature of Request:<\/strong>\r\nMr. Godwin stated the request is for a Special Exception to\r\nestablish a 2-family dwelling in an existing building located at 202\r\nW. Cotton Avenue, Lake Park, Georgia, which is within the city&#8217;s C-C\r\n(Community Commercial)  zoning district. The existing structure has\r\nbeen vacant for approximately 15 years, and the applicant plans to\r\nspend a substantial amount to make improvements. The area is of\r\nmixed character, although the zoning is commercial, and residential\r\nuses are appropriate. The residence in the rear will be\r\napproximately 1,500 square feet, and the other residence will be\r\napproximately 1,800 square feet. Four (4) off-street parking spaces\r\nwill be required as per the ordinance  which shall be  constructed\r\nof asphalt, concrete, or other material to ensure the surface can\r\nproperly drain and resistant to erosion. Staff has reviewed the\r\nrequest and finds it  consistent with City&#8217;s Zoning Ordinance as\r\nthere are no conflicts expected. Staff is recommending for its\r\napproval. Chairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff\r\nfrom the Planning Commission. There being none, Chairman Bailey\r\ncalled for those wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for those wishing to speak\r\nin opposition to the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey closed the public participation\r\nportion of the request and entertained questions and discussion from\r\nthe Planning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked about the differences between the packets\r\ngiven at the work session\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Godwin responded that page 4 of the staff report gave a n\r\nexpounded explanation of the parking requirements.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further discussion, Chairman Bailey entertained a\r\nmotion. Commissioner Wildes made a motion to recommend approval as\r\npresented by staff. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further discussion, Chairman Bailey called the motion\r\nand it was carried. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%;font-style:italic\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/qpublic.schneidercorp.com\/Application.aspx?AppID=631&#038;LayerID=11201&#038;PageTypeID=4&#038;PageID=4604&#038;Q=1254353161&#038;KeyValue=0223B+035\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" src=\"http:\/\/qpublic7.qpublic.net\/cgi-bin\/mapserv56?map=\/qpub1\/maps\/ga\/lowndes\/parcel4.map&#038;mode=map&#038;layers=parcels+streetnum+roads+aerials+copyright+counties+cities&#038;layer=qparcel_print&#038;parcel=0223B%20035&#038;mapsize=449%20661&#038;mapext=2606147.1781737%20249856.11804009%202606387.1781737%20250209.43652561\"><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2015-16\" href=\"#REZ-2015-16\">\r\n\r\n      7. REZ-2015-16 Bemiss Knights 30 acres EA to R-10\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7. REZ-2015-16 Bemiss Knights 30 acres EA to R-10\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qHvD1NrCtqo&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7. REZ-2015-16 Bemiss Knights 30 acres EA to R-10\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/qHvD1NrCtqo\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLCkOXQ7P4swFmh67eG9sFOxUATAlg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qHvD1NrCtqo&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=4\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Davenport stated the subject property is a portion of a larger parcel, approximately 30\r\nacres. The request is to rezone the subject property from E-A\r\n(Estate Agriculture) to R-10 (Suburban Density Residential). Staff\r\nreviewed the request and has recommended for its approval. Staff has\r\nno further updates from the work session.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked staff to clarify the subject property&#8217;s\r\nfrontage and width, and the interior road system.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated in reviewing the conceptual site plan by the\r\napplicant, the existing Hoyle Lane will be improved and dedicated to\r\nLowndes County for maintenance. The property is wide enough to get\r\ntwo entrances &mdash; as such, there are no concerns for lots facing\r\ninterior roads. The County Engineer has not indicated any concerns\r\nwith their proposal.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions, Chairman Bailey called for those\r\nwishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Clint Joyner, 3101 Rocky Ford Road, stated they represent\r\nKnights Development and they were seeking to rezone the property and\r\nare present to answer any questions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey called for\r\nanyone else wising to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for those wishing to speak\r\nin opposition.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Jerry Dickerson, 3926 Trotters Ridge Circle, stated his property\r\nadjoins the subject property. His concerns are with the proposed\r\ninfrastructure to access the homes. Trotters Ridge Circle is a\r\npartial street, only about 200 feet that was constructed in the 90s\r\nfor future development. There are lots of children in the\r\nneighborhood that play in the streets. There are no sidewalks. The\r\nadded traffic will present a danger. Their main objection is\r\nsupporting infrastructure that accesses the proposed lots in the\r\nsubdivision.