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[Collage: GLPC appointments, ULDC text amendments, VSU South Campus Purchase, etc. @ LCC 2024-11-12]
Collage: GLPC appointments, ULDC text amendments, VSU South Campus Purchase, etc. @ LCC 2024-11-12

November-12-2024-Meeting-Packet

[PROPOSED AGENDA]
PROPOSED AGENDA

Greater Lowndes Planning Commission Appointments

[The term of Mr. Ed Hightower and the term previously held by Ms. Vicki Biles has expired. Mr. Hightower has expressed a desire to be reappointed. Mr. Calvin Graham, Mr. Brice Evans, and Mr. Blake Robinson have expressed an interest in being appointed.]
The term of Mr. Ed Hightower and the term previously held by Ms. Vicki Biles has expired. Mr. Hightower has expressed a desire to be reappointed. Mr. Calvin Graham, Mr. Brice Evans, and Mr. Blake Robinson have expressed an interest in being appointed.

TXT-2024-03 ULDC Amendments

[general amendments to the Code regarding the maximum number of lots accessible from a single point of ingress/egress, the creation, implementation and enforcement of a tree bank, and administrative and/or clerical changes.]
general amendments to the Code regarding the maximum number of lots accessible from a single point of ingress/egress, the creation, implementation and enforcement of a tree bank, and administrative and/or clerical changes.

[DEPARTMENT: Planning/Zoning]
DEPARTMENT: Planning/Zoning

[Amendment #1 Access and Lot Count]
Amendment #1 Access and Lot Count

[Amendment #2 Tree Bank]
Amendment #2 Tree Bank

[County Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point]
County Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point

[City of Valdosta Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point]
City of Valdosta Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point

[County Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point (more)]
County Residential Subdivisions with Single Access Point (more)

[Page 16]
Page 16

[Map: Subdivisions VALOR SGRC]
Map: Subdivisions VALOR SGRC

[Access Amendment Primary Issue: How many single-family dwellings/lots are allowed on a single point of ingress/egress.]
Access Amendment Primary Issue: How many single-family dwellings/lots are allowed on a single point of ingress/egress.

[“The SFMO established 120 as the maximum number of residential units in a subdivision]
“The SFMO established 120 as the maximum number of residential units in a subdivision

[Page 20 is blank]
Page 20 is blank

[Potential Conditions/Policy Goals for Option A and B:]
Potential Conditions/Policy Goals for Option A and B:

[Option B Range Option Decisions]
Option B Range Option Decisions

[1. What impacts do the SFMO regulations have on existing development e.g. IFC 107.1.2]
1. What impacts do the SFMO regulations have on existing development e.g. IFC 107.1.2

[12. Will the Option B Range option Condition/Policy Goal #3 (Additional Road Width)]
12. Will the Option B Range option Condition/Policy Goal #3 (Additional Road Width)

[Option A SFMO (State Consistency – Over 120)]
Option A SFMO (State Consistency – Over 120)

[1.07.04 Building and Construction Codes]
1.07.04 Building and Construction Codes

[4.04.02 General Design Standards for Subdivisions]
4.04.02 General Design Standards for Subdivisions

[6.01.02(F)(8) Right of Way Extension]
6.01.02(F)(8) Right of Way Extension

[A. For existing developments that have more than 30 and at or less than 120 dwelling units or lots and primarily use one access road as of November 12th 2024 further development on a cul-de-sac may be allowed provided that the policy goals set by the County Manager for such development are considered and, where appropriate, implemented.]
A. For existing developments that have more than 30 and at or less than 120 dwelling units or lots and primarily use one access road as of November 12th 2024 further development on a cul-de-sac may be allowed provided that the policy goals set by the County Manager for such development are considered and, where appropriate, implemented.

[TXT-2024-03 Access Amendment Applicable IFC and GA SFMO Sections]
TXT-2024-03 Access Amendment Applicable IFC and GA SFMO Sections

[State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO)(GA Amendments to the 2018 IFC)8 Applicable Sections]
State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO)(GA Amendments to the 2018 IFC)8 Applicable Sections

[Page 32]
Page 32

[Code Amendment DRAFT Tree Protection August 23, 2024 Revised September 5November 7, 2024, 2024]
Code Amendment DRAFT Tree Protection August 23, 2024 Revised September 5November 7, 2024, 2024

[5. Goal is to deter clear cutting – need language to strengthen]
5. Goal is to deter clear cutting – need language to strengthen

[1. Individual homeowners within platted subdivisions. The exemption does not include an exemption from requirements for protective buffers along streams, creeks, and reservoirs as set forth in Chapter 3.]
1. Individual homeowners within platted subdivisions. The exemption does not include an exemption from requirements for protective buffers along streams, creeks, and reservoirs as set forth in Chapter 3.

