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Commissioner Trimble moved to remove the item from the agenda; Commissioner Lane seconded. The chair confirmed the item will be advertised in the newspaper and scheduled for the board’s next meeting. The commission noted no additional advertising requirements beyond the county’s standard notice procedures.

What happens next
Planning staff will advertise the streetlight-district hearing and forward the item to the Board of Commissioners for consideration at the next available meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bulloch County Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 18, 2025 5:30PM","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted unanimously to remove a streetlight-district item from its agenda; staff will advertise and forward the item to the Board of Commissioners for a hearing.","taxTitle","Bulloch County, Georgia","taxId",28221,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6104785,"Planning commission recommends denial of Chelsea Enterprises rezoning for 25-acre subdivision on Burnsed Road",2159,1859000,4018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f&start=1859&end=4018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f/thumbnail_1859000.jpg","/articles/6104785/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-recommends-denial-of-Chelsea-Enterprises-rezoning-for-25-acre-subdivision-on-Burnsed-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104785-4c336c6d05548c201310834b9e7b08d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324490&Signature=a0R66HNZTvYIFRURc~IySk2Vl6ozVHBL8OPkfq67zw61DHyzMnZRtiRoMWVUI-YJhN5utB6oYI4nDuElg0AD-zEdMcnu3PkygnXKJfM1O86XcxVX5odHEzP8LGSFOsolRDElGTSONO6~p78-77LqeZRIbmhlaYKX9~lO7ZYgK4cfSne5jQr6gLkxE-Tw95udXiEey-Odfk1O52Ym0GgkglxoOfkChHpb1L97X02wdaStUcRVtxufzleWYqxZctybnXqF~7h2iIDFWG2dC4lEN8jOM46wZDrq4gDyZsBsILyu3V2pgCrEpegWSgV3Q6hYgiyxqQKhjzv~1Pp2kJ~Y9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission on March 18 voted to recommend denial of an application from Chelsea Enterprises, Inc. to rezone about 25 acres on Burnsed Road from AG-5 (five-acre agricultural) to R-80 to create a 10-lot single-family subdivision.

Planning staff presented the site and recommended approval with conditions, including single-family stick-built homes, shared well arrangement, and road improvements that would meet county standards. Patrick Patton, the applicant’s agent, told the commission the development would include two community wells (one as backup), septic systems approved by the state Department of Public Health if soils allow, and an asphalt road with a 60-foot right-of-way built to county standards. Patton said the subdivision would be consistent with the county comprehensive plan’s projected suburban corridor designation.

Scores of nearby residents opposed the rezoning at the meeting. Opponents, represented in part by Greg Hammerstein and others who circulated petitions and letters, told the commission the parcel lies almost entirely within FEMA’s Flood Zone A and warned of increased runoff, erosion and worsening flooding for adjacent properties if the site were developed. Speakers raised concerns about 10 septic systems and drain fields, two additional wells drawing on a contested aquifer, and loss of agricultural land and rural character. One opponent said the area is ‘‘the lowest part of the county’’ and described longstanding wet conditions.

Planning staff and the applicant responded that building in a flood zone is permitted under county and NFIP (FEMA) rules provided structures meet base-flood-elevation requirements, that surveyors set benchmarks and houses are built with required freeboard, and that wetlands would be avoided. The applicant said the development team will follow required procedures for flood elevation, septic permitting and buffers and that similar parcel divisions have occurred nearby.

After deliberation and discussion of a departmental review item that incorrectly stated no flood-zone disturbance (staff agreed to correct that report), Commissioner Bath moved to recommend denial; Commissioner Trimble seconded. The commission voted to recommend denial to the Board of Commissioners for final action at its April 1 meeting at 5:30 p.m.; the chair said the denial recommendation gives the applicant and neighbors time to work through outstanding questions.

