Walker County Planning Commission Meeting March 20, 2025 6:00 P.M. GEORCI Walker County Civic Center AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING IV. MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING: V. NEW BUSINESS: A. VARIANCE: 1. Raymond Keith Murdock: Requests a variance for less than five acres in an A-1 zone for property located at 643 Kensington Road Chickamauga, GA. 30707. Tax map & parcel number 0-282-009. 2. Michael Letson: Requests a variance for less than five acres in an A-1 zone for property located at 1307 Lee Mason Road LaFayette, GA. 30728. Tax map & parcel number 0-514-011. 3. Safe Future Real Estate Investments, LLC: Requests three lots size variances for property located at 20,36 & 86 Braxton Lane Rossville, GA. 330741. Tax map & parcel numbers 0-205-0978119A. VI. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: VII. MOTION TO GO INTO NEW BUSINESS: A. Raymond Keith Murdock B. Michael Letson C. Safe Future Real Estate Investments LLC VIII. ADJOURNMENT: EuT ROSSVLA 3 Safe Future Real Estate Investments LLC Walker County Roads WALKER COUNTY, GEORGIA HORPE AETMLS m E Raymond Keith Murdock a 22 0 Michael Letson AFAMETTE I s SA 5 $ B Walker County Planning Commission Minutes GEORCT February 20, 2025 Walker County Civic Center 6:00 PM ATTENDEES: Planning Commission Members Walker County Planning Staff Cindy Askew Jon Pursley, Planning Director Randy Pittman Kristy Parker, Planning Commission Secretary Todd Holt Will Ingram Rob Walthour John Morehouse Stan Porter I. CALL' TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Pittman called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: III. READING & APPROVAL OF THEJANUARY 16, 2025 MEETING MINUTES: Vice Chairman Pittman asked if there was a motion to approve the January 16th minutes. John Morehouse made a motion to approve the minutes as is. Will Ingram seconded the motion to approve. The vote to approve was unanimous. Motion to approve carried. IV. MOTIONTO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING: Vice Chairman Pittman stated that the only item on the agenda for tonight had been withdrawn SO there would be no need to open a public hearing V: ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Pittman asked if there was a motion to adjorn. Stan Porter made a motion to adjorn. Rob Walthour seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion to adjoin carried. Date Submitted: Planning Commission Chairman Date Submitted: Planning Commission Secretary Date Submitted: Planning Commission Director WALKER COUNTY Owner: Raymond Keith Murdock PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AGENDA ITEM Petitioner: same Location of 643 Kensington Road Property: Chickamauga, GA. 30707 Tax map & parcel number 0-282-009 PC Meeting Date: 3/20/2025 Present Zoning: A-1 (Agricultural) APPLICANT'S INTENT: Wants to divide off one acre for his mother-in-law to build on. The parcel is a total of 18.07 acres. DETAILS OF REQUEST: The Comprehensive Plan shows AgriculuralForestry, and this request would not meet those guidelines. Projected Area: 8 3 023. 0282 012 I 8 & KENSINGTONRD) 282 011 € 2 0282 014 à 0282 0282 009 0282 011D Walker County Planning Office Rezone, Conditional Use Varlance & Variance. Application Rezone Oconditional Us Variaace Variance Current Zoning: Requested Change: a Margce Map & Parcel Date: Fee: 0282 009 01-2-24t15000 Applicant/Owner & Phone:. Ruymend Kelth Pherdaok Street Name & Number:, 643 bensinglen Ri 423-413-0509 Malling Address:, 691 Remsinghoal Ra Gnsonaupa City, State, Zip Code: bhia K, 6A 30707 Request: L wzol hhe 122 Lut out ( Larepbt dak 34 mathek inhw ta buibo a hovse o/7 PLANNING COBMEBONETOMANDAROE D APPROVED, AS SUBMITTED J APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS a TABLED D DENTAL BOARD OFCOMMISSIDNERSI FINAL DECISION: APPROVED. AS SUBMITTED J APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 1 TABLED DENIAL The following disciosure is: required oft tha spplitant(s) by S:cticn 35-67A of O.CGA. The folowing is fsc disclosure purposes enly and does Eat disqualify thep pairica. Within