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey called for\r\nanyone else wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There\r\nbeing none, Chairman Bailey closed the public participation portion\r\nof the request and entertained questions and discussion from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked what is the capacity of Hoyle Lane?\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated currently Hoyle Lane is an unimproved local\r\nroad. In order for the proposed development\r\nto move forward, the road will meet county standards <em>i.e.<\/em> paved. At this phase, there will be no further\r\nimprovements regarding lighting, decel\/accel lanes, etc.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom asked where will the paving end.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the paving will be from Bemiss Knights Academy\r\nRoad to the development&#8217;s second entrance which is yet to be\r\ndetermined. The development will empty out onto Hoyle Lane and from\r\nHoyle Lane to Bemiss Knights Academy Road. There being no further\r\nquestions or discussion, Chairman Bailey entertained a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Hall made a motion to recommend approval as presented\r\nby staff. Commissioner Folsom seconded the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for questions and discussion concerning the\r\nstated motion. There being none,\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called the motion and it was carried. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2015-17\" href=\"#REZ-2015-17\">\r\n\r\n      8. REZ-2015-17 Branham Project &#8211; 2480 Copeland Road R-1 to R-21\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      8. REZ-2015-17 Branham Project - 2480 Copeland Road R-1 to R-21\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kxqPbCnvAbE&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=5\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      8. REZ-2015-17 Branham Project - 2480 Copeland Road R-1 to R-21\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/kxqPbCnvAbE\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLBlOKUsRPjQJQQ2sh3QeSD1UlTMOQ\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kxqPbCnvAbE&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=5\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Davenport stated this subject property was previously seen in 2007 for a rezoning to\r\nR-1 (1-acre density) but was not developed. The subject property has\r\nrecently sold and the request is to go from a 1 acre density (R-1)\r\nto a \u00c2\u00bd acre residential density (R-21). Staff has reviewed the\r\nrequest, and based on its\r\nproximity to the middle school, the growth of the area, and the proposed infrastructure <em>i.e.<\/em> the county installing\r\nwater and sewer along Lester Road, staff can support the requested\r\nR-21 zoning. Staff would like to clarify the 2 conditions of\r\napproval: 1) the allowance of one lot fronting on Copeland Road\r\n&mdash; this is the existing residence, and all other proposed lots\r\nshall front on interior roads; 2) if there are any proposed\r\nentrances off of Lester Road, the developer will be required to pave\r\nLester Road from the entrance to Copeland Road &mdash; the developer\r\nshall be responsible for the design, utility relocation, and any\r\nnecessary acquisition of right-of-way. Staff did receive a few calls\r\nof opposition as the main concern was with the change in density,\r\ntraffic congestions, and the potential for more trash in the area.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom asked if the existing house shown on the aerial\r\nremain.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated yes; the conceptual site plan depicted the\r\nlarge house to remain with R-21 lots surrounding the main lot in a\r\nu-shape street system.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked how many proposed lots.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the original indication shown on one conceptual\r\nsite depicted about 21 lots.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Raker asked regarding water and sewer, will the\r\nproposed lots be constructed using individual wells and septic tanks\r\nwith \u00c2\u00bd acre lots.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the developer can speak to that&mdash;the end\r\nof year is the predicted due date for the finalizing water and sewer\r\nin this area. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed lots will\r\nutilize the County&#8217;s water and sewer system.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Hall asked why the developer not connect to Copeland\r\nRoad in lieu of a cul-de-sac road system.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the developer was concern that the second\r\nentrance to Copeland was too close to Lester Road.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone\r\nwas present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Rodney Tenery, 106 North Street, stated he was present to\r\nrepresent the applicant and to answer any questions regarding the\r\napplication.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked was he familiar with the 2 proposed\r\nconditions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Tenery stated yes.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if anyone else was present wishing to speak in\r\nfavor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone was present\r\nwishing to speak in opposition to the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Rick Guest, 3001 Lester Road, stated he did not receive a public\r\nhearing notice in the mail. He built a home about 1 year ago with\r\nthe hopes of not being in someone&#8217;s back yard. They are against this\r\nproposal. All surrounding properties are fair in size and acreage.