GREATER LOWNDES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 325 WEST SAVANNAH AVENUE Monday, April 29, 2024 -5:30PM  GLPC Commission Members Present: Franklin Bailey, Johnny Ball, Ron Bythwood, Ed Hightower (Chair), James Miller, Steve Miller (Vice-Chair), Chris Webb, Chip Wildes and Tommy' Willis  GLPC Commission Member Absent: Vicki Rountree  Staff: James Horton - South Georgia Regional Commission Staff Member, Matt Martin City of Valdosta Planner; JD Dillard - Lowndes County Planner, and Molly Stevenson - Lowndes County  Planning Analyst (Clerk) VISITORS PRESENT: (Sign-In sheet available in file.)  CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Chairman Hightower called the meeting to order at 5:30p p.m. Chairman Hightower led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the Invocation by Commissioner Ron Bythwood. Chairman Hightower welcomed everyone to the GLPC meeting and explained that the Planning Commission serves as an advisory recommending) body to the local member governments regarding land use requests, and the final determination of the requests presented at this meeting will be made by the applicable local governments. Chairman Hightower then explained the meeting procedures and announced the dates oft the public hearings for the local member governments, as listed on  the agenda. Agenda Item #2  Approval of the Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2024  Chairman Hightower called for additions, questions, and corrections oft the March 25, 2024, GLPC meeting minutes. There being none, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the March 25, 2024, meeting minutes as presented. Commissioner Bythwood second. All voted in favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #3  LP-2024-20-03 Justin Roberts, W Marion Ave., 0199197  Rezone "7.9 ac. from C-C (Community Commercial) to R-C (Cluster Residential)  1    Mr. Horton presented the case in which the applicant is requesting to rezone the properties located at Tax Map/Parcel #s 0199 197 and 0223A 001 from C-C (Community Commercial) to R- C( (Cluster Residential). The request is to allow the development of condominiums on vacant wooded parcels. The parcels are located on the northwest corner of W. Marion Avenue (U.S. The proposed development will be a gated community with a pavilion and pool. The conceptual site plan for the proposed development depicts a total of 11 buildings on the parcels, consisting of 64 individual residential units. The condominiums will be individually owned with HOA Adjacent properties to the north, east and west are zoned R-10 (Residential - 10,000 minimum square feet), and to the south, properties are zoned C-C (Community Commercial), and R-15 (Residential - minimum 15,000 square feet). The properties are within a Suburban Character Area with Suburban Areas to the north, west, and east, and Established Residential Character This request is consistent with the 2021 Lowndes County Comprehensive Plan for the Suburban Character Area and poses no detrimental effect on the public. R-C (Cluster Residential) zoning meets the exact requirements of R-6 Multi-family Residential, with minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet for a single-family dwelling and the maximum allowable density of 14 units per acre Commissioner Bailey asked for clarification as to the the maximum number of units per acre allowed in R-C zoning. Mr. Horton explained that while the conceptual plan depicts only 11 buildings, containing a total of 64 units, R-C zoning actually allows for 14 units per acre which  Highway 41) and Long Pond Road.  regulations maintaining the complex and grounds.  Areas to the south and a portion to the east.  for multi-family housing. Staff recommends approval oft this request.  could include potentially 98 units on the subject properties.  Speaking in favor of the request:  Jimmy Cone, Project Architect - 1804 Plum St. Larry Sanders, Project Engineer - 6490 River Run  Mr. Cone reiterated that the condominiums are intended to be sold, not rented. There will be an HOA, it will be a gated community and amenities will include a pool and potentially a gym. Commissioner James Miller asked if there is a plan to expand the number of buildings/units for the final site plan. Mr. Cone stated there is discussion to reconfigure to add additional buildings/units but they do not intend to go to the maximum allowed. Perhaps 14-15 more Mr. Sanders stated the site features will include intentional green spaces, pool, gym, HOA and other amenities. Additionally, he spoke of the character of the applicant and stated that the detention pond will actually be on the adjacent subdivision, also owned by the applicant. Mr. Sanders further stated there is an existing curb cut on Hwy 41 that lines up perfectly with the  units.  2    entrance to the proposed development and that they will be working with GDOT for ingress/egress. Water ad Sewer will be supplied by Lowndes County Utilities.  