Planning commission approves rezoning of 1.4-acre lot for single-family home (Project 2024-1201)

The Bryan County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve rezoning a 1.4-acre parcel so an applicant can build a single-family home.

Staff told the commission that “this RR 1 zoning is consistent with our comprehensive plan,” and that surrounding zoning is primarily residential; staff recommended approval. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the rezoning by voice vote (counts not specified).

Applicant Jake Reynolds, representing RJ Reynolds Construction, said the plan is “just to, rezone and build a single family home” and that the project would rely on a private well and private septic system. Resident Kelvin Kemp of 522 Dunham Marsh Trail spoke in favor and asked about a larger 27.87-acre area referenced in the notice. Kemp said the easement on the map appeared to be across the street from a neighbor and thanked the county for recently paving the road.

A staff member clarified that the 27.87 acres referenced in the packet includes utility and open-space areas and that only a small portion—the highlighted 1.4-acre parcel—is being separated for development. The staff member told the commission the existing PD designation limits development and that the rezoning would allow a residential use consistent with nearby lots.

Because the property will require a private well and septic, staff said those systems must be shown as viable during the minor plat and building-permit stages. The commission’s approval allows the applicant to proceed to those administrative steps; staff indicated standard checks on lot access, septic approval and well suitability would apply.

The commission did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting record; the action was approved by voice vote and no members announced opposition.