\r\nIf this development is approved, there will be more children, noise,\r\nand traffic in an already congested area &mdash; it will become even\r\nworse. Lester Road is heavily traveled and their family will be\r\naffected. Mr. Guest asked those in attendance to stand who were\r\nopposed to the rezoning.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked Mr. Guest where he lived.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Guest stated he lives directly behind the proposed development,\r\nbut his family has property across the street.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked staff to give a comparison between the\r\nR-1 zoning and the R-21 zoning.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the R-1 is one acre minimum; R-21 is \u00c2\u00bd acre\r\nminimum &mdash; both zoning have the same lot width requirement with\r\nwater and sewer.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked staff to clarify the zoning that is south\r\nof the subject property, the future plans for the area, and if there\r\nwere any concerns with the traffic.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the zoning to the south is believed to be a\r\nmapping error and should reflect the same R-10 zoning as shown for\r\nthe rest of that property; staff expects this area to be developed\r\nas suburban residentially, and did not expect the water and sewer\r\nplans to be as aggressive; regarding traffic, there were no\r\nconcerns, although staff is aware that there are peak hour traffic\r\nconcerns, but there was not any trigger mechanisms to require\r\nsomething extra.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom asked if a vegetative buffer help.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Guest stated a buffer would help; however, if the request\r\npasses, they would like to see trees or something along the property\r\nline.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey made one final call for those in opposition wishing\r\nto speak. There being none, Chairman Bailey closed the public\r\nparticipation portion of the request and entertained further\r\ndiscussion from the Planning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Hall made a motion to recommend approval with the\r\nconditions as presented by staff.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThe motion failed. &mdash; (lack of second).\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Wildes made a motion to recommend denial of the\r\nrequest. Commissioner Raker seconded the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called the motion and it was carried. (Vote 5-1\r\n[Hall])\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2015-18\" href=\"#REZ-2015-18\">\r\n\r\n      9. REZ-2015-18 Tim Blanton &#8211; Lester Road 42 acres from R-1 to RA and CON\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      9. REZ-2015-18 Tim Blanton - Lester Road 42 acres from R-1 to RA and CON\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cC025lElHpA&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=6\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      9. REZ-2015-18 Tim Blanton - Lester Road 42 acres from R-1 to RA and CON\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/cC025lElHpA\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLB4xa34d5vceAz7WOS7CSyzI8TZ6g\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cC025lElHpA&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=6\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Davenport stated the subject property is located just north of previous case on Lester\r\nRoad. The subject property was brought before the Board of\r\nCommissioners in the last ten (10) years for residential\r\nsubdivision. The applicant has purchased a large portion of the\r\nresidentially zoned property and wants to rezone to an agricultural\r\nzoning district. The applicant has indicated the proposed use for\r\nrow crops, however, other uses are allowed. Staff reviewed this\r\nrequest and feels that R-A zoning is a good compromise for existing\r\nagricultural and residentially zoned properties, and gives the\r\napplicant the zoning he needs for agriculture uses. The applicant\r\nintends to combine several of these tracts into one (1) lot.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission. Commissioner Gladwin stated her concern for the\r\nproperty&#8217;s frontage at its narrowest point.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the road frontage is approximately 120&#8242; wide.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Raker asked what is the back line following.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated he believes the surveyor has followed the\r\nwetlands line.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked what will happen to the existing CON\r\nzoning.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated the applicant is only proposing to rezone what\r\nis shown on the map&mdash;remainder CON zoning will remain CON, and\r\nthe area to north will go from CON to R-A (approximately 4-5 acres).\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being for further questions, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone\r\nwas present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Tim Blanton, 3341 Lester Road, stated he has been in the area\r\nall of his life &mdash; their family farmed the property when he was\r\n12 years old. He has property that is adjacent to it that is also\r\nzoned agriculture.