Commissioner Bailey complimented the layout but asked if the density does increase, will the  layout be maintained? Mr. Cone stated that is the intent. No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no further discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Commissioner Wildes made a motion to recommend approval oft the request as presented. Commissioner James Miller second. All voted in favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #4  VA-2024-07 DPI Holdings, LLC, (1613 Williams Street)  Rezone 0.57 acre from R-10to R-6  Mr. Martin presentedi the case in which the PctgPeAcbPRe0S? acres from Single- Family Residential (R-10) to Single-Family Residential (R-6). The subject property contains an existing single-family rental residence and is located at 1613 Williams Street. This is along the east side of the street, about 200 feet south of the intersection with East Moore Street. This is immediately south of the Treeloft Apartments building (also owned by the applicant) along the south side of East Moore Street, and directly across from the Carolyn Apartments along the west side of Williams Street. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing residence and construct a one-story duplex on the property, with parking being located behind this new building. ** This is the same property that was the subject ofay previous rezoning request 2 years ago by the same applicant, but instead for Multi-Family Residential (R-M) zoning to allow a proposed small apartment building with 4 dwelling units. The previous request was denied by The subject property is located within an Established Residential (ER) Character Area on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan which allows the possibility of R-6zoning. The property is also located within the City's local "Historic District". The applicant's proposed demolition and new construction has already been approved by the Historic Preservation The subject property is part of the Brookwood North neighborhood which contains a mixture of residential types in a mostly older built-out pattern. The subject property is surrounded on the north and west by existing apartment complexes (one of which is owned by the applicant). To the south there is an existing Duplex, and to the east there is an existing single-family residence which faces lola Drive. This surrounding pattern alone, presents a compelling argument for conversion of the subject property to at least a Duplex level of density. Given the % acre size of the property, it being under the same ownership as one of the adjacent apartment complexes, and its design being controlled byt the HPC, there is strongargument for higher densityr residential  City Council with a 6-0 vote on 4-7-2022 (file # VA-2022-05)  Commission (HPC) at their meeting on April 1st (file # HPC-2024-33).  3    development than what R-10 would allow. The proposed zoning change is indeed compatible with the use oft the adjacent properties and the overall land use pattern along this portion of the Staff finds the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Standards for the Exercise of Zoning Power (SFEZP) and recommends approval of R-6 zoning to the City Council.  Williams Street.  Speaking in favor of the request:  Jamey Dewar, Applicant - 1761 Pinehurst Plaza, Palm Springs, CA92264  Mr. Dewar explained that damage sustained from the recent Hurricane Idalia added to the already dilapidated structure which resulted after the property flooded. The existing structure has no permanent heating units. Space heaters are utilized. The new construction will be 24" off the ground. He stated the potential of the front being owner-occupied with the back being a rental property. Mr. Dewar explained the design will complement the surrounding historic character and parking is designed to be tucked back behind the structure with a new driveway. Commissioner Bailey asked if the structure will be built on the current build site. Mr. Dewar stated the news structure will be built closert to the road. Commissioner Bailey further asked ifMr. Dewar will retain ownership. Mr. Dewar stated that he is also the owner oft the adjacent Treeloft Apartments and as long as he owns those, he will maintain ownership of the subject property. If/when he does sell, the subject property and Treeloft Apartments will be marketed separately.  The back rental unit will be one bedroom and include an open air deck.  