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Commission approves variance and major subdivision for County Road 599 development
Summary
The commission approved a variance to subdivision regulations and accepted a major subdivision plan for a 17‑lot development near County Road 599 after county staff said the plan meets policy except for the requested variance to shift road alignment for sight distance.
The Cullman County Commission approved a variance from subdivision regulations and accepted a major subdivision plan for what was described as Bayles (Bales) Cove Subdivision, a proposed 17‑lot development in Commission District 3 located about one mile north of Johnson Scroxton off County Road 599.
County staff said the applicant requested a variance from the rule requiring roads to be built in the center of the right of way to achieve improved sight distance approaching County Road 599. Staff recommended approval, noting the plan otherwise meets the county’s subdivision policy. The commission voted to approve the variance and the subdivision plan by voice vote.
Representatives from Carson Water System told commissioners they had reviewed the request and did not object, but emphasized that the utility does not run mains across private property; the county must accept the roadway as a county road before utility mains can be extended onto county property. A county speaker said that this action was not an exception to other subdivision requirements.
ACTIONS: The commission approved the requested variance and the major subdivision plan; motions passed by voice vote. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
PROCEDURAL CONTEXT: County staff recommended approval after review; Carson Water System confirmed no objection but noted procedural sequencing needed before utility mains would be accepted.