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone else was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMs. Bonnie Katzka, 3219 Lester Road, stated she had a\r\nquestion&mdash;what will happen to the property and ponds across the\r\nstreet.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Blanton stated the property in question is not relevant to the\r\nsubject property &mdash; nothing is proposed at this time.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone\r\nwas present wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There\r\nbeing none, Chairman Bailey closed the public participation portion\r\nof the request and entertained discussion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom made a motion to recommend approval as presented\r\nby the staff. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for questions and discussion concerning the\r\nstated motion. There being none,\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called the motion and it was carried unanimously.\r\n(Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CU-2015-03\" href=\"#CU-2015-03\">\r\n\r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett &#8211; 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 1)\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett - 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 1)\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yINY1GOilgY&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett - 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 1)\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yINY1GOilgY\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLC1yePIKxbHQpgkKQPvLU67gglkaQ\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yINY1GOilgY&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=7\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Martin stated this is a request for a Condition Use Permit (CUP) approval for property\r\n<p>\r\nlocated at 2891 Green Meadow Drive, for an accessory dwelling unit\r\nin a Single-Family Residential (R-15) zoning district. The GLPC may\r\nrecall a previous case for an accessory dwelling in this area that\r\nwas recommended with conditions. The accessory dwelling unit is a\r\npart of the main dwelling and not a detached dwelling unit. In this\r\ncase, this is an existing residence that has been remodeled and an\r\nincreased floor area &mdash; the total heated floor area of the\r\nbuilding is now 4,240 square feet, of which 3.061 is the primary\r\ndwelling and 1,179 is the accessory dwelling. The interior\r\nremodeling work will result and function as one (1) dwelling unit.\r\nThe staff report provides some history regarding the subject\r\nproperty. Staff explained the floor plan as depicted. Staff stated\r\nthe application meets the standards for the CUP review criteria and\r\nstaff finds the request consistent subject to four (4) conditions:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:3em;text-indent:-3em\">\r\n1) Conditional Use approval shall be granted for an attached\r\n(internal) Accessory Dwelling Unit, not to exceed one bedroom, and\r\nas depicted on the submitted floorplan. The dwelling unit shall\r\nmaintain compliance with all applicable current code requirements\r\nfor such dwelling units.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:3em;text-indent:-3em\">\r\n2) The exterior side entry door for the\r\nAccessory Dwelling Unit shall remain a single door, and any porch\r\ncovering feature over the entryway shall not exceed 6&#8217;x6&#8242; in area.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:3em;text-indent:-3em\">\r\n3) The applicant shall obtain proper City approvals and comply with\r\nall Engineering Departmental requirements for the recent driveway\r\nand sidewalk improvements.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:3em;text-indent:-3em\">\r\n4) Conditional Use approval shall expire\r\nafter 2 years if the dwelling unit is not completed and occupied by\r\nthat date.\r\n<p>\r\nThe applicant is in process of working with the City\r\nEngineering Department.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom asked if staff knew what the improvements were\r\nin the pool house.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated it is basically a pool house &mdash; a large room\r\nwith 2 water closets.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked if Condition #3 a land use regulation.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated staff wanted to ensure that the applicant meets\r\nEngineering requirements &mdash; the fact that there has been work\r\nconstructed within the City&#8217;s right-of-way would still trigger this\r\nrequirement. Staff would like to see this issue resolved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked what were the conditions of the zoning case\r\nsome time ago regarding an accessory dwelling in this area&mdash;his\r\nrecollection was regarding the removal of the kitchen as a\r\ncondition.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated the previous case was a proposed rear addition and\r\nthe conditions were basically the same with the exception of\r\ncondition #3; there was no condition set by the Mayor-Council\r\nregarding the kitchen. Accessory dwellings by definition is\r\nsubordinate to the primary dwelling.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions to staff, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Rob Plumb, 1007 N. Patterson Street, stated he is representing\r\nthe applicant. There was never any intention for anything other than\r\nfor a single family dwelling. They are aware of the proposed\r\nconditions. As far as they are concerned, this is a single family\r\nresidence.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom asked if there are any issues with removing the\r\nside door.