No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no further discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Vice-Chair Steve Miller made a motion to recommend approval ofthe request as presented. Commissioner Wildes  second. All voted ini favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #5  REZ-2024-07 Hester Property, Skipper Bridge Road, a portion of 0103 062, "2.5acres  Rezone from E-A (Estate Agricultural) to R-A (Residential Agricultural)  Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicanti tis requesting: a changei inz zoning on aportion of the subject property from E-A (Estate Agricultural) zoning to R-A (Residential Agricultural) zoning. The general motivation in this case is for the applicant to subdivide the property into a conforming lot for an individual residence. The subject property possesses road frontage on Skipper Bridge Road and Franklinville Road, both locally maintained County Roads, and is within  the Rural Service Area and Agricultura/Foresty Character Area.  4    The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise ofz zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 of the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the neighboring zoning patterns and existing population density, the development potential based on well and septic criteria, the potential environmental impacts, and therefore recommends approval of the Commissioner Willis asked if the parties involved are relatives. Mr. Dillard confirmed there is  request for R-A: zoning. family connection.  Speaking in favor oft the requests:  Wayne Hester, Applicant - 5273 Skipper Bridge Rd., Hahira  Mr. Hester explained his uncle is the owner oft the parent parcel and intends to deed the subject  property tol him. Mr. Hester intends to build al home for his family.  No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no other discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Willis to recommend approval of the request as presented. Commissioner Bailey  second. All voted in favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #6  REZ-2024-08 River Road, 4374 River Road, 0144 041A, "15 acres  Rezone from R-21 (Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development)  Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property from R-21 (Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) zoning to develop a 54- lot subdivision. In 2022, a request to rezone the property from R-21 to R-A was denied by the LCBOC (3-2). The subject property possesses road frontage on River Road, a major collector County Road, and is within the Urban Service Area and Suburban Character Area on the Future The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise of zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 oft the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the rural residential character of the area, the existing low-density land uses and zoning patterns, the availability of County utilities, the topography of the subject property, and the proposed site plan, and therefore recommends approval of the request for P-D with the following seven (7) conditions:  Land Use map.  Conditions:  1. Duplexes (Two-family dwellings) are not allowed 2. Side yard setbacks on all lots- -8'  3. Lot 42 and 54 driveway access from Western property line only  5    4. When the dwellings are within sixteen (16) feet of each other, fences are not allowed to 5. Accessory structures allowed per lot: No more than 2 structures totaling no more than 400sf combined, located in the rear yard only, and no less than 5' from the side and rear 6. landscaping/Bufferings = Consistent with ULDC4.07.00,al landscaped buffer ofar minimum offour (4) shade trees per 100 linear feet shall be planted around the North, East, and West exterior boundaries, and the Western lot line of Lot 55 (interior green space)  be constructed in the side yards between them  property lines  7. No on-street parking allowed Additional considerations include:  1. This is thej first substantive attempt to develop a suburban density neighborhood that 2. Setting a minimum lot size greater than what is currently depicted to allowf for the subject 3. Additional emergency ingress/egress be added through the western stub out along River  utilizes water and sewer in the River Road community  property to better fit into the existing community e.g. 8,000: sqft lots  Rd  4. Existing houses on R-21 lots connection to County Utilities 5. The proposed location and design of the Cluster Mailbox Unit  6. Providing additional parking spaces to accommodate guests, visitors, and the use of the 7. Previous development activity of other PD subdivisions in North Lowndes County related 8. Utilize a portion of the central greenspace for a shared bus stop area (Covered, Lights, 9. Providing a future ROW stub-out to the east and/or west to accommodate for future 10. Access and utilization of the stormwaterdetention/greenspace area as an amenityfort the 11. The setbacks for Lot #1 needs to be adjusted e.g. Setbock/oning/Property Line 12. The current site plan exceeds staff's recommended minimums for front yard setbacks: 13. Secondary Front yard setbacks for Corner lots - 28' from centerline of street (Lots 41,4 42, Commissioner Willis asked if County Water & Sewer is already in place. Mr. Dillard stated that it is. Connection will be via Cat Creek Rd. Vice-Chair Steve Miller inquired as to the possibility ofa a potential of 10 additional lots on the adjacent River Rd. parcels. Mr. Dillard explained that the adjacent parcels are zoned R-21 SO cannot be developed at that density. Commissioner James Miller asked about the discrepancy of Plat Note #7 regarding front and side yard setbacks. Mr. Dillard stated staffrecommends: 35' front yard setbacks while the site plan shows 45' front yard setbacks, and: staff is recommending 8' side yard setbacks while the site plan depicts 6' side yard setbacks. Vice-Chair Steve Miller asked what the thresholdi is for at two-point access requirement.  