[E. Requirements in All Zoning Districts]
E. Requirements in All Zoning Districts

[8. Topographical difficulties and/or the installation of utilities shall be considered at the time of the development of a residential subdivision or parcel.]
8. Topographical difficulties and/or the installation of utilities shall be considered at the time of the development of a residential subdivision or parcel.

[G. Mitigation 1. Unnecessary removal of trees or other vegetation shall be prohibited. The planting of grass or other ground covers shall not supersede the requirement for trees as indicated by each zoning district.]
G. Mitigation 1. Unnecessary removal of trees or other vegetation shall be prohibited. The planting of grass or other ground covers shall not supersede the requirement for trees as indicated by each zoning district.

[9.02.02 Types of Variances]
9.02.02 Types of Variances

REZ-2024-15 Loch Winn LTD, Loch Laurel Rd & Carroll Ulmer Rd, ~62ac, R-A to R-1 & R-A, Well and Septic

[to subdivide a portion of the properties into a residential subdivision. road frontage on Loch Laurel and Carroll Ulmer]
to subdivide a portion of the properties into a residential subdivision. road frontage on Loch Laurel and Carroll Ulmer

REZ-2024-17 Evans Property, 4836 Bemiss Rd, ~1.4ac, R-1 to C-H, County Utilities

[to allow the property to be used at its highest and best potential.]
to allow the property to be used at its highest and best potential.

Basic Decorative Street Lighting Districts — Val Del Estates, Phases 1-3, Quarterman Estates, Phase 5, Hamilton Green, and Bemiss Springs

[testing the financial solvency of the addition. Additionally, notice for the proposed district has been]
testing the financial solvency of the addition. Additionally, notice for the proposed district has been

Petition from property owners indicating support of a Special Lighting District

[Signature]
Signature

QEPV

[Subdivision Survey for Quarterman Estates Phase V]
Subdivision Survey for Quarterman Estates Phase V

BS

[Final Plat for Bemiss Springs LLC (south)]
Final Plat for Bemiss Springs LLC (south)

HG

[Petition for Addition, Hamilton Green]
Petition for Addition, Hamilton Green

Beer and Wine License - Dominic Joseph Socco of Uncle

[change of ownership]
change of ownership

Beer, Wine & Liquor License - Tony Taylor of Taylor Entertainment of GA, LLC, DBA Twin Lakes Club and Grill, 1068 Lakes Blvd., Lake Park, GA

[consumption on premises. This is a new location for this establishment.]
consumption on premises. This is a new location for this establishment.

UPS Replacement at the Valdosta and Clyattville Public

[BUDGET IMPACT: Total: $72,103.12 The current units at the tower sites are reaching their end of life and soon will not be supported. The current UPS at the Valdosta tower was installed on 9/13/2002 (22 years old). The current UPS at the Clyattville tower was installed on 10/31/2002 (22 years old).]
BUDGET IMPACT: Total: $72,103.12 The current units at the tower sites are reaching their end of life and soon will not be supported. The current UPS at the Valdosta tower was installed on 9/13/2002 (22 years old). The current UPS at the Clyattville tower was installed on 10/31/2002 (22 years old).

Acceptance of Infrastructure for Quarterman Estates Phase

[BUDGET IMPACT: N/A located in the southern portion of Lowndes County off of White Water Road and includes twenty-nine (29) lots.]
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A located in the southern portion of Lowndes County off of White Water Road and includes twenty-nine (29) lots.

FY26 5311 Regional Transit Resolution Work

[The Southern Georgia Regional Commission voted at their August 22nd meeting to apply for the FY2026 5311 Rural Transportation Program Grant Funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in order to continue operating the regional transit system on behalf of the participating local municipalities.]
The Southern Georgia Regional Commission voted at their August 22nd meeting to apply for the FY2026 5311 Rural Transportation Program Grant Funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in order to continue operating the regional transit system on behalf of the participating local municipalities.

Acceptance of Infrastructure for an additional 0.29 miles of Hunt Road

[Hunt Road is an existing county road that intersects with Inner Perimeter Road in the eastern portion of Lowndes County. Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority developed an additional 0.29 miles onto the west end of Hunt Road to accommodate industrial growth. Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has made the request for Lowndes County to accept the 0.29 miles of infrastructure which includes the road and drainage pipe.]
Hunt Road is an existing county road that intersects with Inner Perimeter Road in the eastern portion of Lowndes County. Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority developed an additional 0.29 miles onto the west end of Hunt Road to accommodate industrial growth. Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has made the request for Lowndes County to accept the 0.29 miles of infrastructure which includes the road and drainage pipe.