Speakers and materials
Public commenters provided letters and a petition signed by residents on Burnsed Road, McCoy Road, Lawrenceville Church Road and adjacent areas; many spoke about flooding risk, water availability and the expectation that AG-5 zoning would limit density. The applicant provided sketch plans that show ten lots, two communal-well locations, and proposed buffers along boundaries.

What happens next
The commission’s recommendation to deny will be forwarded to the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners for final action on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Planning staff said it will correct the departmental review language about flood-zone disturbance before the commissioners’ packet is finalized.","After substantial public comment citing flood risks, water and septic concerns, and loss of agricultural character, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of Chelsea Enterprises’ request to rezone roughly 25 acres from AG-5 to R-80 for a 10-lot subdivision; the case will go to the county commissioners on April 1.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6104789,"Planning commission approves variance to allow pool house at Evergreen Drive property",354,1502000,1856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f&start=1502&end=1856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f/thumbnail_1502000.jpg","/articles/6104789/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-approves-variance-to-allow-pool-house-at-Evergreen-Drive-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104789-279b116fc69732702a3441e11bb73a99/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324490&Signature=iKweAyT2C0ULZTVcvqmGKI3tymzXjImvoCtNOfhxKraC5BNqk0hbU8tZ5NdBqBMAPvoEycM8v~lUXi6J5t3scQJWqQAUb16BEzM510BQ0MwzpGrrgplS3v4z3NyZWFFwEgh-1iYRV231qlQvC3tDY~i3X6zSllktkSo-ljptDS-H9~WpbX4aAEzUH6BP3RONpahi~sF3AtDDF-oZ~ur6kjlWibxklldmWsVBedX6Zu30jUrfrDbqDNQEn5uEJXSOviHkPbG1LIiFw25x9~NHrrhIJvtzuppDffjQNfu61OdThHi~Qd3P-rMKldXPso9ysKWsfwXMdn-MxVBxCk2JdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission on March 18 approved a variance to allow an accessory structure — described as a pool house — at a property in a planned subdivision on Evergreen Drive.

Planning staff described the property as R-25 within a planned subdivision near Forest Heights Country Club and said the accessory-structure standard in Appendix C, Article 14, prohibits accessory buildings in the front yard. The applicant, Jake Hudson, told the commission the pool had been damaged by a recent storm and the proposed pool house would be rebuilt to match the house in color, roof and siding. Mr. Pope, planning staff, recommended approval and explained the lot layout and that the proposal resulted from the property’s corner/dead-end configuration.

The commission voted to approve the variance after a motion and second; Commissioner Trimble seconded the motion. The applicant said the new pool house will match the principal residence and that the family is proceeding through required permits.

What happens next
The variance approval allows the applicant to proceed with the building permit process and any required site inspections consistent with county permitting and subdivision rules.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance to allow an accessory structure (pool house) at a home on Evergreen Drive in a planned subdivision; the applicant said the pool was being rebuilt after storm damage.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6104793,"Planning commission approves variances for LSL South Construction, recommends conditional use to commissioners",1408,127000,1535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f&start=127&end=1535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790237-8f0f2e56d927cab10532c734c9591a4f/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6104793/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-approves-variances-for-LSL-South-Construction-recommends-conditional-use-to-commissioners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104793-fd60f99bec03594f4411a90dc27a94c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324490&Signature=lramBTpbt~jRQ09rWRqx0eQ-C5AvR6Cxqsi93i3tr55-m9vYrdk9avm4lIFs~PARmdf2ziVkjT8yDuYGXqRRG82YfgoKkGuXlBhB6Fal0W4~YLO33OERCrINjHPwO53OJD73RgDT1HR87wRpDHOM-knC5f-2F9h6vsn19hwnQESnY6rH2fx63qiq3s-uApdgiPY8AnS~v0UTtp7X2rdiECGzKilrqrfBv9yLgPBxR3Lkm31wzIFEh8XlXjDSc1U8TW16uK8xnHGw7smHte2mlpegQGWyMzX3KAWGC2DFBaMNj5e~cUV1vUReOp6dSX1qwP-eDvpZNh1u~Z5Q3f6WPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission on March 18 approved several variances for LSL South Construction LLC’s proposed contractor office near Veterans Memorial Parkway and voted to recommend a conditional-use permit to the county commissioners.