green space (Table 60L03A)-20spaces)  tos side yard setbacks etc.) development.  neighborhood (trails, picnic shelter, etc.) Adjustment (Northern Line is Exterior).  Front yard setbacks on all lots - 35' from centerline of street, and  54)  6    Mr. Dillard explained the current code requires a 2nd point of entry after 24 lots, however, the requirement for the Life Safety Code is 120 lots. Commissioner Willis asked if the structures will be one-story or two. Mr. Dillard stated the developer is present and can better answer the  question but the sizes are intended to be between 1250 and 1500 sq ft.  Speaking in favor of the request:  Clint Joyner, Applicant - 3101 Rocky Ford Rd.  Mr. Joyner stated the structures will be one-story homes with two car garages. He further explained that Lowndes Countyisgrowinga and affordable housing isneeded desperately. He gave statistics for upcoming industry and the added jobs they will provide, as well as the expected increase of families at MAFB. He gave several examples of development outside of established character areas that have proved beneficial to the community. Mr. Joyner explained the location was chosen based ont the Comprehensive Plan Future Development Map and access to Lowndes County Utilities. With respect to the requested 6' side yard setbacks, Mr. Joyner stated the AC units that are generally on the sides of houses will bei in the rear for this development. Commissioner Willis asked buffers will only be required on the perimeter. Mr. Joyner explained that while notr required, ay vast majority of developers and builders automatically put up 6' privacy fences. Commissioner, James Miller asked if Mr. Joyner will be selling the lots or building ont them himself. Mr. Joyner answered he will be doing both. He further stated that development costs since 2014 have tripled. Vice-Chair Steve Miller asked for clarification of the range ofhouse sizes. Mr. Joyner reiterated the houses will be 1250 = 1500 sq ft with 2-car garages. Commissioner  Bailey discussed Workforce Affordability briefly. No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no other discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Bailey to recommend approval of the request with seven (7) conditions = but 4. When the dwellings are within sixteen (16/feet of each other, fences may be constructed in the side yard if they begin and extend out from the rear corner of the building. Commissioner Webb second. Seven voted ini favor, one opposed (J. Miller) (7-1). Motion carried.  modifying Conditions 2 and 41 to the following: 2. Side yard setbacks on all lots-6'  Agenda Item #7  REZ-2024-09 Dasher Grove Subdivision, Dasher Grove Road, 0072 191, "192 acres  Rezonei from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-10 (Suburban Density Residential),  C-G (General Commercial), and R-1 (Low Density Residential)  7    Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicant isre requestingt tor rezone the subject property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning to R-1 (Low Density Residential) on "49ac, R-10 (Suburban Density Residential) on "130ac and C-G (Commercial General) zoning on "32ac abutting Val Del Road. The general motivation in this case is for the applicant to continue the development of the adjoining Grove Pointe subdivision per the master plan from 2002. The subject property possesses road frontage Val Del Road and Dasher Grove Road, a major collector and local County Road respectively, and is within the Urban Service Area and Suburban Character The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise ofz zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 of the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the adjoining suburban land uses and zoning patterns, the various wetland locations, the availability of County utilities, and the future road improvements to Val Del, and therefore recommends approval of the request for R-1, R-10 and C-G zoning as depicted on the Dasher Grove Conceptual Layout  Area.  dated 3/21/2024 with the following two (2) conditions: 1. All lots shall front interior roads  2. The owner of the subject property shall provide public road vehicular access to and from Val-Del Road within 120 days of the recording on the real estate records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lowndes County of a plat or plats of a portion or portions of the  subject property which include at total of 120 or more residential lots.  