the piest twa ywars, haves your made elther campaiga cantributioes tutaling $250.00 or mcre andur given girs bivingy valur a $250.00 or mere loal loral govermment cficiaywho willl be responsible for makinga recommendation or decisien on the: application? VESD a NO R 1FYES, then ona a: separate page. plesse furnish the tolloning Enfermation; A) Ther name at the local gowrnment efficial(s) to whom cash cantribulicn a gin wss made. 3) The total donar amounbs) ef each cempaign made by the: applicane to each lacal official during the tway yars lmmediately preceding the tilling of the agplication. Ane enumeration and description deachs gitt having valire of $250.00 or more made by tha applicant to each lacal gowernment efficisl within the past bwa years. Signature of Applicant/Owner - Rih hz as DATE eone Zoning Map: 38 22C 22B 20 6 9 22 24 106 9A 27 17 - E Future Land Use Map: Aoshy g Pand Sprig 6) AYERSRD : OROC 33 a Caagr Frightz EWYLS * 36 : : € 6 - B2 Roads Railroads Lakes & Ponds Crossroad Community Highways Rivers & Streams City Limits Character. Arcas Adivity Center Downtown Mixed Use Historic Mill RedevelepmentArea Residential Redevelopment Area Adtivity Destination! District Estate Residential Idustrial Raral Residential Agriculture /1 Forestry Fairyland Proper LookoutMourtair Neighborkood Sckool Airport Gateway Corridor Mil Village Town Center Countys Suburban Greenspane / Conservation, Araz Missionary Ridge Residential Traditionall Neigkborhood Downtown Business District Historic. Dountowi Mixed Use 2022-2032 Walker County. Joint Comprehensive Plan Agriceultural/Foresty: Walker County Description: Sparsely settled open areas containing farms, woods, and cultivation. Figure 48. Hwy 193 near Nickajack Rd. Suggested Development Strategy: 1. Limit new development 2. Protect farmland and open space 3. Promote use of conservation easements by landowners 4. Limit the number of residential subdivisions, requiring cluster or conservation subdivision design 5. Restrict commercial and residential development 6. Promote these areas for passive-use tourism/recreation 7. Widen roadways only when absolutely necessary 8. Carefully design roadway alterations to minimize visual impacts 9. Preserve agricultural lands fori the next generation ofi farmers 10. Resurface and repair roads when and where necessary. Land uses: Agriculture/Forestry Residential anytvraltbaConeraton Key Word Objectives: Conservation, Agriculture, Forestry, Low-density development, Conservation subdivision, Trails, Open space, preservation, Environmental protections, Sense ofA place WALKER COUNTY Owner: Michael Letson PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AGENDA ITEM Petitioner: same Location of 1307 Lee Mason Road Property: LaFayette, GA. 30728 Tax map & parcel number 0-514-011 PC Meeting Date: 3/20/2025 Present Zoning: A-1 (Agricultural) APPLICANT'S INTENT: Wants to divide off % acre with an additional house that is on the 21.41-acre tract DETAILS OF REQUEST: The Comprehensive Plan shows Rural Residential, and this request would not meet those guidelines because it suggests lot sizes between 1 to 5 acres. Projected Area: € 6s 05144 010B 0513010 FANCYLN 0519 010G 1 * CISERIR 0509 000à 1307 ET A EEMASONED 0515 0 Walker County Planning Office Rezone, Conditional Use Variance & Variance, Application Rezone OConditional Use Variance a Variance Current Zoning: Requested e Change: Al Jai RiAmce Map & Parcel Date: Fee: 05141 011 O2-0b-Za2f 157)00 Applicant/Owner & Phone: Michael Leksen 423- 994-6650 Street Name & Number:, 1307 /ee Anasan Ral Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Code: KR. lohyett Grc 30728 Reauest: Subdivde % acre c Seh aclatianal existivg hews dw praperty PLANNING COMMISSION PECONMERPATION: L- APPROVED AS SUBMUTTED APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS TABLED DENIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONTRS) FINAL DECISION: APPROVED AS SUBMUTIED D APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS TABLED a DENIAL disclosure The folleraing disclosurei is required of the: applirant(a) ly Section 