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Planning commission approves Taylor lot split, conditions change to 0.455 acres
Summary
A lot split application from Clifton and Crystal Taylor was approved with condition the surveyed parcel line be adjusted to 0.455 acres to match ordinance minimums; commissioners voted to approve with the condition.
The Fountain Green City Planning Commission approved a proposed lot split for Clifton and Crystal Taylor, contingent on a minor adjustment to the split area to meet the ordinance minimum (change to 0.455 acres).
The Taylors appeared before the commission to request approval to divide a 1.06-acre parcel into two lots; staff and the applicants discussed survey details and “will serve” letters for utilities. The applicants said their surveyor had prepared a digital survey and would not print final materials until the commission’s approval. Commissioners and staff noted that the city code requires a minimum lot area of 0.455 acres in the applicable zone and asked the applicants to confirm the surveyed lot line to match that figure. One commissioner said the applicants could “move the line” a few inches to achieve the required 0.455 acres and avoid future disputes.
A motion was made to approve the lot split with the condition that the applicants change the proposed lot size to 0.455 acres; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Commissioners discussed whether the approval required county action; staff said the city can approve lot splits, and the applicants were told to submit the updated stamped survey as part of the final documents before county recording.
Why it matters: The decision allows the Taylors to move forward with the physical survey and permitting steps needed to develop or market the subdivided parcels while ensuring the split conforms to the city’s minimum lot-size standard.
What’s next: Applicants agreed to have their surveyor adjust the line to create a 0.455‑acre lot, provide the revised survey to city staff, and proceed to the county with the city-stamped approval.
Provenance: Discussion and motion began when the lot-split item was introduced (topicintro at s=2621.025) and concluded with the motion, second and voice vote (topicfinish at s=3048.335).