Commissioner Willis inquired about where vehicles will exit the development. Mr. Dillard stated that the design currently shows access via Grove Pointe Subdivision, but eventually via Val Del Road. Commissioner Willis asked what the current traffic count is on Val Del Road and when improvements to Val Del Road are planned. Mr. Dillard explained a study is being conducted currently and the current plan is to begin the Val Del Road widening project sometime in 2028, depending on the T-SPLOST2 results. Vice-Chair Steve Miller asked what the total number of lots for the entire development project will be. Mr. Dillard said the plan calls for 297 lots. Commissioner Willis asked, regarding Condition #2, what the County Engineer's comment was. Mr. Dillard stated the County Engineer believesthe connection to Vall Del Road should occur upon  120 lots being platted and recorded. Speaking in favor of the request:  Howard Dasher, Applicant - 97 S. Lakeshore Dr. Matt Inman, Engineer - 4560 Val North Dr., Suite E  Mr. Dasher stated this subdivision, as part of the Grove Pointe Subdivision master plan, has been planned since 2002. The Grove Pointe Subdivision current phases has only 4 lots remaining. Amenities will include walkways, greenspaces, playground, golf cart provisions, etc. Vice-Chair Steve Miller inquired as to the amount of time it will take to build out 120 lots. Mr. Dasher answered approximately- 4-5 years. Mr. Dasher voiced concern about the cost of building roads and would like the 2nd condition to be raised to 2/3 of the total lot development instead of  8    the less than 1/2. Commissioner Hightower asked staff where the 120 number came from. Mr. Dillard said it is consistent with the Life Safety Code recommendations. Vice-Chair Steve Miller asked if the 2 points of access through Grove Pointe subdivision were considered. Mr. Dillard stated the recommendation is for the extension to' Val Del Road occur at 120 lots. Mr. Inman explained that the intent is to make the development a "walking development', connecting to other developments. He further explained that the wetlands are ini the process of  being delineated which will altert the design ultimately. Speaking in opposition to the request:  Brandon Wells, Grove Pointe HOA President = 5310 Maycomb Ave.  Lester Preston - 4766 Layla Ln.  Mr. Wells voiced concerns about the increased traffic on the thoroughfare road if the development does become part of Grove Pointe Subdivision. He inquired as to the feasibility of redesigning the road to wind around more. He also asked fthe development is not officially the next phases of Grove Pointe, ifi it could not connect to Grove Pointe. If not part of Grove Pointe yet still connected, there is concern that the privately funded facilities would be utilized by non- HOA members. Mr. Dillard asked the applicant if the proposed development will be part oft the Grove Pointe Subdivision. The intent is that it will be. Chairman Hightower explained that the GLPC cannot give relief and recommended contacting the County commissioners with concerns. Mr. Preston echoed the thoroughfare concerns. Commissioner Willis stated the Val Del Road traffic is already too heavy and suggested this development should be put on hold until Val Del Commissioner Wildes asked for clarification of the 120 lots number and stated 2/3 of the lots being platted and recorded before connecting to Val Del Road was reasonable based on road construction costs. Mr. Dillard stated the TRC recommendation was 120 lots but the Planning There being no further discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Commissioner Willis made a motion to recommend denial of the request. Commissioner Bythwood second. After discussion on the motion to recommend denial, Chairman Hightower called for a vote. Two voted in favor, Six opposed (Bailey, S. Miller, Wildes, Ball, J. Miller, Webb) (2-6). Motion failed. Following more discussion, Commissioner Wildes made a motion to recommend approval of the request with two (2) conditions, but with the 2nd condition being modified as follows: 1. The owner of the subject property shall provide public road vehicular access to and from Val-Del Road within 120 days of the recording on the real estate records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lowndes County of a plat or plats of a portion or portions of the  Road improvements have been made.  Commission can recommend 2/3.  subject property which include a total of 200 or more residential lots.  9    Second by Commissioner James Miller. Following discussion on the motion, Chairman Hightower called for the vote. Six voted ini favor, Two opposed (Bythwood & Willis) (6-2). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #8  REZ-2024-10 Mineola Holdings, 3974 Old US 41, 0072 133A, "0.71 acre  Rezone from R-21 (Medium Density Residential) to 0-I (Office Institutional)  Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from R-21 (Medium Density Residential) zoning to 0-I (Office Institutional) zoning. The general motivation in this case is for the applicant to develop the property with compatible O-I uses. The subject property possesses road frontage on Old US HWY 41 and Kelly' Way, an arterial and local County Road respectively, and is within the Urban Service Area, Old US4 41 Corridor Overlay, and The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise of zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 of the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the adjoining suburban and commercial land uses and zoning patterns, the availability of County utilities, the existing landscaping and buffering, and therefore recommends approval of the request for 0-I 1. The existing vegetation along Kelly Way and the northeastern property line shall remain undisturbed, and if damaged during development, shall be replaced in accordance with  Suburban Character Area.  zoning, with one condition:  Section 4.07.06 of the ULDC. Speaking in favor of the request:  Billy Nijem, Attorney for Applicant -1 1007 N. Patterson St.  Mr. Nijem stated that the subject property is a vacant lot, which is a remnant of the adjacent neighborhood. He further stated that O-lzoning is al better buffer between C-Czoning that exists on Old US 41 and the residential zoning oft the adjacent neighborhood. His clients have noi issue  with the proposed condition.  No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no other discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Bailey to recommend approval of the request with one (1) condition. Commissioner James Miller second. All voted in favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  10    Agenda Item #9  REZ-2024-11 Quarterman Estates Subdivision, Ph 5, 4454, 4448 & 4450Whitewater Rd.,  0136 127A & 0136 128A, "3.6a acres to R-10 (Suburban Density Residential)  Rezone from R-21 (Medium Density Residential) and R-1 (Low Density Residential)  Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-21 (Medium Density Residential) zoning to R-10 (Suburban Density Residential) zoning. The general motivation in this case is for the applicant to unify the zoning for the Quarterman Estates Subdivision. The subject property possesses road frontage on Whitewater Road, a major collector County Road, and is within the Urban Service The subject parcels were originally rezoned in 2005 and 2006 to R-15zoning, which wasr replaced with R-21 and R-1 zonings in 2006 with the adoption of the ULDC and the updated zoning The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise of zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 of the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the adjoining suburban land uses and zoning patterns, the availability of County utilities, the wetland and recharge areas, and therefore recommends approval oft the request for R-10: zoning.  Area and Suburban Character Area.  classifications.  Speaking in favor of the request:  Billy Nijem, Attorney for Applicant - 1007 N. Patterson St.  Mr. Nijem stated he was present to answer any questions the commissioners might have. There being none, Chairman Hightower asked if anyone was present to speak in opposition to the  request.  No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no other discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Bythwood to recommend approval of the request. Commissioner Bailey second.  All voted ini favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  Agenda Item #10  REZ-2024-12 Vicky King, 4829 Carter Ln., 0195 070, "2.9 acres  Rezone from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential)  Mr. Dillard presented the case in which the applicant isr requesting to rezonet the subject property from R-A (Residential Agricultural) zoning to R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning. The general motivation in this case is for the applicant to subdivide the property into conforming lots for  11    individual residences. The subject property possesses road frontage on Carter Lane, a locally maintained County Road, and is within the Urban Service Area and Rural Residential Character The TRC analyzed the request, the standards governing the exercise of zoning power set forth in 10.01.05 of the ULDC, and factors most relevant to this application, including the neighboring R- 1 land use and zoning pattern and the requirements for lots in groundwater recharge areas, and Vice-Chair Steve Miller asked if the applicant is amiable to the required increase in the size of  Area.  therefore recommends approval of the request for R-1 zoning.  Tract 11 to 1.25 acres. Mr. Dillard confirmed. Speaking in favor of the request:  Vicky King, Applicant - 4829 Carter Ln.  Ms. King stated her intent is to divide the property, sell the existing house and build a smaller  home to live in on the newly created parcel. No one spoke in opposition to the request.  There being no other discussion, Chairman Hightower called for a motion. Motion by Vice-Chair Steve Miller to recommend approval of the request. Commissioner Webb second. All voted in  favor, no one opposed (8-0). Motion carried.  There being no other business, Chairman Hightower adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.  Stevé MillerVice-Chairman M Greater Lowndes Planning Commission 5/20/2024  Date  12