TRC conditionally approves True South horse stables; neighbor seeks buffer waiver to preserve vineyard view

Walton County’s Technical Review Committee granted conditional approval Dec. 3 to True South (MIN25000134), a minor development application from Jenkins Engineering for Southern Cross Plantation Inc. to construct private horse stables and associated facilities on roughly 202.91 acres in District 3.

Bob (staff) presented the project and said applicants submitted materials addressing outstanding comments. Scott Jenkins of Jenkins Engineering said they addressed three landscaping comments but relayed a neighbor’s request that a compatibility buffer along roughly 300 feet of the property line not be installed, citing a desire to preserve the view of an existing vineyard. Jenkins asked whether the buffer could be reduced or clustered; the chair suggested obtaining a signed, notarized acknowledgement from the neighbor if the waiver is desired.

The committee moved and approved a conditional approval pending the resolution of remaining comments. The approval was recorded by voice vote ('Aye').

What’s next: Applicant to resolve landscaping and other outstanding comments and to provide any required neighbor waivers or revised planting plans; staff to finalize reviews and issue conditions in the development order.