36- 67A of OCCA The fellowing is for purpases only and does not disquality the prtition. Within thue past two; years, have you made either campalga contributions bataling $350.00 or more andfor given iAs having vake cf $250.00 de more ta; a localg dovermment cficial who will making: a recommendatien ec decision on the eppliration? VESDI NO B VES, then ber on repansible a for plaase furnish the following Information: separatep page, A) The nante of the boca! gowrrtment cfficials) ta whonm cashe cantribation oe gin was made. B) The cotal dullr amounts) ef each campaign made by the: applicant to each lacal official tway years Immediataly preceding thv fillirg of the applicaticn. durtag the Ane enumeration. and descriçtion at each gift having value ofs250.00 er moce made by applicant to tach local gvverament oficial wilhin the past Dw years. the Signature of Applicant/Owner chac 4 2-6-25 APPLICANT/OWNER DATE Zoning Map: 3A 38 20A Future Land Use Map: - 136 - U Naor mi MCKDR 6 Roads Railroads Lakes & Ponds Crossroad Community Higlways Rivers & Streams City Limits Character Arcas Activity Center Downtowr. Mixed Use Historic. Mill RedevelopmentArez Residentiall Redevelopnent. Area Adtivity Destination District Estate. Residential Idustrial Rural Residential Agriculture / Forestry Fairyland Proper Lookout.Mountair. Negkborkood Sckool Airport Gateway Corridor MilVillage Town Center CountySuburhan Greenspane / Conservation, Arez Missionary Ridge Residential Traditional. Neigkborhood Downtown. Business District Historic Downtown Mixed Use 2022-2032 Walker County. Joint Comprehensive Plan Rural Residential: LaFayette, Rossville, and Walker County Description: A rural, mostly undeveloped lands consisting oflarge lots, open space, pastoral views, low pedestrian orientation, and a high degree ofresidential building separation. Residential building separation is greater than what exist in County Suburban Charter area. These locations may face development pressure forlbwerdemsivysubaiwsons of one unit per onet acres. Agricultural and forestry operations are more likely to Figure! 51. Chamberlain Road, west of LaFayette be found dispersed among large lot residentia/property. Suggested Development Strategy: 1. Permit and allow variances for conservation subdivisions designed to incorporate large amount of open space. 2. Allow limited commercial activities. 3. Preserve rural features and imit residential development to lot sizes of 1 to 5 acres (often designated as Residentia-Agricutural or Agricultural Zoning Districts). 4. Whenever possible, connect to regional network of greenspace and trails available to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-vehicular means oft transportation. 5. Limit the rate of water and seweri infrastructure expansion in a practical, responsible matter. 6. Resurface and repair roads when needed. Land uses: Residential Agriçulture/Forestry anyerelbw/Consenaton Key Word Objectives: Conservation, Agriculture, Forestry, Single family residential, Low-density development, Conservation subdivision, Trails WALKER COUNTY Owner: Safe Future Real Estate PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Investments LLC AGENDA ITEM Petitioner: same Location of 20, 36 & 86 Braxton Lane Property: Rossville, GA. 30741 Tax map & parcel number 0-205-097 & 119A PC Meeting Date: 3/20/2025 Present Zoning: R-2 (Residential) APPLICANT'S INTENT: Wants to divide property SO three lots will be 10,890 square feet in size DETAILS OF REQUEST: The Comprehensive Plan shows Country Suburban which suggests development of conservation subdivisions, accessory housing units and well-designed multifamily residences to increase neighborhood versus traditional suburban development. This would meet the guidelines but not the county lot size regulations Projected Area: 0205 CLAIRE ST - 3A 0205 098 : B a 3: 5 0205 099 . 