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Planning commission backs rezoning of two Memorial/Meadowbrook parcels to single-family residential
Summary
The Stephens County Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning two adjacent parcels owned by Verbena Roots Properties from agricultural-residential to residential-single to enable future subdivision into one-acre lots; commissioners and the applicant said covenants will be used to align future houses with the existing neighborhood.
The Stephens County Planning Commission recommended approval on July 1 of a rezoning request from Verbena Roots Properties to change two parcels on Memorial Drive and Meadowbrook Drive from agricultural-residential (AR) to residential-single (RS).
The applicant, represented by Hugh Champion, said rezoning would allow road-front lots with 100-foot frontage (RS) instead of 150-foot frontage required under AR and would facilitate smaller lot subdivision that would nevertheless match the character of nearby properties. Champion said the average lot sizes after subdivision would exceed two acres in many cases, with a few parcels possibly approaching 1.5 acres, and that covenants would be established to maintain home quality and compatibility with the neighborhood.
Neighbors raised concerns about increased traffic, large trucks using Meadowbrook and Fieldcrest, road-condition deterioration, and how future development would be restricted by covenants. Dan Morrow and Eddie Powers asked that the county address existing truck traffic and road maintenance to avoid added congestion from new construction. Champion replied he plans houses comparable to the existing neighborhood and said mobile homes were not planned.
The commission discussed infrastructure issues and noted the applicant could develop lots incrementally. After public comment and a brief discussion about road frontage and potential subdivision thresholds, the commission voted to recommend the rezoning to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners for final action.
