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Landowner’s rezoning request in Melrose is tabled after owner says zoning history cost her money
Summary
At a public hearing on April 28, Putnam County staff recommended rezoning a 3-acre Melrose parcel from commercial (C‑1) to residential (R‑1); the owner said she bought the lot for commercial use and sought relief. Commissioners tabled the item and directed staff to meet with the owner and consider applying her paid fee to a new application.
At a public hearing April 28, county planning staff recommended approval of rezoning case RUZ26000001, a request to change about 3 acres at 1551 South State Road 100 in Melrose from C‑1 (commercial) to R‑1 (residential). Michael Graves, planning staff, told commissioners the parcel’s future land use is rural residential and staff and the planning commission had concluded the proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The landowner, introduced in the hearing as Miss Kearns, said she purchased the property believing it was commercial and that she has lost offers and invested money based on that expectation. “We bought…
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