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated the removal of the side door will remedy the use\r\nas an accessory dwelling if the CUP were denied.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone else was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone was present\r\nwishing to speak in opposition to the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Charles Satterwhite, 3116 Northfield Road, stated while he is\r\nnot in objection to the CUP, he is concerned with the unfinished\r\nbusiness concerning the circular driveway that has created a blind\r\ncurve. His concern is with the safety of the entire area.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated what is there now has yet to be\r\ninspected&mdash;that is a separate issue.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions to the speaker, Chairman Bailey\r\ncalled for those in opposition to the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Bernie Napier, 3 Charles Way, stated he adjoins the subject\r\nproperty. Can there be a future use restriction that the subject\r\nproperty not be used as rental property.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated the Fair Housing Act may have some concerns if a\r\nrestriction such as this is forced &mdash; the main unit has to be\r\nowner-occupied.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions to the speaker, Chairman Bailey\r\nmade one final call to those in opposition to the request. There\r\nbeing none, Chairman Bailey closed the public participation portion\r\nof the request and entertained discussion among the Planning\r\nCommission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked if there were any parking criteria.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated yes &mdash; the applicant meets the criteria.\r\nCommissioner Folsom stated the LDR may need to be amended to state\r\nthat accessory dwelling units shall be accessible through interior\r\ndoors, and amended to address both interior and detached accessory\r\ndwellings &mdash; this matter appears to be a policy issue.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further discussion, Chairman Bailey called for a\r\nmotion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom made a motion to recommend approval with\r\nconditions as presented by staff. Commissioner McClendon seconded\r\nthe motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for discussion concerning the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called the motion and it was\r\ncarried unanimously. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CU-2015-03-Part-2\" href=\"#CU-2015-03-Part-2\">\r\n\r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett &#8211; 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 2)\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett - 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 2)\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y-rKKzP_j6s&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=8\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      3. CU-2015-03 Charles Bennett - 2891 Green Meadow Drive (part 2)\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Y-rKKzP_j6s\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLCrZJtYlEHlT-6g6rOV51-CFxvC1Q\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y-rKKzP_j6s&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=8\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"VA-2015-12\" href=\"#VA-2015-12\">\r\n\r\n      4. VA-2015-12 Jon Nijem 607 Baytree Road &#8211; CC with conditions to CC\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      4. VA-2015-12 Jon Nijem 607 Baytree Road - CC with conditions to CC\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mwFHcOF4iuw&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=9\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      4. VA-2015-12 Jon Nijem 607 Baytree Road - CC with conditions to CC\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mwFHcOF4iuw\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLDomTcfpcIxmxsuFV5_-eyoTeEsBg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mwFHcOF4iuw&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=9\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Martin stated this is a request to rezone 1.49 acre from conditional Community\r\nCommercial (C-C w\/c) to Community Commercial (C-C) without\r\nconditions. The subject property is located 607 Baytree Road. The\r\nproperty was rezoned in 2005 and developed in 2007; the property is\r\ncurrently developed as a small multi-tenant commercial center\r\n(13,200 square feet) with a parking lot to the rear and west side.\r\nThe concerns then was about the streetscape along Baytree Road being\r\noverbuilt, prior to the adoption of the LDR and the creation of the\r\nBaytree-University Corridor Overlay. The applicant wishes to add\r\nadditional parking to the front yard and a second driveway to\r\nBaytree Drive. There were 3 conditions of approval for the 2005\r\nrezoning &mdash; two of the conditions relating to the front yard\r\nsetback and minimum number of parking spaces. The current C-C zoning\r\nnow allows the building to be closer to the road, hence, the\r\ncondition is no longer needed. The number of parking spaces\r\ndeviation is no longer needed as consistent with existing\r\ndevelopments since the time of the rezoning. With the current\r\noverlay district requirements, staff is comfortable with the\r\nconditions being lifted. As such, staff finds the request consistent\r\nwith Comprehensive Plan and the Standards for the Exercise of Zoning\r\nPower and recommends approval.