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Commission approves third lot on private drive with requirement to meet public-road standards or provide inspection
Summary
After extended questioning and public comment, the commission approved a third lot at Redbird Farm Lane with a condition that the private drive be confirmed or upgraded to public-road standards (including a cul-de-sac) or provide inspection evidence and an amended maintenance agreement.
The Smyrna Planning Commission on May 7 approved a one-lot final plat (Lot 5) at Redbird Farm Lane but attached a condition intended to protect future owners: the private drive that serves the property must be brought up to public-road standards or the applicant must provide inspection documentation and an amended maintenance agreement obligating all lots to share upkeep.
The application sought a third lot served by an existing private access easement. Staff said the subdivision code generally limits private easement access to one lot unless the development is part of a planned unit development. The commission noted that a previous…
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