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Planning board recommends denying O'Neil rezoning after neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Effingham County Planning Board voted May 13, 2025, to recommend denial of Tim O'Neil's request to rezone roughly 2 acres out of 12.85 acres on Green Morgan School Road from AR-1 to AR-2 following extensive neighbor opposition and board concerns about precedent and subdivision pressure.
The Effingham County Planning Board on May 13, 2025, recommended denial of a request to rezone approximately 2.0 acres of a 12.85-acre parcel on Green Morgan School Road from AR-1 to AR-2. The motion to recommend denial was made by Planning Board member Boykin and seconded by Planning Board member Patrick; the board voted in favor.
Staff member Chelsea explained the applicant sought AR-2 for the 2-acre portion because AR-1 requires a five-acre minimum and the proposed parcel would be below that threshold. Applicant Peggy…
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