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Gladwin asked staff about the placement of the\r\ndumpsters.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Martin stated there are still a few items to be reviewed on the\r\nsite plan and those will be addressed at the time of permitting\r\n&mdash; items to include handicap parking need to be added in the\r\nupper left corner, the monument sign within parking space needs\r\ncorrecting, etc. The site plan is flexible.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions to staff, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Jon Nijem, 8428 Coffee Road, stated he is working with Lovell\r\nEngineering to address staff&#8217;s concerns.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone else was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone was present\r\nwishing to speak in opposition to the request. There being none,\r\nChairman Bailey closed the public participation portion of the\r\nrequest and entertained further discussion from the Planning\r\nCommission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Folsom made a motion to recommend approval of the\r\nrequest as presented by staff. Commissioner Wildes seconded the\r\nmotion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for questions and discussion concerning the\r\nmotion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called the motion and it was\r\ncarried unanimously. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"VA-2015-13\" href=\"#VA-2015-13\">\r\n\r\n      5. VA-2015-13 James Thomas multiple lots (R-10, R-6) to CH\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      5. VA-2015-13 James Thomas multiple lots (R-10, R-6) to CH\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xFAQxDO-XSQ&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=10\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      5. VA-2015-13 James Thomas multiple lots (R-10, R-6) to CH\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/xFAQxDO-XSQ\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLDjdLTUy9lw_5XI0dMkY2qwVCpsvg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xFAQxDO-XSQ&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=10\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Martin stated this is a rezoning request for 2 tracts totaling 2 \u00c2\u00bd acres. The request is\r\nto rezone from Single-Family Residential (R-10) and (R-6) to Highway\r\nCommercial (C-H). Mr. James Thomas, owner of Thomas Collision and\r\nother related businesses, also owns some nearby C-H zoned properties\r\nin the area. Mr. Thomas has acquired properties for his is growing\r\nbusiness and needs C-H zoning for his proposed uses. The subject\r\nproperties are located on both side of Seymour Street. The subject\r\nproperties are located within a Community Activity Center (CAC)\r\ncharacter area on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive\r\nPlan which allows the possibility of C-H zoning. This area is an old\r\npocket of residential zoning from a county island. The character of\r\nthis area has completely changed and is dominated by commercial\r\nuses. Staff finds the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan\r\nand the Standards for the Exercise of Zoning Power and recommends\r\napproval.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone was present\r\nwishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. James Thomas, 3308 Bellemeade Drive, stated he owns Thomas\r\nCollision. His desire is to build a showroom for his show car\r\nbusiness on the back property that is zoned R-6 and R-10. He also\r\nhave an agreement for purchase on other adjacent properties when the\r\ntime is right.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nanyone else was present wishing to speak in favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey asked if anyone was present\r\nwishing to speak in opposition to the request. There being none,\r\nChairman Bailey closed the public participation portion of the\r\nrequest and entertained further discussion from the Planning\r\nCommission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Bailey\r\ncalled for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Wildes made a motion to recommend approval of the\r\nrequest as presented by staff. Commissioner Folsom seconded the\r\nmotion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for questions and discussion on the stated\r\nmotion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called the motion and it was\r\ncarried unanimously. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"VA-2015-14\" href=\"#VA-2015-14\">\r\n\r\n      6. VA-2015-14 Richard Bonner &#8211; multiple lots TAN to CAC\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6. VA-2015-14 Richard Bonner - multiple lots TAN to CAC\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l-s0Ic1oRKY&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=11\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6. VA-2015-14 Richard Bonner - multiple lots TAN to CAC\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/l-s0Ic1oRKY\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLDZiN1IS6s4cK0OPjVod5B_8PwNCA\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l-s0Ic1oRKY&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=11\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<strong>Nature of Request:<\/strong> Mr. Martin stated this is request for an amendment to the Future Development Map &mdash; to\r\nchange the Character Area designation from Transitional Neighborhood\r\n(TN) to Community Activity Center (CAC). Both character areas are\r\nfairly similar. TN is a lesser category that is designed to either\r\nstop the transitioning effect that is already happening to a\r\nneighborhood, or otherwise expedite its transition to something\r\nnone-residential. The CAC allows more intensive commercial zoning\r\ndistricts. This area was once a county island. This neighborhood has\r\nchanged its character from owner-occupied to a more renter- occupied\r\ndevelopment. The area abuts intense commercial development and is\r\nacross the street from the Valdosta Mall Corners development along\r\nNorman Drive. The proposed change will include eight (8) parcels.