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Planning board backs rezoning for small home addition in Guyton
Summary
The planning board voted Dec. 9 to recommend rezoning 2.8 acres at 91 South Central Avenue from AR-1 to AR-3 so the owner can add onto an existing second dwelling; the board noted the lot is nonconforming and the change will allow the permitted addition, subject to an encroachment permit for any access changes.
On Dec. 9 the Effingham County Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request from AR‑1 to AR‑3 for about 2.8 acres at 91 South Central Avenue in Guyton so the owner can build an addition to an existing second dwelling.
Planning staff said the parcel is currently a nonconforming AR‑1 lot and the applicant seeks AR‑3 so building an addition will be allowable under zoning. Staff recommended one condition: any new encroachments onto South Central Avenue must obtain an encroachment permit from the county and comply with the access management policy.
Applicant Timothy Parker told the board the project is to provide additional living space for family members and described a prefabricated addition to be attached to the existing guest home. Parker said timing is urgent because a family member’s wedding is scheduled in March and he hopes to complete work quickly.
Board members discussed the county code requirement that some nonconforming lots must be rezoned to permit expansions; they expressed sympathy for the applicant and noted the narrow time frame. A motion to recommend rezoning passed by voice vote. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action; site work and any encroachment permits remain separate requirements.
