Board tables Pea Ridge Road split request for one year; applicant told to provide perk/site dimensions

The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a request Oct. 16 from Ariana (Ariana Roland) to split portions of an approximately 18‑acre tract on Pea Ridge Road into two smaller lots for her children and to retain the remaining acreage in agricultural greenbelt status.

Roland said she owns nearly 18 acres and would like to deed two lots of about 1½ acres each to her children and keep about 15 acres in agricultural use. “Each lot would be around just under acre and a half because I have almost 18 acres,” she said, and added that the exact lot layout would depend on soils and perk testing.

Board members and planning staff told Roland they could not grant a variance without specific dimensions and evidence that the proposed lots would be buildable (per soil/perk tests) and meet width and setback standards. Planning staff noted that lots must meet county requirements for width, area, soils and access and that dividing off parcels now could remove greenbelt tax status on those portions.

Board member Tim moved to table Roland’s request for up to one year and to waive the filing fee for her next submission; another member seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote. The board told Roland to return with a sketch plan showing proposed lot lines, driveway locations, and soil/perk results so staff can confirm the lots would meet county standards before any variance is granted.

Board members cautioned Roland that a final variance is specific to the parcel and will stay with the land, so the applicant should ensure proposed lots and house plans fit the acreage and setbacks before proceeding.