\r\nUnder the current Future Development Map, these properties are not\r\neligible for Community-Commercial (C-C) or Highway-Commercial (C-H)\r\nzoning. Staff has received letters of authorization from the\r\nproperty owners to designate the properties for a CAC character area\r\nthus making their property eligible for a future rezoning request.\r\nNearby, there is a Regional Activity Center (RAC) character area\r\ndesignation. Staff is of the opinion that the request appears to be\r\nappropriate, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the map\r\namendment review criteria, and is recommending approval.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey asked if there were any questions to staff from the\r\nPlanning Commission.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for those wishing to speak\r\nin favor of the request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Richard Bonner, 1510 Hickory Road, stated he is requesting the\r\nchange. He believes the neighborhood has been waiting for this\r\nchange. There are businesses in the neighborhood and apartments in\r\nthe back. This corridor between Highway 84 and Interstate 75 is an\r\narea for fast growth.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey asked if\r\nthere was anyone else present wishing to speak in favor of the\r\nrequest.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Steven Bonner, Gordon, Georgia, stated his property is a part of\r\ntheir family&#8217;s estate. They have watched the change from rural to\r\nresidential, and now commercial. They would like to eventually sell\r\nthe property.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being no further questions for the speaker, Chairman Bailey\r\ncalled for those wishing to speak in opposition to the request.\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey closed the public participation\r\nportion of the request and entertained further discussion and\r\nquestions.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called for a motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Hall made a motion to recommend approval of the request\r\nas presented by staff. Commissioner McClendon seconded the motion.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bailey called for questions and discussion on the motion.\r\nThere being none, Chairman Bailey called the motion and it was\r\ncarried unanimously. (Vote 6-0)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Other-Business\" href=\"#Other-Business\">\r\n\r\n      Other Business\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      Other Business\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JbA34d3DGdk&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=12\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      Other Business\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/JbA34d3DGdk\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEWCKgBEF5IWvKriqkDCQgBFQAAiEIYAQ==&#038;rs=AOn4CLA3ob_jZnILJZZDDNwhtZ2Thp7_Tg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JbA34d3DGdk&#038;t=0s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;index=12\">Video.<\/a>\r\nExcerpt below from the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Minutes\/_09282015-181\">GLPC minutes<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMr. Davenport stated Commission Willis&#8217; appointment is coming up for\r\na potential renewal. Staff has been in communication with him and he\r\nis interested in serving an additional term. Staff is planning to\r\ntake his interest to the Board of Commissioners at their next\r\nregularly scheduled meeting.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nMrs. Braswell stated her placement of an invitation at the\r\nChairman&#8217;s seat for an upcoming Homebuilders Association Banquet.\r\nAll interested persons can contact staff to RSVP.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;disable_polymer=true\">\r\na LAKE video playlist:<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLshUv86fYkiE_MRfGO_AwcjDAvneS5zGk&#038;disable_polymer=true\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br>\r\nVideos: Branham subdivision, Bemiss Knights Academy, Lake Park\r\n<br>\r\nRegular Session, Greater Lowndes Planning Commission (GLPC),\r\n<br>\r\nVideo by John S. Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),\r\n<br>\r\nValdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 28 September 2015.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic\">Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research.  You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate\">donate to LAKE today<\/a>!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Almost half an hour on the Bill Branham subdivision on Copeland Road resulted in a split denial: the only denial in this Planning Commission Regular Session. Slightly less time on the Charles Bennett accessory dwelling unit on Green Meadown Drive got unanimous approval with staff conditions. 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