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Commission backs rezoning to create two Wall Road home sites after applicant cites soil tests; neighbors raise water and septic concerns
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval of a rezoning to split 2.45 acres on Wall Road into two residential lots after the applicant presented level‑4 soil tests indicating adequate area for septic systems; nearby residents raised concerns about well proximity, runoff and water service.
The Walton County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of an application to rezone 2.45 acres on Wall Road from A-2 to R-1 to create two buildable residential lots. The item will move to the Walton County Board of Commissioners for final action.
Applicant Brent Miller told the commission he intends to build two homes on the property and said he had conducted level‑4 soil testing. "We did do a level 4 soil test on this already, and we do have over 25,000 square feet of good soil on both lots," Miller said, noting that the availability of suitable soil would allow conventional septic systems.
Neighbors expressed concern. Larry Metcalf, who lives at 2435 Mountain Creek Church Road, said his well sits about 25 feet from the property line and feared septic placement could contaminate his well: "My well is 25 feet from that property line right there. That's a big problem with me contaminating my water." Craig League, who lives at 2350 Wall Road adjacent to the parcel, said the change to R-1 is unusual along Wall Road and raised questions about water lines, fire-hydrant location and how future water service would be extended.
Planning staff confirmed county water is available at the street and noted that the county’s environmental/health authority must approve septic systems before building permits are issued. Staff reiterated that approval by the health department is a precondition to issuing building permits and that the applicant could not proceed with construction until the health department signed off.
After public comment and applicant rebuttal, a motion to recommend approval passed and the rezoning will be placed on the Board of Commissioners agenda.
