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Planning board forwards two small rezoning requests to county commissioners; both recommended unanimously
Summary
The planning board unanimously recommended that two applicants be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners: a 6.2‑acre rezoning at 550 Brogdon Road and a 5‑acre rezoning at 116 Oak Street, each to AR‑2 to allow subdivision into smaller lots. Both items will be considered by the county commission on upcoming dates.
The Effingham County Planning Board unanimously recommended that two separate rezoning requests move to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
Charlita Ablacoa requested rezoning of 6.2 acres at 550 Brogdon Road in the Third District from AR‑1 to AR‑2 to permit smaller lot sizes and allowed uses in AR‑2. Chelsea, planning staff, told the board the application was complete and that the applicant intends to keep the existing home on a 3.205‑acre tract and create three roughly 1‑acre parcels along Williams Road. The board had no speakers in opposition or additional supporters during the public hearing, and the planning board voted to recommend approval. Planning staff advised the applicant that the Board of County Commissioners would make the final decision and provided a county commission date of April 1 for that hearing.
Peterson Dupeville requested rezoning of 5 acres at 116 Oak Street in the Second District from AR‑1 to AR‑2. Staff reported the parcel is currently large enough to be conforming under AR‑1 but the applicant wants to subdivide into three lots. Dupeville said the intent is to create a lot for his in‑laws. The staff report noted adjacent parcels include AR‑2 zoning across the street. No opposition speakers came forward. The planning board voted to recommend approval and staff said the application will be scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (planning staff referenced March 4 during the hearing).
Why it matters: Both requests are routine rezoning requests to allow subdivision into smaller lots under AR‑2 rules. Planning staff confirmed each application was complete and provided guidance on upcoming county commission hearings; final decisions rest with the Board of County Commissioners.
Board action and next steps For both items the planning board made positive recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by unanimous vote. The board record notes the Charlita Ablacoa matter will be scheduled for the county commission meeting on April 1; the Peterson Dupeville item was identified for the county commission meeting on March 4. Applicants were advised to coordinate with county staff on hearing dates and any outstanding procedural steps. Both applicants were told to appear at the county commission meeting, where the commission will take the final action.
Ending Both rezoning recommendations will proceed to the Board of County Commissioners; the planning board’s votes are advisory. Applicants and interested residents should consult county staff for the exact commission hearing dates and packet materials.