Georgia Power Utility Easement (5333 Mill Store Road)

[to run a new underground power line to feed the Francis Lake office and lift station.]
to run a new underground power line to feed the Francis Lake office and lift station.

Purchase of VSU South Campus Property

[BUDGET IMPACT: $2,156,000.00 Staff has negotiated the purchase of a ±4.728 acre tract of real property known as Valdosta State University South located on North Patterson Street across from the Crescent (the “Property”). The seller is the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $2,156,000.00 Staff has negotiated the purchase of a ±4.728 acre tract of real property known as Valdosta State University South located on North Patterson Street across from the Crescent (the “Property”). The seller is the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

[Page 131]
Page 131

[INTERGOVERNMENTAL RENTAL AGREEMENT]
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RENTAL AGREEMENT

[terminated by Landlord by delivery of written notice of termination to Tenant.]
terminated by Landlord by delivery of written notice of termination to Tenant.

[Tenant hereby acknowledges that it has fully inspected the Premises, and the Premises is considered to be]
Tenant hereby acknowledges that it has fully inspected the Premises, and the Premises is considered to be

[written notice therefor, or such longer time period as may be required so long as Landlord has commenced curative]
written notice therefor, or such longer time period as may be required so long as Landlord has commenced curative

[prior notice, to enter in and on the Premises and within the facilities during either Landlord’s regular business hours]
prior notice, to enter in and on the Premises and within the facilities during either Landlord’s regular business hours

[NOTICES]
NOTICES

[notice. There shall be no renewal or extension of the Term by operation of law and in no event, without a new]
notice. There shall be no renewal or extension of the Term by operation of law and in no event, without a new

[GEORGIA AGREEMENT]
GEORGIA AGREEMENT

[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF

[EXHIBIT “A” The “Premises”]
EXHIBIT “A” The “Premises”

[EXHIBIT “B” SPECIAL STIPULATIONS]
EXHIBIT “B” SPECIAL STIPULATIONS

[THIS AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY, hereinafter]
THIS AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY, hereinafter

[Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the sale of the Property is contingent upon the]
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the sale of the Property is contingent upon the

[this Agreement and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.]
this Agreement and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.

[use of the Property, then Purchaser may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Seller]
use of the Property, then Purchaser may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Seller

[notice to Seller or (ii) to waive said objections and proceed to Closing, in which case said matters]
notice to Seller or (ii) to waive said objections and proceed to Closing

[this Agreement is not consummated on account of Seller's default (when not otherwise provided]
this Agreement is not consummated on account of Seller's default (when not otherwise provided

[may elect to cancel this Agreement by written notice, whereupon Purchaser and Seller shall then]
may elect to cancel this Agreement by written notice, whereupon Purchaser and Seller shall then

[ENTIRE AGREEMENT]
ENTIRE AGREEMENT

[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF

[Signature]
Signature

[EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description]
EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description

[Page 154]
Page 154

City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, and being part of Lots 7 and 8 of the C.O. Force, August 26, 1992

[Survey]
Survey

City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:, July 27, 2007

[Survey]
Survey

City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, and being part of Lots 7 and 8 of the C.O. Force, March 25, 1998

[Page 164]
Page 164

LMIG Supplemental Local Road Assistance (LRA) 2024

[BUDGET IMPACT: $111,223.17 includes restriping 32 linear miles of paved county roads.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $111,223.17 includes restriping 32 linear miles of paved county roads.

LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES WORK SESSION Tuesday, May 28, 2024

[GFOA, LRA, GMP]
GFOA, LRA, GMP

2024 Local Road Assistance (LRA) Administration Funds

[BUDGET IMPACT: $1,656,734.49 If approved, the LRA funds will be used for the Val Del Road at North Valdosta Road Intersection Improvements and restriping approximately 35 miles of paved roads.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $1,656,734.49 If approved, the LRA funds will be used for the Val Del Road at North Valdosta Road Intersection Improvements and restriping approximately 35 miles of paved roads.

Bid for 60 SCBA Cylinders for the Fire Department

[BUDGET IMPACT: $85,097.40 Lowndes County solicited bids for 60 SCBA cylinders for the Fire Department. The Fire Department began last year replacing 180 cylinders which would be expiring within three years. This is a continuation of that plan to replace one-third of the cylinders per year. The County received two bids.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $85,097.40 Lowndes County solicited bids for 60 SCBA cylinders for the Fire Department. The Fire Department began last year replacing 180 cylinders which would be expiring within three years. This is a continuation of that plan to replace one-third of the cylinders per year. The County received two bids.