The commission approved a variance from Appendix C, Zoning Article 14, Supplemental Standards for Specific Uses, Section 14-17 (the 250-foot separation from residences) for the parcel on Chanaberry Court, finding the applicant’s site constraints made the 250-foot setback infeasible. Planning staff and the applicant said the proposal includes a 30-foot vegetative buffer and the applicant agreed to screen outdoor areas; a privacy fence was discussed as a possible condition. Planning staff, represented by Mr. Pope, noted that the building design and any further changes will be reviewed during later site-plan approvals.

The conditional-use request to operate a contractor office in the Highway Commercial (HC) zoning district was recommended for approval to the Board of Commissioners with three staff conditions and a required conceptual site-plan submittal. Planning staff said the conditional-use review requires a later site-plan approval and that the item will go to the Board of Commissioners on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in this room. Commissioner Trimble moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Lane seconded the motion.

Separately, the commission approved a variance from the parking/circulation standard in Section 14-37 (which requires 40% of parking/circulation to be on the sides of the building). Planning staff asked that vegetative screening follow the parcel boundary to Chanaberry Court and recommended limiting access to no more than two entry/exit points to reduce the risk of vehicle headlights affecting the adjacent single-family residence. Commissioner Beth moved approval; Commissioner Trimble seconded.

Planning staff had recommended denial of a separate variance that requires façade projections or recesses for building walls over 50 feet in length (Section 14-37). Staff said the proposal as submitted did not provide the required architectural projections on both sides of the building and recommended denial unless the commission required additional streetside treatments. The commission voted to approve that façade variance without the staff’s recommended architectural condition; the motion to approve without the condition was seconded by Commissioner Chandler.

All approvals and the conditional-use recommendation are subject to final action by the Board of Commissioners on April 1. Planning staff stressed that the detailed building elevations, final buffering and screening, and site-plan elements will be reviewed during the site-plan approval phase if the commissioners grant the conditional use and related approvals.

Speakers who addressed this agenda item emphasized site constraints, buffering and screening, and timing for final site-plan review. Jamie Cartee, agent for the applicant, described the proposed use as an office and staging area rather than a customer-facing facility and said the applicant agreed to a 30-foot buffer and to avoid openings on the side facing the adjacent residence. Planning staff presented site photos, zoning maps and recommended conditions and noted the need to avoid headlights or other impacts on the adjoining home.

Votes at a glance
- Variance from Section 14-17 (250-foot separation): Approved (voice vote). Condition: 30-foot buffer discussed; screening/privacy fence referenced. Forwarded for site-plan review.
- Conditional-use permit (contractor office in HC): Recommendation for approval to the Board of Commissioners (motion by Trimble; second Lane). Staff recommended approval with three conditions; final hearing April 1, 5:30 p.m.
- Parking/circulation variance (Section 14-37, 40% side parking rule): Approved (motion by Beth; second Trimble). Staff conditions about vegetative buffer and limiting access points noted.
- Façade-projection variance (Section 14-37): Approved by the commission without the staff’s preferred architectural condition (motion to approve without condition; second Chandler). Staff had recommended denial absent additional projections or vegetative mitigation.

What happens next
The conditional-use permit and variances will go to the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners for final action on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Any required site-plan review, building elevations, and final landscaping/screening will be reviewed in that later approval process.","Bulloch County Planning & Zoning approved multiple variances for LSL South Construction LLC’s proposed contractor office on Chanaberry Court and recommended a conditional-use permit to the county commissioners with conditions; final approval will be decided April 1.","actionData","errors"]

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