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Planning commission backs rezoning of 19.6-acre Hooting tract to allow estate residential lots
Summary
The commission approved RZ191139 to rezone about 19.6 acres of a larger tract from agricultural to state/estate residential; staff said the change fits surrounding development and would permit 3-acre minimum lots if subdivided.
Planning staff presented and the Pickens County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a portion of a 29.61-acre tract, allowing a 19.6-acre parcel associated with applicant Charles Hooting to change from agricultural to state/estate residential zoning.
Staff's analysis for RZ191139 said the proposal fits the area's rural-residential character and noted existing estate-residential uses nearby; the presentation noted the rezoning would allow large-lot options and that, if subdivided, lots would be subject to a 3-acre minimum. The staff recommendation favored approval, citing minimal infrastructure impacts and compatibility with the comprehensive plan.
Applicant Charles Hooting told the commission financial pressures on the family farm motivated the request and that there is interest in at least one 5-acre sale, but he said nothing was finalized. Commissioners asked about wells and water service; Hooting said water availability was not yet certain and he anticipated county water might be required.
A commissioner moved to approve the application "as presented"; the motion was seconded and the chair called for a hand/voice vote. The motion carried; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally. The commission's recommendation will proceed to the Board of Commissioners for final action.
