Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:21:33 -0000 To: 'Rob Plumb' , 'Brad Folsom' , 'laurencenelson2@bellsouth.net' , 'kj@moserrose.com' cc: Mike Fletcher , Carmella Braswell From: Jason Davenport Subject: Nelson Hill Subdivision - Minimum Lot Size Interpretation part 2 text/plain 1647 Good afternoon. Based on recent questions from multiple parties regarding Nelson Hill we thought it best to respond in writing to all. For us the question is “Will the County require a minimum lot size in Nelson Hill?” and our answer is No. Lowndes County will not prohibit someone from reducing the minimum lot size. At a minimum, we will require that the subdivision plats be updated to reflect the new lot size and that the various notes and organization of the new plats be consistent with the previously approved preliminary and final plats. However, should the option to reduce the sizes of the lots be chosen, we do note the following other impacts to consider before pursuing that particular direction: 1. Other notes on the plats will need to be modified (e.g. Land Use Chart – Greenspace/Residential, Lake Space Note, Minimum Lot Area Note, Minimum Lot Width Note, etc.) 2. We have concerns over the resulting developable area if the lots are reduced (e.g. Setbacks & Utility Connections). Please note that further modifications along these lines may trigger a PD Amendment. Otherwise, from a staff standpoint, know that with the seemingly new direction and expectations of Nelson Hill we would recommend a PD amendment. In closing, it is our hope that this interpretation will be useful moving forward and as a result we will identify that, if necessary, it is subject to appeal (ULDC Section 10.04.00). Jason Davenport, County Planner Lowndes County - Board of Commissioners 229-671-2424 jdavenport@lowndescounty.com http://www.lowndescounty.com