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Council approves zoning map amendment for parcels near AC Dunlap Cemetery on East Olive Street
Summary
Council approved application RZ26-03-01 to create a consistent zoning designation (R-4) across three parcels around AC Dunlap Cemetery; staff required a subdivision plat prior to building permits and recommended saving specified trees.
Statesboro City Council approved a zoning map amendment (RZ26-03-01) to rezone three separate parcels on East Olive Street to a single R-4 classification, a change staff described as a downzoning in form but aimed at consolidating inconsistent parcel zoning. Planning staff (Justin Williams) recommended approval with the condition that the applicant submit a subdivision plat for final approval before any building permits are issued.
Planning staff noted the site surrounds AC Dunlap Cemetery and is part of a redevelopment area; the proposal includes duplex construction, retention of several trees and a substantial detention area behind some lots. The planning commission had recommended approval unanimously, and staff emphasized preservation of trees and a required subdivision plat as conditions for permit issuance.
Randy Dykes (MBSAK Engineer), representing the petitioner, clarified that the concept plan and drawing show 19 lots (he said a figure of 16 had been misstated earlier). Dykes offered to answer technical questions and confirmed readiness to comply with the city's subdivision and permitting process.
Council voted to approve the rezoning with the staff’s enumerated condition that a subdivision plat be recorded and approved before building permits are issued. The approval followed a public hearing at which no speakers opposed the request.
What’s next: Applicant must file a subdivision plat for staff review before applying for building permits; staff will enforce the subdivision/planning conditions prior to issuance.
