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Glynn County approves rezoning for 12-unit planned development on Washington Street with parking, drainage conditions
Summary
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning six lots on Washington Street to a planned development that would allow 12 units, conditioning the approval on an acceptable right-of-way agreement for off-site parking after residents raised drainage and density concerns.
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 6 approved ZM 2425, rezoning six lots on Washington Street to a planned development district that would allow a total of 12 housing units, but conditioned final approval on the county and developer reaching an acceptable right-of-way agreement for off‑site parking.
The vote followed public testimony from nearby residents who said recent fill and construction in the area have increased flooding, and a lengthy presentation from the developer about housing affordability and services. Commissioners emphasized concerns about parking, neighborhood character and drainage before approving the rezoning.
The county’s planning and zoning director, Stephanie Leif, told commissioners the applicant’s Planned Development (PD) text proposes no on‑site parking and that the applicant has said occupants would not own vehicles. Leif said county regulations would normally require two spaces per unit (24 spaces for 12…
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