0205 100 0205 096 0205 101 A 0205 97C 0205 102 a 8 8 E : 8 9 3 E N S 8 S 3 3 / 8 A 3 a Walker County Planning Office Rezone, Conditional Use Variance & Variance Application Rezone Conditional Use Variance Varlance Current Zoning: Requested 6 a Change: 15 R-2 Redivision and alteration Map & Parcel Date: Fee: 0-205-0978119A 1-13-25 $450 Safe Future Real Estate Investments, LLC Applicant/Owner & Phone:, Street Name & Number: 20, 36, & 86 Braxton Ln, & 217 Claire St Malling Address: 5449 US 41 City, State, Zip Code: 4157 Rovello Way Buford GA 30519 Request: Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 4, and also the alteration of the property line between Lots 6 & 10. Please see submitted drawings for more details. FLANNING COMMISSIONI FECOMMENDATION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS D TABLED DENIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSI FINAL DECISION: a APPROVED, AS SUBMITTED APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS TABLED DENIAL The foltowing disclosure is required of the applicant(s) by Secticn! 35-67A af O.C.GA. Tlue fullowing is for disclosure purposes only and does not disqualifyt the petition. within the past twa have y mde eithero campsign contributions totaling $250.00 e nre andfor given gifts having s $250.00 ar more to a localy government official who will be responsible for makinga a recommendation ar decision an the application? YES D NORR. EFYES, then on : separate page, please furnish the following information; A) The name ef he local fovernment official(s) to whom cash contdbulion er gif: was made. D) The totat dallar amount(s) of each campaign made by the applicant to each local official during the twa years Immediately precediag thu filling cf the applicstion. Ane enumeration and description afe each gift having value cf $250.00 Gr more made by the applicant to each local govenment cfficial within the past tw years. Signature of Applicant/Owner: Ai 20/01/25 MIEKIRSESIETL APPLICANT/OWNER DATE CLAIRE STREET WIBERAT Rr roI IMCW3 GEOF a STA wPE 102.6 ca - FDL EAOATT TMER QARANTYE IMSEL LOT 1A TAXI FAACIL: Gaso 05 DCDS x 12 ALE S47 0.25 ACt POATN DF DX RT: CISONT OEEDS 9Xx 1A, ME 541 - 5 PuTS SOOK 4 AEE 3 Currently lots 1A & 1B are one lot and they want to make it the two shown with each .25 acres. FOSERT Each lot only being 10,890 af EREBEO square feet. Regulations say XE AAEO CiR aAs TAXI FCLOXSOR 1817 a MATBS 15,000 feet if on sewer DID apox all, FMEZ 27 E square RATS S0X 1, MCE 1: E NS sIV CAS) : S E mawve APEr I € IEGENT 3 CmDPoN E - SaICE 3 a a aB cusast 8 KW BSTOE PUR. POCTOICG IYPLAITOK KIN- NI I KGSE LOT 1B - - - SAOUN oORD MKW 0.25 AC: oeIa D/DK.WSWI GrerINTuN KACNL TANGOW POTIONOF TIE IXPWLELIS 0305 100 TAE PAACEL: IrsF - DELOD Dooc 711, MZ sr BIBACOE o PESO ADDCNTA FLATIOCE: 1. PCZ 602 AWERINTE 83 GUIDE C S") 5373 N 47 o MEINCIU CANAUNEE * OUAT 6 AHSTC CAAIEE POATIONOF TA PEU 2X ar ODDBOOE MJ, FNGES S43 PIATEXK LLIMES & n Aur SL 6L TAXFAREIL GASISI RSr AT TABVCARTE BADBooI 124 MACEM PORTON OF MLATBOOK 1, NACES Ki FC I IKXPNICLO oersoN SAFE FI AAR I D) oox 1542, MSE! SE FROPEF PLAT: 300K 1, ME 4 SNE:Tw2 2 43 LO L NORTH) PORTIONOF TAKR FARCELO 02050 047 GEORGIAWES DEED S00K 1912, PMGES 542 - PLAT BOK 19, PAGE s02 STATE PLANE PORTIONO OF TAXP PARCEL 4205097 DEED 300K1 1912,FAGE542 CA4S ENN FLATD BOOK 19, PACE 602 SSA, EREIGA Ghirer a w E o 20 SHARED E DAMEMAYE EASEMENT AAPE GR/S) FLLEDY WITH a CONCRETE Mn C4) EXSTAG NSE - de Lots 4A & 4B are currently one lot. They LOT 4A 0.25A AC+ want to divide property making lot 4A POAIIONOF d0 10,890 square feet. Regulations show TAXPARCEL:DAOS 19A CEEDE POOK2 205E,FAGE 100 15,000 square feet if on sewer. PATICB.N NAFIERG PLAT S00K 1,FAGET3 JENKANAFIER a5)0 NE9 15CE TAX? PARCEL:025118 90.E CR DEEDE BOOK 1022,PAGE624 PLATE BOOKI 1,9G73LCZ1H DEEDE BOCK291, PAGE1 100 PLATE E00K1,PAGE73 END PEDI ION BODET LOT 4B CECANEK 0.35 AC+ VROOFOUNOIAEN NOTED) CIDRONRCCST PORTICNCF DI RCHR ROOFOUMD TAXP PARCEEO 0205 11S4 DEEDE E00K2 2096,PAGE 100 TOFHAY PLATE BO0K LPAGET 73 Fof LEGINSING FOFC COHMENCEHENT EDUNE HERS BOUHDARY RN DUNE OTU LNE JCENTEALNE ELEDGE CF(S) -nE- 85.75 PoE. 102.17 4inPIFE liB4"s 59'5 SEE NS" 5958'E Ilin FILLEDI WIM POC CRF) DONCKETE WASHINGTON ROAD 4VPbICRAD Rel: FD: 1-730 COWG) GE LNED DATAT TABLE CRVE DATA TABLE UNE BEARIHG DISTANCE CRVE RADIUS