Commissioners approve multiple infrastructure items: cell tower, commercial site plan, roundabout utilities and parkland purchase
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Summary
The board approved a Clio cell tower site plan, a commercial Exley Track site plan (7‑11 and outparcels), Georgia Power utility relocations for two roundabouts, lighting agreements, and a purchase/donation of Hodgesville Road property intended for future recreation and library uses.
At the Feb. 17 meeting, the board approved several capital and infrastructure items intended to advance county projects and private‑sector development.
Pamela Melzer presented a site plan for a proposed 265‑foot overall self‑supporting communication tower (NXGA 226 Clio Cell Tower) on Clio Kildare Road; the project received conditional use approval earlier and the board approved site‑plan details subject to standard development‑plan and FAA/LD A reviews. A resident speaker, Larry Parr, urged caution on soils and foundation design and cited concerns about property values; staff said geotechnical and FAA requirements are part of subsequent permitting steps.
The board also approved a 25.41‑acre Exley Track commercial site plan (7‑11 gas station, convenience store and seven outparcels) with required turn lanes, a multi‑use trail, and buffer/landscaping commitments; staff said GDOT has approved a 250‑foot right‑turn lane and recommended a 160‑foot left‑turn lane on Trade Center Boulevard.
For county transportation projects, the board approved agreements with Georgia Power to relocate distribution poles for two roundabouts (Hodgett Hill/Goshen Road and Hodgett Hill/Colichelmi Road) with estimated relocation costs of approximately $138,862 and $210,484, respectively. Commissioners also approved a lighting services agreement (prepayment plus monthly costs) for the Ron Station/McCall roundabout; staff emphasized Georgia Power will maintain the lighting infrastructure.
Separately, the board approved a purchase and partial donation agreement for a roughly 16‑acre parcel on Hodgesville Road (close to Gateway Parkway) intended for future county uses such as recreation fields and potential library siting; staff will pursue due diligence and a conceptual master plan for the site prior to development.