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Planning commission tables Knuth rezoning request after neighbors press for R‑1 limits and buffers
Summary
Kurt and Heather Knuth requested rezoning of about 29.7 acres from A‑1 to R‑2 to create two home lots for family members. Commissioners tabled the application after confusion over whether R‑1 or R‑2 was intended and neighbors asked for protections against future subdivision.
The Paulding County Planning Commission on Wednesday tabled an application by Kurt and Heather Knuth to rezone about 29.73 acres from A‑1 (agricultural) to R‑2 (suburban residential). The applicants said they wanted to create two lots of roughly two acres each for their children and to retain the remaining acreage with the family.
Staff had advertised the application as R‑2; the letter of intent originally listed R‑1, which prompted repeated clarification questions from commissioners and staff. Commissioners emphasized applicants must be clear about the district requested because district choice affects minimum lot sizes and future development potential. The applicants confirmed they wanted R‑2 as advertised after discussion, but several commissioners suggested they might instead seek an intervening classification (R‑1) to provide extra protections for neighbors.
Neighbors and a representative of Thomas Road residents said their primary concern is preventing the property from becoming a subdivision in the future. Linda Hudson, representing nearby Thomas Road residents, said infrastructure on Thomas Road (private wells and narrow entrances) would not support large additional development and that residents wanted a rural character to remain. Another neighbor requested that the commission ensure any future increase beyond the two homes would return to the commission for review.
Commissioners noted two stipulations in the staff packet: that no more than two single‑family homes be approved without returning to the commission, and that owners obtain residential driveway permits and meet required standards. The applicants said they accepted both stipulations.
After discussion, Commissioner Steele moved to table the application for one month to allow the applicants time to consult with county staff, the tax commissioner (about conservation/ag designation), and to decide whether to request R‑1, R‑2 or a narrower land area for rezoning. The motion to table was seconded and carried. The matter will be placed on next month’s agenda.
What happens next: The applicants will consult with county staff on lot lines, tax and conservation implications and will return with clearer mapping/stipulations or request an intervening zoning category.