ARCLEN TANGENT DELTAANGLE OHRD: 3EARING CHORDLEN SAFE FUTURI u NIP 333 Jw 19.51' C1 100.00 1L57 154E 01874179" N77"1 1Z 4W 32.45 FROPERTYLOCATED L2 N6S 03 41W 284 B $00°5 57'56E 22.36 PROPE DE Sec. 22-181. Development standards. Development standards are as follows: Table of Development Standards Area, Setback and Height Requirements District Minimum Required Side Rear Front Setback Front Setback Maximum Lot Size Road Setback Setback from from State Building Per Frontage (Ft) (Ft) Centerline and Height Dwelling First of County Federal Unit Dwelling Roads Highways Unit and Private (ft) (Ft) Drives (ft) A-1 5 acres 100 15 15 60 35 50 R-A 1 acre 100 15 15 60 35 50 R-1 15,000 75 15 15 60 35 50 sq.ft. R-2 15,000 75 15 15 60 35 50 sq.ft. R-3 15,000 75 15 15 60 35 50 sq.1 ft. C-1 15 15 60 35 50 CN 15 15 60 35 50 I-1 15 15 60 35 50 PUD See additional requirements in Section 22-152 CBOD See requirements in Chickamauga Battlefield Corridor Overlay District Ordinance 1lf property is to be divided with a shared private right-of-way, or easement, the lots must be a minimum of 5 acres each. 20r if septic systems will be needed, the regulations of the Health Department must be met, whichever is greater. If on well water, minimum lot size is 1 acre. (Code 2005, 5 34-263; Ord. of 7-20-1994, S 4.02; Ord. of 7-15-2004(4); Ord. of: 1-29-2009(2), 5 34-263; Ord. of 7- 31-2014; Ord. No. 0-02-21, 5 3, 10-28-2021) Zoning Map: (1601 CLAIRE a STRE 98 PIo 03 96 95 a a 00 3 e 6 60 7A 36: at 1 130 n Future Land Use Map: S lle Roads Railroads Lakes & Ponds Crossroad Community Higlways Rivers & Streams City Limits Character. Arcas Adivity Center Downtown. Mixed Use Historic Mill Redevelopmentres Residential Redevelopnent. Area Adtivity Destination District Estate Residential Industrial Rural Residential Agriculture / Forestry Fairyland Proper Lookout.Mourtuir. Neigkborkood Sckool Airport Gateway Coridor MillVillage Town Center County Suburban Greenspaae / Conservation. Araz Missionary Ridge Residential Traditional Neigkborhood Downtown Business District Historic. Downtown Mixed Use 2022-2032 Walker County. Joint Comprehensive Plan County Suburban: Walker County Description: Location of predominately Post- WWII residential single family housing within subdivided parcels of large amounts of open space. County suburban housing is often found inj proximity ofpublic water. These locations are characterized by low pedestrian mobility, little or no transit, a high amount ofopens space, and a high to moderate degree of residential building separation. Smaller retail Figure 52. Residential development in the Mountain establishments may be found in these locations View area also. Public institutional uses may be found at these locations in thej form offire departments, public school, recreational, facilities, and ect. Suggested Development Strategy: 1. Provide only limited planned expansion of water and sewer infrastructure so to control the rate of growth. 2. Wherever possible, connect to regional network of greenspace and trails made available to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-vehicular means oftransportation. 3. Encourage compatible architecture styles that maintain the desired, local character, and do not include "franchise" or "corporate" architecture. 4. Discourage tourist-based industries 5. Permit conservation subdivisions, accessory housing units, and well-designed multifamily residences to increase neighborhood density versus traditional suburban development 6. Add traffic calming improvements, sidewalks, street trees, and increased street interconnection to improve walkability and slow traffic within existing neighborhood. Land uses: Single family residential Commercial anytralb/Conseraton Publir/Institutional Key Word Objectives: Post- WWII housing, Subdivision, Building separation, Limited commercial, Public Water, Open space, Recreation, Conservation, Traditional neighborhood, Sense of place, Alternative multimodal transportation, regional identity, Heritage Preservation, Infill development, Open space preservation, Environmental protection